Panasonic TH-42PZ80Q User Manual

TQB2AA0798

Operating Instructions

42”/50” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV

(41.6/49.9 inches measured diagonally)

Model No. TH-42PZ80Q

TH-50PZ80Q

English

Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

Quick Start Guide

(See page 6-17)

For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call:

1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)

or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

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This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights.
Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other
limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.

tru2way™ is a trademark of Cable Television

Laboratories, Inc.

SDHC Logo is a trademark.

Java and all Java-based trademarks

and logos are trademarks or registered

trademarks of Sun Microsystems, Inc. in the

United States and other countries.

VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic

Corporation.

HDAVI Control™

HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic

Corporation.

Turn your own living room into a movie theater!

Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement

This device contains a digital television tuner, so it should receive digital over the air TV programming, with a suitable
antenna, after the end of full-power analog TV broadcasting in the United States (as required by law) on February 17,

2009. Some older television receivers, if they rely on a TV antenna, will need a TV Converter to receive over the air digital
programming, but should continue to work as before for other purposes (e.g., for watching low-power TV stations still
broadcasting in analog, watching pre-recorded movies, or playing video games). When a Converter is used with an older
television receiver, a signal splitter might be necessary to continue to receive low-power analog broadcasts via an antenna.
For more information, please see www.DTV.gov. For information on the TV Converter program, and on government
coupons that may be used toward the purchase of one, see www.dtv2009.gov, or call the NTIA at 1-888-DTV-2009. Please
check with your cable or satellite service provider if you have questions about your cable or satellite set-top box.

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CableCARDTM is a trademark of

Cable Television Laboratories, Inc.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

DOLBY and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

EZ Sync™

EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

Watching TV ···············································18
Viewing from SD Card ·······························20
Watching Videos and DVDs ·······················22

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.) ·······················24
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” ················28
Lock ··························································· 32
Editing and Setting Channels ····················34
Closed Caption ·········································· 36
Input Labels/Monitor Out ···························37
Using Timer ················································ 38
Programming the Remote to Operate

Peripheral Equipment ································39
Recommended AV Connections ················ 40

Remote control operation/codelist ·············42
Ratings List for Lock ··································45
Technical Information ································· 46
Care and Cleaning ·····································50
Specifications ············································· 51
FAQ ···························································· 52
Limited Warranty

(for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) ··············54
Customer Services Directory

(for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) ······················55

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

Advanced Features

FAQs, etc.

Safety Precautions ·······································4
Notes ····························································5

Please read before using the unit

Accessories/Optional Accessory ·····6
Basic Connection ····························· 9
Identifying Controls ························ 13
Enjoy tru2wayTM TV ························14
First Time Setup ···························· 16

Quick Start Guide

Enjoy rich multimedia

SD memory card

Camcorder

Amplifier
Home theater
system

VCR

DVD recorder/

Blu-ray Disc recorder

DVD player/

Blu-ray Disc player

Contents

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Safety Precautions

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set
(including on shelves above, etc.).

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the
manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used,
use caution when moving the cart /
apparatus combination to avoid injury
from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15) To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the
AC cord power plug is securely connected.

FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an Other Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables
when connecting to peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of
North America could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Contact Source: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)

email: [e-mail]

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CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

The lightning flash with
arrowhead within a triangle
is intended to tell the user
that parts inside the product
are a risk of electric shock
to persons.

The exclamation point
within a triangle is
intended to tell the user
that important operating
and servicing instructions
are in the papers with the
appliance.

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Notes

Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally
swallowed.
Keep small parts away from young children.
discard unneeded small parts and other objects, including
packaging materials and plastic bags/sheets to prevent
them from being played with by young children, creating
the potential risk of suffocation.

Set up

Do not place the Plasma TV on sloped or unstable surfaces.

The Plasma TV may fall off or tip over.

Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV.

If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get

inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire
or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma
TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center.

This Plasma TV is for use only with the following optional
accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may
cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury.

(All of the following accessories are manufactured by Panasonic
Corporation.)

• Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical) TY-WK42PV3U
TY-WK42PV4W

• Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK42PR3U

TY-WK42PR4W

Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up.

Two or more people are required to install and remove the

television. If two people are not present, the television may
be dropped, and personal injury may result.

Transport only in upright position!

Transporting the unit with its display panel facing upright or

downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.

AC Power Supply Cord

The Plasma TV is designed to operate on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.
Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go.

If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may be generated which

could cause fire. If the plug is damaged or the wall socket
plate is loose, they should not be used.

The included power cord is for use with this unit only.
Do not use any power cord other than that provided with this TV.

Doing so may cause fire or electric shocks.

Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.

Doing so may cause electric shocks.

Do not do anything that might damage the power cord. When
disconnecting the power cord, hold the plug, not the cord.

Do not make any modifications to, place heavy objects on,
place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully pull the
power cord. Doing so may cause damage to the power cord
which can cause fire or electric shock. If damage to the cord is
suspected, have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center.

If problems occur during use

If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if
smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the Plasma
TV, unplug the power cord immediately.

Continued use of the TV under these conditions might cause

fire or permanent damage to the unit. Have the TV evaluated
at an Authorized Service Center. Servicing of the TV by any
unauthorized personnel is strongly discouraged due to its
high voltage dangerous nature.

If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the
Plasma TV is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damaged,
disconnect the power cord plug immediately.

A short may occur, which could cause fire. Contact an

Authorized Service Center for any repairs that need to be
made.

Do not cover the ventilation holes.

Doing so may cause the Plasma TV to overheat, which can

cause fire or damage to the Plasma TV.

Leave a space of 3 15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top, left
and right, and 2 3/4” (7 cm) or more at the rear.
When using the pedestal, keep the space between the
bottom of the TV and the floor surface.

When using the Plasma TV

Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma
TV.

Moving the TV with its cables attached might damage the

cables which, in turn, can cause fire or electric shock.

Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety
precaution before carrying out any cleaning.

Electric shocks can result if this is not done.

Clean the power cord plug regularly to prevent it from
becoming dusty.

Built-up dust on the power cord plug can increase humidity

which might damage the insulation and cause fire. Unplug the
cord from the wall outlet and clean it with a dry cloth.

This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; therefore, it may
affect other infrared communication equipment.
Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or
reflected light from your Plasma TV.
Do not climb up onto the television or use it as a step.
(Young children should be made particularly aware of this
caution.)

If the unit falls over or becomes damaged through misuse,

injury may result.

The TV will still consume some power as long as the power
cord is inserted into the wall outlet.

WARNING

CAUTION

WARNING/CAUTION

Do not display a still picture for a long time

This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen
(“Image retention”). This is not considered a malfunction and
is not covered by the warranty.

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To prevent “Image retention”,
the screen saver is
automatically activated after
a few minutes if no signals
are sent or no operations are
performed. (p. 53)

Typical still images

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Set up

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Channel number and other logos

•

Image displayed in 4:3 mode

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SD Card photo  • Video game  • Computer image

Do not place the unit where it’s exposed to sunlight or other

bright light (including reflections).

Use of some types of fluorescent lighting may reduce the remote

control’s transmission range.

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Quick Start

Guide

A

B

L

R

Accessories/Optional Accessory

Accessories

Check you have all the items shown.

Remote Control
Transmitter

N2QAYB000294

Cable clamperBatteries for the
Remote Control
Transmitter (2)

AA Battery

AC cord Pedestal

TBLX0036

(TH-42PZ80Q)

TBLX0037

(TH-50PZ80Q)

Product Registration Card (U.S.A.)
Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.)

Operating Instructions
Quick Setup Guide

(For viewing HD programming)

Installing the remote’s batteries

Open

Hook

Note the correct polarity
(+ or -).

Close

Caution

Incorrect installation may cause

battery leakage and corrosion,
resulting in damage to the remote
control.

•

Do not mix old and new batteries.

•

Do not mix different battery types (such
as alkaline and manganese batteries).

•

Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd)
batteries.

Do not burn or break batteries.
Make a note of the remote control

codes before changing batteries in
case the codes are reset. (p. 39)

Optional Accessory

Note

In order to maintain the TV’s performance and

safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or
a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging
brackets.

Carefully read the instructions accompanying the

plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely
sure to take steps to prevent the TV from tipping
over.

Handle the TV carefully during installation since

subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause
its panel to crack.

Wall-hanging bracket

(vertical)

TY-WK42PV3U
TY-WK42PV4W

(angle)

TY-WK42PR3U
TY-WK42PR4W

A

B

Accessories

How to assemble (p.7)

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Accessories/Optional Accessory

Accessories

Assembly screws
(4 of each)

A

M5 x 18 (Silver)

B

M5 x 25 (Black)

Poles (2)



L

or R is printed at the

bottom of the poles.

Base (1)

Attaching the pedestal to TV

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Assembling the pedestal

Fix securely with assembly screws A. (Total 4 screws)
Tighten screws firmly.

Pole

Front

Pole

Base

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Set-up

Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface.
Tighten screws firmly.

Fix securely with assembly screws B.

(Total 4 screws)

Rear side

Arrow
mark

Pole

Hole for pedestal
installation

Pole

Base

Bottom view

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Caution

Do not use any other TV and displays.

Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged.

If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic

Dealer immediately.

During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.

If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be

strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

A

R

L

B

L

R

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Guide

To connect the antenna terminal

Accessories/Optional Accessory

(Continued)

Antenna terminal Pin terminals HDMI terminal

greenbluered

green

Firmly tighten by hand.

Match colors of plugs and terminals.
Insert firmly.

Insert firmly.

AC Cord Connection

To attach

hole

Insert

To bundle

To remove

To loosen

Press both
tabs and pull
the clamper.

Snaps

Set

hooks

knob

Keep pushing
the knob

Cable clamper

Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord

together (could cause distorted image).

Fasten the cables with the Cable clamper as

necessary.

When using the optional accessories, follow their

assembly manuals to fix cables.

Reference of connection

Cable Binding Instructions

To attach To remove

Insert it firmly until the
tabs on both sides click
into place.

Press both tabs and
pull the AC cord plug
away from the TV.

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Quick Start

Guide

Basic Connection (Antenna + TV)

Accessories/Optional Accessory

To connect the antenna terminal

Basic Connection

Note

Not all cables and external equipment shown in this book are supplied with the TV.
For the details of the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.
When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet first.
For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com

Example 1

Connecting Antenna (To watch TV)

Cable TV

VHF/UHF Antenna

TV

VHF/UHF Antenna

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NTSC (National Television System Committee):
Conventional broadcasting

•

ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):

Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television

(HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting,
multi-channel surround-sound audio and interactive television.

•

You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.

•

You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-definition cable service.
The connection for high-definition can be done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable. (p. 12)

•

To view high-definition programming, select the correct video input. (p. 22)

AC Cord
(Connect after all the
other connections have
been made.)

Back of the TV

Cable TV

AC 120 V

60 Hz

VHF/UHF Antenna

or

* See page 8

(AC cord
connection)

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Quick Start

Guide

To connect the antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCR

To connect the antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder or VCR

A

B

D

C

A

B

D

C

Basic Connection (Continued)

Example 2

Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback)

DVD Recorder

If this source has higher resolution through interlace
or progressive signal, connection can be done with
the use of Component Video or HDMI cable. (p. 12)

VCR

Connection can be done with the use of an RF
cable and Composite Video/S Video cable. (p. 12)

VHF/UHF Antenna

TV

AV Equipment
(e.g. DVD Recorder
or VCR)

Back of the TV

AC Cord

AC 120 V

60 Hz

VHF/UHF Antenna

AV Equipment

(e.g. DVD Recorder or VCR)

(with TV tuner)

Connecting TV and AV equipment

Please refer to

A

- D on p. 12.

A

D

* See page 8

(AC cord connection)

ANT OUTANT IN

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Quick Start

Guide

Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver)

(TV + DVD Recorder or VCR)

To connect the antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder or VCR

A

B

D

C

Example 3

Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver

DVD Recorder

or

VCR

Satellite

Receiver

TV

VHF/UHF Antenna

You can enjoy high-definition
programming by subscribing to
high-definition satellite service.
Connection can be done with the
use of HDMI or Component Video
cable. (p. 12)

Note

For details of external equipment connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.

Satellite Receiver DVD Recorder or VCR

(with TV tuner)

VHF/UHF Antenna

Back of the TV

AC Cord

AC 120 V

60 Hz

Connecting TV and AV equipment

Please refer to

A

- D on p. 12.

* See page 8

(AC cord connection)

ANT IN

ANT OUTANT IN

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High-Definition

Standard-Definition

Note

Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent VCR recording.

When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor through a VCR. Video signals fed
through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the other TV monitor.

For the details of the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals of this equipment.

SD CARD

-

GUIDE

SUB
MENU

TV VCR DBS/CBL DVD

ON DEMAND

TV MENU

GAME

PAGE

SKIP

SEARCH

REC

PLAYPAUSESTOP

TV/VCR

Basic Connection (Continued)

A

To use HDMI terminals

HDMI
AV OUT

e.g. Blu-ray Disc
player

AV Equipment

Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality

sound.

For “VIERA LinkTM connections”, please refer to p. 41.

B

To use COMPONENT terminals

L

R

Y

P

B

PR

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

AUDIO
OUT

white

red

green

blue

red

white

red

green

blue

red

white

red

green

blue

red

e.g. Blu-ray Disc
player

AV Equipment

Recorders may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below)

C

To use S VIDEO terminals

L

R

white

red

white
red

AUDIO
OUT

S VIDEO
OUT

white

red

or

e.g. DVD Recorder

AV Equipment

e.g. VCR

D

To use COMPOSITE terminals

L

R

COMPOSITE
OUT

yellow

white

red

yellow

white

red

yellow

white

red

or

e.g. DVD Recorder

AV Equipment

e.g. VCR

The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected. Connect

either S Video or Video cable.

Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will enable you to enjoy greater picture quality than using Composite

terminals.

AV cable connections

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Guide

Identifying Controls

Basic Connection (AV cable connections)

SD CARD

-

GUIDE

SUB
MENU

TV VCR DBS/CBL DVD

ON DEMAND

TV MENU

GAME

PAGE

SKIP

SEARCH

REC

PLAYPAUSESTOP

TV/VCR

Identifying Controls

POWER button

Swing up the door at “▲”.

Remote control sensor
Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set.

Volume up/down

Power indicator (on: red, off: no light)

Selects channels in
sequence

Note

The TV consumes a limited amount of power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet.

Viewing from SD card (p. 20)
Switches TV On or Off (Standby)

The equipment (Remote control mode)
selection button (p. 22)

Displays Main Menu (tru2way mode)
(p. 14-15)
Changes the input mode (p. 22)

Displays TV Guide (tru2way mode) (p. 14-15)
Displays Sub Menu (p. 18, 26)

Colored buttons
(used for various functions)
(for example p. 20, 30)

Channel up/down

Changes aspect ratio (p. 19)

Operates the Favorite channel list
function. (p. 19)

Switches to previously viewed channel
or input modes.

Page up/down (tru2way mode)
(p. 14-15)

External equipment operations
(VCRs, DVDs, etc.) (p. 22)

Displays Main menu (p. 24)
Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing

(p. 18)
VIERA Link menu (p. 30-31)
Displays VOD (Video On Demand)

screen (tru2way mode) (p. 14-15)
Exits from menu screen

Selects/OK/Change
Returns to previous menu

Volume up/down
Displays or removes the channel

banner (p. 18)
Sound mute On/Off
Numeric keypad to select any channel

(p. 18) or press to enter alphanumeric
input in menus. (p. 22, 32, 34, 38, 39)

Direct channel access for DTV and
DBS (p. 18)

Switches to input terminal that has
“GAME” label.

Chooses menu and submenu entries.

Displays the Main menu.

TV controls/indicators

Remote control

SD card slotChanges the input mode

Video Input 2 connector

HDMI input 3 connector

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Quick Start

Guide

Enjoy tru2way

TM

TV

You can enjoy a variety of advanced interactive, two-way services like VOD (Video on Demand), EPG
(Electronic Program Guide), home banking, interactive games, as well as other e-Commerce applications
on your TV with just the TV remote control.

Preparing/Switching the TV to tru2way mode

PAGE

SKIP

GUIDE

SUB
MENU

ON DEMAND

Follow steps and switch the TV to tru2way mode in order to use the service.
Steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed with your cable company.

Insert a CableCARD

TM

Consult your cable company for the CableCARD connection.

Switch the TV to tru2way mode by restarting

Follow the message on the screen.

It is not possible to change the mode by just turning the TV off and on.

Note

During initial setup and switch to tru2way mode, new application software must be

downloaded from the cable company. The download time will vary based on the speed
and size of the download.

If you experience a front panel control or remote control function hang-up when using a

CableCARD, unplug the TV and plug it back in and try the controls again. If this condition
persists, please call Panasonic Customer Call Center for further instructions.

Do not insert a PCMCIA card into the CableCARD slot.

This may damage the TV.

Returning to conventional TV mode from tru2way mode

You can also use the TV conventionally in non tru2way service areas.

Please consult your cable service company or local Panasonic dealer for this process.
Steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed with your cable

company or local Panasonic dealer.

Remove the CableCARD

Follow the directions on the screen.

Reboot to return to conventional TV mode

Using the TV in conventional mode

You can enjoy various functions in conventional TV mode with these Operating
Instructions.

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Guide

Enjoy tru2way

TM

TV

Using tru2way service

Available services will vary depending on the cable service company.
For more details about the service, please ask your cable service company.

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Available TV’s remote control buttons

Display Main menu

Display VOD(Video On Demand) screen.

Display TV Guide

Page up/down

Available when the function of the keys is displayed on screen

Note

These Operating Instructions are described primarily for the conventional TV. For the tru2way

mode, operations, menus and functions will vary depending on the cable service company.

IEEE1394 terminals are only available when the tru2way application supports it.

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Quick Start

Guide

First Time Setup

Program channel

Cable

ANT in

Auto

Auto program

Progress

Number of analog channels
Number of digital channels

8%

10

0

Press RETURN to quit.

RETURN

Apply Cancel

...

.

Yes

...

.

Yes

...

.

Yes

or

■

Press to exit from
a menu screen

■

Press to return
to the previous
screen

Note

To change setting

(Language/Clock/
Auto program) later,
go to Menu screen
(p. 26)

Turn the TV On with the POWER button

or

(Remote)(TV)

* This setting will be skipped next time if you select “Home”.

Select your language

English Español Français

Language

select

ok

Be sure to select “Home”

Home Store

Please select your viewing environment.

select

ok

Please confirm your selection (Home) before pressing OK button.

■

If you select “Store” by mistake in , confirmation screen will be displayed.

Yes No

You are selecting the mode for store demonstration

select

ok

Select “No” and return to previous screen .
If you select “Yes”, Screen enters store demonstration mode. Displays “Please

select your viewing environment” screen once again as shown below.

Reselect “Home”.

• Unplug the TV and plug it again.

• Press and hold down the front POWER button.

Adjust the clock

next

select

set
select item

Year: Select the year
Month: Select the month
Day: Select the day
Hour: Adjust the hour
Minute: Adjust the minute

Go back to previous screen.

“First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is
inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 26-27) is set to “No”.

First time setup

Language

Clock

Auto program

Clock

Year

Month
Day
Hour
Minute

2008

1
7

10 AM

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Quick Start

Guide

First Time Setup

■

Press to exit from
a menu screen

Auto channel setup

Select “Auto program”

next

select

Select “ANT in”

set

select

ANT in

Cable: Cable TV
Antenna: Antenna

Select “Auto”

Program channel

Cable

ANT in

Auto

next

select

Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only)

ok

select

Auto program

Progress

Number of analog channels
Number of digital channels

8%

10

0

Press RETURN to quit.

RETURN

Start scanning the channels

Available channels (analog/digital) are automatically set.

All channels: Scans digital and analog channels
Analog only: Scans Analog channels only
Digital only: Scans Digital channels only

Confirm registered channels

Apply Cancel

...

.

Yes

...

.

Yes

...

.

Yes

select “Apply”

ok

If OK is not pressed after selecting “Apply”, the channels will not be saved.

The channels will be saved when no operation is performed for 60 seconds and
the “Manual program” menu will also exit automatically.

If you perform scanning more than twice, previously saved channels are erased.

Note

About broadcasting systems

Analog (NTSC): Conventional broadcasting
Digital (ATSC): New programming that allows you to view more channels

featuring high-quality video and sound

First time setup

Language
Clock

Auto program

Program channel

ANT in

Auto

Cable

Auto program

All channels

Analog only
Digital only

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Viewing

Watching TV

Connect the TV to a cable, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 9-12)

To watch TV and other functions

■

Other Useful Functions (Operate after )

Set favorite 1/3

1
2
3

---

---

---

---

4

Set favorite 1/3

1
2
3
4

GUIDE

SUB
MENU

Turn power on

(TV)

or

Note

If the mode is not TV, press and select TV.

(p. 22)

Select a channel number

up

down

or

■

To directly input the digital
channel number

When tuning to a digital channel,
press the button to enter the
minor number in a compound
channel number.

example: CH15-1:

(TV)

Change
aspect
ratio

■

Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 46)

• 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM

• 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM

Call up
a favorite
channel

■

FAVORITE

Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune

screen. Select the desired broadcast station by using the cursor or number
buttons. (see below)

Listen
with SAP
(Secondary
Audio
Program)

■

Select Audio Mode for watching TV

Digital mode

Press SAP to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel.

Analog mode

Press SAP to select the desired audio mode.

• Each press of SAP will change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono)

Display the
SUB MENU

■

Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 26)

This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.

Information
Recall

■

Displays or removes the channel banner.

Channel

Station
identifier

SAP
indication

Signal
resolution

Rating Level

Picture
mode

Sleep timer
remaining time

Aspect ratio

Closed caption

Clock

Favorite channels

1/3

1
2
3
4

Audio track 1 of 2

(English)

Setup SUB MENU

Surf mode

All

Set favorite
CC
Caption select
Signal meter

15-2 12:30 PM
ABC-HD

Off

THE NEWS

CC SAP

TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3

30

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Viewing

Watching TV

■

Set Favorite Feature

1

Display the SUB MENU.

2

select

“Set favorite”

ok

Set favorite 1/3

1
2
3

---

---

---

---

4

• Press FAVORITE repeatedly to
change between pages (1/3, 2/3,
3/3, or exit).

3

select

ok

Press ▲▼to highlight a position on
the list.
Then, press OK to save the
displayed channel in that position.

Set favorite 1/3

1
2
3
4

• You can also use the NUMBER
buttons (1-9 and 0) to select a
list number (1-9 and 0). By doing
so, the displayed channel will be
saved on that list number without
pressing OK.

To delete a favorite channel

A saved channel can be removed from the list by holding

down OK while its position is highlighted.

Note

Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “Program channel” to switch the signal reception between cable TV

and antenna. (p. 17, 35)

The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off.

Favorite Feature

Change
aspect
ratio

■

Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 46)

• 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM

• 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM

Call up
a favorite
channel

■

FAVORITE

Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune

screen. Select the desired broadcast station by using the cursor or number
buttons. (see below)

To change the page

Pressing ◄ changes the page backward. Pressing ► changes the page forward.

■

Use Favorite Feature

1

Press FAVORITE.

• Press FAVORITE repeatedly to
change between pages (1/3, 2/3,
3/3, or exit).

Favorite channels

1/3

1
2
3
4

2

select

Press ▲▼ or a Numbered key (1-9
and 0) to highlight a channel on the
list.

• Selecting a channel number from
the list with the number button will
display the channel directly.

3

ok

Press OK to display the highlighted
channel.

Setup SUB MENU

Surf mode

All

Set favorite

CC
Caption select
Signal meter

Off

Setup SUB MENU

Surf mode

All

Set favorite
CC
Caption select
Signal meter

Off

26-1

26-1

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Viewing

Viewing from SD Card

You can view photos taken with a digital camera or digital video camera and saved on an SD card.
(Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly.)

Photo viewer

TV MENU

■

Press to exit from
a menu screen

■

Press to return
to the previous
screen

Insert the SD card and select “Play SD card now”

“SD card setting” will be displayed automatically each time a SD card is inserted

for the first time.

SD card setting

Play SD card automatically

Play SD card now

On

Play SD card automatically

: Set it to playback the data when SD card

is inserted.

On: When SD card is inserted, the data play

automatically from next time.

Off: The data can be played manually.

Press the SD key or select “SD card” on the Menu.

You can skip this step when “Play SD card now” is selected or “On” is set in “Play

SD card automatically” setting.

Menu

VIERA Link

Lock

SD card

or

Select the data to be viewed

Note

Depending on the JPEG format, “Information” contents may not be displayed

correctly. Refer to p. 47 (Data format for SD card browsing) for details.

View

Displays one at a time

Navigation area

Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise)
To next photo
Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise)

To previous photo

To display/hide Navigation area

SD
Card

Insert the card Remove the card

Press in lightly on SD

Card, then release.

Compliant card type

(maximum capacity):
SDHC Card (16 GB),
SD Card (2 GB), miniSD
Card (1 GB) (requiring
miniSD Card adapter)

For cautions and details

on SD Cards (p. 47)

Label
surface

Push until a
click is heard

select

view

Thumbnail view

Selected picture information is displayed.
No.: Image number or file name is

displayed.

Date: Date of recording is displayed.
Pixel: Display resolution is displayed.

Total number of images

(to Slide show)

Present status
(While reading the data)

(to Single photo display)

Photo menu

Picture

Setup slide show

Photo menu

Picture

Setup slide show

Picture 1/2

Picture mode

Picture

Reset

Brightness

Vivid
0
0

Picture 1/2

Picture mode

Picture

Reset

Brightness

Vivid
0
0

Navigation area

Photo viewer

Total
Information

No.
Date

01/01/2008
Pixel

Select

R YG B

12

Pana0365

1600x1200

Accessing

Slide show

Pana0365 Pana0366 Pana0367 Pana0368

Pana0369 Pana0370 Pana0371 Pana0372

OK

Pana0373 Pana0374 Pana0375 Pana0376

RETURN

Accessing

Rotate
Prev.

R YG B

Slide show

Next
RETURN

Accessing

Prev.

R YG B

Single

Pause
Next

RETURN

Rotate
Prev.

R YG B

Next
RETURN

Slide show

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Viewing

Viewing from SD Card

SD
Card

Insert the card Remove the card

Press in lightly on SD

Card, then release.

Compliant card type

(maximum capacity):
SDHC Card (16 GB),
SD Card (2 GB), miniSD
Card (1 GB) (requiring
miniSD Card adapter)

For cautions and details

on SD Cards (p. 47)

Label
surface

Push until a
click is heard

To change the view (slide show mode, adjusting images, etc.)

■

To set up the slide show mode

In

or

1

Display “Photo menu”

2

Select “Setup slide show”

Photo menu

Picture

Setup slide show

select

“Setup slide

show”
ok

3

Select the item and adjust

Select
Adjust

Disp. time

You can set how many seconds each
image is displayed in Slide show
mode. (1-10/15/20/30/45/60/120 sec)

Repeat

Turn the slide show Repeat function
On or Off.

Note

For large image sizes, the display time will be longer

than the number of seconds set.

To stop in mid-cycle Press

■

To adjust picture

In

or

1

Display “Photo menu”

2

Select “Picture”

Photo menu

Picture

Setup slide show

select

“Picture”

ok

3

Select the item

Picture menu (p. 24)

Picture 1/2

Picture mode

Picture

Reset

Brightness

Vivid
0
0

select

4

Adjust or select

Picture 1/2

Picture mode

Picture

Reset

Brightness

Vivid
0
0

Adjust
or
Select

Setup slide show

Disp. time

Repeat

5

On

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Viewing

VIERA Link

TM

Setting

TV MENU

Menu

VIERA Link

Lock

Setup

SD card
CC

Setup 2/2

VIERA Link setting

Advanced Setup
About

VIERA Link setting

VIERA Link

Power off link
Power on link
Default speakers

On
Set
Set

TV

Watching Videos and DVDs

If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can easily watch videos and DVDs using the
TV’s remote control.

Input Select

You can select the external equipment to access.
To operate other manufacturers’ equipment, you need to register the code of the equipment. (p. 39)

TV VCR DBS/CBL DVD

GAME

PAGE

SKIP

SEARCH

REC

TV/VCR

With the connected equipment turned On

Display the Input select menu

Select the input mode

(example)

or

select

enter

Press corresponding NUMBER
button on the remote control to
select the input of your choice.

Select the input of your choice,
then press OK.

During the selection, if no action

is taken for several seconds, the
“Input select” menu disappears.

HDMI 1

GAME

Terminal

(example)

Label

The terminal and label of the

connected equipment are
displayed.

To label each of the inputs,

please refer to p. 37.

Note

The input label will be displayed on “Input select” screen if Input label is set on p. 37.

For front input terminals (HDMI 3/Video 2), “GAME” input label is set as default.

(Picture mode is set to “Game”, refer to p. 48.)
For more details for picture mode setting, refer to p.48. For Input label, refer to p. 37.

■

Press Game to switch to the game screen

Switches to Input terminal that has “GAME” label.

Video 2

GAME

HDMI 3

GAME

HDMI 1

GAME

Cycle through the input terminals if there are multiple
Input terminals that have “GAME” label. (p. 37)

If there is no Input terminal with “GAME” label,

you cannot switch the input terminal to any other
input terminal than the one currently selected.

■

To return to TV

Note

For details, see

the manual of
the connected
equipment.

Select the remote control mode

Press the key to select

Operate the connected equipment, pointing TV’s
remote control at the equipment.

VCR MODE DVD MODE

VCR MODE DVD MODE

VCR Record Record

Stop Stop

-

Skip Reverse/
Forward

Pause Pause

Rewind/Fast
Forward

Reverse/Forward

Play Play

(example)

(For other operations, see p. 42)

Input select

1

TV

2

Component 1

3

Component 2
HDMI 1

4

HDMI 2

5

HDMI 3

6

Video 1

7

Video 2

8

AUX

GAME

GAME

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Viewing

Watching Videos and DVDs

VIERA Link

TM

Setting

If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control” function to this TV with HDMI cable, you can
use more convenient functions. Please refer to p. 28-31. Before using these functions, you need
to set “VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below.

TV MENU

■

Press to exit from
a menu screen

■

Press to return
to the previous
screen

Display menu

Select “Setup”

Menu

VIERA Link

Lock

Setup

SD card
CC

select

next

Select “VIERA Link setting”

Setup 2/2

VIERA Link setting

Advanced Setup
About

select

next

Select “VIERA Link”

VIERA Link setting

VIERA Link

Power off link
Power on link
Default speakers

On
Set
Set

TV

select

Select “On”

(default is On)

change

Now you can set each “VIERA Link” function according to your preference
(p. 28-29)

Note

If no HDMI equipment is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- “VIERA

Link”) is used, set it to “Off”.

For the details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the

operating manuals for the equipment.

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25

Advanced

Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

VIERA Link

Record now
Stop recording
VIERA Link control
Speaker output

Picture

Reset
Picture mode

Picture, Brightness,
Color, Tint, Sharpness

Color temp.
Color mgmt.

x.v.Color
Zoom adjust

Advanced picture

Video NR
3D Y/C filter

Color matrix

MPEG NR
Black level

HD size

HD size

Size1

Audio

Reset
Bass
Treble
Balance

Advanced audio

AI sound
Surround

Bass boost
Audio leveler
Speaker output

HDMI 1 in
HDMI 2 in
HDMI 3 in

HDMI1 in

Digital

HDMI2 in

Digital

HDMI3 in

Digital

Timer

Sleep, Timer 1-5

Lock

SD

Card

SD card

CC

CC

■

Menu list

How to Use Menu Functions

Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and
other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you.

TV MENU

■

Press to exit from
a menu screen

■

Press to return
to the previous
screen

Display menu

Displays the functions that can be set

(varies depending on the input signal)

Select the menu

select

next

Select the item

(example: Picture menu)

select

Adjust or select

(example: Picture menu)

adjust
or
select

Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Audio
Timer
Lock
SD card
CC
Setup

Picture 1/2

Reset

Picture mode

Picture
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness

Vivid
0
0
0
0
0

Picture 1/2

Reset

Picture mode

Picture
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness

Vivid
0
0
0
0
0

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Advanced

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options.

[Record now/Stop recording]

Records programs on the recorder immediately with the TV’s remote control (p. 30-31).

[VIERA Link control]
Selects equipment to access and operate. (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder) (p.30-31)
[Speaker output]

Selects an audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 30-31)

•

VIERA Link menu is accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the remote control. (p. 30)

Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Advanced picture”.
Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Game/Custom) (p. 48)

Adjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste

•

Display range
Picture/Brightness/Color/Sharpness: 0 - 100
Tint: -50 - +50

Selects a choice of Cool(blue), Normal, or Warm(red) color. (Cool/Normal/Warm)
On: Enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes. (On/Off)

Auto: Provide the appropriate picture when images corresponding to “x.v.Color” are input via the HDMI

input of this TV. (Off/Auto)

Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM” (p. 46)
Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal. (Off/On)
Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. (On/Off)

Selects image resolution of component-connected devices (HD/SD)

•

SD: Standard Definition HD: High Definition

•

Only 480p signal accepted; regular TV (NTSC) is not available.
Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, etc. (On/Off)

Selects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light)
Selects between 95 % (Size 1) or 100 % (Size 2) for the scanning area with High-definition signal. (Size 1/ Size 2)

Select “Size 1” if noise is generated on the edges of the screen.

•

Size 1: Selected item for “HD size”. Scanning 95%

•

Size 2: Selected item for “HD size”. Scanning 100%

HD size

Size1

Resets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.
Increases or decreases the bass response.
Increases or decreases the treble response.
Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume.
Equalizes overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs. (On/Off)
Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (On/Off)

Enhances bass sound and provides powerful sound. (On/Off)

•

This setting will not function if “off” is set in “Speaker output”.
Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs
Switch to “Off” when using external speakers (On/Off)

•

“AI sound”, “Surround”, and “Audio leveler” do not work if “Off” is selected
The default setting is “Digital” for HDMI connection. (Digital input signal)

Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. (Analog audio input signal)

(Digital/Component 1/Component 2/Video 1/Video 2)

HDMI1 in

Digital

HDMI2 in

Digital

HDMI3 in

Digital

The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 38)
Locks the channels and programs (p. 32)

Displays SD card data (p. 20-21)

Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 36)

Reset

Picture
Brightness
Color

+20
0
0

Picture mode

Tint
Sharpness

Color temp.

Color mgmt.

x.v.Color

Zoom adjust

Video NR

3D Y/C filter

Color matrix

MPEG NR

Black level

Reset

0
0

Vivid

Cool

On

Auto

Off

On

SD

Off

Light

Bass

Treble

Balance

AI sound

Surround

Bass boost

Audio leveler

Speaker output

Sleep

SD card

CC

0

0

0

On

Off

Off

0

On

60

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27

Advanced

Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

Setup

Surf mode

Language
Clock
Program channel

External devices

Input labels

Monitor out

Anti image retention

Pixel orbiter

Pixel orbiter

Automatic

Time
Side bar

Side bar

Bright

Scrolling bar

VIERA Link setting

VIERA Link
Power off link

Power on link
Default speakers

Advanced setup

Auto power on

No signal shut-off

No action shut-off

Play SD card automatically

About
Reset

Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

Setup

SUB MENU

Surf mode
Set favorite
CC
Caption select
Signal meter

How to Use Menu Functions (Continued)

■

Menu list

■

Sub menu list

Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and
other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you.

TV MENU

■

Press to exit from
a menu screen

■

Press to return
to the previous
screen

Display menu

Displays the functions that can be set

(varies depending on the input signal)

Select “Setup”

next

select

Select the item

next

select

GUIDE

SUB
MENU

Display SubMenu

Select the item

select

set
or
next

Menu

VIERA Link

Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
SD card
CC

Setup

Setup 1/2

Surf mode

All

Language
Clock
Program channel
External devices
Anti image retention

Setup SUB MENU

Surf mode

All

Set favorite
CC
Caption select
Signal meter

Off

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Advanced

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button

(All/Favorite/Digital Only/Analog only)

•

Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 19)

Selects the screen menu language (p. 16)
Adjusts the clock (p. 16)
Sets channels (p. 34)

Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 37)

[Component 1/Component 2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/HDMI 3/Video 1/Video 2]

To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this menu.
(p. 37) (On/Off)

Prevents “Image retention” with Wobbling. (Automatic/Force)

•

Automatic: Shifts the display image automatically.

•

Force:

Shifts the display image every (1/2/3/4) minutes according to what was set in the “Time” menu.

Pixel orbiter

Automatic

Sets the time for “Pixel orbiter-Force” setting. (1/2/3/4)
Change the brightness of the side bar (Off/Dark/Mid/Bright) (4:3 mode only)

•

The recommended setting is “Bright” to prevent panel “Image retention”. (p. 49)

Side bar

Bright

Press “OK” to start “Scrolling” on the screen (p. 49)
Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 28) (On/Off)

•

“Power off link”, “Power on link”, and “Default speakers” cannot be selected if “Off” is set.

Sets “Power off link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 28) (Set/No)
Sets “Power on link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 28) (Set/No)
Selects the default speakers (p. 28) (TV/Theater)

Turns TV On automatically when a connected device is turned On (No/Set)

•

The “Sleep” timer, “On / Off timer”, and “First time setup” will not function if “Auto power on” is set.
(p. 38)

To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION is performed
for more than 10 minutes. (Set/No)

Note

•

Not in use when setting “Auto power on”, “On/Off Timer”, “Lock”, “SD Mode”, or Digital channel.

•

“No signal shut-off was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for
the first time after turning the power off by “No signal shut-off”.

•

The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off.

To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote or front panel key
continues for more than 3 hours. (No/Set)

Note

•

Not in use when setting “Auto power on” or “On/Off Timer”.

•

“No action shut-off was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for
the first time after turning the power off by “No action shut off”.

•

The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off.

Set “On” to play back SD cards automatically. (On/Off)
Displays TV version, software license and cableCARDTM.

Performing Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel settings. (p. 34)

Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (All/Favorite/Digital Only/Analog only)
Sets favorite channels. (p. 19)
Displays Closed Caption. (p. 36) (Off/On)
Changes the station identifier. (p. 35)
Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image. (p. 35)

Surf mode

Language
Clock
Program channel

Time

Scrolling bar

VIERA Link

Power off link

Power on link

All

4

On

Set

Set

Default speakers

Auto power on

No signal shut-off

No action shut-off

Play SD card automatically

About

Reset

TV

No

Set

No

On

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Advanced

VIERA Link

TM

“HDAVI Control

TM

”

Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one

button on one remote.
VIERA LinkTM is a new name for EZ SyncTM.
Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control”.
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” function.
Connections to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theatre, RAM
theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically.
The equipment with “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations:

Automatic Input Switching (p. 29)
Power on link (p. 29)
Power off link (p. 29)
Default speakers (p. 29)
One-touch theater playback (p. 29)
Speaker control (p. 31)

The equipment with “HDAVI Control 2” (or more) function enables the following operations:

VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control (for “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3”) (P. 31)
Providing the setting information (for “HDAVI Control 3”) (p. 29)
Automatic lip-sync function (for “HDAVI Control 3”) (p. 29)
Direct TV Recording (for “HDAVI Control 3”) (p. 31)

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an
industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function
that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment
that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
Please refer to the individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting the VIERA Link function.

■

For the first time / when adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing

the setup after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.

Select the input mode to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 (p. 22), and make sure that an image

is displayed correctly.

■

HDMI cable

This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number:
RP-CDHG10 (3.3 ft/1.0 m), RP-CDHG15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (6.6 ft/2.0 m),

RP-CDHG30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m)

* For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating

manuals for the equipment.

TV MENU

■

Press to exit from
a menu screen

■

Press to return
to the previous
screen

Follow direction - in “VIERA Link
setting” (p. 23)

Select settings

VIERA Link setting

VIERA Link
Power off link
Power on link

Default speakers

On
Set
Set

TV

select

Set

VIERA Link setting

VIERA Link
Power off link
Power on link

Default speakers

On
Set
Set

Theater

change

Automatic
Input
Switching

At the start of the DIGA, Player theater, or RAM theater playback, the TV’s input automatically switches to the input
based on the playback equipment.

For the RAM theater, the speakers automatically switch to the theater system.

If using the DIGA operation, the TV’s input automatically switches to the DIGA and DIGA menu is displayed.

Power on
link

When “Set” is selected (p. 27), TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever
VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and Play mode is selected.

Power off
link

When “Set” is selected (p. 27) and the TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is also
automatically turned off.

DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will not turn off if it is still in rec mode.

Caution: The TV remains on even if the VIERA Link compatible equipment is turned off.

Default
speakers

“TV” is the default setting. To set the Home Theater system as default speakers, change the default speakers
setting from “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on.

One-touch
theater
playback

If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the remote control for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following
sequence of operations is performed automatically.

Home Theater power switches On, and playback begins.
TV power switches On, and the playback screen is displayed.
Audio is muted on the TV and switches to the theater system.

Providing
the setting
information

(for “HDAVI
Control 3”)

The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each equipment (Recorder/Home theater/
Player) that has “HDAVI Control 3” function connected to a TV with HDMI piece of cable.

Transmittable data

Recorder

Home

theater

Player

On Screen Display Language setting

(English/Español/Français)

○○○

Panel Aspect Ratio

(16:9fixed)

○○○

Closed caption

information

mode

○

--- ---

CC type

○

--- ---

Digital setting

○

--- ---

Channel

information

Input signal

○

--- ---

Channel list

○

--- ---

Caption information

○

--- ---

Note

There is a possibility that all the GUI language information might be set from equipment that has HDMI CEC

function connected to TV with HDMI cable. Depending on operating conditions or the specification for each piece
of equipment the setting may or may not be applied.

For details on the external equipment’s operation, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.

[For Recorder]

You cannot operate other functions while transmitting TV’s information above except Power On/Off key operation.

When you turn off this unit, the transmission will be interrupted (only when you are transmitting Channel
information).

Automatic
lip-sync
function

(for “HDAVI
Control 3”)

Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect to a Panasonic theater system or
Amplifier.

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Advanced

VIERA Link

TM

“HDAVI Control

TM

”

At the start of the DIGA, Player theater, or RAM theater playback, the TV’s input automatically switches to the input
based on the playback equipment.

For the RAM theater, the speakers automatically switch to the theater system.

If using the DIGA operation, the TV’s input automatically switches to the DIGA and DIGA menu is displayed.

When “Set” is selected (p. 27), TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever
VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and Play mode is selected.

When “Set” is selected (p. 27) and the TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is also
automatically turned off.

DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will not turn off if it is still in rec mode.

Caution: The TV remains on even if the VIERA Link compatible equipment is turned off.
“TV” is the default setting. To set the Home Theater system as default speakers, change the default speakers

setting from “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on.
If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the remote control for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following

sequence of operations is performed automatically.

Home Theater power switches On, and playback begins.
TV power switches On, and the playback screen is displayed.
Audio is muted on the TV and switches to the theater system.

The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each equipment (Recorder/Home theater/
Player) that has “HDAVI Control 3” function connected to a TV with HDMI piece of cable.

Transmittable data

Recorder

Home

theater

Player

On Screen Display Language setting

(English/Español/Français)

○○○

Panel Aspect Ratio

(16:9fixed)

○○○

Closed caption

information

mode

○

--- ---

CC type

○

--- ---

Digital setting

○

--- ---

Channel

information

Input signal

○

--- ---

Channel list

○

--- ---

Caption information

○

--- ---

Note

There is a possibility that all the GUI language information might be set from equipment that has HDMI CEC

function connected to TV with HDMI cable. Depending on operating conditions or the specification for each piece
of equipment the setting may or may not be applied.

For details on the external equipment’s operation, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.

[For Recorder]

You cannot operate other functions while transmitting TV’s information above except Power On/Off key operation.

When you turn off this unit, the transmission will be interrupted (only when you are transmitting Channel
information).

Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect to a Panasonic theater system or
Amplifier.

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31

Advanced

VIERA Link

TM

“HDAVI Control

TM

” (Continued)

You can enjoy more convenient operation with the “HDAVI Control” function in the “VIERA Link”
menu.
For more details on the “HDAVI Control” function, refer to p. 28

GUIDE

SUB
MENU

TV MENU

■

Press to exit from
a menu screen

■

Press to return
to the previous
screen

Display VIERA Link menu

Menu

Audio

Lock
SD card

Timer

Picture

VIERA Link

or

Select the item

select

set or next

Select

change

Set

Speaker
control

You can select Home theater or TV speakers for audio output.
Control theater speakers with the TV’s remote control.
This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected.

Select “Speaker output”
Select “Home theater” or “TV”

■

Home theater: Adjustment for equipment

Volume up / down

Mute

The sound of the TV is muted.
When the equipment is turned off, the TV speakers

take over.

Selecting “Home theater” turns the equipment on

automatically if it is in standby mode.

■

TV: The TV speakers are on.

select
change

VIERA Link
Control
only with the
TV’s remote
control

(for “HDAVI
Control 2”
or “HDAVI
Control 3”)

In the VIERA Link menu, you can select HDMI connected equipment and access it quickly. Continue using your
TV’s remote control to operate the equipment, pointing it at the TV.

Select “VIERA Link Control”
Select the equipment you want to access.

(Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder)

■

Available TV’s remote control buttons

Move the cursor/Select

Set/Access

Return to the previous menu

Display the Functions menu on the
equipment

Available when the purpose of the keys is
displayed on screen

select
change

You can select available items
only.

Operate the equipment with the TV’s remote

control, pointing it at the TV.

To operate the equipment, read the manual of the

equipment.

Direct TV
Recording

(for “HDAVI
control 3”)

Records the current program on the recorder immediately.

Select “Record now”

Select “Stop recording”, when you want to
stop recording

select

set

select

set

For optimal recording, the settings of the recorder

might be required. For details, read the manual of the
recorder.

Recording will not stop automatically when the

program is finished.

Record now
Stop recording

VIERA Link control

Recorder

Speaker output

TV

Record now
Stop recording

VIERA Link control

Home theater

Speaker output

TV

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Advanced

VIERA Link

TM

“HDAVI Control

TM

”

You can select Home theater or TV speakers for audio output.
Control theater speakers with the TV’s remote control.
This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected.

Select “Speaker output”
Select “Home theater” or “TV”

■

Home theater: Adjustment for equipment

Volume up / down

Mute

The sound of the TV is muted.
When the equipment is turned off, the TV speakers

take over.

Selecting “Home theater” turns the equipment on

automatically if it is in standby mode.

■

TV: The TV speakers are on.

select
change

In the VIERA Link menu, you can select HDMI connected equipment and access it quickly. Continue using your
TV’s remote control to operate the equipment, pointing it at the TV.

Select “VIERA Link Control”
Select the equipment you want to access.

(Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder)

■

Available TV’s remote control buttons

Move the cursor/Select

Set/Access

Return to the previous menu

Display the Functions menu on the
equipment

Available when the purpose of the keys is
displayed on screen

select
change

You can select available items
only.

Operate the equipment with the TV’s remote

control, pointing it at the TV.

To operate the equipment, read the manual of the

equipment.

Records the current program on the recorder immediately.

Select “Record now”

Select “Stop recording”, when you want to
stop recording

select

set

select

set

For optimal recording, the settings of the recorder

might be required. For details, read the manual of the
recorder.

Recording will not stop automatically when the

program is finished.

Record now
Stop recording
VIERA Link control

Recorder

Speaker output

TV

Record now
Stop recording

VIERA Link control

Recorder

Speaker output

TV

Record now

Stop recording
VIERA Link control

Recorder

Speaker output

TV

Record now

Stop recording

VIERA Link control

Recorder

Speaker output

TV

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33

Advanced

Lock

You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content.

TV MENU

■

Press to exit from
a menu screen

Caution

Make a note of your

password in case

you forget it. (If you

have forgotten your

password, consult

your local dealer.)

Note

When you select a

locked channel,

a message will be

displayed that allows

you to view the

channel if you input

your password.

Display menu

Select “Lock”

next

select

You will be asked to enter your
password each time you display
the Lock menu.

Input your 4-digit password

A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings.

If it is your first time entering the

password, enter the password
twice in order to register it.

Select the Lock mode

set
select

Off: Unlocks all the lock

settings of “Channel”,
“Game” and “Program”.

All: Locks all the inputs

regardless of the lock
settings of “Channel”,
“Game” and “Program”.

Custom:

Locks specified inputs of
“Channel”, ”Game” and
“Program”.

Select the item

select

“Channel”, ”Game” and “Program”
will grey out unless “Custom” is
selected in “Mode”.

Set

set

Channel
lock

Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked. These channels will be blocked regardless of the
program rating.

Select “Mode” and set to “Custom”
Select channel to lock.

Channel lock

Mode

Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3

Custom

3
4

-

select

set

To lock/unlock all channels:

Select “Mode” and set to “All” or “Off”.
All: Locks all channels

Off: Unlocks all channels

Game lock

Locks Channel 3, Channel 4 and external
inputs.

Select “Game” in 5 and set to “On”.

select

set

On: Locks
Off: Unlocks

Program
lock

■

To set a rating level

“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows
to be locked according to TV ratings.

Select “Mode” and set to “On”.

set
select

Select the rating category you wish

to follow

next

select

MPAA: U.S movie ratings
U.S.TV: U.S TV program ratings
C.E.L.R.:Canadian English ratings
C.F.L.R.: Canadian French ratings

Select the rating to be locked

select

Example of “MPAA” (U.S movie ratings)

NR No rating

G General Audience: All ages admitted

PG Parental Guidance Suggested

PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned: Inappropriate for
children under 13

R

Restricted: Under 17 requires accompanying
parent or adult guardian

NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted

X Adults only

To get more information (p. 45)

■

To disable recording of the locked
program

Select “Monitor out” and set to “Off”.

set
select

Change
password

■

To change the password

In , select “Change password” and

press OK

Input the new 4-digit password twice

Change password
Enter new password.

0

9

-

----

Menu

VIERA Link

Picture
Audio
Timer

Lock

SD card
CC
Setup

Create password
Enter password.

----

0

9

-

Lock

Mode

Channel
Game
Program
Change password

Lock

Mode

Channel

Game
Program
Change password

Off
Off
Off
Off

Custom

Off
Off
Off

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Advanced

Lock

■

To select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked

Channel
lock

Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked. These channels will be blocked regardless of the
program rating.

Select “Mode” and set to “Custom”
Select channel to lock.

Channel lock

Mode

Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3

Custom

3
4

-

select

set

To lock/unlock all channels:

Select “Mode” and set to “All” or “Off”.
All: Locks all channels

Off: Unlocks all channels

Game lock

Locks Channel 3, Channel 4 and external
inputs.

Select “Game” in 5 and set to “On”.

select

set

On: Locks
Off: Unlocks

Program
lock

■

To set a rating level

“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows
to be locked according to TV ratings.

Select “Mode” and set to “On”.

set
select

Select the rating category you wish

to follow

next

select

MPAA: U.S movie ratings
U.S.TV: U.S TV program ratings
C.E.L.R.:Canadian English ratings
C.F.L.R.: Canadian French ratings

Select the rating to be locked

select

Example of “MPAA” (U.S movie ratings)

NR No rating

G General Audience: All ages admitted

PG Parental Guidance Suggested

PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned: Inappropriate for
children under 13

R

Restricted: Under 17 requires accompanying
parent or adult guardian

NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted

X Adults only

To get more information (p. 45)

■

To disable recording of the locked
program

Select “Monitor out” and set to “Off”.

set
select

Change
password

■

To change the password

In , select “Change password” and

press OK

Input the new 4-digit password twice

Change password
Enter new password.

0

9

-

----

Note

This television is designed to support the “Downloadable U.S. Region Rating System” when available. (Available

only in U.S.A.)
The Off rating is independent of other ratings.
When placing a lock on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will

also be blocked.

Program lock

Mode

Monitor out
MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.

On
On
Off
Off
Off
Off

Program lock

Mode
Monitor out

MPAA

U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.

On
On
Off
Off
Off
Off

Program lock

Off
Off
Off
Off

On
Off
Off
Off
Off
Off

Mode

Monitor out

MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.

Lock

Mode
Channel
Game
Program

Change password

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35

Advanced

Editing and Setting Channels

The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception
conditions.

TV MENU

■

Press to exit from
a menu screen

Display menu

Select “Setup”

next

select

Select “Program channel”

next

select

Select the function

Program channel

Cable

ANT in

Auto

Manual
Signal meter

next

select

Set

Auto

Set
automatically

Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory.

Select “ANT in”

Select Cable or Antenna (p. 17)

Select “Auto”

next

select

Select a scanning mode (p. 17)

ok

select

Settings are made automatically

After the scanning is completed, select “Apply”.

(see below ).

All previously saved channels are erased.

Manual

Set
manually

Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or
changing the channel display.
Also, use this to add or skip channels from the channel
list manually.
You can select a channel tuning mode (Digital only/
Analog only) in “Surf mode”(p. 26)

Edit

Caption

select
change
set/next

Caption

Select the station identifier

Caption detail

Rename (maximum 7 characters available)

Favorite

Set favorite 1/3

1
2

select

next

Set favorite Select the number

Add

Press OK to select “Yes (add)” or “No (skip)”

Move cursor to channel number

Edit

Caption Favorite Add

Apply Cancel

Manual program

2 ...

...

Yes

3 ...

...

Yes

Cannnel

select
Press OK to tune

to the channel.

Select “Apply”

Apply Cancel

...

.

Yes

select “Apply”

ok

Select “Edit”

Edit

Cannnel

Caption Favorite Add

Apply Cancel

Manual program

2 ...

...

Yes

3 ...

...

Yes

4 ...

...

Yes

5 ...

...

Yes

select
next

Select the item to be edited

Edit

Caption Favorite Add

Apply Cancel

Manual program

2 ...

...

Yes

Select

OK

RETURN Prev. page

R

Next page

G B Y

3 ...

...

Yes

4 ...

...

Yes

5 ...

...

Yes

6 ...

...

Yes

7 ...

...

Yes

8 ...

...

Yes

9 ...

...

Yes

Cannnel

Caption

Favorite

Add

Proceed to
next page

Go back to previous page

select the item to edit
(Caption/Favorite/
Add)

next

•

Caption:

Changes the station identifier

•

Favorite:

Registers channel to Favorite

List

•

Add:

Adds or skips channels

To cancel the Edit

Edit

Caption Favorite Add

Apply Cancel

Manual program

2 ...

...

Yes

3 ...

...

Yes

4 ...

...

Yes

5 ...

...

Yes

Cannnel

select
next

ok

(returns to “Program

channel”)
select “Yes”

Signal

meter

Check
signal
strength

Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image.

Signal intensity

change
channel
ok

or

If the signal is weak, check the antenna.

If no problem is found, consult your local dealer.

Note

Not available if “Cable” is selected in “ANT in”

(see above).

Available only for digital antenna channels.

■

To reset the settings of setup menu

Select “Reset” in Setup menu ( ) and press OK
Input your 4-digit password with number buttons

Select “YES” on the confirmation screen and press OK

Menu

VIERA Link

Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
SD card
CC

Setup

Setup 1/2

Surf mode

Language
Clock

Program channel

External devices
Anti image retention

Reset

All

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Advanced

Editing and Setting Channels

Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory.

Select “ANT in”

Select Cable or Antenna (p. 17)

Select “Auto”

next

select

Select a scanning mode (p. 17)

Auto program

ok

select

Settings are made automatically

After the scanning is completed, select “Apply”.

(see below ).

All previously saved channels are erased.

Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or
changing the channel display.
Also, use this to add or skip channels from the channel
list manually.
You can select a channel tuning mode (Digital only/
Analog only) in “Surf mode”(p. 26)

Edit

Caption

select
change
set/next

Caption

Select the station identifier

Caption detail

Rename (maximum 7 characters available)

Favorite

Set favorite 1/3

1
2

select

next

Set favorite Select the number

Add

Press OK to select “Yes (add)” or “No (skip)”

Move cursor to channel number

Edit

Caption Favorite Add

Apply Cancel

Manual program

2 ...

...

Yes

3 ...

...

Yes

Cannnel

select
Press OK to tune

to the channel.

Select “Apply”

Apply Cancel

...

.

Yes

select “Apply”

ok

Select “Edit”

Edit

Cannnel

Caption Favorite Add

Apply Cancel

Manual program

2 ...

...

Yes

3 ...

...

Yes

4 ...

...

Yes

5 ...

...

Yes

select
next

Select the item to be edited

Edit

Caption Favorite Add

Apply Cancel

Manual program

2 ...

...

Yes

Select

OK

RETURN Prev. page

R

Next page

G B Y

3 ...

...

Yes

4 ...

...

Yes

5 ...

...

Yes

6 ...

...

Yes

7 ...

...

Yes

8 ...

...

Yes

9 ...

...

Yes

Cannnel

Caption

Favorite

Add

Proceed to
next page

Go back to previous page

select the item to edit
(Caption/Favorite/
Add)

next

•

Caption:

Changes the station identifier

•

Favorite:

Registers channel to Favorite

List

•

Add:

Adds or skips channels

To cancel the Edit

Edit

Caption Favorite Add

Apply Cancel

Manual program

2 ...

...

Yes

3 ...

...

Yes

4 ...

...

Yes

5 ...

...

Yes

Cannnel

select
next

ok

(returns to “Program

channel”)
select “Yes”

Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image.

Signal intensity

change
channel
ok

or

If the signal is weak, check the antenna.

If no problem is found, consult your local dealer.

Note

Not available if “Cable” is selected in “ANT in”

(see above).

Available only for digital antenna channels.

If “Lock” (p. 32) is activated and “Program channel” is selected, “Enter password.” will be displayed.

Program channel

ANT in

Auto

Manual
Signal meter

Cable

All channels

Analog only
Digital only

Caption select

Caption

Caption detail

---

Apply Cancel

26-1 - - -

Changes will be lost. Continue?

Yes No

Signal meter

Channel

Signal strength

Current
Peak level

1-1

30%
45%

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37

Advanced

Closed Caption Input Labels/Monitor Out

CC

Display
Closed
Caption

The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of the audio.
The program being viewed must be transmitting Closed Caption (CC) information. (p. 46)

■

Select the item and set

select
set

Mode

Select “On” (when not using, select
“Off”).

Analog

(Choose the Closed Caption
service of Analog broadcasting.)

CC1-4: Information related to pictures

(Appears at bottom of screen)

T1-4: Textual information

(Appears over entire screen)

Digital

(The Digital Closed Caption
menu lets you configure the way
you choose to view the digital
captioning.)

Select the setting.

“Primary”, “Second.”, “Service 3”, “Service

4”, “Service 5”, “Service 6”

The settings in “Analog” or “Digital”

depend on the broadcaster.

■

To make more in-depth display settings in digital programs

Select “Digital setting” and press OK
Select the item and set

select
set

Size: Text size
Font: Text font
Style: Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.)
Foreground: Color of text
Fore opacity: Opacity of text
Background: Color of text box
Back opacity: Opacity of text box
Outline: Outline color of text

(Identify the setting options on the screen.)

■

To reset the settings

Select “CC reset” and press OK

Input labels

Display
labels of
external
devices

Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during
input selection. (In selecting input mode from p. 22 )

■

Select the terminal and label of the external equipment

select
set

Video 1

VCR

Label Terminal

[example]

T erminals: Comp. 1-2/HDMI 1-3/Video 1-2
Label: SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/DBS/PVR/GAME/AUX/

RECEIVER/[BLANK]

* If “SKIP” is selected, the TV/VIDEO button press will skip its input.

Each selected labels will be displayed on “Input select” screen.

(p. 22)

Monitor out

Stop output
of the
picture and
audio

To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in
this menu. (p. 27)

■

Select the terminal and set “Off”

select
set

Select “Off” to stop output of picture and

audio. (Video 1/Video 2)

Component 1/Component 2/HDMI 1/HDMI

2/HDMI 3 cannot output video signals
regardless of “Monitor out” setting.

When equipment (DVD, etc.) is connected

to HDMI or COMPONENT terminals, only
audio signals can be obtained. From the
output terminals, no video signals can be
passed.

TV MENU

■

Press to exit from
a menu screen

Display menu

Select “CC”

next

select

TV MENU

Menu

VIERA Link

Lock

Setup

SD card
CC

Menu

VIERA Link

Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
SD card

CC

Setup

CC

Mode
Analog

Digital

Digital setting
CC reset

Digital setting

Size
Font
Style

Foreground

Fore opacity
Background
Back opacity
Outline

Primary

Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic

On

CC1

37

Advanced

Input Labels/Monitor Out

Closed Caption

Input labels

Display
labels of
external
devices

Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during
input selection. (In selecting input mode from p. 22 )

■

Select the terminal and label of the external equipment

select
set

Video 1

VCR

Label Terminal

[example]

T erminals: Comp. 1-2/HDMI 1-3/Video 1-2
Label: SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/DBS/PVR/GAME/AUX/

RECEIVER/[BLANK]

* If “SKIP” is selected, the TV/VIDEO button press will skip its input.

Each selected labels will be displayed on “Input select” screen.

(p. 22)

Monitor out

Stop output
of the
picture and
audio

To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in
this menu. (p. 27)

■

Select the terminal and set “Off”

select
set

Select “Off” to stop output of picture and

audio. (Video 1/Video 2)

Component 1/Component 2/HDMI 1/HDMI

2/HDMI 3 cannot output video signals
regardless of “Monitor out” setting.

When equipment (DVD, etc.) is connected

to HDMI or COMPONENT terminals, only
audio signals can be obtained. From the
output terminals, no video signals can be
passed.

TV MENU

■

Press to exit from
a menu screen

Display menu and select “Setup”

Menu

VIERA Link

Lock

Setup

SD card
CC

next

select

Select “External devices”

next

select

Select “Input labels” or “Monitor out”

next

select

Setup 1/2

Surf mode

All

Language
Clock
Program channel

External devices

Anti image retention

External devices

Input labels

Monitor out

Input labels

Component 1

Component 2
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
Video 1
Video 2

Custom
Custom

3
4

-

GAME

-

-

GAME

Monitor out

Component 1
Component 2
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3

Video 1

Video 2

On
On
On
On
On
Off
On

38

39

Advanced

TV VCR DBS/CBL DVD

Using Timer

Turns Off automatically

Sleep

Turns On/Off automatically
(5 timers can be set.)

Timer 1

Timer 5

~

The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time.

The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 16)
The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not work if the “Auto power on” (p. 27) is set.

TV MENU

■

Press to exit from
a menu screen

■

Press to return
to the previous
screen

Note

The TV automatically

turns Off after 90
minutes when turned
On by the Timer.
This operation will be
cancelled if the Off
time is selected or if a
key is pressed.

Display menu

Select “Timer”

Menu

Audio

Lock
SD card

Timer

Picture

VIERA Link

next

select

Select the timer to set

select

next

Set the timer

■

To set “Sleep” (Off Timer)

Set to shut the unit off after a pre-selected amount of time.

set

0/30/60/90 (minutes)

■

To set “Timer 1-5” (On/Off Timer)

Select the item and set

select

set

or

SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT
(displays the nearest future date)
MON-FRI/SAT-SUN/DAILY/EVR SUN/EVR MON/
EVR TUE/EVR WED/EVR THU/EVR FRI/ EVR SAT

Select the channel

Channel

Select the day

Day

The time to turn On

On time

The time to turn Off

Off time

Timer setting (On/Off)

Set

Timer

Sleep

Timer 1
Timer 2
Timer 3
Timer 4
Timer 5

Sleep

Sleep

Timer 1

Channel

Day
On time
Off time
Set

60

310 - 1

EVR FRI
10:00 AM
11:00 AM

On

39

Advanced

Programming the Remote to Operate Peripheral Equipment

Using Timer

TV VCR DBS/CBL DVD

You can operate other manufacturers’ equipment using this TV’s remote control.

Connect the external equipment to the TV and

Power Off the external equipment

Press both buttons simultaneously for
more than 3 seconds.

•

Release the buttons when the equipment selection
buttons start flashing.

Select the equipment

with the equipment selection button

•

The selected button remains lit (other buttons are not lit).

Input the equipment’s 4-digit remote
control code

(p. 43-44)

Operate the equipment with the remote
control

(p. 42)

•

The external equipment turns On.

■

If the equipment does not operate with the
remote control

•

When your equipment has a single code

Input the remote control code again

•

When your equipment has multiple codes

Change the code with above and test again

•

Registration will fail if the wrong code is input or it takes more than 30 seconds to register.

To find a code not listed in the code list

This procedure searches all codes and is called the “sequence method.”

Caution

After step above, change the code and

test

When the correct code is found

store

Operate the equipment with the remote
control (p. 42)

•

Repeat until the code is found

•

It may take many attempts before the correct
code is found

change

4

1
2

3

5

+

■

Press to return to the TV
mode

Programming the Remote to Operate
Peripheral Equipment

40

41

Advanced

A

3

Recommended AV Connections

These diagrams show our recommendations on how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment.
For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece equipment and its specifications.
For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com

Note

The picture and audio input signals connected to a

terminal specified in “Monitor out” (p. 37) cannot be
output from “PROG OUT” terminals.

However, audio output can be obtained from “DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT” terminal.

To prevent howling and image oscillation, set the

“Monitor out” setting when connecting the VCR with
loop-connection. (p. 26, 37)

When equipment (DVD, etc.) is connected to HDMI

or COMPONENT terminals, no video signals can be
passed through PROG OUT terminal.

When receiving digital channel signals, all digital

formats are down-converted to composite NTSC video
to be output through the PROG OUT terminals.

* Please see p. 24-25 for setup when using an external

analog audio cable with an HDMI to DVI cable.

AC 120 V 60 Hz
AC Cord

(Connect after all the other
connections are complete.)

Back of the TV

Cable TV

or

■

To watch DVDs

Optical digital
audio cable

■

DVD Recorder /
VCR

■

To listen to the TV
through speakers

or

■

To watch
camcorder
images

Camcorder
VCR DVD
Player

(For HDMI

connection,
HDMI compatible
equipment only.
For connection
using HDMI­DVI Conversion
cable, see HDMI
1 or HDMI 2
connection on
this page.)

Audio
cable

or

■

To watch digital video
image

DVD Player

DVD Player
(HDMI compatible
machines only)

Connect with

A

or

B

A

HDMI cable

B

HDMI-DVI

Conversion

cable +

Audio cable*

or

Amplifier

OPTICAL
IN

or

or

Front of the TV

41

Advanced

Recommended AV Connections

VIERA LinkTM Connections

Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control
of a single piece of AV equipment such as a DVD recorder
(DIGA), RAM theater, or Player theater system.
Refer to page 28-31 for Setup Menu settings and additional
control information.

•

Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not included.

If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with
HDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off
and On again while the power of all equipment is On (so that
the unit can correctly recognize the connected equipment)
and check that the DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM theater, and
Player theater playback operate.

Note

HDMI 1 is recommended.

When connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3, set the input mode to HDMI 2/HDMI 3 (p. 22) initially before connecting to

HDMI 2/HDMI 3. After connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 28-31).

■

Connecting this unit to the DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM
theater, or Player theater

For DVD recorder (DIGA): Connect with HDMI cable

For RAM theater and Player theater:
Connect with the HDMI and audio cables.
If audio cable is not connected, you cannot listen to the TV program

through the theater system.

■

Connecting this unit to a DVD
recorder (DIGA) AV amp

When using an “VIERA Link” audio-

video amplifier and a compatible DVD
recorder (DIGA) use a daisy chain
connection as shown below.

One AV amp and one DVD recorder (DIGA) can be operated with this unit.
Be sure to connect the AV amp between this unit and the DVD recorder (DIGA).

■

Setting of this unit after connection

After making connections as shown above, set “VIERA Link” (under “VIERA Link setting”) to “On” using the Setup

menu. (p. 23, 28-29).

Note

Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their

respective operating instruction manuals.

When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output using “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of this

unit, the system switches to 2CH audio.

(When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.)

About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual of the equipment.

HDMI cable

AUDIO
IN

HDMI
(AV OUT)

HDMI
(AV OUT)

RAM theater /

Player theater with

VIERA Link function

or

or

HDMI
(AV IN)

AV amp with VIERA
Link function

DVD recorder (DIGA)
with VIERA Link function

HD Camcorder
with VIERA Link
function

HDMI
(AV OUT)

Digital Audio out

HDMI
(AV OUT)

DVD recorder (DIGA)
with VIERA Link function

or

Back of the TV

or

42 43

KEY NAME VCR MODE

DBS/CBL MODE

DVD MODE

(DBS) (CBL)

Power Power Power Power

-

LIST LIST DVD AUDIO

TV Input Switch TV Input Switch TV Input Switch TV Input Switch

-

Menu Menu Functions

-

Exit Exit

-

-

Up/Down/Left/Right Up/Down/Right/Left Up/Down/Right/Left

-

Select Select Enter

-

Guide Guide Sub Menu

-

PPV/VOD PPV/VOD Return

-

Red A Red

-

Green B Green

-

Blue C Blue

-

Yellow D Yellow

Channel Up/Down Channel Up/Down Channel Up/Down Channel Up/Down

TV Volume Up/Down TV Volume Up/Down TV Volume Up/Down TV Volume Up/Down

-

Aspect Aspect

-

-

Favorite Favorite Direct Navigator
Onscreen Display Info Info/Display/OSD Onscreen Display
TV Mute TV Mute TV Mute TV Mute

-

0-9 0-9 0-9 0-9

-

Last Channel Last Channel Drive Select

-

Sub Channel Music PROG (Sub Channel)

-

Page Down/Up Page Down/Up Skip Reverse/Forward

TV/VCR Switch TV/DBS Switch TV/CBL Switch

­Rewind/Fast Forward Rewind/Fast Forward Rewind/Fast Forward Reverse/Forward
VCR Record PVR Record *

1

PVR Record *

1

Record

Stop Stop Stop Stop

Pause Pause Pause Pause

Play Play Play Play

Remote Control Operation/Code List

The following explains how to operate external devices with the TV’s remote control.

Register the remote control codes (p. 39) if you want to operate an external device from another manufacturer. (p. 43-44)

Note

Operation may not be possible depending on the available memory size of the remote control.

This remote control is not designed to cover operation of all functions of all models.

■

Remote Control Operation List

This chart defines which keys are operational after programming (if needed) while in the selected remote control mode, CABLE, DBS, VCR, or DVD.

*1: Combination type

FAQs, etc.

Remote Control Operation/Code List

Cable Converter (C) ( )

Brand Code Brand Code Brand Code Brand Code

VCR (V) ( )

Cable/PVR Combination (C) ( )

DBS/PVR Combination (S) ( )

Satellite Receiver (S) ( )

ABS 1972
Accurian 0000
Admiral 0048, 0209
Adventura 0000
Aiko 0278
Aiwa 0000, 0037, 0124, 0307, 0468
Akai 0041, 0061, 0106, 0175, 0242
Alienware 1972
Allegro 1137
America Action 0278
American High 0035
Asha 0240
Audio Dynamics 0040
Audiovox 0037, 0278
Beaumark 0240
Bell & Howell 0104
Broksonic 0002, 0121, 0184, 0209, 0348,

0479, 1479

Calix 0037
Canon 0035, 0102
Captive Works 2167
Carver 0081
CCE 0072, 0278
CineVision 1137
Citizen 0037, 0278, 1278
Colt 0072
Craig 0037, 0047, 0072, 0240
Curtis Mathes 0035, 0041, 0060, 0162, 1035
Cybernex 0240
CyberPower 1972
Daewoo 0045, 0278, 0561, 0637, 1137, 1278
DBX 0040, 0050
Dell 1972
Denon 0042
Dimensia 2613
DirecTV 0739
Durabrand 0038, 0039
Dynatech 0000
Electrohome 0037
Electrophonic 0037
Emerex 0032
Emerson 0000, 0002, 0037, 0043, 0061, 0068,

0121, 0184, 0208, 0209, 0212, 0278,
0479, 0561, 0593, 0637, 1278,
1479, 1593

ESA 1137
Fisher 0047, 0104
Fuji 0033, 0035
Funai 0000, 0593, 1335, 1593
Garrard 0000
Gateway 1972

GE 0035, 0060, 0202, 0240, 0761, 0807,

1035, 1060, 2613

Go Video 0432, 0526, 0614, 0643, 1137
GoldStar 0037, 0038, 1137, 1237
Gradiente 0000
Harley Davidson 0000
Harman/Kardon 0038, 0075, 0081
Harwood 0068, 0072
Headquarter 0046
Hewlett Packard 1972
HI-Q 0047
Hitachi 0000, 0041, 0042, 0089, 0105, 2613
Howard Computers 1972
HP 1972
Hughes Network

Systems

0042, 0739

Humax 0739, 1797, 1988
Hush 1972
iBUYPOWER 1972
Instant Replay 0035, 0226
Jensen 0041
JVC 0008, 0041, 0067, 2079
KEC 0037, 0278
Kenwood 0038, 0041, 0067
KLH 0072
Kodak 0035, 0037
LG 1037, 1137, 2010
Linksys 1972
Lloyd’s 0000, 0208
Logik 0072
LXI 0037
Magnasonic 0593, 1278
Magnavox 0000, 0035, 0039, 0081, 0110, 0149,

0563, 0593, 1335, 1593, 1781

Magnin 0240
Marantz 0035, 0081
Marta 0037
Media Center PC 1972
MEI 0035
Memorex 0000, 0035, 0037, 0039, 0046, 0047,

0048, 0104, 0162, 0209, 0240, 0307,
0348, 0479, 1037, 1162, 1237, 1262

MGA 0043, 0061, 0240
MGN Technology 0240,
Microsoft 1972
Mind 1972
Minolta 0042, 0105
Mitsubishi 0043, 0061, 0067, 0075, 0173, 0214,

0242, 0443, 0807

Motorola 0035, 0048
MTC 0000, 0240

Multitech 0000, 0072
NEC 0038, 0040, 0041, 0050, 0067, 0104
Nikko 0037
Nikon 0034
Niveus Media 1972
Noblex 0240
Northgate 1972
Olympus 0035, 0226
Onkyo 0222
Optimus 0037, 0048, 0104, 0162, 0432, 0593,

1048, 1062, 1162, 1262

Orion 0002, 0184, 0209, 0479, 1479
Panasonic 0035, 0077, 0102, 0162, 0225, 0226,

0227, 0246, 0378, 0485, 0614, 0616,
0837, 1035, 1062, 1162, 1244, 1262,
1562, 1807, 1808, 1809

Penney 0035, 0037, 0038, 0040, 0042, 0240,

1035, 1237

Pentax 0042, 0105,
Philco 0035
Philips 0035, 0081, 0110, 0618, 0739,

1081, 1181

Pilot 0037
Pioneer 0067, 1337
Polk Audio 0081
Presidian 1593
Profitronic 0240
Proscan 0060, 0202, 0761, 1060
Protec 0072
Pulsar 0039
Quarter 0046
Quartz 0046
Quasar 0035, 0077, 0162, 1035, 1162
RadioShack 0000, 1037
Radix 0037
Randex 0037
RCA 0042, 0060, 0077, 0105, 0106, 0149,

0202, 0240, 0761, 0807, 0880, 1035,
1060, 2613

Realistic 0000, 0035, 0037, 0046, 0047,

0048, 0104

ReplayTV 0614, 0616
Ricavision 1972
Ricoh 0034
Rio 1137
Runco 0039
Salora 0075
Samsung 0045, 0240, 0739, 1014
Samtron 0643
Sanky 0039, 0048
Sansui 0000, 0041, 0067, 0209, 0479, 1479

Sanyo 0046, 0047, 0104, 0159, 0240
Scott 0043, 0045, 0121, 0184, 0212
Sears 0000, 0035, 0037, 0042, 0046, 0047,

0104, 0105, 1237

Sharp 0048, 0807, 0848
Shintom 0072
Shogun 0240
Singer 0072
Sonic Blue 0614, 0616, 1137
Sony 0000, 0032, 0033, 0034, 0035, 0636,

1032, 1972

Stack 9 1972
STS 0042
Sylvania 0000, 0035, 0043, 0081, 0110, 0593,

1593, 1781

Symphonic 0000, 0593, 1593
Systemax 1972
Tagar Systems 1972
Tashiko 0037
Tatung 0041
Teac 0000, 0041
Technics 0035, 0162, 0246
Teknika 0000, 0035, 0037
Thomas 0000
Tivo 0618, 0636, 0739, 1337, 1996
TMK 0208, 0240
Toshiba 0043, 0045, 0212, 0845, 1008, 1145,

1972, 1988, 1996

Totevision 0037, 0240
Touch 1972
Unitech 0240
Vector 0045
Vector Research 0038, 0040
Video Concepts 0040, 0045, 0061
Videomagic 0037
Videosonic 0240
Viewsonic 1972
Villain 0000
Voodoo 1972
Wards 0000, 0035, 0042, 0047, 0048, 0060,

0072, 0081, 0149, 0212, 0240

White Westinghouse 0072, 0209, 0637
XR-1000 0000, 0035, 0072
Yamaha 0038
Zenith 0000, 0033, 0034, 0039, 0209, 0479,

0637, 1137, 1139, 1479

ZT Group 1972

AlphaStar 0772
Bell ExpressVu 0775, 1170
Chaparral 0216
Coolsat 1806
Crossdigital 1109
DirecTV 0099, 0247, 0392, 0566, 0639, 0724,

0749, 0819, 1076, 1108, 1109, 1142,
1189, 1377, 1392, 1414, 1442, 1443,
1444, 1609, 1639, 1640, 1749, 1856

Dish Network System 0775, 1005, 1170, 1505, 1775
Dishpro 0775, 1005, 1505, 1775
Echostar 0775, 1005, 1170, 1505, 1775
Expressvu 0775, 1775
Fortec Star 1821, 1948

GE 0566
General Instrument 0869
GOI 0775, 1775
Goodmans 1246
Hisense 1535
Hitachi 0819, 1250
HTS 0775, 1775
Hughes Network

Systems

0749, 1142, 1442, 1443, 1444, 1749

Humax 1781, 1790
iLo 1535
Janeil 0152
JVC 0775, 1170, 1775
LG 1226, 1414

Magnavox 0722, 0724
Memorex 0724
Mitsubishi 0749
Motorola 0869
NEC 1270
Next Level 0869
Panasonic 0152, 0247, 0701, 1189, 1786
Pansat 1807
Paysat 0724
Philips 0099, 0722, 0724, 0749, 0856, 1076,

1142, 1442, 1749

Proscan 0392, 0566
Proton 1535
RadioShack 0869

RCA 0143, 0566, 0855, 1392
Samsung 1108, 1109, 1276, 1377, 1442, 1609
Sanyo 1219
Sony 0639, 1639, 1640
Star Choice 0869
Tivo 1142, 1442, 1443, 1444
Toshiba 0749, 0790, 1285, 1749
UltimateTV 1392, 1640
Ultrasat 1806
Uniden 0722, 0724
US Digital 1535
USDTV 1535
Voom 0869
Zenith 1810, 1856

Bell ExpressVu 0775, 1170
DirecTV 0099, 0392, 0639, 1076, 1142, 1377,

1392, 1442, 1443, 1444, 1640

Dish Network System 0775, 1505
Dishpro 0775, 1505

Echostar 0775, 1170, 1505
Expressvu 0775
Hughes Network

Systems

1142, 1442, 1443, 1444

JVC 1170

Motorola 0869
Philips 1142, 1442
Proscan 0392
RCA 1392
Samsung 1442

Sony 0639, 1640
Star Choice 0869
Tivo 1142, 1442, 1443, 1444
Zenith 1810

ABC 0003, 0007, 0008
ADB 2092
Americast 0899
Amino 1602, 1822
Bell South 0899
Clearmaster 0883
ClearMax 0883
Contec 0019
Coolmax 0883
Digeo 1187
Director 0476
General Instrument 0003, 0276, 0476, 0810
GoldStar 0144
Hamlin 0009, 0273

Hytex 0007
i3 Micro 1602
Jerrold 0003, 0012, 0276, 0476, 0810
Memorex 0000
Motorola 0276, 0476, 0810, 1106, 1187,

1254, 1376, 1951

MTS 1951
Multitech 0883
Myrio 1602, 1822
Oak 0007, 0019
Optimus 0021
Pace 0008, 0237, 1877
Panasonic 0000, 0021, 0107, 0623
Paragon 0000

Philips 0317, 1305
Pioneer 0144, 0533, 0877, 1877
Pulsar 0000
Quasar 0000
RadioShack 0883
RCA 0021, 1256
Regal 0273, 0279
Runco 0000
Samsung 0144
Scientific Atlanta 0008, 0477, 0877, 1877
Sejin 1602
Sony 1006
Sprucer 0021
Starcom 0003

Supercable 0276
Supermax 0883
Thomson 1256
Tocom 0012, 0059
Torx 0003
Toshiba 0000
Tristar 0883
United Artists 0007
V2 0883
Viewmaster 0883
Vision 0883
Vortex View 0883
Zenith 0000, 0525, 0899

Americast 0899
Amino 1822
Digeo 1187
General Instrument 0810

Jerrold 0810
Motorola 0810, 1106, 1187, 1376
Myrio 1822
Pace 0237, 1877

Pioneer 0877, 1877
RCA 1256
Scientific Atlanta 0877, 1877
Sony 1006

Supercable 0276
Thomson 1256
Zenith 0899

■

Remote Control Code List

44 45

ABS 1972
Alienware 1972
Captive Works 2167
CyberPower 1972
Dell 1972
DirecTV 0739
Gateway 1972
Go Video 0614
Hewlett Packard 1972
Howard Computers 1972
HP 1972

Hughes Network
Systems

0739

Humax 0739, 1797, 1988
Hush 1972
iBUYPOWER 1972
LG 2010
Linksys 1972
Media Center PC 1972
Microsoft 1972
Mind 1972
Niveus Media 1972

Northgate 1972
Panasonic 0614, 0616, 1807, 1808, 1809
Philips 0618, 0739
Pioneer 1337
RCA 0880
ReplayTV 0614, 0616
Samsung 0739
Sonic Blue 0614, 0616
Sony 0636, 1972
Stack 9 1972
Systemax 1972

Tagar Systems 1972
Tivo 0618, 0636, 0739, 1337
Toshiba 1008, 1972, 1988, 1996
Touch 1972
Viewsonic 1972
Voodoo 1972
ZT Group 1972

Accurian 0675, 1072, 1416
Adcom 1094
Aiwa 0641
Akai 0695, 0770, 0899, 1089
Alco 0790
Allegro 0869
Amphion Media Works 0872, 1245
AMW 0872, 1245
Apex Digital 0672, 0717, 0755, 0794, 0796, 0797,

1004, 1020, 1056, 1061, 1100

Arrgo 1023
Aspire Digital 1168, 1407
Astar 1678, 1679
Audiologic 0736
Audiovox 0790, 1041, 1072, 1121, 1122
Axion 1072
B & K 0655, 0662
BBK 1224
Bel Canto Design 1571
Blaupunkt 0717
Blue Parade 0571
Broksonic 0695, 1419
CAVS 1057
Cinea 0831
Cinego 1399
CineVision 0833, 0869, 0876
Citizen 0695, 1277, 1587, 2116
Coby 0778, 0852, 1086, 1107, 1165, 1177,

1351, 1628

Craig 0831
Curtis Mathes 1087
CyberHome 0816, 0874, 1023, 1024, 1117, 1129,

1502, 1537

Daewoo 0705, 0784, 0833, 0869, 1169, 1172,

1234, 1242, 1441

Denon 0490, 0634, 1634
Desay 1407
Diamond Vision 1316
Disney 0675, 1270
Dual 1068, 1085
Durabrand 1127
DVD2000 0521
Electrohome 2116

Emerson 0591, 0675, 1268
Enterprise 0591
ESA 1268
Fisher 0670
Funai 0675, 1268, 1334
Gateway 1073, 1077, 1158
GE 0522, 0717, 0815
Go Video 0715, 0741, 0744, 0783, 0833,

0869, 1044, 1075, 1099, 1144, 1158,
1304, 1730

Go Vision 1072
GoldStar 0741
GPX 0699, 0769
Greenhill 0717
Harman/Kardon 0582, 0702
Helios 2080
Hello Kitty 0831
Hitachi 0573, 0664, 1247
Hiteker 0672
Humax 1500, 1588
iLo 1348, 1472
Initial 0717, 1472
Insignia 1268, 2095
Integra 0627
Jaton 1078
JBL 0702
JSI 1423
JVC 0558, 0623, 0867, 1164, 1275,

1550, 1602

jWin 1049, 1051, 1675
Kawasaki 0790
Kenwood 0490, 0534, 0682
KLH 0717, 0790, 1020, 1149
Konka 0711, 0721
Koss 0651, 0896, 1423
Landel 0826
Lasonic 0798, 1173
Lenoxx 1127
LG 0591, 0741, 0869
LiteOn 1058, 1158, 1416, 1440, 1656
Loewe 0511
Magnavox 0503, 0539, 0646, 0675, 1268, 1354,

1472, 1506

Malata 0782, 1159
Marantz 0539
McIntosh 1273
Memorex 0695, 0831, 1270
Microsoft 0522, 1708, 2083
Mintek 0717, 0839, 1472
Mitsubishi 0521, 1521
Momitsu 1082
NAD 0692, 0741
Nakamichi 1222
NEC 0785
Nesa 0717
Next Base 0826
NexxTech 1402
Norcent 0872, 1003, 1107, 1265
Nova 1517
Onkyo 0503, 0627, 0792, 1769
Oppo 0575, 1224 1525
OptoMedia Electronics 0896
Oritron 0651
Panasonic 0458, 0490, 0632, 0703, 1010, 1011,

1362, 1462, 1464, 1490, 1641, 1762,
1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1925, 1986,
1990, 2017, 2060, 2061, 2062

Philco 0675
Philips 0503, 0539, 0646, 0675, 1267, 1340,

1354, 2056, 2084

Pioneer 0142, 0525, 0571, 0631, 0632, 1571
Polaroid 1020, 1061, 1086, 1245, 1316,

1478, 2130

Polk Audio 0539
Portland 0770
Presidian 0675, 1072
Princeton 0674
Proscan 0522
ProVision 0778
Qwestar 0651
RCA 0522, 0571, 0717, 0790, 0822, 1022,

1132, 1769

Rio 0869
RJTech 1360
Rotel 0623, 1178
Rowa 0823

Sampo 0698, 0752
Samsung 0199, 0490, 0573, 0820, 0899, 1044,

1075, 1470

Sansui 0695
Sanyo 0670, 0695, 0873
Sensory Science 1158
Sharp 0630, 0675, 0752, 1256
Sharper Image 1117
Sherwood 0633, 0770, 1043, 1077
Shinsonic 0533, 0839
Sigma Designs 0674
Sonic Blue 0869, 1099
Sony 0533, 0864, 1033, 1069, 1070, 1431,

1432, 1433, 1516, 1533, 1536, 1548,
1791, 1824, 1892, 1903, 1904, 1934,
1981, 2020, 2043

Sova 1122
Sungale 1074
SVA 0860, 1105
Sylvania 0675, 1268
Symphonic 0675
TAG McLaren 0894
Teac 0790
Technics 0490, 0703
Technosonic 0730
Techwood 0692
Terapin 1031
Theta Digital 0571
Tivo 1503
Toshiba 0503, 0695, 1045, 1154, 1503, 1588,

1608, 1769, 1854

Tredex 0799, 0800, 0803, 0804
Urban Concepts 0503
US Logic 0839
Venturer 0790
Vizio 1064, 1226
Vocopro 1027, 1360
Xbox 0522, 1708, 2083
Xwave 1001
Yamaha 0490, 0497, 0539, 0545
Zenith 0503, 0591, 0741, 0869
Zoece 1265

DVD-Recorder (V) ( )

DBS/PVR Combination (V) ( )

Brand Code Brand Code Brand Code Brand Code

PVR (V) ( )

DVD (Y) ( )

Magnavox 0000

DirecTV 0739

Hughes Network
Systems

0739 Philips 0739

Samsung 0739

Tivo 0739

LG 0741
Panasonic 1641, 2061, 2062

Philips 2084
Pioneer 0142

Samsung 0199
Sony 1516

Blu-ray Disc (Y) ( )

Accurian 0675, 1416
Apex Digital 1056
Aspire Digital 1168
Broksonic 1419
Citizen 2116
Coby 1086
CyberHome 1129, 1502
Electrohome 2116

Funai 0675, 1334
Gateway 1073, 1158
Go Video 0741, 1158, 1304, 1730
iLo 1348
JVC 1164, 1275
LG 0741
LiteOn 1158, 1416, 1440
Magnavox 0646, 0675, 1506

Panasonic 0490, 1010, 1011, 2060, 2061, 2062
Philips 0646, 1340
Pioneer 0631
Polaroid 1086, 2130
RCA 0522
Samsung 0490, 1470
Sensory Science 1158
Sharp 0675

Sony 1033, 1069, 1070, 1431, 1432,

1433, 1536

Sylvania 0675
Toshiba 1588
Zenith 0741

DVD-Recorder (Y) ( )

LG 0741 Onkyo 1769 RCA 1769 Toshiba 1769

HD-DVD (Y) ( )

Aiwa 0641
Audiovox 0790
KLH 0790
Koss 0651
Oritron 0651

Panasonic 0458, 1779, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910,

1925, 1990, 2017

Philips 1267
Polk Audio 0539
RCA 0790

Rio 0869
Sherwood 1077
Sonic Blue 0869
Sony 1824, 1892, 1903, 1904, 1934, 1981,

2020, 2043

Teac 0790
Toshiba 1854
Venturer 0790
Yamaha 0497

HTiB (Y) ( )

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Remote Control Code List

Remote Control Operation/Code List (Continued)

FAQs, etc.

Ratings List for Lock

Remote Control Operation/Code List

Ratings List for Lock

“V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the
entertainment industry. (p. 33)

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U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA)

NR

NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or where
rating does not apply.

G

GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted.

PG

PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children.

PG-13

PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

R

RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

NC-17

NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED.

X

ADULTS ONLY.

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U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S. TV)

Age-based

Group

Age-based

Ratings

Possible Content

Selections

Description

NR
(Not Rated)

TV-NR

•

Viewable

•

Blocked

Not Rated.

Youth

TV-Y

•

Viewable

•

Blocked

All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically
designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6.

TV-Y7

•

FV Blocked

•

Viewable

•

Blocked

Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may
include mild physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children under
the age of 7.

Guidance

TV-G

•

Viewable

•

Blocked

General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language,
and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.

TV-PG

•

D,L,S,V (all selected)

•

Any combination of D,
L, S, V

Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent
coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and
situations.

TV-14

•

D,L,S,V (all selected)

•

Any combination of D,
L, S, V

Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated
themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence.

TV-MA

•

L,S,V (all selected)

•

Any combination of L,
S, V

Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes,
profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content.

FV: Fantasy/Cartoon Violence. V: Violence S: Sex L: Offensive Language D: Dialogue with sexual content.

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CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS (C. E. L. R.)

E

Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming,
talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.

C

Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content.

C8+

Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over. No profanity, nudity or sexual content.

G

General programming, suitable for all audiences.

PG

Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

14+

Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents are
strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens.

18+

18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.

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CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS (C. F. L. R.)

E

Exempt - Exempt programming.

G

General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal
or is depicted appropriately.

8 ans+

8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light
or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.

13 ans+

Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a few violent scenes or one or
more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested.

16 ans+

Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent scenes of violence or intense
violence.

18 ans+

Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.

Caution

The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” programs (non rated, not applicable and

none) as per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking “NR” programs is chosen “unexpected and
possibly confusing results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of
programming:”

• Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)

• Locally originated programming • News • Political • Public Service Announcements • Religious • Sports • Weather

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Technical Information

Closed Caption (CC)

For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to FULL (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM, or 4:3;

characters might be cut off).

The CC can be displayed on the TV if the receiver (such as a satellite receiver) has the CC set On using the

Component or HDMI connection to the TV.

If the CC is set On both the receiver and TV when the signal is 480i (except for the HDMI connection), the CC may

overlap on the TV.
If a digital program is being output in analog format, the CC data will also be output in analog format.
If the recorder or output monitor is connected to the TV, the CC needs to be set up on the recorder or output

monitor.

Aspect Ratio (FORMAT)

Press the FORMAT button to cycle through the aspect modes, This lets you choose the aspect depending on the
format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 19)
(e.g.: in case of 4:3 image)

FULL JUST

Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges.
(Recommended for anamorphic picture)

Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the
screen.
(Recommended for normal TV broadcast)

H-FILL 4:3

H-FILL

Side bar

Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges.
The side edges of the image are cut off.

Standard
(Note that “Image retention” of the side bar may occur from
displaying it for a long time.)

ZOOM

Note

480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9):

FULL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM

1080p / 1080i / 720p:

FULL, H-FILL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM

Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen.
(Recommended for Letter Box)

Zoom adjust

Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in “ZOOM”.
Select “Zoom adjust” on the “Picture” menu. (p. 24-25)
V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment

To reset the aspect ratio (OK)

FULL

ZOOM

JUST

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FAQs, etc.

Technical Information

Message Meaning

Is SD card in?

The card is not inserted.

No file

The card has no data or this type of data is not supported.

Cannot read file

The file is broken or unreadable.
The TV does not support the format.

Data format for SD Card browsing

Photo: Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF* and EXIF**

standards
Data format: Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
Max. number of files: 9,999
Image resolution: 160 x 120 to 10,000,000

* DCF (Design rule for camera file system): A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association’s standard

** EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format)

Caution

A JPEG image modified with a PC may not be displayed.
Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution.

Note

Folder structure viewed in PC

Created automatically
3-digit folder number + 5-digit arbitrary characters

4-digit arbitrary characters + 4-digit file number

Usable characters: 1-byte “a to z”, “A to Z”, “0 to 9,” and “_”

The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital camera used.
For the suitable SD Memory Cards, please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This site is in English only)

SD Card warning messages

Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data (this can damage card or unit).
Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.
Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact.
Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card may be damaged).
Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card.
Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic

operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.)

Cautions in handling SD Card:

DCIM

100_P ANA

P1000001.JPG
P1000002.JPG
P1000003.JPG
P1000004.JPG

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Technical Information (Continued)

VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”

HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 28)

This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.
The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function on even if TV is in Standby mode.
Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the playback starts.
Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switched.
Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment.
If you connect the same kind of equipment at once (for example: one DIGA to HDMI 1 / another DIGA to HDMI 2), VIERA Link is

available for the terminal with the smaller number.

If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control 2” (or more) function to the TV with HDMI cable, the sound from DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT terminal can be output as multi channel surround.

“HDAVI Control 3” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2007) for the HDAVI Control compatible equipment.

This standard is compatible with the conventional HDAVI equipment.

HDMI connection

HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting
the TV unit and the devices.
HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI
connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.

HDMI is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.
If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (*2).
When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal.
Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI 1 in”, “HDMI 2 in” or “HDMI 3 in” menu screen. (p. 24)

Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz

(*1): The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant device.
(*2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.

Caution

Use with a PC is not assumed.
All signals are reformatted before being displayed on the screen.
If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.
These HDMI connectors are “type A”.
These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection.
A device having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either “COMPONENT”, “S VIDEO”, or

“VIDEO” to receive analog signals.

The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.

Match the output setting of the digital device.

For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see below.

Input signals that can be displayed

* Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, PB, PR) and HDMI

horizontal

frequency (kHz)

vertical

frequency (Hz)

COMPONENT HDMI

525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94

**

525 (480) /60p 31.47 59.94

**

750 (720) /60p 45.00 59.94

**

1,125 (1,080) /60i 33.75 59.94

**

1,125 (1,080)/60p 67.43 59.94

*

1,125 (1,080)/60p 67.50 60.00

*

1,125(1,080)/24p 26.97 23.98

*

1,125(1,080)/24p 27.00 24.00

*

Note

Signals other than those shown above may not be displayed properly.
The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.

Picture mode

Vivid: Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit room.
Standard: Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting.
Cinema: For watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like picture.
Game:

For playing video game. This mode will be set automatically if “GAME” is selected from Input label setting (p. 37)

Custom (Photo): Customizes each item according to your taste.

Photo is displayed in JPEG menu.

Note

Picture mode will be automatically set to “Standard” if you change the Input label from “GAME” to other labels.
Picture mode will be automatically set to “Game” if you change from an Input label other than “GAME” to “GAME” label.

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Technical Information

Side Bar

Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause
“Image retention” to remain on either or both sides of the display field.
To reduce the risk of such “Image retention”, change the brightness of the side bars.
See pages 26-27 for more information.

The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture. Using

Cinema mode will reduce such flashing (See below).

Side Bar

4:3
Screen
Display

Image retention

Scrolling bar

Scrolling bar: To prevent “Image retention”, scrolls white horizontal bar from top to bottom on a black

screen.
Press any key except the POWER key to return to previous screen.
You will return to the previous screen if any key operation has not been performed for 15 minutes.

See pages 26-27 for more information.

[Scrolling bar]

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals

You can enjoy your home theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and “Multi Channel” amplifier to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals.

Caution

Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may operate and disable optical output.
External speakers cannot be connected directly to PROG OUT terminals.
When an ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. When an NTSC

channel is selected, the output will be PCM.

See pages 40-41 for more information.

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FAQs, etc.

Care and Cleaning

First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet.

Display panel

The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint­free cloth.

If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted

by 100 times the amount of water) and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid. Use this cloth to wipe the surface of the
display panel, then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type until the surface is dry.

Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects. Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile

substances such as insect sprays, solvents, and thinner; otherwise, the quality of the surface may be adversely affected.

Cabinet

If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.

If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in a weak mild liquid dish soap solution and then wring the cloth dry.

Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth.

Do not allow any mild liquid dish soap to come into direct contact with the surface of the Plasma TV.

If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result.

Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents, and thinner; otherwise, the quality of the cabinet surface

may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods in contact with articles made
from rubber or PVC.

Pedestal

Cleaning

Wipe the surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. If the unit is particularly dirty, clean it using a cloth soaked with water to

which a small amount of mild liquid dish soap has been added and then wipe with a dry cloth.

Do not use products such as solvents, thinner, or household wax for cleaning, as they can damage the surface

coating. (If using a chemically-treated cloth, follow the instructions supplied with the cloth.)

Do not attach sticky tape or labels, as they can make the surface of the pedestal dirty. Do not allow long-term

contact with rubber, vinyl products, or the like. (Doing so will cause deterioration.)

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Specifications

Care and Cleaning

TH-42PZ80Q TH-50PZ80Q

Power Source AC 120 V

, 60 Hz

Power

Consumption

Maximum 583 W 700 W

Standby condition 0.2 W (With CableCARD : 30.0 W) 0.2 W (With CableCARD : 34.0 W)

Plasma

Display panel

Drive method AC type
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Visible screen size
(W × H × Diagonal)

(No. of pixels)

42 ” class (41.6 inches measured diagonally) 50 ” class (49.9 inches measured diagonally)

36.2 ” × 20.4 ” × 41.6 ”
(922 mm × 518 mm × 1,057 mm)

43.5 ” × 24.4 ” × 49.9 ”
(1,106 mm × 622 mm × 1,269 mm)

2,073,600 (1,920 (W) × 1,080 (H))
[5,760 × 1,080 dots]

Sound

Audio Output 20 W [ 10 W + 10 W ] ( 10 % THD )

Channel Capability
(Digital/Analog)

VHF/ UHF: 2 - 69, CATV: 1 - 135

Operating Conditions

Temperature: 32 °F – 104 °F (0 °C – 40 °C)
Humidity: 20 % – 80 % RH (non-condensing)

Connection Terminals

VIDEO IN 1-2

VIDEO: RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V [p-p] (75 Ω)
S-VIDEO: Mini DIN 4-pin Y: 1.0 V [p-p] (75 Ω) C: 0.286 V [p-p] (75 Ω)
AUDIO L-R: RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]

COMPONENT
INPUT 1-2

Y: 1.0 V [p-p] (including synchronization)
P

B, PR: ±0.35 V [p-p]

AUDIO L-R: RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]

HDMI 1-3

TYPE A Connector × 3

•

This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” function.

IEEE1394 IEEE 1394 Standard, 4pin , S400 ,MPEG2-TS
Card slot SD CARD slot × 1, CableCARD slot × 1

AV PROG OUT

VIDEO: RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V [p-p] (75 Ω)
AUDIO L-R: RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic

FEATURES

3D Y/C FILTER CLOSED CAPTION
V-Chip CableCARD slot
Photo viewer HDAVI Control 3 tru2way-ready TV

Dimensions

( W × H × D )

Including pedestal

41.3 ” × 28.7 ” × 12.9 ”
(1,048 mm × 727 mm × 327 mm)

49.0 ” × 33.3 ” × 15.3 ”
(1,244 mm ×844 mm × 387 mm)

TV Set only

41.3 ” × 26.8 ” × 3.8 ”
(1,048 mm × 679 mm × 95 mm)

49.0 ” × 31.2 ” × 3.8 ”
(1,244 mm × 790 mm × 95 mm)

Mass

Including pedestal 70.6 lb. (32 ) 90.4 lb. (41 )
TV Set only 66.1 lb. (30

) 86.0 lb. (39 )

Specifications

Note

Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate.

[TH-42PZ80Q] [TH-50PZ80Q]

41.3 ” (1,048 mm)

26.8 ” (679 mm)

28.7 ” (727 mm)

18.0 ”

(456 mm)

3.8 ” (95 mm)

12.9 ” (327 mm)

49.0 ” (1,244 mm)

31.2 ” (790 mm)

33.3 ” (844 mm)

18.0 ”

(456 mm)

3.8 ” (95 mm)

15.3 ” (387 mm)

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FAQ

Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem.
If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for assistance.
For details (p. 55)
For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at:
www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

White spots or
shadow images
(noise)

Check the position, direction,

and connection of the antenna.

Interference or
frozen digital
channels

(intermittent sound)

Change the direction of antenna

for digital channels.

Check “Signal meter” (p. 35).

If the signal is weak, check the
antenna and consult your local
dealer.

The remote control does
not work

Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6)
Are the batteries new?

Select the correct remote control mode (p. 13, 22)

Pictures from external
equipment are distorted
when the unit is
connected via HDMI

Is the HDMI cable connected properly?

(p. 40, 41)

Turn Off the TV unit and equipment, then

turn them On again.

Check an input signal from the equipment.

(p. 48)

Use equipment compliant with

EIA/CEA-861/861B.

Recording does not
start immediately

Check the settings of the recorder. For

details, read the manual of the recorder.

TV MENU

TV VCR DBS/CBL DVD

GUIDE

SUB
MENU

PAGE

SKIP

SEARCH

ON DEMAND

TV/VCR

GAME

REC

PLAYPAUSESTOP

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FAQs, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

No sound is produced

Sound is unusual

Are the speakers’ cables connected correctly? (p. 40)
Is “Sound Mute” active? (p. 13)
Is the volume set to the minimum?
Is “Speaker output” set to “Off”? (p. 24)
Change “SAP” settings. (p. 18)

Check “HDMI 1 in”, “HDMI 2 in” or “HDMI 3 in” settings. (p. 24)

Set “SAP” setting to “Stereo” or “Mono.”
Check the HDMI device connected to the unit.
Set the audio setting of the HDMI device to “Linear PCM.”
If digital sound connection has a problem,

select analog sound connection.

Problem Actions

“Press any key to return”
moves on the screen

Screen

Some spots remain
bright or dark

Chaotic image, noisy

No image can be
displayed

Only spots are displayed
instead of images

Neither image nor
sound is produced

If there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the
suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model
number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV).

The function to prevent “Image retention” is activated.

(Not a faulty symptom)

•

The screen saver is activated if the TV unit is not operated for
a certain time in SD mode.

•

“Image retention” (p. 5)

The Plasma panel is made up of a few million pixels and

is produced with advanced technology through an intricate
process. However, sometimes a few pixels may be bright
or dark. These pixels do not indicate a defective panel
and will have no impact on the performance of the TV.

Check nearby electrical products

(car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp).

Check Picture menu (p. 24)
Check the cable connections. (p. 9-12)
Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 22)

Check the channel settings. (p. 34)
Check the antenna cables.

Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet?
Is the TV unit turned On?
Check Picture menu (p. 24) and volume.
Check the AV cable connections. (p. 9-12)
Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 22)

Black Box appears

Change settings of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 36)

Sound TV set

Parts of the TV set
become hot.

Even when the temperature of parts of the front, top and

rear panels has risen, these temperature rises will not
pose any problems in terms of performance or quality.

Unknown sound heard
1- Sounds from TV

cabinet
2- Whirring sound
3- Tick/Click sound
4- Buzzing sound

1-

Changes in the temperature and humidity of the room may cause
the TV’s cabinet to expand or contract and produce metallic
sounds. This is not a sign of faulty operation or a malfunction.

2- The TV may have a cooling fan that makes a soft whir.

This is not a sign of faulty operation or a malfunction.

3-

When the TV is powered on, an electrical component in the TV activates
producing a tick/click sound. This is not a sign of faulty operation or a malfunction.

4- Electrical circuits are active while the TV set is on.

This is not a sign of faulty operation or a malfunction.

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Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer
Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below,
which starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited Warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product
with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace
will be made by the warrantor.

During the “Labor” Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” Limited Warranty
period, there will be no charge for parts.
You must carry-in your product or arrange for on-site service during the Limited Warranty period. If non-rechargeable
batteries are included, they are not warranted. This Limited Warranty only applies to products purchased and
serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and
only covers product purchased as new. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for
Limited Warranty service.

On-Site or Carry-in Service

For On-Site or Carry-In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico call 1-877-95-VIERA (1-877-958-4372).
On-site service where applicable requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer

and does not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain on-site repairs will not
be completed on-site, but will require that the product or parts of the product, at the servicer’s discretion be removed
for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER
normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube
resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s,
or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location).
The Limited Warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused
by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug
infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer
controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a
hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Service
Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. (As

examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if
applicable, or travel to and from the servicer. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL

EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE LIMITED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE
LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how
long an implied Limited Warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.

This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have others rights which vary from state
to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the Limited Warranty period, you may contact your
dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer
Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN ON-SITE SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH
ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only)

Panasonic Color Television

Limited Warranty

CATEGORIES

ALL PARTS EXCEPT

GLASS PANEL OR CRT

LABOR GLASS PANEL OR CRT

GLASS PANEL

OR

CRT LABOR

SERVICE

PLASMA DISPLAY 1 (ONE) YEAR 1 (ONE) YEAR

GLASS PANEL - 2 (TWO)
YEARS

1 (ONE) YEAR ON-SITE OR CARRY-IN

PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,
DIVISION OF
PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

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Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)

Customer Services Directory (United Stated and Puerto Rico)

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center;
purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web
Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/help

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:
1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.

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Accessory Purchases (United Stated and Puerto Rico)

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web
Site at:

http://www.pstc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

[e-mail]

You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday - Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Service and Technology Company
20421 84th Avenue South,
Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

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For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277

Customer’s Record

The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You should note this serial
number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your
purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.

Model Number Serial Number

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Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

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