Panasonic TH-65PV600A User Manual

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

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.

TQBC2153

Printed in Japan

MBS0806S0

TH-65PV600A

Customer’s Record

The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. 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 identiﬁ cation in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.

Model Number Serial Number

Model No.

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web Site : http://panasonic.net/

Licence

Trademark Credits

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VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

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Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA.

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S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.

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SDHC Logo is a trademark.

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HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Deﬁ nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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TruSurround XT, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.

TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.

The attached speakers illustrated above are sold separately.

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Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.Preparations

Turn your own living room into a movie theatre!

Experience an amazing level of multi-

media excitement

Contents

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Safety Precautions ······································ 4

(Warning / Caution)

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Notes ··························································· 5

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Maintenance ··············································· 5

Be Sure to Read

Advanced Features

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How to Use Menu Functions ····················· 18

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

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Editing and Setting Channels

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Owner ID

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Displaying PC Screen on TV ·····················23

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Viewing SD Card (Photos) ························ 24

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External Equipment ··································· 26

(Control with HDMI / Connections)

Basic Features

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Watching TV ·············································· 12

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Viewing Teletext ········································14

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Watching Videos and DVDs ······················ 16

Enjoy your TV!

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Technical Information ································30

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FAQs ·························································35

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Speciﬁ cations ············································ 38

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WARRANTY ·············································· 39

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Licence ······················································ 40

FAQs, etc.

Accessories / Options

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Identifying Controls

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Connection

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Initial Setup

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Auto Tuning

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Preparations

Enjoy rich multi-media

Camcorder

Ampliﬁ er with Speaker system

VCR

DVD player

DVD recorder

Personal

computer

Set top box

SD memory card

4 5

Safety Precautions

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

Warning

If you ﬁ nd any abnormality, remove the mains plug immediately!

Handling the mains plug and lead

Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause ﬁ re.) Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. Ensure the grounding pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock. Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.) Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause ﬁ re or electrical shock.)

Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet. Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object. Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it. Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead. Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

Due to weight and size please ensure a qualiﬁ ed technician installs this product

Using an unauthorized stand or other ﬁ xtures may make the TV shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6).

Use only the dedicated stands /

mounting equipment

Do not place the TV on an unstable surface

Keep liquids away from the TV

To prevent damage which may result in ﬁ re or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. Do not place containers with water (ﬂ ower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the TV. (including on shelves above, etc.)

Do not remove covers NEVER modify the TV yourself

(High-voltage components may cause serious electrical shock.)

Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your local Panasonic dealer.

Do not place foreign objects inside the TV

Do not let metal or ﬂ ammable objects drop into the TV through the air vents (ﬁ re or electrical shock may result).

Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat

Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. To prevent ﬁ re never place any type of candle or naked ﬂ ame on top or near the TV.

As with an small object, SD card can

be swallowed by young children. Do not allow children to handle SD card. Please remove SD card immediately after use.

Blocked ventilation by curtains, etc. may cause overheating, ﬁ re or electrical shock.

Allow sufﬁ cient space around the TV

for radiated heat

(Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.)

When cleaning the TV, remove the

mains plug

When TV will not be used for a long

time, remove the mains plug

(cm)

Electronic equipment In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV

(electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound). Equipment with an infrared sensor This TV also emits infrared rays (this may affect

operation of other equipment).

Keep the TV away from these equipment

Caution

Do not block the rear air vents

Notes

Maintenance

Display panel

Cabinet

Mains plug

Daily care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth. Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent. Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry.

Daily care: Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth. Major contamination: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent. Then, wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth.

Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to ﬁ re or electrical shock.)

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Caution

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The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may be easily damaged. Do not tap or scratch the surface with your ﬁ ngernail or other hard object.

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Use care not to subject the surface to bug repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances (this may degrade surface quality).

Caution

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Use care not to subject the TV's surfaces to detergent. (A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.)

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Use care not to subject surfaces to bug repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances (this may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint).

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Do not allow the cabinet to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time.

This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet.

Remember not to keep still pictures on the screen for extended lengths of time

Such still pictures cause after-images on the plasma screen if they are displayed for a long time. These after-images are not considered malfunctions and are not covered by the warranty.

To decrease the chance of after-images, a screen saver will be automatically activated after a few minutes if there is no signal and if there is no operation in AV mode. (p. 35) The screen saver will be automatically deactivated when a signal is detected or an operation is executed.

Typical still images

Channel number and unique logos Image displayed in 4:3 mode Video game Computer image

Transport only in upright position

4 : 3

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AUDIO HDMI3 AUDIO IN AV INVIDEOS VIDEO

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Identifying ControlsAccessories / Options

Remote Control Transmitter

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N2QAYB000069

Standard accessories

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Identifying Controls

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Accessories / Options

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Mains Lead

Clamper (2)

Operating Instructions

Guarantee

Installing remote's batteries

Pull open

Hook

Note the correct polarity (+ or -)

Snap open

Snap shut

Caution

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Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control.

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Do not mix old and new batteries.

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

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Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

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Do not burn or breakup batteries.

Attaching the cable clampers

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Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together (could cause distorted image).

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Fix cables with clampers as necessary.

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When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s assembly manual to ﬁ x cables.

Remove from the TV

Push both side hooks and pull out

Rear of the TV

Optional accessories

Speakers Pedestal Wall-hanging bracket

(vertical)

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TY-WK65PV7

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TY-SP65PV600

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TY-ST65PV500

Caution

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In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licenced contractor to secure the wall-hanging bracket.

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Carefully read the instructions accompanying the speakers or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from tipping over.

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Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage.

Function select

Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function. When in Standby mode, switches TV On.

On / Off switch

Swing up the door at "PULL".

C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor

(senses brightness to adjust picture quality in "Auto" Menu) (p. 18)

Power lamp

Remote control signal receiver

Switches TV/AV

Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness /

NTSC-Tint (Tint) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Tuning mode (p. 20)

Headphones jack (p. 28)

AV4 terminals (p. 28)

Standby: red On: green

Store setting (p. 20)

Used to store tuning and other function settings

SD CARD slot (p. 25)

Switches TV to On or Standby

(On / Off switch in On position)

Sound mute On / Off

Changes aspect ratio (p. 12)

Normalizes (p. 18)

(Resets settings)

Selects programmes in sequence

Viewing a favourite teletext channel

(p. 15)

Teletext (p. 14)

Select / OK

Volume

Teletext Index (p. 15)

Still Picture (p. 12)

Coloured buttons

(used for various functions) (for example, see p. 14)

EXIT (Returns to TV screen)

Switches TV/AV

(To watch videos or DVDs) (p. 16)

VCR / DVD operations (p. 17)

Press to access the Picture, Sound and

Setup menus

Recall (p. 12)

Press to display the current system status, for example, Programme number, Channel number, Stereo mode, Aspect mode, Sound menu, Picture menu.

Viewing SD Card (p. 24)

Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection (p. 33)

Multi Window (p. 12)

Switches SRS TruSurround XT On/Off

(p. 19)

Changes programme (p. 12)

HDMI3 terminal

(p. 28)

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Initial Setup

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Connection

DVD Recorder or VCR

VHF / UHF aerial

Rear terminal portion (enlarged view)

Rear of the TV

Mains lead

Fastener

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To unfasten

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Watching TV

(Connect after all the other connections.)

External equipments and cables shown in this manual are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains before attaching or disconnecting any leads.

Note

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Do not put the Coaxial cable close to the mains lead to avoid noise.

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Do not place the Coaxial cable under the TV.

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To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct cable (75 Ω coaxial) and the correct terminating plug are required.

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If a communal Aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall Aerial socket and the TV.

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Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct Aerial system for your particular area and the accessories required.

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Any matters regarding Aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and the costs incurred, are the responsibility of you, the Customer.

75 Ω Coaxial cable

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To record TV programmes

Turn the TV On with the On / Off switch

Need help with operations?

(example: Sound menu)

On-screen operation guide will help you.

Initial Setup

These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.

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From now on you can use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode.

Input owner ID

Usable characters and numerals

Following the on-screen operation guide, enter your PIN number and name.

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For detailed procedures

"Owner ID" (p. 22)

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Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it.

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To input owner ID later

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If you input the ID later

"Owner ID" (p. 22)

This TV has been pre-tuned by the factory to the following Australian TV channels.

If your location does not receive these channels, perform "Auto Tuning" (p. 10).

Programme No. Channel No.

22 77

99 10 10 28 28 31 31

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Owner ID

PIN NUMBER :

NAME :

HOUSE NO :

POSTCODE :

0123456789

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Change character Select character Store Owner ID Exit

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

RF OUT

RF IN

Sound menu

Menu Bass Treble Balance Headphone volume SRS TruSurround XT

Select Change Exit Return

Music

Off

Preparations

Display the menu

Auto Tuning

Search and store TV channels automatically.

Select "Setup menu"

Select "Tuning menu"

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To exit

Select the function

Set

Sys select (System selection)

Select the system of your area.

(NZ/INDONES / Australia)

Auto tuning

Automatically set the channels received in your area.

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If it is not the ﬁ rst time to perform Auto tuning, all previous tuning datas will be erased.

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The broadcast stations in each region "Channel Allocation" (p. 30)

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To edit channels

"Editing and Setting Channels" (p. 20)

Auto tuning is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.

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Auto Tuning

Note

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If the image or sound is strange after Auto tuning, edit or adjust each channel

"Sound system", "Colour system", "Fine tuning" (p. 20)

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If you want to skip the channels which have no tuning datas

"Skip" (p. 20)

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If tuning has not done completely

"Manual tuning" (p. 20)

The TV will search for, locate, store and then sort into order your local stations.

Once Auto tuning is completed the TV will display the programme now stored on programme position 1.

access

select

access

select

start

select

store

change

select

This TV has been pre-tuned to the Australian TV channels. If the channels are received correctly, you do not have to perform "Auto Tuning".

Sys select REGION NZ/INDONES Australia

New Zealand, Indonesia, etc. Australia

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Main menu

Picture menu

Sound menu

Setup menu

HDMI setting Teletext Off timer Ch colour set Child lock Side panel Power save SD card LED Tuning menu Owner ID

Tuning menu

Sys select

Auto tuning Manual tuning

Sound system

Colour system Fine tuning

Skip

TOP Off

Off High Off

Access

Australia

5.5MHz Auto

Off

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