Panasonic TH-65PX600U User Manual

Operating Instructions

Digital High Definition Plasma Television

Manual de instrucciones

Televisor digital con pantalla de plasma de alta definición

Model No. TH-65PX600U

The attached speakers illustrated above are sold separately.
Los altavoces instalados mostrados en la ilustración de arriba se venden separadamente.

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English

Español

For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)

or contact us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo (U.S.A.)

For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300

or visit us at www.panasonic.com (Puerto Rico)

For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505

or visit us at www.panasonic.ca (Canada)

Para solicitar ayuda, llame al: 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)

ó visítenos en

Para solicitar ayuda, llame al: 787-750-4300

ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com (Puerto Rico)

www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.

Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro.

The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

Las imágenes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos.

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Enjoy rich multimedia

Contents

Please read before using the unit

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

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(Warning/Caution)
Notes···························································· 5

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SD memory card

Camcorder

Personal

Amplifier
Home theater unit

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.

U.S. Patents Nos. 4,631,603; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 5,315,448; 6,381,747; and 6,516,132.

In the United States, TV Guide and other related marks are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International,
Inc. and/or one of its affiliates. In Canada, TV Guide is a registered mark of Transcontinental Inc., and is used under
license by Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.

The TV Guide On Screen
affiliates.
The TV Guide On ScreenTM system is protected by one or more of the following United States patents 4,908,713; 6,498,895;
6,850,693; 6,396,546; 5,940,073; 6,239,794 to Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its subsidiaries.

Gemstar-TV Guide International Inc. and/or its related affiliates are not in any way liable for the accuracy or availability of the
program schedule information or other data in the TV Guide On Screen system and cannot guarantee service availability in your
area. In no event shall Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates be liable for any damages in connection
with the accuracy or availability of the program schedule information or other data in the TV Guide On Screen system.
Natural disasters, system trouble or other such factors may make it impossible for TV GUIDE to be used. Panasonic shall in no
way be liable for any damages or losses related to the use of TV GUIDE.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

“Dolby” and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby

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TM

system is manufactured under license from Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or one of its

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Laboratories.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface

or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

are trademarks

CableCARD
Inc.

HDAVI Control
Co., Ltd.

VCR DVD player

DVD recorder Set Top Box

Manufactured under license from BBE Sound,
Inc.

Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more
of the following US patents: 5510752, 5736897.
BBE and BBE symbol are registered
trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

TM

is a trademark of Cable Television Laboratories,

TM

is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial

SDHC Logo is a trademark.

computer

Accessories/Options ······················· 6

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Connection ······································ 7

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Identifying Controls ······················· 10

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First Time Setup ·····························11

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INITIAL GUIDE SETUP

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for TV Guide ································· 13

Enjoy your TV !

Basic Features

Watching TV ··············································· 15

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Using TV Guide ·········································· 18

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Viewing from SD Card ·······························24

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Watching Videos and DVDs ······················· 26

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Displaying PC Screen on TV ·····················27

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Advanced Features

How to Use Menu Functions

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(picture, sound quality, etc.) ······················· 28
Control with HDMI “HDAVI ControlTM” ········ 32

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Channel Lock ·············································36

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Editing and Setting Channels ···················· 38

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Input Labels/Closed Caption ······················ 40

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Using Timer ················································ 42

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Operating Peripheral Equipment ··············· 43

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Recommended AV Connections ················44

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FAQs, etc.

Remote Control Operation/Code List ········· 46

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Ratings List for Channel Lock ····················49

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Technical Information ································· 50

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Maintenance ·············································· 55

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FAQ ····························································56

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SD Card: Notes and Cautions ··················· 58

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Specifications ············································· 59

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Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.) ····················· 60

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Customer Services Directory (for U. S. A.)

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Limited Warranty (for Canada) ··················· 62

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Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.Quick Start Guide

4 : 3

Safety Precautions

The lightning flash with
arrow-head within a triangle

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.

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

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.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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 dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may
not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.

FCC CAUTION:
Pursuant to 47CFR, Part 15.21 of the FCC rules, any changes or modifications to this TV not expressly approved by
Panasonic Corporation of North America could result in harmful interference and would void the user’s authority to
operate this device.

CANADIAN NOTICE:

For Model TH-65PX600U
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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

Important Safety Instructions

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

FCC Declaration of Conformity

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

Contact Source: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

email: [e-mail]

Model No. TH-65PX600U

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)

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.

WARNING

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

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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
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.)

• Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical) TY-WK65PV7

• Pedestal TY-ST65PV500

• Speakers TY-SP65PV600

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

Ŷ

The Plasma TV is designed to operate on 120 V AC, 50/60
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.

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 cable. When
disconnecting the power cable, hold the plug, not the cable.

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

Notes

Do not display a still picture for a long time

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

Typical still images

Channel number and other logos
Image displayed in 4:3 mode
SD Card photo Video game Computer image

If problems occur during use

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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.

CAUTION

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.

If using the pedestal, leave a space of 3 15/16” (10 cm) or
more at the top, left and right, 2 3/8” (6 cm) or more at the
bottom, and 2 3/4” (7 cm) or more at the rear.

When using the Plasma TV

Ŷ

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 cable 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.

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Setup

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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.

To prevent after image,
the screen saver is
automatically activated after
a few minutes if no signals
are sent or no operations
are performed. (p. 57)

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WARNING/CAUTION

Accessories/Options

Connection

Check you have all the items shown.

Accessories

Remote Control

Ƒ

Transmitter

EUR7737Z40

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Cable clamper (2)

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Operating Instructions

Ƒ

Notice about “Downloadable Region Rating Table (RRT) system”

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Open

1

Hook

Caution

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

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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.

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Make a note of the remote control codes before changing batteries in case the codes are reset. (p. 47-48)

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Optional accessories

Wall-hanging bracket
(vertical)

TY-WK65PV7

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Note

In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed

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contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets.
Carefully read the instructions accompanying the speaker or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to take steps to

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prevent the TV from tipping over.
Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause its paneling to

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crack.

Batteries for the Remote

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Control Transmitter

AA Battery

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AC cord

Ƒ

Product Registration Card

Ƒ

(U.S.A.)

Installing remote’s batteries

(2)

2

Note the correct polarity (+ or -).

Pedestal

TY-ST65PV500

Antenna Adapter

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F-Type

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for 5C-2V

IR Blaster

Ƒ

Customer Care Plan Card

Ƒ

(U.S.A.)

Close

Speakers

TY-SP65PV600

SD CARD slot

Swing up the door at “PULL”.

Connect the AV terminals (INPUT 3)

Ŷ

Connect the S VIDEO or VIDEO terminal.

S-Video

OUT

Video

VCR / S-VIDEO VCR
DVD PLAYER
CAMCORDER /
S-VIDEO CAMCORDER

Connect the HDMI terminal (HDMI 3 AUDIO IN)

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HDMI compatible
machine only

If the external device has DVI output only, use a DVI to HDMI adapter cable to connect to the HDMI terminal.
Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO L-R terminals when using a DVI to HDMI adapter cable.
Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI1 in”, “HDMI2 in” or “HDMI3 in” menu screen. (p. 28-29)

Note

When connecting to HDMI 3, set the input mode to “HDMI 3” (p. 26) initially before connecting to HDMI 3. After

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connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 32-33).
This input terminal is not intended for use with computers.

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All signals will be re-formatted to view on your display.

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If the external devices have the aspect adjustment, set to 16:9.

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For applicable HDMI signals information see page 52.

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Setting of this unit after connection

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After making connections as shown above, set “Ctrl with HDMI” (under “Other adjust”) to “On” using the Setup
menu. (p. 32).

OUT

Audio

OUT

Audio

OUT

HDMI

OUT

L

R

L

R

S VIDEO

VIDEO

AUDIO

HDMI cable

INPUT3

S VIDEO VIDEO

L-AUDIO-R HDMI3 AUDIO IN AV IN

or

3

Accessories/Options

Quick Start Guide

Connection

Connection (Continued)

Watching TV

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VHF/UHF Antenna

Cable TV

CableCARD™

ANT IN

ANT OUT

Video recorder
with TV Tuner

DVD Recorder /
VCR

Note

All cables and external equipment shown in this book are not supplied with the TV.

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For additional assistance, visit us at : www.panasonic.com

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

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Connect either S-Video cable or Video cable.

When receiving digital channel signals, all digital formats are down-converted to composite NTSC video to be

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output through the PROG.OUT terminals.
Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent VCR recording.

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When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor through a VCR. Video

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signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the
other TV monitor.
Set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4 for using Cable Box Connection.

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or

or

F-Type
Antenna
Adapter

S-Video

OUT

Video

OUT

L

Audio

OUT

Video

Audio

R

IN

L

IN
R

www.panasonic.ca

S-Video signals have
priority.

To record TV shows

Back of the unit

AC cord
(Connect after all the
other connections.)

Fastener

To unfasten

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Cable Binding Instructions

Fixing connection cables and AC cord

Ŷ

Example of “connection cable routing”

How to fix:

Fix by pushing
in until a clicking
sound is heard.

Cable clamper

Attaching the cable clampers

Ŷ

AC cord

Connect power plug to
the socket of the main
body.

Fix the AC cord in
Cable clamper.

How to release:

Pull up while
drawing the knob.

(Pedestal accessory)

Snap open

Snap shut

Remove from the TV unit

Push both side
hooks and pull out

Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord together (could

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cause distorted image).
Fix cables with Cable clampers as necessary.

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When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s

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assembly manual to fix cables.

CableCARDTM Connection

CableCARDTM allows you to tune digital and high definition cable channels through the cable antenna.
Consult your cable company on the availability of CableCARD

1. Connect the cable antenna to ANT connector.

2. Turn the TV on (see page 15).

3. Set the input mode to TV (see page 26).

4. Insert the CableCARDTM (with upper side facing you) as far as
it will go into the CableCARDTM slot on the back of the TV.
Follow the messages displayed on the screen.

Upper side of the card facing you

The CableCARDTM design varies

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depending on the manufacturer.

Note

If you experience front panel control or remote control function hang-up when using CableCARDTM , unplug the

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TV and plug it back on 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 CableCARDTM slot.

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TM

.

Insert mark (e.g.)

Back of the TV

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Quick Start Guide Connection

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Identifying Controls

First Time Setup

Display the TV
Guide.

Display the Main menu.

SD CARD slot

POWER
button

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

Switches TV to On or Standby

Sets the remote to communicate with
other equipment (p. 43)

Changes the input mode (p. 26)

Display Main Menu (p. 28, 30)

Press to enter the TV Guide

Press to display an information
screen on TV Guide

Sound mute On/Off

Changes aspect ratio (p. 16)

Switch to previously viewed channel
and input modes.

Channel up/down buttons

Sleep Timer (p. 16)

SPLIT

Split Screen (p. 16)

SWAP

Swap pictures in SPLIT operation (p. 16)

Remote control sensor

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

Choose menu and
submenu entry.

Changes the input mode.

-

INPUT3

S VIDEO VIDEO

L-AUDIO-R HDMI3 AUDIO IN AV IN

Change the TV
Channel.
(Move cursor to
up or down during
menu mode.)

Adjust the volume level.
(Move cursor to right or left during menu mode.)

(p. 28)

Viewing from SD Card (p. 24)

SAP (p. 17)

Exit menus

Select/OK/Change

RETURN (to previous menu)

Page scroll on TV Guide

Display or remove the channel
banner (p. 16)

Operate the Favorite channel list
function. (p. 17)

Numeric keypad to select any
channel (p. 15) or press to enter
alphanumeric input in menus.
(p. 26, 27, 36, 38, 43)

Direct channel access for DTV and
DBS (p. 15)

Volume

External equipment operations
(p. 26, 46) (VCRs, DVDs, etc.)

Video Input 3
connector

3

HDMI input 3
connector

“First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the AC cord is inserted
into a wall outlet. Available only when “Auto power on” (p. 30) is set to “Off”.

Turn the TV On with the

1

POWER button

Select your language

2

First time setup
Language

Clock
Auto program

Language
Language

English Español Français

English

Press to go to previous screen.
Or, select

icon, then press OK for same results.

next

select

Adjust the clock

Press to exit

Ŷ

Press to return to

Ŷ

previous screen

Note

To change setting

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(Language/Clock/Auto
program) later, go to
Menu screen
(p. 30)

3

First time setup

Language

Clock

Auto program

Clock
Date

4 / 1 / 2006

Time

9 : 43 AM

Date: Adjust the date
(Press and hold to change the month.)
Time: Adjust the time

(If the button is held, the speed of change increases.)

next

select “Clock”

set

select item

Quick Start Guide

First Time Setup

Identifying Controls

10 11

(Continue to next page.)

Edit

- - -

2

Favorite

Apply

No

Yes

Add

First Time Setup (Continued)

INITIAL GUIDE SETUP for TV Guide

Auto channel setup

4

Select “Auto program”

First time setup

Language
Clock

Auto program

next

select

Select antenna and input modes

Auto program
ANT In

Mode
Start scan

Cable

All

Start scanning the channels

Auto program

ANT In
Mode

Start scan

Now scanning analog channel ...

Progress

Cable

All

Available channels (analog/digital)

•

are automatically set.

set

select

start

select “Start scan”

ANT In

Cable: Cable TV
Antenna: Antenna

Mode

All: digital and analog
Analog: analog only

(Reduces time
for scanning)

Confirm registered channels

select “Apply”

Press to exit

Ŷ

Note

Auto program is not

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available while the
CableCARD™ is
inserted.
About broadcasting

•

systems

Analog: traditional TV

Digital: new system

system

that allows
you to view
more channels
featuring high­quality video
and sound

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

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memorized.

INITIAL GUIDE SETUP for TV Guide

5

Follow the instructions on the screen to perform setup. (p. 13)

ok

start

12 13

The TV Guide Welcome Screen is displayed when you use TV Guide function for the first time, or at first
time setup. (p. 11)

Identify Your Location

1

The Guide uses setup information to provide TV show listings and channel
lineups for your area.

a. Select your country.

Which country is your TV located in?

USA

Canada

b. Enter a ZIP Code or Postal Code.

To return to left column, press Ż button.

Please enter the 5-digit ZIP Code where your TV is located:

=====

Next

Next

Back

ok

select “Next”

select

ok

Select Your Service(s)

2

Select the connected video source(s) for which you would like to receive show
listings.

Please select which service(s) you would like your TV Guide On ScreenTM to support (check all that
apply):

Antenna

Cable without a Cable Box

Next

Back

ok

select “Next”

select

Note

If you do not have cable, you must select “Antenna” in order to receive a

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channel lineup and listings.

Configure Your Service(s)

3

For each service you chose in Step 2, you are asked to select the corresponding
input.
Additional setup screens appear based on the types of service(s) you selected.

Select to return to

Ŷ

previous screen

Back

Go to the next

Ŷ

screen

Next

Check Your Settings

4

After you have configured all services you selected in Step 2 you are asked to
check your settings.

Check Your Settings

You have entered the following TV Guide On Screen system settings. If any setting is marked INCOMPLETE, you will not be
able to use that feature until you complete that portion of TV Guide On Screen system setup.

ZIP Code -11111 (USA)
Antenna on “RF”

Are the above settings correct?

Yes, continue setup process

No, repeat setup process

If you select “Yes, continue setup process”, go to Step 5 (p. 14).
If you select “No, repeat setup process”, return to Step 1.

Next

Back

(Continue to next page.)

ok

select “Next”

select

First Time Setup

Quick Start Guide

INITIAL GUIDE SETUP for TV Guide

-

INITIAL GUIDE SETUP for TV Guide

-

-

(Continued)

Watching TV

Configure Your VCR

5

Would you like to use the TV Guide On Screen system to control recording with your VCR?

Yes, set up VCR control

No, end setup

If you want to use TV Guide On Screen Listings to schedule recordings to your
VCR, answer “Yes, set up VCR control”.

Additional screens ask you to

• Confirm the VCR and IR connections.

• Select the VCR brand.

• Test and confirm the VCR (remote control) code, if you choose “No” or “Test
this code again” when asked “Did your VCR stop playback of the tape?”.

Follow the instructions on the screen to perform setup.

If you do not want the Guide to control recording to your VCR, answer “No, end
setup” and go to Step 6.

Next

Back

ok

select “Next”

select

Complete Setup

6

The Helpful Information screen is displayed when you successfully complete
Guide setup.

Helpful Information

Congratulations on your TV Guide On Screen setup!

Within 24 hours after your TV is powered OFF, you should begin to get listings.
Press TV GUIDE on your remote:
If listings are not yet available, you’ll see a TV Guide Setup Progress Screen.
If listings sre available, you’ll see a listings grid.
(Note: It may take up to 6 days to get the full 8days of listings.)

To make sure you get the latest daily listings updates, remember:
TV - OFF
And don’t forget to update your TV Guide On Screen Setup if you:
move to a new ZIP Code
change a service
add or remove a device
Just press TV GUIDE and choose the “Change system settings” option.

More information is a vailable at www.tvgos.com.

Next

Back

ok

View Setup Progress Screen

7

The setup progress screen appears each time you enter the Guide prior
to receiving your initial eight days of show listings. To close the screen
press Ż or OK.

Insert the CableCARD™ when watching cable TV. (p. 9)

Switch to TV mode

1

Turn power on

2

POWER button on

•

unit should be On.

Close TV Guide

3

-

Select a channel number

Note

Reselect “Cable” or

•

“Antenna” in “ANT
In” of “Auto program”
to switch the signal
reception between
cable TV and antenna.
(p. 12)
The channel number

•

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

4

up

or

down

To directly input the digital channel number

Ŷ

When tuning a digital channel, press the PROG- button to

•

enter the minor number in a compound channel number.

example: CH15-1:

TV Guide open up

Quick Start Guide Viewing

Watching TV

INITIAL GUIDE SETUP for TV Guide

Caution

In order to begin to receive your listings, power Off the TV when not in use. Within 24 hours, you will begin to

•

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receive TV show listings. It may take up to six days to receive the full eight days of initial show listings.

Setting 1/3

[1]

[2]
[3]
[4]

Setting 1/3

[1] 26-1

[2]
[3]
[4]

Favorite 1/3

[1]

[2]
[3]
[4]

Watching TV (Continued)

Other Useful Functions (Operate after in p. 15)

Ŷ

Switches the unit OFF in a preset amount of time from 0 to 90 minutes in 30
minute intervals.

Sleep
Timer

Information
Recall

Change
aspect
ratio

Display or remove the channel banner.

Change the aspect (p. 50)

Watch in multi window

(Audio is from Main picture only)

• The Split-screen feature is not available when using HDMI, PC and SD Card viewing mode
as a source.

0/30/60/90 (minutes)

•

2 Video1

Channel Ending time Show title

- 10:30

15-2

ABC - HD

Station
identifier

CC SAP

TV-G

CC

SAP

Rating Level

Press button to cycle through the aspect modes.

•

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.

Left window (Main picture)

•

Screen enlargement and volume adjustment are available.

Right window (SPLIT frame)

•

The previously selected screen appears.
TV channel or Video input signal can be changed on SPLIT
frame.

P Out P

Andrew’ s cooking show

1080I

Standard

Picture

Signal

mode

resolution

Aspect ratio

4 : 3

Clock

10:00 am

30

Sleep timer
remaining time

Video1Normal

Select Audio Mode for TV Viewing

Ŷ

Listen
with SAP

(Secondary
Audio
Program)

Call up a
favorite
channel

Digital mode

•

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

Audio track 1 of 1

(English)

Analog mode

•

Press SAP to select the desired audio mode.

• Press the SAP button to cycle through the audio modes. (Stereo/SAP/Mono).

FAVORITE

Ŷ

Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite

tune screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor, or using
number keys. (see below)

Set Favorite Feature Use Favorite Feature

1 Display the channel to be placed on the Favorites list.
2 Hold down FAVORITE for several

• Press FAVORITE repeatedly

seconds.

to change between pages (1/3,
2/3, 3/3, or exit). Pressing ŻŹ
also changes the page.

1 Press FAVORITE.

• Press FAVORITE repeatedly
to change between pages (1/3,
2/3, 3/3, or exit). Pressing ŻŹ
also changes the page.

Viewing

Watching TV

Split ­Screen

2 Press Ÿź or a Numbered key

3 Press Ÿźto highlight a position

2Video1

2 Video1

2Video1

2 Video1

2Video1

• You can also use the NUMBER

To delete a favorite channel

•

A memorized channel can be removed from the list by

holding down FAVORITE while its position is highlighted.

select

on the list.
Then, press OK to memorize the
displayed CH in that position.

ok

keys (1-9 and 0) to select the
recorded list numbers (1-9 and

0). By doing so, the numbers
will be directly recorded without
having to press OK.

3 Press OK to display the

select

ok

(1-9 and 0) to highlight a channel
on the list.

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

highlighted channel.

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Using TV Guide

TV Guide provides an on-screen listing of shows currently broadcast and to be broadcast over the next
one week. Initial setup (p. 12) is required.

View TV Guide

To display program

Ŷ

information or HELP

To scroll pages on TV

Ŷ

Guide

To exit TV Guide

Ŷ

or

1

or

Or Select “TV Guide” using “TVG/Photo”

•

Current Service LabelIndented to identify the current Service screen

Lock/Unlock icon

Indicates status of the Video Windows

Clock

Video Window

Displays TV
video while
the Guide is
displayed (can
be locked on a
single channel
or unlocked
to preview
channels as
you navigate
LISTINGS
and Channel
Editor)

Note:
Video Window
is not displayed
when an
external input
is selected.

Channel Logo

Identifies network

Ad (Menu)

Location where show- or product-specific information
appears (Location where on-screen menus appear)

Select the menu item from the Service Bar

2

SCHEDULE

•

Checks or changes the schedule of recording
and reminder reservation and displays what
shows have been recorded. (p. 22)

SEARCH

•

(on the front panel)

Service Bar

Provides access to the main
Guide Services

Title Tile

Displays show title

Channel Number

Identifies channel
number

select

(SCHEDULE / LISTINGS / SEARCH / SETUP)

set

Info Box

Provides information for a
highlighted item

Record & Remind Icons

Indicates you set a recording or
reminder event for the show

Highlight

Indicates an active tile

LISTINGS

•

Lists shows of the channel lineup.
(p. 19)

SETUP

•

Info
Icon

HD
icon

Watch the
show

View
details
of the
show

LISTINGS

Select “LISTINGS” in (p. 18)
Select the current show

(TV screen)

select

set

Select “LISTINGS” in (p. 18)

Listings is always the first Service displayed
in the Guide.
Use to move the highlight within Listings to

• View show listings for today plus 7 days
(8 days total)

• Read show descriptions

• Tune directly to a current show

• Set a show to Remind

• Set a show to Record

• To lock/unlock the Video Window:
Highlight a channel logo on the LISTINGS Service Bar Label and press MENU to display
the option to lock/unlock the Video Window.

• Access Panel and Channel Ads

Selected show title

Further information
appears when you

using

select
key

Details

Select “LISTINGS” and press MENU:

video: locked (default) – video remains on a

unlocked – video changes channels as

channel ID: both – both channel logo and number

number – only channel number is

edit channels: Change the broadcast service that the Guide uses for any channel.

Use the number keys on your remote control to enter the number of the
channel you want to view or enter the number of hours or days you want to
jump ahead or back. The Shortcuts menu appears.

If you enter a channel number, press OK when the menu appears to jump

•

directly to the channel.
If you enter a specific number of hours, press Ź (jump ahead) or Ż (jump

•

back) when the menu appears to jump directly.

are displayed in the grid.

logo – only channel logo is displayed in

the grid.

Edit the channels that appear in the Guide, reorder their position in the
grid, change their tune channel, and, if you have more than one broadcast
service, specify the service and input for each channel. You can modify
settings directly in the Channel Editor screen.

single channel.

you navigate the grid.

displayed in the grid.

Viewing

Using TV Guide

Searches for the show by a type and

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category. (p. 21)

Make changes to existing Guide
settings. (p. 20)

Using TV Guide (Continued)

Select “LISTINGS” in (p. 18)

Select the show and display the panel menu

select

Reserve
a show

Recording

Reminder

Select “set recording” or

“set reminder”

select

next

To check/change/delete

Ŷ

reserved contents

“SCHEDULE” (p. 22)

Select “SETUP” in (p. 18)

Select the item and set

select

set

To reserve with input date and time

Ŷ

“Manual Recording”

“Manual Reminder” (p. 23)

enter

Change
settings

SETUP

Note

When reserving shows, you must make the proper settings on the external recording equipment connected to the unit.

•

Also read the manual of the recording equipment.

•

Select an item and follow the on-screen instructions for further settings

Change system settings:

•

Change channel display: Modifies your channel settings

•

Change default options: Changes your Guide default settings

•

Display setup progress: Views the Setup Progress screen

•

Changes your system settings, selects an alternate channel lineup

Search
for shows

SEARCH

Select “SEARCH” in (p. 18)
Select the search type and category

set

select a search type

select a category

Category
example: All, Action, Musical...

Search type
example: MOVIES, SPORTS

The show list appears.

To display the desired show

•

Select the show on air and press OK

To reserve shows for recording

•

Select the upcoming show and press MENU

Show list

Searching for a Specific Keyword, Actor, or Director

Ŷ

Select “KEYWORD” in above for category and press OK
Select “new search” and press OK

Make the selections for your search and press OK

- type (title, actor, director, description, all)

- category (movies, sports, series, children, HDTV, all, etc.)

- sub(category) (action, comedy, horror, all, etc.)
Select “enter keyword” and press OK

5

Input the keyword

Select “set recording” on the panel menu

select

character

input

character

Viewing

Using TV Guide

Repeat

6

Select “DONE” and press OK The show list appears.

20 21

Using TV Guide (Continued)

Check
reservation

SCHEDULE

Select “SCHEDULE” in (p. 18)

Select “TO DO”

List

From “TO DO”, press MENU. The “Schedule Options” menu appears.
You can set sort by, new manual recording, new manual reminder.

To edit/delete reservations

Ŷ

Select the reservation MENU Select on the panel menu

delete manual recording: Deletes the recording reservation

•

edit manual recording: Changes settings of the recording reservation

•

delete manual reminder: Deletes the viewing reservation

•

edit manual reminder: Changes settings of the viewing reservation

•

Select “HISTORY”

Icon

Recording Reminder Description

ok

select

Current/previous record results are listed
here.

ok

Press MENU now to choose your view.
Move down to highlight a result and press

select

MENU to customize.

Once

Regularly

Weekly

Daily

Off

Reserve
with date
and time

Manual

Recording

Manual

Reminder

Before the VCR starts timer recording,
please confirm that the VCR’s power is
turned off.

Select “TO DO” under “SCHEDULE”
(see to the right) and press MENU
Select “new manual recording” or

“new manual reminder” and press OK
Set the date and time, the channel,
and other settings and press OK

Caution

A conflict message appears when a show you
schedule to

Record overlaps with any part of another show

•

previously set to record
Record overlaps with a reminder previously set to auto

•

tune
Remind and auto tune overlaps another auto-tune

•

reminder
Remind and auto tune overlaps with a scheduled recording

•

To resolve the conflict, you must select one of these options (which vary according to
the type of conflict):

record anyway - records the specified show and suspends the existing show

•

don’t record this show - cancels the specified show recording

•

auto-tune anyway - auto tunes the specified show and suspends the existing

•

remind, no auto-tune - schedules the specified show reminder but cancels the

•

don’t set this reminder - cancels the specified reminder

•

recording or auto-tune reminder

show reminder set to auto tune

auto-tune option

frequency

once

Cancel

Panel menu

(example: Manual Recording)

select

set

Viewing

Using TV Guide

record results

22 23

-

Slide

3

On

Viewing from SD Card

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

Insert the SD Card

For details and cautions on SD Cards (p. 51 and 58)

1

•

2

Select the SD CARD

or

Select “Memory card” using “TVG/Photo”

Select the data to be viewed

Press to return to

Ŷ

TV

Press to exit

Ŷ

Press to return

Ŷ

to the previous
screen

3

4

Navigation
Area

While reading
the data

Accessing

Navigation Area

Selected picture information is displayed.

No. : Image number or file name is displayed.
Date : Date of recording is displayed.
Pixel : Display resolution is displayed.

Note

Depending on the JPEG type, “Info” contents may not be displayed

•

correctly.

Total number of images

Thumbnail view

select

view

View

To previous photo

Rotate 90 degree
(clockwise)

To next photo

To display/hide Navigation Area

Displayed
in single play mode

Rotate 90 degree
(counter-clockwise)

•

SD
Card

To change the view (single play mode, adjusting images, etc.)

To watch photos in single play mode

Ŷ

In

To adjust picture

Ŷ

When MENU is pressed, the “Picture” menu is displayed.

In

Insert the card

•

Label
surface

Push until a
click is heard

Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (4 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card

•

(1 GB) (requiring miniSDCard adapter)

Adjust

ok

Slide

3

On

Mode

Disp time

Repeat

Note

For large image sizes, the display time will be longer than the number of seconds

•

set.

To stop in mid-cycle Press OK

•

Picture 1/2
Normal

Pic. mode
Picture
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness

To display/hide Navigation Area

•

Set to Single/Slide to view single images or perform a slide show.
You can set how many seconds each image is displayed in Slide mode.
Turn the slide show Repeat function On or Off.

Standard

No

+30

0
0
0

+10

Picture menu
(p. 28)

select

set

Remove the card

•

Press in lightly on SD Card, then

release.

select

ok

Start
single play mode

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Viewing

Viewing from SD Card

-

Watching Videos and DVDs

Displaying PC Screen on TV

Some Panasonic equipment connected to the TV unit can be operated with the remote control.
Programming the remote control is necessary to operate other manufacturers’ products. (p. 43)

With VCR or DVD turned On

Switch to external input

1

Press to display the Input select menu.

The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV.
You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p. 44)

Select the external input

1

Select “PC”

2

PC

Corresponding signals

•

(p. 26)

Select the input mode

2

Input select

[1] TV

Press to return to

Ŷ

TV

Note

For details, see the

•

manual of the
equipment
or ask your local
dealer.

[2] Component 1
[3] Component 2
[4] HDMI 1

-

[5] HDMI 2
[6] HDMI 3
[7] Video 1
[8] Video 2
[9] Video 3
[0] PC

(Initial screen)

The terminal and label of the connected device is

•

indicated.

To change the input label (p. 40)

Operate

3

the VCR or DVD with the remote control

VCR Record Record

-

-

Rewind/Fast Forward Reverse/Forward

Stop Stop

Pause Pause

Play Play

(For other operations, see p. 46.)

or

VCR MODE DVD MODE

26 27

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

Press arrow up/down to select

select

the input of your choice, then
press OK.

enter

If during selection, no action

•

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

Label Terminal

Video 1

VCR

[example]

Open/Close

Skip Reverse/Forward

(example)

Displays
PC screen

To return to TV

Ŷ

PC menu setting (changed as desired)

Ŷ

Making settings “How to Use Menu Functions” to (p. 28)

•

Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations(options)

Normal Resets PC adjust

H&V : The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector.

•

Sync

Dot clock

H-position

Picture

PC
adjust

Audio menu (p. 28)

•

For PC input, only audio signals can be output from PROG. OUT terminals.

•

V-position

Clock phase

Input
resolution

H-frequency
V-frequency

On G : Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the G

•

connector.

Alleviates the problem if a picture appears to be vertically-striped, flickers partially or is
blurred.

Adjust the horizontal position.

Adjust the vertical position.

Alleviates the problem if the whole picture appears to flicker or is blurred.
First adjust the Dot Clock to get the best possible picture, then adjust the
Clock Phase so that a clear picture appears.

Note

It may not be possible to display a clear picture due to poor input signals.

Switches to wide display.

Input signal switched from VGA to WVGA

•

Input signal switched from XGA to WXGA

•

Displays the H (Horizontal)/V (Vertical) frequencies.

Display range

•

Horizontal: 15 - 110kHz
Vertical: 48 - 120Hz

Watching Videos and DVDs

Viewing

Displaying PC Screen on TV

+30

0
0

Picture
Brightness
Color

How to Use Menu Functions

Menu list

Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and
other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way.

Display menu

1

Displays the functions that

•

can be set (varies according
to the input signal)

Select the menu

2

Menu

Picture

Audio
Timer
Lock
Memory card

TVG/Photo
Setup

Select the item

3

Picture 1/2

Normal
Pic. mode
Picture
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness

(example: Picture menu)

Standard

No

+30

0
0
0

+10

Adjust or select

4

Press to return

Ŷ

Picture 1/2

Normal

Pic. mode

Picture
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness

(example: Picture menu)

Standard

No

+30

0
0
0

+10

to TV

Press to return

Ŷ

to the previous
screen

28 29

Ŷ

Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Other adjust” (Set/No)

Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema) (p. 53)

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

Selects level of warm colors (red) and cool colors (blue) (Cool/Normal/Warm)

On : enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes. (Off/On)

Adjusts the brightness and gradation accordingly, to optimize contrast. (Off/On)

Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM” (p. 50)

Sets PC display (p. 27)

Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave 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, STB, etc. (On/Off)

Reduces HDTV flicker noise in the contoured sections of an image (Off/On)

Select Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light)

Transfers film to video. (On/Off)
Selects between 97 % (Size 1) or 100 % (Size 2) for the scanning area when HDTV. (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 97%
Size 2: Selected item for “HD size”. Scanning 100%

Reset Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.

Increase or decrease the bass response.

Increase or decrease the treble response.

Emphasize the left / right speaker volume.

Equalize overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs. (On/Off)

BBE ViVA HD3D (High Definition 3D) Sound provides musically accurate natural 3D image with
Hi-Fi sound. The clarity of the sound is improved by BBE while the width, depth and height of
sound image are expanded by BBE’s proprietary 3D sound process. BBE ViVA HD3D Sound is
compatible with all TV programs including news, music, dramas, movies, sports and electronic
games. (On/Off)

BBE High Definition Sound restores clarity and presence for better speech intelligibility and
musical realism. (On/Off)

Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (On/Off)
Switch to “Off” when using external speakers (On/Off)

“AI sound”, “Surround” and “Audio leveler” do not work if “Off” is selected

Selects according to the signal when HDMI is connected (Auto/Digital/Analog)

Auto: Automatically selects Analog / Digital signal

Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs

In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give a smaller number of options.

•

select

next

select

adjust
or
select

Normal

Pic. mode

Picture, Brightness,
Color, Tint, Sharpness

Color temp

Color mng.

C.A.T.S.

Zoom adjust

Picture

PC adjust

Video NR

3D Y/C filter

Color matrix

Other adjust

Block NR

Mosquito NR

Black level

3:2 pulldown

HD Size

Normal

Bass

Treble

Balance

AI sound

Audio

BBE VIVA 3D

Other adjust

BBE

Surround

Speakers

HDMI1 in
HDMI2 in
HDMI3 in

Audio leveler

StandardPic. mode

Tint
Sharpness

CoolColor temp

C.A.T.S. Off

Zoom adjust

PC adjust

Video NR Off

3D Y/C filter Off

Color matrix SD

Block NR Off

Mosquito NR Off

Black level Dark

3:2 pulldown On

HD Size size1

BBE VIVA 3D On

BBE On

AutoHDMI1 in

AutoHDMI2 in

AutoHDMI3 in

NoNormal

0

+17

OffColor mng.

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

SetNormal

+ 7Bass

+ 7Treble

0Balance

OnAI sound

OffSurround

OnSpeakers

0Audio leveler

How to Use Menu Functions

Advanced

How to Use Menu Functions (Continued)

Menu list

Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and
other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way.

Display menu

1

Displays the functions that

•

can be set (varies according
to the input signal)

Select the menu

2

Menu

Picture

Audio
Timer
Lock
Memory card

TVG/Photo
Setup

Select the item

3

Picture 1/2

Normal
Pic. mode
Picture
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness

(example: Picture menu)

Standard

No

+30

0
0
0

+10

Adjust or select

4

Press to return

Ŷ

Picture 1/2

Normal

Pic. mode

Picture
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness

(example: Picture menu)

Standard

No

+30

0
0
0

+10

to TV

Press to return

Ŷ

to the previous
screen

30 31

Ŷ

Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 42)

Locks the channels and programs (p. 36)

Displays SD card data (p. 24)

Enter the TV Guide

Selects the channel with Channel up/down button (Fav./All)

Fav.: Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 17)

Selects the screen menu language (p. 11)

Adjusts the clock (p. 11)

Sets channels (p. 38)

Select the terminal and the label of the external equipment (p. 40)

Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 40)

Set to “On”, if you light SD card LED while SD card is inserted. (On/Off)

Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned On (Off/Set)

The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not function if “Auto power on” is set.

Increases the brightness of the side bar (Off/Dark/Mid/Bright) (4:3 mode only)
The recommended setting is “Bright” to prevent panel “after image”. (p. 53)

To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this
menu. (p. 45)

(Off/Comp.1/Comp.2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/HDMI 3/Video 1/Video 2/Video 3)

When recording with a VCR using TV Guide, set “Prog-out stop” setting to the terminal

connected the VCR.

For saving energy, TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL is continued more than 10
minutes. (Set/No)

Note

Not in use when setting “Auto power on”, “On/Off Timer”, “SD mode”, “Lock”, PC input display

or Digital channel.

“No signal shut-off was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when power-on for the

second time after turning the power off by “No signal shut-off”.

“3”, “2”, “1” flashes per minute in rotation before 3 minutes from the power off.

For saving energy, TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote or front panel key is
continued more than 3 hours. (No/Set)

Note

Not in use when setting “Auto power on”, “On/Off Timer” or PC input display.
“No action shut-off was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when power-on for the

second time after turning the power off by “No action shut off”.

“3”, “2”, “1” flashes per minute in rotation before 3 minutes from the power off.

Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 32) (On/Off)

“Power off link” and “Power on link” do not work if “Off” is selected.

Sets “Power off link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 32) (Set/No)

Sets “Power on link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 32) (Set/No)

Adjusts the default setting of the connected speakers (p. 33) (TV/Theater)

Displays TV version, software license and CableCARD™ information

Performing Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel settings. (p. 38)

select

next

select

adjust
or
select

Sleep, Timer1-5

Timer

Lock

Memory card

TVG/

Photo

TV Guide

CH scan

Language

Clock

Program channel

Input labels

CC

SD card LED

Setup

About

Reset

Auto power on

Side bar

Prog-out stop

Other adjust

No signal shut-off

No action shut-off

Ctrl with HDMI

Power off link

Power on link

Default speakers

Memory card

TV Guide

CH scan

Language

Clock

Program channel

Input labels

CC

SD card LED

Auto power on

Side bar

Prog-out stop

No signal shut-off

No action shut-off

Ctrl with HDMI

Power off link

Power on link

Default speakers

About

Reset

60Sleep

All

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

On

Off

Bright

Off

Set

No

On

Set

Set

TV

How to Use Menu Functions

Advanced

-

Control with HDMI “HDAVI ControlTM”



Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using

one-button on one remote.
Newer Panasonic audio-video products with HDMI output connections can be
controlled using the TV’s remote. Limited features such as home theater system
volume and automatic switching to the TV’s HDMI input are available.

This feature is limited to models incorporating Panasonic’s “Control with HDMI”. Refer to the

•

individual instruction manuals for compatibility information.
Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.

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It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.

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Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m)

Display menu

1

Select “Setup”

2

Menu

Home theater
Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
Memory card

TVG/Photo

Setup

select

next

Automatic
input
switching

Theater
speaker

Select “Other adjust”

3

Setup
Other adjust

About
Reset

select

next

Default
speakers

Press to return

Ŷ

to TV

Press to return

Ŷ

to the previous

screen

Select “Ctrl with HDMI”

4

Other adjust

Ctrl with HDMI

Power off link
Power on link
Default speakers

On
Set
Set
TV

Select “On”

5

Default setting is “On”. If no HDMI equipment is

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connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- “Control
with HDMI”) is used, set to “Off”.

select

change

Power on
link

Power off
link

One-touch
theater
playback

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

For RAM theater, the speakers automatically switch to theater.

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

You can control the theater speaker with TV’s remote control.
“Home theater” with speaker icon appears when a Panasonic “Control with HDMI” home theater system is
connected via the HDMI input (1-3).
Pressing OK toggles between TV and home theater volume control.

“Ctrl with HDMI” must be set to “On”.

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Limited to newer Panasonic Home Theater, RAM theater and DIGA/DVD models with “Control with HDMI”.

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Display menu
Select “Home theater” or “TV speakers”

Menu

Home theater

Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
TVG/Photo
Setup

Home theater:

Ŷ

Adjustment for Panasonic Amplifier, Panasonic Player theater, Panasonic RAM theater

Volume up / down

TV speakers:

Ŷ

The TV speakers are active.

When selecting “Home theater”, the sound of TV speakers is muted.

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When “Home theater” is selected, the home theater volume control can be raised or lowered using the TV remote

•

volume button. The TV will display “Home Theater + / -” on screen.
If home theater/RAM theater/Player theater is currently off, selecting the “Home theater” option will automatically

•

turn the equipment on. See “Power on link” below.
If home theater/Player theater/RAM theater power is turned Off, speakers automatically switch to the TV.

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“TV” is the default setting. To control the volume of the Home Theatre system, change the default speaker setting
from “TV” to Theater”. Sound will now be output from the Home Theater system when the TV is turned on.

When “Set” is selected, this allows for the TV to automatically turn on and switch to the appropriate HDMI input
whenever a “Control with HDMI” compatible DVD player/recorder is initially turned on and Play mode is selected.

When “Set” is selected, this allows for the TV to turn off and also turn off the connected home theater/
RAM theater/player theater and/or DIGA-DVD player.

If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the AV amp or Player theater remote control, the following sequence
of operations is performed automatically.

Home theater/Player 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 theater.

Caution

The TV remains on even if the “Control with HDMI” compatible equipment is turned off.

•

Note

Before using HDMI control functions, the connected equipment (DIGA, RAM theater, Player theater, AV amp) must

•

also be set. For details, see the operation manual for each piece of equipment.
For equipment connection details, see p. 34.

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change

Mute

Menu

TV speakers

Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
TVG/Photo

Memory card
Setup

Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control

TM

”

Advanced

Control with HDMI “HDAVI ControlTM”

Recommended HDMI Connections

Follow the connection diagrams below for HDMI control of
a single AV piece of equipment such as a Panasonic DIGA­DVD recorder, RAM Theater or Player Theater system.
Refer to page 32 for Setup Menu settings and additional
control information.

Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not provided.

Connecting this unit to a DVD recorder, RAM theater or Player theater

Ŷ

Back of the unit

HDMI
(AV OUT)

HDMI
(AV OUT)

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

For DIGA :

•

Connect with HDMI cable
For RAM theater and Player theater :

•

Connect with HDMI cable and audio

cable.

Connect the TV’s PROG. OUT audio

(L&R) to listen to the TV program
through the theater system.

Note

HDMI 1 is recommended.

•

When connecting to HDMI 2, set the

input mode to HDMI 2 (p. 26) initially
before connecting to HDMI 2. After
connection, confirm the HDMI control
functions (p. 32-33).

Audio CableHDMI cable

Audio
IN

HDMI
(AV OUT)

Audio
IN

(Continued)

Connecting this unit to a DVD recorder and AV amp

Ŷ

When using an “Control with HDMI” audio-video amplifier and a compatible DIGA recorder, use a daisy chain
connection as shown below.

Optic fiber

Digital audio input
(Optic)

One AV amp and one

•

DIGA recorder can be
operated with this unit.
Be sure to connect the AV

•

amp between this unit and
the DIGA recorder.

HDMI cable

HDMI
(AV OUT)

Panasonic AV amp

Note

HDMI 1 is recommended.

•

When connecting to HDMI 2, set the input mode

to HDMI 2 (p. 26) initially before connecting to
HDMI 2. After connection, confirm the HDMI
control functions (p. 32-33).

HDMI cable

HDMI
(AV IN)

HDMI
(AV OUT)

DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder)

Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control

TM

”

Advanced

or or

DIGA
(Panasonic DVD Recorder)

Setting of this unit after connection

Ŷ

After making connections as shown above, set “Ctrl with HDMI” (under “Other adjust”) to “On” using the Setup

menu. (p. 32).

Note

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

•

respective operating instruction manuals.

Panasonic RAM theater Panasonic Player theater

Setting of this unit after connection

Ŷ

After making connections as shown above, set “Ctrl with HDMI” (under “Other adjust”) to “On” using the Setup
menu. (p. 32).

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.)

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Lock

Mode

Channel

CH

Channel lock
CH 1

CH 2

3 - 0

Lock

Mode
Channel

Program

Change password

CH

-

Channel Lock

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

Display menu

1

Select “Lock”

2

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

Menu

Picture
Audio
Timer

Lock

TVG/Photo

Memory card

-

Setup

Input your 4-digit password

3

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

Enter password.

----

Select the Lock mode

4

Lock
Mode

Press to exit

Ŷ

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

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your password.

Channel
Program
Change password

Off: “Channel lock” not activated

•

All: Locks all channels and external inputs

•

Game: Locks CH3, CH4, and external inputs

•

CH: Locks specified channels (analog/digital)

•

To change the password

Ŷ

In , select “Change password” and press OK
Input the new 4-digit password twice

To cancel the “Channel lock”

Ŷ

Select “Off” in

Off

next

select

If it is the first time to enter the

•

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

select

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

Ŷ

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

Channel
Lock

Block
program

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

Note

The Off rating is independent of other ratings.

•

When placing a block on a specific age based rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will

•

also be blocked.

Select “CH” in

Select “Channel”

To set rating level

Ŷ

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

Select “Program”

Select the rating category you wish

to follow

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

Monitor out

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

•

To disable recording of the locked program

Ŷ

Select “Monitor out” in “Program lock” menu ( )

Program lock

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

Monitor out

on p. 36

On

Off

Select channel to lock

next

select

Select the rating to be locked

next

select

Example of “MPAA” (U.S movie ratings)

set

select

PG-13

NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted

•

On : Turns on the monitor terminal output for programs that

have been set to “Blocked.”

Off : Turns off the monitor terminal output for programs that

have been set to “Blocked.”

select

Off No rating

G General Audience: All ages admitted

PG Parental Guidance Suggested

Parents Strongly Cautioned: Inappropriate
for children under 13

Restricted: Under 17 requires

R

accompanying parent or adult guardian

X Adults only

To get other information (p. 49)

select

“CH1-7”

select

channel

Channel Lock

Advanced