Panasonic TH-C42HD18, TH-C50HD18 User Manual

Operating Instructions

42”/50” Class 720p Plasma HDTV

(41.6/49.9 inches measured diagonally)

Manual de instrucciones

Television de alta definición de 720p y clase 42”/50” de Plasma

(41,6/49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)

Model No.

Número de modelo

TH-C42HD18
TH-C50HD18

Quick Start Guide

(See page 6-15)

Guía de inicio rápido

(vea la página 6-15)

English

Español

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

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

or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For assistance (Puerto Rico), please call:

787-750-4300

or visit us at www.panasonic.com

For assistance (Canada), please call:

1-866-330-0014

or visit us at www.vieraconcierge.ca

Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU.), llame al:

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

ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

Para solicitar ayuda (Puerto Rico), llame al:

787-750-4300

ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com

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.

Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro.
Las imágenes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos.

TQB2AA0796

Turn your own living room into a movie theater!

Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement

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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.

HDAVI Control™

SDHC Logo is a trademark.

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

trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

GalleryPlayer and the

GalleryPlayer Logo are

trademarks of GalleryPlayer, Inc.

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

VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Contents

Please read before using the unit

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

Enjoy rich multimedia

Amplifier
Home theater
system

VCR

DVD recorder/

Blu-ray Disc recorder

SD memory card

Camcorder

Set Top Box

DVD player/

Blu-ray Disc player

Quick Start Guide

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

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

Watching TV ···············································16
Viewing from SD Card ································18
Watching Videos and DVDs ·······················20

Advanced Features

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.) ·······················22
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” ················26
Lock ····························································30
Editing and Setting Channels ·····················32
Closed Caption ···········································34
Input Labels/Monitor Out ····························35
Using Timer ················································36
Recommended AV Connections ·················37

Quick Start

Guide

Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.

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 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

FAQs, etc.

Ratings List for Lock ···································39
Technical Information ·································40
Care and Cleaning ·····································43
FAQ ····························································44
Specifications ·············································46
Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.) ·····················47

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

Limited Warranty (for Canada) ···················49

·····48

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Safety Precautions

The lightning flash with
arrowhead within a triangle

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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.

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

DO NOT OPEN

Important Safety Instructions

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.

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.

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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

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

email: [e-mail]

CANADIAN NOTICE:

For Model TH-C42HD18, TH-C50HD18
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

WARNING/CAUTION

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

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-WK42PV3U

• 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.

TY-WK42PV4W

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.

CAUTION

Notes

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.

Typical still images

Channel number and other logos

•

Image displayed in 4:3 mode

•

SD Card photo  • Video game  • Computer image

•

4 : 3

Set up

■

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.

12

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. 45)

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Accessories/Optional Accessory

Accessories

Check you have all the items shown.

Accessories

Remote Control
Transmitter

N2QAYB000221

AC cord

Operating Instructions
Quick Setup Guide

(For viewing HD programming)

Optional Accessory

Wall-hanging bracket

(vertical)

TY-WK42PV3U
TY-WK42PV4W

Remote Control
Transmitter (2)

AA Battery

Pedestal

TBLX0036

(TH-C42HD18)

TBLX0037

(TH-C50HD18)

(angle)

TY-WK42PR3U
TY-WK42PR4W

Antenna Adapter

F-Type for 5C-2V

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

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.

Cable clampers (2)Batteries for the

How to assemble (p.7)

6

Hook

Open

Installing the remote’s batteries

Close

Note the correct polarity
(+ or -).

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.

Attaching the pedestal to TV

Assembling the pedestal

■

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

A

Pole

R

L

Pole

Front

Set-up

■

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

B

Arrow
mark

Base

Bottom view

Rear side

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

L

bottom of the poles.

Base (1)

Quick Start

Guide

R

Accessories/Optional Accessory

Hole for pedestal
installation

Pole

Pole

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.

Base

Fix securely with assembly screws B.

(Total 4 screws)

7

Accessories/Optional Accessory

(Continued)

Cable Binding and AC cord Instructions

AC cord connection

To attach To remove

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

Cable Binding Instructions

To attach

hole

cable clamper

Keep pushing both
side snaps

To remove

snaps

Keep pushing
both sides till
they snap

To loosen

Keep pushing
the knob

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.

To bundle

hooks

Insert

Set

knob

Reference of connection

Antenna terminal Pin terminals HDMI terminal

greenbluered

8

Firmly tighten by hand.

green

Match colors of plugs and terminals.
Insert firmly.

Insert firmly.

To connect the antenna terminal and Cable Box

Basic Connection

Example 1

TV

Cable TV

Connecting Antenna (To watch TV)

VHF/UHF Antenna

Cable TV

VHF/UHF Antenna

or

VHF/UHF Antenna

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.

Back of the TV

* See page 8

(AC cord
connection)

AC 120 V

60 Hz

AC Cord
(Connect after all the
other connections.)

Quick Start

Guide

Basic Connection (Antenna + TV)

Accessories/Optional Accessory

Antenna

terminal

(If no Cable Box)
or

ANT OUTANT IN

Cable Box

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

Cable Box/Cable

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

•

programming.
If using a Cable Box set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4 for regular cable.

•

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. 20)

•

www.panasonic.ca

9

To connect the antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCR

TO
AUDIO
AMP

COMPONENT
IN

VIDEO
IN

1

2

AUDIO

PROG

OUT

R

P

R

P

B

Y

P

R

P

B

Y

R

R

L

L

L

R

L

HDMI 1

AV IN

HDMI 2

Basic Connection (Continued)

Example 2

TV

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

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

VHF/UHF Antenna

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

AC 120 V

60 Hz

Back of the TV

* See page 8

(AC cord connection)

AC Cord

10

(e.g. DVD Recorder or VCR)

AV Equipment

(with TV tuner)

Antenna

terminal

A

B

1

D

AUDIO VIDEO

Connecting TV and AV equipment

ANT OUTANT IN

Please refer to

- D on p. 12.

A

S VIDEO

C

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

TO
AUDIO
AMP

COMPONENT
IN

VIDEO
IN

1

2

AUDIO

PROG

OUT

R

P

R

P

B

Y

P

R

P

B

Y

R

R

L

L

L

R

L

HDMI 1

AV IN

HDMI 2

S VIDEO

A

B

C

D

Example 3

Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver

TV

DVD Recorder

or

VCR

Satellite

Receiver

VHF/UHF Antenna

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

Quick Start

Guide

VHF/UHF Antenna

AC 120 V

60 Hz

Back of the TV

AC Cord

* See page 8

(AC cord connection)

Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR)

Antenna

terminal

AUDIO VIDEO

Connecting TV and AV equipment

Please refer toA - D on p. 12.

ANT IN

ANT OUTANT IN

Satellite Receiver DVD Recorder or VCR

Note

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

(with TV tuner)

(TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver)

11

High-Definition

Standard-Definition

Basic Connection (Continued)

COMPONENT
IN

VIDEO

1

2

R

P

R

P

B

Y

P

R

P

B

Y

R

L

L

TO

VIDEO
IN

1

P

R

P

B

Y

R

R

L

L

TO

TO

P

R

P

B

Y

R

R

L

L

TO

S VIDEO

S VIDEO

AV cable connections

A

To use HDMI terminals

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

AV IN

HDMI

AV Equipment

AV OUT

e.g. Blu-ray Disc
player

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. 38.

B

To use COMPONENT terminals

L

white
red

green

blue

red

white

red

green

blue

red

white

R

red

Y

green

P

blue

PR

red

AUDIO
OUT

B

COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT

AV Equipment

e.g. Blu-ray Disc
player

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

C

To use S VIDEO terminals

D

To use COMPOSITE terminals

VIDEO

Note

12

Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent 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.

1

IN

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.

S VIDEO

S VIDEO

S VIDEO
OUT

AV Equipment

e.g. DVD Recorder

white

red

white

red

white

red

L

R

AUDIO
OUT

e.g. VCR

or

AV Equipment

yellow

white

red

yellow

white

red

yellow

L

white

R

red

COMPOSITE
OUT

e.g. DVD Recorder

or

e.g. VCR

Identifying Controls

TV controls/indicators

Displays the Main menu.

Chooses menu and submenu entries.

SD CARD

Selects channels in
sequence

Volume up/down

Swing up the door at “▲”.

POWER button

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

Note

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

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

Video Input 2 connector

Remote control

Viewing from SD card (p. 18)
Switches TV On or Off (Standby)

Displays Main Menu (p. 22)
Changes the input mode (p. 20)

Displays Sub Menu (p. 16, 24)
Colored buttons

(used for various functions)
(for example p. 18, 28)

Channel up/down

SUB

MENU

VIERA Link menu (p. 28-29)
Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing

(p. 16)
Exits from menu screen
Selects/OK/Change

Returns to previous menu

Volume up/down

SD card slotChanges the input mode

Quick Start

Guide

Identifying Controls

Basic Connection (AV cable connections)

Changes aspect ratio (p. 17)

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

Switches to previously viewed channel
or input modes.

Displays or removes the channel
banner. (p. 16)

Sound mute On/Off
Numeric keypad to select any

channel (p. 16) or press to enter
alphanumeric input in menus.
(p. 20, 30, 32)

-

Direct channel access for DTV and
DBS (p. 16)

13

First Time Setup

“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. 24-25) is set to “No”.

or

Turn the TV On with the POWER button

or

(Remote)(TV)

Be sure to select “Home” (Normal display mode)

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Store

This setting will be skipped next time.
If you select “Store”, “First time setup” will not be displayed.

If you select “Store” by mistake, display this screen once again in either way as

shown below, and reselect “Home.”

• Unplug the TV and plug it again.

• Press and hold down the front POWER button.

This selection screen is displayed when “Store” is selected.

select

ok

Select your language

First time setup

Language

Clock
Auto program

next

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. 24)

Language

Language

English Español Français

English

Go back to previous screen.

Adjust the clock

First time setup

Language

Clock

Auto program

Clock

Year

Month
Day
Hour
Minute

2008

1
7

10 AM

10

select

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

14

Go back to previous screen.

Auto channel setup

Select “Auto program”

First time setup

Language
Clock

Auto program

next

select

Press to exit from

■

a menu screen

Select “ANT in”

Program channel

ANT in

Auto

Cable

set

select

ANT in

Cable: Cable TV
Antenna: Antenna

Select “Auto”

Program channel

ANT in

Auto

Cable

next

select

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

Auto program

All channels

Analog only
Digital only

Auto program

Progress

Number of analog channels
Number of digital channels

Press RETURN to quit.

RETURN

Start scanning the channels

8%

10

0

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

ok

select

Quick Start

Guide

First Time Setup

Confirm registered channels

rogram

Apply Cancel

aption Favorite Add

.
.
.

...

Yes

...

Yes

...

Yes

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

The channel 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

select “Apply”

ok

15

Watching TV

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. 24)

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

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

To watch TV and other functions

Turn power on

Note

or

(TV)

Select a channel number

up

or

down

(TV)

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

(p. 20)

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:

Other Useful Functions (Operate after )

■

Audio track 1 of 2

SUB

MENU

(English)

Setup SUB MENU

Surf mode

All

Set favorite
CC
Caption select
Signal meter

Off

16

15-2 12:30 PM
ABC-HD

THE NEWS

CC SAP

TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3

30

Set favorite 1/3

1
2
3

---

---

---

---

4

Set favorite 1/3

1
2
3
4

Note

Change
aspect
ratio

■

Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 40)

• 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 with the cursor or use number
buttons. (see below)

Favorite channels

1/3

1
2
3
4

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

and antenna. (p. 15, 33)

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

Favorite Feature

Set Favorite Feature

■

Display the SUB MENU.

1

2

SUB

MENU

Setup SUB MENU

Surf mode

All

Set favorite

CC

Caption select

Signal meter

Off

select

3

ok

Setup SUB MENU

Surf mode

All

Set favorite
CC
Caption select
Signal meter

“Set favorite”

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

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

Off

select

ok

Use Favorite Feature

■

1

26-1 ---

select

2

3

ok

Viewing

Press FAVORITE.

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

Watching TV

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.

Press OK to display the highlighted
channel.

To delete a favorite channel

A saved channel can be removed from the list by holding

down OK while its position is highlighted.

To change the page

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

26-1 - - -

• 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.

17

Viewing from SD Card

Menu

VIERA Link

Lock

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

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

On

Play SD card now

Play SD card automatically

On: When SD card is inserted, the data play
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.

or

: Set it to playback the data when SD card

is inserted.
automatically from next time.

Press to exit from

■

a menu screen

Press to return

■

to the previous
screen

Select the data to be viewed

Thumbnail view

Photo viewer

Total
Information

Select

R YG B

12

No.

Pana0365
Date
01/01/2008
Pixel

1600x1200

Accessing

Slide show

Selected picture information is displayed.

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

Pixel: Display resolution is displayed.

Total number of images

Pana0365 Pana0366 Pana0367 Pana0368

Pana0369 Pana0370 Pana0371 Pana0372

OK

Pana0373 Pana0374 Pana0375 Pana0376

RETURN

displayed.

Navigation area

Accessing

Rotate
Prev.

R YG B

Slide show

(to Slide show)

select

view

Next
RETURN

Present status
(While reading the data)

Accessing

Prev.

R YG B

Single

(to Single photo display)

Note

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

correctly. Refer to p. 41 (Data format for SD card browsing) for details.

View

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

To previous photo

Pause
Next

RETURN

18

Rotate
Prev.

Next
RETURN

R YG B

Slide show

Navigation area

To display/hide Navigation area

Displays one at a time

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. 41)

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

Display “Photo menu”

1

Select “Setup slide show”

2

Photo menu

Picture

Setup slide show

Select the item and adjust

3

Setup slide show

Disp. time

Repeat

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

5

On

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

Turn the slide show Repeat function
On or Off.

select

“Setup slide

show”
ok

select
adjust

To adjust picture

■

In

or

Display “Photo menu”

1

Select “Picture”

2

Photo menu

Picture

Setup slide show

Select the item

3

Picture 1/2

Reset

Picture mode

Picture
Brightness

Picture menu (p. 22)

Adjust or select

4

Picture 1/2

Reset

Picture mode

Picture
Brightness

0
0

0
0

Vivid

Vivid

select

“Picture”

ok

select

adjust
or
select

Viewing

Viewing from SD Card

19

Watching Videos and DVDs

If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV’s screen.

Input Select

You can select the external equipment to access.

With the connected equipment turned On

Display the Input select menu

Select the input mode

Input select

1

TV

2

Component 1

3

Component 2
HDMI 1

4

HDMI 2

5

Video 1

6

Video 2

7

AUX

GAME

(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.

To return to TV

■

Video 2

GAME

Note

The input label will be displayed on “Input select” screen if Input label is set on p. 35.

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

mode is set to “Game”, refer to p. 42.)

For more details for picture mode setting, refer to p. 42. For Input label, refer to

p. 35.

Terminal
Label

(example)

The terminal and label of

the connected equipment
are displayed.

To label each of the input,

please refer to p. 35.

Operate the connected equipment using the remote
control supplied with the equipment.

Note

For details, see the manual for the connected equipment.

20

VIERA Link

TM

Setting

If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control” function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can use

Menu

VIERA Link

Lock

Setup

SD card
CC

Setup 2/2

VIERA Link setting

Advanced Setup
About

more convenient functions. Please refer to p. 26-29. Before using these functions, you need to set
“VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below.

Display menu

Select “Setup”

select

next

Select “VIERA Link setting”

select

Viewing

Press to exit from

■

a menu screen

Press to return

■

to the previous
screen

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)

Now you can set each “VIERA Link” function according to your preference
(p. 26-29)

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.

change

Watching Videos and DVDs

21

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.

Display menu

Displays the functions that can be set

(varies depending on the input signal)

Select the menu

Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Audio
Timer
Lock
SD card
CC
Setup

select

next

Menu list

■

Menu Item

VIERA Link

Record now
Stop recording
VIERA Link control
Speaker output

Reset
Picture mode

Picture, Brightness,
Color, Tint, Sharpness

Color temp.
Color mgmt.

Picture

x.v.Color
Zoom adjust

Video NR

Advanced picture

3D Y/C filter

Press to exit from

■

a menu screen

Press to return

■

to the previous
screen

Select the item

Picture 1/2

Reset

Picture mode

Picture
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness

(example: Picture menu)

Vivid
0
0
0
0
0

Adjust or select

Picture 1/2

Reset

Picture mode

Picture
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness

(example: Picture menu)

Vivid
0
0
0
0
0

select

adjust
or
select

Audio

Timer

Color matrix

MPEG NR

Black level
Reset
Bass
Treble
Balance

AI sound

Advanced audio

Surround

Bass boost

Audio leveler

Speaker output

HDMI 1 in

HDMI 2 in
Sleep, Timer 1-5

22

Lock

SD

Card

CC

SD card

CC

Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

[Record now/Stop recording]

Records programs on the recorder immediately with the TV’s remote control (p. 28-29).

[VIERA Link control]
Selects equipment to access and operate. (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder) (p.28-29)
[Speaker output]

Selects an audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 28-29)

VIERA Link menu is accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the remote control. (p. 28)

•

Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Advanced picture”.

Reset

Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Game/Custom) (p. 42)
Adjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste

Display range

•

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

Picture
Brightness
Color

+20
0
0

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. 40)
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, STB, etc. (On/Off)
Selects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light)
Resets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.
Increases or decreases the bass response.

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

Bass

0
0

0

Vivid

Cool

On

Auto

Off

On

SD

Off

Light

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

Advanced

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)

The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 36)
Locks the channels and programs (p. 30)

Displays SD card data (p. 18-19)

Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 34)

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

Treble

Balance

AI sound

Surround

Bass boost

Audio leveler

Speaker output

HDMI1 in
HDMI2 in

Sleep

SD card

CC

0

0

On

Off

Off

0

On

Digital
Digital

60

23

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.

Display menu

Displays the functions that can be set

(varies depending on the input signal)

Select “Setup”

Menu

VIERA Link

Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
SD card
CC

Setup

next

select

Menu list

■

Menu Item

Surf mode

Language
Clock
Program channel

External devices

Input labels

Monitor out

Anti image retention

Pixel orbiter

Time

Side bar

Scrolling bar

VIERA Link setting

Setup

VIERA Link

Press to exit from

■

a menu screen

Press to return

■

to the previous
screen

SUB

MENU

Select the item

Setup 1/2

Surf mode

All

Language
Clock
Program channel
External devices
Anti image retention

Display SubMenu

SUB

MENU

Select the item

Setup SUB MENU

Surf mode

All

Set favorite
CC
Caption select
Signal meter

Off

next

select

select

set
or
next

Power off link
Power on link
Default speakers

Auto power on

Advanced setup

No signal shut-off

No action shut-off

Play SD card automatically

About
Reset

Sub menu list

■

Menu Item

SUB MENU

Surf mode

Setup

Set favorite
CC
Caption select
Signal meter

24

(Continued)

Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

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. 17)

•

Selects the screen menu language (p. 14)
Adjusts the clock (p. 14)
Sets channels (p. 32)

Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 35)

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

To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this menu.
(p. 35) (On/Off)

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

Automatic: Shifts the display image automatically.

•

Force:

•

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. 43)

•

Press “OK” to start horizontal “Scrolling” on the screen (p. 43)
Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 26) (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. 26) (Set/No)
Sets “Power on link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 26) (Set/No)

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

Surf mode

Language
Clock
Program channel

Pixel orbiter

Time

Side bar

Scrolling bar

VIERA Link

Power off link

Power on link

Automatic

All

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

4

Bright

On

Set

Set

Selects the default speakers (p. 26) (TV/Theater)
Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or 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. 36)

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 and software license.

Performing Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel settings. (p. 32)

Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only)
Sets favorite channels. (p. 17)
Displays Closed Caption. (p. 34) (Off/On)
Changes the station identifier. (p. 33)
Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image. (p. 33)

Default speakers

Auto power on

No signal shut-off

No action shut-off

Play SD card automatically

About

Reset

TV

No

Set

No

On

Advanced

25

VIERA Link

Automatic
Input
Switching

Power on
link

Power off
link

Default
speakers

One-touch
theater
playback

Providing
the setting
information

(for “HDAVI
Control 3”)

Automatic
lip-sync
function

(for “HDAVI
Control 3”)

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. 27)
Power on link (p. 27)
Power off link (p. 27)
Default speakers (p. 27)
One-touch theater playback (p. 27)
Speaker control (p. 29)

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

Providing the setting information (for “HDAVI Control 3”) (p. 27)
Automatic lip-sync function (for “HDAVI Control 3”) (p. 27)

Direct TV Recording (for “HDAVI Control 3”) (p. 29)
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.

■

■

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),

*

TM

“HDAVI Control

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

button on one remote.

VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control (for “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3”) (P. 29)

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 or HDMI2 (p. 20), and make sure that an image is
displayed correctly.
HDMI cable

RP-CDHG30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m)
For more detail on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.

TM

”

Press to exit from

■

a menu screen

Press to return

■

to the previous
screen

26

Follow direction - in “VIERA LinkTM
Setting” (p. 21)

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

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. 25), 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. 25) 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 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 the detail on 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.

VIERA Link

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“HDAVI Control

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Speaker
control

VIERA Link
Control
only with the
TV’s remote
control

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

Direct TV
Recording

(for “HDAVI
Control 3”)

TM

VIERA Link

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. 26

Display VIERA Link menu

or

“HDAVI Control

TM

”

SUB

MENU

Press to exit from

■

a menu screen

Select the item

Record now
Stop recording

VIERA Link control

Recorder

Speaker output

TV

Select

Menu

VIERA Link

Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
SD card

select

set or next

Press to return

■

to the previous
screen

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Record now
Stop recording

VIERA Link control

Home theater

Speaker output

TV

Set

change

(Continued)

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

VIERA Link

TM

“HDAVI Control

Record now
Stop recording

VIERA Link control

Recorder

Speaker output

TV

Record now

Stop recording
VIERA Link control

Recorder

Speaker output

TV

SUB

MENU

Record now

Stop recording

VIERA Link control

Recorder

Speaker output

TV

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Lock

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

Display menu

Select “Lock”

Menu

VIERA Link

Picture
Audio
Timer

Lock

SD card
CC
Setup

next

select

Input your 4-digit password

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

Create password
Enter password.

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

If it is your first time entering the

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

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.

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Select the Lock mode

Lock

Mode

Channel
Game
Program
Change password

Off
Off
Off
Off

Select the item

Lock

Mode

Channel

Game
Program
Change password

Custom

Off
Off
Off

Set

set
select

select

set

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”.

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

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