• Accessories may not be placed all together. Take care not to
throw them away unintentionally.
• is product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as
plastic bags), which can be breathed in or swallowed by
young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of
young children.
English
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Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
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.
TQB4GC0959
CEF
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Safety Precautions
Warning
Handling the mains plug and lead
• Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains
plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.)
• Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.
• Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause
electrical shock.)
• Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV.
(This may cause fire or electrical shock.)
• Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fire
or electrical shock.)
• Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet.
• Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a
high-temperature object.
• Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it.
• Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when
disconnecting the lead.
• Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.
Power source
• This TV is designed to operate on:
– AC Auto 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
– Table top use
• Mains plug types vary between countries.
Do not remove covers and NEVER modify the TV yourself
• Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible when it is removed. There are
no user serviceable parts inside. (High-voltage components may cause serious electrical
shock.)
• Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your local Panasonic dealer.
Do not expose to rain or excessive moisture
• To prevent damage which might result in electric shock or fire, do not expose this TV to
rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water
and objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must not be placed on top of or above the
TV.
Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat
• Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat.
To prevent the spread of fire, keep candles or other open
flames away from this product at all times
Do not insert foreign objects into the TV
• Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV through the air vents. (Fire or electrical
shock may result.)
If you find any
abnormality,
remove the mains
plug immediately!
Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces, and ensure that the TV does not
hang over the edge of the base
• The TV may fall off or tip over.
Use only the dedicated pedestals / mounting equipment
• Using an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures may make the TV unstable, risking
injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup.
• Use approved pedestals / wall-hanging brackets (p. 3).
Caution
This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates
When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug
• Cleaning an energised TV may cause electrical shock.
Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TV is not in use for a prolonged
period of time
• This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug
is still connected.
Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel
• This may cause damage resulting in injury.
Do not block the rear air vents
• Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent failure of electronic components.
• Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such
as newspapers, table cloths and curtains.
• We recommend that a gap of at least 10 cm is left all
around this TV even when placed inside a cabinet or
between shelves.
• When using the pedestal, keep the space between the
bottom of the TV and the surface where the TV is set.
• If pedestal is not used, ensure the vents in the bottom of
the TV are not blocked.
Minimum distance (cm)
10
101010
NOTES
Auto power standby function
• e TV will automatically go to Standby mode in the following conditions:
– no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 minutes in TV mode
– [O Timer] is active in the Setup Menu (p. 9).
– no operation is performed for the period selected in [Auto Standby] (p. 9)
Keep the TV away from these types of equipment
• Electronic equipment
In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV. Electromagnetic interference
may distort images / sound.
• Equipment with an infrared sensor
is TV also emits infrared rays. is may a ect operation of other equipment.
Transport only in upright position
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Attaching / removing the pedestal
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 pedestal other than that
provided with this TV.
• 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 while it is physically
damaged, personal injury may result.
Contact your local Panasonic dealer
immediately.
During set-up, make sure that all screws are
securely tightened.
• If insufficient care is 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.
Ensure that the TV does not fall over.
• If the TV is knocked or children climb
onto the pedestal with the TV installed, the
TV may fall over and personal injury may
result.
Two or more people are required to install
and remove the TV.
• If two or more people are not present, the
TV may be dropped, and personal injury
may result.
When removing the pedestal from the TV,
do not remove the pedestal by the methods
other than the specified procedure.
• Otherwise the TV and / or pedestal may fall
(p. 3)
over and become damaged, and personal
injury may result.
Assembly
screw (4)
(black)
1 Assembling the pedestal
Use the assembly screws to fasten the
bracket
• Make sure that the screws are securely
• Forcing the assembly screws the wrong way
to the base securely.
tightened.
will strip the threads.
2 Securing the TV
Use the assembly screws to
fasten securely.
• Tighten the four assembly
screws loosely at first, then
tighten them firmly to fix
securely.
• Carry out the work on a
horizontal and level surface.
Preventing the TV from falling over
Using the fall-prevent screw hole and a
screw (commercially available), securely fix
the body of the pedestal to the installation
surface.
• e place where the pedestal is to be xed
should be thick enough and made of hard
material.
Removing the pedestal from the TV
Be sure to remove the pedestal in the following way when using the
wall-hanging bracket or repacking the TV.
1 Remove the assembly screws
2 Pull out the pedestal from the TV.
3 Remove the assembly screw
Assembly
screw (4)
(black)
Bracket
• TBL5ZA33121
Hole for pedestal
installation
Screw (not supplied)
Diameter: 3 mm
Length: 25 - 30 mm
from the TV.
from the bracket.
3
Base
• TBL5ZX04881
Front
Arrow mark
Wall-hanging bracket (Optional)
Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to
purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket.
For additional details, please read the manual of the
optional accessories.
TY-WK3L2RW
• e angle of wall-hanging bracket can
A
C
Rear of the TV
D
Holes for wall-hanging
bracket installation
be adjusted in “zero tilting (vertical)”
and “5 or 10-degree tilting” for this TV.
Depth of screw:
m inimum 11 mm
m aximum 17 mm
200 mm
100 mm
Screw Thread Type: M4
Screw for fixing the TV
onto the wall-hanging
bracket (not supplied with
the TV)
[View from the side]
WARNING
B
• Failure to use a Panasonic bracket or choosing to mount
the unit yourself will be done at the risk of the consumer.
Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out
set up. Incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall,
resulting in injury and product damage. Any damage
Screw
hole
resulting from not having a professional installer mount
your unit will void your warranty.
• When any optional accessories or wall hanging brackets
are used, always ensure that the instructions provided are
followed fully.
• Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such
as spotlights or halogen lights) which typically give off
high heat. Doing so may warp or damage plastic cabinet
parts.
• Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Wall
mounted equipment shall not be grounded by metal
within the wall. Always ensure that there are no electrical
cables or pipes in the wall before hanging bracket.
• To prevent fall and injury, remove the TV from its fixed
wall position when it is no longer in use.
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Connecting the Aerial & External Equipment
ese diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment.
For other connections, please refer to the operating instructions of each equipment. External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.
To listen with Home Theater
Amplifier with speaker system
To watch DVD
DVD player
(listening)
(viewing)
PC
(listening)
conversion adaptor (if necessary)
USB device / Camcorder / Game equipment
Camcorder, etc.
AV IN
(viewing)
(listening)
RCA cable
(viewing)
USB device
USB
VIDEO
HDMI
AV IN
AV1
IN
PC AUDIO via AV1
RLY/VIDEOP
AUDIO
R/CRPB/CB
COMPONENT
AUDIO OUT
AUDIOR
L
R
L
AUDIO
AV 2
IN
Rear of TVSide of TV
NOTES
• Keep some space between the TV and RF cable
to prevent distorted image.
• Do not put the RF cable close to the mains lead
to avoid noise.
• Do not place the RF cable under the TV.
• To obtain optimum picture and sound quality,
an aerial, the correct cable (75 Ω coaxial) and
the correct terminating plug are required.
• If a communal aerial system is used, you may
need the correct connection cable and plug
between the wall aerial socket and the TV.
• Your local Television Service Centre or dealer
may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct
aerial system for your area and the accessories
required.
• Any matters regarding aerial installation,
upgrading of existing systems or accessories
required, and the costs incurred, are the
responsibility of you, the Customer.
• For HDMI connections, use a fully wired HDMI
compliant cable.
• Read the manual of the equipment, too.
To connect the aerial / Set top box
Satellite dish
Satellite cable
AV IN
HDMI
HDMI cable
If the antenna is placed in the wrong location, interference
might happen.
Set top box
RF cable
To playback
Aerial
DVD Recorder / VCR
1
*
Only for DVD recorder
RF cable
or
HDMI
HDMI
cable*
1
AV IN
AV1
IN
RLY/VIDEOP
AUDIO
HDMI equipment
Recorder / Player
HDMI cable
4
Aerial
R/CRPB/CB
COMPONENT
HDMI
AV1
IN
AV1
IN
RLY/VIDEOP
AUDIO
RL
AUDIO
AUDIO OUT
AUDIORL
R/CRPB/CB
COMPONENT
PC AUDIO via AV1
USB
VIDEO
L
R
AUDIO
AV 2
IN
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• Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion,
resulting in damage to the remote control.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Replace only with same or equivalent type. Do not mix different
battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries).
• Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.
• Do not burn or break up batteries.
Close
• Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire
or the like.
• Make sure you dispose of batteries correctly.
• Ensure batteries are replaced correctly, there is danger of
explosion and fire if battery is reversed.
• Do not disassemble or modify the remote control.
7
5 Selects channel up/down, adjusts settings
USB
VIDEO
L
R
AUDIO
AV 2
IN
(when using the F button), switches the
TV On (press either button for about
1second when in Standby mode)
6 C hanges the input mode
7 On / Standby switch
• Switches the TV On / Standby.
• To completely Off the TV, please switch
Off the wall socket or remove the mains
plug from the wall socket.
8 USB port
9 AV2 terminal
Remote Control
8
9
POWER
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
INPUT
P-NR SOUND PICTURE
ASPECT
N
E
U
M
K
C
B
A
S
B
U
Y
A
L
P
OPTION
RGYB
SURROUND
OFF TIMER
MUTE
VOL
TV
AVTVPC
EXITINFO
H
D
RETURN
STILL
LAST VIEW
CH
1 On / Standby switch
• Switches the TV On /
2
Aspect
• Changes aspect ratio
3 Picture Noise Reduction
• Switches picture noise
4
Information
• Displays channel and
14
5
[Main Menu]
15
• Press to access Picture,
16
17
6 USB PLAYBACK
18
M
I
• Switches to USB device
19
7 OK
20
• Confirms selections and
21
• Press after selecting
22
23
8
[Option Menu]
• Quick access to optional
24
9
Surround (p. 8)
• Switches surround
25
10 Sound Selection
• Selects sound output
11 Numeric buttons
• Changes channel
• When in Standby mode,
12 Sound Mute
• Switches sound mute On
13 Volume Up / Down
Standby.
(p. 6)
(p. 8)
reduction setting
(p. 6)
programme information
(p. 7)
Sound and Setup Menus
(p. 11)
viewing / listening mode
choices
channel positions
to quickly change
programme
(p. 6)
settings for picture,
sound, etc.
sound setting
mode during multiplex
broadcast
switches TV On
or Off
14 Input mode selection
(p. 7)
• PC - switches to PC
input mode
• TV - switches to TV
mode
• AV - switches to AV
input mode from Input
Selection list
15 Picture Mode Selection
• Selects picture mode
(p. 8)
16 Sound Mode Selection
• Selects sound mode
(p. 8)
17 Exit
• Returns to the normal
viewing screen
18 HDMI
• Switches to HDMI input
mode
19 Cursor buttons
• Makes selections and
adjustments
20 Return
• Returns to the previous
menu / page
21 Coloured buttons
• Used for selection,
navigation and operation
of various functions
22 Still
• Freeze / unfreeze picture
(p. 6)
23
Off Timer
• Set the time the TV
automatically goes to
Standby mode
24
Last View (p. 6)
• Switches to previously
viewed channel
25 Channel Up / Down
• Selects channel in
sequence
(p. 6)
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Performing Initial SetupWatching TV
These steps are not necessary if the setup
has been completed by your local dealer.
Connect the mains lead, plug into a
1
wall outlet and switch on the TV
Insert the mains plug (supplied) rmly
into place.
• When disconnecting the
mains lead, be absolutely
sure to disconnect the
mains plug at the socket
outlet first.
• After switching on the mains power, you
can also use the remote control to turn
on the TV.
Select your language
2
OSD Language
English
Select
OK
Store
Select your area
3
Channel Plan
Asia/W.Europe
CIS/E.Europe
China
Hong Kong
OK
NZ/Indonesia
CATV/Other
Select
1
Start Auto Tuning
1
When selecting [CATV/Other], press
OK, and then select the Channel Plan
from [Indian CATV], [South Africa],
[American System], [American
CATV] or [Japan].
Start Auto Tuning
4
Auto Tuning
1
Scan
0%100%
CH2
• Auto Tuning searches and stores
TV channels. The sorted channel
order depends on the TV signal, the
broadcasting system and reception
conditions.
Select [Home]
5
Please select your viewing environment.
HomeShop
Viewing Environment Mode
OK
Select
Confirm
Auto Tuning is completed.
Viewing Environment Mode
[Home] : Recommended mode for home
viewing at optimal picture /
power consumption. [Viewing
Mode] is [Normal] (p. 8).
[Shop] : Features demonstration mode
for in-store display). [Viewing
Mode] is [Dynamic] (p. 8).
To return to viewing environment
selection mode if you have selected
[Shop]
Shop
You have selected shop mode
Please select your viewing environment.
HomeShop
• To change the viewing environment
RETURN
mode later, reset all settings by accessing
[Shipping Condition] (p. 9).
Turn on the TV
1
Select TV mode
2
Select a channel
3
Identifying Controls (p. 5)
While watching the TV, you can do the
following:
Freeze / unfreeze the picture
STILL
Set the Off Timer
The TV automatically goes into Standby
after the selected period.
OFF TIMER
Press repeatedly until the desired
time appears.
[0/15/30/45/60/75/90](minutes)
• Also possible to set the time from
[Off timer] in the Setup Menu (p. 9).
• To cancel, set to [0] or turn off the TV.
• To display the remaining time
Information banner (below)
• When the remaining time is within 3
minutes, the remaining time will flash
on screen.
Display options for the current
programme
OPTION
OK
[Channel Colour Set]
Sets colour density
[Picture Menu] (p. 8)
[MPX]
Selects multiplex sound (if available)
[Sound Menu] (p. 8)
[Volume Correction]
Adjusts the volume of an individual
channel or input mode
[Sound Menu] (p. 8)
6
Select
Adjust
POWER
TV
Return to the last viewed channel
• Press again to return to the present
LAST VIEW
view.
Change aspect ratio
ASPECT
Do one of the following:
• Press repeatedly until you reach the
desired mode
[16:9/14:9/Just/4:3/4:3 Full/Zoom1/
Zoom2/Zoom3]
• Select from [Aspect Selection] list
Aspect Selection
16:9
14:9
Just
4:3
4:3 Full
Zoom1
Zoom2
Zoom3
–Only [16:9] and [4:3] are available in PC
input mode.
–Aspect is fixed to [16:9] when [Viewing
Mode] is set to [GAME].
–Aspect mode can be memorised
Select
OK
Change
separately for each SD (Standard
definition) and HD (High definition)
signals.
–HDMI mode:
HD signals: 16:9, 14:9, 4:3, 4:3 Full,
Zoom1, Zoom2, Zoom3
SD signals: 16:9, 14:9, Just, 4:3, Zoom1,
Zoom2, Zoom3
Display Information banner
INFO
• Also appears when changing
channel
15
Sound mute On/
Audio mode/Off
Timer remaining
time
TV
1
CH7
5.5MHz
PAL
16:9
Input mode/Channel position/Channel
number/Sound system/Colour system (not
displayed if set to [Auto])/Aspect ratio
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Watching External InputsUsing the Menu Functions
Connect the external equipment to enjoy input from the
equipment.
To connect the equipment (p.4)
Display the Input Selection menu
1
AV
Select the input mode of the connected equipment
2
Example (AV2)
Input Selection
TV
AV1
AV2
PC
HDMI
USB
Select
OK
Change
• You can also select the input by pressing the AV button
on the remote control or the TV repeatedly until the
desired input is selected.
• You can also select the PC input mode directly by
pressing the PC button.
View
3
AV2
576i input
16:9
• You can label or skip each input mode
[Input Labels] (p. 10)
Displays the selected
mode
Skipped inputs will not be displayed when the AV
button is pressed.
• If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment
function, set to [16:9].
• For PC input mode:
– You can listen to the PC sound by connecting an
audio cable.
– You can adjust some settings using [PC Setup] in
the Setup Menu (p. 9).
– For HDMI-compatible PC, it is possible to connect
to an HDMI terminal using an HDMI cable.
To return to TV
TV
Navigating the Menu
Display the menu
1
2
3
4
• Displays the functions that can be set (varies
N
E
U
M
according to the input signal)
Select the menu
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Setup
Select the item
Select
OK
Adjust or select
OK
Change / Adjust
Store / Access / Reset
(required by some functions)
• Choose from among alternatives
Number and positions of alternatives
Colour BalanceNormal
Changed
• Adjust using the slide bar
Sharpness
• Go to the next screen
Child Lock
Access
Displays the next screen
• To reset the settings
– To reset the picture settings only
[Reset to Defaults] in the Picture Menu (p. 8)
– To reset the sound settings only
[Reset to Defaults] in the Sound Menu (p. 8)
– To initialise all settings
[Shipping Condition] in the Setup Menu (p. 9)
Moved
Select
OK
Access
About the Operation Guide
An Operation Guide is displayed at the bottom of the
On-screen Display to help you navigate the menu.
Example: [Sound Menu]
Sound Menu
ModeMusic
Bass
Treble
Balance
Surround
Auto Gain Control
Volume Correction
Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm
MPX
Select
EXIT
Change
RETURN
Off
Off
Stereo
Operation Guide
Page up
Page down
1/2
0
0
0
0
EXIT
OK
RETURN
CH
TV
Notes
• A different menu will be displayed in the mode of Media
Player operations.
• Only available items can be selected.
To return to TV at any time
EXIT
To return to the previous screen
50
RETURN
To change menu pages
up
CH
down
7
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List of Menu Items
Picture Menu- Settings for picture
• You can customise the settings of [Backlight], [Contrast],
[Brightness], [Colour], [Sharpness], [Tint], [Colour
Balance], [Eco Mode], [P-NR] and [3D-COMB] for each
[Viewing Mode] and input to suit your viewing preference.
• Set for each input signal.
Viewing Mode
[Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / GAME]
[Dynamic]: Enhanced picture contrast and sharpness.
[Normal]: Suitable for normal ambient lighting
conditions.
[Cinema]: Improved performance of contrast, black and
colour reproduction.
[True Cinema]: Precisely reproduces the original quality
of the image without any adjustment.
[GAME]: Fast response signal, specifically to provide
suitable images for playing games.
• [GAME] is not valid in TV mode.
• A record of accumulated time spent in [GAME] can be
displayed on the screen
Backlight Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness
Increases or decreases the levels of these options
according to your personal preference
Tint
• For NTSC signal, Component or HDMI input
Colour Balance
picture [Cool / Normal / Warm]
• Not valid when [Viewing Mode] is set to [True Cinema].
Channel Colour Set
broadcast channels can be adjusted to three levels for
each reception channel.
• Select the channel you want to adjust and set.
Eco Mode
(p.5) senses
screen brightness appropriately to reduce the power
consumption [Off / On]
• Not available in Shop mode (Dynamic picture mode)
PNR
(Picture Noise Reduction)
reduces unwanted picture and flicker noise in the
contoured parts of a picture [Off / Min / Mid / Max]
• Not valid on PC signal.
Basic picture mode
[Playing Time Display] (p. 9)
Adjusts the picture hue.
Sets the overall colour tone of the
Colour density variation among
When turned on, C.A.T.S. sensor
the surrounding light level to adjust the
Automatically
3D-COMB
Makes still or slow moving pictures look
more vivid [Off / On]
• Occasionally, while viewing still or slow moving pictures,
colour patterning may be seen. Set to [On] to display
sharper and more accurate colours.
• For PAL or NTSC signal reception only.
• Not valid on Component, PC, HDMI and Media Player.
Advanced PC Settings
Available in PC input mode
only.
[R-Gain / G-Gain / B-Gain]: Adjusts the white balance of
each gain.
[Gamma]
: Switches the gamma curve [2.0 / 2.2 / 2.5]
These values are only reference for adjustment.
[Reset to Defaults]: Press OK to reset to the default
R-Gain, G-Gain, B-Gain and Gamma.
Reset to Defaults
Press OK to reset the present
picture [Viewing Mode] of the selected input to the
default settings.
Sound Menu - Settings for sound
Mode
Basic sound mode [Music / Speech / User]
• The selected mode affects all input signals.
[Music]: Improves sound quality for watching music
videos, etc.
[Speech]: Improves sound quality for watching news,
drama, etc.
• In [Music] and [Speech] modes, you can adjust and store
[Bass] and [Treble] settings for each mode individually.
[User]: Adjusts sound using the [Equaliser].
• For the [User] mode, [Equaliser] will appear on the Sound
Menu instead of [Bass] and [Treble]. Select [Equaliser] and
adjust the frequency
Bass
Increases or decreases the level to enhance or
[Equaliser] (below).
minimise lower, deeper sound output.
Treble
Increases or decreases the level to enhance or
minimise sharper, higher sound output.
8
Equaliser
Select the frequency band with the left /
right cursor button and change the frequency level with
the up / down cursor button.
• This function is available when [Mode] is set to [User].
• If you want to enhance the bass sound, raise the level of the
lower frequency. If you want to enhance the treble sound,
raise the level of the higher frequency.
• To reset the levels of each frequency to the default settings,
select [Reset to Defaults] using the left / right cursor
button, and then press OK.
Balance
Adjusts the volume level of the right and left
speakers.
Surround
• Switching is also possible by pressing Surround (p. 5).
Auto Gain Control
Surround sound settings [Off / On]
Adjusts the current volume level
if it is extremely different from the previous viewed
channel or input mode [Off / On]
Volume Correction
Adjusts the volume of individual
channel or input mode
Speaker Distance to Wall
Adjusts the low frequency
sound [Over 30cm / Up to 30cm]
• If the space between the back of TV and wall is over 30cm,
[Over 30cm] is recommended.
• If the space between the back of TV and wall is within
30cm, [Up to 30cm] is recommended.
MPX
Select multiplex sound mode (if available)
[Stereo / Mono / M1 / M2]
[Stereo]: Use this normally.
[Mono]: When stereo signal cannot be received.
[M1] / [M2]: Available while mono signal is transmitted.
• Set to [On] to display a record of accumulated time spent using [GAME] mode every
30 minutes
• This function is available when [GAME] is selected in [Viewing Mode].
[Off / On]
System Menu
[ Shipping Condition]
• Press OK to confirm, then follow the on-screen instructions.
• Initial setup will automatically start when the TV is next turned on (p.6).
Resets all settings to the original condition.
[Software Licence] Displays the software licence information.
[ System Information]
Displays the system information of this TV.
Other Settings
[ AV Colour System]
Selects optimum colour system based on video signals in AV
mode [Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC]
[Colour Matrix]
Adjusts suitable colour parameters for [SD] (standard definition) or
[HD] (high definition)
[SD]: Input signal is a normal TV system
–
– [HD]: Input signal is a high definition system
• Available only with 480p or 576p input on video signals in a natural colour from digital
equipment connected to Component or HDMI terminal.
[ Auto Standby] Set the time the TV automatically goes to Standby mode when no
operation is performed in the selected period [Off] / [2 / 4 hours]
• Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this function and time-
count will be reset.
• The notification message will flash 3 minutes before going to Standby mode.
[Power Save] Reduces brightness of the picture to economise on power
consumption [Off / On]
[16:9 Overscan]
[Off]: Displays image in its original size including edge video noise such as lines, dashes,
–
dots, etc.
– [On]: Default - Image is overscanned by ~5% beyond the edge of the screen to hide edge
video noise
• Applicable for video signals when the TV aspect is set to [16:9].
• Memorised separately for SD and HD channels/signals.
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Tuning and Editing Channels
You can perform tuning or skip unwanted channels.
Select TV mode
1
2
Main Menu
Select a function
3
Tuning Menu
Channel List Edit
Auto Tuning
Manual Tuning
[Channel List Edit] - Hides channels
The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function.
Select a channel and reveal / hide
Channel List Editor
[Auto Tuning] - Set all TV channels automatically
Auto Tuning
All tuning data will be erased
Start Auto Tuning
• All the previous tuning settings are erased.
• When the operation is completed, the channel at channel position [1] will be displayed.
• Search begins in the order from the lower channels to the higher channels.
• If tuning has not been done completely [Manual Tuning] (see below)
[Manual Tuning] - Sets TV channel manually
Manual Tuning
0
Fine Tuning
Manual Tuning
Sound System
Colour System
0%
[Fine Tuning]: Refines the tuning of an individual channel
[Manual Tuning]: Set channel manually after Auto Tuning.
– Set Sound System and Colour System, and then perform this function. Set Colour
System [Auto] normally.
– If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, select channel position [0].
Select a channel position
TV
Access
Access
Access
Setup
OK
Tuning Menu
Select
[Reveal]/[Hide]
• To reveal all channels
• To retune each channel (Manual Tuning)
Start Settings are made automatically
Auto Tuning
EXIT
RETURN
OK
Start
Auto
Tuning
CH57
B/G
Auto
100%
1
Scan
Select a channel
CH
: [reveal]
Y
: [hide] (skip)
R
0%100%
EXIT
Search & store
OK
Search
Store
Auto Tuning using the buttons on the TV
Control channel audience (Child Lock)
You can lock channels / AV input terminals. When the locked channel / input is
selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it.
Main Menu
Enter the PIN number (4 digits)
Child Lock-PIN Entry
Please enter new PIN
PIN
Setup
* * * *
(Enter the PIN number twice at first
setting)
Select [Child Lock List]
Child Lock
Change PIN
CH2
Child Lock List
Select the channel / input to be locked
Child Lock List - TV and AV
NameInput
1
2Lock
3Lock
4Lock
5Lock
6Lock
7Lock
8
OK
Select
Lock
Access
Type
TVTV
TVTV
TVTV
TVTV
TVTV
TVTV
TVTV
TVTV
: Appears when
Input Labels
You can label the input mode or skip any unused terminal.
To select the input mode
1
Main Menu
Select an input terminal and set
2
Input Labels
TV
AV1
AV2
PC
HDMI
TV
DVD
AV2
PC
HDMI
Setup
Press repeatedly until
1
[Auto Tuning] appears
Access [Auto Tuning]
2
Start [Auto Tuning]
3
Child Lock
Lock
Lock
the channel /
input is locked
(p.7)
Display Settings
• To return to TV
• To cancel
Select the locked channel / input
OK
• To lock all
• To cancel all locks
G
Y
• To change the PIN number
Select [Change PIN] in [Child Lock]
and enter a new PIN number twice.
Notes
• Make a note of the PIN number in case
you forget it.
• Performing [Shipping Condition] erases
the PIN number and all settings.
Input Labels
• The labels you set will be displayed in
[Input Selection] menu or banner.
• If [Skip] is selected, you cannot select
the mode.
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Using Media Player
EO
Media Player allows you to enjoy photo or music recorded on a USB Flash Memory.
Photo mode : Still pictures recorded by digital cameras will be displayed.
Music mode : Digital music data will be played back.
When these functions are used, the audio signal is output from audio output
terminals.
• [Date] shows the date on which the recording was made by the digital cameras. The file
without record of the date is shown as [
• The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the digital cameras used.
• Display may take some time when there are many files and folders in the USB Flash
Memor y.
• Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution.
• The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital camera used.
Starting Media Player
Insert the USB Flash Memory
1
• Insert or remove
straightly and completely.
USB
VID
Switch to Media Player
2
Select the content
3
Media Player
Contents Select
EXIT
Select
RETURN
Access
USB
To return to TV To return to the previous screen
The thumbnail of all the photos in the USB Flash Memory will be displayed.
Example : Thumbnail - [All photos]
Media Player PhotoAll photos
• To change the background music
“Photo Setup” (p. 12)
• To display the information of the
highlighted photo
View
EXIT
RETURN
Select
SlideshowView SelectDrive SelectContents Select
Info
OPTION
Option Menu
: Error display
USB
device name
To sort by folder
Display the viewing mode selection screen
INFO
File name
Date
Pixel
G
p1010001.JPG
2010/10/23
1600X1200
1/48
File number /
Total file number
Select the sort type
Folder view
Access
OK
[Folder view]: Displays the thumbnails grouped by folders
• Files that are not placed in a folder will remain displayed as folder views.
Select folder view to display the thumbnails of the selected group
Media Player Photo
2010/10/23
2010/10/25
2010/11/01
2010/11/05
2010/11/10
2010/11/22 2010/11/23
2010/11/24
2010/12/01
2010/12/03
2010/12/20
2010/12/22
Access
EXIT
Select RETURN
SlideshowView SelectContents Select
• To return to the thumbnail of all photos
G
• To display the information of the highlighted group
INFO
Folder name
•
Number of files
•
OK
2010/10/23
Info
OPTION
Option Menu
Drive Select
Access
Group number /
1/12
Total group number
Folder name, date or month
3
USB
Select
OK
Access
( Display thumbnails of the
selected group)
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[Single view] - Photos are displayed one at a time.
Select the file from the thumbnail of
photos to be viewed
Example:
Single view
EXIT
Select
RETURN
Stop
Operation guide
Single view
Rotate
•
• To return to thumbnail
• To operate Single view
• To rotate 90°
Select
OK
View
To display / hide the operation guide
INFO
RETURN
To the previous photo
Slideshow
OK
To the next photo
Stop
(return to thumbnail)
B
[Slideshow] - Slideshow will complete when all photos have been viewed within the
present thumbnail.
Select the file from the thumbnail of
photos for the first view
OK
Start Slideshow
R
• To display / hide the operation guide
INFO
• To pause (return to Single view)
OK
• To return to thumbnail
RETURN
Photo Setup - Setup the settings for Photo Mode
Display the option menu Select [Slideshow Settings]
OPTION
Option Menu
Slideshow Settings
OK
Select the items and set
Slideshow Settings
Transition Effect
Screen Mode
Interval
Repeat
Back Ground Music
None
Normal
5 seconds
On
Off
Select
OK
Change
Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
Selects the transition effect for photo switching during slideshow
[None] / [Dissolve] / [Wipe Right] / [Wipe Left] / [Wipe Up] / [Wipe Down] /
[Box In]/[Box Out] / [Random]
[Dissolve]: The photo is replaced by an indefinite block unit
[Wipe Right]: The next photo slides over the preceding clip from left to right.
Tra n si ti on
Effect
[Wipe Left]: The next photo slides over the preceding clip from right to left.
[Wipe Up]: The next photo slides over the preceding clip from bottom to top.
[Wipe Bottom]: The next photo slides over the preceding clip from top to bottom.
[Box In]: A box shape expands from each of the four corners toward the center.
[Box Out]: A box shape expands from the center of each quadrant toward the
corners of each quadrant.
[Random]: Each transition mode is performed randomly.
Screen
Mode
Interval
Repeat
Back
Ground
Music
• Picture quality may become lower depending on the slideshow settings.
• Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings.
Selects enlarged or normal viewing mode on Single view and Slideshow
[Normal] / [Zoom]
• Depending on the photo size, the photo may not be enlarged.
Selects slideshow interval [5 / 10 / 15 / 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 seconds]
Slideshow repeat [Off ] / [On]
Selects the background music during Photo mode
[Off] / [Type1] / [Type2] / [Type3]
• [Type1], [Type2] and [Type3] are the fixed music each installed in this TV.
Change the contents
You can switch to the other mode of Media Player from the thumbnail view.
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Music mode
The thumbnail of music folders in the USB Flash Memory will be displayed.
Example : Thumbnail - [Folder view]
Media Player Music
My Music_1 My Music_2 My Music_3
Access
EXIT
OPTION
RETURN
Select
Play Folder Contents Select
Playback from Folder view
All the files in the selected
Info
Option Menu
Drive Select
Folder view
• To display the information of the highlighted
folder
INFO
Folder name
Number of files
USB
Playback from File view
Selected file will be played back.
1/3
My Music_1
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Folder number /
Total folder number
folder will be played back.
Select the folderStartSelect the folderSelect the fileStart
OK
R
• To display the information of the
Select
OK
Access
OK
INFO
R
highlighted title
How to operate playback
• To display / hide the operation guide
INFO
• To operate playback
OK
Rewind
Pause / Playback
Fast forward
Stop
•
To the previous track
R
• To the next track
G
• To return to thumbnail
RETURN
Music Setup - Setup the settings for Music mode
Display the option menu
OPTION
Select [Music Setup]
OK
Access
Set
Music Setup Menu
Repeat
OK
One
Change
[Folder]: Playback repeat within the
selected folder
[One]: Playback repeat on the selected
one file
[Off]: Playback repeat off
Technical Information
HDMI connection
HDMI (High-De nition Multimedia Interface) is the world’s rst complete digital consumer
AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.
HDMI allows you to enjoy high-de nition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting
the TV and the equipment.
HDMI-compatible equipment
a set top box or a game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI
compliant (fully wired) cable.
About connections
Applicable HDMI features
• Input audio signal : 2ch Linear PCM
• Input video signal : 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p
• Input PC signal :
DVI connection
If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to
HDMI adaptor cable
to the audio input terminal (AV1 audio terminals).
NOTES
• Audio settings can be made on the [HDMI Input] in the Sound Menu. (p. 8)
• If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to [16:9].
• ese HDMI connectors are “type A”.
• ese HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content
Protection) copyright protection.
• An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of
“COMPONENT” or “VIDEO” to receive analogue signals.
• is TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.
1
: e HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
2
: Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
13
1
with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player,
(p. 4).
(sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)
“Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 14)
Match the output setting of the digital equipment.
“Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 14)
Match the output setting of the PC.
2
. When the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable is used, connect the audio cable
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PC connection
A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from
the TV.
• PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning
frequency 59 to 86 Hz (more than 1,024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the
image).
• A PC adaptor is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector.
NOTES
• Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.
• When using PC, set the colour display quality of PC to the highest position.
• For details of the applicable PC signals, see p. 14.
• Signals other than the above may not be displayed properly.
• e above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
• PC signal is magni ed or compressed for display, so that it may not be possible to show ne
detail with su cient clarity.
Media Player
USB Flash Memory
Format : FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT
Supported le format in Media Player
Photo
FormatFile extension
JPEG.jpg8 × 8
1
: Design rule for Camera File system - uni ed standard established by Japan Electronics and
Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)
2
: Exchangeable Image File - image le format used by digital cameras
Image resolution
(pixel)
to
30,719 × 17,279
Details / Restrictions
1
DCF
and EXIF
Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0
• Progressive JPEG is not supported.
2
standards
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Music
CodecFile extensionRestrictions
MP3.mp3–
NOTE
• Some les may not be played back even if they ful l these conditions.
• Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes for data.
• e device may become unusable with this TV if the le or folder names are changed.
Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection
When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected
by pressing the Sound Selection button.
Audio SignalSTEREOMAIN ISUB IIMONO
Mode
Indicator
NICAM .......Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong, etc.
Type of
broadcast
Mode
Indicator
A2 (German) .......Used in Australia, Malaysia, etc.
Type of
broadcast
Mode
Indicator
• If the stereo signal is poor or the receiving conditions are not optimum or if STEREO:MONO
automatic switching occurs, it is recommended you switch from STEREO to MONO.
• Even when the contents of the receiving signal undergo changes, selection mode is kept intact.
• When the receiving conditions deteriorate, listening will be easier if the mode is set to the
MONO position, using the Sound Selection button.
• DUAL, also known as DUAL MONO or as BILINGUAL is not currently transmitted in some
countries.
Regular broadcast
(Standard Audio)
No
Indicator
Regular broadcast
(Standard Audio)
No
Indicator
Regular +
NICAM MONO I
(MAIN I )
BILINGUAL or DUAL MONO:
MAIN I / SUB II
NICAM
STEREO
NICAM DUAL
MONO
(MAIN I / SUB II )
I
STEREO
II
FAQ s
Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the
problem. If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer.
White spots or shadow images (noise)
• Check the position, direction, and connection
of the aerial.
• Keep the space between the TV and RF cable.
Neither image nor sound is produced
• Is the TV in “AV mode”?
• Is the mains lead plugged into the socket outlet?
• Is the TV turned On?
• Check [Picture Menu] and volume.
• Check all required cables and connections are
firmly in place.
An error message appears
• Follow the message’s instructions.
• If the problem persists, contact your local
Panasonic dealer.
There may be red spots, blue spots, green
spots and black spots on the screen
• This is a characteristic of liquid crystal panels
and is not a problem. The liquid crystal panel is
built with very high precision technology giving
you fine picture details. Occasionally, a few nonactive pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed
point of red, green, blue or black.
Please note this does not affect the performance
of your LCD and it is not a quality problem.
The LCD panel moves slightly when it is
pushed with a finger
Clattered sound might be heard
• There are some looseness around the panel to
prevent damage to the panel.
The panel might move slightly when it is pushed
with a finger, and clattered sound might be
heard. This is not a malfunction.
TV goes into “Standby mode”
• Auto power standby function is activated.
• The TV enters Standby mode about 30 minutes
after broadcasting ends.
No sound is produced
• Is “Sound Mute” active?
• Is the volume set to the minimum?
The remote control does not work or is
intermittent
• Are the batteries installed correctly?
• Has the TV been switched On?
• Point the remote control directly at the front of
the TV (within a 30 degree angle of the front of
the TV).
• Situate the TV away from sunshine or other
sources of bright light not to shine on the TV’s
remote control signal receiver.
Sound is unusual
• Set the sound setting of the connected equipment
to “2ch L.PCM”.
• Check the [HDMI Input] setting in the Sound
Menu.
• If digital sound connection has a problem, select
analogue sound connection.
Sound level is low or sound is distorted
• Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.
• Set [MPX] in the Sound Menu to [Mono].
Pictures from external equipment are unusual
when the equipment is connected via HDMI
• Is the HDMI cable connected properly?
• Turn Off the TV and equipment, then turn them
On again.
• Check an input signal from the equipment.
• Use an equipment compliant with
EIA/CEA-861/861B.
No image can be displayed
• Is [Colour] or [Contrast] in the Picture Menu set
to the minimum?
Blurry or distorted image
(no sound or low volume)
• Reset channel.
Chaotic image, noisy
• Change the setting of [P-NR] in the Picture
Menu (to remove noise).
• Check nearby electrical products (car,
motorcycle, fluorescent lamp).
Unusual image is displayed
• Turn off the TV Mains power, then turn it on
again.
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Specifications
Power SourceAC AUTO 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Power Rating45 W
Power
Standby condition0.3 W
Consumption
Panel systemTFT LCD Module with LED Backlight
Visible screen size
(diagonal)
panel
Display
Number of pixels1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768 (H))
Speaker(90 mm × 25 mm) × 2 pcs, 8
Sound
Audio Output10 W (5 W + 5 W), 10% THD
Receiving Channels
Aerial - RearVHF / UHF
Operating Conditions
AUDIO L - RRCA PIN Type × 20.5 V[rms]
AV1
VIDEORCA PIN Type × 11.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω)
Input
COMPONENT
AUDIO L - RRCA PIN Type × 20.5 V[rms]
AV2
Input
VIDEORCA PIN Type × 11.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω)
Audio
AUDIO L - RRCA PIN Type × 20.5 V[rms]
Output
HDMI InputTYPE A Connectors
Connection Terminals
PC
USB
Dimensions ( W × H × D )
Mass
80 cm / 32 inches
VHF BAND
2-12 (PAL/SECAM B, K1)
0-12 (PAL B AUST.)
1-9 (PAL B N.Z.)
1-12 (PAL/SECAM D)
1-12 (NTSC M Japan)
2-13 (NTSC M USA)
Temperature : 0 °C - 40 °C
Humidity : 20 % - 80 % RH (non-condensing)
I
PAL 60 Hz/5.5 MHz
PAL 60 Hz/6.0 MHz
PAL 60 Hz/6.5 MHz
Playback from Special
VCR’s or DVD
Playback from Special
Disc Players and
Special VCR’s or DVD
License
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these
trademarks have been fully respected.
Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard this product,
please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of
disposal.