Panasonic TH-P58V10A, TH-P65V10A User Manual

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

Model No. TH-P58V10A

TH-P65V10A

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.

English

TQBC2464

Turn your own living room into a movie theatre!

Experience an amazing level of multi-

Receive digital terrestrial services using an integrated Digital TV tuner
Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal
Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link”
without complicated settings!

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Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)
TH-P58V10A Declaration of Conformity No. 6409, 13 January 2009
TH-P65V10A Declaration of Conformity No. 6408, 13 January 2009

Notice about Digital TV Functions

The MPEG-4 AVC feature was designed to specifications as we know them today. This

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specification may be subject to future changes beyond our control that may not guarantee
the decoding of such services.

February 2009

media excitement

Enjoy rich multimedia

SD Card

Contents

Be Sure to Read

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

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(Warning / Important Installation Notices)

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Maintenance ················································· 6

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Licence ························································· 6

Amplifier with
Speaker System

VCR

DVD Recorder

DVD player

Camcorder

Personal

computer

Set top box

Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options ···································7

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

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Basic Connection ·······································11

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Auto Tuning ················································12

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Basic Features

Watching TV ··············································· 14

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Using TV Guide ·········································· 17

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Viewing Teletext ·········································· 18

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Watching Videos and DVDs ······················· 20

Advanced Features

How to Use Menu Functions ······················ 22

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(picture, sound quality, etc.)

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Input Labels ················································ 26

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Digital TV Settings ······································ 27

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Editing Channels ······································· 28

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Tuning Channels ········································ 30

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Restore Settings (Shipping Condition) ······· 32

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Displaying PC Screen on TV ······················ 33

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HDMI Functions ·········································· 34

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Viewing from SD Card
(VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) ··························· 35

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VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”···················· 38

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VIERA Tools················································ 43

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External Equipment ···································· 44

Guide

Quick Start

BasicAdvancedTechnical

Technical Features

Technical Information ································· 46

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FAQs ·························································· 49

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Specifications ············································· 51

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WARRANTY ··············································· 52

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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.

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Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

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Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.

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Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. This may cause electrical shock.

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Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. This may cause fire or electrical shock.

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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.

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Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object.

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Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it.

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Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead.

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Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

If you find any
abnormality, remove
the mains plug
immediately!

AC 220 - 240 V
50 / 60 Hz

Power source

This TV is designed to operate on AC 220 - 240 V,

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50 / 60 Hz.

Do not remove covers
NEVER modify the TV yourself

High-voltage components may cause serious
electrical shock.

Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your

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local Panasonic dealer.

Keep liquids away from the TV

To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock

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hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or
splashing.
Do not place containers with water (flower vase,

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cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the TV, including on
shelves above, etc.

Avoid exposing the TV to high
atmospheric moisture (such as tropical
rain) or night time dew condensation

This TV is designed and manufactured for indoor

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use only.

Do not place foreign objects inside the TV

Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV through

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the air vents. Fire or electrical shock may result.

Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable
surfaces

The TV may fall off or tip over.●

Use only the dedicated pedestals /
mounting equipment

Using an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures may

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make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask
your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup.

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Use approved pedestals / mounts (p. 8).

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Do not expose to direct sunlight and
other sources of heat

Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other

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sources of heat. To prevent fire never place any type
of candle or naked flame on top or near the TV.

Do not allow children to handle SD Card

As with any small object, SD Cards can be

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swallowed by young children. Please remove SD
Card immediately after use and store out of reach of
children.

Important Installation Notices

Install TV on a stable surface

If a television is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling.
Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as:

Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the television.

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Only using furniture that can safely support the television.

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Ensuring the television is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture.

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Not placing the television on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both the
furniture and the television to a suitable support.

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Not standing the televisions on cloth or other materials placed between the television and supporting furniture.

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Educating children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the television or its controls.

When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug

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Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.

When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug

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

Transport only in upright position

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Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upward or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.

Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat

Minimum distance

When using the pedestal, keep the space between the bottom of the

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TV and the surface where the TV is set.

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In case of using Wall-hanging bracket, follow the manual of it.

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(cm)

Do not block the rear air vents

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Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. may cause overheating, fire or electrical shock.

Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones

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Irreversible damage can be caused.

Display panel is made of glass. Do not apply strong force or impact to the display
panel.

This may cause damage resulting in injury.

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The TV is heavy. Handle the TV by 2 or more people. Support as shown to avoid
injury by the TV tipping or falling.

Auto power standby function

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If no signal is received and no operation is performed in Analogue TV mode for 30 minutes, the TV will
automatically go to standby mode.

Keep the TV away from these types of equipment

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Electronic equipment
In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV. Electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound.

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Equipment with an infrared sensor
This TV also emits infrared rays. This may affect operation of other equipment.

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

Programme number and other logos

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Image displayed in “4:3” mode

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Video game

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Computer image
To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no
operations are performed. (p. 49)

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Maintenance

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Display panel

Regular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth.
Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or diluted neutral
detergent
(1 part detergent to 100 parts water). Then, using a

Caution

The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may be easily damaged.

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Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard object.

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Take care not to subject the surface to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances.
This may degrade surface quality.

Cabinet, Pedestal

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

Caution

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

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Take care not to subject surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances.

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This may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint.

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

soft dry cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry.

Mains plug

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

Licence

DVB is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996).

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VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

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S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.

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SDHC Logo is a trademark.

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

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HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

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“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.

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THX and the THX logo are trademarks of THX Ltd. which may be registered in some jurisdictions.

All rights reserved.
Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully
respected.

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This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a
consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video
that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from
a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.
Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com.

Accessories / Options

Standard accessories

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

POWER

Remote Control

N2QAYB000372

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ASPECT

MENU

INFO

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TEXT

MUTE

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POWER

INPUT

Batteries for the

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Remote Control (2)

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INDEX

SURROUND

PROGRAMME

BD/DVD

TV

R6 (AA)●

Pedestal

p. 8

TH-P58V10A● TH-P65V10A●

Cleaning cloth Mains Lead

p. 11

Operating Instructions

with Warranty statement

Fall-prevention parts

p. 9

Caution

This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by

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young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.

Optional accessories

Wall-hanging bracket

TY-WK5P1RW

● TY-WK6P1RW

(TH-P58V10A)

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(TH-P65V10A)

Caution

In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be

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absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licenced contractor to
secure the wall-hanging brackets.

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Carefully read the instructions accompanying the wall­hanging bracket, and be absolutely sure to take steps to
prevent the TV from falling off.

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

Guide

Quick Start

Accessories / Options

Maintenance Licence

Installing remote’s batteries

Close

1

Pull open

Hook

Caution

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

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Do not mix old and new batteries.

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

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Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

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Do not burn or breakup batteries.
Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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Note the correct
polarity (+ or -)

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Accessories / Options

Attaching 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 other TV and displays.

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

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

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If you use the pedestal while 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.

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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.

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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.

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

Assembly screw

(silver)

XYN5+F25FN

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M5 × 25 (4)
(TH-P58V10A)

THEL074

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M5 × 30 (6)
(TH-P65V10A)

Allen wrench

TKKX5116

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(TH-P65V10A)

Assembly screw

(black)

THEL073N

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M5 × 30 (4)
(TH-P58V10A)

XYN6+F25FJK

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M6 × 25 (4)
(TH-P65V10A)

Pole (2) Base

L:TBLA3690

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R:TBLA3689
(TH-P58V10A)

L

TBLA3773

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(TH-P65V10A)

Back

Front

R

TBLX0102

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(TH-P58V10A)

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TBLX0126
(TH-P65V10A)

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Assembling the pedestal

Use the four assembly screws to fasten the left and right poles to the base securely.

TH-P58V10A TH-P65V10A

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Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.

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Forcing the assembly screws the wrong way will strip
the threads.

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“L” or “R” mark is stamped on the bottom of the pole.

A

Pole

R

L

Pole

Make sure that the screws are securely tightened

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usingAllen wrench

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Forcing the assembly screws the wrong way will strip
the threads.

Pole

E

A

E

Pole

Front

D

Securing the TV

Use the assembly screws to fasten securely.

Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.

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Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface.

B

Arrow
mark

Pole

D

Front

D

view from bottom

Hole for pedestal
installation

Pole

Preventing the TV from falling over

This TV could fall over if it's pushed, pulled or knocked down.
We therefore recommend the TV is secured to the base as illustrated.

This measure is designed to reduce the risk of injury from a falling TV. However, it cannot guarantee protection in

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all cases.

Fall-prevention parts

Guide

Quick Start

Accessories / Options

Band (2) Clamp (2) Screw (2) Wood screw (2)

TKLA4301● TKLA4201 (TH-P58V10A)

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TKLA3601 (TH-P65V10A)

Securing to a base

Fix pedestal and base together with band.

Clamp

This image is for illustrative purposes only.

Screw

Band

Wood screw

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Identifying Controls

TV

SD card slot

HDMI4 terminal

PC terminal

S VIDEO

AV4 IN terminals

Headphone jack

Mains power On / Off
switch

Switch On to turn on the TV●

SD Card (p. 35)

Switches to SD Card viewing mode

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Standby On / Off switch

Switches TV On or Off standby●

Aspect (p. 16)

Changes aspect ratio from Aspect

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Selection list
Also possible by pressing this button

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repeatedly until you reach the desired
aspect

Main Menu (p. 22)

Press to access Picture, Sound and

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Setup Menus

Channel / Programme Information

(p. 15)

Displays channel and programme

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information

VIERA TOOLS (p. 43)

Displays functions of the linked

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equipment and SD card

VIERA Link (p. 38)

Press to access VIERA Link Menu

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OK

Confirms selections and choices

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Press after selecting channel
positions to quickly change
programme

Option Menu (p. 15)

Easy setting for sound options

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Teletext (p. 18)

Switches to teletext mode●

Subtitles (p. 14)

Displays subtitles

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Numeric buttons

Changes channel and teletext pages

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When in Standby mode, switches TV On

Sound Mute

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Volume Up / Down

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

Senses brightness to adjust

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picture quality in “Eco Mode” in
Picture Menu (p. 24)

Power LED

Standby: red

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On: green
When using the remote control, indicates the TV has received a command.

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Remote control signal receiver

Do not place any objects between the TV remote control signal

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receiver and remote control.

Remote Control

POWER

ASPECT

INFO

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MUTE

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MENU

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TV

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SURROUND

PROGRAMME

BD/DVD

AV

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Function Select

Volume / Contrast / Brightness /

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Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) /
Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Tuning
(p. 24 - 25)

Change the channel up/down. When
a function is displayed, press up/down
to adjust the setting of the selected
function. When in standby mode,
switches TV on.

Change the input mode

Input mode selection

TV - switches Digital TV / Analogue TV

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mode (p. 14)

AV - switches to AV input mode from

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Input Selection list (p. 20)

Multi window (p. 16)

Displays two windows at once●

Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection

(p. 46)

Changes the sound track when more

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than two choices are available
(Digital TV mode) (p. 15)

Exit

Returns to the normal viewing screen●

Guide (p. 17)

Displays TV Guide

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Cursor buttons

Makes selections and adjustments●

Return

Returns to the previous menu●

Coloured buttons

Used for the selection, navigation and

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operation of various functions

Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 14)

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Holds the current teletext page (teletext
mode) (p. 18)

Index (p. 19)

Returns to the teletext index page

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(teletext mode)

Surround (p. 24)

Switches surrounding sound setting

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TV

Channel Up / Down

Selects channel in sequence●

VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment
operations (p. 21)

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Basic Connection

External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
Please ensure that the TV is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.
When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first.

Connecting aerial

TV only

AC 220 - 240 V,
50 / 60 Hz

Mains lead (supplied)

TV, DVD Recorder or VCR

AC 220 - 240 V,
50 / 60 Hz

Rear of the TV

Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

Rear of the TV

Aerial

RF cable

Guide

Aerial

Quick Start

Mains lead (supplied)

RCA cable

Push until both
side tabs click

To remove from the TV:●

tabs

Note

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

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Do not place the RF cable under the TV.

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

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

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

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

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VIERA Link connection p. 38

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Read the manual of the equipment too.

Make sure that
the mains lead is
securely fixed.

Press both tabs
and pull on
mains connector
to release

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

RF OUT

RF IN

DVD Recorder or VCR

RF cable

RF cable

Basic Connection

Identifying Controls

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Auto Tuning

Search and store TV channels automatically.
These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

POWER

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Select State / Territory

New South Wales / Australian Capital Territory

Victoria

Queensland

South Australia
Western Australia
Northern Territory

Tasmania

Select Auto Scan Type

Auto Scan Type

All Channels

Digital TV Channels only

You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV

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or switch the TV to standby mode.
(Power LED: On)

select

set

select

OPTION

R G Y B

STTL

TEXT

MUTE

REC

POWER

RETURN

HOLD

INDEX

SURROUND

PROGRAMME

BD/DVD

Start Auto Tuning

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Auto Tuning

Digital TV Scan CH 6 69
Analogue TV Scan CH 0

This will take about 6 minutes.

RF Ch Channel Name Type Quality

62

CBBC Channel Digital TV 10
62 BBC Radio Wales Digital TV 10
62 E4 Digital TV 10
62 Cartoon Nwk Digital TV 10
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Digital TV: 4 Analogue TV: 2

EXIT

RETURN

Auto Tuning will start to search for TV channels and store them.

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Searching

Analogue TV
Analogue TV

The sorted channel order depends upon the TV signal, the broadcasting
system and reception conditions.

TV

5

Select the viewing environment

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

“Home” is the recommended mode for

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viewing at home. Select “Home” for
optimal picture / power consumption.
“Shop” is for in-store display.
Home: “Viewing Mode” is set as
“Normal”. (p. 24)
Shop: “Viewing Mode” is set as
“Dynamic”. (p. 24)

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select

set

Auto Tuning is complete

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If you select “Shop” by mistake

Return to the “Home” or “Shop”
Selection menu

Automatic Demo

Off On

Once you press the OK button in this menu,

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the TV is set to Shop mode.
Please reset all settings to set to “Home” mode.

“Shipping Condition” (p. 32)

RETURN

Select “Home”

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

select

set

Auto Tuning is complete

Using the On-Screen Displays

Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On-Screen Display menu.

ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box

Sound Menu

Mode Music

Bass

Treble

Balance

Headphone Volume

Surround Off

Volume Correction

Speaker Distance to Wall

Reset Sound Defaults

Select

EXIT
Change
RETURN

Over 30cm

Reset

+4

+4

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On-screen operation guide

How to use remote control

MENU

Open the Main Menu

Move the cursor / select the menu

(example: Sound Menu)

Guide

Quick Start

Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from a range of options

Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set

RETURN

Return to the previous menu

EXIT

Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen

Note

To edit channels “Editing Channels” (p. 28)

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If tuning has failed

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To reset all settings “Shipping Condition” (p. 32)

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If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On
with Mains power On / Off switch.

“Tuning Channels” (p. 30)

Auto Tuning

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Watching TV

POWER

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MUTE

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INPUT

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Note

When the TV is switched

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to standby, there will be
a clicking sound after a
short delay. This is normal.

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Turn power on

POWER

Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 10)●

Select Digital TV or Analogue TV mode

Also possible to select the mode using the TV button

TV

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on the side panel of the TV. (p. 10)

Information banner appears
whenever you select a

1 BBS

CH05 5.5MHz Coronation Street

channel

For details p. 15●

Select a channel

up

or

down

To select the two or three-digit channel number, e.g. 39

●

(in a short time)

●

If one or two-digit channel number

quickly changes the channel

To select from the Channel List

●

All Digital Channels

Cartoon Nwk

6

BBC Radio Wales

7

BBC Radio Cymru

8

BBC ONE Wales

1

BBC THREE

2

BBCi

3

CBBC Channel

4

Select

EXIT

View

RETURN

Page down

Page up

select a channel

watch

Select a channel using information banner (p. 15)

Possible to confirm the programme name before selecting
channels.

Display information banner
if it is not displayed

INFO

Possible to set display

●

timeout in “Banner

While the banner is
displayed, select a
channel

select a

channel

watch

Select a channel using TV Guide (Digital TV mode) (p. 17)

Possible to confirm the TV Guide (EPG) before selecting
channels.

Display TV Guide Select a channel

select a channel

watch

Display Timeout” (p. 25).

Other useful functions

Hold Display subtitles

HOLD

Freeze / unfreeze picture Display / hide subtitles (if available)

STTL

Off Timer

Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period of time (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes)

MENU

To cancel Set to “Off” or turn the TV off.

●

●

To display the remaining time Information banner

●

When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on screen.

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

access

select

Setup Menu

Off Timer

Digital TV Tuning Menu

Display Settings

VIERA Link Settings

System Menu

Other Settings

Off

Select “Off Timer” and set the time

select
set

14

Other useful functions

INFO

Features available / Message meanings

Display information banner

Also appears when changing channels●

Programme name Current time

1 TEN Digital

Coronation Street
9:00 am - 11:00 am

Digital TV: Programme Start / Finish time
Analogue TV: Channel status

Sound mute On Bad signal Poor TV signal quality

Audio mode (p. 46)
(Analogue TV mode)

II

, I,

,

Channel

Rating: PG

Display information banner

All Digital Channels

Select favourites

Software update

(example)

Bad signal

Encrypted

10:30am

Now

(Digital TV mode)
Scrambled programme

(Digital TV mode)

45

Teletext service available

Multiple audio available
(Digital TV mode)

Rating: Rating information

(Digital TV mode) (p. 46)

To confirm another tuned channel name●

To select a favourite list (Digital TV mode)●

Information on the next programme

●

(Digital TV mode)

Adjust the standard time

Region Select

Subtitle service available
(Digital TV mode)

B

Select the region where you live to adjust the standard
time.

The time contained in the broadcast signal is UTC

●

(Universal Time coordinated) formally known as
GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).

Region Standard time

NSW / ACT
Victoria
Queensland +10:00
South Australia
Western Australia
Northern Territory
Tasmania +10:00 +11:00

+10:00 +11:00

+9:30 +10:30
+8:00 +9:00

These items can be set from “Other settings” in Setup Menu. (p. 23, 25)●

1 - 90 Off Timer remaining time

For settings p. 14

●

To watch the programme listed in the

●

banner

To hide●

To set display timeout

●

EXIT

“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 25)

Extra information

●

(press again to hide the banner)

INFO

(Digital TV mode)

Adjust for Summer Time

Daylight Saving Time

Select time offset from the standard time for Summer
Time.

Normally select “Auto”.

●

●

If there is a gap between displayed time and actual
time, set this function.

Daylight Saving Time: Auto

(During Summer Time)

+9:30

(Based on GMT)

Watching TV

Basic

Display the selectable settings for the current programme

OPTION

Audio Selection (Digital TV mode)
Allows you to select between alternative language for
sound tracks (if available)

MPX (Analogue TV mode)

Check or change the current
programme status instantly

Change the settings

Sound Menu (p. 24)

Note

Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 24 and p. 25).●

change

select

Volume Correction

Adjusts volume of individual programme or input mode

15

Watching TV

Other useful functions

Change aspect ratio

Aspect Selection

ASPECT

Change the aspect ratio

Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect.

ASPECT

Display Aspect Selection list

To change the mode using the ASPECT button only

●

ASPECT

Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode

16:9 14:9

4:3

Zoom2

Directly displays the
image at “16:9” without
distortion (anamorphic).

Displays the image at the
standard “4:3” without
distortion.

Displays a “16:9” letterbox
(anamorphic) image full­screen without distortion.

4:3 Full Zoom1

Zoom3

store

select

Displays the
image at the standard
“14:9” without distortion.

Displays a “4:3” image
enlarged horizontally to fit
the screen.

Digital TV mode and HD

●

signal only

Displays a “2.35:1”
letterbox (anamorphic)
image full-screen without
distortion.
At “16:9”, displays the
image at its maximum
(with slight enlargement).

Note

Only “16:9” and “4:3 Full” are available in Digital TV mode.

●

●

Only “16:9” and “4:3” are available in PC mode.

●

Only “16:9” is available when “Viewing Mode” is set to “Game”.

●

Not available in teletext mode and multi window.

●

Aspect mode can be memorized separately for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals.
(except Digital TV mode)

16:9

14:9
Just
4:3
4:3 Full
Zoom1
Zoom2
Zoom3

Select

Aspect

EXIT

Change

RETURN

Selection list

While the list is displayed, select the mode

Just

Displays a “4:3” image
full-screen. Stretching is
only noticeable at the left
and right edges.

Displays a “16:9” letterbox
or “4:3” image without
distortion.

Multi window

PIP

View in multi window (p. 47)

Remote control operations apply to the main screen.●

Enjoy viewing two images at once, such as a TV programme and a DVD.

Picture-in-Picture mode (PinP) Picture-and-Picture mode (PandP)

DVD

AV1

EXIT PandP Swap

B

AV1

DVD

EXIT PandP Swap

To change the layout G

●

To change the input mode of sub screen

●

Colour bar

Swap sub screen
for main screen

Y

G

Y

Change the input mode with
the remote control (p. 20)

EXIT PinP Swap

Main screen Sub screen

Operations in multi window

To exit multi window (return to the

●

single-screen view with main screen)
To change the layout or images, first

●

show the colour bar

AV1DVD

To exit multi window

●

Swap again

INFO

PIP

R

BB

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