Panasonic TXL26X20L Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions

LCD Television

Model No.

TX-L26X20L

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

English

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Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement

Enjoy rich multimedia

VCR

Amplifier with

Speaker system

DVD Recorder

DVD Player

Camcorder

Notice for DVB functions

This TV is designed to meet the standards (current as of August, 2009) of DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC MPEG4-AVC Consult your local dealer for availability of DVB-T services in your area. Consult your cable service provider for availability of DVB-C services with this TV.



This TV may not work correctly with the signal which does not meet the standards of DVB-T or DVB-C.



Not all the features are available depending on the country, area, broadcaster and service provider.



Not all CI modules work properly with this TV. Consult your service provider about the available CI module.



This TV may not work correctly with CI module that is not approved by the service provider. Additional fees may be charged depending on the service provider.  This TV does not support digital teletext (MHEG) functions.  The compatibility with future DVB services is not guaranteed.  Check the latest information on the available services at the following website. (English only)



http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/

(H.264)) digital cable services.

(H.264)) digital terrestrial services and DVB-C (MPEG2 and

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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.

SD Card

Contents

Be Sure to Read

Safety Precautions  ············································ 4 (Warning / Caution)

Quick Start Guide

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



Identifying Controls



Basic Connection



Auto Setup

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Enjoy your TV!

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Quick Start Guide

Personal computer

Set top box

Sales and Support

Information

Customer Care Centre

For customers within the UK: • 0844 844 3852 For customers within the Republic of Ireland: • 01 289 8333 Visit our website for product information •

www.panasonic.co.uk E-mail: • [email protected]

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

For customers: • 0844 844 3856 Order accessory and consumable items for your product • with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre Monday  Thursday 9:00am  5:30pm, Friday 9:30am  5:30pm (Excluding public holidays). Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering • application at www.pas-europe.com. Most major credit and debit cards accepted.• All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are • provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. It couldn’t be simpler!• Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for • a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

Basic Features

Watching TV  ···················································· 14 Using TV Guide  ··············································· 18 Viewing Teletext

 ···············································20

Watching External inputs  ································· 22 How to Use VIERA TOOLS  ····························· 24 How to Use Menu Functions  ··························· 25

Advanced Features

Retuning from Setup Menu  ····························· 32 Tuning and Editing Channels (DVB)

 ················34

Tuning and Editing Channels (Analogue)  ········ 36 Timer Programming  ········································· 38 Child Lock

 ························································ 40

Input Labels  ····················································· 41 Using Common Interface  ································· 42 Shipping Condition  ·········································· 43 Updating the TV Software  ······························· 44 Displaying PC Screen on TV

 ··························· 45

Using Media Player  ········································· 46 Link Functions  ················································ 50

(Q-Link / VIERA Link) External Equipment

 ········································· 58

FAQs, etc.

Technical Information  ······································ 60 Maintenance  ···················································· 64 FAQs

 ······························································· 65

Specifications  ·················································· 67 Licence  ···························································· 68

Basic Advanced FAQs, etc.

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Safety Precautions

Warning

Mains plug and lead 

To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings below:

This TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V,  50 Hz. Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.  Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.  Remove the mains plug when cleaning the TV. 

Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. 

Do not damage the mains lead. 

Do not place a heavy • object on the lead.

Do not place the lead • near a high temperature object.

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

Do not move the TV with the lead plugged into a • socket outlet.

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

Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.• Ensure the TV does not crush the mains lead.•

AC 220-240 V 50 Hz

If you detect anything unusual, immediately switch off the mains supply switch and remove the mains plug.

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED MAINS PLUG

FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This TV is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted

in this mains plug. Shall the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark If the mains plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the mains plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.

A replacement fuse cover may be purchased from your local dealer.

If the fitted moulded mains plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home, then the fuse shall be removed and the mains plug cut off and disposed of safety. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off mains plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new mains plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT: – The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: –

Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your mains plug, proceed as follows. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the mains plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the mains plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the Earth terminal of the three pin mains plug, marked with the letter E or the earth symbol How to replace the fuse

For plug type shown in example 1:

Lift out the removable fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse, then refit securely into the mains plug (see example 1).

For plug type shown in example 2:

Lift open the fuse compartment, in the mains plug, with a screwdriver, and replace the fuse, then press the fuse cover down securely (see example 2).

or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

ASA

Example 1

Example 2

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Warning

Take care 

To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings below:

Do not remove covers and never modify the TV yourself as live parts are accessible when they are  removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

Do not expose the 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 the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. To prevent fire  never place any type of candle or naked flame on top or near the TV.

Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces. 

Do not insert foreign objects into the TV through the air vents.  Do not use an unapproved pedestal / mounting equipment. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to  perform the setup or installation of approved wall-hanging brackets. Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel. 

To prevent the spread of fire, keep candles or other open flames away from this product at all times

Small object 

This product contains possibly dangerous parts that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally.

Keep the dangerous parts out of reach of young children.  Do not allow children to handle SD Card. As with any small object, the SD Card could be  swallowed by young children. Please remove SD Card immediately after use and store out of reach of young children.

Caution

Ventilation 

Allow sufficient space around the TV in order to help prevent excessive heat, which could lead to early failure of some electronic components.

Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the  ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths and curtains. Whether you are using the pedestal or not, always ensure the vents in the  bottom of the TV are not blocked and there is sufficient space to enable adequate ventilation.

Moving the TV 

Before moving the TV, disconnect all cables.

Transport only in upright position. 

When not in use for a long time 

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

Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TV is not in use for a prolonged period of time. 

Excessive volume 

Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones. Irreversible damage can be caused.

Minimum distance

(cm)

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Accessories / Options

Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown

INPUT

SD CARD

TV AV

DIRECT TV REC

Remote Control 

N2QAYB000487 

Operating Instructions  Product Registration Leaflet 

ASPECT

EXIT

OPTION

RETURN

STTL

INDEX HOLD

TEXT

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

LAST VIEW

PROGRAMME

REC

Batteries for the 

Remote Control (2)

R6 (UM3) 

Pedestal  (TX-L26X20L)

TBL0E0104  TBL0E0122 

Assembly screw 

for Pedestal (4)

XYM4+C10FJK 

p. 7

Optional accessories

Wall-hanging bracket

TY-WK3L2RW



Caution

Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual.

Screw for fixing the TV onto the

Rear of the TV

200 mm

100 mm

wall-hanging bracket (not supplied with the TV)

Depth of screw: minimum 9 mm, maximum 12 mm

Ensure PC connection is connected  as shown when using wall-hanging bracket.

4 cm MAX

Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation

Diameter: M4

(View from the side)

Warning

Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket by yourself has the risk of personal  injury and product damage. In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be sure to ask your dealer or a licenced contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. Any damage caused by installing without a qualified installer will void your warranty. Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be sure to take steps to prevent the  TV from falling off. Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product  damage which will void your warranty.



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 must 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 for an extended



period of time.

Installing / removing remote’s batteries

Pull

Hook

Caution

open

Note the correct polarity (+ or -)

Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control.  Do not mix old and new batteries.  R 

eplace 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.  Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, etc. 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. 

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Attaching the pedestal

To help avoid risk of damage or injury by the TV tipping or falling, please follow the warnings and cautions below:

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. 

Caution

Do not use with any other TVs or displays.  Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. If this occurs, contact your nearest  Panasonic dealer immediately. During setup, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.  Ensure that the TV does not suffer any impact during installation of the pedestal.  Ensure that children do not climb onto the pedestal.  Install or remove the TV from the pedestal with at least two people. 

Quick Start Guide

Assembly screw (4)

XSS4+16FNK 

Assembly screw (4)

XYM4+C10FJK 

Assembling the pedestal 

Use the four assembly screws to fasten the bracket

to the base securely.

Forcing the assembly screws the wrong way will  strip the threads. Make sure that the screws are securely tightened. 

Securing the TV 

Use only the supplied assembly screws to fasten the pedestal securely to the TV.

Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.



Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface. 

Foam mat or thick soft cloth

Bracket (1)

TUX0E197 

Front

Base (1)

TBL0E0104 

Accessories / Options 

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Identifying Controls

Remote Control

Media Player (p. 46)

Switches to SD Card viewing mode



(VIERA IMAGE VIEWER)

Standby On / Off switch

Switches TV On or Off standby 

Main Menu (p. 25)

Press to access Picture, Sound and Setup Menus

Aspect (p. 16)

Changes aspect ratio from



Aspect Selection list Also possible by pressing this button



repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect

Channel / Programme Information

Displays channel and programme



information

(p. 15)

VIERA Link Menu (p. 54)

Accesses VIERA Link Menu



Confirms selections and choices  Press after selecting channel positions  to quickly change channel Displays the Channel List



Option Menu (p. 17)

Easy setting for viewing and



sound options

Coloured buttons

Used for the selection, navigation and  operation of various functions

Teletext (p. 20)

Switches to teletext mode



Subtitles (p. 15)

Displays subtitles



Numeric buttons

Changes channel and teletext pages  Sets characters  When in Standby mode, switches TV On  (Press for about 1 second)

SD CARD

MENUNASPECT

OPTION

TEXT

STTL

ghi

INPUT

TV AV

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

INDEX HOLD

abc def

jkl

tuvpqrs

PROGRAMME

mno

wxyz

LAST VIEW

Input mode selection

TV - switches DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue 

mode (p. 14)

AV - switches to AV input mode from Input



Selection list (p. 22)

Direct TV Recording (p. 52 and p. 54)

Records programme immediately in



DVD Recorder / VCR with Q-Link or VIERA Link connection

Normalise (p. 25)

Resets picture and sound settings to their



default levels

Exit

Returns to the normal viewing screen 

VIERA TOOLS (p. 24)

Displays some special function icons and



accesses easily

TV Guide (p. 18)

Displays TV Guide



Cursor buttons

Makes selections and adjustments 

Return

Returns to the previous menu / page 

Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 15)  Holds the current teletext page (teletext  mode) (p. 20)

Index (p. 21)

Returns to the teletext index page



(teletext mode)

Last view (p. 17)

Switches to previously viewed channel or



input mode

Channel Up / Down

Selects channel in sequence 

Sound Mute

Switches sound mute On or Off 

Volume Up / Down

REC

Connected equipment operations

(p. 23 and p. 56)

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AV3

HDMI 3

AV3 terminals (p. 58)

Function select

Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness /  Tint (NTSC signal) / Bass (“Music” or “Speech” mode in Sound Menu) / Treble (“Music” or “Speech” mode in Sound Menu) / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 32 and p. 33)

Increases or decreases the channel position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function. When in Standby mode, switches TV On (press for about 1 second).

Changes the input mode

Quick Start Guide

Headphones jack (p. 58)

SD Card slot (p. 46)

CI Slot (p. 42)

HDMI3 terminal (p. 58)

Auto power standby function 



Mains power On / Off switch

Switch On to turn on the TV or turn

•

the TV to Standby mode by the remote control

Power and Timer LED

Standby: red  On: green Timer Programming On: orange Timer Programming or Direct TV Recording is in progress: orange (flash) Standby with Timer Programming On or Direct TV Recording: red with orange flash When using the remote control, indicates the TV has received a command.



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

Senses brightness to adjust picture quality when “Eco Mode” in Picture Menu is set to

•

“On” (p. 26).

Remote control signal receiver

Do not place any objects between the TV remote control signal receiver  and remote control.

The TV will automatically go to Standby mode in the following conditions: 

no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 minutes in Analogue TV mode• “Off Timer” is active in the Setup Menu (p. 17)• no operation is performed for the period selected in “Auto Standby” (p. 30)•

This function does not affect Ext Rec. of Timer Programming and Direct TV Recording.

Identifying Controls 

Using the On Screen Displays

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



How to use remote control

Open the main menu

Move the cursor / select the menu item

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

ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box - Operation guide 

(example: Sound Menu)

Sound Menu

Mode Music

Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume

Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm MPX

Select

EXIT Change RETURN

OffSurround

Stereo

Page up

Page down

1/2

0 0 0

Operation guide will help you.

EXIT

RETURN

Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen

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

Return to the previous menu

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Basic Connection

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.

Example 1 Connecting aerial

TV only TV, DVD Recorder or VCR

Rear of the TV Rear of the TV

Terrestrial aerial

Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

AC 220-240 V 50 Hz

Mains lead

LRL

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO IN

COMPONENT

RF cable

LRL

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO IN

COMPONENT

Mains lead

Terrestrial aerial

AC 220-240 V 50 Hz

CableCable

Note

Connect to the TV’s AV1 / AV2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 52).  For HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3) by using  HDMI cable (p. 58 and p. 59).

 p. 50

Q-Link connection VIERA Link connection

 p. 50 and p. 51

Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected. 

Fully wired SCART cable

DVD Recorder or VCR

RF OUT

RF IN

RF cable

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Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

Rear of the TV

AC 220-240 V 50 Hz

Terrestrial aerial

Quick Start Guide

Mains lead

Cable

Basic Connection 

(ARC)

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

LRL

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO IN

COMPONENT

RF cable

Fully wired HDMI compliant cable

Fully wired SCART cable

DVD Recorder or VCR

Fully wired SCART cable

Set top box

RF OUT

RF IN

RF OUT

RF IN

RF cable

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Auto Setup

Search and store TV channels automatically.

These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.  Please complete connections (p. 10 and p. 11) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before  starting Auto Setup. For details of settings for the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment.

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

(Takes a few seconds to be displayed)

Select the language

OSD Language

Deutsch Dansk Polski Srpski

English Svenska eština Hrvatski

Français Norsk Magyar Slovenšina

Italiano Suomi Slovenina Latviešu

Español Türkçe  eesti keel

Português

Nederlands

 Român Lietuvi

select

set

ASPECT

INPUT

TV AV

DIRECT TV REC

Select your country

OPTION

TEXT STTL

RETURN

INDEX HOLD

Country

Germany Denmark Poland

Austria Sweden Czech France Norway Hungary

Italy Finland Slovakia

Spain Luxembourg Slovenia

Portugal

Switzerland

Malta

Andorra

Belgium Estonia

Netherlands Lithuania

Turkey

Greece

Ireland

Others

select

set

Depending on the country you select, you  may be required to select the Region. In this case, select your region.

ghi

abc def

jkl

tuvpqrs

PROGRAMME

mno

wxyz

Select the mode you want to tune

TV Signal Selection

DVB-C

DVB-T

DVB-T support for HD services

Analogue

Start Auto Setup

: tune (the mode will be tuned and

searched for the available channels)

: skip tuning

“DVB-C” may not appear depending on the  country you select (p. 67)

tune / skip tuning

select

Select “Start Auto Setup”

TV Signal Selection

DVB-C

DVB-T

DVB-T support for HD services

Analogue

Start Auto Setup

Auto Setup starts

Auto Setup will start to search for TV  channels and store them. The stored channels and sorted channel order vary depending on the country, area, broadcasting system and conditions of signal reception. If tuning has failed, check the connection



of the RF cable, and then, follow the on screen instructions.

access

select

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Auto Setup varies depending on the country you select.



DVB-C Network Settings Enter the Home Frequency and Network ID specified by your cable provider. And then, select “Start Auto Setup”.

DVB-C Network Settings

Frequency Network ID 41001

362 MHz

Start Auto Setup

enter the frequency and network ID

abc def

Depending on the country you select, “Auto” is

jkl

ghi

mno

displayed and you do not have to enter them. In this case, Home Frequency and Network ID

tuvpqrs

wxyz

will be set automatically.

access

select “Start Auto Setup”

DVB-C Auto Setup  DVB-T Auto Setup  Analogue Auto Setup 

DVB-C Auto Setup

Progress

This will take about 3 minutes.

No.

1 CBBC Channel 2 BBC Radio Wales 3E4

Free TV: 3 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0

Channel Name

Searching

0% 100%

Free TV 10 Free TV 10 Free TV 10

Type Quality

DVB-T Auto Setup

Progress CH 21 68

This will take about 3 minutes.

CH Channel Name Type Quality

62 CBBC Channel Free TV 10 62 BBC Radio Wales Free TV 10 62 E4 Free TV 10 62 Cartoon Nwk Free TV 10

Free TV: 4

Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0

Searching

Depending on the country you select, the channel selection screen will be displayed after DVB-T Auto Setup if multiple channels have the same logical channel number. Select your preferred channel or exit the screen for automatic selections.

Analogue Auto Setup

Scan

This will take about 3 minutes.

CH Channel Name

CH 29 CH 33 BBC1

Analogue: 2

CH 1 H: 21 4199

Searching

Quick Start Guide

Sending Preset Data

Please wait!

0% 100%

Remote control unavailable

If Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technology (p. 52 and p. 53)  compatible recorder is connected, channel, language, country / region settings are automatically downloaded to the recorder. If downloading has failed, you can download later by the menu item.



Select “Home”

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

Select “Home”  viewing environment to use in your home environment.

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

To check channel list at-a-glance 

“Using TV Guide” (p. 18)

To edit or hide (skip) channels 

“Tuning and Editing Channels” (p. 34 - 37)

“Download” (p. 28)

select

set

“Shop” viewing environment 

(for shop display only)

“Shop” viewing environment is the demonstration mode to explain main features of this TV.

Select “Home” viewing environment to use in your home environment.

You can return to viewing environment



selection screen at the stage of Shop confirmation screen and Automatic Demo Off / On selection screen.

Return to viewing environment

selection screen

Shop

You have selected shop mode

Automatic Demo

Off On

RETURN

Select “Home”

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

select set

Auto Setup 

Auto Setup is complete

To change viewing environment later on,  you will need to initialise all settings by accessing Shipping Condition.

“Shipping Condition” (p. 43)

Note

If tuning has failed or to retune all channels  “Auto Setup” (p. 32 and p. 33) To add the available TV mode later  “Add TV Signal” (p. 28 and p. 29) To initialise all settings  “Shipping Condition” (p. 43) 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.

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Watching TV

Turn power on

(Press for about 1 second)

Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 8) 

INPUT

DIRECT TV REC

ASPECT

STTL

PROGRAMME

EXIT

INDEX

HOLD

abc def

jkl

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

LAST VIEW

RETURN

Volume

OPTION

TEXT

ghi

Note

To watch pay-TV 

“Using Common Interface”

(p. 42)

Select the mode

TV Selection

DVB-C

DVB-T

Analogue

The selectable modes vary depending on the stored channels (p. 12).  If “TV Selection” menu is not displayed, press the TV button to switch the  mode.

1 BBC ONE WALES

Coronation Street 20:00 - 20:55

All DVB-T Channels

20:35

Change category

For info press

Now

Information banner appears whenever you select a channel

For details

 p. 15

Also possible to select the mode pressing the TV button repeatedly on the  remote control or side panel of the TV. (p. 9)

Select a channel

down

To select from the Channel List 

abc def

jkl

ghi

All DVB-T Channels Sorting 123...

Cartoon Nwk

BBC Radio Wales

BBC Radio Cymru

BBC ONE Wales

BBC THREE

BBCi

CBBC Channel

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

To change the category  To sort channel names in alphabetical order 

To select a more than two-digit channel  position number, e.g. 399

access

select

wxyz

def

select channel

watch

red

blue

Select a channel using Information banner  (p. 15)

Possible to confirm the channel name and programme before changing channels.

Display Information banner if it is not displayed

While the banner is displayed, select the channel

select channel

watch

Possible to set display timeout in  “Banner Display Timeout” (p. 29).

Select a channel using TV Guide  (p. 18)

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

Display TV Guide

The postcode entry or update may be required  depending on the country you select (p. 12). Follow the on screen instructions.

Select the current programme or channel

select

access

Select “View” (DVB mode)

Das Erste 19:30- 20:00

View

To use Timer Programming  p. 19

Timer Programming

select

watch

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Other useful functions



Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture

Display Information banner

Also appears when changing a channel 

Channel position and name

Example (DVB):

1 BBC ONE Wales

Programme

Programme Start / Finish time

Example (Analogue):

3 ITV

itv1 CH23

Encrypted

Channel number

To confirm another tuned  channel name

Coronation Street 20:00 - 20:55

Progress time indicator of the selected programme

Radio

19:35

SubtitlesAD

All Analogue Channels

HOLD

Channel type (if it is Radio or Data channel)

Encrypted Dolby D +

Features available / Message meanings

For info press

Stereo 45

Category

All Channels

All DVB-T Channels

All Analogue Channels

Free TV

Pay TV

HDTV

Free Radio

Pay Radio

Favourites1

Favourites2

Favourites3

Favourites4

Example:

TV Guide: Portrait

Wed, 28.10.2009

D 1 BBC ONE D

19:30-20:00

20:00-20:30

20:30-21:00

21:00-22:00

22:30-23:00

23:00-23:30

23:00-00:00

EXIT Select channel RETURN

7 BBC THREE

Eastender

DIY SOS

The Bill

Red Cap

Live junction

POP 100

Rugby

Info

GUIDE

Change display mode

OPTION

Select Advert

+24 hours Prog.Type Category

select

View

Wed 28.10.2009 10:46

Select programme

Timer Programming

watch

To the next day 

(DVB mode)

green

(Type list)

select type

view

(Category list)

Only Analogue channels are listed

select category

view

To list favourite channels  p. 35

D: DVB-T A: Analogue

All Types All Channels

D 14 E4 D 70 BBC FOUR

Page up

Page down

Portrait (Displays by time)

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Other useful functions



View details of the programme (DVB mode)

Select the programme View details

select

Wed 28.10.2009 10:46

Timer Programming

TV Guide: Landscape

Wed 28.10.2009 DIY SOS BBC ONE 20:00 - 20:30, 30 min.

EXIT

RETURN

Return to list

Details

Press again to return  to TV Guide.

Timer Programming (DVB mode)

Timer Programming is a timer to remind watching or record the programme to the external recorder.

Select the forthcoming programme

select

set

Select the function (Reminder or Ext Rec.)

Timer Programming Wed 28.10.2009 10:46

Channel NameFunction No.

1D BBC ONE

Ext Rec.

<TIMER>

--- --/-- --:-- --:--

---

--- --/-- --:-- --:--

---

--- --/-- --:-- --:--

(Timer Programming screen)

Date Start End

Wed 28.10.2009 20 :00 20:30

(30 min.)

(--- min.)

--/-- --:-- --:--

--/-- --:-- --:-(--- min.)

(--- min.)

Ext Rec. : to record the programme to the recorder

When the start time comes, the channel will be switched automatically and the video and audio signals will be output. 2 mins. before the starting time, a reminder message appears if you are watching TV.

Reminder : to remind watching the programme

When you are watching TV, a reminder message appears 2 mins. before the start time. Press the OK button to switch to the programmed channel.

store

select

LED will turn to orange if  Timer Programming is set. (Orange LED will flash if Timer Programming is in progress.)

LED

To check / change / cancel a Timer Programming event  “Timer Programming” (p. 39) To return to TV Guide 

RETURN

If you select the current programme 

A confirmation screen whether you wish to watch or record it will appear. Select “Timer Programming” and set “Ext Rec.” to record from the time you finish the timer programming event setting.

Das Erste 19:30- 20:00

View

Timer Programming

select access

Note

This function is not available in Analogue mode.  T 

imer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is received via the signal from the

broadcaster or service provider. No other channel can be selected while Ext Rec. of Timer Programming is in progress.  When recording programmes, be sure to make the proper settings on the recorder connected to the TV.  If a compatible recorder with Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technologies is connected to the TV (p. 52 and p. 53) and the “Link Settings” (p. 28) are completed, no setting of the recorder is required. Also read the manual of the recorder.

View advertisement

Depending on the country you select, this TV supports the GUIDE Plus+ system in DVB-T or Analogue mode

The postcode entry or update is required. Follow the on screen instructions.

Also possible to setup manually from the Setup Menu 

“Update” / “Postcode” in “GUIDE Plus+ Settings” (p. 30)

Enter your postcode when using this function for the first time. If you enter an incorrect postcode for your



area, or no postcode is entered, advertisements may not be displayed correctly.

Display advertisement information

OPTION

To display the latest advertisement 

“Update” in “GUIDE Plus+ Settings” (p. 30)

Basic

Using TV Guide 

To change advertisements 

To return to TV Guide 

Note

To update the information continuously, the TV must be left in Standby mode at night. 

OPTION

RETURN

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Viewing Teletext

Analogue teletext

Analogue teletext services

Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on the broadcasters.

What is FLOF (FASTEXT) mode?

In FLOF mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown.

What is TOP mode? (in case of TOP text broadcasting)

TOP is a particular improvement of the standard teletext service that results in an easier search and effective guide.

Fast overview of the teletext information available  Easy to use step-by-step selection of the topical subject  Page status information at the bottom of the screen 

Available page up / down

To select among subject blocks

To select next subject within the subject block (After the last subject, it moves to the next subject block.)

What is List mode?

In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen. Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV’s memory. (“Store frequently viewed pages”, p. 21)

To change mode  “Teletext” in the Setup Menu (p. 29)

TV AV

ASPECT

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

red

green

blue

Switch to Teletext

TEXT

Displays the  index page (content varies depending on the broadcasters)

yellow

Current page number

Sub page number

<< 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >>

17:51 28 Feb

TELETEXT

INFORMATION

Time / date

OPTION

RETURN

Select the page

TEXT STTL

ghi

INDEX HOLD

abc def

jkl

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

abc def

jkl

ghi

tuvpqrs

To adjust contrast 

To return to TV 

Reveal hidden data

Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers

red

To rehide 

FULL / TOP / BOTTOM

green

Colour bar

mno

wxyz

down

green

red

(Corresponds to the colour bar)

yellow blue

As the blue bar is displayed

(press three times)

EXIT

red

(TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL)

(Expand the TOP half) (Expand the BOTTOM half)

HOLD

Stop automatic updating

(If you wish to hold the current page without updating)

HOLD

To resume 

HOLD

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INDEX

Return to the main index page

INDEX

Call up a favourite page

View a favourite page stored

STTL

Call up the page stored on the blue button (List mode).  Factory setting is “P888”. 

View in multi window

Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once

(press twice)

Operations can be made only in Teletext screen. 

Select Picture and text On or Off

Store frequently viewed pages

Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar

As page is displayed

To change stored pages 

Coloured button you want to change

Corresponding coloured button

Enter new page number

press and hold

The number changes to white.

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

press and hold

View sub page

View sub page (Only when teletext is more than one page)

Appears at top of the screen

To view specific sub page 

Enter the

blue

Sub pages:  The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters (up to 79 pages). It may take some time for searching, during which time you can watch TV.

4-digit number

example: P6

mno

(List mode only)

Basic

Viewing Teletext 

Watch TV while waiting for update

View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page

Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available.

The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news (“News Flash”). 

yellow

Changes to TV screen temporarily

P108

(You cannot change the channel.)

Appears when updating is completed

View the updated page

yellow

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Watching External inputs

Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the input.

To connect the equipment  p. 10, 11 and p. 58, 59

The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected external equipment.

Turn the TV on

When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3  (p. 10 and p. 11)

Receives input signals automatically when playback starts Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART (pin 8)



terminal. This function is also available for HDMI connections (p. 58, 59).



If input mode is not switched automatically 

Perform and Check the setup of the equipment. 

Display the Input select menu

Select the input mode connected to the equipment

Input Selection

AV1

AV2/S

AV3 COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 TV

You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote  control or the side panel of the TV. Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected. In order to switch between AV2 and AV2S, move the indicator by



pressing left and right cursor button. You can label or skip each input mode

 “Input Labels” (p. 41)

Skipped inputs will not be displayed when the AV button is pressed.

select

watch

View

Displays the selected mode

ASPECT

OPTION

TEXT STTL

ghi

PROGRAMME

INPUT

TV AV

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

INDEX HOLD

abc def

jkl

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

REC

To return to TV 

Note

If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set to “16:9”.  For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer. 

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Operating the equipment with the TV remote control

The equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the below buttons of this TV remote control.

Standby

Set to Standby mode / Turn on

Play

Playback videocassette / DVD

Stop

Stop the operations

Rewind / Skip / Search

VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse DVD: Skip to the previous track or title

Press and hold to search backward

Fast-forward / Skip / Search

VCR: Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward DVD: Skip to the next track or title

Press and hold to search forward

Pause

Pause / Resume DVD: Press and hold to play at slow speed

Basic

PROGRAMME

Channel Up / Down

Select channel

REC

Record

Start recording

How to change the code for the type of the equipment



Each type of the Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code. Please change the code according to the equipment you want to operate. If you operate the connected equipment in VIERA Link (p. 56), select the code “73”.

Press and hold during the following operations

abc def

jkl

ghi

Enter the appropriate code, see table below

Type of the equipment Code

DVD Recorder, DVD Player 70 (default)

Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre 71

VCR 72

The equipment using in VIERA Link

“VIERA Link Control” (p. 56)

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

Press

Note

Confirm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code.  The codes may be reset to default values if batteries are replaced.  Some operations may not be possible on some equipment models. 

Watching External inputs 

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How to Use VIERA TOOLS

You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function.

For “VIERA Link Control” and “Pause Live TV” functions to operate correctly, ensure the connections and settings  are completed.

“Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 50 and p. 51), “Preparations” (p. 53)

After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.

Display icons of the feature

ASPECT

INPUT

TV AV

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

Select a feature

OPTION

TEXT

STTL

INDEX HOLD

PROGRAMME

RETURN

select

access

VIERA Link Control

Follow the operations of each feature

VIERA Link Control  “VIERA Link Control” (p. 56)

When two or more compatible equipment are connected, a selection screen will be displayed. Please select the correct description and access.

Pause Live TV  “Pause Live TV” (p. 55)

To return to TV 

EXIT

Video  “Video mode” (p. 48)

Note

If the selected feature is not available, the demonstration to explain how to use it  can be displayed. Press the OK button to view the demonstration after selecting the unavailable feature.

Photo  “Photo mode” (p. 46)

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How to Use Menu Functions

Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions.

Display the menu

ASPECT

OPTION

INPUT

TV AV

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

Select the menu

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

(example: Picture Menu)

Displays the functions that can be set  (varies according to the input signal)

access

select

TEXT

STTL

INDEX HOLD

PROGRAMME

To return to TV 

at any time

EXIT

To return to the 

previous screen

RETURN

REC

Select the item

Picture Menu

Viewing Mode Dynamic

Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Vivid Colour Eco Mode

Warm Off Off

(example: Picture Menu)

Adjust or select

Choose from among 

alternatives

Number and positions of alternatives

Colour Balance

Adjust using the slide bar 

Sharpness 5

Go to the next screen 

Child Lock Access

Picture Menu

Viewing Mode Dynamic Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Vivid Colour Eco Mode Off

Warm Off

(example: Picture Menu)

Normal

Changed

Moved

1/2

5 0

select

Basic

1/2

5 0



To reset the settings

To reset the picture settings only 

“Reset to Defaults” in the Picture

Menu (p. 26)

To reset the sound settings only 

“Reset to Defaults” in the Sound

Menu (p. 28)

To reset the picture and sound settings  together

To initialise all settings 

“Shipping Condition” in the

Setup Menu (p. 43)

change

store or access ( Required by

some functions)

Also volume level and

(

aspect mode are reset

How to Use Menu Functions 

How to Use VIERA TOOLS 

)

To change 

menu pages

down

Displays the next screen

Enter characters by free input menu 

You can enter names or numbers freely for some items.

User input

Name

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z ( ) + - . * _

You can set characters by using numeric buttons.



O P Q R S T 7 8 9 ! : # o p q r s t

.!:#2abc3def

ghi5jkl6mno

pqrs8tuv9wxyz

“Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 62)

Set characters one by one

select

set

Store

RETURN

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How to Use Menu Functions

Menu list 

Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Viewing Mode

Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness

Tint

Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Game) In each Viewing Mode and input, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint, Colour Balance, Vivid Colour, Eco Mode, P-NR and 3D-COMB can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement.

Set for each input signal.



Dynamic : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness when viewing in

Normal : Recommended for viewing under normal ambient room lighting

Cinema : For watching movies in a darkened room with the improved performance

True Cinema : Game : Fast response signal specifically to provide suitable images for playing

Increases or decreases the levels of these options according to your personal preference

With an NTSC signal source connected to the TV, the picture hue can be adjusted to suit your taste

For NTSC signal reception only



a bright room.

conditions.

of contrast, black and colour reproduction Precisely reproduces the original quality of the image without any revision.

games

Not valid on TV mode



A continuous record of time spent using Game mode can be displayed  in the top right of the screen.

“Playing Time Display” (p. 29)

Picture

Colour Balance

Vivid Colour

Eco Mode

P-NR

3D-COMB

Panel

Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture (Cool / Normal / Warm)

Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones (Off / On)

Not valid on PC signal



Automatic Brightness Control function Adjusts picture settings automatically dependent on ambient lighting conditions

(Off / On)

Picture Noise Reduction Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise and flicker noise in the contoured parts of a picture (Off / Min / Mid / Max)

Not valid on PC signal



Makes still or slow moving pictures look more vivid (Off / On)

Occasionally, whilst 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 RGB, S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI and SD Card 

Turns the screen off when you select “Off” (Off / On)

The sound is active even if the screen turns off.



Press any buttons to turn the screen on.  This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to a sound  without watching the TV screen.

Reset to Defaults

Press the OK button to reset the present Picture Viewing Mode to the default settings

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Mode

Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Selects the basic sound mode (Music / Speech / User)

The selected mode affects all input signals.



Music: Improves sound quality for watching music video, etc. Speech: Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc.

In Music and Speech mode, you can adjust “Bass” and “Treble” settings, and those



settings will be stored for each mode.

User: Adjusts the sounds manually by using the equalizer to suit your favourite sound quality.

For the User mode, “Equalizer” will appear on the Sound Menu instead of “Bass” and  “Treble”. Select the “Equalizer” and adjust the frequency. “Equalizer” (below)

Bass

Treble

Equalizer

Balance

Headphone Volume

Surround

Volume Correction

Sound

Speaker Distance to Wall

MPX

Audio Preference

SPDIF Selection

Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output

Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output

Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality

This function is available when “Mode” is set to “User”.



Select the frequency and change the frequency level by using the cursor button.  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 the “Reset to



Defaults” by using cursor button, and then press the OK button.

Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers

Adjusts the volume of the headphones

Surround sound settings (Off / V-Audio / V-Audio Surround) V-Audio: Provides a dynamic enhancer of width to simulate improved spatial effects V-Audio Surround: Provides a dynamic enhancer of width and depth to simulate

Adjusts the volume of individual channel or input mode

Adjusts the low frequency sound (Over 30cm / Up to 30cm)

If the back space between the TV and wall is over 30 cm, “Over 30cm” is recommended.



If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm, “Up to 30cm” is recommended. 

Selects multiplex sound mode (if available)

Normally: Stereo



Stereo signal cannot be received: Mono  M1 / M2: Available while mono signal is transmitted  Analogue mode only 

Selects the initial setting for audio tracks (Auto / MPEG) Auto : Automatically selects the audio tracks if programme has more than two tracks.

The priority is given in the following order - Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, Dolby Digital, MPEG.

MPEG : The priority is given to MPEG as long as the programme contains MPEG audio.

Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Digital are the methods of coding digital signals developed by



Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2ch) audio, these signals can be multi-channel audio. HE-AAC is a perceptual coding method used to compress digital audio for efficient  storage and transmission. MPEG is an audio compression method that compresses audio to the smaller size



without any considerable loss of audio quality. Dolby Digital Plus and HE-AAC are the technologies for HD (High definition) programmes.



DVB mode only 

SPDIF : A standard audio transfer file format Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (Auto / PCM) Auto : Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Digital are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream.

HE-AAC (48 kHz) is output as DTS. MPEG is output as PCM.

PCM : Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.

For DVB mode or Video mode (p. 48)



improved spatial effects

Basic

How to Use Menu Functions 

MPEG Optical Level

A different menu will be displayed while PC or SD Card is used. (p. 45, p. 47 and p. 49)  Only available items can be selected. 

Adjusts the audio level of MPEG output from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal as the initial setting (0 / -2 / -4 / -6 / -8 / -10 / -12dB)

Normally, MPEG sound is larger comparing with the other types of audio track.



DVB mode only 

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How to Use Menu Functions

Menu list 

Sound

Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input

SPDIF Delay

Reset to Defaults

Timer Programming

Off Timer

VIERA Link

Q-Link

AV1 / AV2 out

Link Settings

Select to fit the input signal (Digital / Analogue) (p. 63) Digital : HDMI cable connection Analogue : HDMI-DVI adapter cable connection

HDMI input mode only



Adjusts the delay time of the sound output from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal if the sound does not synchronize the image

DVB mode only



Press the OK button to reset the present Sound Mode, Balance, Headphone Volume and Surround to the default settings

Sets a timer to remind watching or record forthcoming programmes (p. 38)

DVB mode only



Sets the time the TV automatically goes to Standby mode

(Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes)

Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) (p. 53)

Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a compatible recorder (AV1 / AV2) (p. 52)

Select the connected terminal to the recorder even it is not compatible with



Q-Link.

Chooses the signal to be transmitted from the TV to Q-Link

(TV / AV1 / AV2 / AV3 / Monitor)

Monitor: Image displayed on screen



Component, PC and HDMI signals cannot be outputted. 

Setup

Child Lock

DVB-C Tuning Menu

Power on Link

Power off Link

Standby Power Save

Intelligent Auto Standby

Download

Favourites Edit

Channel List

Auto Setup

Manual Tuning

Update Channel List

Sets to use Power on Link function (Off / On) (p. 52 and p. 53)

Sets to use Power off Link function (Off / On) (p. 52 and p. 53)

Controls the power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment to reduce the consumption (Off / On) (p. 54)

This function is available when “VIERA Link” is set to “On” and “Power off Link” is



set to “On”.

Makes non-watched or non-used connected equipment go into Standby mode to reduce the power consumption (Off / On (With reminder) / On (No reminder)) (p. 54

This function is available when “VIERA Link” is set to “On”.



Downloads channel, language, country / region settings to a Q-Link or VIERA Link compatible equipment connected to the TV

DVB-C channel setting cannot be downloaded.



Locks a channel / AV input to prevent access to it (p. 40)

Creates list of favourite DVB-C channels (p. 35)

Skips the unwanted DVB-C channels or edits DVB-C channels (p. 35)

Automatically sets the DVB-C channels supplied (p. 32)

Sets the DVB-C channels manually (p. 35)

Updates DVB-C Channel List while keeping your settings (p. 34)

)

New Channel Message

Signal Condition

Attenuator

Add TV Signal

Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB-C channel is found (Off / On) (p. 34)

Checks the DVB-C signal condition (p. 34)

Automatically reduces the DVB-C signal to avoid the interference (Off / On) (p. 34)

Adds the TV mode

This function is available if you skip any modes to tune in “Auto Setup” for first



using the TV. T



o operate, refer to the “Auto Setup” operations for first using the TV (p. 12 and p. 13).

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Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Favourites Edit

Channel List

Auto Setup

DVB-T Tuning Menu

Manual Tuning

Update Channel List

Favourite Network

New Channel Message

Signal Condition

Add TV Signal

Analogue Tuning Menu

Channel List

Auto Setup

Manual Tuning

Add TV Signal

Creates list of favourite DVB-T channels (p. 35)

Skips the unwanted DVB-T channels or edits DVB-T channels (p. 35)

Automatically sets the DVB-T channels received in the area (p. 33)

Sets the DVB-T channels manually (p. 35)

Updates DVB-T Channel List while keeping your settings (p. 34)

Selects your favourite network for each broadcasters (available only in some countries)

Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB-T channel is found (Off / On) (p. 34)

Checks the DVB-T signal condition (p. 34)

Adds the TV mode

This function is available if you skip any modes to tune in “Auto Setup” for first



using the TV. T



o operate, refer to the “Auto Setup” operations for first using the TV (p. 12 and p. 13).

Skips the unwanted Analogue channels or edits Analogue channels (p. 37)

Automatically sets the Analogue channels received in the area (p. 33)

Sets the Analogue channels manually (p. 37)

Adds the TV mode

This function is available if you skip any modes to tune in “Auto Setup” for first



using the TV. T



o operate, refer to the “Auto Setup” operations for first using the TV (p. 12 and p. 13).

Basic

OSD Language

Language

Setup

Preferred Audio 1 / 2

Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2

Preferred Teletext

Preferred Subtitle Type

Teletext

Teletext Character Set

Display Settings

Default Guide

Input Labels

Banner Display Timeout

Playing Time Display

Radio Mode

Changes language for on screen displays

Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB multi audio (depending on the broadcaster)

Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster)

To display subtitles

 p. 16

Selects the preferred language for DVB teletext service (depending on the broadcaster)

Selects the preferred subtitle type (Standard / Hard of Hearing)

“Hard of Hearing” provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with DVB



subtitles (depending on the broadcaster). “Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2” in “Language” are given priority.



Teletext display mode (TOP (FLOF) / List) (p. 20)

Selects teletext language (West / East1 / East2)

West: English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, etc.



East1: Czech, English, Estonian, Lettish, Rumanian, Russian, Ukrainian, etc.  East2: Czech, Hungarian, Lettish, Polish, Rumanian, etc. 

Selects the default TV Guide type when the GUIDE button is pressed

(TV Guide / Channel List)

TV Guide : Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) is available.

 p. 18

Channel List : EPG is not available and the channel list will appear instead of it.

Labels or skips each input terminal (p. 41)

Sets how long the Information banner (p. 15) stays on screen

(0 (No display) / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 seconds)

Set to “On” to display a continuous record of time spent using Game mode every 30 mins (Off / On)

This function is available when “Game” is selected in “Viewing Mode” (p. 26).



Sets the timer for turning off the screen automatically when a radio channel is selected

(Off / 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 seconds)

The sound is active even if the screen turns off.



Press any buttons to turn the screen on.  This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to a radio  channel.

To use EPG

How to Use Menu Functions 

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How to Use Menu Functions

Menu list 

Setup

Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Common Interface

Shipping Condition

System Menu

System Update

Software Licence

System Information

AV Colour System

GUIDE Plus+

Settings

Update

Postcode

System Information

Uses include to watch pay-TV (p. 42)

Resets all settings, for example, when moving house (p. 43)

Downloads new software to TV (p. 44)

Displays the software licence information

Displays the system information of this TV

Selects optional colour system based on video signals in AV mode

(Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC)

Performs the update of the GUIDE Plus+ schedule and advertising informations for the GUIDE Plus+ system (p. 19)

Sets your postcode to display advertisements in the GUIDE Plus+ system (p. 19)

Displays the system information of the GUIDE Plus+ system

Auto Standby

Other Settings

Power Save

16:9 Overscan

Time Zone

DVI Input Setting

Sets the time the TV automatically goes to Standby mode when no operation is performed for the selected times (Off / 2 / 4 hours)

Starting Timer Programming automatically does not affect this function.



Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this function and  time-count will be reset. The notification message will appear 3 minutes before going to Standby mode.



Reduces brightness of picture to economise on power consumption (Off / On)

Selects the screen area displaying the image (Off / On) On : Enlarged the image to hide the edge of the image. Off : Displayed the image in the original size.

Set to “On” if noise is generated on the edge of the screen.



This function is available when aspect is set to Auto (16:9 signal only) or 16:9.  This function can be memorized separately for SD (Standard definition) and HD  (High definition) signals.

Adjusts the time data

The time data will be corrected based on GMT.



Set to “Auto” to adjust the time automatically according to your area. 

Changes the black level in the image for HDMI input mode with DVI input signal manually (Normal / Full)

When the DVI input signal from the external equipment, especially from PC, is



displayed, the black level may not be suitable. In this case, select “Full”. The black level for HDMI input signal will be adjusted automatically.



A different menu will be displayed while PC or SD Card is used. (p. 45, p. 47 and p. 49)  Only available items can be selected.  If “Demo Settings” item is displayed in the Setup Menu, the TV is in “Shop” viewing environment (p. 13).  To return to “Home” viewing environment initialise all settings by accessing Shipping Condition.

”Shipping Condition” (p. 43)

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Overview 

How to operate  p. 25

Only available items can be selected. 

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

Picture Menu

Viewing Mode Dynamic Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Vivid Colour Eco Mode Off

Picture Menu

P-NR 3D-COMB Reset to Defaults

Warm Off

Off Off

Reset

(p. 26)

Sound Menu

Mode Music Bass 0 Treble Equalizer Balance Headphone Volume Surround Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall

Sound Menu

MPX Stereo Audio Preference SPDIF Selection MPEG Optical Level HDMI1 Input SPDIF Delay Reset to Defaults

Access

Off

Over 30cm

Auto Auto 0dB Digital Auto Reset

(p. 27 - p. 28)

Setup Menu

Timer Programming Access Off Timer Link Settings Child Lock DVB-C Tuning Menu DVB-T Tuning Menu Analogue Tunning Menu Language Display Settings Access Common Interface System Menu Other Settings

Off Access Access Access Access Access Access

Access Access Access

(p. 28 - p. 30)

1/2

5 0

2/2

Link Settings

VIERA Link Q-Link

1/2

2/2

AV2 out Power on Link Power off Link Standby Power Save Intelligent Auto Standby

Download Access

DVB-C Tuning Menu

Favourites Edit Access Channel List Auto Setup Manual Tuning Update Channel List New Channel Message Signal Condition Attenuator Off Add TV Signal Access

On AV2 TV On On On On (No reminder)

Access Access Access Access On Access

(p. 28)

Basic

(p. 28, 32, 34, 35)

DVB-T Tuning Menu

Favourites Edit Access Channel List Auto Setup Manual Tuning Update Channel List Favourite Network Access New Channel Message Signal Condition Add TV Signal

Access Access Access Access

On Access Access

How to Use Menu Functions 

(p. 29, 33 - 35)

Analogue Tuning Menu

Channel List Access Auto Setup Manual Tuning Add TV Signal

Access Access Access

(p. 29, 33, 36, 37)

Display Settings

Preferred Subtitle Type Teletext Teletext Character Set Default Guide Input Labels Banner Display Timeout Playing Time Display Radio Mode Off

Standard TOP West TV Guide Access 3 seconds On

(p. 29)

System Menu

Shipping Condition Access System Update Software Licence System Information

Access Access Access

(p. 30, 43, 44)

Other Settings

AV Colour System Guide Plus+ Settings Auto Standby Power Save 16:9 Overscan Time Zone DVI Input Setting Normal

Auto Access Off Off On Auto

(p. 30)

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Retuning from Setup Menu

DVB-C channels

Automatically retune all the DVB-C channels supplied.

This function is available if DVB-C channel tuning is already performed.  Only DVB-C channels are retuned.  All the previous tuning settings are erased.  If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 40) has been set, it must be entered. 

INPUT

EXIT

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

To return to TV 

EXIT

For Auto Setup, using 

the buttons on the side panel of the TV (p. 9)

Press repeatedly until

“Auto Setup” appears

Access “Auto Setup”

Set the search mode

and scan mode

(select the item)

(set)

Start “Auto Setup”

(confirm) (start)

To return to TV 

Note

If tuning has not been done  completely

“Manual Tuning” (p. 35)

Select DVB-C

p. 14

Display the menu

Select “Setup”

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

Select “DVB-C Tuning Menu”

Setup Menu

Timer Programming Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock

DVB-C Tuning Menu

Language Display Settings Common Interface System Menu

Access

1/2

Select “Auto Setup”

DVB-C Tuning Menu

Favourites Edit Channel List

Auto Setup

Manual Tuning Update Channel List New Channel Message Signal Condition Attenuator Off

Access

Set the Auto Setup settings

Search mode, Scan mode

 Frequency, Network ID  Store

Full: scans the whole

Quick: scans the suitable

DVB-C Auto Setup Settings

Search Mode Free Channels Scan Mode Frequency

Symbol Rate

Network ID 41001

set select select

frequency range

frequency in your country

Quick

362 MHz

Auto

Enter the Home Frequency and Network ID specified by your cable provider. Depending on the country you select, “Auto” is displayed and you do not have to enter them.

Start Auto Setup

DVB-C Auto Setup

All DVB-C tuning data will be erased

When the operation is completed, the channel at the lowest position will be displayed.

Normally set Symbol Rate  “Auto”.

enter

ghi

DVB-C Auto Setup

Progress

This will take about 3 minutes.

No.

1 CBBC Channel 2 BBC Radio Wales 3E4

Free TV: 3 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0

Channel Name

Settings are made automatically

access

select

access

select

access

select

abc def

jkl

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

0% 100%

Searching

Type Quality

Free TV 10 Free TV 10 Free TV 10

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DVB-T or Analogue channels

Automatically retune all DVB-T or Analogue channels received in the area.

DVB-T Auto Setup is available if DVB-T channel tuning is already performed.  Only DVB-T channels are retuned in DVB-T mode.  Only Analogue channels are retuned in Analogue mode.  All the previous tuning settings are erased.  If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 40) has been set, it must be entered. 

ASPECT

OPTION

TEXT STTL

To return to TV 

EXIT

INPUT

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

INDEX HOLD

2 3

Select DVB-T or

Analogue

p. 14

Display the menu

Select “Setup”

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

Select “DVB-T Tuning Menu” or “Analogue Tuning Menu”

Setup Menu

Timer Programming Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock

DVB-T Tuning Menu Analogue Tuning Menu

Language Display Settings Common Interface System Menu

Access Access

1/2

“DVB-T Tuning Menu” is  available in DVB-T mode only. “Analogue Tuning Menu” is  available in Analogue mode only.

access

select

Retuning from Setup Menu 

access

select

For Auto Setup, using 

the buttons on the side panel of the TV (p. 9)

Press repeatedly until

“Auto Setup” appears

Access “Auto Setup”

Start “Auto Setup”

To return to TV 

Select “Auto Setup”

DVB-T:

DVB-T Tuning Menu

Favourites Edit Channel List

Auto Setup

Manual Tuning Update Channel List New Channel Message On Signal Condition

Analogue:

Analogue Tuning Menu

Channel List

Auto Setup

Manual Tuning

Access

Start Auto Setup

DVB-T:

DVB-T Auto Setup

All DVB-T tuning data will be erased

Analogue:

Analogue Auto Setup

All analogue tuning data will be erased

access

select

DVB-T Auto Setup

Progress CH 21 68

This will take about 3 minutes.

CH Channel Name Type Quality

62 CBBC Channel Free TV 10 62 BBC Radio Wales Free TV 10 62 E4 Free TV 10 62 Cartoon Nwk Free TV 10

Free TV: 4

Analogue Auto Setup

Scan

This will take about 3 minutes.

CH Channel Name

CH 29 CH 33 BBC1

Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0

Searching

CH 1 H: 21 4199

Advanced

Note

If tuning has not been done  completely

“Manual Tuning”

(p. 35 and p. 37)

Analogue: 2

Searching

Settings are made automatically

The channel, language, country / region settings are downloaded to



a Q-Link or VIERA Link compatible equipment connected to the TV.

When the operation is completed, the channel at channel position “1” will be displayed.

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Tuning and Editing Channels

(DVB)

You can retune channels or make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc.

INPUT

ASPECT

OPTION

TEXT

ghi

To return to TV



STTL

INDEX HOLD

abc def

jkl

tuvpqrs

PROGRAMME

EXIT

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

mno

wxyz

1 2 3

Select DVB-C or DVB-T

p. 14

Display the menu

Select “Setup”

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

access

select

Select “DVB-C Tuning Menu” or “DVB-T Tuning Menu”

Setup Menu

Timer Programming Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock

DVB-C Tuning Menu DVB-T Tuning Menu

Language Display Settings Common Interface System Menu

Access Access

1/2

“DVB-C Tuning Menu” is available in  DVB-C mode only. “DVB-T Tuning Menu” is available in  DVB-T mode only.

access

select

Select one of the following functions and set

DVB-C Tuning Menu

Favourites Edit Access Channel List Auto Setup Manual Tuning Update Channel List New Channel Message Signal Condition Attenuator Off

Access Access Access Access On Access

The function items vary depending on  the country you select (p. 12).

Auto Setup  “Retuning from Setup Menu” (p. 32 and p. 33)

access

select

Update DVB channel automatically

Update Channel List

You can add new channels, delete removed channels, update channel name and position automatically to Channel List.

DVB-T Update Channel List

Progress CH 5 69

This will take about 3 minutes.

CH Channel Name Type Quality

Free TV: 0

Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0

Searching

Display a notification message

Channel List is updated while keeping your settings in Favourites Edit,  Channel List, Child Lock, etc.

New Channel Message

Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB channel is found. (Off / On)

New channels found!

Press OK to update channel list

Press EXIT to ignore.

Check DVB signal

Selects a channel and checks the DVB signal condition.

DVB-T Signal Condition

Channel Name 70 CBBC Channel

Signal Quality Signal Strength Bit Error Rate 0.00E+00 Network Name Parameter [CH62] 802,00 MHz

0 10 010

Wenvoe

Reduce the DVB-C signal

Selecting OK will perform “Update Channel List”. 

Signal Condition



To change the channel

A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal for DVB reception. Please use the Signal Quality indicator as follows:

Signal Quality:

Green bar

 Good

Yellow bar

 Poor

Red bar

 Bad (Check the Terrestrial aerial or cable)

Attenuator

If the DVB-C signal is too strong, the interference may occur. In this case set to “On” to reduce the signal automatically.

This function is available only for DVB-C signal. 

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List favourite DVB channels

Favourites Edit

Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites1 to 4). The DVB Favourites lists are available from “Category” in the Information banner (p. 15) and the TV Guide (p. 18).

Select a channel to list

DVB-T Favourites Editor Sorting 123...

All DVB-T Channels

BBC One Wales

BBC THREE7 E414 CBBC Channel70 Cartoon Nwk72 BBCi105 BBC Radio Wales719 BBC Radio Cymru720

Favourites1

select

To sort channel names in alphabetical order 

To display other Favourites 

To change the category 

green

red

blue

Add it to the Favourites list

DVB-T Favourites Editor Sorting 123...

All DVB-T Channels

BBC One Wales

1 BBC One Wales1

BBC THREE7 E414 CBBC Channel70 Cartoon Nwk72 BBCi105 BBC Radio Wales719 BBC Radio Cymru720

Favourites1

A channel is added

To add continuous block of channels to the list at once 

yellow

Make the block

To edit Favourites list 

To delete the channel



Store

Select the field of Favourites to edit and:

To name the Favourites 

To move the channel 

RETURN

red

green

Set characters one by one Store

User input

Name

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z ( ) + - . * _

(maximum: ten characters) You can set characters by using numeric buttons.

“Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 62)

Select the new position or

To delete all channels 

O P Q R S T

7 8 9 ! : # o p q r s t

yellow

select

RETURN

set

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

wxyz

Confirm

tuvpqrs

green

Tuning and Editing Channels 

(DVB)

Skip unwanted DVB channels, Edit DVB Channels

Channel List

You can hide unwanted DVB channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels.

Select a channel and reveal / hide

All DVB-T Channels Sorting 123...

CBBC Channel

Cartoon Nwk

BBCi

105

BBC Radio Wales

719

BBC Radio Cymru

720

BBC ONE Wales

BBC THREE

To edit channels 

You can also edit each channel in Channel List.

To change the category



To swap the channel position (if available) 

red

reveal / hide

select

green



: reveal : hide (skip)

To reveal all channels

Channel position

1 BBC ONE Wales

Coronation Street 19:30 - 20:00

Enter the new position number

yellow

All DVB-T Channels

19:35

Change category

abc def

jkl

tuvpqrs

mno

wxyz

For info press

Store

Now

ghi

Store

To move the channel position (if available) 

To sort channel names in alphabetical order 

Set DVB channel manually

green

Manual Tuning

Select the new position

green

blue

Normally use “Auto Setup” or “Update Channel List” to retune DVB channels. If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial, use this function.

All channels found will be added to the Channel List.



DVB-C:

DVB-C Manual Tuning

Frequency Symbol Rate Service ID Signal Quality 0 10 Signal Strength 0 10

No. Channel Name Type New

Free TV: 0

474,00 MHz

Auto Auto

Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0

Stopped

Normally set Symbol Rate and Service ID  to “Auto”.

Enter the frequency

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

DVB-T:

DVB-T Manual Tuning

Frequency Signal Quality 0 10

Analogue Scan 21 68 Signal Strength 0 10

No. Channel Name Type New

Free TV: 0 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Data: 0

Stopped

474,00 MHz[CH21]

Set where the level of “Signal Quality” becomes the  maximum.

select channel adjust frequency

Advanced

green

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Tuning and Editing Channels

(Analogue)

You can retune channels or skip unwanted channels, edit channels etc.

Select Analogue

p. 14

Display the menu

Select “Setup”

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

access

select

INPUT

EXIT

abc def

RETURN

jkl

ghi

To return to TV



EXIT

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

Select “Analogue Tuning Menu”

Setup Menu

Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock

Analogue Tuning Menu

Language Display Settings System Menu Other Settings

Access

Select one of the following functions

Analogue Tuning Menu

Channel List Access Auto Setup Access Manual Tuning Access

The function items vary depending on  the country you select (p. 12).

Auto Setup  “Retuning from Setup

Menu” (p. 33)

Set

access

select

access

select

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Skip unwanted Analogue channels, Edit Analogue channels

Channel List

You can hide unwanted Analogue channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels.

Select a channel and reveal / hide

Analogue Channel List

BBC1

*****

3 4 5 6 7

reveal / hide

select

: reveal : hide (skip)

To reveal all channels 

yellow

To edit channels 

You can also edit each channel in Channel List.

Select a channel to edit and:

To retune each channel (Manual Tuning) 

To move the channel position 

To rename the channel name 

green

blue

Select the new position Store

Set characters one by one Store

Edit channel name

Name

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z ( ) + - . * _

(see below)

red

Channel position

Channel name

3 ITV

itv CH23

Mute Encrypted

green

O P Q R S T

7 8 9 ! : # o p q r s t

Radio

23:35

SubtitlesAD TXT

select

set

All Analogue Channels

For info press

(maximum: five characters)

You can set characters by using numeric buttons. 

“Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 62)

Note

If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, edit “VCR”. 

Set Analogue channel manually

Manual Tuning

Fine Tuning 

Use to make small adjustments to the tuning of an individual programme (affected by weather conditions, etc.)

Manual Tuning 

Set Analogue channel manually after Auto Setup.

Set Sound System and Colour System, and then perform this function.  Normally set Colour System “Auto”. If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, select channel position “0”.



Analogue Manual Tuning

1 BBC1 CH33 Fine Tuning

Manual Tuning

Sound System Colour System

SC1 Auto

4119921

Select the channel position Select the channel Search and store

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

SC1: PAL B, G, H / SECAM B, G SC2: PAL I SC3: PAL D, K / SECAM D, K F: SECAM L, L’

store

45Multi Audio

Tuning and Editing Channels 

RETURN

(Analogue)

Advanced

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Timer Programming

Timer Programming from Menu

The Timer Programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to record or remind watching. At the correct time, the TV will tune to the correct channel automatically to record even if the TV is in Standby mode. TV Guide may also be used to set timer programming (

This function is not available in Analogue mode.



Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is received via the signal from the broadcaster  or service provider. For recording using Timer Programming, the TV must be either On or in standby. For reminders to be displayed,  the TV must be On. No other channel can be selected while Ext Rec. of Timer Programming is in progress.  It may not be possible to record an encrypted programme (which is copy-protected).  When recording programmes, be sure to make the proper settings on the recorder connected to the TV.  If a compatible recorder with Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technologies is connected to the TV (p. 52 and p. 53) and the “Link Settings” (p. 28) are completed, no setting of the recorder is required. Also read the manual of the recorder. If the recorder is not compatible with Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technologies, set “Q-Link” in the Setup Menu



(p. 28) to the connected terminal (AV1 or AV2), and make timer programming of the recorder. For preparations of a recorder, read the manual of the recorder. Recordings are always in standard definition composite video via SCART, even if the original programme is in  high definition. 2 mins. before the starting time, a reminder message appears if you are watching TV.



To remove the message and start the programming •

To cancel the programming •

EXIT

p. 19).

To return to TV 

ghi

EXIT

INPUT

EXIT

abc def

jkl

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

Select the mode you want to set

p. 14

Display the menu

Select “Setup”

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

Select “Timer Programming”

Setup Menu

Timer Programming

Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock DVB-T Tuning Menu Language Display Settings Common Interface System Menu

Access

1/2

access

select

access

select

To unlock the 

tuner (stop recording)

EXIT

Set

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Set timer programming details

Timer Programming

Start making the settings

Select the function (Reminder or Ext Rec.)

Ext Rec. : to record the programme to the recorder

When the start time comes, the channel will be switched automatically

select

and the video and audio signals will be output. 2 mins. before the starting time, a reminder message appears if you are watching TV.

Reminder : to remind watching the programme

When you are watching TV, a reminder message appears 2 mins. before the start time. Press the OK button to switch to the programmed channel.

Set the channel, date and time (repeat the operations as below)

Set items in the order of

to .

 , and can also be

select the item

set

Displayed if the timer programming events are overlapped

Timer Programming Wed 28.10.2009 10:46

Function Channel Name

Reminder

Ext Rec.

No.

CITV1

---

7D BBC7

<TIMER>

1D BBC1

<TIMER>

---

Date Start End

Wed 28.10.2009 17:00 18:30

Wed 28.10.2009 18:00 20:00

STTL

Thu 29.10.2009

--/-- --:-- --:--

Channel number

C: DVB-C D: DVB-T (you cannot change TV mode within the menu)

Date

Store

entered with numeric buttons.

Records with subtitles (if available)

To indicate this 

(90 min.)

(120 min.)

21:30 22:30

(60 min.)

Duration (automatic display)

Ending time Starting time

one day ahead

daily or weekly (press repeatedly)

Daily Sun-Sat: Sunday to Saturday  Daily Mon-Sat: Monday to Saturday  Daily Mon-Fri: Monday to Friday  Weekly Sat/Fri/Thu/Wed/Tue/Mon/Sun:  Same time on the same day every week

abc def

jkl

ghi

tuvpqrs

( press again to

yellow

remove subtitles)

mno

wxyz

Timer Programming 

To change a timer programming event 

access

Select the programme to be changed

select

Correct as necessary

(as above)

To cancel a timer programming event 

Select the programme to be deleted

red

To record with subtitles  (if available)

Select the programme to record with subtitles

yellow

Each time pressed:  auto off

To cancel a timer programming event temporarily 

Select the programme to be cancelled

blue

Each time pressed:  cancel stop cancelling

Note

Check that the LED is lit (orange). If not, timer programmes are not active or not stored.  “!” identifies that any timer programming events have overlapped. “Ext Rec.” is given priority over “Reminder”. As  for the overlapped two or more “Ext Rec.”, the first timer programming event starts and finishes as programmed. The next timer programming event can then start. Ext Rec. of Timer Programming will automatically change to the programmed channel 10 seconds before the



start time. To stop recording the timer programming event directly prior to the start time, it may be necessary to stop the  recorder manually.



Ext Rec. of Timer Programming will be performed even if the TV is in Pause Live TV recording (p. 55). In this case, Pause Live TV recording will be cancelled.

Advanced

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Child Lock

You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals and control who watches them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it.

ASPECT

OPTION

INPUT

TV AV

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

Display the menu

Select “Setup”

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

access

select

TEXT STTL

ghi

INDEX HOLD

abc def

jkl

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

Select “Child Lock”

Setup Menu

Timer Programming Off Timer Off Link Settings

Child Lock

DVB-T Tuning Menu Language Display Settings Common Interface System Menu

To return to TV 

EXIT

Set

Control channel audience

Enter the PIN number (4 digits)

Child Lock-PIN Entry

Please enter new PIN

PIN * * * *

Select “Child Lock List”

Child Lock

Change PIN

Child Lock List

Parental Rating

Access No Limit

ghi

Child Lock

abc def

jkl

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

access

select

1/2

Access

Enter the PIN number twice at first setting.  Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it.  “0000” may be stored as the default PIN number which  depends on the country you select (p. 12).

access

select

Select the channel / input to be locked

Child Lock List - TV and AV

Name Input LockType

BBC 1 Wales DVB-C FreeTV

101

BBC THREE DVB-T LockFreeTV

E4 DVB-T LockFreeTV

VCR Analogue LockAnalogue BBC1 Analogue LockAnalogue

***** Analogue LockAnalogue

AV1 External LockAV AV2/ S

External LockAV

Appears when the channel / input is locked

Sorting 123...

lock

select

To cancel  Select the locked channel / input To jump to the top of the next input  To lock all  To cancel all locks 

green

yellow

red

To sort channel names in alphabetical order 

blue

To change the PIN number 

Select “Change PIN” Enter a new PIN number twice

Child Lock

Change PIN Access

Child Lock List Parental Rating No Limit

access

select

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

wxyz

To set Parental Rating 

The availability of this function depends on the country you select (p. 12). 

If the DVB programme has the rated information for over the selected age, you have to enter the PIN number to watch (depending on the broadcaster).

Select “Parental Rating” and set an age for the restriction of programmes.

Child Lock

Change PIN Child Lock List

Parental Rating No Limit

set select

Note

Setting “Shipping Condition” (p. 43) erases the PIN number and all settings. 

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Input Labels

For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input mode or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment.

To select the input mode  p. 22

ASPECT

OPTION

TEXT

TV AV

STTL

INDEX HOLD

PROGRAMME

INPUT

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

1 2

Display the menu

Select “Setup”

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

Select “Display Settings”

Setup Menu

Timer Programming Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock DVB-T Tuning Menu Language

Display Settings

Common Interface System Menu

Access

1/2

Select “Input Labels”

Display Settings

Preferred Subtitle Type Standard Teletext Teletext Character Set

Default Guide TV Guide

Input Labels

Banner Display Timeout Radio Mode

TOP West

Access 3 seconds Off

access

select

access

select

access

select

Input Labels 

Child Lock 

To return to TV 

EXIT

Select a input terminal and set

Input Labels

AV1 DVD AV2/S AV3 COMPONENT COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 DVB-C DVB-C

Input Labels

DVB-T DVB-T Analogue Analogue

AV2/S AV3

PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3

The labels you set will be displayed in “Input Selection” menu (p. 22), “TV Selection” menu (p. 14) or banner.

If “Skip” is selected, you cannot select the mode. 

User input 

You can name each input mode freely.

Select “User input” Set characters one by one Store

User input

Name

select

access

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z ( ) + - . * _

(maximum: ten characters)

You can set characters by using numeric buttons. 

“Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 62)

1/2

2/2

O P Q R S T

7 8 9 ! : # o p q r s t

set

select

set

Advanced

RETURN

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Using Common Interface

The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules.

This function may not be available in some countries or regions. 

Although CI module may enable you to view some services, this TV does not guarantee all services (e.g. pay-TV). Please use only the approved CI module by the broadcaster. Consult your local Panasonic dealer or broadcasters for more information and conditions of the services.

Caution

Turn Off Mains power On / Off switch whenever  inserting or removing the CI module. If a view card and a card reader come as a set, first  insert the card reader, then insert the view card into the card reader. Insert the module in the correct direction. 

CI slot

Remove the cover before



using CI slot.

Insert or remove straightly and completely

CI module

Insert the CI module (optional)

The features that appear on screen are dependent on the contents of the selected CI module.  Normally pay-TV channels will appear. Follow the on screen operation guide.  If pay-TV channel does not appear, perform below. For more details, see the manual of the CI module, or check with the broadcaster. 

Select DVB-C or DVB-T

INPUT

EXIT

p. 14

Display the menu

Select “Setup”

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

Select “Common Interface”

Setup Menu

Timer Programming Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock DVB-T Tuning Menu Language Display Settings

Common Interface

System Menu

Access

Side of the TV

1/2

access

select

access

select

To return to TV 

EXIT

5 6

Access Common Interface

Common Interface

Slot 1:

Module inserted

Follow the on screen operation guide

For example: select, go

Coloured characters

On screen operation guide may not correspond to the remote control  buttons.

red

green

yellow blue

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Shipping Condition

Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.).

ASPECT

OPTION

TEXT

TV AV

STTL

INDEX HOLD

PROGRAMME

INPUT

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

Display the menu

Select “Setup”

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

Select “System Menu”

Setup Menu

Timer Programming Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock DVB-T Tuning Menu Language Display Settings Common Interface

System Menu

Access

1/2

Select “Shipping Condition”

System Menu

Shipping Condition Access

System Update Software Licence System Information

access

select

access

select

access

select

Using Common Interface 

Shipping Condition 

To return to TV



EXIT

Restore Settings

Set

Shipping Condition

Check the message and initialise

Shipping Condition

All tuning data will be erased

Confirm

Are you sure? Are you sure?

EXIT

RETURN

Follow the on screen instructions

Reset to Factory Shipping Condition

Completed.

“Auto Setup” will automatically start when Mains power On / Off switch is next turned On. (p. 12) 

Please switch off TV.

(confirm)

(start Shipping Condition)

Advanced

To retune TV channels only, e.g. after moving house 

“Retuning from Setup Menu” (p. 32 and p. 33)

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Updating the TV Software

From time to time, a new version of software may become available for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. If there is an update available, a notification banner is displayed when the channel has the update information.

To download  If you choose not to download 

You can update any new software automatically or update manually.

EXIT

INPUT

TV AV

ASPECT

OPTION

TEXT STTL

To return to TV



EXIT

INDEX HOLD

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

1 2

Display the menu

Select “Setup”

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

Select “System Menu”

Setup Menu

Timer Programming Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock DVB-T Tuning Menu Language Display Settings Common Interface

System Menu

Access

1/2

Select “System Update”

System Menu

Shipping Condition

System Update

Software Licence System Information

Access

access

select

access

select

access

select

Update TV’s software system

Set

System Update

To update automatically 

Select “Auto Update Search in Standby”

System Update

Auto Update Search in Standby

System Update Search Now

If System Update is performed, the software will be updated (it may change TV functions). If you do not wish to do so, set “Auto Update Search in Standby” to “Off”.

Off

set select

Every time you set, the TV automatically performs a  search in standby and downloads an update, if any software updates are available. The automatic updating is performed under the



following conditions:

Standby (TV turned Off with the remote control)• Timer Programming or Direct TV Recording is not in • progress.

To update immediately 

Select “System Update Search Now” Download

System Update

Auto Update Search in Standby

System Update Search Now Access

Off

access

select

Searches for an update (for several mins.) and displays a corresponding message if any

Note

Download may take for about 60 mins.  During software download and update, DO NOT switch Off the TV.  The message might be the notification beforehand. In this case, the schedule information (the date that the  new version can be used) will appear. You can set the reservation for update. The update will not start when the TV is set to Off.

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Displaying PC Screen on TV

The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected.

To connect PC  p. 59

Select the external input

ASPECT

INPUT

TV AV

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

Select “PC”

OPTION

TEXT STTL

RETURN

INDEX HOLD

Input Selection

AV1 AV2/S AV3 COMPONENT

HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 TV

Corresponding signals  p. 64 If “H-freq.” or “V-freq.” is shown in red,  the signals may not be supported.

To return to TV 

PC menu setting  (changed as desired)

To make settings  “How to Use Menu Functions” to (p. 25)

Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (options)

R-Gain Adjusts the white balance for red areas G-Gain Adjusts the white balance for green areas

Picture

Advanced PC Settings

B-Gain Adjusts the white balance for blue areas R-Cutoff Adjusts the white balance for red areas G-Cutoff Adjusts the white balance for green areas B-Cutoff Adjusts the white balance for blue areas

Gamma Switches the gamma curve (1.8 / 2.0 / 2.2 / 2.4 / 2.6)

access

select

Displaying PC Screen on TV 

Updating the TV Software 

Reset to Defaults

Input Resolution

Clock Set to the minimum level if noise occurs

H-pos

Setup

PC Setup

V-pos

Clock Phase

Sync

Reset to Defaults

Other items  p. 26–30

Note

For HDMI-compatible PC, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3) by using HDMI cable  (p. 63).

Press the OK button to reset to the default Advanced PC Settings

Switches to a wide view

VGA (640 × 480 pixels), WVGA (852 × 480 pixels),  XGA (1,024 × 768 pixels), WXGA (1,280 × 768 pixels, 1,366 × 768 pixels) Options change depending on signals



Adjusts horizontal position

Adjusts vertical position

Eliminates flicker and distortion

Adjust after Clock adjustment

 Set to the minimum level if noise occurs 

Chooses another synchronous signal if the image is distorted (H & V / On Green)

H & V : by the horizontal and vertical signals from your PC  On Green : by the green signal from your PC (if available)

Press the OK button to reset to the default PC Setup settings

Advanced

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Using Media Player

Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER)

Photo mode : Still pictures recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. Video mode : Moving pictures recorded by digital video cameras will be played back.

During the operation, audio signal is output from AV1, AV2, AUDIO OUT and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals.  But no video signals are output. AV1 and AV2 can output audio signal if “AV1 / AV2 out” is set to “Monitor” in the Setup Menu (p. 28). “Date” shows the date on which the recording was made by the digital camera or digital video camera. The file



without record of the date is shown “**/**/****”. For details on SD Cards  p. 61

To insert the SD Card 

Gently insert the

SD Card label surface facing front.

Label surface

To remove the 

SD Card

Push until a click is heard

Cutout

Photo mode

Photo mode will read all “.jpg” extension files in the card.

Insert the SD Card and

SD CARD

To return to TV 

EXIT

SD CARD

To return to 

the previous screen

RETURN

1 2

EXIT

RETURN

start Media Player

Select “Photo”

Media Player

Contents Select

EXIT

Select

RETURN

Access

Media Player Photo All photos

View

Select

Slideshow Contents Select

Single view  - Displayed one at a time

Select the file from the thumbnail of photos to be viewed

select

access

Slideshow  - Slideshow will be completed within the thumbnail from which it was started.

Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view

select

Photo Video

EXIT

RETURN

View Select

Info

(Thumbnail - All photos)

Single view

Rotate

EXIT Select RETURN

Slideshow

Operation guide

Push the centre

of the card

You can also access Photo mode directly  by using VIERA TOOLS.

“How to Use VIERA TOOLS” (p. 24)

images that could not be loaded etc.

The thumbnail of all the photos on the SD Card will be displayed.



To change the back ground music

“Photo Setup” (p. 47)

To display the information of the  highlighted photo

To display / hide the operation guide 

To operate Single view 

Single view

(Single view)

To return to thumbnail 

Start Slideshow



To display / hide the operation guide To pause (return to Single view) 

red

To return to thumbnail 

File name

Date

Pixel

select

access

1/48

file number /

p1010001.JPG

1600X1200

total file number

23/10/2009

To the previous photo Rotate 90 (anti-clockwise) To the next photo Slideshow Rotate 90 (clockwise)

RETURN

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Photo Setup

Setup the settings for Photo mode.

Display the menu

Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Back Ground Music

Frame

Colour Effect

Photo Setup

Transition Effect

Screen Mode

Interval Selects slideshow interval (Short / Normal / Long) Repeat Slideshow repeat (Off / On)

Select “Photo Setup” Select the items and set

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Photo Setup

Video Setup

access

select

Photo Setup Menu

Back Ground Music Type1 Frame Off Colour Effect Transition Effect Screen Mode Interval Normal Repeat On

Off Fade Normal

Other items  p. 26, 27 and p. 49

Selects the back ground music during the Photo mode (Off / Type1 / Type2 / Type3)

Type1, Type2 and Type3 are the fixed music each installed in this TV. 

Selects the indication frame of the slideshow (Off / Multi / Collage) Multi : 9 division display like tiled design Collage : A photo is displayed at random position and random scale. Selects the colour effect of photos on Single view and Slideshow

(Off / Sepia / Gray scale)

Selects the transition effect for switching the photo during the slideshow

(Off / Fade / Slide / Dissolve / Motion / Random)

Fade : The next photo fades in gradually. Slide : The next photo slides and appears from the left side. Dissolve : The photo is replaced by an indefinite block unit. Motion : The photo is replaced with enlarged, reduced, moved up or moved down. Random : Each transition is selected at random.

This function is available when “Frame” is set to “Off”.



Selects whether enlarged or normal viewing on Single view and Slideshow

(Normal / Zoom)

Depending on the photo size, it may not be fully enlarged to fill the screen, e.g.  portrait style picture.

set select

Using Media Player 

Change to the Video mode

You can switch to the Video mode of Media Player from the thumbnail.

While the thumbnail is displayed, display the contents selection

blue

To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month 

Display the view selection

green

To return to the thumbnail  of all photos

green

Select the sort type

Folder view

Sort by Date

Sort by Month

access

select

access

select

“All photos”

Select “Video”

Media Player Photo All photos

Contents Select

EXIT

Select

RETURN

View

EXIT

RETURN

View Select

Photo Video

Info

Access

Select

Slideshow Contents Select

Displays the thumbnail grouped by folder

The files which are not into a  folder will be collected to the folder named “/”.

Displays the thumbnail grouped by the same date

The group of the photos  without recorded date is shown as “Unknown”.

Displays the thumbnail grouped by the same month

The group of the photos  without recorded date is shown as “Unknown”.

For details of the Video mode operations 

“Video mode” (p. 48)

Select one of the sorted group to display the thumbnail of the selected group

select access

Media Player Photo

23/10/2009 25/10/2009 01/11/2009 05/11/2009 10/11/2009 22/11/2009 23/11/2009

24/11/2009 01/12/2009 03/12/2009 20/12/2009 22/12/2009

Access

EXIT

Select

RETURN

Slideshow Contents Select

View Select

Info

Sort by Date

select

thumbnail of the

selected group

To display the information of the  highlighted group

23/10/2009

Folder name

Number of files

1/12

23/10/2009

group number / total group number

date or month

Advanced

Page 48

Using Media Player

Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER)

Video mode

Video mode supports AVCHD and MPEG2 file formats.

Insert the SD Card and

1 2

SD CARD

ASPECT

EXIT

start Media Player

Select “Video”

Media Player

Contents Select

EXIT

Select

Access

RETURN

Photo Video

select

access

You can also access Video mode directly  by using VIERA TOOLS

“How to Use VIERA TOOLS” (p. 24)

OPTION

To return to TV 

EXIT

To return to 

the previous screen

RETURN

SD CARD

Media Player Video Title view

Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1

Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2009_4 2009_7

2009_9

Access

EXIT

Select

Play Contents Select

RETURN

Info

(Thumbnail - Title view)

The thumbnail of video titles on the SD Card will be displayed. The preview will start when the title is highlighted if it supports a preview.

To off the preview  “Video Setup” (p. 49) To display the information of the



highlighted title

Trip1

Playback from Title view 

images that could not be loaded etc.

Playback of the selected title will start.

Select the title Start playback

select

red

Playback from the selected scene in the title 

Playback will start from the selected scene to the end of the title.

Select the title Select the scene to start playback

select

Media Player Video

Trip1_1 Trip1_2 Trip1_3 Trip1_4 Trip1_5 Trip1_6 Trip1_7

Title view > Trip1

access

To repeat playback 

“Video Setup” (p. 49)

Trip1_8

Play

EXIT

Select

RETURN

Info

Contents Select

(Thumbnail - Scene view)

To display the information of the highlighted scene 

Scene

Trip1

Date & Time

19/02/2009 11:21

Duration

The preview will start when the scene is highlighted if it supports a preview.

To off the preview



file format

1/8

scene number / total scene number

Trip1_1

00h04m12s

How to operate in the playback 

To display / hide the operation guide  and information banner

EXIT

RETURN

Title

Trip1

Date & Time

19/02/2009 11:21

00:02.05 / 00:15.39

Operation guide

(Playback)

information banner

To change aspect  (only for the 4:3 video content)

SPECT

To return to thumbnail 

RETURN

To operate the playback 

Rewind

Pause / Playback

Playback

Fast forward

Stop

To the previous scene 

To the next scene 

file format

Title

Date & Time

Number of scenes

Duration

1/15

Trip1

19/02/2009 11:21

00h15m39s

title number / total title number

select

playback

“Video Setup” (p. 49)

red

green

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Sound Settings

You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.

To confirm or change the current sound status

 (during playback)

Display the Option menu Change the sound (if the video has multiple audio signals)

Option Menu

OPTION

Multi Audio Stereo

(current sound status)

Audio output settings 

Display the menu

Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Select “Sound” Select “SPDIF Selection” and set

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Photo Setup

Video Setup

change

access

select

It may take several seconds to change the sound. 

Sound Menu

Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume

Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm

SPDIF Selection

OffSurround

Auto

1/2

0 0 0

set select

Sound

SPDIF Selection

SPDIF : A standard audio transfer file format Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal

(Auto / PCM)

Auto: Dolby Digital is output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM. PCM

: Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.

Video Setup

Setup the settings for Video mode.

Display the menu

Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Setup

Settings

Video

Other

Video Preview

Repeat Playback repeat within the title (Off / On)

Select “Video Setup” Select “Other Settings” Select the items and set

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Photo Setup

Video Setup

Other items 

p. 26, 27 and p. 47

Video Setup Menu

Display Settings

Other Settings Access

access

select

Display Settings 

p. 29

Sets to start the preview of the title or scene in the thumbnail screen (Off / On)

Image may not be displayed for an instant in the thumbnail screen. Set the preview  “Off” to resolve this.

Change to the Photo mode

Other Settings

16:9 Overscan On

Video Preview On Repeat Off

set select

16:9 Overscan 

p. 30

Using Media Player 

Advanced

You can switch to the Photo mode of Media Player from the thumbnail.

While the thumbnail is displayed, display the contents selection

blue

Select “Photo”

Media Player Video Title view

Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1

Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2009_4 2009_7

Contents Select

EXIT

Select

2009_9

RETURN

Access

EXIT

RETURN

Photo Video

Info

Access

Select

Play Contents Select

select access

For details of the Photo mode operations 

“Photo mode” (p. 46)

Note

The structure of titles and scenes may vary depending on the digital video camera used. 

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Q-Link

Link Functions

Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc. (p. 52) VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, convenient recording, playback, energy saving, creating home theatre, etc., without complicated setting. (p. 53 - 57) You can use Q-Link and VIERA Link functions together.

This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. But available features are depending on the connected equipment’s  version of HDAVI Control. Please refer to the manual of the equipment to confirm the version. VIERA Link features may be available even with other manufacturers’ equipment supporting HDMI CEC.



Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features

Q-Link (SCART connection only) 

Connected equipment

Features

Preset download

Easy playback

Power on link

Power off link

Direct TV Recording

VIERA Link (HDMI connection only) 

Connected equipment

Features

Preset download Easy playback Power on link Power off link Reduce unnecessary power consumption

in standby Auto standby for unnecessary equipment Pause Live TV programme Direct TV Recording Control the menu of the connected

equipment by VIERA remote control Speaker control

Connection

DVD Recorder / VCR

with

Q-Link function

DIGA Recorder with

VIERA Link function

–––

(

VIERA Link

)

Connection

SCART cable

DVD Recorder / VCR with Q-Link function

Use fully wired SCART cable.  Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link  to the TV’s AV1 or AV2 terminal via a SCART cable.

DVD Player /

Blu-ray Disc Player with



VIERA Link function

––



–– ––



HD Video Camera /

LUMIX Camera with

VIERA Link function

–



DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player /

HDMI cable

HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function

Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable.  Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminal via an HDMI  cable. About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the



equipment.

VIERA Link (HDMI and SCART connections) 

Connected equipment

Features Preset download Easy playback Power on link Power off link Reduce unnecessary power consumption

in standby Auto standby for unnecessary equipment Pause Live TV programme Direct TV Recording Control the menu of the connected

equipment by VIERA remote control Speaker control

DIGA Recorder with VIERA Link function



–

Connection

HDMI cable

DIGA Recorder with VIERA Link

SCART cable

function

Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable.  Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to  the TV’s HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminal via an HDMI cable. Use fully wired SCART cable.



Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to  the TV’s AV1 or AV2 terminal via a SCART cable.

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VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) 

Connected equipment

Features Preset download Easy playback Power on link Power off link Reduce unnecessary power consumption

in standby Auto standby for unnecessary equipment Pause Live TV programme ––– Direct TV Recording ––– Control the menu of the connected

equipment by VIERA remote control Speaker control

Connection

To use Player theatre / Blu- ray Disc theatre:  To use Amplifier: 

Speaker system

Player theatre with

VIERA Link function

–––



–



Blu-ray Disc theatre with

VIERA Link function



Amplifier with

VIERA Link function

– –

–



–

Speaker system

HDMI cable

Optical digital

audio cable

RCA cable

SCART cable

Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre with VIERA Link function



HDMI cable

HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function

HDMI cable

Optical digital

audio cable

RCA cable

SCART cable

Amplifier with VIERA Link function

HDMI cable



DIGA Recorder with VIERA Link function

Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. 



Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminal via an HDMI cable. Use fully wired SCART cable.  If you use a SCART cable for audio output, connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s AV1 or  AV2 terminal and set “AV1 / AV2 out” to “Monitor” in the Setup Menu (p. 28). Use any one of the optical digital audio cable, RCA cable and SCART cable for audio output from the TV. 



1: Available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” function.



2: Available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 3 or later” function.



3: Available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 4 or later” function.



4: Available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD.



5: while playingback a disc



6: except for watching a disc



If the connected equipment has “HDAVI Control 5” function, you do not have to use this audio cable (Optical digital audio cable, RCA cable or SCART cable). In this case, connect the equipment to the TV’s HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable.

VIERA Link Control of compatible equipment  (VIERA Link Control p. 56)

Table below displays maximum number of compatible equipment that can be controlled by VIERA Link Control.  This includes connections to equipment already connected to the TV. For example, DIGA Recorder connected to Amplifier which is connected to the TV via an HDMI cable.

Type of the equipment Maximum number Recorder (DIGA Recorder, etc.) 3 Player (DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player, HD Video Camera, LUMIX Camera,

Digital Camera, Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre, etc.) Audio system (Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre, Amplifier, etc.) 1 Tuner (Set top box, etc.) 4

(Q-Link / VIERA Link)

Link Functions 

Advanced

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Q-Link

Link Functions

Q-Link

Preparations 

Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos:  “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” Q-Link connection  p. 50 Use fully wired SCART cable.



Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR. Read the manual of the recorder.  Q-Link terminal setup in the Setup Menu  “Q-Link” (p. 28), “AV1 / AV2 out” (p. 28) Download preset - channel, language, country / region settings  “Preset download” (see below)

Features available 

Preset download

Channel, language, country / region settings can be downloaded to the recorder.

DVB-C channel setting cannot be downloaded.  To download settings 

Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record

Recording the current programme in DVD Recorder / VCR immediately.

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

“Download” (p. 28) or “Auto Setup” (p. 33) or “Auto Setup” - when first using the TV (p. 12 and p. 13)

Available conditions: 

Current mode Using tuner How to record

DIRECT TV REC

Analogue

DVB TV TV monitor out AV ( watching recorder’s tuner) AV ( watching recorder’s external input) AV ( watching TV’s external input)

When Direct TV Recording is performed, the recorder is automatically  turned on if it is in Standby mode. Changing channel or turning off the TV is available while the recorder is  recording from its own tuner. Changing channel is not available while the recorder is recording from  the TV tuner.

(

VIERA Link

TV TV monitor out

Recorder Recorder’s tuner

–

– TV monitor out

)

Recorder’s

external input

To stop recording 

Unlock the tuner

Tuner Locked

Please stop recording to operate

Continue

Unlock

EXIT

Power on link and Easy playback

Set Power on Link “On” in the Setup Menu to use this function “Power on Link” (p. 28)

When DVD Recorder / VCR starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment are activated, the TV is turned on and input mode is switched automatically so that you can view the content. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.)

Power off link

Set Power off Link “On” in the Setup Menu to use this function “Power off Link” (p. 28)

When TV is set to Standby mode, the recorder is also automatically set to Standby. (Only when the videocassette or disc is not active.)

This function will work even if the TV enters Standby mode automatically by auto power standby function. 

“DATA LOGIC” (a trademark of Metz Corporation)• “Easy Link” (a trademark of Philips Corporation)•

Note

Some recorders are not applicable. Read the manual of the recorder. 

“Megalogic” (a trademark of Grundig Corporation)• “SMARTLINK” (a trademark of Sony Corporation)•

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VIERA Link “ Control™”

Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI and SCART cables allow you to interface them automatically (p. 50 and p. 51). These features are limited to models incorporating “HDAVI Control” and “VIERA Link”.

Some functions are not available depending on the equipment’s version of HDAVI Control. Please confirm the  connected equipment’s version of HDAVI Control. 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 individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting VIERA Link function.



About applicable Panasonic equipment, consult your local Panasonic dealer  or refer to the URL: www.panasonic.co.uk

Preparations 

Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link.  VIERA Link connection  p. 50 and p. 51 Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.  Recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable part number:

• RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m) • RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m) • RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m) Use fully wired SCART cable.



Set up the connected equipment. Read the manual of the equipment.  For optimal recording, the settings of the recorder may need to be changed. For details, read the manual of the  recorder. Download preset - channel, language, country / region settings  “Preset download” (see below) Set VIERA Link On in the Setup Menu  “VIERA Link” (p. 28) Set up the TV 

After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.

Select the input mode to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 (p. 22), and make sure that an image is displayed correctly.

This setup should be done each time when the following conditions occur:

for the first time• when adding or reconnecting equipment• when changing setup•



(Q-Link / VIERA Link)

Link Functions 

Features available 

Preset download

Channel, language, country / region settings can be downloaded to the recorder.

DVB-C channel setting cannot be downloaded.  To download settings  “Download” (p. 28) or “Auto Setup” (p. 33 ) or “Auto Setup” - when first using the TV

(p. 12 and p. 13)

Easy playback

Automatic Input switching - When the connected equipment is operated, input mode is switched automatically. When it is stopped operating, input mode is returned.

Power on link

Set Power on Link “On” in the Setup Menu to use this function “Power on Link” (p. 28)

When the connected equipment starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment are activated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.)

Power off link

Set Power off Link “On” in the Setup Menu to use this function “Power off Link” (p. 28)

When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby.

This function will work even if the TV enters Standby mode automatically by auto power standby function. 

Advanced

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Link Functions

Features available 

Q-Link

(

VIERA Link

)

Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby

Standby Power Save

Set Standby Power Save “On” in the Setup Menu to use this function

“Standby Power Save” (p. 28)

The power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is controlled higher or lower in synchronization with the TV On / Off state to reduce the consumption. When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is automatically set to Standby and the power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is automatically minimized. When the TV is turned on, the connected equipment is still in Standby mode, but the power consumption is increased to make startup time early.

This function is effective if the connected equipment can change the power consumption in Standby mode



and is set to higher consumption. This function will work when “Power off Link” is set to “On”. 

Auto standby for unnecessary equipment

Intelligent Auto Standby

Set Intelligent Auto Standby “On (With reminder)” or “On (No reminder)” in the Setup Menu to use this function

“Intelligent Auto Standby” (p. 28)

When the TV is On, non-watched or non-used connected equipment goes into Standby mode automatically to reduce the power consumption. For example, when the input mode is switched from HDMI, when Speaker Selection is changed to “TV” (except for watching a disc).

If you select “On (With reminder)”, the on screen message will be displayed to be noticed before working this



function. This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. If required, set to “Off”. 

Features available  (Using VIERA Link Menu)

Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record

Direct TV Rec

Recording the current programme in DIGA Recorder immediately.

If you connect a variety of recorders including other manufacturers’ recorders at the same time, please  connect DIGA Recorder to the TV’s lower HDMI terminal number. For example, if you use HDMI1 and HDMI2 for two recorders, in this case connect DIGA Recorder to HDMI1. If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment



“Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 50 and p. 51), “Preparations” (p. 53)

If you wish to record the programme which DIGA Recorder does not support, SCART connection is required  and the programme is recorded by Q-Link function (p. 52). Depending on the programme, SCART connection may be required to record.  Changing channel or turning off the TV is available while the recorder is recording from its own tuner.  Changing channel is not available while the recorder is recording from the TV tuner. 

Display “VIERA Link Menu”

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

Select “Direct TV Rec” and start recording

VIERA Link Menu

Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec

VIERA Link Control

Speaker Selection

You can also start recording directly 

Start Recorder Home Cinema

start

select

DIRECT TV REC

To stop recording 

Select “Stop” in “Direct TV Rec” and access

VIERA Link Menu

Pause Live TV Start

Direct TV Rec

VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection

You can also stop recording directly. 

Unlock the tuner

Stop Recorder Home Cinema

Tuner Locked

Please stop recording to operate

Continue

Unlock

select

stop

EXIT

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Features available  (Using VIERA Link Menu)

Pause Live TV programme

Pause Live TV

You can pause the live TV programme and resume later. Live TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder.

This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD.  If you connect a variety of recorders including other manufacturers’ recorders at the same time, please  connect DIGA Recorder which has HDD to the TV’s lower HDMI terminal number. For example, if you use HDMI1 and HDMI2 for two recorders, in this case connect DIGA Recorder which has HDD to HDMI1. If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment 

“Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 50 and p. 51), “Preparations” (p. 53)

Access and pause the live TV programme

Display “VIERA Link Menu”

INPUT

Select “Pause Live TV” and pause

pause

select

OPTION

VIERA Link Menu

Pause Live TV Start

Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection

The TV picture will be paused.

You can also pause directly by using VIERA TOOLS 

“How to Use VIERA TOOLS” (p. 24)

Live TV programme is recorded on HDD from where it was paused.  If the paused TV picture disappears after a few minutes 

OPTION

Follow the operation guide to operate Pause Live TV function.



(the paused picture will be restored)

Start Recorder Home Cinema

(Q-Link / VIERA Link)

Link Functions 

To operate Pause Live TV 

search backward pause search forward playback stop

If you stop playback, the recorded programme  will be deleted from HDD.

Operations may be different  depending on the recorder. In this case, follow the operation guide or read the manual of the recorder.

To return to Live TV 

(stop playback of Pause Live TV / cancel pause)

Select “Yes”

If you stop playback or cancel pause, the recorded programme will be  deleted from HDD.

Pause Live TV

Yes

Stop Pause Live TV?

Advanced

select

stop

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Q-Link

Link Functions

Features available  (Using VIERA Link Menu)

Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control

VIERA Link Control

You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver).

If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment 

“Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 50 and p. 51), “Preparations” (p. 53)

For details of the operations for the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment. 

Access and operate the menu of the equipment

Display “VIERA Link Menu”

(

VIERA Link

)

Select “VIERA Link Control”

VIERA Link Menu

Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec

VIERA Link Control

Speaker Selection

Start Recorder Home Cinema

select

Select the equipment you want to access

The type of the connected equipment is displayed. Select the type of the equipment and access.

VIERA Link Menu

Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec

VIERA Link Control

Speaker Selection

Recorder / Player / Home Cinema / Video Camera / LUMIX / Digital Camera / Other

Start Recorder Home Cinema

select

access

You can also access directly by using VIERA TOOLS 

“How to Use VIERA TOOLS” (p. 24)

The displayed item may vary depending on the connected  equipment. “Home Cinema” means Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or  Recorder theatre. “Other” means Tuner set top box. 

The menu of the accessed equipment

(Input mode will be changed automatically)

Operate the menu of the equipment

Available VIERA remote control buttons: (depending on the connected equipment)

Set the code of the remote control

to “73”

“How to change the code for the type

ASPECT

INPUT

TV AV

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

of the equipment” (p. 23)

Follow the operation guide

OPTION

TEXT

ghi

INDEX HOLD

STTL

abc def

jkl

tuvpqrs

PROGRAMME

RETURN

mno

wxyz

REC

To display the operation guide  If other manufacturers’ equipment is accessed, Setup / Contents Selection menu may be displayed.

When the key words are displayed on



colour bar

red green yellow blue

Note

Some operations may not be available  depending on the equipment. In this case use its own remote control to operate the equipment.

OPTION

If multiple recorders or 

players are connected

VIERA Link Menu

Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec

VIERA Link Control

Speaker Selection

Start Recorder2 Home Cinema

Recorder1-3 / Player1-3

The number is given from the TV’s lower HDMI terminal number connected to the same type equipment. For example, two recorders to HDMI2 and HDMI3, in this case the recorder connected to HDMI2 is displayed as “Recorder1”, and the recorder connected to HDMI3 is displayed as “Recorder2”.

If you access 

non-VIERA Link equipment

VIERA Link Menu

Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec

VIERA Link Control

Speaker Selection

Start Recorder Home Cinema

The type of the connected equipment is displayed. You can access the menu of the equipment. But you cannot operate it. Use its own remote control to operate the equipment.

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Features available  (Using VIERA Link Menu)

Speaker control

You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver).

If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment 

“Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 50 and p. 51), “Preparations” (p. 53)

Access and control the speaker volume

Speaker Selection

Display “VIERA Link Menu”

Select “Speaker Selection”

VIERA Link Menu

Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control

Speaker Selection

Set to “Home Cinema” or “TV”

Start Recorder Home Cinema

select

set

(Q-Link / VIERA Link)

Link Functions 

Home Cinema 

Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or Amplifier will be

automatically turned on if it is in Standby mode and the sound is from theatre speakers connected to the equipment.

Volume up / down 

Volume slide bar will be displayed when

(

adjusting the volume of the equipment.

Mute 

The sound of TV speakers is mute.  When the equipment is turned off, TV speakers will be active. 

TV 

TV speakers are active.

Note

If you wish to enjoy the multi-channel sound (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch)  via an Amplifier, connect with HDMI cable and Optical digital audio cable (p. 51), and then select “Home Cinema”. If your Amplifier has “HDAVI Control 5” function, you can connect only with HDMI cable. In this case, connect your Amplifier to the TV’s HDMI2 terminal. To enjoy the sound from the DIGA Recorder in multi-channel sound, connect an HDMI cable from the DIGA Recorder to the Amplifier (p. 51).

)

Advanced

Note

These functions may not work properly depending on the connected equipment.  Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switched.  Easy playback may be available by using the remote control for Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or Amplifier.  Read the manual of the equipment. “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2009) for HDAVI Control compatible  equipment. This standard is compatible with conventional HDAVI equipment. To confirm this TV’s version of HDAVI Control  “System Information” (p. 30)

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External Equipment

These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 67).

Camcorder /

(Viewing)

(Listening)

Game equipment

To listen with speakers

Optical digital

audio cable

Camcorder /

HDMI equipment

Fully wired HDMI compliant cable

( M3 stereo

mini plug)

Headphones

 To adjust volume

“Headphone Volume” in the Sound Menu (p. 27)

Types of connectable equipment to each terminal 

Recording / Playback (equipment)

To record / playback videocassettes / DVDs (VCR / DVD Recorder)

To watch DVDs (DVD Player) To watch camcorder images (Video camera) To watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box) To play games (Game equipment) To use amplifier with speaker system Q-Link

Terminal

Ampli er with speaker system

To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi-channel sound (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier. For the connections, read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier.

To watch DVDs

DVD player

AV1 AV2

AV3 (Side panel of the TV)

RCA cable

VIERA Link

Direct TV Recording

: Recommended Connection



1 : applicable if your amplifier has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function

(with HDMI) (with HDMI)

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Conversion adapter (if necessary)

HDMI equipment

“HDMI connection” (p.63)

Terrestrial aerial

(Viewing)

DVD Recorder

(Listening)

(ARC)

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

LRL

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO IN

COMPONENT

Computer

Fully wired HDMI

compliant cable

To record /

RF cable

External Equipment 

playback

(Listening)

(Viewing)

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT

Fully wired SCART cable

Fully wired HDMI compliant cable

DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT

To watch satellite

broadcasts

Set top box

123

DVD Recorder / VCR

Fully wired

SCART cable

Advanced



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Technical Information

Auto Aspect

The optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 16)

Aspect Control Signal 

“WIDE” will appear in the top left of the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal is found. The aspect will switch to the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen ratio. This function will work in any aspect mode.

Aspect Control Signal

Input terminal Input signal format

DVB-T PAL B, G, H, I PAL D, K SECAM B, G SECAM L, L’

RF Cable

AV1 (Composite) AV2 (Composite or S-Video) AV3

COMPONENT

HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3

SECAM D, K PAL 525/60 6.5 MHz – PAL 525/60 6.0 MHz – PAL 525/60 5.5 MHz – M.NTSC 6.5 MHz – M.NTSC 6.0 MHz – M.NTSC 5.5 MHz – DVB-C PAL SECAM PAL 525/60 – M.NTSC – NTSC – 525 (480) / 60i – 525 (480) / 60p – 625 (576) / 50i 625 (576) / 50p 750 (720) / 60p – 750 (720) / 50p – 1,125 (1,080) / 60i – 1,125 (1,080) / 50i – 525 (480) / 60i – 525 (480) / 60p – 625 (576) / 50i – 625 (576) / 50p – 750 (720) / 60p – 750 (720) / 50p – 1,125 (1,080) / 60i – 1,125 (1,080) / 50i – 1,125 (1,080) / 60p – 1,125 (1,080) / 50p – 1,125 (1,080) / 24p –

Auto mode 

Auto mode determines the best aspect ratio to fill the screen. It does this using a four step process (WSS, Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal, Letterbox detection, or Justify to fill the screen) to determine. This process may take several minutes, depending on the darkness of the image. Letterbox detection: If black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are detected, Auto mode chooses the best ratio and expands the image to fill the screen. If no aspect signals are detected, Auto mode enhances the image for optimum viewing pleasure.

Note

The ratio varies depending on the programme, etc. If the ratio is out of the standard 16:9, black bands at the top  and bottom of the screen may appear. If the screen size looks unusual when a widescreen-recorded programme is played back on a VCR, adjust the



tracking of the VCR. Read the manual of the VCR.

Widescreen signal (WSS)

Control signal through SCART (pin8) / HDMI terminal

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SD Card

2.1 mm

Use an SD Card which meets SD standards. If not, it may cause the TV to malfunction.

Cautions in handling SD Card 

Do not remove the card while the TV is accessing data (this can damage card or TV).  Do not touch the pins on the back of the card.  Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact.  Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card may be damaged).  Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card.  Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of  the TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.)

Data format for Card browsing 

Photo : Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF 

Data format - Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) Image resolution - 8 × 8 to 30,719 × 17,279 pixels

Video : SD-Video Standard Ver. 1.2 [MPEG-2 (PS format)] and AVCHD Standard compatible files with an audio



format that is either MPEG-1/Layer-2 format or Dolby Digital format (Files recorded with vertical frequency 50 Hz are applicable. A modified data with a PC may not be displayed correctly.)

Card format : SDXC Card - exFAT 

SDHC Card / SD Card - FAT16 or FAT32

Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDXC Card (64 GB), SDHC Card (32 GB), SD Card (2 GB), 

If miniSD Card is used, insert / remove it together with the adapter.



Check the latest information on the card type at the following website. (English only)  http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/



DCF (Design rule for camera file system): Unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

Note

Format the card with the recording equipment.  The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording equipment used.  Display may take some time when there are many files and folders.  This function cannot display Motion JPEG and still image not JPEG formatted (i.e. TIFF, BMP).  A data modified with a PC may not be displayed.  Images imported from a PC must be compatible with EXIF (Exchangeable Image File) 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2.  Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution.  The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital camera or digital video camera used.  Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes.  The card may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed. 

32 mm

24 mm

miniSD Card (2 GB) (requiring miniSD adapter)



and EXIF standards

Technical Information 

On screen messages 

Message Meaning / Action

Cannot read file

No SD card inserted Confirm SD Card is inserted correctly. 

No valid file to play The card has no data. 

Please confirm the SD card is OK The inserted SD Card has a problem. 

This operation is not possible Your operation is not available. 

The file is broken or unreadable.  The TV does not support the format.  (For the applicable formats and data, see above.)

FAQs, etc.

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Technical Information

Characters table for numeric buttons

You can enter characters by using numeric buttons for free input items. Press the numeric button repeatedly until you reach the desired character.

abc def

jkl

ghi

tuvpqrs

Characters table:

The number of

Numeric buttons

The character is set automatically if you leave for one second.  You can also set the character by pressing the OK button or 

mno

other numeric buttons within one second.

wxyz

times to

press

abc

def

ghi

jkl

mno

pqrs

tuv

wxyz

1234567891011

.1! :#+-*_()

abc2ABC

de f 3DEF

ghi4GHI

jkl5JKL

mno6MNO

pqr s7PQRS

tuv8TUV

wxyz9WXYZ

Space 0

User input

Name

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z ( ) + - . * _

O P Q R S T

7 8 9 ! : # o p q r s t

SCART and HDMI terminal information

AV1  SCART terminal

(RGB, VIDEO, Q-Link)

Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue).

Socket Earth 21 CVBS out (video) 19 CVBS earth 17 Red in 15 Red earth 13 Green in 11 Green earth 9 Blue in 7 Blue earth 5 Audio out (L) 3 Audio out (R) 1

HDMI  terminal

Hot Plug Detect 19 DDC/CEC Ground 17 SCL 15 CEC 13 TMDS Clock Shield 11 TMDS Data0 9 TMDS Data0+ 7 TMDS Data1 Shield 5 TMDS Data2 3 TMDS Data2+ 1

20 CVBS in (video) 18 RGB status earth 16 Status RGB 14 Earth 12 -10 Q-Link data 8 Status CVBS 6 Audio in (L) 4 Audio earth 2 Audio in (R)

18 +5V Power 16 SDA 14 Reserved

(in cable but N.C. on device) 12 TMDS Clock 10 TMDS Clock+ 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 6 TMDS Data1 4 TMDS Data1+ 2 TMDS Data2 Shield

AV2  SCART terminal

(RGB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link)

AV2 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV2 S-VHS / VIDEO switching.

Socket Earth 21 CVBS out (video) 19 CVBS earth 17 Red in, S.C. - in 15 Red earth 13 Green in 11 Green earth 9 Blue in 7 Blue earth 5 Audio out (L) 3 Audio out (R) 1

20 CVBS in (video) 18 RGB status earth 16 Status RGB 14 Earth 12 -10 Q-Link data 8 Status CVBS 6 Audio in (L) 4 Audio earth 2 Audio in (R)

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HDMI connection

HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. About connections, see “External Equipment” (p. 58).

Applicable HDMI features 

Input audio signal : 2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)  Input video signal : 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p 

Input PC signal :

 “Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 64)

VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5) :  “VIERA Link” (p. 53) Audio Return Channel 

DVI connection 

If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (HDMI1 / 2: use COMPONENT-AUDIO terminals / HDMI3: use AV3 audio terminals).

Note

Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input” in the Sound Menu. (p. 28)  If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.  These HDMI connectors are “type A”.  These 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 either “COMPONENT”,  “S-VIDEO”, or “VIDEO” to receive analogue signals. This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology. 

(1)

with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as DVD player, a set top box or a game

“Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 64)

Match the output setting of the digital equipment.

Match the output setting of the PC.

(3)

(HDMI2 terminal only)

(1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment. (2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop. (3): Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to be able to

send digital sound signals via an HDMI cable.

(2)

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 adapter is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector. 

Note

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  “Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 64) Max. display resolution 

Aspect

D-sub 15-pin connector signal 

4:3

16:9

1,024 × 768 pixels

1,366 × 768 pixels

Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name

R GND (Ground) NC (not connected)

G GND (Ground) NC (not connected)

B GND (Ground) HD (HSYNC)

NC (not connected) NC (not connected) VD (VSYNC)

GND (Ground) GND (Ground) NC (not connected)

Technical Information 

FAQs, etc.

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Technical Information

Input signal that can be displayed

COMPONENT (Y, PB, PR), HDMI

 Mark: Applicable input signal

Signal name COMPONENT HDMI

525 (480) / 60i 525 (480) / 60p 625 (576) / 50i 625 (576) / 50p 750 (720) / 60p 750 (720) / 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 60i 1,125 (1,080) / 50i 1,125 (1,080) / 60p 1,125 (1,080) / 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 24p

PC (from D-sub 15P) Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to VESA standard timing.

Signal name Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz)

640 × 400 @70 Hz 31.47 70.07 640 × 480 @60 Hz 31.47 59.94 640 × 480 @75 Hz 37.50 75.00 800 × 600 @60 Hz 37.88 60.32 800 × 600 @75 Hz 46.88 75.00 800 × 600 @85 Hz 53.67 85.06 852 × 480 @60 Hz 31.44 59.89 1,024 × 768 @60 Hz 48.36 60.00 1,024 × 768 @70 Hz 56.48 70.07 1,024 × 768 @75 Hz 60.02 75.03 1,024 × 768 @85 Hz 68.68 85.00 1,280 × 768 @60 Hz 47.70 60.00 1,280 × 1,024 @60 Hz 63.98 60.02 1,366 × 768 @60 Hz 48.39 60.04 Macintosh13” (640 × 480) 35.00 66.67 Macintosh16” (832 × 624) 49.73 74.55 Macintosh21” (1,152 × 870) 68.68 75.06

PC (from HDMI terminal) Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to HDMI standard timing.

Signal name Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz)

640 × 480 @60 Hz 31.47 60.00 750 (720) / 60p 45.00 60.00 1,125 (1,080) / 60p 67.50 60.00

       

  

Note

Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.  The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.  P 

C signal is magnified or compressed for display, so that it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity.

Maintenance

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal

Regular care: Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to clean the dirt or fingerprints. For stubborn dirt: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water). Then wring

the cloth and wipe the surface. Finally, wipe away all the moisture.

Caution

Do not use a hard cloth or rub the surface too hard. This may cause scratches on the surface.  T 

ake care not to subject the TV’s surfaces to water or detergent. A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.

Take care not to subject the surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner or other volatile substances. This may  degrade surface quality or cause peeling of the paint. Take care not to tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard objects.  Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time. This may  degrade surface quality.

Mains plug

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

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FAQs

Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance.

Block noise, frozen or disappearing image occurs in DVB mode / White spots or shadow image (ghosting) occurs in Analogue mode / Some channels cannot be tuned

Check the position, direction and connection of  the aerial.

 Check “Signal Condition” (p. 34). If “Signal Quality” is

displayed in red, the DVB signal is weak. Weather conditions will affect signal



reception (heavy rain, snow, etc.), in particular in poor reception areas. Even during good weather, the high pressure can cause poor reception of some channels. Due to the digital reception technologies involved,



quality of the digital signals may be relatively low in some cases, despite good reception of analogue channels. Turn the TV off with the Mains power On / Off



switch, and then on again. If problem persists, consult your local dealer or  service provider for the availability of services.

Neither image nor sound is produced

Is the TV in AV mode?  Check the correct AV input mode is selected.  Check the mains lead is plugged into the socket  outlet. Has the TV been turned On?  Check the Picture Menu (p. 26) and volume.  Check all required SCART cables and  connections are firmly in place.

Auto aspect

Auto aspect is designed to provide you with  the best ratio to fill the screen. (p. 60) Press the ASPECT button if you would like to  change the aspect ratio manually (p. 16).

S-Video / black and white picture

Check that the output of the external equipment  matches the input of the TV. If the output of the external equipment is set to S-Video, the TV must also be set to S-Video (p. 22).

No programmes shown on TV Guide

Check the digital transmitter.  Adjust the direction of the aerial to another  transmitter installed nearby. Check the analogue broadcast.



If the image quality is poor, check the aerial and consult your local dealer.

Input mode, i.e. EC/AV1 remains on the screen

Press the  button to clear these. Press again to redisplay.

Q-Link function does not work

Confirm SCART cable and connection.  Also set “AV1 / AV2 out” in the Setup Menu (p. 28).

“VIERA Link” function does not work and an error message appears

Confirm the connection. (p. 50 and p. 51)  Turn the connected equipment on and then switch  the TV on. (p. 53)

Recording does not start immediately

Check the settings of the recorder. For details,  read the manual of the recorder.

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 non-active 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.

Technical Information Maintenance

Frequently Asked Questions 

FAQs, etc.

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FAQs

Problem Actions

Chaotic image, noisy

Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 26)  Check nearby electrical products  (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp).

Screen

No image can be displayed

Blurry or distorted image

(no sound or low volume)

Unusual image is displayed

Sound

No sound is produced

Sound level is low or sound is distorted

Sound is unusual

HDMI

Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI

Is “Colour”, “Brightness” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the  minimum? (p. 26)

Reset channels. (p. 32 and p. 33) 

Turn the TV Off with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it On  again. If the problem persists, perform “Shipping Condition” (p. 43).



Is “Sound mute” active? (p. 8)  Is the volume set to the minimum? 

Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.  Set “MPX” (p. 27) in the Sound Menu to “Mono”. (Analogue only) 

Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to  “2ch L.PCM”. Check the “HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input” setting in the Sound Menu. (p. 28)



If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound  connection. (p. 63)

Check the HDMI cable is connected properly. (p. 58 and p. 59)  Turn the TV and equipment Off, then turn them On again.  Check an input signal from the equipment. (p. 64)  Use an equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861B. 

The TV does not switch On

The TV goes into Standby mode

Other

The remote control does not work or is intermittent

The LCD panel moves slightly when it is pushed with a finger

Clattered sound might be heard

An error message appears

Check the mains lead is plugged into the socket outlet. 

Auto power standby function is activated. (p. 9)  The TV enters Standby mode about 30 mins. after analogue  broadcasting ends.

Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6)  Has the TV been switched On?  The batteries may be running low. Replace them.  Point the remote control directly at the front of the TV (within about  7 m and 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.

There is some flexibility 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.

Follow the message’s instructions.  If the problem persists, contact your local Panasonic dealer or the  authorized Service Centre.

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Specifications

TX-L26X20L

Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz Rated Power Consumption 65 W On mode Average

Power Consumption

based on IEC 62087 Ed.2

(

measurement method

Standby Power Consumption

Display

panel

Aspect Ratio 16:9

Visible screen size

Number of pixels 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768 (H))

Sound

Speaker 120 mm × 42 mm × 2 pcs, 8 Audio Output 10 W (5 W + 5 W), 10% THD Headphones M3 (3.5 mm) stereo mini Jack × 1

PC signals

Receiving Systems / Band name

Aerial input VHF / UHF

Operating Conditions

Connection Terminals

AV1 (SCART terminal) 21 Pin terminal (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, RGB in, Q-Link)

AV2 (SCART terminal) 21 Pin terminal (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, RGB in, S-Video in, Q-Link)

AV3

COMPONENT

Others

Output

Dimensions ( W × H × D )

Mass

)

VIDEO RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 :)

AUDIO L - R

VIDEO

AUDIO L - R

HDMI 1 / 2 / 3

Card slot

AUDIO L - R DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate.  This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below.  EN55013, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN55020, EN55022, EN55024.

55 W

0.3 W

13 W (With monitor out recording)

66 cm (diagonal) 577 mm (W) × 325 mm (H)

VGA, SVGA, XGA SXGA ······ (compressed) Horizontal scanning frequency 31 - 69 kHz Vertical scanning frequency 59 - 86 Hz

PAL B, G, H, I, SECAM B, G, SECAM L, L’

VHF E2 - E12 VHF H1 - H2 (ITALY) VHF A - H (ITALY) VHF A - J (IRELAND) UHF E21 - E69 CATV (S01 - S05) CATV S1 - S10 (M1 - M10) CATV S11 - S20 (U1 - U10) CATV S21 - S41 (Hyperband)

PAL D, K, SECAM D, K

VHF R1 - R2 VHF R3 - R5 VHF R6 - R12 UHF E21 - E69

PAL 525/60 Playback of NTSC tape from some PAL Video re cord ers (VCR) M.NTSC Playback from M.NTSC Video recorders (VCR) NTSC (AV input only) Playback from NTSC Video recorders (VCR) DVB-T Digital terrestrial services (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC DVB-C Digital cable services (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC

Countries that DVB-C is available: Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Netherlands

Check the latest information on the available services at the following website. (English only)



http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/

Temperature : 0 °C - 35 °C Humidity : 20 % - 80 % RH (non-condensing)

RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]

Y 1.0 V[p-p] (including synchronization)

B, PR ±0.35 V[p-p]

RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]

TYPE A Connectors HDMI2 : HDMI (Version 1.4 with Audio Return Channel)

This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.



HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN R,G,B/0.7 V[p-p] (75 :) HD, VD/TTL Level 2.0 - 5.0 V[p-p] (high impedance)

SD Card slot × 1 Common Interface slot (complies with CI+) × 1

RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms] (high impedance)

PCM / Dolby Digital / DTS, Fiber optic

664 mm × 474 mm × 217 mm (With Pedestal) 664 mm × 434 mm × 109 mm (TV only)

9.5 kg Net (With Pedestal)

8.0 kg Net (TV only)

(H.264))

Frequently Asked Questions 

Specifications 

FAQs, etc.

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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

Licence

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

DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project.  VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.  Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., USA.  S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.  SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.  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. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.  “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.  Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.  Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #: 5,451,942 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending.  DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks and DTS Digital Out and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. GUIDE Plus+ is (1) a registered trademark or trademark of, (2) manufactured under license from and (3) subject of  various international patents and patent applications owned by, or licensed to, Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates.

GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.

http://www.europe.guideplus.com/

Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of this TV, please visit the following website: http://www.doc.panasonic.de

Authorized Representative: Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

Customer’s Record

The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.

Model Number Serial Number

Panasonic (U. K.) Ltd.

Willoughby Road, Bracknell, Berks RG12 8FP

Web Site : http://panasonic.net