Panasonic Viera TX-26LMD71FA, Viera TX-32LMD71FA, TX-26LMD70FA, TX-32LMD70FA, TX-32LMD72FA Operating Instructions Manual

TV

PROGRAMME

GUIDE

INPUT

RETURN

EXIT

MENU

OK

ASPECT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

VCR

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Operating Instructions

LCD Television

English

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

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

Model No. TX-26LMD71FA

TX-32LMD71FA

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Turn your own living room into a movie theatre!

Experience an amazing level of multi-

Notice for DVB functions

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Any functions related to DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) will work in areas where
DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial broadcasting are received. Consult your local
Panasonic dealer with coverage areas.

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DVB functions may not be available in some countries.

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This TV has the capability for DVB specifi cations. But future DVB services cannot be
guaranteed.

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Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.Quick Start Guide

media excitement

Enjoy rich multi-media

Camcorder

Amplifi er with
Speaker system

VCR

DVD player

DVD Recorder

Personal

computer

Set top box

Contents

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

(Warning / Caution)

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Notes ···························································5

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Maintenance················································5

Be Sure to Read

Advanced Features

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How to Use Menu Functions ·····················18

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

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DVB Settings (DVB) ··································22

(pay-TV, software update, time adjustment)

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Editing Channels ·······································24

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Tuning Channels ·······································26

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Restore Settings ·······································29

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Input Labels···············································30

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Displaying PC Screen on TV ····················· 31

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Q-Link Functions ·······································32

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HDMI Functions ·······································33

(HDMI terminal / VIERA Link)

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External Equipment ···································36

Basic Features

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Watching TV ··············································12

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Watching Videos and DVDs ······················ 14

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Viewing Teletext ········································16

Enjoy your TV!

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Technical Information ································38

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FAQs ·························································41

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Specifi cations ············································ 43

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Licence ······················································44

FAQs, etc.

Accessories / Options

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Identifying Controls

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Basic Connection

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Auto Setup

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Quick Start Guide

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Safety Precautions

If you fi nd any
abnormality,
remove the mains plug
immediately!

Do not remove covers
NEVER modify the TV yourself

(High-voltage components may cause serious
electrical shock.)

Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your
local Panasonic dealer.

Keep liquids away from the TV

To prevent damage which may result in fi re or
shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to
dripping or splashing.
Do not place containers with water (fl ower vase,
cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the TV. (including on
shelves above, etc.)

AC 220-240 V
50 Hz

Handling the mains plug and lead

Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fi re.)
Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.
Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)
Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fi re or electrical shock.)

Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet.
Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object.
Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it.
Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead.
Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

Warning

Do not expose to direct sunlight
and other sources of heat

Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other
sources of heat. To prevent fi re never place any
type of candle or naked fl ame on top or near the TV.

Do not place foreign objects
inside the TV

Do not let any objects drop into the TV through the
air vents (fi re or electrical shock may result).

Use only the dedicated stands
/ mounting equipment

Using an unauthorized stand or other fi xtures may
make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to
ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup.
Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6).

Do not place the TV on sloped
or unstable surfaces

The TV may fall off or tip over.

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(Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.)

When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug

Caution

Blocked ventilation by curtains,
etc. may cause overheating, fi re
or electrical shock.

Do not block the rear air vents

Notes

Maintenance

Display panel

Cabinet

Mains plug

Regular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth.
Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or diluted neutral
detergent by 100 times of water. Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry.

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

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

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Caution

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The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may be easily damaged.
Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fi ngernail or other hard object.

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Use care not to subject the surface to bug repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances
(this may degrade surface quality).

Caution

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

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Use care not to subject surfaces to bug repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances
(this may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint).

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

Electronic equipment
In particular, do not place video equipment too close

the TV (electromagnetic interference may distort
images / sound).

Equipment with an infrared sensor
Remote Controller of this TV also emits infrared rays

(this may affect operation of other equipment).

Keep the TV away from these equipment

Adjust the LCD panel to your desired
angle

15° 15°

(View from the top)

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

Auto power standby function

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

Transport only in upright position

Remove the mains plug from the wall

socket when TV is not in use for a
prolonged period of time. Remove the
mains plug from the wall socket before
connecting or disconnecting any leads.

This TV will still consume some power even in
the Standby mode, as long as the mains plug
is still connected to a live socket outlet. On /Off
switch see page 7.

Do not expose your ears to excessive
sound pressure from headphones.
Irreversible damage can be caused.

Allow suffi cient space around the
TV for radiated heat

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10

10

10

(cm)

TV Stand

Minimum distance

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TV

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Accessories / Options

Batteries for the Remote
Control Transmitter

(2)

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R6 (UM3)

ClamperRemote Control

Transmitter

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EUR7651110

Standard accessories

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Operating Instructions Pan European Guarantee Card

Installing remote’s batteries

Caution

•

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

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Do not mix old and new batteries.

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

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Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd)
batteries.

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Do not burn or breakup batteries.

1

Pull
open

Hook

2

Note the correct
polarity (+ or -)

Close

Using the clamper

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Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together (could cause distorted image).

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Fix cables with clampers as necessary.

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When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s assembly manual to fi x cables.

To tighten:

Keep the

knob pressed

Rear of the TV

To loosen:

Clamper
(Standard accessory)

Clamper
that bundle
mains lead

Bundle the
cables:

Hook the
clamper:

Tight

Lock

Optional accessories

Wall-hanging
bracket

TY-WK32LR2W

WARNING!

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Failure to use a Panasonic bracket or choosing to mount the
unit yourself will be done at the risk of the consumer.

Any damage resulting from not having a professional installer

mount your unit will void your warranty.

•

Always be sure to ask a qualifi ed technician to carry out set-up.

Incorrect fi tting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury

and product damage.

•

Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such as
spotlights, fl oodlights or halogen lights) which typically give off
high heat. Doing so may warp or damage plastic cabinet parts.

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Take care when fi xing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there
are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall before hanging bracket.

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.

How to remove the TV Stand

Remove four screws.

Rear of the TV

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Quick Start Guide

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Identifying Controls

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Identifying Controls

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Accessories / Options

Increases or decreases the programme
position by one. When a function is
already displayed, press to increase or
decrease the selected function. When in
Standby mode, switches TV On.

Mains power
On / Off switch

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

(senses brightness to adjust picture quality in “Auto” Mode in Picture Menu) (p. 20)

Remote control
signal receiver

Changes the
input mode

Function select

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Volume / Contrast / Brightness /
Colour / Sharpness /
Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble /
Balance / Auto Setup (p. 27)

Cursor buttons to make selections and
adjustments

DVB LED

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DVB system active during Direct TV Recording (Standby) :orange

Power LED

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Standby: red
On: green

Standby On / Off switch

(Switches TV On or Off standby)

Sound mute On / Off

Changes aspect ratio (p. 13)

Selects programmes in sequence

Teletext (p. 16)

OK button to confi rm selections and choices
Press after selecting programme positions to
quickly change programme.

VCR / DVD operations (p. 15)

Volume

Programme Information (p. 13)

Teletext Index (p. 17)

Coloured buttons used for the
selection, navigation and operation of
various functions

EXIT (Returns to TV screen)

DIRECT TV Recording

To immediately record programme in VCR /
DVD recorder with Q-Link connection
(p. 32)

Programme / channel change buttons (0-9)
and Teletext page buttons.

(p. 12 and p. 16)

When in Standby mode, switches TV On.

Access VIERA Link Menu (p. 35)

Programme Guide (p. 12)

Option menu
Sets the preferred settings of viewing
and sound options easily (p. 13)

Subtitles
Showing subtitles (p. 13)

Changes the input mode
TV -

switches DVB (digital broadcasting)
/ Analogue mode

(p. 12)

AV - changes AV input mode (p. 14)

Returns to the previous menu

Still picture (p. 13)
Teletext Hold (p. 17)

Main Menu
Press to access VIERA Link, Picture,
Sound and Setup menus (p. 18)

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L

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P

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PC

AUDIO OUT

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V

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O

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COMPONENT

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

RF IN

RF OUT

L

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Y

P

B

P

R

PC

AUDIO OUT

A
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COMPONENT

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

Basic Connection

Mains lead

Mains lead

SCART cable
(fully wired)

DVD Recorder or VCR

RF
cable

Aerial AerialRear of the TV Rear of the TV

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

Example 2
Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

RF cable

RF cable

TV only TV, DVD Recorder or VCR

AC 220-240 V
50 Hz

AC 220-240 V
50 Hz

Note

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Connect to AV1 / 2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 32).

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Quick Start Guide

L

R

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B

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PC

AUDIO OUT

A
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O

V
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O

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COMPONENT

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

RF OUTRF IN RF OUTRF INRF IN

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Basic Connection

DVD Recorder
or VCR

SCART cable
(fully wired)

RF cable

Aerial

Mains lead

Rear of the TV

Set top box

Example 3
Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

AC 220-240 V
50 Hz

RF cable

RF cable

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

SCART cable
(fully wired)

SCART cable
(fully wired)

RF cable

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GUIDE

INPUT

ASPECT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

PROGRAMME

REC

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MENU

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Auto Setup - Digital and Analogue

EXIT

This will take about 3 mins.

RETURN

Analogue Scan 2 78 1 41

Digital Scan 5 69

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Channel Service Name Type Quality

CBBC Channel DVB 10
62 BBC Radio Wales DVB 10
62

BBC Radio Cymru

DVB 10

62

E4

DVB 10

62

Cartoon Nwk

DVB 10

29 Analogue

-

33

BBC1

Analogue

-

DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS

PLEASE WAIT

Programme : 63

Remote control unavailable

Country

Portugal

Spain

Italy

France

Austria

Germany

Netherlands

Hungary

Czech

E.Eu

Poland

Switzerland

Belgium

Finland

Norway

Sweden

Denmark

Greece

Menüsprache

Slovenčina

Čeština

Еλληνικά

Italiano

Français

English

Srpski

Deutsch

Português

Türkçe

Suomi

Polski

Românǎ

Hrvatski

Nederlands

Slovenščina

Български

Magyar

Svenska

Dansk

Norsk

Español

Viewing Mode

Dynamic Normal Cinema Auto

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

(Takes a few seconds to be displayed)

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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.

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

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You can now use the remote
control to turn On the TV or turn
the TV to standby mode.
(Power LED: On)

•

To edit channels

Editing Channels (p. 24)
Analogue Programme Edit (p. 27)

4

Start Auto Setup

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If a compatible recording equipment
with Q-Link or similar technologies
(p. 32) is connected, analogue
channel information is automatically
downloaded to the equipment.

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

The sorted programme order

depends upon the TV signal,
the broadcasting system and
reception conditions.

3

Select your country

2

Select the language

select

store

select

•

Also possible to change the setting
in Picture Menu (p. 20)

5

Select the picture setting

select

set

11

Quick Start Guide

Select

EXIT
Change
RETURN

Mode Music

Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone Volume
Surround Off
Volume Correction
MPX Stereo

Sound Menu

Reset to Default Set

MENU

EXIT

RETURN

(example: Sound Menu)

On-screen operation
guide will help you.

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ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box

Open the main menu

Return to the previous menu

Move the cursor / select the menu

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

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

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

Note

•

If tuning have failed “Auto Setup” (p. 27).

•

If downloading have failed “Download” (p. 21).

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

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How to use remote control

•

Auto Setup

Using the
On Screen
Displays

Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen

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DIRECT TV REC

PROGRAMME

REC

TEXT INDEX

VCR DVD

RETURN

MENU

TV

INPUT

EXIT

OK

OPTION

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ASPECT

GUIDE

1 BBS

23:35

Corontation Street
20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55

Now

For info press

Change category

Profile 1

Cartoon Nwk

All DVB Services

BBC Radio Wales
BBC Radio Cymru

BBC ONE Wales

BBC THREE
BBCi
CBBC Channel

6
7
8

1

2
3
4

Select

Connect programme

EXIT
Page up/down
RETURN

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

Watching TV

up

down

or

9

(in a short time)

3

Select a channel

3

2

Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or Analogue

Information banner

Mains power On / Off switch should be On.

(Press for about 1 second)

1

•

You can also select the mode using the TV button on the top panel
of the TV.

Turn power on

Note

•

To watch pay-TV
(p. 23)

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To select from the Programme Guide

GUIDE

select programme

watch

select page

Volume

13

Viewing

•

Watching TV

HOLD

Freeze / unfreeze picture

Hold

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Other useful functions (Operate after )

Change
aspect
ratio

Select

Access

EXIT

RETURN

Aspect selection

16:9

Just

14:9

4:3 Full

4:3

Zoom1
Zoom2
Zoom3

Auto

A

SPECT

Change the aspect ratio (p. 38)

Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect.

Aspect Selection list

•

To change the mode

•

To change the mode using the ASPECT button only

A

SPECT

(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode)

Display Aspect
Selection list

A

SPECT

During the list is displayed,
select the mode

Store

Display
subtitles

STTL

Display / hide subtitles (if available)

•

To change the language for DVB

“Preferred Subtitles” (p. 21) (If available)

Display the
current
programme
status

OPTION

Check or change the current
programme status instantly

•

To change

Preferred subtitles (DVB mode)

Possible if the programme has some languages of subtitles

Preferred Multi Audio (DVB mode)

Possible if the programme has some languages of sounds

Teletext Language

Setup Menu (p. 21)

MPX (Analogue mode)

Sound Menu (p. 20)

Volume Correction

Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode

Note

•

Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 20 and p. 21).

select

change

Display
information
banner

1 BBS

23:35

Corontation Street

Bad Signal Encrypted

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20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55

Now

For info press

Change category

Profile 1

Display programme information

Sound
mute

•

To set display timeout

“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 21)

•

To hide

EXIT

•

Appears also when changing channel.

•

Information of another channel

•

Information on next programme

(DVB)

•

To watch the programme listed in the banner

•

Information banner operation

1st press
Display banner

2nd press
Banner + programme synopsis
(DVB)

3rd press
Exit

Weak TV signal

Scrambled
broadcasting

Subtitle

Teletext

Stereo sound / multiple audio

Off timer

Features available

Programme

DVB: Programme

Start / Finish time

Analogue: Programme

Status

Channel Current time Category

To change the category

blue

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TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD

ASPECT

OPTION

DIRECT TV REC

GUIDE

RETURN

EXIT

MENU

TV

PROGRAMME

INPUT

OK

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Watching Videos and DVDs

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Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input.
To connect the equipment (p. 8 and p. 9)
The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment.

Select the input mode connected to the equipment

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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To return to TV

Displays the selected mode

1

Turn the TV on

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When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. 8 and p. 9)

Receives input signals automatically when playback starts

•

Input signals are automatically identifi ed by the SCART (pin 8)
terminal.

•

This function is also available for HDMI connections (p. 35).

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If input mode is not switched automatically

Perform and

•

You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote
control or the top panel of the TV.

Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected.

•

You can label or skip each input modes “Input Labels” (p. 30)

•

Dependant on the setup of the equipment

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View

Input Selection

AV1

AV2/AV2S

AV3/AV3S
COMPONENT
PC
HDMI1
HDMI2
TV

select

watch

2

Display the Input select menu