Panasonic EZ Sync

Operating Instructions

High Definition Plasma Television

Manual de instrucciones

Televisor de plasma de alta definición

Model No.

Número de modelo

TH-42PE77U

TH-50PE77U

Quick Start Guide

(See page 6)

Guía de inicio rápido

(vea la página 6)

Customer’s Record

The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. 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.

Anotación del cliente

El modelo y el número de serie de este producto se encuentran en su panel posterior. Deberá anotarlos en el espacio provisto a continuación y guardar este manual, más el recibo de su compra, como prueba permanente de su adquisición, para que le sirva de ayuda al identificarlo en el caso de que le sea sustraído o lo pierda, y también para disponer de los servicios que le ofrece la garantía.

Panasonic Consumer Electronics

Company,

Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus

New Jersey 07094 U.S.A.

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5

San Gabriel Industrial Park

Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

© 2007 Panasonic Corporation of North America. All Rights Reserved.

© 2007 Panasonic Corporation of North America. Todos los Derechos Reservados.

Panasonic Canada Inc.

5770 Ambler Drive

Mississauga, Ontario

L4W 2T3 CANADA

Printed in U.S.A.

Impreso en EE.UU.

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

(843-9788)

or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For assistance (Puerto Rico), please call:

787-750-4300

or visit us at www.panasonic.com

For assistance (Canada), please call:

1-800-561-5505

or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

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

1-888-VIEW-PTV

ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

Para solicitar ayuda (Puerto Rico), llame al:

787-750-4300

ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com

English

Español

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

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

Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro.

Las imágenes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos.

TQB2AA0756

Turn your own living room into a movie theater!

Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement

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SDHC Logo is a trademark.

GalleryPlayer and the

GalleryPlayer Logo are trademarks of GalleryPlayer, Inc.

EZ Sync™

EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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

HDAVI Control™

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

Enjoy rich multimedia

SD memory card

Camcorder

Amplifier

Home theater system

VCR DVD player

DVD recorder Set Top Box

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Contents

Please read before using the unit

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

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

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Quick Start Guide

Accessories/Optional Accessory ··· 6

To Prevent TV from Falling Over ··· 8

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Before Connection ······················ 10

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

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Identifying Controls ···················· 17

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First Time Setup ·························· 18

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

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Watching TV ··············································· 20

Viewing from SD Card ······························· 22

Watching Videos and DVDs ······················· 24

Advanced Features

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How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.) ······················· 26

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EZ Sync

TM

“HDAVI Control

TM

” ····················· 30

Lock ··························································· 32

Editing and Setting Channels ···················· 34

Input Labels/Monitor Out/Closed Caption ······ 36

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Using Timer ················································ 38

Operating Peripheral Equipment ··············· 39

Recommended AV Connections ················ 40

FAQs, etc.

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Remote Control Operation/Code List ········· 42

Ratings List for Lock ·································· 46

Technical Information ································· 47

Maintenance ·············································· 50

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

FAQ ···························································· 52

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Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.) ····················· 54

Customer Services Directory (for U. S. A.) ···· 55

Limited Warranty (for Canada) ··················· 56

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Safety Precautions

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

DO NOT OPEN

WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back.

No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING:

The lightning flash with arrowhead within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

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

(including on shelves above, etc.).

Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions.

2) Keep these instructions.

3) Heed all warnings.

4) Follow all instructions.

5) Do not use this apparatus near water.

6) Clean only with dry cloth.

7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15) To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the

AC cord power plug is securely connected.

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FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an Other Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution:

Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by responsible party may cause harmful interference and could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094

Contact Source: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company

1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) email: [email protected]

CANADIAN NOTICE:

For Model TH-42PE77U, TH-50PE77U

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

WARNING

SMALL PARTS CAN PRESENT CHOKING HAZARD IF

ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED.

KEEP SMALL PARTS AWAY FROM YOUNG CHILDREN.

DISCARD UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS,

INCLUDING PACKAGING MATERIALS AND PLASTIC BAGS/SHEETS

TO PREVENT THEM FROM BEING PLAYED WITH BY YOUNG

CHILDREN, CREATING THE POTENTIAL RISK OF SUFFOCATION.

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Set up

The Plasma TV may fall off or tip over.

WARNING/CAUTION

If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma

TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center.

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If problems occur during use

If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the Plasma

TV, unplug the power cord immediately.

Continued use of the TV under these conditions might cause fire or permanent damage to the unit. Have the TV evaluated at an Authorized Service Center. Servicing of the TV by any unauthorized personnel is strongly discouraged due to its high voltage dangerous nature.

If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the

Plasma TV is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damaged, disconnect the power cord plug immediately.

A short may occur, which could cause fire. Contact an

Authorized Service Center for any repairs that need to be made.

CAUTION

Do not cover the ventilation holes.

Doing so may cause the Plasma TV to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the Plasma TV.

If using the pedestal, leave a space of 3 15/16 ” (10 cm) or more at the top, left and right, 1 49/64 ” (4.5 cm) or more at the bottom, and 2 3/4 ” (7 cm) or more at the rear.

This Plasma TV is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury.

(All of the following accessories are manufactured by

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.)

• Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical) TY-WK42PV3U

• Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK42PR2U

TY-WK42PR3U

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

Two or more people are required to install and remove the television. If two people are not present, the television may be dropped, and personal injury may result.

Transport only in upright position!

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

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AC Power Supply Cord

The Plasma TV is designed to operate on 120 V AC, 60 Hz.

Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go.

If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may be generated which could cause fire. If the plug is damaged or the wall socket plate is loose, they should not be used.

The included power cord is for use with this unit only.

Do not use any power cord other than that provided with this TV.

Doing so may cause fire or electric shocks.

Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.

Doing so may cause electric shocks.

Do not do anything that might damage the power cable. When disconnecting the power cable, hold the plug, not the cable.

Do not make any modifications to, place heavy objects on, place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully pull the power cable. Doing so may cause damage to the power cable which can cause fire or electric shock. If damage to the cable is suspected, have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center.

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When using the Plasma TV

Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma

TV.

Moving the TV with its cables attached might damage the cables which, in turn, can cause fire or electric shock.

Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning.

Electric shocks can result if this is not done.

Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it from becoming dusty.

Built-up dust on the power cord plug can increase humidity which might damage the insulation and cause fire. Unplug the cord from the wall outlet and clean it with a dry cloth.

This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; therefore, it may affect other infrared communication equipment.

Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or reflected light from your Plasma TV.

Do not climb up onto the television or use it as a step.

(Young children should be made particularly aware of this caution.)

If the unit falls over or becomes damaged through misuse, injury may result.

The TV will still consume some power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet.

Notes

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Do not display a still picture for a long time

This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen

(“Image retention”). This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.

Typical still images

Channel number and other logos

Image displayed in 4:3 mode

SD Card photo Video game Computer image

4 : 3

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To prevent “Image retention”, the screen saver is automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 53)

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Setup

Do not place the unit where it’s exposed to sunlight or other bright light (including reflections).

Use of some types of fluorescent lighting may reduce the remote control’s transmission range.

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Accessories/Optional Accessory

Check you have all the items shown.

Accessories

Remote Control

Transmitter

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N2QAYB000100

Batteries for the

Remote Control

Transmitter

(2)

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AA Battery

Antenna Adapter

•

F-Type for 5C-2V

Cable clamper

(2)

AC cord Pedestal

•

TBL2AX00141

(TH-42PE77U)

•

TBL2AX00151

(TH-50PE77U)

How to assemble (p.7)

Operating Instructions

Quick Setup Guide

(For viewing HD programming)

Product Registration Card (U.S.A.)

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

6

1

Open

Hook

Optional Accessory

Installing remote’s batteries

2

Note the correct polarity

(+ or -).

Close

Caution

•

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

•

Do not mix old and new batteries.

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

•

Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

•

Do not burn or break batteries.

Make a note of the remote control codes before changing batteries in case the codes are reset. (p. 43-45)

Wall-hanging bracket

(vertical)

•

TY-WK42PV3U

(angle)

•

TY-WK42PR2U

TY-WK42PR3U

Note

•

In order to maintain the TV’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets.

•

Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from tipping over.

•

Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause its paneling to crack.

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Assembling the pedestal

Installing the poles

Attaching the pedestal to TV

Securing the poles

For 42˝,50˝ Plasma television (Outside)

Pole

Front

Base

Base

Pole

A

Insert the poles into the left and right holes in the underside of the base so that they fit securely as shown in the illustration above.

Use the assembly

A

screws to secure the poles firmly to the bottom of the base.

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Set-up

•

Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface.

Note

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

Bottom view

Accessories

Assembly screw

(4 of each)

B

Rear side

A

M5 x 20

B

M5 x 30

Hole for pedestal installation

Pole

Pole (2)

Arrow mark

Base (1)

Pole

Label

Base

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Fix securely with assembly screws

B

.

(Total 4 screws)

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

•

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

Caution

Do not use any television or displays other than those given in this Operating Instructions.

•

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

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

•

If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic

Dealer immediately.

During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.

•

If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Use the accessory fall-prevention brackets to secure the TV.

•

If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed, the TV may fall over and personal injury may result.

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8

To Prevent TV from Falling Over

•

The TV must be fastened to both a base and a wall.

Securing to a base

•

Fix pedestal and base together with band.

Band (2)

Accessories

Screw (2)

• Nominal diameter

4 mm x 12

Wood screw (2)

Securing to a wall

•

Fix to wall or post with strong commercial wire or chain.

Accessories

Clamp (2)

Remove screw

Main screw

Main screw

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Before Connection

Connected Equipment Introduction (Signal source)

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•

Watching TV

VHF/UHF Antenna

•

NTSC (National Television System Committee):

Conventional broadcasting

•

ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):

Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel surround-sound audio and interactive television.

Cable Box/Cable or

VHF/UHF Antenna Cable Box/

Cable

•

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

•

You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-definition cable box. The connection can be done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable.

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Recording/playing back with DVD recorder or VCR

DVD Recorder

This source has higher resolution through interlace or progressive signal.

Connection can be done with the use of Component Video or HDMI cable.

DVD Recorder

•

VCR

Connection can be done with the use of an RF cable and Composite Video/S Video cable.

or

VCR

•

Watching Satellite

You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to high-definition satellite source. Connection can be done with the use of

HDMI or Component Video cable.

Satellite Antenna

Satellite

Receiver

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Enjoying Home theater and DVD recorder with

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HDMI connection

Home theater and DVD Recorder

HDMI connection enables you to enjoy higher quality audio and video with a single cable.

Home Theater DVD Recorder

Note

•

If your Panasonic DVD Recorder is compatible with EZ Sync (HDAVI control 2), you can operate your Panasonic

DVD Recorder with this TV’s remote control (p. 25 EZ Sync

TM

).

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All cables and external equipment shown in this book are not supplied with the TV.

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

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Antenna terminal

Reference of connection

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Pin terminals

■

HDMI terminal

10 red blue green green

•

Firmly tighten by hand.

•

Match colors of plugs and terminals.

Insert firmly.

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Insert firmly.

TV

Basic Connection

Example 1

Connecting Antenna (To watch TV)

VHF/UHF Antenna

Cable TV

To connect antenna terminals

AC 120 V

60 Hz

VHF/UHF Antenna

Cable TV or

Back of the TV

AC Cord

(Connect after all the other connections.)

Antenna terminal

ANTENNA

Cable In

VIDEO

P

R

P

B

Y

P

R

P

B

Y

AV IN

1

HDMI 2

AUDIO IN

AV IN

2

VIDEO

S VIDEO

HDMI 1

AUDIO IN

R L

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

(If no Cable Box)

or

ANT OUT ANT IN

•

If using Cable Box

•

Set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4.

Cable Box

•

Note

When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the power cord plug at the wall outlet first.

•

For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com

www.panasonic.ca

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TV

Basic Connection

(Continued)

Example 2

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

DVD Recorder or

VCR

VHF/UHF Antenna

To connect antenna terminals

AC 120 V

60 Hz

VHF/UHF Antenna

12

AC Cord

Back of the TV

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

INPUT

R

R

INPUT 1

R

L

L

L

INPUT 2

R

PROG

OUT

TO

AUDIO

AMP

R

AUDIO

L

L

VIDEO

P

R

P

B

Y

P

R

P

B

Y

VIDEO

S VIDEO

HDMI 1

AUDIO IN R

AV IN

1

HDMI 2

AUDIO IN

AV IN

2

L

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

To use HDMI terminals

(next page)

To use S VIDEO terminals

(next page)

To use PROG OUT terminals

(p. 40, 41)

To use COMPOSITE terminals

(next page)

To use COMPONENT terminals

(next page)

Antenna terminal

ANTENNA

Cable In

ANT OUT ANT IN

DVD Recorder or VCR

(with TV tuner)

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To use HDMI terminals

HDMI 2

AUDIO IN

AV IN

1

AV IN

2

HDMI

AV OUT

DVD Recorder

•

Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound.

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To use COMPONENT terminals

L white white white

R

AUDIO

OUT red

COMPONENT

VIDEO

INPUT

R

R

L

L

P

R

P

R

P

B

P

B

Y

Y

red red

Y green green

INPUT 1

green

P

B

DVD Recorder

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT blue blue blue

P

R red red

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

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To use COMPOSITE terminals

red

R L P

R

P

B

Y

INPUT 1

R L

yellow white yellow white red yellow

L white

R red

COMPOSITE

OUT

DVD Recorder

or

VCR

■

To use S VIDEO terminals

R L

red

S VIDEO

OUT

INPUT 2

R

PROG

TO

L

S VIDEO

DVD Recorder

or white white red

L white

R red

AUDIO

OUT red

VCR

•

The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected.

Connect either S Video or Video cable.

•

Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will enable you to enjoy greater picture quality than using

Composite terminals.

Note

•

Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent recording.

•

When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor through a VCR. Video signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the other TV monitor.

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TV

Basic Connection

(Continued)

Example 3

Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver

Satellite

Receiver

DVD Recorder or

VCR

VHF/UHF Antenna

To connect antenna terminals

VHF/UHF Antenna

AC 120 V

60 Hz

AC Cord

Back of the TV

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

INPUT

R

R

INPUT 1

R

L

L

L

INPUT 2

R

PROG

TO

AUDIO

OUT

AMP

R

AUDIO

L

L

VIDEO

P

R

P

B

Y

P

R

P

B

Y

VIDEO

S VIDEO

HDMI 1

AUDIO IN

R

AV IN

1

HDMI 2

AUDIO IN

AV IN

2

L

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

Antenna terminal

ANTENNA

Cable In

14

To use HDMI terminals

(p. 13)

To use S VIDEO terminals

(p. 13)

To use COMPOSITE terminals

(p. 13)

To use COMPONENT terminals

(p. 13)

ANT OUT ANT IN

DVD Recorder or VCR

(with TV tuner)

Connecting TV and DVD recorder (VCR)

Connect in the same way as on p. 13.

ANT IN

Satellite Receiver

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To use HDMI terminals

HDMI

AV IN

HDMI

AV OUT

DVD Recorder

Satellite

Receiver

•

Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound.

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To use COMPONENT terminals

L L white white

AUDIO

IN white

R red white

R red

AUDIO

OUT red red

DVD Recorder

Y green

P

B green green

Y green

P

B

Satellite

Receiver

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN

COMPONENT

VIDEO OUT

P

R blue blue blue blue

P

R red red red red

•

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

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To use COMPOSITE terminals

VCR

COMPOSITE

IN

L yellow yellow

R white red white red

■

To use S VIDEO terminals

S VIDEO

IN yellow white red yellow

L white

R red

COMPOSITE

OUT

S VIDEO

OUT

Satellite

Receiver

L

VCR

AUDIO

IN white

R white red red

•

The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected.

Connect either S Video or Video cable.

L

Satellite

Receiver

white white

R

AUDIO

OUT red red

•

Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will enable you to enjoy greater picture quality than using

Composite terminals.

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TV

Basic Connection

(Continued)

Example 4

Connecting Home Theater and DVD recorder

Home Theater

16

DVD Recorder

To connect HDMI terminals

Back of the TV

P

R

P

B

Y

HDMI

AV OUT

AV IN

1

HDMI 2

AUDIO IN

AV IN

2

or

VIDEO

S VIDEO

HDMI 1

AUDIO IN

R

DIGITAL

AUDIO IN

Home Theater

(AV amp)

L

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

Home theater

(HDMI AV OUT)

Home theater

(DIGITAL AUDIO IN)

(When listening to TV audio) [ATSC only]

Note

•

It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. (P. 30)

When Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or the S VIDEO OUT terminal, refer to p. 15 “To use COMPONENT terminals” or “To use S VIDEO terminals”.

•

If you connect RAM theater or Player theater with HDMI cable, use audio cable instead of the optical digital audio cable. (p. 41)

DVD Recorder

HDMI

AV IN

HDMI

AV OUT

Cable Binding Instructions

•

•

Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord together

(could cause distorted image).

Fix cables with Cable clamper as necessary.

When using the options, follow the option’s assembly manual to fix cables.

To attach

Insert hole

ANTENNA

Cable In

To fix

Push until clicks

To release

Press catch in and pull away

AC cord

To remove

Snaps

Keep pushing both side snaps

To bundle

hooks

Set

To loosen knob

Keep pushing the knob

Identifying Controls

Front of the TV

Switches TV/VIDEO

Back of the TV

Volume up/down

Power indicator

(on: red, off: no light)

Selects channels in sequence

ANTENNA

Cable In

POWER button Remote control sensor

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

Note

•

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

Switches TV to On or Standby

Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-23)

The equipment selection button (p. 24)

Changes the input mode (p. 24)

Displays Sub Menu (p. 20, 28)

Colored buttons

(used for various functions)

(for example p. 22, 34)

Channel up/down

Changes aspect ratio (p. 21)

Operates the Favorite channel list function. (p. 21)

Switches to previously viewed channel and input modes.

SUB

MENU

EZ Sync menu (p. 25, 30-31)

Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing

(p. 20)

Displays Main Menu (p. 26)

Exits menus

Selects/OK/Change

Returns to previous menu

Volume up/down

Displays or removes the channel banner (p. 20)

Sound mute On/Off

Numeric keypad to select any channel (p. 20) or press to enter alphanumeric input in menus.

(p. 24, 25, 32, 34, 39)

Direct channel access for DTV and

DBS (p. 20)

External equipment operations

(VCRs, DVDs, etc.) (p. 24)

17

18

First Time Setup

“First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 28-29) is set to “No”.

or

1

Turn the TV On with the POWER button

or

(TV) (Remote)

2

Select your language

First time setup

Language

Clock

Auto program

Picture

next

Language

Language English

English Español Français select

Go back to previous screen.

■

Press to exit from menu screen

3

■

Press to return to previous screen

Adjust the clock

First time setup

Language

Clock

Auto program

Picture

Note

•

To change setting

(Language/Clock/Auto program/Picture) later, go to Menu screen

(p. 26, 28)

Clock

Year

Month

Day

Hour

Minute

2007

1

7

10 AM

10

Year: Select the year

Month: Select the month

Day: Select the day

Hour: Adjust the hour

Minute: Adjust the minute

next

select

set

select item

Go back to previous screen.

■

Press to exit from menu screen

Note

•

About broadcasting systems

Analog (NTSC):

traditional TV programming

Digital (ATSC):

new programming that allows you to view more channels featuring high-quality video and sound

4

Auto channel setup

Select “Auto program”

First time setup

Language

Clock

Auto program

Picture

Select “ANT in”

Program channel

ANT in Cable

Auto

next

select

set

select

ANT in

Cable: Cable TV

Antenna: Antenna

Select “Auto”

Program channel

ANT in

Cable

Auto

next

select

Select scanning mode

(ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only)

Auto program

All channels

Analog only

Digital only

ok

select

Auto program

Scanning digital channel progress quit 40%

Start scanning the channels

•

Available channels (analog/digital) are automatically set.

All channels: Scans digital and analog channels

Analog only: Scans Analog channels only

Digital only: Scans Digital channels only

5

Confirm registered channels

program

Apply Cancel

select

“Apply”

Favorite Add Caption

.

...

Yes

.

...

Yes

ok

.

•

...

Yes

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

If you perform scanning more than twice, previously saved channels are erased.

First time setup

Language

Clock

Auto program

Picture

(Refer to p. 26)

19

20

Watching TV

Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 10-15)

1

Turn power on

Note

•

If the mode is not TV, press

and select TV. (p. 24)

-

■

Other Useful Functions

(Operate after )

■

Selects Audio Mode for watching TV

2

Select a channel number

up or down

■

To directly input the digital channel number

-

When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the minor number in a compound channel number.

example: CH15-1:

-

Listen with SAP

(Secondary

Audio

Program)

•

Digital mode

Press SAP to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel.

Audio track 1 of 2

(English)

•

Analog mode

Press SAP to select the desired audio mode.

• Each press of SAP will change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono)

Display the

SUB MENU

Information

Recall

■

Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen.

(p. 28)

This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.

SUB

MENU

Setup SUB MENU

Surf mode All

Set favorite

CC

Caption select

Signal meter

Off

■

Displays or removes the channel banner.

Channel

Station identifier

SAP indication

Closed caption

Signal resolution

Rating Level

Clock

15-2

ABC-HD

THE NEWS

CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3

12:30 pm

30

Picture mode

Aspect ratio

Sleep timer remaining time

Change aspect ratio

■

Press ASPECT to cycle through the aspect modes.

(p. 47)

• 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM

• 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM

Call up a favorite channel

■

FAVORITE

Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use number buttons. (see below)

Note

•

Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “Program channel” to switch the signal reception between cable TV and antenna. (p. 19, 35)

•

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

Set Favorite Feature Use Favorite Feature

1

Display the SUB MENU.

SUB

MENU

1

Press

2

Setup SUB MENU

Surf mode All

Set favorite

CC

Caption select

Off

Signal meter

Setup SUB MENU

Surf mode

Set favorite

All

CC

Caption select

Off

Signal meter

select

ok

Favorite channels 1/3

1

26-1 - - -

2

3

4

to change between pages (1/3,

2/3, 3/3, or exit).

1/3

1

2

3

4

- - -

- - -

- - -

- - -

to change between pages (1/3,

2/3, 3/3, or exit).

3

select

Press on the list.

ok

Then, press OK to save the displayed channel in that position.

2

Press

(1-9 and 0) to highlight a channel on the list.

• Selecting a channel number from the list with the number button will display the channel directly.

3

ok

Press OK to display the highlighted channel.

Set favorite 1/3

buttons (1-9 and 0) to select a

1 26-1 - - -

list number (1-9 and 0). By doing so, the displayed channel will

2

be saved on that list number

3

•

4

without pressing OK.

To delete a favorite channel

A saved channel can be removed from the list by holding down OK while its position is highlighted.

•

To change the page

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

21

Viewing from SD Card

You can view photos taken with a digital camera or digital video camera and saved on a SD card.

(Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly.)

1

Insert the SD Card

•

For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 48)

•

Insert the card

•

Remove the card

Press in lightly on SD Card, then release.

SD

Card

Label surface

Push until a click is heard

•

Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (4 GB), SD

Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter)

22

2

Select the SD CARD

or

Display menu

Select “Memory card”

■

Press to return to TV

3

Select the data to be viewed

Thumbnail view

select

Photo viewer

Total

Information

12

No.

101-0365

Date

01/01/2007

Pixel

1600x1200

Accessing

Select

OK

R Slide show

RETURN

G B Y

101-0365 101-0366 101-0367 101-0368

101-0369 101-0370 101-0371 101-0372

101-0373 101-0374 101-0375 101-0376

Navigation area

Accessing

view

■

Press to exit from menu screen

Selected picture information is displayed.

No.:

displayed.

Date: Date of recording is displayed.

Pixel: Display resolution is displayed.

Rotate

Prev.

R Slide show

Next

RETURN

G B Y

■

Press to return to the previous screen

Present status

(While reading the data)

Accessing

Prev.

R G Single

Pause

Next

RETURN

B Y

Total number of images

(to Slide show) (to Single photo display)

Note

•

Depending on the JPEG format, “Information” contents may not be displayed correctly. Refer to p. 48 (Data format for SD card browsing) for details.

4

View

Rotate

Prev.

R Slide show

Next

RETURN

G B Y

Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise)

To next photo

Displays one at a time

Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise)

To previous photo

•

To display/hide Navigation area

Navigation area

To change the view

(Slide show mode, adjusting images, etc.)

■

To watch photos in Slide show mode

In

Prev.

R G Single

Pause

Next

RETURN

B Y

JPEG menu

Picture

JPEG setup

ok

select

“JPEG setup”

JPEG setup

Disp. time

Repeat

5

On

Disp. time

Repeat

You can set how many seconds each image is displayed in Slide show mode.

(1-10/15/20/30/45/60/120 sec)

Turn the Slide show Repeat function On or Off.

•

Note

For large image sizes, the display time will be longer than the number of seconds set.

•

To stop in mid-cycle Press

■

To adjust picture

When MENU is pressed, the “JPEG menu” is displayed.

In

JPEG menu

Picture

JPEG setup

Select OK

select

“Picture”

Picture

Normal Set

Picture mode

Picture 0

Vivid

Brightness 0

1/2

RETURN

ok

Color

Tint

0

0

Sharpness 0

Picture menu (p. 26)

Viewing from a GalleryPlayer SD Card

You can view high-definition art and photography purchased on or downloaded to an SD card.

GalleryPlayer provides pre-loaded SD cards with copy-protected imagery and images for download to your computer that can be saved on an SD card for display on your television.

23

Watching Videos and DVDs

If you have some equipment connected to the TV, you can easily watch videos and DVDs using the TV’s remote control.

Input Select

You can select the external equipment to access.

To operate other manufacturers’ equipment, you need to register the code of the equipment. (p. 39)

1

With the connected equipment turned On

Display the Input select menu

24

■

To return to TV

Note

•

For details, see the manual of the equipment.

2

Select the input mode

Input select

1

TV

2 Component 1

3

4

Component 2

HDMI 1

5

6

HDMI 2

Video 1

7 Video 2

8

Video 3

(example) or

Video 1

VCR

Terminal

Label

select

enter

Press corresponding NUMBER button on the remote control to select the input of your choice.

Select the input of your choice, then press OK.

•

During the selection, if no action is taken for several seconds, the

“Input select” menu disappears.

•

The terminal and label of the connected equipment is indicated.

To label each of the inputs please refer to p. 36-37.

(example)

3

Select the remote control mode

Press the key to select

4

Operate the connected equipment, pointing remote control at the equipment.

(example)

VCR MODE DVD MODE

VCR Record Record

-

Rewind/Fast Forward

Skip Reverse/Forward

Reverse/Forward

Stop

Pause

Play

(For other operations, see p. 42)

Stop

Pause

Play

EZ Sync

TM

If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control 2” function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions. For details, “EZ Sync Control” on p. 30-31.

1

Display EZ Sync menu

2

Select the equipment

DVD recorder

Home theater

HD camcorder

Speaker output

TV

select

enter

3

Operate

You can operate the selected equipment with the TV’s remote control.

Follow the menu of the equipment and enjoy watching.

For the remote control operations, refer to p. 31.

Note

•

For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.

■

To return to TV

25

26

How to Use Menu Functions

Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way.

■

Menu list

Menu Item

1

Display menu

DVD recorder,

Home theater,

HD camcorder,

Speaker output

•

Displays the functions that can be set

(varies according to the input signal)

Normal

Picture mode

Picture, Brightness,

Color, Tint, Sharpness

2

Select the menu

Menu

EZ Sync

Picture

Audio

Timer

Lock

Memory card

Setup

select

next

Color temp.

Color mgmt.

Zoom adjust

Video NR

3D Y/C filter

Color matrix

■

Press to exit from menu screen

4

■

Press to return to the previous screen

3

Select the item

Picture

Normal Set

Picture mode

Picture 0

Brightness 0

Vivid

Color

Tint

0

0

Sharpness 0

1/2

(example: Picture menu)

Adjust or select

Picture

Normal Set

Picture mode

Picture 0

Brightness

0

Color

Tint

0

0

Sharpness 0

Vivid

1/2

(example: Picture menu) select adjust or select

MPEG NR

Black level

Normal

Bass

Treble

Balance

AI sound

Surround

Speaker output

HDMI 1 in

HDMI 2 in

Audio leveler

Timer

Sleep, Timer 1-5

Lock

Memory

Card

Memory card

Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

[DVD recorder/Home theater/HD camcorder]

Select equipment to access and operate. (p. 30)

[Speaker output]

Select audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 30)

EZ Sync menu is accessible directly by pressing the EZ Sync button on the remote control.

Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Other adjust” (Set/No)

Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom) (p. 49)

Adjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste

(p. 25)

Picture

Brightness

Color

+20

0

0

Normal

0

0

Set

Picture mode Vivid

Tint

Sharpness

Selects level of warm colors (red) and cool colors (blue) (Cool/Normal/Warm)

On: Enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes. (On/Off)

Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM” (p. 47)

Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal. (Off/On)

Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. (On/Off)

Selects image resolution of component-connected devices (HD/SD)

SD: Standard Definition HD: High Definition

Only 480p signal accepted; regular TV (NTSC) is not available.

Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. (On/Off)

Selects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light)

Resets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings. (Set/No)

Increases or decreases the bass response.

Increases or decreases the treble response.

Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume.

Equalizes overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs. (On/Off)

Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (On/Off)

Switches to “Off” when using external speakers (On/Off)

“AI sound”, “Surround”, and “Audio leveler” do not work if “Off” is selected

Selects according to the signal when HDMI is connected (Auto/Digital/Analog)

Auto: Automatically selects Analog / Digital signal

Color temp.

Color mgmt.

Zoom adjust

Video NR

3D Y/C filter

Color matrix

MPEG NR

Black level

Normal

Bass

Treble

Balance

AI sound

Surround

Speaker output

HDMI1 in

HDMI2 in

+ 4

0

0

Cool

On

Off

Off

SD

Off

Light

Set

On

Off

On

Auto

Auto

Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs

The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 38)

Locks the channels and programs (p. 32)

Audio leveler 0

Sleep 60

Displays SD card data (p. 22)

•

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

Memory card

27

28

How to Use Menu Functions

Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in the way best suited for you.

■

Menu list

Menu Item

Surf mode

1

Display menu

Language

Clock

Program channel

•

Displays the functions that can be set

(varies according to the input signal)

Input labels

Select “Setup”

Menu

next

Monitor out

EZ Sync

select

Picture

Audio

CC

EZ Sync

Timer

Lock

Memory card

Setup

Power off link

Power on link

Default speakers

3

Auto power on

■

Press to exit from menu screen

■

Press to return to the previous screen

Select the item

1/2 Setup

Surf mode

All

Language

Clock

Program channel

External devices

CC

next

select

Side bar

No signal shut-off

No action shut-off

1

Display Sub Menu

SUB

MENU

About

Reset

SUB

MENU

2

Select the item

Setup SUB MENU

Surf mode All

Set favorite

CC

Caption select

Signal meter

Off

select

set

or

next

■

Sub menu list

Menu Item

Surf mode

Set favorite

CC

Caption select

Signal meter

(Continued)

Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (Favorite/All)

Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 35)

Selects the screen menu language (p. 18)

Adjusts the clock (p. 18)

Sets channels (p. 34)

Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 36)

Surf mode

Language

Clock

Program channel

All

[Comp.1/Comp.2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/Video 1/Video 2/Video 3]

To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this menu.

(p. 36) (On/Off)

Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 36)

Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 30) (On/Off)

“Power off link”, “Power on link”, and “Default speakers” cannot be selected if “Off” is set.

Sets “Power off link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 30) (Set/No)

Sets “Power on link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 30) (Set/No)

Selects the default speakers (p. 30) (TV/Theater)

Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned On (No/Set)

The “Sleep” timer, “On / Off timer”, and “First time setup” will not function if “Auto power on” is set.

(p. 38)

Increases the brightness of the side bar (Bright/Off/Dark/Mid) (4:3 mode only)

The recommended setting is “Bright” to prevent panel “Image retention”. (p. 49)

To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL continues more than 10 minutes.

(Set/No)

Note

Not in use when setting “Auto power on”, “On/Off Timer”, “Lock”, “SD Mode”, or Digital channel.

“No signal shut-off was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for the first time after turning the power off by “No signal shut-off”.

The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off.

To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote or front panel key continues for more than 3 hours. (No/Set)

Note

Not in use when setting “Auto power on” or “On/Off Timer”.

“No action shut-off was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for the first time after turning the power off by “No action shut off”.

The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off.

Displays TV version and software license.

Performing Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel settings. (p. 34)

CC

EZ Sync

Power off link

Power on link

Default speakers

Auto power on

Side bar

No signal shut-off

No action shut-off

About

Reset

On

Set

Set

TV

No

Bright

Set

No

Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (Favorite/All)

Sets favorite channels. (p. 21)

Displays Closed Caption. (p. 36) (Off/On)

Changes the station identifier. (p. 34)

Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image. (p. 34)

29

EZ Sync

TM

“HDAVI Control

TM

”

Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on one remote.

Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function.

This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.

Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, RAM theater,

Player theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface automatically.

The equipment with “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations:

Automatic Input Switching, Power on link, Power off link and Speaker control (p. 31).

In addition, the equipment with “HDAVI Control 2” function enables the following operation:

EZ Sync Control only with TV’s remote control (for “HDAVI Control 2”) (p. 31).

EZ Sync “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.

■

For the first time / When adding new equipment, reconnecting the equipment or changing the setup.

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

Select the input mode to HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 (p. 24), and make sure that an image is displayed correctly.

•

This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.

It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.

Recommended part number:

RP-CDHG15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m)

Automatic

Input

Switching

Speaker control

1

Display menu

EZ Sync

Control only with

TV’s remote control

(for “HDAVI

Control 2”)

30

SUB

MENU

■

Press to return to the previous screen

2

3

■

Press to exit from menu screen

4

5

Select “Setup”

Menu

EZ Sync

Picture

Audio

Timer

Lock

Memory card

Setup

select

next

Select “EZ Sync setting”

Setup

EZ Sync setting

2/2

Other adjust

About

Select “EZ Sync”

EZ Sync setting

EZ Sync On

Power off link Set

Power on link Set

Select “On”

(default is On)

select

next select change

•

If no HDMI equipment is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- “EZ Sync”) is used, set to “Off”.

Power on link

Power off link

Default speakers

One-touch theater playback

At the start of the DIGA, Player theater, or RAM theater playback, the TV’s input automatically switches to the input based on the playback equipment.

•

For the RAM theater, the speakers automatically switch to the theater system.

If using the DIGA operation, the TV’s input automatically switches to the DIGA and DIGA menu is displayed.

You can select Home theater, or TV speakers for audio output.

Control theater speakers with the TV’s remote control.

This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected.

Press

■

Home theater:

Adjustment for equipment

Select “Speaker output”

Volume up / down

Select “Home theater” or “TV”

DVD recorder

Home theater

HD camcorder

Speaker output

TV

select

change

Mute

•

The sound of TV is muted.

•

When the equipment is turned off, TV speakers become active.

•

Selecting “Home theater” turns the equipment on automatically if it is in standby mode.

■

TV: The TV speakers are active.

In the EZ Sync menu, you can select an HDMI connected Panasonic equipment and access it quickly. Continue using your TV’s remote control to operate the equipment, pointing it at the TV.

Press

Select the equipment you want to access.

■

Available TV’s remote control buttons

select

Move the cursor/Select

DVD recorder

Home theater

HD camcorder

Speaker output

TV

access

You can select available items only.

SUB

MENU

Set/Access

Return to the previous menu

Display the Functions menu on the equipment

Operate the equipment with the TV’s remote control, pointing it at the TV.

•

To operate the equipment, read the manual of the equipment.

Available when the purpose of the keys are displayed on screen

When “Set” is selected (p. 29), TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever

EZ Sync compatible equipment is initially turned on and Play mode is selected.

When “Set” is selected (p. 29) and the TV is turned off, all connected EZ Sync compatible equipment is also automatically turned off.

•

DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will not turn off if it is still in rec mode.

Caution: The TV remains on even if the EZ Sync compatible equipment is turned off.

“TV” is the default setting. To set the Home Theater system as default speakers, change the default speakers setting from “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on.

If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the remote control for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following sequence of operations is performed automatically.

Home Theater power switches On, and playback begins.

TV power switches On, and the playback screen is displayed.

Audio is muted on the TV and switches to the theater system.

31

Lock

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

1

Display menu

32

2

Select “Lock”

Menu

EZ Sync

Picture

Audio

Timer

Lock

Memory card

Setup

next

select

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

Lock menu.

3

Input your 4-digit password

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

Create password

•

If it is the first time to enter the password, enter the code twice in order to register it.

Enter password

- - - -

0 9

■

Press to exit from menu screen

4

Caution

•

Make a note of your password in case you forget it. (If you have forgotten your password, consult your local dealer.)

5

Note

•

When you select a locked channel, a message will be displayed that allows you to view the channel if you input your password.

6

Set

Select the Lock mode

Lock

Mode Off

Channel

Game

Off

Off

Program Off

Change password

Select the item

Lock

Mode Custom

Channel

Game

Program

Off

Off

Off

Change password

set

select

•

Off:

•

All:

•

Unlocks all the lock setting of “Channel”, “Game” and

“Program”.

Locks all the inputs regardless of the lock setting of “Channel”, “Game” and

“Program”.

Custom:

“Channel”, ”Game” and

“Program”.

select set

•

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

■

To select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked

Channel lock

Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked. These channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating.

Select “Mode” and set to “Custom”

Select channel to lock.

Channel lock

•

To lock/unlock all channels:

Select “Mode” and set to “All” or “Off”.

Mode Custom

select

Channel 1

Channel 2

Channel 3

3

4

-

set

All: Locks all channels

Off: Unlocks all channels

Game lock

Program lock

Change password

select

Locks Channel 3, Channel 4 and external inputs.

Select “Game” in

5

and set to “On”.

On: Locks

Off: Unlocks

set

■

To set a rating level

“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to be locked according to TV ratings.

Select “Mode” and set to “On”.

Program lock

Mode On

Monitor out

MPAA

U.S.TV

C.E.L.R.

C.F.L.R.

On

Off

Off

Off

Off

set

select

Select the rating to be locked

select

Example of “MPAA” (U.S movie ratings)

NR No rating

G General Audience: All ages admitted

PG Parental Guidance Suggested

Select the rating category you wish to follow

next

Program lock

Mode On

set

Monitor out

On

MPAA Off

select

U.S.TV

C.E.L.R.

Off

Off

C.F.L.R.

Off

•

MPAA: U.S movie ratings

U.S.TV: U.S TV program ratings

•

C.E.L.R.: Canadian English ratings

C.F.L.R.: Canadian French ratings

■

To change the password

In , select “Change password” and press OK

Input the new 4-digit password twice

R

Restricted: Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian

NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted

Adults only X

•

To get other information (p. 46)

■

To disable recording of the locked program

Select “Monitor out” and set to “On”.

Program lock

Mode

Monitor out

MPAA

U.S.TV

C.E.L.R.

C.F.L.R.

On

Off

Off

Off

Off

Off

On: Turns on the monitor terminal output for programs that have been set to

“Blocked.”

Off: Turns off the monitor terminal output for programs that have been set to

“Blocked.”

Lock

Mode

Channel

Off

Off

Game

Program

Off

Off

Change password

Change password

Enter new password

- - - -

0 9

Note

•

•

This television is designed to support the “Downloadable U.S. Region Rating System” when available. (Available only in U.S.A.)

The Off rating is independent of other ratings.

When placing a block on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will also be blocked.

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Editing and Setting Channels

The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions.

1

Display menu

Auto

Set automatically

2

Select “Setup”

Menu

EZ Sync

Picture

Audio

Timer

Lock

Memory card

Setup

next

select

34

3

Select “Program channel”

Setup

Surf mode

All

Language

Clock

Program channel

External devices

CC

1/2

next

select

■

Press to exit from menu screen

4

Select the function

Program channel

ANT in Cable

Auto

Manual

Signal meter

next

select

5

Set

■

To reset the settings of setup menu

Select “Reset” in Setup menu ( ) and press OK

Input your 4-digit password with number buttons

Select “YES” on the confirmation screen and press OK

Manual

Set manually

Signal meter

Check signal strength

Automatically searches and adds active channels to memory.

Select “ANT in”

Select Cable or Antenna

(p. 19)

Select scanning mode

(p. 19)

Auto program

Select “Auto”

ok

All channels

Program channel

next

Analog only

ANT in Cable

select

Digital only

Auto

Manual

Signal meter

select

Use this procedure when changing setting of receiving channels or changing the channel display.

Also, use to add or skip channels from channel list manually.

•

Settings are made automatically

After completing the setting, select “Apply”. (see below

All previously saved channels are erased.

5 ).

Edit

•

Caption

Caption select

select

Caption ---

change

Select “Edit”

Caption detail

set/next

Apply Cancel

Manual program

Edit Apply Cancel

Cannnel Caption

2

...

3

4

...

...

5

...

Favorite

...

...

...

...

Add

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Select the item to be edited

select

next

Caption

Select the station identifier

•

Favorite

Set favorite 1/3

Caption detail

Rename (maximum 7 characters available)

select

1 26-1 - - -

Manual program

Edit Apply

select item to edit

(Caption/Favorite/Add)

8

9

5

6

3

4

Cannnel

2

Caption

...

...

...

...

...

7

...

...

Select

OK

RETURN

Cancel

...

...

...

...

...

...

Favorite

...

Add

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

R Prev. page G Next page B Y

Proceed to next page

next

•

Caption:

Changes the station identifier

•

Favorite:

Registers channel to Favorite

List

•

Add:

Adds or skips channels

2

next

Set favorite

Select the number

•

Add

Press OK to select “Yes (add)” or “No (skip)”

Move cursor to channel number

Manual program

Edit Apply

Cannnel

2

Caption

...

3

...

Cancel

Favorite

...

...

Add

Yes

Yes

5

Select “Apply”

program

Apply Cancel

select

Press OK to tune to the channel.

select “Apply”

Go back to previous page

ok

Caption

.

Favorite Add

...

Yes

To cancel the Edit

Manual program

Edit Apply Cancel

3

4

Cannnel

2

Caption

...

...

...

5

...

Favorite

...

...

...

...

Add

Yes

Yes

Yes

Yes

select

next

Changes will be lost. Continue?

Yes No

ok

(returns to “Program channel”)

select “Yes”

Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image.

Signal meter

•

If the signal is weak, check the antenna.

Channel 1-1

change channel

If no problem is found, consult your local dealer.

ok

Signal strength

Current 30%

Signal intensity

Note

•

Not available if “Cable” is selected in “ANT in”

(see above).

Peak level 45%

•

Effective only for digital antenna channels.

•

If “Lock” (p. 32) is activated and “Program channel” is selected, “Enter password.” will be displayed.

35

36

Input Labels/Monitor Out/

1

Display menu

Input labels

Display labels of external devices

2

Select “Setup”

Menu

EZ Sync

Picture

Audio

Timer

Lock

Memory card

Setup

next

select

Monitor out

Stop output the picture and audio

3

Select “External devices” or “CC”

next

Setup 1/2

Surf mode

All

select

Language

Clock

Program channel

External devices

CC

■

Press to exit from menu screen

4

(External devices)

Select “Input labels” or “Monitor out”

next

External devices

Input labels

Monitor out

select

5

Set

CC

Display

Closed

Caption

Closed Caption

Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection.

(In selecting input mode from p. 24 )

■

Select the terminal and label of the external equipment

Label Terminal

Input labels

select

Video1-3

Comp.1

Comp.2

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

Custom

Custom

3

4

set

•

•

Terminals: Comp.1-2/HDMI 1-2/

Label: SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/

DBS/PVR/GAME/AUX/[BLANK]

* If “SKIP” is selected, the TV/VIDEO button press will skip its input.

Video 1

VCR

Video 1 -

[example]

Video 2 -

Video 3 -

To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this menu. (p. 28)

■

Select the terminal and set “Off”

Monitor out

•

Select “Off” to stop output of picture and audio.

(Video 1/Video 2/Video 3)

Comp.1

Comp.2

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

Video 1

Video 2

On

On

On

On

Off

On

select

set

•

Comp.1/Comp.2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2 cannot output video signals regardless of “Monitor out” setting.

When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to HDMI or COMPONENT terminals, only audio signals can be obtained. From the output terminals, no video signals can be passed.

Video 3 On

The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of the audio. The program being viewed must be transmitting Closed Caption (CC) information. (p. 47)

■

Select the item and set

select

CC

Mode

Select “On” (when not using, select “Off”).

Mode

Analog

Digital Primary

Digital setting

CC reset

On

CC1

Digital setting

Size

Font

Style

Foreground

Fore opacity

Background

Back opacity

Automatic

Automatic

Automatic

Automatic

Automatic

Automatic

Automatic

set

select

set

Analog

CC1-4:

T1-4:

(Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog broadcasting.)

Information related to pictures

(Appears at bottom of screen)

Textual information

(Appears over entire screen)

•

The settings in “Analog” or “Digital” depend on the broadcaster.

Digital

Select the setting.

•

“Primary”, “Second.”, “Service 3”, “Service 4”, “Service 5”, “Service 6”

■

To make more in-depth display settings in digital programs

Select “Digital setting” and press OK

Select the item and set

(The Digital Closed Caption menu lets you configure the way you choose to view the digital captioning.)

•

Size: Text size

Font: Text font

•

Style: Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.)

Foreground: Color of text

•

Fore opacity: Opacity of text

Background: Color of text box

•

Back opacity: Opacity of text box

Outline: Outline color of text

(Identify the setting options on the screen.)

Outline Automatic

■

To reset the settings

Select “CC reset” and press OK

37

Using Timer

The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time.

•

The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 18)

The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not function if “Auto power on” (p. 29) is set.

1

Display menu

38

2

3

■

Press to exit from menu screen

4

■

Press to return to the previous screen

Select “Timer”

Menu

EZ Sync

Picture

Audio

Timer

Lock

Memory card

next

select

Select the timer to set

Timer

Sleep

Timer 1

Timer 2

Timer 3

Timer 4

Timer 5

Sleep

Timer 1

select

next

Turns Off automatically

Turns On/Off automatically

(5 timers can be set.)

Timer 5

Set the timer

■

To set “Sleep” (Off Timer)

Set to shut the unit off after a pre-selected amount of time.

Sleep

•

0/30/60/90 (minutes)

Sleep 60

set

Note

•

The TV automatically turns Off after 90 minutes when turned

On by the Timer.

This operation will be cancelled if the Off time is selected or if a key is pressed.

■

To set “Timer 1-5” (On/Off Timer)

Select the item and set

Timer 1

Channel 310 - 1

select

Day

On time

Off time

Set

EVR FRI

10:00 AM

11:00 AM

On

Channel

set

Select the channel

Day

Select the day

SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT

(displays the nearest future date)

MON-FRI/SAT-SUN/DAILY/EVR SUN/EVR MON/

EVR TUE/EVR WED/EVR THU/EVR FRI/ EVR SAT

On time

Off time

Set

The time to turn On

The time to turn Off

Timer setting (On/Off)

Operating Peripheral Equipment

You can operate other manufacturers’ equipment using this TV’s remote control.

1

Connect the external equipment to the TV and

Power Off the external equipment

2

+

Press both buttons simultaneously for more than 3 seconds.

•

Release the buttons when the equipment selection buttons start flashing.

3

4

Select the equipment

with the equipment selection button

•

The selected button remains lit (other buttons are not lit).

Input the equipment’s 4-digit remote control code

(p. 43-45)

5

■

Press to return to the TV mode

Operate the equipment with the remote control

(p. 42)

•

The external equipment turns On.

■

If the equipment does not operate with the remote control

•

When your equipment has a single code

Input the remote control code again

•

When your equipment has multiple codes

Change the code with above and test again

Caution

•

Registration will fail if the wrong code is input or it takes more than 30 seconds to register.

To find a code not listed in the code list

This procedure searches all codes and is called the “sequence method.”

After step above, change the code and test

When the correct code is found

store change

Operate the equipment with the remote control (p. 42)

•

Repeat until the code is found

It may take many attempts before the correct code is found

39

Recommended AV Connections

These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment.

For other connections, consult the instructions and specifications for each piece of equipment (p. 51).

For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com

www.panasonic.ca

Back of the TV

AC 120 V

60 Hz

Power Cord

(Connect after all the other connections are complete.)

Cable TV

Cable Box or

ANTENNA

Cable In

SD Slot

ANTENNA

Cable In

AUDIO

COMPONENT

VIDEO

INPUT

R

R

INPUT 1

R

L

L

INPUT 2

R

PROG

TO

OUT

AUDIO

AMP

R

AUDIO

L

L

L

P

R

P

R

VIDEO

P

B

P

B

VIDEO

S VIDEO

HDMI 1

AUDIO IN

R

Y

Y

AV IN

1

or

HDMI 2

AUDIO IN

AV IN

2

L

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

or

■

DVD Recorder /

VCR

■

To watch camcorder images

Camcorder

VCR

DVD Player or

Connect with

A or B

A HDMI cable

Amplifier

■

To listen to the

TV through speakers

OPTICAL IN

Optical digital audio cable

B HDMI-DVI

Conversion cable

+ Audio cable or

40

■

To watch DVDs

DVD Player/Set Top Box

•

Note

The picture and audio input signals connected to a terminal specified in “Monitor out” (p. 36) cannot be output from “PROG OUT” terminals.

However, audio output can be obtained from

“DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” terminal.

•

To prevent howling and image oscillation, set the

“Monitor out” setting when connecting the VCR with loop-connection. (p. 28, 36)

•

When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to

HDMI or COMPONENT terminals, only audio signals can be obtained. From the output terminals, no video signals can be passed.

•

When receiving digital channel signals, all digital formats are down-converted to composite NTSC video to be output through the PROG OUT terminals.

EZ Sync

TM

Connections

Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control of a single AV piece of equipment such as a Panasonic DIGA-

DVD recorder, RAM theater, or Player theater system.

Refer to page 30-31 for Setup Menu settings and additional control information.

Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not provided.

If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off then On again while the power of all equipment is On (so that the unit can correctly recognize the connected equipment) and check that DIGA, RAM theater, and Player theater playback operate.

Note

•

HDMI 1 is recommended.

When connecting to HDMI 2, set the input mode to HDMI 2 (p. 24) initially before connecting to HDMI 2. After connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 30-31).

■

Connecting this unit to the DIGA, RAM theater, or Player theater

•

For DIGA: Connect with HDMI cable

For RAM theater and Player theater:

Connect with the HDMI and audio cables.

If audio cable is not connected, you cannot listen to the TV program through the theater system.

■

Connecting this unit to a DVD recorder and AV amp

When using an “EZ Sync” audio-video amplifier and a compatible DIGA recorder, use a daisy chain connection as shown below.

Back of the TV

ANTENNA

Cable In

INPUT

R

INPUT 1

R

L

L

INPUT 2

R

PROG

TO

AUDIO

OUT

AMP

R

AUDIO

L

L

P

R

P

B

Y

VIDEO

S VIDEO

HDMI 1

AUDIO IN R

AV IN

1

or

HDMI 2

AUDIO IN

AV IN

2

L

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

Digital Audio out or or

HDMI cable

HDMI

(AV OUT)

AUDIO

IN

HDMI

(AV OUT) or

Panasonic RAM theater /

Panasonic Player theater

HDMI

(AV OUT)

DIGA

(Panasonic DVD Recorder)

Panasonic

HD Camcorder

DIGA

(Panasonic DVD Recorder)

HDMI

(AV IN)

HDMI

(AV OUT)

Panasonic AV amp

•

One AV amp and one DIGA recorder can be operated with this unit.

Be sure to connect the AV amp between this unit and the DIGA recorder.

■

Setting of this unit after connection

After making connections as shown above, set “EZ Sync” (under “EZ Sync setting”) to “On” using the Setup menu.

(p. 30-31).

Note

•

Individual components of HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their respective operating instruction manuals.

•

When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output using “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of this unit, the system switches to 2CH audio.

(When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.)

41

42

Remote Control Operation/Code List

The following explains how to operate external devices with the remote control.

•

Register the remote control codes (p. 39) if you want to operate an external device of another manufacturer. (p. 43-45)

Note

•

Operation may not be possible depending on the available memory size of the remote control.

This remote control is not designed to cover operation of all functions of all models.

■

Remote Control Operation List

This chart defines which keys are operational after programming (if needed) while in the selected remote control mode, CABLE, DBS, VCR, or DVD.

DBS/CBL MODE

KEY NAME VCR MODE DVD MODE

(DBS) (CBL)

Power Power Power Power

-

-

-

-

-

TV Input Switch

LIST

TV Input Switch

Menu

Exit

Up/Down/Left/Right

Select

LIST

TV Input Switch

Menu

Exit

Up/Down/Right/Left

Select

DVD AUDIO

TV Input Switch

Functions

-

Up/Down/Right/Left

Enter

SUB

MENU

Guide Guide Sub Menu

-

-

-

-

-

Channel Up/Down

PPV/VOD

Red

Green

Blue

Yellow

Channel Up/Down

PPV/VOD

A

B

C

D

Channel Up/Down

Return

Red

Green

Blue

Yellow

Channel Up/Down

-

-

TV Volume Up/Down

-

-

Onscreen Display

TV Mute

0-9

-

-

-

TV/VCR Switch

Rewind/Fast Forward

VCR Record

Stop

Pause

Play

TV Volume Up/Down

Aspect

Favorite

Info

TV Mute

0-9

Last Channel

Sub Channel

Page Down/Up

TV/DBS Switch

Rewind/Fast Forward

PVR Record * 1

Stop

Pause

Play

TV Volume Up/Down

Aspect

Favorite

Info/Display/OSD

TV Mute

0-9

Last Channel

Music

Page Down/Up

TV/CBL Switch

Rewind/Fast Forward

PVR Record * 1

Stop

Pause

Play

TV Volume Up/Down

-

Direct Navigator

Onscreen Display

TV Mute

0-9

Drive Select

PROG (Sub Channel)

Skip Reverse/Forward

-

Reverse/Forward

Record

Stop

Pause

Play

*1: Combination type

■

Remote Control Code List

Cable Converter ( )

Brand Code

A-Mark

ABC

Accuphase

Acorn

Action

Active

Americast

Archer

BCC

Bell South

0276

0899

British Telecom 0003

Century 0008

Clearmaster

ClearMax

Cool Box

Coolmax

0883

0883

0883

0883

Director

Fosgate

GE

General

Instrument

0008, 0144

0003, 0008, 0237

0003

0237

0237

0237

0899

0237

0476

0276

0144

0003, 0012, 0276,

0476, 0810

Brand

Gibralter

GMI

GoldStar

Hamlin

Hitachi

Insight

Jerrold

Memorex

Mitsubishi

Motorola

Multitech

Nova Vision

Novaplex

NSC

Pace

Panasonic

Paragon

Cable/PVR Combination ( )

Americast

General

Instrument

0899

0810

Motorola

Pace

Pioneer

RCA Jerrold

Dish Network

System

Dishpro

Echostar

Expressvu

Funai

0810

Satellite Receiver ( )

Bell ExpressVu 0775

Chaparral 0216

Crossdigital

DirecTV

1109

0099, 0247, 0392,

0566, 0639, 0724,

0749, 0819, 1076,

1108, 1109, 1142,

1377, 1392, 1414,

1442, 1609, 1639,

1640, 1749, 1856

0775, 1005, 1505,

1775

0775, 1005, 1505,

1775

0775, 1005, 1505,

1775

0775, 1775

1377

GE

General

Instrument

GOI

Hitachi

Houston

HTS

Hughes Network

Systems

Innova

Jerrold

JVC

LG

Magnavox

McIntosh

Memorex

Mitsubishi

DBS/PVR Combination (S) ( )

DirecTV

Dish Network

System

0099, 0392, 0639,

1076, 1142, 1377,

1392, 1442, 1640

0775, 1505

Dishpro

Echostar

Expressvu

Hughes Network

Systems

VCR ( )

A-Mark

ABS

Admiral

Adventura

Aiko

Aiwa

Alba

Alienware

Allegro

America Action

American High

Amstrad

0000, 0037, 0240,

0278

1972

0039, 0047, 0048,

0060, 0209, 0479

0000, 0037, 0240

0278

0000, 0037

0209, 0278

1972

0039

0278

0035, 0081

0000

Asha

Astra

Audiovox

Avis

Beaumark

Bell & Howell

Broksonic

Calix

Candle

Canon

Capehart

Carrera

0810, 1376

0237, 1877

0877, 1877

1256

0775, 1505

0775, 1505

0775

1142, 1442

Code

0003

0883

0144

0009, 0273

0003, 0008, 0009

0476, 0810

0003, 0012, 0276,

0476, 0810

0000

0003

0276, 0476, 0810,

1254, 1376

0883

0008

0008

0012

0008, 0237, 0877,

1877

0000, 0008, 0107,

0144

0000, 0008, 0525

Brand

Penney

Philips

Pioneer

Code

0000

0317, 1305

0144, 0533, 0877,

1877

Prism

Pulsar

Quasar

RadioShack

0012

0000

0000

0883

RCA

Regal

1256

0273, 0276, 0279

Runco

Samsung

0000

0003, 0144

Scientific Atlanta 0000, 0003, 0008,

0012, 0237, 0477,

0877, 1877

Sony

Sprucer

Starcom

Supercable

Supermax

Thomson

1006

0144

0003

0276

0883

1256

Brand

Tocom

Torx

Toshiba

Tristar

United Cable

US Electronics

V2

Videoway

Viewmaster

Vision

Vortex View

Zenith

Scientific Atlanta 0877, 1877

Sony 1006

Supercable

Thomson

0276

1256

0392, 0566

0869

0775, 1775

0749, 0819, 1250

0775

0775, 1775

0749, 1142, 1442,

1749

0099

0869

0775, 1775

1414

0722, 0724

0869

0724

0749

Motorola

Netsat

Next Level

Optimus

Panasonic

Paysat

Philips

Pioneer

Primestar

Proscan

RadioShack

RCA

Motorola

Philips

Proscan

RCA

Samsung

0240

0035, 0240

0037, 0038, 0278

0000

0240

0000, 0035, 0039,

0048, 0479

0002, 0121, 0209,

0479, 1479

0037

0037, 0038

0035

0002

0240

Carver

CCE

Cineral

Citizen

Classic

Colortyme

Colt

Craig

Criterion

Crosley

Crown

Zenith

0856, 0869

0099

0869

0724

0247, 0701, 1786

0724

0099, 0722, 0724,

0749, 0775, 0819,

1076, 1142, 1442,

1749

Samsung

SKY

Sony

Star Choice

Star Trak

Thomson

Tivo

Toshiba

1142, 1442

0869

0392, 0566

0566, 0775, 0869

0392, 0566, 0775,

1142, 1392, 1442

UltimateTV

Uniden

Voom

Zenith

0869

1142, 1442

0392

1392

1442

Sony

Star Choice

0035, 0081

0278

0278

0000, 0035, 0037,

0209, 0240, 0278,

0479, 1278

0037

0035, 0045, 0060,

0278

0000

0037, 0047, 0240

0000

0000, 0035, 0081

0278

Curtis Mathes

Cybernex

CyberPower

Daewoo

Daytron

Dell

Denon

DirecTV

Dual

Durabrand

Dynatech

Code

0012

0003

0000

0883

0003, 0276

0003, 0008, 0276

0883

0000

0883

0883

0883

0000, 0525, 0899

0899

1108, 1109, 1142,

1276, 1377, 1442,

1609

0856, 0099

0639, 1639, 1640

0869

0869

0392, 0566

1142, 1442

0749, 0790, 0819,

1285, 1749

1392, 1640

0724, 0722

0869

0856, 1856

0639, 1640

0869

0000, 0035, 0060,

0162, 0240, 0278,

0432, 1035

0240

1972

0037, 0045, 0278,

1278

0037, 0278

1972

0042, 0081

0739

0000

0038, 0039

0000, 0240

43

44

Remote Control Operation/Code List

(Continued)

Humax

Hush

Hytek iBUYPOWER

ITT Nokia

Janeil

Jensen

JVC

KEC

Kenwood

Kodak

KTV

LG

Linksys

Lloyd’s

Loewe

Logik

Lumatron

LXI

■

Remote Control Code List

VCR ( )

Brand

Electrohome

Code

0000, 0037, 0043,

0060, 0209, 0240

Electrophonic

Emerald

Emerex

Emerson

0037

0121, 0184

0032

0000, 0002, 0037,

0043, 0121, 0184,

0209, 0240, 0278,

0479, 1278, 1479

Brand Code

Magnin

Marantz

Marta

Matsui

0240

0035, 0038, 0081

0037

0037, 0209

Matsushita 0035, 0162, 0081

Media Center PC 1972

MEI

Memorex

0035

0000, 0035, 0037,

0039, 0162, 0047,

0048, 0209, 0240,

0278, 0479, 1237

Fisher

Fuji

Fujitsu

Funai

Garrard

Gateway

GE

Gemini

Genexxa

Go Video

GoldStar

0000, 0039, 0047

0033, 0035

0000

0000, 0037, 0278

0000

1972

0000, 0035, 0048,

0060, 0240, 0807,

1035, 1060

0060

0000, 0037, 0278

0240, 0432, 0614

0000, 0035, 0037,

0038, 0039, 0278,

1237

Metz

MGA

0037

0043, 0060, 0240

MGN Technology 0240

Microsoft 1972

Midland

Mind

Minolta

Mitsubishi

0240

1972

0042

0000, 0042, 0043,

0047, 0048, 0060,

0067, 0807

Goodmans

Gradiente

Granada

Grundig

0000

0042, 0081

0081

Harley Davidson 0000

Harman/Kardon 0038, 0081

Hewlett Packard 1972

HI-Q 0000, 0035, 0047

Hitachi 0000, 0035, 0037,

0042, 0045, 0089

Howard

Computers

0000, 0037, 0081,

0278

1972

Motorola

MTC

MTX

Multitech

NAD

NEC

Nikko

Nikkodo

Nishi

Niveus Media

Noblex

Northgate

Olympus

Optimus

0035, 0048

0000, 0240

0000

0000, 0039

0240

0038, 0067

0037, 0278

0037, 0278

0240

1972

0240

1972

0035, 0162

0000, 0035, 0037,

0047, 0048, 0162,

0240, 0432, 1062

HP

Hughes Network

Systems

1972

0042, 0739

Orion 0000, 0002, 0121,

0184, 0209, 0240,

0278, 0479, 1479

M Electronic

Magnasonic

Magnavox

0739

1972

0000, 0047

1972

0240

0240

0067

0067

0037, 0278

0038, 0067

0035, 0037

0000

0037, 0038, 0240

1972

0000, 0038, 0240

0081

0000, 0240

0278

0000, 0037, 0042,

0067

0240

0000, 0037, 0240,

0278, 1278

0000, 0035, 0037,

0039, 0048, 0081,

0240, 0618, 1781

Panama

Panasonic

Penney

Pentax

Philco

Philips

Pilot

Pioneer

Polk Audio

Portland

Profitronic

Proscan

Protec

Pulsar

Pulser

Quartz

0035

0000, 0035, 0162,

0225, 0614, 0616,

1035, 1062, 1244

0000, 0035, 0037,

0038, 0042, 0047,

0067, 0081, 0162,

0240, 1035, 1237

0042

0000, 0035, 0081,

0209, 0479

0000, 0035, 0048,

0045, 0081, 0162,

0209, 0616, 0618,

0739

0037

0042, 0067, 0081,

0162

0081

0278

0240

0060, 1060

0000

0039, 0240, 0278

0240

0035, 0047

Brand

Quasar

RadioShack

Radix

Randex

RCA

Realistic

ReplayTV

Ricavision

Runco

Samsung

Samtron

Sanky

Sansui

Sanyo

Scott

Sears

Sharp

Shintom

Shogun

Siemens

Signature

Singer

Sonic Blue

Sony

Soundmaster

Stack 9

STS

SV2000

SVA

Sylvania

Symphonic

Systemax

Tagar Systems

Tandy

Tatung

Teac

Technics

Teknika

Telecorder

Tevion

Thomas

Code

0002, 0035, 0162,

1035

0000, 0035, 0037,

0047, 0048, 0162,

0240

0037

0037

0000, 0035, 0042,

0045, 0048, 0060,

0240, 0807, 0880,

1035, 1060

0000, 0035, 0037,

0047, 0048, 0121,

0162, 0240, 0278

0614, 0616

1972

0039

0000, 0038, 0045,

0060, 0240, 0432,

0739, 1014

0240

0039, 0048

0000, 0002, 0067,

0209, 0240, 0479,

1479

0000, 0047, 0240,

0479

0043, 0045, 0184,

0121

0000, 0033, 0035,

0037, 0039, 0042,

0043, 0045, 0047,

0048, 0060, 0067,

0162, 0209, 1237

0048, 0047, 0032,

0000, 0807

0000, 0039, 0240

0240

0037

0000, 0035, 0037,

0048, 0060, 0479

0037, 0240

0614, 0616

0000, 0032, 0033,

0035, 0047, 0067,

0636, 1232, 1972

0000

1972

0042

0000

0000

0000, 0035, 0043,

0081, 1781

0000, 0002, 0240

1972

1972

0000

0000, 0048, 0067,

0081

0000, 0067

0000, 0035, 0037,

0162

0000, 0035, 0037

0240

0479

0000, 0002

Brand

Thomson

Tisonic

Tivo

TMK

TNIX

Tocom

Toshiba

Tosonic

Totevision

Touch

Trix

0278

0037, 0240

1972

0037

Ultra

Unitech

0045, 0278

0240

Vector 0045

Vector Research 0038, 0184

Victor 0067

Video Concepts 0045

Videomagic

Videosonic

Viewsonic

Villain

Voodoo

Wards

0037

0000, 0240

1972

0000

1972

0000, 0060, 0033,

0035, 0037, 0038,

0042, 0043, 0045,

0047, 0048, 0081,

0240, 0479

White

Westinghouse

World

XR-1000

Yamaha

Zenith

ZT Group

Code

0060

0278

0618, 0636, 0739,

1996

0000, 0240

0037

0240

0000, 0043, 0045,

0209, 0240, 0845,

1008, 1145, 1972,

1996

0000, 0209, 0278,

0479

0002, 0209, 0479

0000, 0035, 0240

0038

0000, 0033, 0037,

0039, 0209, 0278,

0479, 1479

1972

DBS/PVR Combination (V) ( )

Brand

Hughes Network

Systems

Code

0739

Brand

Philips

Samsung

PVR (V) ( )

ABS

Alienware

CyberPower

Dell

1972

1972

1972

1972

DirecTV

Gateway

0739

1972

Hewlett Packard 1972

Howard

Computers

1972

1972

Hughes Network

Systems

Code

0739

0739

0739

Humax

Hush iBUYPOWER

Linksys

0739

1972

1972

1972

Media Center PC 1972

Microsoft 1972

Mind

Niveus Media

1972

1972 HP

DVD ( )

3D LAB

Aiwa

Akai

Alba

Alco

Allegro

Apex Digital

Arrgo

Audiovox

Blue Parade

Blue Sky

Brandt

Broksonic

California Audio

Labs

1023

0790

0571

0695

0651

0695

0490

0503, 0539

0641

0695, 0899

0672

0790

0869

0533, 0672, 1020,

1056, 1061

Funai

GE

Go Video

0675, 1268

0522, 0815

0573, 0741, 0744,

0869, 1044, 1075

GoldStar

Goodmans

Gradiente

Grundig

0741, 0869

0790

0490, 0651

0539

Harman/Kardon 0582

Hitachi 0573, 0664

Hiteker

Insignia

Integra

JMB

JVC

0672

1268

0571, 0627

0695

0558, 0623, 0867,

1164

Celestial

Centrex

CineVision

Clairtone

Creative

CyberHome

Daewoo

Denon

Digitrex

Disney

Dual

DVD2000

Emerson

Enterprise

Entivo

ESA

Firstline

DVD-Recorder (Y) ( )

Apex Digital

CyberHome

Funai

Go Video

JVC

1056

1129

0675

0741

1164

1020

0672

0869

0571

0503, 0539

0816, 0874, 1023,

1129

0784, 0869, 1172

0490, 0634

0672

0675

0675

0521

0591, 0675, 1268

0591

0503, 0539

1268

0651

Kawasaki

Kenwood

KLH

Kloss

Koss

Lasonic

Lecson

LG

LiteOn

Loewe

Magnasonic

Magnavox

Marantz

McIntosh

Medion

Memorex

Microsoft

LG

Magnavox

Panasonic

Philips

0790

0490, 0534

0790, 1020

0533

0651, 1061

0627

1533

0591, 0741, 0869

1058

0741

0651, 0675

0503, 0539, 0646,

0675, 1268

0503, 0539, 0675

1533

0651

0695

0522

0741

0646, 0675

0490, 2006, 2016,

2026

0646

Brand

Northgate

Panasonic

Philips

RCA

ReplayTV

Samsung

Sonic Blue

Sony

Stack 9

Systemax

Minato

Mintek

Mitsubishi

NAD

NEC

Onkyo

Optimus

Oritron

Palsonic

Panasonic

Philips

Pioneer

Polaroid

Polk Audio

Presidian

Proceed

Proscan

Qwestar

Radionette

RadioShack

RCA

Realistic

Reoc

Rio

Rotel

Saba

Sampo

Pioneer

RCA

Samsung

Sharp

Sony

Code

0631

0522

0490

0675

1033, 1431

Brand

1972

0616

0618, 0739

0880

0614, 0616

0739

0614, 0616

0636, 1972

1972

1972

Tagar Systems

Tivo

Toshiba

Touch

Viewsonic

Voodoo

ZT Group

1972

0618, 0636, 0739

1008, 1972, 1996

1972

1972

1972

1972

0752

0839

1521, 0521

0591, 0741

0785, 0869

0503, 0627, 0792

0571

0651

0672

0503, 0490, 0571,

0703, 1362, 1462,

1490, 1762, 2006,

2016, 2026, 1779

0503, 0539, 0646,

0675, 1267, 1354

0571

0752

0869

0623

0651

0752

0525, 0571, 0631

1020, 1061

0539

0675

0672

0522

0651

0741

0571

0522, 0571, 0790,

0822, 1022, 1132

Samsung 0490, 0573, 0744,

0820, 0899, 1044,

1075

Sansui

Sanyo

Schwaiger

Sharp

Shinsonic

Slim Art

Sonic Blue

Sony

Sylvania

Symphonic

Teac

Technics

Tevion

Theta Digital

Thomson

Toshiba

0695

0675, 0695

0752

0630, 0675, 0752,

1256

0533, 0839

0784

0573, 0869

0533, 0864, 1033,

1431, 1533

0675, 1268

0675, 1268

0571, 0790

0490, 0703

0651

0571

0522

0503, 0539, 0573,

0695, 1045, 1154

Universum 0591

Urban Concepts 0503, 0539

US Logic

Venturer

0839

0790

Xbox

Yamaha

Zenith

0522

0490, 0539, 0545

0503, 0591, 0741,

0869

Zeus 0784

Sylvania

Zenith

Code

0675

0741

45

46

Ratings List for Lock

“V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. (p. 33)

■

U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA)

NR

NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie has not been rated or rating does not apply.

G

PG

PG-13

R

NC-17

X

GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted.

PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children.

PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED.

ADULTS ONLY.

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U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S. TV)

Age-based

Group

NR

(Not Rated)

Youth

Guidance

Age-based

Ratings

TV-NR

TV-Y

TV-Y7

TV-G

TV-PG

TV-14

TV-MA

Possible Content

Selections

Viewable

Blocked

Viewable

Blocked

FV Blocked

Viewable

Blocked

Viewable

Blocked

D,L,S,V (all selected)

Any combination of D,

L, S, V

D,L,S,V (all selected)

Any combination of D,

L, S, V

L,S,V (all selected)

Any combination of L,

S, V

Description

Not Rated.

All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6.

Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may include mild physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7.

General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.

Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations.

Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence.

Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content.

FV: Fantasy/Cartoon Violence. V: Violence S: Sex L: Offensive Language D: Dialogue with sexual content.

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CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS (C. E. L. R.)

E

Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.

C

C8+

G

PG

Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content.

Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over. No profanity, nudity or sexual content.

General programming, suitable for all audiences.

Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

14+

Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens.

18+

18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.

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CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS (C. F. L. R.)

E

G

Exempt - Exempt programming.

General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately.

8 ans+

13 ans+

16 ans+

18 ans+

8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.

Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a few violent scenes or one or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested.

Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent scenes of violence or intense violence.

Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.

Caution

•

The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” programs (non rated, not applicable and none) as per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking “NR” programs is chosen “unexpected and possibly confusing results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of programming:”

• Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)

• Locally originated programming • News • Political • Public Service Announcements • Religious • Sports • Weather

Technical Information

Closed Caption (CC)

•

For viewing Closed Caption of digital broadcasting, set the aspect ratio to FULL.

•

(If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3, characters will be cut off.)

The Closed Caption is not displayed when you use HDMI connection.

If analog connected equipment is used for displaying or recording, Closed Caption (CC) should be set On/Off on the connected equipment.

The CC mode setting of the TV will not affect the analog input.

If a digital program is being output in analog format, the CC data will also be output in analog format.

If digital connected equipment is used for input, CC should be set On on either the connected equipment or the TV.

If CC is set On on both the connected equipment and the TV, captions from each unit will overlap.

Aspect Ratio

Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 21)

(e.g.: in case of 4:3 image)

•

FULL

•

JUST

FULL JUST

Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges.

(Recommended for anamorphic picture)

•

H-FILL

H-FILL

Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the screen.

(Recommended for normal TV broadcast)

•

4:3

Side bar

Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges.

The side edges of the image are cut off.

•

ZOOM

ZOOM

Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen.

(Recommended for Letter Box)

Standard

(Note that “Image retention” of the side bar may occur from displaying it for a long time.)

Note

•

480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9):

FULL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM

•

1080p / 1080i / 720p:

FULL, H-FILL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM

•

When the signal is 720p/1080i/1080p, the aspect mode automatically defaults to Full after turning off the TV, after changing input mode, or after changed signal resolution other than 720p/1080i/1080p.

•

Zoom adjust

Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in “ZOOM”.

Select “Zoom adjust” on the “Picture” menu. (p. 26-27)

V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment

•

To reset the aspect ratio (OK)

47

48

Technical Information

(Continued)

Data format for SD Card browsing

Photo:

Data format:

Max. number of files:

Image resolution:

Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF* and EXIF** standards

Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)

9,999

160 x 120 to 10,000,000

* DCF (Design rule for camera file system): A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association’s standard

** EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format)

•

Caution

A JPEG image modified with a PC may not be displayed.

•

Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution.

Note

•

Folder structure viewed in PC

DCIM

Created automatically

100_PANA

3-digit folder number + 5-digit arbitrary characters

P1000001.JPG

P1000002.JPG

P1000003.JPG

P1000004.JPG

4-digit arbitrary characters + 4-digit file number

•

Usable characters: 1-byte “a to z”, “A to Z”, “0 to 9,” and “_”

•

The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital camera used.

For the suitable SD Memory Cards, please confirm the latest information on the following website.

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This site is in English only)

SD Card warning messages

Is memory card in?

No file

Message

Cannot read file

Meaning

•

The card is not inserted.

•

The card has no data or this type of data is not supported.

•

The file is broken or unreadable.

The TV does not support the format.

Cannot display image due to incorrect ID data.

Cannot display image on SD card.

GalleryPlayer warning messages

•

There is a problem with decoder of your TV.

•

If this message appears, please contact Panasonic Service Center for assistance.

Refer to page 54, 56 (Limited Warranty), page 55 (Customer Services Directory)

•

There is a probrem with the data.

Check the data inside the SD card.

•

Cautions in handling SD Card:

Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data (this can damage card or unit).

•

Do not touch the terminals 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 unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals

You can enjoy your home theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and “Multi Channel” amplifier to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals.

•

Caution

Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may operate and disable optical output.

•

External speakers cannot be connected directly to PROG OUT terminals.

When an ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. When an NTSC channel is selected, the output will be PCM.

EZ Sync

TM

“HDAVI Control

TM

”

HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 30)

•

This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.

The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function on even if TV is in Standby mode.

Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the playback starts.

•

Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switched.

Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment.

•

If you connect the same kind of equipment at once (for example: one DIGA to HDMI 1 / another DIGA to HDMI 2), EZ Sync TM is available for the terminal with the smaller number.

•

If you connect the equipment that has “HDAVI Control 2” function to the TV with HDMI cable, the sound from DIGITAL AUDIO

OUT terminal can be output as multi channel surround.

HDMI connection

HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and the devices.

HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set-top box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.

•

HDMI is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.

If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (*2).

•

When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal.

Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI 1 in” or “HDMI 2 in” menu screen. (p. 26)

Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz

(*1): The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant device.

(*2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.

•

Caution

Use with a PC is not assumed.

•

All signals are reformatted before being displayed on the screen.

If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.

•

This HDMI connector is “type A”.

These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection.

•

A device having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either “COMPONENT”, “S VIDEO”, or

“VIDEO” to receive analog signals.

•

The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.

Match the output setting of the digital device.

•

For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see below.

Input signals that can be displayed

* Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, P

B

, P

R

) and HDMI

525 (480) / 60i

525 (480) /60p

750 (720) /60p

1,125 (1,080) /60i

1,125 (1,080)/60p

1,125 (1,080)/60p horizontal frequency (kHz)

15.73

31.47

45.00

33.75

67.43

67.50

vertical frequency (Hz)

59.94

59.94

59.94

59.94

59.94

60.00

Note

•

Signals other than those shown above may not be displayed properly.

The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.

COMPONENT

*

*

*

*

HDMI

*

*

*

*

*

*

Side Bar

Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause “Image retention” to remain on either or both sides of the display field.

To reduce the risk of such “Image retention”, change the brightness of the side bars.

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The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture. Using

Cinema mode will reduce such flashing (See below).

Side Bar

4:3

Screen

Display

Image retention

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Vivid (default):

Picture mode

Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit room.

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Standard:

Cinema:

Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting.

For watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like picture.

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Custom (Photo): Customizes each item according to your taste.

Photo is displayed in JPEG menu.

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Maintenance

First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet.

Display panel

The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth.

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If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent diluted by

100 times the amount of water) and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid. Use this cloth to wipe the surface of the display panel, then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type until the surface is dry.

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Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects. Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents, and thinner; otherwise, the quality of the surface may be adversely affected.

Cabinet

If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.

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If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution and then wring the cloth dry.

Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth.

•

Do not allow any detergent to come into direct contact with the surface of the Plasma TV.

If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result.

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Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents, and thinner; otherwise, the quality of the cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods in contact with articles made from rubber or PVC.

Pedestal

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Cleaning

Wipe the surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. If the unit is particularly dirty, clean it using a cloth soaked with water to which a small amount of neutral detergent has been added and then wipe with a dry cloth.

Do not use products such as solvents, thinner, or household wax for cleaning, as they can damage the surface coating. (If using a chemically-treated cloth, follow the instructions supplied with the cloth.)

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Do not attach sticky tape or labels, as they can make the surface of the pedestal dirty. Do not allow long-term contact with rubber, vinyl products, or the like. (Doing so will cause deterioration.)

Specifications

Power Source

Maximum

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

TH-42PE77U

387 W

Standby condition

Drive method

Aspect Ratio

Visible screen size

(W × H × Diagonal)

(No. of pixels)

0.2 W

AC type

16:9

106 cm

36.3 ” × 20.3 ” × 41.6 ”

(922 mm × 518 mm × 1,057 mm)

786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H))

[3,072 × 768 dots]

499 W

0.2 W

TH-50PE77U

127 cm

43.5 ” × 24.4 ” × 49.9 ”

(1,106 mm × 622 mm × 1,269 mm)

1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768 (H))

[4,098 × 768 dots]

Audio Output

20 W [ 10 W + 10 W ] ( 10 % THD )

Channel Capability

(Digital/Analog)

Operating Conditions

INPUT 1-3

COMPONENT VIDEO

INPUT 1-2

HDMI 1-2

AUDIO IN

Card slot

AV PROG. OUT

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

FEATURES

Including pedestal

TV Set only

Including pedestal

TV Set only

VHF/ UHF: 2 - 69, CATV: 1 - 135

Temperature:

Humidity:

VIDEO:

S-VIDEO:

AUDIO L-R:

Y:

P

B

, P

R

:

AUDIO L-R:

32 °F – 104 °F (0 °C – 40 °C)

20 % – 80 % RH (non-condensing)

RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V [p-p] (75 Ω)

Mini DIN 4-pin Y: 1.0 V [p-p] (75 Ω) C: 0.286 V [p-p] (75 Ω)

RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]

1.0 V [p-p] (including synchronization)

±0.35 V [p-p]

RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]

TYPE A Connector × 2

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This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.

RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]

SD CARD slot × 1

VIDEO:

AUDIO L-R:

RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V [p-p] (75 Ω)

RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]

PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic

3D Y/C FILTER

CLOSED CAPTION

Photo Viewer

V-Chip

HDAVI Control 2

44.7 ” × 27.0 ” × 12.7 ”

(1,134 mm × 686 mm × 321 mm)

52.1 ” × 31.5 ” × 14.7 ”

(1,323 mm × 800 mm × 371 mm)

44.7 ” × 25.3 ” × 3.92 ”

(1,134 mm × 641 mm × 99.5 mm)

66.2 lb. (30 )

60.7 lb. (27.5 )

52.1 ” × 29.7 ” × 3.92 ”

(1,323 mm × 754 mm × 99.5 mm)

90.4 lb. (41 )

86.0 lb. (39 )

[TH-42PE77U]

44.7 ” (1,134 mm) 3.92 ” (99.5 mm)

[TH-50PE77U]

52.1 ” (1,323 mm) 3.92 ” (99.5 mm)

31.9 ” (810 mm) 32.1 ” (815 mm)

12.7 ” (321 mm) 14.7 ” (371 mm)

Note

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Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate.

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FAQ

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 or Panasonic Service Center for assistance.

For details (p. 55)

For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: www.panasonic.com/contactinfo www.panasonic.ca

White spots or shadow images

(noise)

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•

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

Interference or frozen digital channels

(intermittent sound)

SUB

MENU

•

Change the direction of antenna for digital channels.

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Check “Signal meter” (p. 35).

If the signal is weak, check the antenna and consult your local dealer.

Pictures from external equipment are distorted when the unit is connected via HDMI

•

Is the HDMI cable connected properly?

(p. 40-41)

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Turn Off the TV unit and equipment, then turn them On again.

•

Check an input signal from the equipment.

(p. 49)

•

Use equipment compliant with

EIA/CEA-861/861B.

The remote control does not work

•

Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6)

Has the battery run down?

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To operate external equipment of other manufacturers, register the remote control codes. (p. 39)

If there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV).

Problem

“Press any key to return” moves on the screen

One spot remains dark

Chaotic image, noisy

No image can be displayed

Only spots are displayed instead of images

Neither image nor sound is produced

Black Box appears

No sound is produced

Sound is unusual

Actions

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The function to prevent “Image retention” is activated.

(Not a faulty symptom)

The screen saver is activated if the TV unit is not operated for a certain time in SD mode.

“Image retention” (p. 5)

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A pixel or luminescent spot can occasionally be missing in plasma displays.

(Not a faulty symptom)

•

Check nearby electrical products

(car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp).

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Check Picture menu (p. 26)

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Check the channel settings. (p. 34)

Check the antenna cables.

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Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet?

Is the TV unit turned On?

•

Check Picture menu (p. 26) and volume.

Are the remote control codes correct? (p. 43-45)

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Change settings of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 36)

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Are the speakers’ cables connected correctly? (p. 40)

Is “Sound Mute” active? (p. 17)

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Is the volume set to the minimum?

Is “Speaker output” set to “Off”? (p. 26)

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Change “SAP” settings. (p. 20)

Check “HDMI 1 in” or “HDMI 2 in” settings. (p. 26)

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Set “SAP” setting to “Stereo” or “Mono.”

Check the HDMI device connected to the unit.

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Set the audio setting of the HDMI device to

“Linear PCM.”

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If digital sound connection has a problem, select analog sound connection.

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Limited Warranty

(for U.S.A.)

PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,

DIVISION OF

PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA

One Panasonic Way

Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,

DIVISION OF

PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.

Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5

San Gabriel Industrial Park

Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Color Television

Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage

If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer

Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited Warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.

CATEGORIES

PLASMA DISPLAY

ALL PARTS EXCEPT

GLASS PANEL OR CRT

1 (ONE) YEAR

LABOR

1 (ONE) YEAR

GLASS PANEL OR CRT

GLASS PANEL - 2 (TWO)

YEARS

GLASS PANEL

OR

CRT LABOR

1 (ONE) YEAR

SERVICE

IN-HOME OR CARRY-IN

During the “Labor” Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” Limited Warranty period, there will be no charge for parts.

You must carry-in your product or arrange for in-home service during the Limited Warranty period. If nonrechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This Limited Warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and only covers product purchased as new. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for Limited Warranty service.

In-Home or Carry-in Service

For In-Home or Carry-In Service in the United States call 1-888-VIEW-PTV(1-888-843-9788).

For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.

In-Home service requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions

This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location).

The Limited Warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Service

Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.

THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM

THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to and from the servicer. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL

EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE LIMITED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE

LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied Limited Warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.

This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have others rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the Limited Warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer

Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH

ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

Customer Services Directory

(for U.S.A.)

Customer Services Directory

Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web

Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport

or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

You may also contact us directly at:

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

Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.

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For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855

Accessory Purchases

Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web

Site at:

http://www.pstc.panasonic.com

or, send your request by E-mail to:

[email protected]

You may also contact us directly at:

1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday - Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)

Panasonic Service and Technology Company

20421 84th Avenue South,

Kent, WA 98032

(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

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For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277

Service in Puerto Rico

Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.

Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,

Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910

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Limited Warranty

(for Canada)

Panasonic Canada Inc.

PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.

Plasma TV / Monitor In-home service

LCD TV (26 in & over) In-home service

LCD TV (25 in & under) Carry-in service only

One (1) year, parts (including Plasma Panel) and labour.

One (1) year, parts (including LCD Panel) and labour.

One (1) year, parts (including LCD Panel) and labour.

In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized

Panasonic service facility.

LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty.

This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,

INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR

PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR

CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.

In-home service requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the Authorized Servicentre and does not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. If removal is required to service the product, it will be at the discretion of the Servicentre and in no event will Panasonic Canada Inc. or the Servicentre be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages.

WARRANTY SERVICE

For product operation and information assistance, please contact:

Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505

1-800

Fax

Email

FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca:

Link: “Servicentres™ locator” under “Customer support”

IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.

Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

Note

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