LCD TV. Operating Instructions. Customer s Record TQB0A0225. English. Model No. TX-26LXD8A

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1 Customer s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identifi cation in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Web Site: Panasonic Corporation 8 Printed in China Operating Instructions LCD Model No. TX-6LXD8A Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. English TQBA5

2 Contents Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- media excitement Be Sure to Read Safety Precautions (Warning / Important Installation Notices) Enjoy rich multi-media Receive digital terrestrial services using an integrated (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with without complicated settings! Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Accessories / Options 6 Basic Connection 7 Identifying Controls 8 Auto Tuning 9 SD memory card Camcorder Personal computer Set top box DVD Recorder Amplifi er with Speaker system Viewing FAQs, etc. Enjoy your! Basic Features Watching Using Guide Watching Videos and DVDs Viewing Teletext 6 Features How to Use Menu Functions 8 (picture, sound quality, etc.) DVB Settings (DVB) Editing Programmes Tuning Programmes 6 Restore Settings 8 Input Labels 9 Displaying PC Screen on HDMI Functions Viewing from SD Card (Photos) HDAVI Control TM External Equipment 8 FAQs, etc. Technical Information FAQs Maintenance 5 Licence 5 Specifi cations 6 WARRANTY 7 VCR DVD player Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (99 to 996) TX-6LXD8A Declaration of Conformity No 5655, 5 May 8

3 Safety Precautions If you fi nd any abnormality, remove the mains plug immediately! Warning Handling the mains plug and lead Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fi re.) Ensure that the mains plug is easily ible. Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.) Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fi re or electrical shock.) Do not move the with the lead plugged in the socket outlet. Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object. Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it. Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead. Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet. Power source This is designed to operate on - V, 5 / 6 Hz AC. Do not remove covers NEVER modify the yourself (High-voltage components may cause serious electrical shock.) Have the checked, adjusted, or repaired at your local Panasonic dealer. AC - V 5 / 6 Hz Do not place foreign objects inside the Do not let metal or fl ammable objects drop into the through the air vents (fi re or electrical shock may result). Do not place the on sloped or unstable surfaces The may fall off or tip over. Install on a stable surface Important Installation Notices If a television is not positioned in a suffi ciently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as: Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the television. Only using furniture that can safely support the television. Ensuring the television is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture. furniture and the television to a suitable support. Educating children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the television or its controls. Cleaning an energized may cause electrical shock. Not placing the television on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both the Not standing the televisions on cloth or other materials placed between the television and supporting furniture. When cleaning the, remove the mains plug When the is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug This will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet. Transport only in upright position Allow suffi cient space around the for radiated heat Minimum distance (cm) When using the pedestal, keep the space between the bottom of the and the fl oor surface. In case of using Wall-hanging bracket, follow the manual of it. Do not block the rear air vents Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. may cause overheating, fi re or electrical shock. Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones Irreversible damage can be caused. Auto power standby function If no signal is received and no operation is performed in Analogue mode for minutes, the will automatically go to standby mode. Keep the away from these types of equipment Electronic equipment In particular, do not place video equipment near the (electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound). Equipment with an infrared sensor This also emits infrared rays (this may affect operation of other equipment). Keep liquids away from the To prevent damage which may result in fi re or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. Do not place containers with water (fl ower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the. (including on shelves above, etc.) Use only the dedicated stands / mounting equipment Using an unauthorized stand or other fi xtures may make the shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6). Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat Avoid exposing the to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. To prevent fi re never place any type of candle or naked fl ame on top or near the. Do not allow children to handle SD card As with any small object, SD Cards can be swallowed by young children. Please remove SD Card immediately after use and store out of reach of children. 5

4 Basic Connection Accessories / Options Standard ories Check that you have the ories and items shown Operating Instructions with Warranty statement Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter () R6 (AA) Remote Control Transmitter NQAYB8 External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. Example Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR Example Connecting aerial If your recorder is not available for DVB p. only, DVD Recorder or VCR Rear of the Aerial Rear of the Aerial CH VOL AC - V 5 / 6 Hz AC - V 5 / 6 Hz Quick Start Guide Installing remote s batteries RF Mains lead cable Mains lead Close Pull open Basic Connection Accessories / Options - the correct polarity (+ or -) Hook 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 breakup batteries. Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fi re or the like. RF cable Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual. Optional ories AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Wall-hanging bracket TY-WKLRW RF IN RF cable RF OUT DVD Recorder or VCR How to remove the Stand Remove four screws. Do not put the RF cable close to the mains lead to avoid noise. Do not place the RF cable under the. To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct cable (75 coaxial) and the correct terminating plug are required. If a communal Aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall Aerial socket and the. Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct Aerial system for your particular area and the ories required. Any matters regarding Aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or ories required, and the costs incurred, are the responsibility of you, the Customer. WARNING! Failure to use a Panasonic bracket or choosing to mount the unit yourself will be done at the risk of the consumer. Any damage resulting from not having a professional installer mount your unit will void your warranty. Always be sure to ask a qualifi ed technician to carry out set-up. Incorrect fi tting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury and product damage. Rear of the Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such as spotlights,fl oodlights or halogen lights) which typically give off high heat. Doing so may warp or damage plastic cabinet parts. 6 7

5 Auto Tuning Search and store channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Plug the into mains socket and switch On S L AV IN You can now use the remote control to turn On the or turn the to standby mode. (Power LED: On) VIDEO VIDEO Select your state AUDIO R Select State / Territory Identifying Controls Function Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Tuning (p. 6) SD Card slot (p. ) New South Wales / Australian Capital Territory Victoria Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the ed function. When in Standby mode, switches On. Swing door to open Queensland Changes the input mode South Australia Western Australia Quick Start Guide POWER Northern Territory Tasmania Auto Tuning Auto Tuning will start to search Auto Tuning - Digital (DVB) and Analogue Start Headphones jack (p. 8) AV terminals (p. 8) Digital (DVB) Tuning 6 69 Analogue Tuning 75 This will take about 6 minutes. RF Ch Service Name Type Quality ABC Sydney DVB SBS DIGITAL DVB F guide DVB 7 7 Digital DVB CH 9 Analogue - CH Analogue - DVB: Analogue: Searching for services and store them in the numbered order as specifi ed by the broadcasters. OPTION DIRECT REC the picture setting Auto Tuning Identifying Controls Please your viewing environment. Home Shop Select AV - switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list (p. ) Input mode ion - switches DVB / Analogue mode (p. ) Home is the recommended mode for viewing at home. Select Home for optimal picture / power consumption. set Remote control signal receiver Senses brightness to adjust picture quality in Eco mode in C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor Picture Menu (p. ) Power LED Standby: red When using the remote control, indicates the On: green has received a command. Switch On to turn on the or turn the to Mains power On / Off switch standby mode by the remote control Standby On / Off switch POWER Switches On or Off standby Guide (p. ) Displays Guide GUIDE Confi rms ions and choices Press after ing programme positions to quickly change programme (DVB) (p. ) Shop is for in-store display. If Shop is ed, the word Shop appears every time the is VCR switched on. (p. ) Home: Viewing Mode is set as Normal. (p. ) Shop: Viewing Mode is set as Dynamic. (p. ) OPTION SD CARD TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD Exit Returns to the normal viewing screen Cursor buttons Makes ions and adjustments Return Returns to the previous menu Coloured buttons Used for the ion, navigation and operation of various functions Main Menu (p. 8) Press to, Picture, Sound and Menus Auto Tuning is now complete and your is ready for viewing. To edit channels Editing Programmes (p. ) If tuning has failed Auto Tuning (p. 7). REC VCR DVD Changes aspect ratio from Aspect Selection list Also possible by pressing this button Aspect (p. ) repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect If you turned the Off during Standby mode last time, the will be in Standby mode when you turn the On with Mains power On / Off switch. SD Card (p. ) Switches to SD Card viewing mode Option Menu (p. ) Easy setting for viewing and sound options Sound Mute Switches sound mute On or Off Many features available on this can be ed via the On Screen Display menu. How to use remote control ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box INFO MUTE (example: Sound Menu) CH VOL Volume Up / Down Sound Menu / Open the main menu Menu (p. 5) Press to Menu directly Numeric buttons Changes programme and teletext pages When in Standby mode, switches On Programme Information (p. ) Displays programme information Programme Up / Down Selects programme in sequence 6 6 Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Off Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall Over cm MPX Stereo TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD Move the cursor / the menu Using the On Screen Displays POWER REC VCR DVD Move the cursor / adjust levels / from a range of options Holds the current teletext page (teletext mode) (p. 7) Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. ) Teletext (p. 6) Switches to teletext mode Subtitles (p. ) Displays Subtitles Select Page up Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set Index (p. 7) Returns to the teletext index page (teletext mode) VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment operations (p. 5) Page down Change Return to the previous menu 8 9 On-screen operation guide will help you. Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen

6 Other useful functions Watching INFO Display Information banner Also appears when changing a programme Programme Current time Category Event Example: Turn power on POWER TEN Digital : am All DVB Services Coronation Street Select FAV List 9: am - : am Now Software update Rating: PG Bad Signal 5 Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 8) If Shop is displayed on the top right of the screen, reset settings in Shipping Condition (p. 8), and Home in Auto Tuning (p. 9). POWER DVB: Event Start / Finish time Analogue: Programme status DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or Analogue mode Select GUIDE Also possible to the mode using the button on the front panel of the. (p. 8) Information banner appears whenever you a programme For details p. DIRECT REC OPTION All DVB Services Select FAV List TEN Digital : am Coronation Street 9: am - : am Now Select a programme To the two or three-digit programme number, e.g. 9 9 (in a short time) up Features available / Message meanings Subtitle service available Sound mute On Teletext service available, I, II, Audio mode (Analogue mode) (p. ) Multiple audio available (DVB mode) Rating: Rating information (p. ) Display Information banner - 9 Off Timer remaining time For settings see below Bad signal Poor signal quality Encrypted Scrambled programme or CH down If one or two-digit programme number quickly changes the programme To watch the programme listed in the banner INFO To download new software to R System Update Search Now Volume CH VOL Viewing To confi rm another tuned programme name To change the category B (To a Fav List if you have defi ned) To from the Programme List All DVB Services To hide To set display timeout Banner Display Timeout (p. ) (p. ) Cartoon Nwk BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru BBC ONE Wales BBC THREE BBCi CBBC Channel HOLD TEXT STTL INDEX Extra information INFO programme REC VCR DVD Information on the next event (DVB mode) watch Page up Select Connect Page down Watching (press again to hide the banner) (DVB mode) Select a programme using Information banner (p. ) Possible to confi rm the programme name before ing programmes. To change Check or change the current OPTION programme status instantly While the banner is displayed, the programme Display Information banner if it is not displayed programme change MPX (Analogue mode) Sound Menu (p. ) Display the able settings for the current programme watch INFO Possible to set display timeout in Banner Display Timeout (p. ). Audio Selection (DVB mode) Sound Menu (p. ) Allows you to between alternative language for sound tracks (if available) When the is switched to standby, there will be a clicking sound after a short delay. This is normal. Volume Correction Adjusts volume of individual programme or input mode Select a programme using Guide (p. ) Possible to confi rm the Guide (EPG) before ing programmes. Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. and p. ). Turn the off automatically after a fi xed period Select the programme programme Display Guide GUIDE watch Select Off Timer and set the time Select Display the menu Other useful functions / Menu Main Menu DVB Favourites Edit HOLD set DVB Service List Tuning Menu Picture Off Timer Freeze / unfreeze picture Hold Off Off Timer Sound Teletext TOP Shipping Condition System Update STTL Channel changing is also possible when this function is active. To cancel Set to Off or turn the off. To display the remaining time Information banner (above) When the remaining time is within minutes, the remaining time will fl ash on screen. Input Labels Banner Display Timeout seconds Display / hide subtitles (if available) Display subtitles

7 POWER GUIDE Guide Guide All Types All Services Portrait Wed..7 :7 am Wed,..7 Landscape All Types All Services Wed..7 :7 am Wed,..7 7 GUIDE D ABC Sydney D F guide D SBS DIGITAL D 7 7 Digital D TEN Digital OPTION Eastender : am - : am :5 am - : am DIY SOS : We open in the Battersbys Time: : am : am : am : am 5: am DIY SOS : am - : am Sports TEN Digital Eastender DIY SOS The Bill Red Cap D The Bill : am - : am Live junction ABC Sydney Hot Wars Horiday Program D Red Cap : am - 5: am Drama SBS DIGITAL Emmerdal. Coronation Street The Bill D Live junction 5: am - 5: am F guide O clock News BBC Pepsi Char. Good bye NEWS D POP 5: am - 6: am..... Watching Using Guide Using Guide enables you to programme easily, view event informations, etc. Guide Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters). Analogue programmes will be listed after DVB programmes. D means DVB programme and A means Analogue programme. Other useful functions Aspect Selection Change the aspect ratio 6:9 :9 Just : : Full Zoom Zoom Zoom Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. View Guide Each time pressed, the layout will be changed. (Landscape / Portrait) Select Change While the list is displayed, the mode Display Aspect Selection list Aspect Selection list store Current date and time Guide time Example: Guide date Event Example: To change the mode using the button only (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode) Hello 7 Digital Panorama Sex And The City Terminator D Rugby 6: am - 6: am News BBCi I m A Celebrity Pop Idol News D 5 Japan D 79 BBC Radi Rugby 5 To The Bill Select programme Portrait/Landscape Info Select service View Page down Select service Displays the image at the standard :9 without distortion. 6:9 :9 Directly displays the image at 6:9 without distortion (anamorphic). Page up Info Select programme Portrait/Landscape Page down View + Hr Prog.Type Favourites + Hr Prog.Type Favourites Portrait (Displays by time) Landscape (Displays by service) Service MUTE INFO Displays the image at the standard : without distortion. Viewing To view a programme list of the ed type (DVB mode) To the previous day R (DVB mode) CH VOL Just : Displays a : image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges. Change aspect ratio (Type list) TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD type Prog. type All Types POWER REC VCR DVD All Types Y Movie To the next day G (DVB mode) Displays a 6:9 letterbox or : image without distortion. view News Entertainment : Full Zoom Displays a : image enlarged horizontally to fi t the screen. Only available in DVB mode or HD signal Sport Using Guide Watching Children s Music To watch the programme Select the event or programme now on the air Zoom Zoom Displays a 6:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion. To view a programme list of the ed favourites list To return to Displays a.5: letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion. At 6:9, displays the image at its maximum (with slight enlargement). watch Only Analogue programmes are listed (Favourites list) Favourites All Service s All Service s a favourites list view All DVB Services All Analogue Services B Only 6:9 and : Full are available in DVB mode. Only 6:9 and : are available in PC mode. Not available in teletext mode. Fav List Fav List Fav List To view details of the event (DVB mode) Select the event Aspect mode can be memorized separately for SD (Standard defi nition) and HD (High defi nition) signals. (except DVB mode) Fav List Press again to return to Guide. To list favourite programmes p. 5 INFO When this is turned on for the fi rst time, or the is switched off for more than a week, it may take some time before the Guide is completely shown.

8 Watching Videos and DVDs Panasonic equipment connected to the can be directly operated with the remote control. Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment p. 7 The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of ed Panasonic external equipment. VCR DVD VCR / DVD switch Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre Display the Input menu POWER Standby Set to Standby mode / Turn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD Select the input mode connected to the equipment Stop Stop the operations watch Input Selection AV AV AV Rewind / Skip / Search VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse DVD: Skip to the previous track or title Press and hold to search backward AV PC DIRECT REC OPTION HDMI HDMI You You can also the input using the AV button on the remote control or the side panel of the. Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is ed. Fast-forward / Skip / Search VCR: Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward DVD: Skip to the next track or title Press and hold to search forward can label or skip each input modes Input Labels (p. 9) Viewing Displays the ed mode View Pause Pause / Resume DVD: Press and hold to play at slow speed TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD REC VCR DVD POWER Watching Videos and DVDs Programme Up / Down Select programme REC Record Start recording To return to Setting your remote control to operate Panasonic VCR, DVD, etc. VCR DVD Set the VCR / DVD switch to the appropriate position Press and hold POWER during the following operations If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set to 6:9. For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer. Press Enter the appropriate code for the equipment to be controlled, see table below DVD position Equipment Code DVD 7 (default) Player home theatre 7 VCR position Equipment Code VCR (default) DVD Confi rm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code. The codes will be reset to default values if batteries are replaced. DVD means DVD player, DVD recorders and Recorder home theatre. Some operations may not be possible on some equipment models. 5

9 Viewing Teletext Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) HOLD HOLD HOLD To resume You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. What is FASTEXT mode? In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast to information on the subjects shown. Return to the main index page INDEX INDEX Display subtitles What is TOP mode? (in case of TOP text broadcasting) TOP is a particular improvement of the standard teletext service that results in an easier search and effective guide. Fast overview of the teletext information available Easy to use step-by-step ion of the topical subject Page status information at the bottom of the screen R G Available page up / down Call up P8 (subtitle page) if available. If you press this button during P8 is displayed, teletext mode will be cancelled and return to. STTL Call up subtitles B To among subject blocks Y Watch and Teletext in two windows at once To next subject within the subject block (After the last subject, it moves to the next subject block.) Select Picture and text On or Off (Press twice) View in multi window What is List mode? In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen. Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in the s memory. ( Store frequently viewed pages, p. 7) Operations can be made only in Teletext screen. Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode only) To change mode Teletext in Menu (p. ) Sub page number << >> 7:5 8 Feb Switch to Teletext TEXT Time / date TELETEXT INFORMATION Current page number Displays Index (content varies depending on the broadcasters) Viewing press and hold Corresponding colour button As page is displayed Store frequently viewed pages Colour bar The number changes to white. Enter new page number To change stored pages OPTION DIRECT REC press and hold Colour button you want to change Select the page (up to page 899) Viewing Teletext or or CH or (Corresponds to the colour bar) View sub page (Only when teletext is more than one page) Appears at top of the screen As the blue bar is displayed (Press three times) To adjust contrast To view specifi c sub page B View sub page CH Enter the -digit number TEXT or To return to TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD example: P6 Sub pages: 6 The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters (up to 79 pages). It may take some time for searching, during which time you can watch. REC VCR DVD Using teletext conveniently Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers View the picture while searching for a teletext page Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available. Changes to screen temporarily R R Re-hide Reveal hidden data P8 Appears Y when updating is Y completed Watch while waiting for update Normal (FULL) (BOTTOM) (TOP) View the updated page G FULL / TOP / BOTTOM (You cannot change the programme.) (Expand the TOP half) (Expand the BOTTOM half) The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news ( News Flash ). 6 7

10 How to Use Menu Functions Overview Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. Main Menu Menu Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) Display the menu Pause Live Access The menu of the ed equipment Start Direct Rec Recorder Control Picture Speaker Selection Home Cinema (p. 5) Sound Select the menu Main Menu / Picture Menu Viewing Mode Normal Picture Contrast Sound 5 Brightness OPTION DIRECT REC SURROUND 5 Colour 5 Sharpness (example: Picture Menu) Tint Colour Balance Warm Select the item Colour Management Off P-NR Off Picture Menu / How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) / Picture Menu Viewing Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Colour D-COMB Off Reset Picture Defaults Reset (p. ) Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Warm Colour Management Off P-NR Off VCR CH / Sound Menu (example: Picture Menu) Adjust or TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD Mode Music 6 Bass 6 Treble REC VCR DVD Balance Headphone Volume / Picture Menu Surround Off Volume Correction change Speaker Distance to Wall Over cm MPX Stereo store or (Required by some functions) / Sound Menu DVB Audio Preference MPEG Viewing Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Warm Colour Management Off P-NR Off SPDIF Selection Auto MPEG Optical Level db Audio Selection English HDMI Input Auto (example: Picture Menu) Reset Sound Defaults Reset (p. ) To return to at any time To reset the settings Choose from among alternatives To reset the picture settings only Reset Picture Defaults in Picture Menu (p. ) Number and positions of alternatives / Menu DVB Favourites Edit Access To reset the sound settings only Reset Sound Defaults in Sound Menu (p. ) Colour Balance Normal DVB Service List Access Changed To return to the previous screen Analogue Service List Access Tuning Menu Access Tuning Menu Auto Tuning Access Off Timer Off Access DVB Manual Tuning To initialize all settings Shipping Condition in Menu (p. 8) Adjust using the slide bar Teletext TOP Analogue Manual Tuning Access Shipping Condition Access Sharpness 5 Add New DVB Services Access System Update Access On New Service Message On Picture Overscan Moved To change menu pages DVB Signal Display Access Input Labels Access Go to the next screen up (p. 6) / Menu CH seconds Banner Display Timeout Tuning Menu Access down Settings Settings Access On NSW / ACT Region Select Power off Link Set Auto Daylight Saving Time Displays the next screen Power on Link No Software Licence Access (p., ) System Information Access Enter characters by free input menu You can enter names or numbers freely for some items. (p. ) Store Set characters User input Depending on the received signals, available items are varied. a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t 8 set 9 u v w x y z ( ) + -. * _ Name O P Q R S T A B C D E F G H I J K L M N! : # U V W X Y Z

11 How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) DVB Favourites Edit Creates list of favourite programmes (p. 5) DVB Service List Skips the unwanted DVB programmes (p. 5) Controls the connected equipment with function, and enables various convenient recording, playback, etc. (p. - 7) Analogue Service List Skips the unwanted Analogue programmes or edits Analogue programmes (p. 5) You can also Menu directly using the button on the remote control. Pause Live Direct Rec Control Speaker Selection Auto Tuning Automatically sets the programmes received in the area (p. 7) Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Eco) Dynamic : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness when viewing in a bright room Normal : Recommended for viewing under normal ambient room lighting conditions Sets the DVB programmes manually (p. 7) DVB Manual Tuning Cinema: For watching movies in a darkened room producing a cinema-like picture Eco : Adjusts picture settings automatically dependent on ambient lighting conditions Set for each input signal Viewing Mode Sets the Analogue programmes manually (p. 7) Analogue Manual Tuning Adds new DVB services (p. 7) Add New DVB Services Tuning Menu Selects whether to give a notifi cation message when a new DVB service is found (p. 7) New Service Message Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness Increases or decreases the levels of these options according to your personal preference With an NTSC signal source connected to the, the picture hue can be adjusted to suit your taste Tint For NTSC or Component / HDMI input signal reception only Colour Balance Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture (Cool / Normal / Warm) Colour Management Automatically adjusts colours Not valid on PC signal to vivid ones (Off / On) Picture Noise Reduction Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise and fl icker noise in the contoured parts of P-NR a picture (Off / Min / Mid / Max) Not valid on PC signal Occasionally, whilst viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning may be seen Set to On to display sharper and more accurate colours (Off / On) D-COMB For PAL or NTSC signal reception only Not valid on S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI and SD Card Reset Picture Defaults Press the button to reset Viewing Mode on all inputs to default settings. Mode Basic sound mode (Music / Speech) Bass Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output Treble Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of the headphones Surround Surround sound settings (Off / On) Volume Correction Adjusts volume of individual programme or input mode Adjusts the low frequency sound (Over cm / Up to cm) Speaker Distance If the back space between the and wall is over cm, Over cm is recommended. to Wall If the back space between the and wall is within cm, Up to cm is recommended. Normally: Stereo Select stereo / monaural (Mono / Stereo) (p. ) MPX Stereo signal cannot be received: Mono M / M: Available while mono signal is transmitted Analogue mode only Selects the initial setting for Audio tracks (Dolby Digital / MPEG) If programme has both Dolby Digital and MPEG audio tracks, priority is given to what you Picture How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) Checks the DVB signal condition (p. 7) DVB Signal Display Off Timer Sets the time the automatically turns Off (Off / 5 / / 5 / 6 / 75 / 9 minutes) Teletext Teletext display mode (TOP (FASTEXT) / List) (p. 6) Shipping Condition Resets all settings, for example, when moving house (p. 8) System Update Downloads new software to (p. ) Selects the screen area displaying the image (Off / On) On : Enlarged the image to hide the edge of the image. Off : Displayed the image in the original size. Set to On if noise is generated on the edge of the screen. This function is available when aspect is set to 6:9. Picture Overscan This function can be memorized separately for SD (Standard defi nition) and HD (High defi nition) signals. Input Labels Labels or skips each input terminals (p. 9) Sets how long the information banner (p. ) stays on screen (No display) to sec. in -sec. increments Banner Display Timeout Sets to use functions (Off / On) (p. ) Settings Dolby Digital: A method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (ch) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio. MPEG:An audio compression method that compresses audio to small size without any considerable loss of audio quality. DVB Audio Preference Power off Link Sets to use Power off Link function (No / Set) (p. ) DVB mode only Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal Sound Power on Link Sets to use Power on Link function (No / Set) (p. ) Selects the region where you live to adjust the standard time (NSW / ACT / Victoria / Queensland / South Australia / Western Australia / Northern Territory / Tasmania) (p. ) Region Select Select time offset from the standard time for Summer Time (Auto / Off / +/ Hr / + Hr) (p. ) Set to Auto normally Daylight Saving Time (Auto / PCM) SPDIF Selection Auto: Dolby Digital is output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM. PCM:Dolby Digital is output as PCM. MPEG is output as PCM. DVB mode only You can adjust the audio level of MPEG output from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal as the initial setting MPEG Optical Level db to -db in -db reductions DVB mode only Audio Selection Selects the preferred language for DVB multi audio (depending on the broadcaster) Select to fi t the input signal (Auto / Digital / Analogue) (p. ) Auto: Automatic detection of digital or analogue sound source Digital: HDMI cable connection Analogue: HDMI-DVI adapter cable connection HDMI Input HDMI input mode only System Information Displays the system information of this HDMI terminal is for digital signal only No setting for HDMI available A different menu will be displayed while PC, DVI to HDMI adapter cable or SD Card is used. (p. - and p. ) Reset Sound Defaults Press the button to reset the present Sound Mode to the default settings Only available items can be ed. Software Licence Displays the software licence information

12 (DVB mode) DVB Settings DVB Settings provide to various advanced features. Download new software to. For details p. If in Analogue mode Select DVB If System Update is performed, the software will be updated (it may change functions). If you do not wish to do so, set Auto Update Search in Standby to Off. Display the menu POWER On: Automatically performs a search in standby and downloads an update, if any software updates are available Select Auto Update Search in Standby and then set On or Off GUIDE System Update set On Auto Update Search in Standby System Update Search Now Update s software system When the is switched to standby, there will be a clicking sound after a short delay. Similar clicking sounds will also occur at : AM and 5: AM (p. ) when Auto update Search in Standby is set to On. These sounds are normal. System Update OPTION Select Main Menu To update immediately Picture DVB Settings (DVB) Download Select System Update Search Now Sound start Download may take for about mins. Searches for an update (for several mins.) and displays a corresponding message if any MUTE INFO Select System Update, Region Select or Daylight Saving Time CH VOL TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD / Menu During downloading, the will display a blank screen for to 5 seconds. Do not interrupt the during this procedure. DVB Favourites Edit DVB Service List Tuning Menu Off Timer Off Teletext TOP Shipping Condition System Update Access Input Labels Banner Display Timeout seconds VCR DVD REC POWER / Menu Daylight Saving Time: Auto (During Summer Time) Region Standard time Select the region where you live to adjust the standard time. The time contained in the broadcast signal is UTC (Universal Time coordinated) formally known as GMT (Greenwich Mean Time). Adjust the standard time Region Select NSW / ACT Auto Settings Region Select Daylight Saving Time Software Licence System Information To return to NSW / ACT Victoria +: +: Queensland +: South Australia +9: +: Western Australia +8: +9: Northern Territory +9: Tasmania +: +: (Based on GMT) Select time offset from the standard time for Summer Time. Normally Auto. Adjust for Summer Time Set 5 If there is a gap between displayed time and actual time, set this function. Daylight Saving Time

13 Editing Programmes You can make your favourite programme lists and skip unwanted programmes, etc. DVB or Analogue Select DVB Favourites Edit and DVB Service List are available in DVB mode only. Analogue Service List is available in Analogue mode only. Display the menu Select Main Menu OPTION DIRECT REC Picture Editing Programmes Sound You can hide unwanted services. The deleted services cannot be displayed except in this DVB Service List is listed all tuned DVB programmes in DVB mode. function. Use this function to skip unwanted programmes. Analogue Service List is listed all tuned Analogue programmes in Analogue mode. Select a service and add / delete DVB Service List add / delete To retune each programme 7 CBBC Channel 7 Cartoon Nwk (Manual Tuning) 5 BBCi R (p. 7) 79 BBC Radio Wales Select DVB Favourites Edit, DVB Service List or Analogue Service List CH / Menu Favourites Edit All DVB Services TEN Digital List favourite programmes DVB Favourites Edit (DVB mode) Skip unwanted programmes DVB Service List DVB Favourites Edit Access DVB Service List Access Analogue Service List Access Tuning Menu Off Timer Off Teletext TOP Shipping Condition System Update Input Labels Banner Display Timeout seconds TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD ABC Sydney SBS DIGITAL F guide 7 Digital 7 NINE DIGITAL 9 Fav List TEN Digital 7 HD Digital 7 7 Guide 77 Favourites Edit All DVB Services TEN Digital ABC Sydney SBS DIGITAL F guide 7 Digital 7 NINE DIGITAL 9 Create your favourite programme list from various broadcasters (up to : Fav List / Fav List / Fav List / Fav List). The list is added to Favourites list in Guide (p. ) and information banner (p. ) and then easily ed. Select a programme and add it to the list G Fav List To add all programmes to the list Y 7 HD Digital 7 7 Guide 77 To display another List B A programme is added To edit List Select the field of List to edit and: To name the List R Select the character To move the programme G Select the new position Confi rm G To delete the programme Y To delete all programmes B Programme numbers (known as logical channel numbers) are defi ned by the broadcaster and cannot be changed. Hidden services (see below) can be ed but not viewed. BBC Radio Cymru 7 REC VCR DVD BBC ONE Wales 7 BBC THREE :add Analogue Service List :delete (skip) You can change the programme name and programme position for Analogue programmes. This function is available in Analogue mode. If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, edit VCR. Select the programme to edit Programme position Name page up Analogue Service List BBC CH ***** ***** All Analogue Services TEN : am Coronation Street page down ***** 5 Set To return to ***** ***** ***** Store Edit To change the name displayed when ing programmes Select Set characters Edit service name Rename Edit analogue programmes (Change name, Move) Name G O P Q R S T A B C D E F G H I J K L M N! : # U V W X Y Z o p q r s t a b c d e f g h i j k l m n set Analogue Service List u v w x y z ( ) + -. * _ (maximum:fi ve characters) Store To move the programme position Select new position Y Y 5

14 Tuning Programmes You can retune all the programmes when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. Auto Tuning - Digital (DVB) DVB Manual Tuning, Add New DVB Services, New Service Message and DVB Signal Display are available in DVB mode DVB or Analogue only. Select This will take about minutes. RF Ch Service Name Type Quality ABC Sydney DVB SBS DIGITAL DVB F guide DVB 7 7 Digital D CH 9 Analogue - CH Analogue - DVB: Searching Analogue Manual Tuning is available in Analogue mode only. Display the menu Select Main Menu Automatically retune all DVB or Analogue programmes received in the area. Only DVB programmes are retuned in DVB mode. Only Analogue programmes are retuned in Analogue mode. Start Auto Tuning Settings are made automatically Auto Tuning Scan 6 69 All digital tuning data will be erased Start Auto Tuning Set all DVB or Analogue programmes automatically Auto Tuning All the previous tuning settings are erased. When the operation is completed, the programme at programme position will be displayed. If tuning has not been done completely DVB Manual Tuning, Analogue Manual Tuning Normally use Auto Tuning or Add New DVB Services to add DVB programmes to your service list. If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial, use this function. channel DVB Manual Tuning Set DVB programme manually adjust frequency (set where the level of Signal Quality becomes the maximum) Physical Channel MHz [CH] 7. Analogue Signal Quality Scan 68 Signal Strength Prog. Service Name Type New OPTION DIRECT REC Picture search DVB Manual Tuning Sound Tuning Programmes All services found will be added to the DVB Service List. DVB: Pay : - Radio: - Data: - Set Analogue programme manually after Auto Tuning. If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, programme position. Select Tuning Menu / Menu Analogue Manual Tuning CH Manual Tuning 75 Set Analogue programme manually DVB Favourites Edit DVB Service List Tuning Menu Access Off Timer Off Teletext TOP Shipping Condition System Update Input Labels Banner Display Timeout seconds CH Search and store Select the programme Select the programme position TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD search Analogue Manual Tuning CH store REC VCR DVD Any new services found will be added to the DVB Service List. Add New DVB Services Select a function The new service is added with the current settings saved as they are. Analogue Scan Scan Tuning Menu This will take about minutes. RF Ch Service Name Type Quality Add DVB programme automatically 5 Auto Tuning Access DVB Manual Tuning Access Analogue Manual Tuning Access Add New DVB Services Access New Service Message On DVB Signal Display Access DVB: Pay : - Radio: - Data: - Searching Add New DVB Services To return to Selects whether to give a notifi cation message when a new DVB service is found. (Off / On) Display a notifi cation message New DVB service found! Press to add new service. Press to lgnore. 6 Set New Service Message Selects a programme and checks the DVB signal condition. To change the programme For Auto Tuning, using the buttons on the front of the (p. 8) Press repeatedly until Auto Tuning appears CH A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal for DVB reception. Please use Check DVB signal Access Auto Tuning DVB Signal Display Signal Quality: Start Auto Tuning Service Name [CH5] 7 7 Digital Green bar Good Signal Quality Yellow bar Poor To return to Signal Strength Red bar Bad (Check the aerial) 6 7 the Signal Quality indicator as follows: DVB Signal Display

15 Input Labels Restore Settings For easier identifi cation and ion of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. To the input mode p. Resets the to its original condition, i.e. no programmes tuned in. All settings (programmes, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. Display the menu Display the menu Select Select Main Menu Main Menu Picture OPTION DIRECT REC Sound Picture Sound OPTION DIRECT REC Select Shipping Condition Select Input Labels / Menu VCR Input Labels Restore Settings / Menu DVB Favourites Edit DVB Service List Tuning Menu Off Timer Off Teletext TOP Shipping Condition System Update Input Labels Access Banner Display Timeout seconds VCR DVB Favourites Edit DVB Service List Tuning Menu Off Timer Off Teletext TOP Shipping Condition Access System Update Input Labels Banner Display Timeout seconds TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD REC VCR DVD TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD REC VCR DVD Set To return to Select a input terminal and set Input Labels set AV DVD AV AV AV AV AV AV PC PC HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI To return to Check the message and initialise Shipping Condition The labels you set will be displayed in Input Selection menu (p. ) or banner. If Skip is ed, you cannot the mode. Analogue & DVB tuning data will be erased Are you sure? Are you sure? Confirm Restore Settings User input You can name each input terminals freely. Shipping Condition Store Follow the on-screen instructions Auto Tuning will automatically start when Mains power On / Off switch is next turned On. (p. 9) User input Name Select User input Set characters O P Q R S T A B C D E F G H I J K L M N! : # U V W X Y Z o p q r s t a b c d e f g h i j k l m n set To retune programmes only, e.g. after moving house Auto Tuning (p. 7) u v w x y z ( ) + -. * _ (maximum: ten characters) 8 9

16 HDMI Functions Displaying PC Screen on HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and highquality sound by connecting the and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment ( ) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box, a DVD player or a game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. About connections, see External Equipment (p. 8). The screen of the PC connected to the can be displayed on the. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC p. 9 Select the external input HDMI is the world s fi rst complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. Audio settings can be made on the HDMI Input menu screen. (p. ) Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (ch L.PCM): 8 khz,. khz, khz HDMI terminal is for digital audio signal only. Use with a PC is not guaranteed. Only HDMI video formats in page HDMI table are applicable. If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to 6:9. These HDMI connectors are type A. These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection. An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either COMPONENT, S-VIDEO, or VIDEO to receive analogue signals. The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals: 8i, 8p, 576i, 576p, 7p, 8i and 8p. Match the output setting of the digital equipment. For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p.. Select PC Input Selection AV AV OPTION DIRECT REC AV AV PC HDMI Corresponding signals (p. ) If H-freq. or V-freq. is shown in red, the signals may not be supported. PC Audio input is via AV Audio connection. (p. 9) HDMI HDMI Functions Displaying PC Screen on DVI connection If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable ( ). When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (HDMI: use AV IN AUDIO terminals). VCR To return to PC menu setting (changed as desired) To make settings How to Use Menu Functions to (p. 8) Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (options) DVI Position Settings If the picture position is not fi t to the screen during the DVI connection, adjust the position on DVI Position Settings in Menu. The settings are memorized for each HDMI terminals and input signals. To make settings How to Use Menu Functions to (p. 8) R-Gain Adjusts the white balance for red areas G-Gain Adjusts the white balance for green areas Menu Item Adjustments B-Gain Adjusts the white balance for blue areas Adjusts horizontal position Gamma (. /. /.5) PC Settings Picture H-pos Press the button to reset to the default Picture settings Reset PC Settings Adjusts vertical position Switches to a wide view VGA (6 8 pixels), WVGA (85 8 pixels), XGA (, 768 pixels), WXGA (, pixels) Options change depending on signals Input Resolution V-pos DVI Position Settings Clock Set to the minimum level if noise occurs Adjusts horizontal position Press the button to reset to the default settings Reset DVI Position Settings H-pos ( ): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment. ( ): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop. Adjusts vertical position PC V-pos Set to the minimum level if noise occurs Eliminatesfl icker and distortion Adjust after Clock adjustment PC sync signal type (H & V / SOG) Clock Phase H & V : Horizontal and Vertical sync from your PC (Most common sync format) SOG : Sync on Green sync from your PC Sync Other items p. and p. Press the button to reset to the default settings Reset PC Settings

17 Viewing from SD Card (Photos) For details on SD Cards p. To insert To remove Still images recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. SD Card Insert the SD Card All photos in SD Card are displayed by thumbnail. SD mode (Photo View Mode) Enter POWER Label surface Push until a click is heard Press the centre of the card GUIDE Slide show Select the photo to be viewed Error display (images that could not be loaded, etc.) Start Slide show (operate in step or ) Select the photo for the first view Start Slide show Selected photo To pause To return to Single view G Photo View Mode R All pictures OPTION SD CARD /75 view p p p p Viewing from SD Card (Photos) Slide show is done within the same group if started from the view of the group. Slide show settings (operate in step or ) Select Viewing Select the items and set Filename p Date //7 Pixel 6 x p8 p7 p6 p5 Reading Select p p p p9 Select Display the menu Slide show p. View Sort by Month Sort by Date Slide show MUTE (Thumbnail) Interval 5 seconds Main Menu Selected photo information is displayed The maximum number of characters for Filename is 8. Picture Viewing The photo without record of the date is shown **/**/****. Repeat On Viewing To sort by date or month recorded Picture Menu (p. ) (Sort by Month / Sort by Date) Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) INFO set CH VOL TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD POWER REC VCR DVD Interval Select slide show interval (5 / / 5 / / 6 / 9 / seconds) Viewing Select the group to be viewed Display the thumbnail grouped by the same date or the same month Y (Sort by Month) Repeat Slide show repeat (Off / On) Cautions in handling SD Card view the thumbnail of the ed group B (Sort by Date) Do not remove the card while the is ing data (this can damage card or ). Do not touch the pins on the back of the card. Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact. Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card may be damaged). Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card. Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) The group of the photos without record of the date is shown as Unknown. To return to SD CARD or or OPTION View To display the operation guide On screen messages Displayed one at a time To the previous photo INFO Rotate 9 (anti-clockwise) Message Meaning / Action To the next photo Rotate 9 (clockwise) The does not support the format. Rotate Thefi le is broken or unreadable. Single view Cannot read fi le Select To return to thumbnail Is SD Card in? Insert a SD Card. (For the applicable formats and data, see p..) List Rotate Slide show Operation guide No valid fi le to play The card has no data. During the operation, no signals are output from the monitor output terminals. Over 9999 pictures found Maximum valid number of photos is 9,999. Caution