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1 Operating Instructions 32 Class 720p/37 Class 1080p LCD HDTV (31.5/37.0 inches measured diagonally) Manual de instrucciones Televisión de alta definición de 720p y clase 32 /1080p y clase 37 de LCD (31,5/37,0 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente) Model No. Número de modelo TC-L32G1 TC-L37G1 Quick Start Guide (See page 8-16) Guía de inicio rápido (vea la página 8-16) F assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call: VIERA ( ) visit us at F assistance (Canada), please call: visit us at Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU./Puerto Rico), llame al: VIERA ( ) ó visítenos en TM English Please read these instructions befe operating your set and retain them f future reference. The images shown in this manual are f illustrative purposes only. Español Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televis y guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro. Las imágenes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos. TQB2AA0815-1

2 Turn your own living room into a movie theater! Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement HDMI, the HDMI logo and High- Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. VIERA Link is a trademark of Panasonic Cpation. SDHC Logo is a trademark. 2 HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Cpation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Labaties. DOLBY and the double-d symbol are trademarks of Dolby Labaties.

3 Enjoy rich multimedia Contents Please read befe using the unit Safety Precautions 4 SD memy card Camcder Quick Start Guide Accessies/Optional Accessy 8 Basic Connection 10 Identifying Controls 14 First Time Setup 15 Quick Start Guide Amplifier Home theater system VCR DVD recder/ Blu-ray Disc recder Personal computer Set Top Box DVD player/ Blu-ray Disc player This product qualifies f ENERGY STAR in the Home setting and this is the setting in which energy savings will be achieved. Any modifications to the Home setting other facty default settings could result in greater energy consumption beyond levels that meet ENERGY STAR qualifications. Enjoy your TV! Basic Features Watching TV 17 Using VIERA TOOLS 19 Viewing from SD Card 20 Watching Videos and DVDs 22 Displaying PC Screen on TV 24 Advanced Features How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) 26 VIERA Link TM HDAVI Control TM 30 Lock 36 Editing and Setting Channels 38 Closed Caption 40 Input Labels 41 Using Timer 42 Recommended AV Connections 43 FAQs, etc. Ratings List f Lock 44 Technical Infmation 45 Care and Cleaning 49 FAQ 50 Specifications 52 Limited Warranty (f U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) 53 Customer Services Directy (f U. S. A. and Puerto Rico) 54 Limited Warranty (f Canada) 55 Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. 3

4 Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 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 imptant operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance. to CATV System Installer This reminder is provided to direct the CATV system installer s attention to Article of the NEC that provides guidelines f proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical. Secure Ventilation Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back bottom are provided f ventilation, and to ensure reliable operation of the LCD TV and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked covered. There should be at least 10 cm of space from these openings. The openings should never be blocked by placing the LCD TV on a bed, sofa, rug other similar surface. This LCD TV should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided. Imptant Safety Instructions 4 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 accdance with the manufacturer s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiats, heat registers, stoves other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized 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 the third prong are provided f your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician f replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cd from being walked on pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments / accessies specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket table specified by the manufacturer, 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 stms when unused f 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 cd plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain moisture, does not operate nmally, has been dropped. 15) Operate only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult your television dealer local power company. 16) Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the LCD TV. 17) Never push objects of any kind into this LCD TV through cabinet slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points sht out parts that could result in a fire electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the LCD TV. 18) If an outside antenna is connected to the tele vi sion equipment, be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some protection against voltage surges and built up static charg es. In the U.S. Section of the National Electrical Code provides infmation with respect to proper grounding of the mast and suppting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conducts, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and re quire ments f the grounding electrode. EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER (NEC) NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUND CLAMP ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION ) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION ) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, PART H)

5 19) An outside antenna system should not be lo cat ed in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light, power circuits, where it can fall into such power lines circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 20) Unplug this LCD TV from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: a. When the power cd plug is damaged frayed. b. If liquid has been spilled into the LCD TV. c. If the LCD TV has been exposed to rain water. d. If the LCD TV does not operate nmally by following the operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive wk by a qualified technician to reste the LCD TV to nmal operation. e. If the LCD TV has been dropped the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the LCD TV exhibits a distinct change in perfmance - this indicates a need f service. 21) When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that have the same characteristics as the iginal parts. Unauthized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, other hazards. 22) WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. DO NOT PLACE LIQUID CONTAINERS (FLOWER VASES, CUPS, COSMETICS, ETC.) ABOVE THE SET (INCLUDING ON SHELVES ABOVE, ETC.). 23) 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. 24) CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EX PO SURE. 25) CAUTION: USE WITH OTHER STAND MAY RESULT IN INSTABILITY POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY. 26) CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE. 27) CAUTION: This LCD TV is f use only with the following optional accessy. Use with any other type of optional accessies may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury. (All of the following accessies are manufactured by Panasonic Cpation) Wall-hanging bracket: TY-WK3L2RW Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up. NOTE: This equipment is designed to operate in Nth America and other countries where the broadcasting system and AC house current are exactly the same as in Nth America. 5

6 Safety Precautions (Continued) CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES: Flat panel displays are not always suppted on the proper stands installed accding to the manufacturer s recommendations. Flat panel displays that are inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests carts may fall over and may cause personal injury even death. The consumer electronics industry (of which Panasonic is a member) is committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe. To prevent personal injury death, be sure to follow the following safety guidelines: TUNE INTO SAFETY: One size does NOT fit all. Follow the manufacturer s recommendations f the safe installation and use of your flat panel display. Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions f proper use of this product. Don t allow children to climb on play with furniture and television sets. Don t place flat panel displays on furniture that can easily be used as steps, such as a chest of drawers. Remember that children can become excited while watching a program, especially on larger than life flat panel displays. Care should be taken to install the display where it cannot be pushed, pulled over, knocked down. Care should be taken to route all cds and cables connected to the flat panel display so that they cannot be pulled grabbed by curious children. WALL MOUNTING: IF YOU DECIDE TO WALL MOUNT YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY, ALWAYS: Use a mount that has been recommended by the display manufacturer and/ listed by an independent labaty (such as UL, CSA, ETL). Follow all instructions supplied by the display and wall mount manufacturers. If you have any doubts about your ability to safely install your flat panel display, contact your retailer about professional installation. Make sure the wall where you are mounting the display is appropriate. Some wall mounts are not designed to be mounted to walls with steel studs old cinder block construction. If you are unsure, contact a professional installer. A minimum of two people are required f installation. Flat panel displays can be heavy. 6

7 FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits f a 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 accdance 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 television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to crect the interference by one me of the following measures: Reient 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 dealer an experienced radio/tv technician f help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer peripheral devices. Any changes modifications not expressly approved by Panasonic Cp. of Nth America could void the user s authity to operate this device. FCC Declaration of Confmity Model No. TC-L32G1, TC-L37G1 Responsible Party: Panasonic Cpation of Nth America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ Contact Source: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company VIERA ( ) consumerproducts@panasonic.com 7

8 Accessies/Optional Accessy Check you have all the items shown. Accessies Accessies Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB Batteries f the Remote Control Transmitter (2) AA Battery Cleaning cloth Pedestal TBLA00407 (TC-L32G1) TBLA00410 (TC-L37G1) Accessies Assembly screws (4) M4 10 Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide Product Registration Card (U. S. A) Customer Care Plan Card (U. S. A) Optional Accessy Wall-hanging bracket TY-WK3L2RW Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. F additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual. Installing the remote s batteries Hook Open the crect polarity (+ -). Close Caution Increct installation may cause battery leakage and crosion, 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 break batteries. 8

9 Attaching the pedestal to TV Fix securely with assembly screws A. (Total 4 screws) Tighten screws firmly. A A WARNING Foam mat thick soft cloth Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up. Increct fitting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury and product damage. Do not disassemble modify the pedestal. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Caution Do not use any other TV and displays. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped physically damaged. If you use the pedestal when 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 suppt the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Location Place the TV at a comftable distance f viewing. Avoid placing it where sunlight other bright light (including reflections) will fall on the screen. Use of some types of fluescent lighting can reduce remote control transmitter range. Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent an internal component failure. Keep away from areas of excessive heat moisture. Adjust the LCD panel to your desired angle. b 15 a 15 When this hole is aligned with the center of the groove, the pedestal will be positioned at the center of its rotation. TC-L32G1 a: 14.2 (359 mm) b: 9.1 (230 mm) TC-L37G1 a: 15.8 (399 mm) b: 11.7 (295 mm) (View from above) Ensure that the pedestal does not hang over the edge of the base even if the TV swivels to the full rotation range. Do not place any objects hands within the full rotation range. Quick Start Guide Accessies/Optional Accessy Reference of connection Antenna terminal Pin terminals HDMI terminal red blue green green Firmly tighten by hand. Match cols of plugs and terminals. Insert firmly. Insert firmly. 9

10 Basic Connection TV Example 1 Connecting Antenna (To watch TV) VHF/UHF Antenna Cable 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. To connect the antenna terminal and Cable Box VHF/UHF Antenna AC V 60 Hz Cable TV Back of the TV Power Cd (Connect after all the other connections.) HDMI 1 HDMI 2 ANTENNA Cable In DIO (If no Cable Box) 10 ANT IN Cable Box ANT OUT Cable Box/Cable You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. If using a Cable Box, set the TV channel to CH3 CH4 f regular cable. You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a highdefinition cable service. The connection f high-definition can be done with the use of HDMI Component Video cable. (p. 13) To view high-definition programming the crect video input. (p. 22) Not all cables and external equipment shown in this book are supplied with the TV. F me details on the external equipment s connections, please refer to the operating manuals f the equipment. F additional assistance, visit us at:

11 Example 2 Connecting DVD recder (VCR) (To recd/playback) TV AV Equipment (e.g. DVD Recder VCR) VHF/UHF Antenna DVD Recder If the source has a higher resolution signal (480p/720p/1080i/1080p), connection can be made with the use of a Component Video HDMI cable. VCR Connection can be made with the use of an RF cable and Composite Video/S Video cable. (p. 13) To connect the antenna terminal and DVD recder VCR VHF/UHF Antenna AC V 60 Hz Quick Start Guide Power Cd Back of the TV DIGITAL AUDIO OUT C VIDEO L PC AUDIO R AUDIO IN VIDEO IN 1 B Y PB L AUDIO PR R COMPONENT IN HDMI 1 HDMI 2 ANTENNA Cable In A Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recder VCR) (Antenna + TV) ANT IN ANT OUT Connecting TV and AV equipment Please refer to A - C on p. 13 AV Equipment (e.g. DVD Recder VCR) (with TV tuner) 11

12 Basic Connection (Continued) Example 3 Connecting DVD recder (VCR) and satellite receiver TV DVD Recder VCR Satellite Receiver VHF/UHF Antenna You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to high-definition satellite service. Connection can be done with the use of HDMI Component Video cable. (p. 13) To connect the antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recder VCR VHF/UHF Antenna AC V 60 Hz Power Cd Back of the TV HDMI 1 HDMI 2 A DIGITAL AUDIO OUT C B Y VIDEO PC L PB L ANTENNA Cable In AUDIO PR AUDIO AUDIO IN R R VIDEO IN 1 COMPONENT IN ANT IN ANT IN ANT OUT Connecting TV and AV equipment Please refer to A - C on p. 13. Satellite Receiver DVD Recder VCR (with TV tuner) F details of external equipment connections, please refer to the operating manuals f the equipment. 12

13 AV cable connections A To use HDMI terminals HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI AV OUT AV Equipment e.g. Blu-ray Disc player High-Definition Standard-Definition Connecting to the HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. The HDMI connection is required f a 1080p signal. F VIERA Link TM connections, please refer to p. 31. B To use COMPONENT terminals Y PB PR COMPONENT IN L AUDIO R green blue red white red Y green green Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent recding. When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the other TV monit through a VCR. Video signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distted on the other TV monit. F me details on the external equipment s connections, please refer to the operating manuals of this equipment. blue blue PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT red red L white white AUDIO R OUT red red Recders may also be connected to COMPOSITE S VIDEO terminals. (see below) C To use COMPOSITE terminals OUT VIDEO L AUDIO R VIDEO IN 1 yellow white red yellow yellow white L white COMPOSITE OUT R red red AV Equipment e.g. Blu-ray Disc player AV Equipment e.g. DVD Recder e.g. VCR Quick Start Guide Basic Connection (AV cable connections) (TV + DVD Recder VCR + Satellite Receiver) 13

14 Identifying Controls Front of the TV TV controls/indicats Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down Menu navigations Power indicat ( on: red, off: no light) Changes the input mode Chooses menu and submenu entries. POWER button Remote control sens Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set. The TV consumes a limited amount of power as long as the power cd is inserted into the wall outlet. Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sens and remote control. Remote control Closed caption On/Off (p. 17) Switches TV On Off (Standby) Changes the input mode (p. 22) VIERA Link menu (p ) Selects Audio Mode f TV viewing (p. 17) Exits from menu screen Displays Main Menu (p. 26) Displays VIERA TOOLS (p. 19) Viewing from SD Card (p ) Displays Sub Menu (p. 17, 28) Coled buttons (used f various functions) (f example, p. 16, 20, 34) Volume up/down Sound mute On/Off Changes aspect ratio (p. 18) Switches to previously viewed channel input modes. Selects/OK/Change Returns to previous menu Channel up/down Displays removes the channel banner (p. 18) Operates the Favite channel list function. (p. 18) Numeric keypad to any channel (p. 17) press to enter alphanumeric input in menus. (p. 16, 22, 34, 36, 38, 41, 42) Use f digital channels. (p. 17) External equipment operations (p. 35) 14

15 First Time Setup First time setup is displayed only when the TV is turned on f the first time after the power cd is inserted into a wall outlet and when Auto power on (p ) is set to No. Turn the TV On with the POWER button (TV) (Remote) * This setting will be skipped time if you Home. Select your language Language English Español Français Be sure to Home Please your viewing environment. Home Ste ok ok Please confirm your ion (Home) befe pressing OK button. If you Ste by mistake in, confirmation screen will be displayed. You are ing the mode f ste demonstration Yes No ok Select No and return to previous screen. If you Yes, Screen enters ste demonstration mode. To display the Please your viewing environment screen again as shown above and Home, do one of the following: Press and hold down the side POWER button. Unplug the TV and plug it again. Quick Start Guide First Time Setup Identifying Controls Adjust the clock First time setup Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen Clock Year Month Day Hour Minute AM 10 set item Year: Select the year Month: Select the month Day: Select the day Hour: Adjust the hour Minute: Adjust the minute 15

16 First Time Setup (Continued) Auto channel setup Select ANT/Cable setup First time setup Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Select ANT in ANT/Cable setup set ANT in ANT in Cable Cable: Cable TV Auto program Antenna: Antenna Not used: Skip TV tuning Select "Not used" when no wire is connected to the "Antenna/Cable" terminal. Typical when Cable/Satellite box is connected to a TV input. Prevents accidental tuning to an unavailable signal. Select Auto program ANT/Cable setup ANT in Cable Auto program Select scanning mode (ALL channels/analog only/digital only) Auto program ok All channels Analog only Digital only go to 16 Press to exit from a menu screen To change setting (Language/Clock/ ANT/Cable setup/ Input labels) later, go to Menu screen (p. 28) About broadcasting systems Analog (NTSC): Conventional broadcasting Digital (ATSC): New programming that allows you to view me channels featuring high-quality video and sound Auto program Progress 8% Number of analog channels 10 Number of digital channels 0 Press RETURN to quit. Start scanning the channels Available channels (analog/digital) are automatically set. All channels: Scans digital and analog channels Analog only: Scans Analog channels only RETURN Digital only: Scans Digital channels only Confirm registered channels program Apply Cancel l Caption Favite Add Yes Yes Apply ok If OK is not pressed after ing Apply, the channels will not be saved. The channel will be saved when no operation is perfmed f 60 seconds and the Manual program menu will also exit automatically. If you perfm scanning me than twice, previously saved channels are erased. Set the Input labels First time setup Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Input labels Component HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 PC GAME set Label: [BLANK] SKIP/VCR/DVD/ CABLE/SATELLITE/DVR/GAME/ AUX/RECEIVER/COMPUTER/ Blu-ray/CAMERA/DVD REC/ HOME THTR/MONITOR/MEDIA CTR/MEDIA EXT/OTHER Video 2 PC Select G ABC abc OK RETURN Y Delete GAME G A A Switches Input mode alphabet to numeric

17 Watching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box antenna cable (p ) To watch TV and other functions Turn power on If the mode is not TV, press TV. (p. 22) and (TV) Select a channel number up down To directly input the digital channel number When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the min number in a compound channel number. Quick Start Guide Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) (TV) example: CH15-1: Re Cable Antenna in ANT in of ANT/Cable setup to switch the signal reception between cable TV and antenna. (p. 16, 39) The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off. Select Audio Mode f watching TV Digital mode Press SAP to the audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. Audio track 1 of 2 (English) Analog mode Press SAP to the desired audio mode. Each press of SAP will change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono) Viewing Watching TV First Time Setup Closed caption Switches Closed caption mode On Off Closed caption On Closed caption Off Display the SUB MENU Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 28) This menu consists of shtcuts to convenient functions. SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Channel surf mode All Set favite Edit CH caption Signal meter 17

18 Watching TV (Continued) Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) Infmation Recall Change aspect ratio Displays removes the channel banner. Channel Clock 15-2 THE NEWS 12:30 PM ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30 Station identifier SAP indication Signal resolution Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Closed caption Rating Level Aspect ratio Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 45) 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM Call up a favite channel FAVORITE Channel numbers registered in Favite are displayed on the favite tune screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the curs use number buttons. (see below) Favite Feature Set Favite Feature 1 Display the SUB MENU. SUB MENU Use Favite Feature 1 Display Favite channels 2 3 Select Set favite Setup SUB MENU Channel surf mode Set favite All Edit CH caption Signal meter Set the displayed channel Set favite 1/ Delete a favite channel Set favite 1/ ok the list number save the displayed channel the list number (to save the channel without pressing OK) delete (while holding down) 2 3 Select the channel Favite channels 1/ Set Favite channel Favite channels 1/ To change the page ok Press repeatedly to change between pages(1/3, 2/3, 3/3 exit) Changes the page fward/backward 18

19 Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS are the easy way to access high use menu items. They are displayed as shtcut icons on the TV screen. Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing setting a function quickly. Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item Game mode Press to exit from a menu screen Displayed VIERA Link control menu (p ) Start Slideshow (p ) Displayed Game mode setting menu. Select the Picture mode setting. (Game/Standard (Vivid/Cinema/Custom)) Please Picture mode. Game mode allows optimum picture settings f gaming. Game Standard Displayed ECO/energy saving (p. 28) Viewing Using VIERA TOOLS Watching TV Press to return to the previous screen 19

20 Slideshow Viewing from an SD Card You can view photos taken with a digital camera digital video camera and saved on an SD card. (Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly.) Insert the SD card * This setting will be skipped time unless you Set later. Set SD card setting and Play SD card now SD card setting will be displayed automatically each time an SD card is inserted f the first time. SD card setting Play SD card automatically Set later Play SD card now Photo viewer change Off: Manual operation ( Play SD card automatically is Off ) Display Photo viewer Start Slideshow set Slideshow: A Slideshow will start automatically time. Thumbnail: The Photo viewer menu will be displayed automatically time. Set later: SD card setting menu will be displayed repeatedly. The data can be played manually. Select the data to be viewed Photo viewer All photos Thumbnail view Total 238 Name Pana0001 Date 03/04/2009 Size Pana0001 Pana0002 Pana0003 Pana0004 Pana0005 Pana0006 Pana0007 Pana0008 view Select OK RETURN Pana0009 Pana0010 Pana0011 Pana0012 R Slideshow G Folders B St by month Y St by date To Slideshow Selected picture infmation is displayed. Total number of images. Depending on the JPEG fmat, Infmation contents may not be displayed crectly. Refer to p. 46 (Data fmat f SD card browsing) f details. View Navigation area Accessing Present status (While reading the data) Accessing Press to exit from a menu screen Rotate Prev. Play Next RETURN Rotate Prev. Play Next RETURN Prev. Pause Next RETURN Press to return to the previous screen Displays one at a time To display/hide Navigation area Return to Thumbnail view Single photo view Slideshow Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise) To photo Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise) 20 To previous photo

21 VIERA IMAGE VIEWER The VIERA Image Viewer is a function that lets you easily view still and motion images on a VIERA television by simply inserting an SD card into the VIERA SD card slot. SD Card Insert the card Label surface Remove the card Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (16 GB), SD Card (2 GB), minisd Card (1 GB) Press in lightly (requiring minisd Card adapter) on SD Card, F cautions and details on SD Push until a click is heard then release. Cards (p. 46) To st by Folder, month date In Select st type Photo viewer Folders (ascending der of numeric/alphabet) All photos Total 238 Name Pana0001 Date 03/04/2009 Pana0001 Pana0002 Pana0003 Pana0004 St by month (descending der of the month) St Photo settings Size R Select Slideshow Accessing R Select OK RETURN G Pana0005 Pana0006 Pana0007 Pana0008 Pana0009 Pana0010 Pana0011 Pana0012 Folders B St by month Y St by date Select the directy. Photo viewer All photos St by date 15 Date 03/04/2009 Number of photos 32 photos Slideshow OK RETURN 03/04/ photos 11/20/ photos G 02/15/ photos 10/10/ photos B 01/01/ photos 09/28/ photos Y 12/25/ photos 09/23/ photos St by date (descending der of the date ) view Photo viewer All photos 03/04/2009 Total 32 Name Pana0001 Date 03/04/2009 Size In Adjust the picture Display Photo settings Select the item Photo settings Picture Audio Slideshow settings Background music Off Slideshow settings Slideshow settings Speed Fast Repeat Off Transition Off Effect Sepia change Select Adjust Accessing R Select Slideshow OK RETURN Picture 1/2 Reset to defaults Picture mode Back light G +20 Pana0001 Pana0002 Pana0003 Pana0004 Pana0011 Pana0012 Pana0013 Pana0014 Pana0055 Pana0056 Pana0057 Pana0058 Vivid Contrast 0 example :Picture menu Picture menu/audio menu (p. 26) Set the Background music B Y Return to previous screen Select Adjust Background music Off change Select the Background music from 3 types. Each Background music plays f 90 seconds. (Off/Music 1/Music 2/Music 3) To stop in mid-cycle Press Viewing Viewing from SD Card Speed Repeat Transition Effect You can set how many seconds each image is displayed in Slideshow mode. (Very fast/fast/medium/slow/very slow) Turn the slideshow Repeat function on off (On/Off). Select transition effect (Off /Wipe /Wipe /Wipe /Wipe /Comb /Comb /Dissolve/Checker wipe/random) Select conversion effect (Off/Sepia/Gray scale) 21

22 Watching Videos and DVDs If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV s screen. You can the external equipment to access. Input Select With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input menu Select the input mode Input 1 TV 2 Component 3 HDMI 1 4 HDMI 2 5 HDMI 3 6 Video 1 7 Video 2 8 PC AUX GAME GAME GAME (example) enter Press cresponding NUMBER button on the remote control to the input of your choice. Select the input of your choice, then press OK. During the ion, if no action is taken f several seconds, the Input menu disappears. HDMI 1 GAME Terminal Label (example) The terminal and label of the connected equipment are displayed. To label each of the inputs, please refer to p. 41. The input label will be displayed on Input screen if Input label is set on p. 41. F side input terminals (HDMI 3/Video 2), GAME input label is set as default. (Picture mode is set to Game, refer to p. 47.) F me details f picture mode setting, refer to p. 47. F Input label, refer to p. 41. Operate the connected equipment using the remote control supplied with the equipment To return to TV F details, see the manual of the connected equipment. 22

23 VIERA Link TM Setting If you connect equipment that has the HDAVI Control function to a TV using an HDMI cable, you will find it easier to use. Please refer to p Befe using these functions, you need to set VIERA Link setting to On as shown below. Display menu Select Setup Menu Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen Picture Audio VIERA Link SD card Closed caption Setup Select VIERA Link settings Setup 2/2 VIERA Link settings ECO/energy saving Advanced setup About Select VIERA Link VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On Power on link Yes Power off link Yes Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by No Default speakers TV Select On (default is On) change Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs Now you can set each VIERA Link function accding to your preference (p ). If no HDMI equipment is connected standard HDMI equipment (non- VIERA Link ) is used, set it to Off. F me details on the external equipment s connections, please refer to the operating manuals f the equipment. 23

24 Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p. 43) Display the Input menu Input 1 TV 2 Component 3 HDMI 1 4 HDMI 2 5 HDMI 3 6 Video 1 7 Video 2 8 PC AUX GAME GAME GAME Select PC PC Cresponding signals (p. 48) Displays PC screen To return to TV / 24

25 PC menu setting (change as desired) Making settings How to Use Menu Functions to (p. 26) Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (options) Reset to defaults Sync Resets PC adjust H & V: The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connect. (p. 48) On green: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the G connect. (p. 48) Dot clock Alleviates the problem if a picture appears to be vertically-striped, flickers partially is blurred. H-position Adjusts the hizontal position. Picture PC adjustments Audio menu (p. 26) V-position Clock phase Input resolution H-frequency V-frequency Adjusts the vertical position. Alleviates the problem if the whole picture appears to flicker is blurred. First adjust the Dot Clock to get the best possible picture, then adjust the Clock Phase so that a clear picture appears. It may not be possible to display a clear picture due to po input signals. Switches to wide display. Input signal switched from to Input signal switched from to Displays the H (Hizontal)/V (Vertical) frequencies. Display range Hizontal: khz Vertical: Hz Viewing Displaying PC Screen on TV 25

26 How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings f the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited f you. Display menu Menu list Menu Item Reset to defaults Picture mode Back light Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen Displays the functions that can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select the menu Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock VIERA Link SD card Closed caption Setup Select the item Picture 1/2 Reset to defaults Picture mode Vivid Back light +20 Contrast 0 Brightness 0 Col 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 (example: Picture menu) Adjust Picture 1/2 Reset to defaults Picture mode Vivid Back light +20 Contrast 0 Brightness 0 Col 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 (example: Picture menu) adjust Picture Audio Contrast, Brightness, Col, Tint, Sharpness Col temp. Col mgmt. x.v.col A.I. picture Video NR Zoom adjustments PC adjustments 3D Y/C filter Advanced picture Col matrix MPEG NR Motion Picture Pro 3 Black level HD size (TC-L37G1 only) H size Reset to defaults Bass Treble Balance A.I. sound Surround Bass boost Volume leveler TV speakers Advanced audio HDMI 1 in HDMI 2 in HDMI 3 in Timer Sleep, Timer 1-5 Lock VIERA Link Recd now Stop recding VIERA Link control Speaker output SD card SD card Closed caption Closed caption 26

27 Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Resets all picture adjustments to facty default settings except f Advanced picture. Reset to defaults Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Game/Custom) (p. 47) Picture mode Vivid Adjusts luminance of the back light. Back light +20 Adjusts col, brightness, etc. f each picture mode to suit your taste Contrast +20 Tint 0 Display range Brightness 0 Sharpness 0 Contrast/Brightness/Col/Sharpness: Tint: Col 0 Selects a choice of Cool(blue), Nmal, Warm(red) col. (Cool/Nmal/Warm) Col temp. Cool On: Enhances green and blue col reproduction, especially outdo scenes. (On/Off) Col mgmt. On Auto: Provide the appropriate picture when images cresponding to x.v.col are input via the HDMI input of this TV. (Off/Auto) x.v.col Auto Controls dark areas without affecting the black level brightness in the overall picture (On/Off) A.I. picture On Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal. (Off/On) Video NR Off Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is ZOOM (p. 45) Sets PC display (p. 24) Zoom adjustments PC adjustments Minimizes noise and cross-col in the picture. (On/Off) 3D Y/C filter On Selects image resolution of component-connected devices (HD/SD) SD: Standard Definition HD: High Definition Col matrix SD Only 480p signal accepted; regular TV (NTSC) is not available. Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. (On/Off) MPEG NR Off Improved moving picture quality by reducing motion blur. (Off/Weak/Strong) Motion Picture Pro 3 Off Selects Dark Light. Valid only f external input signals. (Dark/Light) Black level Light Selects between 95 % (Size 1) 100 % (Size 2) f the scanning area with High-definition signal. (Size 1/ Size 2) Select Size 1 if noise is generated on the edges of the screen. HD size Size1 Size 1: Selected item f HD size. Scanning 95% Size 2: Selected item f HD size. Scanning 100% Adjust hizontal display range to reduce noise of both side edges of an image. (Size 1/Size 2) Size 2: Adjust image size accding to aspect mode f reducing noise. (p. 48) Resets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to facty default settings. H size Size 1 Reset to defaults Increases decreases the bass response. Bass 0 Increases decreases the treble response. Treble 0 Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume. Balance 0 Equalizes overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs. (On/Off) A.I. sound On Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (On/Off) Surround Off Enhances bass sound and provides powerful sound. (On/Off) This setting will not function if Off is set in TV speakers. Bass boost Off Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs. Volume leveler 0 Switch to Off when using external speakers (On/Off) A.I. sound, Surround, Volume leveler and Bass boost do not wk if Off is ed. TV speakers On The default setting is Digital f HDMI connection. (Digital input signal) Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. (Analog audio input signal) (Digital/Component/Video 1/Video 2) HDMI1 in HDMI2 in HDMI3 in Digital Digital Digital How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) Advanced The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 42) Locks the channels and programs (p. 36) [Recd now/stop recding] Recds programs on the recder immediately with the TV s remote control (p ). [VIERA Link control] Selects equipment to access and operate. (Recder/Home theater/player/camcder/lumix) (p ) [Speaker output] Selects an audio output. (Home theater/tv) (p ) VIERA Link menu is accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the remote control. (p. 34) Displays SD card data (p ) SD card Displays subtitles (Closed caption) (p. 40) Closed caption In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options. Bass boost sound feature does not wk when using headphones. 27

28 How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings f the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited f you. Display menu Menu list Menu Item Channel surf mode Language Displays the functions that can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select Setup Menu Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock VIERA Link SD card Closed caption Setup VIERA Link settings Power on link Power off link Stand-by power save Auto power stand-by Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen Select the item Setup 1/2 Channel surf mode All Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Setup ECO/energy saving Default speakers Power save No signal f 10 minutes No activity f 3 hours Display Sub Menu SUB MENU Advanced setup Auto power on Play SD card automatically Select the item Setup SUB MENU Channel surf mode All Set favite Edit CH caption Signal meter set Sub menu list Menu Item Setup SUB MENU About Reset to defaults Channel surf mode Set favite Edit CH caption Signal meter 28

29 (Continued) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to the channel with Channel up/down button (All/Favite/Digital only/analog only) Favite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 18) Selects the screen menu language (p. 15) Adjusts the clock (p. 15) Sets channels (p. 39) Channel surf mode All Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 41) Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 32) (On/Off) Power off link, Power on link, Stand-by power save, Auto power stand-by and Default speakers cannot be ed if Off is set. Input labels VIERA Link On Sets Power on link of HDMI connection equipment (p. 32) (Yes/No) Power on link Yes Sets Power off link of HDMI connection equipment (p. 32) (Yes/No) Power off link Yes Set Stand-by power save of HDMI connection equipment. (p. 32) (No/Yes) Set Auto power stand-by of HDMI connection equipment. (p. 32) (No/Yes (with reminder)/yes (no reminder) Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by No Selects the default speakers (p. 32) (TV/Theater) Default speakers TV Reduces screen brightness to lower power consumption. Eye-friendly f viewing in a dark room. (Standard/Saving) Power save Standard To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION is perfmed f me than 10 minutes. (Enable/Disable) No signal f 10 minutes Not in use when setting Auto power on, On/Off Timer, Lock, SD mode Digital channel. Enable No signal f 10 minutes was activated will be displayed f about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on f the first time after turning the power off by No signal f 10 minutes. The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes pri to the shut-off. To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote side panel key continues f me than 3 hours. (Enable/Disable) No activity f 3 hours Not in use when setting Auto power on, On/Off Timer PC input display. Disable No activity f 3 hours was activated will be displayed f about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on f the first time after turning the power off by No activity f 3 hours. The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes pri to the shut-off. Turns TV On automatically when the cable box a connected device is turned On. (No/Yes) TV power cd must be plugged into this device. TV comes on every time the power is rested. Auto power on No The Sleep timer, On / Off timer, and First time setup will not function if Auto power on is set. (p. 42) Set Thumbnail Slideshow to play back SD cards automatically. (Slideshow/Thumbnail/Set later/off) Play SD card automatically Set later How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) Advanced Displays TV version and software license. Perfming Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel settings. (p. 38) About Reset to defaults Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to the channel with Channel up/down button (All/Favite/Digital only/analog only) Sets favite channels. (p. 18) Changes the station identifier. (p. 39) Checks the signal strength if interference freezing occurs on a digital image. (p. 39) 29

30 VIERA Link TM HDAVI Control TM Simultaneously control all Panasonic HDAVI Control equipped components using one button on the TV remote. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have the HDAVI Control function. This TV suppts HDAVI Control 4 function. Connections to the equipment (DVD recder DIGA, HD Camcder, Player theatre, RAM theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface with them automatically. Equipment with the HDAVI Control function enables the following operations: Version Operations HDAVI Control later Automatic Input Switching (p. 33) Power on link (p. 33) Power off link (p. 33) Default speakers (p. 33) One-touch theater playback (p. 33) Speaker control (p. 35) HDAVI Control 2 later VIERA Link control only with the TV s remote control(p. 35) Auto power stand-by (f available equipment only) (p. 33) Direct TV recding (p. 35) HDAVI Control 3 later Providing the setting infmation (p. 33) Automatic lip-sync function (p. 33) HDAVI Control 4 Stand-by power save (with quick start mode) (p. 33) F the first time/when adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment changing the setup after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. Set the input mode to HDMI1, HDMI2 HDMI3 (p. 22), and make sure that the image is displayed crectly. VIERA Link HDAVI Control, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers equipment that suppts HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. Please refer to the individual manuals f other manufacturers equipment suppting the VIERA Link function. HDMI cable 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-CDHF15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHG15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHF30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHG30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m) * F me details on the external equipment s connections, please refer to the operating manuals f the equipment. 30

31 VIERA Link TM Connections Follow the connection diagrams below f HDAVI control of a single piece of AV equipment such as a DVD recder (DIGA), RAM theater, Player theater system. Refer to page f Setup Menu settings and additional control infmation. Optional HDMI and/ optical cables are not included. PC AUDIO IN If connection ( setting) of equipment compatible with HDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off and On again while the power of all equipment is On (so that the unit can crectly recognize the connected equipment) and check that the DVD recder (DIGA), RAM theater, and Player theater playback operate. HDMI 1 is recommended. When connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3, set the input mode to HDMI 2/HDMI 3 (p. 22) initially befe connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3. After connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p ). Connecting this unit to the DVD recder (DIGA), RAM theater, Player theater F DVD recder (DIGA): Connect with HDMI cable F 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. Back of the TV Digital Audio out DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO L AUDIO R Y PB PR Connecting this unit to a DVD recder (DIGA) and AV amp When using a VIERA Link audiovideo amplifier and a compatible DVD recder (DIGA) use a daisy chain connection as shown below. L AUDIO R HDMI 1 HDMI 2 ANTENNA Cable In VIERA Link TM HDAVI Control TM VIDEO IN 1 COMPONENT IN HDMI (AV OUT) HDMI cable HDMI (AV IN) HDMI (AV OUT) HDMI (AV OUT) HDMI (AV OUT) Advanced AV amp with VIERA Link function DVD recder (DIGA) with VIERA Link function Home Theater Systems with VIERA Link function HD Camcder with VIERA Link function DVD recder (DIGA) with VIERA Link function One AV amp and one DVD recder (DIGA) can be operated with this unit. Be sure to connect the AV amp between this unit and the DVD recder (DIGA). Setting of this unit after connection After making connections as shown above, set VIERA Link (under VIERA Link settings ) to On using the Setup menu. (p. 23, 32-35). Individual 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.) F details about HDMI cable f connecting Panasonic HD camcder, read the manual f the equipment. 31

32 VIERA Link TM HDAVI Control TM Display menu Select Setup Menu Picture Audio VIERA Link SD card Closed caption Setup Select VIERA Link settings Setup 2/2 VIERA Link settings ECO/energy saving Advanced setup About Select VIERA Link VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On Power on link Yes Power off link Yes Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by No Default speakers TV Automatic Input Switching Power on link Power off link Stand-by power save (f HDAVI Control 4 (with quick start mode)) Auto power stand-by (f HDAVI Control 2 later ) Default speakers One-touch theater playback Select On (default is On) change Press to exit from a menu screen Select settings Press to return to the previous screen VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On Power on link Yes Power off link Yes Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by No Providing the setting infmation (f HDAVI Control 3 later ) Default speakers TV Set VIERA Link settings VIERA Link Power on link On Yes change 32 Power off link Yes Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by No Default speakers Theater Automatic lipsync function (f HDAVI Control 3 later )

33 (Continued) At the start of the DIGA, Player theater, RAM theater playback, the TV s input automatically switches to the input based on the playback equipment. F 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. When Yes is ed (p. 29), TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and Play mode is ed. When Yes is ed (p. 29) and the TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is also automatically turned off. DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recder) will not turn off if it is still in rec mode. Caution: The TV remains on even if the VIERA Link compatible equipment is turned off. Condition Power off link: Yes, Stand-by power save: Yes The equipment has HDAVI Control 4 (with quick start mode) connected with HDMI cable. When TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is moved to ECO standby mode* automatically under above conditions. * Minimum power consumption of standby condition f the equipment. Condition Auto power stand-by: Yes, The equipment has HDAVI Control 2 later (f available equipment only) connected with HDMI cable. [ Examples of timing f operation ] When the input is switched from HDMI. When the Speaker output is changed from Home theater to TV. The connected VIERA Link compatible equipment will be turned off automatically when not in use. 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 f Panasonic Home Theater system, the following sequence of operations is perfmed 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. The following infmation about the TV settings can be transmitted to each piece of equipment (Recder/Home theater/player) that has HDAVI Control 3 later function connected to a TV with HDMI cable. Transmittable data Recder Home theater Player On Screen Display Language setting (English/Español/Français) Panel Aspect Ratio (16:9 fixed) Closed caption infmation (Mode/CC type/digital setting) Channel infmation (Input signal/channel list/caption infmation) There is a possibility that all the GUI language infmation might be set from equipment that has HDMI CEC function connected to TV with HDMI cable. Depending on operating conditions the specification f each piece of equipment the setting may may not be applied. F me details on the external equipment s operation, please refer to the operating manuals f the equipment. [F Recder] You cannot operate other functions while transmitting TV s infmation above except Power On/Off key operation. When you turn off this unit, the transmission will be interrupted (only when you are transmitting Channel infmation). VIERA Link TM HDAVI Control TM Advanced Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect to a Panasonic theater system Amplifier. 33

34 VIERA Link TM HDAVI Control TM You can enjoy me convenient operation with the HDAVI Control function in the VIERA Link menu. F me details on the HDAVI Control function, refer to p. 30 Display VIERA Link menu Speaker control VIERA Link Select the item Recd now Stop recding VIERA Link control Recder Speaker output TV Select Recd now Stop recding VIERA Link control Home theater Speaker output TV set change VIERA Link control only with the TV s remote control (f HDAVI Control 2 later ) Press to exit from a menu screen Set Press to return to the previous screen Direct TV recding (f HDAVI Control 3 later ) 34

35 (Continued) You can Home theater TV speakers f audio output. Control theater speakers with the TV s remote control. This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier Player theater is connected. Select Speaker output Select Home theater TV Recd now Stop recding VIERA Link control Recder Speaker output TV change Home theater: Adjustment f equipment Volume up / down Mute The sound of the TV is muted. When the equipment is turned off, the TV speakers take over. Selecting Home theater turns the equipment on automatically if it is in standby mode. TV: The TV speakers are on. In the VIERA Link menu, you can HDMI connected equipment and access it quickly. Continue using your TV s remote control to operate the equipment, pointing it at the TV. Select VIERA Link control Select the equipment you want to access. (Recder/Home theater/player/camcder/lumix) Recd now Stop recding VIERA Link control Recder Speaker output TV change You can available items only. If there is me than one equipment item, a number after the name indicates the number of items. (e.g. Recder 1/Recder 2/Recder 3) The number of equipment items that can be connected is three f recders, and a total of three f Home theater/player/camcder/ LUMIX. There is a limit to the number of HDMI connects. 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 TV s remote control buttons Whether an operation is available differs depending on the connected equipment. VIERA Link TM HDAVI Control TM Move the curs/select Play SUB MENU Set/Access Return to previous menu Display the functions menu on the equipment Available when the purpose of the keys is displayed on screen Exit Stop Reverse/Fward Skip Reverse/Fward Pause Closed caption Advanced Channel Up/Down SAP (Select Audio Mode) Select digital subchannel Recds the current program on the recder immediately. Select Recd now Select Stop recding, when you want to stop recding Recd now Stop recding VIERA Link control Recder Speaker output TV F optimal recding, the settings of the recder might be required. F details, read the manual of the recder. set Recd now Stop recding VIERA Link control Recder Speaker output TV set Recding will not stop automatically when the program is finished. 35

36 Lock You can lock specified channels shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. Display menu Select Lock Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock VIERA Link SD card Closed caption Setup You will be asked to enter your passwd each time you display the Lock menu. Input your 4-digit passwd A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program change rating settings. Passwd If it is your first time entering the Enter passwd. passwd, enter the passwd twice in der to register it RETURN 36 Press to exit from a menu screen Caution Make a note of your passwd in case you fget it. (If you have fgotten your passwd, consult your local dealer.) When you a locked channel, a message will be displayed that allows you to view the channel if you input your passwd. Select the Lock mode Lock Mode Channel Game Program Change passwd Off Off Off Off Select the item Lock Mode Custom Channel Off Game Off Program Off Change passwd Set set set Off: All: Unlocks all the lock settings of Channel, Game and Program. Locks all the inputs regardless of the lock settings of Channel, Game and Program. Custom: Locks specified inputs of Channel, Game and Program. Channel, Game and Program are not accessible unless Custom is ed in Mode.

37 To the channel 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 Mode Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4 Cha Custom set To lock/unlock all channels: Select Mode and set to All Off. All: Locks all channels Off: Unlocks all channels Game lock Locks Channel 3, Channel 4 and external inputs. Select Game in 5 and set to On. set On: Locks Off: Unlocks To set a rating level V-chip technology enables restricted shows to be locked accding to TV ratings. Select Mode and set to On. Select the rating to be locked Program lock Program lock Mode MPAA U.S.TV C.E.L.R. C.F.L.R. On Off Off Off Off set Select the rating categy you wish to follow Program lock Mode MPAA U.S.TV C.E.L.R. C.F.L.R. On Off Off Off 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 Example of MPAA (U.S movie ratings) NR G PG PG- 13 R No rating General Audience: All ages admitted Parental Guidance Suggested Parents Strongly Cautioned: Inappropriate f children under 13 Restricted: Under 17 requires accompanying parent adult guardian NC- 17 No one 17 and under admitted X Adults only To get me infmation (p. 44) Lock Advanced Change passwd To change the passwd In, Change passwd and press OK Input the new 4-digit passwd twice Lock Mode Channel Game Program Change passwd Off Off Off Off Change passwd Enter new passwd RETURN This television is designed to suppt 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 lock on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and any other me restrictive ratings will also be blocked. 37

38 Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed accding to your needs and reception conditions. Display menu Auto program Set automatically Select Setup Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock VIERA Link SD card Closed caption Setup Select ANT/Cable setup Setup 1/2 Channel surf mode All Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Reset to defaults Manual program Set manually Press to exit from a menu screen Select the function ANT/Cable setup ANT in Auto program Manual program Signal meter Set Cable To reset the settings of setup menu Select Reset to defaults in Setup menu ( ) and press OK Input your 4-digit passwd with number buttons Select YES on the confirmation screen and press OK Signal meter Check signal strength 38

39 Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memy. Select ANT in Select a scanning mode (p. 16) Select Cable Antenna. Auto program Or Not used (p. 16). ok All channels Select Auto program Analog only ANT/Cable setup ANT in Auto program Manual program Signal meter Cable Digital only Settings are made automatically After the scanning is completed, Apply (see below ). All previously saved channels are erased. Use this procedure when changing the channel setup changing the channel display. Also, use this to add skip channels from the channel list manually. You can a channel tuning mode (Digital only/ Analog only) in Channel surf mode (p. 28) Select Edit Manual program Edit Channel Apply Cancel Caption Favite Add Yes Yes Yes Yes Select the item to be edited Manual program Edit Channel Select OK Apply RETURN Cancel Caption Favite Add Yes Yes Yes Yes Favite Caption Add Yes Yes Yes Yes R Prev.page G Next page B Y Proceed to page Go back to previous page the item to edit (Caption/ Favite/Add) Caption: Changes the station identifier Favite: Registers channel to Favite List Add: Adds skips channels G Edit Caption Edit CH caption Channel Caption Change ABC abc Y OK RETURN Delete Caption Select edit the station identifier. (maximum 7 characters available) Favite el Set favite 1/ change set/ Set favite Select the number Add Press OK to Yes (add) No (skip) Move curs to channel number Manual program Edit Channel Apply Cancel Caption Favite Add Yes Yes program Select Apply Apply Cancel Caption Favite Add Yes Press OK to tune to the channel. Apply ok Editing and Setting Channels Advanced To cancel the Edit Manual program Edit Apply Cancel Channel Caption Favite Add Yes Yes Yes Yes Changes will be lost. Continue? Yes No ok (returns to ANT/ Cable setup ) Yes Check the signal strength if an interference is found freezing occurs on a digital image. Signal meter Channel Tune manually Signal strength 1-1 Current 30% Peak level 45% Signal intensity change channel ok If the signal is weak, check the antenna. If no problem is found, consult your local dealer. Not available if Cable is ed in ANT in (see above). Available only f digital antenna channels. If Lock (p. 36) is activated and ANT/Cable setup is ed, Enter passwd. will be displayed. 39

40 Closed Caption Display menu Press to exit from a menu screen Select Closed caption Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock VIERA Link SD card Closed caption Setup Closed caption Display Closed caption 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) infmation. (p. 45) Select the item and set Closed caption Mode Select On (when not using, Reset to defaults Off ). Mode On set Analog CC1 Analog (Choose the Closed caption service of Analog broadcasting.) Digital Digital setting Primary The settings in Analog Digital depend on the broadcaster. CC1-4: Infmation related to pictures (Appears at bottom of screen) T1-4: Textual infmation (Appears over entire screen) Digital (The Digital Closed caption menu lets you configure the way you choose to view the digital captioning.) Select the setting. Primary, Second., Service 3, Service 4, Service 5, Service 6 To make me in-depth display settings in digital programs Select Digital setting and press OK Select the item and set Digital setting Size Font Style Feground Fe. opacity Background Back. opacity Outline Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic set To reset the settings Select Reset to defaults and press OK Size: Text size Font: Text font Style: Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.) Feground: Col of text Fe. opacity: Opacity of text Background: Col of text box Back. opacity: Opacity of text box Outline: Outline col of text (Identify the setting options on the screen.) 40

41 Input Labels Display menu Select Setup Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock VIERA Link SD card Closed caption Setup Select Input labels Setup 1/2 Channel surf mode All Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Input Labels Closed Caption Press to exit from a menu screen Input labels Display labels of Connected devices Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled f easier identification during input ion. (In ing input mode from p. 22 ) Select the terminal and label of the external equipment Input labels Component HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 PC Label Video 1 VCR [example] GAME GAME Terminal set Input labels Component G Select ABC abc Y OK RETURN Delete G A A Switches Input mode from alphabetical to numeric Terminals: Component/HDMI 1-3/Video 1-2/PC Label: [BLANK] SKIP/VCR/DVD/CABLE/SATELLITE/DVR/GAME/ AUX/RECEIVER/COMPUTER/Blu-ray/CAMERA/DVD REC/ HOME THTR/MONITOR/MEDIA CTR/MEDIA EXT/OTHER F the PC terminal, only SKIP is available. * If SKIP is ed, the INPUT button press will skip its input. Each ed label will be displayed on Input screen. (p. 22) Advanced 41

42 Using Timer The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. The Clock must be set befe On time/off time settings. (p. 15) The Sleep timer and On / Off timer will not wk if the Auto power on (p. 28) is set. Display menu Select Timer Menu 42 Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen The TV automatically turns Off after 90 minutes when turned On by the Timer. This operation will be cancelled if the Off time is ed if a key is pressed. Picture Audio Timer Lock VIERA Link SD card Closed caption Select the timer to set Timer Sleep Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Timer 4 Timer 5 Sleep Timer 1 ~ Timer 5 Set the timer To set Sleep (Off Timer) Turns Off automatically Turns On/Off automatically (5 timers can be set.) Set to shut the unit off after a pre-ed amount of time. 0/30/60/90 (minutes) Sleep Sleep (minutes) 60 set To set Timer 1-5 (On/Off Timer) Select the item and set Timer 1 Timer set Inputs Channel Day On time Off time On TV /6[FRI] 1:15 AM 12:45 AM AM/PM Clear Timer set Timer setting (On/Off) Inputs Select the inputs Channel Select the channel Day Select the day SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT (displays the nearest future date) MON-FRI/SAT-SUN/DAILY/Every SUN/Every MON/ Every TUE/Every WED/Every THU/Every FRI/ Every SAT On time The time to turn On Off time The time to turn Off set

43 Recommended AV Connections These diagrams show our recommendations on how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. F other connections, consult the instructions f each piece of equipment and its specifications. F additional assistance, please visit our website at: Back of the TV AC V 60 Hz AC Cd (Connect after all the other connections are complete.) Cable TV Cable Box M3 Plug Headphones/ Earphones (not supplied) Optical digital audio cable PC AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO L AUDIO R VIDEO IN 1 Y PB L AUDIO PR R COMPONENT IN HDMI 1 HDMI 2 ANTENNA Cable In Connect with A B DVD Recder / VCR A HDMI cable Recommended AV Connections Using Timer RGB PC cable Conversion adapter (if necessary) To watch camcder images Camcder VCR DVD Player (F HDMI connection, HDMI compatible equipment only. F connection using HDMI-DVI Conversion cable, see HDMI 1 HDMI 2 connection on this page.) PC OPTICAL IN Amplifier Audio cable To listen to the TV through speakers To watch DVDs DVD Player/ Set Top Box Audio cable B HDMI-DVI Conversion cable + Audio cable* Advanced * Please see p f setup when using an external analog audio cable with an HDMI to DVI cable. 43

44 Ratings List f Lock V-chip technology enables you to lock channels shows accding to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. (p. 37) U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) NR NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated where rating does not apply. G GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted. PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable f children. PG-13 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate f children under 13. R RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent adult guardian. NC-17 NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED. X ADULTS ONLY. U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S. TV) Age-based Age-based Possible Content Group Ratings Selections Description NR TV-NR Viewable (Not Rated) Blocked Not Rated. TV-Y Viewable Blocked All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed f a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6. Youth FV Blocked TV-Y7 Viewable Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may Blocked include mild physical comedic violence, may frighten children under the age of 7. TV-G Viewable Blocked General audience. It contains little no violence, no strong language, and little no sexual dialogue situations. D,L,S,V (all ed) Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent TV-PG Any combination of coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue D, L, S, V and situations. Guidance D,L,S,V (all ed) TV-14 Any combination of Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated D, L, S, V themes, sexual content, strong language and me intense violence. L,S,V (all ed) TV-MA Any combination of Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, L, S, V profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content. FV: Fantasy/Cartoon Violence. V: Violence S: Sex L: Offensive Language D: Dialogue with sexual content. 44 CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS (C. E. L. R.) E Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, spts, documentaries and other infmation programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. C Programming intended f children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity sexual content. C8+ Programming generally considered acceptable f children 8 years and over. No profanity, nudity sexual content. G General programming, suitable f all audiences. PG Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable f children. 14+ Programming contains themes content which may not be suitable f viewers under the age of 14. Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence scenes of extreme violence. CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS (C. F. L. R.) E Exempt - Exempt programming. G General - Programming intended f audience of all ages. Contains no violence, the violence content is minimal is depicted appropriately. 8 ans+ 8+ General - Not recommended f young children. Programming intended f a broad audience but contains light occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended. 13 ans+ Programming may not be suitable f children under the age of 13 - Contains either a few violent scenes one me sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested. 16 ans+ Programming may not be suitable f children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent scenes of violence intense violence. 18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence 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 any of the following types of programming: Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others) Locally iginated programming News Political Public Service Announcements Religious Spts Weather

45 Technical Infmation Closed caption (CC) F viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to FULL (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM 4:3; characters might be cut off). The CC can be displayed on the TV if the receiver (such as a set-top box satellite receiver) has the CC set On using the Component HDMI connection to the TV. If the CC is set to On on both the receiver and TV when the signal is 480i (except f the HDMI connection), the CC may overlap on the TV. If a digital program is being output in analog fmat, the CC data will also be output in analog fmat. If the recder output monit is connected to the TV, the CC needs to be set up on the recder output monit. Aspect Ratio (FORMAT) Press the FORMAT button to cycle through the aspect modes. This lets you choose the aspect depending on the fmat of the received signal and your preference. (p. 18) (e.g.: in case of 4:3 image) FULL JUST FULL JUST Enlarges the 4:3 image hizontally to the screen s side edges. Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four cners of the (Recommended f anamphic picture) screen. (Recommended f nmal TV broadcast) H-FILL 4:3 H-FILL Side bar Enlarges the 4:3 image hizontally 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 f Letter Box) Standard ( that Image retention of the side bar may occur from displaying it f a long time.) 480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9): FULL, JUST, 4:3 ZOOM 1080p / 1080i / 720p: FULL, H-FILL, JUST, 4:3 ZOOM Zoom adjustments Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in ZOOM. Select Zoom adjustments on the Picture menu. (p ) V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment Technical Infmation Ratings List f Lock FAQs, etc. To reset the aspect ratio (OK) 45

46 Technical Infmation (Continued) Data fmat f SD Card browsing Photo: Still images recded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF* and EXIF** standards Data fmat: Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2 4:2:0) Max. number of files: 9,999 Image resolution: 160 x 120 to 10,000,000 * DCF (Design rule f camera file system): A Japan Electronics and Infmation Technology Industries Association s standard ** EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Fmat) Caution A JPEG image modified with a PC may not be displayed. Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution. Folder structure viewed in PC DCIM 100_P ANA Created automatically 3-digit folder number + 5-digit arbitrary characters P JPG P JPG P JPG P 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. F the suitable SD Memy Cards, please confirm the latest infmation on the following website. (This site is in English only) Cautions in handling SD Card: Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data (this can damage card unit). Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. Do not subject the card to high pressure impact. Insert the card in the crect direction (otherwise, card may be damaged). Electrical interference, static electricity erroneous operation may damage the data card. Back up the recded data at regular intervals in case of deteriated damaged data erratic operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable f any deteriation damage of recded data.) Message SD Card warning messages Meaning SD card slot is empty. The card is not inserted. No photos The card has no data this type of data is not suppted. Cannot read file The file is broken unreadable. The TV does not suppt the fmat. 46

47 VIERA Link TM HDAVI Control TM HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 30) This function may not wk nmally 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 sound may not be available f the first few seconds when the playback starts. Image sound may not be available f 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 (f example: one DIGA to HDMI 1 / another DIGA to HDMI 2), VIERA Link TM is available f the terminal with the smaller number. If you connect equipment that has HDAVI Control 2 later function to the TV with HDMI cable, the sound from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal can be output as multi channel surround. HDAVI Control 4 is the newest standard (current as of December, 2008) f the HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with the conventional HDAVI equipment. 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 DVI output terminal, such as a set-top box a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI connect using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. HDMI is the wld 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, HDMI 2 in HDMI 3 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 refmatted befe being displayed on the screen. If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to 16:9. These HDMI connects are type A. These HDMI connects 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, 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. F details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 48. 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. When an ATSC channel is ed, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. When an NTSC channel is ed, the output will be PCM. Picture mode Vivid: Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness f viewing in a well-lit room. Standard: Recommended f nmal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting. Cinema: F watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like picture. Game: F playing video game. This mode will be set automatically if GAME is ed from Input label setting (p. 41) Custom (Photo): Customizes each item accding to your taste. Photo is displayed in JPEG menu. Picture mode will be automatically set to Standard if you change the Input label from GAME to other labels. Picture mode will be automatically set to Game if you change from an Input label other than GAME to GAME label. Technical Infmation FAQs, etc. 47

48 Technical Infmation (Continued) Aspect Ratio: 4:3 H size Size 1 Size 2 The width will be decreased on both sides to reduce noise. Aspect Ratio: FULL/JUST(H-FILL/ZOOM) Size 1 Size 2 The width will be increased on both sides to reduce noise. See pages f me infmation Input signal that can be displayed * Mark: Applicable input signal f Component (Y, PB, PR), HDMI and PC hizontal frequency (khz) vertical frequency (Hz) COMPONENT HDMI PC 525 (480) / 60i * * 525 (480) /60p * * 750 (720) /60p * * 1,125 (1,080) /60i * * 1,125 (1,080) /60p * 1,125 (1,080) /60p * 1,125 (1,080) /24p * 1,125 (1,080) /24p * * * Macintosh13 ( ) * * * * * * Macintosh16 ( ) * 1, * 1, * 1, * 1, * Macintosh 21 (1, ) * 1, * 1, * 1, * Signals other than above may not be displayed properly. The above signals are refmatted f optimal viewing on your display. PC Input Terminals Connection 48 Computer signals which can be input are those with a hizontal scanning frequency of 15 to 110 khz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. (However, the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 lines.) Some PC models cannot be connected to the set. There is no need to use an adapter f computers with IBM PC/AT compatible D-sub 15P terminal. The maximum resolution: 1,280 1,024 If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity. Signal Names f D-sub 15P Connect Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name R GND (Ground) NC (not connected) G GND (Ground) NC B GND (Ground) HD/SYNC NC (not connected) NC (not connected) VD Pin Layout f PC Input Terminal GND (Ground) GND (Ground) NC

49 Care and Cleaning First, unplug the Power cd 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 a soft, lintfree cloth. If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part mild liquid dish soap 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. Do not scratch hit the surface of the panel with fingernails other hard objects. Furtherme, 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. If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in a weak mild liquid dish soap 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 mild liquid dish soap to come into direct contact with the surface of the LCD TV. If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result. Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents, and thinner; otherwise, the quality of the cabinet surface may be adversely affected the coating may peel off. Furtherme, do not leave it f long periods in contact with articles made from rubber PVC. Pedestal 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 mild liquid dish soap has been added and then wipe with a dry cloth. Do not use products such as solvents, thinner, household wax f cleaning, as they can damage the surface coating. (If using a chemically-treated cloth, follow the instructions supplied with the cloth.) Do not attach sticky tape labels, as they can make the surface of the pedestal dirty. Do not allow long-term contact with rubber, vinyl products, the like. (Doing so will cause deteriation.) Power cd plug Wipe the plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust can lead to fire electrical shock.) Care and Cleaning Technical Infmation FAQs, etc. 49

50 FAQ Befe requesting service assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer Panasonic Service Center f assistance. F details (p. 54, 55) F additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: White spots shadow images (noise) 50 Check the position, direction, and connection of the antenna. Interference frozen digital channels (intermittent sound) Change the direction of antenna f digital channels. Check Signal meter (p. 39). If the signal is weak, check the antenna and consult your local dealer. The LCD panel moves slightly when it is pushed with a finger. A clattering sound might be heard This is not a malfunction. There is some looseness around the panel to prevent the damage to the panel. Pictures from external equipment are distted when the unit is connected via HDMI Is the HDMI cable connected properly? (p. 31, 43) Turn Off the TV unit and equipment, then turn them On again. Check an input signal from the equipment. (p. 48) Use equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861B. When the channel is changed on an STB that is connected with HDMI, HDMI may be displayed on the top left of the screen This is not a malfunction. Recding does not start immediately Check the settings of the recder. F details, read the manual of the recder. The remote control does not wk Are the batteries installed crectly? (p. 8) Are the batteries new?