Operating Instructions LCD Television TX-32LZ80L TX-37LZ80L. English. Model No.

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1 Operating Instructions LCD Television Model No. TX-32LZ80L TX-37LZ80L 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. Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. English

2 2 Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi-

3 media excitement Amplifi er with Speaker system Enjoy rich multi-media VCR DVD Recorder SD memory Card DVD player Camcorder Personal computer Set top box Contents Be Sure to Read Safety Precautions 4 (Warning / Caution) Notes 5 Maintenance 5 Quick Start Guide Accessories / Options 6 Identifying Controls 7 Basic Connection 8 Auto Setup 10 Enjoy your TV! Basic Features Watching TV 12 Viewing Teletext 14 Watching Videos and DVDs 16 Advanced Features How to Use Menu Functions 18 (picture, sound quality, etc.) Editing Programmes 22 Tuning Programmes 24 Control Programme Audience 26 Restore Settings 27 Input Labels 28 Displaying PC Screen on TV 29 Viewing from SD Card (Photos) 30 Link Functions 32 (Q-Link / VIERA Link) External Equipment 38 FAQs, etc. Technical Information 40 FAQs 44 Licence 46 Specifi cations 47 Quick Start Guide Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. 3

4 Safety Precautions Warning & Caution Handling the mains plug and lead Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible at all times. The On / Off switch on this model does not fully disconnect the TV from the mains supply. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TV is not used for a prolonged period of time. Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. To prevent fi re never place any type of candle or naked fl ame on top or near the TV. Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces The TV may fall off or tip over. Power source This TV is designed to operate on V, 50 / 60 Hz AC. Do not remove the cover Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible when it is removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones Irreversible damage can be caused. AC V 50 / 60 Hz IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED MAINS PLUG FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY. This TV is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this mains plug. Shall the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark ASA or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse. If the mains plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refi tted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the mains plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. A replacement fuse cover may be purchased from your local Panasonic dealer. If the fitted moulded mains plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home, then the fuse shall be removed and the mains plug cut off and disposed of safety. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off mains plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket. If a new mains plug is to be fi tted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualifi ed electrician. IMPORTANT: The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: Blue: Neutral Brown: Live As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your mains plug, proceed as follows. The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the mains plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the mains plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED. Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the Earth terminal of the three pin mains plug, marked with the letter E or the earth symbol. How to replace the fuse. For plug type shown in example 1: Lift out the removable fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse, then refi t securely into the mains plug (see example 1). For plug type shown in example 2: Lift open the fuse compartment, in the mains plug, with a screwdriver, and replace the fuse, then press the fuse cover down securely (see example 2). Example 1 Example 2 4

5 Do not expose to rain or excessive moisture To prevent damage which might result in electric shock or fi re, do not expose this TV to rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and objects fi lled with liquid, such as vases, must not be placed on top of or above the TV. Do not block the rear ventilation openings Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths and curtains. Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat Minimum distance 10 Use only the dedicated pedestals / mounting equipment Using an unapproved pedestal or other fi xtures may make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. Use approved pedestals / mounts (p. 6) (cm) When using the pedestal, keep the space between the bottom of the TV and the fl oor surface. In case of using Wall-hanging bracket, follow the manual of it. Do not allow children to handle SD Card As with a small object, SD Card can be swallowed by young children. Please remove SD Card immediately after use. Notes Auto power standby function Electronic equipment Equipment with an infrared sensor If no signal is received and no operation is performed in TV mode for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically go to standby mode. Keep the TV away from these types of equipment In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV (electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound). This TV also emits infrared rays (this may affect operation of other equipment). Transport only in upright position Adjust the LCD panel to your desired angle 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 or hands within the full rotation range. Set the mark at the centre as illustrated, to have the swivel positioned at the centre of the rotation angle. TX-32LZ80L a: 407 mm / b: 303 mm TX-37LZ80L a: mm / b: 380 mm b (View from the top) Maintenance 15 First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. Display panel Regular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth. Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water). Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry. Caution The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may be easily damaged. Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard object. Take care not to subject the surface to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances (this may degrade surface quality). Cabinet, Pedestal Regular care: Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth. Major contamination: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent. Then, wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth. Caution Take care not to subject the TV s surfaces to detergent. (A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.) Take care not to subject surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances (this may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint). Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time. Mains plug Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to fi re or electrical shock.) a 15 5

6 TV Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control N2QAYB Check that you have the accessories and items shown Batteries for the Remote Control (2) R6 (UM3) Clamper Cleaning cloth Operating Instructions Pan European Guarantee Card This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children. Installing remote s batteries 1 Pull open Using the clamper 2 Hook Close Rear of the TV Note the correct polarity (+ or -) 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. To tighten: To loosen: Keep the knob pressed Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together (could cause distorted image). Fix cables with clampers as necessary. When using the optional accessory, follow the option s assembly manual to fi x cables. 6 Optional accessories Wall-hanging bracket TY-WK32LR2W 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. 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. Take care when fi xing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall before hanging bracket. Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual. How to remove the Pedestal Remove four screws. TX-32LZ80L TX-37LZ80L Rear of the TV

7 Identifying Controls TV Swing door to open 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 TV On. C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor Senses brightness to adjust picture quality in Eco mode in Picture Menu (p. 20) Remote control signal receiver Changes the input mode Power LED Standby: red Mains power On / Off switch On: green Switch On to turn on the TV When using the remote control, indicates the or turn the TV to standby mode TV has received a command. by the remote control Remote Control Standby On / Off switch Switches TV On or Off standby Surround (p. 20) Switches Surround sound VIERA Link Menu (p. 35) Press to access VIERA Link Menu directly Aspect (p. 13) Changes aspect ratio from Aspect Selection list Also possible by pressing this button repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect OK Confi rms ions and choices Press after ing programme positions to quickly change programme Main Menu (p. 18) Press to access VIERA Link, Picture, Sound and Setup Menus Teletext (p. 14) Switches to teletext mode Favourite Page (p. 15) Calls up the teletext page stored in blue button Numeric buttons Changes programme and teletext pages When in Standby mode, switches TV On Programme Information (p. 13) Displays programme information Programme Up / Down Selects programme in sequence Function Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 25) SD Card slot (p. 31) ASPECT F.P. INPUT OPTION SD CARD Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 12) Holds the current teletext page (teletext mode) (p. 15) Index (p. 15) Returns to the teletext index page (teletext mode) Sound Mute Switches sound mute On or Off Volume Up / Down Headphones jack (p. 38) HDMI3 terminal (p. 38) AV3 terminals (p. 38) Input mode ion TV - switches to TV mode (p. 16) AV - switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list (p. 16) SD Card (p. 30) Switches to SD Card viewing mode Option Menu (p. 12) Easy setting for viewing and sound options 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 Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Accessories / Options VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment operations (p. 17) Normalize (p. 18) Resets picture and sound settings to their default levels N DIRECT TV REC Direct TV Recording (p. 33 and p. 35) Records programme immediately in DVD Recorder / VCR with Q-Link or VIERA Link connection 7

8 Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. Example 1 Connecting aerial TV only Rear of the TV Aerial Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV, DVD Recorder or VCR Rear of the TV Aerial AC V 50 / 60 Hz AC V 50 / 60 Hz Mains lead RF cable Mains lead PC DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PC DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AUDIO OUT COMPONENT AUDIO IN Y AV1 RGB VIDEO AV2 RGB VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT AUDIO IN Y AV1 RGB VIDEO AV2 RGB VIDEO S VIDEO L L PB L L PB R R PR R R PR RF cable SCART cable (fully wired) RF OUT DVD Recorder or VCR RF IN RF cable 8 Note Connect to AV1 / AV2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 33). For HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3) by using HDMI cable (p. 38). Q-Link connection p. 32 VIERA Link connection p. 32 Read the manual of the equipment too.

9 Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box Rear of the TV Mains lead AC V 50 / 60 Hz Aerial Quick Start Guide AUDIO OUT L PC COMPONENT AUDIO IN L Y PB AV1 RGB VIDEO AV2 RGB VIDEO S VIDEO DIGITAL AUDIO OUT RF cable Basic Connection R R PR SCART cable (fully wired) RF OUT Fully wired HDMI compliant cable DVD Recorder or VCR RF IN RF cable SCART cable (fully wired) RF OUT RF IN RF cable Set top box RF IN RF cable 9

10 Auto Setup Search and store TV programmes automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. INPUT 1 2 Select Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode. (Power LED: On) the language OSD Language Deutsch Dansk Polski Srpski English Svenska čeština Hrvatski Français Norsk Magyar Slovenščina Italiano Suomi Slovenčina Latviešu Español Türkçe Български eesti keel Português Еλληνικά Românǎ Lietuvių Nederlands store OPTION SD CARD 3 Select 4 Start your country Country Germany Denmark Poland Austria France Sweden Norway Czech Hungary Italy Finland Ireland Spain Belgium E.Eu Portugal Netherlands Switzerland Greece Auto Setup Auto Setup Scan This will take about 3 minutes. Channel Service Name CH 29 CH 33 Analogue: 2 Searching Depending on the ed countries, you may also be required to the region. Auto Setup will start to search for TV programmes and store them. The sorted programme order depends upon the TV signal, the broadcasting system and reception conditions. Sending Preset Data Please wait! 0% 100% Remote control unavailable If Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technology (p. 32), compatible recorder is connected, programme, language, country / region settings are automatically downloaded to the recorder. TV 5 Select the picture setting Please your viewing environment. Home Shop Shop and Home are equal to Dynamic and Normal respectively - Viewing Mode in Picture Menu (p. 20) set Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing. To edit programmes Editing Programmes (p. 22) 10

11 Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. How to use remote control MENU Open the main menu Move the cursor / the menu Using the On Screen Displays Move the cursor / adjust levels / from a range of options Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set Return to the previous menu Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box (example: Sound Menu) Sound Menu 1/2 Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Off Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm MPX Stereo Quick Start Guide Auto Setup Select Change Page up Page down On-screen operation guide will help you. Note If tuning has failed Auto Setup (p. 25) If downloading has failed Download (p. 21) To initialize all settings Shipping Condition (p. 27) If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On with Mains power On / Off switch. 11

12 Watching TV 1 INPUT MULTI WINDOW Turn power on (Press for about 1 second) OPTION SD CARD ASPECT Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 7) Information banner appears whenever you a programme For details p BBS CH05 Coronation Street Select a programme 2 SC1 up or To the two or three-digit programme number, e.g. 39 down (in a short time) To from the Programme List All Services BBCi 4 Select Connect programme watch Page up Page down Select a programme using Information banner (p. 13) Possible to confirm the programme name before ing programmes. Volume Display Information banner if it is not displayed While the banner is displayed, the programme programme Other useful functions Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture Check or change the current programme status instantly Display the able settings for the current programme watch Possible to set display timeout in Banner Display Timeout (p. 21). OPTION To change change Volume Correction Adjusts volume of individual programme or input mode Teletext Character Set Sets the teletext language Setup Menu (p. 21) MPX Sound Menu (p. 20) Note Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 20 and p. 21). Display the menu MENU Select Setup Main Menu Select Off Timer and set the time access VIERA Link Picture Off Timer 12 Sound Setup Setup Menu Service List Edit Link Settings Child Lock Tuning Menu Off Timer OSD Language Teletext Teletext Character Set Shipping Condition 1/2 set Off TOP West To cancel Set to Off or turn the TV off. To display the remaining time Information banner (p. 13) When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on screen.

13 Other useful functions Display Information banner Change aspect ratio Display Information banner Also appears when changing a programme Example: Programme 1 BBS CH05 SC1 PAL Sound System Colour System Features available / Message meanings Sound mute On Teletext service available To confi rm another tuned programme name To watch the programme listed in the banner To hide Change the aspect ratio Auto 16:9 The best ratio is chosen and the picture expanded to fi ll the screen. For details p :9 Just Displays the image at the standard 14:9 without distortion. Coronation Street Stereo, Mono Audio mode 1-90 Off Timer remaining time For settings p. 12 4:3 4:3 Full Displays the image at the standard 4:3 without distortion. Zoom1 Displays a 16:9 letterbox or 4:3 image without distortion. ASPECT Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. Display Aspect While the list is displayed, Selection list the mode store ASPECT Event To change the mode using the ASPECT button only ASPECT (Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode) Stereo 45 To set display timeout Banner Display Timeout (p. 21) Event information is referred to teletext signal. Zoom2 Directly displays the image at 16:9 without distortion (anamorphic). Aspect ion Auto 16:9 14:9 Just 4:3 4:3 Full Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 Select Change Aspect Selection list Displays a 4:3 image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges. Displays a 4:3 image enlarged horizontally to fi t the screen. HD signal only Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion. Viewing Watching TV Zoom3 Displays a 2.35:1 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion. At 16:9, displays the image at its maximum (with slight enlargement). Note Only 16:9 and 4:3 are available in PC mode. Not available in teletext mode. Aspect mode can be memorized separately for SD (Standard defi nition) and HD (High defi nition) signals. 13

14 Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. What is FLOF (FASTEXT) mode? In FLOF mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown. What is TOP mode? (in case of TOP text broadcasting) TOP is a particular improvement of the standard teletext service that results in an easier search and effective guide. Fast overview of the teletext information available Easy to use step-by-step ion of the topical subject Page status information at the bottom of the screen Available page up / down red green To among subject blocks blue To next subject within the subject block (After the last subject, it moves to the next subject block.) What is List mode? In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen. Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV s memory. ( Store frequently viewed pages, p. 15) To change mode Teletext in Setup Menu (p. 21) yellow MULTI WINDOW ASPECT INPUT OPTION SD CARD 1 Switch to Teletext Displays Index (content varies depending on the broadcasters) Current page number Sub page number << >> 17:51 28 Feb TELETEXT INFORMATION Time / date Colour bar F.P. 2 Select the page or up down or red green yellow blue (Corresponds to the colour bar) To adjust contrast MENU (Press three times) As the blue bar is displayed To return to TV Using teletext conveniently Reveal hidden data Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers MENU Re-hide red red FULL / TOP / BOTTOM MENU green (TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL) 14 (Expand the TOP half) (Expand the BOTTOM half)

15 HOLD Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) To resume INDEX Call up a favourite page View in multi window Return to the main index page View a favourite page stored F.P. Call up the page stored in blue. Factory setting is P103. Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once MENU (Press twice) Select Picture and text On or Off Operations can be made only in Teletext screen. Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode only) Store frequently viewed pages As page is displayed Corresponding colour button press and hold To change stored pages Enter new page number Colour button you want to change Appears at top of the screen The number changes to white. press and hold View sub page (Only when teletext is more than one page) Viewing Viewing Teletext View sub page Watch TV while waiting for update To view specific sub page MENU Enter the 4-digit number example: P6 blue Sub pages: The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters (up to 79 pages). It may take some time for searching, during which time you can watch TV. View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available. MENU yellow Changes to TV screen temporarily P108 Appears when updating is completed yellow View the updated page (You cannot change the programme.) The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news ( News Flash ). 15

16 Watching Videos and DVDs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment p. 8 and p. 9 The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of ed Panasonic external equipment. INPUT OPTION SD CARD 1 Turn 2 the TV on When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. 8 and p. 9) Receives input signals automatically when playback starts Input signals are automatically identifi ed by the SCART (pin 8) terminal. This function is also available for HDMI connections (p. 38). If input mode is not switched automatically Perform and Dependant on the setup of the equipment Display the Input menu MULTI WINDOW DIRECT TV REC 3 Select the input mode connected to the equipment Input Selection AV1 AV2/S AV3/S COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 TV 4 View You can also the input using the AV button on the remote control or the side panel of the TV. Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is ed. You can label or skip each input mode Input Labels (p. 28) Displays the ed mode watch To return to TV Note If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set to 16:9. For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer. 16

17 Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control. VCR / DVD switch Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre Standby Set to Standby mode / Turn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD Stop Stop the operations Rewind / Skip / Search VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse DVD: Skip to the previous track or title Press and hold to search backward Fast-forward / Skip / Search VCR: Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward DVD: Skip to the next track or title Press and hold to search forward Pause Pause / Resume DVD: Press and hold to play at slow speed Programme Up / Down Select programme Record Start recording Setting your remote control to operate Panasonic VCR, DVD, etc. Set the VCR / DVD switch to the appropriate position Press and hold during the following operations Enter the appropriate code for the equipment to be controlled, see table below Press Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs VCR position Equipment Code VCR 10 (default) DVD 11 DVD position Equipment Code DVD 70 (default) Player home theatre 71 Note 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. 17

18 How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. INPUT OPTION SD CARD Display the menu MENU Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup Picture Menu 1/2 Viewing Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Colour Management P-NR Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) Select the menu (example: Picture Menu) Select the item Dynamic Warm Off Off access MULTI WINDOW N DIRECT TV REC 4 Adjust or Picture Menu Viewing Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Colour Management P-NR (example: Picture Menu) Dynamic Warm Off Off 1/2 (example: Picture Menu) change store or access ( Required by some functions) 18 To return to TV at any time To return to the previous screen To change menu pages up down Choose from among alternatives Number and positions of alternatives Colour Balance Sharpness Tuning Menu Normal Changed Adjust using the slide bar Moved Go to the next screen Access Displays the next screen To reset the settings Enter characters by free input menu You can enter names or numbers freely for some items. User input Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z ( ) + -. * _ O P Q R S T 7 8 9! : # o p q r s t Set characters To reset the picture settings only Reset to Default in Picture Menu (p. 20) To reset the sound settings only Reset to Default in Sound Menu (p. 20) To reset the picture and sound settings together N Also volume level and ( aspect mode are reset) To initialize all settings Shipping Condition in Setup Menu (p. 27) set Store

19 Overview Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Access Start Recorder Home Cinema (p. 35) The menu of the accessed equipment Setup Picture Menu 1/2 Viewing Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Colour Management P-NR Picture Menu 3D-COMB Reset to Default Sound Menu Mode Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Volume Correction Dynamic Warm Off Off Off Set Music Off 2/2 (p. 20) 1/2 How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm MPX Stereo Sound Menu 2/2 HDMI1 Input Auto Reset to Default Set Setup Menu (p. 20) 1/2 Advanced AV Colour System Auto Service List Edit Link Settings Access Access Link Settings Child Lock Tuning Menu Off Timer OSD Language Teletext Teletext Character Set Shipping Condition Access Access Off Access TOP West Access VIERA Link Q-Link AV2 out Power off Link Power on Link Download On AV2 TV Set Set Access (p. 21) Setup Menu Picture Overscan Input Labels Banner Display Timeout Software License System Information On Access 3 seconds Access Access 2/2 Tuning Menu Auto Setup Manual Tuning Access Access (p. 24) Only available items can be ed. (p. 21) 19

20 How to Use Menu Functions Menu list 20 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) VIERA Link Picture Sound Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Viewing Mode Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Colour Management P-NR 3D-COMB Reset to Default Mode Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall MPX HDMI1 / 3 Input Reset to Default Controls the connected equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables various convenient recording, playback, etc. (p ) You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the remote control. 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 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 Increases or decreases the levels of these options according to your personal preference With an NTSC signal source connected to the TV, the picture hue can be adjusted to suit your taste For NTSC signal reception only Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture (Cool / Normal / Warm) Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones (Off / On) Not valid on PC signal Picture Noise Reduction Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise and fl icker noise in the contoured parts of 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) For PAL or NTSC signal reception only Not valid on RGB, S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI and SD Card Press the OK button to reset the present Picture Mode to the default settings Basic sound mode (Music / Speech) Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers Adjusts the volume of the headphones Surround sound settings (Off / Simulated Surround / BBE ViVA) Simulated Surround: Provides a dynamic enhancer to simulate improved spatial effects BBE ViVA: BBE ViVA HD3D (High Defi nition 3D) Sound provides musically accurate natural 3D image with Hi-Fi sound. The clarity of the sound is improved by BBE while the width, depth and height of sound image are expanded by BBE s proprietary 3D sound process. BBE ViVA HD3D Sound is compatible with all TV programmes including news, music, dramas, movies, sports and electronic games. Switching is also possible by the Surround button on the remote control (p. 7). Adjusts volume of individual programme or input mode Adjusts the low frequency sound (Over 30cm / Up to 30cm) If the back space between the TV and wall is over 30 cm, Over 30cm is recommended. If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm, Up to 30cm is recommended. Select stereo / monaural (Mono / Stereo) Normally: Stereo Stereo signal cannot be received: Mono M1 / M2: Available while mono signal is transmitted Select to fi t the input signal (Auto / Digital / Analogue) (p. 41) Auto : Automatic detection of digital or analogue sound source Digital : HDMI cable connection Analogue : HDMI-DVI adapter cable connection HDMI input mode only HDMI2 terminal is for digital signal only No setting for HDMI2 available Press the OK button to reset the present Sound Mode to the default settings

21 Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) AV Colour System Selects optional colour system based on video signals in AV mode (Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC) Service List Edit Skips the unwanted programmes or edits programmes (p. 23) VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) (p. 34) Setup Link Settings Q-Link AV1 / AV2 out Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a compatible recorder (AV1 / AV2) (p. 33) Select the connected terminal to the recorder even it is not compatible with Q-Link. Chooses the signal to be transmitted from the TV to Q-Link (TV / AV1 / AV2 / AV3 / Monitor) Monitor: Image displayed on screen Component, PC and HDMI signals cannot be outputted. Power off Link Sets to use Power off Link function (No / Set) (p. 33 and p. 34) Power on Link Sets to use Power on Link function (No / Set) (p. 33 and p. 34) Download Downloads programme, language, country / region settings to a Q-Link or VIERA Link compatible equipment connected to the TV Child Lock Locks a programme / AV input to prevent access to it (p. 26) Tuning Menu Auto Setup Automatically sets the programmes received in the area (p. 25) Manual Tuning Sets the programmes manually (p. 25) Off Timer Sets the time the TV automatically turns Off (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes) How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) OSD Language Changes language for on-screen displays Teletext Teletext display mode (TOP (FLOF) / List) (p. 14) Teletext Character Set Selects teletext language (West / East1 / East2) West: English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, etc. East1: Czech, English, Estonian, Lettish, Rumanian, Russian, Ukrainian, etc. East2: Czech, Hungarian, Lettish, Polish, Rumanian, etc. Shipping Condition Resets all settings, for example, when moving house (p. 27) Picture Overscan Selects the screen area displaying the image (Off / On) On : Enlarged the image to hide the edge of the image. Off : Displayed the image in the original size. Set to On if noise is generated on the edge of the screen. This function is available when aspect is set to Auto (16:9 signal only) or 16:9. This function can be memorized separately for SD (Standard defi nition) and HD (High defi nition) signals. Advanced Input Labels Labels or skips each input terminal (p. 28) Banner Display Timeout Software License Sets how long the information banner (p. 13) stays on screen 0 (No display) to 10 sec. in 1-sec. increments Displays the software licence information System Information Displays the system information of this TV A different menu will be displayed while PC or SD Card is used. (p. 29 and p. 31) Only available items can be ed. 21

22 Editing Programmes You can skip unwanted programmes or edit programmes. 1 Display the menu MENU INPUT OPTION SD CARD 2 Select Setup Main Menu VIERA Link Picture access Sound Setup 3 Select Service List Edit Setup Menu Service List Edit Access Link Settings Child Lock Tuning Menu Off Timer Off OSD Language Teletext TOP Teletext Character Set West Shipping Condition 1/2 access TV To return to TV 4 Set 22

23 You can hide unwanted services. The deleted services cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted programmes. Select a service and add / delete Service List Editor 1 BBC1 2 ***** 3 ***** add / delete To retune each programme (Manual Tuning) red (p. 25) :add :delete (skip) Skip unwanted programmes Edit programmes ( Change name, Move) Service List Edit You can change the programme name and programme position. If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, edit VCR. Select the programme to edit Service List Editor BBC1 ***** ***** 3 FTP Programme position Name CH05 SC1 PAL Coronation Street Edit To change the name displayed when ing programmes Select Set characters Rename Edit Service Name green set To move the programme position Select new position Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z ( ) + -. * _ O P Q R S T 7 8 9! : # o p q r s t (maximum: fi ve characters) Store Store Editing Programmes Advanced yellow yellow 23

24 Tuning Programmes You can retune all the TV programmes when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. 1 Display the menu MENU INPUT OPTION SD CARD 2 Select Setup Main Menu VIERA Link Picture access Sound Setup 3 Select Tuning Menu Setup Menu Service List Edit Link Settings Child Lock Tuning Menu Off Timer OSD Language Teletext Teletext Character Set Access Off TOP West 1/2 access Shipping Condition 4 Select a function Tuning Menu Auto Setup Access access Manual Tuning Access TV To return to TV 5 Set 24

25 Start Auto Setup Automatically retune all programmes received in the area. If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 26) has been set, it must be entered. Auto Setup Auto Setup Settings are made automatically All tuning data will be erased Start Auto Setup Scan This will take about 3 minutes. Channel Service Name CH 29 CH 33 Set all programmes automatically Auto Setup Analogue: 2 All the previous tuning settings are erased. The programme, language, country / region settings are downloaded to a Q-Link or VIERA Link compatible equipment connected to the TV. When the operation is completed, the programme at programme position 1 will be displayed. If tuning has not been done completely Manual Tuning For Auto Setup, using the buttons on the side of the TV (p. 7) Press repeatedly until Auto Setup appears Access Auto Setup Start Auto Setup To return to TV Searching Tuning Programmes Set programme manually Manual Tuning Fine Tuning Use to make small adjustments to the tuning of an individual programme (affected by weather conditions, etc.) Manual Tuning Set programme manually after Auto Setup. Set Sound System and Colour System, and then perform this function. Normally set Colour System Auto. If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, programme position 0. Manual Tuning 1 BBC1 CH33 Fine Tuning Manual Tuning CH33 41 Sound System SC1 Colour System Auto Select the programme position Select the programme SC1: PAL B, G, H / SECAM B, G SC2: PAL I SC3: PAL D, K / SECAM D, K F: SECAM L / L Search and store Advanced search store 25

26 Control Programme Audience You can lock specific programmes / AV input terminals and control who watches them. (When the locked programme / input is ed, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it.) INPUT OPTION SD CARD 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select Setup Main Menu VIERA Link Picture access Sound Setup 3 Select Child Lock Setup Menu Service List Edit Link Settings Child Lock Tuning Menu Off Timer OSD Language Teletext Teletext Character Set Shipping Condition Access Off TOP West 1/2 access To return to TV 4 Set 26 Control programme audience Child Lock Enter the PIN number (4 digits) Child Lock-PIN Entry Please enter new PIN PIN * * * * Select Child Lock List Child Lock Change PIN Child Lock List Name VCR 1 BBC1 2 ***** 3 ***** 4 5 AV1 AV2/S Access Select the programme / input to be locked Child Lock List - Services and AV set Type TV TV TV TV TV TV AV AV Lock access To cancel Select the locked programme / input To lock all yellow To cancel all locks blue Appears when the programme / input is locked To change the PIN number Select Change PIN in and enter a new PIN number twice. Enter the PIN number twice at fi rst setting. Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it. Note Setting Shipping Condition (p. 27) erases the PIN number and all settings.

27 Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no programmes tuned in. All settings (programmes, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. INPUT OPTION SD CARD 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select Setup VIERA Link Main Menu Picture access Control 3 Sound Setup Select Shipping Condition Setup Menu Service List Edit Link Settings Child Lock Tuning Menu Off Timer OSD Language Teletext Teletext Character Set Shipping Condition Off TOP West Access 1/2 access Restore Settings Programme Audience To return to TV 4 Set Restore Settings Shipping Condition Check the message and initialise Shipping Condition All tuning data will be erased Are you sure? Are you sure? Confirm Follow the on-screen instructions Auto Setup will automatically start when Mains power On / Off switch is next turned On. (p. 10) To retune TV programmes only, e.g. after moving house Auto Setup (p. 25) Advanced 27

28 Input Labels 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 INPUT Display the menu MENU OPTION SD CARD 2 Select Setup Main Menu VIERA Link Picture access Sound Setup 3 Select Input Labels Setup Menu Picture Overscan On Input Labels Access Banner Display Timeout 3 seconds Software License System Information 2/2 access TV To return to TV 4 Select a input terminal and set Input Labels AV1 AV2/S AV3/S COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 DVD AV2/S AV3/S COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 set The labels you set will be displayed in Input Selection menu (p. 16) or banner. If Skip is ed, you cannot the mode. 28 User input You can name each input terminals freely. Select User input Set characters access set User input Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z ( ) + -. * _ O P Q R S T 7 8 9! : # o p q r s t (maximum: ten characters) Store

29 Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC p INPUT OPTION SD CARD Select the external input Picture Advanced PC Settings To return to TV R-Gain Adjusts the white balance for red areas G-Gain Adjusts the white balance for green areas B-Gain Adjusts the white balance for blue areas Gamma (2.0 / 2.2 / 2.5) Reset to Default Press the OK button to reset to the default Picture settings Input Resolution Clock H-pos 2 Select PC Input Selection AV1 AV2/S AV3/S COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 TV PC menu setting (changed as desired) To make settings How to Use Menu Functions to (p. 18) Switches to a wide view VGA ( pixels), WVGA ( pixels), XGA (1, pixels), WXGA (1, pixels) Options change depending on signals Set to the minimum level if noise occurs Adjusts horizontal position access Corresponding signals p. 43 If H-freq. or V-freq. is shown in red, the signals may not be supported. Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (options) Displaying PC Screen on TV Input Labels Advanced Setup PC Setup V-pos Adjusts vertical position Clock Phase Sync Reset to Default Other items p. 20 and p. 21 Eliminates fl icker and distortion Adjust after Clock adjustment Set to the minimum level if noise occurs Chooses another synchronous signal if the image is distorted (H & V / On G) H & V : by the horizontal and vertical signals from your PC On G : by the green signal from your PC (if available) Press the OK button to reset to the default Setup settings 29

30 Viewing from SD Card Still images recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. 1 Insert the SD Card Warning message for output signal is displayed. INPUT 2 Enter SD mode (Photo View Mode) All photos in SD Card are displayed by thumbnail. OPTION SD CARD 3 Select the photo to be viewed Selected photo Error display (images that could not be loaded, etc.) Photo View Mode All pictures 1/175 Filename p Date 23/10/2007 Pixel 1600 x 1200 p p p p p p p p view Reading Select Select View Slide show p p Sort by Month p p Sort by Date (Thumbnail) Selected photo information is displayed The maximum number of characters for Filename is 8. The photo without record of the date is shown **/**/****. To sort by date or month recorded (Sort by Month / Sort by Date) Display the thumbnail grouped by the same date or the same month (Sort by Month) yellow (Sort by Date) blue Slide show p. 31 Select the group to be viewed view the thumbnail of the ed group Note The group of the photos without record of the date is shown as Unknown. TV To return to TV SD CARD or 4 View To display the operation guide Displayed one at a time or OPTION To the previous photo Rotate 90 (anti-clockwise) Single view To the next photo 30 Rotate Select List Rotate Slide show Operation guide Rotate 90 (clockwise) To return to thumbnail Caution During the operation, no signals are output from the monitor output terminals.

31 (Photos) SD Card For details on SD Cards p. 42 To remove To insert Label surface Push until a click is heard Press the centre of the card Start Slide show (operate in step or ) Select the photo for the first view Start Slide show MENU Picture Main Menu Viewing Setup Picture Menu (p. 20) Slide show red Viewing Setup Interval Repeat 5 seconds Off Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Viewing Setup Interval Repeat Select slide show interval (5 / 10 / 15 / 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 seconds) Slide show repeat (Off / On) To pause To return to Single view green Note Slide show is done within the same group if started from the view of the group. Slide show settings (operate in step or ) Display the Select Viewing Setup Select the items and set menu access set Viewing from SD Card (Photos) Cautions in handling SD Card Do not remove the card while the TV is accessing data (this can damage card or TV). Do not touch the pins on the back of the card. Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact. Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card may be damaged). Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card. Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) Advanced Cannot read file Is SD Card in? No valid file to play Message On screen messages The fi le is broken or unreadable. The TV does not support the format. (For the applicable formats and data, see p. 42.) Insert a SD Card. The card has no data. Meaning / Action Over 9999 pictures found Maximum valid number of photos is 9,

32 Link Functions ( Q-Link VIERA Link) Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc. (p. 33) VIERA Link (HDAVI Control TM ) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, convenient recording, playback, etc. (p ) You can use Q-Link and VIERA Link functions together. Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link functions Features Connection Q-Link (SCART connection) VIERA Link (HDMI connection only) VIERA Link (SCART and HDMI connection) Preset download O O O Easy playback O O O Power on link O O O Power off link O O O Speaker control - O O Control the menu of the connected equipment by - O O VIERA remote control Direct TV Recording O - O Pause Live TV programme - - O :Available with the equipment which has HDAVI Control 2 or HDAVI Control 3 function. :Available with the equipment which has HDAVI Control 3 function. Read the manual of the equipment, too. Q-Link SCART cable Connections Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link to the TV s AV1 or AV2 terminal via a fully wired SCART cable. VIERA Link HDMI cable SCART cable Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV s AV1, AV2, HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminals via fully wired SCART and HDMI cables together. Some functions are available only with HDMI cable connection. But use both HDMI and SCART cables to support many features normally. DVD Recorder / VCR with Q-Link function For Speaker control (Home Cinema) To use Amplifi er DIGA Recorder / HD Video Camera with VIERA Link function Speaker system SCART cable Use fully wired SCART cable. HDMI cable Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. Recommended Panasonic s HDMI cable part number: RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m) RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m) RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m) RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m) RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m) To use Player theatre Speaker system HDMI cable HDMI cable Optical digital audio cable or RCA cable Amplifi er with VIERA Link function HDMI cable HDMI cable Optical digital audio cable or RCA cable Player theatre with VIERA Link function SCART cable 32 HD Video Camera with VIERA Link function DIGA Recorder with VIERA Link function

33 Q-Link Preparations Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos: Q-Link, NEXTVIEWLINK, DATA LOGIC, Easy Link, Megalogic or SMARTLINK Q-Link connection p. 32 Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR. Read the manual of the equipment. Q-Link terminal setup in Setup Menu Q-Link (p. 21), AV1 / AV2 out (p. 21) Download preset - programme, language, country / region setting (Preset download) Download (p. 21) or Auto Setup (p. 25) or Auto Setup - when first using the TV (p. 10) Features available Some recorders are not applicable. Read the manual of the recorder. Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record Recording the current programme in DVD Recorder / VCR immediately. Available conditions: Current mode Using tuner How to record TV TV TV monitor out Recorder Recorder s tuner AV ( watching recorder s Recorder Recorder s tuner tuner) DIRECT TV REC AV ( watching recorder s - Recorder s external input external input) AV ( watching TV s external input) - TV monitor out When Direct TV Recording is performed, the recorder is automatically turned on if it is in Standby mode. Changing programme or turning off the TV is own tuner. recorder is recording from the TV tuner. available while the recorder is recording from its Changing programme is not available while the Turning off the TV will stop the recording if the recording from an AV source connected to the TV. Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link) Information / Message Recording information or if recording is not possible, a message is displayed. Advanced Power on link and Easy playback Set Power on Link Set in Setup Menu to use this function Power on Link (p. 21) When DVD Recorder / VCR starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment are activated, the TV is turned on and input mode is switched automatically so that you can view the content. (Only when TV is in Standby mode.) Power off link Set Power off Link Set in Setup Menu to use this function Power off Link (p. 21) When TV is set to Standby mode, the recorder is also automatically set to Standby. (Only when the videocassette or DVD is not active.) DATA LOGIC (a trademark of Metz Corporation) Easy Link (a trademark of Philips Corporation) Megalogic (a trademark of Grundig Corporation) SMARTLINK (a trademark of Sony Corporation) 33