R Operating Instructions LCD Television Manual de instrucciones Televis LCD Model No. TC-6LX600 Número de modelo TC-3LX600 Customer s Recd The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent recd of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft loss, and f Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Anotación del cliente El modelo y el número de serie de este producto se encuentran en su panel posteri. Deberá anotarlos en el espacio provisto a continuación y guardar este manual, más el recibo de su compra, como prueba permanente de su adquisición, para que le sirva de ayuda al identificarlo en el caso de que le sea sustraído o lo pierda, y también para disponer de los servicios que le ofrece la garantía. Modelo Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Cpation of Nth America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus New Jersey 07094 U.S.A. Número de serie Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc. ( PSC ) Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W T3 CANADA 006 Panasonic Cpation of Nth America. All Rights Reserved. 006 Panasonic Cpation of Nth America. Todos los Derechos Reservados. Printed in U.S.A. Impreso en EE.UU. English Español [Resumen] F assistance, please call : -800--PANA (76) contact us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo F assistance, please call : 787-750-4300 visit us at www.panasonic.com F assistance, please call : -800-56-5505 visit us at www.panasonic.ca Para solicitar ayuda, llame al: -800--PANA (76) o visítenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Para solicitar ayuda, llame al: 787-750-4300 o visítenos en www.panasonic.com (U.S.A.) (Puerto Rico) (Canada) (EE.UU.) (Puerto Rico) 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. 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. TQBAA068-
Turn your own living room into a movie theater! Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Manufactured under license from Dolby Labaties. Dolby and the double-d symbols are trademarks of Dolby Labaties. R HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Amplifier Home theater unit Enjoy rich multimedia HDAVI Control HDAVI Control is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 3 VCR DVD recder Camcder Set Top Box DVD player Contents Please read befe using the unit Imptant Safety Instructions 4 Accessies/Option 6 Connection 7 Identifying Controls 8 First Time Setup 9 Enjoy your TV! Basic Features Watching TV 0 Watching Videos and DVDs Advanced Features Input Labels/Closed Caption 3 How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) 4 Channel Lock 6 Editing and Setting Channels 8 Operating Peripheral Equipment 0 Recommended AV Connections Control with HDMI HDAVI ControlTM Accesios/Opción 4 Conexiones 5 Identificación de los controles 6 Ajuste inicial 7 Para ver la televisión 8 Cómo utilizar las funciones de los menús 30 Para ver vídeos y DVDs 3 Conexiones AV recomendadas 34 Control con HDMI HDAVI ControlTM 33 FAQs, etc. Remote Control Operation/Code List 36 Ratings List f Channel Lock 39 Technical Infmation 40 Maintenance 4 FAQ 43 Specifications 45 Limited Warranty (f U.S.A.) 46 Customer Services Directy (f U. S. A.) 47 Limited Warranty (f Canada) 48 Quick Start Guide Viewing Advanced Español [Resumen] FAQs, etc.
Imptant Safety Instructions 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. to CATV System Installer EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER (NEC) NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUND CLAMP The lightning flash with arrow head 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. This reminder is provided to direct the CATV system installer s attention to Article 80-40 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 0 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 f LCD TV ) Read these instructions. ) 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. 0) Protect the power cd from being walked on pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. ) Only use attachments / accessies specified by the manufacturer. ) 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. 3) Unplug this apparatus during lightning stms when unused f long periods of time. 4) 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. 5) 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. 6) Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the LCD TV. 7) 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. 8) 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 80- 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. ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 80-0) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 80-) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 50, PART H) 9) 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. 0) 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. ) 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. ) WARNING : TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN OR MOISTURE. DO NOT PLACE LIQUID CONTAINERS (FLOWER VASES, CUPS, COSMETICS, ETC.) ABOVE THE SET. (INCLUDING ON SHELVES ABOVE, ETC.) 3) 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. 4) 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. 5) CAUTION : USE WITH OTHER STAND MAY RESULT IN INSTABILITY POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY. 6) CAUTION : DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME OR EQUIVALENT TYPE. 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. This product utilizes tin-lead solder, and has a fluescent lamp containing a small amount of mercury. Disposal of these materials may be regulated in your community due to environmental considerations. F disposal re cy cling infmation please contact your local authities, the Electronics Industries Alliance: www.eiae.g. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits f a TV Broadcast Receiver, pursuant to Part 5 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 receive interference, which can be determined by turning equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to crect the interference by one me of the following measures: Reient relocate the TV antenna. Increase the separation between TV and other equipment. Connect TV into separate outlet from other equipment. Consult the dealer an experienced radio / TV technician f help. 4 5 FCC Caution: Federal Communication Commission Infmation Any changes modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible f compliance could void the user s authity to operate this equipment.
Accessies/Option Check you have all the items shown. Accessies Remote Control Transmitter EUR763ZF0 push slide open the crect polarity (+ -). close 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. Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) TY-WK3LRW Batteries f the Remote Control Transmitter () AA Battery Installing remote s batteries Operating Instructions Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) Caution Increct installation may cause battery leakage and crosion, resulting in damage to the remote control unit. 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. Make a note of the remote control codes befe changing batteries in case the codes are reset. (p. 37-38) Optional accessy WARNING Failure to use a Panasonic bracket 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 qualified technician to carry out set-up. Increct fitting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury and product damage. Do not mount this LCD Television directly below ceiling lights (such as spotlights, floodlights halogen lights) which typically give off high heat. Doing so may warp damage plastic cabinet parts. How to remove the TV-Stand Remove two screws Pull out the plastic ption Foam mat thick soft cloth Remove four screws Pull out the metallic ption Connection Watching TV 6 7 Back of the unit Power Cd (Connect after all the other connections are complete.) ANT To recd TV shows S Video signals have priity. Cable BOX All cables and external equipment shown in this book are not supplied with the TV. F additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca VIDEO input terminal are connected. output through OUTPUT terminals. Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent VCR recding. IN OUT Video IN L Audio OUT R Video OUT L Audio IN R S Video OUT ANT IN ANT OUT When connecting video cables, priity is given to the S Video cable when both the S VIDEO input terminal and the When receiving digital channel signals, all digital fmats are down-converted to composite NTSC video to be VHF/UHF aerial Video recder with TV Tuner DVD Recder / VCR Quick Start Guide Connection Accessies/Option
Identifying Controls Power indicat (on : red, off : no light) Remote control sens Within about 3 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set. The TV consumes some power as long as the power cd is inserted into the wall outlet. Turns power On/Off (used when the unit Power button is on) Sets the remote to communicate with other equipment (p. 0) Volume Menu navigations Selects channels in sequence Menu navigations Displays Main Menu (p. 4-5) Selects input mode (p. ) Displays removes the channel banner (p. 0) Switches to previously viewed channel and input mode. Sleep timer (MINUTES) (p. 0) Receiver Location Locate at a comftable distance f viewing. Avoid placing 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 internal component failure. Keep away from areas of excessive heat moisture. Adjust the stand to your desired angle. The stand angle can be rotated 0 to the right / left. How to use the LCD stand Switches TV/VIDEO POWER button Volume Menu navigations Selects channels in sequence Selects Audio Mode f TV Viewing (p. 0) Selects/OK/Change RETURN (to previous menu) Exit (from the menu) Operates the Favite channel list function. (p. ) GUIDE f DBS Sound mute On/Off Numeric keypad to any channel press to enter alphanumeric input in menus. (p. 0) Direct channel access f DTV and DBS (p. 0) 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. Available only when Auto power on (p. 4-5) is set to Off. 3 Turn the TV On with the POWER button Select your language First time setup Language Auto program Language Language First time setup Language Auto program English English Español Français Press to go to previous screen. Or, icon, then press OK f same results. Auto channel setup Select Auto program Select antenna and input modes Auto program ANT In Cable Mode All Start scan ANT In Cable: Cable TV Auto program ANT In Cable Mode All Start scan Now scanning analog channel... Progress Favite - - - Edit Apply Add No Yes Antenna: Antenna Start scanning the channels Confirm registered channels set Mode All : digital and analog Analog : analog only (Reduces time f scanning) About broadcasting systems Analog : traditional TV system (NTSC) Digital : new system that allows you to view (ATSC) me channels featuring high-quality video and sound start Start scan Available channels (analog/digital) are automatically set. Apply If OK is not pressed after ing Apply, the channels will not be memized. ok Quick Start Guide First Time Setup Identifying Controls Changes aspect ratio (p., 40) Demonstrates picture quality in Vivid mode (p. 0, 4-5) Press to exit return to previous screen External equipment operations (p., 36) (VCRs, DVDs, etc.) To change setting later, go to Menu screen (p. 4-5) 8 9
Watching TV Connect cable Box when watching cable TV. (p. 7) F receiving digital broadcasting of cable TV, connect Cable TV directly to ANT terminal. Switch to TV mode 3 Select a channel number up Change aspect ratio Change the aspect (p. 40) Press button to cycle through the aspect modes. 480i, 480p:FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM 080i, 70p:FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3 Turn power on Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) Sleep Timer Demonstrations Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) Infmation Recall 5- ABC - HD CC SAP down To directly input the digital channel number When tuning digital channel, press the button to enter the min number in a compound channel number. example: CH5-: Switches the unit OFF in a preset amount of time from 0 to 90 minutes in 30 minute intervals. 0/30/60/90 (minutes) Selects Audio Mode f TV Viewing Demonstrates picture quality in vivid mode (p. 4-5) Digital mode Press SAP to the audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. Audio track of (English) on Vivid mode Demo Analog mode Press SAP to the desired audio mode. Each press of SAP will change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono) Displays removes the channel banner. Channel off T V -G 080I Standard 4 : 3 30 Call up a favite channel Setting /3 [] [] [3] [4] [5] 3 Press to highlight a position on the list. Then, press OK to memize the ok displayed CH in that position. You can also use the NUMBER keys (-9 and 0) to the Setting /3 recded list numbers (-9 and [] 6-0). By doing so, the numbers [] will be directly recded without [3] having to press the OK key. [4] [5] FAVORITE Channel numbers registered in Favite are displayed on the favite tune screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the curs, using number keys. (see below) Re Cable Antenna in ANT In of Auto program to switch the signal reception between cable TV and antenna. (p. 9) The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off. Set Favite Feature Display the channel to be placed on the Favites list. Hold down FAVORITE f several seconds. Press FAVORITE repeatedly to change between pages (/3, /3, 3/3, exit). Pressing also changes the page. To delete a favite channel A memized channel can be removed from the list by holding down FAVORITE while it s position is highlighted. Use Favite Feature Press FAVORITE. Press FAVORITE repeatedly to change between pages (/3, /3, 3/3, exit). Pressing also changes the page. Favite /3 [] [] [3] [4] [5] Press a Numbered key (-9 and 0) to highlight a channel on the list. Selecting a channel number from the list with the Number keys will display the channel directly. 3 ok Press OK to display the highlighted channel. Viewing Watching TV Station identifier SAP Signal resolution Rating Level mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio 0
Watching Videos and DVDs Input Labels/Closed Caption Some Panasonic equipment connected to the TV unit can be operated with the remote control. Programming the remote control is necessary to operate other manufacturers products. (p. 0, 36-38) 3 Display menu With VCR DVD turned On Press to display the Input menu. Select Setup Lock Select the input mode enter Press to the input of your choice, then press OK. If during ion, no action is taken f several seconds, the Input ion menu is exited. Input labels Display labels of external equipment Input labels Comp. SKIP HDMI HDMI SKIP set DVD Video AUX Video Video 3 SKIP SKIP Terminal: Comp./HDMI-/Video-3 Label: SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/DBS/PVR/ GAME/AUX/[BLANK] Label Terminal * If SKIP is ed f a Video VCR non-connected terminal, its input is skipped when switched with TV/VIDEO button. Viewing [example] Label 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 Captioning (CC) infmation. (p. 40) Terminal Video VCR Select the item and set Mode Analog Digital [example] Operate (example) set CC Reverse/Fward Play Play Pause Pause Stop Stop - CC Display Closed Caption (F other operations, see p. 36) Slow Reverse/Fward Textual infmation (Appears over entire screen) (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 Select Digital setting and press OK button Digital setting Size Automatic set Style Automatic Channel Down/UP T-4: To make me in-depth display settings in digital programs Automatic Open/Close Infmation related to pictures (Appears at bottom of screen) Digital The settings in Analog Digital depend on the broadcaster. Select On (when not using, Off ). (Choose the closed caption service of Analog broadcasting.) CC-4: Primary Font TV/VCR Analog CC reset DVD Rewind/Fast Fward VCR Recd Off Digital setting the VCR DVD with the remote control Mode Advanced The terminal and label of the connected equipment is indicated. To label each of the connected equipment (p. 3) VCR Press to exit The labels of equipment connected to external input terminals can be indicated f easy recognition on the screen. (In ing input mode of p. ) CC F details, see the manual of the equipment ask your local dealer. Set Select the terminal and the label of the external equipment (Initial screen) 3 4 Setup Press cresponding NUMBER key on the Remote Control to the input of your choice. [6] Video [7] Video 3 Press to return to TV Other adjust Menu Timer ALL Program channel Input labels CC Audio Input [] TV [] Component [3] HDMI [4] HDMI [5] Video Setup CH scan Language Switch to external input Select Input labels CC Input Labels/Closed Caption Watching Videos and DVDs Select the item and set 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.) (/3) To reset the settings Select CC reset and press OK button 3
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to settings f the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV with your preferences set. Press to exit return to previous screen 3 4 Display menu Menu / Nmal Pic. mode Back light Brightness Col Tint Sharpness / Nmal Pic. mode Back light Brightness Col Tint Sharpness Displays the functions that can be set (varies accding to the input signal) Select the menu Audio Timer Lock Setup Select the item Set Standard +0 +0 0 0 0 0 (example: menu) Adjust Set Standard +0 +0 0 0 0 0 (example: menu) adjust Menu list Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Audio Nmal Resets all picture adjustments to facty default settings except f Other adjust Nmal Set Pic. mode Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema) (p. 4) Pic. mode Standard Back light Adjusts luminance of the back light. Back light +0, Brightness, Col, Tint, Sharpness Adjusts col, brightness, etc. f each picture mode to suit your taste +0 Brightness 0 Col 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 Col temp Selects level of warm cols (red) and cool cols (blue) (Warm/Cool/Nmal) Col temp Cool Vivid mode Enhances green and blue col reproduction, especially outdo scenes. (On/Off) Vivid mode Off AI picture Controls dark areas without affecting the black level brightness in the overall picture (On/Off) AI picture On Zoom adjust Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is ZOOM (p. 40) Zoom adjust On Other adjust Video NR Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave off when receiving a strong signal. (On/Off) Video NR Off 3D Y/C filter Col matrix Black level Minimizes noise and cross-col in the picture. (On/Off) Not valid on component and HDMI. Selects image resolution of component-connected devices (SD/HD) SD: nmal vision HD: high-definition vision Only 480 p signal accepted; regular TV (NTSC) is not available. Select Dark Light depending on the picture conditions. (Dark/Light) The dark scene becomes easy to see. (Valid only f external input signals.) 4 5 3D Y/C filter Col matrix Nmal Reset Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to facty default settings. Nmal Set Bass Increase decrease the bass response. Bass + 4 Treble Increase decrease the treble response. Treble 0 Balance Emphasize the left / right speaker volume. Balance 0 Other adjust AI sound Equalize overall volume levels across all channels and VIDEO inputs. (On/Off) AI sound On Surround Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (On/Off) Surround Off HDMI in, HDMI in Selects accding to the signal when HDMI is connected (Auto/Digital/Analog) Auto: Automatically s Analog / Digital signal Audio leveler Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs Audio leveler 0 Timer Sleep Automatically turns off the TV after a pre-ed amount of time. 0/30/60/90 (minutes) Timer setting is also possible by pressing the Sleep button on the remote control. (p. 0) Lock Locks the channels and programs (p. 6-7) Selects channels to be displayed when pressing Channel up/down buttons. (Fav./All) CH scan Fav.: Only channels registered as Favite (p. 9) CH scan Language Selects the screen menu language (p. 9) Language Setup Black level Program channel Sets receiving channels. (p. 8-9) Program channel Input labels Displays labels of external equipment (p. 3) Input labels CC Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 3) CC Other adjust Auto power on Prog-out stop Sets how to power on the TV. (Set/Off) Set : Connect power cd plug to Cable box etc. and control TV s On/Off on the connected equipment. (The Sleep Timer will not function if Auto power on is set.) Off : Supply Power from wall outlet and control TV s On/Off on TV side. ( First time setup menu is displayed when power cd plug is re-inserted after removing it from the wall outlet.) To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this menu. (p. 3) (Off/Comp./HDMI /HDMI /Video /Video /Video 3) Comp./HDMI /HDMI cannot output video signals regardless of Prog-out stop setting. HDMI in Off SD Light Auto Sleep 60 Auto power on Prog-out stop Ctrl with HDMI Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals. (p., ) (On/Off) Ctrl with HDMI On Power save Reduces screen brightness to lower power consumption. Eye-friendly f viewing in a dark room (Standard/Saving) About Displays TV version and software license. About Reset Perfming Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel settings. (p. 8) Use Reset with care. Reset On In VIDEO mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give a smaller number of options. Power save All Off Off Standard How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) Advanced
Channel Lock You can lock out specified channels shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. To the channel the rating of the program to be locked Press to exit 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. 3 4 Display menu Select Lock You will be asked to enter your passwd each time you display the Lock menu. Menu Audio Timer Lock Setup Input your 4-digit passwd A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program change rating settings. If it is the first time to enter the passwd, enter the number twice in der to register it. Enter passwd. ---- Select the Lock mode Lock Mode Off Channel Program Change passwd Off: Channel lock not activated All: Locks all channels and external inputs Game: Locks CH3, CH4, and external inputs CH: Locks specified channels (analog/digital) To change the passwd In, Change passwd and press OK button Input the new 4-digit passwd twice To cancel the Channel lock Select Off in Select up to 7 (-7) channels to be blocked out. These channels will be blocked out regardless of the program rating. Select CH in 6 7 Channel Lock Block program Select Channel Lock Mode Channel Program CH Lock Mode CH Channel Program Change passwd Program lock MPAA U.S.TV C.E.L.R. C.F.L.R. Monit out On Off Channel lock CH 3-0 CH CH 3 To set rating level V-chip technology enables restricted shows to be locked accding to TV ratings. Select Program Select the rating to be locked Select the rating categy you wish to follow Program lock MPAA U.S.TV C.E.L.R. C.F.L.R. Monit out MPAA:U.S movie ratings U.S.TV:U.S TV program ratings C.E.L.R:Canadian English ratings C.F.L.R:Canadian French ratings To disable recding of the locked program Select Monit out in Program lock menu ( ) On : Off : Turns on the monit terminal output f programs that have been set to Blocked. Turns off the monit terminal output f programs that have been set to Blocked. 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 Section5.0(e)(). 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 The Off rating is independent of other ratings. set Select channel to lock Example of MPAA (U.S movie ratings) X Adults only To get other infmation (p. 39) CH-7 channel When placing a block on a specific age based rating level, the Off rating and any other me restrictive ratings will also be blocked. Off G PG PG-3 R NC-7 No rating General Audience: All ages admitted Parental Guidance Suggested Parents Strongly Cautioned: Inappropriate f children under 3 Restricted: Under 7 requires accompanying parent adult guardian No one 7 and under admitted Channel Lock Advanced
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed accding to your needs and reception conditions. Automatically searches and adds active channels to memy. Display menu Select ANT In Select Mode Auto Set automaticallty Menu Audio Lock Edit After completing the setting, Apply. (see below ). All previously memized channels are erased. Add --- No Edit Favite Add --- --- No Yes 3 --- --- No 4 --- --- No 5 --- --- No Caption Other adjust Select the function Favite Apply --- Caption detail set/ Preset Select the station identifier Caption detail Rename (maximum 7 characters available) Favite item to edit (Caption/Favite/Add) Apply Caption Set manually Caption Caption Preset CH Edit Favite Favite Add Caption: Changes the station identifier Favite: Registers channel to Favites List Add: Adds deletes channels Apply Favite Select the number Add Press OK button to Yes (add) No (delete) Select Apply Program channel Auto Manual Press to move curs to Apply ok (to enter your program) Signal meter 5 Check the signal strength if interference is found freezing occurs on a digital image. Set To reset the settings of setup menu Select Reset in Setup menu ( ) and press OK button Input your 4-digit passwd with number buttons Select YES on the confirmation screen and press OK button 8 Advanced Program channel Input labels CC 4 Apply Favite Manual Settings are made automatically All Select the item to be edited Language Press to exit All ALL Cable set Cable Select Program channel Setup CH scan ANT In Mode Start scan Select Edit Setup 3 Auto program Use this procedure when changing setting of receiving channels changing the channel display. Also, use to add delete channels from channel list manually. Timer Auto program ANT In Mode Start scan start Select Start scan Editing and Setting Channels Select Setup (Select Cable Antenna) Select All Analog All: Analog and digital Analog: Analog only Signal meter Check signal strength Signal meter CH - ok Signal strength Current 85 % Peak level 85 % change channel Signal intensity 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). Effective only f digital antenna channels. If Channel lock (p. 6) is activated and Auto, Manual Signal meter is ed, Enter passwd. will be displayed. 9
Operating Peripheral Equipment You can operate other manufacturers equipment using this TV s remote control. Connect the external equipment to the TV and Power Off the external equipment Press both buttons simultaneously f me than 3 seconds. Release the buttons when the equipment ion buttons start flashing. Select the equipment with the equipment ion button The ed button remains lit (other buttons are not lit). Input the equipment s 4-digit remote control code (p. 37-38) Operate the equipment with the remote control (p. 36) The external equipment turns On. If the equipment does not operate with remote control When your equipment has a single code Input the remote control code again When your equipment has multiple codes Change the code with above and test again Caution Registration will fail if the wrong code is input it takes me than 30 seconds to register. To find a code not listed in the code list This procedure searches all codes and is called the sequence method. After step test above, change the code and change 3 4 5 Operate the equipment with the remote control (p. 36) Repeat until the code is found It may take many attempts befe the crect code is found + When the crect code is found ste Control with HDMI HDAVI Control TM Newer Panasonic audio-video products with HDMI output connections can be controlled using the TV s remote. Limited features such as automatic switching to the TV s HDMI input are available. This feature is limited to models incpating Panasonic s Control with HDMI. Refer to the individual instruction manuals f compatibility infmation. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended that you use Panasonic s HDMI cable. Recommended part number: RP-CDHG5 (.5 m) RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m) RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m) Automatic input switching Power on link When Ctrl with HDMI is set to On, at the start of HDAVI control compatible equipment s playback, the TV s input automatically switches to the input cresponding to the playback equipment. If using DIGA operation, the TV s input automatically switches to DIGA and the DIGA menu is displayed. If the TV s power is Off, it is automatically switched On. When Ctrl with HDMI is set to On, the TV is automatically turned on and switched to the appropriate HDMI input whenever HDAVI control compatible equipment is initially turned on and Play mode is ed. Power off When Ctrl with HDMI is set to On and the TV is turned off, the connected HDAVI control compatible equipment is also automatically turned off. link DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recder) will not turn off if it is still in rec mode. Caution The TV remains on even if the Control with HDMI compatible equipment is turned off. Befe using HDMI control functions, the connected equipment must also be set. F details, see the operation manual f each equipment. F equipment connection details, see p.. Default setting is On. If no HDMI equipment is connected standard HDMI equipment (non- Control with HDMI ) is used, set to Off. (see below) Display menu Select Setup Menu Audio Timer Lock Setup 3 4 5 Select Other adjust Setup CH scan ALL Language Program channel Input labels CC Other adjust Select Ctrl with HDMI Other adjust Auto power on Prog-out stop Ctrl with HDMI Power save Off Off On Standard Select On Off Press to exit return to previous screen change Control with HDMI HDAVI Control TM Operating Peripheral Equipment Advanced 0
Recommended AV Connections These diagrams show our recommendations f how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. F other connections, consult the instructions of each equipment and the specifications (p. 45). F additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca Power Cd (Connect after all the other connections are complete.) Back of the unit To watch camcder images Camcder VCR DVD Player AV IN SERVICE ONLY Digital Audio Out ANT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Optical digital audio cable To watch DVDs DVD Player Set Top Box Recommended AV Connections M3 plug Audio cable HDMI cable HDMI-DVI conversion cable To listen to the TV through speakers Advanced Cable TV OPTICAL IN Headphones/ Earphones (not supplied) To watch digital video image DVD Player Set Top Box (HDMI compatible machine only) Control with HDMI (p. ) Connect with HDMI cable (HDMI is recommended) DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recder) Cable Box Amplifier Set the TV channel to CH3 CH4 f using Cable Box Connection. F further infmation on Cable Box Connection, consult to your local cable company. The picture and audio input signals connected to a terminal specified in Prog-out stop (p. 4-5) cannot be output from OUTPUT terminals. However, audio output can be obtained from Digital Audio Out terminal. To prevent howling and image oscillation, set the Prog-outstop setting when connecting VCR with loop-connection. Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their DVD Recder / VCR respective operating instruction manuals. When connecting to HDMI, set the input mode to HDMI (p. ) initially befe connecting to HDMI. After (p. 4) connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. ). When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to HDMI COMPONENT terminals, only audio signals can be obtained. No video signals can be out put. 3
Remote Control Operation/Code List The following explains how to operate external equipment with the remote control. Operation may not be possible depending on the available memy size of the remote control. Register the remote control codes (p. 0) if you want to operate an external equipment of another manufacturer. (p. 37-38) This remote control is not designed to cover operation of all functions of all models. Remote Control Operation List This chart defines which keys are operational after programming (if needed), while in the ed remote control mode, DTV, CABLE, DBS, VCR, DVD. KEY NAME VCR MODE (DBS) DBS/CBL MODE (CBL) Power Power Power Power - CH Up, Curs Up CH Up, Curs Up Skip Up - CH Down, Curs Down CH Down, Curs Down Skip Down Vol Down DBS Curs Left CBL Curs Left Vol Down Vol Up DBS Curs Right CBL Curs Right Vol Up - DBS Menu CBL Menu - - Exit Exit - TV Input Switch TV Input Switch TV Input Switch TV Input Switch DVD MODE Onscreen Display Onscreen Display Recall Onscreen Display TV Mute TV Mute TV Mute TV Mute - Guide Guide - - - 0-9 0-9 - Rewind - - Reverse Play - - Play Fast Fward - - Fward Pause - - Pause Stop - - Stop VCR Recd - PVR Recd * - TV/VCR Aspect Aspect Open/Close Channel Down Page Down Page Down Slow Reverse Channel Up Page Up Page Up Slow Fward *: Combination type Remote Control Code List Cable Converter ( ) Brand Code Brand Code Brand Code Brand Code ABC 0003, 0008 Hamlin 0009, 073 Philips 037, 305 Scientific Atlanta 0008, 0477, 0877, 877 Americast 0899 Jerrold 0003, 076, 0476, 080 Pioneer 044, 0533, 0877, 877 Sony 006 Bell South 0899 Memex 0000 Pulsar 0000 Starcom 0003 Digeo 87 Motola 376, 076, 0476, 080, 87 Quasar 0000 Supercable 076 Direct 0476 Pace 0008, 037, 877 Regal 073, 079 Tx 0003 General Instrument 0003, 076, 0476, 080 Panasonic 0000, 007 Runco 0000 Toshiba 0000 GoldStar 044 Paragon 0000 Samsung 044 Zenith 0000, 055, 0899 Satellite Receiver ( ) AlphaStar 077 Chaparral 06 Crossdigital 09 0099, 047, 039, 0566, 0639, 074, 0749, 089, DirecTV 076, 08, 09, 4, 377, 39, 44, 44, 443, 444, 609, 639, 640, 749, 856 Dish Netwk 0775, 005, 70, System 505, 775 Dishpro 0775, 005, 505, 775 Echostar 0775, 005, 70, 505, 775 Expressvu 0775, 775 GE 039, 0566 VCR ( ) ABS 97 Adventura 0000 Aiwa 0000, 0037, 04 Akai 075 Alienware 97 American High 0035 Audiovox 0037 Broksonic 479 Calix 0037 Canon 0035 Citizen 0037, 78 Craig 0037 Curtis Mathes 0035, 0060, 035 CyberPower 97 Daewoo 0045, 78 Dell 97 Denon 004 DirecTV 0739 Durabrand 0039 Dynatech 0000 Electrohome 0037, 0043 Electrophonic 0037 Emerex 003 Emerson 0000, 0037, 0043, 78, 479 Fuji 0033, 0035 Funai 0000 Garrard 0000 Gateway 97 GE 0035, 0060, 0807, 035, 060 GoldStar 0037, 37 Gradiente 0000 Harley Davidson 0000 General Instrument 0869 GOI 0775, 775 Goodmans 46 Hisense 535 Hitachi 089, 50 HTS 0775, 775 Hughes 0749, 44, 749 Hughes Netwk Systems 0749, 4, 44, 443, 444, 749 ilo 535 Janeil 05 Jerrold 0869 JVC 0775, 70, 775 LG 6, 44 Cable/PVR Combination ( ) Americast 0899 Jerrold 0476, 080 Digeo 87 Motola 0476, 080, 87, 376 General Instrument 0476, 080 Pace 037, 877 DBS/PVR Combination ( ) Hewlett Packard 97 Hitachi 0000, 004, 0089 Howard Computers 97 HP 97 Hughes Magnavox 07, 074 Memex 074 Mitsubishi 0749 Motola 0856, 0869 NEC 70 Next Level 0869 Panasonic 05, 047, 070, 786 Paysat 074 Philips 0099, 07, 074, 0749, 089, 076, 4, 44, 749 Pioneer 44 Proscan 039, 0566 Proton 535 RadioShack 0869 RCA 043, 039, 0566, 0855, 39 36 37 DirecTV Dish Netwk System 0099, 039, 0639, 076, 4, 377, 39, 44, 443, 444, 640 0775, 505 Dishpro 0775, 505 Echostar 0775, 70, 505 Expressvu 0775 Hughes Netwk Systems 4, 44, 443, 444 004, 0739 Netwk Systems Humax 0739 Hush 97 ibuypower 97 JVC 0067 KEC 0037 Kenwood 0067 Kodak 0035, 0037 Linksys 97 Lloyd s 0000 LXI 0037 Magnasonic 78 Magnavox 0000, 0035, 0039, 78 Marantz 0035 Marta 0037 Matsushita 0035 Media Center PC 97 MEI 0035 Memex 0000, 0035, 0037, 0039, 37 MGA 0043 Microsoft 97 Mind 97 Minolta 004 Mitsubishi 0043, 0067, 0807 Motola 0035 MTC 0000 Multitech 0000 Pioneer 0877, 877 Scientific Atlanta 0877, 877 Sony 006 JVC 70 Motola 0869 Philips 4, 44 Proscan 039 RCA 39 NEC 0067 Nikko 0037 Niveus Media 97 Nthgate 97 Olympus 0035, 06 Onkyo 0 Optimus 0037 Orion 479 Panasonic 0035, 0077, 05, 06, 07, 0378, 066, 035, 44 Penney 0035, 0037, 004, 035, 37 Pentax 004 Philco 0035 Philips 0035, 068, 0739, 08, 8 Pilot 0037 Pioneer 0067 Proscan 0060, 060 Pulsar 0039 Quasar 0035, 0077, 035 RadioShack 0000 Radix 0037 Randex 0037 RCA 004, 0060, 0077, 0807, 0880, 035, 060 Realistic 0000, 0035, 0037 ReplayTV 064, 066 Ricavision 97 Runco 0039 Samsung 0045, 0739, 04 Sanky 0039 Sansui 0000, 0067, 479 Sanyo 059 Samsung 08, 09, 4, 76, 377, 44, 609 Sanyo 9 Sony 0639, 639, 640 Star Choice 0869 Tivo 4, 44, 443, 444 Toshiba 0749, 0790, 089, 85, 749 UltimateTV 39, 640 Uniden 07, 074 US Digital 535 USDTV 535 Voom 0869 Zenith 856 Supercable 076 Zenith 0899 Samsung 44 Sony 0639, 640 Star Choice 0869 Scott 0043, 0045 Sears 0000, 0035, 0037, 004, 37 Sharp 0807, 0848 Sonic Blue 064, 066 Sony 0000, 003, 0033, 0035, 0636, 03, 3, 97 Stack 9 97 STS 004 Sylvania 0000, 0035, 0043, 78 Symphonic 0000 Systemax 97 Tagar Systems 97 Teac 0000 Technics 0035 Teknika 0000, 0035, 0037 Thomas 0000 Tivo 068, 0636, 0739 Toshiba 0043, 0045, 0845, 008, 45, 97 Totevision 0037 Touch 97 Vect 0045 Video Concepts 0045 Videomagic 0037 Viewsonic 97 Villain 0000 Voodoo 97 Wards 0000, 0035, 004, 0060 XR-000 0000, 0035 Zenith 0000, 0033, 0039, 479 ZT Group 97 Remote Control Operation/Code List FAQs, etc.
Remote Control Operation/Code List Remote Control Code List DBS/PVR Combination ( ) Brand Code Brand Code Brand Code Brand Code Hughes Netwk Philips 0739 Systems 0739 Samsung 0739 PVR( ) ABS 97 Alienware 97 CyberPower 97 Dell 97 DirecTV 0739 Gateway 97 Hewlett Packard 97 Howard Computers 97 HP 97 DVD ( ) Adcom 094 Allegro 0869 067, 0794, 0796, Apex Digital 0797, 004, 056, 06, 00 Aspire Digital 68 Blue Parade 057 Broksonic 0695 Califnia Audio Labs 0490 CineVision 0833, 0869 Coby 086 CyberHome 086, 03, 04, 9 Daewoo 0833, 0869 Denon 0490 Disney 0675 DVD000 05 Emerson 059, 0675 Enterprise 059 Funai 0675 Gateway 58 GE 05 Go Video 074, 0833, 0869, 075, 58, 304, 730 DVD Recder ( ) Apex Digital 056 Aspire Digital 68 Coby 086 CyberHome 9 Funai 0675 Gateway 58 Hughes Netwk Systems 0739 Humax 0739 Hush 97 ibuypower 97 Linksys 97 Media Center PC 97 Microsoft 97 Mind 97 GoldStar 074 Gradiente 0490 Grundig 0539 Hitachi 0573, 0664 Hiteker 067 Integra 057 JVC 0558, 063, 0867, 64, 75 Kenwood 0490, 0534 Lecson 533 LG 059, 074, 080, 0869 LiteOn 58, 440 Loewe 05 Magnavox 0503, 0539, 0646, 0675 Marantz 0539 McIntosh 533 Memex 0695 Microsoft 05 Mitsubishi 05, 5 NAD 059, 074 NEC 0785 Go Video 074, 58, 304, 730 JVC 64, 75 LG 074 LiteOn 58, 440 Magnavox 0646 Panasonic 0490, 00, 0 Niveus Media 97 Nthgate 97 Panasonic 066 Philips 068, 0739 RCA 0880 ReplayTV 064, 066 Sonic Blue 064, 066 Sony 0636, 97 Stack 9 97 Onkyo 0503, 079 Panasonic Philips Philips 0646 Pioneer 063 Polaroid 086 RCA 05 Samsung 0490 0490, 0503, 063, 0703, 00, 0, 36, 46, 490, 76, 967 0503, 0539, 0646, 0675, 67, 354 PianoDisc 04 Pioneer 055, 057, 063, 063 Polaroid 06, 086 Polk Audio 0539 Proceed 067 Proscan 05 RCA 05, 057, 08 Rio 0869 Rotel 063 Sampo 075 Samsung 0490, 0573, 080, 075 Sansui 0695 Sanyo 0695, 0873, 967 Systemax 97 Tagar Systems 97 Tivo 068, 0636, 0739 Toshiba 008, 97 Touch 97 Viewsonic 97 Voodoo 97 ZT Group 97 Sensy Science Sharp 58 0630, 0675, 075, 56 Shinsonic 0533 Sonic Blue 0869 Sony 0533, 0864, 033, 43, 533 Sylvania 0675 Symphonic 0675 Teac 0809 Technics 0490, 0703 Theta Digital 057 Toshiba 0503, 0695, 045, 54 Urban Concepts 0503 Xbox 05 Yamaha 0490, 0539, 0545 Zenith 0503, 059, 074,0869 Sensy Science 58 Sharp 0675 Sony 033, 43 Sylvania 0675 Zenith 074 Ratings List f Channel Lock V-chip technology enables you to lock out channels shows accding to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. (p. 7) U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie has not been rated Off rating does not apply. G GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted. PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable f children. PG-3 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate f children under 3. R RESTRICTED. Under 7 requires accompanying parent adult guardian. NC-7 NO ONE 7 AND UNDER ADMITTED. X ADULTS ONLY. U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S. T. V) Age-based Group NR (Not Rated) Youth Guidance Age-based Ratings TV-NR TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-4 TV-MA Possible Content Selections Viewable Blocked Viewable Blocked FV Blocked Viewable Blocked Viewable Blocked D,L,S,V (all ed) Any combination of D, L, S, V D,L,S,V (all ed) Any combination of D, L, S, V D,L,S,V (all ed) Any combination of L, S, V Not Rated. Description All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed f a very young audience, including children from ages -6. Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may include mild physical comedic violence, may frighten children under the age of 7. General audience. It contains little no violence, no strong language, and little no sexual dialogue situations. Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations. Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, sexual content, strong language and me intense violence. Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content. FV: Fantasy/Cartoon Violence. V: Violence S: Sex L: Offensive Language D: Dialogue with sexual content. CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS (C. E. L. R) Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, spts, documentaries and other infmation programming, E 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. Programming contains themes content which may not be suitable f viewers under the age of 4. Parents are 4+ strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens. 8+ 8+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence scenes of extreme violence. CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS (C. F. L. R) E Exempt - Exempt programming. General - Programming intended f audience of all ages. Contains no violence, the violence content is minimal G is depicted appropriately. 8+ General - Not recommended f young children. Programming intended f a broad audience but contains light 8 ans+ occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended. Programming may not be suitable f children under the age of 3 - Contains either a few violent scenes one 3 ans+ me sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested. Programming may not be suitable f children under the age of 6 - Contains frequent scenes of violence intense 6 ans+ violence. 8 ans+ Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence scenes of extreme violence. Ratings List f Channel Lock Remote Control Operation/Code List FAQs, etc. 38 39
Technical Infmation Closed Caption (CC) F viewing Closed Caption of digital broadcasting, set the aspect ratio to FULL. (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM 4:3, characters will be cut off.) The closed caption is not displayed when you use HDMI connection. If analog connected equipment is used f displaying recding, closed caption (CC) should be set On/Off on the connected equipment. The CC mode setting of the TV will not affect the analog input. If a digital program is being output in analog fmat, the CC data will also be output in analog fmat. If digital connected equipment is used f input, CC should be set On on either the connected equipment the TV. If CC is set On on both the connected equipment and the TV, captions from each unit will overlap. DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals You can enjoy your home theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5. channel) decoder and Multi Channel amplifier to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. Caution Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may operate and disable optical output. External speakers cannot be connected directly to OUTPUT terminals. When ATSC channel is ed, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. When NTSC channel is ed, the output will be PCM. Aspect Ratio Let you choose the aspect depending on the fmat of the received signal and your preference. (p. ) (e.g.: in case of 4:3 image) FULL JUST FULL Enlarges the 4:3 image hizontally to the screen s side edges. (Recommended f anamphic picture) H-FILL 4:3 H-FILL 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) JUST Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four cners of the screen. (Recommended f nmal TV broadcast) Side bar Standard ( that after image of the side bar may occur from displaying it f a long time.) Zoom adjust Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in ZOOM. Select Zoom adjust on the menu. (p. 4-5) V-Position: Vertical position adjustment Size: Vertical size adjustment To reset the aspect ratio (OK) 480i (4:3), 480i (6:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (6:9) : FULL, JUST, 4:3 ZOOM 080i / 70p : FULL, H-FILL, JUST 4:3 When the signal is 70p/080i, the aspect mode automatically defaults to Full after turning off the TV, after changing input mode, after changed signal resolution other than 70p/080i. 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 equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment (*) 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 (*). When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal. 40 4 Audio settings can be made on the HDMI in HDMI in menu screen. (p. 4-5) Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (L.PCM):48 khz, 44. khz, 3 khz (*): The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant equipment. (*): 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 equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to 6:9. This HDMI connect is type A. Equipment 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, 70p and 080i Match the output setting of the digital equipment. F details of the applicable HDMI signals, see below. Input signals that can be displayed * Mark: Applicable input signal f Component (Y, PB, PR) and HDMI hizontal frequency (khz) vertical frequency (Hz) COMPONENT HDMI 55 (480) / 60i 5.73 59.94 * * 55 (480) /60p 3.47 59.94 * * 750 (70) /60p 45.00 59.94 * *,5 (,080) /60i 33.75 59.94 * * Control with HDMI HDAVI Control TM HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to enjoy easy playback. Setup the equipment to enable this function. Read the manual of the equipment. Switch the TV unit on again with the equipment on when connection setup is changed. This function may not wk nmally depending on the equipment condition. The equipment can be operated by TV s remote control 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. Signals other than those shown above may not be displayed properly. The above signals are refmatted f optimal viewing on your display. Vivid (default) Standard Cinema Pic. mode : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness f viewing in a well-lit room. : Recommended f nmal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting. : F watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like picture. Technical Infmation FAQs, etc.
Maintenance 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, lint-free cloth. If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in a weak detergent solution 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. FAQ Befe requesting service assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer Panasonic Servicenter f assistance. F details (p. 47, 48) F additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: www.panasonic.com/contactinfo www.panasonic.ca White spots shadow images (noise) 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 detergent solution and then wring the cloth dry. Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet, and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth. Do not allow any detergent to come into direct contact with the surface of the 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. Power cd plug Wipe the plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust can lead to fire electrical shock.) Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial. Interference frozen digital channels (intermittent sound) Change the direction of antenna f digital channels. Check Signal meter (p. 9). 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 Clattered sound might be heard There are some looseness around the panel to prevent the damage to the panel. The panel might move slightly when it is pushed with a finger, and clattered sound might be heard. This is not a malfunction. s from external equipment are distted when the unit is connected via HDMI Is the HDMI cable connected properly? (p. -3, 4) Turn Off the TV unit and equipment, then turn them On again. (p. 4) Check an input signal from the equipment. Use a equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-86/86B. The remote control does not wk Are the batteries installed crectly? (p. 6) Has the battery run down? To operate external equipment of other manufacturers, register the remote control codes. (p. 0, 37-38) 4 43 Frequently Asked Questions Maintenance FAQs, etc.