Operating Instructions 42/46/50 Class 1080p Plasma HDTV

(41.6/46.0/49.9 inches measured diagonally)

Manual de instrucciones Television de alta definicin de 1080p y clase 42/46/50 de Plasma

(41.6/46.0/49.9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)
Model No. Nmero de modelo

TH-42PZ85U TH-46PZ85U TH-50PZ85U

Quick Start Guide

(See page 6-15)

Gua de inicio rpido

(vea la pgina 6-15) For assistance (U.S.A.), please call:

1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)
or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For assistance (Puerto Rico), please call:

787-750-4300
or visit us at www.panasonic.com For assistance (Canada), please call:

1-800-561-5505
or visit us at www.panasonic.ca Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU.), llame al:

1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)
vistenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo Para solicitar ayuda (Puerto Rico), llame al:

787-750-4300
vistenos en www.panasonic.com

English Espaol

Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y gurdelas para consultarlas en el futuro. Las imgenes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos.
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Turn your own living room into a movie theater!

Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement

HDAVI Control
SDHC Logo is a trademark. GalleryPlayer and the GalleryPlayer Logo are trademarks of GalleryPlayer, Inc. HDAVI Control is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

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

VIERA Link is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Contents
Please read before using the unit

Enjoy rich multimedia

Safety Precautions 4 Notes 5

Quick Start Guide

SD memory card

Quick Start Guide

Camcorder

Accessories/Optional Accessory 6 Basic Connection 9 Identifying Controls 13 First Time Setup 14

Enjoy your TV!

Personal computer VCR Amplifier Home theater system DVD recorder/ Blu-ray Disc recorder DVD player/ Blu-ray Disc player Set Top Box

Basic Features
Watching TV 16 Viewing from SD Card 18 Watching Videos and DVDs 20 Displaying PC Screen on TV 22

Viewing

Advanced Features
How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) 24 VIERA LinkTM HDAVI ControlTM 28 Lock 32 Editing and Setting Channels 34 Closed Caption 36 Input Labels/Monitor Out 37 Using Timer 38 Operating Peripheral Equipment 39 Recommended AV Connections 40

Advanced

FAQs, etc.
Remote Control Operation/Code List 42 Ratings List for Lock 45 Technical Information 46 FAQ 50 Care and Cleaning 52 Specifications 53 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.) 54 Customer Services Directory (for U. S. A.) 55 Limited Warranty (for Canada) 56

FAQs, etc.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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

Safety Precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The lightning flash with arrowhead within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance.

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 vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on shelves above, etc.).

Important Safety Instructions

1) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 7) Read these instructions. Keep these instructions. Heed all warnings. Follow all instructions. Do not use this apparatus near water. Clean only with dry cloth. Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturers instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15) To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the AC cord power plug is securely connected.

FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Panasonic Corporation of North America could cause harmful interference and would void the users authority to operate this device. FCC Declaration of Conformity Model No. TH-42PZ85U, TH-46PZ85U, TH-50PZ85U Responsible Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) [email protected]

CANADIAN NOTICE: For Model TH-42PZ85U, TH-46PZ85U, TH-50PZ85U This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

WARNING/CAUTION
If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the Plasma Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally TV, unplug the power cord immediately. swallowed. Continued use of the TV under these conditions might cause Keep small parts away from young children. fire or permanent damage to the unit. Have the TV evaluated discard unneeded small parts and other objects, including at an Authorized Service Center. Servicing of the TV by any packaging materials and plastic bags/sheets to prevent unauthorized personnel is strongly discouraged due to its them from being played with by young children, creating high voltage dangerous nature. the potential risk of suffocation. If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the Plasma TV is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damaged, Set up Do not place the Plasma TV on sloped or unstable surfaces. disconnect the power cord plug immediately. A short may occur, which could cause fire. Contact an The Plasma TV may fall off or tip over. Authorized Service Center for any repairs that need to be Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV. made. If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma CAUTION TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center. This Plasma TV is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury. (All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical) TY-WK42PV4W Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK42PR4W Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up. Two or more people are required to install and remove the television. If two people are not present, the television may be dropped, and personal injury may result. Transport only in upright position! Transporting the unit with its display panel facing upright or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry. Do not cover the ventilation holes. Doing so may cause the Plasma TV to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the Plasma TV. Leave a space of 3 15/16 (10 cm) or more at the top, left and right, and 2 3/4 (7 cm) or more at the rear. When using the pedestal, keep the space between the bottom of the TV and the floor surface.

WARNING

If problems occur during use

When using the Plasma TV

Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma TV. Moving the TV with its cables attached might damage the cables which, in turn, can cause fire or electric shock. Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning. AC Power Supply Cord Electric shocks can result if this is not done. The Plasma TV is designed to operate on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it from Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go. If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may be generated which becoming dusty. Built-up dust on the power cord plug can increase humidity could cause fire. If the plug is damaged or the wall socket which might damage the insulation and cause fire. Unplug the plate is loose, they should not be used. cord from the wall outlet and clean it with a dry cloth. The included power cord is for use with this unit only. Do not use any power cord other than that provided with this TV. This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; therefore, it may affect other infrared communication equipment. Doing so may cause fire or electric shocks. Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands. reflected light from your Plasma TV. Doing so may cause electric shocks. Do not climb up onto the television or use it as a step. Do not do anything that might damage the power cable. When (Young children should be made particularly aware of this disconnecting the power cable, hold the plug, not the cable. caution.) Do not make any modifications to, place heavy objects on, If the unit falls over or becomes damaged through misuse, place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully pull the injury may result. power cable. Doing so may cause damage to the power cable which can cause fire or electric shock. If damage to the cable The TV will still consume some power as long as the power is suspected, have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center. cord is inserted into the wall outlet.

Notes
Do not display a still picture for a long time
This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (Image retention). This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.
4:3

12

Typical still images

and Channel number in 4:3other logos mode Image displayed Video game Computer image SD Card photo

Setup

To prevent Image retention, the screen saver is automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 51)

Do not place the unit where its exposed to sunlight or other bright light (including reflections). Use of some types of fluorescent lighting may reduce the remote controls transmission range.

Accessories/Optional Accessory
Accessories Check you have all the items shown.

Accessories
Remote Control Transmitter
N2QAYB000220

Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2)

AA Battery

Antenna Adapter
F-Type for 5C-2V

Cable clampers (2)

AC cord

Pedestal
TBLX0033 (TH-42PZ85U) TBLX0034 (TH-46PZ85U, TH-50PZ85U)

How to assemble (p.7)

Cleaning cloth

Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide (For viewing HD programming)

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

Optional Accessory
Note In order to maintain the TVs performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from tipping over. Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause its panel to crack.

Wall-hanging bracket (vertical)

TY-WK42PV4W

(angle) TY-WK42PR4W

Installing the remotes batteries

Caution
Open Close

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

Hook

Do not mix old and new batteries. (such not mix different battery Doalkaline and manganese types as batteries). Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. Do not burn or break batteries.

Note the correct polarity (+ or -).

Make a note of the remote control codes before changing batteries in case the codes are reset. (p. 39)

Attaching the pedestal to TV

Assembling the pedestal

Fix securely with assembly screws A . (Total 4 screws) Tighten screws firmly.
A

Accessories
Assembly screws (4 of each)
A
L Pole

Pole
R

Quick Start Guide

M5 x 18 (Silver) B M5 x 25 (Black)

Front

Base

Poles (2)
L R

Set-up
Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. Tighten screws firmly. Bottom view

Accessories/Optional Accessory

L or R is printed at the bottom of the poles.

Base (1)
Rear side Arrow mark Hole for pedestal installation Pole Pole Base

Fix securely with assembly screws B . (Total 4 screws)

Warning Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Caution Do not use any other TV and displays. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened. If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Accessories/Optional Accessory (Continued)

AC cord connection
To attach To remove

Keep pushing both side snaps

Insert it firmly until the tabs on both sides click into place.

Cable Binding Instructions

To attach
hole Cable clamper Insert Snaps Keep pushing both sides till they snap To loosen To remove

To bundle
Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord together (could cause distorted image). Fasten the cables with the Cable clamper as necessary. When using the options, follow the options assembly manual to fix cables.

hooks

Set

knob

Keep pushing the knob

Reference of connection
Antenna terminal Pin terminals
red blue green green

HDMI terminal

Firmly tighten by hand.

Match colors of plugs and terminals. Insert firmly.

Insert firmly.

Basic Connection
Example 1
TV
VHF/UHF Antenna

Connecting Antenna (To watch TV)

Cable TV

NTSC (National Television System Committee): Conventional broadcasting ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee): television Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition
(HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel surround-sound audio and interactive television.

VHF/UHF Antenna

To connect the antenna terminal and Cable Box

VHF/UHF Antenna

Quick Start Guide

AC 120 V 60 Hz

Cable TV

or Back of the TV * See page 8 ( AC cord connection) AC Cord (Connect after all the other connections.)

Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Accessories/Optional Accessory

PB

Antenna terminal

AV IN HDMI 1 HDMI 2

PB

AUDIO IN S VIDEO PC

(If no Cable Box) or

ANT IN

ANT OUT

Cable Box

Cable Box/Cable You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a highdefinition cable Service. The connection for high-definition can be done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable. If using a Cable Box set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4 for regular cable. To view high-definition programming select the correct video input.

Note All cables and external equipment shown in this book are not supplied with the TV. For the details of the external equipments connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet first. For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca

Basic Connection (Continued)

Example 2
TV AV Equipment (e.g. DVD Recorder or VCR)
VHF/UHF Antenna

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

DVD Recorder If this source has higher resolution through interlace or progressive signal, connection can be done with the use of Component Video or HDMI cable. VCR Connection can be done with the use of an RF cable and Composite Video/S Video cable.

To connect the antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCR

VHF/UHF Antenna

AC 120 V 60 Hz

AC Cord Back of the TV * See page 8 ( AC cord connection)

AUDIO 1 COMPONENT R IN 2 R VIDEO 1 IN

L PR PB Y

B
HDMI 1 HDMI 2

PR

PB

A
AUDIO IN

PROG AUDIO OUT AMP

TO

S VIDEO
R L

Antenna terminal

AUDIO

VIDEO

PC

ANT IN

ANT OUT

Connecting TV and AV equipment Please refer to A - D on p. 12 AV Equipment (e.g. DVD Recorder or VCR) (with TV tuner)

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Example 3
TV

Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver

DVD Recorder or VCR Satellite Receiver
VHF/UHF Antenna

You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to high-definition satellite service. Connection can be done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable.

To connect the antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder or VCR
VHF/UHF Antenna

Quick Start Guide

AC 120 V 60 Hz

AC Cord Back of the TV * See page 8 ( AC cord connection)

Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR) (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver)

AUDIO 1 COMPONENT R IN 2 R VIDEO 1 IN

L PR PB Y

B
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
L PR PB Y

A
AUDIO IN

PROG AUDIO OUT AMP

TO

S VIDEO
R L

Antenna terminal
PC

AUDIO

VIDEO

ANT IN

ANT IN

ANT OUT

Connecting TV and AV equipment Please refer to A - D on p. 12. Satellite Receiver DVD Recorder or VCR (with TV tuner)

Note For details of external equipment connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.

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Basic Connection (Continued)

AV cable connections
A

To use HDMI terminals

AV Equipment
HDMI 1 HDMI 2

HDMI AV OUT e.g. DVD Recorder

Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. For VIERA LinkTM connections, please refer to p. 41.

High-Definition Standard-Definition
Note

To use COMPONENT terminals

L

white
1 COMPONENT R IN 2
R L PR PB Y

white

red red green

white AUDIO OUT R red Y

AV Equipment

PR

PB

VIDEO

green green
PB COMPONENT

e.g. DVD Recorder

blue red

blue red

blue PR red

VIDEO OUT

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

To use S VIDEO terminals

2 R
L PR PB

VIDEO 1 IN PROG
TO

S VIDEO OUT
R L

AV Equipment

S VIDEO

e.g. DVD Recorder

L

or AUDIO OUT

white red

white red

white R red

e.g. VCR
AV Equipment

To use COMPOSITE terminals

2 R
L PR PB

VIDEO 1 IN PROG
TO

yellow
S VIDEO

yellow white red

yellow L

e.g. DVD Recorder COMPOSITE or

white red

white OUT R red

e.g. VCR

The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected. Connect either S Video or Video cable. Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will enable you to enjoy greater picture quality than using Composite terminals. Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent recording. When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor through a VCR. Video signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the other TV monitor. For the details of the external equipments connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.

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Identifying Controls
TV controls/indicators
Front of the TV
Selects channels in sequence

Back of the TV

Volume up/down Power indicator (on: red, off: no light)

POWER

Changes the input mode Displays the Main menu.

Quick Start Guide

POWER button

C.A.T.S. sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System). (p. 24) Chooses menu and submenu entries. Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set.

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

Identifying Controls Basic Connection (AV cable connections)

Remote control
Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Viewing from SD Card (p. 18-19) The equipment selection button (p. 20) Displays Main Menu (p. 24) Changes the input mode (p. 20)
SUB MENU

VIERA Link menu (p. 30-31) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 16)

Exits from menu screen Selects/OK/Change Returns to previous menu

Displays Sub Menu (p. 16, 26) Colored buttons (used for various functions) (for example p. 18, 30)

Volume up/down Channel up/down Changes aspect ratio (p. 17) Operates the Favorite channel list function. (p. 17) Displays or removes the channel banner (p. 16) Sound mute On/Off Numeric keypad to select any channel (p. 16) or press to enter alphanumeric input in menus. (p. 20, 32, 34, 39) Direct channel access for DTV and DBS (p. 16) Swiches to input terminal that has GAME label.

Switches to previously viewed channel or input modes. External equipment operations (VCRs, DVDs, etc.) (p. 20)

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First Time Setup

First time setup is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when Auto power on (p. 26-27) is set to No.
or

Turn the TV On with the POWER button

POWER

or

(TV)

(Remote)

Be sure to select Home (Normal display mode)

Please select your viewing environment.
Home Store

select

ok

This setting will be skipped from next time. If you select Store, First time setup will not be displayed. In case you select Store by mistake, unplug the TV and plug it again. Then, set to Home next time. This selection screen is displayed when Store is selected.

Select your language

First time setup
Language Clock Auto program
next

Language

Press to exit from

a menu screen

Language

English

select

English

Espaol

Franais

Press to return
to the previous screen

Go back to previous screen.

Adjust the clock

First time setup
Language
next select

Note To change setting (Language/Clock/ Auto program) later, go to Menu screen (p. 26)

Clock Auto program

Clock
Year Month Day Hour Minute
2008 1 7 10 AM 10 set select item

Year: Month: Day: Hour: Minute:

Select the year Select the month Select the day Adjust the hour Adjust the minute

Go back to previous screen.

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Auto channel setup

Select Auto program
First time setup
Language Clock Auto program
next select

Select ANT in
Program channel
ANT in Auto
Cable select set

ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna

Quick Start Guide

Select Auto
Program channel
ANT in Auto
Cable next

First Time Setup

select

Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only)

Auto program
All channels Analog only Digital only
ok select

Auto program
Progress Namber of analog channels Namber of digital channels 8% 10 0

Start scanning the channels

Available channels (analog/digital) are automatically set. All channels: Scans digital and analog channels Analog only: Scans Analog channels only Digital only: Scans Digital channels only

Press RETURN to quit. RETURN

Press to exit from

a menu screen Confirm registered channels
program
Apply Caption . . . Cancel Favorite ... ... ... Add Yes Yes Yes

select Apply

ok

If OK is not pressed after selecting Apply, the channels will not be saved. The channel will be saved when no operation is performed for 60 seconds and the Manual program menu will also exit automatically. If you perform scanning more than twice, previously saved channels are erased. Note About broadcasting systems Analog (NTSC): Conventional broadcasting Digital (ATSC): New programming that allows you to view more channels featuring high-quality video and sound

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Watching TV
Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 9-12)

To watch TV and other functions

Turn power on
POWER

Note If the mode is not TV, press (p. 20) and select TV.

or (TV)
SUB MENU

Select a channel number

up

To directly input the digital

channel number
When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. example: CH15-1:

or
down

(TV)

Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) Select Audio Mode for watching TV
Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program)

Digital mode Press SAP to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel.
Audio track 1 of 2 (English)

Analog mode Press SAP to select the desired audio mode. Each press of SAP will change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono)

Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 26)

This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.
SUB MENU

Setup SUB MENU

Surf mode
All

Display the SUB MENU

Set favorite CC Caption select Signal meter

Off

Displays or removes the channel banner.

Channel Clock

Information Recall

THE NEWS 15-2 12:30 PM ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30
Station SAP Signal identifier indication resolution Closed caption Rating Level Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio

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 Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 46)

Change aspect ratio
480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM

Call up a favorite channel

Note

FAVORITE

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

Reselect Cable or Antenna in ANT in of Program channel to switch the signal reception between cable TV and antenna. (p. 15, 35) The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off.

Favorite Feature

Set Favorite Feature

Use Favorite Feature

Viewing
Setup SUB MENU
Surf mode
All

1 Display the SUB MENU.

SUB MENU

1
Favorite channels 1/3 1 26-1 2 3 4 ---

Press FAVORITE. Press FAVORITE repeatedly to change between pages (1/3, 2/3, 3/3, or exit).

Set favorite CC Caption select Signal meter

Off

Watching TV

Setup SUB MENU

Surf mode
All

select Set favorite ok

Set favorite CC Caption select Signal meter

Off

2
1/3

select

Set favorite 1 2 3 4 ---------

Press FAVORITE repeatedly to change between pages (1/3, 2/3, 3/3, or exit).

Press or a Numbered key (1-9 and 0) to highlight a channel on the list. Selecting a channel number from the list with the number button will display the channel directly.

3
select ok

ok

Press OK to display the highlighted channel.

3
Set favorite 1 26-1 2 3 4 ---

Press to highlight a position on the list. Then, press OK to save the displayed channel in that position. You can also use the NUMBER buttons (1-9 and 0) to select a list number (1-9 and 0). By doing so, the displayed channel will be saved on that list number without pressing OK.

1/3

To delete a favorite channel

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

To change the page

Pressing changes the page backward.

Pressing changes the page forward.

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Viewing from SD Card

You can view photos taken with a digital camera or digital video camera and saved on an SD card. (Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly.)

Photo viewer

Insert the SD card and select Play SD card now

SD card setting will be displayed automatically each time a SD card is inserted for the first time.
SD card setting
Play SD card automatically
On

Play SD card automatically: Set it to playback the data when SD card is inserted. On: When SD card is inserted, the data play automatically from next time. Off: The data can be played manually.

Play SD card now

Press the SD key or select SD card on the Menu.

You can skip this step when Play SD card now is selected or On is set in Play SD card automatically setting.
Menu

or

VIERA Link Lock SD card

Select the data to be viewed

Thumbnail view select
Photo viewer
Total Information No. Date Pixel 12
Pana0365 Pana0366 Pana0367 Pana0368

Pana0365 01/01/2008 1600x1200

Pana0369 Pana0370 Pana0371 Pana0372

view Present status (While reading the data)

Accessing

Accessing

Navigation area
Select OK RETURN

Pana0373

Pana0374

Pana0375

Pana0376

Accessing

R Slide show G B Y

Selected picture information is displayed. No.: Image number or file name is displayed. Date: Date of recording is displayed. Pixel: Display resolution is displayed. Total number of images

Rotate Prev.

Next RETURN

Prev.

Pause Next RETURN

R Slide show G B Y

R G Single

B Y

(to Slide show)

(to Single photo display)

Note

Press to exit from

a menu screen

Depending on the JPEG format, Information contents may not be displayed correctly. Refer to p. 47 (Data format for SD card browsing) for details.

View
Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise) To next photo Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise) To previous photo
Rotate Prev. Next RETURN

Press to return
to the previous screen

To display/hide Navigation area

Displays one at a time

R Slide show G B Y

Navigation area

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Insert the card

Remove the card Press in lightly on SD Card, then release.

SD Card

Label surface Push until a click is heard

Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (16 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter) For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 47)

To change the view (slide show mode, adjusting images, etc.)

To setup the slide show mode

In or

To adjust picture
In or

1 Display Photo menu

1 Display Photo menu

Viewing

2 Select Setup slide show

Photo menu
Picture Setup slide show

select Setup slide show ok

2 Select picture
Picture

Photo menu
Setup slide show

select Picture ok

Viewing from SD Card

3 Select the item and adjust

Setup slide show
Disp. time Repeat
5 On

Select Adjust

3 Select the item

Picture
Reset Picture mode Picture
0 Vivid

1/2

select

You can set how many seconds each Disp. time image is displayed in Slide show mode. (1-10/15/20/30/45/60/120 sec) Turn the slide show Repeat function Repeat On or Off. Note For large image sizes, the display time will be longer than the number of seconds set. To stop in mid-cycle Press

Brightness 0
Picture menu (p. 24)

4 Adjust or select
Picture
Reset Picture mode Picture
0 Vivid

1/2
Adjust or Select

Brightness 0

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Watching Videos and DVDs

If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can easily watch videos and DVDs using the TVs remote control.

Input Select
You can select the external equipment to access. To operate other manufacturers equipment, you need to register the code of the equipment. (p. 39) With the connected equipment turned On

Display the Input select menu

Select the input mode

Input select 1 TV 2 Component 1 3 Component 2 4 HDMI 1 5 HDMI 2 6 HDMI 3 7 Video 1 8 Video 2 9 PC GAME GAME GAME AUX

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

Select the input of your choice, then press OK. During the selection, if no action is taken for several seconds, the Input select menu disappears.

enter (example)

HDMI 1 GAME

Terminal Label (example)

The terminal and label of the connected equipment are displayed. To label each of the inputs, please refer to p. 37.

Note The input label will be displayed on Input select screen if Input label is set on p. 37. For side input terminals (HDMI 3/Video 2), GAME input label is set as default. (Picture mode is set to Game, refer to p. 48.) For more details for picture mode setting, refer to p.48. For Input label, refer to p. 37.

Press Game to switch to the game screen

Switches to Input terminal that has GAME label. Cycle through the input terminals if there are multiple Input terminals that have GAME label. (p. 37) If there is no Input terminal with GAME label, you cannot switch the input terminal to any other input terminal than the one currently selected.

HDMI 1 HDMI 3 Video 2

GAME GAME GAME

To return to TV

Select the remote control mode

Press the key to select

Note For details, see the manual of the equipment.

Operate the connected equipment, pointing TVs remote control at the equipment.
VCR MODE VCR Record Rewind/Fast Forward DVD MODE Record Skip Reverse/ Forward Reverse/Forward VCR MODE Stop Pause Play Stop

(example) DVD MODE

Pause Play

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(For other operations, see p. 42)

VIERA LinkTM Setting

If you connect equipment that has HDAVI Control function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can use more convenient functions. Please refer to p. 28-31. Before using these functions, you need to set VIERA Link setting to On as shown below.

Display menu

Select Setup
Menu
VIERA Link Lock SD card

select

next

Viewing

CC Setup

Select VIERA Link setting

Setup
VIERA Link setting Advanced setup About

2/2

select

Watching Videos and DVDs

next

Select VIERA Link

VIERA Link setting
VIERA Link Power off link Power on link Default speakers
On Set Set TV select

Select On

Press to exit from

a menu screen

(default is On)

change

Now you can set each VIERA Link function according to your preference (p. 28-31) Note If no HDMI equipment is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- VIERA Link) is used, set it to Off. For the details on the external equipments connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.

Press to return
to the previous screen

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Displaying PC Screen on TV
The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p. 40)

Display the Input select menu

Input select 1 TV 2 Component 1 3 Component 2 4 HDMI 1 5 HDMI 2 6 HDMI 3 7 Video 1 8 Video 2 9 PC GAME GAME GAME AUX

Select PC
PC

Corresponding signals (p. 49)

Displays PC screen

To return to TV

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 PC menu setting (change as desired)

Making settings Menu Item
Reset

How to Use Menu Functions

to

(p. 24)

Adjustments/Configurations (options)
Resets PC adjust H & V: The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector. (p. 49) On G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the G connector. (p. 49) Alleviates the problem if a picture appears to be vertically-striped, flickers partially or is blurred. Adjusts the horizontal position.

Sync

Dot clock

H-position

Adjusts the vertical position.

Picture

PC adjust

V-position

Viewing

Clock phase

Alleviates the problem if the whole picture appears to flicker or is blurred. First adjust the Dot Clock to get the best possible picture, then adjust the Clock Phase so that a clear picture appears.

Note
It may not be possible to display a clear picture due to poor input signals. Input resolution Switches to wide display. Input signal switched from VGA to WVGA Input signal switched from XGA to WXGA Displays the H (Horizontal)/V (Vertical) frequencies. Display range Horizontal: 15 - 110 kHz Vertical: 48 - 120 Hz

Displaying PC Screen on TV

H-frequency V-frequency

Audio menu (p. 24) For PC input, only audio signals can be output from PROG OUT terminals.

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How to Use Menu Functions

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

Menu list
Menu Item Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Speaker output Reset Picture mode Picture, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness Color temp.

Display menu

VIERA Link

Displays the functions that can be set (varies depending on the input signal)

Select the menu

Menu
VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer

select

next

Color mgmt. x.v.Color C.A.T.S. Zoom adjust PC adjust Video NR 3D Y/C filter Color matrix MPEG NR Black level HD Size Reset Bass Treble Balance AI sound Advanced picture

Picture

Lock SD card CC Setup

Select the item

Picture
Reset Picture mode Picture Color
0 0 0 Vivid

1/2

select

Brightness 0

Press to exit from a menu screen

Tint

Sharpness 0
(example: Picture menu)

Press to return
to the previous screen

Adjust or select
Picture
Reset Picture mode Picture Color Tint
0 0 0 Vivid

Audio

1/2
adjust or select

Surround Bass boost Audio leveler Speaker output HDMI 1 in HDMI 2 in HDMI 3 in

Advanced audio

Brightness 0

Sharpness 0
(example: Picture menu)

Timer Sleep, Timer 1-5 Lock SD SD card Card CC CC

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Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
[Record now/Stop recording] Records programs on the recorder immediately with the TVs remote control (p. 30-31). [VIERA Link control] Selects equipment to access and operate. (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder) (p.30-31) [Speaker output] Selects an audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 30-31) VIERA Link menu is accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the remote control. (p. 30)

Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for Advanced picture. Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Game/Custom) (p. 48) Adjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste Display range Picture/Brightness/Color/Sharpness: 0 - 100 Tint: 50 - +50 Selects a choice of Cool (blue), Normal, or Warm (red) color. (Cool/Normal/Warm) On: Enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes. (On/Off) Auto: Provide the appropriate picture when images corresponding to x.v.Color are input via the HDMI or component input of this TV. (Off/Auto) Adjusts the brightness and gradation accordingly to optimize contrast. (Off/On) Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is ZOOM (p. 46) Sets PC display (p. 22) Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal. (Off/On) Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. (On/Off) Selects image resolution of component-connected devices (HD/SD) SD: Standard Definition HD: High Definition Only 480p signal accepted; regular TV (NTSC) is not available. Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. (On/Off)
Picture Brightness Color
+20 0 0

Reset Picture mode Tint Sharpness

0 0 Vivid

How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.)

Color temp. Color mgmt. x.v.Color C.A.T.S. Zoom adjust PC adjust Video NR 3D Y/C filter Color matrix MPEG NR Black level

Cool On Auto Off

Off On SD Off Light

Selects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light) Selects between 95 % (Size 1) or 100 % (Size 2) for the scanning area with High-definition signal. (Size 1/ Size 2) Select Size 1 if noise is generated on the edges of the screen. Size 1: Selected item for HD size. Scanning 95% Size 2: Selected item for HD size. Scanning 100% Resets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings. Increases or decreases the bass response. Increases or decreases the treble response. Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume. Equalizes overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs. (On/Off) Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (On/Off) Enhances bass sound and provides powerful sound. (On/Off) This setting will not function if off is set in Speaker output. Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs Switch to Off when using external speakers (On/Off) AI sound, Surround, and Audio leveler do not work if Off is selected

HD Size

size1

Advanced

Reset Bass Treble Balance AI sound

Surround Bass boost
0 0 0 On Off Off

Audio leveler 0
Speaker output
On Digital Digital Digital 60

The default setting is Digital for HDMI connection. (Digital input signal) Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. (Analog audio input signal) (Digital/Component 1/Component 2/Video 1/Video 2/PC) The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 38) Locks the channels and programs (p. 32) Displays SD card data (p. 18-19) Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 36)

HDMI1 in HDMI2 in HDMI3 in

Sleep

SD card

CC

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

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How to Use Menu Functions

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

Menu list
Menu Surf mode Language Clock Program channel External devices Anti Image retention VIERA Link setting Item

Display menu

Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal)

Input labels

Select Setup
Menu
VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup

Monitor out Pixel orbiter Time Side bar Scrolling bar VIERA Link Power off link Power on link Default speakers Auto power on

next

select

Setup

Press to exit from

a menu screen

Select the item

Setup
Surf mode
All select

1/2

next

Press to return
to the previous screen

Language

Advanced setup

Clock Program channel External devices Anti image retention

No signal shut-off

No action shut-off

Display Sub Menu

SUB MENU

Play SD card automatically About Reset

Select the item

Setup SUB MENU
SUB MENU

Sub menu list

select

Surf mode
All

Menu
set or next

Item Surf mode Set favorite CC Caption select Signal meter

Setup SUB MENU

Set favorite CC Caption select Signal meter

Off

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(Continued)
Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only) Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 17)

Surf mode

All

Selects the screen menu language (p. 14) Adjusts the clock (p. 14) Sets channels (p. 34) Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 37) [Component 1/Component 2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/HDMI 3/Video 1/Video 2] To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this menu. (p. 37) (On/Off)

Language Clock Program channel

How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.)

Prevent Image retention with Wobbling (Shifts the display image automatically.) (Automatic/Force) Sets the time for Pixel orbiter-Force setting. (1/2/3/4) Change the brightness of the side bar (Off/Dark/Mid/Bright) (4:3 mode only) The recommended setting is Bright to prevent panel Image retention. (p. 49)

Pixel orbiter Time Side bar

Auto 4 Bright

Press OK to start horizontal Scrolling on the screen (p. 49) Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 28) (On/Off) Power off link, Power on link, and Default speakers cannot be selected if Off is set. Sets Power off link of HDMI connection equipment (p. 28) (Set/No) Sets Power on link of HDMI connection equipment (p. 28) (Set/No) Selects the default speakers (p. 28) (TV/Theater) Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned On (No/Set) The Sleep timer, On / Off timer, and First time setup will not function if Auto power on is set. (p. 38) To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION is performed for more than 10 minutes. (Set/No) Note Not in use when setting Auto power on, On/Off Timer, Lock, SD Mode, or Digital channel. No signal shut-off was activated will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for the first time after turning the power off by No signal shut-off. The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off. To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote or side panel key continues for more than 3 hours. (No/Set) Note Not in use when setting Auto power on or On/Off Timer or PC input display. No action shut-off was activated will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for the first time after turning the power off by No action shut off. The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off.

Scrolling bar VIERA Link Power off link Power on link Default speakers Auto power on
On Set Set

TV
No

No signal shut-off

Set

Advanced

No action shut-off

No

Set On to play back SD cards automatically. (On/Off) Displays TV version and software license. Performing Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel settings. (p. 34)

Play SD card automatically About

Reset

On

Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only) Sets favorite channels. (p. 17) Displays Closed Caption. (p. 36) (Off/On) Changes the station identifier. (p. 35) Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image. (p. 35)

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VIERA LinkTM HDAVI ControlTM

Simultaneously control all Panasonic HDAVI Control equipped components using one button on one remote. VIERA LinkTM is a new name for EZ SyncTM Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have HDAVI Control function. This TV supports HDAVI Control 3 function. Connections to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theatre, RAM theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically. The equipment with HDAVI Control function enables the following operations: Automatic Input Switching (p. 29) Power on link (p. 29) Power off link (p. 29) Default speakers (p. 29) One-touch theater playback (p. 29) Speaker control (p. 31) The equipment with HDAVI Control 2 (or more) function enables the following operations: VIERA Link control only with the TVs remote control (for HDAVI Control 2 or HDAVI Control 3) (P. 31) Providing the setting information (for HDAVI Control 3) (p. 29) Automatic lip-sync function (for HDAVI Control 3) (p. 29) Direct TV Recording (for HDAVI Control 3) (p. 31) VIERA Link HDAVI Control, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. Please refer to the individual manuals for other manufacturers equipment supporting the VIERA Link function. For the first time / When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing the setup after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. Select the input mode to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 (p. 20), and make sure that an image is displayed correctly. HDMI cable This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended that you use Panasonics HDMI cable. Recommended part number: RP-CDHG10 (3.3 ft/1.0 m) RP-CDHG15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (6.6 ft/2.0 m), RP-CDHG30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m) * For more detail on the external equipments connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.

Automatic Input Switching Power on link Power off link Default speakers One-touch theater playback

Follow direction setting (p. 21)

in VIERA Link
Providing the setting information
(for HDAVI Control 3)
select

Select settings
VIERA Link setting
VIERA Link Power off link Power on link Default speakers
On Set Set TV

Press to exit from

a menu screen

Set
VIERA Link setting
VIERA Link
On Set Set Theater change

Press to return
to the previous screen

Power off link Power on link Default speakers

Automatic lip-sync function

(for HDAVI Control 3)

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At the start of the DIGA, Player theater, or RAM theater playback, the TVs input automatically switches to the input based on the playback equipment. For the RAM theater, the speakers automatically switch to the theater system. If using the DIGA operation, the TVs input automatically switches to the DIGA and DIGA menu is displayed. When Set is selected (p. 26), TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and Play mode is selected. When Set is selected (p. 26) and the TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is also automatically turned off. DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will not turn off if it is still in rec mode. Caution: The TV remains on even if the VIERA Link compatible equipment is turned off.

VIERA LinkTM HDAVI ControlTM

TV is the default setting. To set the Home Theater system as default speakers, change the default speakers setting from TV to Theater. Sound will be output from the Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on. If the ONE TOUCH PLAY key is pressed on the remote control for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following sequence of operations is performed automatically. Home Theater power switches On, and playback begins. TV power switches On, and the playback screen is displayed. Audio is muted on the TV and switches to the theater system. The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each equipment (Recorder/Home theater/ Player) that has HDAVI Control 3 function connected to a TV with HDMI cable. Transmittable data On Screen Display Language setting (English/Espaol/Franais) Panel Aspect Ratio (16:9 fixed) mode Closed caption information CC type Digital setting Input signal Channel information Note There is a possibility that all the GUI language information might be set from equipment that has HDMI CEC function connected toTV with HDMI cable. Depending on operating conditions or the specification for each piece of equipment the setting may or may not be applied. For the detail on external equipments operation, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. [For Recorder] You cannot operate other functions while transmitting TVs information above except Power On/Off key operation. When you turn off this unit, the transmission will be interrupted (only when you are transmitting Channel information). Channel list Caption information Recorder Home theater Player

-------------

---

Advanced

-----------

Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect to a Panasonic theater system or Amplifier.

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VIERA LinkTM HDAVI ControlTM

You can enjoy more convenient operation with the HDAVI Control function in the VIERA Link menu. For more details on the of HDAVI Control function, refer to p. 28

Display VIERA Link menu

Speaker control
or
Menu
SUB MENU

VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card

Select the item

select

Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control

Recorder set or next

VIERA Link Control only with the TVs remote control

(for HDAVI Control 2 or HDAVI Control 3)

Speaker output
TV

Press to exit from

a menu screen

Select
Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control
Home theater change

Press to return
to the previous screen

Speaker output
TV

Set

Direct TV Recording
(for HDAVI Control 3)

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(Continued)
You can select Home theater or TV speakers for audio output. Control theater speakers with the TVs remote control. This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected.

Select Speaker output Select Home theater or TV

select

Home theater:
change

Adjustment for equipment

Volume up / down Mute

The sound of the TV is muted. When the equipment is turned off, the TV speakers take over. Selecting Home theater turns the equipment on automatically if it is in standby mode. TV: The TV speakers are on.

Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control

Recorder

VIERA LinkTM HDAVI ControlTM

Speaker output
TV

In the VIERA Link menu, you can select HDMI connected equipment and access it quickly. Continue using your TVs remote control to operate the equipment, pointing it at the TV.

Select VIERA Link Control Select the equipment you want to access. (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder)
select

Available TVs remote control buttons

Move the cursor/Select Set/Access Return to the previous menu
SUB MENU

Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control

Recorder

change

Speaker output
TV

You can select available items only.

Display the Functions menu on the equipment Available when the purpose of the keys is displayed on screen

Advanced

Operate the equipment with the TVs remote control, pointing it at the TV.
To operate the equipment, read the manual of the equipment. Records the current program on the recorder immediately.

Select Record now

select

Select Stop recording, when you want to stop recording

select

Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control

Recorder set

Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control

Recorder set

Speaker output
TV

Speaker output
TV

For optimal recording, the settings of the recorder might be required. For details, read the manual of the recorder.

Recording will not stop automatically when the program is finished.

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

Display menu

Select Lock
Menu
VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup

next

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

select

Input your 4-digit password

A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. If it is your first time entering the Create password password, enter the password Enter password. twice in order to register it.
- - - 0 - 9

Press to exit from

a menu screen

Select the Lock mode

Lock
Mode Channel Game Program
Off Off Off Off

Off:
set select

Caution Make a note of your password in case you forget it. (If you have forgotten your password, consult your local dealer.) Note When you select a locked channel, a message will be displayed that allows you to view the channel if you input your password.

Change password

Unlocks all the lock settings of Channel, Game and Program. All: Locks all the inputs regardless of the lock settings of Channel, Game and Program. Custom: Locks specified inputs of Channel, Game and Program. Channel, Game and Program will grey out unless Custom is selected in Mode.

Select the item

Lock
Mode Channel Game Program
Custom Off Off Off

select

Change password

set

Set

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

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

Channel lock

Select Mode and set to Custom Select channel to lock.

Channel lock
Mode Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Channel 4
Custom 3 4 -

select

To lock/unlock all channels: Select Mode and set to All or Off. All: Locks all channels Off: Unlocks all channels
select

set

Locks Channel 3, Channel 4 and external inputs.

Game lock

Select Game in 5 and set to On.

set

On: Locks Off: Unlocks

To set a rating level

Program lock
Mode Monitor out MPAA U.S.TV C.E.L.R. C.F.L.R.
On On Off Off Off Off

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

Select the rating to be locked

select

Select Mode and set to On.

set select Example of MPAA (U.S movie ratings) NR No rating G General Audience: All ages admitted PG Parental Guidance Suggested PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned: Inappropriate for children under 13 Restricted: Under 17 requires accompanying R parent or adult guardian NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted X Adults only

Lock

Program lock

Select the rating category you wish to follow

Program lock
Mode Monitor out MPAA U.S.TV C.E.L.R. C.F.L.R.
On On Off Off Off Off

next

To disable recording of the locked

program
Select Monitor out and set to On.
Program lock
Mode Monitor out MPAA U.S.TV C.E.L.R. C.F.L.R.
On Off Off Off Off Off

To get more information (p. 45)

Advanced

select

set select

MPAA: U.S movie ratings U.S.TV: U.S TV program ratings C.E.L.R.:Canadian English ratings C.F.L.R.: Canadian French ratings

To change the password

Change password

Lock
Mode Channel Game Program
Off Off Off Off

In , select Change password and press OK Input the new 4-digit password twice

Change password Enter new password. - - - 0 - 9

Change password

Note This television is designed to support the Downloadable U.S. Region Rating System when available. (Available only in U.S.A.) The Off rating is independent of other ratings. When placing a lock on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will also be blocked.

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Editing and Setting Channels

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

Display menu
Auto

Set automatically

Select Setup
Menu
VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup

next select

Select Program channel

Setup
Surf mode
All

1/2

next select

Manual

Language Clock Program channel External devices Anti image retention

Set manually

Reset

Press to exit from

a menu screen

Select the function

Program channel
ANT in
Cable next select

Auto
Manual Signal meter

Set

To reset the settings of setup menu

Select Reset in Setup menu ( ) and press OK Input your 4-digit password with number buttons Select YES on the confirmation screen and press OK

Signal meter

Check signal strength

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Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory.

Select ANT in
Select Cable or Antenna (p. 15)

Select a scanning mode (p. 15)

Auto program
All channels
next select ok select

Select Auto
Program channel
ANT in
Cable

Analog only Digital only

Auto
Manual Signal meter

Settings are made automatically

After the scanning is completed, select Apply. (see below ). All previously saved channels are erased.

Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or changing the channel display. Also, use this to add or skip channels from channel list manually. You can select channel tuning mode (Digital only/Analog only) in Surf mode(p. 27)

Edit
Caption
Caption select
Caption Caption detail Apply Cancel
---

Editing and Setting Channels

select change set/next

Select Edit
Manual program
Edit Cannnel Caption 2 3 4 5 ... ... ... ... Apply Cancel Favorite ... ... ... ... Add Yes Yes Yes Yes

Caption
select next

Caption detail

Select the station identifier Favorite

Set favorite 1 26-1 2 --1/3

Rename (maximum 7 characters available)

select

Select the item to be edited

Manual program
Edit Cannnel Caption 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Select OK

Apply

Cancel Favorite ... ... ... ... Add Yes Yes Yes Yes

... ... ... ... ... ... ... Caption ...

select the item to edit (Caption/Favorite/ Add) next

next

Set favorite Select the number

Add Press OK to select Yes (add) or No (skip)

... Yes Favorite ... ... ...

Move cursor to channel number

Yes

Yes Add Yes

RETURN

R Prev. page G Next page B Y

Proceed to next page Go back to previous page

Caption: Changes the station identifier Favorite: Registers channel to Favorite List Add: Adds or skips channels

Manual program
Edit Cannnel Caption 2 3 ... ... Apply Cancel Favorite ... ... Add Yes Yes

select

Advanced

Press OK to tune to the channel.

Select Apply
program
Apply Caption . Cancel Favorite ... Add Yes

select Apply ok

To cancel the Edit

Manual program
Edit Cannnel Caption 2 3 4 5 ... ... ... ... Apply Cancel Favorite ... ... ... ... Add Yes Yes Yes Yes

Changes will be lost. Continue? select next

Yes No

ok (returns to Program channel) select Yes

Check the signal strength if an interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image. If the signal is weak, check the antenna. Signal meter If no problem is found, consult your local dealer. 1-1 Channel
or
Signal strength
Current Peak level 30% 45%

change channel ok

Note Not available if Cable is selected in ANT in (see above). Available only for digital antenna channels.

Signal intensity

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

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Closed Caption
Display menu

Select CC
Menu
VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock

next select

SD card

Press to exit from a menu screen

CC Setup

The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of the audio. The program being viewed must be transmitting Closed Caption (CC) information. (p.46)

Select the item and set

CC
Mode Analog Digital CC reset Digital setting
On CC1 Primary

select set

Mode

Select On (when not using, select Off).

The settings in Analog or Digital depend on the broadcaster.

Analog (Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog broadcasting.) CC1-4: Information related to pictures (Appears at bottom of screen) T1-4: Textual information (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 Digital

CC

Display Closed Caption

To make more in-depth display settings in digital programs

Select Digital setting and press OK Select the item and set
Digital setting
Size Font Style
Automatic Automatic Automatic

select set

Foreground Automatic Fore opacity Automatic Background Automatic Back opacity Automatic Outline
Automatic

Size: Text size Font: Text font Style: Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.) Foreground: Color of text Fore opacity: Opacity of text Background: Color of text box Back opacity: Opacity of text box Outline: Outline color of text (Identify the setting options on the screen.)

To reset the settings

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Select CC reset and press OK

Input Labels/Monitor Out

Display menu and select Setup
Menu
VIERA Link Lock SD card CC Setup

next

select

Select External devices

Setup
Surf mode
All

1/2

next

Language Clock Program channel External devices Anti image retention

select

Input Labels/Monitor Out Closed Caption

Press to exit from

a menu screen

Select Input labels or Monitor out

External devices
Input labels Monitor out
select next

Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection. (In selecting input mode from p. 20 )

Select the terminal and label of the external equipment

Input labels
Component 1
Custom Custom 3 4 GAME GAME -

select set

Label
Video 1 VCR

Terminal

Advanced

Input labels

Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 PC

Display labels of external devices

[example]

Terminals: Comp. 1-2/HDMI 1-3/Video 1-2/PC Label: SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/DBS/PVR/GAME/AUX/ RECEIVER/[BLANK] * If SKIP is selected, the TV/VIDEO button press will skip its input. Each selected labels will be displayed on Input select screen. (P. 20)

To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this menu. (p. 27)

Select the terminal and set Off

Monitor out
Monitor out
Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2
On On On On On Off On

select set

Stop output of the picture and audio

Select Off to stop output of picture and audio. (Video 1/Video 2) Component 1/Component 2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/HDMI 3 cannot output video signals regardless of Monitor out setting. When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to HDMI, COMPONENT or PC terminals, no video signals can be passed through PROG OUT terminal.

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Using Timer
The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time.
The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 14) The Sleep timer and On / Off timer will not work if the Auto power on (p. 27) is set.

Display menu

Select Timer
Menu
VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card

next

select

Select the timer to set

Timer
Sleep Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Timer 4 Timer 5
next select

Sleep Timer 1 Timer 5

Turns Off automatically Turns On/Off automatically (5 timers can be set.)

Press to exit from

a menu screen

Set the timer

To set Sleep (Off Timer)

Sleep
60

Set to shut the unit off after a pre-selected amount of time. 0/30/60/90 (minutes) Sleep
set

Press to return
to the previous screen

To set Timer 1-5 (On/Off Timer)

Select the item and set
Timer 1
Channel
310 - 1 EVR FRI 10:00 AM 11:00 AM On

select

Note The TV automatically turns Off after 90 minutes when turned On by the Timer. This operation will be cancelled if the Off time is selected or if a key is pressed.

Day On time Off time Set

or
set

Channel

Select the channel

Day Select the day SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT (displays the nearest future date) MON-FRI/SAT-SUN/DAILY/EVR SUN/EVR MON/ EVR TUE/EVR WED/EVR THU/EVR FRI/ EVR SAT On time Off time Set The time to turn On The time to turn Off Timer setting (On/Off)

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Operating Peripheral Equipment

You can operate other manufacturers equipment using this TVs remote control.

1 2 3 4 5
Press to return to the TV
mode

Connect the external equipment to the TV and

Power Off the external equipment Press both buttons simultaneously for more than 3 seconds.
Release the buttons when the equipment selection buttons start flashing.

Operating Peripheral Equipment Using Timer

Select the equipment

with the equipment selection button
The selected button remains lit (other buttons are not lit).

Input the equipments 4-digit remote control code (p. 43-44)

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

The external equipment turns On.

If the equipment does not operate with the

remote control

When your equipment has a single code Input the remote control code again When your equipment has multiple codes Change the code with above and test again

Advanced

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

To find a code not listed in the code list

This procedure searches all codes and is called the sequence method. After step test above, change the code and When the correct code is found
store change

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

Repeat until the code is found It may take many attempts before the correct code is found

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Recommended AV Connections
These diagrams show our recommendations or how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment and its specifications. For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca
Back of the TV

Cable TV

AC 120 V 60 Hz AC Cord (Connect after all the other connections are complete.)
Cable Box

or

AUDIO

or

1 COMPONENT R IN 2 R
L PR PB Y

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

PR

PB

or
AUDIO IN

or

VIDEO 1 IN PROG AUDIO OUT AMP

TO

S VIDEO
R L

AUDIO

VIDEO

PC

To watch camcorder images

Camcorder VCR DVD Player

(For HDMI connection, HDMI compatible equipment only. For connection using HDMIDVI Conversion cable, see HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 connection on this page.)

or

Connect with A or B

DVD Recorder /
VCR
RGB PC cable Optical digital audio cable AUDIO cable (stereo mini) Conversion adapter (if necessary) OPTICAL IN Audio cable

or

A
HDMI cable

B
HDMI-DVI Conversion cable + Audio cable*

Amplifier Computer

To watch DVDs
DVD Player/Set Top Box

To listen to the TV PC
through speakers

To watch digital video image

DVD Player or Set Top Box (HDMI compatible machines only)

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Note The picture and audio input signals connected to a terminal specified in Monitor out (p. 37) cannot be output from PROG OUT terminals. However, audio output can be obtained from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal. To prevent howling and image oscillation, set the Monitor out setting when connecting the VCR with loop-connection. (p. 26, 37)

When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to HDMI, COMPONENT or PC terminals, no video signals can be passed through PROG OUT terminal. When receiving digital channel signals, all digital formats are down-converted to composite NTSC video to be output through the PROG OUT terminals. * Please see p. 24-25 for setup when using an external analog audio cable with an HDMI

VIERA LinkTM Connections

Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control of a single piece of AV equipment such as a Panasonic DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM theater, or Player theater system. Refer to page 28-31 for Setup Menu settings and additional control information. Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not included. If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off and On again while the power of all equipment is On (so that the unit can correctly recognize the connected equipment) and check that DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM theater, and Player theater playback operate.

Note HDMI 1 is recommended. When connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3, set the input mode to HDMI 2/HDMI 3 (p. 20) initially before connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3. After connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 28-31).

Connecting this unit to the DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM

theater, or Player theater

Connecting this unit to a DVD

recorder (DIGA) and AV amp
When using an VIERA Link audiovideo amplifier and a compatible DVD recorder (DIGA) use a daisy chain connection as shown below.

For DVD recorder (DIGA): Connect with HDMI cable For RAM theater and Player theater: Connect with the HDMI and audio cables. If audio cable is not connected, you cannot listen to the TV program through the theater system.

Recommended AV Connections

Digital Audio out

AUDIO 1 COMPONENT R IN
L PR PB Y HDMI 1 HDMI 2

Back of the TV
TO

2 R VIDEO 1 IN PROG AUDIO OUT AMP

PR

PB

AUDIO IN
S VIDEO

or

AUDIO

VIDEO

PC

Advanced

or

or

HDMI cable
AUDIO IN HDMI (AV OUT) HDMI (AV OUT) HDMI (AV OUT) HDMI (AV OUT) HDMI (AV IN)

or RAM theater / Player theater with VIERA Link function HD Camcorder with VIERA Link function DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link function AV amp with VIERA Link function DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link function

One AV amp and one DVD recorder (DIGA) can be operated with this unit. Be sure to connect the AV amp between this unit and the DVD recorder (DIGA).

Setting of this unit after connection

Note

After making connections as shown above, set VIERA Link (under VIERA Link setting) to On using the Setup menu. (p. 21, 26-27).

Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their respective operating instruction manuals. When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output using DIGITAL AUDIO OUT of this unit, the system switches to 2CH audio. (When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.)

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Remote Control Operation/Code List

The following explains how to operate external devices with the TVs remote control. Register the remote control codes (p. 39) if you want to operate an external device from another manufacturer. (p. 43-44) Note Operation may not be possible depending on the available memory size of the remote control. This remote control is not designed to cover operation of all functions of all models.

Remote Control Operation List

This chart defines which keys are operational after programming (if needed) while in the selected remote control mode, CABLE, DBS, VCR, or DVD.
KEY NAME Power TV Input Switch SUB MENU

VCR MODE Power LIST

DBS/CBL MODE (DBS) Power LIST TV Input Switch Menu Exit Up/Down/Right/Left Select Guide PPV/VOD A B C D Channel Up/Down TV Volume Up/Down Aspect Favorite Info/Display/OSD TV Mute 0-9 Last Channel Music Page Down/Up TV/CBL Switch Rewind/Fast Forward PVR Record * Stop Pause Play
1

(CBL) Power

DVD MODE

DVD AUDIO TV Input Switch Functions Up/Down/Right/Left Enter Sub Menu Return Red Green Blue Yellow Channel Up/Down TV Volume Up/Down Direct Navigator Onscreen Display TV Mute 0-9 Drive Select PROG (Sub Channel) Skip Reverse/Forward Reverse/Forward Record Stop Pause Play
*1: Combination type

TV Input Switch Menu Exit Up/Down/Left/Right Select Guide PPV/VOD Red Green Blue Yellow Channel Up/Down TV Volume Up/Down Aspect Favorite Info TV Mute 0-9 Last Channel Sub Channel Page Down/Up TV/DBS Switch Rewind/Fast Forward PVR Record * Stop Pause Play
1

Channel Up/Down TV Volume Up/Down Onscreen Display TV Mute

0-9 TV/VCR Switch Rewind/Fast Forward VCR Record Stop Pause Play

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 Remote Control Code List

Cable Converter (C) (
Brand
ABC ADB Americast Amino Bell South Clearmaster ClearMax Contec Coolmax Digeo Director General Instrument GoldStar Hamlin

)
Brand
Hytex i3 Micro Jerrold Memorex Motorola MTS Multitech Myrio Oak Optimus Pace Panasonic Paragon

Code
0003, 0007, 0008 2092 0899 1602, 1822 0899 0883 0883 0019 0883 1187 0476 0003, 0276, 0476, 0810 0144 0009, 0273

Code
0007 1602 0003, 0012, 0276, 0476, 0810 0000 0276, 0476, 0810, 1106, 1187, 1254, 1376, 1951 1951 0883 1602, 1822 0007, 0019 0021 0008, 0237, 1877 0000, 0021, 0107, 0623 0000

Brand
Philips Pioneer Pulsar Quasar RadioShack RCA Regal Runco Samsung Scientific Atlanta Sejin Sony Sprucer Starcom

Code
0317, 1305 0144, 0533, 0877, 1877 0000 0000 0883 0021, 1256 0273, 0279 0000 0144 0008, 0477, 0877, 1877 1602 1006 0021 0003

Brand
Supercable Supermax Thomson Tocom Torx Toshiba Tristar United Artists V2 Viewmaster Vision Vortex View Zenith

Code
0276 0883 1256 0012, 0059 0003 0000 0883 0007 0883 0883 0883 0883 0000, 0525, 0899

Remote Control Operation/Code List

Cable/PVR Combination (C) (

Americast Amino Digeo General Instrument 0899 1822 1187 0810

)
Jerrold Motorola Myrio Pace 0810 0810, 1106, 1187, 1376 1822 0237, 1877 Pioneer RCA Scientific Atlanta Sony 0877, 1877 1256 0877, 1877 1006 Supercable Thomson Zenith 0276 1256 0899

Satellite Receiver (S) (

AlphaStar Bell ExpressVu Chaparral Coolsat Crossdigital DirecTV

)
GE General Instrument GOI Goodmans Hisense Hitachi HTS Hughes Network Systems Humax iLo Janeil JVC LG 0566 0869 0775, 1775 1246 1535 0819, 1250 0775, 1775 0749, 1142, 1442, 1443, 1444, 1749 1781, 1790 1535 0152 0775, 1170, 1775 1226, 1414 Magnavox Memorex Mitsubishi Motorola NEC Next Level Panasonic Pansat Paysat Philips Proscan Proton RadioShack 0722, 0724 0724 0749 0869 1270 0869 0152, 0247, 0701, 1189, 1786 1807 0724 0099, 0722, 0724, 0749, 0856, 1076, 1142, 1442, 1749 0392, 0566 1535 0869 RCA Samsung Sanyo Sony Star Choice Tivo Toshiba UltimateTV Ultrasat Uniden US Digital USDTV Voom Zenith 0143, 0566, 0855, 1392 1108, 1109, 1276, 1377, 1442, 1609 1219 0639, 1639, 1640 0869 1142, 1442, 1443, 1444 0749, 0790, 1285, 1749 1392, 1640 1806 0722, 0724 1535 1535 0869 1810, 1856

0772 0775, 1170 0216 1806 1109 0099, 0247, 0392, 0566, 0639, 0724, 0749, 0819, 1076, 1108, 1109, 1142, 1189, 1377, 1392, 1414, 1442, 1443, 1444, 1609, 1639, 1640, 1749, 1856 0775, 1005, 1170, 1505, 1775 0775, 1005, 1505, 1775 0775, 1005, 1170, 1505, 1775 0775, 1775 1821, 1948

Dish Network System Dishpro Echostar Expressvu Fortec Star

DBS/PVR Combination (S) (

Bell ExpressVu DirecTV Dish Network System Dishpro

)
Echostar Expressvu Hughes Network Systems JVC 0775, 1170, 1505 0775 1142, 1442, 1443, 1444 1170 Motorola Philips Proscan RCA Samsung 0869 1142, 1442 0392 1392 1442 Sony Star Choice Tivo Zenith 0639, 1640 0869 1142, 1442, 1443, 1444 1810

0775, 1170 0099, 0392, 0639, 1076, 1142, 1377, 1392, 1442, 1443, 1444, 1640 0775, 1505 0775, 1505

VCR (V) (
ABS Accurian Admiral Adventura Aiko Aiwa Akai Alienware Allegro America Action American High Asha Audio Dynamics Audiovox Beaumark Bell & Howell Broksonic Calix Canon Captive Works Carver CCE CineVision Citizen Colt Craig Curtis Mathes Cybernex CyberPower Daewoo DBX Dell Denon Dimensia DirecTV Durabrand Dynatech Electrohome Electrophonic Emerex Emerson

)
1972 0000 0048, 0209 0000 0278 0000, 0037, 0124, 0307, 0468 0041, 0061, 0106, 0175, 0242 1972 1137 0278 0035 0240 0040 0037, 0278 0240 0104 0002, 0121, 0184, 0209, 0348, 0479, 1479 0037 0035, 0102 2167 0081 0072, 0278 1137 0037, 0278, 1278 0072 0037, 0047, 0072, 0240 0035, 0041, 0060, 0162, 1035 0240 1972 0045, 0278, 0561, 0637, 1137, 1278 0040, 0050 1972 0042 2613 0739 0038, 0039 0000 0037 0037 0032 0000, 0002, 0037, 0043, 0061, 0068, 0121, 0184, 0208, 0209, 0212, 0278, 0479, 0561, 0593, 0637, 1278, 1479, 1593 1137 0047, 0104 0033, 0035 0000, 0593, 1335, 1593 0000 1972 GE Go Video GoldStar Gradiente Harley Davidson Harman/Kardon Harwood Headquarter Hewlett Packard HI-Q Hitachi Howard Computers HP Hughes Network Systems Humax Hush iBUYPOWER Instant Replay Jensen JVC KEC Kenwood KLH Kodak LG Linksys Lloyds Logik LXI Magnasonic Magnavox Magnin Marantz Marta Matsushita Media Center PC MEI Memorex 0035, 0060, 0202, 0240, 0761, 0807, 1035, 1060, 2613 0432, 0526, 0614, 0643, 1137 0037, 0038, 1137, 1237 0000 0000 0038, 0075, 0081 0068, 0072 0046 1972 0047 0000, 0041, 0042, 0089, 0105, 2613 1972 1972 0042, 0739 0739, 1797, 1988 1972 1972 0035, 0226 0041 0008, 0041, 0067, 2079 0037, 0278 0038, 0041, 0067 0072 0035, 0037 1037, 1137, 2010 1972 0000, 0208 0072 0037 0593, 1278 0000, 0035, 0039, 0081, 0110, 0149, 0563, 0593, 1335, 1593, 1781 0240 0035, 0081 0037 0035, 0162, 1162 1972 0035 0000, 0035, 0037, 0039, 0046, 0047, 0048, 0104, 0162, 0209, 0240, 0307, 0348, 0479, 1037, 1162, 1237, 1262 0043, 0061, 0240 0240, 1972 1972 0042, 0105 0043, 0061, 0067, 0075, 0173, 0214, 0242, 0443, 0807 0035, 0048 MTC Multitech NEC Nikko Nikon Niveus Media Noblex Northgate Olympus Onkyo Optimus Orion Panasonic 0000, 0240 0000, 0072 0038, 0040, 0041, 0050, 0067, 0104 0037 0034 1972 0240 1972 0035, 0226 0222 0037, 0048, 0104, 0162, 0432, 0593, 1048, 1062, 1162, 1262 0002, 0184, 0209, 0479, 1479 0035, 0077, 0102, 0162, 0225, 0226, 0227, 0246, 0378, 0485, 0614, 0616, 0837, 1035, 1062, 1162, 1244, 1262, 1562, 1807, 1808, 1809 0035, 0037, 0038, 0040, 0042, 0240, 1035, 1237 0042, 0105, 0035 0035, 0081, 0110, 0618, 0739, 1081, 1181 0037 0067, 1337 0081 1593 0240 0060, 0202, 0761, 1060 0072 0039 0046 0046 0035, 0077, 0162, 1035, 1162 0000, 1037 0037 0037 0042, 0060, 0077, 0105, 0106, 0149, 0202, 0240, 0761, 0807, 0880, 1035, 1060, 2613 0000, 0035, 0037, 0046, 0047, 0048, 0104 0614, 0616 1972 0034 1137 0039 0075 0045, 0240, 0739, 1014 0643 0039, 0048 Sansui Sanyo Scott Sears Sharp Shintom Shogun Singer Sonic Blue Sony Stack 9 STS Sylvania Symphonic Systemax Tagar Systems Tashiko Tatung Teac Technics Teknika Thomas Tivo TMK Toshiba Totevision Touch Unitech Vector Vector Research Video Concepts Videomagic Videosonic Viewsonic Villain Voodoo Wards White Westinghouse XR-1000 Yamaha Zenith ZT Group 0000, 0041, 0067, 0209, 0479, 1479 0046, 0047, 0104, 0159, 0240 0043, 0045, 0121, 0184, 0212 0000, 0035, 0037, 0042, 0046, 0047, 0104, 0105, 1237 0048, 0807, 0848 0072 0240 0072 0614, 0616, 1137 0000, 0032, 0033, 0034, 0035, 0636, 1032, 1972 1972 0042 0000, 0035, 0043, 0081, 0110, 0593, 1593, 1781 0000, 0593, 1593 1972 1972 0037 0041 0000, 0041 0035, 0162, 0246 0000, 0035, 0037 0000 0618, 0636, 0739, 1337, 1996 0208, 0240 0043, 0045, 0212, 0845, 1008, 1145, 1972, 1988, 1996 0037, 0240 1972 0240 0045 0038, 0040 0040, 0045, 0061 0037 0240 1972 0000 1972 0000, 0035, 0042, 0047, 0048, 0060, 0072, 0081, 0149, 0212, 0240 0072, 0209, 0637 0000, 0035, 0072 0038 0000, 0033, 0034, 0039, 0209, 0479, 0637, 1137, 1139, 1479 1972

Advanced

Penney Pentax Philco Philips Pilot Pioneer Polk Audio Presidian Profitronic Proscan Protec Pulsar Quarter Quartz Quasar RadioShack Radix Randex RCA

Realistic ReplayTV Ricavision Ricoh Rio Runco Salora Samsung Samtron Sanky

ESA Fisher Fuji Funai Garrard Gateway

MGA MGN Technology Microsoft Mind Minolta Mitsubishi Motorola

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Remote Control Operation/Code List (Continued)

Remote Control Code List
DBS/PVR Combination (V) (
Brand
DirecTV

)
Brand
Hughes Network Systems

Code
0739

Code
0739

Brand
Philips Samsung

Code
0739 0739

Brand
Tivo

Code
0739

DVD-Recorder (V) (
Magnavox 0000

)
Hughes Network Systems Humax Hush iBUYPOWER LG Linksys Media Center PC Microsoft Mind Niveus Media 0739 0739, 1797, 1988 1972 1972 2010 1972 1972 1972 1972 1972 Northgate Panasonic Philips Pioneer RCA ReplayTV Samsung Sonic Blue Sony Stack 9 Systemax 1972 0614, 0616, 1807, 1808, 1809 0618, 0739 1337 0880 0614, 0616 0739 0614, 0616 0636, 1972 1972 1972 Tagar Systems Tivo Toshiba Touch Viewsonic Voodoo ZT Group 1972 0618, 0636, 0739, 1337 1008, 1972, 1988, 1996 1972 1972 1972 1972

PVR (V) (
ABS Alienware Captive Works CyberPower Dell DirecTV Gateway Go Video Hewlett Packard Howard Computers HP

)
1972 1972 2167 1972 1972 0739 1972 0614 1972 1972 1972

DVD (Y) (
Accurian Adcom Aiwa Akai Alco Allegro Amphion Media Works AMW Apex Digital Arrgo Aspire Digital Astar Audiologic Audiovox Axion B&K BBK Bel Canto Design Blaupunkt Blue Parade Broksonic CAVS Cinea Cinego CineVision Citizen Coby Craig Curtis Mathes CyberHome Daewoo Denon Desay Diamond Vision Disney Dual Durabrand DVD2000 Electrohome

)
0675, 1072, 1416 1094 0641 0695, 0770, 0899, 1089 0790 0869 0872, 1245 0872, 1245 0672, 0717, 0755, 0794, 0796, 0797, 1004, 1020, 1056, 1061, 1100 1023 1168, 1407 1678, 1679 0736 0790, 1041, 1072, 1121, 1122 1072 0655, 0662 1224 1571 0717 0571 0695, 1419 1057 0831 1399 0833, 0869, 0876 0695, 1277, 1587, 2116 0778, 0852, 1086, 1107, 1165, 1177, 1351, 1628 0831 1087 0816, 0874, 1023, 1024, 1117, 1129, 1502, 1537 0705, 0784, 0833, 0869, 1169, 1172, 1234, 1242, 1441 0490, 0634, 1634 1407 1316 0675, 1270 1068, 1085 1127 0521 2116 Emerson Enterprise ESA Fisher Funai Gateway GE Go Video 0591, 0675, 1268 0591 1268 0670 0675, 1268, 1334 1073, 1077, 1158 0522, 0717, 0815 0715, 0741, 0744, 0783, 0833, 0869, 1044, 1075, 1099, 1144, 1158, 1304, 1730 1072 0741 0699, 0769 0717 0582, 0702 2080 0831 0573, 0664, 1247 0672 1500, 1588 1348, 1472 0717, 1472 1268, 2095 0627 1078 0702 1423 0558, 0623, 0867, 1164, 1275, 1550, 1602 1049, 1051, 1675 0790 0490, 0534, 0682 0717, 0790, 1020, 1149 0711, 0721 0651, 0896, 1423 0826 0798, 1173 1127 0591, 0741, 0869 1058, 1158, 1416, 1440, 1656 0511 0503, 0539, 0646, 0675, 1268, 1354, 1472, 1506 Malata Marantz McIntosh Memorex Microsoft Mintek Mitsubishi Momitsu NAD Nakamichi NEC Nesa Next Base NexxTech Norcent Nova Onkyo Oppo OptoMedia Electronics Oritron Panasonic 0782, 1159 0539 1273 0695, 0831, 1270 0522, 1708, 2083 0717, 0839, 1472 0521, 1521 1082 0692, 0741 1222 0785 0717 0826 1402 0872, 1003, 1107, 1265 1517 0503, 0627, 0792, 1769 0575, 1224 1525 0896 0651 0458, 0490, 0632, 0703, 1010, 1011, 1362, 1462, 1464, 1490, 1641, 1762, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1925, 1986, 1990, 2017, 2060, 2061, 2062 0675 0503, 0539, 0646, 0675, 1267, 1340, 1354, 2056, 2084 0142, 0525, 0571, 0631, 0632, 1571 1020, 1061, 1086, 1245, 1316, 1478, 2130 0539 0770 0675, 1072 0674 0522 0778 0651 0522, 0571, 0717, 0790, 0822, 1022, 1132, 1769 0869 1360 0623, 1178 0823 Sampo Samsung Sansui Sanyo Sensory Science Sharp Sharper Image Sherwood Shinsonic Sigma Designs Sonic Blue Sony 0698, 0752 0199, 0490, 0573, 0820, 0899, 1044, 1075, 1470 0695 0670, 0695, 0873 1158 0630, 0675, 0752, 1256 1117 0633, 0770, 1043, 1077 0533, 0839 0674 0869, 1099 0533, 0864, 1033, 1069, 1070, 1431, 1432, 1433, 1516, 1533, 1536, 1548, 1791, 1824, 1892, 1903, 1904, 1934, 1981, 2020, 2043 1122 1074 0860, 1105 0675, 1268 0675 0894 0790 0490, 0703 0730 0692 1031 0571 1503 0503, 0695, 1045, 1154, 1503, 1588, 1608, 1769, 1854 0799, 0800, 0803, 0804 0503 0839 0790 1064, 1226 1027, 1360 0522, 1708, 2083 1001 0490, 0497, 0539, 0545 0503, 0591, 0741, 0869 1265

Go Vision GoldStar GPX Greenhill Harman/Kardon Helios Hello Kitty Hitachi Hiteker Humax iLo Initial Insignia Integra Jaton JBL JSI JVC jWin Kawasaki Kenwood KLH Konka Koss Landel Lasonic Lenoxx LG LiteOn Loewe Magnavox

Philco Philips Pioneer Polaroid Polk Audio Portland Presidian Princeton Proscan ProVision Qwestar RCA Rio RJTech Rotel Rowa

Sova Sungale SVA Sylvania Symphonic TAG McLaren Teac Technics Technosonic Techwood Terapin Theta Digital Tivo Toshiba Tredex Urban Concepts US Logic Venturer Vizio Vocopro Xbox Xwave Yamaha Zenith Zoece

DVD-Recorder (Y) (
Accurian Apex Digital Aspire Digital Broksonic Citizen Coby CyberHome Electrohome 0675, 1416 1056 1168 1419 2116 1086 1129, 1502 2116

)
Funai Gateway Go Video iLo JVC LG LiteOn Magnavox 0675, 1334 1073, 1158 0741, 1158, 1304, 1730 1348 1164, 1275 0741 1158, 1416, 1440 0646, 0675, 1506 Panasonic Philips Pioneer Polaroid RCA Samsung Sensory Science Sharp 0490, 1010, 1011, 2060, 2061, 2062 0646, 1340 0631 1086, 2130 0522 0490, 1470 1158 0675 Sony Sylvania Toshiba Zenith 1033, 1069, 1070, 1431, 1432, 1433, 1536 0675 1588 0741

Blu-ray Disc (Y) (

LG Panasonic

)
Philips Pioneer 2084 0142 Samsung Sony 0199 1516

0741 1641, 2061, 2062

HD-DVD (Y) (
LG 0741

)
Onkyo 1769 RCA 1769 Toshiba 1769

HTiB (Y) (
Aiwa Audiovox KLH Koss Oritron

)
0641 0790 0790 0651 0651 Panasonic Philips Polk Audio RCA 0458, 1779, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1910, 1925, 1990, 2017 1267 0539 0790 Rio Sherwood Sonic Blue Sony 0869 1077 0869 1824, 1892, 1903, 1904, 1934, 1981, 2020, 2043 Teac Toshiba Venturer Yamaha 0790 1854 0790 0497

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Ratings List for Lock

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

U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA)

NR G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X
NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or where rating does not apply. GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted. PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children. PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED. ADULTS ONLY.

Ratings List for Lock Remote Control Operation/Code List

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

Age-based Group NR (Not Rated) Age-based Ratings

TV-NR TV-Y

Youth

TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG

Guidance

TV-14 TV-MA

Possible Content Selections Viewable Blocked Viewable Blocked FV Blocked Viewable Blocked Viewable Blocked D,L,S,V (all selected) Any combination of D, L, S, V D,L,S,V (all selected) Any combination of D, L, S, V L,S,V (all selected) Any combination of L, S, V

Description Not Rated. All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6. Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may include mild physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7. General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue or situations. Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations. Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence. Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content.

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

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

E C C8+ G PG 14+ 18+ E G 8 ans+ 13 ans+ 16 ans+ 18 ans+
Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content. Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over. No profanity, nudity or sexual content. General programming, suitable for all audiences. Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens. 18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.

Advanced

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

Exempt - Exempt programming. General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately. 8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended. Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a few violent scenes or one or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested. Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent scenes of violence or intense violence. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.

Caution The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking NR programs (non rated, not applicable and none) as per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking NR programs is chosen unexpected and possibly confusing results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of programming: Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others) Locally originated programming News Political Public Service Announcements Religious Sports Weather

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Technical Information
Closed Caption (CC)
For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to FULL (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM, or 4:3; characters might be cut off). The CC can be displayed on the TV if the receiver (such as a set-top box or satellite receiver) has the CC set On using the Component or HDMI connection to the TV. If the CC is set to On on both the receiver and TV when the signal is 480i (except for the HDMI connection), the CC may overlap on the TV. If a digital program is being output in analog format, the CC data will also be output in analog format. If the recorder or output monitor is connected to the TV, the CC needs to be set up on the recorder or output monitor.

Aspect Ratio
Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 17) (e.g.: in case of 4:3 image) FULL JUST
FULL JUST

Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screens side edges. (Recommended for anamorphic picture)

Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the screen. (Recommended for normal TV broadcast)

H-FILL
H-FILL

4:3

Side bar

Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screens side edges. The side edges of the image are cut off.

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

ZOOM Note
ZOOM

480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9): FULL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM 1080p / 1080i / 720p: FULL, H-FILL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM

Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen. (Recommended for Letter Box)

Zoom adjust Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in ZOOM. Select Zoom adjust on the Picture menu. (p. 24-25) V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment

To reset the aspect ratio

(OK)

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Data format for SD Card browsing

Photo: Data format: Max. number of files: Image resolution: Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF* and EXIF** standards Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) 9,999 160 x 120 to 10,000,000
* DCF (Design rule for camera file system): A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Associations standard ** EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format)

Caution

A JPEG image modified with a PC may not be displayed. Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution.

Note
Folder structure viewed in PC
DCIM 100_PANA
P1000001.JPG P1000002.JPG P1000003.JPG P1000004.JPG

Created automatically 3-digit folder number + 5-digit arbitrary characters 4-digit arbitrary characters + 4-digit file number Usable characters: 1-byte a to z, A to Z, 0 to 9, and _

The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital camera used. For the suitable SD Memory Cards, please confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This site is in English only)

Cautions in handling SD Card:

Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data (this can damage card or unit). Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact. Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card may be damaged). Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card. Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.)

SD Card warning messages

Technical Information

Message
Is SD card in? No file The card is not inserted.

Meaning

The card has no data or this type of data is not supported. The file is broken or unreadable. The TV does not support the format.

Cannot read file

GalleryPlayer warning messages

Cannot display image due to incorrect ID data. There is a problem with your TV decoder. If this message appears, please contact Panasonic Service Center for assistance. Refer to page 55 (Customer Services Directory), page 54, 55 (Limited Warranty) There is a problem with the data. Check the data inside the SD card.

FAQs, etc.

Cannot display image on SD card.

Viewing from a GalleryPlayer SD Card

You can view high-definition art and photography purchased on or downloaded to an SD card. GalleryPlayer provides pre-loaded SD cards with copy-protected imagery and images for download to your computer that can be saved on an SD card for display on your television. GalleryPlayer images are available for a fee from GalleryPlayer, Inc.

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Technical Information (Continued)

VIERA LinkTM HDAVI ControlTM
HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 28) This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function on even if TV is in Standby mode. Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the playback starts. Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switched. Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment. If you connect the same kind of equipment at once (for example: one DIGA to HDMI 1 / another DIGA to HDMI 2), VIERA LinkTM is available for the terminal with the smaller number. If you connect equipment that has more than HDAVI Control 2 (or more) function to the TV with HDMI cable, the sound from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal can be output as multi channel surround. HDAVI Control 3 is the newest standard (current as of December, 2007) for the HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with the conventional HDAVI equipment.

HDMI connection
HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and the devices. HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set-top box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. HDMI is the worlds first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (*2). When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal. Audio settings can be made on the HDMI 1 in, HDMI 2 in or HDMI 3 in menu screen. (p. 24) Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz
(*1): The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant device. (*2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.

Caution
Use with a PC is not assumed. All signals are reformatted before being displayed on the screen. If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to 16:9. These HDMI connectors are type A. These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection. A device having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either COMPONENT, S VIDEO, or VIDEO to receive analog signals. The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. Match the output setting of the digital device. For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see below.

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals

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

Caution
Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may operate and disable optical output. External speakers cannot be connected directly to PROG OUT terminals. When an ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. When an NTSC channel is selected, the output will be PCM. See pages 37-38 for more information

Picture mode
Vivid: Standard: Cinema: Custom (Photo): Game: Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit room. Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting. For watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like picture. Customizes each item according to your taste. Photo is displayed in JPEG menu. For playing video game. This mode will be set automatically if GAME is selected from Input label setting (p. 37)

Note
Picture mode will be automatically set to Standard if you change the Input label from GAME to other labels. Picture mode will be automatically set to Game if you change from an Input label other than GAME to GAME label.

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Side Bar
Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause Image retention to remain on either or both sides of the display field. To reduce the risk of such Image retention, change the brightness of the side bars. See pages 26-27 for more information The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture. Using Cinema mode will reduce such flashing (See below). Side Bar 4:3 Screen Display Image retention

Scrolling bar
Scrolling bar: To prevent Image retention, scrolls white vertical bar from left to right on a black screen. Press any key except the POWER key to return to previous screen. You will return to previous screen if no key operation has not been performed for 15 minutes. See pages 26-27 for more information [Scrolling bar]

Input signal that can be displayed

* Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, PB, PR), HDMI and PC
525 (480) / 60i 525 (480) /60p 750 (720) /60p 1,125 (1,080) /60i 1,125 (1,080) /60p 1,125 (1,080) /60p 1,125 (1,080) /24p 1,125 (1,080) /24p 640 400 @70 640 480 @60 Macintosh13 (640 480) 640 480 @75 852 480 @60 800 600 @60 800 600 @75 800 600 @85 Macintosh16 (832 624) 1,024 768 @60 1,024 768 @70 1,024 768 @75 1,024 768 @85 Macintosh 21 (1,152 870) 1,280 1,024 @60 1,366 768 @60 horizontal frequency (kHz) 15.73 31.47 45.00 33.75 67.43 67.50 26.97 27.00 31.47 31.47 35.00 37.50 31.47 37.88 46.88 53.67 49.73 48.36 56.48 60.02 68.68 68.68 63.98 48.36 vertical frequency (Hz) 59.94 59.94 59.94 59.94 59.94 60.00 23.98 24.00 70.08 59.94 66.67 75.00 59.94 60.32 75.00 85.08 74.55 60.00 70.07 75.03 85.00 75.06 60.02 60.00 COMPONENT HDMI PC

* * * *

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *

Technical Information

Note
Signals other than above may not be displayed properly. The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.

PC Input Terminals Connection

Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15 to 110 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. (However, the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 lines.) Some PC models cannot be connected to the set. There is no need to use an adapter for computers with IBM PC/AT compatible D-sub 15P terminal. The maximum resolution: 1,280 1,024 If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity. Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector Pin No.
11 12 13 14 15 6 1 7 2 8 3 9 10 4 5

FAQs, etc.

Pin Layout for PC Input Terminal

Signal Name R G B NC (not connected) GND (Ground)

Pin No.

Signal Name GND (Ground) GND (Ground) GND (Ground) NC (not connected) GND (Ground)

Pin No.

Signal Name NC (not connected) NC HD/SYNC VD NC

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FAQ
Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. For details (p. 55, 56) For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: www.panasonic.com/contactinfo www.panasonic.ca

White spots or shadow images (noise)

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

Interference or frozen digital channels

(intermittent sound)

SUB MENU

Pictures from external equipment are distorted when the unit is connected via HDMI
Is the HDMI cable connected properly? (p. 40, 41) Turn Off the TV unit and equipment, then turn them On again. Check an input signal from the equipment. (p. 49) Use equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861B.

Change the direction of antenna for digital channels. Check Signal meter (p. 35). If the signal is weak, check the antenna and consult your local dealer.

Recording does not start immediately

Check the settings of the recorder. For details, read the manual of the recorder.

The remote control does not work

Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6) Has the battery run down?

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

Problem

Actions
The function to prevent Image retention is activated. (Not a faulty symptom)

Press any key to return moves on the screen

is activated The screen saverSD mode. if the TV unit is not operated for a certain time in Image retention (p. 5)

One spot remains dark Chaotic image, noisy

Screen Sound TV set

A pixel or luminescent spot can occasionally be missing in plasma displays. (Not a faulty symptom) Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). Check Picture menu (p. 24) Check the cable connections. Check that the correct input has been selected.

No image can be displayed Only spots are displayed instead of images Neither image nor sound is produced Black Box appears

Check the channel settings. (p. 34) Check the antenna cables. Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? Is the TV unit turned On? Check Picture menu (p. 24) and volume. Check the AV cable connections. Check that the correct input has been selected. Change settings of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 36) Are the speakers cables connected correctly? (p. 40) Is Sound Mute active? (p. 13) Is the volume set to the minimum? Is Speaker output set to Off? (p. 24) Change SAP settings. (p. 16) Check HDMI 1 in, HDMI 2 in or HDMI 3 in settings. (p. 24) Set SAP setting to Stereo or Mono. Check the HDMI device connected to the unit. Set the audio setting of the HDMI device to Linear PCM. If digital sound connection has a problem, select analog sound connection.

Frequently Asked Questions

No sound is produced

FAQs, etc.

Sound is unusual

Whirling sound is heard Parts of the TV set become hot.

The sound is from built-in cooling fan (not a sign of faulty operation).

Even when the temperature of parts of the front, top and rear panels has risen, these temperature rises will not pose any problems in terms of performance or quality.

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Care and Cleaning

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

Display panel
The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lintfree cloth. If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted by 100 times the amount of water) and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid. Use this cloth to wipe the surface of the display panel, then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type until the surface is dry. Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects. Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents, and thinner; otherwise, the quality of the surface may be adversely affected.

Cabinet
If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in a weak mild liquid dish soap and then wring the cloth dry. Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth. Do not allow any mild liquid dish soap to come into direct contact with the surface of the Plasma 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 or the coating may peel off. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods in contact with articles made from rubber or PVC.

Pedestal
Cleaning Wipe the surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. If the unit is particularly dirty, clean it using a cloth soaked with water to which a small amount of mild liquid dish soap has been added and then wipe with a dry cloth. Do not use products such as solvents, thinner, or household wax for cleaning, as they can damage the surface coating. (If using a chemically-treated cloth, follow the instructions supplied with the cloth.) Do not attach sticky tape or labels, as they can make the surface of the pedestal dirty. Do not allow long-term contact with rubber, vinyl products, or the like. (Doing so will cause deterioration.)

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Specifications
Power Source Power Plasma Display Consumption panel
28.3 (718 mm) 26.4 (669 mm)

TH-42PZ85U AC 120 V, 60 Hz 573 W 0.2 W 628 W 0.2 W

TH-46PZ85U 690 W 0.2 W

TH-50PZ85U

Maximum Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Visible screen size (W H Diagonal) (No. of pixels)

AC type 16:9 42 class (41.6 inches 46 class (46.0 inches measured diagonally) measured diagonally) 36.2 20.4 41.6 40.1 22.5 46.0 (922 mm 518 mm 1,057 mm) (1,019 mm 573 mm 1,169 mm) 2,073,600 (1,920 (W) 1,080 (H)) [5,760 1,080 dots] 20 W [ 10 W + 10 W ] ( 10 % THD ) VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA Horizontal scanning frequency 31 - 69 kHz Vertical scanning frequency 59 - 86 Hz VHF/ UHF: 2 - 69, CATV: 1 - 135 Temperature: 32 F 104 F (0 C 40 C) Humidity: 20 % 80 % RH (non-condensing) VIDEO: RCA PIN Type 1 1.0 V [p-p] (75 ) S-VIDEO: Mini DIN 4-pin Y: 1.0 V [p-p] (75 ) AUDIO L-R: RCA PIN Type 2 0.5 V [rms] Y: 1.0 V [p-p] (including synchronization) PB, PR: 0.35 V [p-p] AUDIO L-R: RCA PIN Type 2 0.5 V [rms] TYPE A Connector 3 This TV supports HDAVI Control 3 function. D-SUB 15PIN: R,G,B / 0.7 V [p-p] (75 ) HD, VD / 1.0 - 5.0 V [p-p] (high impedance) AUDIO L-R: Stereo Mini Jack (3.5 mm) 1 SD CARD slot 1 VIDEO: RCA PIN Type 1 1.0 V [p-p] (75 ) AUDIO L-R: RCA PIN Type 2 0.5 V [rms] PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic 3D Y/C FILTER CLOSED CAPTION V-Chip Photo viewer HDAVI Control 3

50 class (49.9 inches measured diagonally) 43.5 24.4 49.9 (1,106 mm 622 mm 1,269 mm)

PC signals Channel Capability (Digital/Analog) Operating Conditions VIDEO IN 1-2 Connection Terminals Dimensions ( W H D ) Mass COMPONENT INPUT 1-2 HDMI 1-3 PC Card slot AV PROG OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT FEATURES Including pedestal TV Set only Including pedestal TV Set only [TH-42PZ85U]
41.9 (1,064 mm)

24.8 (629 mm)

27.4 (694 mm)

31.0 (786 mm) 28.9 (734 mm)

18.0 (456 mm)

12.9 (327 mm)

18.0 (456 mm)

32.7 (830 mm) 30.7 (778 mm)

15.3 (387 mm)

18.0 (456 mm)

15.3 (387 mm)

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

29.1 (738 mm)

Sound

Audio Output

C: 0.286 V [p-p] (75 )

Specifications Care and Cleaning

41.9 28.3 12.9 46.0 31.0 15.3 49.4 32.7 15.3 (1,064 mm 718 mm 327 mm) (1,168 mm 786 mm 387 mm) (1,254 mm 830 mm 387 mm) 41.9 26.4 3.7 (1,064 mm 669 mm 92 mm) 70.5 lb. (32 66.1 lb. (30 ) ) [TH-46PZ85U]
3.7 (92 mm) 3.2 (79 mm) 46.0 (1,168 mm) 3.7 (93 mm) 3.2 (79 mm)

46.0 28.9 3.7 (1,168 mm 734 mm 93 mm) 81.6 lb. (37 77.2 lb. (35 ) )

49.4 30.7 3.8 (1,254 mm 778 mm 94 mm) 88.2 lb. (40 83.8 lb. (38 ) )

FAQs, etc.

[TH-50PZ85U]
49.4 (1,254 mm) 3.8 (94 mm) 3.2 (79 mm)

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Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.)

PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Color Television Limited Warranty

Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as the warrantor) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (Limited Warranty period), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
CATEGORIES
PLASMA DISPLAY

ALL PARTS EXCEPT GLASS PANEL OR CRT

1 (ONE) YEAR

LABOR
1 (ONE) YEAR

GLASS PANEL OR CRT

GLASS PANEL - 2 (TWO) YEARS

GLASS PANEL OR CRT LABOR

1 (ONE) YEAR

SERVICE
IN-HOME OR CARRY-IN

During the Labor Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the Parts Limited Warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in your product or arrange for in-home service during the Limited Warranty period. If nonrechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This Limited Warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and only covers product purchased as new. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for Limited Warranty service. In-Home or Carry-in Service For In-Home or Carry-In Service in the United States call 1-888-VIEW-PTV(1-888-843-9788). For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. In-Home service requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned. Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TVs, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TVs, or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). The Limited Warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to and from the servicer. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE LIMITED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied Limited Warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have others rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the Limited Warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantors Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

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PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

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

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

http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport
or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at: 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.

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

Accessory Purchases
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:

http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:

[email protected]
You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday - Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.) Panasonic Service and Technology Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A.) Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.)

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

Service in Puerto Rico
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantera, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910

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FAQs, etc.

Limited Warranty (for Canada)

Panasonic Canada Inc. PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. Plasma TV / Monitor LCD TV (26 in & over) In-home service In-home service One (1) year, parts (including Plasma Panel) and labour. One (1) year, parts (including LCD Panel) and labour.

In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized Panasonic service facility. LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty. This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed. THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. In-home service requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the Authorized Servicentre and does not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. If removal is required to service the product, it will be at the discretion of the Servicentre and in no event will Panasonic Canada Inc. or the Servicentre be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages.

WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation and information assistance, please contact: Our Customer Care Centre: 1-800 #: 1-866-330-0014 Email link: www.vieraconcierge.ca FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please contact Viera Customer Care Agent using the above contact info. IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

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Customers Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number

Anotacin del cliente El modelo y el nmero de serie de este producto se encuentran en su panel posterior. Deber anotarlos en el espacio provisto a continuacin y guardar este manual, ms el recibo de su compra, como prueba permanente de su adquisicin, para que le sirva de ayuda al identificarlo en el caso de que le sea sustrado o lo pierda, y tambin para disponer de los servicios que le ofrece la garanta. Modelo Nmero de serie

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