For assistance, please call : 1-800-211-PANA (7262) or contact us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300 or visit us at www.panasonic.com For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca Para solicitar ayuda, llame al: 1-800-211-PANA (7262) o visítenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo...
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Turn your own living room into a movie theater! Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia “Dolby” and the double-D symbols are trademarks of Dolby Interface are trademarks Laboratories.
Enjoy rich multimedia DVD recorder Amplifier Home theater unit HDAVI Control™ HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Contents Please read before using the unit • Important Safety Instructions ······················· 4 • Accessories/Option ························· 6 • Connection Camcorder •...
Important Safety Instructions RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK 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. This reminder is provided to direct the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as close to the point of cable entry as practical.
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19) An outside antenna system should not be lo cated in the vicinity of overhead power lines or other electric light or power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal.
Optional accessory WARNING • Failure to use a Panasonic bracket or choosing to mount the unit yourself will be done at the risk of the consumer. Any damage resulting from not having a professional installer mount your unit will void your warranty.
All cables and external equipment shown in this book are not supplied with the TV. • For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com • When connecting video cables, priority is given to the S Video cable when both the S VIDEO input terminal and the VIDEO input terminal are connected.
Locate at a comfortable distance for viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including reflections) will fall on the screen. Use of some types of fluorescent lighting can reduce remote control transmitter range. Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent internal component failure. Keep away from areas of excessive heat or moisture.
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. Available only when “Auto power on” (p. 14-15) is set to “Off”. Turn the TV On with the POWER button Select your language...
Watching TV Connect cable Box when watching cable TV. (p. 7) • For receiving digital broadcasting of cable TV, connect Cable TV directly to “ANT” terminal. (Operate after Other Useful Functions Switches the unit OFF in a preset amount of time from 0 to 90 minutes in 30 minute intervals.
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Change the aspect Change aspect ratio Call up a favorite channel Note • Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT In” of “Auto program” to switch the signal reception between cable TV and antenna. (p. 19) • The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off. Set Favorite Feature Display the channel to be placed on the Favorites list.
Watching Videos and DVDs Some Panasonic equipment connected to the TV unit can be operated with the remote control. Programming the remote control is necessary to operate other manufacturers’ products. (p. 20, 36-38) Press to return to TV Note •...
Input Labels/Closed Caption Display menu Select “Setup” Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock Setup The labels of equipment connected to external input terminals can be indicated for easy recognition on the screen. (In selecting input mode of p. 12 Select the terminal and the label of the external equipment Input labels Input labels Comp.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to select settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV with your preferences set. Press to exit or return to previous screen Display menu •...
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Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Other adjust” Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema) (p. 41) Adjusts luminance of the back light. Adjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste Selects level of warm colors (red) and cool colors (blue) (Warm/Cool/Normal) Controls dark areas without affecting the black level or brightness in the overall picture (On/Off) Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM”...
Channel Lock You can lock out specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. Press to exit Caution • Make a note of your password in case you forget it. (If you have forgotten your password, consult your local dealer.) Note •...
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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 out. These channels will be blocked out regardless of the program rating. Select “CH” in Channel Select “Channel” Lock Lock Mode...
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Press to exit Display menu Select “Setup” Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock Setup Select “Program channel” Setup CH scan Language Program channel Input labels Other adjust Select the function...
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Automatically searches and adds active channels to memory. Select “ANT In” (Select Cable or Antenna) Select All or Analog Select “Mode” All: Analog and digital Analog: Analog only Auto program ANT In Cable Mode Start scan Use this procedure when changing setting of receiving channels or changing the channel display. Also, use to add or delete channels from channel list manually.
Operating Peripheral Equipment You can operate other manufacturers’ equipment using this TV’s remote control. Caution • Registration will fail if the wrong code is input or it takes more than 30 seconds to register. This procedure searches all codes and is called the “sequence method.” After step above, change the code and test...
Newer Panasonic audio-video products with HDMI output connections can be controlled using the TV’s remote. Limited features such as automatic switching to the TV’s HDMI input are available. • This feature is limited to models incorporating Panasonic’s “Control with HDMI”. Refer to the individual instruction manuals for compatibility information. •...
These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions of each equipment and the specifications (p. 44). For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com Back of the unit...
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Digital Audio Out A N T DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Cable TV Cable Box DVD Recorder / VCR To watch DVDs DVD Player Set Top Box Optical digital To listen to the TV through audio cable speakers • Turn Off the TV speakers.
Accesorio opcional ADVERTENCIA • No utilizar una ménsula de Panasonic ó montar la unidad usted mismo puede ser la causa de que el consumidor corra riesgos. Cualquier daño que resulte de no haber sido un instalador profesional quien montó su unidad anulará su garantía.
Con este televisor no se suministran todos los cables ni equipos externos mostrados en este manual. • Para obtener más ayuda, visítenos en www.panasonic.com • Al conectar cables de vídeo se da prioridad al cable de S vídeo cuando están conectados el terminal de entrada S VIDEO y el terminal de entrada VIDEO.
Coloque el receptor a una distancia confortable para ver. Evite colocarlo donde la luz solar directa u otra luz brillante (incluidos reflejos) caiga sobre la pantalla. La utilización de algún tipo de iluminación fluorescente puede reducir el alcance del transmisor del mando a distancia. La ventilación adecuada es esencial para impedir el fallo de los componentes internos.
Ajuste inicial “Ajuste inicial” sólo se visualiza cuando el televisor se enciende por primera vez después de conectar el cable de alimentación de CA en una toma de corriente. Sólo disponible cuando “Autoencendido” (págs. 30-31) está en “Sí”. Encienda el televisor con el interruptor POWER.
Para ver la televisión Conecte el receptor de televisión por cable cuando vaya a ver televisión por cable. (pág. 25) Conecte directamente el televisor por cable a la terminal “ANT” para recibir emisiones digitales de televisión por cable. (Utilícelas después de Otras funciones útiles Apaga la unidad después de pasar un periodo de tiempo de 0 a 90 minutos que puede ajustarse a intervalos de 30 minutos.
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Cambie la relación de aspecto Cambio de la relación de aspecto Llamada a un canal favorito Nota • Vuelva a seleccionar “Cable” ó “Antena” en “ANT In” de “Programa auto” para cambiar la recepción de la señal entre televisión por cable y antena. •...
Cómo utilizar las funciones de los menús Varios menús le permiten seleccionar configuraciones para la imagen, el sonido y otras funciones, para poder disfrutar viendo la televisión con sus preferencias establecidas. Pulse para salir ó volver a la pantalla anterior. Visualice el menú...
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Restablece la configuración del menú de imagen (excepto para “Otros ajustes”). Modo de imagen básico (Vívido/Estándar/Cinema) Ajusta la luminancia de la luz de fondo. Ajusta el color, el brillo, etc. para que cada modo de imagen se ajuste a sus gustos. Selecciona el nivel de los colores cálidos (rojo) y de los colores fríos (azul).
Para ver vídeos y DVDs Algunos dispositivos de Panasonic conectados al televisor pueden ser controlados con el mando a distancia. Para controlar los productos de otros fabricantes se necesita programar el mando a distancia. Para volver al televisor Nota •...
HDAVI conectado también se apagará automáticamente. control • DIGA (grabadora DVD de Panasonic) no se apagará si aún está en el modo de grabación. Precaución • El televisor permanecerá encendido aunque se apague el equipo compatible con “ Control con HDMI”.
Estos diagramas muestran nuestras recomendaciones sobre cómo conectar el televisor a varios equipos. Para hacer otras conexiones, consulte las instrucciones de cada equipo y las especificaciones (pág. 44). Para obtener ayuda adicional, visite nuestro sitio Web www.panasonic.com. Parte posterior de la unidad Para ver imágenes de...
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Salida de audio digital A N T DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Cable TV ó Cable Box ó Grabadora DVD / Videograbadora Para ver DVDs Reproductor DVD Receptor digital multimedia Cable óptica digital de audio Para escuchar la televisión por altavoces • Apague los altavoces del televisor.
Remote Control Operation/Code List The following explains how to operate external equipment with the remote control. • Register the remote control codes (p. 20) if you want to operate an external equipment of another manufacturer. (p. 37-38) 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.
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Hamlin Americast 0899 Jerrold Bell South 0899 Memorex Digeo 1187 Motorola Director 0476 Pace General Instrument 0003, 0276, 0476, 0810 Panasonic GoldStar 0144 Paragon Satellite Receiver ( AlphaStar 0772 General Instrument Chaparral 0216 Crossdigital 1109 0099, 0247, 0392, 0566, Goodmans...
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Gateway 1158 Brand Code Brand Philips 0739 Samsung 0739 Niveus Media 1972 Hughes Network 0739 Systems Northgate Humax 0739 Panasonic Hush 1972 Philips iBUYPOWER 1972 Linksys 1972 ReplayTV Sonic Blue Media Center 1972 Sony Microsoft 1972 Stack 9 Mind 1972...
Ratings List “V-chip” technology enables you to lock out channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. (p. 17) U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie has not been rated or rating does not apply.
Technical Information • For viewing Closed Caption of digital broadcasting, set the aspect ratio to FULL. (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3, characters will be cut off.) • The closed caption is not displayed when you use HDMI connection. •...
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When ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. When NTSC channel is selected, the output will be PCM. Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to enjoy easy playback. • Setup the equipment to enable this function. Read the manual of the equipment.
Wipe the plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust can lead to fire or electrical shock.) Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Servicenter for assistance. For details (p. 46, 47) For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: www.panasonic.com/contactinfo...
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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).
Specifications Power Source Average use Maximum Current Standby condition Aspect Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No. of pixels) Speaker Audio Output Headphones Channel Capability ATSC/NTSC (Digital/Analog) Operating Conditions INPUT 1-2 INPUT 3 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT HDMI AUDIO IN OUTPUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT...
Panasonic LCD Televisions Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales Company (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 (“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.
1-800-211-PANA (7262) 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 Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
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.
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