TH-37PX60U Digital High Definition Plasma Television

Product Information

Specifications

• Model Numbers: TH-42PX60X, TH-50PX60U, TH-50PX60X,
  TH-58PX60U

• Manufacturer: Panasonic

• Screen Type: Plasma

• High Definition: Yes

• Dolby License: Yes

• HDMI Compatibility: Yes

• HDAVI ControlTM: Yes

Product Usage Instructions

Step 1: Quick Start Guide

Before operating your set, please refer to the Quick Start Guide
for initial setup and connection instructions.

Step 2: Viewing

To enjoy rich multimedia content on your TV, connect various
devices such as:

• SD memory card
• Camcorder
• VCR
• Amplifier
• Home theater unit
• DVD player
• DVD recorder
• Set Top Box

Step 3: Advanced Features

Explore the advanced features of your TV for enhanced viewing
experience. Refer to the user manual for detailed instructions on
accessing and using these features.

Safety Precautions

CAUTION: RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK – DO NOT OPEN.
Please follow these safety precautions to ensure safe usage of your
TV:

• Do not remove the cover or back of the TV. There are no
  user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service
  personnel.

• Avoid exposing the TV to rain or moisture. Do not place liquid
  containers above the TV.

• Read and keep the important safety instructions provided with
  the appliance.

• Do not use the TV near water or any heat sources.

• Only use attachments/accessories specified by the
  manufacturer.

• Use the specified cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table when
  setting up the TV to avoid tip-over accidents.

• Unplug the TV during lightning storms or when not in use for
  long periods of time.

• Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel in case of
  damage, abnormal operation, or exposure to rain or moisture.

FAQ

Q1: Where can I find the Quick Start Guide?

A1: The Quick Start Guide is included with your TV packaging. It
provides step-by-step instructions for initial setup and
connection.

Q2: How do I connect my external devices to the TV?

A2: To connect external devices such as a DVD player or set-top
box, refer to the user manual for detailed instructions and
diagrams.

Q3: Can I mount the TV on a wall?

A3: Yes, you can mount the TV on a wall using a compatible
bracket. Please refer to the user manual for instructions on wall
mounting.

Q4: How do I access the advanced features of the TV?

A4: The user manual provides detailed instructions on how to
access and use the advanced features of the TV. Please refer to the
manual for more information.

Q5: What should I do if my TV stops working or gets

damaged?

A5: If your TV stops working or gets damaged, please unplug it
and refer to qualified service personnel for repairs. Do not
attempt to fix the TV yourself.

Operating Instructions Digital High Definition Plasma Television
Manual de instrucciones Televisor digital con pantalla de plasma de alta definición
Model No. TH-37PX60U Número de modelo TH-42PX60U
TH-42PX60X TH-50PX60U TH-50PX60X TH-58PX60U

English Español

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For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)
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: 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)
ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
Para solicitar ayuda, llame al: 787-750-4300
ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com

(U.S.A.) (Puerto Rico)
(Canada) (EE.UU.) (Puerto Rico)

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 guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro. Las imágenes 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

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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition

SD Logo is a

“Dolby” and the double-D symbols are trademarks of

Multimedia Interface are trademarks

trademark.

Dolby Laboratories.

or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.

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Quick Start Guide Viewing

Enjoy rich multimedia
SD memory card Camcorder

VCR Amplifier Home theater unit

DVD player

DVD recorder

Set Top Box

Contents ·Be Sure to Read
Safety Precautions······································· 4
·(Warning/Caution) Notes···························································· 5
····Accessories/Options ······················· 6 Connection ··························· 10 Identifying Controls ······················· 12 First Time Setup ················ 13
Enjoy your TV !
····Basic Features Watching TV··············································· 14 Viewing from SD Card ······························· 16 SD Cards: Notes and Cautions·················· 18 Watching Videos and DVDs······················· 19
·Advanced Features How to Use Menu Functions
·······(picture, sound quality, etc.)······················· 20 Control with HDMI “HDAVI ControlTM” ········ 22 Channel Lock ············································· 26 Editing and Setting Channels ···················· 28 Input Labels/Closed Caption······················ 30 Using Timer················································ 32 Operating Peripheral Equipment ··············· 33 Recommended AV Connections ················ 34

Advanced

FAQs, etc.

HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

FAQs, etc. Remote Control Operation/Code List········· 36
·Ratings List for Channel Lock ···················· 39 ·Technical Information ································· 40 ·Maintenance ·············································· 43 ·FAQ···························································· 44 ·Specifications············································· 46 ·Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.)····················· 48 ·Customer Services Directory (for U. S. A.)·· 49 ··Limited Warranty (for Canada)··················· 50
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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 arrow-head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that 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. Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings.

2. Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance
   with the manufacturer’s 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.

3. Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.

4. 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.

5. Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

6. 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.

7. 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 an Other 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 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 Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting TV to peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by responsible party may cause harmful interference and could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

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) consumerproducts@panasonic.com

CANADIAN NOTICE: For Models TH-37PX60U, TH-42PX60U, TH-42PX60X, TH-50PX60U, TH-50PX60X, TH-58PX60U This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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WARNING/CAUTION

WARNING

If problems occur during use
If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if

SMALL PARTS CAN PRESENT CHOKING HAZARD IF ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. KEEP SMALL PARTS AWAY FROM YOUNG CHILDREN. DISCARD UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS, INCLUDING PACKAGING MATERIALS AND PLASTIC BAGS/SHEETS TO PREVENT THEM FROM BEING PLAYED WITH BY YOUNG CHILDREN, CREATING THE

smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the Plasma TV, unplug the power cord immediately.
Continued use of the TV under these conditions might cause fire or permanent damage to the unit. Have the TV evaluated at an Authorized Service Center. Servicing of the TV by any unauthorized personnel is strongly discouraged due to its high voltage dangerous nature.

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. The Plasma TV may fall off or tip over.
Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV.

disconnect the power cord plug immediately. A short may occur, which could cause fire. Contact an Authorized Service Center for any repairs that need to be 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 TV, please

CAUTION

consult an Authorized Service Center.

Do not cover the ventilation holes.

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

Doing so may cause the Plasma TV to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to the Plasma TV. If using the pedestal, leave a space of 3 15/16″ (10 cm) or more at the top, left and right, 2 3/8″ (6 cm) or more at the bottom, and 2 3/4″ (7 cm) or more at the rear.

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) · Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical): TY-WK42PV3U (TH-37PX60U, TH-42PX60U,

When using the Plasma TV
Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma

TH-42PX60X, TH-50PX60U, TH-50PX60X, TH-58PX60U) TV.

· Wall-hanging bracket (Angled):

Moving the TV with its cables attached might damage the

TY-WK42PR2U, TY-WK42PR3U (TH-37PX60U,

cables which, in turn, can cause fire or electric shock.

TH-42PX60U, TH-42PX60X, TH-50PX60U, TH-50PX60X) Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety

Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up. precaution before carrying out any cleaning.

AC Power Supply Cord
The Plasma TV is designed to operate on 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz (TH-37PX60U, TH- 42PX60U, TH-50PX60U, TH-58PX60U) or on 110 – 127 V AC, 50/60 Hz (TH-42PX60X, TH-50PX60X).

Electric shocks can result if this is not done. Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it from becoming dusty.
Built-up dust on the power cord plug can increase humidity which might damage the insulation and cause fire. Unplug the

Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go.

cord from the wall outlet and clean it with a dry cloth.

If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may be generated which This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; therefore, it may

could cause fire. If the plug is damaged or the wall socket plate is loose, they should not be used. Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands. Doing so may cause electric shocks. Do not do anything that might damage the power cable. When disconnecting the power cable, hold the plug, not the cable. Do not make any modifications to, place heavy objects on, place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully pull the power cable. Doing so may cause damage to the power cable which can cause

affect other infrared communication equipment. Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or reflected light from your Plasma TV. Do not climb up onto the television or use it as a step. (Young children should be made particularly aware of this caution.)
If the unit falls over or becomes damaged through misuse, injury may result. The TV will still consume some power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet.

fire or electric shock. If damage to the cable is suspected, have it

repaired at an Authorized Service Center.

Notes

Do not display a still picture for a long time
This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“after image”). This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.

Typical still images

Channel number and other logos

Image displayed in 4:3 mode

SD Card photo

Video game

Computer image

4 : 3

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To prevent after image, the screen saver is automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 45)

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

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Accessories/Options

Check you have all the items shown.

Accessories
Remote Control
·Transmitter EUR7737Z20

Batteries for the Remote
·Control Transmitter (2) AA Battery

Cable clamper (2)

AC cord

·Pedestal TBL2AX00011 (TH-37PX60U, TH-42PX60U, TH-42PX60X)

·TBL2AX00051 (TH-50PX60U, TH-50PX60X)

·Antenna Adapter F-Type for 5C-2V
Operating Instructions Product Registration Card
(U.S.A.)
Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.)
Warranty Card (TH-42PX60X, TH-50PX60X) ·(Mexico) TBL2AX00081 (TH-58PX60U)

Installing remote’s batteries

1

Open

2

Close

Hook

Note the correct polarity (+ or -).

· Caution Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control unit. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries).
·· Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. Do not burn or break batteries. Make a note of the remote control codes before changing batteries in case the codes are reset. (p. 37-38)

Optional accessories Wall-hanging bracket
·(vertical) TY-WK42PV3U (TH-37PX60U, TH-42PX60U, TH-42PX60X, TH-50PX60U, TH- 50PX60X, TH-58PX60U)
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··(angle) TY-WK42PR2U TY-WK42PR3U (TH-37PX60U, TH-42PX60U, TH-42PX60X, TH- 50PX60U, TH-50PX60X)

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Quick Start Guide Accessories/Options

Attaching the pedestal to the plasma television
Caution
·Do not use any television or displays other than those given in this manual. Otherwise the unit 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 while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately.
·During setting-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 plasma television, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
·Use the accessory fall-prevention brackets to secure the plasma television. If the unit is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the Plasma TV installed, the plasma television may fall over and personal injury may result.
·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.

Accessories for pedestal assembly

A Assembly screw (4)

B Assembly screw (4)

C Pole (2)

D Base (1)

(37, 42, 50) M5 x 20 (58) M6 x 20
1 Assembling the pedestal
Installing the poles

M5 x 30

For 42 ,50 Plasma television (Outside)
D C

C For 37 Plasma television (Inside)

D

C

C For 58 Plasma television

Insert the poles C into the left and right holes in the underside of the base D so that they fit securely as shown in the illustration above.

Securing the poles

D

D

Front

Front

A

A

Use the assembly A screws to secure the poles firmly to the bottom of the base.

Note

Forcing the assembly screws the wrong way will strip the threads.

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Accessories/Options

2 Setting-up Bottom view Television unit

• Place pedestal on a horizontal and level surface.

B

Rear side

Arrow mark

Hole for installation pedestal Pole

Lift the television unit above the pedestal, with the back of the television unit on the same side as the pedestal Label. Then align the holes in the television unit (bottom) with the poles of the pedestal and lower the television unit into place. Use the assembly screws B (M5 x 30) to fasten securely.

Pole

Label

Pedestal

3 Stopping the plasma television from falling over * The plasma TV must be fastened to both the base and the wall.

For 37”, 42”, 50” Plasma television

Accessories for pedestal security

1 Band (2)

2 Screw (2)

3 Wood screw (2)

Securing to a base

Nominal diameter 4 mm x 12

Securing to a wall

Front

4 Clamp (2) * Remove the screws at both top corners on the rear side of the plasma TV, and attach the clamps 4 to the plasma TV using the removed screws.

Front D
Wood Worktop
Fasten with wood screws in the holes in the back edge of the wood worktop. If there are no holes, first drill them in the middle of the thickness of the wood worktop, and then fasten the strap with wood screws.

Screws on main body Securing method

• Use strong wire or chain which is commercially available to secure the plasma television to a solid area of the wall or a pillar.

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Quick Start Guide Accessories/Options

For 58” Plasma television

Accessories for pedestal security

1 Band (4)

2 Screw (4)

3 Wood screw (4) 4 Hook (2)

Nominal diameter 4 mm x 12

5 Hook securing screw (2) M8 x 35

Securing to a base.

Securing to a wall.
Hook

Front

Hook securing screw 5
· Securing method

Wood Worktop Fasten with wood screws in the holes in the back edge of the wood worktop. If there are no holes, first drill them in the middle of the thickness of the wood worktop, and then fasten the strap with wood screws.

Hook

• Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the caps at the left and right top on the rear side of the plasma TV, and attach the hooks 4 to the plasma TV using the hook securing screws 5 . (Keep the caps you have removed in a safe place.)
• Use a strong wire or chain which is commercially available to secure the hooks 4 to a solid area of the wall or pillar.

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Connection

Watching TV

Cable BOX

VHF/UHF aerial

IN OUT

or

or

Back of the unit
Fastener
·To unfasten

ANT IN ANT OUT
Video recorder with TV Tuner
DVD Recorder / VCR

S-Video OUT
Video OUT
L Audio OUT
R
Video IN
L Audio
IN R

S-Video signals have priority.
To record TV shows

AC cord (Connect after all the other connections.)

Note All cables and external equipment shown in this book are not supplied with the TV.
·For additional assistance, visit us at : www.panasonic.com · www.panasonic.ca
The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected.
·Connect either S Video cable or Video cable. When receiving digital channel signals, all digital formats are down-converted to composite NTSC video to be
·output through the PROG.OUT terminals. Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent VCR recording.
··Set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4 for using Cable Box Connection.
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Quick Start Guide Connection

Cable Binding Instructions

Attaching the Cable clampers

Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord
·together (could cause distorted image). Fix cables with Cable clampers as necessary.
·When using the optional accessory, follow the ·option’s assembly manual to fix cables.

Snap open

Back of the TV unit Remove from the TV unit

Snap shut

Push both side hooks and pull out

Cable Binding Instructions
Bind all cables to the plasma television with the Cable clamper.

Bundle cables with the Cable clamper on the left
·side. Fasten the AC cord with the Cable clamper on
·the right side.

Cable clamper

AC cord

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Identifying Controls

Switches TV/VIDEO Volume

Selects channels in sequence

SD CARD slot (p. 17)

POWER button

Remote control sensor

Power indicator (on: red, off: no light)

Switches TV to On or Standby Sets the remote to communicate with other equipment (p. 33) Changes input signal (p. 19)

Display Main Menu (p. 20)
Sound mute On/Off Changes aspect ratio (p. 15)

Switch to previously viewed channel and input modes. Selects channels in sequence

Swing up the door at “PULL”. –

Viewing from SD Card (p. 16)
SAP (p. 14)
Exit menus Select/OK/Change
RETURN (to previous menu) Display or remove the channel banner (p. 14) Operate the Favorite channel list function. (p. 15) Numeric keypad to select any channel or press to enter alphanumeric input in menus. (p. 14) Direct channel access for DTV and DBS (p. 14)
Volume

Sleep Timer (p. 14, 32)

External equipment operations (p. 19, 36) (VCRs, DVDs, etc.)

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Quick Start Guide First Time Setup
Identifying Controls

First Time Setup

“First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the AC cord is inserted into a wall outlet. Available only when “Auto power on” (p. 20) is set to “Off”.

–
1 Turn the TV On with the POWER button

2 Select your language First time setup Language Clock Auto program

Language Language

English

English Español Français

next select

Press to go to previous screen. Or, select icon, then press OK for same results.

3 Adjust the clock First time setup Language Clock Auto program

next select “Clock”

Clock Date Time
Date:
Time:

4 / 1 / 2006

set

9 : 43 AM

select

item

Adjust the date

(Press and hold to change the month.)

Adjust the time

(If the button is held, the speed of

change increases.)

4 Auto channel setup Select “Auto program”
First time setup Language Clock Auto program

next select

Select antenna and input modes

Auto program

ANT In

Cable

Mode

All

Start scan

set select

ANT In

Mode

Cable: Cable TV

All: digital and analog

Antenna: Antenna Analog: analog only

(Reduces time

· for scanning) About broadcasting systems Analog: traditional TV system

Digital : new system that allows you to view

more channels featuring high-quality

video and sound

Start scanning the channels

Auto program

ANT In

Cable

Mode

All

Start scan

Now scanning analog channel … Progress

start
select “Start scan”
·Available channels (analog/digital) are automatically set.

Confirm registered channels

Edit Favorite

Apply Add

select “Apply”

– – –

No

· ok

2

Yes

If OK is not pressed after selecting “Apply”,

the channels will not be memorized.

Press to exit

Press to return to

previous screen

· Note To change setting later, go to Menu screen (p. 20) 13

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Watching TV
Connect cable Box when watching cable TV. (p. 10)
1 Switch to TV mode
2 · Turn power on POWER button on unit should be On.
–

3 Select a channel number up or down

To directly input the digital channel

· number –

When tuning digital channel, press the button to enter the

minor number in a compound

channel number.

example: CH15-1:

–

Other Useful Functions (Operate after )

Sleep Timer

Switches the unit OFF in a preset amount of time from 0 to 90 minutes in 30 minute intervals.
·0/30/60/90 (minutes)

Select Audio Mode for TV Viewing

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

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Information Recall

Display or remove the channel banner.

Channel

Ending time Show title

Clock

15-2 ABC – HD
Station identifier

– 10:30

Andrew’s cooking show

CC SAP TV-G 1080I Standard 4 : 3

10:00 am 30

SAP

Signal resolution

Rating Level

Picture mode

Sleep timer remaining time

Aspect ratio

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Change aspect ratio
Call up a favorite channel

Change the aspect (p. 40)

Each press changes the mode.
·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.

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

VViieewwiinngg

Watching TV

· Caution ATSC broadcasts cannot be received in countries other than the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
Note Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT In” of “Auto program” to switch the signal reception between cable TV and
·antenna. (p. 13) ·The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off.

Set Favorite Feature

1 Display the channel to be placed on the Favorites list.

2
Setting 1/3 [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

Hold down FAVORITE for several seconds. · Press FAVORITE repeatedly
to change between pages (1/3, 2/3, 3/3, or exit). Pressing also changes the page.

3
Setting 1/3 [1] 26-1 [2]

select ok

Press Yto highlight a position on the list. Then, press OK to memorize the displayed CH in that position. · You can also use the NUMBER
keys (1-9 and 0) to select the recorded list numbers (1-9 and 0). By doing so, the numbers will be directly recorded without having to press the OK key.

[3] [4] [5]

·To delete a favorite channel A memorized channel can be removed from the list by

holding down FAVORITE while its position is highlighted.

Use Favorite Feature

1

Favorite 1/3 [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

2

select

Press FAVORITE. · Press FAVORITE repeatedly
to change between pages (1/3, 2/3, 3/3, or exit). Pressing also changes the page. Press Y 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 keys will display the channel directly.

3

ok

Press OK to display the highlighted channel.

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

1 ·Insert the SD Card For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 18 and 41)

2

Select the SD mode

3 Select the data to be viewed

While reading

Thumbnail view

the data

Accessing

select view

–

Navigation Area Selected picture information is displayed. No. : Image number or file name is displayed. Date : Date of recording is displayed. Pixel : Display resolution is displayed.
· Note Depending on the JPEG type, Info contents may not be displayed correctly.

Press to return to TV
Press to exit

Total number of images
4 View

Press to return to the previous screen

Navigation Area
Displayed one at a time

To previous photo
Rotate 90 degree (clockwise)
To next photo Rotate 90 degree (counter-clockwise)
·To display/hide Navigation Area

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· Note This SD modes selection are able to operate from MENU screen.

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SD Card

·Insert the card

Label surface

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

Push until a click is heard
·Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SD Card (2 GB), Mini SD Card (1 GB) (requiring mini SD Card adapter)

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

To watch photos in slide show

In

Adjust

ok

select

set

select ok

Start slide show

Mode Disp time
Repeat

Set to Single/Slide to view single images or perform a slide show. You can set how many seconds each image is displayed in Slide mode. Turn the slide show Repeat function 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 “OK” button

To adjust picture
When MENU is pressed, the Picture Adjust menu is displayed. (p. 20)

In

Picture 1/2 Normal Pic. mode Picture Brightness Color Tint Sharpness

No Standard
+30 0 0 0
+10

Picture menu (p. 20)

·To display/hide Navigation Area

Viewing from SD Card

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SD Card: Notes and Cautions

Message
Is memory card in?

Card Warning Messages Meaning
·The card is not inserted or this unit does not support the format.

No file

·The card has no data or this type of data is not supported.

······ Cautions in handling 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.)

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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. 33)
1 With VCR or DVD turned On Switch to external input Press to display the Input select menu.

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Watching Videos and DVDs Cards: Notes and Cautions

2 Select the input mode Input select [1] TV

Press corresponding NUMBER key on the Remote Control to select the input of your choice.

[2] Component 1 [3] Component 2

or

[4] HDMI 1 [5] HDMI 2

–

[6] Video 1 [7] Video 2 [8] Video 3

select enter

Press to select the input of your
·choice, then press “OK”. If during selection, no action is taken for several seconds, the Input selection menu is exited.

· (Initial screen) The terminal and label of the connected device is indicated. To label each of the connected devices (p. 30)

Label Video 1 VCR

Terminal

Press to return to TV
· Note For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.

3 Operate the VCR or DVD with the remote control VCR VCR Record Rewind/Fast Forward Stop Pause Play (For other operations, see p. 36.)

[example]

DVD Record

(example)

Open/Close

Skip Reverse/Forward

Reverse/Forward

Stop

Pause

Play

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Various menus allow you to select settings for the picture, sound, and

Menu list

other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way.

Menu

Item

1

· Display menu Displays the functions that can be set (varies according

to the input signal)

Normal Pic. mode
Picture, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness
Color temp

Other adjust
Picture

Color mng.

2 Select the menu Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup

Press to return to TV

3

Select the item

Picture 1/2 Normal Pic. mode Picture Brightness Color Tint Sharpness

No Standard
+30 0 0 0
+10

(example: Picture menu)

4

Adjust or select

Picture 1/2 Normal Pic. mode Picture Brightness Color Tint Sharpness

No Standard
+30 0 0 0
+10

(example: Picture menu)

select next

Zoom adjust Video NR 3D Y/C filter
Color matrix

select adjust or select

Other adjust
Audio

MPEG NR Black level Normal Bass Treble Balance AI sound Surround
Speakers
HDMI1 in HDMI2 in Audio leveler
Timer Sleep, Timer1-5 Lock Memory Card
CH scan
Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC
Auto power on

Other adjust
Setup

Press to return to the previous screen

Side bar
Prog-out stop
Ctrl with HDMI Power off link Power on link About Reset

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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. 42)

Adjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste

Picture Brightness

+30 0

Color

0

Selects level of warm colors (red) and cool colors (blue) (Warm/Cool/Normal)

On enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes. (On/Off)

Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM” (p. 40)

Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave off when receiving a strong signal. (On/Off)

Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. (On/Off)

Selects image resolution of component-connected devices (SD/HD)

SD: normal vision

HD: high-definition vision

Only 480p signal accepted; regular TV (NTSC) is not available.

Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. (On/Off)

Select Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light) Reset Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.

Increase or decrease the bass response.

Increase or decrease the treble response.

Emphasize the left / right speaker volume.

Equalize overall volume levels across all channels and VIDEO inputs. (On/Off)
Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (On/Off) Switches to “Off” when using external speakers (On/Off)
“AI sound”, “Surround” and “Audio leveler” do not work if “Off” is selected Selects according to the signal when HDMI is connected (Auto/Digital/Analog)
Auto: Automatically selects Analog / Digital signal

Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs

The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. (p. 32)

Locks the channels and programs (p. 26)

Displays SD card data (p. 16)

Selects the channel with “Program up/down” button (Fav./All) Fav.: Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 15, 28)
Selects the screen menu language (p. 13)
Adjusts the clock (p. 13)
Sets channels (p. 28)
Select the terminal and the label of the external equipment (p. 30)
Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 30) Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned On (Set/Off)
The Sleep Timer and On / Off timer will not function if “Auto power on” is set. Increases the brightness of the side bar (Off/Dark/Mid/Bright) (4:3 mode only)
The recommended setting is Bright to prevent panel “after image”. (p. 42) To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this menu. (p. 35) (Off/Comp.1/Comp.2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/Video 1/Video 2/Video 3) Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 22) (On/Off)
“Power off link” and “Power on link” do not work if “Off” is selected. Sets “Power off link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 22) (Set/No)
Sets “Power on link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 22) (Set/No)
Displays TV version and software license
Performing Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel settings. (p. 28)
·In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give a smaller number of options.

Normal Pic. mode Tint Sharpness
Color temp Color mng. Zoom adjust Video NR 3D Y/C filter
Color matrix
MPEG NR Black level Normal Bass Treble Balance AI sound Surround Speakers HDMI1 in HDMI2 in Audio leveler Sleep
CH scan Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC Auto power on
Side bar
Prog-out stop
Ctrl with HDMI Power off link Power on link About Reset

No Standard
0 +10 Cool Off
Off Off SD Off Dark Set + 7 + 7
0 On Off On Auto Auto
0 60
All
Off Bright
Off On Set Set

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Control with HDMI “HDAVI ControlTM”

Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one-button on one remote.
Newer Panasonic audio-video products with HDMI output connections can be controlled using the TV’s remote. Limited features such as home theater system
·volume and 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. Non-HDMI- compliant cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m)

Automatic input switching

1 Display menu

2 Select “Setup” Menu Home theater Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup –

select next

3 Select “Other adjust” Setup Other adjust About Reset

select next

Press to return to TV
Press to return to the previous screen
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4 5

Select “Ctrl with HDMI”

Other adjust

Auto power on

Off

Side bar

Off

Prog-out stop

Off

Ctrl with HDMI

On

Power off link

Set

Power on link

Set

Select “On”

select

change

·Default setting is “On”. If no HDMI equipment is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- “Control with HDMI”) is used, set to “Off”.

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Theater speaker
Power on link Power off link One-touch theater playback

Control with HDMI “HDAVI ControlTM”

At the start of DIGA, Player theater or RAM theater playback, the TV’s input automatically switches to the input
·corresponding to the playback equipment. For RAM theater, the speakers automatically switch to theater. If using DIGA operation, the TV’s input automatically switches to DIGA and the DIGA menu is displayed.

You can control the theater speaker with TV’s remote control. “Home theater” with speaker icon appears when a Panasonic “Control with HDMI” home theater system is connected via the HDMI input (1 or 2).
··Pressing the OK button toggles between TV and home theater volume control. “Ctrl with HDMI” must be set to “On”. Limited to newer Panasonic Home Theater, RAM theater and DIGA/DVD models with “Control with HDMI”.

Display menu

Select “Home theater” or “TV speakers”

Menu Home theater

Menu TV speakers

Picture Audio

change

Picture Audio

Timer

Timer

Lock

Lock

Memory card

Memory card

Setup

Setup

Home theater: Adjustment for Panasonic Amplifier, Panasonic Player theater, Panasonic RAM theater

Volume up / down

Mute

TV speakers: The TV speakers are active. When selecting “Home theater”, the sound of TV speakers is mute.
·When “Home theater” is selected, the home theater volume control can be raised or lowered using the TV remote ·volume button. The TV will display “Home Theater + / -” on screen.
If home theater/RAM theater/Player theater is currently off, selecting the “Home theater” option will automatically
·turn the equipment on. See “Power on link” below. ·If home theater/Player theater/RAM theater power is turned Off, speakers automatically switch to the TV.

When “Set” is selected, this allows for the TV to automatically turn on and switch to the appropriate HDMI input whenever a “Control with HDMI” compatible DVD player/recorder is initially turned on and Play mode is selected.

When “Set” is selected, this allows for the TV to turn off and also turn off the connected home theater/ RAM theater/player theater and/or DIGA-DVD player.
If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the AV amp or Player theater remote control, the following sequence of operations is performed automatically.
Home theater/Player 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 theater.

·· Caution “Control with HDMI” function does not work in countries other than the USA and Canada. The TV remains on even if the “Control with HDMI” compatible equipment is turned off.

Note Before using HDMI control functions, the connected equipment (DIGA, RAM theater, Player theater, AV amp) must
·also be set. For details, see the operation manual for each equipment. ·For equipment connection details, see p. 24.

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Control with HDMI “HDAVI ControlTM”

Recommended HDMI Connections

Follow the connection diagrams below for HDMI control of a single AV piece of equipment such as a Panasonic DIGADVD recorder, RAM Theater or Player Theater system. Refer to page 22 for Setup Menu settings and additional control information.
Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not provided.

If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDMI control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off then On again while the power of all equipment is On (to this unit to correctly recognize the connected equipment) and check that DIGA, RAM theater and Player theater playback operates.

Connecting this unit to a DVD recorder, RAM theater or Player theater
For DIGA :
·Connect with HDMI cable For RAM theater and Player theater :
·Connect with HDMI cable and audio cable. Connect the TV’s PROG. OUT audio (L&R) to listen to the TV program through the theater system.

Back of the unit

· Note HDMI 1 is recommended. When connecting to HDMI 2, set the input mode to HDMI 2 (p. 19) initially before connecting to HDMI 2. After connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 22-23).

HDMI cable

Audio Cable

HDMI (AV OUT)

HDMI (AV OUT)

Audio IN

HDMI (AV OUT)

Audio IN

or DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder)

Panasonic RAM theater

or Panasonic Player theater

Setting of this unit after connection After making connections as shown above, set “Ctrl with HDMI” (under “Other adjust”) to “On” using the Setup menu. (p. 22).
· Note Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their respective operating instruction manuals.
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Connecting this unit to a DVD recorder and AV amp When using an “Control with HDMI” audio-video amplifier and a compatible DIGA recorder, use a daisy chain connection as shown below.

Control with HDMI “HDAVI ControlTM”

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Optic fiber

HDMI cable Digital audio input (Optic)

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

· Note HDMI 1 is recommended. When connecting to HDMI 2, set the input mode to HDMI 2 (p. 19) initially before connecting to HDMI 2. After connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 22-23).
HDMI (AV OUT) Panasonic AV amp
HDMI cable HDMI (AV OUT)

DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder)
Setting of this unit after connection After making connections as shown above, set “Ctrl with HDMI” (under “Other adjust”) to “On” using the Setup menu. (p. 22).

Note 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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Channel Lock
You can lock out specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content.
1 Display menu

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

Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup
–

next select

3 Input your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating

settings.
Enter password.

·For the first time, input the number twice to register it.

—-

4 Select the Lock mode

Lock

Mode

Off

select

Press to exit

Channel Program

· Caution Make a note of your password in case you forget it. (If you have forgotten your password, consult your local dealer.)

Change password
····Off: “Channel lock” not activated All: Locks all channels and Video inputs Game: Locks CH3, CH4, and Video inputs CH: Locks specified channels (analog/digital)
To change the password In , select “Change password” and press “OK” button

· Note When you select a locked channel,

a message will be

displayed that allows

you to view the

channel if you input

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Input the new 4-digit password twice
To cancel the “Channel lock” Select “Off” in

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

Channel Lock

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 on p. 26

Select “Channel”

Lock

Mode

CH

Channel

next select

Select channel to lock

Channel lock

CH 1

3 – 0

CH 2

select “CH1-7” select channel

Block program

To set rating level
“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to be locked according to TV ratings.

Select “Program”

Select the rating to be locked

Lock

next

Mode

CH

select

Channel

select

Program Change password

Example of “MPAA” (U.S movie ratings) Off No rating

Select the rating category you wish to follow

Program lock

set

G PG
PG-13

General Audience: All ages admitted Parental Guidance Suggested
Parents Strongly Cautioned: Inappropriate for children under 13

MPAA U.S.TV C.E.L.R.

select

R

Restricted: Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian

NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted

C.F.L.R. Monitor out On
····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

· X Adults only To get other information (p. 39)

To disable recording of the locked program Select “Monitor out” in “Program lock” menu ( )

Program lock MPAA U.S.TV C.E.L.R.

On : Turns on the monitor terminal output for programs that have been set to “Blocked.”
Off : Turns off the monitor terminal output for programs that have been set to “Blocked.”

C.F.L.R.

Monitor out Off

· 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

·· Note The Off rating is independent of other ratings. When placing a block 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.

1 Display menu

2 Select “Setup” Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup

next select

–

3 Select “Program channel”

Setup

next

CH scan

All

Language

select

Clock

Program channel

Input labels

CC

Auto
Set automatically
Manual
Set manually

Press to exit
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4 Select the function Program channel Auto Manual Signal meter

next select

5 Set
To reset the settings of Setup menu Select “Reset” in Setup menu ( ) and press “OK” button Input your 4-digit password with number buttons Select “Yes” on the confirmation screen and press “OK” button

Signal meter
Check signal strength

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Editing and Setting Channels

Automatically searches and adds receivable channels to memory.

Select “ANT In” Select “Mode”

(Select Cable or Antenna) Select All or Analog All: Analog and digital Analog: Analog only

Auto program

ANT In

Cable

Mode

All

Start scan

set select

Select “Start scan”

Auto program

ANT In

Cable

Mode

All

Start scan

start
select
Settings are made automatically
After completing the setting,
·select “Apply”. (see below ). All previous memorized
·channels are erased.

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.

Select “Edit”

Edit Favorite
– – –

Apply Add No

select next

Select the item to be edited

Edit

Apply

CH

Caption

Favorite

Add

1

– – –

– – –

No

2

2

Yes

3

– – –

– – –

No

4

– – –

– – –

No

5

– – –

– – –

No

Favorite

Caption

Add

Caption:
·Changes the station identifier Favorite:
·Registers channel to Favorites List Add:
·Adds or deletes channels

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

· Edit Caption

Caption select Apply

Preset

—

Caption detail

Preset Select the station identifier

select set/next

Caption detail

Rename (maximum 7 characters available)

·Favorite

Favorite

Apply

select

Favorite

12

next

Favorite
··Select the number Add Press “OK” button to select “Yes (add)” or “No (delete)”

Select “Apply” Press to move cursor to “Apply”

ok (to enter your program)

Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image.

Signal meter

CH

2 – 1

select channel

·If the signal is weak, check the antenna. If no problem is found, consult your local dealer.

Signal strength

ok

Current Peak level

85 % 85 %

Signal intensity

Note Not available if “Cable” is selected in “ANT In”
·(see above). ·Effective only for digital antenna channels.

·If “Channel lock” (p. 26) is activated and “Auto”, “Manual” or “Signal meter” is selected, “Enter password.” will be displayed.

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Input Labels/Closed Caption

1 Display menu

2 Select “Setup” Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup

next select

–

3 Select “Input labels” or “CC”

Setup

next

CH scan

Fav.

Language

select

Clock

Program channel

Input labels

CC

Press to exit

4 Set

Input labels
Display labels of external devices
CC
Display Closed Caption

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Input Labels/Closed Caption

The labels of devices connected to external input terminals can be indicated

Label

for easy recognition on the screen. (In selecting input mode of p. 19 )

Video 1 VCR

Select the terminal and the label of the external equipment

Input labels
· Comp. 1 · Comp. 2

SKIP SKIP

select set

Terminals: Comp.1-2/HDMI1-2/

Video1-3 Label: SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/

[example]

DBS/PVR/GAME/AUX/[BLANK]

HDMI 1

DVD

Terminal

HDMI 2

AUX

Video 1

VCR

• If “SKIP” is selected for a non-connected terminal, its input is skipped when switched with TV/VIDEO button.

Video 2

SKIP

Input labels

Video 3

SKIP

The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable or providing a visual display of the audio portion. The

program viewed must provide Closed Captioning (CC) for the television to display it. (p. 40)

Select the item and set

CC

Mode

Off

select set

Mode Select “On” (when not using, select “Off”).

Analog Digital

CC1 Primary

Digital setting

Analog CC1-4:

(Choose the closed caption service of Analog broadcasting.) Information related to pictures (Appears at bottom of screen)

CC reset

T1-4:

Textual information (Appears over entire screen)

·The settings in “Analog” or “Digital” depend on the broadcaster.

Digital

(The Digital Closed Caption menu lets you configure the way you choose to view the digital captioning.)

·Select the setting. “Primary”, “Second.”, “Service 3”, “Service 4”, “Service 5”, “Service 6”

To make more in-depth display settings in digital programs

Select “Digital setting” and press “OK” button

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

select set

········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.)

(1/3)
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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. 13) 1 Display menu

–
Press to exit Press to return
to the previous screen
· 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.
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2 Select “Timer” Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup

next select

3 Select the timer to set

select

Timer

Sleep

next

Timer 1

Timer 2 Timer 3 Timer 4 Timer 5

~

Sleep Timer 1
Timer 5

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

4 Set the timer To set “Sleep” (Off Timer)

· Press to set unit to shut itself off after a preselected amount of time.

Sleep

0/30/60/90 (minutes)

Sleep

60

select

To set “Timer 1-5” (On/Off Timer) Select the item and set

Timer 1 CH Day On time Off time Set

310 – 1 EVR FRI 10:00 AM 11:00 AM
On

select
set
CH Select the channel Day Select the day SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT/ MON-FRI /SAT-SUN/DAILY/EVR SUN/ EVR MON/EVR TUE/EVR WED/EVR THU/ EVR FRI/ EVR SAT On time The time to turn On Off time The time to turn Off Set Timer setting (On/Off)

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Operating Peripheral Equipment
You can operate other manufacturers’ components using this TV’s remote control.
1 Connect the external equipment to the TV and turn Off the external equipment

2

3

4

Press both buttons simultaneously
·for more than 3 seconds. Release the buttons when the equipment selection buttons start flashing.
Select the equipment
·with the equipment selection button The selected button remains lit (other buttons are not lit).
Input the equipment’s 4-digit remote control code (p. 37-38)

5

Confirm the equipment with the
·remote control The external equipment turns On.

If the equipment does not operate with
·remote control When your equipment has a single code
· Input the remote control code again When your equipment has multiple codes Change the code with above and test again (p. 37-38)
· 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 above, change the code and test

When the correct code is found
store

change

Advanced

Operate the equipment with the
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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. 46-47). For additional assistance, please visit our website at : www.panasonic.com
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INPUT3
To watch camcorder images

Back of the unit

AC Cord (Connect after all the other connections are complete.)

Camcorder S-Video Camcorder VCR/S-Video VCR DVD Player

· Digital audio amplifier · Theater system

To watch DVDs DVD Player Set Top Box

Cable TV or
Cable Box
·For receiving digital broadcasting of cable TV, connect Cable TV directly to “ANT” terminal.

To record TV shows

DVD Recorder /

or

RF OUT

VCR

RF IN

· Caution For Antenna connection via VCR, please refer to the Operating Instructions of a VCR.
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To watch digital video image
or or

or

HDMI

cable

HDMI-DVI conversion cable

Audio cable

Recommended AV Connections

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S-Video signals have priority

DVD Player or Set Top Box
(HDMI compatible machines only)
· Note The picture and audio input signals connected to a terminal specified in “Progout stop” (p. 20) cannot be output from “OUTPUT” terminals. However, audio output can be obtained from the optical
·Digital Audio Out terminal. To prevent howling and image oscillation, set the “Prog-out-stop” setting when connecting
·VCR with loop-connection. (p. 20) When a device (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to the HDMI or COMPONENT terminals, only audio signals will be output. No video signals will be output.
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·Turn Off the TV speakers. (p. 20 “Speakers”)

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·The following explains how to operate external devices with the remote control. Register the remote control codes (p. 33) if you want to operate an external device 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.
Remote Control Operation List
This chart defines which keys are operational after programming (if needed), while in the selected remote control mode, VCR, DBS/CBL, DVD.

KEY NAME

VCR MODE

DBS/CBL MODE

(DBS)

(CBL)

Power

Power

Power

Power

DVD MODE

TV Input Switch

TV Input Switch

TV Input Switch

TV Input Switch

–

Exit

Exit

–

–

DBS Cursor Up/Down/Right/ CBL Cursor Up/Down/Right/ DVD Cursor Up/Down/Right/

Left

Left

Left

–

Ok

Ok

Ok

–

DBS Menu

CBL Menu

DVD Setup Menu

–

–

–

Return, Clear

TV Mute

TV Mute

TV Mute

TV Mute

–

Aspect

Aspect

DVD Disc Menu

–

–

–

Title

Onscreen Display

Onscreen Display

Onscreen Display

Onscreen Display

0-9

0-9

0-9

0-9

–

DBS Previous Channel

CBL Previous Channel

Drive Select

Channel Up/Down

DBS Channel Up/Down

CBL Channel Up/Down

Channel Up/Down

TV Volume Up/Down

TV Volume Up/Down

TV Volume Up/Down

TV Volume Up/Down

–

Sleep

Sleep

–

TV/VCR Switch

TV/DBS Switch

TV/CBL Switch

–

VCR Record

PVR Record *1

PVR Record *1

Record

–

Search *1

Search *1

Open/Close

–

–

–

Skip Reverse/Forward

Reverse/Forward

–

–

Rewind/Fast Forward

Stop

–

–

Stop

Pause

–

–

Pause

Play

–

–

Play

*1: Combination type

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Remote Control Code List

Cable Converter ( )

Brand ABC

Code 0003, 0008

Americast

0899

Bell South

0899

Digeo

1187

Director

0476

General Instrument 0003, 0276, 0476, 0810

GoldStar

0144

Brand Hamlin Jerrold Memorex Motorola Pace Panasonic Paragon

Satellite Receiver ( )

AlphaStar

0772

Chaparral

0216

Crossdigital 1109

DirecTV

0099, 0247, 0392, 0566, 0639, 0724, 0749, 0819, 1076, 1108, 1109, 1142, 1377, 1392, 1414, 1442, 1443, 1444, 1609, 1639, 1640, 1749, 1856

Dish Network System
Dishpro Echostar Expressvu GE

0775, 1005, 1170, 1505, 1775
0775, 1005, 1505, 1775 0775, 1005, 1170, 1505, 1775 0775, 1775 0392, 0566

General Instrument
GOI Goodmans Hisense Hitachi HTS Hughes
Hughes Network Systems
iLo Janeil Jerrold JVC LG

Cable/PVR Combination (

Americast

0899

Digeo

1187

General Instrument 0476, 0810

)
Jerrold Motorola Pace

DBS/PVR Combination (

DirecTV

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

Dish Network System

0775, 1505

)
Dishpro Echostar Expressvu
Hughes Network Systems

VCR ( )

ABS

1972

Adventura

0000

Aiwa

0000, 0037, 0124

Akai

0175

Alienware

1972

American High 0035

Audiovox

0037

Broksonic

1479

Calix

0037

Canon

0035

Citizen

0037, 1278

Craig

0037

Curtis Mathes 0035, 0060, 1035

CyberPower 1972

Daewoo

0045, 1278

Dell

1972

Denon

0042

DirecTV

0739

Durabrand

0039

Dynatech

0000

Electrohome 0037, 0043

Electrophonic 0037

Emerex

0032

Emerson

0000, 0037, 0043, 1278, 1479

Fuji

0033, 0035

Funai

0000

Garrard

0000

Gateway

1972

GE

0035, 0060, 0807, 1035, 1060

GoldStar

0037, 1237

Gradiente

0000

Harley Davidson 0000

Hewlett Packard Hitachi Howard Computers HP
Hughes Network Systems
Humax Hush iBUYPOWER JVC KEC Kenwood Kodak Linksys Lloyd’s LXI Magnasonic Magnavox Marantz Marta Matsushita Media Center PC MEI Memorex MGA Microsoft Mind Minolta Mitsubishi Motorola MTC Multitech

Code 0009, 0273 0003, 0276, 0476, 0810 0000 1376, 0276, 0476, 0810, 1187 0008, 0237, 1877 0000, 0107 0000
0869
0775, 1775 1246 1535 0819, 1250 0775, 1775 0749, 1442, 1749 0749, 1142, 1442, 1443, 1444, 1749 1535 0152 0869 0775, 1170, 1775 1226, 1414
0476, 0810 0476, 0810, 1187, 1376 0237, 1877
0775, 1505 0775, 1170, 1505 0775
1142, 1442, 1443, 1444
1972 0000, 0042, 0089 1972 1972
0042, 0739
0739 1972 1972 0067 0037 0067 0035, 0037 1972 0000 0037 1278 0000, 0035, 0039, 1781 0035 0037 0035 1972 0035 0000, 0035, 0037, 0039, 1237 0043 1972 1972 0042 0043, 0067, 0807 0035 0000 0000

Brand Philips Pioneer Pulsar Quasar Regal Runco Samsung

Code 0317, 1305 0144, 0533, 0877, 1877 0000 0000 0273, 0279 0000 0144

Magnavox Memorex Mitsubishi Motorola NEC Next Level Panasonic Paysat
Philips
Pioneer Proscan Proton RadioShack RCA

0722, 0724 0724 0749 0856, 0869 1270 0869 0152, 0247, 0701, 1786 0724
0099, 0722, 0724, 0749, 0819, 1076, 1142, 1442, 1749
1442 0392, 0566 1535 0869 0143, 0392, 0566, 0855, 1392

Pioneer Scientific Atlanta Sony

0877, 1877 0877, 1877 1006

JVC Motorola Philips Proscan RCA

1170 0869 1142, 1442 0392 1392

NEC Nikko Niveus Media Northgate Olympus Onkyo Optimus Orion
Panasonic
Penney Pentax Philco Philips Pilot Pioneer Proscan Pulsar Quasar RadioShack Radix Randex
RCA
Realistic ReplayTV Ricavision Runco Samsung Sanky Sansui Sanyo

0067 0037 1972 1972 0035, 0226 0222 0037 1479
0035, 0077, 0225, 0226, 0227, 0378, 0616, 1035, 1244
0035, 0037, 0042, 1035, 1237 0042 0035 0035, 0618, 0739, 1081, 1181 0037 0067 0060, 1060 0039 0035, 0077, 1035 0000 0037 0037
0042, 0060, 0077, 0807, 0880, 1035, 1060
0000, 0035, 0037 0614, 0616 1972 0039 0045, 0739, 1014 0039 0000, 0067, 1479 0159

Brand Scientific Atlanta Sony Starcom Supercable Torx Toshiba Zenith

Code 0008, 0477, 0877, 1877 1006 0003 0276 0003 0000 0000, 0525, 0899

Samsung
Sanyo Sony Star Choice Tivo Toshiba UltimateTV Uniden US Digital USDTV Voom Zenith

1108, 1109, 1142, 1276, 1377, 1442, 1609
1219 0639, 1639, 1640 0869 1142, 1442, 1443, 1444 0749, 0790, 0819, 1285, 1749 1392, 1640 0722, 0724 1535 1535 0869 1856

Supercable Zenith

0276 0899

Samsung Sony Star Choice

1442 0639, 1640 0869

Scott Sears Sharp Sonic Blue
Sony
Stack 9 STS Sylvania Symphonic Systemax Tagar Systems Teac Technics Teknika Thomas Tivo
Toshiba
Totevision Touch Vector Video Concepts Videomagic Viewsonic Villain Voodoo Wards XR-1000 Zenith ZT Group

0043, 0045 0000, 0035, 0037, 0042, 1237 0807, 0848 0614, 0616
0000, 0032, 0033, 0035, 0636, 1032, 1232, 1972
1972 0042 0000, 0035, 0043, 1781 0000 1972 1972 0000 0035 0000, 0035, 0037 0000 0618, 0636, 0739
0043, 0045, 0845, 1008, 1145, 1972
0037 1972 0045 0045 0037 1972 0000 1972 0000, 0035, 0042, 0060 0000, 0035 0000, 0033, 0039, 1479 1972

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DBS/PVR Combination ( )

Brand Hughes Network Systems

Code 0739

Brand Philips Samsung

Code 0739 0739

PVR (
ABS Alienware CyberPower Dell DirecTV Gateway Hewlett Packard
Howard Computers
HP

)
1972 1972 1972 1972 0739 1972 1972
1972
1972

Hughes Network Systems
Humax Hush iBUYPOWER Linksys

0739
0739 1972 1972 1972

Media Center PC 1972

Microsoft Mind

1972 1972

DVD (
Adcom Allegro

)
1094 0869

Apex Digital

0672, 0794, 0796, 0797, 1004, 1056, 1061, 1100

Aspire Digital Blue Parade Broksonic

1168 0571 0695

California Audio Labs

0490

CineVision Coby CyberHome Daewoo Denon Disney DVD2000 Emerson Enterprise Funai Gateway GE

0833, 0869 1086 0816, 1023, 1024, 1129 0833, 0869 0490 0675 0521 0591, 0675 0591 0675 1158 0522

Go Video

0741, 0833, 0869, 1075, 1158, 1304, 1730

GoldStar Gradiente Grundig Hitachi Hiteker Integra
JVC
Kenwood Lecson
LG
LiteOn Loewe
Magnavox
Marantz McIntosh Memorex Microsoft Mitsubishi NAD NEC

0741 0490 0539 0573, 0664 0672 0571
0558, 0623, 0867, 1164, 1275
0490, 0534 1533
0591, 0741, 0801, 0869
1158, 1440 0511
0503, 0539, 0646, 0675
0539 1533 0695 0522 0521, 1521 0591, 0741 0785

DVD Recorder ( )

Apex Digital 1056

Aspire Digital 1168

Coby

1086

CyberHome 1129

Funai

0675

Gateway

1158

Go Video JVC LG LiteOn Magnavox Panasonic

0741, 1158, 1304, 1730 1164, 1275 0741 1158, 1440 0646 0490, 1010, 1011

Brand
Niveus Media Northgate Panasonic Philips RCA ReplayTV Sonic Blue Sony Stack 9
Onkyo
Panasonic
Philips
PianoDisc Pioneer Polaroid Polk Audio Proceed Proscan RCA Rio Rotel Sampo Samsung Sansui Sanyo
Philips Pioneer Polaroid RCA Samsung

Code
1972 1972 0616 0618, 0739 0880 0614, 0616 0614, 0616 0636, 1972 1972
0503, 0792
0490, 0503, 0632, 0703, 1010, 1011, 1362, 1462, 1490, 1762, 1967
0503, 0539, 0646, 0675, 1267, 1354
1024 0525, 0571, 0631, 0632 1061, 1086 0539 0672 0522 0522, 0571, 0822 0869 0623 0752 0490, 0573, 0820, 1075 0695 0695, 0873, 1967
0646 0631 1086 0522 0490

Brand

Code

Systemax

1972

Tagar Systems 1972

Tivo Toshiba Touch Viewsonic Voodoo ZT Group

0618, 0636, 0739 1008, 1972 1972 1972 1972 1972

Sensory Science 1158

Sharp

0630, 0675, 0752, 1256

Shinsonic Sonic Blue

0533 0869

Sony

0533, 0864, 1033, 1431, 1533

Sylvania Symphonic Teac Technics Theta Digital Toshiba

0675 0675 0809 0490, 0703 0571 0503, 0695, 1045, 1154

Urban Concepts 0503

Xbox Yamaha Zenith

0522 0490, 0539, 0545 0503, 0591, 0741,0869

Sensory Science 1158

Sharp Sony Sylvania Zenith

0675 1033, 1431 0675 0741

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“V-chip” technology enables you to lock out channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. (p. 27)

U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA)

Off
G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X

NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie has not been rated or 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.

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

Age-based Group
NR (Not Rated)
Youth

Age-based Ratings TV-NR TV-Y
TV-Y7

Possible Content Selections
Viewable Blocked Viewable Blocked
FV Blocked Viewable Blocked

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.

TV-G

Viewable Blocked

General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.

Guidance

TV-PG TV-14

D,L,S,V (all selected) Any combination of D, L, S, V

Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations.

D,L,S,V (all selected) Any combination of D, L, S, V

Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence.

TV-MA

D,L,S,V (all selected) Any combination of L, S, V

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

D: Dialogue with sexual content.

E
C C8+
G PG
14+
18+

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.

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

E G 8 ans+ 13 ans+ 16 ans+ 18 ans+

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.

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Technical Information

Closed Caption (CC)
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.
·If analog connected equipment is used for displaying or recording, closed caption (CC) should be set On/Off on the ·connected equipment.
The CC mode setting of the TV will not affect the analog input. If a digital program is being output in analog format, the CC data will also be output in analog format. If digital connected equipment is used for input, CC should be set to On on either the connected equipment or the TV. If CC is set On on both the connected equipment and the TV, captions from each unit will overlap.

Aspect Ratio

· · Let you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 15)

FULL

JUST

FULL

JUST

Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. (Recommended for anamorphic picture)
·H-FILL
H-FILL

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

Side bar

Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. The side edges of the image are cut off.
·ZOOM
ZOOM
Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen. (Recommended for Letter Box)

Standard (Note that “after image” of the side bar may occur from displaying it for a long time.)
Note 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.
·When the signal is 720p/1080i/1080p, the aspect mode ·automatically defaults to Full after turning off the TV,
after changing input mode, or after changed signal resolution other than 720p/1080i/1080p.

·Zoom adjust Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in “ZOOM.”

Select “Zoom adjust” on the Picture menu. (p. 20)

Vertical position adjustment

Vertical size adjustment

·To reset the aspect ratio
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Data format: Max. number of files: Image resolution:

Data format for Card browsing
Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF* and EXIF standards Baseline JPEG 160X120-2,560X1,920 pixels (Sub- sampling: 4:4:4, 4:4:2 or 4:2:0) 9,999 8 x 8 to 5,120 x 3,840

• DCF (Design rule for camera file system): A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association’s standard

·· Caution A JPEG image modified with a PC cannot be displayed. Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution.

· Note Folder structure viewed in PC

DCIM

Created automatically

100_PANA

3-digit folder number + 5-digit arbitrary characters

P1000001.JPG P1000002.JPG P1000003.JPG

·4-digit arbitrary characters + 4-digit file number Usable characters: 1-byte “a to z”, “A to Z”, “0 to 9,” and “_”

·· P1000004.JPG The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital camera used. 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)

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 External speakers cannot be connected directly to PROG.OUT terminals. 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 the easy playback or home theater. Setup the equipment to enable this function. Read the manual of the equipment. Switch the TV unit on again with the equipment on when connection or setup is changed. This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. The equipment can be operated by TV’s remote control with this function on even if TV is in Standby mode. Image 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. Easy playback is also available by using the remote control for Amplifier. Read the manuals of Amplifier.

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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 terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
····HDMI is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. If the external device 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 “HDMI1 in” or “HDMI2 in” menu screen. (p. 20) 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 device 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”. This HDMI connector is “type A”. 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.

Input signal that can be displayed

• Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, PB, PR), and HDMI

525 (480) / 60i 525 (480) /60p 750 (720) /60p 1,125 (1,080) /60i 1,125 (1,080) /60p 1,125 (1,080) /60p
Note

horizontal frequency (kHz)

vertical frequency (Hz)

COMPONENT

15.73

59.94

31.47

59.94

45.00

59.94

33.75

59.94

67.43

59.94

·· 67.50

60.00

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

HDMI

Side Bar

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

Side Bar

after-images

4:3 Screen Display

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···Vivid (default) Standard Cinema

Pic. mode
: 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.

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Maintenance
First, unplug the AC 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, lint-free cloth. If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in a weak detergent solution and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid. Use this cloth to wipe the surface of the display panel, then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth, of
·the same type, until the surface is dry. Do not scratch 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 detergent solution and then wring the cloth dry.
·Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet, and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth. Do not allow any detergent to come into direct contact with the surface of the 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 neutral detergent 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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FAQ
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 Service center for assistance. For details (p. 49, 50) For additional assistance, please contact our website at: www.panasonic.com/contactinfo www.panasonic.ca
White spots or shadow images (noise)

·Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial.
Interference or frozen digital channels
(intermittent sound)
Change the direction of antenna for
·digital channels . Check “Signal meter” (p. 28).
·If the signal is weak, check the antenna and consult your local dealer.
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Pictures from external equipment are distorted when the unit is connected via HDMI
Is the HDMI cable connected properly?
·(p. 24-25, 34-35) Turn Off the TV unit and equipment,
·then turn them On again. Check an input signal from the equipment.
·(p. 24-25, 34-35) Use a device compliant with
·EIA/CEA-861/861B.
The remote control does not work
····Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6) Has the battery run down? Has the TV POWER button been turned On? To operate external equipment of other manufacturers, register the remote control codes. (p. 33)

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If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service center for assistance. For details (p. 49, 50)

Problem

Actions

“Press any key to return” moves on the screen

·The function to prevent “after image” is activated. (Not a faulty symptom) The screen saver is activated if the TV unit is not operated for a certain time in SD mode. “after image” (p. 5)

One spot remains dark Chaotic image, noisy

·A pixel or luminescent spot can occasionally be missing in plasma displays. (Not a faulty symptom)
·Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp).

Screen

No image can be displayed

·Check Picture menu (p. 20)

Only spots are displayed instead of images
Neither image nor sound is produced

··Check the channel settings. (p. 13, 28) Check the antenna cables.
····Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? Is the TV unit turned On? Check Picture menu (p. 20) and volume. Are the remote control codes correct? (p. 37-38)

Black Box appears No sound is produced Sound is unusual

·Change settings of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 30) ·····Is “Sound Mute” active? (p. 12)
Is the volume set to the minimum? Is “Speakers” set to “Off”? (p. 20) Change “SAP” settings. (p. 14) Check “HDMI1 in” or “HDMI2 in” settings. (p. 20)
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.

Whirling sound is heard
“Control with HDMI” function does not work

·The sound is from built-in cooling fan (not a sign of faulty operation).
··Switch the TV unit on again with the equipment on. Set “Control with HDMI” to “Off”, then set to “On” again. (p. 22) 45

Sound

HDMI

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Specifications

Power Consumption

Power Source Maximum

TH-37PX60U AC 120 V, 50 / 60 Hz (TH-37PX60U, TH-42PX60U) AC 110 – 127 V, 50 / 60 Hz (TH-42PX60X)
323 W

TH-42PX60U, TH-42PX60X 390 W

Weight

Dimensions ( W × H × D )

Connection Terminals

Sound

Plasma Display panel

Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Contrast Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No.of pixels)
Speaker Audio Output Channel Capability (Digital/Analog) Operating Conditions
INPUT 1-3
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1-2
HDMI 1-2 Card slot AV PROG. OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
FEATURES
Including pedestal
TV Set only
Including pedestal TV Set only

0.2 W

0.2 W

AC type 16:9 (max) 10000:1
94 cm 32.2 ” × 18.2 ” × 37.0 ” (818 mm × 461 mm × 939 mm) 737,280 (1,024 (W) × 720 (H)) [3,072 × 720 dots] 4.8 ” × 2.4 ” (120 mm × 60 mm) × 2pcs, 8
20 W [10 W + 10 W] (10 % THD)

106 cm 36.3 ” × 20.4 ” × 41.6 ” (920 mm × 518 mm × 1,056 mm) 786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H)) [3,072 × 768 dots]

VHF/ UHF :

2-69, CATV:1-135

Temperature : 32 °F – 104 °F (0 °C – 40 °C)

VIDEO : S-VIDEO : AUDIO L – R :

RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V [p-p] (75 ) Mini DIN 4-pin Y:1.0 V [p-p] (75 ) C:0.286 V [p-p] (75 ) RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]

Y : PB, PR: AUDIO L-R :

1.0 V [p-p] (including synchronization) ±0.35 V [p-p] RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]

TYPE A Connector

AUDIO L-R:

RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]

SD CARD slot × 1

VIDEO: AUDIO L – R:

RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V [p-p] (75 ) RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]

PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic

3D Y/C FILTER CLOSED CAPTION V-Chip Photo Viewer

36.1 ” × 27.9 ” × 12.7 ” (917 mm × 708 mm × 321 mm)

40.2 ” × 30.3 ” × 12.7 ” (1,020 mm × 768 mm × 321 mm)

36.1 ” × 25.4 ” × 3.8 ” (917 mm × 645 mm × 95 mm)
61.7 lb. (28 ) 57.3 lb. (26 )

40.2 ” × 27.8 ” × 3.8 ” (1,020 mm × 705 mm × 95 mm)
70.5 lb. (32 ) 66.1 lb. (30 )

[TH-37PX60U] 36.1 ” (917 mm)

3.8 ” (95 mm)

[TH-42PX60U, TH-42PX60X]

40.2 ” (1020 mm)

3.8 ” (95 mm)

27.9 ” (708 mm) 25.4 ” (645 mm) 30.3 ” (768 mm) 27.8 ” (705 mm)

31.9 ” (809 mm) 12.7 ” (321 mm)

31.9 ” (809 mm) 12.7 ” (321 mm)

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

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Power Source Maximum

TH-50PX60U, TH-50PX60X AC 120 V, 50 / 60 Hz (TH-50PX60U, TH-58PX60U) AC 110 – 127 V, 50 / 60 Hz (TH-50PX60X)
515 W

TH-58PX60U 655 W

Power

Weight

Dimensions ( W × H × D )

Connection Terminals

Sound

Plasma Display

Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Contrast Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No.of pixels)
Speaker Audio Output Channel Capability (Digital/Analog) Operating Conditions
INPUT 1-3
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1-2
HDMI 1-2 Card slot AV PROG. OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
FEATURES
Including pedestal
TV Set only
Including pedestal TV Set only

0.2 W

0.2 W

AC type 16:9 (max) 10000:1
127 cm 43.6 ” × 24.5 ” × 50.0 ” (1,106 mm × 622 mm × 1,269 mm) 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768(H)) [4,098 × 768 dots] 4.8 ” × 2.4 ” (120 mm × 60 mm) × 2pcs, 8
20 W [10 W + 10 W] (10 % THD)

148 cm 50.7 ” × 28.5 ” × 58.1 ” (1,287 mm × 723 mm × 1,476 mm) 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768(H)) [4,098 × 768 dots]

VHF/ UHF :

2-69, CATV:1-135

Temperature : 32 °F – 104 °F (0 °C – 40 °C)

VIDEO : S-VIDEO : AUDIO L – R :

RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V [p-p] (75 ) Mini DIN 4-pin Y:1.0 V [p-p] (75 ) C:0.286 V [p-p] (75 ) RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]

Y : PB, PR: AUDIO L-R :

1.0 V [p-p] (including synchronization) ±0.35 V [p-p] RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]

TYPE A Connector

AUDIO L-R:

RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]

SD CARD slot × 1

VIDEO: AUDIO L – R:

RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V [p-p] (75 ) RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]

PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic

3D Y/C FILTER CLOSED CAPTION V-Chip Photo Viewer

47.7 ” × 34.8 ” × 14.6 ” (1,210 mm × 882 mm × 371 mm)

55.1 ” × 39.3 ” × 16.9 ” (1,399 mm × 997 mm × 430 mm)

47.7 ” × 32.2 ” × 3.8 ” (1,210 mm × 818 mm × 95 mm)
93.7 lb. (42.5 ) 88.2 lb. (40 )

55.1 ” × 36.8 ” × 3.9 ” (1,399 mm × 934 mm × 99 mm)
138.9 lb. (63 ) 130.1 lb. (59 )

[TH-50PX60U, TH-50PX60X]

47.7 ” (1210 mm)

3.8 ” (95 mm)

[TH-58PX60U] 55.1 ” (1399 mm)

3.9 ” (99 mm)

Specifications FAQs, etc.

34.8 ” (882 mm) 32.2 ” (818mm) 39.3 ” (997 mm) 36.8 ” (934 mm)

32.1 ” (815 mm) 14.6 ” (371 mm)

34.9 ” (887 mm) 16.9 ” (430 mm)

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

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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

SERVICE

1 (ONE) YEAR

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 TV’s, or non- expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, 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 Servicenter 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 Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.

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

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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.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
npcparts@us.panasonic.com
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 Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277
Service in Puerto Rico
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, 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.

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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 In-home service

One (1) year, parts (including Plasma Panel) and labour.

LCD TV (26 in & over) In-home service

One (1) year, parts (including LCD Panel) and labour.

LCD TV (25 in & under) Carry-in service only 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: Telephone #: 905-624-5505

1-800 #:

1-800-561-5505

Fax #:

905-238-2360

Email link:

“Customer support” on www.panasonic.ca

FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca : Link: “ServicentresTM locator” under “Customer support”

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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FAQs, etc.

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Customer’s 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

Anotación del cliente El modelo y el número de serie de este producto se encuentran en su panel posterior. Deberá anotarlos en el espacio provisto a continuación y guardar este manual, más el recibo de su compra, como prueba permanente de su adquisición, para que le sirva de ayuda al identificarlo en el caso de que le sea sustraído ó lo pierda, y también para disponer de los servicios que le ofrece la garantía.

Modelo

Número de serie

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus New Jersey 07094 U.S.A.

Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc. (“PSC”) Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 CANADA

Panasonic De México S.A. De C.V. Moras No.313, Col. Tlacoquemecatl Del Valle Del. Benito Juárez MÉXICO, D.F. C.P. 03200

¤ 2006 Panasonic Corporation of North America. All Rights Reserved. ¤ 2006 Panasonic Corporation of North America. Todos los Derechos Reservados.

Printed in U.S.A. Impreso en EE.UU.

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References

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