Viera TX-L42U2L - TV PANASONIC - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL Viera TX-L42U2L PANASONIC

Operating Instructions

LCD Television

Line drawing of a flat-screen computer monitor with no text or symbols on the screen or side

VIERA

VIERA IMAGE VIEWER

Digital Video Broadcasting

DIGITAL PLUS

Digital Out

GEMSTAR

AVCHD™

1920×1080p

1080p

HIGH-DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE

Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement

Enjoy rich multimedia

VCR Amplifier with Speaker system DVD Recorder DVD Player

Notice for DVB functions

This TV is designed to meet the standards (current as of August, 2009) of DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital terrestrial services and DVB-C (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital cable services.

Consult your local dealer for availability of DVB-T services in your area. Consult your cable service provider for availability of DVB-C services with this TV.

- This TV may not work correctly with the signal which does not meet the standards of DVB-T or DVB-C.

- Not all the features are available depending on the country, area, broadcaster and service provider.

- Not all CI modules work properly with this TV. Consult your service provider about the available CI module.

- This TV may not work correctly with CI module that is not approved by the service provider. Additional fees may be charged depending on the service provider.

This TV does not support digital teletext (MHEG) functions.

The compatibility with future DVB services is not guaranteed.

- Check the latest information on the available services at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.

Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.

See http://www.mpegla.com.

SD Card

Set top box

Camcorder

Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre

• For customers within the UK: 0844 844 3852
• For customers within the Republic of Ireland: 01 289 8333
- Visit our website for product information
www.panasonic.co.uk
• E-mail: [e-mail]

Direct Sales at Panasonic UK

• For customers: 0844 844 3856
- Order accessory and consumable items for your product with ease and confidence by phoning our Customer Care Centre
Monday – Thursday 9:00am – 5:30pm,
Friday 9:30am – 5:30pm (Excluding public holidays).

- Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com.

- Most major credit and debit cards accepted

- All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd.

- It couldn't be simpler!

- Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products, take a browse on our website for further details.

Contents

Be Sure to Read

● Safety Precautions 4
(Warning / Caution)

Quick Start Guide

• Accessories / Options 6
  • Identifying Controls 8
• Basic Connection 10
  • Auto Setup 12

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

●Watching TV 14
Using TV Guide 18
Viewing-Teletext 20
Watching External inputs22
How to Use VIERA TOOLS 24
How to Use Menu Functions 25

Advanced Features

● Retuning from Setup Menu 32
Tuning and Editing Channels (DVB) 34
Tuning and Editing Channels (Analogue) ……36
Timer Programming 38

Child Lock 40

Input Labels 41

Using Common Interface 42

Shipping Condition 43

Updating the TV Software 44

Using Media Player 46

Link Functions 50

(Q-Link / VIERA Link)

External Equipment 58

FAQs, etc.

● Technical Information 60
Maintenance 64
- FAQs 65
Specifications 67
- Licence 68

Warning

Mains plug and lead ■

To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings below:

This TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz.

Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.

Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

Remove the mains plug when cleaning the TV.

Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand.

Do not damage the mains lead.

Do not place a heavy object on the lead.

Do not place the lead • near a high temperature object.

Do not pull on the lead. • Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the plug.

Do not move the TV with the lead plugged into a • socket outlet.

• Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively or stretch it.
• Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.
• Ensure the TV does not crush the mains lead.

If you detect anything unusual, immediately switch off the mains supply switch and remove the mains plug.

AC 220-240 V 50 Hz

C 220-240 V /Hz

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED MAINS PLUG

FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.

This TV is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 5 amp fuse is fitted in this mains plug. Shall the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 5 amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.

Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

If the mains plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover the mains plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.

A replacement fuse cover may be purchased from your local dealer.

If the fitted moulded mains plug is unsuitable for the socket outlet in your home, then the fuse shall be removed and the mains plug cut off and disposed of safety. There is a danger of severe electrical shock if the cut off mains plug is inserted into any 13 amp socket.

If a new mains plug is to be fitted, please observe the wiring code as shown below. If in any doubt, please consult a qualified electrician.

IMPORTANT: – The wires in this mains lead are coloured in accordance with the following code: – Blue: Neutral Brown: Live

As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your mains plug, proceed as follows.

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the mains plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK.

The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the mains plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

Under no circumstances should either of these wires be connected to the Earth terminal of the three pin mains plug, marked with the letter E or the earth symbol ⊕.

How to replace the fuse

For plug type shown in example 1:

Lift out the removable fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse, then refit securely into the mains plug (see example 1).

For plug type shown in example 2:

Lift open the fuse compartment, in the mains plug, with a screwdriver, and replace the fuse, then press the fuse cover down securely (see example 2).

Example 1

Example 2

Warning

Take care

To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings below:

- Do not remove covers and never modify the TV yourself as live parts are accessible when they are removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

Do not expose the TV to rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must not be placed on top of or above the TV.

Do not expose the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. To prevent fire never place any type of candle or naked flame on top or near the TV.

Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces.

Do not insert foreign objects into the TV through the air vents.

- Do not use an unapproved pedestal / mounting equipment. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform the setup or installation of approved wall-hanging brackets.

Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel.

To prevent the spread of fire, keep candles or other open flames away from this product at all times

Small object ■

This product contains possibly dangerous parts that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally.

Keep the dangerous parts out of reach of young children.

Do not allow children to handle SD Card. As with any small object, the SD Card could be swallowed by young children. Please remove SD Card immediately after use and store out of reach of young children.

Caution

Ventilation

Allow sufficient space around the TV in order to help prevent excessive heat, which could lead to early failure of some electronic components.

Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths and curtains.

- Whether you are using the pedestal or not, always ensure the vents in the bottom of the TV are not blocked and there is sufficient space to enable adequate ventilation.

Minimum distance

10 10 10

(cm)

Noving the TV

Before moving the TV, disconnect all cables.

Transport only in upright position.

When not in use for a long time

This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet.

- Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TV is not in use for a prolonged period of time.

Ecessive volume

Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones. Irreversible damage can be caused.

Accessories / Options

Standard accessories

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Operating Instructions □

Product Registration Leaflet □

Optional accessories

Wall-hanging bracket

- TY-WK3L2RW

Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual.

Rear of the TV 200 mm 200 mm

Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation

Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging bracket (not supplied with the TV)

Depth of screw:
minimum 9 mm, maximum 12 mm

Diameter: M6
(View from the side)

Warning

• Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket by yourself has the risk of personal injury and product damage. In order to maintain the unit's performance and safety, be sure to ask your dealer or a licenced contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. Any damage caused by installing without a qualified installer will void your warranty.
• Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be sure to take steps to prevent the TV from falling off.
• Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage which will void your warranty.
• Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such as spotlights or halogen lights) which typically give off high heat. Doing so may warp or damage plastic cabinet parts.
  Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Wall mounted equipment must not be grounded by metal within the wall. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall before hanging bracket.
• To prevent fall and injury, remove the TV from its fixed wall position when it is no longer in use for an extended period of time.

Installing / removing remote's batteries

Pull open Hook

Close correct or -)

Caution

• Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. Do not mix old and new batteries.
  Replace only with same or equivalent type. Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries).
  Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.
  Do not burn or break up batteries.
  Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, etc.
  Make sure you dispose of batteries correctly.
• Ensure batteries are replaced correctly, there is danger of explosion and fire if battery is reversed.
  Do not disassemble or modify the remote control.

Attaching the pedestal

To help avoid risk of damage or injury by the TV tipping or falling, please follow the warnings and cautions below:

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

Caution

Do not use with any other TVs or displays.

- Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. If this occurs, contact your nearest Panasonic dealer immediately.

During setup, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.

Ensure that the TV does not suffer any impact during installation of the pedestal.

Ensure that children do not climb onto the pedestal.

Install or remove the TV from the pedestal with at least two people.

Assembly screw (4)

XSS4+16FNK

Assembly screw (4)

XYN4+F12FJK

Bracket (1)

TJX0EA007

Base (1)

TBL0E0107

■ Assembling the pedestal

Use the four assembly screws Ⓐ to fasten the bracket

© to the base securely.

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

● Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.

A C Front D

■ Securing the TV

Use only the supplied assembly screws Ⓑ to fasten the pedestal securely to the TV.

Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.

Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface.

B II II II thick soft cloth B

Foam mat or thick soft cloth

Identifying Controls

Remote Control

Media Player (p. 46) ● Switches to SD Card viewing mode (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Standby On / Off switch Switches TV On or Off standby Main Menu (p. 25) Press to access Picture, Sound and Setup Menus Aspect (p. 16) ● Changes aspect ratio from Aspect Selection list ● Also possible by pressing this button repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect Channel / Programme Information (p. 15) ● Displays channel and programme information VIERA Link Menu (p. 54) ● Accesses VIERA Link Menu OK Confirms selections and choices Press after selecting channel positions to quickly change channel ● Displays the Channel List Option Menu (p. 17) ● Easy setting for viewing and sound options Coloured buttons Used for the selection, navigation and operation of various functions Teletext (p. 20) ● Switches to teletext mode Subtitles (p. 15) ● Displays subtitles Numeric buttons Changes channel and teletext pages Sets characters When in Standby mode, switches TV On (Press for about 1 second) Sound Mute Switches sound mute On or Off Volume Up / Down Input mode selection ● TV - switches DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue mode (p. 14) ● AV - switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list (p. 22) Direct TV Recording (p. 52 and p. 54) ● Records programme immediately in DVD Recorder / VCR with Q-Link or VIERA Link connection Normalise (p. 25) ● Resets picture and sound settings to their default levels Exit Returns to the normal viewing screen VIERA TOOLS (p. 24) ● Displays some special function icons and accesses easily TV Guide (p. 18) ● Displays TV Guide Cursor buttons Makes selections and adjustments Return Returns to the previous menu / page Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 15) Holds the current teletext page (teletext mode) (p. 20) Index (p. 21) ● Returns to the teletext index page (teletext mode) Last view (p. 17) ● Switches to previously viewed channel or input mode Channel Up / Down Selects channel in sequence Connected equipment operations (p. 23 and p. 56) Panasonic TV

TV SD CARD slot (p. 46) SD Card slot Common Interface CI Slot (p. 42) Headphones jack (p. 58) Power and Timer LED Standby: red On: green Timer Programming On: orange Timer Programming or Direct TV Recording is in progress: orange (flash) Standby with Timer Programming On or Direct TV Recording: red with orange flash When using the remote control, indicates the TV has received a command. C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor Senses brightness to adjust picture quality in "Eco Mode" in Picture Menu is set to "On" (p. 26) Remote control signal receiver Function select Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC signal) / Bass ("Music" or "Speech" mode in Sound Menu) / Treble ("Music" or "Speech" mode in Sound Menu) / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 32 and p. 33) Increases or decreases the channel position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function. When in Standby mode, switches TV On (press for about 1 second). Changes the input mode Mains power On / Off switch Switch On to turn on the TV or turn the TV to Standby mode by the remote control

Remote control signal receiver
- Do not place any objects between the TV remote control signal receiver and remote control.

Auto power standby function ■

The TV will automatically go to Standby mode in the following conditions: no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 minutes in Analogue TV mode "Off Timer" is active in the Setup Menu (p. 17) no operation is performed for the period selected in "Auto Standby" (p. 30) This function does not affect Ext Rec. of Timer Programming and Direct TV Recording.

Using the On Screen Displays

Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.

■ How to use remote control

Open the main menu

Move the cursor / select the menu item

Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set

Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen

Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from a range of options

Return to the previous menu

■ ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box - Operation guide (example: Sound Menu)

Sound Menu 1/2 Mode Music Bass 0 Treble 0 Balance 0 Headphone Volume 11 Surround Off Volume Correction 0 Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm MPX Stereo Select EXIT Change RETURN Page up Page down

-Operation guide will help you.

Basic Connection

External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.

Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.

Example 1 Connecting aerial

graph TD
    A["TV only TV, DVD Recorder or VCR"] --> B["Rear of the TV"]
    B --> C["AC 220-240 V 50 Hz"]
    C --> D["Mains lead"]
    D --> E["Cable"]
    E --> F["RF cable"]
    F --> G["TV only TV"]
    G --> H["Rear of the TV"]
    H --> I["AC 220-240 V 50 Hz"]
    I --> J["Cable"]
    J --> K["RF cable"]
    K --> L["Fully wired SCART cable"]
    L --> M["DVD Recorder or VCR"]
    M --> N["RF OUT"]
    M --> O["RF IN"]
    M --> P["RF cable"]

Note

Connect to the TV's AV1 / AV2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 52).

- For HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2) by using HDMI cable (p. 58 and p. 59).

Q-Lipk50 connection

VERA50andqnrfection

Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.

Example 3

Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box
Rear of the TV

graph TD
    A["AC 220-240 V 50 Hz"] --> B["Mains lead"]
    B --> C["HD/VI"]
    C --> D["TV/VI"]
    D --> E["RF cable"]
    E --> F["Set top box"]
    F --> G["Set top box"]
    G --> H["Fully wired HDMI compliant cable"]
    H --> I["DVD Recorder or VCR"]
    I --> J["RF OUT"]
    I --> K["RF IN"]
    I --> L["Fully wired SCART cable"]
    L --> M["Set top box"]
    M --> N["Set top box"]
    N --> O["Fully wired HDMI compliant cable"]
    O --> P["Cable"]
    P --> Q["Terrestrial aerial"]
    Q --> R["Cable"]

Auto Setup

Search and store TV channels automatically.

These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.

- Please complete connections (p. 10 and p. 11) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before starting Auto Setup. For details of settings for the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment.

Illustration of a flat-screen monitor connected to a cable with number 1, no text or symbols present

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On (Takes a few seconds to be displayed)

Select the language

OSD Language Deutsch English Français Iliamro Español Português Nederlands Dansk Sveniaka Norsk Suerni Türkço EM-iyoed Polski četlina Magyar Slovenčina Ennapacouc Română Srpski Hrvatski Slovenčina Latvieštu eseti keel Lietuvu

ASPECT INPUT N DIRECT TV REC OPTION RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD 1 2 abc d 3 4 ghi 5 jkd 6 mno 7 8 tuvp qrs wxyz 0 PROGRAMME Panasonic TV

Select your country

Country
Germany	Denmark	Poland
Austria	Sweden	Czech
France	Norway	Hungary
Italy	Finland	Slovakia
Spain	Luxembourg	Slovenia
Portugal	Belgium	Estonia
Switzerland	Netherlands	Lithuania
Malta	Turkey	Ireland
Andorra	Greece	Others

Depending on the country you select, you may be required to select the Region. In this case, select your region.

Select the mode you want to tune

TV Signal Selection ✓ DVB-C ✓ DVB-T ✓ DVB-T support for HD services ✓ Analogue Start Auto Setup

☑: tune (the mode will be tuned and searched for the available channels)

□: skip tuning

“DVB-C” may not appear depending on the country you select (p. 67)

Select "Start Auto Setup"

TV Signal Selection ✓ DVB-C ✓ DVB-T ✓ DVB-T support for HD services ✓ Analogue Start Auto Setup

Auto Setup starts

Auto Setup will start to search for TV channels and store them.

The stored channels and sorted channel order vary depending on the country, area, broadcasting system and conditions of signal reception.

- If tuning has failed, check the connection of the RF cable, and then, follow the on screen instructions.

Auto Setup varies depending on the country you select.

● DVB-C Network Settings Enter the Home Frequency and Network ID specified by your cable provider.

And then, select "Start Auto Setup".

DVB-C Network Settings Frequency 362 MHz Network ID 41001 Start Auto Setup

① enter the frequency and network ID

Depending on the country you select, "Auto" is displayed and you do not have to enter them. In this case, Home Frequency and Network ID will be set automatically.

• DVB-C Auto Setup

DVB-C Auto Setup Play: 25% 100% New or New IdUAL Character No. Channel Name Type Quality 1 Global Ethernet Free TV 10 2 3600 Radius Values Free TV 10 4 E4 Free TV 10 Free TV, 3 Pay TV, 0 Read, 0 Security

DVB-T Auto Setup

DVB-T Auto Setup Prog 10.0 C+21 E Test set: Auto Setup Summary CH Channel Name Type Country 82 C++ 32 Channel Free TV 15 82 BSO Radio Values Free TV 15 62 E5 Free TV 15 82 Conson Bank Free TV 15 Free TV 4 Pack 1.0 Pack 2.0 Scankey

- Analogue Auto Setup

Analog Auto Setup File Edit View Insert 2 or more CH Channel Name CH23 CH 93 BEC1 Analog 2 Searchkey

Depending on the country you select, the channel selection screen will be displayed after DVB-T Auto Setup if multiple channels have the same logical channel number. Select your preferred channel or exit the screen for automatic selections.

If Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technology (p. 52 and p. 53) compatible recorder is connected, channel, language, country / region settings are automatically downloaded to the recorder.

- If downloading has failed, you can download later by the menu item.

→ "Download" (p. 28)

Select "Home"

Please select your viewing environment.

Home

①select

② set

Select "Home" viewing environment to use in your home environment.

Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.

Illustration of two people at a podium, one holding a phone and the other reading a document (no text or symbols visible)

To check channel list at-a-glance

→ "Using TV Guide" (p. 18)

• To edit or hide (skip) channels

→ "Tuning and Editing Channels" (p. 34 - 37)

■ "Shop" viewing environment (for shop display only)

"Shop" viewing environment is the demonstration mode to explain main features of this TV.

Select "Home" viewing environment to use in your home environment.

- You can return to viewing environment selection screen at the stage of Shop confirmation screen and Automatic Demo Off / On selection screen.

① Return to viewing environment selection screen

② Select "Home"

Auto Setup is complete

To change viewing environment later on, you will need to initialise all settings by accessing Shipping Condition.

→ "Shipping Condition" (p. 43)

Note

- If tuning has failed or to retune all channels "Auto Setup" (p. 32 and p. 33)

● To add the available TV mode later → "Add TV Signal" (p. 28 and p. 29)

To initialise all settings → "Shipping Condition" (p. 43)

- If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On with Mains power On / Off switch.

Watching TV

Turn power on (Press for about 1 second) Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 8) Select the mode TV TV Selection DVB-C DVB-T Analogue ②access ①select The selectable modes vary depending on the stored channels (p. 12). If "TV Selection" menu is not displayed, press the TV button to switch the mode. Information banner appears whenever you select a channel For details Also possible to select the mode pressing the TV button repeatedly on the remote control or side panel of the TV. (p. 9) Select a channel up down or To select a more than two-digit channel position number, e.g. 399 3 def 9 avg 9 avg T■ select from the Channel List All DVB-T Channels Sorting 123... 6 Cartoon Nwk 7 BBC Radio Wales 8 BBC Radio Cymru 1 BBC ONE Wales 2 BBC THREE 3 BBCI 4 CBBC Channel ①select channel ②watch To change the category → red To sort channel names in alphabetical order → blue Note To watch pay-TV → "Using Common Interface" (p. 42)

Select a channel using Information banner ■ (p. 15)

Possible to confirm the channel name and programme before changing channels.

Display Information banner if it is not displayed

While the banner is displayed, select the channel

①select channel

Possible to set display timeout in "Banner Display Timeout" (p. 29).

■Select a channel using TV Guide (p. 18)

Possible to confirm the TV Guide (EPG) before changing channels.

Display

TV Guide

Select the current

programme or channel

①select

C

②access

Select "View"

(DVB mode)

①select

②watch

● To use Timer Programming → p. 19

The postcode entry or update may be required depending on the country you select (p. 12). Follow the on screen instructions.

■ Other useful functions

Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture

Display Information banner

Display Information banner

- Also appears when changing a channel

Channel position and name Example (DVB): 1 BBC ONE Wales Coronation Street 20:00 - 20:55 Programme Start / Finish time Progress time indicator of the selected programme Features available / Message meanings Category To change the category → blue Current time All DVB-T Channels Change category For info press i Encrypted Dolby D + 45

Example (Analogue):

3 ITV 19:35 All Analogue Channels itv1 CH23 Stereo 45

Channel number

- To confirm another tuned channel name

- To watch the channel listed in the banner → OK

• Information on the next programme (DVB)

- Extra information → i (DVB) (press again to hide the banner)

- To set display timeout → "Banner Display Timeout" (p. 29)

Sound mute On

Bad signal

Poor TV signal quality

Encrypted

Scrambled programme

Dolby D +, Dolby D

Dolby Digital Plus or Dolby Digital audio track

Subtitle service available

Teletext service available

Multiple audio available

Multiple video available

Multiple audio and video available

Stereo, Mono

Audio mode

1 - 90

Off Timer remaining time

For settings →

Watching TV

■ Other useful functions

Display subtitles

Display / hide subtitles (if available)

To change the language for DVB (if available)

→ "Preferred Subtitles" (p. 29)

STTL

Note

- If you press the STTL button in Analogue mode, it switches to teletext service and calls up a favourite page (p. 21). Press the EXIT button to return to TV mode.

Aspect

Change the aspect ratio (image size)

ASPECT

Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect.

Normally programmes have the Aspect Control Signal (Widescreen signal, etc.), and the TV will choose the aspect ratio automatically according to the Aspect Control Signal (p. 60).

If you would like to change the aspect ratio manually

Display Aspect Selection list While the list is displayed, select the mode

Aspect Selection list

To change the mode using the ASPECT button only

(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode)

Auto

The best ratio is chosen and the image expanded to fill the screen.

For details → p. 60

16:9

Directly displays the image at 16:9 without distortion (anamorphic).

14:9

Displays the image at the standard 14:9 without distortion.

Just

Displays a 4:3 image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges.

4:3

Displays the image at the standard 4:3 without distortion.

4:3 Full

Displays a 4:3 image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen.

- HD signal only

Zoom1

Displays a 16:9 letterbox or 4:3 image without distortion.

Zoom2

Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion.

Zoom3

Displays a 2.35:1 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion. At 16:9, displays the image at its maximum (with slight enlargement).

Note

Only "16:9" and "4:3 Full" are available in HD channels.

Aspect is fixed to "16:9" when "Viewing Mode" is set to "Game" in the Picture Menu.

Not available when the subtitle function is active.

Not available in teletext service.

- Aspect mode can be memorized separately for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals.

Display the selectable settings for the current programme

Check or change the current programme status instantly

Multi Video (DVB mode)

Allows you to select the image (if available)

Multi Audio (DVB mode)

Allows you to select between alternative language for sound tracks (if available)

Dual Audio (DVB mode)

Allows you to select stereo / monaural (if available)

Sub Channel (DVB mode)

Allows you to select the multifeed programme - sub channel (if available)

Subtitle Language (DVB mode)

Allows you to select the language in which subtitles should appear (if available)

To change

Teletext Character Set

Sets the teletext language

→ Setup Menu (p. 29)

Teletext Language (DVB mode)

Allows you to select between alternative language for teletext (if available)

MPX (Analogue mode)

Selects multiplex sound mode (if available)

→ Sound Menu (p. 27)

Volume Correction

Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode

Note

Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 26–30).

Last view

Switch to previously viewed channel or input mode easily

Press again to return to the present view.

Note

• Switching channel is not available while Timer Programming or Direct TV Recording is in progress.
• Watching less than 10 sec. is not regarded as the previously viewed channel or input mode.

Off Timer

Turn the TV to Standby mode automatically after a fixed period

Display the menu Select "Setup" Select "Off Timer" and set the time

①select

Setup Menu Timer Programming Off Timer Link Settings Child Lock DVB T Tuning Menu Language Display Settings Common Interface System Menu

To cancel → Set to "Off" or turn the TV off.

● To display the remaining time → Information banner (p. 15)

Note

- When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on the screen.

Using TV Guide

TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters).

This function varies depending on the country you select (p. 12).

- The postcode entry or update may be required to use the GUIDE Plus+ system depending on the country you select. "View advertisement" (p. 19)

DVB-T and Analogue channels are displayed on the same TV Guide screen.

Analogue channels will be listed after DVB-T channels but there will be no programme listings. "D" means DVB-T channel and "A" means Analogue channel.

- When this TV is turned on for the first time, or the TV is switched off for more than a week, it may take some time before the TV Guide is completely shown.

INPUT TV EXIT GUIDE OPTION OK RETURN

■To return to TV

■Depending on the country you select, you can select the TV Guide type

→ "Default Guide" in "Display Settings" (p. 29)

If you select "Channel List", the channel list will appear when the GUIDE button is pressed.

(Channel list)

1 Select the mode → p. 14

View TV Guide

To change the layout (Landscape / Portrait) view "Landscape" to see many channels view "Portrait" to see one channel at a time

TV Guide time Current date and time

Example: TV Guide date Programme Wed 28, 10, 2009 1 BBC ONE 20:00 - 20:30 DLY SOS - We open in the Saturdays Time: 18:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 Time: 18:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 Time: 18:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 Time: 18:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 Time: 18:30 20:00 20.30 21.00 Time: 18:30 20:00 20.30 21.00 Time: 18:30 20:00 20.30 21.00 Time: 18:30 20:00 20.30 21.00 Time: 18:30 20:00 1 BBC ONE Easterde D'N SOS The Bill Red Cap BBC THREE Hot Wars Holiday Program D 14 E4 Emmental Coronation Street The Bill BBC FOUR 10 Q' clock News BBC Pepsi Char Good bye BBC 2W Panorama Spring watch Coast BBC 15 BBC I'm A Celebrity Pop Idol News BBC 79 BBC Road Rugby 15 To 1 The Bill Select channel Exit Info Page up Select programme Change display mode Page down Timer Programming RETURN Stated Advan Page down 24 hours +24 hours Preview Category Advertisement Landscape (Displays by channel) Channel position and name

Example: D: DVB-T A: Analogue Wed 28.10.2009 10:46 TV Guide: Portrait Wed 28.10.2009 All Types All Channels D: BBC ONE D T SBC THREE D 14 E4 D 73 BBC FOUR 19:30-20:00 Eastander 20:00-20:30 DIY SOS 20:30-21:00 The Bill 21:00-22:00 Rac Cap 22:30-23:00 Live Junction 23:00-23:30 POP 100 23:00-00:00 Rugby Select programme EXIT Info Select channel SC Change display mode Page up R-TURN Select Answer Page down +24 hours Prop Type C Biry Time Programming Page down +24 hours Prop Type C Biry Portrait (Displays by time)

■To watch the programme

Select the current programme or channel

Select "View" (DVB mode)

Das Erste 19:30-20:00 View Timer Programming ① select ② watch To use Timer Programming → p. 19

■To the previous day (DVB mode)

■To the next day (DVB mode)

■To view a channel list of the selected type (DVB mode)

(Type list) ① select type ② view

■ To view a channel list of the selected category

Category All Channels + All Channels All DVB-T Channels All Analogue Channels Free TV Pay TV HDTV Free Radio Pay Radio Favourites1— Favourites2— Favourites3— Favourites4—

(Category list) Only Analogue channels are listed

- ● To list favourite channels → p. 35

View details of the programme (DVB mode)

Select the programme View details

VIEA Details

• Press again to return to TV Guide.

Timer Programming (DVB mode)

Timer Programming is a timer to remind watching or record the programme to the external recorder.

Select the forthcoming programme

Select the function (Reminder or Ext Rec.)

Timer Programming Wed 28.10.2009 16:46 Function No. Channel Name Date Start End CG Rec. D 1 SBC ONE -TIMERS- Wed 28.10.2009 16:46 - - - - - - [~ IRR] - - [~ IRR] - - [~ IRR] - - [~ IRR] - - - - - [~ IRR] - - - - - - (Timer Programming screen)

LED will be used if d1

• LED will turn to orange if Timer Programming is set. (Orange LED will flash if Timer Programming is in progress.)

Ext Rec. : to record the programme to the recorder

When the start time comes, the channel will be switched automatically and the video and audio signals will be output. 2 mins. before the starting time, a reminder message appears if you are watching TV.

Reminder : to remind watching the programme

When you are watching TV, a reminder message appears 2 mins. before the start time. Press the OK button to switch to the programmed channel.

■ To check / change / cancel a Timer Programming event → "Timer Programming" (p. 39)
■ To return to TV Guide → RETURN
■ If you select the current programme

A confirmation screen whether you wish to watch or record it will appear.

Select "Timer Programming" and set "Ext Rec." to record from the time you finish the timer programming event setting.

Note

● This function is not available in Analogue mode.
- Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is received via the signal from the broadcaster or service provider. No other channel can be selected while Ext Rec. of Timer Programming is in progress.
- When recording programmes, be sure to make the proper settings on the recorder connected to the TV. If a compatible recorder with Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technologies is connected to the TV (p. 52 and p. 53) and the “Link Settings” (p. 28) are completed, no setting of the recorder is required. Also read the manual of the recorder.

View advertisement

Depending on the country you select, this TV supports the GUIDE Plus+ system in DVB-T or Analogue mode

The postcode entry or update is required. Follow the on screen instructions.

• Also possible to setup manually from the Setup Menu ➔ "Update" / "Postcode" in "GUIDE Plus+ Settings" (p. 31)
• Enter your postcode when using this function for the first time. If you enter an incorrect postcode for your area, or no postcode is entered, advertisements may not be displayed correctly.

Display advertisement information

OPTION

• To display the latest advertisement
  → "Update" in "GUIDE Plus+ Settings" (p. 31)

■ To change advertisements

■ To return to TV Guide

Note

- To update the information continuously, the TV must be left in Standby mode at night.

Viewing Teletext

Analogue teletext

Analogue teletext services

Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters.

The features may vary depending on the broadcasters.

What is FLOF (FASTEXT) mode?

In FLOF mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown.

What is TOP mode? (in case of TOP text broadcasting)

TOP is a particular improvement of the standard teletext service that results in an easier search and effective guide.

Fast overview of the teletext information available

Easy to use step-by-step selection of the topical subject

Page status information at the bottom of the screen

Available page up / down → red green

To select among subject blocks → blue

To select next subject within the subject block (After the last subject, it moves to the next subject block.)

What is List mode?

In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen. Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV's memory. ("Store frequently viewed pages", p. 21)

■ To change mode → "Teletext" in the Setup Menu (p. 29)

Switch to Teletext Text Displays the index page (content varies depending on the broadcasters) Current page number P100 17:51 28 Feb Time / date TELETEXT INFORMATION Colour bar Select the page up down or red green yellow blue (Corresponds to the colour bar) To adjust contrast → MENU (press three times) → As the blue bar is displayed To return to TV → EXIT

Reveal hidden data

Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers

To rehide → red

FULL / TOP / BOTTOM

(Expand the TOP half)

graph LR
    A["(BOTTOM)"] --> B["Normal (FULL)"]
    B --> C["P100 Broadcast"]

(Expand the BOTTOM half)

HOLD

Stop automatic updating

(If you wish to hold the current page without updating)

To resume → HOLD

INDEX

Return to the main index page

INDEX

Call up a favourite page

View a favourite page stored

STTL

Call up the page stored on the blue button (List mode).

Factory setting is "P888".

View in multi window

Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once

(press twice)

Select Picture and text On or Off

Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.

Store frequently viewed pages

Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar

(List mode only)

As page is displayed Corresponding coloured button OK press and hold P100 Broadcast The number changes to white.

■ To change stored pages

Coloured button you want to change

Enter new page number

-press

and

hold

View sub page

View sub page (Only when teletext is more than one page)

<<01 02 03 04 05 —— Appears at top of

the screen

■ To view specific sub page

Enter the

4-digit number

example: P6

0 0 0 6

Sub pages:

The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters (up to 79 pages).

It may take some time for searching, during which time you can watch TV.

Watch TV while waiting for update

View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page

Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available.

Changes to TV screen temporarily

View the updated page

MENU

Appears when updating is completed

(You cannot change the channel.)

- The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news ("News Flash").

Watching External inputs

Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the input.

To connect the equipment ➕ p. 10, 11 and p. 59

The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected external equipment.

Turn the TV on When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 ■ (p. 10 and p. 11) → Receives input signals automatically when playback starts ● Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART (pin 8) terminal. ● This function is also available for HDMI connections (p. 59). If input mode is not switched automatically ■ → Perform ② and ③ Check the setup of the equipment. Display the Input select menu AV Select the input mode connected to the equipment Input Selection AV1 AV2/S AV3 COMPONENT HDMI1 HDMI2 TV ①select ②watch ● You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote control or the side panel of the TV. Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected. ● In order to switch between AV2 and AV2S, move the indicator by pressing left and right cursor button. ● You can label or skip each input mode → "Input Labels" (p. 41) Skipped inputs will not be displayed when the AV button is pressed. View Displays the selected mode AV2 Note ● If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set to "16:9". ● For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer. T■ return to TV → TV

Operating the equipment with the TV remote control

The equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the below buttons of this TV remote control.

	StandbySet to Standby mode / Turn on
	PlayPlayback videocassette / DVD
	StopStop the operations
	Rewind / Skip / SearchVCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverseDVD: Skip to the previous track or titlePress and hold to search backward
	Fast-forward / Skip / SearchVCR: Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forwardDVD: Skip to the next track or titlePress and hold to search forward
	PausePause / ResumeDVD: Press and hold to play at slow speed
	Channel Up / DownSelect channel
	RecordStart recording

■ How to change the code for the type of the equipment

Each type of the Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code.

Please change the code according to the equipment you want to operate.

If you operate the connected equipment in VIERA Link (p. 56), select the code "73".

Press and hold during the following operations

Enter the appropriate code, see table below 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 → Press ■

Type of the equipment Code
DVD Recorder, DVD Player 70 (default)
Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre 71
VCR 72
The equipment using in VIERA Link ➔ “VIERA Link Control” (p. 56)	73

Note

Confirm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code.

The codes may be reset to default values if batteries are replaced.

Some operations may not be possible on some equipment models.

How to Use VIERA TOOLS

You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function.

- For "VIERA Link Control" and "Pause Live TV" functions to operate correctly, ensure the connections and settings are completed.

“Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 50 and p. 51), “Preparations” (p. 53)

After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.

1

Display icons of the feature

2

Select a feature

3

Follow the operations of each feature

VIERA Link Control ♦ "VIERA Link Control" (p. 56)

When two or more compatible equipment are connected, a selection screen will be displayed.

Please select the correct description and access.

PausPauise Live TV" (p. 55)

Photo • "Photo mode" (p. 46)

Video • "Video mode" (p. 48)

Note

If the selected feature is not available, the demonstration to explain how to use it can be displayed. Press the OK button to view the demonstration after selecting the unavailable feature.

How to Use Menu Functions

Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions.

Display the menu

MENU

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

Select the menu

(example: Picture Menu)

Select the item

(example: Picture Menu)

Adjust or select

(example: Picture Menu)

To return to TV at any time

EXIT

■ return to the previous screen

RETURN

change menu pages

■ Choose from among alternatives

Number and positions of alternatives Colour Balance Normal Changed

■ Adjust using the slide bar

■ Go to the next screen

■ Enter characters by free input menu

You can enter names or numbers freely for some items.

User input Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z U I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 : # s b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r e t u v w x y z r i + - - - _

Set characters one by one

Store

RETURN

- You can set characters by using numeric buttons.

→ "Characters table for numeric buttons" (p. 62)

■ To reset the settings

- To reset the picture settings only

→ "Reset to Defaults" in the Picture Menu (p. 26)

• To reset the sound settings only

“Reset to Defaults” in the Sound Menu (p. 28)

- To reset the picture and sound settings together

(Also volume level and aspect mode are reset)

• To initialise all settings

→ "Shipping Condition" in the Setup Menu (p. 43)

How to Use Menu Functions

Menu list ■

Menu	Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
Picture	Viewing Mode	Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Game)In each Viewing Mode and input, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint, Colour Balance, Vivid Colour, Eco Mode, P-NR and 3D-COMB can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement.●Set for each input signal.Dynamic : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness when viewing in a bright room.Normal : Recommended for viewing under normal ambient room lighting conditions.Cinema : For watching movies in a darkened room with the improved performance of contrast, black and colour reproductionTrue Cinema : Precisely reproduces the original quality of the image without any revision.Game : Fast response signal specifically to provide suitable images for playing games●Not valid on TV modeA continuous record of time spent using Game mode can be displayed in the top right of the screen.→“Playing Time Display” (p. 29)
	Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness	Increases or decreases the levels of these options according to your personal preference
	Tint	With an NTSC signal source connected to the TV, the picture hue can be adjusted to suit your taste●For NTSC signal reception only
	Colour Balance	Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture (Cool / Normal / Warm)
	Vivid Colour	Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones (Off / On)
	Eco Mode	Automatic Brightness Control functionAdjusts picture settings automatically dependent on ambient lighting conditions (Off / On)
	P-NR	Picture Noise ReductionAutomatically reduces unwanted picture noise and flicker noise in the contoured parts of a picture (Off / Min / Mid / Max)
	3D-COMB	Makes still or slow moving pictures look more vivid (Off / On)●Occasionally, whilst viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning may be seen.Set to “On” to display sharper and more accurate colours.●For PAL or NTSC signal reception onlyNot valid on RGB, S-Video, Component, HDMI and SD Card ●
	Panel	Turns the screen off when you select “Off” (Off / On)●The sound is active even if the screen turns off.Press any buttons to turn the screen on.●This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to a sound without watching the TV screen.
	Reset to Defaults	Press the OK button to reset the present Picture Viewing Mode to the default settings
Sound	Mode	Selects the basic sound mode (Music / Speech / User)●The selected mode affects all input signals.Music: Improves sound quality for watching music video, etc.Speech: Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc.●In Music and Speech mode, you can adjust “Bass” and “Treble” settings, and those settings will be stored for each mode.User: Adjusts the sounds manually by using the equalizer to suit your favourite sound quality.For the User mode, “Equalizer” will appear on the Sound Menu instead of “Bass” and “Treble”. Select the “Equalizer” and adjust the frequency. ➕“Equalizer” (below)
	Bass	Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output
	Treble	Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output
	Equalizer	Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality●This function is available when “Mode” is set to “User”.Select the frequency and change the frequency level by using the cursor button. ●If you want to enhance the bass sound, raise the level of the lower frequency. If you want to enhance the treble sound, raise the level of the higher frequency.●To reset the levels of each frequency to the default settings, select the “Reset to Defaults” by using cursor button, and then press the OK button.
	Balance	Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers
	Headphone Volume	Adjusts the volume of the headphones
	Surround	Surround sound settings (Off / V-Audio)V-Audio: Provides a dynamic enhancer of width to simulate improved spatial effects
	Volume Correction	Adjusts the volume of individual channel or input mode
	Speaker Distance to Wall	Adjusts the low frequency sound (Over 30cm / Up to 30cm)●If the back space between the TV and wall is over 30 cm, “Over 30cm” is recommended.●If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm, “Up to 30cm” is recommended.
	MPX	Selects multiplex sound mode (if available)●Normally: StereoStereo signal cannot be received: Mono ●M1 / M2: Available while mono signal is transmitted ●Analogue mode only
	Audio Preference	Selects the initial setting for audio tracks (Auto / MPEG)Auto : Automatically selects the audio tracks if programme has more than two tracks.The priority is given in the following order - Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC,Dolby Digital, MPEG.MPEG : The priority is given to MPEG as long as the programme contains MPEG audio.●Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Digital are the methods of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2ch) audio, these signals can be multi-channel audio.●HE-AAC is a perceptual coding method used to compress digital audio for efficient storage and transmission.●MPEG is an audio compression method that compresses audio to the smaller size without any considerable loss of audio quality.●Dolby Digital Plus and HE-AAC are the technologies for HD (High definition) programmes.DVB mode only
	SPDIF Selection	SPDIF : A standard audio transfer file formatSelects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (Auto / PCM)Auto : Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Digital are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream.HE-AAC (48 kHz) is output as DTS.MPEG is output as PCM.PCM : Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.●For DVB mode or Video mode (p. 48)
	MPEG Optical Level	Adjusts the audio level of MPEG output from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal as the initial setting (0 / -2 / -4 / -6 / -8 / -10 / -12dB)●Normally, MPEG sound is larger comparing with the other types of audio track.DVB mode only

● A different menu will be displayed while SD Card is used. (p. 47 and p. 49)
- Only available items can be selected.

● A different menu will be displayed while SD Card is used. (p. 47 and p. 49)
- Only available items can be selected.

How to Use Menu Functions

Menu list ■

Menu	Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
Sound	HDMI1 / 2 Input		Select to fit the input signal (Digital / Analogue) (p. 63)Digital : HDMI cable connectionAnalogue : HDMI-DVI adapter cable connection●HDMI input mode only
	SPDIF Delay		Adjusts the delay time of the sound output from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal if the sound does not synchronize the image●DVB mode only
	Reset to Defaults		Press the OK button to reset the present Sound Mode, Balance, Headphone Volume and Surround to the default settings
Setup	Timer Programming		Sets a timer to remind watching or record forthcoming programmes (p. 38)●DVB mode only
	Off Timer		Sets the time the TV automatically goes to Standby mode(Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes)
	Link Settings	VIERA Link	Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) (p. 53)
		Q-Link	Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a compatible recorder (AV1 / AV2) (p. 52)●Select the connected terminal to the recorder even it is not compatible with Q-Link.
		AV1 / AV2 out	Chooses the signal to be transmitted from the TV to Q-Link(TV / AV1 / AV2 / AV3 / Monitor)●Monitor: Image displayed on screenComponent and HDMI signals cannot be outputted. ●
		Power on Link	Sets to use Power on Link function (Off / On) (p. 52 and p. 53)
		Power off Link	Sets to use Power off Link function (Off / On) (p. 52 and p. 53)
		Standby Power Save	Controls the power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment to reduce the consumption (Off / On) (p. 54)●This function is available when “VIERA Link” is set to “On” and “Power off Link” is set to “On”.
		Intelligent Auto Standby	Makes non-watched or non-used connected equipment go into Standby mode to reduce the power consumption (Off / On (With reminder) / On (No reminder)) (p. 54)●This function is available when “VIERA Link” is set to “On”.
		Download	Downloads channel, language, country / region settings to a Q-Link or VIERA Link compatible equipment connected to the TV●DVB-C channel setting cannot be downloaded.
	Child Lock		Locks a channel / AV input to prevent access to it (p. 40)
	DVB-C Tuning Menu	Favourites Edit	Creates list of favourite DVB-C channels (p. 35)
		Channel List	Skips the unwanted DVB-C channels or edits DVB-C channels (p. 35)
		Auto Setup	Automatically sets the DVB-C channels supplied (p. 32)
		Manual Tuning	Sets the DVB-C channels manually (p. 35)
		Update Channel List	Updates DVB-C Channel List while keeping your settings (p. 34)
		New Channel Message	Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB-C channel is found (Off / On) (p. 34)
		Signal Condition	Checks the DVB-C signal condition (p. 34)
		Attenuator	Automatically reduces the DVB-C signal to avoid the interference (Off / On) (p. 34)
		Add TV Signal	Adds the TV mode●This function is available if you skip any modes to tune in “Auto Setup” for first using the TV.●To operate, refer to the “Auto Setup” operations for first using the TV (p. 12 and p. 13).

Menu	Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
Setup	DVB-T Tuning Menu	Favourites EditCreates list of favourite DVB-T channels (p. 35)
		Channel ListSkips the unwanted DVB-T channels or edits DVB-T channels (p. 35)
		Auto SetupAutomatically sets the DVB-T channels received in the area (p. 33)
		Manual TuningSets the DVB-T channels manually (p. 35)
		Update Channel ListUpdates DVB-T Channel List while keeping your settings (p. 34)
		Favourite NetworkSelects your favourite network for each broadcasters (available only in some countries)
		New Channel MessageSelects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB-T channel is found (Off / On) (p. 34)
		Signal ConditionChecks the DVB-T signal condition (p. 34)
		Add TV SignalAdds the TV modeThis function is available if you skip any modes to tune in “Auto Setup” for first using the TV.To operate, refer to the “Auto Setup” operations for first using the TV (p. 12 and p. 13).
	Analogue Tuning Menu	Channel ListSkips the unwanted Analogue channels or edits Analogue channels (p. 37)
		Auto SetupAutomatically sets the Analogue channels received in the area (p. 33)
		Manual TuningSets the Analogue channels manually (p. 37)
		Add TV SignalAdds the TV modeThis function is available if you skip any modes to tune in “Auto Setup” for first using the TV.To operate, refer to the “Auto Setup” operations for first using the TV (p. 12 and p. 13).
	Language	OSD LanguageChanges language for on screen displays
		Preferred Audio 1 / 2Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB multi audio (depending on the broadcaster)
		Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster)To display subtitles→
		Preferred TeletextSelects the preferred language for DVB teletext service (depending on the broadcaster)
	Display Settings	Preferred Subtitle TypeSelects the preferred subtitle type (Standard / Hard of Hearing)"Hard of Hearing" provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster)."Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2" in "Language" are given priority.
		TeletextTeletext display mode (TOP (FLOF) / List) (p. 20)
		Teletext Character SetSelects teletext language (West / East1 / East2)West: English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, etc.East1: Czech, English, Estonian, Lettish, Rumanian, Russian, Ukrainian, etc.East2: Czech, Hungarian, Lettish, Polish, Rumanian, etc.
		Default GuideSelects the default TV Guide type when the GUIDE button is pressed (TV Guide / Channel List)TV Guide : Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) is available.To use1BPG→Channel List : EPG is not available and the channel list will appear instead of it.
		Input LabelsLabels or skips each input terminal (p. 41)
		Banner Display TimeoutSets how long the Information banner (p. 15) stays on screen (0 (No display) / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 seconds)
		Playing Time DisplaySet to “On” to display a continuous record of time spent using Game mode every 30 mins (Off / On)This function is available when “Game” is selected in “Viewing Mode” (p. 26).
		Radio ModeSets the timer for turning off the screen automatically when a radio channel is selected (Off / 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 seconds)The sound is active even if the screen turns off.Press any buttons to turn the screen on.This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to a radio channel.

How to Use Menu Functions

Menu list ■

Menu	Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
Setup	Common Interface		Uses include to watch pay-TV (p. 42)
	System Menu	Shipping Condition	Resets all settings, for example, when moving house (p. 43)
		System Update	Downloads new software to TV (p. 44)
		Software Licence	Displays the software licence information
		System Information	Displays the system information of this TV
	Other Settings	AV Colour System	Selects optional colour system based on video signals in AV mode (Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC)
		GUIDE Plus+ Settings	Update
			Postcode
			System Information
		Auto Standby	Sets the time the TV automatically goes to Standby mode when no operation is performed for the selected times (Off / 2 / 4 hours)Starting Timer Programming automatically does not affect this function.Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this function and time-count will be reset.The notification message will appear 3 minutes before going to Standby mode.
		Power Save	Reduces brightness of picture to economise on power consumption (Off / On)
		16:9 Overscan	Selects the screen area displaying the image (Off / On)On : Enlarged the image to hide the edge of the image.Off : Displayed the image in the original size.Set to “On” if noise is generated on the edge of the screen.This function is available when aspect is set to Auto (16:9 signal only) or 16:9.This function can be memorized separately for SD (Standard definition) and HD(High definition) signals.
		Time Zone	Adjusts the time dataThe time data will be corrected based on GMT.Set to “Auto” to adjust the time automatically according to your area.
		DVI Input Setting	Changes the black level in the image for HDMI input mode with DVI input signal manually (Normal / Full)When the DVI input signal from the external equipment, especially from PC, is displayed, the black level may not be suitable. In this case, select “Full”.The black level for HDMI input signal will be adjusted automatically.

A different menu will be displayed while SD Card is used. (p. 47 and p. 49)
Only available items can be selected.
- If "Demo Settings" item is displayed in the Setup Menu, the TV is in "Shop" viewing environment (p. 13).
To return to "Home" viewing environment initialise all settings by accessing Shipping Condition.
→"Shipping Condition" (p. 43)

Overview

How to operate p. 25

VIERA Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

Picture Menu
Viewing Mode	Dynamic
Contrast	60
Brightness	0
Colour	30
Sharpness	5
Tint	0
Colour Balance	Warm
Vivid Colour	Off
Eco Mode	Off

Picture Menu
P-NR	Off
3D-COMB	Off
Reset to Defaults	Reset

(p. 26)

Sound Menu
Mode	Music
Bass	0
Treble	0
Equalizer	Access
Balance	0
Headphone Volume	17
Surround	Off
Volume Correction	0
Speaker Distance to Wall	Over 30cm

Sound Menu
MPX	Stereo
Audio Preference	Auto
SPDIF Selection	Auto
MPEG Optical Level	0dB
HDMI1 Input	Digital
SPDIF Delay	Auto
Reset to Defaults	Reset

(p. 27 - p. 28)

Setup Menu
Timer Programming	Access
Off Timer	Off
Link Settings	Access
Child Lock	Access
DVB-C Tuning Menu	Access
DVB-T Tuning Menu	Access
Analogue Tuning Menu	Access
Language	Access
Display Settings	Access
Common Interface	Access
System Menu	Access
Other Settings	Access

(p. 28 - p. 30)

Link Settings
VIERA Link	On
Q-Link	AV2
AV2 out	TV
Power on Link	On
Power off Link	On
Slandby Power Save	On
Intelligent Auto Standby	On (No reminder)
Download	Access

(p. 28)

DVB-C Tuning Menu
Favourites Edit	Access
Channel List	Access
Auto Setup	Access
Manual Tuning	Access
Update Channel List	Access
New Channel Message	On
Signal Condition	Access
Attenuator	Off
Add TV Signal	Access

(p. 28, 32, 34, 35)

DVB-T Tuning Menu
Favourites Edit	Access
Channel List	Access
Auto Setup	Access
Manual Tuning	Access
Update Channel List	Access
Favourite Network	Access
New Channel Message	On
Signal Condition	Access
Add TV Signal	Access

(p. 29, 33 - 35)

Analogue Tuning Menu
Channel List	Access
Auto Setup	Access
Manual Tuning	Access
Add TV Signal	Access

(p. 29, 33, 36, 37)

Display Settings
Preferred Subtitle Type	Standard
Teletext	TOP
Teletext Character Set	West
Default Guide	TV Guide
Input Labels	Access
Banner Display Timeout	3 seconds
Playing Time Display	On
Radio Mode	Off

(p. 29)

System Menu
Shipping Condition	Access
System Update	Access
Software Licence	Access
System Information	Access

(p. 30, 43, 44)

Other Settings
AV Colour System	Auto
Guide Plus+ Settings	Access
Auto Standby	Off
Power Save	Off
16:9 Overscan	On
Time Zone	Auto
DVI Input Setting	Normal

(p. 30)

Retuning from Setup Menu

DVB-C channels

Automatically retune all the DVB-C channels supplied.

• This function is available if DVB-C channel tuning is already performed.
• Only DVB-C channels are retuned.
• All the previous tuning settings are erased.
• If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 40) has been set, it must be entered.

INPUT TV MENU EXIT 1 2 3 4 1 2 abcdef 3 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 8 tuypads wxyz 0

T return to TV

For Auto Setup, using the buttons on the side panel of the TV (p. 9)

① Press repeatedly until "Auto Setup" appears

②Access "Auto Setup"

③ Set the search mode and scan mode

+/A - (select the item)

(set)

④ Start "Auto Setup"

AV (confirm)

(start)

Image showing a flat-screen monitor with control buttons labeled F, +/A, -/V, TV, AV pointing to it.

To return to TV

1

Select DVB-C

→ p. 14

2

Display the menu

MENU

3

Select "Setup"

①select ②access

4

Select "DVB-C Tuning Menu"

Setup Menu Timer Programming Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock DVB-C Tuning Menu Access Language Display Settings Common Interface System Menu

①select ②access

5

Select "Auto Setup"

DVB-C Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Channel List Auto Setup Access Manual Tuning Update Channel List New Channel Message On Signal Condition Attenuator Off

①select ②access OK

6

Set the Auto Setup settings

DVB-C Auto Setup Settings Search Mode Free Channels Scan Mode Quick Frequency 862 MHz Symbol Rate Auto Network ID 41001

- Normally set Symbol Rate "Auto".

- Search mode, Scan mode

- Frequency, Network ID

Store

② set ① select

-①select

Full: scans the whole frequency range Quick: scans the suitable frequency in your country

Enter the Home Frequency and Network ID specified by your cable provider. Depending on the country you select, "Auto" is displayed and you do not have to enter them.

7

Start Auto Setup

DVB-C Auto Setup Progress 0% 100% This will take about 3 minutes. No Channel Name Type Quality 1 DBDC Channel Free TV 10 2 BSC Radio Wales Free TV 10 3 E4 Free TV 10 - - - Free TV: 3 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Serving

Settings are made automatically

Note

- If tuning has not been done completely

→ "Manual Tuning" (p. 35)

When the operation is completed, the channel at the lowest position will be displayed.

DVB-T or Analogue channels

Automatically retune all DVB-T or Analogue channels received in the area.

• DVB-T Auto Setup is available if DVB-T channel tuning is already performed. Only DVB-T channels are retuned in DVB-T mode.
• Only Analogue channels are retuned in Analogue mode. All the previous tuning settings are erased.
• If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 40) has been set, it must be entered.

INPUT TV ASPECT N DIRECT.TV.REC EXIT 1 2 3 OK

Select DVB-T or Analogue

→ p. 14

Display the menu

Select "Setup"

① select ② access

4 Select "DVB-T Tuning Menu" or "Analogue Tuning Menu"

Setup Menu Timer Programming Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock DVB-T Tuning Menu Access Analogue Tuning Menu Access Language Display Settings Common Interface System Menu

① select ② access

"DVB-T Tuning Menu" is available in DVB-T mode only. "Analogue Tuning Menu" is available in Analogue mode only.

T return to TV

Select "Auto Setup"

DVB-T:

DVB-T Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Channel List Auto Setup Access Manual Tuning Update Channel List New Channel Message On Signal Condition

① select ② access

Analogue:

6 Start Auto Setup DVB-T: DVB-T Auto Setup

Analogue:

DVB-T Auto Setup Program: 04.21 This will lose about 2 minutes CH Channel Name Type Quality 62 CRBC Channel Free TV 10 62 BBC Radio Wales Free TV 9 62 B4 Free TV 10 62 Carbonisk Free TV 10 Free TV: 4 Pay TV: 3 Radio: 3 Sampling

Analogue Auto Setup Scan C1 1 03:16:31 41 This will have about 3 minutes. C1 Channel Name C1 29 C4 33 BRC1 Analogue 2 Scanning

- The channel, language, country / region settings are downloaded to a Q-Link or VIERA Link compatible equipment connected to the TV.

When the operation is completed, the channel at channel position "1" will be displayed.

For Auto Setup, using the buttons on the side panel of the TV (p. 9) ① Press repeatedly until "Auto Setup" appears ② Access "Auto Setup" ③ Start "Auto Setup" To return to TV → F

Note

It tuning has not been done completely

→ "Manual Tuning" (p. 35 and p. 37)

Tuning and Editing Channels

(DVB)

You can retune channels or make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc.

1

Select DVB-C or DVB-T

→ p. 14

2

Display the menu

3

Select "Setup"

4

Select "DVB-C Tuning Menu" or "DVB-T Tuning Menu"

5

Select one of the following functions and set

Auto Setup

"Retuning from Setup Menu" (p. 32 and p. 33)

Update DVB channel automatically Update Channel List

You can add new channels, delete removed channels, update channel name and position automatically to Channel List.

DVD-T Update Channel List Options C:\Users\View And Settings CP Channel Name Type Quality Free TV 1 Pay TV 0 Radio 2 Counting

- Channel List is updated while keeping your settings in Favourites Edit, Channel List, Child Lock, etc.

Display a notification message New Channel Message

Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB channel is found. (Off / On)

Selecting OK will perform "Update Channel List".

Check DVB signal Signal Condition

Selects a channel and checks the DVB signal condition.

A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal for DVB reception. Please use the Signal Quality indicator as follows:

Signal Quality:

• Green bar → Good
  ● Yellow bar → Poor
  ● Red bar → Bad (Check the Terrestrial aerial or cable)

Reduce the DVB-C signal Attenuator

If the DVB-C signal is too strong, the interference may occur. In this case set to "On" to reduce the signal automatically.

This function is available only for DVB-C signal.

List favourite DVB channels Favourites Edit

Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites1 to 4).

The DVB Favourites lists are available from "Category" in the Information banner (p. 15) and the TV Guide (p. 18).

① Select a channel to list

DVB-T Favourites Editor Scctg 23... AICVB-T Channels 1 BBC One Wace BBC THREE 16 E4 CBC Channel AFC Cation Rate F2 BBC Rate BBC Radio Color719 BBC Radio Color720 Favourites1 select To sort channel names in alphabetical order → blue To display other Favourites → green To change the category →

② Add it to the Favourites list

DVB-T Favourites Editor Saving 123... A/DVB-T Channels BBC One Wides BBC TIMEET 10 L4 CBBC Channel(0) Cefturn York72 BBC105 BBC Radio Wides719 BBC Radio Cymen720 Futures Dot1 BBC One Wides A channel is added To add continuous block of channels to the yellow Make the block OK

■ To edit Favourites list

graph TD
    A["To name the Favourites"] --> B["red"]
    B --> C["Set characters one by one"]
    C --> D["User Input Name"]
    D --> E{①select}
    D --> F{②set}
    E --> G["Store RETURN"]
    F --> G
    H["To move the channel"] --> I["green"]
    I --> J["Select the new position"]
    J --> K["OK or 0"]
    K --> L["Confirm green"]

Skip unwanted DVB channels, Edit DVB Channels Channel List

You can hide unwanted DVB channels.

The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels.

Select a channel and reveal / hide

All DVB-T Channels 70 CBC Channel 72 Carbon Nwk 105 BBC 719 BBC Radio Wales 720 BBC Radio Cynru 1 BBC ONE Wales 7 BBC THREE ② reveal / hide ① select ✓ : reveal □ : hide (skip) ● To reveal all channels → yellow

■ To edit channels

You can also edit each channel in Channel List.

graph TD
    A["To change the category"] --> B(red)
    C["To swap the channel position (if available)"] --> D["green"]
    E["To move the channel position (if available)"] --> F["green"]
    G["To sort channel names in alphabetical order"] --> H["blue"]
    D --> I["Enter the new position number"]
    F --> J["Select the new position"]
    H --> K["Store green"]

Set DVB channel manually Manual Tuning

Normally use "Auto Setup" or "Update Channel List" to retune DVB channels.

If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial, use this function.

● All channels found will be added to the Channel List.

DVB-C:

DVB-C Manual Tuning Frequency Control Rate Power Ratio Power Rating Input Output Enter the frequency Search OK 1 2 3 4 sh 5 sh 6 res 7 pos 8 pos 9 res DVB-T Manual Tuning Frequency Control Rate Power Ratio Power Rating Input Output Select channel Adjust frequency Search

Normally set Symbol Rate and Service ID to "Auto".

DVB-T DVB-T Manual Tuning Frequency 0 10 Channel Scale 0 10 Channel Angle 0 10 Select Channel Select Frequency Adjust Frequency Search

Set where the level of "Signal Quality" becomes the maximum.

Tuning and Editing Channels

(Analogue)

You can retune channels or skip unwanted channels, edit channels etc.

Select Analogue p. 14 TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select "Setup" VIEW Main Menu Picture Sound Setup ②access ①select 1 2 abcdef 3 4 ghi 5 jkd 6 mno 7 8 tuwksrs wxyz 9 0 4 Select "Analogue Tuning Menu" Setup Menu Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock Analogue Tuning Menu Access Language Display Settings System Menu Other Settings ②access ①select OK ②access ①select 5 Select one of the following functions Analogue Tuning Menu Channel List Auto Setup Manual Tuning ②access ①select The function items vary the country you select Auto Setup "Retuning Menu" (p. 3) To return to TV EXIT

Set

Skip unwanted Analogue channels, Edit Analogue channels Channel List

You can hide unwanted Analogue channels.

The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels.

Select a channel and reveal / hide

You can also edit each channel in Channel List.

Select a channel to edit and:

To retune each channel (Manual Tuning) red (see below)

Note

If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, edit "VCR".

Set Analogue channel manually Manual Tuning

Fine Tuning

Use to make small adjustments to the tuning of an individual programme (affected by weather conditions, etc.)

Manual Tuning

Set Analogue channel manually after Auto Setup.

- Set Sound System and Colour System, and then perform this function.

Normally set Colour System "Auto".

- If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, select channel position "0".

Analogue Manual Tuning 1 BBC1 Fine Tuning Manual Tuning 1: 99 | 21 +41 Sound System SC1 Colour System Auto

SC1: PAL B, G, H / SECAM B, G SC2: PAL I SC3: PAL D, K / SECAM D, K F: SECAM L, L'

Select the channel position

Select the channel

Search and store

Timer Programming

Timer Programming from Menu

The Timer Programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to record or remind watching. At the correct time, the TV will tune to the correct channel automatically to record even if the TV is in Standby mode.

TV Guide may also be used to set timer programming (p. 19).

● This function is not available in Analogue mode.
- Timer Programming only works reliably if correct time information is received via the signal from the broadcaster or service provider.
- For recording using Timer Programming, the TV must be either On or in standby. For reminders to be displayed, the TV must be On.
No other channel can be selected while Ext Rec. of Timer Programming is in progress. It may not be possible to record an encrypted programme (which is copy-protected).
- When recording programmes, be sure to make the proper settings on the recorder connected to the TV.
If a compatible recorder with Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technologies is connected to the TV (p. 52 and p. 53) and the "Link Settings" (p. 28) are completed, no setting of the recorder is required. Also read the manual of the recorder.
- If the recorder is not compatible with Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technologies, set "Q-Link" in the Setup Menu (p. 28) to the connected terminal (AV1 or AV2), and make timer programming of the recorder. For preparations of a recorder, read the manual of the recorder.
- Recordings are always in standard definition composite video via SCART, even if the original programme is in high definition.
● 2 mins. before the starting time, a reminder message appears if you are watching TV.

To remove the message and start the programming OK

To cancel the programming

1 Select the mode you want to set

p. 14

TV

2 Display the menu

MENU

3 Select "Setup"

① select ② access

4 Select "Timer Programming"

Setup Menu Timer Programming Access Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock DVB-T Tuning Menu Language Display Settings Common Interface System Menu

■ To return to TV

■ To unlock the tuner (stop recording)

5 Set

Set timer programming details Timer Programming

① Start making the settings

② Select the function (Reminder or Ext Rec.)

Ext Rec. : to record the programme to the recorder

When the start time comes, the channel will be switched automatically and the video and audio signals will be output. 2 mins. before the starting time, a reminder message appears if you are watching TV.

Reminder: to remind watching the programme

When you are watching TV, a reminder message appears 2 mins. before the start time. Press the OK button to switch to the programmed channel.

③ Set the channel, date and time (repeat the operations as below)

Set items in the order of 1 to 4

OK select the item OK set

① ③ and ④ can also be entered with numeric buttons. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0

Displayed if the timer programming events are overlapped

Timer Programming Wed 28.10.2009 10:46 Function No. Channel Name Date Start End Reminder D 7 BBC7 Wed 28.10.2009 17:00 18:30 (90 min.) Duration (automatic display) Ext Rec. D 1 BBC1 STTL Wed 28.10.2009 18:00 20:00 (120 min.) Ext Rec. C 3 ITV1 Thu 29.10.2009 21:30 22:30 (60 min.) ... ... ... ... ... ① Channel number ② Date C: DVB-C

D: DVB-T (you cannot change TV mode within the menu)

one day ahead daily or weekly (press repeatedly)

Daily Sun-Sat: Sunday to Saturday Daily Mon-Sat: Monday to Saturday Daily Mon-Fri: Monday to Friday Weekly Sat/Fri/Thu/Wed/Tue/Mon/Sun: Same time on the same day every week

④ Store

■To change a timer programming event

→ Select the programme to be changed

→ Correct as necessary (as above)

■ To cancel a timer programming event

→ Select the programme to be deleted

■ To record with subtitles (if available)

→ Select the programme to record with subtitles

Each time pressed: auto ←→ off

■ To cancel a timer programming event temporarily

→ Select the programme to be cancelled

● Each time pressed: cancel ←→ stop cancelling

Note

• Check that the LED is lit (orange). If not, timer programmes are not active or not stored.
• “!” identifies that any timer programming events have overlapped. “Ext Rec.” is given priority over “Reminder”. As for the overlapped two or more “Ext Rec.”, the first timer programming event starts and finishes as programmed. The next timer programming event can then start.
• Ext Rec. of Timer Programming will automatically change to the programmed channel 10 seconds before the start time.
• To stop recording the timer programming event directly prior to the start time, it may be necessary to stop the recorder manually.
• Ext Rec. of Timer Programming will be performed even if the TV is in Pause Live TV recording (p. 55). In this case, Pause Live TV recording will be cancelled.

Child Lock

You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals and control who watches them.

When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it.

1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select "Setup" VIEW Main Menu Picture Sound Setup ②access ①select 3 Select "Child Lock" Setup Menu 1/2 Timer Programming Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock Access DVB-T Tuning Menu Language Display Settings Common Interface System Menu ②access ①select 4 Set To return to TV ■ EXIT

Control channel audience Child Lock

① Enter the PIN number (4 digits)

② Select "Child Lock List"

Child Lock Change PIN Child Lock List Access Parental Rating No Limit ② access ① select

③ Select the channel / input to be locked

Child Lock List - TV and AV Spring 123... Name Type Image Lock 31 ESC_10006 Drive-Off/Lock-TV 41 ESC_10006 Drive-Off Imid-V 14.14 Drive-Off Imid-V VSR Analog Analog 1 ESC1 Analog Analog 2 **** Analog Analog AVI Loaded AV AVOS Loaded AV ② lock ① select

Appears when the channel / input is locked

change the PIN number

Select "Change PIN"

Child Lock Change PIN Access Child Lock List Parental Rating No Limit ② access ① select

• Enter the PIN number twice at first setting.
  ● Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it.
• "0000" may be stored as the default PIN number which depends on the country you select (p. 12).

To cancel → Select the locked channel / input → OK
- To jump to the top of the next input → red
To lock all green
- To cancel all locks → yellow
- To sort channel names in alphabetical order → blue

Enter a new PIN number twice 1 2 3 dc 4 5 6 free 7 8 9 avg 0

■ set Parental Rating

- The availability of this function depends on the country you select (p. 12). If the DVB programme has the rated information for over the selected age, you have to enter the PIN number to watch (depending on the broadcaster).

Select "Parental Rating" and set an age for the restriction of programmes.

Child Lock Change PIN Child Lock List Parental Rating No Limit ② set ① select

Note

- Setting "Shipping Condition" (p. 43) erases the PIN number and all settings.

Input Labels

For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input mode or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment.

• To select the input mode → p. 22

1 Display the menu MENU

Select "Setup"

Select "Display Settings"

4 Select "Input Labels" Display Settings

5 Select a input terminal and set

The labels you set will be displayed in "Input Selection" menu (p. 22), "TV Selection" menu (p. 14) or banner.

- If "Skip" is selected, you cannot select the mode.

■User input

You can name each input mode freely.

Select "User input"

Set characters one by one

User input Name A B C D F G H I J K L M N O P,O R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1 ## a b c d e f g h Imp | k | m n{o p c r s ! u v W X y z 1 1 - *

Store

(maximum: ten characters)

• You can set characters by using numeric buttons.
  → "Characters table for numeric buttons" (p. 62)

Using Common Interface

The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules.

● This function may not be available in some countries or regions.

Although CI module may enable you to view some services, this TV does not guarantee all services (e.g. pay-TV).

Please use only the approved CI module by the broadcaster.

Consult your local Panasonic dealer or broadcasters for more information and conditions of the services.

Caution

• Turn Off Mains power On / Off switch whenever inserting or removing the CI module.
• If a view card and a card reader come as a set, first insert the card reader, then insert the view card into the card reader.
• Insert the module in the correct direction.

CI slot ● Remove the cover before using CI slot. Insert or remove straightly and completely CI module Side of the TV

Insert the CI module (optional)

● The features that appear on screen are dependent on the contents of the selected CI module.
- Normally pay-TV channels will appear. Follow the on screen operation guide.
If pay-TV channel does not appear, perform below.
- For more details, see the manual of the CI module, or check with the broadcaster.

1 Select DVB-C or DVB-T p. 14 TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select "Setup" VIEW Main Menu Picture Sound Setup ②access OK ①select 4 Select "Common Interface" Setup Menu 1/2 Timer Programming Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock DVB-T Tuning Menu Language Display Settings Common Interface Access System Menu ②access OK ①select 5 Access Common Interface Common Interface Slot 1: Module inserted OK 6 Follow the on screen operation guide For example: select, go → OK Coloured characters → red green yellow blue To return to TV ■ EXIT

1 Select DVB-C or DVB-T → p. 14 TV

2 Display the menu MENU

3 Select "Setup" VIETA Main Menu Picture

① select ② access

4 Select "Common Interface" Setup Menu 1/2

Setup Menu Timer Programming Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock DVB-T Tuning Menu Language Display Settings Common Interface Access System Menu

5 Access Common Interface Common Interface Slot 1: Module inserted

6 Follow the on screen operation guide For example: select, go OK

graph LR
    A["Black Triangle"] --> B["White Circle"]
    C["Red"] --> D["Green"]
    E["Yellow"] --> F["Blue"]

- On screen operation guide may not correspond to the remote control buttons.

Shipping Condition

Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in.

All settings are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.).

Restore Settings Shipping Condition

① Check the message and initialise

graph TD
    A["All tuning data will be erased\nAre you sure?\nAre you sure?"] --> B{OK (confirm)}
    B --> C{OK (confirm)}
    C --> D{OK (start Shipping Condition)}
    E["Confirm"] --> F["EXIT"]
    G["RETURN"] --> H["EXIT"]

② Follow the on screen instructions

Reset to Factory Shipping Condition Completed. Please switch off TV.

- "Auto Setup" will automatically start when Mains power On / Off switch is next turned On. (p. 12)

■ To retune TV channels only, e.g. after moving house

→ "Retuning from Setup Menu" (p. 32 and p. 33)

Updating the TV Software

From time to time, a new version of software may become available for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV.

If there is an update available, a notification banner is displayed when the channel has the update information.

• To download → OK

- If you choose not to download

You can update any new software automatically or update manually.

1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select "Setup" VIEW Main Menu Picture Sound Setup ②access OK ①select 3 Select "System Menu" Setup Menu 1/2 Timer Programming Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock DVB-T Tuning Menu Language Display Settings Common Interface System Menu Access ②access OK ①select 4 Select "System Update" System Menu Shipping Condition System Update Access Software License System Information ②access OK ①select 5 Set To return to TV EXIT

Update TV's software system System Update

To update automatically

Select "Auto Update Search in Standby"

Every time you set, the TV automatically performs a search in standby and downloads an update, if any software updates are available.

The automatic updating is performed under the following conditions:

Standby (TV turned Off with the remote control)• Timer Programming or Direct TV Recording is not in progress.

If System Update is performed, the software will be updated (it may change TV functions). If you do not wish to do so, set "Auto Update Search in Standby" to "Off".

To update immediately ■

Select "System Update Search Now" Download

Searches for an update (for several mins.) and displays a corresponding message if any

Note

Download may take for about 60 mins.

During software download and update, DO NOT switch Off the TV.

- The message might be the notification beforehand. In this case, the schedule information (the date that the new version can be used) will appear. You can set the reservation for update. The update will not start when the TV is set to Off.

Using Media Player

Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER)

Photo mode : Still pictures recorded by digital cameras will be displayed.

Video mode : Moving pictures recorded by digital video cameras will be played back.

• During the operation, audio signal is output from AV1, AV2, AUDIO OUT and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. But no video signals are output. AV1 and AV2 can output audio signal if "AV1 / AV2 out" is set to "Monitor" in the Setup Menu (p. 28).
• "Date" shows the date on which the recording was made by the digital camera or digital video camera. The file without record of the date is shown "***/**/****".

For details on SD Cards p. 61

To insert the SD Card Gently insert the SD Card label surface facing front. Label surface Cutout Push until a click is heard To remove the SD Card Push the centre of the card

Photo mode

Photo mode will read all ".jpg" extension files in the card.

graph TD
    A["Insert the SD Card and start Media Player"] --> B["Select "Photo""]
    B --> C["Camera Select"]
    C --> D["Photo"]
    D --> E["Video"]
    E --> F["Images that could not be loaded etc."]
    F --> G["Photograph of all photos on the SD Card will be displayed"]
    G --> H["Change the back ground music"]
    H --> I[""Photo Setup" (p. 47)"]
    I --> J["Display the information of the highlighted photo"]
    J --> K["File name: p1012001.JPG<br>Date: 23/10/2009<br>Pixel: 1600X1200"]

■ Single view - Displayed one at a time

Select the file from the thumbnail of photos to be viewed

graph TD
    A["① select"] --> B["② access"]
    B --> C["Operation guide (Single view)"]
    C --> D["To display / hide the operation guide"]
    D --> E["To operate Single view"]
    E --> F["To return to thumbnail"]

To return to TV

To return to the previous screen

■ Slideshow - Slideshow will be completed within the thumbnail from which it was started.

Select the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view

Start

Slideshow

To display / hide the operation guide

• To pause (return to Single view)

- To return to thumbnail

Photo Setup

Setup the settings for Photo mode.

Display the menu

Select "Photo Setup" Select the items and set

②access
①select

② set ① select

Other items ➤ p. 26, 27 and p. 49

Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Photo Setup	Back Ground Music	Selects the back ground music during the Photo mode (Off / Type1 / Type2 / Type3)Type1, Type2 and Type3 are the fixed music each installed in this TV. ●
	Frame	Selects the indication frame of the slideshow (Off / Multi / Collage)Multi : 9 division display like tiled designCollage : A photo is displayed at random position and random scale.
	Colour Effect	Selects the colour effect of photos on Single view and Slideshow(Off / Sepia / Gray scale)
	Transition Effect	Selects the transition effect for switching the photo during the slideshow(Off / Fade / Slide / Dissolve / Motion / Random)Fade : The next photo fades in gradually.Slide : The next photo slides and appears from the left side.Dissolve : The photo is replaced by an indefinite block unit.Motion : The photo is replaced with enlarged, reduced, moved up or moved down.Random : Each transition is selected at random.● This function is available when “Frame” is set to “Off”.
	Screen Mode	Selects whether enlarged or normal viewing on Single view and Slideshow(Normal / Zoom)● Depending on the photo size, it may not be fully enlarged to fill the screen, e.g.portrait style picture.
	Interval	Selects slideshow interval (Short / Normal / Long)
	Repeat	Slideshow repeat (Off / On)

Change to the Video mode

You can switch to the Video mode of Media Player from the thumbnail.

While the thumbnail is displayed, display the contents selection

Video Player Photo 22 hours Video Player 100% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% 110% 120% 130% 140% 150% 160% 170% 180% 190% 200% 210% 220% 230% 240% 250% 260% 270% 280% 290% 300% 310% 320% 330% 340% 350% 360% 370% 380% 390% 400% 410% 420% 430% 440% 450% 460% 470% 480% 490% 500% 510% 520% 530% 540% 550% 560% 570% 580% 590% 600% 610% 620% 630% 640% 650% 660% 670% 680% 690% 700% 710% 720% 730% 740% 750% 760% 770% 780% 790% 800% 810% 820% 830% 840% 850% 860% 870% 880% 890% 900% 910% 920% 930% 940% 950% 960% 970% 980% 990% 1000%

①select
②access

For details of the Video mode operations

→ "Video mode" (p. 48)

■ To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month

Display the view selection Select the sort type

Folder view

Sort by Date
Sort by Month

②access
①select

To return to the thumbnail of all photos

②access
①select
"All photos"

Displays the thumbnail grouped by folder

- The files which are not into a folder will be collected to the folder named "/".

Displays the thumbnail grouped by the same date

● The group of the photos without recorded date is shown as "Unknown".

Displays the thumbnail grouped by the same month

- The group of the photos without recorded date is shown as "Unknown".

Select one of the sorted group to display the thumbnail of the selected group

Media Player Media Bally Size 10:00 AM 12:00 PM 15:00 PM 18:00 PM 21:00 PM 24:00 PM 27:00 PM 30:00 PM 33:00 PM 36:00 PM 39:00 PM 42:00 PM 45:00 PM 48:00 PM 51:00 PM 54:00 PM 57:00 PM 60:00 PM 63:00 PM 66:00 PM 69:00 PM 72:00 PM 75:00 PM 78:00 PM 81:00 PM 84:00 PM 87:00 PM 90:00 PM 93:00 PM 96:00 PM 99:00 PM 12:00 AM 12:30 AM 13:00 AM 13:30 AM 14:00 AM 14:30 AM 15:00 AM 15:30 AM 16:00 AM 16:30 AM 17:00 AM 17:30 AM 18:00 AM 18:30 AM 19:00 AM 19:30 AM 20:00 AM 20:30 AM 21:00 AM 21:30 AM 22:00 AM 22:30 AM 23:00 AM 23:30 AM 24:00 AM 24:30 AM 25:00 AM 25:30 AM 26:00 AM 26:30 AM 27:00 AM 27:30 AM 28:00 AM 28:30 AM 29:00 AM 29:30 AM 30:00 AM 30:30 AM 31:00 AM 31:30 AM 32:00 AM 32:30 AM 33:00 AM 33:30 AM 34:00 AM 34:30 AM 35:00 AM 35:30 AM 36:00 AM 36:30 AM 37:00 AM 37:30 AM 38:00 AM 38:30 AM 39:00 AM 39:30 AM 40:00 AM 40:30 AM 41:00 AM 41:30 AM 42:00 AM 42:30 AM 43:00 AM 43:30 AM 44:00 AM 44:30 AM 45:00 AM 45:30 AM 46:00 AM 46:30 AM 47:00 AM 47:30 AM 48:00 AM 48:30 AM 49:00 AM 49:30 AM 50:00 AM

①select
②thumbnail of the selected group

To display the information of the highlighted group

- group number / - total group - number - date or month

Using Media Player

Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER)

Video mode

Video mode supports AVCHD and MPEG2 file formats.

Illustration of a flat-screen monitor with a cable strap and a circular icon on the screen (no text or symbols)

Insert the SD Card and start Media Player

Select "Video"

Media Player Commerce Select Photo Video Accrual

① select

② access

You can also access Video mode directly by using VIERA TOOLS

→ "How to Use VIERA TOOLS" (p. 24)

images that could not be loaded etc.

Media Player Video Title view Movie Movie1 Movie2 Movie3 Movie4 Movie5 Movie6 Movie7 Movie8 Movie9 Movie10 Movie11 Movie12 Movie13 Movie14 Movie15 Movie16 Movie17 Movie18 Movie19 Movie20 Movie21 Movie22 Movie23 Movie24 Movie25 Movie26 Movie27 Movie28 Movie29 Movie30 Movie31 Movie32 Movie33 Movie34 Movie35 Movie36 Movie37 Movie38 Movie39 Movie40 Movie41 Movie42 Movie43 Movie44 Movie45 Movie46 Movie47 Movie48 Movie49 Movie50 Movie51 Movie52 Movie53 Movie54 Movie55 Movie56 Movie57 Movie58 Movie59 Movie60 Movie61 Movie62 Movie63 Movie64 Movie65 Movie66 Movie67 Movie68 Movie69 Movie70 Movie71 Movie72 Movie73 Movie74 Movie75 Movie76 Movie77 Movie78 Movie79 Movie80 Movie81 Movie82 Movie83 Movie84 Movie85 Movie86 Movie87 Movie88 Movie89 Movie90 Movie91 Movie92 Movie93 Movie94 Movie95 Movie96 Movie97 Movie98 Movie99 Movie100

(Thumbnail - Title view)

The thumbnail of video titles on the SD Card will be displayed.

The preview will start when the title is highlighted if it supports a preview.

● To off the preview → "Video Setup" (p. 49)
● To display the information of the highlighted title

file format title number / total title number

Playback from Title view

Playback of the selected title will start.

Select the title Start playback

Playback from the selected scene in the title

Playback will start from the selected scene to the end of the title.

Select the title

Select the scene to start playback

(Thumbnail - Scene view)

The preview will start when the scene is highlighted if it supports a preview.

- To off the preview → "Video Setup" (p. 49)

To display the information of the highlighted scene

-file format -scene number / total scene number

To return to TV ■

To return to the previous screen

- To repeat playback → "Video Setup" (p. 49)

How to operate in the playback

Black-and-white photo of a person using a camera with visible UI elements and measurement data overlay

Operation guide (Playback) information banner

To change aspect

(only for the 4:3 video content)

• To return to thumbnail

To display / hide the operation guide and information banner

To operate the playback

graph TD
    A["OK"] --> B["Rewind"]
    A --> C["Pause / Playback"]
    A --> D["Playback"]
    A --> E["Fast forward"]
    A --> F["Stop"]

● To the previous scene → red

To the next scene → green

Sound Settings

You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.

T ourfingpbychange the current sound status

Display the Option menu Change the sound (if the video has multiple audio signals)

-change

It may take several seconds to change the sound.

Audio output settings
Display the menu

Select "Sound" Select "SPDIF Selection" and set

Sound Menu 12 Mode Music Bass 0 Treble 0 Balance 0 Headphone Volume 11 OffSurround Volume Correction 0 Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm SPDIF Selection Auto

Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Sound

SPDIF Selection

SPDIF : A standard audio transfer file formatSelects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (Auto / PCM)Auto: Dolby Digital is output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM.PCM: Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.

Video Setup

Setup the settings for Video mode.

Display the menu MENU Select "Video Setup" VIEWA Main Menu Picture Sound Photo Setup Video Setup Other items p. 26, 27 and p. 47

Select "Other Settings" Select the items and set

Display Settings → p. 29

13:9 Overscan → p. 30

Menu		Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
Setup	Video Settings	Other Settings	Video PreviewSets to start the preview of the title or scene in the thumbnail screen (Off / On)Image may not be displayed for an instant in the thumbnail screen. Set the preview “Off” to resolve this.RepeatPlayback repeat within the title (Off / On)

Change to the Photo mode

You can switch to the Photo mode of Media Player from the thumbnail.

While the thumbnail is displayed, display the contents selection

Video Player 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%

For details of the Photo mode operations → "Photo mode" (p. 46)

Note

- The structure of titles and scenes may vary depending on the digital video camera used.

Link Functions (Q-Link VIERA Link)

Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc. (p. 52) VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, convenient recording, playback, energy saving, creating home theatre, etc., without complicated setting. (p. 53 - 57)

You can use Q-Link and VIERA Link functions together.

• This TV supports "HDAVI Control 5" function. But available features are depending on the connected equipment's version of HDAVI Control. Please refer to the manual of the equipment to confirm the version.
• VIERA Link features may be available even with other manufacturers' equipment supporting HDMI CEC.

Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features

Q-Link (SCART connection only)

Features\Connected equipment	DVD Recorder / VCR with Q-Link function	Connection
			SCART cable	DVD Recorder / VCR with Q-Link function
Preset download	○
Easy playback	○
Power on link	○
Power off link	○
Direct TV Recording	○

VIERA Link (HDMI connection only)

Features\Connected equipment	DIGA Recorder with VIERA Link function	DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player with VIERA Link function	HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function
Preset download	○^*2	-	-
Easy playback	○	○	○
Power on link	○	○	○
Power off link	○	○	○
Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby	○^*3	○^*3	-
Auto standby for unnecessary equipment	○^*3	○^*3	-
Pause Live TV programme	○^*2 *4	-	-
Direct TV Recording	○^*2	-	-
Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control	○^*1	○^*1	○^*1
Speaker control	-	-	-

Connection

HDMI cable

DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player /

HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera

with VIERA Link function

Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

• Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV's HDMI1 or HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable.
• About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the equipment.

VIERA Link (HDMI and SCART connections) ■

Features\Connected equipment	DIGA Recorder with VIERA Link function	Connection
Preset download	○		HDMI cable	DIGA Recorder with VIERA Link function
Easy playback	○		SCART cable
Power on link	○
Power off link	○
Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby	○*3	Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ●Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV's HDMI1 or HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable.Use fully wired SCART cable. ●Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV's AV1 or AV2 terminal via a SCART cable.
Auto standby for unnecessary equipment	○*3
Pause Live TV programme	○*2*4
Direct TV Recording	○*2
Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control	○*1
Speaker control	-

HDMI cable
DIGA Recorder with VIERA Link function

VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections)

Features\Connected equipment	Player theatre with VIERA Link function	Blu-ray Disc theatre with VIERA Link function	Amplifier with VIERA Link function
Preset download	-	-	-
Easy playback	○^*5	○^*5	-
Power on link	○	○	-
Power off link	○	○	○
Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby	-	○^*3	-
Auto standby for unnecessary equipment	○^*3_*6	○^*3_*6	○^*3
Pause Live TV programme -	-	-
Direct TV Recording -	-	-
Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control	○^*1	○^*1	-
Speaker control	○	○	○

Connection

graph TD
    A["Computer"] --> B["HDMI cable"]
    B --> C["Speaker system"]
    C --> D["Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre with VIERA Link function"]
    D --> E["Optical digital audio cable or RCA cable or SCART cable"]
    E --> F["Switch symbol"]

graph TD
    A["HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function"] -->|HDMI cable| B["Speaker system"]
    B --> C["Amplifier with VIERA Link function"]
    C -->|HDMI cable| D["DIGA Recorder with VIERA Link function"]
    D -->|SCART cable| E["Optical digital audio cable or RCA cable or SCART cable"]
    E -->|HDMI cable| F["HDMI cable"]
    F --> G["Speaker system"]

Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

• Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV's HDMI1 or HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable. Use fully wired SCART cable.
• If you use a SCART cable for audio output, connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV's AV1 or AV2 terminal and set "AV1 / AV2 out" to "Monitor" in the Setup Menu (p. 28).
• Use any one of the optical digital audio cable, RCA cable and SCART cable for audio output from the TV.

*1: Available with the equipment which has "HDAVI Control 2 or later" function.
*2: Available with the equipment which has "HDAVI Control 3 or later" function.
*3: Available with the equipment which has "HDAVI Control 4 or later" function.
*4: Available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD.
*5: while playingback a disc
*6: except for watching a disc
*7: If the connected equipment has "HDAVI Control 5" function, you do not have to use this audio cable (Optical digital audio cable, RCA cable or SCART cable). In this case, connect the equipment to the TV's HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable.

■ VIERA Link Control of compatible equipment (VIERA Link Control → p. 56)

- Table below displays maximum number of compatible equipment that can be controlled by VIERA Link Control. This includes connections to equipment already connected to the TV. For example, DIGA Recorder connected to Amplifier which is connected to the TV via an HDMI cable.

Type of the equipment	Maximum number
Recorder (DIGA Recorder, etc.)	2
Player (DVD Player, Blu-ray Disc Player, HD Video Camera, LUMIX Camera, Digital Camera, Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre, etc.)	2
Audio system (Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre, Amplifier, etc.)	1
Tuner (Set top box, etc.)	3

Link Functions (Q-Link VIERA Link)

Q-Link

Preparations ■

Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos:

"Q-Link", "NEXTVIEWLINK", "DATA LOGIC", "Easy Link", "Megalogic" or "SMARTLINK"

Q-Link connection p. 50

• Use fully wired SCART cable.
  Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR. Read the manual of the recorder.
  ●Q-Link terminal setup in the Setup Menu → "Q-Link" (p. 28), "AV1 / AV2 out" (p. 28)
• Download preset - channel, language, country / region settings → "Preset download" (see below)

Features available ■

Preset download

Channel, language, country / region settings can be downloaded to the recorder.

DVB-C channel setting cannot be downloaded.

- To download settings "Download" (p. 28) or "Auto Setup" (p. 33) or "Auto Setup" - when first using the TV (p. 12 and p. 13)

Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record

Recording the current programme in DVD Recorder / VCR immediately.

DIRECT TV REC EXIT GUIDE DIRECT TV REC

Available conditions:

Current mode	Using tuner	How to record
Analogue	TV	TV monitor out
	Recorder	Recorder's tuner
DVB	TV	TV monitor out
AV(watching recorder's tuner)	Recorder	Recorder's tuner
AV(watching recorder's external input)	-	Recorder's external input
AV(watching TV's external input)	-	TV monitor out

- When Direct TV Recording is performed, the recorder is automatically turned on if it is in Standby mode.

- Changing channel or turning off the TV is available while the recorder is recording from its own tuner.

- Changing channel is not available while the recorder is recording from the TV tuner.

■ stop recording

graph LR
    A["GUIDE"] --> B["Unlock the tuner"]
    B --> C["Tuner Locked Please stop recording to operate"]
    C --> D["Continue"]
    C --> E["Unlock"]
    F["EXIT"] --> G["Next Step"]

Power on link and Easy playback

Set Power on Link "On" in the Setup Menu to use this function "Power on Link" (p. 28) When DVD Recorder / VCR starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment are activated, the TV is turned on and input mode is switched automatically so that you can view the content. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.)

Power off link

Set Power off Link "On" in the Setup Menu to use this function "Power off Link" (p. 28)

When TV is set to Standby mode, the recorder is also automatically set to Standby. (Only when the videocassette or disc is not active.)

- This function will work even if the TV enters Standby mode automatically by auto power standby function.

• "DATA LOGIC" (a trademark of Metz Corporation)
- "Easy Link" (a trademark of Philips Corporation)

• "Megalogic" (a trademark of Grundig Corporation)
- "SMARTLINK" (a trademark of Sony Corporation)

Note

- Some recorders are not applicable. Read the manual of the recorder.

VIERA Link "HDAMtrol™"

*Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have "HDAVI Control" function. This TV supports "HDAVI Control 5" function.

Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI and SCART cables allow you to interface them automatically (p. 50 and p. 51).

These features are limited to models incorporating "HDAVI Control" and "VIERA Link".

Some functions are not available depending on the equipment's version of HDAVI Control. Please confirm the connected equipment's version of HDAVI Control.
- VIERA Link "HDAVI Control", based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers' equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
- Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers' equipment supporting VIERA Link function. About applicable Panasonic equipment, consult your local Panasonic dealer. or refer to the URL: www.panasonic.co.uk

Preparations

Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link.

VIERA Link connection ➕ p. 50 and p. 51

Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.

Recommended Panasonic's HDMI cable part number:

• RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m) • RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m) • RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m)

● Use fully wired SCART cable.
- Set up the connected equipment. Read the manual of the equipment.
- For optimal recording, the settings of the recorder may need to be changed. For details, read the manual of the recorder.
- Download preset - channel, language, country / region settings → "Preset download" (see below)
- Set VIERA Link On in the Setup Menu "VIERA Link" (p. 28)

Set up the TV

After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. Select the input mode to HDMI1 or HDMI2 (p. 22), and make sure that an image is displayed correctly.

This setup should be done each time when the following conditions occur:

• for the first time
- when adding or reconnecting equipment
- when changing setup

Features available

Preset download

Channel, language, country / region settings can be downloaded to the recorder. DVB-C channel setting cannot be downloaded.

- To download settings "Download" (p. 28) or "Auto Setup" (p. 33) or "Auto Setup" - when first using the TV (p. 12 and p. 13)

Easy playback

Automatic Input switching - When the connected equipment is operated, input mode is switched automatically. When it is stopped operating, input mode is returned.

Power on link

Set Power on Link "On" in the Setup Menu to use this function "Power on Link" (p. 28)

When the connected equipment starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment are activated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.)

Power off link

Set Power off Link "On" in the Setup Menu to use this function "Power off Link" (p. 28)

When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby.

- This function will work even if the TV enters Standby mode automatically by auto power standby function.

Link Functions (Q-Link VIERA Link)

Features available

Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby Standby Power Save

Set Standby Power Save "On" in the Setup Menu to use this function

→ "Standby Power Save" (p. 28)

The power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is controlled higher or lower in synchronization with the TV On / Off state to reduce the consumption. When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is automatically set to Standby and the power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is automatically minimized.

When the TV is turned on, the connected equipment is still in Standby mode, but the power consumption is increased to make startup time early.

• This function is effective if the connected equipment can change the power consumption in Standby mode and is set to higher consumption.
  This function will work when "Power off Link" is set to "On".

Auto standby for unnecessary equipment Intelligent Auto Standby

Set Intelligent Auto Standby "On (With reminder)" or "On (No reminder)" in the Setup Menu to use this function

→ "Intelligent Auto Standby" (p. 28)

When the TV is On, non-watched or non-used connected equipment goes into Standby mode automatically to reduce the power consumption. For example, when the input mode is switched from HDMI, when Speaker Selection is changed to "TV" (except for watching a disc).

• If you select "On (With reminder)", the on screen message will be displayed to be noticed before working this function.
• This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. If required, set to "Off".

■ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu)

Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record Direct TV Rec

Recording the current programme in DIGA Recorder immediately.

• If you connect a variety of recorders including other manufacturers' recorders at the same time, please connect DIGA Recorder to the TV's lower HDMI terminal number. For example, if you use HDMI1 and HDMI2 for two recorders, in this case connect DIGA Recorder to HDMI1.
• If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment
  "Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features" (p. 50 and p. 51), "Preparations" (p. 53)
• If you wish to record the programme which DIGA Recorder does not support, SCART connection is required and the programme is recorded by Q-Link function (p. 52). Depending on the programme, SCART connection may be required to record.
• Changing channel or turning off the TV is available while the recorder is recording from its own tuner. Changing channel is not available while the recorder is recording from the TV tuner.

DIRECT TV REC EXIT VIERA LAK GUIDE OK

Display "VIERA Link Menu"

Select "Direct TV Rec" and start recording

You can also start recording directly

To stop recording ■
Select "Stop" in "Direct TV Rec" and access

VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec Stop VIERA Link Control Recorder Speaker Selection Home Cinema

You can also stop recording directly.

Unlock the tuner

graph LR
    A["GUIDE"] --> B["Tuner Locked Please stop recording to operate"]
    B --> C["Continue Unlock"]
    C --> D["EXIT"]

■ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu)

Pause Live TV programme Pause Live TV

You can pause the live TV programme and resume later.

Live TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder.

This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD.

- If you connect a variety of recorders including other manufacturers' recorders at the same time, please connect DIGA Recorder which has HDD to the TV's lower HDMI terminal number. For example, if you use HDMI1 and HDMI2 for two recorders, in this case connect DIGA Recorder which has HDD to HDMI1.

If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment

“Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 50 and p. 51), “Preparations” (p. 53)

Access and pause the live TV programme

The TV picture will be paused.

You can also pause directly by using VIERA TOOLS

→ "How to Use VIERA TOOLS" (p. 24)

Live TV programme is recorded on HDD from where it was paused. ● If the paused TV picture disappears after a few minutes ●

OPTION (the paused picture will be restored)

- Follow the operation guide to operate Pause Live TV function.

- If you stop playback, the recorded programme will be deleted from HDD.

Operations may be different depending on the recorder. In this case, follow the operation guide or read the manual of the recorder.

(stop playback of Pause Live TV / cancel pause)

Select "Yes" Pause Live TV Stop Pause Live TV? Yes No ① select ② stop

- If you stop playback or cancel pause, the recorded programme will be deleted from HDD.

Link Functions

(Q-Link VIERA Link)

Features available

■ (Using VIERA Link Menu)

Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control

VIERA Link Control

You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV's signal receiver).

If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment

"Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features" (p. 50 and p. 51), "Preparations" (p. 53)

- For details of the operations for the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment.

Access and operate the menu of the equipment

1 2 3 VIERA/UK OK

Display "VIERA Link Menu"

Select "VIERA Link Control"

VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec Start VIERA Link Control Recorder Speaker Selection Home Cinema

Select the equipment you want to access

The type of the connected equipment is displayed. Select the type of the equipment and access.

If multiple recorders or players are connected

VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec Start VIERA Link Control Recorder2 Speaker Selection Home Cinema

Recorder1-2 / Player1-2

The number is given from the TV's lower HDMI terminal number connected to the same type equipment. For example, two recorders to HDMI1 and HDMI2, in this case the recorder connected to HDMI1 is displayed as "Recorder1", and the recorder connected to HDMI2 is displayed as "Recorder2".

VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec Slad VIERA Link Control Recorder Speaker Selection Home Cinema

Recorder / Player / Home Cinema / Video Camera / LUMIX / Digital Camera / Other

You can also access directly by using VIERA TOOLS

→ "How to Use VIERA TOOLS" (p. 24)

The displayed item may vary depending on the connected equipment.

"Home Cinema" means Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or Recorder theatre.

"Other" means Tuner set top box.

The menu of the accessed equipment (Input mode will be changed automatically)

Operate the menu of the equipment

Available VIERA remote control buttons: (depending on the connected equipment)

If you access

non-VIERA Link equipment

VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec Start VIERA Link Control Recorder Speaker Selection Home Cinema

The type of the connected equipment is displayed. You can access the menu of the equipment. But you cannot operate it. Use its own remote control to operate the equipment.

INPUT ASPECT MENU N ORIENT REC EXIT GUIDE OPTION RETURN TEXT STILL INDEX HOLD 1 2 abc 3 de 4 gh 5 dd 6 mo 7 pqs 8 tvw 9 avg 0 PROGRAMME V V V REC

① Set the code of the remote control to "73"

“How to change the code for the type of the equipment” (p. 23)

② Follow the operation guide

- To display the operation guide ➔ If other manufacturers' equipment is accessed, Setup / Contents Selection menu may be displayed.

When the key words are displayed on colour bar

Note

Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment. In this case use its own remote control to operate the equipment.

Speaker control Speaker Selection

You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV's signal receiver).

If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment

→ "Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features" (p. 50 and p. 51), "Preparations" (p. 53)

Access and control the speaker volume

Display "VIERA Link Menu" Select "Speaker Selection" VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec Start VIERA Link Control Recorder Speaker Selection Home Cinema set to "Home Cinema" or "TV" set Home Cinema Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or An automatically turned on if it is in Standby from theatre speakers connected to the e Volume up / down Volume slide bar will be displayed v adjusting the volume of the equipm Mute The sound of TV speakers is mute. When the equipment is turned off, TV spea TV ■ TV speakers are active.

Note

- If you wish to enjoy the multi-channel sound (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch) via an Amplifier, connect with HDMI cable and Optical digital audio cable (p. 51), and then select "Home Cinema". If your Amplifier has "HDAVI Control 5" function, you can connect only with HDMI cable. In this case, connect your Amplifier to the TV's HDMI2 terminal. To enjoy the sound from the DIGA Recorder in multi-channel sound, connect an HDMI cable from the DIGA Recorder to the Amplifier (p. 51).

Note

These functions may not work properly depending on the connected equipment.
- Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switched.
- Easy playback may be available by using the remote control for Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or Amplifier. Read the manual of the equipment.
- "HDAVI Control 5" is the newest standard (current as of December, 2009) for HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with conventional HDAVI equipment.
● To confirm this TV's version of HDAVI Control → "System Information" (p. 30)

External Equipment

These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 67).

Headphones

■ To adjust volume

→ "Headphone Volume" in the Sound Menu (p. 28)

To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi-channel sound (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier. For the connections, read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier.

Types of connectable equipment to each terminal ■

Recording / Playback (equipment)	Terminal	AV1 AV2 AV3
To record / playback videocassettes / DVDs (VCR / DVD Recorder)		○	○
To watch DVDs (DVD Player)		○	○	○
To watch camcorder images (Video camera)		○	○	○
To watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box)		○	○	○
To play games (Game equipment)		○	○	○
To use amplifier with speaker system
Q-Link		○	○
VIERA Link		○(with HDMI) (with HDMI)	○
Direct TV Recording		○	○

○: Recommended Connection
*1 : applicable if your amplifier has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function

graph TD
    A["Camcorder / HDMI equipment"] --> B["Fully wired HDMI compliant cable"]
    B --> C["HDMI equipment "HDMI connection" (p.63)"]
    C --> D["DVD Recorder"]
    D --> E["Fully wired HDMI compliant cable"]
    E --> F["RF cable"]
    F --> G["To record / playback"]
    G --> H["DVD Recorder / VCR"]
    H --> I["Fully wired SCART cable"]
    I --> J["To watch satellite broadcasts"]
    J --> K["Set top box"]
    K --> L["To record / playback"]
    L --> M["To live broadcast"]
    M --> N["Terestrial aerial"]
    O["(Listening)"] --> P["(Viewing)"]
    Q["(Audi OUT)"] --> R["AUDI 1"]
    Q --> S["AUDI 2"]
    T["(AV3)"] --> U["COMPONENT"]
    U --> V["AV1"]
    W["(AV2)"] --> X["AV2"]
    Y["Digital Audio OUT"] --> Z["Composite"]
    AA["To record / playback"] --> AB["To live broadcast"]
    AC["To live broadcast"] --> AD["To watch satellite broadcasts"]

The optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 16)

Aspect Control Signal ■

"WIDE" will appear in the top left of the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal is found.

The aspect will switch to the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen ratio.

This function will work in any aspect mode.

Input terminal Input signal format		Aspect Control Signal
		Widescreen signal (WSS)	Control signal through SCART (pin8) / HDMI terminal
RF Cable	DVB-T	○
	PAL B, G, H, I	○
	PAL D, K	○
	SECAM B, G	○
	SECAM L, L'	○
	SECAM D, K	○
	PAL 525/60 6.5 MHz -
	PAL 525/60 6.0 MHz -
	PAL 525/60 5.5 MHz -
	M.NTSC 6.5 MHz -
	M.NTSC 6.0 MHz -
	M.NTSC 5.5 MHz -
	DVB-C	○
AV1 (Composite)AV2 (Composite or S-Video)AV3	PAL	○	○
	SECAM	○	○
	PAL 525/60 -		○
	M.NTSC -		○
	NTSC -		○
COMPONENT	525 (480) / 60i -
	525 (480) / 60p -
	625 (576) / 50i	○
	625 (576) / 50p	○
	750 (720) / 60p -
	750 (720) / 50p -
	1,125 (1,080) / 60i -
	1,125 (1,080) / 50i -
HDMI1HDMI2	525 (480) / 60i -		○
	525 (480) / 60p -		○
	625 (576) / 50i -		○
	625 (576) / 50p -		○
	750 (720) / 60p -		○
	750 (720) / 50p -		○
	1,125 (1,080) / 60i -		○
	1,125 (1,080) / 50i -		○
	1,125 (1,080) / 60p -		○
	1,125 (1,080) / 50p -		○
	1,125 (1,080) / 24p -		○

Ato mode

Auto mode determines the best aspect ratio to fill the screen. It does this using a four step process (WSS, Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal, Letterbox detection, or Justify to fill the screen) to determine. This process may take several minutes, depending on the darkness of the image.

Letterbox detection: If black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are detected, Auto mode chooses the best ratio and expands the image to fill the screen.

If no aspect signals are detected, Auto mode enhances the image for optimum viewing pleasure.

Note

• The ratio varies depending on the programme, etc. If the ratio is out of the standard 16:9, black bands at the top and bottom of the screen may appear.
• If the screen size looks unusual when a widescreen-recorded programme is played back on a VCR, adjust the tracking of the VCR. Read the manual of the VCR.

SD Card

Use an SD Card which meets SD standards. If not, it may cause the TV to malfunction.

2.1 mm 32 mm 24 mm

Cautions in handling SD Card ■

Do not remove the card while the TV is accessing data (this can damage card or TV).

Do not touch the pins on the back of the card.

Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact.

Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card may be damaged).

Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card.
- Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.)

Data format for Card browsing ■

• Photo: Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF* and EXIF standards Data format - Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) Image resolution - 8 × 8 to 30,719 × 17,279 pixels
• Video: SD-Video Standard Ver. 1.2 [MPEG-2 (PS format)] and AVCHD Standard compatible files with an audio format that is either MPEG-1/Layer-2 format or Dolby Digital format (Files recorded with vertical frequency 50 Hz are applicable. A modified data with a PC may not be displayed correctly.)

Card format : SDXC Card - exFAT

SDHC Card / SD Card - FAT16 or FAT32

• Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDXC Card (64 GB), SDHC Card (32 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (2 GB) (requiring miniSD adapter)
• If miniSD Card is used, insert / remove it together with the adapter.
• Check the latest information on the card type at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/

* DCF (Design rule for camera file system): Unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

Note

Format the card with the recording equipment.

● The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording equipment used.
- Display may take some time when there are many files and folders.
- This function cannot display Motion JPEG and still image not JPEG formatted (i.e. TIFF, BMP). A data modified with a PC may not be displayed.
Images imported from a PC must be compatible with EXIF (Exchangeable Image File) 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2.
- Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution.
- The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital camera or digital video camera used. Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes.
● The card may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed.

screen messages

Message	Meaning / Action
Cannot read file	The file is broken or unreadable.The TV does not support the format.(For the applicable formats and data, see above.)
No SD card inserted	Confirm SD Card is inserted correctly.
No valid file to play	The card has no data.
Please confirm the SD card is OK	The inserted SD Card has a problem.
This operation is not possible	Your operation is not available.

Technical Information

Characters table for numeric buttons

You can enter characters by using numeric buttons for free input items.

Press the numeric button repeatedly until you reach the desired character.

1 2 3 The character is set automatically if you leave for one second.

4th 5th 6mm You can also set the character by pressing the OK button or

7 8 9 other numeric buttons within one second.

0

User input Name A B C D E F G H I K L M N U V W X Y Z J 1 2 3 4 5 S a c d e f g h i k l m n L y w x y z J + _T C P Q R S T Y S S . W o o q (s t)

Characters table:

Numeric buttons\The number of times to press	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	1	0
1	.	1	!	:	#	+	-	*	_	(	)
2abc	a	b	c	2	A	B	C
3def	d	e	f	3	D	E	F
4ghi	g	h	i	4	G	H	I
5jkl	j	k	l	5	J	K	L
6mnc	m	n	o	6	M	N	O
7pqjs	p	q	r	s	7	P	Q	R	S
8tuv	t	u	v	8	T	U	V
9wz	w	x	y	z	9	W	X	Y	Z
0	Space	0

SCART and HDMI terminal information

■ AV1 SCART terminal

(RGB, VIDEO, Q-Link)

Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue).

Socket Earth 21 CVBS out (video) 19 CVBS earth 17 Red in 15 Red earth 13 Green in 11 Green earth 9 Blue in 7 Blue earth 5 Audio out (L) 3 Audio out (R) 1 20 CVBS in (video) 18 RGB status earth 16 Status RGB 14 Earth 12 -- 10 Q-Link data 8 Status CVBS 6 Audio in (L) 4 Audio earth 2 Audio in (R)

■ AV2 SCART terminal

(RGB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link)

AV2 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV2 S-VHS / VIDEO switching.

Socket Earth 21 CVBS out (video) 19 CVBS earth 17 Red in, S.C. - in 15 Red earth 13 Green in 11 Green earth 9 Blue in 7 Blue earth 5 Audio out (L) 3 Audio out (R) 1 20 CVBS in (video) 18 RGB status earth 16 Status RGB 14 Earth 12 -- 10 Q-Link data 8 Status CVBS 6 Audio in (L) 4 Audio earth 2 Audio in (R)

■ HDMI terminal

Hot Plug Detect 19 DDC/CEC Ground 17 SCL 15 CEC 13 TMDS Clock Shield 11 TMDS Data0- 9 TMDS Data0+ 7 TMDS Data1 Shield 5 TMDS Data2- 3 TMDS Data2+ 1 18 +5V Power 16 SDA 14 Reserved (in cable but N.C. on device) 12 TMDS Clock- 10 TMDS Clock+ 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 6 TMDS Data1- 4 TMDS Data1+ 2 TMDS Data2 Shield

HDMI connection

HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world's first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.

HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment.

HDMI-compatible equipment ^(*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as DVD player, a set top box or a game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.

About connections, see "External Equipment" (p. 58).

Applicable HDMI features ■

Input audio signal : 2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)

- Input video signal: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p

→ "Input signal that can be displayed" (p. 64)

Match the output setting of the digital equipment.

Input "Rcsignalal that can be displayed" (p. 64)

Match the output setting of the PC.

VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5) :→● "VIERA Link" (p. 53)

Audio Return Channel (*3) (HDMI2 terminal only)

DVI connection ■

If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable ^(*2) . When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (HDMI1 / 2: use COMPONENT-AUDIO terminals).

Note

• Audio settings can be made on the "HDMI1 / 2 Input" in the Sound Menu. (p. 28)
• If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to "16:9". These HDMI connectors are "type A".
• These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection.
• An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either “COMPONENT”, “S-VIDEO”, or “VIDEO” to receive analogue signals.
  This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.

(*1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
(*2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
(*3): Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to be able to send digital sound signals via an HDMI cable.

Technical Information

Input signal that can be displayed

COMPONENT (Y, P_B , P_R ), HDMI

* Mark: Applicable input signal

Signal name COMPONENT HDMI
525 (480) / 60i	*	*
525 (480) / 60p	*	*
625 (576) / 50i	*	*
625 (576) / 50p	*	*
750 (720) / 60p	*	*
750 (720) / 50p	*	*
1,125 (1,080) / 60i	*	*
1,125 (1,080) / 50i	*	*
1,125 (1,080) / 60p		*
1,125 (1,080) / 50p		*
1,125 (1,080) / 24p		*

PC (from HDMI terminal)
Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to HDMI standard timing.

Signal name Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz)
640 × 480 @60 Hz 31.47 60.00
750 (720) / 60p 45.00 60.00
1,125 (1,080) / 60p 67.50 60.00

Note

Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.

The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.

PC signal is magnified or compressed for display, so that it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity.

Maintenance

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal

Regular care:

Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to clean the dirt or fingerprints. For stubborn dirt:

Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water). Then wring the cloth and wipe the surface. Finally, wipe away all the moisture.

Caution

• Do not use a hard cloth or rub the surface too hard. This may cause scratches on the surface.
  Take care not to subject the TV's surfaces to water or detergent. A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.
  Take care not to subject the surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner or other volatile substances. This may degrade surface quality or cause peeling of the paint.
  ● Take care not to tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard objects.
• Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time. This may degrade surface quality.

Mains plug

Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock.

Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance.

Block noise, frozen or disappearing image occurs in DVB mode / White spots or shadow image (ghosting) occurs in Analogue mode / Some channels cannot be tuned

Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial.

• Check “Signal Condition” (p. 34). If “Signal Quality” is displayed in red, the DVB signal is weak. Weather conditions will affect signal reception (heavy rain, snow, etc.), in particular in poor reception areas. Even during good weather, the high pressure can cause poor reception of some channels.
  Due to the digital reception technologies involved, quality of the digital signals may be relatively low in some cases, despite good reception of analogue channels.
• Turn the TV off with the Mains power On / Off switch, and then on again. If problem persists, consult your local dealer or service provider for the availability of services.

Neither image nor sound is produced

Is the TV in AV mode?

Check the correct AV input mode is selected.

Check the mains lead is plugged into the socket outlet.

Has the TV been turned On?

Check the Picture Menu (p. 26) and volume.

Check all required SCART cables and connections are firmly in place.

Auto aspect

Auto aspect is designed to provide you with the best ratio to fill the screen. (p. 60)

- Press the ASPECT button if you would like to change the aspect ratio manually (p. 16).

S-Video / black and white picture

Check that the output of the external equipment matches the input of the TV. If the output of the external equipment is set to S-Video, the TV must also be set to S-Video (p. 22).

No programmes shown on TV Guide

Check the digital transmitter.

Adjust the direction of the aerial to another transmitter installed nearby.

- Check the analogue broadcast. If the image quality is poor, check the aerial and consult your local dealer.

Illustration of a flat-screen TV connected to a cable with an antenna, no text or symbols present

Input mode, i.e. EC/AV1 remains on the screen

- Press the i button to clear these. Press again to redisplay.

Q-Link function does not work

Confirm SCART cable and connection.

Also set "AV1 / AV2 out" in the Setup Menu (p. 28).

"VIERA Link" function does not work and an error message appears

Confirm the connection. (p. 50 and p. 51)

Turn the connected equipment on and then switch the TV on. (p. 53)

Recording does not start immediately

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

There may be red spots, blue spots, green spots and black spots on the screen

This is a characteristic of liquid crystal panels and is not a problem. The liquid crystal panel is built with very high precision technology giving you fine picture details.

Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear on the screen as a fixed point of red, green, blue or black.

Please note this does not affect the performance of your LCD.

Problem Actions
Screen	Chaotic image, noisy	Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 26)Check nearby electrical products(car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp).
	No image can be displayed	Is “Colour”, “Brightness” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? (p. 26)
	Blurry or distorted image(no sound or low volume)	Reset channels. (p. 32 and p. 33)
	Unusual image is displayed	Turn the TV Off with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it On again.If the problem persists, perform “Shipping Condition” (p. 43).
Sound	No sound is produced	Is “Sound mute” active? (p. 8)Is the volume set to the minimum?
	Sound level is lowor sound is distorted	Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.Set “MPX” (p. 27) in the Sound Menu to “Mono”. (Analogue only)
HDMI	Sound is unusual	Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”.Check the “HDMI1 / 2 Input” setting in the Sound Menu. (p. 28)If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound connection. (p. 63)
	Pictures from externalequipment are unusualwhen the equipment isconnected via HDMI	Check the HDMI cable is connected properly. (p. 58 and p. 59)Turn the TV and equipment Off, then turn them On again.Check an input signal from the equipment. (p. 64)Use an equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861B.
Other	The TV does not switch On	Check the mains lead is plugged into the socket outlet.
	The TV goes into Standby mode	Auto power standby function is activated. (p. 9)The TV enters Standby mode about 30 mins. after analogue broadcasting ends.
	The remote control does notwork or is intermittent	Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6)Has the TV been switched On?The batteries may be running low. Replace them.Point the remote control directly at the front of the TV (within about 7 m and a 30 degree angle of the front of the TV).Situate the TV away from sunshine or other sources of bright light not to shine on the TV’s remote control signal receiver.
	The LCD panel moves slightlywhen it is pushed with a fingerClattered sound might be heard	There is some flexibility around the panel to prevent damage to the panel.The panel might move slightly when it is pushed with a finger, and clattered sound might be heard. This is not a malfunction.
	An error message appears	Follow the message’s instructions.If the problem persists, contact your local Panasonic dealer or the authorized Service Centre.

Specifications

			TX-L42U2L
Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 Hz
Rated Power Consumption 182 W
On mode Average Power Consumption (based on IEC 62087 Ed.2) measurement method			141 W
Standby Power Consumption			0.25 W
			13 W (With monitor out recording)
Display panel	Aspect Ratio 16:9
	Visible screen size		106 cm (diagonal)930 mm (W) × 523 mm (H)
	Number of pixels 2,076,600 (1,920 (W) × 1,080 (H))
Sound	Speaker 160 mm × 42 mm		× 2 pcs, 8 Ω
	Audio Output 20 W (10 W + 10 W), 10% THD
	Headphones M3 (3.5 mm)		stereo mini Jack × 1
Receiving Systems / Band name			PAL B, G, H, I, SECAM B, G, SECAM L, L'VHF E2 - E12 VHF H1 - H2 (ITALY)VHF A - H (ITALY) VHF A - J (IRELAND) UHF E21 - E69CATV (S01 - S05) CATV S1 - S10 (M1 - M10)CATV S11 - S20 (U1 - U10) CATV S21 - S41 (Hyperband)PAL D, K, SECAM D, KVHF R1 - R2 VHF R3 - R5VHF R6 - R12 UHF E21 - E69PAL 525/60 Playback of NTSC tape from some PAL Video recorders (VCR)M.NTSC Playback from M.NTSC Video recorders (VCR)NTSC (AV input only) Playback from NTSC Video recorders (VCR)DVB-T Digital terrestrial services (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264))DVB-C Digital cable services (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264))Countries that DVB-C is available: Germany, Switzerland, Denmark, Sweden, Norway, Finland, NetherlandsCheck the latest information on the available services at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
Aerial input			VHF / UHF
Operating Conditions			Temperature : 0 °C - 35 °CHumidity : 20 % - 80 % RH (non-condensing)
Connection Terminals	AV1 (SCART terminal)		21 Pin terminal (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, RGB in, Q-Link)
	AV2 (SCART terminal)		21 Pin terminal (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, RGB in, S-Video in, Q-Link)
	AV3	VIDEO	RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω)
		AUDIO L - R	RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]
	COMPONENT	VIDEO	Y 1.0 V[p-p] (including synchronization) P_B, P_R ±0.35 V[p-p]
	Others	HDMI 1 / 2	TYPE A ConnectorsHDMI2 : HDMI (Version 1.4 with Audio Return Channel)●This TV supports "HDAVI Control 5" function.
		Card slot	SD Card slot × 1Common Interface slot (complies with CI+) × 1
	Output	AUDIO L - R	RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms] (high impedance)
		DIGITAL AUDIO OUT	PCM / Dolby Digital / DTS, Fiber optic
Dimensions (W × H × D)			1,021 mm × 682 mm × 310 mm (With Pedestal)1,021 mm × 637 mm × 109 mm (TV only)
Mass			20.0 kg Net (With Pedestal)17.5 kg Net (TV only)

• Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate.
• This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below. EN55013, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN55020, EN55022, EN55024.

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries

Cd

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.

By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling.

For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.

[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):

This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

Licence

Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.

DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project. SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.

• HDMI, the HDMI Logo, and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
  HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
• "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #: 5,451,942 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks and DTS Digital Out and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
GUIDE Plus+ is (1) a registered trademark or trademark of, (2) manufactured under license from and (3) subject of various international patents and patent applications owned by, or licensed to, Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. and/or its related affiliates.

GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.

http://www.europe.guideplus.com/

CE

Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of this TV, please visit the following website: http://www.doc.panasonic.de

Authorized Representative:

Panasonic Testing Centre

Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH

Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

Customer's Record

The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. 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

Panasonic (U. K.) Ltd.

Willoughby Road, Bracknell, Berks RG12 8FP

Web Site : http://panasonic.net

© Panasonic Corporation 2010