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Model No.

TH-L42S20K
TH-L42S20M
TH-L42S20R
TH-L42S20T

Operating Instructions
LCD TV

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these
instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. BCD
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
English TQB4GC0496-1

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Experience an amazing level of
multimedia excitement
Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal
Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link”
without complicated settings!

Enjoy rich multimedia

VCR SD Card

Camcorder

Amplifier with
Speaker System Personal
computer

DVD Recorder DVD player / Set top box


Blu-ray Disc player

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.

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Contents
Standard accessories
Check that you have the accessories and
items shown
Be sure to Read
Remote Control
● N2QAYB000399
Pedestal p. 6 ●Safety Precautions ····························· 4
or (Warning / Caution)
N2QAYB000370
POWER
INPUT
PC TV AV
MENU SURROUND OFF TIMER

ASPECT EXIT

OPTION RETURN

R G Y B

TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD

Quick Start Guide

Quick Start
MUTE RECALL

●Accessories / Options ························· 6

Guide
POWER PROGRAMME

REC

●Basic Connection ······························· 8


Batteries for the
Remote Control (2)
Pedestal hole
cover sheet ●Identifying Controls ····························10
● R6 (AA) (only for ●Auto Tuning······································12
TH-L42S20K,
TH-L42S20T)

Basic Features
●Watching TV·····································13

Basic
Operating ●Viewing Teletext ································16
Instructions ●Watching External Inputs ····················18
Caution
● This product contains possibly dangerous
parts (such as plastic bags), which can be
breathed in or swallowed by young children
accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of
young children.
Advanced Features
●How to Use Menu Functions ················20
●Tuning and Editing Channels ···············26
Inserting and removing remote’s ●Child Lock········································28

Advanced
batteries ●Input Labels ·····································29
●Shipping Condition (Reset settings) ······30
Pull open ●How to Use VIERA TOOLS ·················31
Hook ●Using Media Player ···························32
Close ●VIERA Link Functions ························39
●VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” ·············42
●External Equipment ···························44
Note the correct
polarity (+ or -)

Caution Technical
● Incorrect installation may cause battery ●Technical Information ·························46
Technical

leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage


to the remote control. ●Maintenance ····································51
● Do not mix old and new batteries. ●FAQs ··············································52
● Do not mix different battery types (such as ●Licence ···········································54
alkaline and manganese batteries).
● Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. ●Specifications ···································55
● Do not burn or breakup batteries.
Batteries must not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
● Do not disassemble or modify the remote
control.
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Safety Precautions
Warning
Handling the mains plug and lead ■
● Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat ■
and cause fire.)
● Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. ■
● Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)
● Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fire or electrical shock.)
• Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet.
• Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object. ■
• Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it.
• Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead.
• Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.
● TH-L42S20K, TH-L42S20T:
AC AUTO 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
● TH-L42S20M : AC 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
● TH-L42S20R : AC Single 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
If you find any
abnormality, remove
the mains plug
immediately! ■


● Mains plug types vary between countries.
Power source / Installation Do not expose to direct sunlight and
● This TV is designed for : other sources of heat ■
• TH-L42S20K, TH-L42S20T : ● Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and
AC AUTO 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz other sources of heat. To prevent fire never
• TH-L42S20M : AC 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz place any type of candle or naked flame on ■
• TH-L42S20R : top or near the TV.
AC Single 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
• Table-top use Do not insert foreign objects into the TV
● Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV
Do not remove covers and NEVER modify through the air vents. (Fire or electrical shock
the TV yourself may result.) ■
● Do not remove the rear cover as live parts Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable
are accessible when it is removed. There
are no user serviceable parts inside. (High- surfaces
voltage components may cause serious ● The TV may fall off or tip over.
electrical shock.)
Use only the dedicated pedestals /
● Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired mounting equipment
at your local Panasonic dealer.
● Using an unapproved pedestal or other
Do not expose to rain or excessive fixtures may make the TV unstable, risking
moisture injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic
● To prevent damage which might result in dealer to perform setup.
electric shock or fire, do not expose this TV ● Use approved pedestals (p. 6) / wall-hanging
to rain or excessive moisture. This TV must brackets (p. 7).
not be exposed to dripping or splashing water Do not allow children to handle SD Card
and objects filled with liquid, such as vases,
must not be placed on top of or above the TV.
● As with any small object, SD Cards can be
swallowed by young children. Please remove
SD Card immediately after use and store out
4 of reach of children.

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Caution
■ This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates
■ When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug
● Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.
■ When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug
● 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.
■ Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat
● When using the pedestal, keep a space between the bottom of the TV and the surface where the
TV is set.
● In case of using Wall-hanging bracket, follow the manual of it.
10

10 10 10

(cm)
Minimum distance
■ Do not block the rear air vents
● Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. may cause overheating, fire or
electrical shock.
■ Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel
● This may cause damage resulting in injury.
■ Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones
● Irreversible damage can be caused.
Notes
■ Auto power standby function
● If no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically go
to standby mode.
■ Keep the TV away from these types of equipment
● Electronic equipment
In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV. Electromagnetic interference may distort
images / sound.
● Equipment with an infrared sensor
k This TV also emits infrared rays. This may affect operation of other equipment.
■ Transport only in the upright position
e Adjust the LCD panel to your desired angle

Set the mark at the centre as illustrated,


● Ensure that the pedestal does
not hang over the edge of the
to have the swivel positioned at the centre base even if the TV swivels to
of the rotation angle. the full rotation range.
● Do not place any objects or
hands within the full rotation
range.

322 mm

15°
15° 450 mm
[View from the top]

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Accessories / Options
Attaching the pedestal
Warning P
Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. Fo
● Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. W
Caution ●
Do not use the pedestal for any other TV or displays.
● Otherwise the TV or the display may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged.
● If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your
nearest Panasonic dealer immediately.
During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.
● If insufficient care is taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal
will not be strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and
personal injury may result.
Ensure that the TV does not fall over.
● If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed, the TV may fall over
and personal injury may result.
Two or more people are required to install and remove the TV.
● If two or more people are not present, the TV may be dropped, and personal injury may result.
Assembly screws (4) Assembly screws (4) Bracket (1) Base (1)

W

Assembling the pedestal A
Use the assembly screws to fasten the bracket to
the base securely. C ●
● Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.

Front ●

Securing the TV
Insert the bracket into the TV, and then fasten securely with D
the assembly screws .
● Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.
B
B

Foam mat or thick soft cloth

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Optional accessories
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.
Wall-hanging bracket
● TY-WK3L2RW
lt.

Quick Start
Guide
Rear of the TV
200mm Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging
bracket (not supplied with the TV)

Accessories / Options
200mm Depth of screw:
minimum 10 mm,
maximum 12 mm

[View from the side]


Holes for wall-hanging
bracket installation

Warning
● Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket by yourself carries the risk
of personal injury and product damage. In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be
absolutely 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.
● Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such as spotlights, floodlights 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. 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.

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Basic Connection
External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
Please ensure that the TV is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting
any leads.
Connecting aerial
TV only TV
Rear of the TV
• TH-L42S20K, TH-L42S20T :
AC AUTO 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
• TH-L42S20M : AC 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Aerial
• TH-L42S20R : AC Single 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

Mains lead
● Mains plug ●
types vary VIDEO VIDEO
Y
VIDEO

between
countries. PB/CB
L L L
RF cable
PR/CR

R R R
AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT AUDIO

MONITOR OUT AV1 IN AV2 IN

If the antenna is placed in the wrong location, interference might happen.

Note
● Do not put the RF cable close to the mains lead to avoid noise.
● Do not place the RF cable under the TV.
● To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an aerial, the correct cable (75 Ω coaxial) and the
correct terminating plug are required.
● If a communal aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug
between the wall aerial socket and the TV.
● Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct
aerial system for your particular area and the accessories required.
● Any matters regarding aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and
the costs incurred, are the responsibility of you, the Customer.
● VIERA Link connection p. 39
● Read the manual of the equipment, too.
● Another equipments connection p. 44, p. 45

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Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR
TV, DVD Recorder or VCR
Rear of the TV
• TH-L42S20K, TH-L42S20T :
AC AUTO 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
• TH-L42S20M : AC 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

Quick Start
• TH-L42S20R : AC Single 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

Guide
Mains lead
Aerial
● Mains plug types

Basic Connection
vary between
countries. VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO
Y

e L L PB/CB L

PR/CR

R R R
AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT AUDIO

MONITOR OUT AV1 IN AV2 IN

RCA cable

RF cable

RF cable

DVD Recorder or VCR

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Identifying Controls
Remote control
5 VIERA TOOLS (p. 31)
POWER
INPUT ● Displays some special feature icons for
1 PC TV AV 14 easy access
MENU SURROUND OFF TIMER 6 VIERA Link (p. 39)
2 15 ● Accesses VIERA Link Menu
3 16 7
ASPECT EXIT OK
4 17 ● Confirms selections and choices
5 ● Press after selecting channel positions to
6 quickly change programme
18 8 Option Menu (p. 14)
7 19 ● Easy setting for viewing and sound
OPTION RETURN
options
9 Teletext (p. 16)
8 20
R G Y B
● Switches to teletext mode
21 10 Viewing a favourite teletext channel
TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD (p. 16)
9 22 11 Numeric buttons
10 23
● Changes channel and teletext pages 1
● When in Standby mode, switches TV On 2
12 Sound Mute
3
11 ● Switches sound mute On or Off
13 Volume Up / Down 4
14 Input mode selection 5

12 24 ● PC - switches to PC input mode 6


MUTE RECALL
● TV - switches to TV mode (p. 13)
● AV - switches to AV input mode from Input
Selection list (p. 18)
25 15 Off Timer (p. 13)
13
● Sets the time the TV automatically turns off
16 Surround (p. 23)
POWER PROGRAMME ● Switches surrounding sound setting
17 Exit
● Returns to the normal viewing screen
26 18 SD Card (p. 32)
REC
● Switches to Media Player viewing / listening
mode
19 Cursor buttons
● Makes selections and adjustments
20 Return
● Returns to the previous menu / page
1 Standby On / Off switch 21 Coloured buttons
● Switches TV On or Off standby ● Used for selection, navigation and
2 Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection operation of various functions
(p. 47) 22 Hold
3 Main Menu (p. 21) ● Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 13)
● Press to access Picture, Sound and Setup ● Holds the current teletext page
Menus (teletext mode) (p. 16)
4 Aspect (p. 15) 23 Index (p. 16)
● Changes aspect ratio from Aspect ● Returns to the teletext index page
Selection list (teletext mode)
● Pressing this button repeatedly changes 24 Programme Information (p. 14)
aspect ratio as well 25 Channel Up / Down
● Selects channel in sequence
10 26 Connected equipment operations (p. 19)

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TV

7 C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking


1 9 System) sensor
● Senses brightness to adjust picture quality
10 when “Eco Mode” in the Picture Menu is
SD CARD
VIDEO set to “On” (p. 22)
AV 3
2 L IN 11 8 Power LED

Quick Start
R AUDIO ● Standby: red On: green
● When using the remote control, indicates

Guide
3 the TV has received a command.
AV IN 9 Function Select
3
12 ● Volume / Backlight / Contrast / Brightness
4 / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode)
HDMI
6 7 8
/ Bass (“Music” or “Speech” mode in
USB
the Sound Menu) / Treble (“Music” or

Identifying Controls
5 “Speech” mode in the Sound Menu) /
Balance / “Auto Tuning” (p. 22 - 25)
10 Increases or decreases the channel
1 SD card slot position by one. When a function is already
2 AV3 terminals displayed, press to increase or decrease the
3 Headphone jack selected function. When in standby mode,
switches TV on.
4 HDMI3 terminal
11 Changes the input mode
5 USB terminal
12 Mains power On / Off switch
6 Remote control signal receiver
● Do not place any objects between the TV ● Switch On to turn on the TV or turn the TV
ut to Standby mode by the remote control
remote control signal receiver and remote
control

ff
Using the On Screen Displays
Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.
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 Page up
Change Operation guide will help you.
Page down
RETURN

How to use remote control


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

Move the cursor / select the menu item Return to the previous menu

Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from Exit the menu system and return to the
a range of options normal viewing screen

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Auto Tuning W
Search and store TV channels automatically.
These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. P

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On


● You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or AS
switch the TV to standby mode. (Power LED: On)

Select your language


OP
OSD Language select
English

set

Select your area


Channel Plan access
Asia/W.Europe
RETURN CIS/E.Europe
China
select
Hong Kong
NZ/Indonesia
CATV/Other When selecting CATV/Other, press the OK
button, and then select the Channel Plan
from Indian CATV, South Africa, American
System, American CATV or Japan.
Auto Tuning starts
Auto Tuning
1 CH2
Scan 1 120

EXIT

RETURN

● Auto Tuning will start to search for TV channels and store them.
The sorted channel order depends upon the TV signal, the O
broadcasting system and reception conditions.

Select “Home”
Please select your viewing environment.
Home Shop
select

set
Auto Tuning is complete

Viewing environment mode


Home : Recommended mode for viewing at home. Select “Home” for optimal picture / power
consumption. “Viewing Mode” is set as “Normal” (p. 22).
Shop : Demonstration mode to explain main features of this TV (for in-store display).
“Viewing Mode” is set as “Dynamic” (p. 22).
To return to viewing environment selection mode if you selected “Shop”
Shop
Automatic Demo Please select your viewing environment.
You have selected shop mode Off On Home Shop

● To change viewing environment mode later on, reset all settings by accessing Shipping Condition.
“Shipping Condition” (p. 30)

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Watching TV
POWER
Turn power on
● Mains power On / Off switch should be
MENU OFF TIMER On (p. 11).
ASPECT

Select a channel
up
OPTION
or
down

Watching TV
Auto Tuning
HOLD ● To select the two-digit channel number, e.g. 39
(in a short time)
● If one-digit channel number
quickly changes the channel

Note
● When the TV is switched to standby, there will be a clicking sound

Basic
RECALL
after a short delay. This is normal.
K

Other useful functions


Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture

Off Timer
Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period of time (0 / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes)
Press repeatedly until desired time appears.

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● It is also possible to set the time from “Off timer” in the Setup Menu (p. 24)
● To cancel Set to “0” or turn the TV off.
● To display the remaining time Information banner (p. 14)
● When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on screen.

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Watching TV
Other useful functions O
Display information banner
Display information banner E
● Also appears when changing a channel
Note
Input mode
TV

TV
● Colour system will not be
1
CH07
5.5MHz

Channel position 1
displayed if it is set to “Auto”.
PAL
16:9

Channel number CH07


Sound system 5.5MHz 15

Colour system PAL


Aspect ratio 16:9
15

Audio mode (p. 47)


Off Timer remaining time
Sound mute On
● For settings
p. 13
Teletext prompt is displayed if
Teletext is available

Display the selectable settings for the current programme


Check or change the current ● To change
programme status instantly
change
select
Channel Colour Set MPX
Sets colour density Picture Menu (p. 22) Selects multiplex sound (if available)
Sound Menu (p. 23)
Teletext Character Set
Sets the teletext language Setup Menu (p. 24) Volume Correction
Adjusts volume of individual programme or
input mode Sound Menu (p. 23)

Change OSD language


You can change language for on screen displays.
Setup Menu
Main Menu access Off Timer Off access
Picture Child Lock
Sound Tuning Menu
select OSD Language Access select
Setup
Display Settings
VIERA Link Settings
System Menu
Other Settings

OSD Language select


English

set

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Other useful functions
Change aspect ratio
Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect.

Display Aspect Selection list


Aspect Selection
16:9
14:9
Aspect Selection store
Just
4:3
4:3 Full
Zoom1
16:9
14:9
Zoom2
Zoom3

Select
EXIT select
Just
Change

RETURN

Watching TV
4:3
4:3 Full While the list is displayed,
Zoom1 select the mode
Zoom2
Zoom3

To change the mode using the ASPECT button only

Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode

16:9 14:9 Just

Basic
Directly displays the Displays the Displays a “4:3” image
image at “16:9” without image at the standard full-screen. Stretching
distortion (anamorphic). “14:9” without is only noticeable
distortion. at the left and right
edges.
4:3 4:3 Full Zoom1
Displays the image Displays a “4:3” image Displays a “16:9”
at the standard “4:3” enlarged horizontally to letterbox or “4:3” image
without distortion. fit the screen. without distortion.
● HD signal only

Zoom2 Zoom3
Displays a “16:9” Displays a “2.35:1” letterbox (anamorphic)
letterbox image full-screen without distortion.
(anamorphic) image At “16:9”, displays the image at its maximum
full-screen without (with slight enlargement).
distortion.

Note
● Only “16:9” and “4:3” are available in PC input mode.
● Aspect is fixed to “16:9” when “Viewing Mode” is set to “Game” in the Picture Menu.
● Not available in teletext mode.
● Aspect mode can be memorized separately for each SD (Standard definition) and HD (High
definition) signals.
s
● Aspect mode can be memorized for each input also.

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Viewing Teletext
Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. F
The features may vary depending on the broadcasters.
What is FASTEXT mode?
In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To
access more information about one of these subjects, press the corresponding coloured button. This
facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown.
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. 17)

To change mode “Teletext” in Setup Menu (p. 24)


MENU

EXIT Switch to Teletext


● Displays Index (content varies depending on the broadcasters)
Sub page number
<< 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >>

Current page number 17:51 28 Feb Time / date

R G Y B
TELETEXT
INFORMATION
TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD
Colour bar

● Pressing this button while watching TV programme directly


accesses to the favourite page stored in “blue”.

Select the page (up to page 899)


up
or or or
down
(Corresponds to the colour bar)

To return to TV To adjust contrast


(press three times) As the blue bar is displayed
or

Functions (Teletext mode)


Hold Reveal hidden data
Stop automatic updating Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz
(If you wish to hold the current page page answers
without updating)
To rehide
To resume

INDEX Call up a favourite page


Return to the main index page View a favourite page stored
● Call up the page stored on the blue
button (List mode).
● Factory setting is “P103”.

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Functions (Teletext mode)
View in multi window
Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once

(press twice) Select teletext only


or picture / teletext

● Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.

Viewing Teletext
)
FULL / TOP / BOTTOM
(TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL)
Broadcast
Broadcast
s)

(Expand the TOP half) (Expand the BOTTOM half)


Store frequently viewed pages

Basic
Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode only)

Corresponding press Broadcast


colour button
(As page is displayed)

To change stored pages


Enter new
page number
Colour button you press
want to change
ar) View sub page
View sub page (Only when teletext is more than one page)
Appears at the top of the screen

To view specific sub page

example: P6 Enter the


4-digit number

● Sub pages:
The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters.
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.
P108 Appears
when
updating is
completed View the
updated page

Changes to TV screen temporarily (You cannot change the programme.)


● The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news (“News Flash”).
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Watching External Inputs
Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, PC, etc.) and you can watch through the
input.
● To connect the equipment p. 44, 45
The remote control is capable of operating some functions of selected external equipment.
For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.

INPUT
PC TV AV
Display the input selection menu

Select the input mode of the connected equipment


● You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote
control or the side panel controls of the TV (p. 11).
Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected.
● You can label or skip each input mode “Input Labels” (p. 29)
Skipped inputs will not be displayed when the AV button is pressed.

Example (AV2) Example (PC)


Input Selection Input Selection
AV1 AV1
AV2 AV2
AV3 AV3
PC PC
HDMI1 HDMI1
HDMI2 HDMI2
HDMI3 HDMI3
TV TV

watch

POWER PROGRAMME select

REC
View
The selected mode is displayed on the screen.
Example (AV2)
AV2
PAL
16:9
To return to TV

● If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set to


“16:9”.
Example (PC)
PC
640X480 / 60Hz
16:9

● It is also possible to switch to PC input directly from TV mode by


pressing the PC button.
● You can also listen to PC sound with an audio cable connected.
● You can setup some functions, Advanced PC Settings (p. 22) in
Picture Menu and PC Setup (p. 24) in Setup Menu.
● For a HDMI-compatible PC (p. 49), it is possible to connect to HDMI
terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3) by using HDMI cable.

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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.

Standby

Watching External Inputs


Set to Standby mode / Turn on

Play
Playback videocassette / DVD

Stop
Stop the operations

Rewind / Skip / Search


VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse
DVD: Skip to the previous track or title
Press and hold to search backward

Fast-forward / Skip / Search

Basic
VCR: Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward
DVD: Skip to the next track or title
Press and hold to search forward

Pause
Pause / Resume
DVD: Press and hold to play at slow speed

Programme Up / Down
Select programme

Record
Start recording

How to change the code for each equipment


Each type of Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code.
Please change the code for each equipment you want to operate.
If you operate the connected equipment in VIERA Link (p. 39), select the code “73”.
Press and hold during the following operations

Enter the appropriate code


Press
(see table below)

Type of 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. 42) 73

Note
I ● 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.
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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
EXIT
(varies according to the input signal)
Select the menu
Main Menu access
Picture
Sound
RETURN
Setup
(example) select

Select the item


Picture Menu 1/2
Viewing Mode Normal
Backlight 50
Contrast 90
Brightness 0 select
Colour 50
Sharpness 50
Tint 0
Colour Balance Normal
Channel Colour Set 0 (example)

Adjust or select
Picture Menu 1/2
Viewing Mode Normal
Backlight 50 change
Contrast 90
Brightness 0
Colour 50 store or access
Sharpness 50 (Required by some
Tint 0 functions)
Colour Balance Normal
Channel Colour Set 0
(example)

Choose from among alternatives To reset the settings


To return to TV at Number and positions of alternatives ● To reset the picture settings only
any time Colour Balance Normal “Reset to Defaults”
Changed
in Picture Menu (p. 22)
Adjust using the slide bar
Sharpness
● To reset the sound settings only
50 “Reset to Defaults”
Moved in Sound Menu (p. 23)
To return to the Go to the next screen
previous screen Tuning Menu Access ● To reset all settings
Displays the next screen “Shipping Condition”
in Setup Menu (p. 25)

To change menu
pages
up

down


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Overview

Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Setup

Picture (p. 22)


Picture Menu 1/2
Viewing Mode Normal

How to Use Menu Functions


Backlight 50
Contrast 90
Brightness 0
Colour 50
Sharpness 50
Tuning Menu
Tint 0
Channel List Edit Access
Colour Balance Normal
Auto Tuning Access
Channel Colour Set 0
Manual Tuning Access (p. 24)
Picture Menu 2/2
Vivid Colour On
Eco Mode Off OSD Language
P-NR Off
English
3D-COMB On
Panel On
Advanced PC Settings Access
Reset to Defaults Reset (p. 24)

Sound (p. 23) Display Settings


Teletext FASTEXT
Sound Menu 1/2 Teletext Character Set English
Mode Music Input Labels Access
Bass 0 Banner Display Timeout 3 seconds
Treble 0
Equalizer Access 0
Playing Time Display On (p. 24)

Advanced
Balance 0
Headphone Volume 11
VIERA Link Settings
Surround Off
VIERA Link On
Volume Correction 0
Power on Link Off
Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm
Power off Link On
Standby Power Save Off
Sound Menu 2/2
MPX Stereo
Intelligent Auto Standby Off
(p. 24)
HDMI1 Input Digital
Reset to Defaults Reset
System Menu
Shipping Condition Access
Software Licence Access
Setup (p. 24, 25) System Information
Setup Menu
Access
(p. 25)
PC Setup Access
Off Timer Off
Child Lock Access Other Settings
Tuning Menu Access AV Colour System Auto
OSD Language Access Colour Matrix SD
Display Settings Access Motion Picture Pro Off
VIERA Link Settings Access 24p Smooth Film Off
System Menu Access 16:9 Overscan
Auto Standby On
Off
Other Settings Access Power Save Off
16:9 Overscan On
DVI Input Setting Normal
(p. 25)

● Depending on the received signals, available items are varied.


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Menu list
Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) M
Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Game)
In each Viewing Mode, Backlight, Contrast, Brightness, Colour,
Sharpness, Tint, Colour Balance, Vivid Colour, Eco Mode 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.
Viewing Mode Cinema : For watching movies in a darkened room with improving
the performance of contrast, black and colour reproduction
True 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 mode
● A continuous record of time spent using Game mode can
be displayed in the top right of the screen.
“Playing Time Display” (p. 24)
Backlight,
Contrast, Increases or decreases the levels of these options according to your
Brightness, personal preference
Colour,
Sharpness
With an NTSC signal source connected to the TV, the picture hue can be
Tint adjusted to suit your taste.
● For NTSC or Component / HDMI input signal reception only
Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture
Colour Balance (Cool / Normal / Warm)
Colour density varying between broadcast channels can be adjusted to
Channel Colour
Picture

three levels for each reception channel


Set
● Select the channel you want to adjust and set this function.
Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones (Off / On)
Vivid Colour
● Not valid on PC signal
Automatically adjusts the screen brightness appropriately as the
Eco Mode surrounding light level lowers to reduce the power consumption (Off / On)
● Not available in Shop mode (Dynamic picture mode)
Picture Noise Reduction
Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise and flicker noise in the
P-NR contoured parts of a picture (Off / Min / Mid / Max)
● Not valid on PC signal
Makes still or slow moving pictures look more vivid (Off / On)
● Occasionally, while viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour
patterning may be seen. Set to “On” to display sharper and more
3D-COMB accurate colours.
● For PAL or NTSC signal reception only
● Not valid on Component, PC, HDMI and SD Card
Turns the screen off when you select “Off” (Off / On)
● The sound is active even if the screen turns off.
Panel ● 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.
R-Gain,
G-Gain, Adjusts each gain
Advanced PC

B-Gain
Settings

R-Cutoff,
G-Cutoff, Cuts off each area
B-Cutoff
Gamma
Changes the gamma curve (1.8 / 2.0 / 2.2 / 2.4 / 2.6)
Reset to
Press the OK button to reset the present Advanced PC Settings to the
Defaults
default.
Reset to Defaults Press the OK button to reset the present Picture Menu settings to the
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Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
) 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
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)
s Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound
Bass
output

How to Use Menu Functions


Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher
n Treble
sound output
Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality
● 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
Equalizer 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.
Sound

Balance Adjusts the volume level of right and left speakers


Headphone Adjusts the volume of the headphones
Volume
Surround sound settings (Off / V-Audio / V-Audio Surround)
V-Audio : Provides a dynamic enhancer of width to simulate
improved spatial effects
Surround V-Audio Surround : Provides a dynamic enhancer of width and depth to
simulate improved spatial effects
● Switching is also possible by the Surround button on the remote control

Advanced
)
(p. 10).
Volume
Adjusts the volume of individual channel or input mode
Correction
Adjusts the low frequency sound (Over 30cm / Up to 30cm)
Speaker ● If the back space between the TV and wall is over 30 cm, “Over 30cm”
Distance is recommended.
to Wall ● If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm, “Up to
30cm” is recommended.
Selects multiplex sound mode (if available) (p. 47)
MPX ● Normally : Stereo
● Stereo signal cannot be received: Mono
● M1 / M2 : Available while mono signal is transmitted
Select to fit the input signal (Digital / Analogue) (p. 48).
HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Digital : HDMI cable connection
Input Analogue : HDMI-DVI adapter cable connection
● HDMI input mode only
Press the OK button to reset the present settings of Mode, Balance,
Reset to Defaults
Headphone Volume, and Surround in Sound Menu to the default.

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Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) M
Switches to a wide view
Input ● VGA (640 × 400 pixels), VGA (640 × 480 pixels),
WVGA (852 × 400 pixels), WVGA (852 × 480 pixels),
Resolution XGA (1,024 × 768 pixels), WXGA (1,280 × 768 pixels, 1,366 × 768 pixels)
● Options change depending on signals
Clock Set to the minimum level if noise occurs.
Adjusts horizontal position
H-pos
PC Setup

Adjusts vertical position


V-pos

Eliminates flicker and distortion


Clock Phase
● Adjust after Clock adjustment ● Set to the minimum level if noise
occurs
PC sync signal type (H & V / On Green)
Sync H & V : by the horizontal and vertical signals from your PC
On Green : by green signal from your PC
Reset to Press the OK button to reset the present PC Setup settings to the default.
Defaults
Sets the time the TV automatically goes to Standby mode
Off Timer (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes) (p. 13)
Child Lock Locks a channel / AV input to prevent access to it (p. 28)
Channel List
Tuning Menu

Skips the unwanted channels or edits channels (p. 27)


Edit
Auto Tuning Sets TV channels automatically (p. 27)
Setup

Manual Sets the TV channels manually (p. 27)


Tuning
Changes language for on screen displays
OSD Language (English / / / / / / Indonesia / Français)
Teletext Teletext display mode (FASTEXT / List) (p. 16)
Teletext
Character Set Selects teletext language (English / CIS / E.Europe / Persian)
Display Settings

Input Labels Labels or skips each input terminal (p. 29)


Banner Sets how long the information banner stays on screen (p. 14)
Display (0 (No display) / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 seconds)
Timeout
Set to “On” to display a continuous record of time spent using Game
Playing Time mode every 30 mins (Off / On)
Display ● This function is available when “Game” is selected in “Viewing Mode”
(p. 22).
Sets the VIERA Link functions (Off / On)
VIERA Link ● VIERA Link functions become available when “VIERA Link” is set to
“On” (p. 40).
Power on ●
VIERA Link Settings

Link Sets to use Power on Link functions (Off / On) (p. 40) ●
Power off Sets to use Power off Link functions (Off / On) (p. 40)
Link
Controls the power consumption in Standby mode of the connected
Standby equipment to reduce the power consumption (Off / On) (p. 40)
Power Save ● This function is available when “VIERA Link” is set to “On” and “Power
off Link” is set to “On”.
Makes non-watched or non-used connected equipment go
Intelligent into Standby mode to reduce the power consumption
Auto Standby (Off / On (With reminder) / On (No reminder)) (p. 40)
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Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
Shipping
System Menu
Resets all settings to the original condition (p. 30)
Condition
) Software
Displays the software licence information
Licence
System
Displays the system information of this TV
Information
AV Colour
Selects optimum colour system based on video signals in AV mode
System
(Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC)
Available only with 480p or 576p input on video signals in a natural colour
from digital equipment connected to AV1 component or HDMI1 / HDMI2 /
Colour HDMI3 terminals. Select SD or HD to adjust suitable colour parameters for
Matrix SD (standard definition) or HD (high definition)
● SD: Input signal is a normal TV system
● HD: Input signal is a high definition system

How to Use Menu Functions


Automatically compensates the picture frame rate and removes juddering
Motion movements to make the images smooth and clear (Off / Mid / Max)
Picture Pro ● This function is not available for selection (default to “Off”) when “Viewing
Mode” is set to “Game” or in the mode of PC input.
Automatically compensates the picture frame rate to make the 24p source
movie images smooth (Off / Mid / Max)
t. ● This is available only for 24p signal input and displayed instead of
24p Smooth “Motion Picture Pro”.
Setup

Film ● This function is not available for selection (default to “Off”) when “Viewing
Mode” is set to “Game” or in the mode of PC input.
Other Settings

● With 24p source input, Blu-ray Disc player 24p output setting must be
set to “On”.
Sets the time the TV automatically goes to Standby mode when no operation
is performed for the selected times (Off / 2 hours / 4 hours)
Auto ● Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this
Standby function and time-count will be reset.
● The notification message will appear 3 minutes before going to Standby
mode.
Reduces brightness of picture to economise on power consumption

Advanced
Power Save
(Off / On)
Selects the screen area for displaying the image (Off / On)
On: Enlarges the image to hide the edge of the image
16:9 Off: Displays the image in the original size
Overscan ● Set to “On” if noise is generated on the edges of the screen.
● This function is available when aspect is set to “16:9”.
● This function can be memorized separately for SD (Standard Definition)
and HD (High Definition) signals.
Changes the black level in the image for HDMI input mode with DVI input
signal manually (Normal / Full)
DVI Input ● When the DVI input signal from the external equipment, especially from
Setting 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 in the mode of SD Card (p. 32-38).
● Only available items can be selected.

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Tuning and Editing Channels S
You can Auto Tune, skip unwanted channels, etc.

MENU

EXIT
Display the menu

T
Select “Setup” access
Y
RETURN
Main Menu
Picture
R Y
Sound
select
Setup

Select “Tuning Menu”

Setup Menu
Off Timer Off
Child Lock access
Tuning Menu Access
OSD Language
Display Settings
VIERA Link Settings select
System Menu
Other Settings


Select a function
access
Tuning Menu
Channel List Edit Access S
Auto Tuning Access
Manual Tuning Access
select
● For details p. 27

To return to TV Set (see next page)

For Auto Tuning, using


the buttons on the side
panel of the TV (p. 11)
Press repeatedly until
“Auto Tuning” appears

Access “Auto Tuning”

Start “Auto Tuning”

● To return to TV

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Channel List Edit Skip unwanted channels
Select a channel and reveal / hide
Channel List Editor reveal / hide You can hide unwanted
1 *****
2 *****
:reveal channels. The hidden
:hide (skip) channels cannot be
3 *****
4 *****
select displayed except in this
5 ***** function.
6 ***** ● To reveal all channels Use this function to skip
7 *****
● To retune selected channel unwanted channels.
(Manual Tuning)

To edit channels
You can also edit each channel in Channel List.

or Select a channel to edit and:

Tuning and Editing Channels


G G
● To move the channel position Select the new position
Store
● To rename the channel name B

Edit channel name select


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 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! : # set Store
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 ( ) + - . * _
Set characters
(maximum: five characters) ● You can set characters by using numeric
buttons (p. 22).

● If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, edit “VCR”.


Auto Tuning Set all TV channels automatically
Start Auto Tuning Settings are made automatically
Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning
1 CH2
Automatically retune all TV
Scan 1 120 channels received in the area.
All tuning data will be erased
EXIT

Advanced
RETURN
Start Auto Tuning EXIT

RETURN

● All the previous tuning settings are erased.


● When the operation is completed, the channel at channel position “1” will be displayed.
● Search begins in the order from the lower channels to the higher channels. Channels received
during this process are added to the list (see above).
● If tuning has not been done completely “Manual Tuning” (see below)
Manual Tuning Set TV channel manually
Manual Tuning Fine Tuning
8
Fine Tuning
CH37
● Use to make small adjustments to the tuning of an
Manual Tuning 1 120 individual channel (affected by weather conditions, etc.)
Sound System 4.5MHz
Colour System NTSC
Manual Tuning
Set channel manually after Auto Tuning.
Store
Select
EXIT
Enter channel
CH Up ● Set Sound System and Colour System, and then perform
Search
RETURN
CH Down this function. Set Colour System “Auto” normally.
● If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, select
channel position “0”.

Select a channel position Select a channel Search and store

search
store
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Child Lock I
You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals and control who watches them. Fo
When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can te
watch it. ●
Display the menu
MENU

EXIT

Select “Setup”
access
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Setup select
G Y

Select “Child Lock”


Setup Menu access
Off Timer Off
Child Lock Access
Tuning Menu
OSD Language select
Display Settings
VIERA Link Settings
System Menu
Other Settings

Set (see below)


To return to TV

Child Lock Control channel audience


Enter the PIN number (4 digits)
Child Lock-PIN Entry ● Enter the PIN number twice
Please enter new PIN at first setting. To
PIN * * * *
● Make a note of the PIN
number in case you forget it.
Select “Child Lock List”
Child Lock access
Change PIN
Child Lock List Access select

Select the channel / input to be locked


Child Lock List - TV and AV
Name Input Type Lock
lock ● To cancel
9 TV TV Select the locked channel /
10 TV TV Lock select
11
12
TV
TV
TV
TV
Lock
Lock
input
13 TV TV Lock
14 TV TV Lock
15 TV TV Lock
16 TV TV Lock
● To lock all
Appears when the channel / input is locked ● To cancel all locks

To change the PIN number


Select “Change PIN” in “Child Lock” and enter a new PIN number twice.
Note
● Performing “Shipping Condition” (p. 30) erases the PIN number and all settings.
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Input Labels
For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip
an terminal that is not connected to any equipment.
● To select the input mode p. 18
Display the menu
MENU

EXIT

Select “Setup”
Main Menu access
Picture
Sound
Setup select

Select “Display Settings”


Setup Menu access
Off Timer Off
Child Lock
Tuning Menu
OSD Language select

Input Labels
Display Settings Access

Child Lock
VIERA Link Settings
System Menu
Other Settings

Select “Input Labels”


Display Settings access
Teletext FASTEXT
Teletext Character Set English
Input Labels Access
Banner Display Timeout 3 seconds select
Playing Time Display On

Select an input terminal and set

Advanced
Input Labels
AV1 AV1
AV2 AV2 set
To return to TV AV3 AV3
PC PC select
HDMI1 HDMI1
HDMI2 HDMI2
HDMI3 HDMI3

The labels you set will be displayed in “Input Selection” menu (p. 18)
or banner.
● If “Skip” is selected, you cannot select the mode.

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Shipping Condition (Reset settings) H
Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. Yo
All settings are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.).

MENU

EXIT
Display the menu

Select “Setup”
Main Menu access
Picture
Sound
Setup select

Select “System Menu”


Setup Menu
Off Timer Off
access
Child Lock
Tuning Menu
OSD Language
Display Settings select
VIERA Link Settings
System Menu Access
Other Settings

Select “Shipping Condition”


System Menu access
Shipping Condition Access
Software Licence
System Information

select

Set (see below)

To return to TV To

Shipping Condition Reset Settings


Check the message and reset Follow the on screen instructions
Shipping Condition
Reset to Factory Shipping Condition Completed.
All tuning data will be erased Please switch off TV.
Are you sure? (confirm)
Are you sure?
Confirm EXIT
(confirm) ● “Auto Tuning” will automatically start
when Mains power On / Off switch is
RETURN next turned On (p. 12).
(start Shipping
Condition)
● To retune TV channels only, e.g. after moving house
“Auto Tuning” in “Tuning and Editing Channels” (p. 27)

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) How to Use VIERA TOOLS
You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function.

Display icons of the feature

EXIT

2 Select a feature

Shipping Condition (Reset settings)


select
access

How to Use VIERA TOOLS


VIERA Link Control

1 2 3 4 5

Follow the operation of each feature


1 VIERA Link Control “VIERA Link Control” (p. 42)

When two or more compatible equipment is connected, a selection


screen will be displayed.
Please select the correct description and access.

Advanced
2 Pause Live TV “Pause Live TV” (p. 41)

To return to TV
or

3 Photo “Photo mode” (p. 34)

4 Video “Video mode” (p. 36)

5 Music “Music mode” (p. 38)

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Using Media Player
Media Player allows you to enjoy photos, videos or music stored on an SD Card or a USB Flash Memory.
VIERA IMAGE VIEWER is the function of the easy viewing for photos or videos recorded on an SD Card on the
TV screen by simply inserting into the SD card slot.
Photo mode : Still pictures recorded by digital cameras will be displayed.
Video mode : (For SD Card or USB Flash Memory) Moving pictures recorded by digital video cameras will be
played back.
Music mode : Digital music data will be played back.
When these functions are used, the audio signal is output from audio output terminals, but video signals are not
output.
● “Date” shows the date on which the recording was made by the recording equipment. The file without record of
the date is shown “****/**/**”.
Data format for SD Card / USB Flash Memory 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 - 160 × 120 to 20,000,000 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
(A modified data with a PC may not be displayed correctly.)
● Music : Data format - MP3 and AAC (Copy-protected files cannot be played back.)
● SD Card format : SDXC Card - exFAT
SDHC Card / SD Card - FAT16 or FAT32 OO

● 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/
● USB Flash Memory format : FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT
DCF (Design rule for camera file system): Unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association
(JEITA).
Note
● Format the media device 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. T
● This function cannot display Motion JPEG and still image not JPEG formatted (i.e. TIFF, BMP).
● Any 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. T
● The device may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed. p

To insert or remove the SD Card / USB Flash Memory


USB Flash Memory
● Insert the device ● Remove the device
USB USB
Insert straight in Pull straight out

● Media player only supports USB Flash Memory devices.


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

1 Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory


● When the SD Card is inserted, switching to Media Player (Photo mode) will
be done automatically. p. 34
It is assumed the SD Card contains photos. If not, press the blue button to
activate the “Contents Select” screen and select the other mode.
“Change the contents” (p. 35)
of
2 Switch to Media Player
POWER
INPUT
TV AV
or
ASPECT MENU OFF TIMER

INFO EXIT

3 Select the device you want to access to

Using Media Player


Media Player

select
OPTION
OPTION RETURN
access
D R G B
Drive Select

EXIT
● If only one device is connected, this step will
TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD
Access
Select
RETURN be skipped.
SD Card

device name

4 Select the content


Media Player

select
MUTE SURROUND
access

To return to TV Contents Select

EXIT
Select

Advanced
RETURN
Access Photo Video Music
SD Card
EXIT
or ● Photo “Photo mode” (p. 34)
● Video “Video mode” (p. 36)
To return to the ● Music “Music mode” (p. 38)
previous screen
RETURN

Change the device


You can change to the other device directly in the same mode if two devices are connected.
Display Select “Drive Select” Select the device you want to access to
the menu Main Menu access Media Player

MENU Picture select


Sound select access
Photo Setup
Video Setup Drive Select

EXIT

Music Setup Select


RETURN
Access

Drive Select SD Card

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Using Media Player
Photo mode
Photo mode will read all “.jpg” extension files in the card or USB Flash Memory.
Error display (images that could not be loaded, etc.)
Media Player Photo All photos D
Thumbnail images of all photos on the SD Card or USB Flash t
Memory will be displayed.
● To change the background music
“Photo Setup” (p. 35)
● To display the information of the highlighted photo
View EXIT SD Card

file number / total file number


Info
Select RETURN
1/48
Slideshow View Select Contents Select
File name
(Thumbnail - All photos) p1010001.JPG
Date
2009/10/23
Pixel
1600X1200

To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month Select one of the sorted group to display
the thumbnail of the selected group
Display the Select the sort type Media Player Photo Sort by Date

view selection Folder view Displays the thumbnail 2009/10/23 2009/10/25 2009/11/01 2009/11/05 2009/11/10 2009/11/22 2009/11/23

G grouped by folder
Sort by Date
● The files which are 2009/11/24 2009/12/01 2009/12/03 2009/12/20 2009/12/22

Sort by Month not into a folder will be


collected to the folder Access
Select
EXIT
RETURN
Info
SD Card

access named “/”.


Slideshow View Select Contents Select

select
Displays the thumbnail
select grouped by the same date
● The group of the photos thumbnail of the selected
group
without recorded date is
● To return to the thumbnail shown as “Unknown”. ● To display the information of the
of all photos Displays the thumbnail highlighted group
grouped by the same month
G
access ● The group of the photos 1/12
group number /
without recorded date is Folder name total group number
select “All shown as “Unknown”. 2009/10/23 2009/10/23
Number of files
photos” 3 folder name, date
or month

Single view - Display one photo at a time. Y


Select the photo that you want to view W
select ● To display / hide the operation guide d
c
single
view
● To operate Single view
To the previous photo
Single view
Rotate 90˚ (anti-clockwise)
Rotate
EXIT
Select
To the next photo
RETURN Rotate 90˚ (clockwise)
Slideshow RETURN
● To return to thumbnail view
Single view

Operation guide (Single view)

Slideshow - Slideshow ends with the same thumbnail from which it started.
Select the photo that you want Start ● To display / hide the operation guide
to start the slideshow from Slideshow
select R

● To pause (returns to Single view)


RETURN
● To return to thumbnail view
● Picture quality may become lower depending on the slideshow settings.
● Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings.

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Photo Setup Setup for Photo mode
Display Main Menu access Photo Setup Menu
Back Ground Music Type1
the menu Picture Frame Off
MENU Sound select Colour Effect Off
set
● Picture and
Transition Effect Fade
Photo Setup Screen Mode Normal select
Video Setup Sound Menu Interval
Repeat
Normal
On
Music Setup p. 22 - p. 23
Drive Select

Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)


Selects the background music played during Photo mode (Off / Type1 / Type2 / Type3 /
Auto / User)
Background
Type1 / 2 / 3 : Pre-installed music tracks
Music
Auto : Plays music in the root folder of the SD Card randomly
User : Plays music you select, refer to p. 38 for setting
y Selects the display frame for the slideshow (Off / Multi / Collage)

Using Media Player


Frame Multi : Display is divided into 9 sections in a tiled design
Collage : Photos are displayed in random positions and random scale
Colour Effect Selects the colour effect of photos on Single view and Slideshow (Off / Sepia / Gray scale)
Selects the transition effect used when switching between photos during the slideshow
Photo (Off / Fade / Slide / Dissolve / Motion / Random)
Setup Fade : The next photo fades in gradually.
Transition Slide : The next photo slides and appears from the left side.
Effect 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 only available when “Frame” is set to “Off”.
Selects whether to display photos in normal or enlarged size during Single view and
Screen
Slideshow (Normal / Zoom)
Mode
● Depending on the photo size, the photo may not be enlarged.
r Interval Selects slideshow interval (Short / Normal / Long)
Repeat Slideshow repeat (Off / On)

Advanced
Change the contents
You can switch to the other mode of Media Player from the thumbnail.
While the thumbnail is Select the contents ● Photo “Photo mode” (p. 34)
displayed, display the ● Video “Video mode” (p. 36)
contents selection ● Music “Music mode” (p.38)
B Media Player Photo All photos

Contents Select

EXIT
Select
RETURN
View EXITPhoto
Access Video Info Music
Select RETURN
SD Card
Slideshow View Select Contents Select

select
access

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Using Media Player
Video mode O
For SD Card or USB Flash Memory
Video mode supports AVCHD (SD Card only) and MPEG2 file formats.
Access to “Video” mode (p. 33)
Error display (titles that could not be loaded, etc.)
Media Player Video Title view
Thumbnails of video titles in the SD Card or USB
Flash Memory will be displayed.
Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1
When a title is highlighted, preview starts (if the title
supports previewing). O
● To turn preview off
“Video Setup” (p. 37)
● To display the information of the highlighted title
Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2009_4 2009_7

2009_9
Access SD Card
Select
EXIT
RETURN
Info file format
1/15
Play Contents Select Title
Trip1
title number / total
(Thumbnail - Title view)
Trip1
Date & Time
2009/02/19 11:21
title number
Number of scenes
8
Duration

Playback from Title view 00h15m39s

Playback of the selected title starts.


Select the title Start playback
select R

Playback from the selected scene in the title


Playback starts from the selected scene, and runs to the end of the title.
Select the title Select the scene to start playback
select
Media Player Video Title view > Trip1 select

access playback
When a title is highlighted,
Trip1_1 Trip1_2 Trip1_3 Trip1_4 Trip1_5 Trip1_6 Trip1_7

preview starts
(if the title supports previewing).
● To turn preview off
Trip1_8

“Video Setup” (p. 37)

Play EXIT SD Card


Info
Select RETURN
Contents Select

(Thumbnail - Scene view)

● To repeat playback ● To display the information of the highlighted scene


“Video Setup” (p. 37)

file format
1/8
Scene scene number / total scene number
Trip1_1
Date & Time
Trip1
2009/02/19 11:21
Duration
00h04m12s

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Operations during playback
● To display / hide the operation ● To change the aspect ratio
guide and information banner (only for the 4:3 movie content)

EXIT
● To operate the playback ASPECT

RETURN
Rewind
RETURN
Pause / Playback ● To return to thumbnail
Title Trip1
Playback
● To the previous scene
Date & Time 2008/12/01 10:12
R
00:00.05 / 00:00.30
Fast forward
e (Playback) Stop
Operation guide
information banner ● To the next scene G

Sound Settings
You can enjoy multi-channel sound by connecting an amplifier to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
terminal.
Audio output settings
Display Select “Sound” Select “SPDIF Selection” and set

Using Media Player


Sound Menu 1/2
the menu Main Menu
Mode Music
Picture access Bass 0
MENU
Sound Treble 0 set
Photo Setup select Balance 0 select
Headphone Volume 11
Video Setup Surround Off
Music Setup Volume Correction 0
Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm
Drive Select SPDIF Selection Auto

Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)


SPDIF : Standard audio transfer file format
Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO
SPDIF
Sound OUT terminal (Auto / PCM)
Selection
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 for Video mode

Advanced
Display Select “Video Select Select the items and set
the menu Setup” “Other Settings”
). MENU Main Menu Video Setup Menu
Display Settings
Other Settings
Motion Picture Pro Off
Picture Other Settings Access 16:9 Overscan On
Sound Video Preview On
Repeat Off
Photo Setup access
Video Setup
Music Setup select set
select
Drive Select
● Display Settings
p. 24 ● 16:9 Overscan
p. 25
Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
Sets whether to start previewing the title or scene in a thumbnail
Video screen (Off / On)
Video Other Preview ● Images may not be displayed for a short time in the thumbnail
Setup Settings screen. To resolve this problem, set preview to “Off”.
Repeat Playback repeat within the title (Off / On)

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

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Using Media Player V
Music mode
Music mode supports MP3 and AAC file formats. E
Access to “Music” mode (p. 33) Th
C
th
Th
● To display the information of the ●
Media Player Music Folder View

highlighted folder or music


Folder1 Folder2 Folder3 Folder4 Folder5 Folder6 Folder7

● To playback from folder view : ●


Select the folder Start playback
Folder8

Access SD Card
select R ●
EXIT
Info
Select RETURN

S
Play Folder Contents Select

(Thumbnail - All Folder)


access
Error display (images
that could not be
Operation during playback
select loaded, etc.) ● To display/ hide the operation guide F
C
Media Player Music Folder View > music
● To operate the playback : E
P
01 Music1 02 Music2 03 Music3 04 Music4 05 Music5 06 Music6 07 Music7 Rewind P
Pause / Playback R
08 Music8 09 Music9 10 Music10 11 Music11 12 Music12 13 Music13 14 Music14
Playback in
Fast forward A
Stop P
15 Music15 16 Music16 17 Music17 18 Music18 19 Music19 20 Music20 21 Music21
D
Access
Select
EXIT
RETURN
Info
SD Card
● To the previous music R
C
● To the next music
Contents Select
G e
(Thumbnail - All music)
set S
● The information banner is displayed as shown below. 1
select Music title 2
Album title 3

Playback starts Artist name 4


00:00.07 / 00:04.14 Elapsed time /
Total playing time C
Music Setup Setup for Music mode ●
Display Select “Music Setup” Select the items and set
the menu Main Menu
Picture
MENU Sound
Photo Setup access
Video Setup
Music Setup
Music Setup Menu
Repeat Off
set ●
select
Drive Select

● Sound Menu p. 23
Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
Selects the repeated mode (Off / Folder / One)
Music Repeat Folder: All music in the selected folder are played back repeatedly.
Setup
One: The selected music is played back repeatedly.
To set the music as the background music during Photo mode
While playing music
Display Select “File” or “Folder”
the menu
B Register Slideshow BGM? set
File
Folder
select

9
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VIERA Link Functions
VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”
Enjoy additional HDMI interoperability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function.
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
Connections to the equipment with HDMI cable such as DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player
theatre, Amplifier, etc., allow you to interface them automatically.
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 the equipments. About applicable Panasonic equipment,
consult your local Panasonic dealer.
Summary of features
Connected equipment with DVD Player / HD Video
DIGA Player Blu-ray Disc
Amplifier2

VIERA Link Functions


VIERA Link function Blu-ray Disc Camera /
Recorder1 theatre2 theatre2
Player1 LUMIX Camera1

Using Media Player


Features
Channel download 4 – – – – –
Easy playback 7 7 –
Power on link –
Power off link
Reduce unnecessary power consumption 5 5 5
– – –
in standby
Auto standby for unnecessary equipment 3 3 – 38 38 3
 
Pause Live TV programme 46 – – – – –

Direct TV Recording 4 – – – – –
Control the menu of the connected 3 3 3 3 3 –
equipment by VIERA remote control
Speaker control – – –
1: HDMI Connection only 5: available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 4 or
2: HDMI and Audio out connections later” function
3: available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2 or 6: available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD
later” function 7: while playingback a disc
4: available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 3 or 8: except for watching a disc
later” function

Advanced
Connection
● To use DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera
DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player /
HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera
HDMI cable with VIERA Link function

● To use Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre: ● To use Amplifier:


Speaker system Speaker system

HDMI cable HDMI cable


Player theatre /
Blu-ray Disc theatre
with VIERA Link Amplifier with
function VIERA Link
function
Optical digital Optical digital
audio cable audio cable
or HDMI or HDMI
RCA cable cable RCA cable cable
9 9
HD Video
Camera /
LUMIX Camera
with VIERA Link DIGA Recorder with
function VIERA Link function
9: If the connected equipment has “HDAVI Control 5” function, you do not have to use this audio cable (Optical digital audio cable or
RCA cable). In this case, connect the equipment to the TV’s HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable.
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VIERA Link Functions Fe

Note
● This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment.
● For DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with
VIERA Link function, connect to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminal via an HDMI cable.
● For Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre / Amplifier, connect to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminal via
an HDMI cable and/or either the optical digital audio cable or RCA cable for audio output from the TV.
● 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)
Preparations
● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link.
● Set up the connected equipment. Read the manual of the equipment.
● For optimal recording, the settings of the recorder might be required. For details, read the manual of
the recorder.
● Set VIERA Link On in Setup Menu “VIERA Link” (p. 24)
● Set up the TV After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. Set the
input mode to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 (p. 18), 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
Channel download
Channel setting can be downloaded to the recorder.
Easy playback
Automatic input switching - When the connected equipment is operated, input mode is switched
automatically.
Power on link
Set Power on Link “On” in Setup Menu to use this function “Power on Link” (p. 24)
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 Setup Menu to use this function “Power off Link” (p. 24)
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 Off Timer function or
auto power standby function.
Standby Power Save Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby
Set Standby Power Save “On” in the Setup Menu to use this function
“Standby Power Save” (p. 24)
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”.
Intelligent Auto Standby Auto standby for unnecessary equipment
Set Intelligent Auto Standby “On (With reminder)” or “On (No reminder)” in the Setup Menu
to use this function “Intelligent Auto Standby” (p. 24)
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”.
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Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu)
Pause Live TV Pause Live TV programme
Access and pause the live TV programme
You can pause the live TV programme and resume later.
Live TV programme will be recorded on the HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder.
● This function is available with DIGA Recorders which have a HDD.
● If you connect several 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 connections
“Summary of features”, “Connection”, “Preparations” (p. 39, 40)

POWER
Display “VIERA Link Menu”
INPUT
INPUT
of TV AV
ASPECT MENU OFF TIMER Select “Pause Live TV” and pause
VIERA Link Menu pause
EXIT
Pause Live TV Start TV picture will
Direct TV Rec Start be paused.
select

VIERA Link Functions


VIERA Link Control Recorder
Speaker Selection Home Cinema

● You can also access Pause Live TV by using VIERA TOOLS. p. 31


● Live TV programme is recorded on HDD from where it was paused.
OPTION RETURN

R G Y B ● If the paused TV picture disappears after a few minutes.


OPTION
TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD (the paused picture will be restored)

● Operations may be different depending on the recorder. In


To operate Pause Live TV this case, follow the operation guide or read the manual of the
search backward recorder.
pause
search forward
playback
stop
To return to Live TV
) (stop playback of Pause Live TV / cancel pause)
Pause Live TV Select “Yes”
TV

Advanced
Stop Pause Live TV? select
y.
Yes No stop

● If you stop playback or cancel pause, the recorded programme will be deleted from HDD.
Direct TV Rec Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record
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 the DIGA Recorder to HDMI1.
● If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment connections
“Summary of features”, “Connection”, “Preparations” (p. 39, 40)
Display “VIERA Link Menu”
POWER
INPUT
TV AV
ASPECT MENU OFF TIMER
Select “Direct TV Rec” and start recording
EXIT VIERA Link Menu
Pause Live TV Start start
Direct TV Rec Start
VIERA Link Control Recorder
Speaker Selection Home Cinema
select

To stop recording
m OPTION RETURN
Select “Stop” in “Direct TV Rec” and stop recording
R G Y B VIERA Link Menu
Pause Live TV Start
TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD Direct TV Rec Stop select
VIERA Link Control Recorder stop
Speaker Selection Home Cinema
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VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”
Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Fe
VIERA Link Control Operate the connected equipment with VIERA remote control
Access and operate the menu of the equipment
You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control by pointing
at the TV’s signal receiver.
● If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment connections
“Summary of features”, “Connection”, “Preparations” (p. 39, 40)
● For details of the operations for the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment.
POWER
Display “VIERA Link Menu”
INPUT
TV AV
ASPECT MENU OFF TIMER

Select “VIERA Link Control”


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

OPTION RETURN Select the equipment you want to access


The type of the connected equipment is displayed.
R G Y B Select the type of the equipment and access.
TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD VIERA Link Menu
Pause Live TV Start
select
Direct TV Rec Start
VIERA Link Control Recorder access
Speaker Selection Home Cinema

Recorder / Player / Home Cinema / Video Camera / LUMIX / Digital Camera / Other
● You can also access VIERA Link control by using VIERA TOOLS. p. 31
● The displayed item may vary depending on the connected equipment.
● “Home Cinema” means Home theatre.
● “Other” means Tuner set top box.
The menu of the accessed equipment
(Input mode will be changed automatically)
Operate the connected equipment
1. Set the remote control code to “73” (p. 19)
2. Follow the operation guide OPTION

To display the operation guide Store / set / access


RETURN
Move the cursor / select the menu Return to the previous menu
EXIT
Move the cursor / access / adjust Exit the menu
When the key words are displayed on colour bar R G Y B

Note
● Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment. If so, use its own remote control.
If multiple recorders or players are connected If you access non-VIERA Link equipment
VIERA Link Menu When the equipment with “HDAVI Control”
Pause Live TV
Direct TV Rec
Start
Start
function is connected
VIERA Link Control Recorder2 Recorder1-3 / VIERA Link Menu Type of the
Speaker Selection Home Cinema Player1-3
Pause Live TV Start connected ●
The number is given from the TV’s lower
Direct TV Rec
VIERA Link Control
Start
Recorder
equipment is ●
HDMI terminal number connected to the Speaker Selection Home Cinema
displayed.

same type equipment. For example, two You can access the menu of the equipment.
recorders to HDMI2 and HDMI3, in this case But you cannot operate it. ●
the recorder connected to HDMI2 is displayed Use its own remote control to operate the
as “Recorder1”, and the recorder connected equipment. ●
to HDMI3 is displayed as “Recorder2”.

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Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu)
Speaker Selection Speaker control
Access and control the speaker volume
You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal
receiver.
● If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment connections
“Summary of features”, “Connection”, “Preparations” (p. 39, 40)
Display “VIERA Link Menu”
POWER
INPUT
TV AV
ASPECT MENU OFF TIMER

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™”


EXIT
Select “Speaker Selection”
VIERA Link Menu
Pause Live TV Start
Direct TV Rec Start
VIERA Link Control Recorder
select
Speaker Selection Home Cinema
OPTION RETURN
Set to “Home Cinema” or “TV”
R G Y B
set
TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD

Home Cinema
Home theatre or Amplifier will be automatically turned on if it is in
Standby mode and the sound is from theatre speakers connected to
the equipment.

● Volume up / down
MUTE SURROUND

( Volume
adjusting the volume of the equipment. )
slide bar will be displayed when

● Mute MUTE

Advanced
POWER PROGRAMME

● The sound of the TV speakers is muted.


REC
● When the equipment is turned off, the TV speakers will be active.
TV
The 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. 39), 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. 39).

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 Home 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. 25)

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External Equipment
These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment.
For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the
specifications (p. 55).

Camcorder /
Game
equipment
To listen with speakers
Fully wired HDMI
compliant cable (ARC)
(Viewing) or

RCA cable
(Listening)

Amplifier with speaker system

Fully wired HDMI


compliant cable

Headphones
To adjust volume Conversion adapter
“Headphone Volume” in (if necessary)
the Sound Menu (p. 23) PC

(Viewing)

Computer
(M3 stereo mini plug) (Listening)

Types of connectable equipment to each terminal


AV1 IN AV2 IN AV3 IN
Terminal (Side of TV)

Recording / Playback
(equipment)
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
VIERA Link

: Recommended Connection

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Aerial

.
he To record / playback
RF cable
or
DVD Recorder / VCR

(Viewing) To watch DVDs


(Listening)
DVD player

Satellite dish

To watch satellite
broadcasts
Satellite
cable

External Equipment
Set top box

Fully wired HDMI


compliant cable

HDMI equipment
“HDMI connection”
(p. 39, 48)

DVD Recorder

Fully wired HDMI


compliant cable

Advanced
g)

ng)

MONITOR
OUT

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

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Technical Information
Channel Allocation
Channel Asia/W. CIS/ Hong NZ/ Indian South American American
China Japan
Plan Europe E.Europe Kong Indonesia CATV Africa System CATV
CH DISPLAY Receive channel
0 – – – – – – – – – –
1 – 1 1 – 1 1 1 – 1 1 M
2 2 2 2 – 2 2 2 2 2 2
3 – 3
4 – 4 N
5 – S’1
6 – S’2
7 – S’3
– S1
11 11 11 – 11 S2 11
12 12 12 12 – – S3 12 12
13 – – 13 – – S4 13 13 13
14 – – – – – 14 M
15 – – – – –
16 – – – – –
– – – – – A
19 – – – – S10 –
20 – – – – 5 –
21 21 21 21 21 6 21
22
23
24 M
12
28 S11

57 57 S40
58
59


S41
21 ●
– ●
62 62 62 – 62 62 24 62 62 62 62
63 63 63 – 63 63 25 63 63 63 C13
– ●
69 69 69 – 69 69 31 69 69
70 – – – – – 32 – –
– – – – – – –
73 – – – – – – –
74 S'1 S'1 – S'1 S'1 S'1 –
75 S'2 – – S'2 S'2 S'2 –
76 S'3 – – S'3 S'3 S'3 –
77 – – – – – – –
78 – – – – – – –
79 – – – – – 41 – –
80 S1 S1 – S1 S1 42 S1 –
81 S2 S2 Z1 S2 S2 S2 –

89 S10 S10 Z9 S10 S10 51 S10 –
90 S11 S11 Z10 S11 S11 52 – –
91 S12 S12 Z11 S12 S12 – –
92 S13 S13 Z12 S13 S13 – –
93 S14 S14 Z13 S14 S14 S14 –
94 S15 S15 Z14 S15 S15 S15 –
95 S16 S16 Z15 S16 S16 S16 –
96 S17 S17 Z16 S17 S17 S17 –
97 S18 S18 Z17 S18 S18 S18 –
98 S19 S19 Z18 S19 S19 S19 –
99 S20 S20 Z19 S20 S20 61 S20 – 99 C49
100 S21 S21 Z20 S21 S21 62 S21 – 100 –
– –
107 69 – –
70 – –
117 Z37 – – –
118 – – – –
– – – –
120 S41 S41 – S41 S41 – S41 – –
– – – – – – – – –
125 – – – – – – – – 125 –

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Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection
When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by
pressing the Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection button.

Audio Signal STEREO MAIN SUB MONO

Mode Indicator

NICAM .......Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong etc.


NICAM DUAL
Type of Regular broadcast Regular + NICAM MONO NICAM
MONO
broadcast (Standard Audio) (MAIN ) STEREO
(MAIN / SUB )
No
Mode Indicator Indicator

A2 (German) .......Used in Australia, Malaysia etc.


Type of Regular broadcast BILINGUAL or DUAL
STEREO
broadcast (Standard Audio) MONO: MAIN / SUB
No
Mode Indicator Indicator
● If the stereo signal is poor or the receiving conditions are not optimum or if STEREO:MONO
automatic switching occurs, it is recommended you switch from STEREO to MONO.
● Even when the contents of the receiving signal undergo changes, selection mode is kept intact.
● When the receiving conditions deteriorate, listening will be easier if the mode is set to the MONO
position, using the stereo / bilingual sound selection button.
● DUAL, also known as DUAL MONO or as BILINGUAL is not currently transmitted in some countries.

Technical Information
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Technical Information
HDMI connection
HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface C
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. 5
5
HDMI-compatible equipment (1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set 6
top box or a game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully 6
wired) cable. About connections, see “External Equipment” (p. 44, 45). 7
7
Applicable HDMI features 1
● Input audio signal : 2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz) 1
● Input video signal : 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p 1
1
“Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 49) 1
Match the output setting of the digital equipment. P
● Input PC signal : “Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 49)
Match the output setting of the PC. 6
● VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5) : “VIERA Link” (p. 39) 6
● Audio Return Channel (2) (HDMI2 terminal only) 6
8
DVI connection 8
If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI 8
8
adapter cable (3). 1
When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal 1
(HDMI1 / 2: use COMPONENT-AUDIO terminals / HDMI3: use AV3 audio terminals). 1
1
1
Note 1
● Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input” in the Sound Menu. (p. 23) 1
● If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”. M
M
● These HDMI connectors are “type A”. M
● These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) P
copyright protection.
● An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either 6
“COMPONENT” or “VIDEO” to receive analogue signals. 7
● This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology. 1
(1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
(2): Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to be able to send digital sound signals via an HDMI cable.
N
(3): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop. ●

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Input signal that can be displayed
COMPONENT (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR), HDMI
 Mark: Applicable input signal
Signal name COMPONENT HDMI
525 (480) / 60i  
525 (480) / 60p  
625 (576) / 50i  
y 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 D-sub 15P) Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to VESA standard timing.
Signal name Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz)
640 × 400 @70 Hz 31.47 70.07
640 × 480 @60 Hz 31.47 59.94
640 × 480 @75 Hz 37.50 75.00
800 × 600 @60 Hz 37.88 60.32
800 × 600 @75 Hz 46.88 75.00
800 × 600 @85 Hz 53.67 85.06
852 × 480 @60 Hz 31.44 59.89
1,024 × 768 @60 Hz 48.36 60.00
1,024 × 768 @70 Hz 56.48 70.07
1,024 × 768 @75 Hz 60.02 75.03
1,024 × 768 @85 Hz 68.68 85.00
1,280 × 1,024 @60 Hz 63.98 60.02
1,280 × 768 @60 Hz 47.70 60.00
1,366 × 768 @60 Hz 48.39 60.04
Macintosh13” (640 × 480) 35.00 66.67
Macintosh16” (832 × 624) 49.73 74.55
Macintosh21” (1,152 × 870) 68.68 75.06
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

Technical Information
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.
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Technical Information M
PC connection Fi
A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV.
● PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning Fo
frequency 59 to 86 Hz. More than 1,024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image. G
● A PC adapter is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector. or
Note Fo
D
● Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV. Th
● When using PC, set the colour display quality of PC to the highest position.
● For details of the applicable PC signals, see p. 49. C
● Max. display resolution ●
Aspect
4:3 1,024 × 768 pixels ●
16:9 1,366 × 768 pixels

● D-sub 15-pin connector signal ●




Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name
R GND (Ground) NC (not connected)
G GND (Ground) NC (not connected)
W
B GND (Ground) HD
el
NC (not connected) NC (not connected) VD
GND (Ground) GND (Ground) NC (not connected)

SD Card
2.1 mm

Use an SD Card which meets


SD standards.
32 mm

If not, it may cause the TV to


malfunction.

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.)
On 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.)
Please confirm the SD card is OK ● The inserted SD Card has a problem.
No Device inserted ● Confirm SD Card or USB device is inserted correctly.
No valid file to play ● The device has no data.
This operation is not possible ● Your operation is not available.
Removed Device ● When drive selected (primary) device is removed and
secondary device still connected.

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Maintenance
First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.
V. Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal
For 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.
● The surface of the display panel is specially treated and may be easily damaged. 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.

Technical Information
Maintenance
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FAQs
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.

White spots or shadow images


(noise)

● Check the position, direction, and


connection of the aerial.

Neither image nor sound is The LCD panel moves slightly when it is
produced pushed with a finger
Clattered sound might be heard
● Is the TV in “AV mode”? ● There are some looseness around the panel to
● Is the mains lead plugged into the
socket outlet? prevent the damage to the panel.
● Is the TV turned On? The panel might move slightly when it is pushed
● Check Picture Menu (p. 22) and with a finger, and clattered sound might be heard.
volume. This is not a malfunction.
● Check all required cables and There may be red spots, blue spots, green
connections are firmly in place.
spots and black spots on the screen
An error message appears ● This is a characteristic of liquid crystal panels and
● Follow the message’s instructions. is not a problem. The liquid crystal panel is built
● If the problem persists, contact your with very high precision technology giving you fine
local Panasonic dealer. picture details.
Occasionally, a few non-active pixels may appear
“VIERA Link” function does not
on the screen as a fixed point of red, green, blue or
work and an error message appears
black.
● Confirm the connection. Please note this does not affect the performance of
● Turn the connected equipment on and your LCD, and it is not a quality problem.
then switch the TV on. (p. 39)

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Problem Actions
● Change the setting of “P-NR” in the Picture Menu
(to remove noise) (p. 22).
Chaotic image, noisy
● Check nearby electrical products
(car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp).
Screen

No image can be displayed ● Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the
minimum? (p. 22)
Blurry or distorted image
(no sound or low volume)
● Reset channels (p. 27).

Unusual image is displayed ● Turn off the TV with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn
it on again.

No sound is produced
● Is “Sound Mute” active? (p. 10)
Sound

● Is the volume set to the minimum?


Sound level is low ● Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.
or sound is distorted ● Set “MPX” in the Sound Menu to “Mono” (p. 23).
● Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to
“2ch L.PCM”.
Sound is unusual ● Check the “HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input” setting in the Sound Menu
(p. 23).
● If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue
HDMI

sound connection (p. 48).

Pictures from external ● Is the HDMI cable connected properly? (p. 39, 44, 45)
equipment are unusual ● Turn Off the TV and equipment, then turn them On again.
when the equipment is ● Check an input signal from the equipment (p. 49).
connected via HDMI ● Use an equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861B.
TV goes into Standby
● Auto power standby function is activated.
mode ● The TV enters Standby mode about 30 minutes after
broadcasting ends.
● Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 3)
Other

● Has the TV been switched On?


The remote control does ● Point the remote control directly at the front of the TV
not work or is intermittent (within a 30 degree angle of the front of the TV).
● Situate the TV away from sunshine or other sources of
FAQs

bright light not to shine on the TV’s remote control signal


receiver.
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Licence S
Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have
been fully respected.
● VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. P
● S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
● 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.
● Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.
● “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

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Specifications
e TH-L42S20K, TH-L42S20M TH-L42S20R
TH-L42S20T,
AC AUTO 110-240 V, AC 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz AC Single 220-240 V,
Power Source 50 / 60 Hz 50 / 60 Hz
panel Consumption

Average use 194 W 185 W


Power

Standby condition 0.4 W


Aspect Ratio 16:9
Sound Display

106 cm (diagonal)
Visible screen size 930 mm (W) × 523 mm (H)
Number of pixels 2,073,600 (1,920 (W) × 1,080 (H))
Speaker 160 mm × 40 mm × 2 pcs, 8 Ω
Audio Output 20 W (10 W + 10 W ), 10% THD
Headphones M3 (3.5 mm) stereo mini Jack × 1
VGA, SVGA, WVGA, XGA
SXGA, WXGA ······ (compressed)
PC signals Horizontal scanning frequency 31 - 69 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 59 - 86 Hz
17 Systems Function 17 Systems Function
1 PAL B, G, H 8 NTSC 4.43/5.5 MHz
2 PAL I 9 NTSC 4.43/6.0 MHz
Reception
3 PAL D, K of broadcast 10 NTSC 4.43/6.5 MHz
Playback from Special
4 SECAM B, G transmissions and 11 NTSC 3.58/5.5 MHz
Receiving Systems / Playback from Video
VCR’s or DVD
5 SECAM D, K 12 NTSC 3.58/6.0 MHz
Band name Cassette Tape
6 SECAM K1 13 NTSC 3.58/6.5 MHz
Recorders
14 SECAM I
7 NTSC M (NTSC
3.58/4.5 MHz) 15 PAL 60 Hz/5.5 MHz Playback from Special Disc
16 PAL 60 Hz/6.0 MHz Players and Special VCR’s
17 PAL 60 Hz/6.5 MHz or DVD
PAL B/G UHF BAND CATV
2-12 (PAL/SECAM B, K1) 21-69 (PAL G, H, I/SECAM S1-S20 (OSCAR)
Receiving Channels 0-12 (PAL B AUST.) G, K, K1) 1-125 (USA CATV)
1-9 (PAL B N.Z.) 28-69 (PAL B AUST.) C13-C49 (JAPAN)
(Regular TV) 1-12 (PAL/SECAM D) 13-57 (PAL D, K) S21-S41 (HYPER)
1-12 (NTSC M Japan) 13-62 (NTSC M Japan) Z1-Z37 (CHINA)
2-13 (NTSC M USA) 14-69 (NTSC M USA) 5A, 9A (AUST.)
Aerial - Rear VHF / UHF
Temperature : 0 °C - 40 °C
Operating Conditions Humidity : 20 % - 80 % RH (non-condensing)
AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]
AV1 VIDEO RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω)
Input Y 1.0 V[p-p] (including synchronization)
COMPONENT

Specifications
PB/CB, PR/CR ±0.35 V[p-p]
Connection Terminals

AV2 AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]


Input VIDEO RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω)
Licence

AV3 AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]


Input VIDEO RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω)
Monitor AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms] (high impedance)
Output VIDEO RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω)
HDMI1 - 3 Input TYPE A Connectors ● This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
HIGH-DENSITY R, G, B/0.7 V[p-p] (75 Ω)
PC Input
Others D-SUB 15PIN HD, VD/TTL Level 2.0 - 5.0 V[p-p] (high impedance)
Card slot SD Card slot × 1
Technical

USB USB 2.0 Type A connector × 1


1,021 mm × 680 mm × 310 mm (With Pedestal)
Dimensions ( W × H × D ) 1,021 mm × 637 mm × 115 mm (TV only)
21.0 k Net (With Pedestal)
Mass 18.0 k Net (TV only)

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

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Customer’s Record
The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. You should note
the model number and the 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

Web Site: http://panasonic.net


 Panasonic Corporation 2010
Printed in Malaysia

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