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Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read • •• Safety Precautions ······································ 4 (Warning / Caution) Notes ··························································· 5 Maintenance ··············································· 5 Enjoy rich multi-media Camcorder Personal computer Set top box Enjoy your TV! Basic Features VCR DVD player •• • Watching TV ······························
Safety Precautions Notes Warning Caution Remember not to keep still pictures on the screen for extended lengths of time When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug 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. Ensure the grounding pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.
Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control Transmitter • Store setting (p. 20) Used to store tuning and other function settings Check that you have the accessories and items shown Batteries for the Remote Operating Instructions Control Transmitter (2) Pan European Guarantee Card • N2QAYB000050 Identifying Controls ( ( Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Tuning mode (analogue mode) (p. 20) SD CARD slot (p.
Connection Auto Setup External equipments and cables shown in this manual are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains before attaching or disconnecting any leads. Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. ■ Watching TV VHF / UHF aerial 2 Select your country • You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode.
Watching TV ■ Other Useful Functions (Operate after 1 Turn power on 2 Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or Analogue (for about 1 second) On / Off switch on TV should be On.
Watching Videos and DVDs It is possible to connect a variety of external equipment to the TV. Once the equipment is connected, use the following procedure to view the input. To connect the equipment (p. 34) 1 Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control.
Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. What is TOP / FLOF mode? In TOP / FLOF mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way.
Advanced DVB Settings 1 2 Display the menu Insert the CI module (optional) Pay-TV Select "Setup menu" Main menu Picture menu next select Common Interface Module 6 Common Interface Module Preferred Language Setting Time Zone Display Timeout AV2 Monitor On TOP Off Off Off Access next select Language of subtitles Preferred Language Setting next Off ger ger ger Access Access select Select a function and set Adjust the time data automatically Time Zone Information banner display time Display Time
Editing and Setting Channels (Analogue mode) The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Display the menu 1 Select the programme number to edit Name Programme edit Prog. 1 2 3 4 5 : : : : : Chan.
Editing and Setting Channels (DVB mode) Your favourite channels can be listed, and children can be prevented from watching specific channels. 1 Display the menu Create your favourite channel list (Profile) from various broadcasters (up to 4: Profile 1 to 4). The list is displayed in information banner (p. 10) and then easily accessed.
Editing and Setting Channels (DVB mode) Displaying PC Screen on TV You can re-tune all TV channels when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p.
Watching SD Card (Videos and photos) MPEG4 view : The moving pictures recorded by this TV, DIGA or D-snap will be played back. Photo view : The still images recorded by the digital camera will be displayed. 1 ■ To open ■ To remove Press Insert the SD Card • ■ To insert SD Card For details on SD Cards, see p. 40 and p. 45.
Recording a Programme on SD Card The TV channels and AV1 input signals (PAL / SECAM) can be recorded on the SD card. During recording, it is possible to watch other terminals input signal. To set the recording time and mode / To format the card Select the SD mode 1 Set Setup Insert the SD Card (p. 27) Select "Setup" SD card next S e tup Me m ory le ft Recordable time is displayed if the recording time is not set. (p.
External Equipment Q-Link Q-Link interlocks the TV and VCR / DVD recorder, enables easy recording and playback. ■ Condition • •• ■ • • ■ Use the VCR / DVD recorder with the following logos: "Q-Link", "NEXTVIEWLINK", "DATA LOGIC", "Easy Link", "Megalogic", or "SMARTLINK" Connect the equipment to this TV’s AV2 or AV3 terminal via a "fully-wired" SCART cable. (p. 32) Q-Link terminal setup in Setup menu (Q-Link, AV2/AV3 out). (p. 16) Download analogue channel settings Perform Auto setup. (p.
External Equipment • Connections External equipments and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. ■ Connect VCR / DVD recorder (Recording, Playback) ■ Connect VCR / DVD recorder and Set top box (example) VCR / DVD recorder Rear of the TV Rear of the TV 1 AV 1 For Q-Link connection (p.
External Equipment Connections (overview) These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions of each equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 47). To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box Control with HDMI (p. 31) DIGA or Panasonic Amplifier • To record / playback DVD Recorder / VCR When using HDMI2 terminal as Control with HDMI, select the external input to HDMI2 for the first time (p. 12).
Technical Information Shipping condition (Restore settings) Aspect Ratio Shipping condition will reset all settings, even if Child Lock PIN number (p. 22), clearing all DVB and Analogue tuning data and resetting all control levels back to factory settings.
Technical Information HDMI connection Multi Window HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment (∗1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. HDMI is the world's first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.
Technical Information Data format for Card browsing Photo : Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF∗ and EXIF standards : Videos recorded with this TV, Panasonic DVD recorder or digital camcorder : FAT12 or FAT16 Video Data format Number of pixels for motion picture : 320 x 240 (QVGA) or 176 x 144 (QCIF) Max. number of files : 65,535 Image resolution : 8 x 8 to 5,120 x 3,840 Sound format : G.
FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Customer Care Centre for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) Problem logo appears at the four corners of the screen To customer using indoor aerial In order to enjoy a good quality DVB image, it is important to receive a good quality DVB signal. For this purpose check "Signal Condition" in Tuning Menu (p.
FAQs • SD Card: On screen messages Problem Message Actions Due to the digital reception technologies involved, quality of the DTV signals may be relatively low in some cases, despite good reception of analogue programmes.
Licence •• •• •• •• Power Source Power Plasma Display Consumption panel Trademark Credits DVB is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996). VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA. S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.