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Plasma Television
Model No. TH-D42PS81EA
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance.
English
Turn your own living room into a movie theatre!
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media excitement Contents
Be Sure to Read
Safety Precautions 4
(Warning / Caution)
Viewing
Basic Features
Amplier with
Speaker system
DVD Recorder Set top box
Watching TV 14
Using Programme Guide 17
Advanced Features
How to Use Menu Functions 22
(picture, sound quality, etc.)
Editing Programmes 28
Tuning Programmes 30 Advanced
Control Programme Audience 32
Restore Settings 33
Input Labels 34
Displaying PC Screen on TV 35
Viewing from SD Card (Photos) 36
Link Functions 38
(Q-Link / VIERA Link)
External Equipment 44
The Plasma display panel used in the 2008 VIERA TV FAQs, etc.
range is rated for up to 100,000 hours.
This measurement is based on the time taken for the brightness of
the panel to reduce to half of its maximum level.
Technical Information 46
FAQs 49
The time taken to reach this level may vary depending on the
image content and the environment where the TV is used.
Image retention and malfunctions are not taken into account. Specications 51
Licence 52
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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 re.)
Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.
Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.
An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)
Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. (This may cause re or electrical shock.)
Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause re 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.
Keep liquids away from the TV Use only the dedicated pedestals
/ mounting equipment
To prevent damage which may result in re or shock hazard,
do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing.
Using an unapproved pedestal or other xtures may
Do not place containers with water (ower vase, cups,
cosmetics, etc.) above the TV. (including on shelves
make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask
your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup.
above, etc.)
Use approved pedestals / mounts (p. 6).
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Notes
Caution Do not display a still picture for a long time
When cleaning the TV, remove the This causes the image to remain on the plasma
screen (image retention).
mains plug This is not considered a malfunction and is not
Maintenance
First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.
Display panel
Regular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth.
Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or diluted neutral detergent
(1 part detergent to 100 parts water). Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry.
Caution
The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may be easily damaged.
Do not tap or scratch the surface with your ngernail or other hard object.
Take care not to subject the surface to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances
(this may degrade surface quality).
Cabinet, Pedestal
Regular care: Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth.
Major contamination: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent.
Then, wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth.
Caution
Take care not to subject the TV's surfaces to detergent.
(A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.)
Take care not to subject surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances
(this may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint).
Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time.
Mains plug
Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to re or electrical shock.)
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Accessories / Options
Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown
Remote Control Batteries for the Clamper Mains Lead
N2QAYB000291
Remote Control (2)
R6 (UM3)
p. 8 p. 11
TV
This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by
young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.
Optional accessories
Plasma TV stand Wall-hanging bracket
TY-S42PZ80W (vertical)
TY-WK42PV3W
TY-WK42PV4W
(angle)
TY-WK42PR3W
TY-WK42PR4W
Caution
In order to maintain the units performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licenced
contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets.
Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to take
steps to prevent the TV from tipping over.
Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product
damage.
Caution
Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control.
Do not mix old and new batteries.
Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries).
Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.
Do not burn or breakup batteries.
Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, re or the like.
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Attaching the pedestal
Warning
Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.
Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
Caution
Do not use any other TV and displays.
Otherwise the TV 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.
L R
Accessories / Options
M5 18 M5 25
Assembling the pedestal A
Use the four assembly screws to fasten the left and R
right poles to the base securely.
Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.
Forcing the assembly screws the wrong way will
strip the threads. D
L or R mark is stamped on the bottom of the pole. L
Front
Securing the TV
Use the assembly screws to fasten securely.
Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.
Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface.
B
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Accessories / Options
Using the clamper
Rear of the TV
Do not bundle the RF cable and mains
lead together (could cause distorted
image).
Fix cables with clampers as necessary.
When using the optional accessory,
follow the options assembly manual to
x cables.
15 15
521 mm
(View from the top)
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Identifying Controls Lift door to open
TV
Function select
Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour /
Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass /
Treble / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 30) HDMI3 terminal (p. 44)
AV3
S-V V L R HDMI 3
Power LED Changes the Headphones jack AV3 terminals SD Card slot
Standby: red input mode (p. 44) (p. 44) (p. 37)
Standby On / Off switch Input mode selection
Aspect
Switches TV On or Off standby
TV - switches DVB / Analogue mode (p. 14)
Accessories / Options
Identifying Controls
AV - switches to AV input mode from Input
(p. 16) Selection list (p. 20)
Changes aspect ratio from Aspect Selection list
Also possible by pressing this button
INPUT
Programme Up / Down
Displays programme information
Volume Up / Down
Selects programme in sequence
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Basic Connection
External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.
When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet rst.
Example 1 Example 2
Connecting aerial Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR
TV only TV, DVD Recorder or VCR
Rear of the TV Aerial Rear of the TV Aerial
AC 220-240 V AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz 50 / 60 Hz
RF cable
COMPONENT COMPONENT
AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO
OUT IN OUT IN
Y Y
L L PB L L PB
RF cable
SCART cable
(fully wired)
RF OUT
Note
Connect to AV1 / AV2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 39).
For HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3) by using
HDMI cable (p. 44).
Q-Link connection p. 38
VIERA Link connection p. 38
Read the manual of the equipment too.
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Example 3
Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box
TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box
Rear of the TV
and pull on
mains connector
Basic Connection
to release
tabs
RF cable
AV1 AV2 PC
RGB RGB
VIDEO VIDEO
S VIDEO
COMPONENT
AUDIO AUDIO
OUT IN
Y
L L PB
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
R R PR
SCART cable
(fully wired)
RF OUT
DVD Recorder
or VCR RF IN
RF cable
Fully wired HDMI
compliant cable SCART cable
(fully wired)
RF OUT
RF cable
RF IN
RF cable
Set top box RF IN
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Auto Setup
Search and store TV programmes automatically.
These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.
Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On
1 (Takes a few seconds to be displayed)
Type
1
Quality
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41 Auto Setup will start to search for
TV programmes and store them.
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62
CBBC Channel
BBC Radio Wales
Free TV
Free TV
10
10
The sorted programme order
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62
E4
Cartoon Nwk
Free TV
Free TV
10
10
depends upon the TV signal,
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33 BBC1
Analogue
Analogue
-
-
the broadcasting system and
Free TV: 4 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0
Searching
Data: 0 Analogue: 2
reception conditions.
EXIT
RETURN
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Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display
menu.
Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options
have been set
RETURN
Return to the previous menu
Using the
On Screen EXIT
Auto Setup
Displays Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen
Select
EXIT Page up
Change
Page down
RETURN
Note
If tuning has failed Auto Setup (p. 31)
If downloading has failed Download (p. 25)
To initialize all settings Shipping Condition (p. 33)
If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On
with Mains power On / Off switch.
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Watching TV
Turn power on
INPUT 1 (Press for about 1 second)
Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 9)
OPTION SD CARD
EXIT
RETURN
2 Analogue mode
Also possible to select the mode using the
TV button on the front panel of the TV. (p. 9)
Select a programme
For details p. 15
3 up
down
or
To select the two or three-digit
programme number, e.g. 39
Connect
Select
EXIT
RETURN
Page up
Page down
watch
Note watch
To watch pay-TV
p. 27
Possible to set display
timeout in Banner Display
Timeout (p. 25).
watch
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subtitles To change the language for DVB (if available)
Preferred Subtitles (p. 25)
Other useful functions
Display Information banner
Also appears when changing a programme
Event Programme Programme type
Example: (if it is Radio or Data service) Current time Category
1 ZDF Radio 23:35 Profile 1
Coronation Street Change category
20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55 Now For info press
Encrypted 45
DVB: Event Start / Finish time
Analogue: Programme status
Features available / Message meanings
Viewing
EXIT
To change the category
blue To hide
(DVB mode)
Watching TV
Check or change the current
programme status instantly
OPTION
To change
change
select
Multi Audio (DVB mode) Teletext Language (DVB mode)
Display the Allows you to select between alternative Allows you to select between alternative
selectable language for sound tracks (if available) language for teletext (if available)
settings for Subtitle Language (DVB mode) MPX (Analogue mode)
the current Allows you to select the language in which Sound Menu (p. 24)
subtitles should appear (if available)
programme Volume Correction
Teletext Character Set Adjusts volume of individual programme or
Sets the teletext language input mode
Setup Menu (p. 25)
Note
Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 24 and p. 25).
Aspect selection
Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. 4:3 Full
Zoom1
Zoom2
Zoom3
store Aspect
Selection list
select
14:9 Just
Displays the Displays a 4:3
image at the standard image full-screen.
Change 14:9 without distortion. Stretching is only
noticeable at the left and
aspect right edges.
ratio 4:3 4:3 Full
Displays the image at the Displays a 4:3 image
standard 4:3 without enlarged horizontally to t
distortion. the screen.
HD signal only
Zoom1 Zoom2
Displays a 16:9 letterbox Displays a 16:9 letterbox
or 4:3 image without (anamorphic) image
distortion. full-screen without
distortion.
Zoom3
Displays a 2.35:1 letterbox (anamorphic)
image full-screen without distortion. At 16:9,
displays the image at its maximum
(with slight enlargement).
Note
Only 16:9 and 4:3 are available in PC mode.
Not available in teletext mode.
Aspect mode can be memorized separately for SD (Standard denition) and HD (High
denition) signals.
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Using Programme Guide
Using Programme Guide enables you to select programme easily, view event informations, etc.
Programme GuideElectronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the
programmes currently broadcast and the future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the
broadcasters).
This function varies depending on the country you select (p. 12).
Analogue programmes will be listed after DVB programmes. D means DVB programme and A means
Analogue programme.
GUIDE View Programme Guide
Each time pressed, the layout will be changed (Landscape / Portrait).
INPUT
EXIT
Programme
Also possible to setup manually from Setup Menu
Update / Postcode in GUIDE Plus+ Settings (p. 25)
Guide time Current date and time
Example: Programme Guide date Event Example:
Wed 24.10.2007 Landscape All Types All Services Wed 24.10.2007 Portrait All Types All Services
10:46 Wed, 24.10.2007 10:46 Wed, 24.10.2007
RETURN 20:00 - 20:30 DIY SOS : We open in the Battersbys D 1 BBC O D 7 BBC T D 14 E4 D 70 CBBC
Time: 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 19:30~20:00 Eastender
D 1 BBC ONE Eastender DIY SOS The Bill Red Cap 20:00~21:00 DIY SOS
D 7 BBC THR Hot Wars Horiday Program 21:00~22:00 The Bill
D 14 E4 Emmerdal. Coronation Street The Bill 21:00~22:00 Red Cap
D 70 CBBC Cha 10 O clock News BBC Pepsi Char. Good bye 22:30~23:00 Live junction
D 72 Cartoon Panorama Sex And The City Terminator 23:00~23:30 POP 100
D 105 BBCi I m A Celebrity Pop Idol News 23:00~00:00 Rugby
D 719 BBC Radi Rugby 15 To 1 The Bill
Select channel Select programme
Change display mode EXIT Info Page up Change display mode EXIT Info Page up
Select programme Select Advert Select channel Select Advert
View RETURN Page down View RETURN Page down
-24 Hr +24 Hr Prog.Type Category +24 Hr Prog.Type Category
Viewing
Programme
To return to TV News
Select the event or programme .
. view
now on the air .
EXIT .
Watching TV
Using Programme Guide
.
select
To view a programme list of the
selected category
watch (Category list) Only Analogue
To view details of the event (DVB mode) Category
All Services
TV programmes
are listed
Select the event All Services
All DVB Services
select All Analogue Services select
view
Information
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Viewing Teletext
You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is
provided by the broadcasters.
What is FLOF (FASTEXT) mode?
In FLOF mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more
information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast access to
information on the subjects shown.
What is TOP mode? (in case of TOP text broadcasting)
TOP is a particular improvement of the standard teletext service that results in an easier search and effective guide.
Fast overview of the teletext information available
Easy to use step-by-step selection of the topical subject
Page status information at the bottom of the screen
Available page up / down
red green
To select among subject blocks
blue
To select next subject within the subject block
(After the last subject, it moves to the next subject block.) yellow
TELETEXT
INFORMATION
>>
17:51 28 Feb Time / date
EXIT
broadcasters)
Colour bar
RETURN
To return to TV
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Stop automatic updating
(If you wish to hold the current page without updating)
HOLD
To resume
Return to the main index page
INDEX
Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode only)
As page is
Viewing
press
displayed Corresponding and
colour button hold
Store
frequently
The number changes to white.
viewed To change stored pages
pages Enter new page number
press
Colour button you and
want to change
Viewing Teletext
hold
View sub page (Only when teletext is more than one page)
Appears at top of
the screen
Sub pages:
The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters (up to 79 pages).
It may take some time for searching, during which time you can watch TV.
The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news (News Flash).
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Watching Videos and DVDs
Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input.
To connect the equipment p. 10 and p. 11
The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment.
Turn the TV on
1 When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. 10 and p. 11)
Receives input signals automatically when playback starts
Input signals are automatically identied by the SCART (pin 8)
terminal.
INPUT
This function is also available for HDMI connections (p. 44).
OPTION SD CARD
If input mode is not switched automatically
Perform and
EXIT
2
Select the input mode connected to the equipment
3 Input Selection
AV1
AV2/S
watch
AV3/S
COMPONENT
select
PC
HDMI1
HDMI2
HDMI3
TV
You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote
control or the front panel of the TV.
Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected.
You can label or skip each input mode Input Labels (p. 34)
View
MULTI WINDOW DIRECT TV REC
4 Displays the selected mode
Note
To return to TV If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set to 16:9.
For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.
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Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control.
Standby
Set to Standby mode / Turn on
Play
Playback videocassette / DVD
Stop
Stop the operations
Viewing
Fast-forward / Skip / Search
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
Record
Start recording
Note
Conrm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code.
The codes will be reset to default values if batteries are replaced.
DVD means DVD player, DVD recorders and Recorder home theatre.
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
1 MENU
Displays the functions that can be set
(varies according to the input signal)
INPUT
OPTION SD CARD
Select the menu
EXIT
2 Main Menu
VIERA Link
Picture
access
Sound select
Setup
RETURN
(example: Picture Menu)
Brightness
Colour select
Sharpness
Tint
Colour Balance Warm
Colour Management Off
x.v.Colour Auto
Adjust or select
4 Picture Menu
Viewing Mode
Contrast
Dynamic
1/2
change
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness store or access
Tint (Required by
Colour Balance Warm some functions)
Colour Management Off
x.v.Colour Auto
Changed
To reset the sound settings only
Reset to Default
To return to TV in Sound Menu (p. 24)
Adjust using the slide bar
at any time
EXIT
Sharpness
To reset the picture and sound
settings together
Moved N (Also volume level and
aspect mode are reset )
To return to the Go to the next screen To initialize all settings
previous screen Tuning Menu Access Shipping Condition
RETURN in Setup Menu (p. 33)
Displays the next screen
Enter characters by free input menu
You can enter names or numbers freely for some items.
To change menu Set characters Store
pages User input
Name
up A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T
select RETURN
U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! : #
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 ( ) + - . * _
22 down set
Overview
Main Menu
VIERA Link VIERA Link Menu
Pause Live TV Access
Direct TV Rec Start
Picture VIERA Link Control Recorder
The menu of the accessed
Speaker Selection Home Cinema equipment
Sound (p. 41)
Setup Picture Menu 1/2
Viewing Mode Dynamic
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint
Colour Balance Warm
Colour Management Off
x.v.Colour Auto
(p. 24)
(p. 24)
Advanced
DVB Profile Edit Access
DVB Service List Access
Analogue Service List Access
Link Settings Access Link Settings
Child Lock Access VIERA Link On
Tuning Menu Access Q-Link AV2
GUIDE Plus+ Settings Access AV2 out TV
Off Timer Off Power off Link Set
Language Access Power on Link Set
Teletext TOP Download Access
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How to Use Menu Functions
Menu list
Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
VIERA Link
Pause Live TV
Controls the connected equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables various
Direct TV Rec convenient recording, playback, etc. (p. 41 - 43)
VIERA Link Control You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the
remote control.
Speaker Selection
Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Eco)
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 producing a cinema-like picture
Eco : Adjusts picture settings automatically dependent on ambient lighting conditions
Set for each input signal
Contrast, Brightness, Increases or decreases the levels of these options according to your personal preference
Colour, Sharpness
With an NTSC signal source connected to the TV, the picture hue can be adjusted to
Tint suit your taste
For NTSC signal reception only
Picture
Colour Balance Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture (Cool / Normal / Warm)
Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones (Off / On)
Colour Management
Not valid on PC signal
Increases the colour gradations (Off / Auto)
x.v.Colour This is effective when watching HD moving pictures from an external equipment
HDMI input mode only
Picture Noise Reduction
Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise and icker noise in the contoured parts of
P-NR a picture (Off / Min / Mid / Max)
Not valid on PC signal
Occasionally, whilst viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning may be seen
Set to On to display sharper and more accurate colours (Off / On)
3D-COMB
For PAL or NTSC signal reception only
Not valid on RGB, S-Video, Component, PC, HDMI and SD Card
Reset to Default Press the OK button to reset the present Picture Mode to the default settings
Mode Basic sound mode (Music / Speech)
Bass Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output
Treble Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output
Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers
Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of the headphones
Surround sound settings (Off / Simulated Surround / SRS TruSurround XT)
Simulated Surround:Provides a dynamic enhancer to simulate improved spatial effects
SRS TruSurround XT: SRS TruSurround XT creates a high quality surround sound effect
Surround using just two speakers from the source which can output surround
encoded signals
Switching is also possible by the Surround button on the remote control (p. 9).
Sound
MPX
Normally: Stereo
Stereo signal cannot be received: Mono
M1 / M2: Available while mono signal is transmitted
Analogue mode only
Select to t the input signal (Auto / Digital / Analogue) (p. 46)
Auto : Automatic detection of digital or analogue sound source
Digital : HDMI cable connection
HDMI1 / 3 Input Analogue : HDMI-DVI adapter cable connection
HDMI input mode only
HDMI2 terminal is for digital signal only
Reset to Default
No setting for HDMI2 available
Press the OK button to reset the present Sound Mode to the default settings
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Menu list
Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
Selects optional colour system based on video signals in AV mode
AV Colour System (Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC)
DVB Prole Edit Creates list of favourite programmes (p. 29)
DVB Service List Skips the unwanted DVB programmes (p. 29)
Analogue Service List Skips the unwanted Analogue programmes or edits Analogue programmes (p. 29)
VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) (p. 40)
Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a
Q-Link compatible recorder (AV1 / AV2) (p. 39)
Link Settings
Select the connected terminal to the recorder even it is not compatible with Q-Link.
Chooses the signal to be transmitted from the TV to Q-Link
(TV / AV1 / AV2 / AV3 / Monitor)
AV1 / AV2 out
Monitor: Image displayed on screen
Component, PC and HDMI signals cannot be outputted.
Power off Link Sets to use Power off Link function (No / Set) (p. 39 and p. 40)
Power on Link Sets to use Power on Link function (No / Set) (p. 39 and p. 40)
Downloads programme, language, country / region settings to a Q-Link or VIERA Link
Download compatible equipment connected to the TV
Child Lock Locks a programme / AV input to prevent access to it (p. 32)
Auto Setup Automatically sets the programmes received in the area (p. 31)
DVB Manual Tuning
Tuning Menu
Postcode Sets your postcode for using the GUIDE Plus+ system (p. 17)
System
Setup
Preferred Audio 1 / 2 Selects the preferred language for DVB multi audio (depending on the broadcaster)
Preferred Subtitles Selects the preferred language for DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster)
1/2
Preferred Teletext
To display subtitles p. 14
Selects the preferred language for DVB teletext service (depending on the broadcaster)
Teletext Teletext display mode (TOP (FLOF) / List) (p. 18)
Selects teletext language (West / East1 / East2)
West: English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, etc.
Advanced
Teletext Character Set East1: Czech, English, Estonian, Lettish, Rumanian, Russian, Ukrainian, etc.
Shipping Condition
East2: Czech, Hungarian, Lettish, Polish, Rumanian, etc.
Resets all settings, for example, when moving house (p. 33)
Common Interface Uses include to watch pay-TV (p. 27)
System Update Downloads new software to TV (p. 27)
Power Save Reduces brightness of picture to economise on power consumption (Off / On)
Increases the brightness of the side panel (Off / Low / Mid / High)
Side Panel
The recommended setting is High to prevent panel image retention.
Selects the screen area displaying the image (Off / On)
On : Enlarged the image to hide the edge of the image.
Off : Displayed the image in the original size.
Picture Overscan Set to On if noise is generated on the edge of the screen.
This function is available when aspect is set to Auto (16:9 signal only) or 16:9.
This function can be memorized separately for SD (Standard denition) and HD (High
denition) signals.
Input Labels Labels or skips each input terminal (p. 34)
Sets how long the information banner (p. 15) stays on screen
Banner Display Timeout
Time Zone
0 (No display) to 10 sec. in 1-sec. increments
Adjusts the time data (p. 27)
Changes the image processing of the panel (depending on the input signal)
Refresh Rate (50Hz / 100Hz)
Software License
Set to 100Hz normally
Displays the software licence information
System Information Displays the system information of this TV
A different menu will be displayed while PC or SD Card is used. (p. 35 and p. 37)
Only available items can be selected. 25
DVB Settings (DVB mode)
DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features.
If in Analogue mode
1 Select DVB
INPUT
OPTION SD CARD
Display the menu
EXIT
2 MENU
RETURN
Select Setup
3 Main Menu
VIERA Link
Picture
access
Sound select
Setup
TV
To return to TV
EXIT 5 Set
26
The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common
Interface (CI) Modules.
This function may not be available in some countries or regions.
Although CI module may enable you to view some services, this TV does not guarantee all
services (e.g. pay-TV).
Please use only the approved CI module by the broadcaster.
Consult your local Panasonic dealer or broadcasters for more information and conditions of
the services.
Caution CI slot
Turn Off Mains power On / Off switch
whenever inserting or removing the CI Insert or
remove
module. straightly and
If pay-TV service does not appear, perform and .
For more details, see the manual of the CI module, or check with the broadcaster.
Advanced
If System Update is performed, the software will be updated (it may change TV
functions). If you do not wish to do so, set Auto Update Search in Standby to Off.
Update
TVs Select Auto Update Search in Standby and then set On or Off
software
system
System Update
Auto Update Search in Standby On
System Update Search Now
set
On: Automatically performs
a search in standby and
downloads an update, if any
select software updates are available
System
Update
To update immediately
Select
System Update Search Now Download
access
Searches for an update
(for several mins.) and
select
displays a corresponding
message if any Download may take
for about 20 mins.
INPUT
OPTION SD CARD
Display the menu
EXIT
2 MENU
RETURN
Select Setup
3 Main Menu
VIERA Link
Picture
access
Sound select
Setup
TV
5 Set
To return to TV
EXIT
28
Create your favourite programme list (Prole) from various broadcasters (up to 4: Prole 1 to 4).
The list is added to Category in Programme Guide (p. 17) and information banner (p. 15)
and then easily accessed.
Select a programme and add it to the list
Profile Editor Wed 12/05/04 10:46
1
All DVB Services
BBC One Wales
Profile 1
green
7 BBC THREE
Profile Editor Wed 12/05/04 10:46
14 E4
70 CBBC Channel All DVB Services Profile 1
72 Cartoon Nwk 1 BBC One Wales 1 BBC One Wales
105 BBCi
select 7 BBC THREE
719 BBC Radio Wales 14 E4
720 BBC Radio Cymru
To add all 70
72
CBBC Channel
Cartoon Nwk
the category another Prole to the list 720 BBC Radio Cymru
favourite yellow
A programme is added
programmes red blue
To move the programme green
Select the new position Conrm green
Editing Programmes
To delete the programme yellow
You can hide unwanted services. The deleted services cannot be displayed except in this
Skip function. Use this function to skip unwanted programmes.
unwanted
programmes
DVB Service List is listed all tuned DVB programmes in DVB mode.
Analogue Service List is listed all tuned Analogue programmes in Analogue mode.
Select a service and add / delete
DVB
Service List
DVB Service List
70
72
105
CBBC Channel
Cartoon Nwk
BBCi
add / delete
To retune each programme
(Manual Tuning)
(p. 31)
719 BBC Radio Wales
You can change the programme name and programme position for Analogue programmes.
Advanced
This function is available in Analogue mode.
If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, edit VCR.
Select the programme to edit
Analogue Service List
1 BBC1
Programme position
2 *****
3 ***** Name
4 3 FTP 23:35 All Analogue Services
5 select Coronation Street
CH30
Change category
6
7
Edit analogue
Edit
programmes To change the name displayed when selecting programmes
(Change Select Set characters Store
name, Move) Rename select Edit Service Name
RETURN
Name
Analogue green A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T
yellow yellow
select
29
Tuning Programmes
You can retune all the TV programmes when moving house or search for new services which may have
recently started broadcasting.
OPTION SD CARD
2 MENU
EXIT
Select Setup
RETURN 3 Main Menu
VIERA Link
Picture
access
Sound select
Setup
Select a function
5 Tuning Menu
Auto Setup
DVB Manual Tuning
Analogue Manual Tuning
Access
Access
Access
access
6 Set
For Auto Setup, using the buttons on the front of the TV (p. 9)
Press repeatedly until Auto Setup appears
To return to TV
30
Automatically retune all DVB or Analogue programmes received in the area.
Only DVB programmes are retuned in DVB mode.
Only Analogue programmes are retuned in Analogue mode.
If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 32) has been set, it must be entered.
Start Auto Setup Settings are made automatically
Set all DVB Auto Setup Auto Setup - Digital
or Analogue All digital tuning data will be erased
Scan
programmes Channel
62
Service Name
CBBC Channel
Type
Free TV
Quality
10
EXIT
automatically Start Auto Setup
RETURN
62
62
62
BBC Radio Wales
E4
Cartoon Nwk
Free TV
Free TV
Free TV
10
10
10
Stopped
Fine Tuning
Tuning Programmes
Use to make small adjustments to the tuning of an individual programme (affected by
weather conditions, etc.)
Manual Tuning
Set Analogue programme manually after Auto Setup.
Set Analogue
programme
Set Sound System and Colour System, and then perform this function.
Normally set Colour System Auto.
manually If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, select programme position 0.
Analogue Manual Tuning
1 BBC1 CH33
SC1: PAL B, G, H / SECAM B, G
Analogue Fine Tuning
Manual Tuning 2 78 1 41
CH33
SC2: PAL I
Manual Tuning Sound System SC1 SC3: PAL D, K / SECAM D, K
Colour System Auto
F: SECAM L / L
Select the programme position Select the programme Search and store
search
store
Advanced
Any new services found will be added to the DVB Service List.
Add DVB
programme
automatically
Add New DVB Services
Scan
Analogue Scan
Type Quality
69
68
The new service is added with the current settings
saved as they are.
Add New
DVB Services Free TV: 0 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0
Searching
Data: 0
Display a
notication Selects whether to give a notication message when a new DVB service is found. (Off / On)
message New DVB service found!
Press OK to add new service.
Press EXIT to lgnore.
New Service
Message
Selects a programme and checks the DVB signal condition.
OPTION SD CARD
1 MENU
EXIT
Select Setup
RETURN
2 Main Menu
VIERA Link
Picture
access
Sound
select
Setup
Link Settings
Child Lock Access
Tuning Menu select
Off Timer Off
Language
Teletext TOP
Teletext Character Set West
To return to TV
EXIT
4 Set
Name
1 BBC One Wales
Type
Free TV
Wed 12/05/04 10:46
Lock
set
To cancel
Select the locked programme /
7 BBC THREE
14 E4
Free TV
Free TV input
VCR
1 BBC1
Analogue
Analogue
select
2 ***** Analogue
AV1 AV
AV2/S AV
To lock all
yellow
Appears when the programme / input is locked
To change the PIN number To cancel all locks
blue
Select Change PIN in and enter a new PIN number twice.
Note
Setting Shipping Condition (p. 33) erases the PIN number and all settings.
32
Restore Settings
Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no programmes tuned in.
All settings (programmes, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset.
OPTION SD CARD
1 MENU
EXIT
Select Setup
2
RETURN
Picture
Select Shipping Condition
3
Restore Settings
Setup Menu 2/3 access
Shipping Condition Access
Common Interface
System Update
Power Save Off select
Side Panel Off
Picture Overscan On
Input Labels
Banner Display Timeout 3 seconds
Time Zone Auto
To return to TV
EXIT 4 Set
Advanced
Check the message and initialise
Shipping Condition
All tuning data will be erased
Are you sure?
Are you sure?
Restore Confirm EXIT
Settings RETURN
Shipping
Condition
Follow the on-screen instructions
Auto Setup will automatically start when Mains power On / Off switch is next
turned On. (p. 12)
To retune TV programmes only, e.g. after moving house
Auto Setup (p. 31)
33
Input Labels
For easier identication and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip
terminal that is not connected to any equipment.
To select the input mode p. 20
INPUT
1 MENU
OPTION SD CARD
EXIT
Select Setup
RETURN
2 Main Menu
VIERA Link
Picture
access
Sound select
Setup
System Update
Power Save Off select
Side Panel Off
Picture Overscan On
Input Labels Access
Banner Display Timeout 3 seconds
Time Zone Auto
To return to TV The labels you set will be displayed in Input Selection menu (p. 20) or banner.
EXIT If Skip is selected, you cannot select the mode.
User input
You can name each input terminals freely.
Select User input Set characters Store
select User input
RETURN
Name
select 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 ! : #
access set 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 ( ) + - . * _
34
Displaying PC Screen on TV
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. 44
Select the external input
INPUT 1
OPTION SD CARD
EXIT
Select PC
RETURN
2 Input Selection
AV1
AV2/S
access
AV3/S
COMPONENT select
PC
Displaying PC Screen on TV
HDMI1
HDMI2 Corresponding signals p. 48
HDMI3 If H-freq. or V-freq. is shown in red,
TV the signals may not be supported.
To return to TV
Input Labels
PC menu setting (changed as desired)
Menu
To make settings
Item
How to Use Menu Functions to (p. 22)
Adjustments / Configurations (options)
W/B High R White balance of bright red area
W/B High B White balance of bright blue area and
Picture
Advanced W/B Low R White balance of dark red area repeatedly adjusted
PC W/B Low B White balance of dark blue area
Settings
Gamma (S Curve / 2.0 / 2.2 / 2.5)
Reset to Press the OK button to reset to the default Picture settings
Default
Advanced
Switches to a wide view
Input
Resolution VGA (640 480 pixels), WVGA (852 480 pixels),
XGA (1,024 768 pixels), WXGA (1,366 768 pixels)
Options change depending on signals
Clock Set to the minimum level if noise occurs
Adjusts horizontal position
H-pos
Setup
INPUT
2 All photos in SD Card are displayed by thumbnail.
OPTION SD CARD
3 Selected
photo
Error display
(images that could not be loaded, etc.)
select
Photo View Mode
All pictures
RETURN
1/175
p1010001 p1010002 p1010003 p1010004
Filename
p1010001
Date
23/10/2007 view
Pixel
1600 x 1200 p1010005 p1010006 p1010007 p1010008
Reading
Select
EXIT
Select
RETURN p1010009 p1010010 p1010011 p1010012
View
Slide show
Slide show Sort by Month Sort by Date
p. 37
(Thumbnail)
Selected photo information is displayed
The maximum number of characters for Filename is 8.
The photo without record of the date is shown **/**/****.
Note
The group of the photos without record of the date is shown as
Unknown.
TV
View
4
OPTION
To display the operation guide or
ToEXIT
return to TV
Displayed one at a time To the previous photo
SD CARD
or Rotate 90 (anti-clockwise)
Single view
To the next photo
Rotate
EXIT Rotate 90 (clockwise)
Select
List
Rotate
Slide show
To return to thumbnail
RETURN
Operation guide
Caution
36 During the operation, no signals are output from the monitor output terminals.
(Photos)
Slide show
Start Slide show (operate in step or )
Select the photo for the first view Start Slide show
red
To pause
To return to Single view green
(Photos)
Picture Interval 5 seconds
Repeat Off
Viewing Setup
select select
Menu Item
Picture Menu (p. 24)
Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
Viewing
Advanced
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
37
Link Functions ( Q-Link
VIERA Link )
Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc. (p. 39)
VIERA Link (HDAVI ControlTM) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and
enables easy control, convenient recording, playback, etc. (p. 40 - 43)
You can use Q-Link and VIERA Link functions together.
Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link functions
Connection Q-Link VIERA Link VIERA Link
Features (SCART connection) (HDMI connection only) (SCART and HDMI connection)
Preset download O O O
Easy playback O O O
Power on link O O O
Power off link O O O
Speaker control - O O
Control the menu of the
connected equipment by - O O
VIERA remote control
Direct TV Recording O - O
Pause Live TV programme - - O
:Available with the equipment which has HDAVI Control 2 or HDAVI Control 3 function.
:Available with the equipment which has HDAVI Control 3 function.
Connections
Read the manual of the equipment, too.
Q-Link
SCART cable
Use fully wired SCART cable.
SCART cable
DVD Recorder / VCR
with Q-Link function
HDMI cable
Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable.
Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be
Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TVs AV1, AV2, HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminals via
fully wired SCART and HDMI cables together.
Some functions are available only with HDMI cable connection. But use both HDMI and SCART cables to
support many features normally.
For Speaker control (Home Cinema)
To use Amplier Speaker system
To use Player theatre Speaker system
38
Q-Link
Preparations
Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos:
Q-Link, NEXTVIEWLINK, DATA LOGIC, Easy Link, Megalogic or SMARTLINK
Q-Link connection p. 38
Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR. Read the manual of the equipment.
Q-Link terminal setup in Setup Menu Q-Link (p. 25), AV1 / AV2 out (p. 25)
Download preset - programme, language, country / region setting (Preset download)
Download (p. 25) or Auto Setup (p. 31) or Auto Setup - when first using the TV (p. 12)
Features available
Some recorders are not applicable. Read the manual of the recorder.
Available conditions:
Current mode Using tuner How to record
TV TV monitor out
Analogue
Recorder Recorders tuner
DVB TV TV monitor out
AV
(watching recorders Recorder Recorders tuner
tuner)
DIRECT TV REC
AV
Direct TV
Link Functions
(watching TVs - TV monitor out
Recording - external input)
What you see
is What you
When Direct TV Recording is performed, the
recorder is automatically turned on if it is in Standby
mode.
record
Changing programme or turning off the TV is
available while the recorder is recording from its
own tuner.
Changing programme is not available while the
recorder is recording from the TV tuner.
Turning off the TV will stop the recording if the
recording from an AV source connected to the TV.
To stop recording
GUIDE EXIT
Advanced
Information
Recording information or if recording is not possible, a message is displayed.
/ Message
Power Set Power on Link Set in Setup Menu to use this function
on link Power on Link (p. 25)
When DVD Recorder / VCR starts playback or direct navigator / function menu
and Easy for the equipment are activated, the TV is turned on and input mode is switched
playback automatically so that you can view the content. (Only when TV is in Standby mode.)
Set Power off Link Set in Setup Menu to use this function
Power off Power off Link (p. 25)
link When TV is set to Standby mode, the recorder is also automatically set to
Standby. (Only when the videocassette or DVD is not active.)
39
Link Functions ( Q-Link
VIERA Link )
VIERA Link ControlTM
Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have HDAVI Control function.
This TV supports HDAVI Control 3 function.
Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.) with
HDMI and SCART cables allow you to interface them automatically.
These features are limited to models incorporating HDAVI Control and VIERA Link.
Some functions are not available depending on the equipments version of HDAVI Control. Please conrm the
connected equipments version of HDAVI Control.
VIERA Link HDAVI Control, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard
known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added.
As such, its operation with other manufacturers equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers equipment supporting VIERA Link function.
About applicable Panasonic equipment, consult your local Panasonic dealer.
Preparations
Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link.
VIERA Link connection p. 38
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.
Download preset - programme, language, country / region setting (Preset download)
Download (p. 25) or Auto Setup (p. 31) or Auto Setup - when first using the TV (p. 12)
Set VIERA Link On in Setup Menu VIERA Link (p. 25)
Set up the TV
After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.
Select the input mode to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 (p. 20), 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
Easy Automatic Input switching - When the connected equipment is operated, input mode
playback is switched automatically. When it is stopped operating, input mode is returned.
Set Power off Link Set in Setup Menu to use this function
Power off Link (p. 25)
Power off When TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is also automatically
set to Standby.
link
This function will work even if the TV enters standby mode automatically by Off Timer
function or auto power standby function.
40
Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu)
You can pause the live TV programme and resume later.
This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD and HDAVI Control 3
function.
Connect DIGA Recorder with both HDMI and SCART cables to use this function.
If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment Preparations (p. 40)
Access and pause the live TV programme
Display VIERA Link Menu
INPUT
(HDAVI Control 3
)
VIERA
SpeakerLink Control
Selection Recorder
Home Cinema
select
Speaker Selection Home Cinema
and
Recorder with HDD RETURN Live TV programme is recorded on HDD from where it was
paused.
Pause Live
TV
To resume (stop pause) resume
Select Pause Live TV
resuming, read the manual
of the equipment.
Link Functions
To return to Live TV
(cancel pause or resumed playback)
(change the input mode)
Direct TV
Rec
You can also start recording directly
To stop recording
DIRECT TV REC
41
Link Functions ( Q-Link
VIERA Link )
Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu)
You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote
control (point the remote control at the TVs signal receiver).
This function is available with the equipment which has HDAVI Control 2 or
HDAVI Control 3 function.
If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment Preparations (p. 40)
Access and operate the menu of the equipment
Display VIERA Link Menu
INPUT
OPTION SD CARD
EXIT
Select VIERA Link Control
VIERA Link Menu
Pause Live TV
Direct TV Rec Start
VIERA
SpeakerLink Control
Selection Recorder
Home Cinema select
Speaker Selection Home Cinema
RETURN
The type of the connected Move the cursor / select the menu
equipment is displayed.
But you cannot access it. Use its
own remote control to operate the Move the cursor / access / adjust
equipment.
When the equipment of other Store / set / access
types or manufacturers is RETURN
42
Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu)
You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control (point the remote
control at the TVs signal receiver).
This function is available with the Amplier or Player theatre which has HDAVI Control
function.
If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment Preparations (p. 40)
Access and control the speaker volume
EXIT
control
Link Functions
Speaker Set to Home Cinema or TV
Selection
set
Home Cinema
Amplifier or Player theatre 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
Advanced
Mute
Note
This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment.
Image or sound may not be available for the rst few seconds when the playback starts.
Image or sound may not be available for the rst few seconds when Input mode is switched.
Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment.
Easy playback is also available by using the remote control for Amplier or Player theatre. Read the manual of
the equipment.
About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera, read the manual of the equipment.
If more than one equipment of the same type are connected to the TV by HDMI cables, for example two DIGA
Recorders to HDMI1 and HDMI2, VIERA Link will only be available for the lower terminal number, in this case
HDMI1.
HDAVI Control 3 is the newest standard (current as of December, 2007) for HDAVI Control compatible
equipment. This standard is compatible with conventional HDAVI equipment.
To conrm this TVs version of HDAVI Control System Information (p. 25)
43
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
specications (p. 51).
(M3 stereo mini plug)
AV3
S-V V L R HDMI 3
AV1 AV2 PC
RGB RGB
VIDEO VIDEO
S VIDEO
COMPONENT
AUDIO AUDIO
OUT IN
Y
L L PB
HDMI 1 HDMI 2
R R PR
Recording / Playback
(equipment)
44 : Recommended Connection
Headphones
To adjust volume
Headphone Volume in the
Sound Menu (p. 24)
Camcorder /
Game equipment RF
cable
(S-VIDEO)
or
(VIDEO)
or
To record /
(AUDIO)
playback
DVD Recorder /
Fully wired HDMI
Camcorder / VCR
compliant cable HDMI equipment
SCART
PC
(Listening) cable
External Equipment
(Viewing)
To watch
Conversion adapter
satellite
(if necessary) Computer broadcasts
SCART cable
Advanced
RCA cable
L PB
R
R PR 1 2 3
45
Technical Information
Auto Aspect
The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy ner images. (p. 16)
Auto
Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to ll your screen. It does this using a four step process to
determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture.
If Auto aspect detects a widescreen signal it switches into the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen mode. If Auto
aspect does not detect a widescreen signal then this advanced TV enhances the picture for optimum viewing
pleasure.
The text shown on the screen indicates how Auto aspect determined which ratio to use:
WIDE appears in the top left of the screen if a widescreen identication signal (WSS) is found or a signal found
through a SCART or HDMI terminal. Auto aspect switches to the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen ratio. This
function will also work in any aspect mode. Auto appears in the top left of the screen if black stripes above and
below the picture are detected. Auto aspect chooses the best ratio and expands the picture to ll the screen.
This process can take several minutes, depending on the darkness of the picture.
Aspect Control Signal
Widescreen signal (WSS) Control signal through SCART (pin 8) or HDMI terminal
Signal name TV AV1 AV2 AV3 COMPONENT AV1 AV2 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3
PAL O O O O O O
PAL 525/60 - - - - O O
DVB O - - - - -
M.NTSC - - - - O O
NTSC (AV input only) - - - - O O
525(480)/60i - O O O
525(480)/60p - O O O
SD
625(576)/50i O O O O
625(576)/50p O O O O
750(720)/50p - O O O
750(720)/60p - O O O
1125(1080)/50i - O O O
HD
1125(1080)/60i - O O O
1125(1080)/50p - O O O
1125(1080)/60p - O O O
1125(1080)/24p - O O O
Note
The ratio varies depending on the programme, etc. If the ratio is greater than the standard 16:9, black bands
may appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
If the screen size looks unusual when a widescreen-recorded programme is played back on a VCR, adjust the
tracking of the VCR. (See the VCR manual.)
HDMI connection
HDMI (high-denition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-denition 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 DVD player, a set top box or a
game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
About connections, see External Equipment (p. 44).
Note
HDMI is the worlds rst complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.
If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI1 / 3 terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter
cable (
2).
When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (HDMI1: use
COMPONENT-AUDIO terminals / HDMI3: use AV3 audio terminals).
Audio settings can be made on the HDMI1 / 3 Input menu screen. (p. 24)
Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (2ch L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz
HDMI2 terminal is for digital audio signal only.
Use with a PC is not assumed.
If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to 16:9.
These HDMI connectors are type A.
These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright
protection.
An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either COMPONENT,
S-VIDEO, or VIDEO to receive analogue signals.
The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals:
480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. Match the output setting of the digital equipment.
For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 48.
This TV incorporates HDMITM (Version 1.3 with x.v.ColorTM) technology.
(
1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
46 (
2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
Updating the software system (DVB mode)
Update system software regularly to ensure that you have latest version software.
If there is an update available, a notication banner is displayed when the service has the update information.
To download new software, press OK Downloading (approx. 20 mins.)
If you choose not to download, press EXIT.
To update automatically
Set Auto Update Search in Standby to On (p. 27)
If there is a new version software being broadcast, the TV will download this automatically.
The automatic updating sequence is carried out at 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM every night under the following conditions.
Standby (TV turned Off with the remote control)
Recording is not in progress.
To update manually
Perform System Update Search Now (p. 27)
If there is an update available, a notication banner is displayed.
To download new software, press OK Downloading (approx. 20 mins.)
If you choose not to download, press EXIT.
Note
During downloading, do not turn Off the TV or touch any buttons.
(The TV is automatically activated after downloading is completed.)
The message might be the notication beforehand. In this case, the schedule information (the date that the new
version can be used) will appear. You can set the reservation for update. The update will not start when the TV is
set to Off.
Note
A JPEG image modied 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 les might be displayed at a reduced resolution.
Only .JPG extension can be read by this TV.
The folder and le names may be different depending on the digital camera used.
Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes.
The card may become unusable with this TV if the le or folder names are changed.
PC (D-sub 15P)
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
1,366 768 @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
Note
Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.
The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to VESA standard timing.
PC signal is magnied or compressed for display, so that it may not be possible to show ne detail with sufcient
clarity.
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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.
Auto aspect
Auto aspect is designed to provide you
with the best aspect ratio to use to ll your
Q-Link function does not work
screen. For user control please see p. 46.
Please conrm SCART cable and connection. Also
please set AV1 / AV2 out in the Setup Menu (p. 25).
S-Video / black and
white picture VIERA Link function
does not work and an error
Using AV button please conrm your
selection is S-Video I.e. AV2/S (p. 20). message appears
Conrm the connection.
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FAQs
Problem Actions
Chaotic image, noisy Set P-NR in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 24)
Check nearby electrical products
(car, motorcycle, uorescent lamp).
No image can be Is Colour or Contrast in the Picture Menu set to the minimum?
Screen
(p. 24)
displayed
Check Colour System. (p. 31)
Unusual image is displayed Turn off the TV with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it On
again.
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.
Install an aerial individually for the TV and VCR
(or use a splitter).
TV
(Individual aerial)
Unable to receive signals Splitter
with a high-performance Aerial Output
DVB
aerial Aerial
Input
terminal Aerial Input
VCR Aerial Output
(Individual aerial)
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Specications
Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Consumption panel
Power
Aerial - Rear
TV signals may not be received in some areas.
VHF / UHF
Temperature : 0 C - 35 C
Operating Conditions Humidity : 20 % - 80 % RH (non-condensing)
AV1 (Scart terminal) 21 Pin terminal (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, RGB in, Q-Link)
Connection Terminals
AV2 (Scart terminal) 21 Pin terminal (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, RGB in, S-Video in, Q-Link)
VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 :)
AV3 S-VIDEO Mini DIN 4-pin Y:1.0 V[p-p] (75 :) C:0.286 V[p-p] (75 :)
AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type 2 0.5 V[rms]
Y 1.0 V[p-p] (including synchronization)
VIDEO
COMPONENT PB, PR 0.35 V[p-p]
AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type 2 0.5 V[rms]
HDMI1 / 2 / 3 TYPE A Connectors
This TV supports HDAVI Control 3 function.
HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN R,G,B/0.7 V[p-p] (75 :)
Others PC HD, VD/TTL Level 2.0 - 5.0 V[p-p] (high impedance)
Design and Specications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate.
This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below.
EN55013, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN55020, EN55022, EN55024.
Pedestal: ST-42R3-D2 (For safety approval)
FAQs, etc.
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Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used
electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to
applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives
2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.
By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and
prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise
arise from inappropriate waste handling.
For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your
local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national
legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for
further information.
[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please
contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.
Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the
requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.
Licence
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 Inc., 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.
SDHC Logo is a trademark.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC.
HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
x.v.ColorTM is a trademark.
TruSurround XT, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc.
TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc.
GUIDE Plus+ is (1) a registered trademark or trademark of, (2) manufactured under license from and (3) subject of
various international patents and patent applications owned by, or licensed to, Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc.
and/or its related afliates.
GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE
FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+
SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR-TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL, INC. AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES
BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT,
SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY
INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.
Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)
TH-D42PS81EA Declaration of Conformity No. 5786, 23 June 2008
Customers Record
The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. You should note this serial
number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your
purchase to aid in identication in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.