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 Menu list

Menu

Item

Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

Picture

Reset to defaults*

Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Advanced picture”.

Picture mode

Basic picture mode. (p. 57)

2D mode: 

(Vivid/Standard/THX/Game/Custom)

3D mode: 

(Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Game/Custom)

• 

Each setting will be retained independently.

Contrast, Brightness,

Color, Tint, Sharpness

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

• 

Display range 

Contrast/Brightness/Color/Sharpness:

 0 - 100

   

Tint

 

-50 - +50

Color temp.

Selects a choice of Cool (blue), Normal, or Warm (red) color. 

(Cool 2/Cool 1/Normal/Warm 1/Warm 2)

Color mgmt.

On:  Enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes. 

(Off/On) 

x.v.Color

Auto: Provides the appropriate picture when images corresponding to “x.v.Color” are input 

via the HDMI input of this TV. 

(Off/Auto)

Photo enhancement

Provides appropriate picture when still images are input. 

(On/Off)

* “x.v.color” will not work if “On” is set.

C.A.T.S.

Adjusts the brightness and gradation according to the ambient lighting condition. 

(Off/On)

Video NR

Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal. 

(Off/Weak/Medium/Strong)

Blur reduction

Improves the moving picture resolution. 

(Off/On)

Pro settings

Adjust the “Picture mode” setting in more detail. (p. 58)

(This setting can be adjusted only when “Custom” or ”Photo” is selected.)

Aspect 

adjustments

Screen format

Changes the format (aspect ratio). 

(FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM)

Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of received signal. (p. 55)

HD size

Selects between 95 % (Size 1) or 100 % (Size 2) for the scanning area with High-definition signal. 

(Size 1/Size 2)

Select “Size 1” if noise is generated on the edges of the screen.

• 

Size 1: Selected item for “HD size”. Scanning 95 %

• 

Size 2: Selected item for “HD size”. Scanning 100 %

H size

Adjusts the horizontal display range to reduce noise of both side edges of an image. 

(Size 1/Size 2)

Size 2: Adjusts the image size according to the aspect mode to reduce noise. 

(p. 58)

Zoom adjustments

Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM”

PC adjustments

Sets PC display (p. 32)

HDMI/DVI RGB range

(HDMI 1-3)

Prevents the blown out highlights and blocked up shadows when a wide-range signal is received. 

Selects between standard RGB range (16-235 bits) or non-compliance (0-255 bits).

 

(Auto/Standard (16-235)/Nonstandard)

Auto: Switches the RGB range (Standard (16-235)/Nonstandard) depending on the HDMI signal information.

Advanced picture

3D Y/C filter 

Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. 

(Off/On)

Color matrix

Selects image resolution of component-connected devices 

(SD/HD)

• 

SD:  Standard Definition       HD:  High Definition       

• 

Only used with 480p video signal.

Block NR

Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. 

(Off/On)

Mosquito NR

Reduces HDTV flicker noise in the contoured sections of an image 

(Off/On)

Black level

Selects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. 

(Dark/Light)

3:2 pulldown

Adjusts the picture recorded in 24 fps for optimum quality. 

(Off/On/Auto)

24p Direct in

48Hz:  Achieves more cinematic playback by reproducing the movie contents at twice the 

speed of 24 frames per second. 

(60Hz/48Hz)

Audio

Reset to defaults*

Resets Bass, Treble, and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.

Bass

Increases or decreases the bass response.

Treble

Increases or decreases the treble response.

Balance

Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume.

Advanced audio

A.I. sound

Equalizes overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs. 

(Off/On)

Surround

Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. 

(Off/On)

Bass boost

Enhances bass sound and provides powerful sound. 

(Off/On)

Volume leveler

Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs.

TV speakers

Switches to “Off” when using external speakers 

(Off/On)

• 

“A.I. sound”, “Surround”, “Bass boost” and “Volume leveler” do not work if “Off” is selected.

HDMI 1 in

HDMI 2 in

HDMI 3 in

The default setting is “Digital” for the HDMI connection. (Digital input signal) 

Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. (Analog audio input signal)

(Digital/Component 1/Component 2/Video 1/Video 2)

Timer

Sleep, Timer 1-5

The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. (p. 52)

How to Use Menu Functions

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Page 1: ...n 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 U S A M0810 0 tc p42 GT25X eng 0022 indb H4 tc p42 GT25X eng 0022 indb H4 2010 08 03 14 26 07 2010 08 03 14 26 07 ...

Page 2: ...el No TC P42GT25X English Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product 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 tc p42 GT25X eng 0022 indb 1 tc p42 GT25X eng 0022 indb 1 2010 08 03 14 26 07 2010 08 03 14 26 07 ...

Page 3: ...mercial 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 m...

Page 4: ...s 30 Displaying PC Screen on TV 32 How to Use Menu Functions picture sound quality etc 33 VIERA LinkTM HDAVI ControlTM 36 Network Settings 42 Lock 46 Editing and Setting Channels 48 Closed Caption 50 Input Labels 51 Using Timer 52 Recommended AV Connections 53 Ratings List for Lock 54 Technical Information 55 FAQ 60 Care and Cleaning 62 Specifications 63 Enjoy your TV Basic Features Advanced Featu...

Page 5: ...red when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 To prevent electric shock ensure the grounding pin on the AC cord power plug is securely connected WARNING CAUTION TV set WARNING Small pa...

Page 6: ...perature object Do not twist the cord bend it excessively or stretch it Do not pull on the cord Hold onto the power plug body when disconnecting cord Do not use a damaged power plug or socket outlet If a problem occurs such as no picture or no sound or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the Plasma TV unplug the power supply cord immediately Continued use of the TV under these conditions...

Page 7: ...erting the tip of the frame into the eye may cause injury Be careful not to trap a finger in the hinge section of the 3D Eyewear Doing so may result in injury Pay special attention when children are using this product About Use of 3D Eyewear Parents guardians should monitor children s viewing habits to avoid their prolonged use without rest periods Use only the 3D Eyewear recommended for this TV O...

Page 8: ...inutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed p 61 Typical still images Channel number and other logos Image displayed in 4 3 mode SD Card photo Video game Computer image Set up Do not place the unit where it s exposed to sunlight or other bright light including reflections Use of some types of fluorescent lighting may reduce the remote control s transmission range Notes tc p42 GT25...

Page 9: ...the wall hanging bracket installation manual Rear of the TV Holes for wall hanging bracket installation Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall hanging bracket not supplied with the TV Depth of screw minimum 0 59 15 0 mm maximum 1 18 30 0 mm View from the side a b M8 Warning In order to maintain the TV s performance and safety be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to secure ...

Page 10: ... 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 when it is physically damaged personal injury may result Contact your nearest Panasonic ...

Page 11: ...both sides click into place Keep pushing both sides until they snap and pull Location Note Ensure that the pedestal does not hang over the edge of the base even if the TV swivels to the full rotation range Do not place any objects or hands within the full rotation range a b c c Adjust the plasma panel to your desired angle View from above a 12 9 327 mm b 15 7 397 mm c 15 Center of the rotation tc ...

Page 12: ...oadcasting ATSC Advanced Television Systems Committee Digital TV Standards include digital high definition television HDTV standard definition television SDTV data broadcasting multi channel surround sound audio and interactive television AC Cord Connect after all the other connections have been made Back of the TV Cable TV AC 110 127 V 60 Hz VHF UHF Antenna or Cable You need to subscribe to a cab...

Page 13: ...uality sound The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal For VIERA LinkTM connections please refer to p 37 To use COMPONENT terminals L R Y PB PR AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT white red green blue red white red green blue red white red green blue red e g Blu ray Disc player AV Equipment To use COMPOSITE terminals L R COMPOSITE OUT yellow white red yellow white red yellow white red or e g DV...

Page 14: ...nnel up down Displays or removes the channel banner p 19 Operates the Favorite channel list function p 19 Numeric keypad to select any channel p 18 or press to enter alphanumeric input in menus p 16 17 30 32 40 42 44 46 48 51 52 Use for digital channels p 18 Identifying Controls Note The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned off Do not place any objects between the TV remo...

Page 15: ...ll regularly reset to Vivid and a Picture Refresh message will be displayed on the screen Yes select OK Select No and return to previous screen If you select Yes Screen enters the store demonstration mode To display the Set viewing mode screen again as shown above and select Home Use do one of the following Press and hold down the side POWER button for at least five seconds Unplug power cord for 3...

Page 16: ...ccessfully completed Auto program Auto program completed Press OK to continue Number of analog channels Number of digital channels 10 0 OK RETURN OK If there is no available channel return to ANT Cable setup Not used will be selected Select the Input labels Label inputs Select NEXT then press OK to go to the next step Label inputs Step 4 of 6 Press RIGHT to select a label for each input Example DV...

Page 17: ...tings Connection test Step 5 of 6 Try again Checks for proper network connection settings and communication to the Internet and server Check Ethernet cable connection Validate IP address Check for IP address duplication Check connection to the Internet Check communication with VIERA CAST server Connection to local network router failed Ensure wireless network availability Retry Manual Set later RE...

Page 18: ...Time zone Select your time zone EST CST MST PST AKST HST NST AST DST Set DST Daylight Saving Time setting On Off On Advances the clock one hour from the time it is set according to the time zone Complete First time setup Completion message is displayed when you have successfully completed the First time setup OK RETURN Press OK to exit Setup is complete Enjoy your Panasonic VIERATV Wireless networ...

Page 19: ...f Listen with SAP Secondary Audio Program Select the Audio mode for watching TV Digital mode Press SAP to select next Audio track if available when receiving a digital channel Audio track 1 of 2 English Analog mode Press SAP to select the desired Audio mode Each press of SAP will change the Audio mode Stereo SAP Mono Closed caption Switches the Closed caption mode On or Off Closed caption On Close...

Page 20: ...er RETURN ABC Delete abc G Y 1 4 GHI 7PQRS 2 ABC 5 JKL 8 TUV 3 DEF 6MNO 9WXYZ 0 LAST Select OK Menu VIERA CAST setting Proxy address 0 Proxy port Navigation area Characters are displayed as shown in the following table ABC abc 123 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1 _ 1 1 2 a A b B c C 2 2 3 d D e E f F 3 3 4 g G h H i I 4 4 5 j J k K l L 5 5 6 m M n N o O 6 6 7 p P q Q r R s S 7 7 8 t T u U v V 8 8 9 w ...

Page 21: ...nel without pressing OK or Delete a favorite channel Set favorite 1 3 26 1 1 2 3 4 5 select delete while holding down Favorite Feature Use the Favorite Feature 1 Display Favorite channels 2 Select the channel Favorite channels 1 3 26 1 1 2 3 4 5 select or 3 Set a Favorite channel Favorite channels 1 3 26 1 1 2 3 4 5 OK To change the page Press repeatedly to change between pages 1 3 2 3 3 3 or exit...

Page 22: ...o exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item select next Set each item 3D 3D settings p 22 THX Change to THX mode Picture mode p 57 VIERA CAST VIERA CAST p 28 VIERA Link VIERA Link control p 40 41 VIERA IMAGE VIEWER Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER p 24 27 Media player Media player p 24 27 Eco Eco energy saving p 35 tc p42 GT25X eng 0022 indb ...

Page 23: ...ewear Power button and Accessories etc please refer to operating manuals for the purchased 3D Eyewear seeing it differs depending on the type of 3D Eyewear Model No of 3D Eyewear Viewing 3D images Using the television menu controls set so that 3D images are shown You can watch 3D images in the following cases 2D 3D Simulated 3D p 58 When a 3D image supporting Blu ray Disc is played on a 3D image s...

Page 24: ...her than the height of the actual image That makes the distance closer than above recommended figure Troubleshooting Q A Is 3D Eyewear set to On Switch 3D Eyewear set to On Is 3D input format set correctly When the HDMI receives information in which 3D mode is not detected 3D images are not automatically displayed Adjust 3D input format according to the 3D images Is there a sticker or other such i...

Page 25: ...nd features Change thumbnail Slideshow Sort Media Player Photos All photos Contents Select R G B Y Info View SD Select Return RETURN Enter Select Photos Videos Music Mixed Media select Media Player Photo All photos Slideshow Sort Change thumbnail Info Media select R G B Y OK Select RETURN RETURN OK Select Picture Audio VIERA link Slideshow settings SD Card USB select Photo settings Media Player Ph...

Page 26: ...c Mixed How to view the data differs depending on data storage conditions Select Title Folder Select file Info Media Player Folders 100_PANA Slideshow Sort Info Photos Media select R G B Y OK Select RETURN e g Photo Folders select OK Slideshow Sort Change thumbnail Info Media Player Photos All photos Media select R G B Y OK Select RETURN e g Photo All photos select OK other functions p 26 27 View ...

Page 27: ... Info Media Player Photos All photos Media select R G B Y OK Select RETURN Next Prev RETURN Pause Stop Next Prev Rotate RETURN Play Stop Slideshow Single view Single view Next Prev Rotate RETURN Play Stop Slideshow Next Prev RETURN Pause Stop Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER Media player Continued Photo view Soundtrack In p 25 You can register the music file currently played back or the music files...

Page 28: ...effect Off Fade in Wipe Wipe Wipe Wipe Slide in Slide in Slide in Slide in Zoom in Comb Comb Dissolve Checker wipe Motion Random Frame Select the Frame Off Array Collage Drift with calendar Drift Gallery with calendar Gallery Cinema Photo effect Select the conversion effect Off Sepia Gray scale Photo size Removes the black borders that are added according to the size of the photo being displayed N...

Page 29: ...munication Camera TY CC10W above This screen is an example It varies according to the usage conditions Depending on the usage conditions it may take a while to read all the data VIERA CAST contents are subject to change without notice Not all VIERA CAST contents are available depending on the country and area 3D images are not displayed on center of the home screen depending on the signal Using US...

Page 30: ... for connecting various PCs Laptops and want to connect the TV you should use a router to connect the TV to the Internet see schematic below C Advanced wireless connection 1 If you are using the network for connecting various PCs Laptops and want to connect the TV you could also use a wireless router to connect the TV to the Internet see schematic below D Advanced wireless connection 2 If you are ...

Page 31: ...ayed To label each of the inputs please refer to p 51 Note The Input label will be displayed on the Input select screen if the Input label is set on p 51 For side input terminals HDMI 3 Video 2 GAME Input label is set as default Picture mode is set to Game refer to p 57 For more details on the Picture mode setting refer to p 57 For Input labels refer to p 51 Press GAME to switch to the game screen...

Page 32: ...lect VIERA Link settings Setup Menu 2 2 Keyboard type VIERA Link settings ECO energy saving U S select next Select VIERA Link On No Yes TV Quick start No stay on Menu Enables or disables interoperability of HDAVI Control compliant HDMI devices VIERA Link settings VIERA Link Power on link Power off link Default speakers Energy saving mode Unselected device energy save select Select On default is On...

Page 33: ...chronized signal on the Video G signal which is input from the G connector p 59 Dot clock Alleviates the problem if a picture appears to be vertically striped flickers partially or is blurred H position Adjusts the horizontal position V position Adjusts the vertical position Clock phase Alleviates the problem if the whole picture appears to flicker or is blurred First adjust the Dot Clock to get t...

Page 34: ...I 1 Menu structure Menu bar Press OK to move to the Menu items Menu items Press OK to proceed to the next screen if available Help information Operation guide example Input labels Select the menu Custom Menu 0 0 Picture 1 3 Brightness Picture mode Contrast Reset to defaults select next Select the item Custom Menu Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for Advanced pictur...

Page 35: ...n aspect setting is ZOOM PC adjustments Sets PC display p 32 HDMI DVI RGB range HDMI 1 3 Prevents the blown out highlights and blocked up shadows when a wide range signal is received Selects between standard RGB range 16 235 bits or non compliance 0 255 bits Auto Standard 16 235 Nonstandard Auto Switches the RGB range Standard 16 235 Nonstandard depending on the HDMI signal information Advanced pi...

Page 36: ...er or Lock is set or while SD mode or Digital Channel is selected No signal for 10 minutes was activated will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off by No signal for 10 minutes The on screen display will flash 3 2 and 1 to indicate the last three 3 remaining minutes prior to the shut off No activity for 3 hours To conserve energ...

Page 37: ...eturn Channel Audio Return Channel ARC is a function that enables digital sound signals to be sent via an HDMI cable For the first time When adding new equipment reconnecting equipment or changing the setup after the connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on Set the input mode to HDMI1 HDMI2 or HDMI3 p 30 and make sure that the image is displayed correctly VIERA Link HDAVI Control...

Page 38: ...HDMI 1 only Connecting this unit to a DVD recorder DIGA and AV amp When using a VIERA Link audio video amplifier and a compatible DVD recorder DIGA use a daisy chain connection as shown below One AV amp and one DVD recorder DIGA can be operated with this unit Be sure to connect the AV amp between this unit and the DVD recorder DIGA Setting of this unit after connection After making connections as ...

Page 39: ...gs On No No TV Quick start No stay on Menu Selects either the TV s speakers or external home theater as default audio output VIERA Link settings VIERA Link Power on link Power off link Default speakers Energy saving mode Unselected device energy save select Set On No No Theater Quick start No stay on Menu Selects either the TV s speakers or external home theater as default audio output VIERA Link ...

Page 40: ...eakers change the Default speakers setting from TV to Theater Sound will be output from the Home theater whenever the TV is powered on If the ONE TOUCH PLAY key is pressed on the remote control for a Panasonic Home theater system the following sequence of operations is performed automatically Home theater power switches On and playback begins TV power switches On and the playback screen is display...

Page 41: ...ng Back to TV select Select Home theater TV VIERA Link control Speaker output Back to TV Record now Stop recording change Set Speaker control VIERA Link control only with the TV s remote control for HDAVI Control 2 or later Direct TV Recording for HDAVI Control 3 or later Back to TV Returns the input selection of the device selected with the VIERA Link Control to the TV input Select Back to TV Rec...

Page 42: ...hree for Home theater Player Camcorder LUMIX Digital camera Note There is a limit to the number of HDMI connectors Recorder TV VIERA Link control Speaker output Record now Stop recording Back to TV select change You can select available items only Operate the equipment with the TV remote control pointing it at the TV To operate the equipment read the manual of the equipment Available TV remote con...

Page 43: ...nd parameters of the network connection Setup 1 2 ANT Cable setup Input labels Anti image retention Network settings Channel surf mode 3D settings Language Clock All select Select the settings and set Menu Checks for proper network connection settings and communication to the Internet server Network settings VIERA CAST setting Network cameras list Software update Mac address Connection test Networ...

Page 44: ... s certification You can connect the Access point to press the buttons WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup using PIN number Set the PIN code that is displayed on the TV on the Access point For more details on setting of Access point please refer to operating manual for the Access point Search for wireless networks Select an Access point from the ones searched for automatically and configure the settings as ...

Page 45: ... connection Setup 1 2 ANT Cable setup Input labels Anti image retention Network settings Channel surf mode 3D settings Language Clock All select Select the item and adjust Menu Manual entry of the proxy address port if required by the Internet service provider Network settings VIERA CAST setting Network cameras list Software update Mac address Connection test Network connection Wireless network IP...

Page 46: ...e not sure check with the person who installed the equipment or check the instructions for each device Set only if specified by the provider It is not required for normal household use Proxy address This is the address of the relay server that is connected to the target server instead of the browser and sends data to the browser Setting is only required if specified by the provider Select Proxy ad...

Page 47: ... 4 digit password A 4 digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings Menu Password Enter password If it is your first time entering the password enter the password twice in order to register it Select the Lock mode Menu Off Off Off Off Off Lock Mode Channel Game VIERA CAST Change password Program set select Off Unlocks all the Lock settings of Channel Game Program a...

Page 48: ...he programs locks On Off Off Off Off Program lock Mode MPAA U S TV C E L R C F L R set select Example of MPAA U S movie ratings NR No rating G General Audience All ages admitted PG Parental Guidance Suggested PG 13 Parents Strongly Cautioned Inappropriate for children under 13 R Restricted Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian NC 17 No one 17 and under admitted X Adults only To g...

Page 49: ... Cable setup Menu Scans for Antenna or Cable channels Specify when using Cable or Satellite box Setup 1 2 Clock ANT Cable setup Input labels Anti image retention Network settings Language All Channel surf mode 3D settings next select Select the function Menu Automatically searches and saves available channels to memory Cable ANT Cable setup ANT in Auto program Manual program Signal meter next sele...

Page 50: ...ancel Apply Caption Favorite Add Yes el select OK Select Edit Manual program Edit Cancel Apply Caption Favorite Add 2 Yes 3 Yes 4 Yes 5 Yes Channel select next Select the item to edit R G B Y Select RETURN OK Manual program Edit Cancel Apply Caption Favorite Add 2 Yes 3 Yes 4 Yes 5 Yes 6 Yes 7 Yes 8 Yes 9 Yes Channel Prev page Next page Caption Favorite Add Proceed to next page Go back to the prev...

Page 51: ... Appears at the bottom of the screen T1 4 Textual information Appears over the entire screen Digital The Digital Closed caption menu lets you configure the way you choose to view the digital captioning Select the setting Primary Second Service 3 Service 4 Service 5 Service 6 The settings in Analog or Digital depend on the broadcaster To make more in depth display settings in digital programs Selec...

Page 52: ...nt 1 2 Video 1 2 PC Label BLANK Not used Blu ray DVD DVD REC HOME THTR GAME COMPUTER VCR CABLE SATELLITE DVR CAMERA MONITOR AUX RECEIVER MEDIA CTR MEDIA EXT OTHER For the PC terminal only Not used is available If Not used is selected the INPUT button press will skip its input Each selected label will be displayed on the Input select screen p 30 Press to exit from a menu screen Display the menu Sel...

Page 53: ...f automatically 5 timers can be set Timer 1 Timer 5 Set the Timer To set Sleep Off Timer Set to shut the unit off after a pre selected amount of time Menu 0 Sleep Sleep minutes set 0 15 30 60 90 minutes To set Timer 1 5 On Off Timer Select the item and set Menu Sets the time when the TV turns on The TV will turn off after 90 minutes or as specified Off TV 4 18 SUN Timer 1 Timer set Inputs Channel ...

Page 54: ...order VCR DVD Player For HDMI connection HDMI compatible equipment only For connection using an HDMI DVI Conversion cable see HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 connection on this page Audio cable or To watch digital video image DVD Player Blu ray Disk player Set Top Box DVD Player or Set Top Box HDMI compatible machines only Connect with A or B A HDMI cable B HDMI DVI Conversion cable Audio cable or Amplifier OPTI...

Page 55: ...ng includes news sports documentaries and other information programming talk shows music videos and variety programming C Programming intended for children under age 8 No offensive language nudity or sexual content C8 Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over No profanity nudity or sexual content G General programming suitable for all audiences PG Parental Guidance ...

Page 56: ...pending on the format of the received signal and your preference p 19 e g in case of 4 3 image FULL JUST FULL JUST Enlarges the 4 3 image horizontally to the screen s side edges Recommended for anamorphic picture Stretches to justify the 4 3 image to the four corners of the screen Recommended for normal TV broadcast H FILL 4 3 H FILL Side bar Enlarges the 4 3 image horizontally to the screen s sid...

Page 57: ...V if file or folder names are changed For the suitable SD Memory Cards please confirm the latest information on the following website http panasonic jp support global cs This site is in English only Cautions in handling SD Card 2 1 mm 32 mm 24 mm Use an SD Card which meets SD standards If not it may cause the TV to malfunction Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data this can damage...

Page 58: ...nnected device 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 A device having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either COMPONENT or VIDEO to receive analog signals The HDMI input terminal can be used with o...

Page 59: ... mode for an extended period as this can cause Image retention to remain on either or both sides of the display field To reduce the risk of such Image retention change the brightness of the side bars See page 35 for more information The side bar may flash alternate black white depending on the picture Side Bar 4 3 Screen Display Image retention Scrolling bar Scrolling bar To prevent Image retentio...

Page 60: ... PC Input Terminal Input signal that can be displayed Mark Applicable input signal for Component Y PB PR HDMI and PC horizontal frequency kHz vertical frequency Hz COMPONENT HDMI PC 525 480 60i 15 73 59 94 525 480 60p 31 47 59 94 750 720 60p 45 00 59 94 1 125 1 080 60i 33 75 59 94 1 125 1 080 60p 67 43 59 94 1 125 1 080 60p 67 50 60 00 1 125 1 080 24p 26 97 23 98 1 125 1 080 24p 27 00 24 00 640 40...

Page 61: ...nstalled correctly p 8 Are the batteries new Pictures from external equipment are distorted when the unit is connected via HDMI Is the HDMI cable connected properly p 37 53 Turn Off the TV unit and equipment then turn them On again Check an input signal from the equipment p 59 Use equipment compliant with EIA CEA 861 861B When the channel is changed on an STB that is connected with HDMI HDMI may b...

Page 62: ...not indicate a defective panel and will have no impact on the performance of the TV Check nearby electrical products car or motorcycle ignition systems fluorescent lamp etc Check Picture menu p 34 Check the cable connections p 11 12 Check that the correct input has been selected p 30 Check the channel settings p 48 Check the antenna cables Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet Is the TV uni...

Page 63: ...h to wipe the cabinet and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth Do not allow any mild liquid dish soap to come into direct contact with the surface of the Plasma TV If water droplets get inside the unit operating problems may result Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays solvents and thinner otherwise the quality of the cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may...

Page 64: ... Connection Terminals VIDEO IN 1 2 VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms COMPONENT IN 1 2 Y 1 0 V p p including synchronization PB PR 0 35 V p p AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms HDMI 1 3 TYPE A Connector 3 This TV supports HDAVI Control 5 function USB 1 2 USB 2 0 Type A connector x 2 DC5V MAX500 mA PC D SUB 15PIN R G B 0 7 V p p 75 Ω HD VD 1 0 5 0 V p p high impe...

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