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Operating Instructions

LCD TV

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.

Model No.

TH-L22X25A

BBJ

TQB4GC0512-1

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Summary of Contents for VIERA TH-L22X25A

Page 1: ...t 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 Model No TH L22X25A BBJ TQB4GC0512 1 TH L22X25A_EN indd 1 TH L22X25A_EN indd 1 7 20 2010 11 04 25 AM 7 20 2010 11 04 25 AM ...

Page 2: ...r to i encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard AVC Video and or ii decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA LLC See http www mpegla com Notice about D...

Page 3: ...must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Do not disassemble or modify the remote control Note the correct polarity or Close 2 1 Standard accessories Inserting and removing remote s batteries Open Hook Quick Start Guide Accessories Options 6 Basic Connection 8 Identifying Controls 10 Auto Tuning 12 Basic Features Watching TV 13 Using TV Guide Digital TV mode 16 Viewin...

Page 4: ...nstable risking injury Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup Use approved pedestals p 6 wall hanging brackets p 7 Do not allow children to handle SD Card As with any small object SD Cards can be swallowed by young children Please remove SD Card immediately after use and store out of reach of children Power source Installation This TV is designed for AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Indo...

Page 5: ...ode as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet Transport only in the upright position Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat Important Installation Notices When using the pedestal keep a space between the bottom of the TV and the surface where the TV is set In case of using wall hanging bracket follow the manual of it Do not block the rear air vents Blocke...

Page 6: ...rews are properly tightened during assembly the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV and it might fall over and become damaged and personal injury may result Ensure that the TV does not fall over If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed the TV may fall over and personal injury may result Two or more people are required to install and remove the...

Page 7: ...l Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall before hanging bracket To prevent fall and injury remove the TV from its fixed wall position when it is no longer in use This TV could fall over if it is pushed pulled or knocked down We therefore recommend the TV is secured to the furniture as illustrated This measure is designed to reduce the risk of injury from a falling T...

Page 8: ...ial socket and the TV Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct aerial system for your particular area and the accessories required Any matters regarding aerial installation upgrading of existing systems or accessories required and the costs incurred are the responsibility of you the Customer VIERA Link connection p 47 Read the manual of the ...

Page 9: ...corder or VCR AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz VIDEO VIDEO Y L PB CB PR CR L R R AV1 IN AV2 IN AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT Rear of the TV Aerial Mains lead RF cable RF cable DVD Recorder or VCR RCA cable 9 TH L22X25A_EN indd 9 TH L22X25A_EN indd 9 6 10 2010 10 25 29 AM 6 10 2010 10 25 29 AM ...

Page 10: ...hanges channel and teletext pages When in Standby mode switches TV On 12 Sound Mute Switches sound mute On or Off 13 Volume Up Down 14 SD Card p 36 Switches to Media Player viewing listening mode 15 Input mode selection TV switches to Digital TV Analogue TV mode p 13 AV switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list p 19 16 Off Timer p 13 Sets the time the TV automatically turns off 17 Stereo...

Page 11: ...ing p 24 26 8 Increases or decreases the channel position by one When a function is already displayed press to increase or decrease the selected function When in standby mode switches TV on 9 Changes the input mode 11 TV Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu Select EXIT Change RETURN Page up Page down Sound Menu 1 2 Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Off Sur...

Page 12: ... l a u Q e p y T e m a N l e n n a h C RF Ch 0 1 l e n n a h C C B B C 0 1 s e l a W o i d a R C B B 2 6 0 1 4 E 2 6 0 1 k w N n o o t r a C 2 6 Digital TV 4 Analogue TV 2 Searching 0 H C Analogue TV Scan 75 Analogue TV Analogue TV Digital TV Digital TV Digital TV 9 2 3 3 Digital TV Viewing environment mode Home Recommended mode for viewing at home Select Home for optimal picture power consumption...

Page 13: ...3 minutes the remaining time will flash on screen 1 Turn power on POWER 2 Select Digital TV or Analogue TV mode TV 3 Select a channel up down or Mains power On Off switch should be On p 11 It is also possible to select the mode by pressing the TV button repeatedly on the remote control or top panel controls of the TV p 11 The selected mode is displayed For details p 33 Information banner appears w...

Page 14: ... Digital Channels Select favourites 11 35 pm Software update Channel position and name Programme Start Finish time Programme Current time Example Digital TV mode To confirm another tuned channel name To watch the programme listed in the banner Information on the next programme Digital TV mode To select a favourite list Digital TV mode B To set display timeout Banner Display Timeout p 26 To hide EX...

Page 15: ...he Picture Menu Not available in teletext mode Aspect mode can be memorized separately for each SD Standard definition and HD High definition signals except in Digital TV mode To change the mode using the ASPECT button only ASPECT Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode store select While the list is displayed select the mode Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect Aspec...

Page 16: ...ood bye Red Cap Coronation Street DIY SOS GUIDE 24 hours 11 00am am pm pm 11 30 12 00 12 30 1 00 pm TV Guide date Programme Landscape Displays by channel Current date and time Example Channel position and name TV Guide time 11 Home 16 World 84 Pearl 81 Jade View Select programme Select channel RETURN Page down 24 hours EXIT Page up Favourites Info Portrait Landscape TV Guide Portrait All Digital C...

Page 17: ... After the last subject it moves to the next subject block Y What is List mode In List mode four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV s memory Store frequently viewed pages p 18 Functions Teletext mode Stop automatic updating If you wish to hold the current page without updating To resume HOLD HOLD INDE...

Page 18: ...pages varies depending on the broadcasters It may take some time for searching during which time you can watch TV example P6 The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news News Flash View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available P108 Appears when updating is completed View the updated pa...

Page 19: ... remote control or the top panel of the TV p 11 Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected You can label or skip each input mode Input Labels p 33 Skipped inputs will not be displayed when the AV button is pressed Example AV2 Example PC 16 9 PC 640X480 60Hz 16 9 The selected mode is displayed on the screen If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function set to 16 9...

Page 20: ...r each equipment Each type of Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code Please change the code for each equipment you want to operate If you operate the connected equipment in VIERA Link p 47 select the code 73 Press and hold POWER during the following operations Enter the appropriate code see table below Press Type of equipment Code DVD Recorder DVD Player 70 default Player theatre Blu ...

Page 21: ... of the feature select access 2 Select a feature VIERA Link Control 3 Follow the operation of each feature 1 VIERA Link Control VIERA Link Control p 50 2 Pause Live TV Pause Live TV p 49 3 Photo Photo mode p 38 4 Video Video mode p 40 5 Music Music mode p 42 6 iPod Playing an iPod p 43 When two or more compatible equipment is connected a selection screen will be displayed Please select the correct...

Page 22: ... Reset Picture Defaults in Picture Menu p 24 To reset the sound settings only Reset Sound Defaults in Sound Menu p 26 To reset all settings Shipping Condition in Setup Menu p 27 Choose from among alternatives Adjust using the slide bar Go to the next screen Enter characters by free input menu Colour Balance Normal Changed Number and positions of alternatives Sharpness 50 Moved Digital TV Tuning Me...

Page 23: ...ss Access Access Access Auto Standby Power Save 16 9 Overscan Region Select NSW ACT Off Off On DVI Input Setting Normal Daylight Saving Time Auto Other Settings Input Labels Banner Display Timeout Playing Time Display Teletext TOP Access 3 seconds On Display Settings Software Licence System Information Shipping Condition Access System Update Access Access Access System Menu Manual Tuning Channel L...

Page 24: ...e overall colour tone of the picture Cool Normal Warm Vivid Colour Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones Off On Not valid on PC signal Eco Mode Automatically adjusts the screen brightness appropriately as the surrounding light level lowers to reduce the power consumption Off On Not available in shop mode Dynamic picture mode P NR Picture Noise Reduction Automatically reduces unwanted picture...

Page 25: ... and depth to simulate improved spatial effects V Audio ProSurround Provides a three dimensional sound space with digital reverb effects Switching is also possible by the Surround button on the remote control p 10 Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of individual channel or input mode Speaker Distance to Wall Adjusts the low frequency sound Over 30cm Up to 30cm If the back space between the TV an...

Page 26: ...cally goes to Standby mode Off 15 30 45 60 75 90 minutes p 13 Child Lock Locks a channel AV input to prevent access to it p 32 Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Creates list of favourite channels Digital TV mode p 29 Channel List Skips the unwanted channels or edits channels p 29 31 Auto Tuning Sets all Digital TV or Analogue TV channels automatically p 30 31 Manual Tuning Sets the TV channels manually ...

Page 27: ...s function Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this function and time count will be reset The notification message will appear 3 minutes before going to Standby mode Power Save Reduces brightness of picture to economise on power consumption Off On 16 9 Overscan Selects the screen area for displaying the image Off On On Enlarges the image to hide the edge of the image Off...

Page 28: ...ck Digital TV Tuning Menu Display Settings VIERA Link Settings System Menu Other Settings Digital TV Tuning Menu Analogue TV Tuning Menu access select For details p 31 For details p 29 30 Analogue TV Tuning Menu Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel List Access Access Access Digital TV Tuning Menu Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Update Channel List New Channel Message Signal Condition Favourites Edit Access...

Page 29: ...nels Y To retune each channel Manual Tuning p 30 R To edit channels You can also edit each channel in Channel List Select a channel and reveal hide To move the channel position if available G Select the new position Store G Digital TV Tuning Menu Favourites Edit List favourite channels To name the Favourites R To display another Favourites G To add all channels to the list Y Channel numbers are de...

Page 30: ...w e N Type e m a N l e n n a h C o N Digital TV 0 Stopped Signal Strength 0 10 0 y t i l a u Q l a n g i S 10 Physical Channel 562 00 CH32 MHz Update Channel List Update channels automatically You can add new channels delete duplicated channels update channel name and position automatically to Channel List Channel List is updated with keeping your settings in Favourites Edit Channel List Child Loc...

Page 31: ...gue TV tuning data will be erased Analogue TV Auto Tuning EXIT RETURN Start Auto Tuning Analogue TV Auto Tuning e m a N l e n n a h C RF Ch Analogue TV 0 Searching This will take about 3 minutes Scan CH0 75 All the previous tuning settings are erased When the operation is completed the channel at channel position 1 will be displayed Search begins in the order from the lower channels to the higher ...

Page 32: ...d Lock PIN Entry Please enter PIN for access PIN Child Lock Change PIN Child Lock List Parental Rating Access No Block Child Lock List TV and AV k c o L t u p n I e m a N Type Digital TV Digital TV Digital TV Lock Digital TV Digital TV Lock Digital TV E4 14 Digital TV Lock Digital TV Digital TV Lock Digital TV AV1 External Lock AV AV2 BBC1 1 2 BBC THREE 7 BBC 1 Wales 101 External Lock AV select ac...

Page 33: ... you set will be displayed in Input Selection menu p 19 or banner If Skip is selected you cannot select the mode access select select set access select 4 Select Input Labels Input Labels Banner Display Timeout Playing Time Display Teletext TOP Access 3 seconds On Display Settings access select Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select Select User input User input Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N...

Page 34: ...Off Timer Off Access Child Lock Other Settings 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select Setup access select select access 5 Set see below 4 Select Shipping Condition System Menu Software Licence System Information Shipping Condition Access System Update access select Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Check the message and reset Follow the on screen instructions Reset to Factory Shipping Condition Completed Pl...

Page 35: ...OT switch Off the TV or press any buttons The TV will automatically be activated after downloading is completed The message might be an early notification of an update 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 A clicking sound will occur at 3 00 AM and 5 00 A...

Page 36: ...is used insert remove it together with the adapter Check the latest information on the card type at the following website English only http panasonic jp support global cs tv USB Flash Memory format FAT16 FAT32 or exFAT DCF Design rule for camera file system Unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA Format the media device with the rec...

Page 37: ...d Drive Select EXIT RETURN Select Access Media Player SD Card Drive Select EXIT RETURN Select Access or 2 Switch to Media Player 3 Select the device you want to access to SD CARD You can change to the other device directly in the same mode if two devices are connected Select the device you want to access to 37 Photo Photo mode p 38 Video Video mode p 40 Music Music mode p 42 device name 4 Select t...

Page 38: ...om select R To display hide the operation guide INFO To pause returns to Single view Start Slideshow Photo mode folder name date or month group number total group number Select one of the sorted group to display the thumbnail of the selected group To return to thumbnail view RETURN Picture quality may become lower depending on the slideshow settings Picture setting may not work depending on the sl...

Page 39: ...positions and random scale Colour Effect Selects the colour effect of photos on Single view and Slideshow Off Sepia Gray scale Transition Effect Selects the transition effect used when switching between photos during the slideshow Off Fade Slide Dissolve Motion Random Fade The next photo fades in gradually Slide The next photo slides and appears from the left side Dissolve The photo is replaced by...

Page 40: ...For SD Card or USB Flash Memory Video mode supports AVCHD and MPEG2 file formats Access to Video mode p 37 Thumbnail Scene view When a title is highlighted preview starts if the title supports previewing To turn preview off Video Setup p 41 Video mode Thumbnails of video titles in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed When a title is highlighted preview starts if the title supports pre...

Page 41: ... set Menu Item Adjustments Configurations alternatives Sound SPDIF Selection SPDIF Standard audio transfer file format Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal Auto PCM Auto Dolby Digital is output as Dolby Digital Bitstream MPEG is output as PCM PCM Digital output signal is fixed to PCM Select Video Setup Select Other Settings Select the items an...

Page 42: ...ying music Display the menu B Register Slideshow BGM File Folder select set Select File or Folder 00 00 07 00 04 14 Folder View Contents Select Play Folder Info EXIT Access RETURN Folder1 Folder2 Folder3 Folder4 Folder5 Media Player Select Music Folder6 Folder7 Folder8 SD Card Folder View music Contents Select Info EXIT Access RETURN Media Player Select Music 01 Music1 02 Music2 03 Music3 04 Music...

Page 43: ...ement Do not twist your iPod when inserting it or taking it off from the universal dock and be careful not to knock over this universal dock when your iPod is inserted Do not take off your iPod from the universal dock while you play your iPod with the TV It is recommended that you update your iPod software before using it with the universal dock The updater for the iPod software is available on th...

Page 44: ...safety and regulatory standards iPhone iPod iPod nano iPod mini 3GS 3G iPhone touch 2G touch 1G classic 5G video Photo 4G colour display 4G 5G video camera 4G video 3G video 2G aluminium 1G 2G 1G 16GB 32GB 8GB 16GB 4GB 8GB 16GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB 8GB 16GB 32GB 80GB 120GB 160GB 30GB 60GB 80GB 20GB 30GB 40GB 60GB 20GB 40GB 8GB 16GB 8GB 16GB 4GB 8GB 2GB 4GB 8GB 1GB 2GB 4GB 4GB 6GB 8GB 16GB Selector t...

Page 45: ...ists Artists Albums Songs Audiobooks 0 00 0 00 1 Videos Select EXIT OK Select RETURN Music Podcasts Remote RETURN Go back to previous page Proceed to next page To display hide the operation guide INFO To change the aspect ratio during Full Screen mode only ASPECT 16 9 4 3 Full For more information refer to the operating instructions for iPod MENU POWER OFF TIMER INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT OPTION SURROUN...

Page 46: ...enu 1 2 Viewing Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Colour Balance Vivid Colour Normal 0 90 50 50 On 50 Backlight example Off On Off Songs Albums Off One All select change Set automatic launch Switch shuffle mode Set up Repeat playback Plug and Play On select select select Shuffle Off Repeat Off Operate Operate your iPod through the iPod screen using either TV remote control or the iP...

Page 47: ...s operation with other manufacturers equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed Please refer to individual manuals for the equipment About applicable Panasonic equipment consult your local Panasonic dealer 1 HDMI Connection only 2 HDMI and Audio out connections 3 available with the equipment which has HDAVI Control 2 or later function 4 available with the equipment which has HDAVI Contr...

Page 48: ...r direct navigator function menu for the equipment are activated the TV is automatically turned on Only when the TV is in Standby mode Set Power off Link On in Setup Menu to use this function Power off Link p 27 When the TV is set to Standby mode the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby This function will work even if the TV enters standby mode automatically by Off Timer functi...

Page 49: ...V Select Yes To operate Pause Live TV To return to Live TV stop playback of Pause Live TV cancel pause Operations may be different depending on the recorder In this case follow the operation guide or read the manual of the recorder If you stop playback or cancel pause the recorded programme will be deleted from HDD start select VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control S...

Page 50: ...de will be changed automatically Operate the connected equipment 1 Set the remote control code to 73 p 20 2 Follow the operation guide To display the operation guide Move the cursor select the menu Move the cursor access adjust OPTION RETURN Store set access Return to the previous menu EXIT Exit the menu When the key words are displayed on colour bar B Y G R Type of the connected equipment is disp...

Page 51: ...ons p 47 48 Display VIERA Link Menu Select Speaker Selection VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Start Recorder Home Cinema select set Set to Home Cinema or TV If you wish to enjoy the multi channel sound e g Dolby Digital 5 1ch via an Amplifier connect with HDMI cable and Optical digital audio cable p 47 and then select Home Cinema If your Amplif...

Page 52: ...yback videocassettes DVDs VCR DVD recorder To watch DVDs DVD player To watch camcorder images Video camera To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box To play games Game equipment To use amplifier with speaker system 1 VIERA Link Recommended Connection 1 applicable if your amplifier has ARC Audio Return Channel function External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect th...

Page 53: ...t cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Viewing Satellite dish Satellite cable Listening 53 Hot Plug Detect 19 DDC CEC Ground 17 SCL 15 CEC 13 TMDS Clock Shield 11 TMDS Data0 9 TMDS Data0 7 TMDS Data1 Shield 5 TMDS Data2 3 TMDS Data2 1 18 5V Power 16 SDA 14 Reserved in cable but N C on device 12 TMDS Clock 10 TMDS Clock 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 6 TMDS Data1 4 TMDS Data1 2 TMDS Data2 Shield HDMI termin...

Page 54: ...switching occurs it is recommended you switch from STEREO to MONO Even when the contents of the receiving signal undergo changes selection mode is kept intact When the receiving conditions deteriorate listening will be easier if the mode is set to the MONO position using the stereo bilingual sound selection button DUAL also known as DUAL MONO or as BILINGUAL is not currently transmitted in some co...

Page 55: ...l Audio settings can be made on the HDMI1 2 Input in the Sound Menu p 26 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 eithe...

Page 56: ...8 36 60 00 1 024 768 70 Hz 56 48 70 07 1 024 768 75 Hz 60 02 75 03 1 024 768 85 Hz 68 68 85 00 1 280 1 024 60 Hz 63 98 60 02 1 280 768 60 Hz 47 70 60 00 1 366 768 60 Hz 48 39 60 04 Macintosh13 640 480 35 00 66 67 Macintosh16 832 624 49 73 74 55 Macintosh21 1 152 870 68 68 75 06 PC from HDMI terminal Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to HDMI standard timing Signal name Horizont...

Page 57: ...data or erratic operation of the TV Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data On screen messages Message Meaning Action Cannot read file The file is broken or unreadable The TV does not support the format For the applicable formats and data see above Please confirm the SD card is OK The inserted SD Card has a problem No Device inserted Confirm SD Card is inserted cor...

Page 58: ...ater or detergent A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure Take care not to subject the surfaces to insect repellent solvent thinner or other volatile substances This may degrade surface quality or cause peeling of the paint The surface of the display panel is specially treated and may be easily damaged Take care not to tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard obje...

Page 59: ... move slightly when it is pushed with a finger and clattered sound might be heard This is not a malfunction There may be red spots blue spots green spots and black spots on the screen An image on a LCD or Plasma TV screen is created by many small groups of dots known as pixels which is similar to the image in a newspaper It also naturally follows that higher panel resolutions contain more pixels T...

Page 60: ...n performance If you live in a unit or apartment check to ensure the Master Antenna TV MATV system is designed for analogue and DTV reception Please consult your body corporate Picture regularly pixelates on some channels or No Signal message Check Signal Condition via TV Setup menu If Signal Quality or Signal Strength are red orange or constantly changing check aerial cable connections If problem...

Page 61: ...g of the connected equipment to 2ch L PCM Check the HDMI1 2 Input setting in the Sound Menu p 26 If digital sound connection has a problem select analogue sound connection p 55 Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI Is the HDMI cable connected properly p 47 52 53 Turn Off the TV and equipment then turn them On again Check an input signal from the equi...

Page 62: ...States and other countries HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks ...

Page 63: ...ard Belling Lee connector Operating Conditions Temperature 0 C 35 C Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Connection Terminals AV1 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 COMPONENT Y PB CB PR CR 1 0 V p p including synchronization 0 35 V p p AV2 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Others HDMI1 2 Input TYPE A Connectors This TV su...

Page 64: ...onnection setup related problems b Access fees and or charges incurred for internet connection c The use of incompatible software or software not specifically stipulated in the product operations manual and d Any indirect or consequential costs associated with the incorrect use or misuse of the hardware its connection to the internet or any other device 6 If warranty service is required you should...

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