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Turn your living room into a home theatre! Contents Experience an amazing level of multi-media excitement Be Sure to Read Receive terrestrial digital services using an integrated (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner (Display DVB programmes with TV Guide (p. 12) / Timer recording (p. 34) / Register and instantly call up favourite programmes with Profile Edit (p.
Safety Precautions Notes Warning & Caution Handling the mains plug Power source Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible at all times. The On/Off switch on this model does not fully disconnect the TV from the mains supply. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TV set is not used for a prolonged period of time. Ensure the grounding pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.
Accessories/Options Standard accessories Remote Control Transmitter • MODE OK EUR7651080 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 • R6 (UM3) TV/AV switch 1 Year Guarantee Registration CRM (Customer Relationship Management) • TMME258 Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function. When in Standby mode, switches TV On.
Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the TV is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. 1 Ex. 2 Connecting aerial (TV only) Ex. Connecting DVD Recorder (VCR) (TV, DVD Recorder and VCR) Aerial 3 Ex.
Auto Setup Watching TV Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed your local dealer. 1 Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On • 21 Prog. Channel Service Name NetID. TS ID.
Using TV Guide (DVB mode) TV Guide―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of programmes currently broadcast and future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcaster).
Viewing Teletext You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster) DVB (digital broadcasting) mode Analogue mode What is FASTEXT mode (default)? DVB teletext services DVB teletext services differ greatly from analogue teletext. When you switch to a DVB teletext service, the images you see can contain graphics and text, laid out and controlled in a manner decided by the broadcaster. You can check if the programme has teletext information.
Viewing Teletext (Continued) The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic VCRs and DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) equipment. Connect the Satellite receiver and you can watch satellite broadcasts. To connect the equipment (p.
How to Use Menu Functions •M a i n m e n u How to operate (p. 20 and p. 22) P i c t u r e me nu Sound menu S e t u p m e nu Picture menu Viewing mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour balance Colour management P-NR 3D-COMB Dynamic - + + + + Only available in NTSC signal Normal On Off On Ma in me n u P ic tu re me n u Not available in HDMI and HD signal Sound menu Only available in NTSC / PAL S e tu p me n u Programme edit Prog. 1 2 3 4 5 : : : : : Chan.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. ■ Menu list • Menu Setup menu (p.
How to Use Menu Functions • Picture menu, Sound menu (p. 20) OK MENU EXIT 1 Display menu 2 Select "Setup menu" MENU • ■ Menu list Item Menu Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) Main menu Picture menu Q-Link Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a compatible recording equipment (AV2 / AV3) (p.
DVB Settings (DVB mode) The "DVB Setup Menu" provides access to various advanced features. DVB Analogue MODE 1 If in Analogue mode 2 Display the menu The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules.
Profile Edit / Child Lock (DVB mode) Your favourite channels can be listed, and control channel audience. 1 Create your favourite channel list (Profile) from various broadcasters (up to 4: Profile 1 to 4). The list is added to "Category" in TV Guide (p. 12) and information banner (p. 11) and then easily accessed.
DVB Tuning Menu (DVB mode) You can re-tune all TV channels when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. 1 If in Analogue mode Select DVB DVB Analogue MODE OK MENU EXIT Main menu Picture menu Sound menu OK select Setup menu 4 Select "DVB Setup Menu" 5 Select "DVB Tuning Menu" ■ To return to TV EXIT • 28 No data is stored if an Auto Setup sequence is interrupted.
Editing and Setting Channels (Analogue mode) The analogue channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. 1 OK MENU EXIT Programme edit Prog. DVB Analogue MODE 1 2 3 4 5 Display the menu Edit channels Programme edit Select "Setup menu" Select "Tuning Menu" AV2 Monitor On FASTEXT Off Off Off TV Access Add Move ■ To delete select Download ■ To change the name of the broadcaster red After confirming, press displayed when selecting channels red Prog.
Restore Settings Owner ID Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings other than "Owner ID" (channels, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. Entry of the security code (PIN number) and "personal information" (your name, address and post code). In the unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to determine the owner. If you have skipped the Owner ID input in "Auto Setup" (p. 10), and input it later, start from . If you input the Owner ID in "Auto Setup" (p.
Recording Controls Timer Programming (DVB mode) from Menu Start making the settings The Timer programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to record. At the correct time, the DVB system will switch on and tune to the correct station (even if the TV is in Standby mode). If the recording equipment is compatible with Q-Link or similar technologies (p. 36) and connected to the TV’s AV3 terminal using a SCART cable (p.
Q-Link Functions HDMI Functions Q-Link connects the TV unit and VCR / DVD recorder, enables easy recording and playback. ■ Condition • •• ■ • ■• Use the VCR / DVD recorder with the following logos: "Q-Link", "NEXTVIEWLINK", "DATA LOGIC", "Easy Link", "Megalogic", or "SMARTLINK" Connect the equipment to this unit’s AV2 or AV3 terminal via a "fully-wired" SCART cable. (p. 40) Q-Link terminal setup in Setup menu (Q-Link, AV2/AV3 out). (p. 23) Download analogue channel settings Perform Auto setup. (p.
HDMI Functions (Continued) Control with HDMI " Control"∗ ∗Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have "HDAVI Control" function. HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment (Panasonic DVD Recorder DIGA, Panasonic Player theatre, Panasonic Amplifier, etc.) allow you to enjoy easy playback or home theatre. About connections, see "External Equipment" (p. 40). Read the manuals of the equipment too. This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 47). To watch satellite broadcasts Satellite receiver Rear of the TV Fully wired HDMI compliant cable To record / playback DVD Recorder / VCR SCART cable RF cable or SCART cable SCART cable Control with HDMI (p.
Technical Information Aspect Ratio SCART and HDMI terminal information The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 11) ■Auto aspect: Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to fill 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.
FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Customer Care Centre for assistance. For details (p. 48) Screen White spots or shadow images (noise) Problem Chaotic image, noisy •• Set "P-NR" in the Picture menu (to remove noise). (p. 21) Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp).
On screen messages On screen messages Problem All tuning data will be erased Are you sure ? Are you sure you want to delete this timer ? Press OK to delete timer Press Exit to return Bad Signal DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS PLEASE WAIT DVB Tuner Locked This programme is locked for recording Feature not available Incorrect PIN Number Invalid DVB Channel Invalid system time. Please exit ! Max number of Timer already set ! New DVB Service Found! Press OK start Auto Setup Press EXIT to Ignore.