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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. 14) / Timer recording (p. 36) / Register and instantly call up favorite 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 • Clamper (2) • TMME258 Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Manual tuning (analogue mode) (p. 32) AV4 S-V Ferrite core • • SD CARD slot (p. 38) 1 Year Guarantee Registration CRM (Customer Relationship Management) K2CT3DH00018 Function select J0KF00000018 MAINS Power On / Off switch V L R TV/AV switch AV4 terminals (p. 46) Headphones jack (p.
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 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 ■ How to use remote control (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) • DVB Auto Setup Please Wait ! 21 Prog. Channel Service Name 68 NetID. TS ID.
Watching TV 1 2 ■ Other useful functions (Operate after Turn power on (Press for about 1 second) MAINS power On / Off switch should be On. Picture will appear. Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or Analogue ) Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture Display subtitles Display / hide subtitles (if available) • To change the language for DVB "Preferred subtitles" (p.
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. 22 and p.
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. 22) 1 Display menu 2 Select "Setup menu" • ■ Menu list Item Menu Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) Main menu Picture menu Sound 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.
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. 14) and information banner (p. 13) 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. If in Analogue mode 1 Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p.
Editing and Setting Channels (Analogue mode) The analogue channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. 1 Programme edit 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. 42) and connected to the TV’s AV3 terminal using a SCART cable (p.
Viewing from card (MPEG4 Videos and photos) MPEG4 view : The moving pictures recorded by this unit, DIGA or D-snap can be played back. Photo view : The still images recorded by the digital camera can be displayed. • ■ To open For details on SD Cards, see p. 50 and p. 54. Label surface 2 3 Select the SD mode To change the view (size, repeat, slide show, etc.
Recording to card The TV channels and AV1 input signals (PAL) can be recorded on the SD card. To set the recording time and mode / To format the card Select the SD mode 1 Set Insert the SD Card (p. 39) set or access Select "Setup" While watching a programme • • • P hoto v ie w Recordable time is displayed if the recording time is not set (p. 41). Me m ory le ft Start recording •• Continue (Recording is stopped when the card capacity is full.) Cancel To delete unwanted files, see page 38 step .
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. 46) Q-Link terminal setup in Setup menu (Q-Link, AV2/AV3 out). (p. 25) 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. 46). 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. 55). To watch satellite broadcasts Satellite receiver Control with HDMI (p. 44) DVD recorder or AV amplifier •• Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Use HDMI2 terminal normally.
Technical Information Aspect Ratio SCART, S-VIDEO and HDMI terminal information The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 13) ■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.
Technical Information Multi Window You can watch two images at once, such as a TV programme and a DVD. (p. 13) The TV unit has one tuner. Two programmes cannot be displayed at once. You cannot select the same input source between Main and Sub screen. This function cannot be used with a PC, HDMI, SD card, or when progressive signals/1080i signals (Y, PB, PR) are being inputted. •• • FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem.
FAQs On screen messages Problem Screen Chaotic image, noisy •• Set "P-NR" in the Picture menu (to remove noise). (p. 23) Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). No image can be displayed • Is "Colour" or "Contrast" in the Picture menu set to the minimum? (p. 23) Blurry or distorted image • Reset channels. (p. 30 and p. 32) (no sound or low volume) Sound No sound is produced Sound level is low or sound is distorted • •• •• Is "Sound Mute" active? (p.
On screen messages (SD Card) On screen messages Is SD Card in? SD Card is locked Please unlock to operate This file is locked Please unlock to operate This type of format is not supported This type of card is not supported Cannot read file Unrecordable source SD recording is stopped Unlock the SD card. Unlock the file in the card. The unit does not support the format. (For the applicable formats and data, see p. 50.) D A card not supported by the unit has been inserted.