Panasonic 32" Class 720p Lcd Hdtv Tc 32lx44 Owners Manual

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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI Control
TM”
Speaker control
You can select the Home theater or TV speakers for audio 
output.
Control the theater speakers with the TV remote control.
This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier 
or Player theater is connected.
 Select “Speaker output”
 Select “Home theater” or “TV”
 select
 change
Select
Change RETURN
Recorder
TVBack to TV VIERA Link control
Speaker output
 ■Home theater: Adjustment for the equipment
 Volume up / down  
 Mute    
• The sound of the TV is muted.
• When the equipment is turned off, the TV speakers 
take over.
• Selecting “Home theater” turns the equipment on 
automatically if it is in Standby mode.
 ■TV: The TV speakers are on.
VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control
In the VIERA Link menu, you can select HDMI connected equipment and access it quickly. Continue using your TV 
remote control to operate the equipment, pointing it at the TV.
 Select “VIERA Link control”  
  Select the equipment you w ant to access(Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX/
Digital camera)
 ●Using VIERA TOOLS (p. 18)
 select
 change
You can select available items 
only. 
Select
Change RETURN
Recorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output
Back to TV
 ●If there is more than one equipment item, a number 
after the name indicates the number of items. (e.g. 
Recorder 1/Recorder 2) 
 ●The number of equipment items that can be connected 
is three for recorders, and a total of three for Home 
theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX/Digital camera. Note
 ●There is a limit to the number of HDMI connectors.
  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 control buttonsWhether an operation is available differs depending on the connected equipment. 
Move the cursor/SelectPlay
Set/AccessStop
Return to previous menuReverse/ForwardSUBMENUDisplay the functions 
menu on the equipmentSkip Reverse/Forward
Available when the purpose of the keys 
is displayed on screenPause
ExitClosed caption
Channel Up/DownSAP (Select Audio Mode)
-0-9Select digital subchannel
Back to TV
Returns the input selection of the device selected with the VIERA  Link Control to the TV input.
Select “Back to TV”
 select
 OK
Select
Change RETURN
Recorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output
Back to TV  
						

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Editing and Setting Channels
Auto program (Set automatically)
Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory .
 Select “ANT in”    Select “Cable” or “Antenna” Or select “Not used”.
 Select “Auto program”
 next
 select
MenuCableANT/Cable setupANT in
Auto program
Manual program
Signal meter
 Select a scanning mode (p. 13)
 OK
 select
MenuAuto programAll channels
Analog only
Digital only
 ●After the scanning is completed, select “Apply”.  
(see p. 33 ). ●All previously saved channels are erased.
 Press to exit from 
a menu screen 
Display the menu
Select “Setup”
MenuSetup 1/2
ANT/Cable setupInput labels
VIERA Link settings
ECO/energy saving Channel surf mode
Language
ClockAll next
 select
Select “ANT/Cable setup”
MenuSetup1/2
ANT/Cable setupInput labels
VIERA Link settings
ECO/energy saving Channel surf mode
Language
ClockAll next
 select
The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions.
ANT/Cable setup and operation 
						

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Advanced
 Editing and Setting Channels
Manual program (Set manually)
Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or 
changing the channel display.
Also, use this to add or skip channels from the channel list 
manually. 
You can select a channel tuning mode (Digital only/Analog 
only) in “Channel surf mode” (p. 38)
 Select “Edit”
RGB Y
Select
RETURNOK
Manual programEdit
Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ...
...
Yes
3 ...
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Yes
4 ...
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Yes
5 ...
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Yes
6 ...
...
Yes
7 ...
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Yes
8 ...
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Yes
9 ...
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Yes
Channel
Prev.page Next page
 select
 next
 Select the item to edit
Select
RETURNOK
Manual programEdit
Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ...
...
Yes
3 ...
...
Yes
4 ...
...
Yes
5 ...
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Yes
6 ...
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Yes
7 ...
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Yes
8 ...
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Yes
9 ...
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Yes
Channel
Prev.page Next page
Caption
Favorite
Add
Proceed to 
next page
Go back to the previous 
page• Caption: Change s the station 
identifier
• Favorite: Registers channe ls to the 
Favorite List
• Add: Adds or skips channels
 select the item 
to edit (Caption/
Favorite/Add)
 next
 Edit
 ●Caption
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80-101
Edit CH caption
Caption ChannelOK
RETURN
Delete
ABC → abc
@ 
D A
Select
or
 change
 set
  Caption  Select or edit the station identifier. (maximum 7 characters available) 
 ●Favorite
Set favorite 1/326-1123
 select
 set
  Set favorite    Select the number
 ●AddPress OK to select “Yes (add)” or “No (skip)” 
 Move the cursor to a channel number
Select
RETURNOK
Manual programEdit
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
 select
 press OK to tune 
to the channel.
 Select “Apply”
 select
 OK
RGB Y
Select
RETURNOK
Manual programEditCancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2...
...
Yes3 ...
...
Yes
4 ...
...
Yes
5 ...
...
Yes
6 ...
...
Yes
7 ...
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Yes
8 ...
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Yes
9 ...
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Yes
Channel
Prev.page Next page
To cancel the Edit
R
GB Y
Select
RETURNOK
Manual programEdit
Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ...
...
Yes
3 ...
...
Yes
4 ...
...
Yes
5 ...
...
Yes
6 ...
...
Yes
7 ...
...
Yes
8 ...
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Yes
9 ...
...
Yes
Channel
Prev.page Next page
Select
RETURNOK
Changes will be lost. Continue?Yes
No select
 next
 OK   (returns to “ANT/
Cable setup”)
 select “Yes”
Signal meter (Check signal strength)
Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image.
Menu--Signal  meterChannel
Signal  strength
Current 86%
Peak level 98%
Tune manually
Signal intensity 
or change 
channel
 OK
 ●If the signal is weak, check the antenna.  
If no problem is found, consult your local dealer.
Note
 ●Not available if “Cable” is selected in “ANT in” (see p. 32). ●Available only for digital antenna channels.  
						

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How to Use Menu Functions
Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy 
watching TV best suited for you.
 Press to exit from 
a menu screen 
 Press to go back 
to the previous 
screen 
 
Display the menu
 Shows the functions that can be adjusted. Some functions will be disabled depending on the type of input signal.
Menu
RETURNCustomize label
Select or enter the name of the device
connected to the HDMI 1 terminal.
PC
Input labels
HDMI 2Comp./Video
HDMI 1
Change Select
Menu structure
Menu bar
Press OK to move to the Menu items.
Menu items
Press OK to proceed to next screen if 
available.
Help information
Operation guide
(example: Input labels)
Select the menu
Custom
Menu
Resets all picture adjustments to factory
default settings except for “Advanced
picture”.
0
0
0
0
0
Picture 1/2
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness Picture mode
Contrast Reset to defaults
Picture settings
Audio settings
Timer (Sleep, On/Off timer)
Lock (Channel, Game, Program etc.)
Closed Caption setting
Setup (other settings)
Adjust or select a menu item
Vivid
Menu
200
0
0
0
0
Picture1/2
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness Picture mode
Back light
Contrast Reset to defaults
RETURNChangeSelect
Selects from preset picture modes.
(example:  Picture menu)
 select
 change 
						

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Advanced
 How to Use Menu Functions
 ●“Reset to default” will be grayed out if no changes are made in the following menus: 
“Picture”, “PC adjustments”, “Audio” and “Closed caption”.
  Picture settings
Adjust the image or picture quality
SettingsItemsItem Description
Reset to defaults
Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Advanced picture”.
Picture mode VividProvides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit room.
StandardRecommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting.
CinemaFor watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like picture.
Custom (Photo)Customizes each item according to your taste.
Photo is displayed in JPEG menu.
Back light Adjusts the luminance of the back light.
Contrast, Brightness,
Color, Tint, 
SharpnessAdjusts 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.Cool/Normal/WarmSelects a choice of Cool (blue), Normal, or Warm (red) color. 
Color mgmt.Off/OnOn: Enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes.
A.I. picture Off/On Controls dark areas without affecting the black level or brightness in the overall picture.
C.A.T.S.Off/OnAutomatically adjusts the screen brightness according to the ambient lighting condition. 
Video NROff/OnReduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal.
• Some menus are grayed out depending on the input signal or condition.  
(e.g. “Zoom adjustments” will be grayed out if the aspect is not set to Zoom.)
Aspect
adjustments Screen format
FULL/H-FILL/
JUST/4:3/ZOOM
Changes the format (aspect ratio). 
Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of 
received signal. (p. 40)
H sizeSize 1/Size 2Adjusts the horizontal display range to reduce noise of both side 
edges of an image.
Size 2: Adjusts the image size according to the aspect mode to 
reduce noise. (p. 40)
Zoom adjustmentsAdjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM”.
PC adjustmentsReset to defaultsResets PC adjustments.
SyncH & VThe H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector. (p. 43)
On greenUses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is 
input from the G connector. (p. 43)
Dot clock Alleviates the problem if a picture appears to be vertically-striped, flickers partially or is blurred.
H-positionAdjusts the horizontal position.
V-positionAdjusts the vertical position.
Clock phaseAlleviates the problem if the whole picture appears to flicker or is blurred.
First adjust the Dot Clock to get the best possible picture, then adjust the clock Phase 
so that a clear picture appears.
 ●It may not be possible to display a clear picture due to poor input signals.
Input
resolutionSwitches to wide display. ●VGA (640×480 pixels), WVGA (852×480 pixels), XGA (1,024×768 pixels),   
WXGA (1,280×768 pixels)
 ●Options change depending on signals
H-frequency 
V-frequencyDisplays the H (Horizontal)/V (Vertical) frequencies.
Display range  
Horizontal: 15 - 1 10 kHz Vertical: 48 - 120 Hz  
						

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SettingsItemsItem Description
HDMI settings HDMI/DVI RGB 
range (HDMI 1-2)Auto/ 
Standard 
(16-235)/
Nonstandard
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: Switches the RGB range (Standard (16-235)/Nonstandard) 
depending on the HDMI signal information.
Contents type 
(HDMI 1-2)Off/Auto/Photo/
GraphicsSets content type to each HDMI input.
Auto: Switches content type automatically depending on the 
HDMI signal information.
Photo: Best setting for JPEG viewing.
Graphics: Best setting for On-Screen display of connected 
equipment.
• Some menus are grayed out depending on the input signal or condition.
 
(e.g. “3:2 pulldown” will be grayed out if the input signal is high definition or you are viewing photos, etc.)
Advanced 
picture 3D Y/C filter 
Off/On
Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. 
Color matrixSD/HDSelects image resolution of component-connected devices.
SD:  Standard Definition       HD:  High Definition       
Only used with 480p video signal.
Block NROff/OnReduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, Cable box, etc. 
Mosquito NROff/OnReduces HDTV flicker noise in the contoured sections of an 
image.
Black levelDark/LightSelects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. 
3:2 pulldownOff/On/AutoAdjusts the picture recorded in 24 fps for optimum quality. 
 Audio settings
Adjust Audio quality
Settings ItemsItem Description
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. soundOff/On
Equalizes overall volume levels across all channels and 
external inputs.
SurroundOff/OnEnhances audio L/R response when listening to stereo.
Volume levelerMinimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs.
TV speakersOff/OnSwitches to “Off” when using external speakers.
Off: “A.I sound”, “Surround” and “Volume leveler” do not work if 
“Off” is selected.
HDMI 1-2 inDigital/
Comp./VideoThe default setting is “Digital” for the HDMI connection. (Digital 
input signal) 
Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. 
(Analog audio input signal)
 Timer settings
The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time.
If the Timer settings are grayed out, first set the clock (see p. 38) and make sure  “Auto power on” is set to “No” (see p. 38)
Settings ItemsItem Description
Sleep (Off timer) Sleep (minutes)Off/15/30/60/90
Select how long for the TV to automatically turn off.
Timer 1-5 
(On/Off timer)Timer setEnables or disables this timer. (Off/On)
InputsSets the input to select when the TV turns on.
ChannelSets the channel to select when the TV turns on.
DaySets the day when the TV turns on.
[SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT(displays the nearest future date)
MON-FRI/SAT-SUN/DAILY/Every SUN/Every MON/Every TUE/Every
WED/Every THU/Every FRI/ Every SAT]
On timeSets the time when the TV turns on. The TV will turn off after 90 minutes or as 
specified.
Off timeSets the time when the TV turns off within 24 hours. 
						

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Advanced
 How to Use Menu Functions
 LockLocks specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content.
You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. • Password setting/entering (p. 17)
Set “Custom” in “Mode” to specify “Channel”, “Game” and “Program” settings.
Settings ItemsItem Description
Mode Off
Unlocks all the Lock settings of “Channel”, “Game” and “Program”.
AllLocks all the inputs regardless of the Lock settings of “Channel”, “Game” and 
“Program”.
CustomLocks specified inputs of “Channel”, ”Game” and “Program”.
Channel
(These channels 
will be blocked 
regardless of the 
program rating.)ModeSet channel lock status. (Off/All/Custom) 
All: Locks all channels 
Off: Unlocks all channels 
Custom: Locks specified channels. Set “Channel 1” - “Channel 7”
Channel 1-7Select a channel to lock. (Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to block.)
Game
On/OffLocks Channel 3, Channel 4, and external inputs.
Program 
(To set a rating 
level)ModeSet program lock status. (Off/On) “V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to lock 
according to TV ratings. On: Set each rating level (MPAA, US.TV, C.E.L.R., C.F.L.R.)
MPAASelect U.S. movie ratings to lock.
For more 
information  
(p. 39)
U.S.TVU.S. TV program ratings.
C.E.L.R.Canadian English ratings.
C.F.L.R.Canadian French ratings.
Change passwordChange the password. Input the new 4-digit password twice.
• This television is designed to support the “Downloadable U.S. Region Rating System” when available.  
(Available only in U.S.A.)
• The Off rating is independent of other ratings.• When placing a lock on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Of f rating and any other more restrictive ratings will also 
be blocked.
 Closed caption Display closed caption
The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of the audio.
The program being viewed must be transmitting the Closed caption (CC) information. (p. 42)
SettingsItemsItem Description
Reset to defaults Resets all Closed caption settings to factory default settings.
Mode On/Off/ 
CC on mute
On: To display Closed captions.
CC on mute: To display Closed captions when the audio is muted.
(When not using, select “Off”).
Analog CC1-4/T1-4Choose the Closed caption service of Analog broadcasting.
CC1-4: Information related to pictures (Appears at the bottom of the screen)
T1-4: Textual information (Appears over the entire screen)
DigitalPrimary/Second./
Service 3/4/5/6The Digital Closed caption menu lets you configure the way you choose to view
the digital captioning.
Digital setting
(Set display 
settings
in digital program)SizeText size
FontText font
StyleText style (Raised, Depressed, etc.)
ForegroundColor of text
Fore. opacityOpacity of text
BackgroundColor of text box
Back. opacityOpacity of text box
OutlineOutline color of text (Identify the setting options on the screen.)
• The settings in “Analog” or “Digital” depend on the broadcaster.  
						

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 SetupOther function settings
Settings
ItemsItem Description
Channel surf 
mode All/Favorite/
Digital only/
Analog only
Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button. 
Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE. (p. 16)
Language
English/
Español/
FrançaisSelects the screen menu language.
ClockAdjusts the clock. (p. 14)
ANT/Cable setupSee p. 32-33 for more detail.
Input labels
(Display labels 
of connected 
devices) Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment.
Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during the 
input selection. (Input select (p. 19))
Terminals: HDMI 1-2/Comp./Video/PC
Label: [BLANK] Blu-ray/CABLE/SATELLITE/DVD/DVD REC/DVR/GAME/HOME THTR/
RECEIVER/COMPUTER/MEDIA CTR/MEDIA EXT/VCR/CAMERA/MONITOR/AUX/OTHER/
Not used
• You can also enter the label name directly. (Entering characters (p. 17))
VIERA Link settingsSee p. 28-29 for more detail. 
ECO/energy 
saving
Power save 
(Standard/
Saving)Reduces screen brightness to lower power consumption. Eye-friendly for 
viewing in a dark room. 
No signal for 10 
minutes
(Stay on/ Power 
TV off)
To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO 
OPERATION continue for more than 10 minutes.
• Not in use when “Auto power on” is set to “Yes”, or “On/Off Timer” is set.• “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
(Stay on/ Power 
TV off)To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote and 
side panel key continues for more than 3 hours.
• Not in use when “Auto power on” is set to “Yes”, or “On/Off Timer” is set, or while 
“PC input” is selected.
• “No activity for 3 hours 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 activity 
for 3 hours”.
• The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining 
minutes prior to the shut-off.
Keyboard typeSelect keyboard type. Operate USB keyboard (p. 17)(U.S./Canadian French/Canadian Multilingual Standard/Spanish (Latin 
America)/Spanish (Spain))
Advanced setupAuto power on
(No/Yes)Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or connected device is turned On.  TV AC cord must be plugged into this device. TV turns on every time the power is restored.
Image viewer 
auto play
Slideshow/
Photos/Videos/
Music 
Set later/OffSets the media contents or playback type to play back SD 
cards automatically.   
Set later: “Image viewer settings” menu will be displayed repeatedly.“Using Media player” (p. 20)
First time setupRestarts the first time setup from “Language” setting. (p. 12)
AboutDisplays TV version and software license.
Reset to defaultsPerforming Reset will clear all settings made with Setup, such as channel 
settings.
• Password setting/entering (p. 17) 
						

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Advanced
Support Information
 Ratings List for parental control
 How to Use Menu Functions
Ratings List for parental control
“V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the 
entertainment industry. 
 U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA)
NRNO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or 
where rating does not apply.
G GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted.
PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children.
PG-13 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be 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.
 U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S. TV)
Age-based 
GroupAge-based RatingsPossible Content  
Selections Description
NR 
(Not Rated) TV-NR
• Viewable
• Blocked
Not Rated.
Youth TV-Y
• Viewable
• Blocked
All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically
 
designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6.
TV-Y7
• FV Blocked
• Viewable
• Blocked Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may
 
include mild physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children 
under the age of 7.
Guidance TV-G
• Viewable
• Blocked
General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language,
 
and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
TV-PG
• D,L,S,V (all selected)
• Any combination of 
D, L, S, V Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent
 
coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue 
and situations.
TV-14
• D,L,S,V (all selected)
• Any combination of 
D, L, S, V Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated
 
themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence.
TV-MA
• L,S,V (all selected)
• Any combination of 
L, S, V Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes,
 
profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content.
FV:  Fantasy/Cartoon Violence. V:  Violence S:  Sex L:  Offensive Language D:  Dialogue with sexual content.
 CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS (C. E. L. R.)
E Exempt - Exempt programming 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.GGeneral programming, suitable for all audiences.
PG Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
14+ Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents 
are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens.
18+ 18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.
 CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS (C. F. L. R.)EExempt - Exempt programming.
G General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is 
minimal or is depicted appropriately.
8 ans+ 8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad audience but contains 
light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.
13 ans+ Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a few violent scenes or one 
or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested.
16 ans+ Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent scenes of violence or 
intense violence.
18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.
Caution
 The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” programs (non rated, not applicable and none) as per 
FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking “NR” programs is chosen “unexpected and possibly confusing results 
may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of programming:”
 • Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others) • Locally originated programming • News • Political • Public Service  Announcements • Religious • Sports • W eather   
						

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Technical Information
Aspect Ratio (FORMAT)
Press the FORMAT button to cycle through the aspect modes. This lets you choose the aspect depending on the format 
of the received signal and your preference. (p. 16) 
(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 side edges. The side edges of the image are cut off.Standard
(Note that “Image retention” of the side bar may occur from
 
displaying it for a long time.)
 ZOOM
ZOOM Note
 480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 4 80p (16:9):   FULL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM 1080p / 1080i / 720p:   FULL, H-FILL, JUST , 4:3 or ZOOM
Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen. 
(Recommended for Letter Box)
 Zoom adjustments Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in “ZOOM”.  Select “Zoom adjustments” on the “Picture” menu. (p. 35)  V-position:  Vertical position adjustment      V-size:  Vertical size adjustment
         
 To reset the aspect ratio   (OK)
H size
 Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Size 1 Size 2 The width will be decreased on both  sides to reduce noise.
 Aspect Ratio: FULL/JUST(H-FILL/ZOOM)
Size 1 Size 2 The width will be increased on both  sides to reduce noise.
See page 35 for more information