Panasonic 42”/50” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV TH-42PZ80Q Operating Instructions

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Quick Start Guide
 Basic Connection  (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver)  (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR)
To connect the antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCRTo connect the antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder o\
r VCR
ANT OUTANT IN
A
B
D
C
ANT INANT OUTANT IN
A
B
D
C
Basic Connection (Continued)
Example 2Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback)
DVD Recorder
If this source has higher resolution through interlace 
or progressive signal, connection can be done with 
the use of Component Video or HDMI cable. (p. 12)
VCR
Connection can be done with the use of an RF 
cable and Composite Video/S Video cable. (p. 12)VHF/UHF AntennaTV AV Equipment
(e.g. DVD Recorder 
or VCR)
Back of the TV AC Cord
AC 120 V
60 Hz
VHF/UHF Antenna
AV Equipment
(e.g. DVD Recorder or VCR) (with TV tuner) Connecting TV and AV equipment
Please refer to 
A - D on p. 12.
Example 3Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver
DVD Recorder
or 
VCR Satellite 
Receiver
TVVHF/UHF Antenna
You can enjoy high-definition 
programming by subscribing to 
high-definition satellite service. 
Connection can be done with the 
use of HDMI or Component Video 
cable. (p. 12)
Note
  
For details of external equipment connections, please refer to the opera\
ting manuals for the equipment. Satellite Receiver DVD Recorder or VCR
(with TV tuner)
VHF/UHF Antenna
Back of the TV AC Cord
AC 120 V
60 Hz
Connecting TV and AV equipment
Please refer to
A - D on p. 12.
*  See page 8 
(AC cord connection) *  
See page 8 
(AC cord connection) 
						

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Quick Start Guide
 Identifying  Controls Basic Connection (AV cable connections)
High-Definition
Standard-Definition
Note
 Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent VCR recor\
ding.
  When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the o\
ther TV monitor through a VCR. Video signals fed 
through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted\
 on the other TV monitor.
 For the details of the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals of this equipment.
SD CARD
-
GUIDESUB
MENU
TV VCR DBS/CBL DVD
ON DEMAND
TV MENU
GAMEPA G E
SKIP
SEARCHREC
PLAYPA U S ESTOP
TV/VCR
Identifying Controls
POWER button Swing up the door at “
▲”.
Remote control sensor
Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set. Volume up/down
Power indicator (on:  red, off:  no light) Selects channels in 
sequence
Note
 The TV consumes a limited amount of power as long as the power cord is inser\
ted into the wall outlet.
Viewing from SD card (p. 20)
Switches TV On or Off (Standby)
The equipment (Remote control mode) 
selection button (p. 22)
Displays Main Menu (tru2way mode) 
(p. 14-15)
Changes the input mode (p. 22)
Displays TV Guide (tru2way mode) (p. 14-15)
Displays Sub Menu (p. 18, 26)
Colored buttons 
(used for various functions)
(for example p. 20, 30)
Channel up/down
Changes aspect ratio (p. 19)
Operates the Favorite channel list 
function. (p. 19)
Switches to previously viewed channel 
or input modes.
Page up/down (tru2way mode) 
(p. 14-15)
External equipment operations
(VCRs, DVDs, etc.) (p. 22)  Displays Main menu (p. 24)
Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing 
(p. 18)
VIERA Link menu (p. 30-31)
Displays VOD (Video On Demand) 
screen (tru2way mode) (p. 14-15)
Exits from menu screen
Selects/OK/Change
Returns to previous menu
Volume up/down
Displays or removes the channel 
banner (p. 18)
Sound mute On/Off
Numeric keypad to select any channel 
(p. 18) or press to enter alphanumeric 
input in menus. (p. 22, 32, 34, 38, 39)
Direct channel access for DTV and 
DBS (p. 18)
Switches to input terminal that has 
“GAME” label.
Chooses menu and submenu entries.
Displays the Main menu.
TV controls/indicators
Remote control
SD card slot
Changes the input mode
Video Input 2 connector
HDMI input 3 connector
Basic Connection (Continued)
ATo use HDMI terminals
HDMI
AV OUTe.g. Blu-ray Disc 
player AV Equipment
 Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition di\
gital images and high-quality 
sound.
 For “VIERA LinkTM connections”, please refer to p. 41.
BTo use COMPONENT terminals
L
R Y
P
B
PR
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
OUTwhite
red
green
blueredwhite
red green
blue
red
whitered
green
bluered e.g. Blu-ray Disc 
player AV Equipment
 Recorders may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see\
 below)
CTo use S VIDEO terminals
L
R
white
redwhite
red AUDIO
OUT S VIDEO
OUT
white red or
e.g. DVD Recorder AV Equipment
e.g. VCR
DTo use COMPOSITE terminals
L
RCOMPOSITE
OUT
yellow
white
redyellow
white redyellowwhite red or
e.g. DVD Recorder AV Equipment
e.g. VCR
 The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected. Connect 
either S Video or Video cable.
 Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will enable you to enjoy greater picture\
 quality than using Composite terminals.
AV cable connections 
						

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Quick Start Guide
 Identifying  Controls Basic Connection (AV cable connections)
High-Definition
Standard-Definition
Note
 Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent VCR recor\
ding.
  When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the o\
ther TV monitor through a VCR. Video signals fed 
through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted\
 on the other TV monitor.
 For the details of the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals of this equipment.
SD CARD
-
GUIDESUB
MENU
TV VCR DBS/CBL DVD
ON DEMAND
TV MENU
GAMEPA G E
SKIP
SEARCHREC
PLAYPA U S ESTOP
TV/VCR
Identifying Controls
POWER button Swing up the door at “
▲”.
Remote control sensor
Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set. Volume up/down
Power indicator (on:  red, off:  no light) Selects channels in 
sequence
Note
 The TV consumes a limited amount of power as long as the power cord is inser\
ted into the wall outlet.
Viewing from SD card (p. 20)
Switches TV On or Off (Standby)
The equipment (Remote control mode) 
selection button (p. 22)
Displays Main Menu (tru2way mode) 
(p. 14-15)
Changes the input mode (p. 22)
Displays TV Guide (tru2way mode) (p. 14-15)
Displays Sub Menu (p. 18, 26)
Colored buttons 
(used for various functions)
(for example p. 20, 30)
Channel up/down
Changes aspect ratio (p. 19)
Operates the Favorite channel list 
function. (p. 19)
Switches to previously viewed channel 
or input modes.
Page up/down (tru2way mode) 
(p. 14-15)
External equipment operations
(VCRs, DVDs, etc.) (p. 22)  Displays Main menu (p. 24)
Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing 
(p. 18)
VIERA Link menu (p. 30-31)
Displays VOD (Video On Demand) 
screen (tru2way mode) (p. 14-15)
Exits from menu screen
Selects/OK/Change
Returns to previous menu
Volume up/down
Displays or removes the channel 
banner (p. 18)
Sound mute On/Off
Numeric keypad to select any channel 
(p. 18) or press to enter alphanumeric 
input in menus. (p. 22, 32, 34, 38, 39)
Direct channel access for DTV and 
DBS (p. 18)
Switches to input terminal that has 
“GAME” label.
Chooses menu and submenu entries.
Displays the Main menu.
TV controls/indicators
Remote control
SD card slot
Changes the input mode
Video Input 2 connector
HDMI input 3 connector
Basic Connection (Continued)
ATo use HDMI terminals
HDMI
AV OUTe.g. Blu-ray Disc 
player AV Equipment
 Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition di\
gital images and high-quality 
sound.
 For “VIERA LinkTM connections”, please refer to p. 41.
BTo use COMPONENT terminals
L
R Y
P
B
PR
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
OUTwhite
red
green
blueredwhite
red green
blue
red
whitered
green
bluered e.g. Blu-ray Disc 
player AV Equipment
 Recorders may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see\
 below)
CTo use S VIDEO terminals
L
R
white
redwhite
red AUDIO
OUT S VIDEO
OUT
white red or
e.g. DVD Recorder AV Equipment
e.g. VCR
DTo use COMPOSITE terminals
L
RCOMPOSITE
OUT
yellow
white
redyellow
white redyellowwhite red or
e.g. DVD Recorder AV Equipment
e.g. VCR
 The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected. Connect 
either S Video or Video cable.
 Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will enable you to enjoy greater picture\
 quality than using Composite terminals.
AV cable connections 
						

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Quick Start Guide
 Enjoy  tru2way
TM
 TV
Enjoy tru2way
TM
 TV
You can enjoy a variety of advanced interactive, two-way services like VO\
D (Video on Demand), EPG 
(Electronic Program Guide), home banking, interactive games, as well a\
s other e-Commerce applications 
on your TV with just the TV remote control.
Preparing/Switching the TV to tru2way mode
PA G E
SKIP
GUIDESUB
MENU
ON DEMAND
Follow steps  and  switch the TV  to tru2way mode in order to use the service.
Steps 
 are not necessary if the setup has been completed with your cable compa\
ny.
Insert a CableCARDTM
Consult your cable company for the CableCARD connection.
Switch the TV to tru2way mode by restarting
Follow the message on the screen.
 It is not possible to change the mode by just turning the TV off and on.
Note
 During initial setup and switch to tru2way mode, new application softwar\
e must be  downloaded from the cable company.  The download time will vary based on the speed 
and size of the download.
 If you experience a front panel control or remote control function hang-\
up when using a CableCARD, unplug the TV and plug it back in and try the controls again. If this condition 
persists, please call Panasonic Customer Call Center for further instruc\
tions. 
 Do not insert a PCMCIA card into the CableCARD slot.This may damage the TV.
Returning to conventional TV mode from tru2way mode
You can also use the TV conventionally in non tru2way service areas.
 Please consult your cable service company or local Panasonic dealer for \
this process.
 Steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed with your cable 
company or local Panasonic dealer.
 Remove the CableCARD
Follow the directions on the screen.
 Reboot to return to conventional TV mode
 Using the TV in conventional mode
You can enjoy various functions in conventional TV mode with these Operating 
Instructions.
Using tru2way service
 Available services will vary depending on the cable service company.
 For more details about the service, please ask your cable service compan\
y.
■ Available TV’s remote control buttons
Display Main menu
Display VOD(Video On Demand) screen.
Display TV Guide
PA G EPage up/down
Available when the function of the keys is displayed on screen
Note
 These Operating Instructions are described primarily for the conventiona\
l TV. For the tru2way 
mode, operations, menus and functions will vary depending on the cable s\
ervice company.
 
 IEEE1394 terminals are only available when the tru2way application suppo\
rts it. 
						

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Quick Start Guide
 Enjoy  tru2way
TM
 TV
Enjoy tru2way
TM
 TV
You can enjoy a variety of advanced interactive, two-way services like VO\
D (Video on Demand), EPG 
(Electronic Program Guide), home banking, interactive games, as well a\
s other e-Commerce applications 
on your TV with just the TV remote control.
Preparing/Switching the TV to tru2way mode
PA G E
SKIP
GUIDESUB
MENU
ON DEMAND
Follow steps  and  switch the TV  to tru2way mode in order to use the service.
Steps 
 are not necessary if the setup has been completed with your cable compa\
ny.
Insert a CableCARDTM
Consult your cable company for the CableCARD connection.
Switch the TV to tru2way mode by restarting
Follow the message on the screen.
 It is not possible to change the mode by just turning the TV off and on.
Note
 During initial setup and switch to tru2way mode, new application softwar\
e must be  downloaded from the cable company.  The download time will vary based on the speed 
and size of the download.
 If you experience a front panel control or remote control function hang-\
up when using a CableCARD, unplug the TV and plug it back in and try the controls again. If this condition 
persists, please call Panasonic Customer Call Center for further instruc\
tions. 
 Do not insert a PCMCIA card into the CableCARD slot.This may damage the TV.
Returning to conventional TV mode from tru2way mode
You can also use the TV conventionally in non tru2way service areas.
 Please consult your cable service company or local Panasonic dealer for \
this process.
 Steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed with your cable 
company or local Panasonic dealer.
 Remove the CableCARD
Follow the directions on the screen.
 Reboot to return to conventional TV mode
 Using the TV in conventional mode
You can enjoy various functions in conventional TV mode with these Operating 
Instructions.
Using tru2way service
 Available services will vary depending on the cable service company.
 For more details about the service, please ask your cable service compan\
y.
■ Available TV’s remote control buttons
Display Main menu
Display VOD(Video On Demand) screen.
Display TV Guide
PA G EPage up/down
Available when the function of the keys is displayed on screen
Note
 These Operating Instructions are described primarily for the conventiona\
l TV. For the tru2way 
mode, operations, menus and functions will vary depending on the cable s\
ervice company.
 
 IEEE1394 terminals are only available when the tru2way application suppo\
rts it. 
						

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Quick Start Guide
 First Time  Setup
First Time Setup
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
Auto channel setup
 Select “Auto program”
First time setup
Language
Clock
Auto program
 next
 select
 Select “ANT in”
Program channel
CableANT in
Auto
 set
 select
  ANT in  
Cable:  Cable TV
Antenna:  Antenna
 Select “Auto”
Program channel
CableANT in
Auto
 next
 select 
 Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only)
Auto program
All channels
Analog only
Digital only
 ok
 select
Auto programProgress
Number of analog channels
Number of digital channels8%100Press RETURN to quit.
RETURN
Start scanning the channels
 Available channels (analog/digital) are automatically set.
  All channels:  Scans digital and analog channels
  Analog only:  Scans Analog channels only
  Digital only:  Scans Digital channels only
 Confirm registered channels
Caption Favorite Add
ApplyCancelprogram
...
.
Ye s
...
.
Ye s
...
.
Ye s
 select “Apply”
 ok
 If OK is not pressed after selecting “Apply”, the channels will no\
t be saved.
The channels will be saved when no operation is performed for 60 seconds\
 and 
the “Manual program” menu will also exit automatically.
 If you perform scanning more than twice, previously saved channels are e\
rased.
Note
 About broadcasting systems
 Analog (NTSC):  Conventional broadcasting
 Digital (ATSC):    New programming that allows you to view more channels 
featuring high-quality video and sound
or
■  Press to exit from 
a menu screen
 
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen 
Note
 To change setting  (Language/Clock/
Auto program) later, 
go to Menu screen 
(p. 26)
Turn the TV On with the POWER button
or
(Remote)
(TV)
 * This setting will be skipped next time if you select “Home”.
 Select your language
EnglishEspañolFrançaisLanguage select 
 ok
 Be sure to select “Home”
HomeStorePlease select your viewing environment. select 
 ok
 Please confirm your selection (Home) before pressing OK button.
■ If you select “Store” by mistake in , confirmation screen will be displayed.
Ye sNoYou are selecting the mode for store demonstration select 
 ok
 Select “No” and return to previous screen .
 If you select “Yes”, Screen enters store demonstration mode. Displays “Please 
select your viewing environment” screen once again as shown below. 
 Reselect “Home”. • Unplug the TV and plug it again.
•  Press and hold down the front POWER button.
Adjust the clock
First time setup
Auto program
Language
Clock
 next
 select
Clock
2008Year
Month
7
1
Day
Hour
10
10 AM
Minute
 set
 select item
Year:  Select the year
Month:  Select the month 
Day:  Select the day
Hour:  Adjust the hour 
Minute:  Adjust the minute
Go back to previous screen.
“First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is 
inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 26-27) \
is set to “No”. 
						

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Quick Start Guide
 First Time  Setup
First Time Setup
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
Auto channel setup
 Select “Auto program”
First time setup
Language
Clock
Auto program
 next
 select
 Select “ANT in”
Program channel
CableANT in
Auto
 set
 select
  ANT in  
Cable:  Cable TV
Antenna:  Antenna
 Select “Auto”
Program channel
CableANT in
Auto
 next
 select 
 Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only)
Auto program
All channels
Analog only
Digital only
 ok
 select
Auto programProgress
Number of analog channels
Number of digital channels8%100Press RETURN to quit.
RETURN
Start scanning the channels
 Available channels (analog/digital) are automatically set.
  All channels:  Scans digital and analog channels
  Analog only:  Scans Analog channels only
  Digital only:  Scans Digital channels only
 Confirm registered channels
Caption Favorite Add
ApplyCancelprogram
...
.
Ye s
...
.
Ye s
...
.
Ye s
 select “Apply”
 ok
 If OK is not pressed after selecting “Apply”, the channels will no\
t be saved.
The channels will be saved when no operation is performed for 60 seconds\
 and 
the “Manual program” menu will also exit automatically.
 If you perform scanning more than twice, previously saved channels are e\
rased.
Note
 About broadcasting systems
 Analog (NTSC):  Conventional broadcasting
 Digital (ATSC):    New programming that allows you to view more channels 
featuring high-quality video and sound
or
■  Press to exit from 
a menu screen
 
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen 
Note
 To change setting  (Language/Clock/
Auto program) later, 
go to Menu screen 
(p. 26)
Turn the TV On with the POWER button
or
(Remote)
(TV)
 * This setting will be skipped next time if you select “Home”.
 Select your language
EnglishEspañolFrançaisLanguage select 
 ok
 Be sure to select “Home”
HomeStorePlease select your viewing environment. select 
 ok
 Please confirm your selection (Home) before pressing OK button.
■ If you select “Store” by mistake in , confirmation screen will be displayed.
Ye sNoYou are selecting the mode for store demonstration select 
 ok
 Select “No” and return to previous screen .
 If you select “Yes”, Screen enters store demonstration mode. Displays “Please 
select your viewing environment” screen once again as shown below. 
 Reselect “Home”. • Unplug the TV and plug it again.
•  Press and hold down the front POWER button.
Adjust the clock
First time setup
Auto program
Language
Clock
 next
 select
Clock
2008Year
Month
7
1
Day
Hour
10
10 AM
Minute
 set
 select item
Year:  Select the year
Month:  Select the month 
Day:  Select the day
Hour:  Adjust the hour 
Minute:  Adjust the minute
Go back to previous screen.
“First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is 
inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 26-27) \
is set to “No”. 
						

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Viewing
 Watching TV
Watching TV
Connect the TV to a cable, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 9-12)
To watch TV and other functions
■ Other Useful Functions (Operate after )
■Set Favorite Feature
1Display the SUB MENU.
Setup SUB MENU
Surf mode
Set favorite
OffCC
Caption select
Signal meter
All
2Setup SUB MENU
Surf mode
Set favorite
OffCC
Caption select
Signal meter
All
 select 
 “Set favorite”
 ok
Set favorite 1/3
1
2
3
---
---
---
---
4
•  Press FAVORITE repeatedly to  change between pages (1/3, 2/3, 
3/3, or exit). 
3 select 
 ok
Press ▲▼ to highlight a position on 
the list. 
Then, press OK to save the 
displayed channel in that position.
Set favorite 1/3
1
2
3
4
26-1
•   You can also use the NUMBER 
buttons (1-9 and 0) to select a 
list number (1-9 and 0). By doing 
so, the displayed channel will be 
saved on that list number without 
pressing OK.
 To delete a favorite channel   A saved channel can be removed from the list by holding 
down OK while its position is highlighted.
Note
 Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “Program channel” to switch the signal reception betwee\
n cable TV 
and antenna. (p. 17, 35)
 The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off. 
Favorite Feature
GUIDESUB
MENU
Turn power on
(TV)
or
Note
 If the mode is not TV, press  and select TV. 
(p. 22)
Select a channel number
up
down
or
■ To directly input the digital 
channel number
When tuning to a digital channel, 
press the button to enter the 
minor number in a compound 
channel number.
example:  CH15-1: 
   
(TV)
Change
aspect
ratio
■ Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 46)
• 480i, 480p:  FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM
• 1080p, 1080i, 720p:  FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM
Call up
a favorite
channel■ FAVORITE
  Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tun\
e  screen. Select the desired broadcast station by using the cursor or numb\
er 
buttons. (see below)
Listen
with SAP
(Secondary 
Audio 
Program)
■ Select Audio Mode for watching TV
 Digital mode
  Press SAP to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digita\
l 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)
Display the 
SUB MENU
■ Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 26)
  This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.
Setup SUB MENU
Surf mode
Set favorite
OffCC
Caption select
Signal meter
All
Information
Recall
■ Displays or removes the channel banner.
15-2 12:30 PM
30THE NEWS 
CC SAP
TV-G 1 0 8 0 i Standard 4:3ABC-HD
Channel
Station 
identifier SAP
indication Signal
resolution
Rating Level Picture
mode
Sleep timer
remaining time
Aspect ratio
Closed caption Clock
 
To change the page  Pressing ◄  changes the page backward.    Pressing  ► changes the page forward.
■Use Favorite Feature
1Press FAVORITE.
•  Press FAVORITE repeatedly to 
change between pages (1/3, 2/3, 
3/3, or exit). 
Favorite channels1/3
1
2
3
4
26-1
2select Press ▲▼  or a Numbered key (1-9 
and 0) to highlight a channel on the 
list.
•  Selecting a channel number from  the list with the number button will 
display the channel directly.
3ok Press OK to display the highlighted 
channel. 
						

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Viewing
 Watching TV
Watching TV
Connect the TV to a cable, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 9-12)
To watch TV and other functions
■ Other Useful Functions (Operate after )
■Set Favorite Feature
1Display the SUB MENU.
Setup SUB MENU
Surf mode
Set favorite
OffCC
Caption select
Signal meter
All
2Setup SUB MENU
Surf mode
Set favorite
OffCC
Caption select
Signal meter
All
 select 
 “Set favorite”
 ok
Set favorite 1/3
1
2
3
---
---
---
---
4
•  Press FAVORITE repeatedly to  change between pages (1/3, 2/3, 
3/3, or exit). 
3 select 
 ok
Press ▲▼ to highlight a position on 
the list. 
Then, press OK to save the 
displayed channel in that position.
Set favorite 1/3
1
2
3
4
26-1
•   You can also use the NUMBER 
buttons (1-9 and 0) to select a 
list number (1-9 and 0). By doing 
so, the displayed channel will be 
saved on that list number without 
pressing OK.
 To delete a favorite channel   A saved channel can be removed from the list by holding 
down OK while its position is highlighted.
Note
 Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “Program channel” to switch the signal reception betwee\
n cable TV 
and antenna. (p. 17, 35)
 The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off. 
Favorite Feature
GUIDESUB
MENU
Turn power on
(TV)
or
Note
 If the mode is not TV, press  and select TV. 
(p. 22)
Select a channel number
up
down
or
■ To directly input the digital 
channel number
When tuning to a digital channel, 
press the button to enter the 
minor number in a compound 
channel number.
example:  CH15-1: 
   
(TV)
Change
aspect
ratio
■ Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 46)
• 480i, 480p:  FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM
• 1080p, 1080i, 720p:  FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM
Call up
a favorite
channel■ FAVORITE
  Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tun\
e  screen. Select the desired broadcast station by using the cursor or numb\
er 
buttons. (see below)
Listen
with SAP
(Secondary 
Audio 
Program)
■ Select Audio Mode for watching TV
 Digital mode
  Press SAP to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digita\
l 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)
Display the 
SUB MENU
■ Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 26)
  This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.
Setup SUB MENU
Surf mode
Set favorite
OffCC
Caption select
Signal meter
All
Information
Recall
■ Displays or removes the channel banner.
15-2 12:30 PM
30THE NEWS 
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Viewing
 Viewing from SD Card
Viewing from SD Card
You can view photos taken with a digital camera or digital video camera a\
nd saved on an SD card.
(Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly.)
Photo viewer
TV MENU
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Insert the SD card and select “Play SD card now”
 “SD card setting” will be displayed automatically each time a SD c\
ard is inserted for the first time.
SD card setting
Play SD card automatically
Play SD card now
On
Play SD card automatically:    
   
   Set it to playback the data when SD card 
is inserted. 
                  On:       
   When SD card is inserted, the data play 
automatically from next time. 
                  Off:        The data can be played manually.
Press the SD key or select “SD card” on the Menu.
 You can skip this step when “Play SD card now” is selected or “O\
n” is set in “Play 
SD card automatically” setting.
Menu
VIERA Link
Lock
SD card
or
Select the data to be viewed
Note
 Depending on the JPEG format, “Information” contents may not be di\
splayed correctly. Refer to p. 47 (Data format for SD card browsing) for details.
View
Slide showRYGB
Next
Rotate
Prev.RETURN
Displays one at a time
Navigation area
Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise)
To next photo
Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise)
To previous photo
 To display/hide Navigation area   
SD
Card
 Insert the card Remove the card
 
   Press in lightly on SD 
Card, then release.
 Compliant card type 
(maximum capacity): 
SDHC Card (16 GB), 
SD Card (2 GB), miniSD 
Card (1 GB) (requiring 
miniSD Card adapter)
 For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 47)
Label
surface
Push until a
click is heard
Slide showRYGB
OK
Select
Accessing
RETURN
No.
Pana0365
Date
 01/01/2008
Pixel 1600x1200
Photo viewerTotal
Information 12
Pana0365
Pana0366 Pana0367 Pana0368
Pana0369 Pana0370 Pana0371 Pana0372
Pana0373 Pana0374 Pana0375 Pana0376
Accessing
Slide showRYGB
NextPrev.
Rotate
RETURN
Accessing
SingleRYGB
Pause
Next
Prev.
RETURN
 select
 view
Thumbnail view
Selected picture information is displayed.
No.:     Image number or file name is  
displayed.
Date:  Date of recording is displayed.
Pixel:  Display resolution is displayed.
Total number of images
(to Slide show) Present status
(While reading the data)
(to Single photo display)
To change the view (slide show mode, adjusting images, etc.)
■To set up the slide show mode
 In 
 or 
1Display “Photo menu”
2Select “Setup slide show”
Photo menu
Picture
Setup slide show
 select
 “Setup slide  show”
 ok
3Select the item and adjust
Setup slide show
Disp. time
Repeat
5
On
 Select
 Adjust
Disp. time You can set how many seconds each 
image is displayed in Slide show 
mode. (1-10/15/20/30/45/60/120 sec)
Repeat Turn the slide show Repeat function 
On or Off.
Note
 For large image sizes, the display time will be longer 
than the number of seconds set.
 To stop in mid-cycle  Press 
■To adjust picture
 In 
 or 
1Display “Photo menu”
2Select “Picture”
Photo menu
Picture
Setup slide show
  select
 “Picture”
 ok
3Select the item
Picture menu (p. 24)
Picture 1/2
Picture mode
Picture Reset
Brightness
Vivid
0
0
select
4Adjust or select
Picture 1/2
Picture mode
PictureReset
Brightness
Vivid
0
0
Adjust
or
Select
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