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

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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.
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Date
 01/01/2008
Pixel 1600x1200
Photo viewerTotal
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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
Navigation area 
						

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Viewing
 Watching Videos and DVDs
VIERA LinkTM Setting
If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control” function to this TV with HDMI cable, you can 
use more convenient functions. Please refer to p. 28-31. Before using th\
ese functions, you need 
to set “VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below.
TV MENU
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Display menu
Select “Setup”
Menu
VIERA Link
Lock
Setup SD card
CC
 select
 next
Select “VIERA Link setting”
Setup 2/2
VIERA Link setting
Advanced Setup
About
 select
 next
Select “VIERA Link”
VIERA Link setting
VIERA Link
Power off link
Power on link
Default speakers
On
Set
Set
TV
select
Select “On”
(default is On)change
Now you can set each “VIERA Link” function according to your preference 
(p. 28-29) 
Note
 If no HDMI equipment is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- “\
VIERA 
Link”) is used, set it to “Off”.
  For the details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the 
operating manuals for the equipment.
Watching Videos and DVDs
If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can easily watch videos and DVDs using the 
TV’s remote control.
Input Select
You can select the external equipment to access.
To operate other manufacturers’ equipment, you need to register the code of the equipment. (p. 39) 
TVVCR DBS/CBL DVD
GAMEPA G E
SKIP
SEARCHREC
TV/VCR
With the connected equipment turned On
Display the Input select menu
Select the input mode
Input select
2
3
4
5
8 TV
Component 1
Component 2
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Video 2
7
Video 1
6HDMI 3GAME
1
AUX
GAME
(example)
or
 select
 enter
Press corresponding NUMBER 
button on the remote control to 
select the input of your choice.
Select the input of your choice, 
then press OK.
 During the selection, if no action  is taken for several seconds, the 
“Input select” menu disappears.
HDMI 1GAMETerminal
(example) Label The terminal and label of the 
connected equipment are 
displayed.
  To label each of the inputs,  please refer to p. 37.
Note
 The input label will be displayed on “Input select” screen if Inpu\
t label is set on p. 37. 
 For front input terminals (HDMI 3/Video 2), “GAME” input label is set as default. (Picture mode is set to “Game”, refer to p. 48.)
 For more details for picture mode setting, refer to p.48. For Input labe\
l, refer to p. 37. 
■  Press Game to switch to the game screen
Switches to Input terminal that has “GAME” label.
Video 2GAME
HDMI 3GAME
HDMI 1GAME
 Cycle through the input terminals if there are multiple 
Input terminals that have “GAME” label. (p. 37)
 If there is no Input terminal with “GAME” label, 
you cannot switch the input terminal to any other 
input terminal than the one currently selected.
■ To return to TV
   
Note
 For details, see the manual of 
the connected 
equipment.
Select the remote control mode
Press the key to select
Operate the connected equipment, pointing TV’s 
remote control at the equipment.
VCR MODE DVD MODE VCR MODE DVD MODE
VCR Record RecordStopStop
-Skip Reverse/
ForwardPausePause
Rewind/Fast 
ForwardReverse/ForwardPlay
Play(example)
(For other operations, see p. 42) 
						

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Viewing
 Watching Videos and DVDs
VIERA LinkTM Setting
If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control” function to this TV with HDMI cable, you can 
use more convenient functions. Please refer to p. 28-31. Before using th\
ese functions, you need 
to set “VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below.
TV MENU
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Display menu
Select “Setup”
Menu
VIERA Link
Lock
Setup SD card
CC
 select
 next
Select “VIERA Link setting”
Setup 2/2
VIERA Link setting
Advanced Setup
About
 select
 next
Select “VIERA Link”
VIERA Link setting
VIERA Link
Power off link
Power on link
Default speakers
On
Set
Set
TV
select
Select “On”
(default is On)change
Now you can set each “VIERA Link” function according to your preference 
(p. 28-29) 
Note
 If no HDMI equipment is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- “\
VIERA 
Link”) is used, set it to “Off”.
  For the details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the 
operating manuals for the equipment.
Watching Videos and DVDs
If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can easily watch videos and DVDs using the 
TV’s remote control.
Input Select
You can select the external equipment to access.
To operate other manufacturers’ equipment, you need to register the code of the equipment. (p. 39) 
TVVCR DBS/CBL DVD
GAMEPA G E
SKIP
SEARCHREC
TV/VCR
With the connected equipment turned On
Display the Input select menu
Select the input mode
Input select
2
3
4
5
8 TV
Component 1
Component 2
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Video 2
7
Video 1
6HDMI 3GAME
1
AUX
GAME
(example)
or
 select
 enter
Press corresponding NUMBER 
button on the remote control to 
select the input of your choice.
Select the input of your choice, 
then press OK.
 During the selection, if no action  is taken for several seconds, the 
“Input select” menu disappears.
HDMI 1GAMETerminal
(example) Label The terminal and label of the 
connected equipment are 
displayed.
  To label each of the inputs,  please refer to p. 37.
Note
 The input label will be displayed on “Input select” screen if Inpu\
t label is set on p. 37. 
 For front input terminals (HDMI 3/Video 2), “GAME” input label is set as default. (Picture mode is set to “Game”, refer to p. 48.)
 For more details for picture mode setting, refer to p.48. For Input labe\
l, refer to p. 37. 
■  Press Game to switch to the game screen
Switches to Input terminal that has “GAME” label.
Video 2GAME
HDMI 3GAME
HDMI 1GAME
 Cycle through the input terminals if there are multiple 
Input terminals that have “GAME” label. (p. 37)
 If there is no Input terminal with “GAME” label, 
you cannot switch the input terminal to any other 
input terminal than the one currently selected.
■ To return to TV
   
Note
 For details, see the manual of 
the connected 
equipment.
Select the remote control mode
Press the key to select
Operate the connected equipment, pointing TV’s 
remote control at the equipment.
VCR MODE DVD MODE VCR MODE DVD MODE
VCR Record RecordStopStop
-Skip Reverse/
ForwardPausePause
Rewind/Fast 
ForwardReverse/ForwardPlay
Play(example)
(For other operations, see p. 42) 
						

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Advanced
 How to Use Menu Functions(picture, sound quality, etc.)
 In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options.
Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)VIERA Link
Record now
Stop recording
VIERA Link control 
Speaker output
[Record now/Stop recording]
Records programs on the recorder immediately with the TV’s remote control (p. 30-31).
[VIERA Link control]
Selects equipment to access and operate. (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder)  (p.30-31)
[Speaker output]
Selects an audio output.  (Home theater/TV) (p. 30-31)
• VIERA Link menu is accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the remote control.   (p. 30)
Picture
ResetResets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “\
Advanced picture”.Reset
Picture modeBasic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Game/Custom) (p. 48)Picture modeVivid
Picture, Brightness,
Color, Tint, Sharpness
Adjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste
• Display range
     Picture/Brightness/Color/Sharpness:   0 - 100
     Tint:      -50 - +50Picture+20
Brightness0
Color0
Tint0
Sharpness0
Color temp.Selects a choice of Cool(blue), Normal, or Warm(red) color.  (Cool/Normal/Warm)Color temp.Cool
Color mgmt.On:  Enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scen\
es.  (On/Off) Color mgmt.On 
x.v.ColorAuto:   Provide the appropriate picture when images corresponding to “x.v.Color” are input via the HDMI 
input of this TV. (Off/Auto) x.v.ColorAuto
Zoom adjustAdjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM” \
(p. 46)Zoom adjust
Advanced picture
Video NRReduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal.  (Off/On)Video NROff
3D Y/C filter Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. (On/Off) 3D Y/C filterOn
Color matrix
Selects image resolution of component-connected devices  (HD/SD)
• SD:  Standard Definition       HD:  High Definition
• Only 480p signal accepted; regular TV (NTSC) is not available.Color matrixSD
MPEG NRReduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, etc. (On/Off)MPEG NROff
Black levelSelects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals.  (Dark/Light)Black levelLight
HD size
Selects between 95 % (Size 1) or 100 % (Size 2) for the scanning are\
a with High-definition signal.  (Size 1/ Size 2)Select “Size 1” if noise is generated on the edges of the screen.
• Size 1: Selected item for “HD size”. Scanning 95%
• Size 2: Selected item for “HD size”. Scanning 100%
HD sizeSize1
Audio
ResetResets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.Reset
BassIncreases or decreases the bass response.Bass0
TrebleIncreases or decreases the treble response.Treble0
BalanceEmphasizes the left / right speaker volume.Balance0
Advanced audio
AI soundEqualizes overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs.\
 (On/Off)AI soundOn
SurroundEnhances audio response when listening to stereo. (On/Off)SurroundOff
Bass boostEnhances bass sound and provides powerful sound.  (On/Off)
• This setting will not function if “off” is set in “Speaker output”.Bass boostOff
Audio levelerMinimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputsAudio leveler0
Speaker outputSwitch to “Off” when using external speakers (On/Off)
• “AI sound”, “Surround”, and “Audio leveler” do not wor\
k if “Off” is selectedSpeaker outputOn
HDMI 1 in
HDMI 2 in
HDMI 3 inThe default setting is “Digital” for HDMI connection. (Digital in\
put signal) 
Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. (Analog audio \
input signal)
(Digital/Component 1/Component 2/Video 1/Video 2)HDMI1 inDigital
HDMI2 inDigital
HDMI3 inDigital
TimerSleep, Timer 1-5The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 38)Sleep60
LockLocks the channels and programs (p. 32)
SD
CardSD cardDisplays SD card data (p. 20-21)SD card
CCCCDisplays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 36)CC
■ Menu list
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.
TV MENU
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
 
Display menu
 Displays the functions that can be set  (varies depending on the input signal)
Select the menu
Menu
Audio
Lock
Setup SD card
CC
Timer Picture
VIERA Link
 select
 next
Select the item
Picture 1/2
Picture mode
Picture Reset
Brightness
Color
Vivid
0
0
0
Tint0
Sharpness0
(example:  Picture menu)
select
Adjust or select
Picture 1/2
Picture mode
PictureReset
Brightness
Color
Vivid
0
0
0
Tint0
Sharpness0
(example:  Picture menu)
adjust
or 
select 
						

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Advanced
 How to Use Menu Functions(picture, sound quality, etc.)
 In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options.
Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)VIERA Link
Record now
Stop recording
VIERA Link control 
Speaker output
[Record now/Stop recording]
Records programs on the recorder immediately with the TV’s remote control (p. 30-31).
[VIERA Link control]
Selects equipment to access and operate. (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder)  (p.30-31)
[Speaker output]
Selects an audio output.  (Home theater/TV) (p. 30-31)
• VIERA Link menu is accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the remote control.   (p. 30)
Picture
ResetResets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “\
Advanced picture”.Reset
Picture modeBasic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Game/Custom) (p. 48)Picture modeVivid
Picture, Brightness,
Color, Tint, Sharpness
Adjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste
• Display range
     Picture/Brightness/Color/Sharpness:   0 - 100
     Tint:      -50 - +50Picture+20
Brightness0
Color0
Tint0
Sharpness0
Color temp.Selects a choice of Cool(blue), Normal, or Warm(red) color.  (Cool/Normal/Warm)Color temp.Cool
Color mgmt.On:  Enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scen\
es.  (On/Off) Color mgmt.On 
x.v.ColorAuto:   Provide the appropriate picture when images corresponding to “x.v.Color” are input via the HDMI 
input of this TV. (Off/Auto) x.v.ColorAuto
Zoom adjustAdjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM” \
(p. 46)Zoom adjust
Advanced picture
Video NRReduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal.  (Off/On)Video NROff
3D Y/C filter Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. (On/Off) 3D Y/C filterOn
Color matrix
Selects image resolution of component-connected devices  (HD/SD)
• SD:  Standard Definition       HD:  High Definition
• Only 480p signal accepted; regular TV (NTSC) is not available.Color matrixSD
MPEG NRReduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, etc. (On/Off)MPEG NROff
Black levelSelects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals.  (Dark/Light)Black levelLight
HD size
Selects between 95 % (Size 1) or 100 % (Size 2) for the scanning are\
a with High-definition signal.  (Size 1/ Size 2)Select “Size 1” if noise is generated on the edges of the screen.
• Size 1: Selected item for “HD size”. Scanning 95%
• Size 2: Selected item for “HD size”. Scanning 100%
HD sizeSize1
Audio
ResetResets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.Reset
BassIncreases or decreases the bass response.Bass0
TrebleIncreases or decreases the treble response.Treble0
BalanceEmphasizes the left / right speaker volume.Balance0
Advanced audio
AI soundEqualizes overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs.\
 (On/Off)AI soundOn
SurroundEnhances audio response when listening to stereo. (On/Off)SurroundOff
Bass boostEnhances bass sound and provides powerful sound.  (On/Off)
• This setting will not function if “off” is set in “Speaker output”.Bass boostOff
Audio levelerMinimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputsAudio leveler0
Speaker outputSwitch to “Off” when using external speakers (On/Off)
• “AI sound”, “Surround”, and “Audio leveler” do not wor\
k if “Off” is selectedSpeaker outputOn
HDMI 1 in
HDMI 2 in
HDMI 3 inThe default setting is “Digital” for HDMI connection. (Digital in\
put signal) 
Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. (Analog audio \
input signal)
(Digital/Component 1/Component 2/Video 1/Video 2)HDMI1 inDigital
HDMI2 inDigital
HDMI3 inDigital
TimerSleep, Timer 1-5The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 38)Sleep60
LockLocks the channels and programs (p. 32)
SD
CardSD cardDisplays SD card data (p. 20-21)SD card
CCCCDisplays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 36)CC
■ Menu list
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.
TV MENU
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
 
Display menu
 Displays the functions that can be set  (varies depending on the input signal)
Select the menu
Menu
Audio
Lock
Setup SD card
CC
Timer Picture
VIERA Link
 select
 next
Select the item
Picture 1/2
Picture mode
Picture Reset
Brightness
Color
Vivid
0
0
0
Tint0
Sharpness0
(example:  Picture menu)
select
Adjust or select
Picture 1/2
Picture mode
PictureReset
Brightness
Color
Vivid
0
0
0
Tint0
Sharpness0
(example:  Picture menu)
adjust
or 
select 
						

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Advanced
 How to Use Menu Functions(picture, sound quality, etc.)
Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Setup
Surf mode
Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button 
(All/Favorite/Digital Only/Analog only)
• Favorite:  Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 19)Surf modeAll
LanguageSelects the screen menu language (p. 16)Language
ClockAdjusts the clock (p. 16)Clock
Program channelSets channels (p. 34)Program channelExternal devices 
Input labelsSelects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 37)
Monitor out
[Component 1/Component 2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/HDMI 3/Video 1/Video 2]
To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures an\
d audio specified in this menu. 
(p. 37) (On/Off)
Anti image retention
Pixel orbiter
Prevents “Image retention” with Wobbling. (Automatic/Force)
• Automatic: Shifts the display image automatically.
• Force:    Shifts the display image every (1/2/3/4) minutes according to what was\
 set in the “Time” menu.
Pixel orbiterAutomatic
TimeSets the time for “Pixel orbiter-Force” setting. (1/2/3/4)Time4
Side barChange the brightness of the side bar (Off/Dark/Mid/Bright) (4:3 mode only)
• The recommended setting is “Bright” to prevent panel “Image ret\
ention”. (p. 49)Side barBright
Scrolling barPress “OK” to start “Scrolling” on the screen (p. 49)Scrolling bar
VIERA Link setting
VIERA LinkControls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 28)  (On/Off)
• “Power off link”, “Power on link”, and “Default speakers” cannot b\
e selected if “Off” is set.VIERA LinkOn
Power off linkSets “Power off link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 28)  (Set/No)Power off linkSet
Power on linkSets “Power on link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 28)  (Set/No)Power on linkSet
Default speakersSelects the default speakers (p. 28) (TV/Theater)Default speakersTV
Advanced setup
Auto power on
Turns TV On automatically when a connected device is turned On  (No/Set)
• The “Sleep” timer, “On / Off timer”, and “First time setup” will not function if “Auto \
power on” is set. 
(p. 38)Auto power onNo
No signal shut-off
To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION is performed 
for more than 10 minutes. (Set/No)
Note
• Not in use when setting “Auto power on”, “On/Off Timer”, “Lock”, “SD Mode”, or Digital channel.
• “No signal shut-off was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for 
the first time after turning the power off by “No signal shut-off”.
• The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (\
3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off.
No signal shut-offSet
No action shut-off
To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote or front panel key 
continues for more than 3 hours. (No/Set)
Note
• Not in use when setting “Auto power on” or “On/Off Timer”.
• “No action shut-off was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for 
the first time after turning the power off by “No action shut off”.
• The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (\
3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off.
No action shut-offNo
Play SD card automaticallySet “On” to play back SD cards automatically.  (On/Off)Play SD card automaticallyOn
AboutDisplays TV version, software license and cableCARDTM.About
ResetPerforming Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel se\
ttings. (p. 34)Reset
MenuItem Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Setup 
SUB MENUSurf modeSets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button  (All/Favorite/Digital Only/Analog only)
Set favoriteSets favorite channels. (p. 19)
CCDisplays Closed Caption. (p. 36) (Off/On)
Caption selectChanges the station identifier. (p. 35)
Signal meterChecks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digit\
al image. (p. 35)
How to Use Menu Functions (Continued)
■ Menu list
■ Sub menu list
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.
TV MENU
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
 
Display menu
 Displays the functions that can be set 
(varies depending on the input signal)
Select “Setup”
Menu
Audio
Lock
Setup SD card
CC
Timer Picture
VIERA Link
 next
 select
Select the item
Setup
1/2
All
Surf mode
Language
Clock
Program channel
External devices
Anti image retention
 next
 select
GUIDESUB
MENU
Display Sub
Menu
Select the item
Setup SUB MENU
Surf mode
Set favorite
OffCC
Caption select
Signal meter
All
 select
 set
 or
 next 
						

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Advanced
 How to Use Menu Functions(picture, sound quality, etc.)
Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Setup
Surf mode
Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button 
(All/Favorite/Digital Only/Analog only)
• Favorite:  Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 19)Surf modeAll
LanguageSelects the screen menu language (p. 16)Language
ClockAdjusts the clock (p. 16)Clock
Program channelSets channels (p. 34)Program channelExternal devices 
Input labelsSelects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 37)
Monitor out
[Component 1/Component 2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/HDMI 3/Video 1/Video 2]
To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures an\
d audio specified in this menu. 
(p. 37) (On/Off)
Anti image retention
Pixel orbiter
Prevents “Image retention” with Wobbling. (Automatic/Force)
• Automatic: Shifts the display image automatically.
• Force:    Shifts the display image every (1/2/3/4) minutes according to what was\
 set in the “Time” menu.
Pixel orbiterAutomatic
TimeSets the time for “Pixel orbiter-Force” setting. (1/2/3/4)Time4
Side barChange the brightness of the side bar (Off/Dark/Mid/Bright) (4:3 mode only)
• The recommended setting is “Bright” to prevent panel “Image ret\
ention”. (p. 49)Side barBright
Scrolling barPress “OK” to start “Scrolling” on the screen (p. 49)Scrolling bar
VIERA Link setting
VIERA LinkControls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 28)  (On/Off)
• “Power off link”, “Power on link”, and “Default speakers” cannot b\
e selected if “Off” is set.VIERA LinkOn
Power off linkSets “Power off link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 28)  (Set/No)Power off linkSet
Power on linkSets “Power on link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 28)  (Set/No)Power on linkSet
Default speakersSelects the default speakers (p. 28) (TV/Theater)Default speakersTV
Advanced setup
Auto power on
Turns TV On automatically when a connected device is turned On  (No/Set)
• The “Sleep” timer, “On / Off timer”, and “First time setup” will not function if “Auto \
power on” is set. 
(p. 38)Auto power onNo
No signal shut-off
To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION is performed 
for more than 10 minutes. (Set/No)
Note
• Not in use when setting “Auto power on”, “On/Off Timer”, “Lock”, “SD Mode”, or Digital channel.
• “No signal shut-off was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for 
the first time after turning the power off by “No signal shut-off”.
• The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (\
3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off.
No signal shut-offSet
No action shut-off
To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote or front panel key 
continues for more than 3 hours. (No/Set)
Note
• Not in use when setting “Auto power on” or “On/Off Timer”.
• “No action shut-off was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for 
the first time after turning the power off by “No action shut off”.
• The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (\
3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off.
No action shut-offNo
Play SD card automaticallySet “On” to play back SD cards automatically.  (On/Off)Play SD card automaticallyOn
AboutDisplays TV version, software license and cableCARDTM.About
ResetPerforming Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel se\
ttings. (p. 34)Reset
MenuItem Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Setup 
SUB MENUSurf modeSets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button  (All/Favorite/Digital Only/Analog only)
Set favoriteSets favorite channels. (p. 19)
CCDisplays Closed Caption. (p. 36) (Off/On)
Caption selectChanges the station identifier. (p. 35)
Signal meterChecks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digit\
al image. (p. 35)
How to Use Menu Functions (Continued)
■ Menu list
■ Sub menu list
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.
TV MENU
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
 
Display menu
 Displays the functions that can be set 
(varies depending on the input signal)
Select “Setup”
Menu
Audio
Lock
Setup SD card
CC
Timer Picture
VIERA Link
 next
 select
Select the item
Setup
1/2
All
Surf mode
Language
Clock
Program channel
External devices
Anti image retention
 next
 select
GUIDESUB
MENU
Display Sub
Menu
Select the item
Setup SUB MENU
Surf mode
Set favorite
OffCC
Caption select
Signal meter
All
 select
 set
 or
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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM
 “HDAVI Control
TM
”
VIERA Link
TM
 “HDAVI Control
TM
”
  Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on one remote.
VIERA Link
TM is a new name for EZ SyncTM.
Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which ha\
ve “HDAVI Control”.
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” function.
Connections to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theatre, RAM 
theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically.
The equipment with “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations:
 Automatic Input Switching (p. 29)
 Power on link (p. 29)
 Power off link (p. 29)
 Default speakers (p. 29)
 One-touch theater playback (p. 29)
 Speaker control (p. 31)
The equipment with “HDAVI Control 2” (or more) function enables the following operations:
 VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control (for “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3”) (P. 31)
 Providing the setting information (for “HDAVI Control 3”) (p. 29)
 Automatic lip-sync function (for “HDAVI Control 3”) (p. 29)
 Direct TV Recording (for “HDAVI Control 3”) (p. 31)
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is\
 an 
industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is\
 a unique function 
that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment 
that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
Please refer to the individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting the VIERA Link function. 
■  For the first time / when adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment o\
r changing 
the setup after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch th\
e TV on.
Select the input mode to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 (p. 22), and make sure \
that an image 
is displayed correctly.
■ HDMI cable
This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-co\
mpliant cables cannot be utilized.
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number:
  RP-CDHG10 (3.3 ft/1.0 m), RP-CDHG15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (6.6 \
ft/2.0 m),  RP-CDHG30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m)
 * For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating  manuals for the equipment.  
TV MENU
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Follow direction  -  in “VIERA Link 
setting” (p. 23)
Select settings
VIERA Link setting
VIERA Link
Power off link
Power on link
Default speakers
On
Set
Set
TV
select
Set
VIERA Link setting
VIERA Link
Power off link
Power on link
Default speakers
On
Set
Set
Theater
change
Automatic
Input
SwitchingAt the start of the DIGA, Player theater, or RAM theater playback, the TV’s input automatically switches to the input 
based on the playback equipment.
 For the RAM theater, the speakers automatically switch to the theater system.
If using the DIGA operation, the TV’s input automatically switches to the DIGA and DIGA menu is displayed. 
Power on 
linkWhen “Set” is selected (p. 27), TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input\
 whenever 
VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and Play mode is selec\
ted. 
Power off 
linkWhen “Set” is selected (p. 27) and the TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is also 
automatically turned off. 
 DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will not turn off if it is still in rec mode.
Caution:  The TV remains on even if the VIERA Link compatible equipment is turned off.
Default
speakers“TV” is the default setting. To set the Home Theater system as default speakers, change the default speakers 
setting from “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from th\
e Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on.
One-touch
theater
playbackIf the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the remote control for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following
sequence of operations is performed automatically.
  Home Theater power switches On, and playback begins.
 TV power switches On, and the playback screen is displayed.
 Audio is muted on the TV and switches to the theater system.
Providing 
the setting 
information
(for “HDAVI 
Control 3”)
The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each equipment (Recorder/Home theater\
/
Player) that has “HDAVI Control 3” function connected to a TV with HDMI piece of cable.
Transmittable dataRecorderHome 
theater  Player
  On Screen Display Language setting 
(English/Español/Français)○○○
  Panel Aspect  Ratio
(169
fixed)○○○
  Closed caption 
information mode
○--- ---
CC type ○--- ---
Digital setting○--- ---
  Channel 
information Input signal 
○--- ---
Channel list ○--- ---
Caption information ○--- ---
Note
 There is a possibility that all the GUI language information might be se\
t from equipment that has HDMI CEC 
function connected to TV with HDMI cable. Depending on operating conditions or the specificati\
on for each piece 
of equipment the setting may or may not be applied.
 For details on the external equipment’s operation, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.
    
[For Recorder]
 You cannot operate other functions while transmitting TV’s information above except Power On/Off key operation.  When you turn off this unit, the transmission will be interrupted (only when you are tr\
ansmitting 
 Channel 
information).      
Automatic 
lip-sync 
function
(for “HDAVI 
Control 3”)
Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect\
 to a Panasonic theater system or 
Amplifier.         
						

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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM
 “HDAVI Control
TM
”
VIERA Link
TM
 “HDAVI Control
TM
”
  Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on one remote.
VIERA Link
TM is a new name for EZ SyncTM.
Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which ha\
ve “HDAVI Control”.
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” function.
Connections to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theatre, RAM 
theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically.
The equipment with “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations:
 Automatic Input Switching (p. 29)
 Power on link (p. 29)
 Power off link (p. 29)
 Default speakers (p. 29)
 One-touch theater playback (p. 29)
 Speaker control (p. 31)
The equipment with “HDAVI Control 2” (or more) function enables the following operations:
 VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control (for “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3”) (P. 31)
 Providing the setting information (for “HDAVI Control 3”) (p. 29)
 Automatic lip-sync function (for “HDAVI Control 3”) (p. 29)
 Direct TV Recording (for “HDAVI Control 3”) (p. 31)
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is\
 an 
industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is\
 a unique function 
that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment 
that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
Please refer to the individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting the VIERA Link function. 
■  For the first time / when adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment o\
r changing 
the setup after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch th\
e TV on.
Select the input mode to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 (p. 22), and make sure \
that an image 
is displayed correctly.
■ HDMI cable
This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-co\
mpliant cables cannot be utilized.
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number:
  RP-CDHG10 (3.3 ft/1.0 m), RP-CDHG15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (6.6 \
ft/2.0 m),  RP-CDHG30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m)
 * For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating  manuals for the equipment.  
TV MENU
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Follow direction  -  in “VIERA Link 
setting” (p. 23)
Select settings
VIERA Link setting
VIERA Link
Power off link
Power on link
Default speakers
On
Set
Set
TV
select
Set
VIERA Link setting
VIERA Link
Power off link
Power on link
Default speakers
On
Set
Set
Theater
change
Automatic
Input
SwitchingAt the start of the DIGA, Player theater, or RAM theater playback, the TV’s input automatically switches to the input 
based on the playback equipment.
 For the RAM theater, the speakers automatically switch to the theater system.
If using the DIGA operation, the TV’s input automatically switches to the DIGA and DIGA menu is displayed. 
Power on 
linkWhen “Set” is selected (p. 27), TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input\
 whenever 
VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and Play mode is selec\
ted. 
Power off 
linkWhen “Set” is selected (p. 27) and the TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is also 
automatically turned off. 
 DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will not turn off if it is still in rec mode.
Caution:  The TV remains on even if the VIERA Link compatible equipment is turned off.
Default
speakers“TV” is the default setting. To set the Home Theater system as default speakers, change the default speakers 
setting from “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from th\
e Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on.
One-touch
theater
playbackIf the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the remote control for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following
sequence of operations is performed automatically.
  Home Theater power switches On, and playback begins.
 TV power switches On, and the playback screen is displayed.
 Audio is muted on the TV and switches to the theater system.
Providing 
the setting 
information
(for “HDAVI 
Control 3”)
The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each equipment (Recorder/Home theater\
/
Player) that has “HDAVI Control 3” function connected to a TV with HDMI piece of cable.
Transmittable dataRecorderHome 
theater  Player
  On Screen Display Language setting 
(English/Español/Français)○○○
  Panel Aspect  Ratio
(169
fixed)○○○
  Closed caption 
information mode
○--- ---
CC type ○--- ---
Digital setting○--- ---
  Channel 
information Input signal 
○--- ---
Channel list ○--- ---
Caption information ○--- ---
Note
 There is a possibility that all the GUI language information might be se\
t from equipment that has HDMI CEC 
function connected to TV with HDMI cable. Depending on operating conditions or the specificati\
on for each piece 
of equipment the setting may or may not be applied.
 For details on the external equipment’s operation, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.
    
[For Recorder]
 You cannot operate other functions while transmitting TV’s information above except Power On/Off key operation.  When you turn off this unit, the transmission will be interrupted (only when you are tr\
ansmitting 
 Channel 
information).      
Automatic 
lip-sync 
function
(for “HDAVI 
Control 3”)
Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect\
 to a Panasonic theater system or 
Amplifier.         
						

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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM
 “HDAVI Control
TM
”
VIERA Link
TM
 “HDAVI Control
TM
” (Continued)
You can enjoy more convenient operation with the “HDAVI Control” function in the “VIERA Link” 
menu.
For more details on the “HDAVI Control” function, refer to p. 28
GUIDESUB
MENU
TV MENU
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Display VIERA Link menu
Menu
Audio
Lock
SD card Timer Picture
VIERA Link
or
Select the item
Record now
Stop recording
Speaker output
TV
VIERA Link control
Recorder
 select
 set or next
Select
Record now
Stop recording
Speaker output
TV
VIERA Link control
Home theater
change
Set
Speaker 
control
You can select Home theater or TV speakers for audio output.
Control theater speakers with the TV’s remote control.
This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected.
 Select “Speaker output”  
 Select “Home theater” or “TV”   
■Home theater:  Adjustment for 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.
Record now
Stop recording
Speaker output
TV
VIERA Link control
Recorder
 select
 change
VIERA Link
Control
only with the 
TV’s remote 
control
(for “HDAVI 
Control 2” 
or “HDAVI 
Control 3”)
In the VIERA Link menu, you can select HDMI connected equipment and access it quickl\
y. Continue using your 
TV’s remote control to operate the equipment, pointing it at the TV.
 Select “VIERA Link Control”  
  Select the equipment you want to access.
(Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder)
■ Available TV’s remote control buttons
Move the cursor/Select
Set/Access
Return to the previous menu
Display the Functions menu on the 
equipment
Available when the purpose of the keys is 
displayed on screen
Record now
Stop recording
Speaker output
TV
VIERA Link control
Recorder
 select
 change
You can select available items 
only. 
  Operate the equipment with the TV’s remote control, pointing it at the TV. 
 To operate the equipment, read the manual of the equipment.
Direct TV 
Recording 
(for “HDAVI 
control 3”)
Records the current program on the recorder immediately.
 Select “Record now” Select “Stop recording”, when you want to 
stop recording
Record now
Stop recording
Speaker output
TV
VIERA Link control
Recorder
 select
 set
Record now
Stop recording
Speaker output
TV
VIERA Link control
Recorder
  select
 set
    For optimal recording, the settings of the recorder 
might be required. For details, read the manual of the 
recorder.    
Recording will not stop automatically when the 
program is finished.