Panasonic Digital Hd Plasma Television Th 42px600 Operating Instructions

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Viewing Using TV  Guide
Using TV Guide 
 Select the show now on the air
(TV screen)
Selected show title
Details Further information
appears when you 
select
 using 
key
Watch the
show
View
details
of the 
show
TV Guide provides an on-screen listing of shows currently broadcast and to be broadcast over the next 
one week. Initial setup (p. 14) is required.
1
Video Window
Displays TV 
video while 
the Guide is 
displayed (can 
be locked on a 
single channel 
or unlocked 
to preview 
channels as 
you navigate 
LISTINGS
and Channel 
Editor)
Note:
Video Window 
is not displayed 
when an 
external input 
is selected.
View TV Guide
 select  set
Searches for the show by a type and 
category. (p. 23) Checks or changes the schedule of recording 
and reminder reservation and displays what 
shows have been recorded. (p. 24)
Make changes to existing Guide 
settings. (p. 22)
•Or
Select "TV Guide" using "TVG/Photo"

vTo display program 
information or HELP
vTo scroll pages on TV 
Guide
vTo exit TV Guide
•SEARCH•SCHEDULE
•SETUP
 select set
Clock
Service Bar
Provides access to the main 
Guide Services
Current Service Label


Indented to identify the current Service screen 
Info Box
Provides information for a 
highlighted item
Ad (Menu)Location where show- or product-specific information 
appears (Location where on-screen menus appear)
Channel Logo
Identifies network
Channel Number
Identifies channel 
numberTitle Tile
Displays show title
Highlight
Indicates an active tileRecord & Remind Icons
Indicates you set a recording or 
reminder event for the show
Info
IconHD
icon
 or 
Lists shows of the channel lineup. 
(p. 21)•LISTINGS
 Select "LISTINGS" in 
(p. 20)
LISTINGS
 Select "LISTINGS" in 
(p. 20)
Lock/Unlock iconIndicates status of the Video Windows
2
Select the menu item from the service bar
(SCHEDULE / LISTINGS / SEARCH / SETUP)
or
(from the front panel)
Listings is always the first Service displayed 
in the Guide.
Use to move the highlight within Listings to 
• View show listings for today plus 7 days 
(8 days total)
• Read show descriptions
• Tune directly to a show currently airing
• Set a show to Remind
• Set a show to Record
• To lock/unlock the Video Window:
Highlight a channel logo on the LISTINGS Service Bar Label and press 
 to display 
the option to lock/unlock the Video Window.
• Access Panel and Channel Ads
Video:    Locked   (default) – video remains on a 
single channel.
Unlocked   – video changes channels as 
you navigate the grid. 
channel ID:   Both – both channel logo and number 
are displayed in the grid.
Logo – only channel logo is displayed in 
the grid.
  Number –  only channel number is 
displayed in the grid.
edit channels:   Change the broadcast service that the Guide uses for any channel. 
Edit the channels that appear in the Guide, reorder their position in the 
grid, change their tune channel, and, if you have more than one broadcast 
service, specify the service and input for each channel. You can modify 
settings directly in the Channel Editor screen.
Use the number keys on your remote control to enter the number of the 
channel you want to view or enter the number of hours or days you want to 
jump ahead or back.  The Shortcuts menu appears.
•If you entered a channel number press OK when the menu appears to 
jump directly to the channel.•If you entered a specific number of hours press 
y (jump ahead) or 
{
(jump back) when the menu appears to jump directly. Select LISTINGS and press MENU: 
						

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Viewing Using TV  Guide
The show list appears.
 set select a search type select a category
Show list Search type
example: MOVIES, SPORTSCategory
example: All, Action,  Musical...
 select 
character input 
characterRepeat
Search
for showsSEARCH
 Select "SEARCH" in 
(p. 20)
 Select the search type and category
vSearching for a Specific Keyword, Actor, or Director Select "KEYWORD" in 
 above for category and press "OK" button
 Select "new search" and press “OK” buttonMake the selections for your search and press “OK” button
  - type (title, actor, director, description, all)
  - category (movies, sports, series, children, HDTV, all, etc.)
  - sub(category) (action, comedy, horror, all, etc.) Select "enter keyword" and press “OK” button5 Input the keyword6 Select "DONE" and press “OK” button 
 The show list appears.
•To display the desired show Select the show on air and press "OK" button
•To reserve shows for recording Select the upcoming show and press "MENU" button Select "set recording" on the panel menu
 Select an item and follow the on-screen instructions for further settings Select "SETUP" in 
(p. 20)
SETUP
Change
settings
• Change system settings:
Changes your system settings, selects an alternate channel lineup
• Change channel display: Modifies your channel settings• Change default options: Changes your Guide default settings• Display setup progress: Views the Setup Progress screen
Using TV Guide 
(Continued)

vTo check/change/delete 
reserved contents "SCHEDULE" (p. 24)
select
 select  set
enter
 Select the show and display the panel menu Select "set recording" or 
"set reminder"
 Select the item and set
Reserve
a showRecordingReminderNote
•When reserving shows, you must make the proper settings on the external recording equipment connected to the unit. •Also read the manual of the recording equipment.
 select next

vTo reserve with input date and time "Manual  Recording"
  "Manual Reminder" (p. 25)
 Select "LISTINGS" in 
(p. 20) 
						

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Viewing Using TV  Guide
oncefrequencyCancel
Select "TO DO" under "SCHEDULE" 
(see above) and press Select "new manual recording" or 
"new manual reminder" and press 
"OK" buttonSet the date and time, the channel, 
and other settings and press "OK" 
button
Using TV Guide 
(Continued)
 Select "TO DO"
Icon
List(example: Manual Recording)
Panel menu
 select set
Recording Reminder Description
OnceRegularlyWeeklyDailyOff
Check
reservationSCHEDULE

vTo edit/delete reservations Select the reservation 
 Select on the panel menu
 Select "SCHEDULE" in 
(p. 20)
Manual
RecordingManual
Reminder
Reserve
with date
and time
•delete manual recording: Deletes the recording reservation•edit manual recording: Changes settings of the recording reservation•delete manual reminder: Deletes the viewing reservation•edit manual reminder: Changes settings of the viewing reservation
 ok select
Select “HISTORY”record results
 ok select
Caution
A conflict message appears when a show you 
schedule to •Record overlaps with any part of another show 
previously set to record•Record overlaps with a reminder previously set to auto 
tune•Remind and auto tune overlaps another auto-tune 
reminder•Remind and auto tune overlaps with a scheduled recording From TO DO, press MENU. The Schedule Options menu appears.  
You can set sort by, new manual recording, new manual reminder.To resolve the conflict, you must select one of these options (which vary according to 
the type of conflict): •Record anyway      - records the specified show and suspends the existing show 
recording or auto-tune reminder•Don’t record this show- cancels the specified show recording•Auto-tune anyway     -  auto tunes the specified show and suspends the existing 
show reminder set to auto tune•Remind, no auto-tune   -  schedules the specified show reminder but cancels the 
auto-tune option•Don’t set this reminder- cancels the specified reminder
Current/previous record results are listed 
here.
Press Menu now to choose your view.
Move down to highlight a result and press 
Menu to customize. 
						

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Viewing Viewing from SD Card
-
Accessing
SlideSlide
3OnOn
No
Standard
+30
0
0
0
+10 Picture 1/2
Normal
Pic. mode
Picture
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
•To display/hide Navigation Area 
To previous photo
Rotate 90 degree
(clockwise)
To next photo
Rotate 90 degree
(counter-clockwise)
Viewing from SD CardYou can view photos taken with a digital camera or a digital video camera saved on SD card.
(Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly.)
View
4
Select the data to be viewed
3
While reading
the data
12
Select the SD mode or
 Select “Memory card” using “TVG/Photo”
 select view
Thumbnail view
Navigation Area
Selected picture information is displayed.
No. : Image number or file name is displayed.
Date : Date of recording is displayed.
Pixel : Display resolution is displayed.
Insert the SD Card•For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 28 and 53)Displayed
in slide show
Navigation
Area

vPress to return to 
TV
vPress to exit
vPress to return 
to the previous 
screen
Note
•The SD mode can also be selected from the MENU screen.Total number of images
Note
•Depending on the JPEG type, Info contents may not be displayed correctly.

vTo adjust picture
Adjust
SD
CardIn
 select set
Start
single play mode
 select  ok
Picture menu
(p. 32)
•Remove the card Press in lightly on SD Card, then 
release.
Label
surface
Push until a
click is heard
•Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SD Card (2 GB), Mini SD Card (1 GB) (requiring mini 
SD Card adapter)
To change the view 
(single play mode, adjusting images, etc.)

vTo watch photos in single play mode 
In
ok•Insert the card
When MENU is pressed, the Picture Adjust menu is displayed.
Mode
Set to Single/Slide to view single images or perform a slide show.
Disp time
You can set how many seconds each image is displayed in Slide mode.
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 “OK” button
•To display/hide Navigation Area 
						

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Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs Cards: Notes and Cautions
VCR DVD
VCR Record Record-
Open/Close
-
Skip Reverse/Forward
Rewind/Fast Forward Reverse/ForwardStop StopPause PausePlay Play
-
Input select
[1] TV 
[2] Component 1
[3] Component 2
[4] HDMI 1 
[5] HDMI 2 
[6] Video 1
[7] Video 2
[8] Video 3[9] PC
Video 1
VCR
SD Card: Notes and Cautions
Message Meaning
Card Warning MessagesCautions in handling card :
Is memory card in?
•The card is not inserted or this unit does not support the format.
•Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data (this can damage card or unit).•Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.•Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact.•Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card may be damaged).•Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card.•Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic
operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.)No file
•The card has no data or this type of data is not supported.
Watching Videos and DVDsSome Panasonic equipment connected to the TV unit can be operated with the remote control.
Programming the remote control is necessary to operate other manufacturers’ products. (p. 45)
3
With VCR or DVD turned OnSwitch to external inputPress to display the Input select menu.
12
Select the input mode
or
 select enter
(example)
Operatethe VCR or DVD with the remote control
Note
•For details, see the
manual of the 
equipment
or ask your local
dealer.
•The terminal and label of the connected device is 
indicated.
  To change the input label (p. 42) 
(For other operations, see p. 48.)

vPress to return to 
TV
(Initial screen)
Label Terminal
[example]
Press corresponding NUMBER 
key on the Remote Control to 
select the input of your choice.
Press arrow up/down to select 
the input of your Choice, then 
press “OK”.•If during selection, no action 
is taken for several seconds, 
the Input selection menu is 
exited. 
						

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Viewing Displaying PC Screen on TV
PC

vTo return to TV 
Displaying PC Screen on TVThe screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV.
You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p. 46)
Displays
PC screen
Select the external input
12
Select "PC"

vPC menu setting 
(changed as desired)
•Making settings 
 "How to Use Menu Functions" 
 to 
 (p. 32) 
•Corresponding signals 
(p. 29)
Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations(options)Picture
PC
adjust
Normal Resets PC adjust
Sync
•H&V : The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector.•On G : Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the G 
connector.
Dot clock Alleviates the problem if a picture appears to be vertically-striped, flickers partially or is 
blurred.
H-positionAdjust the horizontal position.
V-positionAdjust 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.
•Input signal switched from VGA to WVGA•Input signal switched from XGA to WXGA
H-frequency
V-frequencyDisplays the H (Horizontal)/V (Vertical) frequencies.•Display range
Horizontal: 15-110kHz
Vertical: 48-120Hz
•Audio menu (p. 32)•For PC input, only audio signals can be output from PROG. OUT terminals.
Note 
						

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Advanced How to Use Menu Functions
(picture, sound quality, etc.)
Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)Picture
Normal
Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Other adjust”
No Normal
Pic. mode
Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema) (p. 55)
Standard Pic. mode 
Picture, Brightness,
Color, Tint, Sharpness
Adjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your 
taste
+30
0
0 Picture
Brightness
Color
0
+10 Tint 
Sharpness
Color temp
Selects level of warm colors (red) and cool colors (blue) (Warm/Cool/Normal)
Cool Color temp
Color mng. 
On : enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes. (On/Off)
Off Color mng.
C.A.T.S.
Adjusts the brightness and gradation accordingly, to optimize contrast. (On/Off)
C.A.T.S.
Off
Zoom adjust
Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM” (p. 52)
Zoom adjust
PC adjust
Sets PC display (p. 30)
PC adjust
Other adjustVideo NR
Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave off when receiving a strong signal. (On/Off)
Video NR 
Off
3D Y/C filter 
Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. (On/Off)
3D Y/C filter
Off
Color matrix
Selects image resolution of component-connected devices (SD/HD) SD: normal vision  HD: high-definition vision Only 480p signal accepted; regular TV (NTSC) is not available.
Color matrix
SD
MPEG NR
Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. (On/Off)
MPEG NR 
Off
Black level
Select Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light)
Black level 
Dark
Audio
Normal
Reset Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.
Set Normal
Bass
Increase or decrease the bass response.
+ 7 Bass
Treble
Increase or decrease the treble response.
+ 7 Treble 
Balance
Emphasize the left / right speaker volume.
0 Balance
Other adjustAI sound
Equalize overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs. (On/Off)
On AI sound
BBE VIVA 3D
BBE ViVA HD3D (High Definition 3D) Sound provides musically accurate natural 3D image with Hi-Fi sound. 
The clarity of the sound is improved by BBE while the width, depth and height of sound image are expanded 
by BBE’s proprietary 3D sound process. BBE ViVA HD3D Sound is compatible with all TV programs 
including news, music, dramas, movies, sports and electronic games.
(On/Off)
BBE VIVA 3D
On
BBE
BBE High Definition Sound restores clarity and presence for better speech intelligibility and 
musical realism. (On/Off)
BBE
On
Surround
Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (On/Off)
Off Surround
Speakers
Switch to “Off” when using external speakers (On/Off) “AI sound”, “Surround” and “Audio leveler” do not work if “Off” is selected
On Speakers
HDMI1 in
HDMI2 in
Selects according to the signal when HDMI is connected (Auto/Digital/Analog)  Auto: Automatically  selects Analog  /  Digital  signal
Auto HDMI1 inAuto HDMI2 in
Audio leveler
Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs
0 Audio leveler
Timer
Sleep, Timer1-5
The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 44)
60 Sleep
Lock
Locks the channels and programs (p. 38)
TVG/
Photo
Memory card
Displays SD card data (p. 26)
Memory card
TV Guide
Enter the TV Guide
TV Guide
Setup
CH scan
Selects the channel with “Program up/down” button (Fav./All) Fav.: Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 19)
CH scan 
All
Language
Selects the screen menu language (p. 13)
Language
Clock
Adjusts the clock (p. 13)
Clock
Program channel
Sets channels (p. 40)
Program channel 
Input labels
Select the terminal and the label of the external equipment (p. 42)
Input labels 
CC
Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 42)
CC
SD card LED
Set to “On”, if you light SD card LED while SD card is inserted. (On/Off)
SD card LED
On
Other adjustAuto power on
Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned On (Set/Off) The Sleep Timer and On / Off timer will not function if “Auto power on” is set.
Off Auto power on
Side bar
Increases the brightness of the side bar (Off/Dark/Mid/Bright) (4:3 mode only)
The recommended setting is Bright to prevent panel “after image”. (P. 55)
Bright Side bar
Prog-out stop
To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this 
menu. (p. 47)
(Off/Comp.1/Comp.2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/Video 1/Video 2/Video 3) When recording with a VCR using TV Guide, set “Prog-out stop” setting to the terminal 
connected the VCR.
Off Prog-out stop
Ctrl with HDMI
Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 34) (On/Off) “Power off link” and “Power on link” do not work if “Off” is selected.
On Ctrl with HDMI
Power off link
Sets “Power off link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 34) (Set/No)
Set Power off link
Power on link
Sets “Power on link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 34) (Set/No)
Set Power on link
About
Displays TV version, software license and CableCARD™ information
About
Reset
Performing Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel settings. (p. 40)
Reset
•In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give a smaller number of options.
Menu
Picture
AudioLockSetupMemory cardTimerTVG/Photo
No
Standard
+30
0
0
0
+10 Picture    1/2
Normal
Pic. mode 
Picture
Brightness
Color
Tint 
SharpnessNo
Standard
+30
0
0
0
+10 Picture    1/2
Normal
Pic. mode
Picture
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness

vPress to return 
to TV
vPress to return 
to the previous 
screenHow to Use Menu Functions
Select the menu
Select the item
32
Adjust or select
4
adjust
or
select
1
 select next
select
Display menu
(example: Picture menu)
Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and 
other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way.

vMenu list
(example: Picture menu)
•Displays the functions that
can be set (varies according
to the input signal) 
						

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Advanced Control with HDMI “HDAVI ControlTM”
-
Setup
Other adjust
About
ResetOther adjust
Auto power on
Side bar
Off
Off
Prog-out stop
Off
On
SetSet Ctrl with HDMI
Power off link
Power on link
Menu
Home theaterPicture
AudioLockSetupMemory cardTimerTVG/Photo
Menu
Home theaterPicture
AudioLockSetupTimerTVG/Photo
Menu
TV speakersPicture
AudioLockSetupMemory cardTimerTVG/Photo
 select next
Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control
TM
”
*  Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using 
one-button on one remote.
Newer Panasonic audio-video products with HDMI output connections can be 
controlled using the TV’s remote. Limited features such as home theater system 
volume and automatic switching to the TV’s HDMI input are available.•This feature is limited to models incorporating Panasonic’s “Control with HDMI”. Refer to the 
individual instruction manuals for compatibility information.•Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.•It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m)
vPress to return 
to TV
vPress to return 
to the previous 
screen
Select “Setup”
Select “Other adjust”
3
Select “Ctrl with HDMI”
4
select select next
Display menu
Select “On”
5
change
Automatic
input
switching
At the start of DIGA, Player theater or RAM theater playback, the TV’s input automatically switches to the input
corresponding to the playback equipment.•For RAM theater, the speakers automatically switch to theater.
If using DIGA operation, the TV’s input automatically switches to DIGA and the DIGA menu is displayed.
Theater
speaker
You can control the theater speaker with TV’s remote control.
“Home theater” with speaker icon appears when a Panasonic “Control with HDMI” home theater system is 
connected via the HDMI input (1 or 2).
Pressing the OK button toggles between TV and home theater volume control.• “Ctrl with HDMI” must be set to “On”. • Limited to newer Panasonic Home Theater, RAM theater and DIGA/DVD models with “Control with HDMI”. Display  menu  Select “Home theater” or “TV speakers”
vHome theater:
Adjustment for Panasonic Amplifier, Panasonic Player theater, Panasonic RAM theater•When selecting “Home theater”, the sound of TV speakers is muted.•When “Home theater” is selected, the home theater volume control can be raised or lowered using the TV remote 
volume button. The TV will display “Home Theater + / -” on screen.•If home theater/RAM theater/Player theater is currently off, selecting the “Home theater” option will automatically 
turn the equipment on. See “Power on link” below.•If home theater/Player theater/RAM theater power is turned Off, speakers automatically switch to the TV.Volume up / down 
Mute

vTV speakers:
The TV speakers are active.
change
12
Caution
•The TV remains on even if the “Control with HDMI” compatible equipment is turned off.
• Default setting is “On”. If no HDMI equipment is 
connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- “Control 
with HDMI”) is used, set to “Off”.
Power on 
link
When “Set” is selected, this allows for the TV to automatically turn on and switch to the appropriate HDMI input 
whenever a “Control with HDMI” compatible DVD player/recorder is initially turned on and Play mode is selected.
Power off 
link
When “Set” is selected, this allows for the TV to turn off and also turn off the connected home theater/
RAM theater/player theater and/or DIGA-DVD player.
One-touch
theater
playback
If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the AV amp or Player theater remote control, the following sequence of operations 
is performed automatically. Home theater/Player 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 theater.
Note
•Before using HDMI control functions, the connected equipment (DIGA, RAM theater, Player theater, AV amp) must 
also be set. For details, see the operation manual for each equipment.•For equipment connection details, see p. 36. 
						

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Advanced Control with HDMI “HDAVI ControlTM”
Note
•Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their 
respective operating instruction manuals.Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control
TM
”

vSetting of this unit after connectionAfter making connections as shown above, set “Ctrl with HDMI” (under “Other adjust”) to “On” using the Setup 
menu. (p. 34).
Audio
IN
•For DIGA :
Connect with HDMI cable•For RAM theater and Player theater :
  Connect with HDMI cable and audio 
cable.
  Connect the TV’s PROG. OUT audio 
(L&R) to listen to the TV program 
through the theater system.
Audio Cable HDMI cable
HDMI
(AV OUT)HDMI
(AV OUT)HDMI
(AV OUT)Audio
IN
DIGA
(Panasonic DVD Recorder)Panasonic RAM theater Panasonic Player theater or or

vConnecting this unit to a DVD recorder, RAM theater or Player theaterFollow the connection diagrams below for HDMI control of 
a single AV piece of equipment such as a Panasonic DIGA-
DVD recorder, RAM Theater or Player Theater system.
Refer to page 34 for Setup Menu settings and additional 
control information. Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not provided.
If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDMI 
control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off then On 
again while the power of all equipment is On (so that the 
unit can correctly recognize the connected equipment) and 
check that DIGA, RAM theater and Player theater playback 
operates.
Back of the unit
HDMI cable

vSetting of this unit after connectionAfter making connections as shown above, set “Ctrl with HDMI” (under “Other adjust”) to “On” using the Setup 
menu. (p. 34).
Note
HDMI
(AV OUT)HDMI
(AV IN)HDMI
(AV OUT)
DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder)
Panasonic AV  amp

vConnecting this unit to a DVD recorder and AV ampWhen using an “Control with HDMI” audio-video amplifier and a compatible DIGA recorder, use a daisy chain 
connection as shown below.•One AV amp and one 
DIGA recorder can be 
operated with this unit.•Be sure to connect the AV 
amp between this unit and 
the DIGA recorder.•Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their 
respective operating instruction manuals.•When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output using “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of this 
unit, the system switches to 2CH audio.
  (When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.) 
Recommended HDMI Connections
Note
•HDMI 1 is recommended.
  When connecting to HDMI 2, set the 
input mode to HDMI 2 (p. 29) initially 
before connecting to HDMI 2. After 
connection, confirm the HDMI control 
functions (p. 34-35).
Note
•HDMI 1 is recommended.
  When connecting to HDMI 2, set the input mode 
to HDMI 2 (p. 29) initially before connecting to 
HDMI 2. After connection, confirm the HDMI 
control functions (p. 34-35).
HDMI cable Optic fiber
Digital audio input 
(Optic) 
						

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Advanced Channel Lock 
Lock
Mode
ChannelCH
Channel lock 
CH 1 
CH 2 3 - 0
Lock
Mode
Channel
Program
Change passwordCH
On
Program lock 
MPAA 
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R. 
Monitor out
Off
Program lock
MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
Monitor out
-
Menu
Picture
AudioLockSetupMemory cardTimerTVG/Photo
Enter password.
----Lock
Mode
Channel
Program
Change password Off
 next select
Block
program Channel
Lock
 Select channel to lock
 select
“CH1-7” select
channel

vTo set rating level“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to be locked according to TV ratings. Select  “Program” Select the rating category you wish 
to follow
setselect
 Select the rating to be locked
select
Off No rating
G General Audience: All  ages  admitted
PG Parental Guidance Suggested
PG-13Parents Strongly Cautioned: Inappropriate 
for children under 13
RRestricted: Under 17 requires 
accompanying parent or adult guardian
NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted
X Adults only Example of “MPAA” (U.S movie ratings)

vTo disable recording of the locked program Select “Monitor out” in “Program lock” menu (
)
•MPAA : U.S movie ratings•U.S.TV : U.S TV program ratings•C.E.L.R : Canadian English ratings•C.F.L.R : Canadian French ratings
•To get other information (p. 51)
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
 • WeatherSelect up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked out. These channels will be blocked out regardless 
of the program rating.
Select “CH” in 
 on p. 38
 Select  “Channel”

vTo select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked
 next select
Channel Lock
Select “Lock”
2
 next select
select
Display menu
1
Input your 4-digit password
3
Select the Lock mode
4

vPress to exitYou can lock out specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content.
Caution•Make a note of your 
password in case 
you forget it. (If you 
have forgotten your 
password, consult your 
local dealer.)
•If it is the first time to enter the 
password, enter the number twice in 
order to register it.
Note
•When you select a 
locked channel,
a message will be 
displayed that allows 
you to view the 
channel if you input 
your password.

vTo change the password In 
, select “Change password” and press “OK” button
 Input the new 4-digit password twice

vTo cancel the “Channel lock”
Select “Off” in •Off: “Channel lock” not activated•All: Locks all channels and external inputs•Game: Locks CH3, CH4, and external inputs•CH: Locks specified channels (analog/digital) You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu.
A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating 
settings.
On :   Turns on the monitor terminal output for programs that 
have been set to “Blocked.”
Off :   Turns off the monitor terminal output for programs that 
have been set to “Blocked.”
Note
•The Off rating is independent of other ratings.•When placing a block on a specific age based rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will 
also be blocked.