Panasonic Hd Plasma Television Th 42px20 Operating Instructions
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41 LOCK Feature CREATE CODE FIRSTLOCK PRESS ACTION FOR MAIN MENU 123 456 78 09 After entering your secret code for the first time, the onscreen display will change to ENTER CODE. Use the remote numeric keypad to enter a four-digit secret code. While entering a code, by pressing the up or down button you can input a new code again. Notes: (1) Use a code that is easy to remember and record it in a safe place. (2) If you do not remember your code, LOCK will unlock in 12, 24, or 48 hours, depending on the current setup. Be cautious when selecting ALWAYS. If ALWAYS is selected, and you forget your secret code, the TV must be serviced by a qualified technician to clear the LOCK setup. To use LOCK options CREATE CODE FIRST. CREATE CODE FIRST Select LOCK SET to prevent video games and VCR tapes from being viewed. LOCK SET Press to select LOCK SET. OFF ALLCHANNEL GAME ACTIONCH CH VOL VOLPress to select from the following. LOCK SET V-CHIP SET HOW LONG? CODE PRESS ACTION FOR MAIN MENULOCK OFF U.S. MOVIES SETTING: 12HOURS BLOCK PROGRAMS : CHANGE CODE Function Turns Lock function off. Lock CH 3, 4 and Video inputs. Lock up to four channels. Locks all channels and video inputs. MODE OFF GAME CHANNEL ALL If you select CODE, and you change your code from the one used in the CREATE CODE FIRST or ENTER CODE, your new code becomes the controlling code. Press to select CODE. ACTIONCH CH VOL VOL123 456 78 09Use the remote numeric keypad to enter a four- digit secret code.LOCK SET V-CHIP SET HOW LONG? CODE PRESS ACTION FOR MAIN MENULOCK OFF U.S. MOVIES SETTING: 12HOURS BLOCK PROGRAMS : CHANGE CODE CODE PRESS ACTION FOR MAIN MENU ENTER CODE LOCK
42 CHANNEL ACTIONCH CH VOL VOL ACTIONCH CH VOL VOL Press to select CHANNEL. 2 1 Press to select channel position. Press to select channels. (Or use remote numeric keypad to select channels.) 3Repeat step 2 for up to four channels. 123 456 78 09 LOCK THESE CHANNELS 1 124 PRESS ACTION TO RETURNLOCK MODE TO MOVE CURSOR TO SELECT LOCK MODE LOCK CHANNEL LOCK THESE CHANNELS 1 124 PRESS ACTION TO RETURNLOCK MODE TO MOVE CURSOR TO SELECT CHANNEL LOCK CHANNEL In the United States and Canada, the V-CHIP consists of two rating systems, which are MPAA (MOTION PICTURE) and TV PARENTAL GUIDELINES. Its function is to block programs by following the rating data in the XDS data packets sent from broadcasting stations. The user can select which rating programs should be blocked by using the LOCK MENU options. V-CHIP SET Press to select V-CHIP SET. Press to select from the following. ACTIONCH CH VOL VOL U.S. MOVIES CANADIAN ENGLISH CANADIAN FRENCHU.S. TV PROGRAMS 1 ACTIONCH CH VOL VOL 2Press to select SETTING. Press to enter SETTING. LOCK SET V-CHIP SET HOW LONG? CODE PRESS ACTION FOR MAIN MENULOCK OFF U.S. MOVIES SETTING: 12HOURS BLOCK PROGRAMS : CHANGE CODE LOCK SET V-CHIP SET HOW LONG? CODE PRESS ACTION FOR MAIN MENULOCK OFF U.S. MOVIES SETTING: 12HOURS BLOCK PROGRAMS : CHANGE CODE LOCK Feature
43 U.S. TV PROGRAMS U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATING CHART 1 ACTIONCH CH VOL VOL Press to select U.S. TV PROGRAMS. Press to select U.S. TV PROGRAMS ON or OFF. ON OFF 2 ACTIONCH CH VOL VOL Press to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?. Press to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS? YES or NO. NO YES YES: NR programs will be received. NO: NR programs will be blocked. 3Press to select SETTING. Press to select BASIC or DETAILED. BASIC: Allows you to select only general ratings such as TV-Y, TV-PG, etc. DETAILED: Allows you to select both general ratings and content such as V, L, etc. Note: See Customer Caution. 4 ACTIONCH CH VOL VOL Press to move between different ratings. Press to select ratings you would like to block (RED) and unblock (GREEN). Perform Step 4 for each rating. Note: See the U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS CHART. LOCK Feature PRESS ACTION TO RETURNU. S TV PROGRAMS VIEW NR PROGRAMS? SETTING:LOCK ON YES BASIC TY-Y TY-Y7 FV TY-G TY-PG V S L D TY-1 4 V S L D TY-MA V S L PRESS ACTION TO RETURNU. S TV PROGRAMS VIEW NR PROGRAMS? SETTING:LOCK ON YES BASIC TY-Y TY-Y7 FV TY-G TY-PG V S L D TY-1 4 V S L D TY-MA V S L PRESS ACTION TO RETURNU. S TV PROGRAMS VIEW NR PROGRAMS? SETTING:LOCK ON YES BASIC TY-Y TY-Y7 FV TY-G TY-PG V S L D TY-1 4 V S L D TY-MA V S L PRESS ACTION TO RETURNU. S TV PROGRAMS VIEW NR PROGRAMS? SETTING:LOCK ON YES BASIC TY-Y TY-Y7 FV TY-G TY-PG V S L D TY-1 4 V S L D TY-MA V S L This TV model features the “V-Chip technology” which allows you to use U.S. TV PROGRAMS Guide ratings to block various types of TV programs. PIP will also be blocked automatically. ACTIONCH CH VOL VOL NRNot Rated. SEE CUSTOMER CAUTION on the next page. TV-YAll children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6. TV-Y7Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may include mild physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children under the age of 7. TV-GGeneral audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language, and little or no sexual dialogue or situations. TV-PGParental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent coarse language, limitedviolence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and situations. TV-14Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence. TV-MAMature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content. FVFANTASY/CARTOON VIOLENCE VVIOLENCE SSEX LOFFENSIVE LANGUAGE DDIALOGUE WITH SEXUAL CONTENT U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS CHART
44 LOCK Feature The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” programs (non rated, not applicable and none) 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:” Customer Caution • Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others) • Locally originated programming • News • Political • Public Service Announcements • Religious • Sports • Weather U.S. MOVIES This TV model features the “V-Chip technology” which allows you to use Motion Picture Ratings when viewing movies or video tapes. This innovation allows parents to block various types of movies and video tapes at their discretion. PIP will also be blocked automatically. U.S. MOVIES RATING CHART 1 ACTIONCH CH VOL VOL Press to select U.S. MOVIES. Press to select U.S. MOVIES ON or OFF. ON OFF 2 ACTIONCH CH VOL VOL Press to select VIEW NR MOVIES?. Press to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS? YES or NO. NO YES 3 ACTIONCH CH VOL VOL Press to move between different ratings. Press to select ratings you would like to block (RED) and unblock (GREEN). Continue Step 3 for each ratings. Note: See the U.S. MOVIES RATINGS CHART. Note: Some movies are not rated for a variety of reasons. Old movies and foreign films are usually not rated. PG-13, R, NC-17 and X will be blocked. VIEW NR PROGRAMS? PRESS ACTION TO RETURNU. S MOVIESLOCK OFF YES G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X VIEW NR PROGRAMS? PRESS ACTION TO RETURNU. S MOVIESLOCK OFF YES G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X VIEW NR PROGRAMS? PRESS ACTION TO RETURNU. S MOVIESLOCK OFF YES G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X U.S. MOVIES RATINGS CHART NRCONTAINS NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Moviehas not been rated or rating does not apply. GGENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted. PGPARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. RRESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. NC-17NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED. XADULTS ONLY.
45 Canadian English The V-CHIP used in this TV model allows you to block various types of movies and television programs based on the two rating systems used in Canada. PIP will also be blocked automatically. CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS CHART EExempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other informationprogramming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. CProgramming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content. C8+Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over. No profanity, nudity or sexual content. GGeneral programming, suitable for all audiences. PGParental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. 14+Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens. 18+ADULTS ONLY LOCK Feature ACTIONCH CH VOL VOL1 Press to select CANADIAN ENGLISH ON or OFF. ON OFF ACTIONCH CH VOL VOL2Press to select VIEW E PROGRAMS? Press to select VIEW E PROGRAMS? YES or NO. NO YES Note: E (Exempt) programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. Press to select CANADIAN ENGLISH. VIEW E PROGRAMS? PRESS ACTION TO RETURNCANADIAN ENGLISHLOCK OFF YES C C8+ G PG 14+ 18+ VIEW E PROGRAMS? PRESS ACTION TO RETURNCANADIAN ENGLISHLOCK OFF YES C C8+ G PG 14+ 18+ ACTIONCH CH VOL VOL 3Press to move between different ratings. Press to select ratings you would like to block (RED) and unblock (GREEN). Note: See the CANADIAN ENGLISH RATING CHART. VIEW E PROGRAMS? PRESS ACTION TO RETURNCANADIAN ENGLISHLOCK OFF YES C C8+ G PG 14+ 18+
46 Canadian French The V-CHIP used in this TV model also lets you block or unblock Canadian French programs according to various ratings categories. PIP will also be blocked automatically. 1 ACTIONCH CH VOL VOLPress to select CANADIAN FRENCH ON or OFF. ON OFF Press to select CANADIAN FRENCH. CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS CHART EExempt - Exempt programming. GGeneral - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately. 8 ANS+8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended. 13ANS+Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a few violent scenes or one or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested. 16ANS+Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent scenes of violence or intense violence. 18ANS+18 ans +Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence. LOCK Feature VIEW E PROGRAMS? PRESS ACTION TO RETURNCANADIAN FRENCHLOCK OFF YES G 8 ANS+ 13 ANS+ 16 ANS+ 18 ANS+ VIEW E PROGRAMS? PRESS ACTION TO RETURNCANADIAN FRENCHLOCK OFF YES G 8 ANS+ 13 ANS+ 16 ANS+ 18 ANS+2 ACTIONCH CH VOL VOL Press to select VIEW E PROGRAMS? Press to select VIEW E PROGRAMS? YES or NO. NO YES Note: E (Exempt) programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. 3 ACTIONCH CH VOL VOL Press to move between different ratings. Press to select ratings you would like to block (RED) and unblock (GREEN). Note: See the CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS CHART. 13ANS+, 16ANS+ and 18ANS+ will be blocked. VIEW E PROGRAMS? PRESS ACTION TO RETURNCANADIAN FRENCHLOCK OFF YES G 8 ANS+ 13 ANS+ 16 ANS+ 18 ANS+
47 Blocking Message If V-Chip is enabled and the program exceeds the rating limit set by you, the blocking message will appear and the audio will be muted. Enter your four-digit secret code if you wish to continue viewing the program. After entering your code, all locks and rating blocks are disabled until the TV is turned off or until all settings are off. Note: If you enter your four-digit secret code to override rating blocks, you must reset all rating blocks by either reprogramming or turning the TV off. Split Screen Blocking Message PIP function is available when V-Chip is activated. If the program being viewed in PIP exceeds the set rating limit, PIP will disappear and a blocking message will be displayed. Note: Enable PIP functions by setting Lock Set, U.S. TV PROGRAM, U.S. MOVIES, CANADIAN ENGLISH and/or CANADIAN FRENCH to OFF. PIP Blocking Message Split Screen function is available when V-Chip is activated. If the program being viewed in Split Screen exceeds the set rating limit, Split Screen will disappear and a blocking message will be displayed. Note: Enable Split Screen functions by setting Lock Set, U.S. TV PROGRAM, U.S. MOVIES, CANADIAN ENGLISH and/or CANADIAN FRENCH to OFF. PROGRAM RATING EXCEEDED ACCESS CODE PROGRAM RATING EXCEEDED ACCESS CODE PIP RATING EXCEEDED LOCK Feature After setting the LOCK SET and V-CHIP SET, set the blocking hours. HOW LONG? Press to select 12HOURS/24HOURS/48HOURS / ALWAYS.ACTIONCH CH VOL VOL Press to select HOW LONG? 12HOURS 24HOURS 48HOURS ALWAYS LOCK SET V-CHIP SET HOW LONG? CODE PRESS ACTION FOR MAIN MENULOCK OFF U.S. MOVIES SESTTING: 12HOURS BLOCK PROGRAMS : CHANGE CODE
48 Picture in Picture Operation This television includes a two-tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. This allows you to watch two (2) live broadcasts at the same time with or without an external video source such as a VCR, cable box, etc. Basic PIP Operation 1Press the PIP button on the remote control to display the PIP Frame on screen. Note: Audio is from Main Picture only. 2Select channels for the PIP frame by pressing PIP CH VCR CH . 3Press to select channel for the Main Picture. or Use the remote control numeric keypad. Main Picture Picture-in-Picture Frame 4Press to view picture source status. 5Press PIP again to cancel the PIP Frame. SWAP Press SWAP to switch the PIP and MAIN PICTURE source. PIP PIP CH VCR CH ACTIONCH CH VOL VOL 123 456 78 09 RECALL PIP SWAP A B ABB A DTV AUXDV D VCR DBS RCVR POWER PC MENU PLAY R-TUNE PROGGUIDESAP PA G E EXIT STOP PAUSEREC CBL VOL VOL ACTION TV 123 456 789 0 CH CH MUTEASPECTTV/VIDEOLIGHT SPLIT RECALL PIP MAXFFPIP MINREW FREEZETV/VCRPIP CH VCR CHSEARCHOPEN/CLOSE SWAPPIPMOVE
49 Move Picture in Picture Operation PIP MIN, PIP MAX Freeze These features are used to size PIP Frame. Press PIP MINREW or PIP MAXFF to size the PIP Frame. During PIP operation this feature is used to stop action in PIP frame. PIP MINREWPIP MAXFF FREEZETV/VCR Press FREEZETV/VCR again to continue action. Press FREEZETV/VCR to stop PIP frame action. 1 In PICTURE MENU OTHER ADJ, select FREEZE PIP or SPLIT (see page 32). 2 Press FREEZETV/VCR while PIP frame is not displayed. 1 2 Note: To stop action for Main picture:Minimum MAX Main Picture FREEZE Main Picture TV/VIDEO Button Press when PIP frame is displayed to select desired input mode. Main Picture TV/VIDEO Picture-in-Picture Frame CH # CH #PIP COMPONENT 1 PIP HDMIPIP COMPONENT 2 PIP VIDEO 1 PIP VIDEO 2 PIP VIDEO 3 Search This feature lets you scan through all available channels. MOVE SEARCHOPEN/CLOSE Press SEARCHOPEN/CLOSE to display search frames.1 2 Press SEARCHOPEN/CLOSE again to stop search feature. This returns the screen to the previous condition (single screen, PIP screen or SPLIT screen). This feature is used to move PIP frame to one of four corners. Press MOVE to position PIP frame to desired corner. Search Frames Main Picture PIP Frames Main Picture CH10CH11 CH12 CH13
50 This feature lets you watch two different channels side by side with or without an external video source. The audio is from the Main picture only (left side). Split screen enables you to search other channels on the right screen or check video recording status. Split Screen Notes: (1) Sound from the left screen is output from the speakers on the TV set (and headphone jack). (2) When the screen is split, signals of the left screen are output from the rear monitor output terminal. (3) The left and right screens are processed by individual circuits, and therefore, may have slight variation in image quality. (4) Split screen returns to single screen when the TV is turned off. (5) The right and left screens cannot display the same picture at the same time. DTV A U XDV D VCR DBS RCVR POWER PIP MAXFF MOVERECALL PC MENU PLAY R-TUNE PROGGUIDESAP PA G E EXIT PIPSTOP PAUSERECPIP MINREW CBL VOL VOL ACTION TV 123 456 789 0 CH CH MUTEASPECTTV/VIDEOLIGHT FREEZETV/VCR SWAPSPLIT PIP CH VCR CHSEARCHOPEN/CLOSE (The previously selected screen appears.) 1 Main Picture Splitting the screen Press SPLIT to display Split screen. Split Screen 2Returning to one screen. Press SPLIT again to return. Main Picture Freezing pictures 1 During Split Screen this feature is used to stop action in SPLIT screen. Press FREEZETV/VCR to stop action in SPLIT screen.FREEZETV/VCR FREEZE Press FREEZETV/VCR again to recover.2 1 In PICTURE MENU OTHER ADJ, select FREEZE PIP or SPLIT (see page 32). 2 Press FREEZETV/VCR while SPLIT frame is not displayed. Note: To stop action for Main picture: