Panasonic Hd Plasma Television Th 42px77 Operating Instructions

							
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Viewing

 Watching TV

15-2 12:30 pm30THE NEWS 
CC SAP
TV-G 1 0 8 0 i Standard 4:3ABC-HD

Setup SUB MENU
AllSurf mode
Set favorite
OffCC
Caption select
Signal meter
Favorite channels1/3
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Setup SUB MENU
AllSurf mode
Set favorite
OffCC
Caption select
Signal meter
Setup SUB MENUAllSurf mode
Set favorite
OffCC
Caption select
Signal meter
Set favorite 1/31
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SUBS U BMENUM EN U
SUBSU BMENUM EN U
Watching TV
Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (\
p. 10-15)
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Turn power on Select a channel number
up
down
or
■ To directly input the digital channel 
number
example:  CH15-1:   - 
■ Other Useful Functions (Operate after )
Display the 
SUB MENU Listen
with SAP
(Secondary 
Audio 
Program)
■ Selects 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)
■ Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 28)
This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.
Change
aspect
ratio
Call up
a favorite
channel
■  Press ASPECT to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 47)
•   480i, 480p:  FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM
•   1080p, 1080i, 720p:  FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM
■ FAVORITE
  Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tun\
e 
screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use numb\
er 
buttons. (see below)
Note
• Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “Program channel” to switch the signal reception betwee\
n cable TV 
and antenna. (p. 19, 35)
• The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off. 
1 Press FAVORITE.
 •   Press FAVORITE repeatedly 
to change between pages (1/3, 
2/3, 3/3, or exit). 
2 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.
3  Press OK to display the 
highlighted channel.
Use Favorite Feature
select 
ok 
-When tuning to a digital 
channel, press the button to 
enter the minor number in a 
compound channel number.
Note• If the mode is not TV, press 
 and select TV. (p. 24)
Information
Recall
■
 Displays or removes the channel banner.
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.
1 Display the SUB MENU.
2 
 •   Press FAVORITE repeatedly 
to change between pages (1/3, 
2/3, 3/3, or exit). 
3 Press  ▲▼to highlight a position 
on the list. 
Then, press OK to save the 
displayed channel in that position.
 •   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.
Set Favorite Feature
 select 
 ok
 select  “Set favorite”
 ok 
						

							
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 Viewing from SD Card

Viewing from a GalleryPlayer SD Card

Slide showRYGB
Next
Rotate
Prev.RETURN
SingleRYGB
Pause
Next
Prev.RETURN
JPEG menu
Picture
JPEG setup
OK
Select
RETURN
JPEG menu
Picture
JPEG setup
JPEG setup
Disp. time
Repeat
5
On
Picture    1/2
Normal
Picture mode
Picture
Brightness
Color
Set
Vivid
0
0
0
Tint0
Sharpness0
Slide showRYGB
OK
Select
Accessing
RETURN
No. 
101-0365
Date
 01/01/2007
Pixel  1600x1200
Photo viewerTotal 
Information 12
101-0365
101-0366 101-0367 101-0368
101-0369 101-0370 101-0371 101-0372
101-0373 101-0374 101-0375 101-0376
Accessing
Slide showRYGB
NextPrev.
Rotate
RETURN
Accessing
SingleRYGB
Pause
Next
Prev.
RETURN
• To display/hide Navigation area   
Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise)
To next photo
Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise)
To previous photo
Viewing from SD Card
You can view photos taken with a digital camera or digital video camera a\
nd saved on a SD card.
(Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly.)View
4
Displays one at a time
Navigation area
■  To adjust picture
In 
Picture menu (p. 26)
To change the view (Slide show mode, adjusting images, etc.)
■ To watch photos in Slide show mode 
In 
When MENU is pressed, the “JPEG menu” is displayed.
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 o\
f seconds set.
• To stop in mid-cycle  Press 
 select
 “Picture”
 ok
 ok
 select
 “JPEG  setup”
You can view high-definition art and photography purchased on or download\
ed to an SD card. 
GalleryPlayer provides pre-loaded SD cards with copy-protected imagery a\
nd images for download 
to your computer that can be saved on an SD card for display on your tel\
evision.
Select the data to be viewed
3
2Select the SD CARD
 
 or
 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.
■ Press to return to TV
■ Press to exit from 
menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screenTotal number of images
SD
Card
• Remove the card
 Press in lightly on SD Card, 
then release.
Label
surface
• Compliant card type (maximum capacity):  SDHC Card (4 GB), SD 
Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter)
• Insert the card
Navigation area
(to Slide show)  Present status
(While reading the data)
1
Insert the SD Card
• For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 48)
Note
• Depending on the JPEG format, “Information” contents may not be di\
splayed 
correctly. Refer to p. 48 (Data format for SD card browsing) for details.
(to Single photo display)
Push until a
click is heard
Display menu
 Select “Memory card” 
						

							
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Viewing

 Viewing from SD Card

Viewing from a GalleryPlayer SD Card

Slide showRYGB
Next
Rotate
Prev.RETURN
SingleRYGB
Pause
Next
Prev.RETURN
JPEG menu
Picture
JPEG setup
OK
Select
RETURN
JPEG menu
Picture
JPEG setup
JPEG setup
Disp. time
Repeat
5
On
Picture    1/2
Normal
Picture mode
Picture
Brightness
Color
Set
Vivid
0
0
0
Tint0
Sharpness0
Slide showRYGB
OK
Select
Accessing
RETURN
No. 
101-0365
Date
 01/01/2007
Pixel  1600x1200
Photo viewerTotal 
Information 12
101-0365
101-0366 101-0367 101-0368
101-0369 101-0370 101-0371 101-0372
101-0373 101-0374 101-0375 101-0376
Accessing
Slide showRYGB
NextPrev.
Rotate
RETURN
Accessing
SingleRYGB
Pause
Next
Prev.
RETURN
• To display/hide Navigation area   
Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise)
To next photo
Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise)
To previous photo
Viewing from SD Card
You can view photos taken with a digital camera or digital video camera a\
nd saved on a SD card.
(Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly.)View
4
Displays one at a time
Navigation area
■  To adjust picture
In 
Picture menu (p. 26)
To change the view (Slide show mode, adjusting images, etc.)
■ To watch photos in Slide show mode 
In 
When MENU is pressed, the “JPEG menu” is displayed.
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 o\
f seconds set.
• To stop in mid-cycle  Press 
 select
 “Picture”
 ok
 ok
 select
 “JPEG  setup”
You can view high-definition art and photography purchased on or download\
ed to an SD card. 
GalleryPlayer provides pre-loaded SD cards with copy-protected imagery a\
nd images for download 
to your computer that can be saved on an SD card for display on your tel\
evision.
Select the data to be viewed
3
2Select the SD CARD
 
 or
 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.
■ Press to return to TV
■ Press to exit from 
menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screenTotal number of images
SD
Card
• Remove the card
 Press in lightly on SD Card, 
then release.
Label
surface
• Compliant card type (maximum capacity):  SDHC Card (4 GB), SD 
Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter)
• Insert the card
Navigation area
(to Slide show)  Present status
(While reading the data)
1
Insert the SD Card
• For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 48)
Note
• Depending on the JPEG format, “Information” contents may not be di\
splayed 
correctly. Refer to p. 48 (Data format for SD card browsing) for details.
(to Single photo display)
Push until a
click is heard
Display menu
 Select “Memory card” 
						

							
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 Watching Videos and DVDs

EZ SyncTM

VCR MODE DVD MODE

VCR Record Record

-Skip Reverse/Forward

Rewind/Fast Forward Reverse/Forward

Stop Stop

Pause Pause

Play Play

DVD recorder
Home theater
HD camcorder
Speaker output
TV
Input select
1
2
3
4
5
6
7TV
Component 1
Component 2
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Video 1
Video 27
Video 2
8Video 3
Video 1
VCR
Display EZ Sync menu
Operate
You can operate the selected equipment with the TV’s remote 
control.
Follow the menu of the equipment and enjoy watching. 
For the remote control operations, refer to p. 31.
Select the equipment
3
1
2
 select
 enter
If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control 2” function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can 
enjoy using more convenient functions. For details, “EZ Sync Control”\
 on p. 30-31.
• For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.
Note
■ To return to TV        
With the connected equipment turned On
Display the Input select menu
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.
• The terminal and label of 
the connected equipment is 
indicated.
  To label each of the inputs please  refer to p. 36-37.(example)
or
Operate the connected equipment, pointing remote control 
at the equipment.
• For details, see the
manual of the 
equipment.
Select the input mode
(example)
(For other operations, see p. 42)
Label
(example) Terminal
■
 To return to TV        
Note
4
1
2
 select
 enter
Watching Videos and DVDs
If you have some 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)
3
Select the remote control mode
Press the key to select 
						

							
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Viewing

 Watching Videos and DVDs

EZ SyncTM

VCR MODE DVD MODE

VCR Record Record

-Skip Reverse/Forward

Rewind/Fast Forward Reverse/Forward

Stop Stop

Pause Pause

Play Play

DVD recorder
Home theater
HD camcorder
Speaker output
TV
Input select
1
2
3
4
5
6
7TV
Component 1
Component 2
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Video 1
Video 27
Video 2
8Video 3
Video 1
VCR
Display EZ Sync menu
Operate
You can operate the selected equipment with the TV’s remote 
control.
Follow the menu of the equipment and enjoy watching. 
For the remote control operations, refer to p. 31.
Select the equipment
3
1
2
 select
 enter
If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control 2” function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can 
enjoy using more convenient functions. For details, “EZ Sync Control”\
 on p. 30-31.
• For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.
Note
■ To return to TV        
With the connected equipment turned On
Display the Input select menu
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.
• The terminal and label of 
the connected equipment is 
indicated.
  To label each of the inputs please  refer to p. 36-37.(example)
or
Operate the connected equipment, pointing remote control 
at the equipment.
• For details, see the
manual of the 
equipment.
Select the input mode
(example)
(For other operations, see p. 42)
Label
(example) Terminal
■
 To return to TV        
Note
4
1
2
 select
 enter
Watching Videos and DVDs
If you have some 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)
3
Select the remote control mode
Press the key to 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)EZ Sync
DVD recorder, 
Home theater, 
HD camcorder, 
Speaker output[DVD recorder/Home theater/HD camcorder]
Select equipment to access and operate. (p. 30)
[Speaker output]
Select audio output.  (Home theater/TV) (p. 30)

 EZ Sync menu is accessible directly by pressing the EZ Sync button on th\
e remote control. 
 
 (p. 25)
Picture
Normal Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “\
Other adjust”  (Set/No) 
NormalSet
Picture modeBasic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom)  (p. 49)Picture modeVivid
Picture, Brightness,
Color, Tint, SharpnessAdjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your tastePicture+20
Brightness0
Color0
Tint0
Sharpness0
Color temp.Selects level of warm colors (red) and cool colors (blue)  (Cool/Normal/Warm)Color temp.Cool
Color mgmt.On:  Enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scen\
es.  (On/Off) Color mgmt.On 
Zoom adjustAdjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM” \
(p. 47)Zoom adjust
Other adjust
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 filterOff
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, STB, etc. (On/Off)MPEG NROff
Black levelSelects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light)Black levelLight
Audio
NormalResets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.  (Set/No) NormalSet
BassIncreases or decreases the bass response.Bass+ 4
TrebleIncreases or decreases the treble response.Treble0
BalanceEmphasizes the left / right speaker volume.Balance0
Other adjust
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
Speaker outputSwitches 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 inSelects according to the signal when HDMI is connected  (Auto/Digital/Analog)  Auto:  Automatically selects Analog / Digital signal
HDMI1 inAuto
HDMI2 inAuto
Audio levelerMinimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputsAudio leveler0
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)
Memory
CardMemory cardDisplays SD card data (p. 22)Memory card
Picture    1/2
Normal
Picture mode
Picture
Brightness
Color
Set
Vivid
0
0
0
Tint0
Sharpness0
Menu
Audio
Lock
Setup Memory card Timer Picture
EZ Sync
Picture    1/2
Normal
Picture mode
Picture
Brightness
Color
Set
Vivid
0
0
0
Tint0
Sharpness0
• Displays the functions that can be set 
(varies according to the input signal)
 select
 next
select
adjust
or 
select
(example:  Picture menu)
■  Press to exit from 
menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
 
Select the menu
Select the item
3
2
Adjust or select
4
1
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.■ Menu list
How to Use Menu Functions 
						

							
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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)EZ Sync
DVD recorder, 
Home theater, 
HD camcorder, 
Speaker output[DVD recorder/Home theater/HD camcorder]
Select equipment to access and operate. (p. 30)
[Speaker output]
Select audio output.  (Home theater/TV) (p. 30)

 EZ Sync menu is accessible directly by pressing the EZ Sync button on th\
e remote control. 
 
 (p. 25)
Picture
Normal Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “\
Other adjust”  (Set/No) 
NormalSet
Picture modeBasic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom)  (p. 49)Picture modeVivid
Picture, Brightness,
Color, Tint, SharpnessAdjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your tastePicture+20
Brightness0
Color0
Tint0
Sharpness0
Color temp.Selects level of warm colors (red) and cool colors (blue)  (Cool/Normal/Warm)Color temp.Cool
Color mgmt.On:  Enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scen\
es.  (On/Off) Color mgmt.On 
Zoom adjustAdjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM” \
(p. 47)Zoom adjust
Other adjust
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 filterOff
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, STB, etc. (On/Off)MPEG NROff
Black levelSelects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light)Black levelLight
Audio
NormalResets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.  (Set/No) NormalSet
BassIncreases or decreases the bass response.Bass+ 4
TrebleIncreases or decreases the treble response.Treble0
BalanceEmphasizes the left / right speaker volume.Balance0
Other adjust
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
Speaker outputSwitches 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 inSelects according to the signal when HDMI is connected  (Auto/Digital/Analog)  Auto:  Automatically selects Analog / Digital signal
HDMI1 inAuto
HDMI2 inAuto
Audio levelerMinimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputsAudio leveler0
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)
Memory
CardMemory cardDisplays SD card data (p. 22)Memory card
Picture    1/2
Normal
Picture mode
Picture
Brightness
Color
Set
Vivid
0
0
0
Tint0
Sharpness0
Menu
Audio
Lock
Setup Memory card Timer Picture
EZ Sync
Picture    1/2
Normal
Picture mode
Picture
Brightness
Color
Set
Vivid
0
0
0
Tint0
Sharpness0
• Displays the functions that can be set 
(varies according to the input signal)
 select
 next
select
adjust
or 
select
(example:  Picture menu)
■  Press to exit from 
menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
 
Select the menu
Select the item
3
2
Adjust or select
4
1
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.■ Menu list
How to Use Menu Functions 
						

							
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Advanced

 How to Use Menu Functions(picture, sound quality, etc.)
Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Setup
Surf modeSets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button  (Favorite/All)
  Favorite:  Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 35)
Surf modeAll
LanguageSelects the screen menu language (p. 18)Language
ClockAdjusts the clock (p. 18)Clock
Program channelSets channels (p. 34)Program channel
External devices 
Input labelsSelects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 36)
Monitor out
[Comp.1/Comp.2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/Video 1/Video 2/Video 3]
To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures an\
d audio specified in this menu. 
(p. 36) (On/Off)
CCDisplays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 36)CC
EZ Sync setting
EZ SyncControls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 30)  (On/Off)  “Power off link”, “Power on link”, and “Default speakers” cannot b\
e selected if “Off” is set.EZ SyncOn
Power off linkSets “Power off link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 30)  (Set/No)Power off linkSet
Power on linkSets “Power on link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 30)  (Set/No)Power on linkSet
Default speakersSelects the default speakers (p. 30) (TV/Theater)Default speakersTV
Other adjust
Auto power on
Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned O\
n  (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
Side barIncreases the brightness of the side bar  (Bright/Off/Dark/Mid) (4:3 mode only)
The recommended setting is “Bright” to prevent panel “Image ret\
ention”. (p. 49)Side barBright
No signal shut-off
To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL continues 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
AboutDisplays TV version and software license.About
ResetPerforming Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel se\
ttings. (p. 34)Reset
Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Setup 
SUB MENU
Surf modeSets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button  (Favorite/All)
Set favoriteSets favorite channels. (p. 21)
CCDisplays Closed Caption. (p. 36) (Off/On)
Caption selectChanges the station identifier. (p. 34)
Signal meterChecks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digit\
al image. (p. 34)
Setup SUB MENU
AllSurf mode
Set favorite
OffCC
Caption select
Signal meter
Menu
Audio
Lock
Setup Memory card Timer Picture
EZ Sync
Setup 1/2
All
Surf mode
Language
Clock
Program channel
External devices
CC
SUB S
U BMENU
M EN U
SUBSU BMENUM EN U
How to Use Menu Functions (Continued)
■ Menu list
• Displays the functions that can be set 
(varies according to the input signal)
■ Press to exit from 
menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
 
1
Display menu
Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and 
other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in the way best 
suited for you.
 select
 set
 or
 next
Select the item
2
1
Display Sub 
Menu
■  Sub menu list
2
Select “Setup”
3
2
Select the item
 next
 select
 next
 select 
						

							
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Advanced

 How to Use Menu Functions(picture, sound quality, etc.)
Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Setup
Surf modeSets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button  (Favorite/All)
  Favorite:  Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 35)
Surf modeAll
LanguageSelects the screen menu language (p. 18)Language
ClockAdjusts the clock (p. 18)Clock
Program channelSets channels (p. 34)Program channel
External devices 
Input labelsSelects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 36)
Monitor out
[Comp.1/Comp.2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/Video 1/Video 2/Video 3]
To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures an\
d audio specified in this menu. 
(p. 36) (On/Off)
CCDisplays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 36)CC
EZ Sync setting
EZ SyncControls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 30)  (On/Off)  “Power off link”, “Power on link”, and “Default speakers” cannot b\
e selected if “Off” is set.EZ SyncOn
Power off linkSets “Power off link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 30)  (Set/No)Power off linkSet
Power on linkSets “Power on link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 30)  (Set/No)Power on linkSet
Default speakersSelects the default speakers (p. 30) (TV/Theater)Default speakersTV
Other adjust
Auto power on
Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned O\
n  (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
Side barIncreases the brightness of the side bar  (Bright/Off/Dark/Mid) (4:3 mode only)
The recommended setting is “Bright” to prevent panel “Image ret\
ention”. (p. 49)Side barBright
No signal shut-off
To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL continues 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
AboutDisplays TV version and software license.About
ResetPerforming Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel se\
ttings. (p. 34)Reset
Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Setup 
SUB MENU
Surf modeSets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button  (Favorite/All)
Set favoriteSets favorite channels. (p. 21)
CCDisplays Closed Caption. (p. 36) (Off/On)
Caption selectChanges the station identifier. (p. 34)
Signal meterChecks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digit\
al image. (p. 34)
Setup SUB MENU
AllSurf mode
Set favorite
OffCC
Caption select
Signal meter
Menu
Audio
Lock
Setup Memory card Timer Picture
EZ Sync
Setup 1/2
All
Surf mode
Language
Clock
Program channel
External devices
CC
SUB S
U BMENU
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SUBSU BMENUM EN U
How to Use Menu Functions (Continued)
■ Menu list
• Displays the functions that can be set 
(varies according to the input signal)
■ Press to exit from 
menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
 
1
Display menu
Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and 
other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in the way best 
suited for you.
 select
 set
 or
 next
Select the item
2
1
Display Sub 
Menu
■  Sub menu list
2
Select “Setup”
3
2
Select the item
 next
 select
 next
 select 
						

							
30
31
Advanced

 EZ Sync
TM
 “HDAVI Control
TM
”

Menu
Audio
Lock
Setup Memory card Timer Picture
EZ Sync
Setup 2/2
EZ Sync setting
Other adjust
About
EZ Sync setting
EZ Sync
Power off link
Power on link
On
Set
Set
DVD recorder
Home theater
HD camcorder
Speaker output
TV
Home theater
HD camcorder
Speaker output
DVD recorder
TV
SUB S
U BMENU
M EN U
EZ Sync
TM
 “HDAVI Control
TM
”
  Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button 
on one remote.
Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which ha\
ve “HDAVI Control” function.
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.
Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Camcorde\
r, RAM theater, 
Player theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface automatically.
The equipment with “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations:
Automatic Input Switching, Power on link, Power off link and Speaker control (p. 31).
In addition, the equipment with “HDAVI Control 2” function enables the following operation: 
EZ Sync Control only with TV’s remote control (for “HDAVI Control 2”) (p. 31).
EZ Sync “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.
■ For the first time / When adding new equipment, reconnecting the equipme\
nt or changing the setup.
After the connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.
Select the input mode to HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 (p. 24), and make sure that \
an image is 
displayed correctly.
• 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-CDHG15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (16.4\
 ft/5.0 m)
■  Press to exit from 
menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Select “Setup”
Select “EZ Sync setting”
3
Select “EZ Sync”
4
 select
 next
Display menu
Select “On”
(default is On)5
Automatic
Input
Switching
1
2
• If no HDMI equipment is connected or standard HDMI 
equipment (non- “EZ Sync”) is used, set to “Off”.
 select
 next
select
change
At 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. 
 Press  
 Select “Speaker output”   
 Select “Home theater” or “TV”   
If 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.
Power on 
linkWhen “Set” is selected (p. 29), TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input\
 whenever 
EZ Sync compatible equipment is initially turned on and Play mode is sel\
ected. 
Power off 
linkWhen “Set” is selected (p. 29) and the TV is turned off, all connected EZ Sync 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 EZ Sync compatible equipment is turned off.
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.
In the EZ Sync menu, you can select an HDMI connected Panasonic equipmen\
t and access it quickly. Continue 
using your TV’s remote control to operate the equipment, pointing it at the TV.
One-touch 
theater 
playback
 select
 access
You can select available 
items only.
Volume up / down  
Mute   
■ Home theater:  Adjustment for equipment
• The sound of TV is muted.
• When the equipment is turned off, TV speakers 
become active.
• Selecting “Home theater” turns the equipment on 
automatically if it is in standby mode.
■ TV:   The TV speakers are active.
 select
 change
EZ Sync
Control
only with 
TV’s remote 
control
(for “HDAVI 
Control 2”)
 Press   
 Select the equipment you want to access. 
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.
Move the cursor/Select
Set/Access
Return to the previous menu
SUBSU BMENUM EN UDisplay the Functions menu on the 
equipment
Available when the purpose of the keys 
are displayed on screen
■ Available TV’s remote control buttons
 Operate the equipment with the TV’s remote 
control, pointing it at the TV. 
• To operate the equipment, read the manual of the 
equipment.