Panasonic Hd Plasma Television Th 42px77 Operating Instructions

							
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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. 
						

							
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Advanced

 Lock

Menu
Audio
Lock
Setup Memory card Timer Picture
EZ Sync
Create password
Enter password
0
9
-
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Lock
Mode
Channel
Game
Program
Off
Off
Off
Off
Change password
Channel lock
Mode
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
Custom
3
4
-
Program lock
Monitor out
U.S.TV
On
Off
Off
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
Off
Off
ModeOn
MPAA
Program lock
Monitor out
U.S.TV
Off
Off
Off
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
Off
Off
ModeOn
MPAA
Lock
Mode
Channel
Game
Program
Custom
Off
Off
Off
Change password
Change password
Enter new password
0
9
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LockMode
Channel
Game
Program
Off
Off
Off
Off
Change password
Lock
You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watchin\
g objectionable content.
Display menu
Select “Lock”
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.
Input your 4-digit password
• If it is the first time to enter the 
password, enter the code twice in 
order to register it.
 next
 select
Select the Lock mode
• Off:   Unlocks all the lock setting 
of “Channel”, “Game” and 
“Program”.
• All:  Locks all the inputs 
regardless of the lock setting 
of “Channel”, “Game” and 
“Program”.
• Custom:   Locks specified inputs of 
“Channel”, ”Game” and 
“Program”.
■ To change the password
 In , select “Change password” and press OK
 Input the new 4-digit password twice
•When you select a 
locked channel,
a message will be 
displayed that allows 
you to view the 
channel if you input 
your password.
Note
• Make a note of your 
password in case 
you forget it. (If you 
have forgotten your 
password, consult your 
local dealer.)
Caution
■  Press to exit from 
menu screen
 
2
1
3
4
■ To select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked
Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked. These channels will be blocked regardless of the 
program rating. 
Channel 
lock
Program
lock
 Select “Mode” and set to “Custom”
 Select channel to lock.
■ To set a rating level
“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows 
to be locked according to TV ratings.
 Select “Mode” and set to “On”.
 Select the rating category you wish 
to follow
• 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
   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.”
■ To disable recording of the locked 
program
 Select “Monitor out” and set to “On”.
•This television is designed to support the  “Downloadable U.S. Region\
 Rating System” when available.  (Available only in U.S.A. )
• 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.
Note
• To lock/unlock all channels:
  Select “Mode” and set to “All” or “Off”. select 
 set
 set
 select
 next
 set
 select
• To get other information (p. 46)
 Select the rating to be locked
Example of “MPAA” (U.S movie ratings) select
NR No rating
G General Audience:  All ages admitted
PG Parental Guidance Suggested
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned:  Inappropriate for 
children under 13
R Restricted:  Under 17 requires accompanying 
parent or adult guardian
NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted X Adults only
Select the item 
• “Channel”, ”Game” and “Program” 
will grey out unless “Custom” is 
selected in “Mode”.5
set
select
Set
6
All:  Locks all channels
Off:  Unlocks all channels
 set
 select
Game lock
Locks Channel 3, Channel 4 and external inputs.
On:  Locks
Off:  Unlocks
 select 
 set
Select “Game” in 5 and set to “On”.
Program lock
Mode
Monitor out
MPAA
U.S.TV
On
On
Off
Off
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
Off
Off
Change 
password 
						

							
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Advanced

 Lock

Menu
Audio
Lock
Setup Memory card Timer Picture
EZ Sync
Create password
Enter password
0
9
-
----
Lock
Mode
Channel
Game
Program
Off
Off
Off
Off
Change password
Channel lock
Mode
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
Custom
3
4
-
Program lock
Monitor out
U.S.TV
On
Off
Off
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
Off
Off
ModeOn
MPAA
Program lock
Monitor out
U.S.TV
Off
Off
Off
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
Off
Off
ModeOn
MPAA
Lock
Mode
Channel
Game
Program
Custom
Off
Off
Off
Change password
Change password
Enter new password
0
9
-
----
LockMode
Channel
Game
Program
Off
Off
Off
Off
Change password
Lock
You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watchin\
g objectionable content.
Display menu
Select “Lock”
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.
Input your 4-digit password
• If it is the first time to enter the 
password, enter the code twice in 
order to register it.
 next
 select
Select the Lock mode
• Off:   Unlocks all the lock setting 
of “Channel”, “Game” and 
“Program”.
• All:  Locks all the inputs 
regardless of the lock setting 
of “Channel”, “Game” and 
“Program”.
• Custom:   Locks specified inputs of 
“Channel”, ”Game” and 
“Program”.
■ To change the password
 In , select “Change password” and press OK
 Input the new 4-digit password twice
•When you select a 
locked channel,
a message will be 
displayed that allows 
you to view the 
channel if you input 
your password.
Note
• Make a note of your 
password in case 
you forget it. (If you 
have forgotten your 
password, consult your 
local dealer.)
Caution
■  Press to exit from 
menu screen
 
2
1
3
4
■ To select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked
Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked. These channels will be blocked regardless of the 
program rating. 
Channel 
lock
Program
lock
 Select “Mode” and set to “Custom”
 Select channel to lock.
■ To set a rating level
“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows 
to be locked according to TV ratings.
 Select “Mode” and set to “On”.
 Select the rating category you wish 
to follow
• 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
   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.”
■ To disable recording of the locked 
program
 Select “Monitor out” and set to “On”.
•This television is designed to support the  “Downloadable U.S. Region\
 Rating System” when available.  (Available only in U.S.A. )
• 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.
Note
• To lock/unlock all channels:
  Select “Mode” and set to “All” or “Off”. select 
 set
 set
 select
 next
 set
 select
• To get other information (p. 46)
 Select the rating to be locked
Example of “MPAA” (U.S movie ratings) select
NR No rating
G General Audience:  All ages admitted
PG Parental Guidance Suggested
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned:  Inappropriate for 
children under 13
R Restricted:  Under 17 requires accompanying 
parent or adult guardian
NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted X Adults only
Select the item 
• “Channel”, ”Game” and “Program” 
will grey out unless “Custom” is 
selected in “Mode”.5
set
select
Set
6
All:  Locks all channels
Off:  Unlocks all channels
 set
 select
Game lock
Locks Channel 3, Channel 4 and external inputs.
On:  Locks
Off:  Unlocks
 select 
 set
Select “Game” in 5 and set to “On”.
Program lock
Mode
Monitor out
MPAA
U.S.TV
On
On
Off
Off
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
Off
Off
Change 
password 
						

							
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Advanced

 Editing and Setting Channels

Menu
Audio
Lock
Setup Memory card Timer Picture
EZ Sync
Setup 1/2
All
Surf mode
Language
Clock
Program channel
External devices
CC
Program channel
CableANT in
Auto
Manual
Signal meter
Caption select
Caption
Caption detail
---
ApplyCancel
Signal  meter
Signal  strength
1-1
Channel
Current
Peak level 30%
45%
Program channel
CableANT in
Auto
Manual
Signal meter
Auto program
All channels
Analog only
Digital only
Edit
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.
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Changes will be lost. Continue?
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Edit
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Edit
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OK
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1
2
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Editing and Setting Channels
The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and \
reception 
conditions.
2
1
3
4
5
■  Press to exit from 
menu screen
Display menu
Select “Setup”
Select “Program channel”
Select the function
Set
■ To reset the settings of setup menu
 Select “Reset” in Setup menu () and press OK
 Input your 4-digit password with number buttons
 Select “YES” on the confirmation screen and press OK
 next
 select
 next
 select
 next
 select
Auto
Set
automatically
Manual
Set
manually
Signal
meter
Check 
signal 
strength
Automatically searches and adds active channels to memory.
 Select “ANT in”
 Select  “Auto”
• Favorite
 next
 select
Use this procedure when changing setting of receiving 
channels or changing the channel display.
Also, use to add or skip channels from channel list 
manually.
 Select  “Edit”
 Edit
• Caption
 select
 next
 select item to edit
(Caption/Favorite/Add)
 next
 Select the item to be edited
Caption Favorite
Add• Caption:
  Changes the station identifier
• Favorite:
  Registers channel to Favorite  List
• Add:
  Adds or skips channels
Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on\
 a digital image.
 change  channel
 ok
Signal intensity 
• Not available if “Cable” is selected in “ANT in” 
(see above).
• Effective only for digital antenna channels.
• If the signal is weak, check the antenna.
If no problem is found, consult your
local dealer.
5 Select  “Apply”
• Add
Press OK to select “Yes (add)” or “No (skip)”
Select the number
Rename (maximum 7 characters available)Select the station identifier
 select
 change
 set/next
 select
 next
Note
Set favorite
Caption detail
Caption
 Select Cable or Antenna 
(p. 19)
• If “Lock” (p. 32) is activated and “Program channel” is se\
lected, “Enter password.” will be displayed.
Settings are made automatically 
 Select scanning mode (p. 19)
 ok
 select
• After completing the setting, select “Apply”. (see below 5).
• All previously saved channels are erased.
To cancel the Edit
 ok
  (returns to “Program  channel”)
 select  “Yes”
 select
 next
 select  “Apply”
 ok
Go back to previous page Proceed to 
next page
 Move cursor to channel number
 select
 Press OK to tune 
to the channel. 
						

							
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Advanced

 Editing and Setting Channels

Menu
Audio
Lock
Setup Memory card Timer Picture
EZ Sync
Setup 1/2
All
Surf mode
Language
Clock
Program channel
External devices
CC
Program channel
CableANT in
Auto
Manual
Signal meter
Caption select
Caption
Caption detail
---
ApplyCancel
Signal  meter
Signal  strength
1-1
Channel
Current
Peak level 30%
45%
Program channel
CableANT in
Auto
Manual
Signal meter
Auto program
All channels
Analog only
Digital only
Edit
Caption Favorite AddApplyCancelManual program
2... ...
Ye s3......
Ye s
4... ...
Ye s
5... ...
Ye s
Cannnel
Caption Favorite Add
ApplyCancelprogram
...
.
Ye s
Changes will be lost. Continue?
Ye sNo
Edit
Caption Favorite AddApplyCancelManual program
2... ...
Ye s3......
Ye s
Cannnel
EditCannnelCaption Favorite AddApplyCancelManual program
2......
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4... ...
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5... ...
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Edit
Caption Favorite AddApplyCancelManual program
2... ...
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Select
OK
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Set favorite 1/3
1
2
26-1      - - -
Editing and Setting Channels
The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and \
reception 
conditions.
2
1
3
4
5
■  Press to exit from 
menu screen
Display menu
Select “Setup”
Select “Program channel”
Select the function
Set
■ To reset the settings of setup menu
 Select “Reset” in Setup menu () and press OK
 Input your 4-digit password with number buttons
 Select “YES” on the confirmation screen and press OK
 next
 select
 next
 select
 next
 select
Auto
Set
automatically
Manual
Set
manually
Signal
meter
Check 
signal 
strength
Automatically searches and adds active channels to memory.
 Select “ANT in”
 Select  “Auto”
• Favorite
 next
 select
Use this procedure when changing setting of receiving 
channels or changing the channel display.
Also, use to add or skip channels from channel list 
manually.
 Select  “Edit”
 Edit
• Caption
 select
 next
 select item to edit
(Caption/Favorite/Add)
 next
 Select the item to be edited
Caption Favorite
Add• Caption:
  Changes the station identifier
• Favorite:
  Registers channel to Favorite  List
• Add:
  Adds or skips channels
Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on\
 a digital image.
 change  channel
 ok
Signal intensity 
• Not available if “Cable” is selected in “ANT in” 
(see above).
• Effective only for digital antenna channels.
• If the signal is weak, check the antenna.
If no problem is found, consult your
local dealer.
5 Select  “Apply”
• Add
Press OK to select “Yes (add)” or “No (skip)”
Select the number
Rename (maximum 7 characters available)Select the station identifier
 select
 change
 set/next
 select
 next
Note
Set favorite
Caption detail
Caption
 Select Cable or Antenna 
(p. 19)
• If “Lock” (p. 32) is activated and “Program channel” is se\
lected, “Enter password.” will be displayed.
Settings are made automatically 
 Select scanning mode (p. 19)
 ok
 select
• After completing the setting, select “Apply”. (see below 5).
• All previously saved channels are erased.
To cancel the Edit
 ok
  (returns to “Program  channel”)
 select  “Yes”
 select
 next
 select  “Apply”
 ok
Go back to previous page Proceed to 
next page
 Move cursor to channel number
 select
 Press OK to tune 
to the channel. 
						

							
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Advanced

 Input Labels/Monitor Out/Closed Caption

Setup 1/2
All
Surf mode
Language
Clock
Program channel
External devices
CC
Menu
Audio
Lock
Setup Memory card Timer Picture
EZ Sync
Digital setting
Size
Font
Style
Foreground
Fore opacity
Background
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic Automatic
Back opacity
Outline
Automatic
Automatic
Custom
3
4
-
-
Input labels
Comp.1 
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Video 1
CustomComp.2 
Video 2
-Video 3
CC
Mode
Analog
Digital
Digital setting
CC reset
CC1
Primary On
Video 1
VCR
Monitor out
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Comp.2 
Video 2
Video 3
Comp.1  On
Video 1
On
On
On
Off
On
On
External devices
Input labels
Monitor out
Input Labels/Monitor Out/  Closed Caption
 next
 select
 next
 select
Select “Setup”
2
Display menu
1
3
5
■  Press to exit from 
menu screen
Set
Select “External devices” or “CC”
Stop output 
the picture 
and audio
Display
Closed 
Caption
CC
■ To make more in-depth display settings in digital programs
 Select “Digital setting” and press OK
 Select the item and set
Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier \
identification during input selection. 
(In selecting input mode from p. 24 
)
■ Select the terminal and label of the external equipment
• Terminals:       Comp.1-2/HDMI 1-2/
Video1-3
• Label:   SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/
DBS/PVR/GAME/AUX/[BLANK]
* 
If “SKIP” is selected, the TV/VIDEO 
button press will skip its input.
■  To reset the settings
 Select “CC reset” and press OK
 select
 set
The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing \
a text display of the audio. The program being 
viewed must be transmitting Closed Caption (CC) information. (p. 47)\
■  Select the item and set
• Size:  Text size
• Font:  Text font
• Style:  Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.)
• Foreground:  Color of text
• Fore opacity:  Opacity of text
• Background:  Color of text box
• Back opacity:  Opacity of text box
• Outline:  Outline color of text
(Identify the setting options on the screen.)
Mode Select “On” (when not using, select “Off”).
Analog (Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog 
broadcasting.)
CC1-4:  Information related to pictures  (Appears at bottom of screen)
T1-4: Textual information (Appears over entire screen)
Digital (The Digital Closed Caption menu lets you 
configure the way you choose to view the digital 
captioning.)
Select the setting.
• “Primary”, “Second.”, “Service 3”, “Service 4”, \
“Service 5”, “Service 6”
 select
 set
 select
 set Label Terminal
[example]
• The settings in “Analog” or “Digital”
depend on the broadcaster.
 next
 select
4
(External devices)
Select “Input labels” or “Monitor out”
Monitor out
 select
 set
• Select “Off” to stop output of picture and audio.
  (Video 1/Video 2/Video 3)
• Comp.1/Comp.2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2 cannot output video 
signals regardless of “Monitor out” setting.
  When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to HDMI  or COMPONENT terminals, only audio signals can be 
obtained. From the output terminals, no video signals can be 
passed.
To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures an\
d audio specified in this menu. (p. 28)
■
 Select the terminal and set “Off”
Display
labels of
external 
devices
Input labels 
						

							
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Advanced

 Input Labels/Monitor Out/Closed Caption

Setup 1/2
All
Surf mode
Language
Clock
Program channel
External devices
CC
Menu
Audio
Lock
Setup Memory card Timer Picture
EZ Sync
Digital setting
Size
Font
Style
Foreground
Fore opacity
Background
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic Automatic
Back opacity
Outline
Automatic
Automatic
Custom
3
4
-
-
Input labels
Comp.1 
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Video 1
CustomComp.2 
Video 2
-Video 3
CC
Mode
Analog
Digital
Digital setting
CC reset
CC1
Primary On
Video 1
VCR
Monitor out
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Comp.2 
Video 2
Video 3
Comp.1  On
Video 1
On
On
On
Off
On
On
External devices
Input labels
Monitor out
Input Labels/Monitor Out/  Closed Caption
 next
 select
 next
 select
Select “Setup”
2
Display menu
1
3
5
■  Press to exit from 
menu screen
Set
Select “External devices” or “CC”
Stop output 
the picture 
and audio
Display
Closed 
Caption
CC
■ To make more in-depth display settings in digital programs
 Select “Digital setting” and press OK
 Select the item and set
Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier \
identification during input selection. 
(In selecting input mode from p. 24 
)
■ Select the terminal and label of the external equipment
• Terminals:       Comp.1-2/HDMI 1-2/
Video1-3
• Label:   SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/
DBS/PVR/GAME/AUX/[BLANK]
* 
If “SKIP” is selected, the TV/VIDEO 
button press will skip its input.
■  To reset the settings
 Select “CC reset” and press OK
 select
 set
The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing \
a text display of the audio. The program being 
viewed must be transmitting Closed Caption (CC) information. (p. 47)\
■  Select the item and set
• Size:  Text size
• Font:  Text font
• Style:  Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.)
• Foreground:  Color of text
• Fore opacity:  Opacity of text
• Background:  Color of text box
• Back opacity:  Opacity of text box
• Outline:  Outline color of text
(Identify the setting options on the screen.)
Mode Select “On” (when not using, select “Off”).
Analog (Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog 
broadcasting.)
CC1-4:  Information related to pictures  (Appears at bottom of screen)
T1-4: Textual information (Appears over entire screen)
Digital (The Digital Closed Caption menu lets you 
configure the way you choose to view the digital 
captioning.)
Select the setting.
• “Primary”, “Second.”, “Service 3”, “Service 4”, \
“Service 5”, “Service 6”
 select
 set
 select
 set Label Terminal
[example]
• The settings in “Analog” or “Digital”
depend on the broadcaster.
 next
 select
4
(External devices)
Select “Input labels” or “Monitor out”
Monitor out
 select
 set
• Select “Off” to stop output of picture and audio.
  (Video 1/Video 2/Video 3)
• Comp.1/Comp.2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2 cannot output video 
signals regardless of “Monitor out” setting.
  When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to HDMI  or COMPONENT terminals, only audio signals can be 
obtained. From the output terminals, no video signals can be 
passed.
To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures an\
d audio specified in this menu. (p. 28)
■
 Select the terminal and set “Off”
Display
labels of
external 
devices
Input labels 
						

							
38
39
Advanced

 Operating Peripheral Equipment

 Using Timer

Menu
Audio
Lock
Memory card Timer Picture
EZ Sync

Timer
Sleep
Timer 1
Timer 2
Timer 3
Timer 4
Timer 5
Sleep
Sleep60
Timer 1
Channel
Day
On time
Off time
Set
EVR FRI
10:00 AM
11:00 AM On
310 - 1
SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT
(displays the nearest future date) 
MON-FRI/SAT-SUN/DAILY/EVR SUN/EVR MON/
EVR TUE/EVR WED/EVR THU/EVR FRI/ EVR SAT
Using Timer
Select “Timer”
Select the timer to set
3
2
Set the timer
4
set
Display menu
1
 select
 next
 next
 select
Turns Off automatically
Sleep
Turns On/Off automatically
(5 timers can be set.)
Timer 1
Timer 5
~
 select
 set
Select the channel
Channel
Select the day
Day
The time to turn On
On time
The time to turn Off
Off time
Timer setting (On/Off)
Set
■  To set “Sleep” (Off Timer)
Set to shut the unit off after a pre-selected amount of time.
■ Press to exit from 
menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Note
• The TV automatically 
turns Off after 90 
minutes when turned 
On by the Timer. 
This operation will be 
cancelled if the Off 
time is selected or if a 
key is pressed.
The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time.
• The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 18)
• The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not function if “Auto power on” (p. 29) is set.\
• 0/30/60/90 (minutes)
■ To set “Timer 1-5” (On/Off Timer)
Select the item and set
Operating Peripheral Equipment
You can operate other manufacturers’ equipment using this TV’s remote control.
Connect the external equipment to the TV and
Power Off the external equipment
Press both buttons simultaneously for 
more than 3 seconds.
• Release the buttons when the equipment selection 
buttons start flashing.
Select the equipment
with the equipment selection button
• The selected button remains lit (other buttons are not lit). 
Input the equipment’s 4-digit remote 
control code 
(p. 43-45)
Operate the equipment with the remote 
control 
(p. 42)
• The external equipment turns On.
■ If the equipment does not operate with the 
remote control
• When your equipment has a single code
 
  Input the remote control code again
• When your equipment has multiple codes
 
   Change the code with  above and test again 
• Registration will fail if the wrong code is input or it takes more than \
30 seconds to register.
To find a code not listed in the code list
This procedure searches all codes and is called the “sequence method.\
”
Caution
 After  step  above, change the code and 
test  When the correct code is found
store
Operate the equipment with the remote 
control (p. 42)
• Repeat until the code is found
• It may take many attempts before the correct 
code is found
change
4
1
2
3
5
+
■  Press to return to the TV 
mode 
						

							
38
39
Advanced

 Operating Peripheral Equipment

 Using Timer

Menu
Audio
Lock
Memory card Timer Picture
EZ Sync

Timer
Sleep
Timer 1
Timer 2
Timer 3
Timer 4
Timer 5
Sleep
Sleep60
Timer 1
Channel
Day
On time
Off time
Set
EVR FRI
10:00 AM
11:00 AM On
310 - 1
SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT
(displays the nearest future date) 
MON-FRI/SAT-SUN/DAILY/EVR SUN/EVR MON/
EVR TUE/EVR WED/EVR THU/EVR FRI/ EVR SAT
Using Timer
Select “Timer”
Select the timer to set
3
2
Set the timer
4
set
Display menu
1
 select
 next
 next
 select
Turns Off automatically
Sleep
Turns On/Off automatically
(5 timers can be set.)
Timer 1
Timer 5
~
 select
 set
Select the channel
Channel
Select the day
Day
The time to turn On
On time
The time to turn Off
Off time
Timer setting (On/Off)
Set
■  To set “Sleep” (Off Timer)
Set to shut the unit off after a pre-selected amount of time.
■ Press to exit from 
menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Note
• The TV automatically 
turns Off after 90 
minutes when turned 
On by the Timer. 
This operation will be 
cancelled if the Off 
time is selected or if a 
key is pressed.
The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time.
• The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 18)
• The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not function if “Auto power on” (p. 29) is set.\
• 0/30/60/90 (minutes)
■ To set “Timer 1-5” (On/Off Timer)
Select the item and set
Operating Peripheral Equipment
You can operate other manufacturers’ equipment using this TV’s remote control.
Connect the external equipment to the TV and
Power Off the external equipment
Press both buttons simultaneously for 
more than 3 seconds.
• Release the buttons when the equipment selection 
buttons start flashing.
Select the equipment
with the equipment selection button
• The selected button remains lit (other buttons are not lit). 
Input the equipment’s 4-digit remote 
control code 
(p. 43-45)
Operate the equipment with the remote 
control 
(p. 42)
• The external equipment turns On.
■ If the equipment does not operate with the 
remote control
• When your equipment has a single code
 
  Input the remote control code again
• When your equipment has multiple codes
 
   Change the code with  above and test again 
• Registration will fail if the wrong code is input or it takes more than \
30 seconds to register.
To find a code not listed in the code list
This procedure searches all codes and is called the “sequence method.\
”
Caution
 After  step  above, change the code and 
test  When the correct code is found
store
Operate the equipment with the remote 
control (p. 42)
• Repeat until the code is found
• It may take many attempts before the correct 
code is found
change
4
1
2
3
5
+
■  Press to return to the TV 
mode 
						

							
40
41
Advanced

 Recommended AV Connections

ANTENNACable In

ANTENNACable In

TO
AUDIO
AMP
INPUT
INPUT  1
INPUT  2AUDIO VIDEO
S VIDEOPROGOUT
PRPBYR
R
R L
L
L
R LHDMI 2AUDIO INAV IN  1AV IN  2
RLHDMI 1AUDIO INDIGITALAUDIO OUT

HDMI 2AUDIO IN
TO
AUDIO
AMP
AV IN  1AV IN  2
COMPONENTVIDEO
INPUT
INPUT  1
INPUT  2
AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO
VIDEO
S VIDEOPROGOUT
RPRPBY
P
RPBYR
R
R L
L
L
RL
L
R L
ANTENNACable In
HDMI 1AUDIO IN
DIGITALAUDIO OUT

Recommended AV Connections
These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment.
For other connections, consult the instructions and specifications for e\
ach piece of equipment (p. 51). 
For additional assistance, please visit our website at:   
www.panasonic.com
www.panasonic.ca
AC 120 V
60 Hz
 
Power Cord
(Connect after all the other 
connections are complete.)
Back of the TV
• Individual components of HDMI equipment may require additional menu sett\
ings specific to each model. Please 
refer to their respective operating instruction manuals.
• When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is outpu\
t 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.) 
Note
HDMI cable
Cable Box Cable TV
or
■ To watch DVDs
DVD Player/Set Top Box
Optical digital 
audio cable
• The picture and audio input signals connected to a 
terminal specified in “Monitor out” (p. 36) cannot be 
output from “PROG OUT” terminals.
  However, audio output can be obtained from  “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” terminal.
•To prevent howling and image oscillation, set the “Monitor out” setting when connecting the VCR with 
loop-connection. (p. 28, 36)
Note
■  DVD Recorder / 
VCR
AUDIO
IN HDMI
(AV OUT)
HDMI
(AV OUT)
Panasonic RAM theater / 
Panasonic Player theater oror
HDMI
(AV OUT)
Panasonic AV  amp
DIGA 
(Panasonic DVD Recorder)
Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control of 
a single AV piece of equipment such as a Panasonic DIGA-
DVD recorder, RAM theater, or Player theater system.
Refer to page 30-31 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 HDAVI 
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 
operate.
EZ SyncTM Connections
■  Setting of this unit after connection
After making connections as shown above, set “EZ Sync” (under “\
EZ Sync setting”) to “On” using the Setup menu. 
(p. 30-31).
Note
• HDMI 1 is recommended.
  When connecting to HDMI 2, set the input mode to HDMI 2 (p. 24) initia\
lly before connecting to HDMI 2. After  connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 30-31).
■ Connecting this unit to a DVD 
recorder and AV amp
When using an “EZ Sync” 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.
DIGA 
(Panasonic DVD Recorder) HDMI
(AV IN)
■  To listen to the 
TV through 
speakers Amplifier
• When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to 
HDMI or COMPONENT terminals, only audio signals 
can be obtained. From the output terminals, no video 
signals can be passed.
• When receiving digital channel signals, all digital 
formats are down-converted to composite NTSC 
video to be output through the PROG OUT terminals.
OPTICAL IN
or Digital Audio 
out
or
■  Connecting this unit to the DIGA, RAM theater, or Player 
theater
• For DIGA:  Connect with HDMI cable
• For RAM theater and Player theater: 
  Connect with the HDMI and audio cables.
  If audio cable is not connected, you cannot listen to the TV  program through the theater system.
HDMI
(AV OUT)
Panasonic
HD Camcorder
or
Back of the TV
or
or

A HDMI cable
Connect with 
A or B 
B HDMI-DVI
Conversion cable 
+ Audio  cable
or
SD Slot
■
 To watch camcorder 
images
Camcorder
VCR
DVD Player