Panasonic Th 50px60u Operating Instructions

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Advanced
 Input Labels/Closed Caption
Digital setting
Size
Font
StyleAutomatic
Automatic
Automatic
SKIP
SKIP
DVD
AUX
VCR
SKIP
Input labels 
Comp. 1 
Comp. 2 
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Video 1
Video 2
CC
Mode
Analog
Digital
Digital setting 
CC reset 
Off
CC1
Primary
Input labels 
SKIPVideo 3
Video 1
VCR

vTo make more in-depth display settings in digital programs
 Select “Digital setting” and press “OK” button
 Select the item and set
The labels of devices connected to external input terminals can be indicated
for easy recognition on the screen. (In selecting input mode of p. 19 
)
Select the terminal and the label of the external equipment
•Terminals: Comp.1-2/HDMI1-2/
   Video1-3
•Label: SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/

vTo reset the settings
Select “CC reset” and press “OK” button
(1/3)
 select
 set
The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable or providing a visual display of the audio portion. The 
program viewed must provide Closed Captioning (CC) for the television to display it. (p. 40)

vSelect 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.)     DBS/PVR/GAME/AUX/[BLANK]
*  If “SKIP” is selected for a non-connected terminal, its input 
is skipped when switched with TV/VIDEO button.
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
 setLabel Terminal
[example]
•The settings in “Analog” or “Digital”
depend on the broadcaster.
 
						

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Menu
Picture
Audio
Lock
Setup
Memory card
Timer
-
Timer
Sleep
Timer 1
Timer 2
Timer 3
Timer 4
Timer 5
60 Sleep
Sleep
310 - 1
EVR FRI
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
On Timer 1 
CH
Day
On time 
Off time 
Set
SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT/
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
select
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
CH
Select the day Day
The time to turn On
On time
The time to turn Off
Off time
Timer setting (On/Off)
Set

vTo set “Sleep” (Off Timer)
Press to set unit to shut itself off after a preselected amount of time.

vPress to exit

vPress 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. 13)
•0/30/60/90 (minutes)

vTo set “Timer 1-5” (On/Off Timer)
Select the item and set
 
						

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Advanced
 Operating Peripheral Equipment
 Using Timer
Operating Peripheral Equipment
You can operate other manufacturers’ components using this TV’s remote control.
4
1
2
Press both buttons simultaneously 
for more than 3 seconds.
•Release the buttons when the equipment selection 
buttons start flashing. +
3
5
Caution
•Registration will fail if the wrong code is input or it takes more than 30 seconds to register.
Select the equipment
with the equipment selection button
•The selected button remains lit (other buttons are not 
lit).
Connect the external equipment to the TV and
turn Off the external equipment
Input the equipment’s 4-digit remote 
control code 
(p. 37-38)
Confirm the equipment with the 
remote control
•The external equipment turns On.

vIf the equipment does not operate with 
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
(p. 37-38)
 After  step  above, change the code and 
test
store
Operate the equipment with the 
remote control (p. 36)
•Repeat until the code is found
•It may take many attempts before the correct 
code is found
 When the correct code is found
change
To find a code not listed in the code list
This procedure searches all codes and is called the “sequence method.”
 
						

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RF OUT
RF IN
or

vTo record TV 
shows
DVD Recorder /
VCR
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 of each equipment, and the specifications (p. 46-47). 
For additional assistance, please visit our website at : www.panasonic.com
www.panasonic.ca
Camcorder
S-Video Camcorder
VCR/S-Video VCR
DVD Player

vTo watch camcorder images
INPUT3

vTo watch DVDs
DVD Player
Set Top Box
Caution
•For Antenna connection via VCR, please refer to the Operating Instructions of a VCR.
Cable TV
Cable Box
•For receiving digital 
broadcasting of cable 
TV, connect Cable 
TV directly to “ANT” 
terminal.
or
AC Cord
(Connect after all the 
other connections are 
complete.)Back of the unit
• Digital audio amplifier
• Theater system
 
						

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Advanced
 Recommended AV Connections
•Turn Off the
TV speakers.
(p. 20 “Speakers”)

vTo watch digital video image
S-Video signals have priority

vTo listen to the TV through 
speakers
Amplifier DVD Player or
Set Top Box
(HDMI compatible machines only)
HDMI
cable
HDMI-DVI
conversion
cable
Audio cable
or

vRecommended HDMI Connections (p. 24-25)
or
or
Note
•The picture and audio input signals 
connected to a terminal specified in “Prog-
out stop” (p. 20) cannot be output from 
“OUTPUT” terminals. However, audio 
output can be obtained from the optical 
Digital Audio Out terminal.
•To prevent howling and image oscillation, set 
the “Prog-out-stop” setting when connecting 
VCR with loop-connection.
 (p. 20)
•When a device (STB, DVD, etc.) is 
connected to the HDMI or COMPONENT 
terminals, only audio signals will be 
output. No video signals will be output.
 
						

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KEY NAME VCR MODEDBS/CBL MODE
DVD MODE
(DBS) (CBL)
Power Power Power Power
TV Input Switch TV Input Switch TV Input Switch TV Input Switch
-Exit Exit-
-DBS Cursor Up/Down/Right/
LeftCBL Cursor Up/Down/Right/
LeftDVD Cursor Up/Down/Right/
Left
-Ok Ok Ok
-DBS Menu CBL Menu DVD Setup Menu
---Return, Clear
TV Mute TV Mute TV Mute TV Mute
-Aspect Aspect DVD Disc Menu
---Title
Onscreen Display Onscreen Display Onscreen Display Onscreen Display
0-9 0-9 0-9 0-9
-DBS Previous Channel CBL Previous Channel Drive Select
Channel Up/Down DBS Channel Up/Down CBL Channel Up/Down Channel Up/Down
TV Volume Up/Down TV Volume Up/Down TV Volume Up/Down TV Volume Up/Down
-Sleep Sleep-
TV/VCR Switch TV/DBS Switch TV/CBL Switch-
VCR Record PVR Record *1PVR Record *1Record
-Search *1Search *1Open/Close
---Skip Reverse/Forward
Reverse/Forward--Rewind/Fast Forward
Stop--Stop
Pause--Pause
Play--Play
*1: Combination type
Remote Control Operation/Code List
Note
•Operation may not be possible depending on the available memory size of the remote control.
This remote control is not designed to cover operation of all functions of all models.

vRemote Control Operation List
This chart defines which keys are operational after programming (if needed),
while in the selected remote control mode, VCR, DBS/CBL, DVD. The following explains how to operate external devices with the remote control.
•Register the remote control codes (p. 33) if you want to operate an external device of another manufacturer. 
(p. 37-38)
 
						

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FAQs, etc.
 Remote Control Operation/Code List
AlphaStar 0772
Chaparral 0216
Crossdigital 1109
DirecTV
0099, 0247, 0392, 0566, 
0639, 0724, 0749, 0819, 
1076, 1108, 1109, 1142, 1377, 
1392, 1414, 1442, 1443, 
1444, 1609, 1639, 1640, 
1749, 1856
Dish Network 
System0775, 1005, 1170, 1505, 
1775
Dishpro
0775, 1005, 1505, 1775Echostar0775, 1005, 1170, 1505, 1775Expressvu 0775, 1775
GE 0392, 0566
General
Instrument0869
GOI 0775, 1775
Goodmans 1246
Hisense 1535
Hitachi 0819, 1250
HTS 0775, 1775
Hughes 0749, 1442, 1749
Hughes Network 
Systems0749, 1142, 1442, 1443, 
1444, 1749
iLo 1535
Janeil 0152
Jerrold 0869
JVC 0775, 1170, 1775
LG 1226, 1414
Magnavox 0722, 0724
Memorex 0724
Mitsubishi 0749
Motorola 0856, 0869
NEC 1270
Next Level 0869
Panasonic
0152, 0247, 0701, 1786Paysat 0724
Philips
0099, 0722, 0724, 0749, 0819, 
1076, 1142, 1442, 1749
Pioneer 1442
Proscan 0392, 0566
Proton 1535
RadioShack 0869
RCA
0143, 0392, 0566, 0855, 1392
Samsung1108, 1109, 1142, 1276, 1377, 
1442, 1609
Sanyo 1219
Sony 0639, 1639, 1640
Star Choice 0869
Tivo 1142, 1442, 1443, 1444
Toshiba
0749, 0790, 0819, 1285, 1749UltimateTV 1392, 1640
Uniden 0722, 0724
US Digital 1535
USDTV 1535
Voom 0869
Zenith 1856

vRemote Control Code List
Cable Converter (  )
Brand Code Brand Code Brand Code Brand CodeABC 0003, 0008 
Americast 0899
Bell South 0899
Digeo 1187
Director 0476
General Instrument0003, 0276, 0476, 0810
GoldStar 0144
Hamlin 0009, 0273
Jerrold
0003, 0276, 0476, 0810Memorex 0000
Motorola1376, 0276, 0476, 0810, 1187Pace 0008, 0237, 1877
Panasonic 0000, 0107
Paragon 0000
Philips 0317, 1305
Pioneer
0144, 0533, 0877, 1877Pulsar 0000
Quasar 0000
Regal 0273, 0279
Runco 0000
Samsung 0144
Scientific Atlanta0008, 0477, 0877, 1877
Sony 1006
Starcom 0003
Supercable 0276
Torx 0003
Toshiba 0000
Zenith 0000, 0525, 0899
Satellite Receiver (  )
ABS 1972
Adventura 0000
Aiwa 0000, 0037, 0124
Akai 0175
Alienware 1972
American High0035
Audiovox 0037
Broksonic 1479
Calix 0037
Canon 0035
Citizen 0037, 1278
Craig 0037
Curtis Mathes 0035, 0060, 1035
CyberPower 1972
Daewoo 0045, 1278
Dell 1972
Denon 0042
DirecTV 0739
Durabrand 0039
Dynatech 0000
Electrohome 0037, 0043
Electrophonic 0037
Emerex 0032
Emerson
0000, 0037, 0043, 1278, 1479Fuji 0033, 0035
Funai 0000
Garrard 0000
Gateway 1972
GE
0035, 0060, 0807, 1035, 1060GoldStar 0037, 1237
Gradiente 0000
Harley Davidson0000
Hewlett Packard1972
Hitachi 0000, 0042, 0089
Howard Computers1972
HP 1972
Hughes
Network Systems0042, 0739
Humax 0739
Hush 1972
iBUYPOWER 1972
JVC 0067
KEC 0037
Kenwood 0067
Kodak 0035, 0037
Linksys 1972
Lloyd’s 0000
LXI 0037
Magnasonic 1278
Magnavox
0000, 0035, 0039, 1781Marantz 0035
Marta 0037
Matsushita 0035
Media Center PC1972
MEI 0035
Memorex
0000, 0035, 0037, 0039, 1237MGA 0043
Microsoft 1972
Mind 1972
Minolta 0042
Mitsubishi 0043, 0067, 0807
Motorola 0035
MTC 0000
Multitech 0000
NEC 0067
Nikko 0037
Niveus Media 1972
Northgate 1972
Olympus 0035, 0226
Onkyo 0222
Optimus 0037
Orion 1479
Panasonic
0035, 0077, 0225, 0226, 0227, 
0378, 0616, 1035, 1244
Penney0035, 0037, 0042, 1035, 1237Pentax 0042
Philco 0035
Philips
0035, 0618, 0739, 1081, 1181Pilot 0037
Pioneer 0067
Proscan 0060, 1060
Pulsar 0039
Quasar 0035, 0077, 1035
RadioShack 0000
Radix 0037
Randex 0037
RCA
0042, 0060, 0077, 0807, 
0880, 1035, 1060
Realistic 0000, 0035, 0037
ReplayTV 0614, 0616
Ricavision 1972
Runco 0039
Samsung 0045, 0739, 1014
Sanky 0039
Sansui 0000, 0067, 1479
Sanyo 0159
Scott 0043, 0045
Sears
0000, 0035, 0037, 0042, 1237Sharp 0807, 0848
Sonic Blue 0614, 0616
Sony
0000, 0032, 0033, 0035, 
0636, 1032, 1232, 1972
Stack 9 1972
STS 0042
Sylvania
0000, 0035, 0043, 1781Symphonic 0000
Systemax 1972
Tagar Systems1972
Teac 0000
Technics 0035
Teknika 0000, 0035, 0037
Thomas 0000
Tivo 0618, 0636, 0739
Toshiba0043, 0045, 0845, 1008, 
1145, 1972
Totevision 0037
Touch 1972
Vector 0045
Video Concepts0045
Videomagic 0037
Viewsonic 1972
Villain 0000
Voodoo 1972
Wards
0000, 0035, 0042, 0060XR-1000 0000, 0035
Zenith0000, 0033, 0039, 1479
ZT Group 1972
Americast 0899
Digeo 1187
General Instrument0476, 0810
Jerrold 0476, 0810
Motorola 0476, 0810, 1187, 1376
Pace 0237, 1877Pioneer 0877, 1877
Scientific Atlanta0877, 1877
Sony 1006
Supercable 0276
Zenith 0899
DirecTV0099, 0392, 0639, 1076, 
1142, 1377, 1392, 1442, 
1443, 1444, 1640
Dish Network 
System0775, 1505
Dishpro 0775, 1505
Echostar 0775, 1170, 1505
Expressvu 0775
Hughes Network 
Systems1142, 1442, 1443, 1444
JVC 1170
Motorola 0869
Philips 1142, 1442
Proscan 0392
RCA 1392Samsung 1442
Sony 0639, 1640
Star Choice 0869DBS/PVR Combination (  )
VCR (  )
Cable/PVR Combination (  )
 
						

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ABS 1972
Alienware 1972
CyberPower 1972
Dell 1972
DirecTV 0739
Gateway 1972
Hewlett Packard1972
Howard
Computers1972
HP 1972
Hughes Network 
Systems0739
Humax 0739
Hush 1972
iBUYPOWER 1972
Linksys 1972
Media Center PC1972
Microsoft 1972
Mind 1972
Niveus Media 1972
Northgate 1972
Panasonic 0616
Philips 0618, 0739
RCA 0880
ReplayTV 0614, 0616
Sonic Blue 0614, 0616
Sony 0636, 1972
Stack 9 1972Systemax 1972
Tagar Systems 1972
Tivo 0618, 0636, 0739
Toshiba 1008, 1972
Touch 1972
Viewsonic 1972
Voodoo 1972
ZT Group 1972
Hughes Network 
Systems0739Philips 0739
Samsung 0739
Apex Digital 1056
Aspire Digital 1168
Coby 1086
CyberHome 1129
Funai 0675
Gateway 1158Go Video 0741, 1158, 1304, 1730
JVC 1164, 1275
LG 0741
LiteOn 1158, 1440
Magnavox 0646
Panasonic 0490, 1010, 1011Philips 0646
Pioneer 0631
Polaroid 1086
RCA 0522
Samsung 0490Sensory Science1158
Sharp 0675
Sony 1033, 1431
Sylvania 0675
Zenith 0741
Adcom 1094
Allegro 0869
Apex Digital0672, 0794, 0796, 0797, 
1004, 1056, 1061, 1100
Aspire Digital 1168
Blue Parade 0571
Broksonic 0695
California Audio 
Labs0490
CineVision 0833, 0869
Coby 1086
CyberHome 0816, 1023, 1024, 1129
Daewoo 0833, 0869
Denon 0490
Disney 0675
DVD2000 0521
Emerson 0591, 0675
Enterprise 0591
Funai 0675
Gateway 1158
GE 0522
Go Video0741, 0833, 0869, 1075, 
1158, 1304, 1730GoldStar 0741
Gradiente 0490
Grundig 0539
Hitachi 0573, 0664
Hiteker 0672
Integra 0571
JVC
0558, 0623, 0867, 1164, 1275
Kenwood 0490, 0534
Lecson 1533
LG 0591, 0741, 0801, 0869
LiteOn 1158, 1440
Loewe 0511
Magnavox 0503, 0539, 0646, 0675
Marantz 0539
McIntosh 1533
Memorex 0695
Microsoft 0522
Mitsubishi 0521, 1521
NAD 0591, 0741
NEC 0785
Onkyo 0503, 0792
Panasonic0490, 0503, 0632, 0703, 
1010, 1011, 1362, 1462, 
1490, 1762, 1967
Philips0503, 0539, 0646, 0675, 
1267, 1354
PianoDisc 1024
Pioneer 0525, 0571, 0631, 0632
Polaroid 1061, 1086
Polk Audio 0539
Proceed 0672
Proscan 0522
RCA 0522, 0571, 0822
Rio 0869
Rotel 0623
Sampo 0752
Samsung 0490, 0573, 0820, 1075
Sansui 0695
Sanyo 0695, 0873, 1967Sensory Science1158
Sharp 0630, 0675, 0752, 1256
Shinsonic 0533
Sonic Blue 0869
Sony
0533, 0864, 1033, 1431, 1533
Sylvania 0675
Symphonic 0675
Teac 0809
Technics 0490, 0703
Theta Digital 0571
Toshiba 0503, 0695, 1045, 1154
Urban Concepts 0503
Xbox 0522
Yamaha 0490, 0539, 0545
Zenith 0503, 0591, 0741,0869
PVR (  )
DVD Recorder (  )
DVD (  )
DBS/PVR Combination (  )
Brand Code Brand Code Brand Code Brand Code
Remote Control Operation/Code List

vRemote Control Code List
 
						

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FAQs, etc.
 Ratings List
 Remote Control Operation/Code List
OffNO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. 
Movie has 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.
Age-based
GroupAge-based
RatingsPossible Content
SelectionsDescription
NR
(Not Rated)
TV-NR Viewable BlockedNot Rated. 
Youth
TV-Y Viewable BlockedAll children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically
designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6.
TV-Y7 FV  Blocked Viewable BlockedDirected 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.
Guidance
TV-G Viewable BlockedGeneral audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language,
and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
TV-PG D,L,S,V (all selected) Any combination of D,
L, S, VParental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent
coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and
situations.
TV-14 D,L,S,V (all selected) Any combination of D,
L, S, VParents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated
themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence.
TV-MA D,L,S,V (all selected) Any combination of L,
S, VMature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes,
profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content.
EExempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming,
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+18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.
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.
13 ans+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.
16 ans+Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent scenes of violence or intense
violence.
18 ans+Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.
Ratings List for Channel Lock
“V-chip” technology enables you to lock out channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the 
entertainment industry. (p. 27)

vU.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA)

vU.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S. TV)

vCANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS (C. E. L. R)

vCANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS (C. F. L. R)
FV: Fantasy/Cartoon Violence. V: Violence S: Sex L: Offensive Language D: Dialogue with sexual content.
 
						

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•FULL•JUST
FULLJUST
Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s
side edges.
(Recommended for anamorphic picture)Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners
of the screen. 
(Recommended for normal TV broadcast)
•H-FILL•4:3
H-FILL
Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s
side edges. The side edges of the image are cut off.Standard
(Note that “after image” of the side bar may occur from
displaying it for a long time.)
•ZOOM
ZOOM
Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen. 
(Recommended for Letter Box)
•Zoom adjust
Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in “ZOOM.”
 Select “Zoom adjust” on the Picture menu. (p. 20)
 Vertical position adjustment         Vertical size adjustment
Technical Information
Aspect Ratio
Let you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 15)
•For viewing Closed Caption of digital broadcasting, set the aspect ratio to FULL.
  (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3, characters will be cut off.)
•The closed caption is not displayed when you use HDMI connection.
•If analog connected equipment is used for displaying or recording, closed caption (CC) should be set On/Off on the 
connected equipment.
The CC mode setting of the TV will not affect the analog input.
If a digital program is being output in analog format, the CC data will also be output in analog format.
  If digital connected equipment is used for input, CC should be set to On on either the connected equipment or the 
TV.
  If CC is set On on both the connected equipment and the TV, captions from each unit will overlap.
Closed Caption (CC)
Side bar
•To reset the aspect ratio  (OK)
•480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9) : FULL, 
JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM
•1080p / 1080i / 720p : FULL, H-FILL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM.
•When the signal is 720p/1080i/1080p, the aspect mode 
automatically defaults to Full after turning off the TV, 
after changing input mode, or after changed signal 
resolution other than 720p/1080i/1080p.
Note