This product has a fluorescent lamp that contains mercury. Model No. Disposal may be regulated in your community due to environmental TC-L32U22X considerations. For disposal or recycling information, please contact your TC-L37U22X local authorities, or the Electronic Industries Alliance: TC-L42U22X http://www.eiae.org.

Operating Instructions 32”/37”/42” Class LCD HDTV (31.5/37.0/42.0 inches measured diagonally)

Quick Start Guide See page 7-14

Customer’s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid

in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes. TM

Model Number Serial Number

Web Site: http://panasonic.net/ English Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. © Panasonic Corporation 2010 Printed in U.S.A. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future M0110-0 reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. TQB2AC0003 Experience an amazing level of Contents multimedia excitement

Please read before using the unit

● Safety Precautions ·········································4

Quick Start Guide Quick Start

● Accessories/Optional Accessory ····················7 Guide ● Basic Connection ···········································9 ● Identifying Controls ······································11 ● First Time Setup ···········································12 Enjoy rich multimedia SD memory card Enjoy your TV! Basic Features Viewing ● Watching TV ·················································15 ● Using VIERA TOOLS ···································17 ● Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER ··········18 Personal computer ● VCR Watching Videos and DVDs ·························20 ● Displaying PC Screen on TV························22

Advanced Features ● How to Use Menu Functions Camcorder (picture, sound quality, etc.) ·························23 TM TM ● VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ” ··················26 Advanced Amplifier ● Lock ·····························································32 Home theater system ● Editing and Setting Channels ·······················34 ● Closed Caption ············································36 Set Top Box ● Input Labels ·················································37 ● Using Timer ··················································38 DVD recorder/ ● Recommended AV Connections ··················39 Blu-ray Disc recorder DVD player/ Blu-ray Disc player

FAQs, etc. ● Ratings List for Lock ····································40

● Technical Information ···································41 FAQs, etc. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High- ● Care and Cleaning ·······································45 Definition Multimedia Interface are ● FAQ ······························································46 VIERA Link™ is a trademark of trademarks or registered trademarks SDHC Logo is a trademark of ● Specifications ···············································48 of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United Panasonic Corporation. SD-3C, LLC. States and other countries.

HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Panasonic Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

2 3 Safety Precautions

The lightning flash with arrowhead 19) An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light, power circuits, CAUTION within a triangle is intended to tell the or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be user that parts inside the product are a taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK risk of electric shock to persons. 20) Unplug this LCD TV from the wall outlet and refer servicing to qualified service personnel under the following conditions: DO NOT OPEN The exclamation point within a a. When the power cord or plug is damaged or frayed. triangle is intended to tell the b. If liquid has been spilled into the LCD TV. user that important operating and c. If the LCD TV has been exposed to rain or water. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. servicing instructions are in the d. If the LCD TV does not operate normally by following the operating instructions. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. papers with the appliance. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as improper adjustment of other controls may result in damage and will often require extensive work by a qualified technician to restore the LCD TV to normal operation. Note to CATV System Installer e. If the LCD TV has been dropped or the cabinet has been damaged. f. When the LCD TV exhibits a distinct change in performance - this indicates a need for service. This reminder is provided to direct the CATV system installer’s attention to Article 820-40 of the NEC that provides guidelines for 21) When replacement parts are required, be sure the service technician uses replacement parts specified by the manufacturer that proper grounding and, in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be connected to the grounding system of the building, as have the same characteristics as the original parts. Unauthorized substitutions may result in fire, electric shock, or other hazards. close to the point of cable entry as practical. 22) WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPARATUS TO RAIN, MOISTURE, DRIPPING OR SPLASHING. Secure Ventilation DO NOT PLACE LIQUID CONTAINERS (FLOWER VASES, CUPS, COSMETICS, ETC.) ABOVE THE SET (INCLUDING ON SHELVES ABOVE, ETC.). Slots and openings in the cabinet and the back or bottom are provided for ventilation, and to ensure reliable operation of the LCD 23) WARNING: SMALL PARTS CAN PRESENT CHOKING HAZARD IF ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. KEEP SMALL TV and to protect it from overheating. These openings must not be blocked or covered. There should be at least 10 cm of space PARTS AWAY FROM YOUNG CHILDREN. from these openings. The openings should never be blocked by placing the LCD TV on a bed, sofa, rug or other similar surface. DISCARD UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS, INCLUDING PACKAGING MATERIALS This LCD TV should not be placed in a built-in installation such as a bookcase unless proper ventilation is provided. AND PLASTIC BAGS/SHEETS TO PREVENT THEM FROM BEING PLAYED WITH BY YOUNG CHILDREN, CREATING THE POTENTIAL RISK OF SUFFOCATION. Important Safety Instructions 24) CAUTION: The Power switch on this unit will not completely shut off all power from AC outlet. Since the power cord serves as the main disconnect device for the unit, you will need to unplug it from the AC outlet to shut down all power. 1) Read these instructions. Therefore, make sure the unit has been installed so that the power cord can be easily unplugged from AC outlet 2) Keep these instructions. in case of an accident. To avoid fire hazard, the power cord should also be unplugged from the AC outlet when 3) Heed all warnings. left unused for a long period of time (for example, when on vacation). 4) Follow all instructions. 25) CAUTION: TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT USE THIS PLUG WITH A RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE EXPOSURE. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 26) CAUTION: USE WITH OTHER STAND MAY RESULT IN INSTABILITY POSSIBLY CAUSING INJURY. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 27) CAUTION: DANGER OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS INCORRECTLY REPLACED. REPLACE ONLY WITH THE SAME 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that OR EQUIVALENT TYPE. produce heat. 28) CAUTION: This LCD TV is for use only with the following optional accessory. Use with any other type of optional 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury. than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are (All of the following accessories are manufactured by Panasonic Corporation) provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the • Wall-hanging bracket: TY-WK3L2RW obsolete outlet. Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart / apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over. 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped. 15) Operate only from the type of power source indicated on the marking label. If you are not sure of the type of power supplied to your home consult your television dealer or local power company. EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA 16) Follow all warnings and instructions marked on the LCD TV. GROUNDING AS PER (NEC) NATIONAL 17) Never push objects of any kind into this LCD TV through cabinet ANTENNA slots as they may touch dangerous voltage points or short out ELECTRICAL CODE LEAD-IN WIRE parts that could result in a fire or electric shock. Never spill liquid of any kind on the LCD TV. GROUND CLAMP 18) If an outside antenna is connected to the television equipment, ANTENNA be sure the antenna system is grounded so as to provide some ELECTRIC DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) protection against voltage surges and built up static charges. SERVICE In the U.S. Section 810-21 of the National Electrical Code EQUIPMENT GROUNDING CONDUCTORS provides information with respect to proper grounding of the mast (NEC SECTION 810-21) and supporting structure, grounding of the lead-in wire to an GROUND CLAMPS antenna discharge unit, size of grounding conductors, location of antenna discharge unit, connection to grounding electrodes, and POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM requirements for the grounding electrode. (NEC ART 250, PART H) 4 5 Accessories/Optional Accessory

This product incorporates the following software: (1) software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, Accessories (2) software owned by a third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) software licensed under the GNU General Public License, Version 2 (GPL v2), Check you have all the items shown. (4) software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public License (LGPL) and/or, (5) open source software other than software licensed under the GPL and/or LGPL Accessories For the software categorized as (3) or (4), please refer to the terms and conditions of GPL v2 and LGPL, as the case may be at Remote Control Batteries for the Pedestal http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html and Transmitter Remote Control TBL3AX0005 or TBL3AX0010 (TC-L32U22X) http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/lgpl-2.1.html In addition, software categorized as (3) or (4) is copyrighted by several N2QAYB000485 Transmitter (2) TBL2AX0029 (TC-L37U22X) individuals and/or entities. Please refer to the copyright notice of those individuals at AA Battery TBL2AX0031 (TC-L42U22X) http://www.am-linux.jp/dl/DTV10UT/.

GPL/LGPL SOFTWARE IS DISTRIBUTED IN THE HOPE THAT IT WILL BE USEFUL, BUT WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, Quick Start EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR

A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. Guide For at least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic will give to anyone who contacts us at the address provided below, for a charge of no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable How to assemble (p. 8) copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL v2/LGPL. Contact Information Operating Instructions Warranty Card (Mexico) [email protected] Source code is also freely available to you and any other member of the public via our website below. Quick setup guide http://www.am-linux.jp/dl/DTV10UT/ (For viewing programming) Accessories/Optional Accessory

Optional Accessory Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging Wall-hanging bracket bracket installation manual. TY-WK3L2RW Back of the TV Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging bracket 7.9 ” (200 mm) (not supplied with the TV) Depth of screw: 7.9 ” Minimum: 0.39” (10.0 mm) (200 mm) Maximum: 0.47” (12.0 mm) (32”/37”) 1.57” (40.0 mm) (42”) M6

Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation (View from the side) WARNING Customers assumes liability if mounting the unit themselves or if a Panasonic bracket is not used. Any damage resulting from not having a professional installer mount your unit will void your warranty. Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to perform any necessary set-up. Incorrect fitting may cause equipment to fall, resulting in injury and product damage. Do not mount the unit directly below ceiling lights (such as spotlights, floodlights or halogen lights) which typically give off high heat. Doing so may warp or damage plastic cabinet parts. Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall before hanging bracket. When using an angled-type wall hanging bracket, please ensure that there is sufficient space for the connecting cables so that they do not to press against the wall when the TV is tilted forward. For safety reasons, remove units no longer being used from their wall-mounted locations.

Installing the remote’s batteries Caution Open Incorrect installation may cause Close battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Do not mix different battery types (such Hook as alkaline and manganese batteries). • Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) Note the correct polarity batteries. 6 (+ or -). Do not burn or break batteries. 7 Accessories/Optional Accessory Basic Connection (Continued) Example Connecting Antenna (To watch TV) Attaching the pedestal to TV TV VHF/UHF Antenna VHF/UHF Antenna • NTSC (National Television System Committee): ■Assembling the pedestal Conventional broadcasting Fix securely with assembly screws A . (Total 4 screws) • ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee): Tighten screws firmly. Cable TV Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi- A Accessories channel surround-sound audio and interactive television. Bracket Assembly screws (4 of each) To connect the antenna terminal Quick Start A

Front Guide M4 × 16 AC 110-127 V VHF/UHF Antenna 60 Hz B

M4 × 12 Base Bracket (1) Cable TV (Image: TBL2AX0029) or Power Cord ■Set-up (Connect after all the Accessories/Optional Accessory Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) other connections.) Fix securely with assembly screws . (Total 4 screws) Back of the TV Tighten screws firmly.

B Base (1) B

Foam mat or thick soft cloth

WARNING Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. Cable Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. • You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. • You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-definition cable service. Caution The connection for high-definition can be done with the use of HDMI or cable. (p. 10) Do not use any other TV and displays. • To view high-definition programming select the correct video input. (p. 20) Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. Note If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. Not all cables and external equipment shown in this book are supplied with the TV. During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened. For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong ATSC is not available except in U.S.A., Canada, and/or Mexico. enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Reference of connection Antenna terminal Pin terminals HDMI terminal

red blue green

green Firmly tighten by hand. Match colors of plugs and terminals. Insert firmly. Insert firmly. 8 9 Basic Connection (Continued) Identifying Controls AV cable connections TV controls/indicators

Front of the TV To use HDMI terminals Selects channels in sequence AV Equipment HDMI AV OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc Volume up/down player Menu navigations High-Definition Remote control sensor Changes the input mode

Connecting to the HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. Quick Start within about 23 feet Chooses menu and submenu entries. The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal.

(7 meters) in front of the Guide For “VIERA LinkTM connections”, please refer to p. 27. TV set POWER button To use COMPONENT terminals Power indicator ( on: red, off: no light) Y green C.A.T.S (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) green green PB COMPONENT Note VIDEO OUT blue blue The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned off. blue Basic Connection Identifying Controls AV Equipment PR Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control. red red red L e.g. Blu-ray Disc Remote control white white white AUDIO player R OUT Closed Caption On/Off (p. 15) red red red Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 15)

Changes the input mode (p. 20) Exits from menu screen (AV cable connections) Standard-Definition VIERA Link menu (p. 30-31) To use COMPOSITE terminals AV Equipment Displays Main Menu (p. 23) Display VIERA TOOLS (p. 17)

Viewing from SD Card (p. 18-19) yellow yellow yellow e.g. DVD Recorder Displays Sub Menu (p. 15, 25) L COMPOSITE Selects/OK/Change OUT or white white white Colored buttons R (used for various functions) Returns to previous menu red red (for example, p. 14, 18, 31) red e.g. VCR Channel up/down Volume up/down Displays or removes the channel Note Sound mute On/Off banner (p. 16) For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manual for the equipment. Operates the Favorite channel list Changes aspect ratio (p. 16, 41) function (p. 16) Numeric keypad to select any channel (p. 15) or press to enter alphanumeric input in menus Switches to previously viewed channel (p. 14, 20, 22, 30, 32, 34, 37, 38) or input modes Use for digital channels. (p. 15) External equipment operations (p. 31)

10 11 First Time Setup First time setup screen is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is Auto channel setup (ANT/Cable setup) inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 25) is set to “No”. Select the connected Antenna in terminal ANT/Cable setup Step 3 of 6 Not used: Go to Cable Antenna Not used Turn the TV On with the POWER button (Label inputs) ANTENNA (TV) (Remote) Cable In select

ANTENNA OK or Cable In or OK Select “Not used” when viewing TV via Select Satellite receiver or Cable box. Note: Select RETURN “Cable” when viewing via Cable DTA Box.

Select “Not used” when no wire is connected to the “Antenna/Cable” terminal. Configure your viewing mode Typical when a Cable/Satellite box is connected to a TV input. Prevents accidental tuning to an unavailable signal. Quick Start Select your language

Language / Idioma / Langue Guide Select “Start” English Español Français select Auto program Step 4 of 6 Skip: Go to (Label inputs) Start Skip select OK OK

OK Start scanning for channels via the TV’s Select built-in tuner. Select “Skip” when viewing TV RETURN channels via Satellite receiver or Cable box.

Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “Home use”) First TimeSetup

Set viewing mode Step 2 of 6

Home Use Store Demonstration select Start scanning the channels (Available channels are automatically set.)

OK Auto program OK Please select your viewing environment. Progress Select Select “Home Use” when using this TV in your 8% RETURN home. Number of analog channels 10 Please confirm your selection (Home Use) before pressing OK button. Number of digital channels 0 Press RETURN to quit If you select “Store Demonstration” by mistake in , confirmation screen will be displayed. RETURN You are selecting the store demonstration mode. Complete the Auto program setup Yes No select Completion message is displayed when the Auto program scan is successfully If you select “Yes”, the picture mode will regularly reset to “Vivid” and a Picture Refresh message will be displayed on the completed. screen. OK Auto program If there is no available OK channel, return to - Press to return to Number of analog channels 10 Select “No” and return to previous screen . Number of digital channels 0 (ANT/ Cable setup). If you select “Yes”, Screen enters the store demonstration mode. the previous screen Auto program completed. “Not used” will be selected. Press OK to continue. To display the “Set viewing mode” screen again as shown above and select OK “Home Use”, do one of the following: RETURN • Press and hold down the side POWER button for at least five seconds. • Unplug power cord for 30 seconds and plug it again.

Note Operation of the EXIT button during “First time setup” Press the button once to display confirmation screen. Press again to close is not available on - . confirmation screen. is not available on . [EXIT confirmation screen]

Are you sure you want to exit the First Time Setup? When you have used to turn the TV off, the next time you turn the TV on the Yes Exit “First time setup” Yes No No Return to the original screen. “Language” settings will be displayed. To repeat the First Time Setup, select “First time setup” in the Setup Menu. If you use any other step other than to turn the TV off, or if you used the EXIT button to quit before completing the settings, the next time you turn the TV on “First time setup” will not be automatically displayed. • The settings up to that point are saved. • You can reset the settings using “First time setup”. (p. 25) To change the setting (Language, ANT/Cable setup, Input labels, Clock) later, go to the Menu screen (p. 25) 12 13 First Time Setup (Continued) Watching TV

Select the Input labels (Label inputs) Basic connection (p. 9-10) Select NEXT then press OK to go to next step. Blu-r To watch TV and other functions Label inputs Step 5 of 6 select Video 2 GA GA HDMI 1 NEXT HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 set 1 @. 2 ABC 3 DEF Turn power on Component OK 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO Video 1 Select 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ Video 2 RETURN LAST 0 - , Blu-ray, DVD ... (Remote) (TV) Note PC Next HDMI HDMI R G ABCabc B Y Delete If the mode is not TV, press and

Select Edit 1 @. 2 ABC 3 DEF Follow the instructions on 4 GHI 5 JKL 6MNO Press RIGHT to select a label for each input. Change 7PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ select TV. (p. 20) RETURN LAST 0 - , Example: DVD, Blu-ray, etc. or “Not used”. Press OK to customize the label. screen to complete the R G ABCabc B Y Delete following operations. or

Label: [BLANK] Not used/Blu-ray/DVD/DVD REC/HOME THTR/GAME/COMPUTER/ VCR/CABLE/SATELLITE/DVR/CAMERA/MONITOR/AUX/RECEIVER/MEDIA Select a channel number Quick Start

CTR/MEDIA EXT/OTHER Guide Adjust the Clock (Set clock) (Remote) To directly enter the digital channel number Select NEXT then press OK to go to next step. up When tuning to a digital channel, Set clock Step 6 of 6 select Minute 10 10 or Year -- or Next press the button to enter the Month -- Day -- set down minor number in a compound Hour -- OK 09 Minute -- channel number. Next Select RETURN (TV) example: CH15-1: Select 09 Current year. Follow the instructions on Edit Viewing Change RETURN screen to complete the following operations. Complete the First time setup Completion message is displayed when you successfully completed the First Note time setup. Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “ANT/Cable setup” to switch the signal

reception between cable TV and antenna. (p. 13, 35) Watching TV The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned First TimeSetup

Setup is complete. Enjoy your off. Panasonic VIERA TV.

OK Press OK to exit. Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) RETURN

Select Audio mode for watching TV Digital mode Listen Press SAP to select next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital with SAP channel. Note (Secondary Audio track 1 of 2 About broadcasting (English) systems Audio Analog (NTSC): Program) Analog mode Conventional Press SAP to select the desired audio mode. broadcasting • Each press of SAP will change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono) Digital (ATSC): New Switches the Closed caption mode On or Off programming Closed that allows caption Closed caption Off Closed caption On Closed caption On mute you to view more channels featuring high-quality video Press SUB MENU to show the sub menu screen (p. 25) and sound This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions. Display the SUB Setup SUB MENU MENU Channel surf mode SUB MENU All Set favorite Edit CH caption Signal meter 14 15 Watching TV (Continued) Using VIERA TOOLS

VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access frequently-used menu items. They are displayed as shortcut icons Displays or removes the channel banner on the TV screen. Channel Clock Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or setting a function quickly. Information 15-2THE NEWS 12:30 PM Display VIERA TOOLS recall ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G Standard 4:3 30 Station SAP Signal Picture Sleep timer identifier indication resolution mode remaining time Closed caption Rating level Aspect ratio

Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 41) Change Select the item aspect • , : FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM ratio • 1080p, 1080i, : FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM select next Call up FAVORITE Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune screen. a favorite Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use number buttons. (see VIERA Link channel below)

Set each item Viewing Favorite Feature VIERA Link Set the Favorite Feature Use the Favorite Feature VIERA Link (p.30-31) 1 Display the SUB MENU. 1 Display “Favorite channels” SUB

MENU Slideshow Watching TV Using VIERA TOOLS

Slideshow (p. 18-19)

Select the channel Select “Set favorite” 2 2 Favorite channels 1/3 select Photo viewer Setup SUB MENU select 1 26-1 Channel surf mode 2 All 3 or Photo viewer (p. 18-19) Set favorite 4 Edit CH caption OK 5 Signal meter Eco mode 3 Set Favorite channel 3 Set the displayed channel Favorite channels 1/3 1 26-1 OK Press to exit from ECO/energy saving (p. 25) Set favorite 1/3 select the list 2 1 26-1 number a menu screen 3 2 4 3 save the displayed 5 4 channel 5 or Press to return To change the page select the list number to the previous (to save the channel Press repeatedly to change between screen without pressing OK) pages(1/3, 2/3, 3/3 or exit)

Delete a favorite channel Set favorite 1/3 select Changes the page forward/backward 1 26-1 2 3 4 delete 5 (while holding down)

16 17 Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER Insert the card Remove the card Compliant card type (maximum The VIERA Image Viewer is a function that lets you easily view still images on a VIERA television by simply inserting an Gently insert the SD Card label capacity): SDHC Card (32 GB), SD card into the VIERA SD card slot. surface facing front. microSDHC Card (16 GB), SD Card (Media other than SD Cards will not work.) (2 GB), miniSD Card (2 GB), microSD Card (2 GB) (requiring microSDHC Card/ Label surface SD Card miniSD Card/microSD Card adapter) Photo viewer Press in lightly If a microSDHC Card, miniSD Card on SD Card, or microSD Card is used, insert / Insert the SD card Push until a then release. remove it together with the adapter. click is heard Cutout For cautions and details on SD * This setting will be skipped next time unless you select “Set later”. Cards (p. 42) Set “Image viewer settings” and select “Play image viewer now” To sort by Folder, month or date “Image viewer settings” will be displayed automatically each time an SD card is inserted for the first time. In Image viewer settings select Slideshow: A Slideshow will start Select the sort type

Image viewer auto play automatically next time. Photo viewer All photos Folders (ascending order of numeric/alphabetical) Set later change Thumbnail: The Photo viewer menu will be Total 238 displayed automatically next time. Name Pana0001 Pana0002 Pana0003 Pana0004 Play image viewer now Pana0001 Set later: “Image viewer settings” menu Date Sort by month (ascending order of the month) set 03/04/2010 Size will be displayed repeatedly. 1029×1200 Pana0005 Pana0006 Pana0007 Pana0008 Off: The data can be played manually. Sort by date (ascending order of the date ) Select Manual operation (“Image viewer auto play” is “Off”) OK Pana0009 Pana0010 Pana0011 Pana0012 Sort RETURN Display “Photo viewer” Start the Slideshow R Slideshow G Folders B Sort by month Y Sort by date Select the directory.

select Viewing select Photo viewer Photo viewer All photos All photos 09/23/2009 Sort by date Total 28 15 Name Pana0001 Pana0002 Pana0003 Pana0004 next 09/23/2009 09/28/2009 10/10/2009 11/20/2009 Pana0001 Slideshow Date 28 photos 58 photos 3 photos 8 photos Date 09/23/2009 09/23/2009 Number of photos Size 28 photos OK 1029×1200 Return to Pana0011 Pana0012 Pana0013 Pana0014 Accessing Accessing previous

Select the data to be viewed Select 12/25/2009 01/01/2010 02/15/2010 03/04/2010 Select OK 24 photos 10 photos 16 photos 32 photos OK screen Pana0055 Pana0056 Pana0057 Pana0058 Thumbnail view RETURN RETURN R Slideshow G B Y R Slideshow G B Y select Photo viewer Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER All photos Total 238 In or Adjust the picture/Audio Name Pana0001 Pana0002 Pana0003 Pana0004 Pana0001 Display “Photo settings” Select Date Picture 1/2 03/04/2010 view Size Reset to defaults 1029×1200 Adjust Pana0005 Pana0006 Pana0007 Pana0008 Picture mode Vivid Back light 20 Select OK Contrast 0 Pana0009 Pana0010 Pana0011 Pana0012 RETURN example :Picture menu R Slideshow G Folders B Sort by month Y Sort by date Picture menu/Audio menu (p. 24) To launch Slideshow Selected picture information is displayed. Select the item Set the Soundtrack select Total number of images. Photo settings Soundtrack Off Picture Note change change Depending on the JPEG format, “Information” contents may not be displayed Audio correctly. Refer to p. 42 (Data format for SD card browsing) for details. Slideshow settings next Photo Soundtrack Off View Select the music from 5 types. settings (Off/Music 1/Music 2/Music 3/Music 4/Music 5) Navigation area Present status (While reading the data) Slideshow settings Accessing Accessing Slideshow settings Select Note Display interval Fast To stop in mid-cycle Press Rotate Adjust Play Pause Repeat playback Off Prev. Next Prev. Next Accessing Transition effect Off Press to exit from RETURN RETURN Rotate Play Photo effect Sepia Prev. Next a menu screen RETURN You can set how many seconds each image is displayed in the Slideshow Display interval Displays one at a time Single photo view Slideshow mode. (Short/Fast/Normal/Slow/Very slow) Press to return to Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise) Repeat playback Turn the slideshow Repeat function on or off (Off/On). To display/hide the Navigation area Select the transition effect (Off /Wipe ↓/Wipe ↑/Wipe →/Wipe ←/Comb ↑↓ the previous screen To next photo Transition effect /Comb →←/Dissolve/Checker wipe/Random/Array/Collage) Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise) Return to the Thumbnail view Photo effect Select the conversion effect (Off/Sepia/Gray scale) To previous photo 18 19 Watching Videos and DVDs

If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV screen. VIERA LinkTM Setting Input Select If you connect equipment that has the “HDAVI Control” function to the TV using an HDMI cable, You can select the external equipment to access. you will find it easier to use. Please refer to p. 26-31. Before using these functions, you need to With the connected equipment turned On set “VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below. Display the Input select menu Display the menu

Select the input mode Select “Setup” Input select Press the corresponding NUMBER Menu Setup 2/2 select 1 TV button on the remote control to VIERA Link settings 2 HDMI 1 DVD select the input of your choice. ECO / energy saving 3 HDMI 2 Advanced setup First time setup next 4 HDMI 3 or Select the input of your choice, About 5 Component AUX then press OK. Reset to defaults 6 Video 1 select Viewing 7 Video 2 During the selection, if no action 8 PC is taken for several seconds, the Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock, Channels, Inputs, and other settings. (example) enter “Input select” menu disappears.

The terminal and label of the Select “VIERA Link settings” HDMI 1 Terminal DVD Label connected equipment are MenuSetup 2/2 select VIERA Link settings displayed. Watching Videos and DVDs To label each of the inputs, ECO / energy saving (example) please refer to p. 37. Advanced setup Repeat 1st time setup next Note The input label will be displayed on the “Input select” screen if the Input label is set Select “VIERA Link” on p. 37. Menu VIERA Link settings select For more details on “Input labels”, refer to p. 37. VIERA Link On Power on link No Power off link Yes Operate the connected equipment using the remote Energy saving mode Quick start control supplied with the equipment Unselected device energy save No (stay on) Note Default speakers TV Enables or disables interoperability of For details, see the manual for the connected equipment. Press to exit from “HDAVI Control” compliant HDMI devices. To return to TV a menu screen Select “On” (default is On) change Press to return to the previous screen Now you can set each “VIERA Link” function according to your preference (p. 28-31).

Note If no HDMI equipment is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- “VIERA Link”) is used, set it to “Off”. For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. 20 21 Displaying PC Screen on TV How to Use Menu Functions

The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV. Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p. 39) watching TV best suited for you. Display the menu Display the Input select menu Shows the functions that can be adjusted. Displaying PC Screen on TV Some functions will be disabled depending on How to Use Menu Functions Input select the type of input signal. 1 TV 2 HDMI 1 DVD 3 HDMI 2 4 HDMI 3 5 Component AUX Menu structure 6 Video 1 Menu bar Menu Input labels 7 Video 2 Press OK to move to the Menu items. HDMI 1 8 PC HDMI 2 Menu items (example) HDMI 3 Press OK to proceed to next screen if Component available. Select “PC” Video 1 Video 2 PC Corresponding signals (p. 44) PC

Select or enter the name of the device connected to the HDMI 1 terminal. Help information Viewing Displays 1 @. 2 ABC 3 DEF Select Edit PC screen 4 GHI 5 JKL 6MNO Change RETURN 7PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ Operation guide LAST 0 - , R G ABCabc B Y Delete (example: Input labels) To return to TV / Select the menu Menu Picture 1/2 select Reset to defaults Picture mode Custom PC menu setting (change as desired) Back light 20 next Making settings “How to Use Menu Functions” to (p. 23) Contrast 0 Advanced Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (options) Select the item Reset to defaults Resets PC adjust. Confirmation screen is displayed. Select “Yes” and press OK to reset. Menu Picture 1/2 select Reset to defaults H & V: The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector. (p. 45) Picture mode Custom Sync On green: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the Back light 20 G connector. (p. 45) Contrast 0 Dot clock Alleviates the problem if a picture appears to be vertically-striped, flickers partially or is blurred. Brightness 0 Color 0 Adjusts the horizontal position. Press to exit from Tint 0 H-position a menu screen Sharpness 0 Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Advanced picture”.

Picture Adjusts the vertical position. V-position (example: Picture menu) PC adjustments Press to return Adjust or select Alleviates the problem if the whole picture appears to flicker or is blurred. to the previous Menu Picture 1/2 First adjust the Dot Clock to get the best possible picture, then adjust the Reset to defaults Clock Phase so that a clear picture appears. screen Clock phase Picture mode Vivid adjust Note Back light 20 or select It may not be possible to display a clear picture due to poor input signals. Contrast 0 Brightness 0 Switches to wide display. Input Color 0 Input signal switched from 640×480 to 852×480 resolution Tint 0 Input signal switched from 1024×768 to 1280×768 or 1366×768 Sharpness 0 Displays the H (Horizontal)/V (Vertical) frequencies. Selects from preset picture modes. H-frequency Display range V-frequency Horizontal: 15 - 110 kHz Vertical: 48 - 120 Hz (example: Picture menu) 22 Audio menu (p. 24) 23 How to Use Menu Functions (Continued)

Menu list Menu list Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button. Reset to defaults* Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Advanced picture”. Channel surf mode (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only) Picture mode Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom) (p. 43) • Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE. (p. 16) Language Selects the screen menu language. Back light Adjusts the luminance of the back light. Clock Adjusts the clock. (p. 14) Adjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste Sets channels. (p. 13) Contrast, Brightness, • Display range ANT/Cable setup Color, Tint, Sharpness Contrast/Brightness/Color/Sharpness: 0 - 100 Tint: -50 - +50 Input labels Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment. (p. 37) Color temp. Selects a choice of Cool (blue), Normal, or Warm (red) color. (Cool/Normal/Warm) Controls the equipment connected to HDMI terminals (Off/On) (p. 28)

VIERA Link settings “Power off link”, “Power on link”, “Energy saving mode”, “Unselected device energy save” Controls dark areas without affecting the black level or brightness in the overall picture VIERA Link • A.I. picture (Off/On) and “Default speakers” cannot be selected if “Off” is set.

Power on link Sets “Power on link” of the HDMI connected equipment (No/Yes) (p. 28) How to Use Menu Functions

C.A.T.S. Adjusts the brightness and gradation according to the ambient lighting condition. (Off/On) (picture, sound quality, etc.) Power off link Sets “Power off link” of the HDMI connected equipment (No/Yes) (p. 28) Video NR Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal. (Off/On) Energy saving Sets “Energy saving mode” of the HDMI connected equipment. (Quick start/Save) (p. 28) Changes the format (aspect ratio). (FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM) mode Aspect adjustments Picture Screen format Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of received signal. (p. 41) Unselected Selects between 95 % (Size 1) or 100 % (Size 2) for the scanning area with High-definition Sets “Unselected device energy save” of the HDMI connected equipment. (p. 28) device energy (No (stay on)/Yes (with prompt)/Yes (no prompt)) signal. (Size 1/Size 2) save HD size Select “Size 1” if noise is generated on the edges of the screen. Size 1: Selected item for “HD size”. Scanning 95 % Default speakers Selects the default speakers (TV/Theater) (p. 28) • Size 2: Selected item for “HD size”. Scanning 100 % Reduces screen brightness to lower power consumption. Eye-friendly for viewing in a dark

• Setup Power save room. (Standard/Saving) Adjusts the horizontal display range to reduce noise of both side edges of an image. (Size 1/Size 2) H size To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION Size 2: Adjusts the image size according to the aspect mode for to reduce noise. (p. 44) continue for more than 10 minutes. (Stay on/Power TV off)

ECO/energy saving Note Zoom Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM” adjustments Not in use when “Auto power on”, “On/Off Timer” or “Lock” is set, or while “SD mode” or No signal for 10 • “Digital Channel” is selected. PC adjustments Sets PC display (p. 22) minutes “No signal for 10 minutes was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when • the TV is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off by “No signal for 10 Advanced picture 3D Y/C filter Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. (Off/On) minutes”. Selects image resolution of component-connected devices (SD/HD) The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes • prior to the shut-off. Color matrix SD: Standard Definition HD: High Definition • To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote and side Only used with 480p video signal. Advanced • panel key continues for more than 3 hours. (Stay on/Power TV off) MPEG NR Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. (Off/On) Note No activity for 3 • Not in use when “Auto power on” or “On/Off Timer” is set, or while “PC input” is selected. Black level Selects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light) hours • “No activity for 3 hours was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV 3:2 pulldown Adjusts the picture recorded in 24 fps for optimum quality. (Off/On/Auto) is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off by “No activity for 3 hours”. • The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes Reset to defaults* Resets Bass, Treble, and Balance adjustments to factory default settings. prior to the shut-off.

Advanced Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned On (No/Yes) Bass Increases or decreases the bass response. setup TV AC cord must be plugged into this device. TV comes on every time the power is restored. Auto power on Treble Increases or decreases the treble response. The “Sleep” timer, “On / Off timer”, and “First time setup” will not function if “Auto power on” is set. • (p. 38)

Audio Balance Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume. Image viewer Set “Thumbnail” or “Slideshow” to play back SD cards automatically.

Advanced audio (Slideshow/Thumbnail/Set later/Off) Surround Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (Off/On) auto play Restart first time setup from “Language” setting. (p. 12) Volume leveler Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs. First time setup Displays TV version and software license. Switches to “Off” when using external speakers (Off/On) About TV speakers • “Surround” and “Volume leveler” do not work if “Off” is selected. Reset to defaults Performing Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel settings. HDMI 1 in The default setting is “Digital” for the HDMI connection. (Digital input signal) Sub menu list HDMI 2 in Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. (Analog audio input signal) HDMI 3 in (Digital/Component/Video 1/Video 2) Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) SUB MENU Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button. Sleep, Timer 1-5 The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time Channel surf mode Timer Setup (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only) Lock Locks the channels and programs. (p. 32) Set favorite Sets favorite channels. (p. 16) caption Closed Edit CH caption Changes the station identifier. (p. 35) Closed caption Displays subtitles (Closed caption). (p. 36) Signal meter Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image.

In the AV mode, the Audio and Setup menus give fewer options. * Confirmation screen is displayed. Select “Yes” and press OK to reset. 24 25 VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” VIERA LinkTM Connections Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with of a single piece of AV equipment such as a DVD recorder HDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this unit Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote. (DIGA), Home theater system. Off and On again while the power of all equipment is On Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have the “HDAVI Control” function. Refer to page 28-31 for Setup Menu settings and additional (so that the unit can correctly recognize the connected This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. control information. equipment) and check that the DVD recorder (DIGA), Home Connections to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Home theater system, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not included. theater system playback operate. cables allow you to interface with them automatically. • Note Equipment with the “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations: HDMI 1 is recommended. Version Operations When connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3, set the input mode to HDMI 2/HDMI 3 (p. 20) initially before connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3. After connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 28-31). HDAVI Control or later • Automatic Input Switching (p. 29) Connecting this unit to the DVD recorder (DIGA), Home Connecting this unit to a DVD • Power on link (p. 29) theater system recorder (DIGA) and AV amp • Power off link (p. 29) For DVD recorder (DIGA): Connect with HDMI cable When using a “VIERA Link” audio-

• Default speakers (p. 29) For Home theater system video amplifier and a compatible DVD VIERA Link • One-touch theater playback (p. 29) Connect with the HDMI and audio cables. recorder (DIGA) use a daisy chain • Speaker control (p. 31) If audio cable is not connected, you cannot listen to the TV program connection as shown below. through the theater system. HDAVI Control 2 or later VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control (p. 31) • * No optical cable is necessary for the equipment that has “HDAVI control 5” Unselected device energy save (for available equipment only) (p. 29) • and is connected with an HDMI cable (HDMI 1 only). HDAVI Control 3 or later Provides setting information (p. 29) TM

• “HDAVI Control • Automatic lip-sync function (p. 29) Digital Audio out HDAVI Control 4 or later • Energy saving mode (with Quick Start mode) (p. 29) Back of the TV HDAVI Control 5 • Audio Return Channel Audio Return Channel (ARC) is function to be able to send digital sound signals or via an HDMI cable.

For the first time/When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing the setup TM ” after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. Set the input mode to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 (p. 20), and make sure that the image is displayed correctly. VIERA Link “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. Advanced Please refer to the individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting the VIERA Link function.

HDMI cable or or or This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. HDMI cable * It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number: RP-CDHS15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m) HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI HDMI (AV OUT) (AV OUT) (AV OUT) * For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. (AV IN) (AV OUT) (AV OUT)

or DVD recorder (DIGA) AV amp with Home Theater HD Camcorder LUMIX DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link VIERA Link function Systems with VIERA with VIERA Link with VIERA with VIERA Link function Link function function Link function function One AV amp and one DVD recorder (DIGA) can be operated with this unit. Be sure to connect the AV amp between this unit and the DVD recorder (DIGA). Setting of this unit after connection After making connections as shown above, set “VIERA Link” (under “VIERA Link settings”) to “On” using the Setup menu. (p. 21, 28-29). Note Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their respective operating instruction manuals. When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output using “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of this unit, the system switches to 2CH audio. (When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.) For details about HDMI cables for connecting a Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual for the equipment. 26 27 VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” (Continued) Display the menu Automatic When using Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player/recorder or Home theater system, the TV will automatically change to the Input appropriate input, when playback begins on one of those devices. Switching For a Home theater system, the speakers automatically switch to the theater system.

Power on When “Yes” is selected (p. 25), TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever a link VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and the Play mode is selected. When “Yes” is selected (p. 25) and the TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is also Select “Setup” Power off automatically turned off. Menu Setup 2/2 link A Panasonic DVD Recorder will not turn off if it is still in rec mode. VIERA Link settings select ECO / energy saving Caution: The TV remains on even if the VIERA Link compatible equipment is turned off. Advanced setup

First time setup Condition

Energy VIERA Link About Power off link: Yes; Energy saving mode: Quick start next Reset to defaults saving mode The equipment has “HDAVI Control 4 or later (with Quick Start mode)” connected with an HDMI cable. (for “HDAVI Control When TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is moved to ECO standby mode* automatically 4 or later” (with under above conditions. Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock, Quick Start mode)) Channels, Inputs, and other settings. * Minimum power consumption of standby condition for the equipment.

Select “VIERA Link settings” Unselected Condition TM Unselected device energy save: Yes “HDAVI Control MenuSetup 2/2 select device The equipment has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” (for available equipment only) connected with an HDMI cable. VIERA Link settings ECO / energy saving energy save [ Examples of timing for operation ] Advanced setup (for “HDAVI • When the input is switched from the HDMI. Repeat 1st time setup next Control 2 or • When the “Speaker output” is changed from “Home theater” to “TV”. later”) The connected VIERA Link compatible equipment will be turned off automatically when not in use. Select “VIERA Link” Default “TV” is the default setting. To set the Home Theater system as Default speakers, change the Default speakers setting Menu VIERA Link settings select VIERA Link On speakers from “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on. TM Power on link No ” Power off link Yes If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the remote control for a Panasonic Home Theater system, the following Energy saving mode One-touch sequence of operations is performed automatically. Quick start theater Home Theater power switches On, and playback begins. Unselected device energy save No (stay on) playback TV power switches On, and the playback screen is displayed. Default speakers TV Audio is muted on the TV and switches to the theater system.

Enables or disables interoperability of Advanced “HDAVI Control” compliant HDMI devices. The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each piece of an equipment (Recorder/Home theater/Player) that has “HDAVI Control 3 or later” function connected to a TV with HDMI cable. Select “On” Transmittable data Recorder Home theater Player (default is On) change On Screen Display Language setting Press to exit from (English/Español/Français) ○○○ a menu screen Select settings Panel Aspect Ratio (16:9 fixed) ○○○ Menu VIERA Link settings select Provides VIERA Link On Closed caption information ------Press to return Power on link No setting (Mode/CC type/Digital setting) ○ Power off link Yes information to the previous Energy saving mode Channel information Quick start (for “HDAVI ------screen (Input signal/Channel list/Caption information) ○ Unselected device energy save Control 3 or No (stay on) later”) Default speakers TV Note Selects either the TV’s speakers or external There is a possibility that all the GUI language information might be set from the equipment that has an HDMI CEC home theater as default audio output. function connected to the TV with an HDMI cable. Depending on the operating conditions or the specification for each piece of equipment, the setting may or may not be applied. Set For more details on the external equipment’s operation, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. Menu VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On [For Recorder] Power on link No change You cannot operate other functions while transmitting TV’s information above except Power On/Off key operation. Power off link Yes When you turn off this unit, the transmission will be interrupted (only when you are transmitting Channel information). Energy saving mode Quick start Unselected device energy save Automatic lip- No (stay on) sync function Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect to a Panasonic theater system or Default speakers Theater (for “HDAVI Control Amplifier. Selects either the TV’s speakers or external home theater as default audio output. 3 or later”) 28 29 VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” (Continued)

You can enjoy more convenient operation with the “HDAVI Control” function in the “VIERA Link” menu. You can select the Home theater or TV speakers for audio Home theater: Adjustment for the equipment For more details on the “HDAVI Control” function, refer to p. 26 output. Control the theater speakers with the TV’s remote control. Volume up / down Display the VIERA Link menu This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected. Mute Speaker Select “Speaker output” Select “Home theater” or “TV” • The sound of the TV is muted. control • When the equipment is turned off, the TV speakers select take over. VIERA Link control Selecting “Home theater” turns the equipment on or change • Recorder automatically if it is in standby mode.

Speaker output VIERA Link TV: The TV speakers are on. select TV Back to TV next

VIERA Link In the VIERA Link menu, you can select an HDMI connected equipment and access it quickly. Continue using your TV’s remote control to operate the equipment, pointing it at the TV. TM

Select the item Select “VIERA Link control” • If there is more than one equipment item, a “HDAVI Control select number after the name indicates the number of Select the equipment you want to access items. (e.g. Recorder 1/Recorder 2/Recorder 3...) VIERA Link control (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX/ • The number of equipment items that can be Recorder Digital camera) connected is three for recorders, and a total of Speaker output select three for Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX/ TV VIERA Link control Digital camera. Back to TV change Recorder Note Speaker output There is a limit to the number of HDMI connectors. TM TV

• ” VIERA Link You can select available items only. Select Back to TV Operate the equipment with the TV’s control remote control, pointing it at the TV only with the To operate the equipment, read the manual of the VIERA Link control • change equipment. Home theater TV’s remote

Available TV’s remote control buttons Advanced Speaker output control Whether an operation is available differs depending on the connected equipment. TV (for “HDAVI Back to TV Control 2 or Move the cursor/Select Play later”) Set/Access Stop Return to previous menu Reverse/Forward

Set SUB MENU Display the functions Skip Reverse/Forward menu on the equipment Available when the purpose of the keys Press to exit from Pause a menu screen is displayed on screen Exit Closed caption Channel Up/Down SAP (Select Audio Mode) Press to return to the previous - 0-9 Select digital subchannel screen Returns the input selection of the device selected with the VIERA Link Control to the TV input. Select “Back to TV” select Back to TV VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output OK TV Back to TV

30 31 Lock

You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. To select the channel or the rating of the program to lock Display the menu Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to block. These channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating. Select “Mode” and set to “Custom” Select a channel to lock Menu Channel lock select To lock/unlock all channels: Mode Custom Select “Mode” and set to “All” or “Off”. Channel lock Channel 1 - Channel 2 - Channel 3 - set All: Locks all channels Select “Lock” Channel 4 - Channel 5 - Off: Unlocks all channels Menu Password next Channel 6 - Enter password. Channel 7 - - - - - Selects the lock mode. select Locks Channel 3, Channel 4, and external inputs. select You will be asked to enter your password Select “Game” in 5 and set to “On” On: Locks Off: Unlocks each time you display the Lock menu. Game lock set Blocks access, with password protection, to channels, programs or inputs. To set a rating level Select the rating to lock Input your 4-digit password “V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to lock select A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or according to TV ratings. change rating settings. Select “Mode” and set to “On” Menu Password Menu Program lock Enter password. Mode On MPAA Off * * * - set Example of “MPAA” (U.S. movie ratings)

U.S.TV Off Lock Off C.E.L.R. select C.F.L.R. Off NR No rating If it is your first time entering the password, enter the G General Audience: All ages admitted password twice in order to register it. Program PG Parental Guidance Suggested Select the Lock mode lock Select the rating category you wish to follow PG- Parents Strongly Cautioned: Menu Lock 13 Inappropriate for children under 13 Mode Off Menu Program lock next Mode On Restricted: Under 17 requires Advanced Channel Off R set MPAA Off accompanying parent or adult guardian Game Off U.S.TV Off Program Off NC- select C.E.L.R. Off No one 17 and under admitted Change password C.F.L.R. Off select 17 X Adults only

Off: Unlocks all the lock settings of “Channel”, “Game” and “Program”. To get more information (p. 40) All: Locks all the inputs regardless of the lock settings of MPAA: U.S. movie ratings Press to exit from “Channel”, “Game” and “Program”. U.S.TV: U.S. TV program ratings a menu screen Custom: Locks specified inputs of “Channel”, ”Game” and “Program”. C.E.L.R.: Canadian English ratings C.F.L.R.: Canadian French ratings Select the item Menu Lock To change the password Menu Lock Menu Change password Caution Mode Custom Mode Off Enter new password. Channel Off Channel Off In , select “Change password” and press OK - - - - Game Off Make a note of your Game Off Change Input the new 4-digit password twice Program Off password in case Program Off select Change password you forget it. (If you Change password password have forgotten your password, consult your local dealer.) “Channel”, ”Game” and “Program” are not accessible unless “Custom” is selected in “Mode”. Note Note Set set When you select a This television is designed to support the “Downloadable U.S. Region Rating System” when available. locked channel, (Available only in U.S.A.) a message will be The Off rating is independent of other ratings. displayed that allows When placing a lock on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will also you to view the be blocked. channel if you input your password. 32 33 Editing and Setting Channels

The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory. conditions. Select “ANT in” Select a scanning mode (p. 13) Display the menu Select “Cable” or “Antenna” Menu Auto program Or select “Not used” (p. 13). All channels Auto Analog only OK program Select “Auto program” Digital only Menu ANT/Cable setup select Set ANT in Cable Auto program next automatically Manual program Signal meter select Settings are made automatically After the scanning is completed, select “Apply”. Select “Setup” (see below ). All previously saved channels are erased. Menu Setup 1/2 Channel surf mode next Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or Editing and Setting Channels All Edit Language changing the channel display. Caption Also, use this to add or skip channels from the channel list Clock select Edit CH caption ANT/Cable setup manually. Channel 80-101 Input labels change or You can select a channel tuning mode (Digital only/Analog Caption @ D--- A only) in “Channel surf mode”(p. 25) OK set Select RETURN Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock, Select “Edit” R G B Y Channels, Inputs, and other settings. Manual program ABC → abc Delete Edit Apply Cancel Channel Caption Favorite Add Caption Select “ANT/Cable setup” 2...... Yes select Select or edit the station identifier. 3...... Yes 4...... Yes next (maximum 7 characters available) Menu Setup 1/2 5...... Yes Channel surf mode next Favorite All Select the item to edit Set favorite 1/3 select Language 1 26-1 Clock select Manual program select the item Edit Apply Cancel 2 ANT/Cable setup to edit (Caption/ Channel Caption Favorite Add set Input labels 2...... Yes Favorite/Add) Manual 3...... Yes 4...... Yes next program 5...... Yes Set favorite Select the number Scans for Antenna or Cable channels. 6...... Yes ... Favorite Add Specify when using Cable or Satellite box. 7 ... Yes Caption: Set Advanced 8Caption...... AddYes • Press OK to select “Yes (add)” or “No (skip)” ... Changes the station identifier manually 9 ... Yes Select OK Favorite: Move the cursor to a channel number Select the function RETURN • Registers channels to the R Prev.pageG Next page B Y Manual program Menu ANT/Cable setup Favorite List Edit Apply Cancel select ANT in Cable next Add: Channel Caption Favorite Add Auto program • 2...... Yes Press OK to tune Adds or skips channels 3...... Yes Manual program Proceed to to the channel next page Signal meter select Go back to the previous Select “Apply” page program select Apply Cancel Press to exit from el Caption Favorite Add ...... Yes a menu screen Automatically searches and saves available OK channels to memory. To cancel the Edit Manual program Changes will be lost. Continue? Edit Apply Cancel OK Set Yes No Channel Caption Favorite Add (returns to “ANT/ 2...... Yes select 3...... Yes Cable setup”) 4...... Yes next select “Yes” 5...... Yes

Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image. Menu Signal meter If the signal is weak, check the antenna. Channel -- Signal If no problem is found, consult your local dealer. To reset the settings of the Setup menu meter or change Select “Reset to defaults” in the Setup menu ( ) and Signal strength channel Note press OK Check signal Current 86% OK Peak level 98% Input your 4-digit password with number buttons strength Signal intensity Not available if “Cable” is selected in “ANT in” (see above). Selects which channel to be tested for signal Select “YES” on the confirmation screen and press OK strength. Available only for digital antenna channels.

34 If “Lock” (p. 32) is activated and “ANT/Cable setup” is selected, “Enter password.” will be displayed. 35 Closed Caption Input Labels Display the menu Display the menu

Select “Closed caption” Menu Closed caption Select “Setup” Reset to defaults next Menu Mode On Setup 1/2 next Channel surf mode Analog CC1 All Digital Primary select Language Digital setting Clock select ANT/Cable setup Press to exit from Input labels

a menu screen Display broadcast TV’s Closed Caption (CC) text when available. Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock, Channels, Inputs, and other settings.

The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of the audio. The Closed Caption

program being viewed must be transmitting the Closed Caption (CC) information. (p. 41) Select “Input labels” Input Labels Select the item and set Menu Setup 1/2 next Menu Closed caption select On: To display Closed captions. Channel surf mode Reset to defaults Mode All Mode On CC on mute: To display Closed captions Language Analog CC1 set when the audio is muted. Clock Digital Primary select Digital setting (when not using, select “Off”). ANT/Cable setup Input labels Analog (Choose the Closed caption service of Analog broadcasting.) Selects style and language for displaying digital Closed Caption. CC1-4: Information related to pictures Customize TV inputs with the names of your (Appears at the bottom of the screen) Press to exit from connected devices. For easier input a menu screen selections. The settings in “Analog” or “Digital” T1-4: Textual information depend on the broadcaster. (Appears over the entire screen) Advanced

Digital (The Digital Closed caption menu lets you configure the way you choose to view the digital captioning.) Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during the Closed caption Select the setting. input selection. (In selecting the input mode from p. 20 ) “Primary”, “Second.”, “Service 3”, “Service 4”, Display “Service 5”, “Service 6” Select the terminal and label of the external equipment Menu Input labels select PCHDMI 3 @ A D Closed To make more in-depth display settings in digital programs HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Select “Digital setting” and press OK set or Select if a computer is connected to the caption HDMI 3 TV’s PC input. Select the item and set Component 1 @. 2 ABC 3 DEF Menu Digital setting Video 1 OK select Text size 4 GHI 5 JKL 6MNO Size Small Size Select RETURN 7PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ Video 2 LAST 0 - , Font Default Text font PC R G ABCabc B Y Delete Style None set Font Input labels Foreground Black Follow the instructions on screen to Fore. opacity Solid Style Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.) Select or enter the name of the device complete the following operations. Background Black Display connected to the HDMI 1 terminal. Back. opacity Solid Color of text labels of Outline Black Foreground Selects the text size. Connected Fore. opacity Opacity of text Label Terminal Terminals: HDMI 1-3/Component/Video 1-2/PC devices Label: [BLANK] Not used/Blu-ray/DVD/DVD REC/HOME Background Color of text box Video 1 VCR THTR/GAME/COMPUTER/VCR/CABLE/SATELLITE/ Opacity of text box DVR/CAMERA/MONITOR/AUX/RECEIVER/MEDIA Back. opacity CTR/MEDIA EXT/OTHER Outline Outline color of text (Identify the For the PC terminal, only “Not used” is available. setting options on the screen.) [example] If “Not used” is selected, the INPUT button press will skip its To reset the settings input. Select “Reset to defaults”. Confirmation screen is displayed. Each selected label will be displayed on the “Input select” Select “Yes” and press OK. screen. (p. 20) 36 37 Using Timer Recommended AV Connections

The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. These diagrams show our recommendations on how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 14) For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment and its specifications. The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not work if the “Auto power on” (p. 25) is set. Display the menu Back of the TV AC 110-127 V 60 Hz AC Cord (Connect after all the Cable TV other connections are complete.) or Cable Box Select “Timer”

Menu Timer next Recommended AVConnections Sleep Connect with Timer 1 or Timer 2 Timer 3 Timer 4 select Timer 5 or

Set the TV to turn on or off automatically at the designated date and time. Select the timer to set

Menu Timer

select Using Timer Sleep Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 next Timer 4 Timer 5 Sleep Turns Off automatically Timer 1 Turns On/Off automatically

~ or Turns the TV off after selected time. (5 timers can be set.) Timer 5 RGB PC or cable Optical Set the timer digital audio cable DVD Recorder/ Press to exit from To set “Sleep” (Off Timer) ■

VCR Advanced a menu screen Set to shut the unit off after a pre-selected amount of time. Menu Sleep 0/15/30/60/90 (minutes) Conversion Audio Sleep (minutes) 0 adapter Audio cable HDMI cable set (if necessary) cable Press to return to HDMI-DVI the previous screen Conversion To set “Timer 1-5” (On/Off Timer) ■ PC cable + Select the item and set Audio cable* ■ To watch or Menu Timer 1 select camcorder images Timer set Off OPTICAL Inputs TV Camcorder Note set Day 4/18[SUN] IN To watch DVDs Channel -- On time 12 VCR ■ Day 4/18[SUN] DVD Player/ The TV automatically Off time --:-- DVD Player On time --:-- (For HDMI Amplifier Blu-ray Disc player/ turns Off after 90 Off time --:-- or connection, Set Top Box minutes when turned Sets the time when the TV turns on. The TV HDMI compatible will turn off after 90 minutes or as specified. On by the Timer. Sets the time when the TV turns on. The TV equipment only. will turn off after 90 minutes or as specified. OK 0 9 LAST AM/PM For connection This operation will be Select RETURN Clear cancelled if the Off using an HDMI-DVI Conversion cable, ■ To listen to the TV time is selected or if a Timer setting (Off/On) see HDMI 1 or HDMI through speakers key is pressed. Timer set 2 connection on this Inputs Select the inputs page.) Channel Select the channel Day Select the day SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT * Please see p. 24 for the setup when using an external analog audio cable with an HDMI to DVI cable. (displays the nearest future date) MON-FRI/SAT-SUN/DAILY/Every SUN/Every MON/ Every TUE/Every WED/Every THU/Every FRI/ Every SAT On time The time to turn On 38 Off time The time to turn Off 39 Ratings List for Lock Technical Information

“V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the Closed caption (CC) entertainment industry. (p. 33) For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to FULL (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3; U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) characters might be cut off). NR NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or The CC can be displayed on the TV if the receiver (such as a set-top box or satellite receiver) has the CC set On where rating does not apply. using the Component or HDMI connection to the TV. G GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted. If the CC is set to On on both the receiver and TV when the signal is 480i (except for the HDMI connection), the CC PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children. may overlap on the TV. PG-13 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. If a digital program is being output in analog format, the CC data will also be output in analog format. R RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. If the recorder or output monitor is connected to the TV, the CC needs to be set up on the recorder or output monitor. NC-17 NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED. X ADULTS ONLY. Aspect Ratio (FORMAT) U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S. TV) Age-based Age-based Possible Content Press the FORMAT button to cycle through the aspect modes. This lets you choose the aspect depending on the format Group Ratings Selections Description of the received signal and your preference. (p. 16) Viewable (e.g.: in case of 4:3 image) NR TV-NR • Not Rated. (Not Rated) • Blocked FULL JUST Viewable TV-Y • All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically • Blocked designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6. FULL JUST Youth • FV Blocked Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may TV-Y7 • Viewable include mild physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children • Blocked under the age of 7. Viewable TV-G General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language, • Blocked and little or no sexual dialogue or situations. • Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the • D,L,S,V (all selected) Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent (Recommended for anamorphic picture) screen. TV-PG Any combination of coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue (Recommended for normal TV broadcast) • D, L, S, V and situations. H-FILL 4:3 Guidance D,L,S,V (all selected) TV-14 • Any combination of Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence. H-FILL • D, L, S, V L,S,V (all selected) TV-MA • Any combination of Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes, • profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content. L, S, V Side bar TechnicalInformation Ratings List for Lock FV: Fantasy/Cartoon Violence. V: Violence S: Sex L: Offensive Language D: Dialogue with sexual content. Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side Standard edges. The side edges of the image are cut off. (Note that “Image retention” of the side bar may occur from CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS (C. E. L. R.) displaying it for a long time.) E Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, ZOOM talk shows, music videos, and variety programming. Note C Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content. ZOOM C8+ Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over. No profanity, nudity or sexual content. 480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9): G General programming, suitable for all audiences. FULL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM PG Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children. 1080p / 1080i / 720p: Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents FULL, H-FILL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM 14+ 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. Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen. (Recommended for Letter Box) CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS (C. F. L. R.) Zoom adjustments E Exempt - Exempt programming. Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in “ZOOM”. General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is FAQs, etc. G minimal or is depicted appropriately. Select “Zoom adjustments” on the “Picture” menu. (p. 24) 8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad audience but contains V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment 8 ans+ light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended. Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a few violent scenes or 13 ans+ one or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested. Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent scenes of violence or 16 ans+ intense violence. 18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.

Caution To reset the aspect ratio (OK) The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” programs (non rated, not applicable and none) as per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking “NR” programs is chosen “unexpected and possibly confusing results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of programming:” • Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others) 40 • Locally originated programming • News • Political • Public Service Announcements • Religious • Sports • Weather 41 Technical Information (Continued)

Data format for SD Card browsing VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” Photo: Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF* and EXIF** HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allows you to interface automatically. (p. 26) standards This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. Data format: Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function on even if TV is in Standby mode. Max. number of files: 9,999 Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the playback starts. Image resolution: 160 x 120 to 20,000,000 Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switched. * DCF (Design rule for camera file system): A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association’s standard Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment. ** EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” function to the TV with HDMI cable, the sound from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal can be output as multi channel surround. Caution “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2009) for the HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with the conventional HDAVI equipment. A JPEG image modified with a PC may not be displayed. Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution. HDMI connection Note Folder structure viewed in PC HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and the devices. DCIM Created automatically HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set-top box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. 100_P ANA 3-digit folder number + 5-digit arbitrary characters HDMI is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.

P1000001.JPG 4-digit arbitrary characters + 4-digit file number If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (*2). P1000002.JPG Usable characters: 1-byte “a to z”, “A to Z”, “0 to 9,” and “_” When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal. P1000003.JPG Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI 1 in”, “HDMI 2 in” or “HDMI 3 in” menu screen. (p. 24) P1000004.JPG Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital camera used. (*1): The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant device. For the suitable SD Memory Cards, please confirm the latest information on the following website. (*2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs (This site is in English only) Caution Cautions in handling SD Card: Use with a PC is not assumed. All signals are reformatted before being displayed on the screen. Use an SD Card which meets SD standards. If not, it may cause the TV to malfunction. If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”. These HDMI connectors are “type A”. Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data (this can damage card or unit). 2.1 mm Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection. Do not subject the card to high pressure or impact. A device having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either “COMPONENT” or “VIDEO” to receive analog signals. Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card or unit may be damaged). TechnicalInformation Electrical interference, static electricity or erroneous operation may damage the data or card. The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i, 1080p. Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or Match the output setting of the digital device. erratic operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 44. 32 mm DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals

24 mm You can enjoy your Home theater by connecting a (5.1 channel) decoder and “Multi Channel” amplifier to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. SD Card warning messages Caution Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may operate and disable optical Message Meaning output. When an ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. When an NTSC SD card slot is empty. The card is not inserted. channel is selected, the output will be PCM.

No photos The card has no data or this type of data is not supported. Picture mode FAQs, etc. Vivid: Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit room. The file is broken or unreadable. Standard: Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting. Cannot read file The TV does not support the format. Cinema: For watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like picture. Custom (Photo): Customizes each item according to your taste. Photo is displayed in JPEG menu.

42 43 Technical Information (Continued)

H size PC Input Terminals Connection Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15 to 110 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. (However, the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 lines.) Some PC models cannot be connected to the set. Size 1 Size 2 The width will be decreased on both sides to There is no need to use an adapter for computers with IBM PC/AT compatible D-sub 15P terminal. reduce noise. The maximum resolution: 1,280 × 1,024 If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity. Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector Aspect Ratio: FULL/JUST(H-FILL/ZOOM) Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name Size 1 Size 2 The width will be increased on both sides to 11 12 13 14 15 R GND (Ground) NC (not connected) reduce noise. 6789 10 G GND (Ground) NC 1 2 3 45 B GND (Ground) HD/SYNC See page 24 for more information NC (not connected) NC (not connected) VD Pin Layout for PC Input Terminal GND (Ground) GND (Ground) NC Input signal that can be displayed

* Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, PB, PR), HDMI and PC horizontal frequency (kHz) vertical frequency (Hz) COMPONENT HDMI PC 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 ** 525 (480) /60p 31.47 59.94 ** Care and Cleaning 750 (720) /60p 45.00 59.94 ** 1,125 (1,080) /60i 33.75 59.94 ** First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. 1,125 (1,080)/60p 67.43 59.94 * 1,125 (1,080)/60p 67.50 60.00 * Display panel 1,125(1,080)/24p 26.97 23.98 * The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, 1,125(1,080)/24p 27.00 24.00 * lintfree cloth. 640 × 400 @70 31.47 70.08 * If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted 640 × 480 @60 31.47 59.94 * by 100 times the amount of water) and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid. Use this cloth to wipe the surface of the Macintosh13” (640 × 480) 35.00 66.67 * display panel, then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type until the surface is dry. 640 × 480 @75 37.50 75.00 * Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects. Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents, and thinner; otherwise, the quality of the surface may be adversely affected. 852 × 480 @60 31.44 59.89 * TechnicalInformation 800 × 600 @60 37.88 60.32 * 800 × 600 @75 46.88 75.00 * Cabinet Care and Cleaning 800 × 600 @85 53.67 85.08 * If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. Macintosh16” (832 × 624) 49.73 74.55 * If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in a weak mild liquid dish soap and then wring the cloth dry. Use this cloth to 1,024 × 768 @60 48.36 60.00 * wipe the cabinet and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth. 1,024 × 768 @70 56.48 70.07 * Do not allow any mild liquid dish soap to come into direct contact with the surface of the LCD TV. 1,024 × 768 @75 60.02 75.03 * If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result. 1,024 × 768 @85 68.68 85.00 * Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents, and thinner; otherwise, the quality of the cabinet Macintosh 21” (1,152 × 870) 68.68 75.06 * surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods in contact with 1,280 × 768 @60 47.78 59.87 * articles made from rubber or PVC. 1,280 × 1,024 @60 63.98 60.02 * 1,366 × 768 @60 48.39 60.04 * Pedestal

Note Cleaning Wipe the surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. If the unit is particularly dirty, clean it using a cloth soaked with water to which a small Signals other than above may not be displayed properly. amount of mild liquid dish soap has been added and then wipe with a dry cloth. The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display. Do not use products such as solvents, thinner, or household wax for cleaning, as they can damage the surface coating. FAQs, etc. (If using a chemically-treated cloth, follow the instructions supplied with the cloth.) Do not attach sticky tape or labels, as they can make the surface of the pedestal dirty. Do not allow long-term contact with rubber, vinyl products, or the like. (Doing so will cause deterioration.)

Power cord plug Wipe the plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust can lead to fire or electrical shock.)

44 45 If there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model FAQ number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV).

Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. For Problem Actions details (p. 49) The LCD panel is made up of a few million pixels and is produced with advanced technology through an intricate Some spots remain process. Sometimes a few pixels may be bright or dark. bright or dark These pixels do not indicate a defective panel and will have no impact on the performance of the TV. White spots or Check nearby electrical products. shadow images Chaotic image, noisy (car or motorcycle ignition systems, fluorescent lamp, etc.) (noise) Check Picture menu. (p. 24)

Screen No image is Check the cable connections. displayed on screen Check that the correct input has been selected.

Only spots are displayed Check the channel settings. (p. 34) instead of images Check the antenna cables.

Is the power cord plugged into the outlet? Neither image nor Is the TV unit turned On? Check Picture menu (p. 24) and volume. sound is produced Check the AV cable connections. (p. 9-10) Check the position, direction, Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 20) and connection of the antenna. Pictures from external equipment are distorted when Black Box appears Change settings of Closed caption (CC). (p. 36) Interference or the unit is connected via HDMI Frequently Asked Questions frozen digital Is the HDMI cable connected properly? channels (p. 27, 39) Are the speakers’ cables connected correctly? (p. 39) Turn Off the TV unit and equipment, then Is “Sound Mute” active? (p. 11) (intermittent sound) turn them On again. Is the volume set to the minimum? Check an input signal from the equipment. No sound is produced Is “TV speakers” set to “Off”? (p. 24) (p. 44) Change “SAP” settings. (p. 15) Use equipment compliant with Check “HDMI 1 in”, “HDMI 2 in” or “HDMI 3 in” settings. EIA/CEA-861/861B. (p. 24)

Set “SAP” setting to “Stereo” or “Mono”. When the channel is changed Other on Sound Change the direction of antenna for Check the HDMI device connected to the unit. an STB that is connected with Set the audio setting of the HDMI device to digital channels. Sound is unusual Check “Signal meter” (p. 35). HDMI, “HDMI” may be displayed “Linear PCM”. If the signal is weak, check the If digital sound connection has a problem, antenna and consult your local on the top left of the screen select analog sound connection. dealer. This is not a malfunction. 1- Changes in the temperature and humidity of the room may cause

Unknown sound heard the TV’s cabinet to expand or contract and produce metallic FAQs, etc. The LCD panel moves Recording does not 1- Sounds from TV sounds. This is not a sign of faulty operation or a malfunction. 2- When the TV is powered on, an electrical component in the slightly when it is start immediately cabinet TV activates producing a tick/click sound. This is not a sign of faulty operation or a malfunction. pushed with a finger. Check the settings of the recorder. For 2- Tick/Click sound 3- Electrical circuits are active while the TV set is on. A clattering sound details, read the manual of the recorder. 3- Buzzing sound This is not a sign of faulty operation or a malfunction.

might be heard The main unit radiates heat and some of the parts may This is not a malfunction. become hot. This is not a problem for performance or The remote control does The main unit is hot. quality. There is some looseness around not work Set up in a location with good ventilation. the panel to prevent damage to the Do not cover the ventilation holes of the TV with a tablecloth, panel. Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 7) etc., and do not place on top of other equipment. Are the batteries new? 46 47 Specifications

TC-L32U22X TC-L37U22X TC-L42U22X Power Source AC 110-127 V, 60 Hz Consumption

Power Maximum 96 W 141 W 184 W Standby condition 0.3 W 0.3 W 0.3 W

Display panel Aspect Ratio 16:9 32” class 37” class 42” class Visible screen size (31.5 inches measured diagonally) (37.0 inches measured diagonally) (42.0 inches measured diagonally) (W × H × Diagonal) 27.5 ” × 15.4 ” × 31.5 ” 32.2 ” × 18.1 ” × 37.0 ” 36.6 ” × 20.6 ” × 42.0 ” (698 mm × 392 mm × 800 mm) (819 mm × 460 mm × 940 mm) (930 mm × 523 mm × 1, 067 mm) (No. of pixels) 2,073,600 (1,920 (W) × 1,080(H)) [5,760 × 1,080 dots] Sound Speaker 1-way 2 speakers slim under SP System Audio Output 20 W [10 W + 10 W] (10 % THD) VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA PC signals Horizontal scanning frequency 31 - 69 kHz Vertical scanning frequency 59 - 86 Hz

Channel Capability- VHF/ UHF: 2 - 69, CATV: 1 - 135 ATSC/NTSC (Digital/Analog) Temperature: 32 °F – 95 °F (0 °C – 35°C) Operating Conditions Humidity: 20 % – 80 % RH (non-condensing) VIDEO: RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω) VIDEO IN 1-2 AUDIO L - R: RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms] Connection Terminals Y: 1.0 V [p-p] (including synchronization) COMPONENT IN PB, PR: ±0.35 V [p-p] AUDIO L-R: RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms] TYPE A Connector × 3 HDMI 1-3 • This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. D-SUB 15PIN: R,G,B / 0.7 V [p-p] (75 Ω) PC HD, VD / 1.0 - 5.0 V [p-p] (high impedance) Card slot SD CARD slot × 1

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic 3D Y/C FILTER, CLOSED CAPTION,

FEATURES V-Chip, HDAVI Control 5 Specifications Vesa compatible, VIERA IMAGE VIEWER Dimensions (W × H D) 31.5 ” × 21.7 ” × 8.6 ” 36.1 ” × 24.5 ” × 11.3 ” 40.2 ” × 26.8 ” × 12.2 ” Including TV stand (798 mm × 551 mm × 217 mm) (915 mm × 620 mm × 287 mm) (1,021 mm × 680 mm × 310 mm) 31.5 ” × 20.2 ” × 3.3 ” 36.1 ” × 22.8 ” × 3.5 ” 40.2 ” × 25.1 ” × 4.2 ” TV Set only (798 mm × 511 mm × 83 mm) (915 mm × 577 mm × 87 mm) (1,021 mm × 637 mm × 105 mm) Mass Including TV stand 24.3 lb. (11.0 ) NET 34.2 lb. (15.5 ) NET 45.2 lb. (20.5 ) NET TV Set only 21.0 lb. (9.5 ) NET 29.8 lb. (13.5 ) NET 39.7 lb. (18.0 ) NET

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3.3 ” 3.5 ” 4.2 ” 31.5 ” (798 mm) (83 mm) 36.1 ” (915 mm) (87 mm) 40.2 ” (1,021 mm) (105 mm) 20.2 ” (511 mm) 20.2 ” (511 21.7 ” (551 mm) 22.8 ” (577 mm) 24.5 ” (620 mm) 25.1 ” (637 mm) 26.8 ” (680 mm)

14.2 ” 15.8 ” 17.8 ” (359 mm) 8.6 ” (217 mm) (399 mm) 11.3 ” (287 mm) (450 mm) 12.2 ” (310 mm)

Note Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate. 48 49