Operating Instructions

LCD Television

Model No.

TX-26LMD70FA TX-32LMD70FA

INPUT GUIDE EXIT

MENU RETURN

ASPECT

OPTION DIRECT TV REC
TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD REC PROGRAMME VCR DVD

English

Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
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Notice for DVB functions

Any functions related to DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) will work in areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial broadcasting are received. Consult your local Panasonic dealer with coverage areas. DVB functions may not be available in some countries. This TV has the capability for DVB specications. But future DVB services cannot be guaranteed.

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Contents

Be Sure to Read
Safety Precautions 4 (Warning / Caution) Notes 5 Maintenance 5

Quick Start Guide

Camcorder

Personal computer

Quick Start Guide Accessories / Options 6 Identifying Controls 7 Basic Connection 8 Auto Setup 10 Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

Amplier with Speaker system

DVD Recorder

Set top box

Viewing

DVD player

Watching TV 12 Watching Videos and DVDs 14 Viewing Teletext 16

Advanced Features

How to Use Menu Functions 18 (picture, sound quality, etc.) DVB Settings (DVB) 22 (pay-TV, software update, time adjustment) Editing Channels 24 Tuning Channels 26 Restore Settings 29 Input Labels 30 Displaying PC Screen on TV 31 Q-Link Functions 32 HDMI Functions 33 (HDMI terminal / VIERA Link) External Equipment 36

Advanced FAQs, etc.

FAQs, etc.
Technical Information 38 FAQs 41 Specications 43 Licence 44

Safety Precautions

Warning Handling the mains plug and lead
Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause re.) Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.) Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause re or electrical shock.) Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet. Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object. Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it. Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead. Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.
If you nd any abnormality, remove the mains plug immediately!

AC 220-240 V 50 Hz

Do not remove covers NEVER modify the TV yourself
(High-voltage components may cause serious electrical shock.) Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your local Panasonic dealer.
Do not place foreign objects inside the TV
Do not let any objects drop into the TV through the air vents (re or electrical shock may result).
Keep liquids away from the TV
To prevent damage which may result in re or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing. Do not place containers with water (ower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the TV. (including on shelves above, etc.)

Rear of the TV

Identifying Controls
Mains power On / Off switch

F TV AV

Contrast Volume/ /Sharpness/ Brightness / Colour / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 27)

Function select

Changes the input mode
Remote control signal receiver
Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function. When in Standby mode, switches TV On.
C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor
(senses brightness to adjust picture quality in Auto Mode in Picture Menu) (p. 20)

Power LED

DVB LED
DVB system active during Direct TV Recording (Standby) :orange

Standby: red On: green

Standby On / Off switch
(Switches TV On or Off standby)

Programme Guide (p. 12)

GUIDE EXIT
Changes the input mode TV - switches DVB (digital broadcasting) / Analogue mode (p. 12) AV - changes AV input mode (p. 14) EXIT (Returns to TV screen)
Identifying Controls Accessories / Options
OK button to conrm selections and choices Press after selecting programme positions to quickly change programme. Main Menu Press to access VIERA Link, Picture, Sound and Setup menus (p. 18)
Cursor buttons to make selections and adjustments Returns to the previous menu
Changes aspect ratio (p. 13) Access VIERA Link Menu (p. 35) Programme / channel change buttons (0-9) and Teletext page buttons. (p. 12 and p. 16) When in Standby mode, switches TV On. Programme Information (p. 13)
Coloured buttons used for the selection, navigation and operation of various functions DIRECT TV Recording
To immediately record programme in VCR / DVD recorder with Q-Link connection (p. 32)
Option menu Sets the preferred settings of viewing and sound options easily (p. 13) Sound mute On / Off Volume
Selects programmes in sequence

TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD

Teletext (p. 16)

REC VCR DVD

Still picture (p. 13) Teletext Hold (p. 17) Teletext Index (p. 17)
Subtitles Showing subtitles (p. 13) VCR / DVD operations (p. 15)

PROGRAMME

Basic Connection
External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.

Example 1 Connecting aerial

TV only

Rear of the TV Aerial
Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

TV, DVD Recorder or VCR

Mains lead

RF cable

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

COMPONENT

AUDIO OUT Y L

V I D E O A U D I O
SCART cable (fully wired)

DVD Recorder or VCR

RF OUT
Connect to AV1 / 2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 32).
Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box
TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

Aerial

Mains lead RF cable
SCART cable (fully wired) SCART cable (fully wired) SCART cable (fully wired)

Auto Setup

Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.
Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On
(Takes a few seconds to be displayed)

Select the language

Mensprache
Deutsch English Franais Italiano etina Slovenina Srpski Espaol Norsk Dansk Svenska Magyar Slovenina Nederlands Suomi Trke Portugus Hrvatski Romn Polski
You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode. (Power LED: On)

select

Select your country

Country

Germany Austria France Italy Spain Portugal Netherlands Denmark Sweden Norway Finland Belgium Switzerland Greece Poland Czech Hungary E.Eu

Start Auto Setup

Auto Setup - Digital and Analogue
Digital Scan Analogue Scan Channel Service Name 62 CBBC Channel 62 BBC Radio Wales 62 BBC Radio Cymru 62 ECartoon Nwk BBC1 This will take about 3 mins. Quality 10
Type DVB DVB DVB DVB DVB Analogue Analogue
Auto Setup will start to search for TV channels and store them. The sorted programme order depends upon the TV signal, the broadcasting system and reception conditions.

EXIT RETURN

DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS PLEASE WAIT Programme : 63 Remote control unavailable
If a compatible recording equipment with Q-Link or similar technologies (p. 32) is connected, analogue channel information is automatically downloaded to the equipment.

Select the picture setting

Viewing Mode

Dynamic

Normal

Cinema

select set

Also possible to change the setting in Picture Menu (p. 20)
Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.
To edit channels Editing Channels (p. 24) Analogue Programme Edit (p. 27)
Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. How to use remote control

Open the main menu

Move the cursor / select the menu
Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from a range of options
Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set
Using the On Screen Displays

RETURN

Return to the previous menu
Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen
ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box

(example: Sound Menu)

Sound Menu
Mode Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Volume Correction MPX Reset to Default
Select EXIT Change RETURN

Off Stereo Set

On-screen operation guide will help you.
If tuning have failed Auto Setup (p. 27). If downloading have failed Download (p. 21). If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On with Mains power On / Off switch.

Watching TV

Turn power on
(Press for about 1 second) Mains power On / Off switch should be On.
Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or Analogue
Corontation Street 20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55 Now
Profile 1 Change category For info press

Information banner

Volume
You can also select the mode using the TV button on the top panel of the TV.

Select a channel

To watch pay-TV (p. 23)
To select the two or three-digit programme number, e.g. 9 (in a short time) To select from the Programme Guide

All DVB Services

4 Cartoon Nwk BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru BBC ONE Wales BBC THREE BBCi CBBC Channel
Select Connect programme EXIT Page up/down RETURN
select programme select page watch
Other useful functions (Operate after

Hold Display subtitles

Freeze / unfreeze picture Display / hide subtitles (if available)
To change the language for DVB Preferred Subtitles (p. 21) (If available)

OPTION

Check or change the current programme status instantly

To change change select

Display the current programme status
Preferred subtitles (DVB mode) Possible if the programme has some languages of subtitles Preferred Multi Audio (DVB mode) Possible if the programme has some languages of sounds Teletext Language Setup Menu (p. 21) MPX (Analogue mode) Sound Menu (p. 20) Volume Correction Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode
Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 20 and p. 21).
Display programme information

Programme Channel

Current time

Category

Profile 1
Display information banner
Change category Corontation Street To change the category DVB: Programme 20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55 For info press Now Start / Finish time Bad Signal Encrypted 45 Features available Analogue: Programme Sound Teletext Off timer Scrambled Status mute broadcasting Subtitle Stereo sound / multiple audio Weak TV signal
Information of another channel
Information on next programme (DVB) To watch the programme listed in the banner Information banner operation 2nd press 1st press Banner + programme synopsis Display banner (DVB)
To set display timeout Banner Display Timeout (p. 21)
To hide Appears also when changing channel. 3rd press Exit
Change the aspect ratio (p. 38)

Aspect selection

Auto 16:9 14:9 Just 4:3 4:3 Full Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3
Select Access EXIT RETURN
Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect.

Change aspect ratio

Aspect Selection list
To change the mode Display Aspect ASPECT During the list is displayed, Selection list select the mode To change the mode using the ASPECT button only
(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode)

Watching Videos and DVDs

Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment (p. 8 and p. 9) The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment.

Turn the TV on

When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. 8 and p. 9) Receives input signals automatically when playback starts Input signals are automatically identied by the SCART (pin 8) terminal. This function is also available for HDMI connections (p. 35). If input mode is not switched automatically Perform and Dependant on the setup of the equipment
Display the Input select menu
Select the input mode connected to the equipment

Input Selection

AV1 AV2/AV2S AV3/AV3S COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 TV
You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote control or the top panel of the TV. Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected. You can label or skip each input modes Input Labels (p. 30)
Displays the selected mode

To return to TV Note

If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set to 16:9. For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.
Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control.

VCR DVD

VCR / DVD switch Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre Standby Set to Standby mode / Turn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD Stop Stop the operations Rewind / Skip / Search VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse DVD: Skip to the previous track or title Press and hold to search backward Fast-forward / Skip / Search VCR: Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward DVD: Skip to the next track or title Press and hold to search forward Pause Pause / Restart DVD: Press and hold to play at slow speed
Programme Up / Down Select programme Record Start recording
Setting your remote control to operate Panasonic VCR, DVD, etc. Set the VCR / DVD switch to the appropriate position Press and hold during the following operations
Enter the appropriate code for the equipment to be controlled, see table below
VCR position Equipment VCR DVD Code 10 (default) 11
DVD position Equipment DVD Player home theatre

Code 70 (default) 71

Conrm correct operation after the code changed. The codes will be reset to default values if batteries are replaced. DVD means DVD player, DVD recorders and Recorder home theatre. Some operations may not be possible on some equipment models.

Preferred Multi Audio Selects the preferred language for DVB multi audio (depending on the broadcaster)
Select stereo / monaural (Mono / Stereo) Normally: Stereo Stereo signal cannot be received: Mono M1 / M2: Available while mono signal is transmitted Analogue mode only

HDMI1 Input

Select to t the input signal (Auto / Digital / Analogue) (p. 33) Auto : Automatic detection of digital or analogue sound source Digital : HDMI cable connection Analogue : HDMI-DVI adapter cable connection HDMI input mode only HDMI2 terminal is for digital signal only No setting for HDMI2 available Press the OK button to reset the present Sound Mode to the default settings

Reset to Default

AV Colour System DVB Prole Edit DVB Service List Q-Link Settings Tuning Menu Q-Link AV1 / AV2 out Download
Selects optional colour system based on video signals in AV mode (Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC) Creates list of favourite programmes (p. 25) Skips the unwanted DVB channels (p. 25) Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a compatible recording equipment (AV1 / AV2) (p. 32) Chooses the signal to be transmitted from the TV to Q-Link (Analogue / DVB / AV1 / AV2 / AV3 / Monitor) Monitor: Image displayed on screen Component, PC and HDMI signals cannot be outputted
Downloads analogue channel information to a Q-Link compatible equipment connected to the TV Locks a programme channel to prevent access to it (p. 25) Automatically sets the channels received in the area (p. 27) Edits analogue channels (p. 27) Sets the DVB channels manually (p. 28) Sets the analogue channels manually (p. 28) Adds new DVB services (p. 28) Selects whether to give a notication message when a new DVB service is found (p. 28) Checks the DVB signal condition (p. 28) Sets the time the TV automatically turns Off (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes) Changes language for on-screen displays Selects teletext language (West / East1 / East2) West: English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish East1: Czech, English, Estonian, Lettish, Rumanian, Russian, Ukrainian East2: Czech, Hungarian, Lettish, Polish, Rumanian
Child Lock Auto Setup Analogue Programme Edit DVB Manual Tuning Analogue Manual Tuning Add New DVB Services New Service Message DVB Signal Condition Off Timer OSD Language Language Teletext Language
Preferred Subtitles Selects the preferred language for DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster) To display subtitles p. 13
Teletext display mode (TOP (FLOF) / List) (p. 16) Resets all settings, for example, when moving house (p. 29) Uses to watch pay-TV (p. 23) Downloads new software to TV (p. 23) Labels or skips each input terminals (p. 30) Sets how long the information banner (p. 13) stays on screen 0 (No display) to 10 sec. in 1-sec. increments

Teletext Shipping Condition Common Interface System Update Input Labels Banner Display Timeout VIERA Link Time Zone Software License System Information
Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) (p. 34) Adjusts the time data (p. 23) Displays the software licence information Displays the system information of this TV
A different menu will be displayed while PC is used. (p. 31) Only available items can be selected.

DVB Settings (DVB mode)

DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features.

If in Analogue mode

Select DVB

Select Setup

Select Common Interface, System Update or Time Zone

Setup Menu 2/2

Common Interface System Update Input Labels Power Save Banner Display Timeout Side Panel VIERA Link Time Zone Software License System Information
Access Access Off Off 3 seconds Off On Auto
The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules. This TV receiver works only Pay TV modules complying with CI standard.

Pay-TV

Common Interface
Turn Off Mains power On / Off switch CI slot whenever inserting or removing the CI module. Insert or remove If a view card and a card reader straightly come as a set, rst insert the card and completely reader, then insert the view card into the card reader. CI module Do not insert the module up side down.

Common

Interface
DVB Settings (DVB) (pay-TV, software update, time adjustment)
Insert the CI module (optional)
The features that appear on screen are dependent on the contents of the selected CI module. Normally pay-TV services will appear without and. If pay-TV services does not appear, perform and. For more details, see the manual of the CI module, or check with the broadcaster.

Access Common Interface

Slot 1:

Module inserted

Follow the on-screen instructions example: select, go

Coloured characters

red green yellow blue
On-screen operation guide may not correspond to the remote control buttons.
Download new software to TV. For details (p. 39)

Search and store

search store

Add DVB channel automatically

Add New DVB Services

Any new services found will be added to the DVB Service List (p. 25) automatically.

ADD New DVB Services

Please wait
Prog. Channel ZDF ARD Service Name

Net ID. TS ID. Quality

The new service is added with the current settings saved as they are.
This will take about 3 mins.
Display a notication message

New Service Message

Selects whether to give a notication message when a new DVB service is found. (Off / On) Selecting OK (Auto Setup) will delete New DVB Service Found! Press OK to start Auto Setup current Prole and Childlock settings. Press EXIT to lgnore.
Selecting Auto Setup will delete current Profile and Childlock settings

Check DVB signal

DVB Signal Condition
Selects a channel and checks the DVB signal condition. Use for adjusting the direction of the aerial.
To change the programme during the menu appears
Signal Quality: Green bar Good Yellow bar Poor Red bar Bad (Check the aerial)
DVB Signal Condition DVB Programme [70] CBBC Channel Signal Quality Off Signal Strength

Restore Settings

Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings (channels, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset.

VIERA Link Picture

Sound Setup
Select Shipping Condition
Restore Settings Tuning Channels

Off TOP Access

Check the message and initialise

Shipping Condition

All tuning data will be erased Are you sure? Are you sure?

Confirm EXIT RETURN

Follow the on-screen instructions
Auto Setup will automatically start. (p. 10) Auto Setup (p. 27)
To re-tune TV channels only, e.g. after moving house

Input Labels

For easier identication and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. (To select the input mode p. 14)

Select Input Labels

Common Interface System Update Input Labels Banner Display Timeout VIERA Link Time Zone Software License System Information

Access 3 seconds On Auto

Select a input terminal and set

Input Labels 1 of 2

AV1 AV2/AV2S AV3/AV3S COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2
The labels you set will be displayed in Input Selection menu (p. 14) or banner. If Skip is selected, you cannot select the mode.
User Input You can name each input terminals freely.
Select User Input Set characters

User Input 1 of 2

Features available

Some recording equipments are not applicable. Read the manuals of the equipment.
Direct TV Recording: Recording the current programme in VCR / DVD recorder immediately.
What you see is What you record

DIRECT TV REC

When Direct TV Recording is performed, the recording equipment is automatically turned on if it is in Standby mode. The recording equipment is recording from its own tuner. You can turn the TV off during recording (Analogue only). If you turn the TV off during recording from an AV source, the recording will be stopped. When Direct TV Recording is performed while watching DVB channel, the DVB programme position is locked and no other DVB channel can be selected. However you can watch analogue channels.
To change DVB channel, stop recording
Information / Message Power on link and Easy playback Power off link
Recording information or if recording is not possible, a message is displayed. (Only when the programme number is 0 or AV mode for some equipment.)
When VCR or DVD recorder starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment are activated, the TV is turned on and input mode is switched automatically so that you can view the content. (Only when TV is in Standby mode.)
When TV is set to Standby mode, the recording equipment is also automatically set to Standby. (Only when the videocassette or DVD is not active.)
DATA LOGIC (a trademark of Metz Corporation) Easy Link (a trademark of Philips Corporation) Read the manuals of the equipment too.
Megalogic (a trademark of Grundig Corporation) SMARTLINK (a trademark of Sony Corporation)

HDMI Functions

HDMI (high-denition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-denition digital images and highquality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. 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 terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. About connections, see External Equipment (p. 36). Note

HDMI is the worlds rst complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI1 terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable ( 2). When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (HDMI1: use COMPONENT-AUDIO terminals). Audio settings can be made on the HDMI1 Input menu screen. (p. 20) Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (2ch L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz HDMI2 terminal is for digital audio signal only. Use with a PC is not assumed. If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to 16:9. These HDMI connectors are type A. These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection. An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either Component, S-VIDEO, or Video to receive analogue signals. The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals: 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. Match the output setting of the digital equipment. For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 40.

( 1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment. ( 2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
HDMI Functions Q-Link Functions
Summary of Control functions
Connecting with an HDMI cable to Panasonic equipment with VIERA Link function, you can control the equipment (p. 34). You can use VIERA Link and Q-Link functions together.
Connection Function Easy playback Power on link Power off link Speaker control Easy control only with VIERA remote control Direct TV Recording Analogue channel download VIERA Link and Q-Link (HDMI) (SCART) O O O O (not via SCART) O (not via SCART) O (not via HDMI) O (not via HDMI) VIERA Link only (HDMI) O O O O O Q-Link only (SCART) O O O

VIERA Link ControlTM

Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have HDAVI Control function. This TV supports HDAVI Control 2 function. Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically. The equipment with HDAVI Control function enables the following operations: Easy playback (p. 35) Power on link (p. 35) Power off link (p. 35) Speaker control (p. 35) In addition, the equipment with HDAVI Control 2 function enables the following operation: Easy control only with VIERA remote control (p. 35) These features are limited to models incorporating Panasonics HDAVI Control and VIERA Link. The operations with other manufacturers equipment cannot be guaranteed. Refer to individual manuals for compatibility information. About applicable equipment, consult your local Panasonic dealer. HDMI cable This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended that you use Panasonics HDMI cable. Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m) RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m) RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m) Preparations Setup the equipment to enable this function. Read the manuals of the equipment. About connections, see External Equipment (p. 37). Read the manuals of the equipment too. For the rst time / When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing setup After connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. Select the input mode to HDMI1 or HDMI2 (p. 14), and make sure that an image is displayed correctly.

Select VIERA Link

Common Interface System Update Input Labels Off Banner Display Timeout Off 3 seconds VIERA Link Off On Time Zone Auto Software License System Information
Set to On (default is On)
You can control some functions of the connected Panasonic equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TVs signal receiver).
Available VIERA remote control buttons: (depending on the connected equipment)
Move the cursor / select the menu Move the cursor / access / adjust Store / Set / Access
Easy control only with VIERA remote control
If you cannot access the menu, check the settings and the equipment (p. 34).
Access the menu of the equipment Display VIERA Link Menu Select VIERA Link Control

VIERA Link Menu

Return to the previous menu Exit the menu
Select the equipment you want to access
The same functions with the OPTION button of the equipment Access when the key words are displayed on colour bar Player theatre
Operate the menu of the equipment

Example:

DVD Recorder DIGA

FUNCTION MENU HDD

Playback Recording Delete Copy To Others

HD Video Camera

Listen Watch Import/Record
DATE/TIME 2006.12. 1 10:46
Easy playback Power on link Power off link
About the operations for the equipment, read the manual of the equipment.
Automatic Input switching-When the connected Panasonic equipment is operated, input mode is switched automatically. When it is stopped operating, input mode is returned. When the connected Panasonic equipment starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment are activated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when TV is in Standby mode.)
When TV is set to Standby mode, the connected Panasonic equipment is also automatically set to Standby.
This function will work even if the TV enters standby mode automatically by Off Timer function or auto power standby function.
You can control the theatre speaker with TVs remote control. This function is available when Panasonic Amplier or Player theatre is connected.

Display VIERA Link Menu

Speaker control

Select Speaker Selection

Home Cinema Adjustment for equipment (automatically turned on if it is in Standby mode). Volume up / down Mute

Set to Home Cinema or TV

The sound of TV speakers is mute. When the equipment is turned off, TV speakers will be active.

TV TV speakers are active.

External Equipment

These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specications (p. 43).
This slot is for services by the Panasonic dealer. SCART cable
Fully wired HDMI compliant cable

(M3 stereo mini plug)

(AUDIO)

(VIDEO) or (S-VIDEO)

Headphones

To adjust volume

Headphone Volume in the Sound Menu (p. 20)
Camcorder / Game equipment
Types of connectable equipment to each connector
Connector Recording / Playback (equipment) To record / playback videocassettes / DVDs (VCR / DVD recorder) To watch DVDs (DVD player) To watch camcorder images (Video camera) To watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box) To play games (Game equipment) To use amplier with speaker system Q-Link Direct TV Recording VIERA Link

AV1 AV2

(Side of TV)

Y PB PR L R

AUDIO OUT

: Recommended Connection

To watch satellite broadcasts

To record / playback

DVD Recorder / VCR

RF cable or SCART cable

SCART cable

To watch DVDs

(Viewing)

(Listening)

To listen with speakers
Conversion adapter (if necessary)
Amplier with speaker system

Computer

VIERA Link (p. 34)

Home Cinema

Panasonic Amplier Speaker system
Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Read the manuals of the equipment too.
Easy playback, Easy control only with VIERA remote control

Panasonic DVD Recorder

Panasonic Player theatre Panasonic DVD Recorder, HD Video Camera, etc.

Speaker system

Technical Information

Aspect Ratio

The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy ner images. (p. 13) Auto aspect: Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to ll your screen. It does this using a four step process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture. If Auto aspect detects a widescreen signal it switches into the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen mode. If Auto aspect does not detect a widescreen signal then this advanced TV enhances the picture for optimum viewing pleasure. The text shown on the screen indicates how Auto aspect determined which ratio to use: WIDE appears in the top left of the screen if a widescreen identication signal (WSS) is found or a signal found through a SCART terminal. Auto aspect switches to the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen ratio. This function will also work in any aspect mode. Auto aspect appears in the top left of the screen if black stripes above and below the picture are detected. Auto aspect chooses the best ratio and expands the picture to ll the screen. This process can take several minutes, depending on the darkness of the picture.