Panasonic TH-P65VT20P manual

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    English TQBC2560 Operating Instructions Plasma T elevision Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. 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 . Model No. TH-P65VT20D TH-P65VT20K TH-P65VT20M TH-P65VT20P TH-P65VT20T[...]

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    Enjoy viewing 3D images and experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicated settings! Enjoy rich multimedia Camcorder Set top box Personal computer DVD player DVD Recorder Amplifier with Speaker System VCR SD Card 2 This pr[...]

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    Quick Start Guide Basic Advanced T echnical 3 Incorrect installation may cause 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 as ● alkaline and manganese batteries). Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. ● Do not burn or breakup ba[...]

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    4 Safety Precautions 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 fire.) Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. ● Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock. ● Do not touch the mains p[...]

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    5 Caution ■ This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates ■ When cleaning the TV , remove the mains plug Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock. ● ■ When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug This TV will still consume some power even in the Of f mode, as long as the mains plu[...]

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    6 Accessories / Options Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. ● Do not use the pedestal for any other TV or displays. Otherwise the TV or the display may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. ● Do not use the pedestal if it becomes wa[...]

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    Quick Start Guide Accessories / Options 7 Optional accessories Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket by yourself have the risk ● of personal injury and product damage. In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety , be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hangi[...]

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    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. When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first. There are some restrictions on placement fo[...]

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    Quick Start Guide Basic Connection Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Player Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Player AC 220 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz ( TH-P65VT20P: AC 1 10 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz ) AC 220 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz ( TH-P65VT20P: AC 1 10 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz ) Rear of the TV Rear of the TV Mains lea[...]

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    EXIT TEXT F .P . INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME REC MENU SURROUND TV PC AV OPTION RETURN MUTE RECALL RGY B POWER POWER ASPECT INPUT 1 9 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 20 21 22 24 25 26 19 16 2 4 5 3 23 10 Identifying Controls Remote control 1 Standby On / Off switch Switches TV On or Of f standby ● 2 Sound Selection Changes multiplex sound mode ● (if avai[...]

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    Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls 11 TV Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. Select EXIT Change RETURN Page up Page down Sound Menu 1/2 Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Off Surround Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm MPX Stereo 0 11 0 0 0 Operation guide will help y[...]

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    PROGRAMME REC POWER MUTE TEXT F .P . INDEX HOLD RG B OPTION MENU SURROUND ASPECT TV PC AV INPUT POWER RETURN EXIT Y RECALL 12 Auto T uning Search and store TV channels automatically . These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer . ● Y ou can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or ● switch the TV to[...]

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    Quick Start Guide Auto T uning 13 Search for access point Connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor to the USB 1 or 2 port Access points found automatically are listed. Select your desired access point. Access the encryption key input mode select “Y es” access select access WPS (Push button) Press the WPS button on the access point until the light flash[...]

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    PROGRAMME REC POWER MUTE TEXT F .P . INDEX RGY B SURROUND PC AV RETURN POWER INPUT TV MENU ASPECT HOLD EXIT RECALL OPTION 14 Hold W atching TV When the TV is switched to standby , there will be a clicking sound after a short delay . This is normal. ● Other useful functions Freeze / unfreeze picture HOLD 1 T urn power on POWER 2 Select TV mode TV [...]

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    Basic W atching TV Other useful functions T o set display timeout ● “Banner Display T imeout” (p. 35) 15 Display the selectable settings for the current programme OPTION Check or change the current programme status instantly Channel Colour Set Sets colour density Picture Menu (p. 32) T eletext Character Set Sets the teletext language Setup Me[...]

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    Other useful functions 16 A SPECT Display Aspect Selection list Change aspect ratio Select Change EXIT RETURN Aspect Selection 16:9 Just 14:9 4:3 Full 4:3 Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 16:9 14:9 Just Directly displays the image at “16:9” without distortion (anamorphic). Displays the image at the standard “14:9” without distortion. Displays a “4:3” [...]

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    Basic W atching TV Viewing T eletext 17 PROGRAMME REC POWER MUTE OPTION SURROUND PC AV POWER INPUT TV ASPECT RETURN RECALL MENU HOLD INDEX F. P. TEXT R G Y B EXIT V iewing T eletext T eletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. What is F ASTEXT mode? In F ASTEXT mode, [...]

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    18 Functions (T eletext mode) View in multi window FULL / T OP / BOTT OM Operations can be made only in T eletext screen. ● W atch TV and T eletext in two windows at once Normal (FULL) (BOTTOM) (Expand the BOTTOM half) (TOP) (Expand the T OP half) Store frequently viewed pages Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode only) The n[...]

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    Basic Viewing T eletext W atching External inputs MUTE OPTION SURROUND POWER ASPECT RETURN RECALL MENU EXIT R G Y B HOLD INDEX F. P. TEXT INPUT TV PC AV POWER PROGRAMME REC 19 W atching External inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, PC, etc.) and you can watch through the input. T o connect the equipment ● p. 9, 66 and p. 67[...]

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    20 W atching External inputs POWER Standby Set to Standby mode / T urn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD Stop Stop the operation Rewind / Skip / Search VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse DVD / video content: Skip to the previous track or title Press and hold to search backward Fast-forward / Skip / Search VCR: Fast-forward, view th[...]

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    Basic W atching External inputs Viewing 3D images 21 V iewing 3D images Y ou can enjoy viewing 3D images with contents or programmes corresponding to the 3D effect by wearing the 3D Eyewear (supplied). This TV supports “Frame Sequential* 1 ”, “Side by Side* 2 ” and “T op and Bottom* 3 ” 3D formats. *1: The 3D format that the images for [...]

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    22 Do not apply pressure to or scratch ● the surface of the liquid crystal shutter . If the 3D Eyewear does not receive any signals from ● the TV for about 5 minutes, the 3D Eyewear will be turned off automatically . Do not soil the infrared receiver section or attach stickers etc. to it. ● V iewing 3D images 3D Eyewear Power button of the 3D[...]

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    Basic Viewing 3D images 23 Replacing the battery When the battery is running low , the indicator lamp flashes 5 times on turning the 3D Eyewear on. In this case, early battery replacement is recommended. Dispose of the old batteries as non-burnable rubbish, or in line with the waste disposal ● regulations in your local area. Loosen the screw and [...]

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    24 Storing and cleaning the 3D Eyewear Use the supplied 3D Eyewear case to store the 3D Eyewear . ● Avoid storing the 3D Eyewear in hot or highly humid locations. ● Use a clean, soft and dry cloth to wipe the 3D Eyewear. Otherwise, dirt or dust may scratch the ● eyewear . Do not use benzene, thinner, or wax on the 3D Eyewear , as doing so may[...]

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    Basic Viewing 3D images 25 T o view the 3D images T o view the contents of the Frame Sequential format (ex. 3D-compatible Blu-ray Disc, etc.) with 3D effect Connect the 3D-compatible player via an HDMI cable (p. 9, 66 and p. 67) and playback the contents. Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● For the settings of the player , read the manual of [...]

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    26 A vailable range for the 3D Eyewear If the 3D Eyewear is placed outside the available area for about 5 minutes, the 3D Eyewear will be turned off automatically . : Available area to use the 3D Eyewear 35° 35° Approx. 3.2 m Approx. 3.2 m Approx. 3.2 m 20° 20° Approx. 3.2 m The range may be shortened depending on the obstacles between the infr[...]

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    Basic Viewing 3D images 27 MUTE OPTION SURROUND POWER ASPECT RETURN RECALL R G Y B HOLD INDEX F. P. TEXT INPUT TV PC AV POWER PROGRAMME REC EXIT MENU 3D Settings If the 3D images are not displayed correctly or seem unusual, please adjust and setup the 3D settings. T o return to TV EXIT 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select “Setup” 3 Select “3D Set[...]

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    28 V iewing 3D images 3D Picture Display (2D / 3D) Sets the TV to 3D or 2D mode Select “2D” to view 3D picture in 2 dimensional without wearing the 3D Eyewear . ● 3D Picture Format (Auto / Side by Side / T op and Bottom / Original) Selects 3D picture format to suit the format of the source signal When receiving the Frame Sequential format (ex[...]

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    Basic Advanced Viewing 3D images How to Use VIERA TOOLS MUTE OPTION SURROUND POWER ASPECT RETURN RECALL MENU R G Y B HOLD INDEX F. P. TEXT INPUT TV PC AV POWER PROGRAMME REC EXIT 29 How to Use VIERA T OOLS Y ou can access some special features easily by using the VIERA T OOLS function. T o return to TV EXIT or 1 Display icons of the feature select [...]

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    MUTE OPTION SURROUND POWER ASPECT RECALL G Y HOLD INDEX F. P. TEXT INPUT TV PC AV POWER PROGRAMME REC EXIT MENU RETURN R B 30 How to Use Menu Functions V arious menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. T o return to TV at any time EXIT T o return to the previous screen RETURN T o change menu pages up down 1 Disp[...]

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    Advanced How to Use Menu Functions (p. 34 - 36) (p. 32 and p. 33) (p. 33 and p.34) 1/2 Viewing Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Normal 0 90 50 50 0 Vivid Colour On Picture Menu Channel Colour Set 0 Picture Menu 2/2 Off Off On P-NR 3D-COMB Panel Advanced Settings Reset to Defaults Eco Mode Off Reversal Film Effect[...]

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    32 Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Picture Viewing Mode Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / THX (T rue Cinema) / Game / Photo / Professional1 / Professional2) In each Viewing Mode and input, Contrast, Brightness, Colour , Sharpness, T int, Colour Balance, Vivid Colour , Eco Mode, P-NR and 3D-COMB can be a[...]

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    Advanced How to Use Menu Functions 33 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Picture P-NR Picture Noise Reduction Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise and flicker noise in the contoured parts of a picture (Off / Min / Mid / Max) Not valid on PC signal ● 3D-COMB Makes still or slow moving pictures look more vivid (Off / On) [...]

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    34 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sound SPDIF Selection SPDIF : A standard audio transfer file format Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT terminal (Auto / PCM) Auto : Dolby Digital is output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. HE-AAC and MPEG are output as PCM. PCM : Digital output sign[...]

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    Advanced How to Use Menu Functions 35 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup OSD Language Changes language for on screen displays (English / Thai / Chinese / Vietnamese / Arabic / Indonesia / Persian / French) Display Settings T eletext T eletext display mode (FASTEXT / List) (p. 17) T eletext Character Set Selects teletext lan[...]

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    36 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup Other Settings A V Colour System Selects optimum colour system based on video signals in A V mode (Auto / P AL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC) Colour Matrix Available only with 480p or 576p input on video signals in a natural colour from digital equipment connected to A V1 component or HDMI1 /[...]

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    Advanced How to Use Menu Functions Tuning and Editing Channels MUTE OPTION SURROUND POWER ASPECT RECALL HOLD INDEX F. P. TEXT PC AV POWER PROGRAMME REC EXIT MENU RETURN B INPUT TV G Y R 37 T uning and Editing Channels Y ou can make Auto T uning, listing your favourite channels, skipping unwanted channels, etc. T o return to TV EXIT 1 Select TV mode[...]

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    Channel List Edit Skip unwanted channels / Edit channels (Change name, Move) Auto T uning Set all TV channels automatically Select a channel and reveal / hide Channel List Editor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BBC1 ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** : reveal : hide (skip) T o reveal all channels ● Y T o edit channels Y ou can also edit each channel in Channel Li[...]

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    Advanced Tuning and Editing Channels Advanced Picture Settings MUTE OPTION SURROUND POWER ASPECT RECALL HOLD INDEX F. P. TEXT PC POWER PROGRAMME REC RETURN R B G Y MENU INPUT TV PC AV EXIT 39 Advanced Picture Settings Y ou can adjust and setup the detailed picture settings for each input and Viewing Mode. T o use this function completely , set “A[...]

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    40 T o make settings ● “How to Use Menu Functions” to (p. 30) Advanced Settings Adjust the detailed picture settings set select R-Gain G-Gain B-Gain R-Cutoff G-Cutoff B-Cutoff Gamma Reset to Defaults 2.2 Reset Advanced Settings Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Advanced Settings R-Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright r[...]

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    Advanced Advanced Picture Settings Child Lock MUTE SURROUND V I E R A T O O L S SD CARD ASPECT V I E R A L i n k POWER OPTION INFO G U I D E STTL HOLD INDEX TEXT RETURN B INPUT TV AV EXIT MENU G Y R abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz Child Lock Y ou can lock specific channels / A V input terminals and control who watches them. When the locked channe[...]

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    PROGRAMME REC POWER MUTE RECALL TEXT F .P . INDEX HOLD RGY B OPTION SURROUND ASPECT TV PC AV INPUT POWER RETURN EXIT MENU 42 Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. T o select the input mode ● p. 19 T o return to TV EXIT 1 D[...]

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    Advanced Input Labels Shipping Condition (Reset settings) PROGRAMME REC POWER MUTE RECALL TEXT F .P . INDEX HOLD RGY B OPTION SURROUND ASPECT TV PC AV INPUT POWER RETURN EXIT MENU EXIT RETURN Confirm All tuning data will be erased Are you sure? Are you sure? Shipping Condition (confirm) (confirm) (start Shipping Condition) T o retune TV channels on[...]

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    44 Using Media Player Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on an SD Card and a USB Flash Memory . VIERA IMAGE VIEWER is the function of the easy viewing for photos or videos recorded on an SD Card on the TV screen by simply inserting into the SD Card slot. Photo mode : Still pictures recorded by digital cameras will be di[...]

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    Advanced Using Media Player 45 MUTE SURROUND POWER HOLD INDEX F. P. TEXT PC POWER PROGRAMME REC INPUT TV AV MENU EXIT RETURN R B G Y RECALL ASPECT OPTION T o return to TV EXIT or T o return to the previous screen RETURN Starting Media Player access select selected device name If two or more devices are not ● connected, this step will be skipped. [...]

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    46 Using Media Player Photo mode will read all “.jpg” extension files in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory . The thumbnail of all the photos in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed. Photo mode (Thumbnail - All photos) Error display (images that could not be loaded, etc.) Media Player Photo All photos Slideshow Contents Select Change [...]

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    Advanced Using Media Player 47 Display the menu select change select access MENU Photo Setup Menu Back Ground Music Type1 Colour Effect Transition Effect Screen Mode Off Fade Normal Frame Off Interval 5 seconds Repeat On Burst Playback Off Photo Setup Y ou can switch to the other mode of Media Player from the thumbnail. The mode can be switched in [...]

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    48 RECALL Using Media Player select R Playback from Title view Playback of the selected title will start. Select the title Start playback Playback from the selected scene in the title (A VCHD or MPEG2) Playback will start from the selected scene to the end of the title. Select the title Select the scene to start playback select access select playba[...]

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    Advanced Using Media Player 49 Sound Settings Y ou can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT terminal. T o change the current sound status (during playback) Audio output settings Display the menu Select “Sound” Select “SPDIF Selection” and set MENU Sound Main Menu Picture Photo Setup Video Setup Musi[...]

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    50 Music mode Music mode supports MP3 and AAC file format. select R Playback from Folder view Playback all the files in the selected folder will start. Playback from File view Playback of the selected file will start. How to operate in the playback Start playback Select the file to start playback Select the folder Select the folder Set background m[...]

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    Advanced Using Media Player Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST) 51 Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST) DLNA ® This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. T o learn more, visit www .dlna.o[...]

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    52 Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST) Network connections Ensure to use a LAN cross cable for this connection. ● Example 2 Y ou can connect the TV and the equipment directly to use DLNA features. Example 3 Y ou can connect the TV and the telecommunication equipment directly to use VIERA CAST features. LAN cable DLNA Certified media server[...]

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    Advanced Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST) PROGRAMME REC POWER MUTE TEXT F .P . INDEX RGY B OPTION SURROUND PC AV ASPECT POWER INPUT TV HOLD RECALL RETURN MENU EXIT 53 access select access select Network Setup Ensure the connections are completed before starting Network Setup. ● “Network connections” (p. 52) T o return to TV EXIT 1 D[...]

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    54 Network settings for the LAN Cable connection This is the address of the relay server that is connected to the target server instead of the browser and ● sends data to the browser . Setting is required if specified by the provider. This number is also specified by the provider with the Proxy address. ● Select “Connection T est” and acces[...]

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    Advanced Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST) 55 Network settings for the Wireless LAN connection Select “Network T ype” and set to “Wireless” set select This setting is for the network connection by using Wireless LAN Adaptor . Network Setup Network Type Wireless Access Point Settings IP/DNS Settings Proxy Settings No settings Connec[...]

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    56 Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST) PROGRAMME REC POWER MUTE TEXT F .P . INDEX SURROUND PC POWER TV HOLD Y OPTION RETURN MENU EXIT INPUT AV ASPECT R G B RECALL access select access select access select Using DLNA ® features Ensure the preparation of media server , network connections and network settings are completed. ● “Media serve[...]

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    Advanced Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST) 57 Single view - Displayed one at a time Playback - Playback will start. Rotate Slideshow Select Single view Single view EXIT RETURN Operation guide (Single view) T o display / hide the operation guide ● RECALL T o return to list ● RETURN Slideshow - Slideshow will be started from the selected[...]

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    58 Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST) Photo Setup (for photo contents) Display the menu Select “Photo Setup” Select the items and set MENU select access select set Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Photo Setup Back Ground Music Selects the back ground music while photo (Off / T ype1 / T ype2 / T ype3 / User) ● T yp[...]

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    Advanced Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST) 59 MUTE TEXT F .P . INDEX SURROUND PC TV HOLD OPTION ASPECT AV MENU RECALL RETURN R G Y B EXIT VIERA CAST™ Y ou can access a selection of internet services from VIERA CAST home screen. For example, Y ouTube, Picasa W eb Albums (current as of March, 2010). VIERA CAST requires a broadband internet[...]

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    60 Summary of features Connected equipment with VIERA Link function Features DIGA Recorder ∗ 1 DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player ∗ 1 HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera ∗ 1 Player theatre ∗ 2 Blu-ray Disc theatre ∗ 2 Amplifier ∗ 2 Channel download ∗ 4 ––––– Easy playback ∗ 7 ∗ 7 – Power on link – Power off link Reduce unne[...]

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    Advanced VIERA Link Functions 61 For DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with ● VIERA Link function, connect to HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 or HDMI4 terminal via an HDMI cable. ● For Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre / Amplifier , connect to HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 or HDMI4 terminal via an HDMI cable, and a[...]

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    62 VIERA Link Functions Features available Channel download Easy playback Power on link Power off link Standby Power Save Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby Intelligent Auto Standby Auto standby for unnecessary equipment Channel setting can be downloaded to the recorder . Automatic input switching - When the connected equipment is oper[...]

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    Advanced VIERA Link Functions 63 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) TEXT F .P . INDEX SURROUND PC POWER HOLD ASPECT AV MENU EXIT R G Y B RETURN OPTION TV INPUT VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Start Recorder Home Cinema select pause Access and pause the live TV programme Y ou can pause t[...]

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    64 VIERA Link Functions Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Access and operate the menu of the equipment Y ou can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’ s signal receiver . If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment ● “Summary of features”, “Connection?[...]

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    Advanced VIERA Link Functions PROGRAMME POWER TEXT F .P . INDEX SURROUND PC POWER HOLD ASPECT AV MENU RECALL TV INPUT REC EXIT RETURN OPTION R G Y B MUTE 65 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) These functions may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. ● Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when inp[...]

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    66 T ypes of connectable equipment to each terminal T erminal Recording / Playback (equipment) A V1 IN A V2 IN A V3 IN A V4 IN ( Side panel of the TV ) MONITOR OUT DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT ETHERNET T o record / playback videocassettes / DVDs (VCR / DVD recorder) T o watch 3D contents (Blu-ray Disc Player) T o watch DVDs (DVD player) T o watch camcorder i[...]

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    Advanced External Equipment 67 Hot Plug Detect 19 DDC/CEC Ground 17 S C L 1 5 CEC 13 TMDS Clock Shield 11 TMDS Data0 − 9 TMDS Data0+ 7 TMDS Data1 Shield 5 TMDS Data2 − 3 TMDS Data2+ 1 18 +5V Power 16 SDA 14 ∗ Reserved (in cable but N.C. on device) 12 TMDS Clock − 10 TMDS Clock+ 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 6 TMDS Data1 − 4 TMDS Data1+ 2 TMDS Data2[...]

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    68 T echnical Information Channel Plan Asia/ W .Europe CIS/ E.Europe China Hong Kong NZ/ Indonesia Indian CA TV South Africa American System American CA TV Japan CH DISPLA Y Receive channel 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 – – 2 11 12 – – – – – – – – 1 2 11 12 – – – – – – – – 1 2 12 13 – – – – – [...]

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    T echnical T echnical Information 69 When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the Sound Selection button. Audio Signal STEREO MAIN I SUB II MONO Mode Indicator I II NICAM .......Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong etc. T ype of broadcast Regular broadcast (Standard Audio) Regular + N[...]

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    70 T echnical Information HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer A V interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment ( ∗ 1) with[...]

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    T echnical T echnical Information 71 Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT (Y , P B /C B , P R /C R ) , HDMI ∗ Mark: Applicable input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i ∗∗ 525 (480) / 60p ∗∗ 625 (576) / 50i ∗∗ 625 (576) / 50p ∗∗ 750 (720) / 60p ∗∗ 750 (720) / 50p ∗∗ 1,125 (1,080) / 60i ∗∗ 1,125 (1[...]

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    72 T echnical Information Use an SD Card which meets SD standards. If not, it may cause the TV to ● malfunction. ● Do not remove the card while the TV is accessing data (this can damage card or TV). Do not touch the pins on the back of the card. ● Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact. ● Insert the card in the correct directi[...]

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    T echnical T echnical Information 73 ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX ® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an of ficial DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit www .divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video. DivX video file DivX Certified ® to play DivX ® video up to HD 1080p, in[...]

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    74 T echnical Information Network On screen messages Message Meaning / Action An internal error occurred. Check the settings. (p. 53 - 55) ● Cannot read file The file is broken or unreadable. ● Check applicable data format. (p. 51) Communication with the server failed. This might be a problem of the media server . ● Read the manual of the ser[...]

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    T echnical T echnical Information Maintenance 75 First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal For regular care: Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to clean the dirt or fingerprints. For stubborn dirt: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or diluted neutra[...]

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    76 F AQs 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 for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) Check the position, direction, and ● connection of the aerial. Neither image nor sound is produced Is the TV in ?[...]

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    T echnical F AQs 77 Problem Actions HDMI Sound is unusual Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch ● L.PCM”. Check the “HDMI1 / 2 / 3 / 4 Input” setting in the Sound ● Menu. (p. 34) If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue ● sound connection. (p. 70) Pictures from external equipment are unusual when t[...]

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    78 Specifications TV TH-P65VT20D TH-P65VT20K TH-P65VT20M TH-P65VT20T TH-P65VT20P Power Source AC 220 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz AC 1 10 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz Power Power Rating 635 W 655 W Standby condition 0.4 W Display panel Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size 165 cm (diagonal) 1,434 mm (W) × 806 mm (H) Number of pixels 2,073,600 (1,920 (W) × 1,080 [...]

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    T echnical Specifications Licence 79 Licence VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. ● S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. ● SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. ● HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered ● trademarks of[...]

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    Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. Y ou should note the model number and the 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 W arrant[...]