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    Model No. TX-L19C20B TX-L19C20BW Operating Instructions LCD T elevision English Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only . “B” model no. suffix denotes UK model. [...]

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    Digital Switchover for T errestrial broadcasts Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012, TV services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region by TV region. If you have any questions, please call Digital UK on 08456 50 50 50 or visit www .digitaluk.co.uk Digital Switchover will cover a period of several weeks. When it starts you will lose all[...]

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    V iewing Advanced F AQs, etc. Quick Start Guide T urn your living room into a home theatre! Enjoy rich multi-media Camcorder Amplifier with Speaker system VCR DVD player DVD Recorder Personal computer Satellite receiver SD Card 3 Eco Mode Adjusts picture settings automatically dependent on ambient lighting conditions. V -Audio Surround Utilises Pan[...]

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    4 Safety Precautions W arning Mains plug and lead  T o help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury , please follow the warnings below: This TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V ,  50 Hz. Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.  Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.  Remove the mains plug when [...]

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    5 W arning T ake care  T o help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury , please follow the warnings below: Do not remove covers and never modify the TV yourself as live parts are accessible when they are  removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Do not expose the TV to rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not b[...]

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    6 Accessories / Options Installing / removing remote’ s batteries 1 Pull open Hook 2 Note the correct polarity (+ or -) Close Caution Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control.  Do not mix old and new batteries.  R  eplace only with same or equivalent type. Do not mix differ[...]

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    Accessories / Options  Quick Start Guide 7 Attaching the pedestal T o help avoid risk of damage or injury by the TV tipping or falling, please follow the warnings and cautions below: W arning Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.  Caution Do not use with any other TVs or displays.  Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physi[...]

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    SD CARD 8 Identifying Controls TV Power LED Standby: red  On: green When using the remote control, indicates the TV has received a command.  Changes the input mode Function select V olume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour /  Sharpness / T int (NTSC mode) / Bass / T reble / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 34 and p. 35) Mains power On / Off switch S[...]

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    Identifying Controls  Quick Start Guide TV EXIT DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION RETURN TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD MENU N INPUT TV AV REC 9 Remote Control Cursor buttons Makes selections and adjustments  Standby On / Off switch Switches TV On or Of f standby  Sound Mute Switches sound mute On or Off  Aspect (p. 17) Changes aspect ratio f[...]

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    HDMI COMPONENT AUDIO OUT PC AUDIO IN AV 2 RGB VIDEO S VIDEO AV 1 RGB VIDEO P B P R L R Y L R HDMI AUDIO OUT PC AUDIO IN AV 2 RGB VIDEO S VIDEO AV 1 RGB VIDEO P B P R L R Y L R COMPONENT RF OUT RF IN HDMI AV 10 Note Connect to the TV’ s A V2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 54).  Connect to the TV’ s A V1 for a Satellite receive[...]

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    Basic Connection  Quick Start Guide HDMI AUDIO OUT PC AUDIO IN AV 2 RGB VIDEO S VIDEO AV 1 RGB VIDEO P B P R L R Y L R COMPONENT HDMI TV/A V Recorder/A V RF OUT RF IN AV 2 AV 1 RF OUT RF IN 11 DVD Recorder or VCR T errestrial aerial Mains lead Rear of the TV Satellite receiver AC 220-240 V 50 Hz RF cable Fully wired SCART cable Fully wired SCART[...]

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    DIRECT TV REC ASPECT N INPUT TV AV OPTION TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME RETURN MENU TV EXIT 12 Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically . These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer .  Please complete connections (p. 10 and p. 1 1) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before [...]

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    Auto Setup  Quick Start Guide 13 Using the On Screen Displays Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. How to use remote control  Move the cursor / select the menu item Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from a range of options Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or[...]

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    DIRECT TV REC N AV TEXT INDEX PROGRAMME RETURN MENU INPUT TV ASPECT OPTION STTL HOLD TV EXIT 14 How to Use VIERA T OOLS Y ou can access some special features easily by using the VIERA T OOLS function. For “VIERA Link Control” and “Pause Live TV” functions to operate correctly , ensure the connections and settings  are completed. “Summa[...]

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    W atching TV  How to Use VIERA TOOLS  V iewing DIRECT TV REC N AV TEXT INDEX PROGRAMME RETURN MENU TV EXIT INPUT TV ASPECT OPTION STTL HOLD 15 W atching TV Select a channel using Information banner  (p. 16) Possible to confirm the channel name and programme before changing channels. Display Information banner if it is not displayed While t[...]

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    16 Display subtitles DVB mode  Display / hide subtitles (if available) T o change the language for DVB (if available)  “Preferred Subtitles” (p. 33) STTL Analogue mode  Display subtitles T o hide subtitles  EXIT STTL Note This is the same as switching to Analogue teletext service and selecting “P888” (subtitle service). (p. 23) [...]

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    W atching TV  V iewing 17 Other useful functions  Aspect Change the aspect ratio (image size) ASPECT Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect. Normally programmes have the Aspect Control Signal (Widescreen signal, etc.), and the TV will choose the aspect ratio automatically according to the Aspect Control Signal (p. 62). If you [...]

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    DIRECT TV REC ASPECT TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD MENU N AV TV EXIT OPTION RETURN TV INPUT 18 Using TV Guide TV GuideElectronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters). This TV supports the GUIDE Plus+ syste[...]

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    Using TV Guide  V iewing 19 Other useful functions  (Operate whilst viewing TV Guide) V iew advertisement Enter your postcode when using this function for the first time “Postcode” in “GUIDE Plus+ Settings” (p. 33) If you have already entered your postcode in “Auto Setup” - when first using the TV (p. 12), you do not have to enter[...]

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    20 Using TV Guide Other useful functions  (Operate whilst viewing TV Guide) Guide link recording (T imer Programming from the TV Guide signal) Guide link recording is a timer programme controlled by information from the TV Guide. Programme start and end times may be changed by broadcasters and sent to the TV for timer programme to follow the cha[...]

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    Viewing T eletext  Using TV Guide  V iewing EXIT DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD MENU N AV TV RETURN TEXT TV INPUT 21 V iewing T eletext Y ou can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster) The availability of teletext services for a programme is indicated by “TXT” in the informat[...]

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    DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION PROGRAMME N AV RETURN TEXT TV INPUT STTL INDEX HOLD MENU EXIT 22 V iewing T eletext Analogue teletext Analogue teletext services Analogue teletext 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, four dif ferently[...]

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    Viewing T eletext  V iewing 23 INDEX Subtitle Return to the main index page View a favourite page stored INDEX STTL Factory setting is “P888” (subtitle service) on  the blue button (List mode). V iew in multi window W atch TV and T eletext in two windows at once TEXT Operations can be made only in T eletext screen.  Each time pressed: [...]

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    EXIT DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD MENU N TV PROGRAMME INPUT TV AV PROGRAMME REC 24 Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the input. T o connect the equipment  p. 10, 1 1 and p. 60 The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected external equipment. W a[...]

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    W atching External inputs  V iewing 25 Operating the equipment with the TV remote control The equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the below buttons of this TV remote control. Standby Set to Standby mode / T urn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD Stop Stop the operations Rewind / Skip / Search VCR: Rewind, view the pictu[...]

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    DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD INPUT TV AV TV EXIT RETURN MENU N 26 How to Use Menu Functions V arious menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. 1 Display the menu MENU Displays the functions that can be set  (varies according to the input signal) 2 Select the menu Main Menu Picture[...]

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    How to Use Menu Functions  (picture, sound quality , etc.) V iewing 27 How to operate  p. 26 Overview  (Picture, Sound) Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Available in Analogue Available in DVB Available in HDMI Not available in PC Available in NTSC Not available in PC Available in NTSC / P AL Available in PC 1/2 Viewing Mode Dynamic Contrast B[...]

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    Link Settings Q-Link AV2 AV2 out TV Q-Link Download Access Intelligent Auto Standby Standby Power Save VIERA Link On On On (No reminder) (p. 32) 28 Child Lock-PIN Entry Please enter new PIN PIN * * * * (p. 40) Other Settings Power on Preference TV Picture Overscan Power Save Power on Channel List Guide Plus+ Settings Access On Last Off (p. 33) GUID[...]

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    How to Use Menu Functions  (picture, sound quality , etc.) V iewing System Update Auto Update Search in Standby Access System Update Search Now On (p. 45) DVB Favourites Editor BBC One Wales All DVB Channels 1 BBC THREE 7 E4 14 CBBC Channel 70 Cartoon Nwk 72 BBCi 105 BBC Radio Wales 719 BBC Radio Cymru 720 Favourites1 (p. 37) DVB Manual Tuning A[...]

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    30 How to Use Menu Functions Menu list  Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Picture Viewing Mode Selects four different screen settings (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Game) In each Viewing Mode setting, Contrast, Brightness, Colour , Sharpness, T int, Colour Balance, Colour Management, Eco Mode and 3D-COMB can be adjusted and sto[...]

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    How to Use Menu Functions  (picture, sound quality , etc.) V iewing 31 Menu list  Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sound Mode Select two different sound settings (Music / Speech) In each Sound Mode setting, Bass and T reble can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular sound requirement Changes to any settings in a m[...]

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    32 How to Use Menu Functions Menu list  Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup Timer Programming Records forthcoming channels (p. 47) Off Timer Sets the time the TV automatically turns Of f (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes) Link Settings VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) (p. 55) Q-Link Selects [...]

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    How to Use Menu Functions  (picture, sound quality , etc.) V iewing 33 Menu list  Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup Display Settings T eletext Analogue teletext display mode (F ASTEXT / List) (p. 22) Preferred Subtitles Selects the preferred language for digital channel subtitles (depending on the broadcaster) T o di[...]

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    For Auto Setup, using  the buttons on the top panel of the TV (p. 8) Press repeatedly until “Auto Setup” appears Access “Auto Setup” Start “Auto Setup” T o return to TV  TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD DIRECT TV REC ASPECT N AV OPTION RETURN EXIT MENU INPUT TV 34 Retuning from Setup Menu 1 Select DVB TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select “Se[...]

  • Page 35

    Retuning from Setup Menu  Advanced For Auto Setup, using  the buttons on the top panel of the TV (p. 8) Press repeatedly until “Auto Setup” appears Access “Auto Setup” Start “Auto Setup” T o return to TV  TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD DIRECT TV REC ASPECT N AV OPTION RETURN EXIT MENU INPUT TV 35 T o return to TV  EXIT 1 Select Analog[...]

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    DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD N AV EXIT RETURN MENU INPUT TV 36 1 Select DVB TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 4 Select “DVB T uning Menu” Timer Programming Link Settings DVB Tuning Menu Access Child Lock Setup Menu Off Timer Off System Menu Display Settings [...]

  • Page 37

    T uning and Editing Channels  (DVB) Advanced 37 List favourite DVB channels Favourites Edit Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites1 to 4). The DVB Favourites lists are available for switching in the Information banner (p. 16) and from “Category” in the TV Guide (p. 18). Select a channel to list DVB[...]

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    DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD N AV TV EXIT RETURN MENU INPUT TV 38 1 Select Analogue TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 4 Select “Analogue T uning Menu” Timer Programming Link Settings Analogue Tuning Menu Access Child Lock Setup Menu Off Timer Off System Menu[...]

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    T uning and Editing Channels  (Analogue) Advanced Skip unwanted Analogue channels, Edit Analogue channels Channel List Y ou can hide unwanted Analogue channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels. Select a channel and reveal / hide BBC1 Analogue Channel List ***** ***** 1 [...]

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    DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD N AV RETURN INPUT TV EXIT MENU 40 Child Lock 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 3 Select “Child Lock” Link Settings DVB Tuning Menu Child Lock Access Setup Menu Off Timer Off Display Settings System Menu Other Settings Timer Programm[...]

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    Shipping Condition  Child Lock  Advanced DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION RETURN TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD N INPUT TV AV TV EXIT MENU 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 3 Select ”System Menu” Link Settings Child Lock DVB Tuning Menu Setup Menu Off Timer Off System Menu Other Settings A[...]

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    DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD N INPUT TV AV REC TV EXIT RETURN MENU 42 Owner ID 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 3 Select ”System Menu” Link Settings Child Lock DVB Tuning Menu Setup Menu Off Timer Off System Menu Other Settings Access Display Settings Timer Pr[...]

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    Owner ID  Advanced 43 Input owner ID Owner ID Enter the PIN number (4 digits) Owner ID Please enter new PIN PIN * * * * Enter the PIN number twice at first setting.  Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it.  Enter your name, address, and postcode, in that order Select NAME / HOUSE NO / POSTCODE Set characters one by one PIN NAM[...]

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    DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION RETURN N AV TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD TV EXIT INPUT TV MENU 44 Advanced Settings (DVB) 1 Select DVB TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 4 Select ”System Menu” Setup Menu Timer Programming System Menu Access Other Settings Link Settings Child Lock DVB Tuning[...]

  • Page 45

    Advanced Settings  (DVB) Advanced 45 Pay-TV Common Interface 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. This function is not available for BSkyB’s Sky channels.  Caution T urn Off Mains power On / Of f switch [...]

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    DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION RETURN TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD N AV EXIT MENU INPUT TV 46 Recording Controls T imer Programming from Menu The T imer programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to record. At the correct time, the TV will switch on and tune to the correct channel (even if the TV is in Standby mode). TV Guide may[...]

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    Recording Controls  Advanced Guide link recording (Timer Programming from the TV Guide signal)  p. 20 • Not available in Analogue. mode. Guide link recording is a timer programme controlled by information from the TV Guide. Programme start and end times may be changed by broadcasters and sent to the TV for timer programme to follow the chan[...]

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    DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD N INPUT TV AV TV EXIT RETURN MENU 48 Input Labels 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 3 Select “Display Settings” Link Settings DVB Tuning Menu Child Lock Setup Menu Off Timer Off Display Settings System Menu Access Other Settings Tim[...]

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    Displaying PC Screen on TV  Advanced EXIT DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD MENU N INPUT TV AV 49 Displaying PC Screen on TV 1 Select the external input AV 2 Select “PC” Input Selection AV1 AV2/S COMPONENT PC HDMI TV access select Corresponding signals  p. 64 If “H-freq.” or “V -freq.” is shown in red,  th[...]

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    50 V iewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) DIRECT TV REC ASPECT TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD N INPUT TV AV EXIT OPTION RETURN MENU T o return to TV  EXIT or T o return to the  previous scree n RETURN 1 Insert the SD Card Signal output from all A V terminals will be disabled during SD card view . Press OK to proceed. Press EXIT to return [...]

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    Viewing from SD Card  (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Advanced 51 Slideshow Start Slideshow  (operate in step on p. 50) Select the photo for the first view Start Slideshow T o pause  T o return to single view  gree n red Note Slideshow is done within the thumbnail.  Y ou can also start slideshow directly by using VIERA T OOLS  “How to Use [...]

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    52 Link Functions ( Q-Link VIERA Link ) Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc. (p. 54) VIERA Link (HDA VI Control™) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, convenient recording, playback, energy saving, creating home theatre, etc., without complicated[...]

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    Link Functions  (Q-Link / VIERA Link) Advanced 53 VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections)  Connected equipment Features Player theatre with VIERA Link function Blu-ray Disc theatre with VIERA Link function Amplifier with VIERA Link function Analogue channel download ––– Easy playback  5  5 – Power on link – Power off link [...]

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    54 Q-Link Preparations  Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos:  “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DA T A LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMAR TLINK” Q-Link connection  p. 52 Use fully wired SCART cable.  Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR. Read the manual of the recorder .  Q-Link terminal setup in [...]

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    Link Functions  (Q-Link / VIERA Link) Advanced 55 VIERA Link “ Control™”   Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDA VI Control” function. This TV supports “HDA VI Control 4” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder , HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier , etc.) with HD[...]

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    56 Link Functions ( Q-Link VIERA Link ) Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record Direct TV Rec Recording the current programme in DIGA Recorder immediately . If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment  “Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 52 and p. 53), “Preparations” (p. 55) Changing channel or t[...]

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    Link Functions  (Q-Link / VIERA Link) Advanced 57 Pause Live TV programme Pause Live TV Y ou can pause the live TV programme and resume later . Live TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder . This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD.  If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment [...]

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    58 Link Functions ( Q-Link VIERA Link ) Features available  (Using VIERA Link Menu) Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control VIERA Link Control Y ou can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’ s signal receiver). If you cannot operate, check t[...]

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    Link Functions  (Q-Link / VIERA Link) Advanced 59 Features available  (Using VIERA Link Menu) Note These functions may not work properly depending on the connected equipment.  Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switched.  Easy playback may be available by using the remote control for Player [...]

  • Page 60

    HDMI AV 1 COMPONENT AUDIO OUT PC AUDIO IN AV 2 RGB VIDEO S VIDEO RGB VIDEO P B P R L R Y L R 60 T ypes of connectable equipment to each terminal  T erminal Recording / Playback (equipment) AV 1 AV 2 T o record / playback videocassettes / DVDs (VCR / DVD recorder) T o watch DVDs (DVD player) T o watch camcorder images (Video camera) T o watch sat[...]

  • Page 61

    External Equipment  Advanced 61 COMPONENT P B L R Y P R AUDIO OUT L R Headphones T o adjust volume “Headphone V olume” in the Sound Menu (p. 31) T errestrial aerial RF cable DVD Recorder / VCR T o watch satellite broadcasts T o record / playback Fully wired SCART cable Fully wired SCART cable ( M3 stereo mini plug) or Fully wired HDMI compli[...]

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    62 T echnical Information Auto Aspect The optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically , and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 17) Aspect Control Signal  “WIDE” will appear in the top left of the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal is found. The aspect will switch to the appropriate 16:9[...]

  • Page 63

    T echnical Information  F AQs, etc. 63 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 equipme[...]

  • Page 64

    64 Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT (Y , P B , P 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 (1,080) / 50i  1,125 (1,080) / 60p  1,1[...]

  • Page 65

    T echnical Information  F AQs, etc. 65 SD Card Cautions in handling SD Card  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 direction (otherwise, card may be damag[...]

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    66 F AQs 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 A V mode?  Check the correct A V input mode is  selected. Check the mains lead is plugged into the  socket outlet. Has the TV been turned On?  Check Picture Menu (p. 30) and volu[...]

  • Page 67

    Frequently Asked Questions  F AQs, etc. 67 Problem Actions Screen Chaotic image, noisy Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 30)  Check nearby electrical products  (fluorescent lamp, DECT phones, mobile phones, microwave, etc.). No image can be displayed Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the m[...]

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    68 Message Meaning / Action All tuning data will be erased “Shipping Condition” will erase all tuning data (p. 41).  Are you sure ? Confirm correct operation.  Are you sure you want to delete this timer ? Press OK to delete timer Press RETURN to return Confirm correct operation.  Bad signal The signal is weak. Check the aerial is plugg[...]

  • Page 69

    On screen messages  F AQs, etc. 69 Message Meaning / Action Recording this channel now The recorder is recording the programme from its own tuner . Y ou can turn  the TV of f and leave the equipment recording in the normal way . Reset to Factory Shipping Condition Completed. Please switch off TV . “Auto Setup” will automatically start whe[...]

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    70 Glossary DVB  Digital Video Broadcasting DVD  Digital V ersatile Disc DVI  Digital Visual Interface EPG  Electronic Programme Guide HDMI  High-Definition Multimedia Interface NTSC  National T elevision System Committee One of the television signals used in USA, etc. RF  Radio Frequency - Signal received from terrestrial aeri[...]

  • Page 71

    ・ Specifications ・ Licence Glossary  ・ Maintenance ・ Index F AQs, etc. 71 Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected. DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project.  VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.  Macintosh is [...]

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    Panasonic (U. K.) Ltd. Willoughby Road, Bracknell, Berks RG12 8FP Web Site : http://www .panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2010 Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batter[...]