Panasonic Digital High Definition Plasma Television Th 37px60 Operating Instructions

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Advanced How to Use Menu Functions
(picture, sound quality, etc.)
MenuItem
Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)Picture
Normal
Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Other adjust”
No Normal
Pic. mode
Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema) (p. 42)
Standard Pic. mode 
Picture, Brightness,
Color, Tint, Sharpness
Adjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your 
taste
+30
0
0 Picture
Brightness
Color
0
+10 Tint 
Sharpness
Color temp
Selects level of warm colors (red) and cool colors (blue) (Warm/Cool/Normal)
Cool Color temp
Color mng. 
On enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes. (On/Off)
Off Color mng.
Zoom adjust
Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM” (p. 40)
Zoom adjust
Other adjustVideo NR
Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave off when receiving a strong signal. (On/Off)
Video NR 
Off
3D Y/C filter 
Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. (On/Off)
3D Y/C filter
Off
Color matrix
Selects image resolution of component-connected devices (SD/HD) SD: normal vision  HD: high-definition vision Only 480p signal accepted; regular TV (NTSC) is not available.
Color matrix
SD
MPEG NR
Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. (On/Off)
MPEG NR 
Off
Black level
Select Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light)
Black level 
Dark
Audio
Normal
Reset Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.
Set Normal
Bass
Increase or decrease the bass response.
+ 7 Bass
Treble
Increase or decrease the treble response.
+ 7 Treble 
Balance
Emphasize the left / right speaker volume.
0 Balance
Other adjustAI sound
Equalize overall volume levels across all channels and VIDEO inputs. (On/Off)
On AI sound
Surround
Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (On/Off)
Off Surround
Speakers
Switches to “Off” when using external speakers (On/Off) “AI sound”, “Surround” and “Audio leveler” do not work if “Off” is selected
On Speakers
HDMI1 in
HDMI2 in
Selects according to the signal when HDMI is connected (Auto/Digital/Analog)  Auto: Automatically  selects Analog  /  Digital  signal
Auto HDMI1 inAuto HDMI2 in
Audio leveler
Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs
0 Audio leveler
Timer
Sleep, Timer1-5
The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. (p. 32)
60 Sleep
Lock
Locks the channels and programs (p. 26)
Memory
Card
Displays SD card data (p. 16)
Setup
CH scan
Selects the channel with “Program up/down” button (Fav./All) Fav.: Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 15, 28)
CH scan 
All
Language
Selects the screen menu language (p. 13)
Language
Clock
Adjusts the clock (p. 13)
Clock
Program channel
Sets channels (p. 28)
Program channel 
Input labels
Select the terminal and the label of the external equipment (p. 30)
Input labels 
CC
Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 30)
CC
Other adjustAuto power on
Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned On (Set/Off) The Sleep Timer and On / Off timer will not function if “Auto power on” is set.
Off Auto power on
Side bar
Increases the brightness of the side bar (Off/Dark/Mid/Bright)(4:3 mode only) The recommended setting is Bright to prevent panel “after image”. (p. 42)
Bright Side bar
Prog-out stop
To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this 
menu. (p. 35) (Off/Comp.1/Comp.2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/Video 1/Video 2/Video 3)
Off Prog-out stop
Ctrl with HDMI
Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 22) (On/Off) “Power off link” and “Power on link” do not work if “Off” is selected.
On Ctrl with HDMI
Power off link
Sets “Power off link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 22) (Set/No)
Set Power off link
Power on link
Sets “Power on link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 22) (Set/No)
Set Power on link
About
Displays TV version and software license
About
Reset
Performing Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel settings. (p. 28)
Reset
•In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give a smaller number of options.
Menu
Picture
AudioLockSetupMemory cardTimer
No
Standard
+30
0
0
0
+10 Picture   1/2 
Normal
Pic. mode 
Picture
Brightness
Color
Tint 
SharpnessNo
Standard
+30
0
0
0
+10 Picture   1/2 
Normal
Pic. mode
Picture
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness

vPress to return 
to TV
vPress to return 
to the previous 
screenHow to Use Menu Functions
Select the menu
Select the item
32
Adjust or select
4
adjust
or
select
1
 select next
select
Display menu
(example: Picture menu)
Various menus allow you to select settings for the picture, sound, and 
other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way.

vMenu list
(example: Picture menu)
•Displays the functions that
can be set (varies according
to the input signal) 
						

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Advanced Control with HDMI “HDAVI ControlTM”
-
Setup
Other adjust
About
ResetOther adjust
Auto power on
Side bar
Off
Off
Prog-out stop
Off
On
SetSet Ctrl with HDMI
Power off link
Power on link
Menu
Home theaterPicture
AudioLockSetupMemory cardTimer
Menu
Home theaterPicture
AudioLockSetupMemory cardTimer
Menu
TV speakersPicture
AudioLockSetupMemory cardTimer
 select next
Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control
TM
”

  Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using 
one-button on one remote.
Newer Panasonic audio-video products with HDMI output connections can be 
controlled using the TV’s remote. Limited features such as home theater system 
volume and automatic switching to the TV’s HDMI input are available.•This feature is limited to models incorporating Panasonic’s “Control with HDMI”. Refer to the 
individual instruction manuals for compatibility information.•Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.•It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m)
vPress to return 
to TV
vPress to return 
to the previous 
screen
Select “Setup”
Select “Other adjust”
3
Select “Ctrl with HDMI”
4
select select next
Display menu
Select “On”
5
change
Automatic
input
switching
At the start of DIGA, Player theater or RAM theater playback, the TV’s input automatically switches to the input 
corresponding to the playback equipment.•For RAM theater, the speakers automatically switch to theater.
If using DIGA operation, the TV’s input automatically switches to DIGA and the DIGA menu is displayed. 
Theater
speaker
You can control the theater speaker with TV’s remote control.
“Home theater” with speaker icon appears when a Panasonic “Control with HDMI” home theater system is 
connected via the HDMI input (1 or 2).
Pressing the OK button toggles between TV and home theater volume control.• “Ctrl with HDMI” must be set to “On”. • Limited to newer Panasonic Home Theater, RAM theater and DIGA/DVD models with “Control with HDMI”. Display  menu  Select “Home theater” or “TV speakers”
vHome theater:
Adjustment for Panasonic Amplifier, Panasonic Player theater, Panasonic RAM theater•When selecting “Home theater”, the sound of TV speakers is mute.•When “Home theater” is selected, the home theater volume control can be raised or lowered using the TV remote 
volume button. The TV will display “Home Theater + / -” on screen.•If home theater/RAM theater/Player theater is currently off, selecting the “Home theater” option will automatically 
turn the equipment on. See “Power on link” below.•If home theater/Player theater/RAM theater power is turned Off, speakers automatically switch to the TV.Volume up / down 
Mute

vTV speakers:
The TV speakers are active.
change
12
Note
•Before using HDMI control functions, the connected equipment (DIGA, RAM theater, Player theater, AV amp) must 
also be set. For details, see the operation manual for each equipment.•For equipment connection details, see p. 24.
• Default setting is “On”. If no HDMI equipment is 
connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- “Control 
with HDMI”) is used, set to “Off”.
Power on 
link
When “Set” is selected, this allows for the TV to automatically turn on and switch to the appropriate HDMI input 
whenever a “Control with HDMI” compatible DVD player/recorder is initially turned on and Play mode is selected.
Power off 
link
When “Set” is selected, this allows for the TV to turn off and also turn off the connected home theater/
RAM theater/player theater and/or DIGA-DVD player.
One-touch
theater
playback
If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the AV amp or Player theater remote control, the following sequence of operations 
is performed automatically. Home theater/Player theater power switches On, and playback begins.TV power switches On, and the playback screen is displayed.Audio is muted on the TV and switches to theater.Caution
• “Control with HDMI” function does not work in countries other than the USA and Canada.•The TV remains on even if the “Control with HDMI” compatible equipment is turned off. 
						

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Advanced Control with HDMI “HDAVI ControlTM”
-
Setup
Other adjust
About
ResetOther adjust
Auto power on
Side bar
Off
Off
Prog-out stop
Off
On
SetSet Ctrl with HDMI
Power off link
Power on link
Menu
Home theaterPicture
AudioLockSetupMemory cardTimer
Menu
Home theaterPicture
AudioLockSetupMemory cardTimer
Menu
TV speakersPicture
AudioLockSetupMemory cardTimer
 select next
Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control
TM
”

  Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using 
one-button on one remote.
Newer Panasonic audio-video products with HDMI output connections can be 
controlled using the TV’s remote. Limited features such as home theater system 
volume and automatic switching to the TV’s HDMI input are available.•This feature is limited to models incorporating Panasonic’s “Control with HDMI”. Refer to the 
individual instruction manuals for compatibility information.•Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.•It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m)
vPress to return 
to TV
vPress to return 
to the previous 
screen
Select “Setup”
Select “Other adjust”
3
Select “Ctrl with HDMI”
4
select select next
Display menu
Select “On”
5
change
Automatic
input
switching
At the start of DIGA, Player theater or RAM theater playback, the TV’s input automatically switches to the input 
corresponding to the playback equipment.•For RAM theater, the speakers automatically switch to theater.
If using DIGA operation, the TV’s input automatically switches to DIGA and the DIGA menu is displayed. 
Theater
speaker
You can control the theater speaker with TV’s remote control.
“Home theater” with speaker icon appears when a Panasonic “Control with HDMI” home theater system is 
connected via the HDMI input (1 or 2).
Pressing the OK button toggles between TV and home theater volume control.• “Ctrl with HDMI” must be set to “On”. • Limited to newer Panasonic Home Theater, RAM theater and DIGA/DVD models with “Control with HDMI”. Display  menu  Select “Home theater” or “TV speakers”
vHome theater:
Adjustment for Panasonic Amplifier, Panasonic Player theater, Panasonic RAM theater•When selecting “Home theater”, the sound of TV speakers is mute.•When “Home theater” is selected, the home theater volume control can be raised or lowered using the TV remote 
volume button. The TV will display “Home Theater + / -” on screen.•If home theater/RAM theater/Player theater is currently off, selecting the “Home theater” option will automatically 
turn the equipment on. See “Power on link” below.•If home theater/Player theater/RAM theater power is turned Off, speakers automatically switch to the TV.Volume up / down 
Mute

vTV speakers:
The TV speakers are active.
change
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Note
•Before using HDMI control functions, the connected equipment (DIGA, RAM theater, Player theater, AV amp) must 
also be set. For details, see the operation manual for each equipment.•For equipment connection details, see p. 24.
• Default setting is “On”. If no HDMI equipment is 
connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- “Control 
with HDMI”) is used, set to “Off”.
Power on 
link
When “Set” is selected, this allows for the TV to automatically turn on and switch to the appropriate HDMI input 
whenever a “Control with HDMI” compatible DVD player/recorder is initially turned on and Play mode is selected.
Power off 
link
When “Set” is selected, this allows for the TV to turn off and also turn off the connected home theater/
RAM theater/player theater and/or DIGA-DVD player.
One-touch
theater
playback
If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the AV amp or Player theater remote control, the following sequence of operations 
is performed automatically. Home theater/Player theater power switches On, and playback begins.TV power switches On, and the playback screen is displayed.Audio is muted on the TV and switches to theater.Caution
• “Control with HDMI” function does not work in countries other than the USA and Canada.•The TV remains on even if the “Control with HDMI” compatible equipment is turned off. 
						

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Advanced Control with HDMI “HDAVI ControlTM”
Note
•Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their 
respective operating instruction manuals.Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control
TM
”

vSetting of this unit after connectionAfter making connections as shown above, set “Ctrl with HDMI” (under “Other adjust”) to “On” using the Setup 
menu. (p. 22).
Audio
INAudio Cable HDMI cable
HDMI
(AV OUT)HDMI
(AV OUT)HDMI
(AV OUT)Audio
IN
DIGA
(Panasonic DVD Recorder)Panasonic RAM theater Panasonic Player theater or or

vConnecting this unit to a DVD recorder, RAM theater or Player theaterFollow the connection diagrams below for HDMI control of 
a single AV piece of equipment such as a Panasonic DIGA-
DVD recorder, RAM Theater or Player Theater system.
Refer to page 22 for Setup Menu settings and additional 
control information. Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not provided.
If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDMI 
control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off then 
On again while the power of all equipment is On (to this 
unit to correctly recognize the connected equipment) and 
check that DIGA, RAM theater and Player theater playback 
operates.
Back of the unit
HDMI cable

vSetting of this unit after connectionAfter making connections as shown above, set “Ctrl with HDMI” (under “Other adjust”) to “On” using the Setup 
menu. (p. 22).
Note
Optic fiber
Digital audio input 
(Optic)HDMI (AV OUT)
HDMI (AV IN)
HDMI (AV OUT)
DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) HDMI cablePanasonic AV  amp

vConnecting this unit to a DVD recorder and AV ampWhen using an “Control with HDMI” audio-video amplifier and a compatible DIGA recorder, use a daisy chain 
connection as shown below.•One AV amp and one DIGA can be operated 
with this unit.•Be sure to connect the AV amp between this 
unit and the DIGA.
•Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their 
respective operating instruction manuals.•When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output using “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of this 
unit, the system switches to 2CH audio.
  (When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.) 
Recommended HDMI Connections
•For DIGA :
Connect with HDMI cable•For RAM theater and Player theater :Connect with HDMI cable and audio cable.  Connect the TV’s PROG. OUT audio 
(L&R) to listen to the TV program 
through the theater system.
Note
•HDMI 1 is recommended.
  When connecting to HDMI 2, set the 
input mode to HDMI 2 (p. 19) initially 
before connecting to HDMI 2. After 
connection, confirm the HDMI control 
functions (p. 22-23).
Note
•HDMI 1 is recommended.
  When connecting to HDMI 2, set the input mode 
to HDMI 2 (p. 19) initially before connecting to 
HDMI 2. After connection, confirm the HDMI control 
functions (p. 22-23). 
						

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Advanced Control with HDMI “HDAVI ControlTM”
Note
•Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their 
respective operating instruction manuals.Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control
TM
”

vSetting of this unit after connectionAfter making connections as shown above, set “Ctrl with HDMI” (under “Other adjust”) to “On” using the Setup 
menu. (p. 22).
Audio
INAudio Cable HDMI cable
HDMI
(AV OUT)HDMI
(AV OUT)HDMI
(AV OUT)Audio
IN
DIGA
(Panasonic DVD Recorder)Panasonic RAM theater Panasonic Player theater or or

vConnecting this unit to a DVD recorder, RAM theater or Player theaterFollow the connection diagrams below for HDMI control of 
a single AV piece of equipment such as a Panasonic DIGA-
DVD recorder, RAM Theater or Player Theater system.
Refer to page 22 for Setup Menu settings and additional 
control information. Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not provided.
If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDMI 
control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off then 
On again while the power of all equipment is On (to this 
unit to correctly recognize the connected equipment) and 
check that DIGA, RAM theater and Player theater playback 
operates.
Back of the unit
HDMI cable

vSetting of this unit after connectionAfter making connections as shown above, set “Ctrl with HDMI” (under “Other adjust”) to “On” using the Setup 
menu. (p. 22).
Note
Optic fiber
Digital audio input 
(Optic)HDMI (AV OUT)
HDMI (AV IN)
HDMI (AV OUT)
DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) HDMI cablePanasonic AV  amp

vConnecting this unit to a DVD recorder and AV ampWhen using an “Control with HDMI” audio-video amplifier and a compatible DIGA recorder, use a daisy chain 
connection as shown below.•One AV amp and one DIGA can be operated 
with this unit.•Be sure to connect the AV amp between this 
unit and the DIGA.
•Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their 
respective operating instruction manuals.•When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output using “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of this 
unit, the system switches to 2CH audio.
  (When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.) 
Recommended HDMI Connections
•For DIGA :
Connect with HDMI cable•For RAM theater and Player theater :Connect with HDMI cable and audio cable.  Connect the TV’s PROG. OUT audio 
(L&R) to listen to the TV program 
through the theater system.
Note
•HDMI 1 is recommended.
  When connecting to HDMI 2, set the 
input mode to HDMI 2 (p. 19) initially 
before connecting to HDMI 2. After 
connection, confirm the HDMI control 
functions (p. 22-23).
Note
•HDMI 1 is recommended.
  When connecting to HDMI 2, set the input mode 
to HDMI 2 (p. 19) initially before connecting to 
HDMI 2. After connection, confirm the HDMI control 
functions (p. 22-23). 
						

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Advanced Channel Lock 
Lock
Mode
ChannelCH
Channel lock 
CH 1 
CH 2 3 - 0
Lock
Mode
Channel
Program
Change passwordCH
On
Program lock 
MPAA 
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R. 
Monitor out
Off
Program lock
MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
Monitor out
-
Menu
Picture
AudioLockSetupMemory cardTimer
Enter password.
----Lock
Mode
Channel
Program
Change password Off
 next select
Block
program Channel
Lock
 Select channel to lock
 select
“CH1-7” select
channel

vTo set rating level“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to be locked according to TV ratings. Select  “Program” Select the rating category you wish 
to follow
setselect
 Select the rating to be locked
select
Off No rating
G General Audience: All  ages  admitted
PG Parental Guidance Suggested
PG-13Parents Strongly Cautioned: Inappropriate 
for children under 13
RRestricted: Under 17 requires 
accompanying parent or adult guardian
NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted
X Adults only Example of “MPAA” (U.S movie ratings)

vTo disable recording of the locked program Select “Monitor out” in “Program lock” menu (
)
•MPAA : U.S movie ratings•U.S.TV : U.S TV program ratings•C.E.L.R : Canadian English ratings•C.F.L.R : Canadian French ratings
•To get other information (p. 39)
Caution
•The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” programs (non rated, not applicable and 
none) as per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking “NR” programs is chosen “unexpected and 
possibly confusing results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of 
programming:”
  • Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)
  • Locally originated programming • News • Political • Public Service Announcements • Religious • Sports
 • WeatherSelect up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked out. These channels will be blocked out regardless 
of the program rating.
Select “CH” in 
 on p. 26
 Select  “Channel”

vTo select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked
 next select
Channel Lock
Select “Lock”
2
 next select
select
Display menu
1
Input your 4-digit password
3
Select the Lock mode
4

vPress to exitYou can lock out specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content.
Caution•Make a note of your 
password in case 
you forget it. (If you 
have forgotten your 
password, consult your 
local dealer.)
•For the first time, input the
number twice to register it.
Note
•When you select a 
locked channel,
a message will be 
displayed that allows 
you to view the 
channel if you input 
your password.

vTo change the password In 
, select “Change password” and press “OK” button
 Input the new 4-digit password twice

vTo cancel the “Channel lock”
Select “Off” in •Off: “Channel lock” not activated•All: Locks all channels and Video inputs•Game: Locks CH3, CH4, and Video inputs•CH: Locks specified channels (analog/digital) You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu.
A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating 
settings.
On :   Turns on the monitor terminal output for programs that 
have been set to “Blocked.”
Off :   Turns off the monitor terminal output for programs that 
have been set to “Blocked.”
Note
•The Off rating is independent of other ratings.•When placing a block on a specific age based rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will 
also be blocked. 
						

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Advanced Channel Lock 
Lock
Mode
ChannelCH
Channel lock 
CH 1 
CH 2 3 - 0
Lock
Mode
Channel
Program
Change passwordCH
On
Program lock 
MPAA 
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R. 
Monitor out
Off
Program lock
MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
Monitor out
-
Menu
Picture
AudioLockSetupMemory cardTimer
Enter password.
----Lock
Mode
Channel
Program
Change password Off
 next select
Block
program Channel
Lock
 Select channel to lock
 select
“CH1-7” select
channel

vTo set rating level“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to be locked according to TV ratings. Select  “Program” Select the rating category you wish 
to follow
setselect
 Select the rating to be locked
select
Off No rating
G General Audience: All  ages  admitted
PG Parental Guidance Suggested
PG-13Parents Strongly Cautioned: Inappropriate 
for children under 13
RRestricted: Under 17 requires 
accompanying parent or adult guardian
NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted
X Adults only Example of “MPAA” (U.S movie ratings)

vTo disable recording of the locked program Select “Monitor out” in “Program lock” menu (
)
•MPAA : U.S movie ratings•U.S.TV : U.S TV program ratings•C.E.L.R : Canadian English ratings•C.F.L.R : Canadian French ratings
•To get other information (p. 39)
Caution
•The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” programs (non rated, not applicable and 
none) as per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking “NR” programs is chosen “unexpected and 
possibly confusing results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of 
programming:”
  • Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)
  • Locally originated programming • News • Political • Public Service Announcements • Religious • Sports
 • WeatherSelect up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked out. These channels will be blocked out regardless 
of the program rating.
Select “CH” in 
 on p. 26
 Select  “Channel”

vTo select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked
 next select
Channel Lock
Select “Lock”
2
 next select
select
Display menu
1
Input your 4-digit password
3
Select the Lock mode
4

vPress to exitYou can lock out specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content.
Caution•Make a note of your 
password in case 
you forget it. (If you 
have forgotten your 
password, consult your 
local dealer.)
•For the first time, input the
number twice to register it.
Note
•When you select a 
locked channel,
a message will be 
displayed that allows 
you to view the 
channel if you input 
your password.

vTo change the password In 
, select “Change password” and press “OK” button
 Input the new 4-digit password twice

vTo cancel the “Channel lock”
Select “Off” in •Off: “Channel lock” not activated•All: Locks all channels and Video inputs•Game: Locks CH3, CH4, and Video inputs•CH: Locks specified channels (analog/digital) You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu.
A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating 
settings.
On :   Turns on the monitor terminal output for programs that 
have been set to “Blocked.”
Off :   Turns off the monitor terminal output for programs that 
have been set to “Blocked.”
Note
•The Off rating is independent of other ratings.•When placing a block on a specific age based rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will 
also be blocked. 
						

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Advanced Editing and Setting Channels
Apply
Caption detail
---
Caption select
Preset
Auto program
ANT In
Mode
Start scan
All Cable
Edit
- - -
FavoriteApply
No AddEdit
CH
1
2
3
4
5- - -
2
- - -
- - -
- - - FavoriteApply
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - - Caption
No
Ye s
No
No
No Add
Signal meter 
CH
Signal strength 
Current
Peak level 
85 % 
85 %  2 - 1
Apply12 Favorite
Favorite
-
Menu
Picture
AudioLockSetupMemory cardTimer
Setup
CH scan 
Language
Clock
Program channel
Input labels
CC
All
Program channel 
Auto
Manual
Signal meter 
Auto program
ANT In
Mode
Start scan
All Cable
Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image.Select the station identifier
Select All  or Analog
All: Analog and digital
Analog: Analog  only
Settings are made 
automatically•After completing the setting, 
select “Apply”. (see below 
).
•All previous memorized 
channels are erased.
 set select
 Select “ANT In” Select  “Mode”
 Select “Start scan”
 Select  “Edit” Select the item to be edited
 select item to edit
(Caption/Favorite/
Add) next
 Edit
•Caption:
  Changes the station identifier•Favorite:
  Registers channel to Favorites List•Add:
  Adds or deletes channels
 start select
(Select Cable or Antenna)
 select next
CaptionFavorite
Add
• Caption
PresetCaption detail
Rename (maximum 7 characters available)
Select the number•Favorite
Favorite•Add•Press “OK” button to select “Yes (add)” or “No 
(delete)” Select  “Apply”Press to move cursor to “Apply”
Signal intensity 
 select  channel ok
Editing and Setting Channels
Select “Setup”
2
Display menu
134

vPress to exitThe current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions.

vTo reset the settings of Setup menu Select “Reset” in Setup menu (
) and press “OK” 
button
 Input your 4-digit password with number buttons Select “Yes” on the confirmation screen and press 
“OK” buttonSet
5
Select “Program channel”
Select the function
Check
signal
strength
Signal
meter
Set
automatically
Auto
Set
manually
Manual
Use this procedure when changing setting of receiving channels or changing the channel display.
Also, use to add or delete channels from channel list manually. Automatically searches and adds receivable channels to memory.
 next select next select next select
 select set/next
ok
(to enter 
your
program)
 select next
•If the signal is weak, check the antenna.
If no problem is found, consult your
local dealer.Note
•Not available if “Cable” is selected in “ANT In” 
(see above).•Effective only for digital antenna channels.
•If “Channel lock” (p. 26) is activated and “Auto”, “Manual” or “Signal meter” is selected, “Enter password.” will be 
displayed. 
						

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Advanced Editing and Setting Channels
Apply
Caption detail
---
Caption select
Preset
Auto program
ANT In
Mode
Start scan
All Cable
Edit
- - -
FavoriteApply
No AddEdit
CH
1
2
3
4
5- - -
2
- - -
- - -
- - - FavoriteApply
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - - Caption
No
Ye s
No
No
No Add
Signal meter 
CH
Signal strength 
Current
Peak level 
85 % 
85 %  2 - 1
Apply12 Favorite
Favorite
-
Menu
Picture
AudioLockSetupMemory cardTimer
Setup
CH scan 
Language
Clock
Program channel
Input labels
CC
All
Program channel 
Auto
Manual
Signal meter 
Auto program
ANT In
Mode
Start scan
All Cable
Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image.Select the station identifier
Select All  or Analog
All: Analog and digital
Analog: Analog  only
Settings are made 
automatically•After completing the setting, 
select “Apply”. (see below 
).
•All previous memorized 
channels are erased.
 set select
 Select “ANT In” Select  “Mode”
 Select “Start scan”
 Select  “Edit” Select the item to be edited
 select item to edit
(Caption/Favorite/
Add) next
 Edit
•Caption:
  Changes the station identifier•Favorite:
  Registers channel to Favorites List•Add:
  Adds or deletes channels
 start select
(Select Cable or Antenna)
 select next
CaptionFavorite
Add
• Caption
PresetCaption detail
Rename (maximum 7 characters available)
Select the number•Favorite
Favorite•Add•Press “OK” button to select “Yes (add)” or “No 
(delete)” Select  “Apply”Press to move cursor to “Apply”
Signal intensity 
 select  channel ok
Editing and Setting Channels
Select “Setup”
2
Display menu
134

vPress to exitThe current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions.

vTo reset the settings of Setup menu Select “Reset” in Setup menu (
) and press “OK” 
button
 Input your 4-digit password with number buttons Select “Yes” on the confirmation screen and press 
“OK” buttonSet
5
Select “Program channel”
Select the function
Check
signal
strength
Signal
meter
Set
automatically
Auto
Set
manually
Manual
Use this procedure when changing setting of receiving channels or changing the channel display.
Also, use to add or delete channels from channel list manually. Automatically searches and adds receivable channels to memory.
 next select next select next select
 select set/next
ok
(to enter 
your
program)
 select next
•If the signal is weak, check the antenna.
If no problem is found, consult your
local dealer.Note
•Not available if “Cable” is selected in “ANT In” 
(see above).•Effective only for digital antenna channels.
•If “Channel lock” (p. 26) is activated and “Auto”, “Manual” or “Signal meter” is selected, “Enter password.” will be 
displayed. 
						

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Advanced Input Labels/Closed Caption
Digital setting
Size
Font
StyleAutomatic
Automatic
Automatic
SKIP
SKIP
DVD
AUX
VCR
SKIP
Input labels 
Comp. 1 
Comp. 2 
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Video 1
Video 2CC
Mode
Analog
Digital
Digital setting 
CC reset 
Off
CC1
Primary
-
Menu
Picture
AudioLockSetupMemory cardTimer
Fav.
Setup
CH scan 
Language
Clock
Program channel
Input labels
CC
Input labels 
SKIP
Video 3
Video 1
VCR

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

vTo reset the settingsSelect “CC reset” and press “OK” button
(1/3)
 select set
The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable or providing a visual display of the audio portion. The 
program viewed must provide Closed Captioning (CC) for the television to display it. (p. 40)
vSelect the item and set
•Size: Text size•Font: Text font•Style: Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.)•Foreground: Color of text•Fore opacity: Opacity of text•Background: Color of text box•Back opacity: Opacity of text box•Outline: Outline color of text
(Identify the setting options on the screen.)     DBS/PVR/GAME/AUX/[BLANK]
*  If “SKIP” is selected for a non-connected terminal, its input 
is skipped when switched with TV/VIDEO button.Mode
Select “On” (when not using, select “Off”).
Analog(Choose the closed caption service of Analog 
broadcasting.)
CC1-4:  Information related to pictures 
(Appears at bottom of screen)
T1-4: Textual information
(Appears over entire screen)
Digital(The Digital Closed Caption menu lets you 
configure the way you choose to view the digital 
captioning.)
Select the setting.•“Primary”, “Second.”, “Service 3”, “Service 4”, “Service 5”, 
“Service 6”
Input Labels/Closed Caption
Select “Setup”
2
 next select
Display menu
134

vPress to exit
SetSelect “Input labels” or “CC”
Display
labels of
external
devicesInput labelsDisplay
Closed
Caption
CC
 next select
 select set
 select setLabel Terminal
[example]
•The settings in “Analog” or “Digital”
depend on the broadcaster.