Panasonic Lcd Tv Dvd Recorder Combination Tc 22lr30 Operating Instructions

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These displays will alert you to a missed operation or provide further instructions.
Helpful Hints
  Warning and Instruction Displays
OSD CAUTION Page
ERROR HAS OCCURRED
PLEASE PRESS ENTER.•  A serious, but temporary error has occurred and one of the units safety devices has activated. 
Press ENTER. The unit switches to the standby mode. Press POWER to turn the unit on again.–
NO DISC•  You haven’t inserted a disc. Correctly insert a disc that this unit can use. 9, 34
•  The disc is upside down. If it is a single-sided disc, insert it so the label is facing up. 34
THIS IS
NON-RECORDABLE DISC•  The unit cannot record on the disc you inserted. Insert a DVD-RAM or unfinalized DVD-R. 9
THIS DISC (CARD) IS NOT
FORMATTED PROPERLY
PLEASE FORMAT THE DISC
IN DISC SETTING TO RECORD•  You inserted an unformatted DVD-RAM or Card. Format the disc or card with this unit. 61
CANNOT FINISH RECORDING 
COMPLETELY•  The program was copy-guarded. –
•  No space left on the disc.
→  Create space by erasing any unwanted programs. 
RAM→  Use a new disc. RAM DVD-R52
•  Recording was not completed for some other reason. –
CANNOT RECORD
DISC IS FULL
•  No space left on the disc.
→  Create space by erasing any unwanted programs. 
RAM
→  Use a new disc. RAM DVD-R52
CANNOT RECORD
MAXIMUM NUMBER OF TITLES 
EXCEEDED
•  The operation is prohibited by the unit or disc. 44
CANNOT READ
PLEASE CHECK THE DISC•  The disc is dirty.–
CANNOT PLAY•  You inserted an incompatible disc (Discs recorded in PAL video etc.). 8
PLEASE CHANGE THE DISC•  There may be a problem with the disc. Press OPEN/CLOSE to remove it and check it for 
scratches or dirt. (The unit turns off automatically after you open the tray.)–
NO SD CARD
NO VALID SD CARD•  The card is not inserted. If this message is displayed with a compatible card already inserted, 
turn off the power, remove and then re-insert the card.34
•  The card format does not match. 11
•  The card inserted is not compatible. 11
NO FOLDER•  There is no compatible folder in this unit. 11
CANNOT WRITE•  The card is currently protected → Release the write protection. 11
•  There is no space remaining. → Erase any unwanted files (still pictures). 55, 56
NO READ•  The disc is dirty or badly scratched.
→  Clean the disc if it is dirty.
→  The disc cannot be played if it is scratched and this display doesn’t disappear.10
•  The unit cannot read the disc. –
•  You have used a DVD-RAM/PD lens cleaner and it has finished. 76
UNSUPPORT•  You have inserted a disc the unit cannot play or record on. 8~9
U14•  The unit is hot.
→  The unit switches to standby automatically for safety reasons and you cannot operate it. 
Wait for about 30 minutes for the service number to disappear.
→  Select a position with good ventilation when installing the unit.
→  Do not block the cooling fan on the rear of the unit.–
U99•  The unit fails to operate properly. Press POWER to switch the unit to standby. Now press 
POWER again to turn the unit on.–
SLF CHECK•  There was a power failure or the AC plug was disconnected while the power was on. The unit is 
carrying out its recovery process. Wait until the message disappears.– 
						

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Check the following points once again if you are having trouble with your unit.
PROBLEM CORRECTION PagePowerNo power...
•  Insert the AC power supply cord securely into a known active AC outlet. 15
•  Set POWER to ON. 12, 13
Operation
Cannot operate the DVD...
•  Press DVD when operating DVD. 34
•  Some operations may be prohibited by the disc. 36~37
Cannot operate the SD (Card)...
•  Press SD when operating card. 34
The unit is on but cannot be operated...
•  Recording drive or playback drive have not been selected properly. 34
•  Some operations may be prohibited by the disc. 36~37
•  The unit is hot (“U14” appears on the display). Wait until “U14” disappears. 71
•  One of the unit’s safety devices may have been activated.
  Reset the unit as follows:
(1)  Press POWER on the main unit to switch to standby. If the unit doesn’t switch to 
standby, press and hold POWER on the main unit for about 10 seconds. The unit 
is forcibly switched to standby. Alternatively, disconnect the AC power supply cord, 
wait 1 minute, then reconnect it.
(2)  Press POWER to turn the unit on.–
Cannot eject a disc...
•  The Disc Tray can be locked/unlocked.
[Lock]
1  Turn the unit Power ON.
2  Simultaneously press STOP on the unit and POWER on the Remote Control. 
[Unlock]
  Repeat above steps to unlock.–
•  If the steps above do not work, there may be a unit malfunction. With unit in OFF 
condition, hold down both STOP and CH ▲ buttons on the unit for about 5 seconds. 
Remove disc. Contact your retailer.
Remote 
ControlThe Remote Control doesn’t work...
•  The batteries are depleted. Replace them with new ones. 8
•  Point the Remote Control at the Remote Control sensor on the main unit.
•  Remove obstacles between the Remote Control and main unit. –
Picture
The images from this unit do not appear on 
the television...•  Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE) is correctly set. 15
Picture flickers...
Picture is not sharp...•  Make sure the antenna location, direction or connection. 15
Spots appear on screen, the screen flickers 
...•  The unit may be receiving influence, such as electromagnetic wave interference or 
induced electromagnetic wave from geomagnetism or external forces (automobile, 
electric train, power lines, neon light, motor, magnetized metal framework of a building, 
metal shutters, etc.).–
The top and bottom parts of the screen are 
blank...•  Using picture media wider than 16:9, such as cinema vision size media, etc. may 
produce blank portions at the top and bottom of the screen.–
Using Zoom or Just causes top and bottom 
of screen to disappear...•  The screen position may be out of adjustment.
→ Adjust the screen position.26
There is a lot of after-image when playing 
video...•  Select “MPEG NR” in the OTHER ADJUST menu to “OFF”. 33
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PROBLEM CORRECTION Page
Sound
No sound...
Low volume...
Distorted sound...•  Make sure your antenna system (TV or CABLE) is correctly set. 15
•  Check the connections. Check the input mode on the amplifier if you have connected 
one.16~20
•  Turn SURROUND off if it causes distortion. 31
Cannot hear the desired audio type...
•  Press AUDIO to select the desired audio type. 48
•  If “D.MIX” does not appear in the display when playing multi-channel DVD-Audio, audio 
output will be the front two speakers only.13
•  You cannot change the DVD-Audio audio type if the software producer has restricted 
play in stereo.–
•  Turn off SURROUND in the following cases.
-  When using discs that do not have surround sound effects such as Karaoke discs.
-  When playing MTS broadcast programs.31
Cannot switch audio...
•  You have used digital connection. Set “Dolby Digital to “PCM or connect to other 
equipment using audio cables (analog connection).18, 69
•  It is not possible to switch the audio when the recording mode is XP and “LPCM” has 
been selected in the SETUP menu, “Audio for XP Recording”.
→  Select “MAIN” or “SAP” from “Select MTS” in the Audio menu before recording.69
•  There are discs which audio cannot be changed because of how the disc was created. –
Recording, Timer Recording
Cannot record...
•  You haven’t inserted a disc or the disc you inserted cannot be recorded on. Insert a disc 
the unit can record onto.9
•  The disc is unformatted. Format the disc. 
RAM61
•  The write-protect tab on the cartridge is set to “PROTECT” or the disc is protected with 
“DISC SETTING”.9, 61
•  Some programs have limitations on the number of times they can be recorded (CPRM). 38
•  The disc is full or nearly full. Erase unneeded titles or use another disc. 55
•  You cannot record on finalized DVD-R discs. –
•  If you repeatedly insert discs or turn this unit on and off 50 times or more, the recording 
or editing of DVD-R may be disabled.–
•  The material you are trying to record is copy-guarded. –
•  Timer recording will not be activated when in editing or transfer (dubbing). Timer 
recording will begin after the editing/transfer (dubbing) is finished.–
•  You cannot record the COMPONENT and HDMI signals. 16, 17
A part or whole of a recorded title has been 
lost...•  If the power shuts down or the plug is disconnected from the household AC outlet while 
recording or editing, the program may be lost or the disc may become unusable.
→  We cannot offer any guarantee regarding lost titles or discs. You will have to format 
the disc ([RAM]) or use a new disc.–
Timer recording does not work properly...
VCR Plus+ system does not work properly...•  When connected to cable TV box or satellite receiver, the VCR Plus+ system does not 
work.–
•  The timer program is incorrect or different timer program times overlap. Correct the 
program.41
•  The clock is not correct. Set the clock. 23
•  Correct the guide channels with “VCR Plus+ CH Setting” in the PROGRAM CHANNEL 
menu.24
•  The same guide channel is set to 2 or more channel positions. Set the guide channel 
correctly or delete unnecessary channels.24
•  Timer recording will not be activated during formatting, transfer (dubbing) and other 
such operations which should not be interrupted when they are being carried out.–
Timer recording does not stop even when 
STOP is pressed...•  Press and hold STOP for a few seconds to turn “
” off. Recording stops.40, 41
The timer program remains even after 
recording finishes...•  The timer program remains if set to daily or weekly. 41
Strip-shaped black noise is recorded...
•  The device in playback is interfered with by the TV because the device is too close to 
the TV. Move the device away from the TV.–
Cannot record video or sound from the 
external device...•  The external device is not correctly connected. 16~20
•  The proper external input channel (L1 or L2) is not selected. 43 
						

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PROBLEM CORRECTION Page
Playback
Play fails to start even when PLAY is 
pressed...
Play starts but then stops immediately...•  Insert the disc correctly with the label facing up. 34
•  You tried to play a blank DVD-RAM/DVD-R, or discs unplayable on this unit. 8
•  When recording to DVD-RAM using EP (8H) mode, play may not be possible on DVD 
players that are compatible with DVD-RAM. In this case use EP (6H) mode.68
DVD-Video is not played...
•  Some DVD-Video cannot be played when you change the ratings level. 68
Picture distorted during search...
•  Some distortion is normal. –
Alternative sound track and subtitles cannot 
be selected...•  The languages are not recorded on the disc. –
•  You may have to use the disc’s own menus to select languages. –
No subtitles...
•  When progressive output is on, closed captions cannot be displayed. –
•  Subtitles are not recorded on the disc. –
•  Turn the Subtitles ON. 49
Angle cannot be changed...
•  This function depends on software availability. Even if disc has multiple angles, they 
may be recorded for specific scenes only.–
You have forgotten your ratings password...
•  Reset all DVD initial settings to ex-factory condition. 67
Quick View does not work...
•  This does not work if the setting is “Off” in “Search Audio & PLAY ×1.3”. 69
•  This does not work when audio is other than Dolby Digital. –
•  This does not work when recording is in XP or FR mode. –
Play stops for a moment during Quick 
View...•  Play may stop where two play lists join, but this is malfunction. –
The resume play function does not work...
•  This function only works when “PLAY” is flashing in the unit’s display. 44
•  Memorized positions are canceled when the unit is turned off or when the tray is 
opened. The memorized position on the play list is also canceled when the play list and 
title are edited.–
Discs recorded on this unit cannot be played 
on other equipment...•  Discs recorded on this unit must be finalized in order to play them on other equipment.
Edit
Cannot format...
•  You tried formatting a disc that is not compatible with this unit. 8~9
•  If disc is dirty, purchase a special disc cleaner (LF-K200DCA1, where available) and 
format after disc is cleaned.10, 76
Cannot create chapters...
Cannot mark the start point or the end point 
during “Shorten” operation...•  The unit writes the chapter division information to the disc when you turn it off or 
remove the disc. The information is not written if there is an interruption in the power 
before this.–
•  These operations are not possible with still pictures. –
•  You cannot set points if they are too close to each other. You cannot set an end point 
before a start point.–
Cannot erase chapters...
•  When the chapter is too short to erase, use “Combine Chapters” to make the chapter 
longer.53
The available recording time doesn’t 
increase even after erasing recordings on 
the disc...•  Available recording space on the DVD-R does not increase even after erasing 
previously recorded titles.–
Cannot create a play list...
•  You cannot select all the chapters at once in a title if the title also includes still pictures. 
Select them individually.–
Still pictures
The contents of the card cannot be read...
•  The memory card format is not compatible with the unit.
→  Format using FAT 12 or FAT 16 with other equipment or format the memory card 
with this unit.61
•  The unit tried to display still picture files that were in a folder level that is not compatible. 11
•  The still picture file is not JPEG or TIFF.
→  This unit displays still pictures (JPEG and TIFF) that are in accordance with DCF 
standard.11
•  Turn off and then turn on the unit again. –
Transferring (dubbing), erasing and setting 
protection takes a long time...•  When there are a lot of folders and files, it may sometimes take a few hours. –
•  When repeating copying or erasing, it may sometimes take a long time. Format the disc 
or memory card.61
The tray won’t open/close...
•  The tray cannot be opened or closed while the still pictures are played back and editing 
screen is being displayed. Press RETURN a few times to clear the screen.–
Cannot display Direct Navigator screen...
•  This screen cannot be displayed during recording or transfer (dubbing) or while the unit 
is standing by for linked timer recording with external equipment.–
Cannot edit or format a card...
•  Release the card’s protection setting. (With some cards, the “Write protection Off” 
message sometimes appears on the screen even when protection has been set.)11 
						

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Displays
The display is dim...
•  Change “FRONT DISPLAY” in the OTHER ADJUST menu. 33
“12:00” is flashing on the unit’s display...
• Set the clock.23
The recording time display, the transfer 
(dubbing) process display and the displayed 
recording time of MP3 are different from the 
actual time...•  The time on the unit’s display and the remaining recording time on the screen may be 
indicated less or more than the actual value.–
•  In DVD-R, the remaining capacity does not increase even if programs are erased. –
•  If you repeat recording or editing 200 times or more, the remaining capacity of the 
DVD-R is reduced and then recording or editing may be disabled.–
•  The time during fast forward and rewind, or the process during transfer (dubbing) may 
not be displayed accurately.–
Miscellaneous
TV sometimes makes a cracking sound...•  If there is no problem with picture or audio, this sound is a result of normal cabinet 
shrinkage due to changes in room temperature. This will not effect performance, etc.–
The main unit is hot.•  The main unit radiates heat and some of the parts may become hot. This is not a 
problem for performance or quality. Set up at a location with good ventilation. Do not 
cover the ventilation holes of the TV with a tablecloth etc., and do not place on top of 
other equipment.–
HDMI
Poor Video...
(Snow noise, no picture, picture runs, etc.)•  HDMI cable is not connected securely. 17
•  Turn the power supply of the TV set and connected equipment OFF then turn on. 17
•  Check compatibility of input signal from the connected equipment. 17
•  The connected equipment must be EIA/CEA-861/861B compliant. 17
Poor Audio...•  Change the audio setting of the connected equipment to L.PCM. –
•  Check the setting of HDMI INPUT. 17
•  If the problem is due to the digital audio connection, change to the analog audio 
connection.18
If you cannot resolve the problem, please call the Customer Satisfaction Center for product assistance at 1-800-211-PANA(7262).
To locate an authorized servicenter call toll free 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
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  Q & A
Question Answer
I want to enjoy 5.1 Ch surround sound of Dolby 
digital, DST, etc. What equipment do I need?•  A This unit alone is not enough. You will need 6 speakers and, if a digital connection, an amp 
equipped with Dolby digital or DST recorder. (DVD playback only)
Can I play DVD-Video, DVD-Audio and Video 
CDs purchased abroad?•  You can play them if the video standard is NTSC.
•  A Only if the regional code includes “ALL” or “1”. Check the package.
Can a DVD-Video that does not have a region 
number be played?•  The DVD-Video region number indicates the disc conforms to a standard. You cannot play discs that 
do not have a region number.
Can I use DVD-R and DVD-RW in this unit?•  A Only a DVD-R that has been finalized can be used. DVD-RW cannot be used.
•  This unit also record and plays 1×-4× recording speed DVD-R discs.
Can I use CD-R and CD-RW in this unit?•  A CD-R and CD-RW recorded with finalized MP3 music will play. However, this unit does not allow 
CD-R and CD-RW recording.
Can I record from a video or outside DVD 
source?•  A Most video tape and DVD titles on the market are copy protected. In this case, recording is not 
possible.
Can I play DVD-Rs recorded on this unit on 
other machines?•  A Once a DVD-R recorded on this unit is finalized, it can be played on other DVD-R compatible 
machines. (It is not guaranteed to work with all machines.) It may not play depending on recording 
conditions.
Can I record digital audio signals on this unit?•  This is not possible.
How many times can I rewrite a DVD-RAM?•  A This varies based on conditions of usage, but they can be rewritten up to about 100 000 times.
Can I record from a commercially purchased 
video cassette or DVD?•  Most commercially sold video cassettes and DVD are copy protected; therefore, recording is usually 
not possible.
Can a digital audio signal during DVD playback 
be recorded to other equipment?•  You can record if using the PCM signal. When recording DVD, change the “Digital Audio Output” 
settings to the following from the SETUP menu.
-  PCM Down Conversion: On
-  Dolby Digital: PCM
- DTS: PCM
However, only
-  As long as digital recording from the disc is permitted.
-  As long as the recording equipment is compatible with a sampling frequency of 48 kHz.
You cannot record MP3 signals.
The precision parts in this unit are readily affected by the environment, especially temperature, humidity, and dust. Cigarette 
smoke also can cause malfunction or breakdown.
To clean this unit, wipe with a soft, dry cloth.
•  Never use alcohol, paint thinner or benzine to clean this unit.
•  Before using chemically treated cloth, read the instructions for the cloth carefully.
•  Use eyeglass cleaner to remove stubborn dirt from the LCD.
Observe the following points to ensure continued listening and viewing pleasure.
Dust and dirt may adhere to the unit’s lenses over time, possibly making it impossible to record or play discs.
Use the recommended DVD-RAM/PD Lens cleaner (LF-K123LCA1) about once every year, depending on frequency of use and the 
operating environment.
Read the lens cleaner’s instructions carefully before use.
  Maintenance
CAUTION :
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•  Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
  Specifications
Unit
Power Supply120 V AC, 50/60 Hz
Power ConsumptionPower On:  116 W
Power Off:  0.8 W (Unit)
  0.9 W (Remote Control)
Broad cast ChannelsVHF 2 ~ 13, UHF 14 ~ 69
CA BLE ChannelsMidband A through I (14 ~ 22)
Superband J through W (23 ~ 36)
Hyperband AA ~ EEE (37 ~ 64)
Lowband A-5 ~ A-1 (95 ~ 99)
Special CABLE channel 5A (01)
Ultraband 65 ~ 94, 100 ~ 125
LCD22-inch, 16:9 aspect ratio LCD panel
Screen size
(W × H × diagonal)488 mm × 274 mm × 560 mm
Speaker8 W (4 W + 4 W)
Connection Terminals
INPUTVIDEO (RCA PIN Type × 1) × 2: 
1.0 Vp-p (75 Ω)
S-VIDEO (MINI DIN 4pin × 1) × 2:
Y: 1 Vp-p (75 Ω)
C: 0.286 Vp-p (75 Ω)
AUDIO L-R (RCA PIN Type × 2) × 2: 
0.5 Vrms
COMPONENT VIDEO 
INPUTY × 1:
1.0 Vp-p (including synchronization)
PB/PR × 1:
±0.35 Vp-p
AUDIO L-R (RCA PIN Type × 2) × 1: 
0.5 Vrms
HDMI INPUTHDMI type A Connector
AUDIO L-R (RCA PIN Type × 2) × 1: 
0.5 Vrms
OUTPUTAUDIO L-R (RCA PIN Type × 2) × 1:
0.5 Vrms
Headphones/EarphonesStereo (M3 plug)
Optical digital outputOptical connector: only for DVD/CD 
× 1
Operating Temperature5 °C ~ 35 °C (41 °F ~ 95 °F)
Operating Humidity10 % ~ 75 %
Weight13.3 kg
Dimensions
(W × H × D)592 mm × 518 mm × 294 mm
DVD
Recording systemDVD video recording standards 
(DVD-RAM),
DVD video standards (DVD-R)
Recordable discs12 cm (5˝) 4.7 GB DVD-RAM discs
12 cm (5˝) 9.4 GB DVD-RAM discs
8 cm (3˝) 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs
12 cm (5˝) 4.7 GB DVD-R discs (for 
General Ver. 2.0)
8 cm (3˝) 1.4 GB DVD-R discs (for 
General Ver. 2.0)
Recording timeMax. 8 hours (using 4.7 GB disc)
XP: 60 minutes
SP: 120 minutes
LP: 240 minutes
EP: 480 minutes
Discs played12 cm (5˝) 4.7 GB DVD-RAM discs
12 cm (5˝) 9.4 GB DVD-RAM discs
8 cm (3˝) 2.8 GB DVD-RAM discs
12 cm (5˝) 4.7 GB DVD-R discs
(for General Ver. 2.0)
8 cm (3˝) 1.4 GB DVD-R discs
(for General Ver. 2.0)
DVD-VIDEO discs
CD-Audio discs (CD-DA)
Video CD discs
DVD-AUDIO discs
CD-R/CD-RW discs (CD-DA, Video 
CD, MP3 formatted discs)
SD
SD Card SlotSD Memory Card Slot
Compatible mediaSD Memory Card, MultiMediaCard
FormatFAT12 or FAT16
Image formatJPEG conforming to DCF (Design rule 
for Camera File system)
(sub sampling; 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
TIFF (Uncompressed RGB chunky)
DPOF Compatible
Number of pixels320 × 240 to 6 144 × 4 096 
						

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PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF 
MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC CORPORATION OF AMERICA
One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF MATSUSHITA ELECTRIC 
OF PUERTO RICO, INC.,  
AVE. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto 
Rico 00985
Panasonic/Quasar Video Products
Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Sales 
Company (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original 
purchase (“warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. 
The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
Product Parts Labor Service Contact Number
CamcorderOne (1) Year (except CCD Image 
Sensor) 
CCD Image Sensor - 6 (Six) MonthsNinety (90) Days
Ninety (90) DaysCarry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
DVD/VCR Deck,
A/V MixerOne (1) Year Ninety (90) Days Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
TV/VCR, TV/DVD,
TV/DVD/VCR CombinationOne (1) Year (except CRT) 
CRT - Two (2) YearsNinety (90) Days
Ninety (90) DaysCarry-In: 21″ CRT and Smaller
In-Home or Carry-In: 22″ CRT and 
Larger1-800-211-PANA(7262)
LCD TV/DVD-Recorder 
CombinationOne (1) Year One (1) Year In-Home or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
TV/HDR CombinationOne (1) Year (except CRT)
CRT - Two (2) YearsNinety (90) Days
Ninety (90) DaysIn-Home or Carry-In 1-888-843-9788
Rechargeable Batteries 
(in exchange for defective item)Ten (10) Days Not Applicable Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Tape, DVD-RAM disc 
(in exchange for defective item)Five (5) Days Not Applicable Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
Memory Cards (in exchange for 
defective item)Ninety (90) Days Not Applicable Carry-In or Mail-In 1-800-211-PANA(7262)
During the “Labor” warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in or 
mail-in your product or arrange for in-home service, as applicable, during the warranty period. 
If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This warranty only ap plies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or 
Puer to Rico. This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the 
original purchase date is required for warranty service.
Carry-In, Mail-in or In-Home Service 
For Carry-In, Mail-In or In-Home Service (as applicable) in the United States call toll free contact number listed above or visit Panasonic Web Site:
http://www.panasonic.com
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include removal or re-
installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require that the product, or parts of the 
product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then re turned.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor 
does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube or LCD panel resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox 
pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pic tures on wide screen TV’s, or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). 
The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or 
failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up ad just ments, misadjustment 
of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or 
other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to 
acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.  THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE 
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF 
THIS WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to 
and from the servicer, loss of media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)
ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE 
LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the 
exclusions may not apply to you.
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during 
or after the warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s 
Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED 
WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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Information
As of October 2003
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Servicenter; purchase Parts and 
Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/support
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-211-PANA (7262),
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
Service in Puerto Rico
Matsushita Electric of Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Sales Company 
Factory Servicenter:
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300  Fax (787)768-2910
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books online for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at:
http://www.pasc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:
[email protected]
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone)  1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday – Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Services Company
20421 84th Avenue South,
Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)Accessory Purchases
For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277
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Guía rápida de uso en español
Notas sobre las conexiones•  Desconecte la alimentación de todos los componentes antes de 
realizar cualquier conexión.
•  Si los cables necesarios para conectar un componente al sistema no 
están incluidos con el componente o disponibles opcionalmente, quizás 
deba adoptar un cable para que se adecue al componente involucrado.
•  Consulte cuidadosamente el manual de instrucciones de cada 
componente del sistema antes de conectarlo.