2Dear Panasonic Customer,Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you have many years of enjoyment from yournew colour television. This is a very advanced television; however, the Quick Start Guide will tell you how tohave the TV operating quickly. You can then read the instructions completely and retain them for futurereference.Warnings and Precautions 2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Accessories 3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Quick Start Guide 4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Basic Controls 6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Using the On Screen Displays 7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Aspect controls 8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Still Control 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Picture and Text 9. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Picture Menu 10. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Sound Menu 11. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Setup Menu 12. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuning Menu 13. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuning Menu -- Programme edit 14. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuning Menu -- Auto Setup 17. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Tuning Menu -- Manual tuning 18. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .OSD Language 19. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Q--Link 20. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .VCR/DVD Operation 21. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Teletext Operation 22. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Audio / Video (AV) Connections 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .AV Select and Setups 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Front sockets 25. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Rear sockets 26. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Troubleshooting 27. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .SCART and S--Video Terminal Information 28. . . . . . . .Specifications 28. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .D This TV set is designed to operate on A.C. 220 -- 240V, 50Hz.D To prevent damage which might result in electric shock or fire,do not expose this TV set to rain or excessive moisture. This TVmust not be exposed to dripping or splashing water andobjects filled with liquid, such as vases, must not be placed ontop of or above the TV.D WARNING : HIGH VOLTAGE !!!Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible whenit is removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside.D Avoid exposing the TV set to direct sunlight and other sourcesof heat. To prevent fire, never place any type of candle ornaked flame on top of, or near the TV set.D The On/Off switch on this model does not fully disconnect theTV from the mains supply. Remove the mains plug from thewall socket when the TV set is not used for a prolonged periodof time.D CABINET AND PICTURE TUBE CARERemove the mains plug from the wall socket. The cabinet andpicture tube can be cleaned with a soft cloth moistened withmild detergent and water. Do not use solutions containingbenzol or petroleum. TV sets can produce static electricity,care must be taken whenever touching the TV screen.D Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent failure of electricalcomponents, we recommend that a gap of at least 5cm is leftall around this television receiver even when it is placed insidea cabinet or between shelves.H TV GAMES / HOME COMPUTERSExtended use of TV games or home computers with any televisionset can cause a permanent ‘shadow’ on the screen. This type ofirreversible picture tube damage, can be limited by observing thefollowing points:D Reduce the brightness and contrast levels to a minimumviewing level.D Do not operate the television set for a continuous period oftime while using TV games or home computers.D This type of picture tube damage, is not an operatingdefect, and as such is not covered by the Panasonicwarranty.H SLEEP FEATUREIf the set is not switched off when the TV station stopstransmitting , it will automatically go to standby mode after 30minutes. This function will not operate when the TV is in AVmode.WELCOMECONTENTSWARNINGS AND PRECAUTIONS