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TQB2AA0664-2
Turn your own living room into a movie theater!
Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby" and the double-D symbols are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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Enjoy rich multimedia
Contents · ·
Camcorder
Please read before using the unit
Safety Precautions ······································· 4 (Warning/Caution) Notes···························································· 5
Quick Start Guide
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Accessories/Options ······················· 6 Connection ····························· 9 Identifying Controls ······················· 10 First Time Setup ·················11
VCR Amplifier Home theater unit
DVD player
Enjoy your TV !
Basic Features
Viewing
DVD recorder
Set Top Box
Watching TV··············································· 13 Watching Videos and DVDs ······················· 15
Advanced Features
How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc. ) ······················· 16 Control with HDMI "HDAVI ControlTM" ········ 18 Channel Lock ············································· 22 Editing and Setting Channels ···················· 24 Input Labels/Closed Caption ······················ 26 Using Timer ················································ 28 Operating Peripheral Equipment ··············· 29 Recommended AV Connections ················ 30
Advanced
FAQs, etc.
Remote Control Operation/Code List ········· 32 Ratings List for Channel Lock ···················· 35 Technical Information ································· 36 Maintenance ·············································· 39 FAQ ···························································· 40 Specifications ············································· 42 Limited Warranty (for U. S. A. ) ····················· 43 Customer Services Directory (for U. A. ) ·· 44 Limited Warranty (for Canada) ··················· 45
FAQs, etc.
HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co. , Ltd.
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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The lightning flash with arrow-head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons. [. . . ] If home theater/Player theater/RAM theater power is turned Off, speakers automatically switch to the TV.
Advanced
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. 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. 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.
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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.
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. 20.
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Control with HDMI "HDAVI ControlTM"
Recommended HDMI Connections
Follow the connection diagrams below for HDMI control of a single AV piece of equipment such as a Panasonic DIGADVD recorder, RAM Theater or Player Theater system. Refer to page 18 for Setup Menu settings and additional control information. Also, use to add or delete channels from channel list manually.
Editing and Setting Channels
Select "Edit"
Edit Favorite --Apply Add No
select next
Caption select Preset
select
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Caption detail
Select the item to be edited
Edit CH 1 2 3 4 5 ------Caption --Favorite --2 ------Apply Add No Yes No No No
set/next select item to edit (Caption/Favorite/ Add) next
Preset Select the station identifier Caption detail Rename (maximum 7 characters available)
Favorite Caption Add
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Favorite
Apply
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Caption: Changes the station identifier Favorite: Registers channel to Favorites List Add: Adds or deletes channels
Favorite Favorite
select
12
next
Favorite Select the number
Advanced
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Add Press "OK" button to select "Yes (add)" or "No (delete)"
Select "Apply"
Press to move cursor to "Apply" Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image.
Signal meter 2-1 CH Signal strength Current Peak level 85 % 85 %
Signal intensity
ok (to enter your program)
select channel ok
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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.
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If "Channel lock" (p. 22) is activated and "Auto", "Manual" or "Signal meter" is selected, "Enter password. " will be displayed.
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Input Labels/Closed Caption
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Display menu
Input labels
Select "Setup"
Menu
Picture Audio Timer Lock Setup
next select
Display labels of external devices
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Select "Input labels" or "CC"
Setup CH scan Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC
next
Fav.
select
CC
Press to exit
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Set
Display Closed Caption
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The labels of devices connected to external input terminals can be indicated for easy recognition on the screen. 15 )
Label
Video 1 VCR
Terminal
Select the terminal and the label of the external equipment
Input labels Comp. 2 HDMI Video 1 Video 2
select
SKIP SKIP DVD VCR SKIP
set
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Terminals: Comp. 1-2/HDMI/ Video1-2 Label: SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/ [example] DBS/PVR/GAME/AUX/[BLANK]
* If "SKIP" is selected for a non-connected terminal, its input is skipped when switched with TV/VIDEO button.
Input Labels/Closed Caption
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. 36)
Select the item and set
CC Mode Analog Digital
Off CC1 Primary
select set
Digital setting CC reset
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) (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" Digital
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The settings in "Analog" or "Digital" depend on the broadcaster.
Advanced
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Select "Digital setting" and press "OK" button Select the item and set
Digital setting Size Automatic Font Automatic Style Automatic
(1/3)
To make more in-depth display settings in digital programs
select set
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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. )
To reset the settings
Select "CC reset" and press "OK" button
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Using Timer
The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time.
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The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. 12)
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Display menu
Select "Timer"
Menu
Picture Audio Timer Lock Setup
next select
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Select the timer to set
Timer Sleep Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Timer 4 Timer 5
select next
Sleep Timer 1 Timer 5
Turns Off automatically Turns On/Off automatically (5 timers can be set. )
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Press to exit Press to return
to the previous screen
Set the timer
To set "Sleep" (Off Timer)
Press to set unit to shut itself off after a preselected amount of time.
Sleep Sleep
select
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0/30/60/90 (minutes)
60
To set "Timer 1-5" (On/Off Timer)
Select the item and set
Timer 1 CH Day On time Off time Set 310 - 1 EVR FRI 10:00 AM 11:00 AM On
select set
CH
Select the channel
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Note
The TV automatically turns Off after 90 minutes when turned On by the Timer. [. . . ] Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied Limited Warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have others rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the Limited 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. [. . . ]
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