3Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.Quick Start GuideContentsBe Sure to Read• Safety Precautions ······································ 4(Warning / Caution)• Notes ··························································· 5• Maintenance ··············································· 5Advanced Features• How to Use Menu Functions ····················· 24(picture, sound quality, etc.)• DVB Settings (DVB) ·································· 30(pay-TV, software update)• Editing Programmes ································· 32• Tuning Programmes ·································· 34• Restore Settings ······································· 36• Owner ID ··················································· 37• Input Labels ·············································· 38• Recording Controls ··································· 40• Link Functions ·········································· 42(Q-Link / VIERA Link)• External Equipment ··································· 48Enjoy your TV!Basic Features• Watching TV ·············································· 14• Viewing Teletext ········································ 17• Using TV Guide ········································· 20• Watching VCR, DVD and Satellites ·········· 22FAQs, etc.• Technical Information ································ 50• FAQs ························································· 53• On screen messages ································ 55• Licence ······················································ 57• Glossary ···················································· 57• Index ························································· 58• Specifications ············································ 59Quick Start Guide• Accessories / Options ········· 6• Identifying Controls ·············· 8• Basic Connection ················ 10• Auto Setup ······························ 12HD readyHigh Definition signals are supported byHDMI and Component Video inputs.100Hz Double Scan100Hz Double Scan is a function of thisTV that reduces large area flicker.10,000:1 Native ContrastA wide contrast ratio will deliver pictures witha deep black level and a brighter white levelfor greater image depth.24p PlaybackCan support 1080p, 24 frames per secondsource materials.0.001 msec Panel Response TimeExtremely fast response time to minimisepicture lag.V-AudioUtilises Panasonic’s advanced DigitalAmplification technology.Lead-free displayAll VIERA plasma display panels arelead-free. This reduces the impact on theenvironment when recycling or disposing ofthem in the future.Up to 100,000 hours Plasma Panel LifetimeThe Plasma display panel used in the 2008VIERA TV range is rated for up to 100,000hours.∗∗This measurement is based on the time taken forthe brightness of the panel to reduce to half of it’smaximum level.The time taken to reach this level may vary dependingon the image content and the environment where theTV is used.Image retention and malfunctions are not taken intoaccount.