3Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.Quick Start GuideFULL HDThis TV uses a high definition panel to produce highdefinition pictures close to their original resolution.Intelligent Frame CreationThis increases the frame count and allowsnatural frame-to-frame transitions, for flicker-lessmotion images with high resolution.100Hz Double Scan100Hz Double Scan is a function of this TVthat reduces large area flicker.30,000:1 Native Contrast(1,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast)A wide contrast ratio will deliver pictures witha deep black level and a brighter white levelfor greater image depth.Digital Cinema Colour∗VIERA’s wide colour gamut covers 120 %of the conventional HDTV colour standard.The result is a level of colour expression thatapproaches Digital Cinema.∗VIERA emulates the colour of digital cinema projectorscurrently in theatres.x.v.Colour“x.v.Colour” is a promotion name given tothe products that have the capability torealize a wide colour space based on thexvYCC specifications.“x.v.Colour” is a trademark.0.001 msec Panel Response TimeExtremely fast response time to minimise picture lag.24p Real CinemaThe 24p source data of movies is convertedinto a video signal with 6 frames/0.1 second.This produces smoother movie playback.V-AUDIO SurroundUtilises Panasonic’s advanced Digital Amplificationtechnology and SRS TruSurround XT.Lead-free displayAll VIERA plasma display panels are lead-free.This reduces the impact on the environmentwhen recycling or disposing of them in the future.Up to 100,000 hours Plasma Panel LifetimeThe Plasma display panel used in the 2008 VIERATV range is rated for up to 100,000 hours.∗∗This measurement is based on the time taken for thebrightness of the panel to reduce to half of it’s maximum level.The time taken to reach this level may vary depending on theimage content and the environment where the TV is used.Image retention and malfunctions are not taken into account.ContentsBe Sure to Read• Safety Precautions ······································ 4(Warning / Caution)• Notes ··························································· 5• Maintenance················································ 5Quick Start Guide• Accessories / Options ········· 6• Identifying Controls ·············· 9• Basic Connection ················ 10• Auto Setup ······························ 12Enjoy your TV!Basic Features• Watching TV ·············································· 14• Viewing Teletext ········································ 17• Using TV Guide ········································· 20• Watching VCR, DVD and Satellites ·········· 22• How to Use Menu Functions ····················· 24(picture, sound quality, etc.)Advanced Features• DVB Settings (DVB) ·································· 30(pay-TV, software update)• Editing Programmes·································· 32• Tuning Programmes ·································· 34• Shipping Condition ···································· 36• Owner ID ··················································· 37• Input Labels··············································· 38• Displaying PC Screen on TV····················· 39• Recording Controls ··································· 40• Viewing from SD Card······························· 42(Photos and Movies)• Link Functions ·········································· 44(Q-Link / VIERA Link)• External Equipment ··································· 50FAQs, etc.• Technical Information ································ 52• FAQs ························································· 55• On screen messages ································ 57• Glossary ···················································· 58• Index ························································· 58• Licence ······················································ 59• Specifications ············································ 59