Panasonic TC-P50C1, TC-P42C1 User Manual

Operating Instructions

42”/50” Class 720p Plasma HDTV

(41.6/49.9 inches measured diagonally)

Manual de instrucciones Televisión de alta definición de 720p y clase 42”/50” de Plasma

(41,6/49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)

Model No. Número de modelo

TC-P42C1 TC-P50C1

Quick Start Guide

(See page 8-18)

Guía de inicio rápido

(vea la página 8-18)

For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call:

1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)

or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For assistance (Canada), please call:

1-866-330-0014

or visit us at www.vieraconcierge.ca

Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU./Puerto Rico), llame al:

1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)

ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

TM

English

Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.

The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

Español

Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro.
Las imágenes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos.	TQB2AA0809

Turn your own living room into a movie theater!

Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement

DIGITAL TELEVISION TRANSITION NOTICE

This device contains a digital television tuner, so it should receive digital over the air TV programming, with a suitable antenna, after the end of full-power analog TV broadcasting in the United States (as required by law) on February 17, 2009. Some older television receivers, if they rely on a TV antenna, will need a TV Converter to receive over the air digital programming, but should continue to work as before for other purposes (e.g., for watching low-power TV stations still broadcasting in analog, watching pre-recorded movies, or playing video games). When a Converter is used with an older television receiver, a signal splitter might be necessary to continue to receive low-power analog broadcasts via an antenna. For more information, please see www.DTV.gov. For information on the TV Converter program, and on government coupons that may be used toward the purchase of one, see www.dtv2009.gov, or call the NTIA at 1-888-DTV-2009. Please check with your cable or satellite service provider if you have questions about your cable or satellite set-top box.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-
Definition Multimedia Interface are
			VIERA Link™ is a trademark of
trademarks or registered trademarks of				SDHC Logo is a trademark.
			Panasonic Corporation.
HDMI Licensing LLC.
			Manufactured under license from Dolby
HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of			Laboratories.
Panasonic Corporation.			Dolby and the double-D symbol are
			trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Enjoy rich multimedia

	SD memory card
	Camcorder
VCR	Set Top Box
Amplifier
	DVD player/
Home theater
	Blu-ray Disc player
system
	DVD recorder/
Blu-ray Disc recorder

This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the “Home” setting and this is the setting in which energy savings will be achieved. Any modifications to the “Home” setting or other factory default settings could result in greater energy consumption beyond levels that meet ENERGY STAR qualifications.

Contents

Please read before using the unit

Safety Precautions ······································· 4 Notes ···························································· 7

Quick Start Guide

Accessories/Optional Accessory ····· 8

Basic Connection····························11

Identifying Controls························ 15 First Time Setup····························· 16

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

Watching TV··············································· 19

Using VIERA TOOLS ································· 21

Viewing from an SD Card ·························· 22 Watching Videos and DVDs······················· 24

Advanced Features

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.) ······················· 26 VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”················ 30 Lock ··························································· 36 Editing and Setting Channels····················· 38 Closed Caption ·········································· 40 Input Labels ··············································· 41 Using Timer················································ 42 Recommended AV Connections ················ 43

FAQs, etc.

Ratings List for Lock ·································· 44

Technical Information································· 45

Care and Cleaning····································· 49

FAQ···························································· 50

Specifications············································· 52

Limited Warranty

(for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only)··············· 53 Customer Services Directory

(for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) ······················ 54 Limited Warranty (for Canada)··················· 55

Start Quick

Guide

Viewing

Advanced

.etc FAQs,

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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. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

The lightning flash with arrowhead within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.

The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to

tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance.

WARNING:	To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
	Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set
	(including on shelves above, etc.).
	Important Safety Instructions

1)Read these instructions.

2)Keep these instructions.

3)Heed all warnings.

4)Follow all instructions.

5)Do not use this apparatus near water.

6)Clean only with dry cloth.

7)Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

8)Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.

9)Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet.

10)Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from the apparatus.

11)Only use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer.

12)Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the

manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart /

apparatus combination to avoid injury from tip-over.

13)Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.

14)Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.

15)To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the AC cord power plug is securely connected.

FCC STATEMENT

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an Other Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

•Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

•Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

•Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

•Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

FCC Caution:

To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the user’s authority to operate this device.

Responsible Party:	Panasonic Corporation of North America
	One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Contact Source:	Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
	1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
email:	[e-mail]

CANADIAN NOTICE:

For Model TC-P42C1, TC-P50C1

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

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WARNING/CAUTION

WARNING

Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally swallowed.

Keep small parts away from young children.

Discard unneeded small parts and other objects, including packaging materials and plastic bags/sheets to prevent them from being played with by young children, creating the potential risk of suffocation.

When disconnecting the power supply cord, hold the plug, not the cord.

Do not use the power supply cord if the plug or cord is damaged.

Replace the cord or contact your Authorized Service Center

Handling the power supply cord

Insert the power plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the power plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.)

Ensure that the power plug is easily accessible.

Set up

This Plasma TV may fall and can cause personal injury or even death if not installed correctly. To prevent personal injury or death, follow these warnings:

Install the Plasma TV in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommended pedestal or stand, corresponding hardware and installation instructions.

This Plasma TV is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability. The following accessories are manufactured by Panasonic Corporation.

• Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK4P1RW

Be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out the installation and set-up.

Two or more people are required to install or remove the television.

Some wall mounts (wall-hanging brackets) are not designed to be mounted to walls with steel studs or old cinder block constructions.

Ask your dealer or licensed contractor to properly secure the wall-hanging bracket.

Do not place the Plasma TV or its stand on a sloped or unstable surface.

The Plasma TV may fall or tip over.

Do not support the Plasma TV on a non-specified pedestal.

Do not place the Plasma TV on furniture that can easily be used as steps, such as a chest of drawers.

Do not climb or allow children to climb on the Plasma TV

Place or install the Plasma TV where it cannot be pushed, pulled over or knocked down.

Route all cords and cables such that they cannot be tripped over or pulled by curious children.

Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV.

If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center.

AC Power Supply Cord

To prevent fire or electric shock:

The Plasma TV is designed to operate on a 120 V AC, 60 Hz service. Insert the power cord plug as far as it will go into the wall socket.

If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may generate, which could cause a fire.

The included power cord is for use with this unit only.

Do not use any power cord other than that provided with this TV.

Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.

Do not do anything that might damage the power supply cord.

Ensure the earth pin on the power plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.

•An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a power socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

Do not touch the power plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)

Do not use any power cord other than that provided with this TV. (This may cause fire or electrical shock.)

Do not damage the power cord. (A damaged cord may cause fire or electrical shock.)

•Do not move the TV with the cord plugged in the socket outlet.

•Do not place a heavy object on the cord or place the cord near a high-temperature object.

•Do not twist the cord, bend it excessively, or stretch it.

•Do not pull on the cord. Hold onto the power plug body when disconnecting cord.

•Do not use a damaged power plug or socket outlet.

If Problems Occur During Use

If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the Plasma TV, unplug the power supply cord immediately.

Continued use of the TV under these conditions might cause a fire or permanent damage to the TV. Have the TV evaluated by an Authorized Service Center. Servicing of the TV by unauthorized personnel is strongly discouraged due to its high voltage.

If water or an object get inside the Plasma TV, if the Plasma TV is dropped, or if the enclosure becomes damaged, unplug the power supply cord immediately.

A short-circuit may occur, which could cause a fire. Contact an Authorized Service Center for an evaluation.

CAUTION

Do not cover the ventilation holes.

Doing so may cause the Plasma TV to overheat, which can cause a fire or damage to the Plasma TV.

Leave a space of 3 15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top, left and right, and 2 3/4” (7 cm) or more at the rear.

When using the pedestal, keep the space between the bottom of the TV and the pedestal or stand surface clear from objects that may obstruct ventilation.

When Moving the Plasma TV

Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma TV.

Moving the TV with its cables attached might damage the cables which, in turn, can cause fire or electric shock

To prevent an electric shock, disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning.

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Safety Precautions (Continued)

Transport only in upright position

Transporting the unit with its display panel facing upright or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.

Using a dry cloth, clean any dust from the power supply cord and plug regularly.

Build-up of dust on the power cord plug can increase

humidity, which might damage the insulation and cause a fire.

This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays;

therefore, it may affect other infrared communication equipment. Install your infrared sensor in a place away from

direct or reflected light from your Plasma TV.

The TV will still consume some power as long as the power supply cord is connected to the wall outlet.

Display panel is made of glass. Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel.

This may cause damage resulting in injury.

The TV is heavy. TV should be handled by 2 or more people. Support as shown to avoid injury by the TV tipping or falling.

CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES: Flat panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Flat panel displays that are inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests or carts may fall over and may cause personal injury or even death.

The consumer electronics industry (of which Panasonic is a member) is committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe. To prevent personal injury or death, be sure to follow the following safety guidelines:

TUNE INTO SAFETY:

•One size does NOT fit all. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for the safe installation and use of your flat panel display.

•Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions for proper use of this product.

•Don’t allow children to climb on or play with furniture and television sets.

•Don’t place flat panel displays on furniture that can easily be used as steps, such as a chest of drawers.

•Remember that children can become excited while watching a program, especially on “larger than life” flat panel displays. Care should be taken to install the display where it cannot be pushed, pulled over, or knocked down.

•Care should be taken to route all cords and cables connected to the flat panel display so that they cannot be pulled or grabbed by curious children.

WALL MOUNTING: IF YOU DECIDE TO WALL MOUNT YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY, ALWAYS:

•Use a mount that has been recommended by the display manufacturer and/or listed by an independent laboratory (such as UL, CSA, ETL).

•Follow all instructions supplied by the display and wall mount manufacturers.

•If you have any doubts about your ability to safely install your flat panel display, contact your retailer about professional installation.

•Make sure the wall where you are mounting the display is appropriate. Some wall mounts are not designed to be mounted to walls with steel studs or old cinder block construction. If you are unsure, contact a professional installer.

•A minimum of two people are required for installation. Flat panel displays can be heavy.

Panasonic recommends that a qualified installer perform the wall-mount installation. See page 5.

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Notes

Do not display a still picture for a long time

This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen

(“Image retention”). This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.

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4 : 3

To prevent “Image retention”, the screen saver is automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 51)

Typical still images

• Channel number and other logos

• Image displayed in 4:3 mode

• SD Card photo • Video game • Computer image

Set up

Do not place the unit where it’s exposed to sunlight or other bright light (including reflections). Use of some types of fluorescent lighting may reduce the remote control’s transmission range.

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Accessories/Optional Accessory

Accessories

Check you have all the items shown.

Accessories

Remote Control	Batteries for the
	Remote Control
Transmitter
N2QAYB000321	Transmitter (2)
	AA Battery

AC cord	Pedestal		Cleaning cloth
	TBLX0088	How to assemble (p. 9)

(TC-P42C1) TBLX0089

(TC-P50C1)

Operating Instructions	Product Registration Card (U.S.A.)
Quick Setup Guide	Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.)

Optional Accessory

Wall-hanging bracket

(angle) TY-WK4P1RW

Note

In order to maintain the TV’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets.

Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from tipping over.

Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause its panel to crack.

Installing the remote’s batteries

Open

Hook

Close

Note the correct polarity (+ or -).

Caution

Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control.

•Do not mix old and new batteries.

•Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries).

•Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

Do not burn or break batteries.

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Attaching the pedestal to TV

Assembling the pedestal

Fix securely with assembly screws A . (Total 4 screws) Tighten screws firmly.

A

Pole

R

L Pole

Front

Base

Set-up

Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface.

Tighten screws firmly.

Accessories

Assembly screws (4 of each)

A

M5 x 18 (Silver)

B

M5 x 25 (Black)

Poles (2)

L R

Bottom view	L or R is printed at the
B
	bottom of the poles.
	Base (1)
Rear side
Arrow
mark
Hole for pedestal
installation
Pole

	Fix securely with assembly screws	B .
Pole
	(Total 4 screws)
	Base

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Caution

Do not use any other TV and displays.

Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged.

If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately.

During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.

If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Accessory Accessories/Optional StartGuideQuick

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Accessories/Optional Accessory (Continued)

AC cord connection

To attach	To remove
	Keep pushing both
	side snaps and pull
	down
Insert it firmly until the
tabs on both sides click
into place.

Reference of connection

Antenna terminal	Pin terminals	HDMI terminal
	red blue green
	green
	Match colors of plugs and terminals.	Insert firmly.
Firmly tighten by hand.
	Insert firmly.

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Basic Connection

Example 1

TV

Connecting Antenna (To watch TV)

						VHF/UHF Antenna
VHF/UHF Antenna • NTSC (National Television System Committee):
						Conventional broadcasting
						• ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):
Cable TV
						Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television
						(HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting,
						multi-channel surround-sound audio and interactive television.

To connect the antenna terminal and Cable Box

VHF/UHF Antenna

Cable TV
	or

Back of the TV		* See page 10
		(AC cord
		connection)

AC 120 V

60 Hz

AC Cord

(Connect after all the other connections have been made.)

H

(If no Cable Box)

Y

or

P

VIDEO

PR

L

AUDIO

ANT IN ANT OUT

Cable Box

Note

R

Cable Box/Cable

•You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.

•If using a Cable Box set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4 for regular cable.

•You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a highdefinition cable Service.

The connection for high-definition can be done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable. (p. 14)

•To view high-definition programming select the correct video input. (p. 24)

Not all cables and external equipment shown in this book are supplied with the TV.

For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.

When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet first. For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com

www.panasonic.ca

TV) + (Antenna Connection Basic Start Quick

Accessory Accessories/Optional Guide

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Basic Connection (Continued)

Example 2	Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback)
TV	AV Equipment		DVD Recorder
		VHF/UHF Antenna	If the source has a higher resolution signal (480p/720p/
	(e.g. DVD Recorder		1080i/1080p), connection can be made with the use of
	or VCR)		a Component Video or HDMI cable. (p. 14)
			VCR
			Connection can be made with the use of an RF cable
			and Composite Video/S Video cable. (p. 14)

To connect the antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCR

VHF/UHF Antenna

AC 120 V

60 Hz

AC Cord

Back of the TV	* See page 10
	(AC cord
	connection)

B

Y

PB

VIDEO

PR

L

AUDIO

A

C

R

D

ANT IN ANT OUT

Connecting TV and AV equipment

Please refer to A - D on p. 14

AV Equipment

(e.g. DVD Recorder or VCR) (with TV tuner)

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Example 3	Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver
TV	Satellite		You can enjoy high-definition
	DVD Recorder Receiver		programming by subscribing to
		VHF/UHF Antenna
	or		high-definition satellite service.
	VCR		Connection can be done with the
			use of HDMI or Component Video
			cable. (p. 14)

To connect the antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder or VCR

VHF/UHF Antenna

Back of the TV

ANT IN			ANT IN ANT OUT

AC 120 V

60 Hz

AC Cord

*See page 10 (AC cord connection)

											A
B
						Y

C

PB

VIDEO

PR

L

AUDIO

R

D

Connecting TV and AV equipment

Please refer to A - D on p. 14.

Satellite Receiver	DVD Recorder or VCR
	(with TV tuner)

Note

For details of external equipment connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.

Receiver) Satellite +VCR)VCR oror RecorderRecorder DVDDVD ++ (TV(TV Connection Basic StartGuideQuick

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Basic Connection (Continued)

AV cable connections

Definition-High

Definition-Standard

A	To use HDMI terminals
		AV Equipment
	HDMI 1	HDMI 2
		HDMI
		AV OUT
		e.g. Blu-ray Disc player

Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound.

The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal.

For “VIERA LinkTM connections”, please refer to p. 31.

B To use COMPONENT terminals

Y

green green

COMPONENT

green

VIDEO OUT

PB

AV Equipment

blue

blue

blue

PR

IDEO

red

red

red

e.g. Blu-ray Disc player

L

AUDIO

white

UDIO

OUT

white

white

R

red

red

red

Recorders may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below)

C To use S VIDEO terminals

S VIDEO

AV Equipment

OUT

e.g. DVD Recorder

L

or

white

white

white

AUDIO

R

OUT

red

e.g. VCR

red

red

To use COMPOSITE terminals

D

AV Equipment

P

B

e.g. DVD Recorder

yellow

P

R

yellow

yellow

L

L

COMPOSITE

or

OUT

white

white

white

R

red

e.g. VCR

R

red

ENT

red

2

The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected. Connect either S Video or Video cable.

Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will enable you to enjoy greater picture quality than using Composite terminals.

Note

Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent recording.

When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor through a VCR. Video signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the other TV monitor.

14	For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.

Identifying Controls

TV controls/indicators

Front of the TV

POWER			Remote control sensor
button			Within about 23 feet
			(7 meters) in front of
			the TV set.

Selects channels in sequence

Volume up/down

Displays the Main menu.

Power indicator

(on: red, off: no light)

SD card slot

Back of the TV

Video Input 2 connector

	Changes the input mode
C.A.T.S. sensor
	Chooses menu and submenu entries.
Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic
Tracking System). (p. 26)

Note

The TV consumes a limited amount of power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control.

Remote control

	Closed Caption On/Off (p. 19)
	Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 19)
Switches TV On or Off (Standby)
	Exits from menu screen
Changes the input mode (p. 24)
	Displays Main Menu (p. 26)
VIERA Link menu (p. 34-35)
	Displays VIERA TOOLS (p. 21)
	Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-23)
Displays Sub Menu (p. 19, 28)
	Selects/OK/Change
Colored buttons
	Returns to previous menu
(used for various functions)
(for example, p. 18, 22, 35)
	Channel up/down
Volume up/down
	Displays or removes the channel
	banner (p. 20)
Sound mute On/Off
	Operates the Favorite channel list
	function. (p. 20)
Changes aspect ratio (p. 20, 45)
	Numeric keypad to select any channel
	(p. 19) or press to enter alphanumeric
	input in menus.
Switches to previously viewed channel
	(p. 18, 24, 34, 36, 38, 41, 42)
or input modes.
	Use for digital channels. (p. 19)
External equipment operations
(p. 35)

Start Quick Guide
(AVConnection Basic	Controls Identifying
connections) cable

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First Time Setup

“First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 28-29) is set to “No”.

or

Turn the TV On with the POWER button

or

(TV)

(Remote)

* This setting will be skipped next time if you select “Home”.

Select your language

Language

English Español Français select

ok

Be sure to select “Home”

Please select your viewing environment

Home		Store

select

ok

Please confirm your selection (Home) before pressing OK button.

If you select “Store” by mistake in , confirmation screen will be displayed.

You are selecting the mode for store demonstration

Yes		No

select

ok

Select “No” and return to previous screen .

If you select “Yes”, Screen enters store demonstration mode.

To display the “Please select your viewing environment” screen again as shown above and select “Home”, do one of the following:

• Press and hold down the front POWER button.

• Unplug the TV and plug it again.

Press to exit from a menu screen

Press to return to the previous screen

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Adjust the clock

First time setup
		next
Language
Clock
ANT/Cable setup		select
Input labels
Clock
Year	2009
		set
Month	1
Day	7	select item
Hour	10 AM
Minute	10

Auto channel setup

Select “ANT/Cable setup”

First time setup
	next
Language
Clock
ANT/Cable setup	select
Input labels

Select “ANT in”

	set
ANT/Cable setup
ANT in	Cable
Auto program
	select

Select “Auto program”

ANT/Cable setup

		next
ANT in	Cable
Auto program
Press to exit from		select

a menu screen

Note

To change setting (Language/Clock/ Auto program/Input labels) later, go to Menu screen

(p. 28)

Year: Select the year Month: Select the month Day: Select the day Hour: Adjust the hour Minute: Adjust the minute

ANT in

Cable: Cable TV

Antenna: Antenna

Not used: Skip TV tuning go to

Setup Time First StartGuideQuick

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First Time Setup (Continued)

Press to exit from a menu screen

Note

About broadcasting systems

Analog (NTSC):

Conventional

broadcasting

Digital (ATSC):

New programming that allows you to view more channels featuring

high-quality video and sound

Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only)

Auto program

	ok
All channels
Analog only
Digital only	select

Auto program			Start scanning the channels
Progress		32%	Available channels (analog/digital) are automatically set.
Number of analog channels		10
Number of digital channels		0
			All channels: Scans digital and analog channels
Press RETURN to quit.
			Analog only: Scans Analog channels only
	RETURN		Digital only: Scans Digital channels only
Confirm registered channels
program			select “Apply”
Apply	Cancel
Caption	Favorite	Add
...
	...	Yes
...			ok
	...	Yes
...
	...	Yes

If OK is not pressed after selecting “Apply”, the channels will not be saved. The channel will be saved when no operation is performed for 60 seconds and the “Manual program” menu will also exit automatically.

If you perform scanning more than twice, previously saved channels are erased.

Set the Input labels

First time setup

Language

Clock

ANT/Cable setup

Input labels

Input labels

Component 1

Component 2

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

Video 1

Video 2

next

select

select

set

or

	Video 1
	Video 2						G	A A
		Select		OK
				RETURN
	R		G			B			Y
			ABC abc					Delete

Switches Input mode alphabet to numeric

Label: [BLANK] SKIP/VCR/DVD/CABLE/SATELLITE/DVR/GAME/AUX/RECEIVER/

COMPUTER/Blu-ray/CAMERA/DVD REC/HOME THTR/MONITOR/MEDIA

CTR/MEDIA EXT/OTHER

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Watching TV

Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box or antenna cable (p. 11-14)

To watch TV and other functions

Turn power on

or

(TV)

Select a channel number

up

or

down

Note

If the mode is not TV, press and select TV. (p. 24)

To directly input the digital channel number

When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the minor number in a compound channel number.

example: CH15-1:

(TV)

Note

Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “ANT/Cable setup” to switch the signal reception between cable TV and antenna. (p. 17, 39)

The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off.

Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program)

Closed

Caption

Select Audio Mode for watching TV

Digital mode

Press SAP to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel.

Audio track 1 of 2 (English)

Analog mode

Press SAP to select the desired audio mode.

•Each press of SAP will change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono)

Switches Closed Caption mode On or Off

CC On

CC Off

Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 28) This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.

Display the	MENU	Channel surf mode
SUB MENU	SUB	Setup SUB MENU
		All
		Set favorite
		Edit CH caption
		Signal meter

Start Quick Guide
	Viewing
TimeFirst	Watching
Setup	TV

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Watching TV (Continued)

Other Useful Functions (Operate after )

Displays or removes the channel banner.

Channel Clock

Information

THE NEWS

15-2

12:30 PM

Recall

ABC-HD

CC SAP

TV-G 1080i

Standard 4:3

30

Station

SAP

Signal

Picture

Sleep timer

identifier

indication

resolution

mode

remaining time

Closed caption

Rating Level

Aspect ratio

Change aspect ratio

Call up a favorite channel

Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 45)

• 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM

• 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM

FAVORITE

Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use number buttons. (see below)

Favorite Feature

Set Favorite Feature

1 Display the SUB MENU.

SUB

MENU

2 Select “Set favorite”			select
Setup SUB MENU
Channel surf mode
	All
Set favorite
Edit CH caption			ok
Signal meter
3 Set the displayed channel			select the list
Set favorite		1/3
1	26-1		number
2
3			save the displayed
4			channel
5		or
			select the list number
			(to save the channel
			without pressing OK)
Delete a favorite channel
			select
Set favorite		1/3
1	26-1
2
3
4			delete
5			(while holding down)

Use Favorite Feature

1 Display “Favorite channels”

2 Select the channel			select
Favorite channels		1/3
1	26-1
2
			or
3
4
5
3 Set Favorite channel
Favorite channels		1/3
1	26-1		ok
2

3

4

5

To change the page

Press repeatedly to change between pages(1/3, 2/3, 3/3 or exit)

Changes the page forward/backward

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Using VIERA TOOLS

VIERA TOOLS are the easy way to access high use menu items. They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen.

Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or setting a function quickly.

Display VIERA TOOLS

Select the item

select next

Lock

Displayed “VIERA Link” menu (p. 34-35)

Start Slideshow (p. 22-23)

Set “Sleep”(Off timer) (p. 42)

Displayed “Lock” menu. (p. 36)

Press to exit from a menu screen

Press to return to the previous screen

TOOLS VIERA Using Viewing

TV Watching

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Viewing from an SD Card

You can view photos taken with a digital camera or digital video camera and saved on an SD card. (Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly.)

Photo viewer

Insert the SD card

* This setting will be skipped next time unless you select “Set later”.

Set “SD card setting” and select “Play SD card now”

“SD card setting” will be displayed automatically each time an SD card is inserted for the first time.

SD card setting	select Slideshow: A Slideshow will start
			automatically next time.
Play SD card automatically	change Thumbnail: The Photo viewer menu will be
Set later
			displayed automatically next time.
Play SD card now		Set later: “SD card setting” menu will be
	set
		Off:	displayed repeatedly.
			The data can be played manually.

Manual operation (“Play SD card automatically” is “Off”)

Display “Photo viewer” Start Slideshow

select

next

Slideshow

Select the data to be viewed

Thumbnail view

Photo viewer
				50
Total
								Pana0001	Pana0002	Pana0003	Pana0004
Name
				Pana0001
Date
		03/04/2009
Size
		1600×1200
								Pana0005	Pana0006	Pana0007	Pana0008
Accessing
Rotate
Prev.						Next
								Pana0009	Pana0010	Pana0011	Pana0012
						RETURN
R		G			B		Y
Slideshow

Selected picture information is displayed. Name: Image number or file name is

displayed.

Date: Date of recording is displayed. Size: Display resolution is displayed.

select

view

	Present status
Navigation area	(While reading the data)

Accessing					Accessing
Rotate
						Pause
Prev.						Next
		Next		Prev.
		RETURN				RETURN
R	G	B	Y	R	G	B	Y
Slideshow					Single

Total number of images
	To Slideshow	To Single
		photo play

Note

Depending on the JPEG format, “Information” contents may not be displayed correctly. Refer to p. 46 (Data format for SD card browsing) for details.

Press to exit from a menu screen

Press to return to the previous screen

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View

Rotate

Prev. Next

RETURN

R G B Y

Slideshow

Displays one at a time

Navigation area

Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise)

To next photo

Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise)

To previous photo

To display/hide Navigation area