Panasonic S60D, S60M, S60K, S60G, S60P User Manual

English

S60D series S60G series S60K series S60M series S60T series S60P series

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

Contents

Be Sure to Read

Important Notice ·················································2

Safety Precautions ·············································3

Quick Start Guide

Accessories ························································5

Connections························································7 Identifying Controls···········································11

First time Auto Tuning·······································13

Using your VIERA

Watching TV ·····················································13

How to Use eHELP···········································14

Others

FAQs·································································15 Maintenance·····················································15

Specifications ···················································16

For more detailed instructions, refer to [eHELP] (Built-in Operating Instructions).

[eHELP]

●How to use [eHELP] (p. 14)

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and
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The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

(S60K series)

●For the information of the trademarks, refer to [eHELP] (Support > Licence).

Important Notice

Do not display any still part of the image for a long period

In such cases the still part of the image remains dimly on the plasma screen (“image retention”). This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.

Typical still image parts:

●Channel number, channel logo and other logos

●Still or moving pictures viewed in 4:3 or 14:9 aspect ratio

●Video games

To avoid image retention, the screen saver may be activated (VIERA logo moves) or the on-screen

message may move after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed.

Panasonic does not guarantee operation and performance of peripheral devices made by other manufacturers; and we disclaim any liability or damage arising from operation and/or performance from usage of such other maker’s peripheral devices.

The recording and playback of content on this or any other device may require permission from the owner of the copyright or other such rights in that content.

Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant you that permission and explicitly disclaims any right, ability or intention to obtain such permission on your behalf. It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of this or any other device complies with applicable copyright legislation in your country. Please refer to that legislation for more information on the relevant laws and regulations involved or contact the owner of the rights in the content you wish to record or playback.

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in

a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use.

Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.

See http://www.mpegla.com.

Panasonic and its affiliates make no representations or warranties of any kind with respect to the USB devices and the performance of communication between the USB devices and the USB port of Panasonic products, and expressly disclaims any and all warranties, whether express or implied or otherwise, including without limitation any implied warranty of fitness for a particular purpose, any loss of data, and any implied warranties arising from course of dealing or course of performance of data communication between the USB devices and the USB port of Panasonic products.

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Safety Precautions

To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings and cautions below:

■Mains plug and lead

Warning

If you detect anything unusual, immediately remove the mains plug.

Mains plug types vary between countries.

●This TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz. (S60P series: AC 110-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz)

●Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.

●Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

●Disconnect the mains plug when cleaning the TV.

●Do not touch the mains plug with wet

hands.

●Do not damage the mains lead.

• Do not place a heavy object on the lead.

• Do not place the lead near a high temperature object.

• Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the plug.

•Do not move the TV with the lead plugged into a socket outlet.

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

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

•Ensure the TV does not crush the mains lead.

●Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV.

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

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

■Take care

Warning

●Do not remove covers and never modify the TV yourself as live parts are accessible when they are removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

●Do not expose the TV to rain

or excessive moisture. This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must not be placed on top of or above the TV.

●Do not insert foreign objects into the TV through the air vents.

●Do not use an unapproved pedestal / mounting equipment. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform the setup or installation of approved wallhanging brackets.

●Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel.

●Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces, and ensure

that the TV does not hang over the edge of the base.

●Do not expose the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat.

To prevent the spread of fire, keep candles or other open flames away from this product at all times

■Dangerous part / Small object

Warning

●This product contains possibly dangerous parts such as plastic bags, that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.

■Pedestal

Warning

●Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

Caution

●Do not use any pedestal other than the one provided with this TV.

●Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. If this occurs, contact your nearest Panasonic dealer immediately.

●During setup, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.

●Ensure that the TV does not suffer any impact during installation of the pedestal.

●Ensure that children do not climb onto the pedestal.

●Install or remove the TV from the pedestal with at least two people.

●Install or remove the TV by the specified procedure.

■Radio wave

Warning

●Do not use the TV in any medical institutions or locations with medical equipment. Radio waves may interfere with the medical equipment and cause accidents due to the malfunction.

●Do not use the TV near any automatic control equipment such as automatic doors or fire alarms. Radio waves may interfere with the automatic control equipment and cause accidents due to the malfunction.

●Keep the distance at least 22 cm from the TV when you have a cardiac pacemaker. Radio waves may interfere with the operation of the pacemaker.

●Do not disassemble or alter the TV in any way.

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■Built-in wireless LAN

Caution

●Do not use the built-in wireless LAN to connect to any wireless network (SSID*) for which you do not have usage rights. Such networks may be listed as a result of searches. However, using them may be regarded as illegal access.

*SSID is a name for identifying a particular wireless network for transmission.

●Do not subject the built-in wireless LAN to high temperatures, direct sunlight or moisture.

●Data transmitted and received over radio waves may be intercepted and monitored.

●The built-in wireless LAN uses 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands. To avoid malfunctions or slow response caused by radio wave interference, keep the TV away from the devices such as other wireless LAN devices, microwaves, mobile phones and the devices that use 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signals when using the built-in wireless LAN.

●When noises occur due to the static electricity, etc., the TV might stop operating for the protection of the devices. In this case, turn the TV off with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it on again.

●Additional information for the wireless LAN and access point may be on the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.net/viera/support

■Ventilation

Caution

Allow sufficient space around the TV in order to help prevent excessive heat, which could lead to early failure of some electronic components.

Minimum distance:

	10
10	10	7

(cm)

●Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths and curtains.

●Whether you are using a pedestal or not, always ensure the vents at the bottom of the TV are not blocked and there is sufficient space to enable adequate ventilation.

■Moving the TV

Caution

Before moving the TV, disconnect all cables. ●The TV is heavy. Move the

TV with at least two people. Support as shown to avoid injury by the TV tipping or falling.

●Transport only in upright position. Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upwards or downwards may cause damage to the internal circuitry.

■When not in use for a long time

Caution

This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet.

●Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TV is not in use for a prolonged period of time.

■Use conditions

Caution

●This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates.

■Battery for the Remote Control

Caution

●Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage, corrosion and explosion.

●Replace only with the same or equivalent type.

●Do not mix old and new batteries.

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

●Do not use rechargeable batteries (Ni-Cd, etc.).

●Do not burn or break up batteries.

●Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

●Make sure you dispose of batteries correctly.

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Accessories

Remote Control		Batteries (2)		Pedestal
(p. 11)		●R6		(see below)
●N2QAYB000825		(p. 11)
Mains lead
(p. 7)
(S60K series)	(S60D series)		(S60G series)	(S60T series)
(S60M series)
(S60P series)

Operating Instructions

●Accessories may not be placed all together. Take care not to throw them away unintentionally.

●For the information of optional accessories, refer to [eHELP] (Support > Optional accessories).

Assembling / Removing the pedestal

Assembly screw	Bracket	Base
(7) 50-inch model

(12)60-inch model

M5 × 16
Assembly screw	Neck
(4) 50-inch model
M4 × 10

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■Assembling the pedestal

A 3

C

D

1 E

A

2

		5
4	B	50-inch model
	A	60-inch model

50-inch model

60-inch model

Removing the pedestal from the TV

Be sure to remove the pedestal in the following way when using the wall-hanging bracket or repacking the TV.

1 Remove the assembly screws		50-inch model /
	60-inch model from the TV.
2	Pull out the pedestal from the TV.
3	Remove the assembly screws	from the bracket.
4 Remove the assembly screws		from the back of
	the base and pull out the neck.

50-inch model

Secure the base as shown below to prevent the TV from falling over.

●The place where the base is secured should be thick enough and made of hard material.

Commercially available screw (not supplied)

Diameter: 3 mm

Length: 25 - 30 mm

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