Panasonic TC-P42X3, TC-P46X3, TC-P50X3 Operating Instruction

Model No.

Número de modelo

TC-P42X3

TC-P46X3

TC-P50X3

Owner’s Manual

42”/46”/50” Class 720p Plasma HDTV

(41.6/46.0/49.9 inches measured diagonally)

Manual de usuario

Televisión de alta definición de 720p y clase 42”/46”/50” de Plasma

(41,6/46,0/49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)

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

1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) www.panasonic.com/help

For assistance (Canada), please call:

1-866-330-0014 www.vieraconcierge.ca

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

1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) www.panasonic.com/help

English

Español

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.

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.

Gracias por su decisión de comprar este producto marca Panasonic.
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.	TQB2AA0597-1

Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement

Enjoy rich multimedia

SD memory card

USB device

Camcorder

VCR

Cable box

Amplifier with

Speaker system

DVD player/

Blu-ray Disc player

DVD recorder/

Blu-ray Disc recorder

■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 the “Image retention”, the screen saver is automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed.

Typical still images
●Channel number and other logos
●Image displayed in 4:3 mode		●Computer image
●SD Card photo	●Video game

■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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VIERA Link™ is a trademark of

Panasonic Corporation.

HDMI, the HDMI logo and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.

SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD3C, LLC.

“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance.

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

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.

TM

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.

	Contents
	Please read before using the unit
	• Safety Precautions··········································4
	Getting started		Getting
	•	Accessories/Optional Accessory·····················7
	•	Connections··················································10	started
	•	Identifying Controls·······································12
	•	First Time Setup············································13
	Basic Features
	•	Watching TV ·················································17
	•	Using VIERA TOOLS····································20	Basic
	•	Watching content from external devices·······21
	•	Using Media player·······································22
	Advanced Features
	•	VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”····················28
		Using Network services ································34
	•• Network Connections··································35
		• Network settings ·········································36	Advanced
		• Using EASY IPTV ·······································39
		• Using DLNA feature ····································40
	•	• Network Camera·········································41
		Editing and Setting Channels ·······················42
		How to Use Menu Functions·························44
	•• Picture settings ···········································45
		• Audio settings ·············································46
		• Timer settings ·············································46
		• Lock ····························································47
		• Closed caption ············································47
		• Setup ··························································48
	Support Information
			Support
	•	Ratings List for parental control····················49
	•	Technical Information····································50
	•	Care and Cleaning········································53
	•	Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ··············54	Information
	•	Customer Services Directory
	•	Specifications················································57
	•	Index·····························································58
	•	Limited Warranty
		(for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) ·················59
	•	(for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)·························60
		Limited Warranty (for Canada) ·····················61

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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.

WARNING/CAUTION (TV set)

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.

■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 route the TV’s power cord inside the wall.

The power cord was not designed for in-wall mounting. Doing so can lead to fire hazard.

●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.

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●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. In the unlikely event that you receive a shock from this product it is possible that your household outlet may be wired improperly. Have an electrician verify that the TV’s outlet is properly wired. If the symptom persists, have the TV serviced by a qualified authorized technician.

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

■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.

●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.

●Do not use a 3-prong to 2-prong AC plug adapters to connect your TV’s plug to the wall outlet.

Doing so will defeat the TV plug’s safety feature, which can lead to a shock hazard. If the wall outlet does not accommodate a 3-prong plug, have a qualified electrician replace your outlet and check the associated wiring.

■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.

●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 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 gets 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.

●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.

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CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES

WARNING

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 4.

The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages television viewing for children younger than two years of age.

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-P42X3, TC-P46X3, TC-P50X3

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

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Accessories/Optional Accessory

Accessories

Check you have all the items shown.

Accessories

Remote Control	Batteries for the	AC cord
Transmitter	Remote Control
N2QAYB000570	Transmitter (2)
	AA Battery
		Pedestal
		TBLX0134 (TC-P42X3)
		TBLX0135
		(TC-P46X3, TC-P50X3)
Owner’s Manual	Child safety
Quick start guide	Product Registration Card (U.S.A.)

How to assemble (p. 8)

Optional Accessory

Wall-hanging bracket

(angle)

TY-WK4P1RW

a:15.7” (400 mm)

b:11.8” (300 mm)

Warning

Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual.

Rear of the TV	Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging bracket
	(not supplied with the TV)

a	Depth of screw:
	minimum 0.59” (15.0 mm),
b	maximum 1.18” (30.0 mm)
	M8
Holes for wall-hanging	(View from the side)
bracket installation

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 optional accessories, 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 product damage.

Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall before hanging bracket.

When using the angled-type wall hanging bracket, please ensure that there is sufficient space for the connecting cables not to press against the wall when the TV is tilted forward.

For safety reasons, remove units no longer being used from their wall-mounted locations.

Accessory Accessories/Optional started Getting

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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

(Image: TBLX0135) Base

■Set-up

Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface.

Tighten screws firmly.

Bottom view

B

Rear side

Arrow mark

Hole for pedestal installation

Pole

Accessories

Assembly screws

(4 of each)

A

XYN5+F18FN

size (M5 × 18) (Silver)

B

THEL078N (for 42”) THEL080N (for 46”/50”) size (M5 × 30) (Black)

Poles (2)

L R

L or R is printed at the bottom of the poles.

Base (1)

	Pole	Fix securely with assembly
		screws B	(Total 4 screws).
		Base
		(Image: TC-P50X3)

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 pedestal other than that provided with this TV.

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.

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Installing the remote’s batteries

Open

Close

Hook

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.

Power cord connection

To attach

To remove

	Keep pushing both
Insert it firmly until the	sides until they snap
tabs on both sides click	and pull.
into place.

Accessory Accessories/Optional started Getting

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Connections

	Connection Panels
Front of the TV	LAN connector DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
	A
USB1/2
connector
SD card	B
slot (p.22)
	C

Back of the TV

		Antenna or Cable connection
* See page 9	Back of the TV		VHF/UHF Antenna
(Power cord
connection)
			Cable TV or
Power Cord		VHF/UHF Antenna
(Connect after all the
other connections have		• NTSC (National Television System Committee):
been made.)		ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):
		Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standard-definition television

(SDTV), data broadcasting, multichannel surround-sound audio and interactive television.

Cable

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

●You may need to subscribe to a high-definition (HD) cable service to enjoy HD programming.

The connection for high-definition can be done with the use of an HDMI or Component Video cable. (p. 11)

Note

●When using a Cable box, external equipment and video cables shown in this manual are not supplied with the TV.

●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/help

www.panasonic.ca

Connection references
■Antenna terminal	■Pin terminals
	red blue green
	green
●Firmly tighten by hand.	●Match colors of plugs and terminals.
10	●Insert firmly.

■HDMI terminal

●Insert firmly.

AV cable connection

Best	To use HDMI terminals

HDMI-DVI

Conversion cable

●VIERA Link connection, please refer to p. 29

●The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal.

HDMI	AV Equipment
AV OUT	e.g. Blu-ray Disc
	player
DVI OUT	AV Equipment
L
AUDIO OUT	e.g. Blu-ray Disc
R
	player

		To use COMPONENT terminals
				Y
		red	green	green
	Good			PB	COMPONENT
		blue	blue	blue	VIDEO OUT	AV Equipment
				PR
		green	red	red		e.g. Blu-ray Disc
				L
		white	white	white	AUDIO	player
				R	OUT
		red	red	red
		To use COMPOSITE terminals
						AV Equipment
	Basic	yellow	yellow	yellow
				L		e.g. DVD Recorder
	(Not HD)	white	white		COMPOSITE
				white		or
					OUT
				R
		red	red	red		e.g. VCR

Audio connection

	Audio equipment
	DIGITAL
Optical cable	AUDIO IN
●For HDMI-ARC (Audio Return Channel) connection, see p. 28	e.g. Amplifier

Connections started Getting

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Identifying Controls

TV controls/indicators

Front of the TV

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

Back of the TV

Selects channels in sequence

Volume up/down

Displays the Main

Menu

Changes the input

mode

Chooses Menu and POWER button Submenu entries

Power indicator

(on: red, off: no light)

C.A.T.S. sensor

Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic

Tracking System) (p. 45)

Note

●The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned off.

●Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control.

Remote control

Switches TV On or Off (Standby)

Select source to watch (p. 21)

Displays Main Menu (p. 44)

Displays Sub Menu for special functions (when available) (p. 18)

Colored buttons

(used for various functions)

Volume up/down

Sound mute On/Off

Changes aspect ratio and zoom(p. 18, 50)

Switches to previously viewed channel or input

External equipment operations (p. 33)

Closed Caption On/Off (p. 17)

Selects Secondary Audio Programming (p. 17)

Exits from menu screen

VIERA Link menu (p. 32-33)

Display VIERA TOOLS Menu (p. 20)

Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-27)

Selects/OK/Change

Go back to previous menu

Channel up/down, when viewing from

ANT/Cable source

Displays or removes the channel banner (p. 17)

Operates the Favorite channel list function (p. 18)

Numeric keypad to select any channel or press to enter alphanumeric input in menus

Use for digital channels. (p. 17)

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First Time Setup

The first time setup screen 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. 48) is set to “No”.

Turn the TV On with the POWER button

(TV) (Remote)

or

or

Configure your viewing mode

Select your language

Language / Idioma / Langue		Step 1 of 7 / Paso 1 de 7 / Étape 1 de 7
Select your language
Seleccione su idioma				select
Sélection de la langue
English	Español	Français
				OK
Select	OK
Selección
Sélection
Select your country
Country			Step 2 of 7
Select the country where this TV is being used.				select
	U.S.A.	Canada	Other
				OK
Select	OK
	RETURN

Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “Home use”)

Set viewing mode			Step 3 of 7
	Select your viewing environment		select
	Home use	Store Demonstration
			OK
Select	OK
	RETURN

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

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

You are selecting the store demonstration mode.
Yes	No	select

If you select “Yes”, the picture mode will regularly reset

to “Vivid” and a Picture Refresh message will be displayed on the

screen.

OK

●Select “No” and return to previous screen .

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

To display the “Set viewing mode” screen again as shown above and select “Home Use”, do one of the following:

•Press and hold down the side POWER button for at least five seconds.

•Unplug power cord for 30 seconds and plug it again.

Note

●If you use any other step other than then turn the TV off, or if you used the EXIT button to quit before completing the settings, the next time you turn the TV on, “First time setup” will not be automatically displayed.

•The settings up to that point are saved.

•You can start “First time setup”. (p. 48)

●Language, ANT/Cable setup, Input labels, Clock can also be changed from the Settings Menu. (p. 48)

Setup Time First started Getting

Controls Identifying

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Press to exit from a menu screen

Press to go back to the previous 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

ANT/Cable setup

Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV?

ANT/Cable setup

Step 4 of 7

Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV?

Yes

No

OK

Select Return

No

a Select signal type

(Cable/Antenna)

ANT/Cable setup

Step 4 of 7

How does the TV receive its programming content?

	Cable service	Over-the-Air Antenna
	(No box)

Antenna

Cable In

OK

Select Return

Yes

b Select connection type for Cable or Satellite box and go to (Input labels)

		ANT/Cable setup	Step 4 of 7
	select	Which wiring method is used to connect your box to the TV?
		AV IN	Antenna/Cable in
		HDMI
	OK	Component	Antenna
			Cable In
		Composite

OK

Select Return

Select scan type

Auto program Step 4 of 7

	Start scanning for available channels in your area?		select
	Yes	No
			OK
Select	OK
	Return
			Yes
Start scanning
Auto program
Progress			1%
	Number of analog channels
	Number of digital channels		0
This may take some time to complete.
Press RETURN to quit
	RETURN
	Complete scanning
Auto program
Number of analog channels			10
Number of digital channels			0

Auto program completed.

Press OK to continue.

OK

RETURN

Label the inputs for easy identification (Label inputs)

To name each input, follow the instructions on screen.

When done, select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step.

Label inputs		Step 5 of 7	select		Video	GAME
What is connected to HDMI 1 ?				or	Next
For your convenience, you may name each input for easy identification.
The labels will be shown in the “Input select” menu.			set			4 GHI 5 JKL 6MNO
HDMI 1					Select
						7PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ
HDMI 2						RETURN LAST 0 - ,
Component						ABC abc
Video
Next					Follow the instructions on
		HDMI
	OK				screen to complete the
Customize label					following operations.
Select	Return

--> To edit the labels to match your connected devices.

Label: [BLANK] Blu-ray/CABLE/SATELLITE/DVD/DVD REC/DVR/GAME/HOME THTR/RECEIVER/COMPUTER/MEDIA CTR/MEDIA EXT/VCR/CAMERA/ MONITOR/AUX/OTHER/Not used

•Select “Not used” for any back-panel input that has no device connected to it. Afterward, the input will be skipped when pressing INPUT, for your convenience.

•The input labels can be changed at any time from the TV’s setup menu

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Press to exit from a menu screen

■Press to go back to the previous screen

Configure Network settings
Select the Network type			Set later:	Go to
Network settings		Step 6 of 7
Select Ethernet cable of wireless network.				You can set in “Setup” menu later.
Ethernet cable Wireless(Wifi)		Set later
			Wireless (WiFi): Start “Wireless network” (p. 16)
Select	OK
	Return

Select the setting mode

Network settings Step 6 of 7

Checks for proper network connection, settings and communication to the Internet and server automatically.

Automatic Manual

OK

Select RETURN

Automatic

Start connection test

Automatic: Press OK to start setup automatically. Error screen is displayed when Network connection has failed.

Manual: Go to Manual setting.

Manual

■Manual setting

Network settings		Step 6 of 7		Connection test
	Connection test
	Check Ethernet cable connection
	Validate IP address
	Check for IP address duplication
	Check connection to the Internet
	Check communication with EASY IPTV server.
	Test in progress...
					Connection
	RETURN				error

Complete “Network settings”

Helpful information is displayed when you successfully complete “Network settings”.

	Network settings							Step 6 of 7
	Configure settings of the network connection.
		IP setting mode		Automatic
		IP address		192.168.0.4
		Subnet mask		255.255.255.0
		Default gateway		192.168.0.1
		DNS setting mode		Automatic
		DNS		192.168.0.1
		Proxy address
		Proxy port
		Connect test
		Mac address		00-00-aa-cc-33-ab
	Select
	Change		RETURN
				Manual
■Error screen

Network settings	Step 6 of 7		Network settings			Step 6 of 7
Network settings are complete.				Connection test
				Check Ethernet cable connection
You can use EASY IPTV.
EASY IPTV lets you enjoy Internet contents on				Validate IP address
your VIERA TV.				Check for IP address duplication
				Check connection to the Internet
				Check communication with EASY IPTV server.
				Connection to local network (router) failed.
				Ensure wireless network availability
				Retry	Manual	Set later
OK			Select	OK
Return				RETURN

Retry: Go to “Start connection test” Set later: Go to

Adjust the Clock (Set clock)

When done, select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step.

■Manual setting

Adjust the TV's date and time				Step 7 of 7	select		Minutes	10
Set clock
	Mode		Manual		set	or
	Year		- - -				OK	0	9
	Month		- - -
	Day		- - -
	Hour		- - -				RETURN
	Time zone		- - -
	Minute
	DST
	Next						Follow the instructions on
Select	Edit	0	- 9
Change	RETURN						screen to complete the
							following operations.

■Auto setting

Set clock		Step 7 of 7
Adjust the TV's date and time
	2011/4/5	6:00 AM
	Mode	Auto
	Year
	Month
	Day
	Hour
	Minute
	Time zone	EST
	DST	Off
	Next
Select
Change	RETURN

		Manual: Adjust the clock manually (Year/Month/Day/Hour/Minute)
	Mode
		Auto: The clock is adjusted automatically via Internet service. Only
		available when the TV is on a network. -->Set “Network settings” first.

Time zone Select your time zone. (EST/CST/MST/PST/AKST/HST/NST/AST)

		Set DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting. (On/Off)
	DST
		On: Advances the clock one hour from the time it is set according to the
		time zone.

Setup Time First started Getting

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Press to exit from a menu screen

■Press to go back to the previous screen

Complete First time setup

Congratulations! You are done.

The First time setup can be repeated at any time.

Press MENU and select SETUP; then “First time setup”.

Congratulations!

Setup is complete.

Enjoy your Panasonic VIERA TV.

OK

RETURN

To watch TV via a Cable box, Satellite receiver, or any other source (DVD, DVR, gaming device, etc.), press the INPUT button and select the appropriate input.

■About wireless LAN

●Wireless LAN adapter and Access point need to be obtained separately.

For the latest information on applicable LAN adapters, check the following website: http://Panasonic.com/NetConnect

●Check that the Access point supports WPS*.

(If it does not support WPS, the encryption key of the Access point is required when configuring settings.)

●Follow the instructions on the Access point setup screen and configure the appropriate security settings.

For more details on setting of Access point, please refer to operating manual for the Access point.

●We recommend using 11n (5 GHz) for the wireless system between the wireless LAN adapter and Access point.

Communication is also possible with 11a, 11b, and 11g (2.4 GHz), but the communication speed may be slower.

●If the wireless system of the Access point is changed, devices that could connect by wireless LAN may no longer be able to connect.

●When EASY IPTV, Network camera, DLNA, or other device is using the network, do not disconnect the wireless LAN adapter.

●Keep the TV away from the following devices as much as possible:

Wireless LAN, microwaves, and other devices that use 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signals. Otherwise, the TV failures such as malfunction may occur due to the radio wave interference.

* WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup

■Wireless network (First time setup) in

Display “Wireless network” Select the connection method

	select
Wireless network
Please choose connection method:
Search for wireless networks	OK
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup using push button)

●Follow the directions on screen to complete the setting.

●See page 37 for more information.

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Watching TV

Turn power on

(Remote)

(TV)

Note

Please select correct input --> (p. 21)

or

Select a channel number

up

or down

• Also available side CH button on the unit.

[For Cable/Satellite box connection]

-Use your connected box’s remote control.

Note

To directly enter 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:

Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “ANT/Cable setup” to switch the signal reception between cable TV and antenna. (p. 14, 42)

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

■Other Useful Functions

Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Programming)

■Select the Audio mode for watching TV

Digital mode

Press SAP to select 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)

SAP is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI.

Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling SAP with their box.

Closed Caption

■Switches the Closed Caption mode On or Off

Closed caption Off		Closed caption On		Closed caption On mute

Closed Caption is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI.

Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling CC with their box.

Displaying Information

■Displays and removes information. When watching programming via the Antenna/Cable input, shows the channel banner.

Channel Clock

THE NEWS

15-2

12:30

PM

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

Basic started Getting

TV Watching

Setup Time First

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Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture

■Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 50)

• 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM

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

Use when the picture does not fill the whole screen (bars appears on either side of the image) or portions of the picture is trimmed.

Note

1.Some content, such as film-based movies, are available in extra-wide format. Top and bottom bars are unavailable.

2.Connected devices, such as Cable/Satellite box, DVD/Blu-ray players and game consoles have their own aspect (format) settings. Adjust the device’s aspect settings.

Display the SUB MENU

■Press SUB MENU to show the Sub Menu screen

This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.

Sub menu is only available when the TV is using the Antenna/Cable input, not when using Cable or Satellite box.

SUB	Setup SUB MENU
MENU	Channel surf mode	Specify favorites or type of channels to view when pressing the channel up/
	All	down button.
	Set favorite	Set favorite channel (below)
	Edit CH caption	Edit the channel identifier (p. 43)
	Signal meter	Check the signal strength (p. 43)

Call up a favorite channel

■FAVORITE

Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use the number buttons. (p. 17)

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

■To change the page

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

Changes the page forward/backward

●Favorite channels cannot be set when using Cable or Satellite box.

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■Other Useful operations

Entering characters

You can use the remote control keys to enter the alphanumeric characters.

■Switches input mode
	Menu			Proxy setting
				Proxy address
ABC → abc → 123				1	4	8
				Proxy port				0

■Press each number key		OK
to cycle through the			4	GHI 5	JKL 6MNO
alphanumeric character			1	@. 2 ABC 3 DEF
	Select	RETURN	LAST 0		- ,
			7PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ
		ABC → abc			Delete

Navigation area

●You can also use a USB keyboard (not supplied) to enter the alphanumeric characters.

●Keyboard type (p. 48)

Password setting/entering

You need to enter the password when you access locked channel or inputs.

Input your 4-digit password

Menu Password

Enter password.

* * * -

●If it is your first time entering the password, enter the password twice in order to register it.

●Make a note of your password. Do not forget it. (If you have forgotten your password, consult your local dealer.)

●When you select a locked channel, a message will be displayed that allows you to view the channel after you input your password.

●Change password (p. 47)

Operate USB keyboard

You can operate non-character keys as remote control keys.

■Key chart

Keyboard key	Remote key	Keyboard key	Remote key
UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT	Cursor key	F4	Input
Enter	OK	F5	Channel Down(-)
BackSpace	Return (when you do not	F6	Channel up(+)
	input character)
0-9	0-9	F7	Volume Down(-)
F1	Menu	F8	Volume up(+)
F2	VIERA Tools	F9(Red)/F10(Green)/	Color key
F3	Submenu	F11(Blue)/F12(Yellow)	(Red/Blue/Yellow/Green)

●For more details on setting and operation of the USB keyboard, please also read the operating manuals for the USB keyboard.

●Some keyboards do not have these keys.

Basic

TV Watching

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Using VIERA TOOLS

VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access the TV’s special features. They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen.

Press to exit from a menu screen

Press to go back to the previous screen

Display VIERA TOOLS

Select the item

●The icons displayed differ depending on your country or area you select. (p. 13)

select

next

			(example)
	EASY IPTV

Set each item

Using EASY IPTV p. 39

Part of Icons on VIERA TOOLS screen above provide you usable Internet service such as VOD (Video-on-demand), Music distributer or social networking service etc.

Game mode

Change to “Game” mode.

Picture mode (p. 45)

VIERA Link

VIERA Link (p. 32-33)

Eco mode

ECO/energy saving (p. 48)

Media player

Media player (p. 22-27)

DLNA

Using DLNA feature (p. 40)

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