Philips TC-P42X1X User Manual

Operating Instructions

42”/50” Class 720p Plasma HDTV

(41.6/49.9 inches measured diagonally)

Model No.

TC-P42X1X TC-P50X1X

Quick Start Guide

(See page 8-18)

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.

TQB2AA0824-1

Turn your own living room into a movie theater!

Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement

HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-

Definition Multimedia Interface are

trademarks or registered trademarks of

HDMI Licensing LLC.

HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of

Panasonic Corporation.

VIERA Link™ is a trademark of

Panasonic Corporation.

Manufactured under license from Dolby

Dolby and the double-D symbol are

trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Laboratories.

SDHC Logo is a trademark.

Enjoy rich multimedia

Contents

Please read before using the unit

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

Amplifier Home theater system

VCR

Blu-ray Disc recorder

Set Top Box

DVD recorder/

SD memory card

Camcorder

DVD player/

Blu-ray Disc player

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

Quick Start

Guide

Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.

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.

FAQs, etc.

Ratings List for Lock ··································44 Technical Information ·································45 Care and Cleaning ····································· 49 FAQ ···························································· 50 Specifications ············································· 52

Safety Precautions

The lightning flash with

CAUTION

RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

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.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.

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.

Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on shelves above, etc.).

DO NOT OPEN

Important Safety Instructions

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.

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/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.

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 110-127 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

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 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 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.

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.

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.

4 : 3

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.

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)

Accessories/Optional Accessory

Accessories

Check you have all the items shown.

Accessories

Remote Control Transmitter

N2QAYB000321

AC cord Pedestal

TBLX0088

(TC-P42X1X)

TBLX0089

(TC-P50X1X)

Optional Accessory

Wall-hanging bracket

(angle)

TY-WK4P1RW

Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2)

AA Battery

How to assemble (p. 9)

Warranty Card (Mexico)Operating Instructions

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.

Cleaning cloth

Installing the remote’s batteries

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.

Hook

Open

Note the correct polarity (+ or -).

Attaching the pedestal to TV

Assembling the pedestal

■

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

Pole

Front

Set-up

■

Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. Tighten screws firmly.

Base

Accessories

Assembly screws (4 of each)

M5 x 18 (Silver)

M5 x 25 (Black)

Poles (2)

Quick Start

Guide

Accessories/Optional Accessory

Arrow mark

Pole

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.

Bottom view

Rear side

Hole for pedestal installation

Pole

Fix securely with assembly screws B.

(Total 4 screws)

L or R is printed at the

bottom of the poles.

Base (1)

Accessories/Optional Accessory

AC cord connection

To attach To remove

Insert it firmly until the tabs on both sides click into place.

(Continued)

Keep pushing both side snaps and pull down

Reference of connection

Antenna terminal Pin terminals HDMI terminal

greenbluered

green

Firmly tighten by hand.

Match colors of plugs and terminals. Insert firmly.

Insert firmly.

To connect the antenna terminal and Cable Box

VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AUDIO

Basic Connection

Example 1

Cable TV

Connecting Antenna (To watch TV)

VHF/UHF Antenna

Cable TV

VHF/UHF Antenna

NTSC (National Television System Committee):

•

Conventional broadcasting ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):

•

Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television

(HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel surround-sound audio and interactive television.

Back of the TV

* See page 10

(AC cord connection)

AC 110-127 V

60 Hz

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

Quick Start

Guide

Basic Connection (Antenna + TV)

Accessories/Optional Accessory

(If no Cable Box)

ANT OUTANT IN

Cable Box

Note

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. ATSC is not available except in U.S.A., Canada, and/or Mexico.

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 high-

•

definition 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)

•

To connect the antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCR

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN 1

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO

LRL

HDMI 1 HDMI 2

VIDEO

AUDIO

Basic Connection (Continued)

Example 2

Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback)

AV Equipment (e.g. DVD Recorder or VCR)

VHF/UHF Antenna

DVD Recorder

If the source has a higher resolution signal (480p/720p/ 1080i/1080p), connection can be made with the use of 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)

VHF/UHF Antenna

AC Cord

Back of the TV

* See page 10

(AC cord connection)

AC 110-127 V

60 Hz

ANT OUTANT IN

AV Equipment

(e.g. DVD Recorder or VCR)

(with TV tuner)

Connecting TV and AV equipment

Please refer to

- D on p. 14

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

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN 1

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO

LRL

HDMI 1 HDMI 2

VIDEO

AUDIO

Example 3

Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver

DVD Recorder

VCR

Satellite

Receiver

VHF/UHF Antenna

You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to high-definition satellite service. Connection can be done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable. (p. 14)

Quick Start

Guide

VHF/UHF Antenna

AC 110-127 V

60 Hz

Back of the TV

* See page 10

(AC cord connection)

AC Cord

Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver)

(TV + DVD Recorder or VCR)

ANT IN

Satellite Receiver DVD Recorder or VCR

Note

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

ANT OUTANT IN

Connecting TV and AV equipment

Please refer to

(with TV tuner)

- D on p. 14.

High-Definition

Standard-Definition

Basic Connection (Continued)

COMPONENT

VIDEO IN 1

S VIDEO

LRL

VIDEO IN 1

LRL

AV cable connections

To use HDMI terminals

HDMI 1 HDMI 2

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.

To use COMPONENT terminals

green

blue

red

white

red

green

blue

red

white

red

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

green

blue

red

white

red

HDMI AV OUT

COMPONENT VIDEO OUT

AUDIO OUT

AV Equipment

e.g. Blu-ray Disc player

AV Equipment

e.g. Blu-ray Disc player

To use S VIDEO terminals

To use 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.

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

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.

white

red

yellow

white

red

white

red

yellow

white

red

white

red

yellow

white

red

S VIDEO OUT

AUDIO

OUT

COMPOSITE OUT

AV Equipment

e.g. DVD Recorder

e.g. VCR

AV Equipment

e.g. DVD Recorder

e.g. VCR

Identifying Controls

TV controls/indicators

Front of the TV

Selects channels in sequence

Volume up/down

POWER button

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

Power indicator (on: red, off: no light)

C.A.T.S. sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System). (p. 26)

Displays the Main menu.

Changes the input mode Chooses menu and submenu entries.

Remote control

Back of the TV

HDMI input 3 connector

Video Input 2 connector

Closed Caption On/Off (p. 19)

SD card slot

Quick Start

Guide

Identifying Controls

Basic Connection (AV cable connections)

Switches TV On or Off (Standby)

Changes the input mode (p. 24)

VIERA Link menu (p. 34-35)

Displays Sub Menu (p. 19, 28)

Colored buttons (used for various functions) (for example, p. 18, 22, 35)

Volume up/down

Sound mute On/Off

Changes aspect ratio (p. 20, 45)

Switches to previously viewed channel or input modes.

External equipment operations (p. 35)

Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 19)

Exits from menu screen Displays Main Menu (p. 26)

Display VIERA TOOLS (p. 21)

Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-23)

Selects/OK/Change

Returns to previous menu

Channel up/down

Displays or removes the channel banner (p. 20)

Operates the Favorite channel list function. (p. 20)

Numeric keypad to select any channel (p. 19) or press to enter alphanumeric input in menus. (p. 18, 24, 34, 36, 38, 41, 42)

Use for digital channels. (p. 19)

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”.

Turn the TV On with the POWER button

(Remote)(TV)

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

Select your language

Language

English FrançaisEspañol

select

Be sure to select “Home Use”

Please select your viewing environment

Home Use Store Demonstration

Select “Home Use” when using this TV in your home.

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

If you select “Store Demonstration” by mistake in ,

■

select

confirmation screen will be displayed.

You are selecting the mode for store demonstration

Yes No

If you select “Yes”, the picture mode will regularly reset to “Vivid” and a Picture Refresh message will be displayed on the screen.

select

Press to exit from

■

a menu screen

Press to return

■

to the previous screen

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 Use”, do one of the following:

• Press and hold down the front POWER button.

• Unplug the TV and plug it again.

Adjust the clock

First time setup

Language

Clock

ANT/Cable setup Input labels

select

Press to exit from

■

a menu screen

Note

To change setting

(Language/Clock/ ANT/Cable setup/ Input labels) later, go to Menu screen (p. 28)

Clock

Year

Month Day Hour Minute

2009

1 7

10 AM

set

select item

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

Auto channel setup

Select “ANT/Cable setup”

First time setup

Language Clock

ANT/Cable setup

Input labels

Select “ANT in”

ANT/Cable setup

ANT in

Auto program

Select “Not used” when no wire is connected to the “Antenna/Cable” terminal.

Typical when Cable/Satellite box is connected to a TV input. Prevents accidental tuning to an unavailable signal.

Select “Auto program”

ANT/Cable setup

ANT in

Auto program

Cable

select

set

select

ANT in

Cable: Cable TV Antenna

: Antenna

Not used

: Skip TV tuning

Quick Start

Guide

First Time Setup

go to

Select OK

RETURN

DeleteABC → abc

R G B Y

G A A

Video 1

Video 2

First Time Setup (Continued)

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

Auto program

All channels

Analog only Digital only

select

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

ATSC is not available

except in U.S.A., Canada, and/or Mexico.

Auto program

Progress Number of analog channels Number of digital channels

Press RETURN to quit

RETURN

Start scanning the channels

32%

Available channels (analog/digital) are automatically set.

All channels: Scans digital and analog channels Analog only: Scans Analog channels only Digital only: Scans Digital channels only

Confirm registered channels

program

Caption Favorite Add

...

... ...

CancelApply

...

Yes

...

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.

select “Apply”

Set the Input labels

First time setup

Language Clock ANT/Cable setup

Input labels

Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1

Video 2

GAME

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

select

set

Switches Input mode alphabet to numeric

Watching TV

Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program)

■

Select Audio Mode for watching TV

Digital mode

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

channel.

Analog mode

Press SAP to select the desired audio mode.

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

Closed Caption

■

Switches Closed Caption mode On or Off

CC On CC Off

Display the SUB MENU

■

Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 28)

This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.

All

Setup SUB MENU

Edit CH caption Signal meter

Set favorite

Channel surf mode

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

Note

If the mode is not TV, press and

select TV. (p. 24)

Select a channel number

down

(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.

Audio track 1 of 2

(English)

(TV)

Quick Start

Guide

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:

Viewing

Watching TV

First Time Setup

SUB

Watching TVWatching TV (Continued)

Information Recall

■

Displays or removes the channel banner.

Channel

Station identifier

SAP indication

Signal resolution

Rating Level

Picture mode

Sleep timer remaining time

Aspect ratio

Closed caption

Clock

Change aspect ratio

■

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

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 number buttons. (see below)

Set favorite 1/3

26-1

Set favorite 1/3

26-1

Favorite channels

1/3

26-1

Favorite channels

1/3

26-1

Other Useful Functions (Operate after )

■

Set Favorite Feature

■

15-2 12:30 PM ABC-HD

THE NEWS CC SAP

TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3

Favorite Feature

■

Display the SUB MENU.

SUB

Select “Set favorite”

Setup SUB MENU

Channel surf mode

All

Set favorite

Edit CH caption Signal meter

Set the displayed channel

Delete a favorite channel

select

select the list number

save the displayed channel

select the list number (to save the channel without pressing OK)

select

■

Use Favorite Feature

Display “Favorite channels”

Select the channel

Set Favorite channel

To change the page

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

Changes the page forward/backward

select

delete (with holding down)

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

GAME MODE

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

Start Slideshow (p. 22-23)

Viewing

Press to exit from

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a menu screen

Press to return

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to the previous screen

Set “Sleep”(Off timer) (p. 42)

Change to “Game” mode (p. 27) Switches Picture mode “Game, Custom, Vivid, Standard or Cinema” setting.

Picture mode

Game

Change

Custom

Vivid

Standard

Cinema

Using VIERA TOOLS

Watching TV

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.

select

SD card setting

Play SD card automatically

Set later

Play SD card now

Slideshow:

change

Thumbnail:

Set later: “SD card setting” menu will be

set

Off: The data can be played manually.

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

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Display “Photo viewer” Start Slideshow

A Slideshow will start automatically next time. The Photo viewer menu will be displayed automatically next time.

displayed repeatedly.

Slideshow

select

Press to exit from

■

a menu screen

Press to return

■

to the previous screen

Select the data to be viewed

Thumbnail view

Photo viewer

Total

Name

Date 03/04/2009 Size

Accessing

Rotate Prev.

R YG B

Slideshow

Selected picture information is displayed.

Name: Image number or file name is

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

Pana0001 Pana0002 Pana0003 Pana0004

Pana0001

1600×1200

Pana0005 Pana0006 Pana0007 Pana0008

Pana0009 Pana0010 Pana0011 Pana0012

RETURN

displayed.

Total number of images

Navigation area

Accessing

Rotate Prev.

R YG B

Slideshow

To Slideshow

select

view

Next RETURN

Present status (While reading the data)

Accessing

Prev.

R YG B

Single

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.

View

Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise)

To next photo

Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise)

To previous photo

Rotate Prev.

Next RETURN

R YG B

Slideshow

Navigation area

Displays one at a time

To display/hide Navigation area

Pause Next

RETURN

To Single photo play

SD Card

Insert the card Remove the card

Label surface

Push until a click is

heard

Press in lightly on SD

Card, then release.

Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (16 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card

(1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter)

For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 46)

Photo settings

In or

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Adjust the picture

Display “Photo settings”

Picture menu (p. 26)

0 0 0 0 0

Vivid

Picture 1/2

Brightness Color Tint Sharpness

Picture mode

Contrast

Reset to default

Select

Adjust

Select the item

Photo settings

Picture

Slideshow settings

Select

Set

set

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Set up Slideshow

Fast

Slideshow settings

Speed

Repeat

Select

Adjust

Speed

You can set how many seconds each image is displayed in Slideshow mode.

(Very fast/Fast/Medium/Slow/Very slow)

Repeat

Turn the slideshow Repeat function On or Off.

Note

To stop in mid-cycle Press

VIERA IMAGE VIEWER

The VIERA Image Viewer is a function that lets you easily view still and motion images on a VIERA television by simply inserting an SD card into the VIERA SD card slot.

Viewing

Viewing from SD Card

Watching Videos and DVDs

If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV’s screen.

Input Select

You can select the external equipment to access.

With the connected equipment turned On

Display the Input select menu

Select the input mode

Input select

Component 1

Component 2

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

HDMI 3

Video 1

Video 2

AUX

GAME

(example)

Press corresponding NUMBER button on the remote control to select the input of your choice.

Select the input of your choice, then press OK.

select

During the selection, if no action

enter

is taken for several seconds, the “Input select” menu disappears.

To return to TV

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HDMI 1

GAME

Terminal Label

The terminal and label of the

connected equipment are displayed.

To label each of the inputs,

(example)

please refer to p. 41.

Note

The input label will be displayed on “Input select” screen if Input label is set on p. 41.

For side input terminals (HDMI 3/Video 2), “GAME” input label is set as default.

(Picture mode is set to “Game”, refer to p. 47.) For more details for picture mode setting, refer to p. 47. For Input label, refer to p. 41.

Operate the connected equipment using the remote control supplied with the equipment

Note

For details, see the manual of the connected equipment.

VIERA Link

Setting

If you connect equipment that has the “HDAVI Control” function to a TV using an HDMI cable,

VIERA Link

Picture

Lock SD card Closed Caption

Setup

Setup 2/2

Advanced setup About

VIERA Link settings

ECO/power saving

you will find it easier to use. Please refer to p. 30-35. Before using these functions, you need to set “VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below.

Display menu

Select “Setup”

select

Select “VIERA Link settings”

select

Viewing

Press to exit from

■

a menu screen

Press to return

■

to the previous screen

Select “VIERA Link”

VIERA Link settings

VIERA Link

Power on link Power off link Stand-by power save

Auto power stand-by

Default speakers

On Yes Yes

select

Select “On”

(default is On)

Now you can set each “VIERA Link” function according to your preference (p. 32-35).

Note

If no HDMI equipment is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- “VIERA

Link”) is used, set it to “Off”.

For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the

operating manuals for the equipment.

change

Watching Videos and DVDs

How to Use Menu Functions

Menu listVarious menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and

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other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you.

Display menu

Displays the functions that can be set

(varies depending on the input signal)

Select the menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup

select

VIERA

Link

VIERA Link control Speaker output

Reset to defaults

Picture mode

Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness

Color temp.

C.A.T.S.

Picture

Video NR

Zoom adjustments

Advanced picture

Item

3D Y/C filter

Color matrix

Press to exit from

■

a menu screen

Press to return

■

to the previous screen

Select the item

Picture 1/2

Reset to default

Picture mode

Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness

(example: Picture menu)

Vivid 0 0 0 0 0

Adjust or select

Picture 1/2

Reset to default

Picture mode

Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness

(example: Picture menu)

Vivid 0 0 0 0 0

select

adjust or select

Reset to defaults

Bass

Treble

Balance

Audio

Sleep, Timer 1-5

Timer

Lock

SD card

Caption

Closed

Closed Caption

MPEG NR

Black level

H size

Surround

Advanced audio

Volume leveler

TV speakers

HDMI 1 in HDMI 2 in HDMI 3 in

Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

[VIERA Link control] Selects equipment to access and operate. (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX) (p. 34-35) [Speaker output]

Selects an audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 34-35)

VIERA Link menu is accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the remote control. (p. 34)

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Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Advanced picture”.

Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Game/Custom) (p. 47)

Adjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste

Display range

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Contrast/Brightness/Color/Sharpness: 0 - 100 Tint: -50 - +50

Contrast

Brightness

Color

Selects a choice of Cool(blue), Normal, or Warm(red) color. (Cool/Normal/Warm)

Adjusts the brightness and gradation according to the ambient lighting condition. (Off/On)

Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal. (Off/On)

Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM” (p. 45)

Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. (On/Off)

Selects image resolution of component-connected devices (HD/SD)

SD: Standard Definition HD: High Definition

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Only 480p signal accepted; regular TV (NTSC) is not available.

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Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. (On/Off)

Selects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light) Adjust horizontal display range to reduce noise of both side edges of an image. (Size 1/Size 2)

Size 2: Adjust image size according to aspect mode for reducing noise. (p. 48)

Resets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.

Increases or decreases the bass response.

Increases or decreases the treble response.

Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume.

Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (On/Off)

Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs.

Switch to “Off” when using external speakers (On/Off)

“Surround” and “Volume leveler” do not work if “Off” is selected.

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The default setting is “Digital” for HDMI connection. (Digital input signal) Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. (Analog audio input signal)

(Digital/Component 1/Component 2/Video 1/Video 2)

The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 42)

Locks the channels and programs (p. 36)

Displays SD card data (p. 22-23)

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Reset to defaults

Picture mode

Tint

Sharpness

Color temp.

C.A.T.S.

Video NR

Zoom adjustments

3D Y/C filter

Color matrix

MPEG NR

Black level

H size

Reset to defaults

Bass

Treble

Balance

Surround

Volume leveler

TV speakers

HDMI1 in

HDMI2 in

HDMI3 in

SD card

Vivid

Cool

Off

Light

Size 1

Off

Digital

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

Advanced

Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 40)

In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options.

Closed Caption

How to Use Menu Functions

Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you.

Display menu

Displays the functions that can be set

(varies depending on the input signal)

Select “Setup”

select

Press to exit from

■

a menu screen

Press to return

■

to the previous screen

VIERA Link

Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption

Setup

Select the item

Setup 1/2

Channel surf mode

All Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention

Menu list

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Channel surf mode

Language Clock ANT/Cable setup

devices

Anti Image retention

VIERA Link settings

Setup

ECO/power saving

Item

Connected

Input labels

Pixel orbiter

Time (minutes)

4:3 side bars

Scrolling bar

VIERA Link

Power on link Power off link Stand-by power

save

Auto power stand-by

Default speakers

No signal for 10 minutes

Display Sub Menu

SUB

Select the item

Setup SUB MENU

Channel surf mode

Set favorite Edit CH caption Signal meter

All

select

set or next

No activity for 3 hours

Advanced

setup

Auto power on

Play SD card

automatically About Reset to defaults

Sub menu list

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Menu Item

SUB MENU

Channel surf mode

Setup

Set favorite Edit CH caption Signal meter

(Continued)

Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button

(All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only)

Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 20)

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Selects the screen menu language (p. 16)

Adjusts the clock (p. 17)

Sets channels (p. 39)

Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 41)

Channel surf mode

All

Language

Clock

ANT/Cable setup

Prevents “Image retention” with Wobbling. (Automatic/Periodic)

Automatic: Shifts the display image automatically.

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Periodic:

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Sets the time for “Pixel orbiter-Periodic” setting. (1/2/3/4) Change the brightness of the side bar (Off/Dark/Mid/Bright) (4:3 mode only)

The recommended setting is “Bright” to prevent panel “Image retention”. (p. 48)

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Press “OK” to start horizontal “Scrolling” on the screen (p. 48) Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 32) (On/Off)

“Power off link”, “Power on link”, “Stand-by power save”, “Auto power stand-by” and “Default speakers”

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cannot be selected if “Off” is set.

Sets “Power on link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 32) (Yes/No)

Sets “Power off link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 32) (Yes/No)

Set “Stand-by power save” of HDMI connection equipment. (p. 32) (No/Yes)

Set “Auto power stand-by” of HDMI connection equipment. (p. 32)

(No/Yes (with reminder)/Yes (no reminder)

Selects the default speakers (p. 32) (TV/Theater) To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION is performed

for more than 10 minutes. (Enable/Disable)

Note

Not in use when setting “Auto power on”, “On/Off Timer”, “Lock”, “SD mode” or Digital channel.

•

“No signal for 10 minutes was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned

•

on for the first time after turning the power off by “No signal for 10 minutes”. The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off.

•

To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote or side panel key continues for more than 3 hours. (Enable/Disable)

Note

Not in use when setting “Auto power on” or “On/Off Timer”.

•

“No activity for 3 hours was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on

•

for the first time after turning the power off by “No activity for 3 hours”. The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off.

•

Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned On (No/Yes) TV AC cord must be plugged into this device. TV comes on every time the power is restored.

The “Sleep” timer, “On / Off timer”, and “First time setup” will not function if “Auto power on” is set. (p. 42)

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Set “Thumbnail” or “Slideshow” to play back SD cards automatically. (Slideshow/Thumbnail/Set later/Off)

Displays TV version and software license.

Performing Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel settings. (p. 38)

Shifts the display image every (1/2/3/4) minutes according to what was set in the “Time (minutes)” menu.

Pixel orbiter

Time (minutes)

4:3 side bars

Scrolling bar

VIERA Link

Power on link

Power off link

Stand-by power save

Auto power stand-by

Default speakers

No signal for 10 minutes

No activity for 3 hours

Auto power on

Play SD card automatically

About

Reset to defaults

Automatic

Bright

Yes

Enable

Disable

Set later

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

Advanced

Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only) Sets favorite channels. (p. 20) Changes the station identifier. (p. 39) Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image. (p. 39)

VIERA Link

Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have the “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 4” function. Connections to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theater, RAM theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface with them automatically.

Equipment with the “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations:

Version Operations

HDAVI Control or later

HDAVI Control 2 or later

HDAVI Control 3 or later

HDAVI Control 4

For the first time/When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing the setup

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after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. Set the input mode to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 (p. 24), and make sure that the image is displayed correctly.

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. Please refer to the individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting the VIERA Link function.

Automatic Input Switching (p. 33)

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Power on link (p. 33)

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Power off link (p. 33)

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Default speakers (p. 33)

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One-touch theater playback (p. 33)

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Speaker control (p. 35)

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VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control(P. 35)

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Auto power stand-by (for available equipment only) (p. 33)

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Providing the setting information (p. 33)

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Automatic lip-sync function (p. 33)

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Stand-by power save (with quick start mode) (p. 33)

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“HDAVI Control

”

HDMI cable

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This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number: RP-CDHF15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHG15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHF30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHG30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m) * For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.

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