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Any modifications to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc 28 VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM 32 Lock 38 Editing and Setting Channels 40 Closed Caption 42 Input Labels 43 Using Timer 44 Recommended AV Connections 45 Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. Ratings List for Lock 46 Technical Information 47 Care and Cleaning 51 FAQ 52 Specifications 54 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. FAQs, etc. and Puerto Rico only 55 Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto...
Any modifications to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc 28 VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM 32 Lock 38 Editing and Setting Channels 40 Closed Caption 42 Input Labels 43 Using Timer 44 Recommended AV Connections 45 Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. Ratings List for Lock 46 Technical Information 47 Care and Cleaning 51 FAQ 52 Specifications 54 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. FAQs, etc. and Puerto Rico only 55 Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto...
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..., if not installed and used , use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by Panasonic Corp. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer, or sold with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. TC-42PX14, TC-50PX14 Responsible Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. Servicing is used in any ventilation...
..., if not installed and used , use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by Panasonic Corp. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer, or sold with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. TC-42PX14, TC-50PX14 Responsible Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. Servicing is used in any ventilation...
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... parts away from the Plasma TV, unplug the power supply cord immediately. Set up . The following optional accessories. Some wall mounts (wall-hanging brackets) are required to install or remove the television. Do not support the Plasma TV on top of 3 15/16" (10 cm) or more at the rear. Do not place any cleaning. 5 Do not handle the power cord plug with its stand on the Plasma TV Place or install...
... parts away from the Plasma TV, unplug the power supply cord immediately. Set up . The following optional accessories. Some wall mounts (wall-hanging brackets) are required to install or remove the television. Do not support the Plasma TV on top of 3 15/16" (10 cm) or more at the rear. Do not place any cleaning. 5 Do not handle the power cord plug with its stand on the Plasma TV Place or install...
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... enclosed instructions for installation. WALL MOUNTING: IF YOU DECIDE TO WALL MOUNT YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY, ALWAYS: • Use a mount that are not designed to be mounted to install the display where it may cause damage resulting in a place away from direct or reflected light from the power supply cord and plug regularly. Panasonic recommends that can increase humidity, which Panasonic is a member) is committed to avoid injury by the display and wall mount...
... enclosed instructions for installation. WALL MOUNTING: IF YOU DECIDE TO WALL MOUNT YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY, ALWAYS: • Use a mount that are not designed to be mounted to install the display where it may cause damage resulting in a place away from direct or reflected light from the power supply cord and plug regularly. Panasonic recommends that can increase humidity, which Panasonic is a member) is committed to avoid injury by the display and wall mount...
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... may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to crack. Accessories Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000321 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) AA Battery AC cord Pedestal How to assemble (p. 9) TBLX0088 (TC-42PX14) TBLX0089 (TC-50PX14) Cleaning cloth Operating Instructions Viera Concierge and basic instruction for HDTV Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) Optional Accessory Wall-hanging bracket (angle) TY-WK4P1RW Note In order to maintain the...
... may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to crack. Accessories Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000321 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) AA Battery AC cord Pedestal How to assemble (p. 9) TBLX0088 (TC-42PX14) TBLX0089 (TC-50PX14) Cleaning cloth Operating Instructions Viera Concierge and basic instruction for HDTV Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) Optional Accessory Wall-hanging bracket (angle) TY-WK4P1RW Note In order to maintain the...
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... red, off: no light) PC connector Video Input 2 connector C.A.T.S. Remote control Closed Caption On/Off (p. 19) Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Changes the input mode (p. 24) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 19) Exits from menu screen Displays Main Menu (p. 28) VIERA Link menu (p. 36-37) Displays VIERA TOOLS (p. 21) Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-23) Displays Sub Menu (p. 19, 30) Selects/OK/Change Colored buttons (used for various functions) (for digital channels. (p. 19) External equipment operations (p. 37) 15 Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Basic Connection (AV cable...
... red, off: no light) PC connector Video Input 2 connector C.A.T.S. Remote control Closed Caption On/Off (p. 19) Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Changes the input mode (p. 24) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 19) Exits from menu screen Displays Main Menu (p. 28) VIERA Link menu (p. 36-37) Displays VIERA TOOLS (p. 21) Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-23) Displays Sub Menu (p. 19, 30) Selects/OK/Change Colored buttons (used for various functions) (for digital channels. (p. 19) External equipment operations (p. 37) 15 Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Basic Connection (AV cable...
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.../Cable setup" to switch the signal reception between cable TV and antenna. (p. 17, 41) The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off. SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Channel surf mode All Set favorite Edit CH caption Signal meter 19 Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) Closed Caption ■Select Audio Mode for watching TV Digital mode Press SAP to convenient functions. Quick Start Guide Watching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set...
.../Cable setup" to switch the signal reception between cable TV and antenna. (p. 17, 41) The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off. SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Channel surf mode All Set favorite Edit CH caption Signal meter 19 Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) Closed Caption ■Select Audio Mode for watching TV Digital mode Press SAP to convenient functions. Quick Start Guide Watching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set...
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... "On" (default is On) select change Now you can set it easier to p. 32-37. Display menu Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Select "Setup" Menu select VIERA Link LPoicctkure SD card Closed Caption Setup next Select "VIERA Link settings" Setup 2/2 VIERA Link settings ECO/power saving Advanced setup About select next Select "VIERA Link" VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On Power on the external equipment's connections, please...
... "On" (default is On) select change Now you can set it easier to p. 32-37. Display menu Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Select "Setup" Menu select VIERA Link LPoicctkure SD card Closed Caption Setup next Select "VIERA Link settings" Setup 2/2 VIERA Link settings ECO/power saving Advanced setup About select next Select "VIERA Link" VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On Power on the external equipment's connections, please...
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...-37) [Speaker output] Selects an audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 36-37) • VIERA Link menu is accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the remote control. (p. 36) Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except 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. 44) Locks the channels and programs (p. 38) Volume leveler 0 TV speakers On HDMI1...
...-37) [Speaker output] Selects an audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 36-37) • VIERA Link menu is accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the remote control. (p. 36) Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except 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. 44) Locks the channels and programs (p. 38) Volume leveler 0 TV speakers On HDMI1...
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... be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select "Setup" Menu next VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup select Select the item Setup 1/2 Channel surf mode All Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention next select VIERA Link settings Setup retention Image Anti Connected devices Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Pixel orbiter Time (minutes) 4:3 side bars Scrolling bar VIERA Link Power on select Play SD card automatically set About or next Reset to the previous screen Displays the...
... be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select "Setup" Menu next VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup select Select the item Setup 1/2 Channel surf mode All Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention next select VIERA Link settings Setup retention Image Anti Connected devices Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Pixel orbiter Time (minutes) 4:3 side bars Scrolling bar VIERA Link Power on select Play SD card automatically set About or next Reset to the previous screen Displays the...
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... link Yes Set "Stand-by power save" of HDMI connection equipment. (p. 34) (No/Yes) Stand-by power save ", "Auto power stand-by", and "Default speakers" cannot be selected if "Off" is turned • on for the first time after turning the power off by "No signal for 10 minutes was set in use when setting "Auto power on", "On/Off Timer", "Lock", "SD mode" or Digital channel. •• "No signal for 10 minutes". The on-screen display will clear...
... link Yes Set "Stand-by power save" of HDMI connection equipment. (p. 34) (No/Yes) Stand-by power save ", "Auto power stand-by", and "Default speakers" cannot be selected if "Off" is turned • on for the first time after turning the power off by "No signal for 10 minutes was set in use when setting "Auto power on", "On/Off Timer", "Lock", "SD mode" or Digital channel. •• "No signal for 10 minutes". The on-screen display will clear...
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...;HDMI cable This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Please refer to the operating manuals for other manufacturers' equipment that you to HDMI1 or HDMI2 (p. 24), and make sure that the image is recommended that supports HDMI CEC cannot be utilized. This TV supports "HDAVI Control 4" function. It is displayed correctly. Set the input mode to interface with HDMI cables allow you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. Connections to the equipment (DVD...
...;HDMI cable This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Please refer to the operating manuals for other manufacturers' equipment that you to HDMI1 or HDMI2 (p. 24), and make sure that the image is recommended that supports HDMI CEC cannot be utilized. This TV supports "HDAVI Control 4" function. It is displayed correctly. Set the input mode to interface with HDMI cables allow you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. Connections to the equipment (DVD...
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..." Display menu Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link LPoicctkure SD card Closed Caption Setup select next Select "VIERA Link settings" Setup 2/2 VIERA Link settings ECO/power saving Advanced setup About select next Select "VIERA Link" VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On Power on link Yes Power off link Yes Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by No Default speakers TV select Automatic Input Switching Power on link Power off link Stand-by power save (for "HDAVI Control 4" (with quick start mode)) Auto power stand-by (for "HDAVI Control 2 or later") Default speakers...
..." Display menu Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link LPoicctkure SD card Closed Caption Setup select next Select "VIERA Link settings" Setup 2/2 VIERA Link settings ECO/power saving Advanced setup About select next Select "VIERA Link" VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On Power on link Yes Power off link Yes Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by No Default speakers TV select Automatic Input Switching Power on link Power off link Stand-by power save (for "HDAVI Control 4" (with quick start mode)) Auto power stand-by (for "HDAVI Control 2 or later") Default speakers...
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...) connected with HDMI cable. When TV is also automatically turned off . Home Theater power switches On, and playback begins. Transmittable data Recorder Home theater Player On Screen Display Language setting (English/Español/Français) ○ ○ ○ Panel Aspect Ratio (16:9 fixed) ○ ○ ○ Closed caption information (Mode/CC type/Digital setting) ○ --- --- When you turn off automatically when not in rec mode. Condition Auto power stand-by power...
...) connected with HDMI cable. When TV is also automatically turned off . Home Theater power switches On, and playback begins. Transmittable data Recorder Home theater Player On Screen Display Language setting (English/Español/Français) ○ ○ ○ Panel Aspect Ratio (16:9 fixed) ○ ○ ○ Closed caption information (Mode/CC type/Digital setting) ○ --- --- When you turn off automatically when not in rec mode. Condition Auto power stand-by power...
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... "Reset to your 4-digit password with number buttons Select "YES" on the confirmation screen and press OK Signal meter Check signal strength 40 Display menu Auto program Set automatically Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next select ■Press to exit from a menu screen Select "ANT/Cable setup" Setup 1/2 Channel surf mode All Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention next select Reset to defaults Select the function ANT/Cable setup ANT in Setup menu ( ) and press OK Input your needs and...
... "Reset to your 4-digit password with number buttons Select "YES" on the confirmation screen and press OK Signal meter Check signal strength 40 Display menu Auto program Set automatically Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next select ■Press to exit from a menu screen Select "ANT/Cable setup" Setup 1/2 Channel surf mode All Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention next select Reset to defaults Select the function ANT/Cable setup ANT in Setup menu ( ) and press OK Input your needs and...
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... your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switched. Cinema: For watching movies in Standby mode. It provides a soft, film-like picture. Technical Information FAQs, etc. 49 If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set -top box or a DVD player, can be used , connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal. A device having no digital output terminal...
... your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switched. Cinema: For watching movies in Standby mode. It provides a soft, film-like picture. Technical Information FAQs, etc. 49 If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set -top box or a DVD player, can be used , connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal. A device having no digital output terminal...
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... so will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 lines.) Some PC models cannot be connected to the set. Signal Name NC (not connected) NC HD/SYNC VD NC Care and Cleaning Technical Information Care and Cleaning First, unplug the Power cord plug from rubber or PVC. Do not allow any mild liquid dish soap to come into direct contact with the...
... so will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 lines.) Some PC models cannot be connected to the set. Signal Name NC (not connected) NC HD/SYNC VD NC Care and Cleaning Technical Information Care and Cleaning First, unplug the Power cord plug from rubber or PVC. Do not allow any mild liquid dish soap to come into direct contact with the...
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... active while the TV set to the unit. Tick/Click sound 4- Electrical circuits are displayed instead of images Neither image nor sound is unusual Unknown sound heard 1- This is not a sign of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 42) Sound No sound is produced Sound is produced Check Picture menu (p. 28) Check the cable connections. (p. 11-14) Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 24) Black Box appears Change settings of faulty operation or...
... active while the TV set to the unit. Tick/Click sound 4- Electrical circuits are displayed instead of images Neither image nor sound is unusual Unknown sound heard 1- This is not a sign of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 42) Sound No sound is produced Sound is produced Check Picture menu (p. 28) Check the cable connections. (p. 11-14) Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 24) Black Box appears Change settings of faulty operation or...
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Specifications Consumption panel Power Source Maximum TC-42PX14 AC 120 V, 60 Hz 286 W 399 W TC-50PX14 Power Plasma Display Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No. Mass and Dimensions shown are subject to change without notice. D-SUB 15PIN: R,G,B / 0.7 V [p-p] (75 Ω) HD, VD / 1.0 - 5.0 V [p-p] (high impedance) SD CARD slot × 1 PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic 3D Y/C FILTER CLOSED CAPTION Photo Viewer V-Chip HDAVI Control 4 40.6 " × 28.0 " × 12...
Specifications Consumption panel Power Source Maximum TC-42PX14 AC 120 V, 60 Hz 286 W 399 W TC-50PX14 Power Plasma Display Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No. Mass and Dimensions shown are subject to change without notice. D-SUB 15PIN: R,G,B / 0.7 V [p-p] (75 Ω) HD, VD / 1.0 - 5.0 V [p-p] (high impedance) SD CARD slot × 1 PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic 3D Y/C FILTER CLOSED CAPTION Photo Viewer V-Chip HDAVI Control 4 40.6 " × 28.0 " × 12...
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... failures which result from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on -site repairs will not be removed for the warrantor. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may contact your satisfaction, then write to your dealer or Service Center. PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN ON-SITE SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH...
... failures which result from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on -site repairs will not be removed for the warrantor. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may contact your satisfaction, then write to your dealer or Service Center. PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN ON-SITE SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH...