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Manufactured under license from Dolby HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. VIERA Link™ is a trademark. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 2 SDHC Logo is a trademark of Laboratories. Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement HDMI, the HDMI logo and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Turn your own living room into a movie theater! Panasonic Corporation.
Manufactured under license from Dolby HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. VIERA Link™ is a trademark. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 2 SDHC Logo is a trademark of Laboratories. Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement HDMI, the HDMI logo and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Turn your own living room into a movie theater! Panasonic Corporation.
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and Puerto Rico only 55 Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. Basic Features Watching TV 19 Using VIERA TOOLS 21 Viewing from an SD Card 22 Watching Videos and DVDs 24 Displaying PC Screen on TV 26 Advanced Features How to the "Home ... in which energy savings will be achieved. 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. This product qualifies for Canada...
and Puerto Rico only 55 Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. Basic Features Watching TV 19 Using VIERA TOOLS 21 Viewing from an SD Card 22 Watching Videos and DVDs 24 Displaying PC Screen on TV 26 Advanced Features How to the "Home ... in which energy savings will be achieved. 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. This product qualifies for Canada...
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...of the FCC Rules. Operation is securely connected. FCC Declaration of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) consumerproducts@panasonic.com CANADIAN NOTICE: For Model TC-42PX14, TC-50PX14 This Class B digital apparatus complies with the apparatus. When a cart is damaged... changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer, or sold with Canadian ICES-003. 4 of the FCC Rules. TC-42PX14, TC-50PX14 Responsible Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic Corporation of Conformity Model No.
...of the FCC Rules. Operation is securely connected. FCC Declaration of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) consumerproducts@panasonic.com CANADIAN NOTICE: For Model TC-42PX14, TC-50PX14 This Class B digital apparatus complies with the apparatus. When a cart is damaged... changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer, or sold with Canadian ICES-003. 4 of the FCC Rules. TC-42PX14, TC-50PX14 Responsible Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic Corporation of Conformity Model No.
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... burn or break batteries. 8 Caution Incorrect installation may cause its panel to the remote control. 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...
... burn or break batteries. 8 Caution Incorrect installation may cause its panel to the remote control. 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...
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... through VCRs may also be connected to p. 33. Connect either S Video or Video cable. When the copyright protection program is required for the equipment. For "VIERA LinkTM connections", please refer to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below) Standard-Definition C To use S VIDEO terminals S VIDEO PB PR LL white RR red ENT...
... through VCRs may also be connected to p. 33. Connect either S Video or Video cable. When the copyright protection program is required for the equipment. For "VIERA LinkTM connections", please refer to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below) Standard-Definition C To use S VIDEO terminals S VIDEO PB PR LL white RR red ENT...
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... 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 (... Input 2 connector C.A.T.S. Do not place any channel (p. 19) or press to previously viewed channel or input modes. Displays the Main menu. sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System). (p. 28) Note Changes the input mode Chooses menu and submenu entries. Displays or removes the channel banner. (p....
... 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 (... Input 2 connector C.A.T.S. Do not place any channel (p. 19) or press to previously viewed channel or input modes. Displays the Main menu. sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System). (p. 28) Note Changes the input mode Chooses menu and submenu entries. Displays or removes the channel banner. (p....
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Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item Lock select next Displayed "VIERA Link" menu (p. 36-37) Start Slideshow (p. 22-23) Set "Sleep"(Off timer) (p. 44) Displayed "Lock" menu. (p. 38) ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to access high use menu items. They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Viewing Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS are the easy way to the previous screen Using VIERA TOOLS Watching TV 21 Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or setting a function quickly.
Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item Lock select next Displayed "VIERA Link" menu (p. 36-37) Start Slideshow (p. 22-23) Set "Sleep"(Off timer) (p. 44) Displayed "Lock" menu. (p. 38) ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to access high use menu items. They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Viewing Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS are the easy way to the previous screen Using VIERA TOOLS Watching TV 21 Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or setting a function quickly.
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... Repeat On set Select Adjust Speed Repeat You can set how many seconds each image is heard Press in lightly on a VIERA television by simply inserting an SD card into the VIERA SD card slot. Viewing Insert the card Remove the card SD Card Label surface Push until a click is displayed in... Slideshow mode. (Very fast/Fast/Medium/Slow/Very slow) 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 SD Card, then release.
... Repeat On set Select Adjust Speed Repeat You can set how many seconds each image is heard Press in lightly on a VIERA television by simply inserting an SD card into the VIERA SD card slot. Viewing Insert the card Remove the card SD Card Label surface Push until a click is displayed in... Slideshow mode. (Very fast/Fast/Medium/Slow/Very slow) 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 SD Card, then release.
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...by No Default speakers TV Select "On" (default is On) select change Now you can set each "VIERA Link" function according to "Off". "VIERA Link") is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- Display menu Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs ■Press 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 ...
...by No Default speakers TV Select "On" (default is On) select change Now you can set each "VIERA Link" function according to "Off". "VIERA Link") is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- Display menu Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs ■Press 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 ...
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Display menu ■Menu list Menu Item VIERA Link control Speaker output VIERA Link ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Displays the functions that can enjoy watching TV best ... Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select the menu Menu select VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next Picture Reset to defaults Picture mode Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness Color temp...
Display menu ■Menu list Menu Item VIERA Link control Speaker output VIERA Link ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Displays the functions that can enjoy watching TV best ... Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select the menu Menu select VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next Picture Reset to defaults Picture mode Contrast, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness Color temp...
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.../LUMIX) (p. 36-37) [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 defaults Increases or decreases the bass response. Black...PC adjustments Minimizes noise and cross-color in Digital Digital Displays SD card data (p. 22-23) SD card Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 42) Closed Caption In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options. Bass 0 Increases or decreases the treble response. The...
.../LUMIX) (p. 36-37) [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 defaults Increases or decreases the bass response. Black...PC adjustments Minimizes noise and cross-color in Digital Digital Displays SD card data (p. 22-23) SD card Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 42) Closed Caption In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options. Bass 0 Increases or decreases the treble response. The...
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... Display Sub Menu SUB MENU No activity for you can 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...
... Display Sub Menu SUB MENU No activity for you can 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...
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...the shut-off . Sets "Power on link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 34) (Yes/No) Pixel orbiter Automatic Time (minutes) 4 4:3 side bars Bright Scrolling bar VIERA Link On Power on link Yes Sets "Power off link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 34) (Yes/No) Power off link Yes Set "Stand-by power...first time after turning the power off by " of HDMI connection equipment. (p. 34) (No/Yes (with reminder)/Yes (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 a digital image. (p. 41) 31 Advanced
...the shut-off . Sets "Power on link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 34) (Yes/No) Pixel orbiter Automatic Time (minutes) 4 4:3 side bars Bright Scrolling bar VIERA Link On Power on link Yes Sets "Power off link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 34) (Yes/No) Power off link Yes Set "Stand-by power...first time after turning the power off by " of HDMI connection equipment. (p. 34) (No/Yes (with reminder)/Yes (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 a digital image. (p. 41) 31 Advanced
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.... It is recommended that the image is a unique function that supports HDMI CEC cannot be utilized. VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic "HDAVI Control" equipped components using one button on the external equipment's connections, please refer to the operating... Switching (p. 35) • Power on the control functions provided by power save (with Panasonic products which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is displayed correctly. VIERA Link "HDAVI Control", based on link (p. 35) • Power off link (p. 35...
.... It is recommended that the image is a unique function that supports HDMI CEC cannot be utilized. VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic "HDAVI Control" equipped components using one button on the external equipment's connections, please refer to the operating... Switching (p. 35) • Power on the control functions provided by power save (with Panasonic products which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is displayed correctly. VIERA Link "HDAVI Control", based on link (p. 35) • Power off link (p. 35...
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... connection After making connections as shown above, set the input mode to HDMI 2 (p. 24) initially before connecting to page 34-37 for connecting Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual of all equipment is not connected, you can be operated with HDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this... unit Off and On again while the power of the equipment. 33 Note HDMI 1 is output using a "VIERA Link" audio- For RAM theater and Player theater: video amplifier and a compatible DVD Connect with HDMI cable When using "DIGITAL AUDIO OUT" of the...
... connection After making connections as shown above, set the input mode to HDMI 2 (p. 24) initially before connecting to page 34-37 for connecting Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual of all equipment is not connected, you can be operated with HDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this... unit Off and On again while the power of the equipment. 33 Note HDMI 1 is output using a "VIERA Link" audio- For RAM theater and Player theater: video amplifier and a compatible DVD Connect with HDMI cable When using "DIGITAL AUDIO OUT" of the...
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... playback ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen 34 Select "On" (default is On) Select settings 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 Set... 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 Theater change select...
... playback ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen 34 Select "On" (default is On) Select settings 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 Set... 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 Theater change select...
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...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) ○ --- --- Depending on the playback equipment... manuals for the equipment. For more details on the external equipment's operation, please refer to the appropriate HDMI input whenever VIERA Link compatible equipment is selected. DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will not turn off .
...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) ○ --- --- Depending on the playback equipment... manuals for the equipment. For more details on the external equipment's operation, please refer to the appropriate HDMI input whenever VIERA Link compatible equipment is selected. DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will not turn off .
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VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" You can enjoy more details on the "HDAVI Control" function, refer to p. 32 Display VIERA Link menu or ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen VIERA Link Select the item VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV Select VIERA Link control Home theater Speaker output TV Set Speaker control select select next change VIERA Link control only with the "HDAVI Control" function in the "VIERA Link" menu. For more convenient operation with the TV's remote control (for "HDAVI Control 2 or later") 36
VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" You can enjoy more details on the "HDAVI Control" function, refer to p. 32 Display VIERA Link menu or ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen VIERA Link Select the item VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV Select VIERA Link control Home theater Speaker output TV Set Speaker control select select next change VIERA Link control only with the "HDAVI Control" function in the "VIERA Link" menu. For more convenient operation with the TV's remote control (for "HDAVI Control 2 or later") 36
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...9632;Home theater: Adjustment for audio output. Continue using your TV's remote control to access. (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX) VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV select change Mute The sound of the TV is muted. Selecting "Home theater" turns the equipment on...equipment Select "Home theater" or "TV" select Volume up / down VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV change You can select HDMI connected equipment and access it quickly. This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is in standby mode. ■TV: The...
...9632;Home theater: Adjustment for audio output. Continue using your TV's remote control to access. (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX) VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV select change Mute The sound of the TV is muted. Selecting "Home theater" turns the equipment on...equipment Select "Home theater" or "TV" select Volume up / down VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV change You can select HDMI connected equipment and access it quickly. This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is in standby mode. ■TV: The...
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.... Display menu ■Press to view a blocked program or change rating settings. Input your password each time you input your password. 38 Select "Lock" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next select You will be asked to enter your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be...
.... Display menu ■Press to view a blocked program or change rating settings. Input your password each time you input your password. 38 Select "Lock" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next select You will be asked to enter your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be...