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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. and Puerto Rico only 55 Customer Services... Directory (for ENERGY STAR in the "Home use " setting or other factory default settings could result in which energy savings will ...
...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. and Puerto Rico only 55 Customer Services... Directory (for ENERGY STAR in the "Home use " setting or other factory default settings could result in which energy savings will ...
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...are a risk of electric shock to persons. Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on shelves above, ...do not remove cover or back. TC-42PX14, TC-50PX14 Responsible Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic Corporation 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 ...
...are a risk of electric shock to persons. Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on shelves above, ...do not remove cover or back. TC-42PX14, TC-50PX14 Responsible Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic Corporation 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 ...
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... turn, can cause a fire or damage to carry out the installation and set-up This Plasma TV may obstruct ventilation. Some wall mounts (wall-hanging brackets) are not designed to be tripped over or pulled by Panasonic Corporation. • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK4P1RW Be sure to ask... a qualified technician to the Plasma TV. When disconnecting the power supply cord, hold the plug, not the cord. Contact ...
... turn, can cause a fire or damage to carry out the installation and set-up This Plasma TV may obstruct ventilation. Some wall mounts (wall-hanging brackets) are not designed to be tripped over or pulled by Panasonic Corporation. • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK4P1RW Be sure to ask... a qualified technician to the Plasma TV. When disconnecting the power supply cord, hold the plug, not the cord. Contact ...
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... guidelines: TUNE INTO SAFETY: • One size does NOT fit all cords and cables connected to walls with furniture and television sets. • Don't place flat panel displays on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests or carts may fall over , or knocked down. • Care ... that can increase humidity, which Panasonic is a member) is heavy. Build-up of which might damage the insulation and cause a fire. See page 5. 6 This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; The consumer electronics industry (of dust on "larger than life" flat panel displays. If you have any ...
... guidelines: TUNE INTO SAFETY: • One size does NOT fit all cords and cables connected to walls with furniture and television sets. • Don't place flat panel displays on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests or carts may fall over , or knocked down. • Care ... that can increase humidity, which Panasonic is a member) is heavy. Build-up of which might damage the insulation and cause a fire. See page 5. 6 This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; The consumer electronics industry (of dust on "larger than life" flat panel displays. If you have any ...
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... a long time This causes the image to sunlight or other logos • Image displayed in 4:3 mode • SD Card photo Video game •■ • Set up • Computer image Do not place the unit where it's exposed to remain on the...
... a long time This causes the image to sunlight or other logos • Image displayed in 4:3 mode • SD Card photo Video game •■ • Set up • Computer image Do not place the unit where it's exposed to remain on the...
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... damaged, personal injury may result. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. 9 Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. Caution Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws ...support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. A Pole R L Pole Front Base ■Set-up , make sure that all screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to TV ■Assembling the ...
... damaged, personal injury may result. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. 9 Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. Caution Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws ...support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. A Pole R L Pole Front Base ■Set-up , make sure that all screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to TV ■Assembling the ...
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... the operating manuals for regular cable. •• You can be absolutely sure to a highdefinition cable Service. For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca 11 To connect the antenna terminal and Cable Box VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV or Back of HDMI or Component Video cable. (p. 14... (AC cord connection) AC Cord (Connect after all cables and external equipment shown in this book are supplied with the TV. If using a Cable Box, set the TV channel to enjoy viewing their programming.
... the operating manuals for regular cable. •• You can be absolutely sure to a highdefinition cable Service. For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca 11 To connect the antenna terminal and Cable Box VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV or Back of HDMI or Component Video cable. (p. 14... (AC cord connection) AC Cord (Connect after all cables and external equipment shown in this book are supplied with the TV. If using a Cable Box, set the TV channel to enjoy viewing their programming.
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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. 20) Operates the Favorite ... input in front of power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. The TV consumes a limited amount of the TV set. 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...
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. 20) Operates the Favorite ... input in front of power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. The TV consumes a limited amount of the TV set. 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...
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..." Please select your home. First Time Setup "First time setup" is displayed only when the TV is set to previous screen . or Turn the TV On with the POWER button or (TV) (Remote) * This setting will be displayed. select ok Select "No" and return to "No". select ok Please confirm your selection...
..." Please select your home. First Time Setup "First time setup" is displayed only when the TV is set to previous screen . or Turn the TV On with the POWER button or (TV) (Remote) * This setting will be displayed. select ok Select "No" and return to "No". select ok Please confirm your selection...
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.../Satellite box is connected to the "Antenna/Cable" terminal. Quick Start Guide First Time Setup ■Press to exit from a menu screen Note To change setting (Language/Clock/ ANT/Cable setup/ Input labels) later, go to Menu screen (p. 30) Adjust the clock First time setup Language Clock ANT/Cable setup... Input labels Clock Year Month Day Hour Minute 2009 1 7 10 AM 10 next select 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 ...
.../Satellite box is connected to the "Antenna/Cable" terminal. Quick Start Guide First Time Setup ■Press to exit from a menu screen Note To change setting (Language/Clock/ ANT/Cable setup/ Input labels) later, go to Menu screen (p. 30) Adjust the clock First time setup Language Clock ANT/Cable setup... Input labels Clock Year Month Day Hour Minute 2009 1 7 10 AM 10 next select 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 ...
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... "Manual program" menu will not be saved when no operation is not pressed after selecting "Apply", the channels will also exit automatically. Set the Input labels First time setup Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels next select Input labels Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2... Video 1 Video 2 PC select set . 10 0 All channels: Scans digital and analog channels Analog only: Scans Analog channels only Digital only: Scans Digital channels only Confirm registered...
... "Manual program" menu will not be saved when no operation is not pressed after selecting "Apply", the channels will also exit automatically. Set the Input labels First time setup Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels next select Input labels Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2... Video 1 Video 2 PC select set . 10 0 All channels: Scans digital and analog channels Analog only: Scans Analog channels only Digital only: Scans Digital channels only Confirm registered...
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SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Channel surf mode All Set favorite Edit CH caption Signal meter 19 example: CH15-1: (TV) Note Reselect "Cable" or "Antenna" in "ANT in a compound channel number. Listen with SAP (Secondary ... the button to enter the minor number in " of shortcuts to convenient functions. Quick Start Guide Watching TV 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 or Note If the mode is turned...
SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Channel surf mode All Set favorite Edit CH caption Signal meter 19 example: CH15-1: (TV) Note Reselect "Cable" or "Antenna" in "ANT in a compound channel number. Listen with SAP (Secondary ... the button to enter the minor number in " of shortcuts to convenient functions. Quick Start Guide Watching TV 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 or Note If the mode is turned...
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...;Use Favorite Feature 1 Display "Favorite channels" 2 Select "Set favorite" Setup SUB MENU Channel surf mode All Set favorite Edit CH caption Signal meter 3 Set the displayed channel Set favorite 1/3 1 26-1 2 3 4 5 or 20 Delete a favorite channel Set favorite 1/3 1 26-1 2 3 4 5 select ok...the list number (to save the channel without pressing OK) 2 Select the channel Favorite channels 1/3 1 26-1 2 3 4 5 select or 3 Set Favorite channel Favorite channels 1/3 1 26-1 ok 2 3 4 5 ■To change the page Press repeatedly to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. ...
...;Use Favorite Feature 1 Display "Favorite channels" 2 Select "Set favorite" Setup SUB MENU Channel surf mode All Set favorite Edit CH caption Signal meter 3 Set the displayed channel Set favorite 1/3 1 26-1 2 3 4 5 or 20 Delete a favorite channel Set favorite 1/3 1 26-1 2 3 4 5 select ok...the list number (to save the channel without pressing OK) 2 Select the channel Favorite channels 1/3 1 26-1 2 3 4 5 select or 3 Set Favorite channel Favorite channels 1/3 1 26-1 ok 2 3 4 5 ■To change the page Press repeatedly to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. ...
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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. 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
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... may not be displayed repeatedly. RG Slideshow Next RETURN BY Navigation area Displays one at a time To display/hide Navigation area SD card setting select Slideshow: A Slideshow will be displayed automatically each time an SD card is "Off") Display "Photo viewer" Start Slideshow select next Slideshow...the previous screen 22 Select the data to be played manually. ■Manual operation ("Play SD card automatically" is inserted for details. Set later Play SD card now change Thumbnail: The Photo viewer menu will be displayed automatically next time. Off: The data can view ...
... may not be displayed repeatedly. RG Slideshow Next RETURN BY Navigation area Displays one at a time To display/hide Navigation area SD card setting select Slideshow: A Slideshow will be displayed automatically each time an SD card is "Off") Display "Photo viewer" Start Slideshow select next Slideshow...the previous screen 22 Select the data to be played manually. ■Manual operation ("Play SD card automatically" is inserted for details. Set later Play SD card now change Thumbnail: The Photo viewer menu will be displayed automatically next time. Off: The data can view ...
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...(1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter) For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 48) In or Display "Photo settings" Select the item Photo settings Picture Slideshow settings Select ■Adjust the picture Picture 1/2 Reset to defaults Picture mode Vivid Contrast 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 ...Sharpness 0 Picture menu (p. 28) Select Adjust Photo settings Set ■Set up Slideshow Slideshow settings Speed Fast Repeat On set Select Adjust Speed Repeat You can set how many seconds each image is a function that lets you easily view still and...
...(1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter) For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 48) In or Display "Photo settings" Select the item Photo settings Picture Slideshow settings Select ■Adjust the picture Picture 1/2 Reset to defaults Picture mode Vivid Contrast 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 ...Sharpness 0 Picture menu (p. 28) Select Adjust Photo settings Set ■Set up Slideshow Slideshow settings Speed Fast Repeat On set Select Adjust Speed Repeat You can set how many seconds each image is a function that lets you easily view still and...
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enter During the selection, if no action is set on the TV's screen. Note The input label will be displayed on "Input select" screen if Input label is taken for Input label, refer to p. ...
enter During the selection, if no action is set on the TV's screen. Note The input label will be displayed on "Input select" screen if Input label is taken for Input label, refer to p. ...
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...equipment. 25 Before using an HDMI cable, you need to set "VIERA Link" setting to "On" as shown below. "VIERA Link") is used, set each "VIERA Link" function according to your preference (p. 34-37). VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has the "HDAVI Control" ... 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 refer to p. 32...
...equipment. 25 Before using an HDMI cable, you need to set "VIERA Link" setting to "On" as shown below. "VIERA Link") is used, set each "VIERA Link" function according to your preference (p. 34-37). VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has the "HDAVI Control" ... 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 refer to p. 32...
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... or is blurred. Switches to get the best possible picture, then adjust the Clock Phase so that a clear picture appears. ■PC menu setting (change as desired) Making settings "How to Use Menu Functions" to (p. 28) Menu Item Reset to defaults Sync Dot clock H-position Adjustments/Configurations (options) Resets PC adjust H & V: The...
... or is blurred. Switches to get the best possible picture, then adjust the Clock Phase so that a clear picture appears. ■PC menu setting (change as desired) Making settings "How to Use Menu Functions" to (p. 28) Menu Item Reset to defaults Sync Dot clock H-position Adjustments/Configurations (options) Resets PC adjust H & V: The...
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... Link ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Displays the functions that 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. How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. Video NR Zoom adjustments PC adjustments 3D Y/C...
... Link ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Displays the functions that 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. How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. Video NR Zoom adjustments PC adjustments 3D Y/C...