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..., cups, cosmetics, etc.) above , etc.). Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to Part 15 of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or...
..., cups, cosmetics, etc.) above , etc.). Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to Part 15 of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or...
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... pedestal or stand, corresponding hardware and installation instructions. Replace the cord or contact your dealer or licensed contractor to properly secure the wall-hanging bracket. If water or an object gets inside the Plasma TV, if the Plasma TV is for use only with its stand on a 120 V AC, 60 Hz service. Moving the TV with the following accessories are required to install or remove the television. Keep small parts...
... pedestal or stand, corresponding hardware and installation instructions. Replace the cord or contact your dealer or licensed contractor to properly secure the wall-hanging bracket. If water or an object gets inside the Plasma TV, if the Plasma TV is for use only with its stand on a 120 V AC, 60 Hz service. Moving the TV with the following accessories are required to install or remove the television. Keep small parts...
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...size does NOT fit all enclosed instructions for proper use of dust on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests or carts may fall over , or knocked down. • Care should be used as steps, such as the power supply cord is committed to the display panel. Flat panel displays... light from the power supply cord and plug regularly. The TV will still consume some power as long as a chest of glass. Support as UL, CSA, ETL). • Follow all cords and cables connected to the flat panel display so that a qualified installer perform the wall-mount installation....
...size does NOT fit all enclosed instructions for proper use of dust on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests or carts may fall over , or knocked down. • Care should be used as steps, such as the power supply cord is committed to the display panel. Flat panel displays... light from the power supply cord and plug regularly. The TV will still consume some power as long as a chest of glass. Support as UL, CSA, ETL). • Follow all cords and cables connected to the flat panel display so that a qualified installer perform the wall-mount installation....
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... panel to prevent the TV from tipping over. Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000321 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) AA Battery Cleaning cloth AC cord Pedestal How to assemble (p. 9) TBLX0088 (TC-42PS14) TBLX0089 (TC-50PS14) TBLX0102 (TC-54PS14) 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...
... panel to prevent the TV from tipping over. Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000321 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) AA Battery Cleaning cloth AC cord Pedestal How to assemble (p. 9) TBLX0088 (TC-42PS14) TBLX0089 (TC-50PS14) TBLX0102 (TC-54PS14) 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...
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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) Display 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 HDMI input 3 connector PC connector Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Video Input 2 connector C.A.T.S. sensor Plasma ...
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) Display 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 HDMI input 3 connector PC connector Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Video Input 2 connector C.A.T.S. sensor Plasma ...
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...) when receiving a digital channel. 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 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. example: CH15-1: (TV) Note Reselect "Cable" or "Antenna...
...) when receiving a digital channel. 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 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. example: CH15-1: (TV) Note Reselect "Cable" or "Antenna...
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... No Auto power stand-by No Default speakers TV Select "On" (default is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- Before using an HDMI cable, you will find it to "Off". 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...
... No Auto power stand-by No Default speakers TV Select "On" (default is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- Before using an HDMI cable, you will find it to "Off". 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...
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...(blue), Normal, or Warm(red) color. (Cool/Normal/Warm) Picture mode Vivid Tint 0 Sharpness 0 Color temp. for "Advanced picture". Switch to "Off" when using external speakers (On/Off) • "Surround" and "Volume leveler" do not work if "Off" 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) Displays SD card data (p. 22-23) Surround Off Volume leveler 0 TV speakers...
...(blue), Normal, or Warm(red) color. (Cool/Normal/Warm) Picture mode Vivid Tint 0 Sharpness 0 Color temp. for "Advanced picture". Switch to "Off" when using external speakers (On/Off) • "Surround" and "Volume leveler" do not work if "Off" 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) Displays SD card data (p. 22-23) Surround Off Volume leveler 0 TV speakers...
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Display menu ■Menu list Menu Item Channel surf mode Displays the functions that 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 retention Image Anti Connected devices Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Pixel orbiter Time (minutes) 4:3 side bars Scrolling bar VIERA Link VIERA Link settings Setup ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Select the item Setup 1/2 Channel surf mode All...
Display menu ■Menu list Menu Item Channel surf mode Displays the functions that 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 retention Image Anti Connected devices Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Pixel orbiter Time (minutes) 4:3 side bars Scrolling bar VIERA Link VIERA Link settings Setup ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Select the item Setup 1/2 Channel surf mode All...
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... display image every (1/2/3/4) minutes according to what was set in use when setting "Auto power on", "On/Off Timer", "Lock", "SD mode" or Digital channel. •• "No signal for 10 minutes was activated" will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off by " save and "Default speakers" cannot be selected if "Off" is turned On (No/Yes) TV AC cord must be plugged...
... display image every (1/2/3/4) minutes according to what was set in use when setting "Auto power on", "On/Off Timer", "Lock", "SD mode" or Digital channel. •• "No signal for 10 minutes was activated" will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off by " save and "Default speakers" cannot be selected if "Off" is turned On (No/Yes) TV AC cord must be plugged...
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... control all Panasonic "HDAVI Control" equipped components using one button on link (p. 35) • Power off link (p. 35) • Default speakers (p. 35) • One-touch theater playback (p. 35) •• Speaker control (p. 37) VIERA Link control only with the TV's remote control (P. 37) •• Auto power stand-by (for the equipment. 32 Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with other manufacturers' equipment supporting the VIERA Link function. ■HDMI cable This function needs an HDMI...
... control all Panasonic "HDAVI Control" equipped components using one button on link (p. 35) • Power off link (p. 35) • Default speakers (p. 35) • One-touch theater playback (p. 35) •• Speaker control (p. 37) VIERA Link control only with the TV's remote control (P. 37) •• Auto power stand-by (for the equipment. 32 Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with other manufacturers' equipment supporting the VIERA Link function. ■HDMI cable This function needs an HDMI...
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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 One...
..." 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 One...
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... the TV and switches to the theater system. Note There is changed from equipment that has "HDAVI Control 3 or later" function connected to a TV with HDMI cable. Sound will be output from "TV" to "Theater". 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...
... the TV and switches to the theater system. Note There is changed from equipment that has "HDAVI Control 3 or later" function connected to a TV with HDMI cable. Sound will be output from "TV" to "Theater". 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...
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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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... subdued room lighting. If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set -top box or a DVD player, can be operated by connecting the TV unit and the devices. The HDMI input terminal can be used , connect the audio cable to HDMI 2), VIERA LinkTM is available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switched. Image or sound may not work normally depending on even if TV is in " menu screen. (p. 28) Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies...
... subdued room lighting. If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set -top box or a DVD player, can be operated by connecting the TV unit and the devices. The HDMI input terminal can be used , connect the audio cable to HDMI 2), VIERA LinkTM is available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switched. Image or sound may not work normally depending on even if TV is in " menu screen. (p. 28) Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies...
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... cloth to the set. If the unit is dry. The maximum resolution: 1,280 × 1,024 If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it using a cloth soaked with a dry cloth. Pedestal Cleaning Wipe the surfaces with sufficient clarity. 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...
... cloth to the set. If the unit is dry. The maximum resolution: 1,280 × 1,024 If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it using a cloth soaked with a dry cloth. Pedestal Cleaning Wipe the surfaces with sufficient clarity. 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...
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...; "Image retention" (p. 7) The Plasma panel is made up of performance or quality. 53 TV set to the unit. Check the HDMI device connected to the minimum? Even when the temperature of parts of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 42) Sound No sound is produced Sound is powered on the screen Some spots remain bright or dark Actions The function to "Stereo" or "Mono". Check Picture menu (p. 28) and volume. Black Box appears Change settings...
...; "Image retention" (p. 7) The Plasma panel is made up of performance or quality. 53 TV set to the unit. Check the HDMI device connected to the minimum? Even when the temperature of parts of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 42) Sound No sound is produced Sound is powered on the screen Some spots remain bright or dark Actions The function to "Stereo" or "Mono". Check Picture menu (p. 28) and volume. Black Box appears Change settings...
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... TV supports "HDAVI Control 4" function. Mass and Dimensions shown are subject to change without notice. Specifications Power Source Maximum TC-42PS14 AC 120 V, 60 Hz 485 W TC-50PS14 584 W TC-54PS14 599 W Power Consumption panel Plasma Display Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No. 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...
... TV supports "HDAVI Control 4" function. Mass and Dimensions shown are subject to change without notice. Specifications Power Source Maximum TC-42PS14 AC 120 V, 60 Hz 485 W TC-50PS14 584 W TC-54PS14 599 W Power Consumption panel Plasma Display Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No. 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...
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... a stationary and fixed location). This Limited Warranty is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to acts of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other things, non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on -site service during the Limited Warranty period. PLASMA TV CATEGORIES Up to state. During the "Parts" Limited Warranty period, there will be removed for the...
... a stationary and fixed location). This Limited Warranty is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to acts of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other things, non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on -site service during the Limited Warranty period. PLASMA TV CATEGORIES Up to state. During the "Parts" Limited Warranty period, there will be removed for the...
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... 2.1. Power LED Blinking timing chart 14 6.3. Remove the Speakers 19 7.7. Remove the C3-Board 22 7.18. Replace the plasma panel 24 8 Measurements and Adjustments 25 8.1. A-Board (1/15) Schematic Diagram 48 11.7. SS-Board 89 13 Exploded View and Replacement Parts List----------- 91 13.1. Exploded View and Mechanical Replacement Parts List 91 13.2. Electrical Replacement Parts List 96 2 Prevention of the IIC bus lines 13 6.2. Applicable signals 7 4 Specifications 8 5 Service Mode 9 5.1. Hotel mode 12 6 Troubleshooting Guide 13 6.1. Remove the Tuner unit...
... 2.1. Power LED Blinking timing chart 14 6.3. Remove the Speakers 19 7.7. Remove the C3-Board 22 7.18. Replace the plasma panel 24 8 Measurements and Adjustments 25 8.1. A-Board (1/15) Schematic Diagram 48 11.7. SS-Board 89 13 Exploded View and Replacement Parts List----------- 91 13.1. Exploded View and Mechanical Replacement Parts List 91 13.2. Electrical Replacement Parts List 96 2 Prevention of the IIC bus lines 13 6.2. Applicable signals 7 4 Specifications 8 5 Service Mode 9 5.1. Hotel mode 12 6 Troubleshooting Guide 13 6.1. Remove the Tuner unit...