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...Use" setting and this is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Any modifications to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc 34 VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM 38 Network setting 44 VIERA CAST setting 46 Lock 48 Editing and Setting Channels ...50 Closed Caption 52 Input Labels/Audio Out 53 Using Timer 54 Recommended AV Connections 55 FAQs, etc. Basic Features Watching TV...
...Use" setting and this is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Any modifications to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc 34 VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM 38 Network setting 44 VIERA CAST setting 46 Lock 48 Editing and Setting Channels ...50 Closed Caption 52 Input Labels/Audio Out 53 Using Timer 54 Recommended AV Connections 55 FAQs, etc. Basic Features Watching TV...
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...TV technician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on the AC cord power plug is used in the papers with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by Panasonic... cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on , the user is ...TC-P42G15, TC-P46G15, TC-P50G15 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-P42G15, TC-P46G15, TC-P50G15...
...TV technician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on the AC cord power plug is used in the papers with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by Panasonic... cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on , the user is ...TC-P42G15, TC-P46G15, TC-P50G15 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-P42G15, TC-P46G15, TC-P50G15...
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...fire. Do not place any other than that they cannot 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. Hold onto the power plug body when disconnecting cord. • Do not use only with... the ventilation holes. Use with any objects on furniture that can cause a fire or damage to carry out the installation and set-up This Plasma TV may fall or tip over or knocked down. Ask your Authorized Service Center Handling the power supply cord Insert the power plug ...
...fire. Do not place any other than that they cannot 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. Hold onto the power plug body when disconnecting cord. • Do not use only with... the ventilation holes. Use with any objects on furniture that can cause a fire or damage to carry out the installation and set-up This Plasma TV may fall or tip over or knocked down. Ask your Authorized Service Center Handling the power supply cord Insert the power plug ...
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...or play with furniture and television sets. • Don't place flat panel displays on furniture that are inappropriately situated on "larger than life" flat panel displays. See page 5. 6 TV should be pulled or grabbed by curious children. This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; Display panel..., desks, speakers, chests or carts may cause damage to the internal circuitry. Flat panel displays that can increase humidity, which Panasonic is a member) is appropriate. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for the safe installation and use of two people are not always supported...
...or play with furniture and television sets. • Don't place flat panel displays on furniture that are inappropriately situated on "larger than life" flat panel displays. See page 5. 6 TV should be pulled or grabbed by curious children. This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; Display panel..., desks, speakers, chests or carts may cause damage to the internal circuitry. Flat panel displays that can increase humidity, which Panasonic is a member) is appropriate. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for the safe installation and use of two people are not always supported...
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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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... . (Total 4 screws) Tighten screws firmly. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. Do not use any other TV and displays. If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. 9 During set-up Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. Tighten screws...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 ensure screws are securely tightened. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may ...
... . (Total 4 screws) Tighten screws firmly. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. Do not use any other TV and displays. If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. 9 During set-up Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. Tighten screws...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 ensure screws are securely tightened. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may ...
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...television (HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel surround-sound audio and interactive television. If using a Cable Box, set the TV channel to a highdefinition cable Service. The connection for high-definition can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to CH3 or CH4 for the.... For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca 11 When disconnecting the power cord, be done with the TV. To connect the antenna terminal and Cable Box VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV or Back of the TV AC 120 V 60 Hz * See page 10...
...television (HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel surround-sound audio and interactive television. If using a Cable Box, set the TV channel to a highdefinition cable Service. The connection for high-definition can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to CH3 or CH4 for the.... For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca 11 When disconnecting the power cord, be done with the TV. To connect the antenna terminal and Cable Box VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV or Back of the TV AC 120 V 60 Hz * See page 10...
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..., 44, 46, 48, 50, 53, 54) Use for 5 seconds. menu. The TV consumes a limited amount of Displays the Main the TV set. External equipment operations (p. 43) Numeric keypad to select any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control. sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System). (p. 34) Changes the input mode Chooses menu and...
..., 44, 46, 48, 50, 53, 54) Use for 5 seconds. menu. The TV consumes a limited amount of Displays the Main the TV set. External equipment operations (p. 43) Numeric keypad to select any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control. sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System). (p. 34) Changes the input mode Chooses menu and...
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... with the POWER button or ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen 16 (TV) (Remote) * This setting will be displayed. If you select "Yes", Screen enters store demonstration mode. select ok Select "No" and return to previous screen . You ... select "Yes", the picture mode will regularly reset to "Vivid" and a Picture Refresh message will be displayed on " (p. 36-37) is set select ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna Not used: Skip TV tuning go to Select "Not used" when no wire is connected to the "Antenna/Cable" terminal.
... with the POWER button or ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen 16 (TV) (Remote) * This setting will be displayed. If you select "Yes", Screen enters store demonstration mode. select ok Select "No" and return to previous screen . You ... select "Yes", the picture mode will regularly reset to "Vivid" and a Picture Refresh message will be displayed on " (p. 36-37) is set select ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna Not used: Skip TV tuning go to Select "Not used" when no wire is connected to the "Antenna/Cable" terminal.
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... "Manual program" menu will be saved. Quick Start Guide First Time Setup ■Press to exit from a menu screen Note To change setting (Language/ ANT/Cable setup/ Network setting/ VIERA CAST setting/ Clock/Input labels) later, go to Menu screen (p. 36) Select "Auto program" ANT/Cable setup ANT in Cable Auto program next...
... "Manual program" menu will be saved. Quick Start Guide First Time Setup ■Press to exit from a menu screen Note To change setting (Language/ ANT/Cable setup/ Network setting/ VIERA CAST setting/ Clock/Input labels) later, go to Menu screen (p. 36) Select "Auto program" ANT/Cable setup ANT in Cable Auto program next...
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Only available when the TV is set according to the time zone. ■Press to exit from the time is on a network. Set "Network setting" and "VIERA CAST setting" first. (Time zone/DST) Year Select the year Month Select the month Day Select the day Hour Adjust the hour Minute Adjust ...the minute Time zone Select your time zone. (EST/CST/MST/PST/AKST/ HST/NST/AST) DST Set DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting. (On/Off) On: Advances the clock one hour from a menu screen Note About broadcasting systems Analog (NTSC): Conventional broadcasting Digital (...
Only available when the TV is set according to the time zone. ■Press to exit from the time is on a network. Set "Network setting" and "VIERA CAST setting" first. (Time zone/DST) Year Select the year Month Select the month Day Select the day Hour Adjust the hour Minute Adjust ...the minute Time zone Select your time zone. (EST/CST/MST/PST/AKST/ HST/NST/AST) DST Set DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting. (On/Off) On: Advances the clock one hour from a menu screen Note About broadcasting systems Analog (NTSC): Conventional broadcasting Digital (...
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... Audio Program) Closed caption ■Select Audio Mode for watching TV Digital mode Press SAP to select the next audio track (if available) 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.
... Audio Program) Closed caption ■Select Audio Mode for watching TV Digital mode Press SAP to select the next audio track (if available) 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.
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... screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use number buttons. (see below) ■Set Favorite Feature 1 Display the SUB MENU. Channel Clock 15-2 THE NEWS 12:30 PM ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30 Station identifier SAP indication Signal Picture resolution mode Sleep timer remaining time Closed...
... screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use number buttons. (see below) ■Set Favorite Feature 1 Display the SUB MENU. Channel Clock 15-2 THE NEWS 12:30 PM ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30 Station identifier SAP indication Signal Picture resolution mode Sleep timer remaining time Closed...
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...conventional menu, you want to access high use menu items. They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Select the equipment you can enjoy using, playing or setting a function quickly. Select SD card function. (Slideshow/Thumbnail/Movie) Viewing from a menu screen ■...Displayed "ECO/energy saving" menu. (p. 36) Viewing Using VIERA TOOLS Watching TV 21 Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item select next ■Press to the previous screen Displayed "THX setting" menu. (P.59) Select Picture mode setting. (THX/Standard (Vivid/Game/Custom)) Start "VIERA CAST". (p. 28) ...
...conventional menu, you want to access high use menu items. They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Select the equipment you can enjoy using, playing or setting a function quickly. Select SD card function. (Slideshow/Thumbnail/Movie) Viewing from a menu screen ■...Displayed "ECO/energy saving" menu. (p. 36) Viewing Using VIERA TOOLS Watching TV 21 Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item select next ■Press to the previous screen Displayed "THX setting" menu. (P.59) Select Picture mode setting. (THX/Standard (Vivid/Game/Custom)) Start "VIERA CAST". (p. 28) ...
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...Movie: The video data plays automatically from a menu screen ■Press to return to be listed Movie player Select OK No. Set later: "SD card setting" menu will be displayed repeatedly. RETURN View Date and time 06/10/2009 11:34 Duration 00h05m27s PLAY 00:00.14 Pause ...00.14 Elapsed time of recording are displayed. Thumbnail: The Photo viewer menu will be displayed automatically next time. Set "SD card setting" and select "Play SD card now" "SD card setting" will start automatically next time. Date and time Duration 1 12/20/2008 10:26 00h16m35s 2 01/17...
...Movie: The video data plays automatically from a menu screen ■Press to return to be listed Movie player Select OK No. Set later: "SD card setting" menu will be displayed repeatedly. RETURN View Date and time 06/10/2009 11:34 Duration 00h05m27s PLAY 00:00.14 Pause ...00.14 Elapsed time of recording are displayed. Thumbnail: The Photo viewer menu will be displayed automatically next time. Set "SD card setting" and select "Play SD card now" "SD card setting" will start automatically next time. Date and time Duration 1 12/20/2008 10:26 00h16m35s 2 01/17...
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... AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in lightly on SD Cards (p. 58) In or Display "Movie settings" Select the item Movie settings Picture Audio VIERA Link Repeat On select ok ■Adjust the picture and Audio Picture 1/2 Reset to defaults Picture mode...menu Picture menu/Audio menu (p. 34) Select Adjust Set ■Use VIERA Link function Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV VIERA Link (p. 34, 42) Select change ■Set up Repeat playback Movie settings Picture Audio VIERA Link Repeat On Select change Repeat Turn...
... AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in lightly on SD Cards (p. 58) In or Display "Movie settings" Select the item Movie settings Picture Audio VIERA Link Repeat On select ok ■Adjust the picture and Audio Picture 1/2 Reset to defaults Picture mode...menu Picture menu/Audio menu (p. 34) Select Adjust Set ■Use VIERA Link function Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV VIERA Link (p. 34, 42) Select change ■Set up Repeat playback Movie settings Picture Audio VIERA Link Repeat On Select change Repeat Turn...
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...seconds. (Off/Music 1/Music 2/Music 3) Select Adjust Note To stop in mid-cycle Press Speed Repeat Transition Effect You can set how many seconds each image is a function that lets you easily view still and motion images on or off (On/Off). ... Select OK RETURN R Slideshow Pana0055 G Pana0056 B Pana0057 Y Pana0058 Return to previous screen In or Display "Photo settings" Select the item Photo settings Picture Audio Slideshow settings Background music Off ■Adjust the picture Picture 1/2 Reset to defaults Picture mode Vivid Contrast 0 exCaomntpralset 0 :Picture...
...seconds. (Off/Music 1/Music 2/Music 3) Select Adjust Note To stop in mid-cycle Press Speed Repeat Transition Effect You can set how many seconds each image is a function that lets you easily view still and motion images on or off (On/Off). ... Select OK RETURN R Slideshow Pana0055 G Pana0056 B Pana0057 Y Pana0058 Return to previous screen In or Display "Photo settings" Select the item Photo settings Picture Audio Slideshow settings Background music Off ■Adjust the picture Picture 1/2 Reset to defaults Picture mode Vivid Contrast 0 exCaomntpralset 0 :Picture...
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... 2 6 HDMI 3 GAME 7 Video 1 8 Video 2 GAME 9 PC (example) Press corresponding NUMBER button on the TV's screen. For side input terminals (HDMI 3/Video 2), "GAME" input label is set as default. (Picture mode is set on "Input select" screen if Input label is set to "Game", refer to p. 59.) For more details for several seconds, the "Input...
... 2 6 HDMI 3 GAME 7 Video 1 8 Video 2 GAME 9 PC (example) Press corresponding NUMBER button on the TV's screen. For side input terminals (HDMI 3/Video 2), "GAME" input label is set as default. (Picture mode is set on "Input select" screen if Input label is set to "Game", refer to p. 59.) For more details for several seconds, the "Input...
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... Link" setting to "On" as shown below. Please refer to p. 38-43. For more details on link Yes Power off link Yes Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by No Default speakers TV select ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen... Select "On" (default is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has the "HDAVI Control" function ...
... Link" setting to "On" as shown below. Please refer to p. 38-43. For more details on link Yes Power off link Yes Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by No Default speakers TV select ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen... Select "On" (default is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has the "HDAVI Control" function ...
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... service. Preparations Internet connections (p. 29) Network setting (p. 44) VIERA CAST setting (p. 46) Display the Home screen ■Press to exit from the Home screen via the Internet. VIERA CASTTM Operate VIERA CAST You can access information services (TV content) from a menu screen ■Press ...to return to the Home screen Select the item and press OK Settings H: --° L: 40° 44° COMING SOON Bloomberg TELEVISION Stocks ...
... service. Preparations Internet connections (p. 29) Network setting (p. 44) VIERA CAST setting (p. 46) Display the Home screen ■Press to exit from the Home screen via the Internet. VIERA CASTTM Operate VIERA CAST You can access information services (TV content) from a menu screen ■Press ...to return to the Home screen Select the item and press OK Settings H: --° L: 40° 44° COMING SOON Bloomberg TELEVISION Stocks ...