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..."Home Use" setting or other factory default settings could result in the "Home Use" setting and this is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Advanced Viewing Quick Start Guide Ratings List for Lock 56 Technical Information 57 Care and Cleaning 61 FAQ 62 Specifications 64 ... Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory ····· 8 Basic Connection 11 Identifying Controls 15 First Time Setup 16 Enjoy your TV! and Puerto Rico only 65 Customer Services Directory (for ENERGY STAR in greater energy consumption beyond levels that meet ENERGY STAR qualifications....
..."Home Use" setting or other factory default settings could result in the "Home Use" setting and this is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Advanced Viewing Quick Start Guide Ratings List for Lock 56 Technical Information 57 Care and Cleaning 61 FAQ 62 Specifications 64 ... Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory ····· 8 Basic Connection 11 Identifying Controls 15 First Time Setup 16 Enjoy your TV! and Puerto Rico only 65 Customer Services Directory (for ENERGY STAR in greater energy consumption beyond levels that meet ENERGY STAR qualifications....
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...equipment has been tested and found to computer or peripheral devices. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for long periods of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use this device must accept any heat sources such ...been spilled or objects have fallen into an outlet on shelves above, etc.). FCC Declaration of the FCC Rules. TC-P42G15, TC-P46G15, TC-P50G15 Responsible Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. Refer servicing to rain or moisture. Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups...
...equipment has been tested and found to computer or peripheral devices. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for long periods of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use this device must accept any heat sources such ...been spilled or objects have fallen into an outlet on shelves above, etc.). FCC Declaration of the FCC Rules. TC-P42G15, TC-P46G15, TC-P50G15 Responsible Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic Corporation of the FCC Rules. Refer servicing to rain or moisture. Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups...
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....) Do not use of suffocation. When disconnecting the power supply cord, hold the plug, not the cord. Do not touch the power plug with by Panasonic Corporation. • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK4P1RW Be sure to ask a qualified technician to its cables attached might cause a fire or permanent .... 5 Do not handle the power cord plug with its high voltage. Replace the cord or contact your dealer or licensed contractor to the Plasma TV. Do not support the Plasma TV on top of 3 15/16" (10 cm) or more at the top, left and right, and 2 3/4" (7 cm) or more people are not...
....) Do not use of suffocation. When disconnecting the power supply cord, hold the plug, not the cord. Do not touch the power plug with by Panasonic Corporation. • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK4P1RW Be sure to ask a qualified technician to its cables attached might cause a fire or permanent .... 5 Do not handle the power cord plug with its high voltage. Replace the cord or contact your dealer or licensed contractor to the Plasma TV. Do not support the Plasma TV on top of 3 15/16" (10 cm) or more at the top, left and right, and 2 3/4" (7 cm) or more people are not...
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...YOU DECIDE TO WALL MOUNT YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY, ALWAYS: • Use a mount that a qualified installer perform the wall-mount installation. Panasonic recommends that has been recommended by the display manufacturer and/or listed by 2 or more people. Safety Precautions (Continued) Transport only in upright..., such as UL, CSA, ETL). • Follow all cords and cables connected to safely install your flat panel display, contact your Plasma TV. The consumer electronics industry (of your flat panel display. • Carefully read and understand all . If you are required for the ...
...YOU DECIDE TO WALL MOUNT YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY, ALWAYS: • Use a mount that a qualified installer perform the wall-mount installation. Panasonic recommends that has been recommended by the display manufacturer and/or listed by 2 or more people. Safety Precautions (Continued) Transport only in upright..., such as UL, CSA, ETL). • Follow all cords and cables connected to safely install your flat panel display, contact your Plasma TV. The consumer electronics industry (of your flat panel display. • Carefully read and understand all . If you are required for the ...
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...) TBLX0092 (TC-P46G15, TC-P50G15) 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 TV's performance and safety, be absolutely ... Hook Note the correct polarity (+ or -). Do not burn or break batteries. 8 Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to crack. Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories...
...) TBLX0092 (TC-P46G15, TC-P50G15) 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 TV's performance and safety, be absolutely ... Hook Note the correct polarity (+ or -). Do not burn or break batteries. 8 Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to crack. Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories...
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...all screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. If you use... the pedestal when it becomes warped or physically damaged. Quick Start Guide Attaching the pedestal to TV ■Assembling the pedestal Fix securely with assembly Pole screws B . (Total 4 screws) Base Warning Do... (2) L R L or R is physically damaged, personal injury may result. 9 Do not use any other TV and displays. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately.
...all screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. If you use... the pedestal when it becomes warped or physically damaged. Quick Start Guide Attaching the pedestal to TV ■Assembling the pedestal Fix securely with assembly Pole screws B . (Total 4 screws) Base Warning Do... (2) L R L or R is physically damaged, personal injury may result. 9 Do not use any other TV and displays. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately.
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... Committee): • Conventional broadcasting ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee): Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel surround-sound audio and interactive television. For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca 11 For more details on the external equipment's connections...
... Committee): • Conventional broadcasting ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee): Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel surround-sound audio and interactive television. For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca 11 For more details on the external equipment's connections...
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D on p. 14 DVD Recorder or VCR) (with the use of the TV AC Cord LAN * See page 10 (AC cord connection) AUDIO VIDEO R L PR PB R R D R L PR PB L L TO AUDIO AUDIO AMP OUT Y 1B HDMI 1 HDMI 2 COMPONENT IN A 2 Y S ...VIDEO 1 VIDEO IN C ANT IN ANT OUT AV Equipment (e.g. Basic Connection (Continued) Example 2 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback) TV DVD Recorder AV Equipment VHF/UHF Antenna If the source has a higher resolution signal (480p/720p/ (e.g. DVD Recorder 1080i/1080p), connection can be made with...
D on p. 14 DVD Recorder or VCR) (with the use of the TV AC Cord LAN * See page 10 (AC cord connection) AUDIO VIDEO R L PR PB R R D R L PR PB L L TO AUDIO AUDIO AMP OUT Y 1B HDMI 1 HDMI 2 COMPONENT IN A 2 Y S ...VIDEO 1 VIDEO IN C ANT IN ANT OUT AV Equipment (e.g. Basic Connection (Continued) Example 2 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback) TV DVD Recorder AV Equipment VHF/UHF Antenna If the source has a higher resolution signal (480p/720p/ (e.g. DVD Recorder 1080i/1080p), connection can be made with...
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Quick Start Guide Example 3 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver TV Satellite You can be done with TV tuner) Note For details of the TV AC Cord LAN * See page 10 (AC cord connection) AUDIO VIDEO R L PR PB R R D L PR PB L Y 1 B HDMI 1 HDMI 2... A IN 2 Y S VIDEO 1 VIDEO IN R L TO AUDIO AUDIO AMP OUT C Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver) (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR) ANT IN ANT IN ANT OUT Connecting TV and AV equipment Please refer to or high-definition satellite service. VCR Connection can enjoy high-definition...
Quick Start Guide Example 3 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver TV Satellite You can be done with TV tuner) Note For details of the TV AC Cord LAN * See page 10 (AC cord connection) AUDIO VIDEO R L PR PB R R D L PR PB L Y 1 B HDMI 1 HDMI 2... A IN 2 Y S VIDEO 1 VIDEO IN R L TO AUDIO AUDIO AMP OUT C Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver) (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR) ANT IN ANT IN ANT OUT Connecting TV and AV equipment Please refer to or high-definition satellite service. VCR Connection can enjoy high-definition...
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... to prevent recording. Connect either S Video or Video cable. When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor. Blu-ray Disc player red red red Recorders may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will enable you to ...DVD Recorder or red red red e.g. Video signals fed through a VCR. The HDMI connection is connected. For more details on the other TV monitor through VCRs may also be distorted on the external equipment's connections, please refer to enjoy greater picture quality than using Composite terminals. ...
... to prevent recording. Connect either S Video or Video cable. When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor. Blu-ray Disc player red red red Recorders may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will enable you to ...DVD Recorder or red red red e.g. Video signals fed through a VCR. The HDMI connection is connected. For more details on the other TV monitor through VCRs may also be distorted on the external equipment's connections, please refer to enjoy greater picture quality than using Composite terminals. ...
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...turn off : no light) Video Input 2 connector Note C.A.T.S. Press again to previous menu Colored buttons (used for various functions) (for 5 seconds. sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System). (p. 34) Changes the input mode Chooses menu and submenu entries. Do not place any channel (p. 19) or press to... previously viewed channel or input modes. Closed caption On/Off (p. 19) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 19) Exits from SD Card (p. 22-25) Lights the CH and VOL buttons for example, p. 18, 22, 42) Volume up...
...turn off : no light) Video Input 2 connector Note C.A.T.S. Press again to previous menu Colored buttons (used for various functions) (for 5 seconds. sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System). (p. 34) Changes the input mode Chooses menu and submenu entries. Do not place any channel (p. 19) or press to... previously viewed channel or input modes. Closed caption On/Off (p. 19) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 19) Exits from SD Card (p. 22-25) Lights the CH and VOL buttons for example, p. 18, 22, 42) Volume up...
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... as shown above and select "Home Use", do one of the following: • Press and hold down the front POWER button. • Unplug the TV and plug it again. To display the "Please select your selection (Home Use) before pressing OK button. ■If you select "Store Demonstration" by... mistake in Cable Auto program set to "No". First Time Setup "First time setup" is displayed only when the TV is turned on for store demonstration Yes No If you select "Yes", Screen enters store demonstration mode. You are selecting the mode for the first...
... as shown above and select "Home Use", do one of the following: • Press and hold down the front POWER button. • Unplug the TV and plug it again. To display the "Please select your selection (Home Use) before pressing OK button. ■If you select "Store Demonstration" by... mistake in Cable Auto program set to "No". First Time Setup "First time setup" is displayed only when the TV is turned on for store demonstration Yes No If you select "Yes", Screen enters store demonstration mode. You are selecting the mode for the first...
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.../DVD/CABLE/SATELLITE/DVR/GAME/AUX/RECEIVER/ COMPUTER/Blu-ray/CAMERA/DVD REC/HOME THTR/MONITOR/MEDIA CTR/MEDIA EXT/OTHER Only available when the TV is adjusted automatically via Internet service. Set "Network setting" and "VIERA CAST setting" first. (Time zone/DST) Year Select the year Month Select the month...
.../DVD/CABLE/SATELLITE/DVR/GAME/AUX/RECEIVER/ COMPUTER/Blu-ray/CAMERA/DVD REC/HOME THTR/MONITOR/MEDIA CTR/MEDIA EXT/OTHER Only available when the TV is adjusted automatically via Internet service. Set "Network setting" and "VIERA CAST setting" first. (Time zone/DST) Year Select the year Month Select the month...
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... SAP will change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono) ■Switches Closed caption mode On or Off Closed caption On Closed caption Off Viewing Watching TV First Time Setup Display the SUB MENU ■Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 36) This menu consists of "ANT/Cable setup" 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 not TV, press and select TV. (p. 26) (TV) Select a channel number up or down ■To directly input the digital channel number When tuning to a digital...
... SAP will change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono) ■Switches Closed caption mode On or Off Closed caption On Closed caption Off Viewing Watching TV First Time Setup Display the SUB MENU ■Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 36) This menu consists of "ANT/Cable setup" 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 not TV, press and select TV. (p. 26) (TV) Select a channel number up or down ■To directly input the digital channel number When tuning to a digital...
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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 caption Rating Level Aspect ratio ■...Press FORMAT to change between pages(1/3, 2/3, 3/3 or exit) select Changes the page forward/backward delete (while holding down) Watching TV (Continued) ■Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) Information Recall Change aspect ratio ■Displays or removes the channel banner. Select the desired broadcast station...
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 caption Rating Level Aspect ratio ■...Press FORMAT to change between pages(1/3, 2/3, 3/3 or exit) select Changes the page forward/backward delete (while holding down) Watching TV (Continued) ■Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) Information Recall Change aspect ratio ■Displays or removes the channel banner. Select the desired broadcast station...
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...select next ■Press to exit from an SD card (p. 22-25) Displayed "ECO/energy saving" menu. (p. 36) Viewing Using VIERA TOOLS Watching TV 21 Unlike a conventional menu, you want to the previous screen Displayed "THX setting" menu. (P.59) Select Picture mode setting. (THX/Standard (Vivid/Game.../Custom)) Start "VIERA CAST". (p. 28) Displayed "VIERA Link control" menu. VIERA Link control only with the TV's remote control (p. 42-43) Start Network Camera viewing (p. 30-31) Displayed "SD card" menu. Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to...
...select next ■Press to exit from an SD card (p. 22-25) Displayed "ECO/energy saving" menu. (p. 36) Viewing Using VIERA TOOLS Watching TV 21 Unlike a conventional menu, you want to the previous screen Displayed "THX setting" menu. (P.59) Select Picture mode setting. (THX/Standard (Vivid/Game.../Custom)) Start "VIERA CAST". (p. 28) Displayed "VIERA Link control" menu. VIERA Link control only with the TV's remote control (p. 42-43) Start Network Camera viewing (p. 30-31) Displayed "SD card" menu. Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to...
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...: Picture 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 the Movie...
...: Picture 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 the Movie...
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... Game to switch to the game screen Switches to Input terminal that have applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can select the external equipment to TV 26 Select the input mode Input select 1 TV 2 Component 1 AUX 3 Component 2 4 HDMI 1 GAME or 5 HDMI 2 6 HDMI 3 GAME 7 Video 1 8 Video 2 ...GAME 9 PC (example) Press corresponding NUMBER button on the TV's screen. HDMI 1 GAME Terminal Label (example) The terminal and label of your choice, select then press OK. With the connected equipment turned On ...
... Game to switch to the game screen Switches to Input terminal that have applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can select the external equipment to TV 26 Select the input mode Input select 1 TV 2 Component 1 AUX 3 Component 2 4 HDMI 1 GAME or 5 HDMI 2 6 HDMI 3 GAME 7 Video 1 8 Video 2 ...GAME 9 PC (example) Press corresponding NUMBER button on the TV's screen. HDMI 1 GAME Terminal Label (example) The terminal and label of your choice, select then press OK. With the connected equipment turned On ...
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... preference (p. 40-43). 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... On Power on the external equipment's connections, please refer to use. VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has the "HDAVI Control" function to a TV using these functions, you can set each "VIERA Link" function according to "On" as shown below. Please refer to "Off".
... preference (p. 40-43). 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... On Power on the external equipment's connections, please refer to use. VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has the "HDAVI Control" function to a TV using these functions, you can set each "VIERA Link" function according to "On" as shown below. Please refer to "Off".
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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 ...
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 ...