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Manufactured under license from Dolby HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement (Image: TC-P42S1) HDMI, the HDMI logo and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Turn your own living room into a movie theater! VIERA Link™ is a trademark. Panasonic Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 2 SDHC Logo is a trademark of Laboratories.
Manufactured under license from Dolby HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement (Image: TC-P42S1) HDMI, the HDMI logo and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Turn your own living room into a movie theater! VIERA Link™ is a trademark. Panasonic Corporation. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 2 SDHC Logo is a trademark of Laboratories.
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... Services Directory (for Canada 56 3 This product qualifies for U.S.A. Any modifications to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc 26 VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM 30 Lock 36 Editing and Setting Channels 38 Closed Caption 40 Input Labels 41 Using Timer 42 Recommended AV Connections 43..."Home" setting and this is the setting in greater energy consumption beyond levels that meet ENERGY STAR qualifications. Basic Features Watching TV 19 Using VIERA TOOLS 21 Viewing from an SD Card 22 Watching Videos and DVDs 24 Advanced Features How to the "Home" setting or ...
... Services Directory (for Canada 56 3 This product qualifies for U.S.A. Any modifications to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc 26 VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM 30 Lock 36 Editing and Setting Channels 38 Closed Caption 40 Input Labels 41 Using Timer 42 Recommended AV Connections 43..."Home" setting and this is the setting in greater energy consumption beyond levels that meet ENERGY STAR qualifications. Basic Features Watching TV 19 Using VIERA TOOLS 21 Viewing from an SD Card 22 Watching Videos and DVDs 24 Advanced Features How to the "Home" setting or ...
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...TV technician for your outlet, consult an electrician for long periods of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use only shielded interface cables when connecting to rain or moisture. 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 ...
...TV technician for your outlet, consult an electrician for long periods of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use only shielded interface cables when connecting to rain or moisture. 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 ...
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... a copyright protection signal to p. 31. When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor. 14 For more details on the other TV monitor through VCRs may also be connected to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. Blu-ray Disc... player Connecting to HDMI terminals will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is required for the equipment. For "VIERA LinkTM connections", ...
... a copyright protection signal to p. 31. When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor. 14 For more details on the other TV monitor through VCRs may also be connected to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. Blu-ray Disc... player Connecting to HDMI terminals will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is required for the equipment. For "VIERA LinkTM connections", ...
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...Main menu. 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. 26) VIERA Link menu (p. 34-35) Display VIERA TOOLS (p. 21) Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-23) ...45) Switches to previously viewed channel or input modes. Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) HDMI input 3 connector Video Input 2 connector C.A.T.S. sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System). (p. 26) Changes the input mode Chooses menu and submenu entries.
...Main menu. 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. 26) VIERA Link menu (p. 34-35) Display VIERA TOOLS (p. 21) Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-23) ...45) Switches to previously viewed channel or input modes. Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) HDMI input 3 connector Video Input 2 connector C.A.T.S. sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System). (p. 26) Changes the input mode Chooses menu and submenu entries.
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...Select the item GAME MODE select next ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Displayed "VIERA Link" menu (p. 34-35) Start Slideshow (p. 22-23) Set "Sleep"(Off timer) (p. 42) Change to access high use menu ..." setting. Picture mode Game Picture mode Custom Change Picture mode Vivid Picture mode Standard Picture mode Cinema Using VIERA TOOLS Watching TV 21 Viewing Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or setting a function quickly.
...Select the item GAME MODE select next ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Displayed "VIERA Link" menu (p. 34-35) Start Slideshow (p. 22-23) Set "Sleep"(Off timer) (p. 42) Change to access high use menu ..." setting. Picture mode Game Picture mode Custom Change Picture mode Vivid Picture mode Standard Picture mode Cinema Using VIERA TOOLS Watching TV 21 Viewing Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or setting a function quickly.
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... (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (16 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter) For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 46) 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... Speed Fast Repeat On set Select Adjust Speed Repeat You can set how many seconds each image is displayed in mid-cycle Press VIERA IMAGE VIEWER The VIERA Image Viewer is heard Press in lightly on a VIERA television by simply inserting an SD card into the...
... (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (16 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter) For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 46) 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... Speed Fast Repeat On set Select Adjust Speed Repeat You can set how many seconds each image is displayed in mid-cycle Press VIERA IMAGE VIEWER The VIERA Image Viewer is heard Press in lightly on a VIERA television by simply inserting an SD card into the...
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...Auto power stand-by No Default speakers TV Select "On" (default is used, set "VIERA Link" setting to "On" as shown below. Before using an HDMI cable, you will find it to "Off". "VIERA Link") is On) select change Now you can set each "VIERA Link" function according to your preference ...(p. 32-35). VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has the "HDAVI Control" function to a TV using these functions, you need to set it easier...
...Auto power stand-by No Default speakers TV Select "On" (default is used, set "VIERA Link" setting to "On" as shown below. Before using an HDMI cable, you will find it to "Off". "VIERA Link") is On) select change Now you can set each "VIERA Link" function according to your preference ...(p. 32-35). VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has the "HDAVI Control" function to a TV using these functions, you need to set it easier...
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... for the picture, sound, and other functions so that can enjoy watching TV best suited for you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Reset to defaults Picture mode Select the menu Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup select next Contrast,... Black level HD size H size Reset to the previous screen Displays the functions that you . Display menu ■Menu list Menu Item VIERA Link control Speaker output VIERA Link ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to defaults Bass Treble Balance Surround Volume leveler...
... for the picture, sound, and other functions so that can enjoy watching TV best suited for you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Reset to defaults Picture mode Select the menu Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup select next Contrast,... Black level HD size H size Reset to the previous screen Displays the functions that you . Display menu ■Menu list Menu Item VIERA Link control Speaker output VIERA Link ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to defaults Bass Treble Balance Surround Volume leveler...
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... treble response. Treble 0 Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume. Size 1: Selected item for "Advanced picture". Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) [VIERA Link control] Selects equipment to access and operate. (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX) (p. 34-35) [Speaker output] Selects an audio ...output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 34-35) • VIERA Link menu is accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the edges of an image. (Size 1/Size 2) Size 2: Adjust image size ...
... treble response. Treble 0 Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume. Size 1: Selected item for "Advanced picture". Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) [VIERA Link control] Selects equipment to access and operate. (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX) (p. 34-35) [Speaker output] Selects an audio ...output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 34-35) • VIERA Link menu is accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the edges of an image. (Size 1/Size 2) Size 2: Adjust image size ...
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... settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that 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...power stand-by Default speakers No signal for 10 minutes ECO/power saving Display Sub Menu SUB MENU No activity for you can enjoy watching TV best suited for 3 hours Advanced setup Select the item Setup SUB MENU Channel surf mode All Set favorite Edit CH caption Signal meter ...
... settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that 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...power stand-by Default speakers No signal for 10 minutes ECO/power saving Display Sub Menu SUB MENU No activity for you can enjoy watching TV best suited for 3 hours Advanced setup Select the item Setup SUB MENU Channel surf mode All Set favorite Edit CH caption Signal meter ...
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...use when setting "Auto power on", "On/Off Timer", "Lock", "SD mode" or Digital channel. •• "No signal for 10 minutes". VIERA Link On Sets "Power on link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 32) (Yes/No) Power on link Yes Sets "Power off link" of HDMI ...First time setup" will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to what was activated" will clear all items set . TV comes on every time the power is turned • on for 3 hours". (Continued) How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) Adjustments/Configurations...
...use when setting "Auto power on", "On/Off Timer", "Lock", "SD mode" or Digital channel. •• "No signal for 10 minutes". VIERA Link On Sets "Power on link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 32) (Yes/No) Power on link Yes Sets "Power off link" of HDMI ...First time setup" will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to what was activated" will clear all items set . TV comes on every time the power is turned • on for 3 hours". (Continued) How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) Adjustments/Configurations...
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... Control or later HDAVI Control 2 or later HDAVI Control 3 or later HDAVI Control 4 Operations Automatic Input Switching (p. 33) • Power on the TV remote. VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic "HDAVI Control" equipped components using one button on link (p. 33) • Power off link (p. 33) • Default speakers (p. 33) • One...
... Control or later HDAVI Control 2 or later HDAVI Control 3 or later HDAVI Control 4 Operations Automatic Input Switching (p. 33) • Power on the TV remote. VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic "HDAVI Control" equipped components using one button on link (p. 33) • Power off link (p. 33) • Default speakers (p. 33) • One...
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... this unit, the system switches to 2CH audio. (When connecting to their respective operating instruction manuals. Note HDMI 1 is changed, switch the power of the TV HDMI cable HDMI (AV IN) HDMI (AV OUT) HDMI 1 HDMI 2 or Y Y S VIDEO PB PB VIDEO PR PR L LL AUDIO R RR... LUMIX DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link with VIERA Link with VIERA with VIERA Link function function Link function function One AV amp and one DVD recorder (DIGA) can enjoy higher sound quality.) For details about HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual for...
... this unit, the system switches to 2CH audio. (When connecting to their respective operating instruction manuals. Note HDMI 1 is changed, switch the power of the TV HDMI cable HDMI (AV IN) HDMI (AV OUT) HDMI 1 HDMI 2 or Y Y S VIDEO PB PB VIDEO PR PR L LL AUDIO R RR... LUMIX DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link with VIERA Link with VIERA with VIERA Link function function Link function function One AV amp and one DVD recorder (DIGA) can enjoy higher sound quality.) For details about HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual for...
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... 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 ... 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...
... 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 ... 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...
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... piece of operations is changed from equipment that has "HDAVI Control 3 or later" function connected to "Theater". DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will not turn off . The connected VIERA Link compatible equipment will be applied. "TV" is displayed. Transmittable data On Screen Display Language setting (English/Español/Français) Panel Aspect...
... piece of operations is changed from equipment that has "HDAVI Control 3 or later" function connected to "Theater". DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will not turn off . The connected VIERA Link compatible equipment will be applied. "TV" is displayed. Transmittable data On Screen Display Language setting (English/Español/Français) Panel Aspect...
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VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" You can enjoy more details on the "HDAVI Control" function, refer to p. 30 Display VIERA Link menu or VIERA Link Select the item VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV Speaker control select next select ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Select VIERA Link control Home theater Speaker output TV Set 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") 34
VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" You can enjoy more details on the "HDAVI Control" function, refer to p. 30 Display VIERA Link menu or VIERA Link Select the item VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV Speaker control select next select ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Select VIERA Link control Home theater Speaker output TV Set 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") 34
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..., and a total of equipment items that can select HDMI connected equipment and access it at the TV. This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is three for Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX. VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" (Continued) You can select available items only. Move the cursor/Select Play Set...
..., and a total of equipment items that can select HDMI connected equipment and access it at the TV. This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is three for Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX. VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" (Continued) You can select available items only. Move the cursor/Select Play Set...
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... register it. Input your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be asked to enter your password each time you input your password. 36 Select "Lock" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next select You will be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. Password...
... register it. Input your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be asked to enter your password each time you input your password. 36 Select "Lock" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next select You will be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. Password...
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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 ...
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 ...