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VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Turn your own living room into a movie theater! Panasonic Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 2 SDHC Logo is a trademark. Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement (Image: TC-P42S1) HDMI, the HDMI logo and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Turn your own living room into a movie theater! Panasonic Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 2 SDHC Logo is a trademark. Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement (Image: TC-P42S1) HDMI, the HDMI logo and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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and Puerto Rico 55 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. FAQs, etc. 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 other factory default settings ... savings will be achieved. Ratings List for Lock 44 Technical Information 45 Care and Cleaning 49 FAQ 50 Specifications 52 Limited Warranty (for Canada 56 3 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...
and Puerto Rico 55 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. FAQs, etc. 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 other factory default settings ... savings will be achieved. Ratings List for Lock 44 Technical Information 45 Care and Cleaning 49 FAQ 50 Specifications 52 Limited Warranty (for Canada 56 3 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...
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...personnel. 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-P42S1, TC-P46S1, TC-P50S1, TC-P54S1 This Class B digital apparatus complies with...harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from tip-over....
...personnel. 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-P42S1, TC-P46S1, TC-P50S1, TC-P54S1 This Class B digital apparatus complies with...harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from tip-over....
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... copyright protection systems and the picture will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor. 14 For more details on the external equipment's connections, please refer to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below) Standard... B To use HDMI terminals HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI AV OUT AV Equipment e.g. Connect either S Video or Video cable. For "VIERA LinkTM connections", please refer to prevent recording. VCR AV Equipment PR yellow yellow yellow e.g. Note Some programs contain a copyright protection signal...
... copyright protection systems and the picture will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor. 14 For more details on the external equipment's connections, please refer to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below) Standard... B To use HDMI terminals HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI AV OUT AV Equipment e.g. Connect either S Video or Video cable. For "VIERA LinkTM connections", please refer to prevent recording. VCR AV Equipment PR yellow yellow yellow e.g. Note Some programs contain a copyright protection signal...
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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. 26) VIERA Link menu (p. 34-35) Display VIERA TOOLS (p. 21) Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-23... power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System). (p. 26) Changes the input mode Chooses menu and submenu entries. Do not place any channel (p. 19) or press to select any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control.
... 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... power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System). (p. 26) Changes the input mode Chooses menu and submenu entries. Do not place any channel (p. 19) or press to select any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control.
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Picture mode Game Picture mode Custom Change Picture mode Vivid Picture mode Standard Picture mode Cinema 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 GAME MODE select next ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to...
Picture mode Game Picture mode Custom Change Picture mode Vivid Picture mode Standard Picture mode Cinema 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 GAME MODE select next ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to...
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... SD Card 23 Viewing Insert the card Remove the card SD Card Label surface Push until a click is heard Press in mid-cycle Press VIERA IMAGE VIEWER The VIERA Image Viewer is displayed in Slideshow mode. (Very fast/Fast/Medium/Slow/Very slow) Turn the slideshow Repeat function On or Off. Compliant... set Select Adjust Speed Repeat You can set how many seconds each image is a function that lets you easily view still and motion images on a VIERA television by simply inserting an SD card into the...
... SD Card 23 Viewing Insert the card Remove the card SD Card Label surface Push until a click is heard Press in mid-cycle Press VIERA IMAGE VIEWER The VIERA Image Viewer is displayed in Slideshow mode. (Very fast/Fast/Medium/Slow/Very slow) Turn the slideshow Repeat function On or Off. Compliant... set Select Adjust Speed Repeat You can set how many seconds each image is a function that lets you easily view still and motion images on a VIERA television by simply inserting an SD card into the...
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..., please refer to p. 30-35. "VIERA Link") is used, set each "VIERA Link" function according to your preference (p. 32-35). For more details on link Yes Power off link Yes Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by No Default speakers TV Select "On" (default is connected or ...standard HDMI equipment (non- VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has the "HDAVI Control" function to a TV using these functions, you need to set "VIERA Link" setting to "On" as shown below. ...
..., please refer to p. 30-35. "VIERA Link") is used, set each "VIERA Link" function according to your preference (p. 32-35). For more details on link Yes Power off link Yes Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by No Default speakers TV Select "On" (default is connected or ...standard HDMI equipment (non- VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has the "HDAVI Control" function to a TV using these functions, you need to set "VIERA Link" setting to "On" as shown below. ...
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... Picture menu) select adjust or select Advanced audio Audio MPEG NR Black level HD size H size Reset to defaults Bass Treble Balance Surround Volume leveler TV speakers HDMI 1 in HDMI 2 in HDMI 3 in Timer Sleep, Timer 1-5 Lock SD card SD card Closed Caption Closed Caption 26 Display menu... screen Displays the functions that 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, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness Color temp. C.A.T.S. How to Use...
... Picture menu) select adjust or select Advanced audio Audio MPEG NR Black level HD size H size Reset to defaults Bass Treble Balance Surround Volume leveler TV speakers HDMI 1 in HDMI 2 in HDMI 3 in Timer Sleep, Timer 1-5 Lock SD card SD card Closed Caption Closed Caption 26 Display menu... screen Displays the functions that 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, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness Color temp. C.A.T.S. How to Use...
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... for the scanning area with High-definition signal. (Size 1/ Size 2) Select "Size 1" if noise is selected. 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 not available. regular TV (NTSC) is accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the edges of Cool(blue), Normal, or Warm(red) color. (Cool...
... for the scanning area with High-definition signal. (Size 1/ Size 2) Select "Size 1" if noise is selected. 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 not available. regular TV (NTSC) is accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the edges of Cool(blue), Normal, or Warm(red) color. (Cool...
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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 ... Auto power on select Play SD card automatically set About or next Reset to the previous screen Displays the functions that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. Display menu ■Menu list Menu Item Channel surf mode ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■...
...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 ... Auto power on select Play SD card automatically set About or next Reset to the previous screen Displays the functions that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. Display menu ■Menu list Menu Item Channel surf mode ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■...
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...No Play SD card automatically Set "Thumbnail" or "Slideshow" to play back SD cards automatically. (Slideshow/Thumbnail/Set later/Off) Set later Displays TV version and software license. TV comes on every time the power is restored. • The "Sleep" timer, "On / Off timer", and "First time setup" will ...1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off. Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned On (No/Yes) TV AC cord must be selected if "Off" is set . VIERA Link On Sets "Power on link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 32) (Yes...
...No Play SD card automatically Set "Thumbnail" or "Slideshow" to play back SD cards automatically. (Slideshow/Thumbnail/Set later/Off) Set later Displays TV version and software license. TV comes on every time the power is restored. • The "Sleep" timer, "On / Off timer", and "First time setup" will ...1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off. Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned On (No/Yes) TV AC cord must be selected if "Off" is set . VIERA Link On Sets "Power on link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 32) (Yes...
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This TV supports "HDAVI Control 4" function. As such, its operation with other manufacturers' equipment supporting the VIERA Link function. ■HDMI cable This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic "HDAVI Control"...DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theater, RAM theater, Amplifier, etc.) with Panasonic products which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is displayed correctly. VIERA Link "HDAVI Control", based on the external equipment's connections, please ...
This TV supports "HDAVI Control 4" function. As such, its operation with other manufacturers' equipment supporting the VIERA Link function. ■HDMI cable This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic "HDAVI Control"...DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theater, RAM theater, Amplifier, etc.) with Panasonic products which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is displayed correctly. VIERA Link "HDAVI Control", based on the external equipment's connections, please ...
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... Back of AV equipment such as shown above, set the input mode to HDMI 2/HDMI 3 (p. 24) initially before connecting to the TV program connection as shown below for Setup Menu settings and additional control information. • Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not included....you can enjoy higher sound quality.) For details about HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual for the equipment. 31 through the theater system. When connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3, set "VIERA Link" (under "VIERA Link settings") to the DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM ■Connecting this...
... Back of AV equipment such as shown above, set the input mode to HDMI 2/HDMI 3 (p. 24) initially before connecting to the TV program connection as shown below for Setup Menu settings and additional control information. • Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not included....you can enjoy higher sound quality.) For details about HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual for the equipment. 31 through the theater system. When connecting to HDMI 2/HDMI 3, set "VIERA Link" (under "VIERA Link settings") to the DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM ■Connecting this...
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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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... Player ○ ○ --- --- For more details on the external equipment's operation, please refer to the appropriate HDMI input whenever VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on the remote control for each piece of equipment (Recorder/Home theater/Player) that has HDMI CEC function... connected to TV with HDMI cable. When "Yes" is selected (p. 29), TV is turned on the TV and switches to a Panasonic theater system or Amplifier. 33 DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will be set the Home Theater system as default ...
... Player ○ ○ --- --- For more details on the external equipment's operation, please refer to the appropriate HDMI input whenever VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on the remote control for each piece of equipment (Recorder/Home theater/Player) that has HDMI CEC function... connected to TV with HDMI cable. When "Yes" is selected (p. 29), TV is turned on the TV and switches to a Panasonic theater system or Amplifier. 33 DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will be set the Home Theater system as default ...
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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 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.
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...Set/Access Return to access. (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX) VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV select change Mute The sound of the TV is in standby mode. ■TV: The TV speakers are on screen Exit Stop Reverse/Forward Skip Reverse/Forward Pause Closed...equipment items that can select Home theater or TV speakers for audio output. Control theater speakers with the TV's remote control, pointing it at the TV. This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is turned off, the TV speakers take over. Note There is displayed on...
...Set/Access Return to access. (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX) VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV select change Mute The sound of the TV is in standby mode. ■TV: The TV speakers are on screen Exit Stop Reverse/Forward Skip Reverse/Forward Pause Closed...equipment items that can select Home theater or TV speakers for audio output. Control theater speakers with the TV's remote control, pointing it at the TV. This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is turned off, the TV speakers take over. Note There is displayed on...
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... When you select a locked channel, a message will be displayed that allows you to view the channel if 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 exit from watching objectionable content. Custom:Locks specified...
... When you select a locked channel, a message will be displayed that allows you to view the channel if 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 exit from watching objectionable content. Custom:Locks specified...
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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 ...