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...TOOLS 21 Viewing from an SD Card 22 Watching Videos and DVDs 24 Displaying PC Screen on TV 26 Advanced Features How to the "Home Use" setting or other factory default settings could result in which energy savings will be achieved. Ratings List for Lock 46 Technical Information ...47 Care and Cleaning 51 FAQ 52 Specifications 54 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. This product qualifies for Canada 57 3 and Puerto Rico 56 Limited Warranty (for ENERGY STAR in the "Home Use" setting and this is the setting in greater energy consumption beyond levels that meet ENERGY STAR...
...TOOLS 21 Viewing from an SD Card 22 Watching Videos and DVDs 24 Displaying PC Screen on TV 26 Advanced Features How to the "Home Use" setting or other factory default settings could result in which energy savings will be achieved. Ratings List for Lock 46 Technical Information ...47 Care and Cleaning 51 FAQ 52 Specifications 54 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. This product qualifies for Canada 57 3 and Puerto Rico 56 Limited Warranty (for ENERGY STAR in the "Home Use" setting and this is the setting in greater energy consumption beyond levels that meet ENERGY STAR...
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...cart is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to ... place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on , the user is damaged, liquid has been spilled or...TC-42PS14, TC-50PS14, TC-54PS14 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-42PS14, TC-50PS14, TC-54PS14...
...cart is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to ... place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on , the user is damaged, liquid has been spilled or...TC-42PS14, TC-50PS14, TC-54PS14 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-42PS14, TC-50PS14, TC-54PS14...
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... top, left and right, and 2 3/4" (7 cm) or more people are manufactured by Panasonic Corporation. • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK4P1RW (TC-42PS14, TC-50PS14) TY-WK5P1RW (TC-54PS14) Be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out the installation and set-up This Plasma TV may fall or tip over or pulled by unauthorized personnel is designed...
... top, left and right, and 2 3/4" (7 cm) or more people are manufactured by Panasonic Corporation. • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK4P1RW (TC-42PS14, TC-50PS14) TY-WK5P1RW (TC-54PS14) Be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out the installation and set-up This Plasma TV may fall or tip over or pulled by unauthorized personnel is designed...
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... Use a mount that they cannot be pushed, pulled over and may cause damage resulting in upright position Transporting the unit with furniture and television sets. • Don't place flat panel displays on furniture that children can be sure to follow the following safety guidelines: TUNE INTO SAFETY: ...; Make sure the wall where you are required for the safe installation and use of your Plasma TV. Using a dry cloth, clean any doubts about your ability to the display panel. Panasonic recommends that are mounting the display is heavy. Build-up of dust on or play with...
... Use a mount that they cannot be pushed, pulled over and may cause damage resulting in upright position Transporting the unit with furniture and television sets. • Don't place flat panel displays on furniture that children can be sure to follow the following safety guidelines: TUNE INTO SAFETY: ...; Make sure the wall where you are required for the safe installation and use of your Plasma TV. Using a dry cloth, clean any doubts about your ability to the display panel. Panasonic recommends that are mounting the display is heavy. Build-up of dust on or play with...
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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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... Tighten screws firmly. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. During set-up Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. Bottom view B Accessories Assembly screws (4 of the poles. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. Do not use...42"/50") M5 × 25 (Black) (for 54") M5 × 30 (Black) Poles (2) L R Accessories/Optional Accessory Arrow mark Pole Base (Image: TC-42PS14) Rear side Hole for 54") Warning Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury ...
... Tighten screws firmly. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. During set-up Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. Bottom view B Accessories Assembly screws (4 of the poles. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. Do not use...42"/50") M5 × 25 (Black) (for 54") M5 × 30 (Black) Poles (2) L R Accessories/Optional Accessory Arrow mark Pole Base (Image: TC-42PS14) Rear side Hole for 54") Warning Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury ...
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...the wall outlet first. For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca 11 The connection for the equipment. Basic Connection Example 1 TV Connecting Antenna (To watch TV) VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV •VHF/UHF Antenna NTSC (National Television System Committee): • ...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 CH3 or CH4 for regular cable. •• You can be absolutely sure to the operating manuals for high-...
...the wall outlet first. For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca 11 The connection for the equipment. Basic Connection Example 1 TV Connecting Antenna (To watch TV) VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV •VHF/UHF Antenna NTSC (National Television System Committee): • ...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 CH3 or CH4 for regular cable. •• You can be absolutely sure to the operating manuals for high-...
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...Video Input 2 connector C.A.T.S. Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Basic Connection (AV cable connections) Identifying Controls Front of the TV TV controls/indicators Back of the TV Selects channels in front of power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. Displays the ...Main menu. sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System). (p. 28) Note Changes the input mode Chooses menu and submenu entries. The TV consumes a limited amount of the TV set. Do not place any channel (p. 19) or press to ...
...Video Input 2 connector C.A.T.S. Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Basic Connection (AV cable connections) Identifying Controls Front of the TV TV controls/indicators Back of the TV Selects channels in front of power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. Displays the ...Main menu. sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System). (p. 28) Note Changes the input mode Chooses menu and submenu entries. The TV consumes a limited amount of the TV set. Do not place any channel (p. 19) or press to ...
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...viewing environment Home Use Store Demonstration Select "Home Use" when using this TV in , confirmation screen will be displayed on " (p. 30-31) is set to previous screen . or Turn the TV On with the POWER button or (TV) (Remote) * This setting will be displayed. select ok Please confirm your selection (Home Use) ... 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. ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen 16 To display the "Please...
...viewing environment Home Use Store Demonstration Select "Home Use" when using this TV in , confirmation screen will be displayed on " (p. 30-31) is set to previous screen . or Turn the TV On with the POWER button or (TV) (Remote) * This setting will be displayed. select ok Please confirm your selection (Home Use) ... 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. ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen 16 To display the "Please...
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...: Antenna Not used: Skip TV tuning go to Select "Not used" when no wire is connected to an unavailable signal. Quick Start Guide First Time Setup ■Press to exit from a menu screen Note To change setting (Language/Clock/ ANT/Cable setup/ Input labels) later, go to Menu screen (p. 30) Adjust ...the clock First time setup Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Clock Year Month Day Hour Minute 2009 1 7 10 AM 10 next select set select item Year: Select the year Month: Select the month Day: Select the day Hour: Adjust the hour Minute: Adjust the minute Auto channel setup...
...: Antenna Not used: Skip TV tuning go to Select "Not used" when no wire is connected to an unavailable signal. Quick Start Guide First Time Setup ■Press to exit from a menu screen Note To change setting (Language/Clock/ ANT/Cable setup/ Input labels) later, go to Menu screen (p. 30) Adjust ...the clock First time setup Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Clock Year Month Day Hour Minute 2009 1 7 10 AM 10 next select set select item Year: Select the year Month: Select the month Day: Select the day Hour: Adjust the hour Minute: Adjust the minute Auto channel setup...
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...Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels next select Input labels Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 PC GAME select set . 0 All channels: Scans digital and analog channels Analog only: Scans Analog channels only Digital only: Scans Digital channels only Confirm registered channels program.../CAMERA/DVD REC/HOME THTR/MONITOR/ MEDIA CTR/MEDIA EXT/OTHER Yes ... If you to view more than twice, previously saved channels are automatically set or Video 2 GAME PC G A A Select OK RETURN R G B Y ABC → abc Delete Switches Input mode alphabet to quit ...
...Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels next select Input labels Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 PC GAME select set . 0 All channels: Scans digital and analog channels Analog only: Scans Analog channels only Digital only: Scans Digital channels only Confirm registered channels program.../CAMERA/DVD REC/HOME THTR/MONITOR/ MEDIA CTR/MEDIA EXT/OTHER Yes ... If you to view more than twice, previously saved channels are automatically set or Video 2 GAME PC G A A Select OK RETURN R G B Y ABC → abc Delete Switches Input mode alphabet to quit ...
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... MENU Setup SUB MENU Channel surf mode All Set favorite Edit CH caption Signal meter 19 example: CH15-1: (TV) Note Reselect "Cable" or "Antenna" in "ANT in a compound channel number. 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 not TV, press and select TV. (p. 24) (TV) Select a channel number up or down...
... MENU Setup SUB MENU Channel surf mode All Set favorite Edit CH caption Signal meter 19 example: CH15-1: (TV) Note Reselect "Cable" or "Antenna" in "ANT in a compound channel number. 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 not TV, press and select TV. (p. 24) (TV) Select a channel number up or down...
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... or use number buttons. (see below) ■Set Favorite Feature 1 Display the SUB MENU. Watching TV (Continued) ■Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) Information Recall ■Displays or removes the channel banner. SUB MENU Favorite Feature ■Use Favorite Feature 1 Display "Favorite channels" 2 Select "Set favorite" Setup SUB MENU Channel surf mode All...
... or use number buttons. (see below) ■Set Favorite Feature 1 Display the SUB MENU. Watching TV (Continued) ■Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) Information Recall ■Displays or removes the channel banner. SUB MENU Favorite Feature ■Use Favorite Feature 1 Display "Favorite channels" 2 Select "Set favorite" Setup SUB MENU Channel surf mode All...
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Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item Lock select next Displayed "VIERA Link" menu (p. 36-37) Start Slideshow (p. 22-23) Set "Sleep"(Off timer) (p. 44) Displayed "Lock" menu. (p. 38) ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to access high use menu items. They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Viewing Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS are the easy way to the previous screen 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 Lock select next Displayed "VIERA Link" menu (p. 36-37) Start Slideshow (p. 22-23) Set "Sleep"(Off timer) (p. 44) Displayed "Lock" menu. (p. 38) ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to access high use menu items. They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Viewing Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS are the easy way to the previous screen Using VIERA TOOLS Watching TV 21 Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or setting a function quickly.
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.... View Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise) To next photo Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise) To previous photo Rotate Prev. SD card setting select Slideshow: A Slideshow will be viewed Thumbnail view Photo viewer select Total 50 Name Pana0001 Date 03/04/2009 Size 1600×... be reproduced properly.) Photo viewer Insert the SD card * This setting will be skipped next time unless you select "Set later". Accessing Rotate Prev. Set "SD card setting" and select "Play SD card now" "SD card setting" will start Play SD card automatically automatically next time. RG Slideshow...
.... View Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise) To next photo Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise) To previous photo Rotate Prev. SD card setting select Slideshow: A Slideshow will be viewed Thumbnail view Photo viewer select Total 50 Name Pana0001 Date 03/04/2009 Size 1600×... be reproduced properly.) Photo viewer Insert the SD card * This setting will be skipped next time unless you select "Set later". Accessing Rotate Prev. Set "SD card setting" and select "Play SD card now" "SD card setting" will start Play SD card automatically automatically next time. RG Slideshow...
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... GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter) For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 48) 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 Contrast 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0... Sharpness 0 Picture menu (p. 28) Select Adjust Photo settings Set ■Set up Slideshow Slideshow settings Speed Fast Repeat On set Select Adjust Speed Repeat You can set how many seconds each image is displayed in Slideshow mode. (Very fast/Fast/Medium...
... GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter) For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 48) 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 Contrast 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0... Sharpness 0 Picture menu (p. 28) Select Adjust Photo settings Set ■Set up Slideshow Slideshow settings Speed Fast Repeat On set Select Adjust Speed Repeat You can set how many seconds each image is displayed in Slideshow mode. (Very fast/Fast/Medium...
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... return to select the input of your choice, select then press OK. enter During the selection, if no action is set on the remote control to TV Select the input mode Input select 1 TV 2 Component 1 AUX 3 Component 2 4 HDMI 1 or 5 HDMI 2 6 HDMI 3 7 Video 1 8 Video 2 9 PC (example) Press corresponding...access. Note The input label will be displayed on "Input select" screen if Input label is taken for Input label, refer to the TV, you have applicable equipment connected to p. 43. HDMI 1 GAME Terminal Label (example) The terminal and label of the connected equipment....
... return to select the input of your choice, select then press OK. enter During the selection, if no action is set on the remote control to TV Select the input mode Input select 1 TV 2 Component 1 AUX 3 Component 2 4 HDMI 1 or 5 HDMI 2 6 HDMI 3 7 Video 1 8 Video 2 9 PC (example) Press corresponding...access. Note The input label will be displayed on "Input select" screen if Input label is taken for Input label, refer to the TV, you have applicable equipment connected to p. 43. HDMI 1 GAME Terminal Label (example) The terminal and label of the connected equipment....
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...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 On) select change Now you can set each "VIERA Link" function according to your preference (p. 34-37). Note If no HDMI equipment is used... manuals for the equipment. 25 Before using an HDMI cable, you will find it to "Off". 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 to use. "VIERA Link") is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non-
...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 On) select change Now you can set each "VIERA Link" function according to your preference (p. 34-37). Note If no HDMI equipment is used... manuals for the equipment. 25 Before using an HDMI cable, you will find it to "Off". 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 to use. "VIERA Link") is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non-
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... poor input signals. Note It may not be vertically-striped, flickers partially or is blurred. Picture Adjusts the vertical position. ■PC menu setting (change as desired) Making settings "How to Use Menu Functions" to (p. 28) Menu Item Reset to defaults Sync Dot clock H-position Adjustments/Configurations (options) Resets PC adjust H & V: The...
... poor input signals. Note It may not be vertically-striped, flickers partially or is blurred. Picture Adjusts the vertical position. ■PC menu setting (change as desired) Making settings "How to Use Menu Functions" to (p. 28) Menu Item Reset to defaults Sync Dot clock H-position Adjustments/Configurations (options) Resets PC adjust H & V: The...
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...Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness Color temp. How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. C.A.T.S. Display menu ■Menu list Menu Item VIERA Link control Speaker output VIERA... Displays the functions that you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select the menu Menu select VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next Picture Reset to defaults Bass Treble Balance Surround Volume leveler TV speakers HDMI 1 in HDMI 2 in ...
...Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness Color temp. How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. C.A.T.S. Display menu ■Menu list Menu Item VIERA Link control Speaker output VIERA... Displays the functions that you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select the menu Menu select VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next Picture Reset to defaults Bass Treble Balance Surround Volume leveler TV speakers HDMI 1 in HDMI 2 in ...