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TQBC2488-1 The images shown in this manual are for future reference. TC-P54Z1 Quick Start Guide (See page 8-24) For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call: 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For assistance (Canada), please call: 1-866-330-0014 or visit us at www.vieraconcierge.ca TM ViVA HD3D Sound English Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for illustrative purposes only. Operating Instructions 54" Class 1080p Plasma HDTV (54.1 inches measured diagonally) Model No.
TQBC2488-1 The images shown in this manual are for future reference. TC-P54Z1 Quick Start Guide (See page 8-24) For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call: 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For assistance (Canada), please call: 1-866-330-0014 or visit us at www.vieraconcierge.ca TM ViVA HD3D Sound English Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for illustrative purposes only. Operating Instructions 54" Class 1080p Plasma HDTV (54.1 inches measured diagonally) Model No.
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Experience an amazing level of Panasonic Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 2 SDHC Logo is a trademark of multimedia excitement VIERA Link™ is a trademark. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Panasonic Corporation. Turn your own living room into a movie theater! VIERA CAST™ is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Experience an amazing level of Panasonic Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 2 SDHC Logo is a trademark of multimedia excitement VIERA Link™ is a trademark. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks or registered trademarks of Panasonic Corporation. Turn your own living room into a movie theater! VIERA CAST™ is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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... logo is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. and Puerto Rico only 72 Customer Services Directory (for Canada 74 3 FAQs, etc. under license from an SD Card 28 Watching Videos and DVDs 32 VIERA CASTTM 34 Network Camera 36 Displaying PC Screen on TV 38 Advanced Features How to the...meet ENERGY STAR qualifications. Any modifications to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc 40 VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM 44 Network setting 50 VIERA CAST setting 52 Lock 54 Editing and Setting Channels 56 Closed Caption 58 Input Labels 59 Using Timer 60 Remote control registration...
... logo is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. and Puerto Rico only 72 Customer Services Directory (for Canada 74 3 FAQs, etc. under license from an SD Card 28 Watching Videos and DVDs 32 VIERA CASTTM 34 Network Camera 36 Displaying PC Screen on TV 38 Advanced Features How to the...meet ENERGY STAR qualifications. Any modifications to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc 40 VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM 44 Network setting 50 VIERA CAST setting 52 Lock 54 Editing and Setting Channels 56 Closed Caption 58 Input Labels 59 Using Timer 60 Remote control registration...
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...protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. TC-P54Z1 Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Contact Source: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) email: consumerproducts@panasonic.com This device complies with Part 15 of ...the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Panasonic Corp. FCC Declaration of Industry Canada. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. of North America could void the user...
...protection against harmful interference in a particular installation. TC-P54Z1 Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Contact Source: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) email: consumerproducts@panasonic.com This device complies with Part 15 of ...the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by Panasonic Corp. FCC Declaration of Industry Canada. Operation is connected. • Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. of North America could void the user...
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... Do not burn or break batteries. Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to prevent the TV from tipping over. Do not mix old and new batteries. •...control. Installing the remote's batteries Caution Incorrect installation may cause its panel to the remote control. Accessories Remote Control Transmitter VIERA CAST N2QBYB000005 VIERA Link V IERA TOOLS Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) AA Battery Cleaning cloth Pedestal TBLX0107 How to assemble (p. 9)...
... Do not burn or break batteries. Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to prevent the TV from tipping over. Do not mix old and new batteries. •...control. Installing the remote's batteries Caution Incorrect installation may cause its panel to the remote control. Accessories Remote Control Transmitter VIERA CAST N2QBYB000005 VIERA Link V IERA TOOLS Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) AA Battery Cleaning cloth Pedestal TBLX0107 How to assemble (p. 9)...
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For "VIERA LinkTM connections", please refer to prevent recording. VCR The S Video input will enable you to the operating manuals for a 1080p signal. Connect either S Video or Video cable. Video signals fed through a VCR. For more details on the other TV monitor through VCRs may... blue PR red L white R AUDIO OUT red AV Equipment e.g. When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor. Basic Connection (Continued) AV cable connections High-Definition A To use COMPOSITE terminals yellow white red AV Equipment yellow white yellow L...
For "VIERA LinkTM connections", please refer to prevent recording. VCR The S Video input will enable you to the operating manuals for a 1080p signal. Connect either S Video or Video cable. Video signals fed through a VCR. For more details on the other TV monitor through VCRs may... blue PR red L white R AUDIO OUT red AV Equipment e.g. When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor. Basic Connection (Continued) AV cable connections High-Definition A To use COMPOSITE terminals yellow white red AV Equipment yellow white yellow L...
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... or Off (Standby) Viewing from the TV tuner. The range may occur due to enter alphanumeric input in menus. (p. 24, 32, 36, 38, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 59, 60) Use for digital channels. (p. 25) Transmission Range Use the RF remote control within the range of 7 m from ... obstacles or the surrounding environment or building structure affects the transmission. External equipment operations (p. 49) VIERA Link VIERA CAST V IERA TOOLS Closed caption On/Off (p. 25) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 25) Exits from the following devices as much as malfunction or slow remote control response...
... or Off (Standby) Viewing from the TV tuner. The range may occur due to enter alphanumeric input in menus. (p. 24, 32, 36, 38, 48, 50, 52, 54, 56, 59, 60) Use for digital channels. (p. 25) Transmission Range Use the RF remote control within the range of 7 m from ... obstacles or the surrounding environment or building structure affects the transmission. External equipment operations (p. 49) VIERA Link VIERA CAST V IERA TOOLS Closed caption On/Off (p. 25) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 25) Exits from the following devices as much as malfunction or slow remote control response...
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...If there is no registered remote control, the "Remote control registration" screen is displayed every time the TV is not available) Remote control registration completed successfully. VIERA Link VIERA CAST V IERA TOOLS Error or Time out (30 sec) Remote control registration failed. Registro del mando ...(The Tuner Box power will be also turned on). (Display Unit) Please have your remote control with the following procedure when the TV is turned on . Continuar? Continuer ? Remote control registration Press the 'OK' button and the '1' button simultaneously for at least 3...
...If there is no registered remote control, the "Remote control registration" screen is displayed every time the TV is not available) Remote control registration completed successfully. VIERA Link VIERA CAST V IERA TOOLS Error or Time out (30 sec) Remote control registration failed. Registro del mando ...(The Tuner Box power will be also turned on). (Display Unit) Please have your remote control with the following procedure when the TV is turned on . Continuar? Continuer ? Remote control registration Press the 'OK' button and the '1' button simultaneously for at least 3...
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...your selection (Home Use) before pressing OK button. ■If you select "Store Demonstration" by mistake in Cable Auto program set to a TV input. Select your language Language English Español Français select ok Be sure to select "Home Use" Please select your viewing ...screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Auto channel setup Select "ANT/Cable setup" First time setup Language ANT/Cable setup Network setting VIERA CAST setting Clock Input labels next select Select "ANT in" ANT/Cable setup ANT in , confirmation screen will be displayed on " (p. 42...
...your selection (Home Use) before pressing OK button. ■If you select "Store Demonstration" by mistake in Cable Auto program set to a TV input. Select your language Language English Español Français select ok Be sure to select "Home Use" Please select your viewing ...screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Auto channel setup Select "ANT/Cable setup" First time setup Language ANT/Cable setup Network setting VIERA CAST setting Clock Input labels next select Select "ANT in" ANT/Cable setup ANT in , confirmation screen will be displayed on " (p. 42...
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... time setup Language ANT/Cable setup Network setting VIERA CAST setting Clock Input labels select ok Network setting (p. 50-51) VIERA CAST setting First time setup select Language ANT/Cable setup Network setting ok VIERA CAST setting Clock Input labels VIERA CAST setting (p. 52-53) 23 Cancel Favorite... 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. 42) Select "Auto program" ANT/Cable setup ANT in Cable Auto program...
... time setup Language ANT/Cable setup Network setting VIERA CAST setting Clock Input labels select ok Network setting (p. 50-51) VIERA CAST setting First time setup select Language ANT/Cable setup Network setting ok VIERA CAST setting Clock Input labels VIERA CAST setting (p. 52-53) 23 Cancel Favorite... 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. 42) Select "Auto program" ANT/Cable setup ANT in Cable Auto program...
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...EXT/OTHER First Time Setup (Continued) Adjust the clock First time setup Language ANT/Cable setup Network setting VIERA CAST setting Clock Input labels Manual setting Clock Mode Manual Year 2009 Month 1 Day 7 Hour 10 ... channels featuring high-quality video and sound 24 Set the Input labels First time setup Language ANT/Cable setup Network setting VIERA CAST setting Clock Input labels next select Input labels Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 ...) Auto: The clock is on a network. Only available when the TV is adjusted automatically via Internet service.
...EXT/OTHER First Time Setup (Continued) Adjust the clock First time setup Language ANT/Cable setup Network setting VIERA CAST setting Clock Input labels Manual setting Clock Mode Manual Year 2009 Month 1 Day 7 Hour 10 ... channels featuring high-quality video and sound 24 Set the Input labels First time setup Language ANT/Cable setup Network setting VIERA CAST setting Clock Input labels next select Input labels Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 HDMI 4 ...) Auto: The clock is on a network. Only available when the TV is adjusted automatically via Internet service.
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...Vivid/Stadio ref/Game/Custom)) Start "VIERA CAST". (p. 34-35) Displayed "VIERA Link control" menu. Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to exit from an SD card (p. 28-31) Displayed "ECO/energy saving" menu. (p. 42) Viewing Using VIERA TOOLS Watching TV 27 Select SD card function. (...Slideshow/Thumbnail/Movie) Viewing from a menu screen ■Press to return to access. Display VIERA TOOLS IERA TOOLS V Select the item select next ■Press to ...
...Vivid/Stadio ref/Game/Custom)) Start "VIERA CAST". (p. 34-35) Displayed "VIERA Link control" menu. Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to exit from an SD card (p. 28-31) Displayed "ECO/energy saving" menu. (p. 42) Viewing Using VIERA TOOLS Watching TV 27 Select SD card function. (...Slideshow/Thumbnail/Movie) Viewing from a menu screen ■Press to return to access. Display VIERA TOOLS IERA TOOLS V Select the item select next ■Press to ...
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... Select the item SD card Photo viewer Movie player Photo viewer Go to p. 30 Picture AVIuEdRioA Link SD card Closed caption Setup select ok Using VIERA TOOLS (p. 27) Select the movie to the previous screen Movie player Insert the SD card * This setting will start automatically next time. Thumbnail: The Photo...
... Select the item SD card Photo viewer Movie player Photo viewer Go to p. 30 Picture AVIuEdRioA Link SD card Closed caption Setup select ok Using VIERA TOOLS (p. 27) Select the movie to the previous screen Movie player Insert the SD card * This setting will start automatically next time. Thumbnail: The Photo...
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...Push until a click is heard Press in Setup Menu (p. 42) In or Display "Movie settings" Select the item Movie settings Picture Audio VIERA Link Repeat On select ok ■Adjust the picture and Audio Picture 1/3 Reset to defaults Picture mode Vivid Contrast 0 Brightness 0 Color ...menu (p. 40) Select Adjust Set ■Use VIERA Link function Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV VIERA Link (p. 40, 48) Select change ■Set up Repeat playback Movie settings Picture Audio VIERA Link Repeat On Select change Repeat Turn the Movie...
...Push until a click is heard Press in Setup Menu (p. 42) In or Display "Movie settings" Select the item Movie settings Picture Audio VIERA Link Repeat On select ok ■Adjust the picture and Audio Picture 1/3 Reset to defaults Picture mode Vivid Contrast 0 Brightness 0 Color ...menu (p. 40) Select Adjust Set ■Use VIERA Link function Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV VIERA Link (p. 40, 48) Select change ■Set up Repeat playback Movie settings Picture Audio VIERA Link Repeat On Select change Repeat Turn the Movie...
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... Select Adjust select change ■Slideshow settings Slideshow settings Speed Fast Repeat Off Transition Off Effect Sepia Select the Background music from SD Card VIERA IMAGE VIEWER The VIERA Image Viewer is a function that lets you easily view still and motion images on or off (On/Off). Select transition effect (Off/Fade... in ↑/Slide in →/Slide in ←/Zoom in Slideshow mode. (Very fast/Fast/Medium/Slow/Very slow) Turn the slideshow Repeat function on a VIERA television by simply inserting an SD card into the...
... Select Adjust select change ■Slideshow settings Slideshow settings Speed Fast Repeat Off Transition Off Effect Sepia Select the Background music from SD Card VIERA IMAGE VIEWER The VIERA Image Viewer is a function that lets you easily view still and motion images on or off (On/Off). Select transition effect (Off/Fade... in ↑/Slide in →/Slide in ←/Zoom in Slideshow mode. (Very fast/Fast/Medium/Slow/Very slow) Turn the slideshow Repeat function on a VIERA television by simply inserting an SD card into the...
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... off link Yes Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by No Default speakers TV select ■Press to exit from a menu screen 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 your preference (p. 46-49). Please refer to use. Display menu ...
... off link Yes Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by No Default speakers TV select ■Press to exit from a menu screen 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 your preference (p. 46-49). Please refer to use. Display menu ...
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...the data. ■To adjust picture and audio 1 Display "Menu" Other settings ■To use VIERA Link function 1 Display "Menu" 2 Select "picture" or "Audio" Menu Picture Audio VIERA Link 3 Select the item and adjust Picture 1/3 Reset to use this service. You need broadband environment... Internet connections (p. 35) Network setting (p. 50) VIERA CAST setting (p. 52) Display the Home screen VIERA CAST ■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...
...the data. ■To adjust picture and audio 1 Display "Menu" Other settings ■To use VIERA Link function 1 Display "Menu" 2 Select "picture" or "Audio" Menu Picture Audio VIERA Link 3 Select the item and adjust Picture 1/3 Reset to use this service. You need broadband environment... Internet connections (p. 35) Network setting (p. 50) VIERA CAST setting (p. 52) Display the Home screen VIERA CAST ■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...
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...the Cable/DSL Ethernet connection (see schematic below). Select wired or wireless connection If the Cable/DSL modem is far from the TV and/or you have more TVs in the house, you may choose a wired connection. A Internet Router Cable/ DSL modem B Internet Ethernet cable Cable/ DSL... modem C Internet Cable/ DSL AV IN modem Wireless Repeater VIERA CASTTM 35 Viewing Internet connections Contact your Broadband service provider NOTICE: If you...
...the Cable/DSL Ethernet connection (see schematic below). Select wired or wireless connection If the Cable/DSL modem is far from the TV and/or you have more TVs in the house, you may choose a wired connection. A Internet Router Cable/ DSL modem B Internet Ethernet cable Cable/ DSL... modem C Internet Cable/ DSL AV IN modem Wireless Repeater VIERA CASTTM 35 Viewing Internet connections Contact your Broadband service provider NOTICE: If you...
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...(Preliminary model numbers: BL-C210A and BL-C230A) A number of VIERA-compatible network cameras can be founded at the following sites: http://www.panasonic.com/ http://panasonic.net/pcc/products/netwkcam/ With all connected equipment turned on Start up... Network camera If there is no registered camera displayed, please set it in "Network Camera" settings. (p. 37) Select "Network Camera" in "VIERA Link" Using VIERA TOOLS (p. 27) Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Network Camera Speaker output TV...
...(Preliminary model numbers: BL-C210A and BL-C230A) A number of VIERA-compatible network cameras can be founded at the following sites: http://www.panasonic.com/ http://panasonic.net/pcc/products/netwkcam/ With all connected equipment turned on Start up... Network camera If there is no registered camera displayed, please set it in "Network Camera" settings. (p. 37) Select "Network Camera" in "VIERA Link" Using VIERA TOOLS (p. 27) Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Network Camera Speaker output TV...
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... connected equipment with Internet equipment if you start to search for a camera, switch the camera to registration mode. (For this TV Display Menu Network Camera setting Select "Setup" Menu Picture AVIuEdRioA Link SD card Closed caption Setup select ok Select "Network cameras list" Setup... 2/2 select VIERA Link settings Network setting ok VIERA CAST setting Network cameras list If there is no registered camera Select "Yes" to default use. "Disconnect to delete ...
... connected equipment with Internet equipment if you start to search for a camera, switch the camera to registration mode. (For this TV Display Menu Network Camera setting Select "Setup" Menu Picture AVIuEdRioA Link SD card Closed caption Setup select ok Select "Network cameras list" Setup... 2/2 select VIERA Link settings Network setting ok VIERA CAST setting Network cameras list If there is no registered camera Select "Yes" to default use. "Disconnect to delete ...