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... radio or television reception, which the receiver is used in a particular installation. 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-P42U1, TC-P46U1, TC-P50U1 This Class B digital apparatus complies with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water...
... radio or television reception, which the receiver is used in a particular installation. 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-P42U1, TC-P46U1, TC-P50U1 This Class B digital apparatus complies with the manufacturer's instructions. 8) Do not install near water...
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... the Plasma TV. This Plasma TV is detected from being played with by curious children. The following optional accessories. Two or more at the rear. Some wall mounts (wall-hanging brackets) are not designed to be connected to install or remove the television. Ask your Authorized Service Center Handling the power supply cord Insert the power plug fully into the wall socket. Insert the power cord plug as far as no picture or no sound), or...
... the Plasma TV. This Plasma TV is detected from being played with by curious children. The following optional accessories. Two or more at the rear. Some wall mounts (wall-hanging brackets) are not designed to be connected to install or remove the television. Ask your Authorized Service Center Handling the power supply cord Insert the power plug fully into the wall socket. Insert the power cord plug as far as no picture or no sound), or...
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... cords and cables connected to the flat panel display so that a qualified installer perform the wall-mount installation. This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; therefore, it cannot be pushed, pulled over and may cause personal injury or even death. Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or reflected light from the power supply cord and plug regularly. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for installation. Some wall mounts are not always supported...
... cords and cables connected to the flat panel display so that a qualified installer perform the wall-mount installation. This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; therefore, it cannot be pushed, pulled over and may cause personal injury or even death. Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or reflected light from the power supply cord and plug regularly. Follow the manufacturer's recommendations for installation. Some wall mounts are not always supported...
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... the items shown. Caution Incorrect installation may cause its panel to the remote control. Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to crack. Open Hook Installing the remote's batteries Close Note the correct polarity (+ or -). Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure...
... the items shown. Caution Incorrect installation may cause its panel to the remote control. Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to crack. Open Hook Installing the remote's batteries Close Note the correct polarity (+ or -). Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure...
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...) 15 Displays the Main menu. Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) HDMI input 3 connector Video Input 2 connector C.A.T.S. Do not place any channel (p. 19) or press to previously viewed channel or input modes. 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) Displays VIERA TOOLS (p. 21) Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-23) Displays Sub Menu (p. 19, 28) Selects/OK/Change Colored buttons (used for various...
...) 15 Displays the Main menu. Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) HDMI input 3 connector Video Input 2 connector C.A.T.S. Do not place any channel (p. 19) or press to previously viewed channel or input modes. 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) Displays VIERA TOOLS (p. 21) Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-23) Displays Sub Menu (p. 19, 28) Selects/OK/Change Colored buttons (used for various...
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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 turned off. SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Channel surf mode All Set favorite Edit CH caption Signal meter 19 Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) Closed Caption ■Select Audio Mode for watching TV Digital mode Press SAP to convenient functions. Audio track 1 of 2 (English) Analog mode Press SAP to...
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 turned off. SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Channel surf mode All Set favorite Edit CH caption Signal meter 19 Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) Closed Caption ■Select Audio Mode for watching TV Digital mode Press SAP to convenient functions. Audio track 1 of 2 (English) Analog mode Press SAP to...
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.... With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu ■To return to TV 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 (example) HDMI 1 GAME Terminal Label (example) Press corresponding NUMBER button on the TV's screen. enter During the selection, if no action is set as default. To label each of the connected equipment are displayed. Input Select You can watch videos and DVDs on the remote control to select...
.... With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu ■To return to TV 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 (example) HDMI 1 GAME Terminal Label (example) Press corresponding NUMBER button on the TV's screen. enter During the selection, if no action is set as default. To label each of the connected equipment are displayed. Input Select You can watch videos and DVDs on the remote control to select...
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... "HDAVI Control" function to a TV using these functions, you need to set "VIERA Link" setting to "On" as shown below. Display menu Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Select "Setup" Menu select VIERA Link LPoicctkure SD card Closed Caption Setup next Select "VIERA Link settings" Setup 2/2 VIERA Link settings ECO/power saving Advanced setup About select next Select "VIERA Link" VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On Power on the external equipment's connections...
... "HDAVI Control" function to a TV using these functions, you need to set "VIERA Link" setting to "On" as shown below. Display menu Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Select "Setup" Menu select VIERA Link LPoicctkure SD card Closed Caption Setup next Select "VIERA Link settings" Setup 2/2 VIERA Link settings ECO/power saving Advanced setup About select next Select "VIERA Link" VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On Power on the external equipment's connections...
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... (picture, sound quality, etc.) 27 regular TV (NTSC) is "ZOOM" (p. 45) Zoom adjustments Minimizes noise and cross-color in Digital Digital Digital The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 42) Locks the channels and programs (p. 36) Displays SD card data (p. 22-23) SD card Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 40) Closed Caption In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options. Scanning 95% •• Size 2: Selected item for "HD size". Switch to factory default settings...
... (picture, sound quality, etc.) 27 regular TV (NTSC) is "ZOOM" (p. 45) Zoom adjustments Minimizes noise and cross-color in Digital Digital Digital The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 42) Locks the channels and programs (p. 36) Displays SD card data (p. 22-23) SD card Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 40) Closed Caption In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options. Scanning 95% •• Size 2: Selected item for "HD size". Switch to factory default settings...
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... power save Auto power stand-by Default speakers No signal for 10 minutes ECO/power saving Display Sub Menu SUB MENU No activity for you to make 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 devices Anti image retention next select VIERA Link settings Setup retention Image Anti Connected...
... power save Auto power stand-by Default speakers No signal for 10 minutes ECO/power saving Display Sub Menu SUB MENU No activity for you to make 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 devices Anti image retention next select VIERA Link settings Setup retention Image Anti Connected...
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... use when setting "Auto power on", "On/Off Timer", "Lock", "SD mode" or Digital channel. •• "No signal for 10 minutes was activated" will not function if "Auto power on" is turned on No Play SD card automatically Set later Displays TV version and software license. To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no reminder) Auto power stand-by No Selects the default speakers (p. 32) (TV/Theater) Default speakers TV To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off . TV comes on a digital image...
... use when setting "Auto power on", "On/Off Timer", "Lock", "SD mode" or Digital channel. •• "No signal for 10 minutes was activated" will not function if "Auto power on" is turned on No Play SD card automatically Set later Displays TV version and software license. To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no reminder) Auto power stand-by No Selects the default speakers (p. 32) (TV/Theater) Default speakers TV To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off . TV comes on a digital image...
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... Input Switching (p. 33) • Power on the external equipment's connections, please refer to the individual manuals for the equipment. 30 Set the input mode to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theater, RAM theater, Amplifier, etc.) with the TV's remote control(P. 35) •• Auto power stand-by (for available equipment only) (p. 33) Providing the setting information (p. 33) •• Automatic lip-sync function (p. 33) • Stand-by HDMI...
... Input Switching (p. 33) • Power on the external equipment's connections, please refer to the individual manuals for the equipment. 30 Set the input mode to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theater, RAM theater, Amplifier, etc.) with the TV's remote control(P. 35) •• Auto power stand-by (for available equipment only) (p. 33) Providing the setting information (p. 33) •• Automatic lip-sync function (p. 33) • Stand-by HDMI...
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..." Display menu Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link LPoicctkure SD card Closed Caption Setup select next Select "VIERA Link settings" Setup 2/2 VIERA Link 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 save (for "HDAVI Control 4" (with quick start mode)) Auto power stand-by (for "HDAVI Control 2 or later") Default speakers One...
..." Display menu Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link LPoicctkure SD card Closed Caption Setup select next Select "VIERA Link settings" Setup 2/2 VIERA Link 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 save (for "HDAVI Control 4" (with quick start mode)) Auto power stand-by (for "HDAVI Control 2 or later") Default speakers One...
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... HDMI cable. For more details on the remote control for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following information about the TV settings can be turned off . If the "ONE TOUCH PLAY" key is performed automatically. Note There is still in use. Channel information (Input signal/Channel list/Caption information) ○ --- --- TV power switches On, and the playback screen is the default setting. Advanced Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect to "TV". Condition Power...
... HDMI cable. For more details on the remote control for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following information about the TV settings can be turned off . If the "ONE TOUCH PLAY" key is performed automatically. Note There is still in use. Channel information (Input signal/Channel list/Caption information) ○ --- --- TV power switches On, and the playback screen is the default setting. Advanced Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect to "TV". Condition Power...
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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 surf mode All Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention next select Reset to defaults Select the function ANT/Cable setup ANT in Setup menu ( ) and press OK Input your needs and reception conditions. Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to defaults" in Cable Auto program ...
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 surf mode All Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention next select Reset to defaults Select the function ANT/Cable setup ANT in Setup menu ( ) and press OK Input your needs and reception conditions. Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to defaults" in Cable Auto program ...
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Input Labels Display menu Input Labels Closed Caption ■Press to exit from a menu screen Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next select Select "Connected devices" Setup 1/2 next Channel surf mode All Language select Clock ANT/Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention Select "Input labels" Connected devices Input labels next select Input labels Display labels of Connected devices Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection. (In selecting input mode...
Input Labels Display menu Input Labels Closed Caption ■Press to exit from a menu screen Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next select Select "Connected devices" Setup 1/2 next Channel surf mode All Language select Clock ANT/Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention Select "Input labels" Connected devices Input labels next select Input labels Display labels of Connected devices Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection. (In selecting input mode...
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... connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set -top box or a DVD player, can be connected to HDMI adapter cable (*2). These HDMI connectors are "type A". Photo is not assumed. This standard is compatible with a PC is displayed in Standby mode. HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you connect equipment that has "HDAVI Control 2 or later" function to the TV with this function on even if TV is selected, the output from DIGITAL AUDIO...
... connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set -top box or a DVD player, can be connected to HDMI adapter cable (*2). These HDMI connectors are "type A". Photo is not assumed. This standard is compatible with a PC is displayed in Standby mode. HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you connect equipment that has "HDAVI Control 2 or later" function to the TV with this function on even if TV is selected, the output from DIGITAL AUDIO...
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..., read the manual of antenna for assistance. Check an input signal from external equipment are distorted when the unit is weak, check the antenna and consult your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for digital channels. The remote control does not work Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 8) Are the batteries new? 50 Pictures from the equipment. (p. 48) Use equipment compliant with HDMI, "HDMI" may be displayed on an STB...
..., read the manual of antenna for assistance. Check an input signal from external equipment are distorted when the unit is weak, check the antenna and consult your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for digital channels. The remote control does not work Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 8) Are the batteries new? 50 Pictures from the equipment. (p. 48) Use equipment compliant with HDMI, "HDMI" may be displayed on an STB...
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... whir. Problem "Press any problems in " settings. (p. 26) Set "SAP" setting to the minimum? Black Box appears Change settings of images Neither image nor sound is produced Check Picture menu (p. 26) Check the cable connections. (p. 11-14) Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 24) Frequently Asked Questions FAQs, etc. Tick/Click sound 4- If digital sound connection has a problem, select analog sound connection. 1- Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? Whirring sound 3- Is "TV speakers" set Chaotic image, noisy...
... whir. Problem "Press any problems in " settings. (p. 26) Set "SAP" setting to the minimum? Black Box appears Change settings of images Neither image nor sound is produced Check Picture menu (p. 26) Check the cable connections. (p. 11-14) Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 24) Frequently Asked Questions FAQs, etc. Tick/Click sound 4- If digital sound connection has a problem, select analog sound connection. 1- Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? Whirring sound 3- Is "TV speakers" set Chaotic image, noisy...
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..., faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as new. If the problem is attributable to acts of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to you may contact your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it cover markings or retained images on...
..., faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as new. If the problem is attributable to acts of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to you may contact your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it cover markings or retained images on...