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Model No.
Número de modelo

TC-P42C2
TC-P46C2
TC-P50C2

Operating Instructions
42”/46”/50” Class 720p Plasma HDTV
(41.6/46.0/49.9 inches measured diagonally)

Manual de instrucciones
Televisión de alta definición de 720p y clase
42”/46”/50” de Plasma
(41,6/46,0/49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)

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

Quick Start Guide
See page 8-16

or visit us at www.vieraconcierge.ca
Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU./Puerto Rico), llame al:

1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)

Guía de inicio rápido

ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

vea la página 8-16

English

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future
reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

Español

Gracias por su decisión de comprar este producto marca Panasonic.
Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en
el futuro. Las imágenes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos.

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Experience an amazing level of
multimedia excitement

Enjoy rich multimedia

VCR

Amplifier
Home theater system

DVD recorder/
Blu-ray Disc recorder

HDMI, the HDMI logo and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks
of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United
States and other countries.

VIERA Link™ is a trademark of
Panasonic Corporation.

SDHC Logo is a trademark
of SD-3C, LLC.

HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of
Panasonic Corporation.

Manufactured under license from Dolby
Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

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Contents
Please read before using the unit
● Safety Precautions ·········································· 4
● Notes ······························································· 7

● Accessories/Optional Accessory ····················· 8
● Basic Connection ·········································· 11
● Identifying Controls········································ 13
● First Time Setup ············································ 14

Quick Start
Guide

Quick Start Guide

Enjoy your TV!
Basic Features

● Watching TV ·················································· 17
● Using VIERA TOOLS ···································· 20
● Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER ··········· 22
● Watching Videos and DVDs ·························· 24

Viewing

SD memory card

Camcorder

Advanced Features

DVD player/
Blu-ray Disc player

Advanced

Set Top Box

● How to Use Menu Functions
(picture, sound quality, etc.) ·························· 25
● VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” ··················· 28
● Lock ······························································· 34
● Editing and Setting Channels ························ 36
● Closed Caption ·············································· 38
● Input Labels ··················································· 39
● Using Timer ··················································· 40
● Recommended AV Connections···················· 41

FAQs, etc.

This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in
the “Home Use” setting and this is the setting
in which energy savings will be achieved.
Any modifications to the “Home Use” setting
or other factory default settings could result
in greater energy consumption beyond levels
that meet ENERGY STAR qualifications.

● Ratings List for Lock ······································ 42
● Technical Information ···································· 43
● Care and Cleaning ········································ 47
● FAQ ······························································· 48
● Specifications ················································ 50
● Limited Warranty
(for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) ·················· 51
● Customer Services Directory
(for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)·························· 52
● Limited Warranty (for Canada) ······················ 53

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Safety Precautions
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.

WARNING:

The lightning flash with
arrowhead within a triangle is
intended to tell the user that
parts inside the product are a risk
of electric shock to persons.
The exclamation point within
a triangle is intended to
tell the user that important
operating and servicing
instructions are in the papers
with the appliance.

To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set
(including on shelves above, etc.).

Important Safety Instructions
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)

Read these instructions.
Keep these instructions.
Heed all warnings.
Follow all instructions.
Do not use this apparatus near water.
Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators,
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including
amplifiers) that produce heat.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.

11) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the
manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
bracket, or table specified by the
manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
When a cart is used, use caution when
moving the cart / apparatus combination
to avoid injury from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
unused for long periods of time.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel.
Servicing is required when the apparatus has been
damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug
is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen
into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to
rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been
dropped.
15) To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the
AC cord power plug is securely connected.

WARNING/CAUTION
WARNING
Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally
swallowed.
Keep small parts away from young children.
Discard unneeded small parts and other objects,
including packaging materials and plastic bags/sheets to
prevent them from being played with by young children,
creating the potential risk of suffocation.

Set up

This Plasma TV may fall and can cause personal injury or
even death if not installed correctly. To prevent personal
injury or death, follow these warnings:
Install the Plasma TV in accordance with the
manufacturer’s recommended pedestal or stand,
corresponding hardware and installation instructions.
This Plasma TV is for use only with the following
optional accessories. Use with any other type of
optional accessories may cause instability. The following
accessories are manufactured by Panasonic Corporation.
• Wall-hanging bracket (Angled)
TY-WK4P1RW

Be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out the
installation and set-up.
Two or more people are required to install or remove the
television.
Some wall mounts (wall-hanging brackets) are not
designed to be mounted to walls with steel studs or old
cinder block constructions.
Ask your dealer or licensed contractor to properly secure
the wall-hanging bracket.
Do not route the TV’s power cord inside the wall.
The power cord was not designed for in-wall mounting.
Doing so can lead to fire hazard.
Do not place the Plasma TV or its stand on a sloped or
unstable surface.
The Plasma TV may fall or tip over.
Do not support the Plasma TV on a non-specified
pedestal.
Do not place the Plasma TV on furniture that can easily
be used as steps, such as a chest of drawers.
Do not climb or allow children to climb on the Plasma TV
Place or install the Plasma TV where it cannot be
pushed, pulled over or knocked down.
Route all cords and cables such that they cannot be
tripped over or pulled by curious children.

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Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV.
If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get
inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in
fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the
Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center.
In the unlikely event that you receive a shock from this
product it is possible that your household outlet may be
wired improperly. Have an electrician verify that the TV’s
outlet is properly wired. If the symptom persists, have the
TV serviced by a qualified authorized technician.

AC Power Supply Cord
To prevent fire or electric shock:
The Plasma TV is designed to operate on a 120 V AC,
60 Hz service. Insert the power cord plug as far as it
will go into the wall socket.
If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may generate, which
could cause a fire.
The included power cord is for use with this unit only.
Do not use any power cord other than that provided
with this TV.
Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands.
Do not do anything that might damage the power
supply cord.
When disconnecting the power supply cord, hold the
plug, not the cord.
Do not use the power supply cord if the plug or cord is
damaged.
Replace the cord or contact your Authorized Service Center.
Do not use a 3-prong to 2-prong AC plug adaptors to
connect your TV’s plug to the wall outlet.
Doing so will defeat the TV plug’s safety feature, which
can lead to a shock hazard. If the wall outlet does not
accommodate a 3-prong plug, have a qualified electrician
replace your outlet and check the associated wiring.

Handling the power supply cord
Insert the power plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the
power plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.)
Ensure that the power plug is easily accessible.
Ensure the earth pin on the power plug is securely
connected to prevent electrical shock.
• An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be
connected to a power socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection.
Do not touch the power plug with a wet hand. (This
may cause electrical shock.)
Do not use any power cord other than that provided
with this TV. (This may cause fire or electrical shock.)
Do not damage the power cord. (A damaged cord may
cause fire or electrical shock.)
• Do not move the TV with the cord plugged in the socket
outlet.
• Do not place a heavy object on the cord or place the cord
near a high-temperature object.
• Do not twist the cord, bend it excessively, or stretch it.
• Do not pull on the cord. Hold onto the power plug body
when disconnecting cord.
• Do not use a damaged power plug or socket outlet.
If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound),
or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the
Plasma TV, unplug the power supply cord immediately.
Continued use of the TV under these conditions might
cause a fire or permanent damage to the TV. Have the TV
evaluated by an Authorized Service Center. Servicing of the
TV by unauthorized personnel is strongly discouraged due
to its high voltage.

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If water or an object gets inside the Plasma TV, if the
Plasma TV is dropped, or if the enclosure becomes
damaged, unplug the power supply cord immediately.
A short-circuit may occur, which could cause a fire. Contact
an Authorized Service Center for an evaluation.

CAUTION
Do not cover the ventilation holes.
Doing so may cause the Plasma TV to overheat, which can
cause a fire or damage to the Plasma TV.
Leave a space of 3 15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top,
left and right, and 2 3/4” (7 cm) or more at the rear.
When using the pedestal, keep the space between the
bottom of the TV and the pedestal or stand surface
clear from objects that may obstruct ventilation.

When Moving the Plasma TV
Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the
Plasma TV.
Moving the TV with its cables attached might damage the
cables which, in turn, can cause fire or electric shock.
To prevent an electric shock, disconnect the power
plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before
carrying out any cleaning.
Transport only in upright position.
Transporting the unit with its display panel facing upward or
downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.
Using a dry cloth, clean any dust from the power
supply cord and plug regularly.
Build-up of dust on the power cord plug can increase
humidity, which might damage the insulation and cause a
fire.
This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays;
therefore, it may affect other infrared communication
equipment. Install your infrared sensor in a place away from
direct or reflected light from your Plasma TV.
The TV will still consume some power as long as the
power supply cord is connected to the wall outlet.
Display panel is made of glass. Do not apply strong
force or impact to the display panel.
This may cause damage resulting in injury.
The TV is heavy. TV should be handled by 2 or more
people. Support as shown to avoid injury by the TV
tipping or falling.

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Safety Precautions (Continued)

CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES: Flat panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or
installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Flat panel displays that are inappropriately
situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests or carts may fall over and may cause
personal injury or even death.
The consumer electronics industry (of which Panasonic is a member) is committed to making home entertainment
enjoyable and safe. To prevent personal injury or death, be sure to follow the following safety guidelines:
TUNE INTO SAFETY:
•
One size does NOT fit all. Follow the manufacturer’s recommendations for the safe installation and use
of your flat panel display.
•
Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions for proper use of this product.
•
Don’t allow children to climb on or play with furniture and television sets.
•
Don’t place flat panel displays on furniture that can easily be used as steps, such as a chest of drawers.
•
Remember that children can become excited while watching a program, especially on “larger than life”
flat panel displays. Care should be taken to install the display where it cannot be pushed, pulled over,
or knocked down.
•
Care should be taken to route all cords and cables connected to the flat panel display so that they
cannot be pulled or grabbed by curious children.
WALL MOUNTING: IF YOU DECIDE TO WALL MOUNT YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY, ALWAYS:
•
Use a mount that has been recommended by the display manufacturer and/or listed by an independent
laboratory (such as UL, CSA, ETL).
•
Follow all instructions supplied by the display and wall mount manufacturers.
•
If you have any doubts about your ability to safely install your flat panel display, contact your retailer
about professional installation.
•
Make sure the wall where you are mounting the display is appropriate. Some wall mounts are not
designed to be mounted to walls with steel studs or old cinder block construction. If you are unsure,
contact a professional installer.
•
A minimum of two people are required for installation. Flat panel displays can be heavy.

Panasonic recommends that a qualified installer perform the wall-mount
installation. See page 4.
The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages television viewing for children younger than
two years of age.
This product incorporates the following software:
(1) software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation,
(2) software owned by a third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation,
(3) software licensed under the GNU General Public License, Version 2 (GPL v2),
(4) software licensed under the GNU LESSER General Public License (LGPL) and/or,
(5) open source software other than software licensed under the GPL and/or LGPL
For the software categorized as (3) or (4), please refer to the terms and conditions of GPL v2 and LGPL, as the
case may be. at http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/gpl-2.0.html and
http://www.gnu.org/licenses/old-licenses/lgpl-2.1.html
In addition, software categorized as (3) or (4) is copyrighted by several individuals and/or entities. Please refer
to the copyright notice of those individuals at
http://www.am-linux.jp/dl/DTV10UT/.
GPL/LGPL SOFTWARE IS DISTRIBUTED IN THE HOPE THAT IT WILL BE USEFUL, BUT WITHOUT ANY
WARRANTY, EXPRESS, IMPLIED OR STATUTORY, INCLUDING THE IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
For at least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic will give to anyone who contacts us at the
address provided below, for a charge of no more than our cost of physically performing source code
distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL v2/LGPL.
Contact Information
cdrequest@am-linux.jp
Source code is also freely available to you and any other member of the public via our website below.
http://www.am-linux.jp/dl/DTV10UT/

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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an Other Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables
when connecting to peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of
North America could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
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-P42C2, TC-P46C2, TC-P50C2
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

Notes
Do not display a still picture for a long time

This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen
(“Image retention”). This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.
To prevent the “Image retention”, the screen saver is
12
4:3
automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are
sent or no operations are performed. (p. 49)

Typical still images

number and other logos
• Channel
displayed in 4:3 mode
• Image
• SD Card photo • Video game • Computer image

Set up

Do not place the unit where it’s exposed to sunlight or other bright light (including reflections).
Use of some types of fluorescent lighting may reduce the remote control’s transmission range.

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Accessories/Optional Accessory
Accessories
Check you have all the items shown.

Accessories
Remote Control
Transmitter

Batteries for the
Remote Control
Transmitter (2)

N2QAYB000485

AC cord

AA Battery

Pedestal

TBLX0134 (TC-P42C2)
TBLX0135 (TC-P46C2,
TC-P50C2)

Operating Instructions
VIERA Concierge and Quick start guide
Product Registration Card (U.S.A.)

Optional Accessory
Wall-hanging bracket
(angle)
TY-WK4P1RW

How to assemble (p. 9)

Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended
wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging
bracket installation manual.
Rear of the TV

Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging bracket
(not supplied with the TV)
Depth of screw:
minimum 0.59” (15.0 mm),
maximum 1.18” (30.0 mm)

M8
a: 15.7” (400 mm)
b: 11.8” (300 mm)

Holes for wall-hanging
bracket installation

(View from the side)

Warning
In order to maintain the TV’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licenced
contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets.
Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be absolutely sure to take steps to
prevent the TV from tipping over.
Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage.
Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the
wall before hanging bracket.
When using the angled-type wall hanging bracket, please ensure that there is sufficient space for the connecting
cables not to press against the wall when the TV is tilted forward.
For safety reasons, remove units no longer being used from their wall-mounted locations.

Installing the remote’s batteries
Open
Close

Hook

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Note the correct polarity
(+ or -).

Caution
Incorrect installation may cause
battery leakage and corrosion,
resulting in damage to the remote
control.

not mix old and new batteries.
• Do
not mix different battery types (such
• Do
as alkaline and manganese batteries).
not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd)
• Do
batteries.

Do not burn or break batteries.

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Attaching the pedestal to TV

■Assembling the pedestal
Fix securely with assembly screws A . (Total 4 screws)
Tighten screws firmly.

Accessories

Pole

Assembly screws
(4 of each)

L Pole

Quick Start
Guide

XYN5+F18FN
M5 × 18 (Silver)

Front
B

(Image: TBLX0135)

■Set-up

Poles (2)

Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface.
Tighten screws firmly.

Bottom view
B

Rear side

L or R is printed at the
bottom of the poles.

Base (1)

Arrow
mark

Hole for pedestal
installation

Accessories/Optional Accessory

THEL078N (for 42”)
THEL080N (for 46”/50”)
M5 × 30 (Black)

Base

Pole

Pole
Base

Fix securely with assembly
screws B . (Total 4 screws)

(Image: TC-P50C2)

Warning
Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.
Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
Caution
Do not use any other TV and displays.
Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged.
If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic
Dealer immediately.
During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.
If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong
enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

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Accessories/Optional Accessory (Continued)
AC cord connection
To attach

To remove

Insert it firmly until the
tabs on both sides click
into place.

Keep pushing both
sides until they snap
and pull.

Reference of connection
Antenna terminal

Pin terminals
red

HDMI terminal

blue green
green

Firmly tighten by hand.

Match colors of plugs and terminals.
Insert firmly.

Insert firmly.

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Basic Connection
Example

Connecting Antenna (To watch TV)

TV
VHF/UHF Antenna
Cable TV

VHF/UHF Antenna
NTSC (National Television System Committee):
Conventional broadcasting
ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):
Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV),
standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multichannel surround-sound audio and interactive television.

•
•

VHF/UHF Antenna

AC 120 V
60 Hz

Back of the TV

* See page 10
(AC cord
connection)

AC Cord
(Connect after all the
other connections have
been made.)

Basic Connection (Antenna + TV)
Accessories/Optional Accessory

Cable TV

Quick Start
Guide

To connect the antenna terminal

Cable

need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.
• You
can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-definition cable Service.
• You
The connection for high-definition can be done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable. (p. 12)
• To view high-definition programming select the correct video input. (p. 24)

Note
Not all cables and external equipment shown in this book are supplied with the TV.
For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.
When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet first.
For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com
www.panasonic.ca

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Basic Connection (Continued)
AV cable connections

To use HDMI terminals
AV Equipment
HDMI
AV OUT
e.g. Blu-ray Disc player

High-Definition

Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound.
The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal.
For “VIERA LinkTM connections”, please refer to p. 29.

To use COMPONENT terminals
Y

red

green green

PB COMPONENT

blue

VIDEO OUT

blue blue

AV Equipment

green

red

e.g. Blu-ray Disc
player

white

white white
R

red

AUDIO
OUT

red

Standard-Definition

To use COMPOSITE terminals
AV Equipment
yellow

yellow

yellow
L

white

COMPOSITE
white OUT

e.g. DVD Recorder
or

red

e.g. VCR

Note
For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.

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Identifying Controls
TV controls/indicators
Front of the TV

Back of the TV
SD card slot

Selects channels
in sequence
Volume up/down
Displays the Main
menu
Remote control
sensor within about
23 feet (7 meters) in
front of the TV set
Power indicator
(on: red, off: no light)

Changes the input
mode
Chooses menu and
submenu entries

Quick Start
Guide

POWER
button

Video Input 2 connector

Note
The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned off.
Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control.

Remote control
Closed caption On/Off (p. 18)
Switches TV On or Off (Standby)

Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 18)

Changes the input mode (p. 24)

Exits from menu screen
VIERA Link menu (p. 32-33)

Displays Main Menu (p. 25)

Display VIERA TOOLS (p. 20)
Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-23)

Displays Sub Menu (p. 18, 27)
Colored buttons
(used for various functions)
(for example, p. 16, 23, 33)
Volume up/down
Sound mute On/Off
Changes aspect ratio (p. 18, 43)

Switches to previously viewed channel
or input modes

Selects/OK/Change
Returns to previous menu

Identifying Controls
Basic Connection (AV cable connections)

C.A.T.S. sensor
Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic
Tracking System) (p. 26)

Channel up/down
Displays or removes the channel
banner (p. 18)
Operates the Favorite channel list
function (p. 18-19)
Numeric keypad to select any channel
(p. 17) or press to enter alphanumeric
input in menus
(p. 16, 24, 32, 34, 36, 39, 40)
Use for digital channels (p. 17)

External equipment operations
(p. 33)

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First Time Setup
First time setup screen is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is
inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 27) is set to “No”.
or

Turn the TV On with the POWER button
(TV)

(Remote)

Configure your viewing mode
Select your language
Language / Idioma / Langue

English

Español

select

Français

Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “Home use”)
Set viewing mode

Home Use

Step 2 of 6

select

Store Demonstration

OK
OK
Select

RETURN

Please select your viewing environment.
Select "Home Use" when using this TV in your
home.

Please confirm your selection (Home Use) before pressing OK button.

If you select “Store Demonstration” by mistake in
confirmation screen will be displayed.

You are selecting the store demonstration mode.

Yes

select

If you select “Yes”, the picture mode will regularly reset
to “Vivid” and a Picture Refresh message will be displayed on the
screen.

Select “No” and return to previous screen .
If you select “Yes”, Screen enters the store demonstration mode.
To display the “Set viewing mode” screen again as shown above and select
“Home Use”, do one of the following:
• Press and hold down the front POWER button for at least five seconds.
• Unplug power cord for 30 seconds and plug it again.
Note
is not available on
is not available on

When you have used
to turn the TV off, the next time you turn the TV on the
“Language” settings will be displayed.
If you use any other step other than
to turn the TV off, or if you used the EXIT
button to quit before completing the settings, the next time you turn the TV on “First
time setup” will not be automatically displayed.
• The settings up to that point are saved.
• You can reset the settings using “First time setup”. (p. 27)
To change the setting (Language, ANT/Cable setup, Input labels, Clock) later, go to
the Menu screen (p. 27)

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Auto channel setup (ANT/Cable setup)
Select the connected Antenna in terminal
ANT/Cable setup

Not used: Go to

Step 3 of 6

Cable

Antenna

Not used

select

ANTENNA
Cable In

OK
Select

(Label inputs)

Select “Not used” when viewing TV via
Satellite receiver or Cable box. Note: Select
“Cable” when viewing via Cable DTA Box.

RETURN

Quick Start
Guide

Select “Not used” when no wire is connected to the “Antenna/Cable” terminal.
Typical when a Cable/Satellite box is connected to a TV input.
Prevents accidental tuning to an unavailable signal.

Select “Start”
Auto program

Skip: Go to

Step 4 of 6

Start

select

Skip

(Label inputs)

First Time Setup

OK
Select

Start scanning for channels via the TV’s
built-in tuner. Select “Skip” when viewing TV
channels via Satellite receiver or Cable box.

RETURN

Start scanning the channels
(Available channels are automatically set.)
Auto program
Progress

Number of analog channels

Number of digital channels

Press RETURN to quit
RETURN

Complete the Auto program setup

Press to return to
the previous screen

Completion message is displayed when the Auto program scan is successfully
completed.
If there is no available
Auto program
OK
channel, return to
Number of analog channels
10
(ANT/ Cable setup).
Number of digital channels
0
“Not used” will be selected.
Auto program completed.
Press OK to continue.
OK

RETURN

Operation of the EXIT button during “First time setup”
Press the button once to display confirmation screen. Press again to close
confirmation screen.
[EXIT confirmation screen]
Are you sure you want to exit the First Time Setup?
Yes

Yes
No

Exit “First time setup”
Return to the original screen.

To repeat the First Time Setup, select
“First time setup” in the Setup Menu.

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First Time Setup (Continued)
Select the Input labels (Label inputs)
Select NEXT then press OK to go to next step.
Label inputs

Step 5 of 6

select

HDMI 1
HDMI 2

set

Component 1
Component 2

Select

Video 2

Blu-ray, DVD ...

HDMI
Select

Edit

Change

RETURN
G ABC

NEXT
OK

Video 1

1 @. 2 ABC 3 DEF
4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO
7PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ
LAST 0 - ,

abc B

RETURN
G ABC

HDMI

Blu-r

GA GA

Video 2

1 @. 2 ABC 3 DEF
4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO
7PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ
LAST 0 - ,

abc B

Y Delete

Follow the instructions on
screen to complete the
following operations.

Press RIGHT to select a label for each input.
Example: DVD, Blu-ray, etc. or “Not used”.
Press OK to customize the label.
Y Delete

Label: [BLANK] Not used/Blu-ray/DVD/DVD REC/HOME THTR/GAME/COMPUTER/
VCR/CABLE/SATELLITE/DVR/CAMERA/MONITOR/AUX/RECEIVER/MEDIA
CTR/MEDIA EXT/OTHER

Adjust the Clock (Set clock)
Select NEXT then press OK to go to next step.
Set clock

Step 6 of 6

Year

Month

Day

Hour

Minute

set

Select

Edit

Current year.

RETURN

10 10

Minute
Next
OK
Select

Change

select

RETURN

Follow the instructions on
screen to complete the
following operations.

Complete the First time setup
Completion message is displayed when you successfully completed the First
time setup.

Setup is complete. Enjoy your
Panasonic VIERA TV.

Press OK to exit.

RETURN

Note
About broadcasting
systems
Analog (NTSC):
Conventional
broadcasting
Digital (ATSC):
New
programming
that allows
you to view
more channels
featuring
high-quality video
and sound

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Watching TV
Basic connection (p. 11-12)

To watch TV and other functions

Turn power on
(Remote)

(TV)
or

Quick Start
Guide

Note
If the mode is not TV, press

and select TV. (p. 24)

Select a channel number
(Remote)
up

Viewing

or
down
(TV)

Watching TV
First Time Setup

To directly enter the digital channel number
When tuning to a digital channel,
press the button to enter the
minor number in a compound
channel number.
example: CH15-1:

Note
Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “ANT/Cable setup” to switch the signal
reception between cable TV and antenna. (p. 15, 37)
The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned
off.

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Watching TV (Continued)
Other Useful Functions (Operate after

)

Select the Audio mode for watching TV
Digital mode
Press SAP to select next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital
channel.

Listen
with SAP
(Secondary
Audio Program)

Audio track 1 of 2
(English)

Analog mode
Press SAP to select the desired audio mode.
• Each press of SAP will change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono)

Switches the Closed caption mode On or Off
Closed caption Off

Closed caption

Closed caption On

Closed caption On mute

Press SUB MENU to show the sub menu screen (p. 27)
This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.

Display the
SUB MENU

SUB
MENU

Setup SUB MENU
Channel surf mode
All
Set favorite
Edit CH caption
Signal meter

Displays or removes the channel banner
Clock

Channel

Information
recall

THE NEWS
15-2
12:30 PM
ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3
30
Station
SAP
Signal
identifier
indication
resolution
Closed caption Rating level

Picture
mode

Sleep timer
remaining time
Aspect ratio

Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 43)

Change
aspect
ratio

Call up
a favorite
channel

• 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM
• 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM

FAVORITE

Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite
tune screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use
number buttons. (p. 19)

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Favorite Feature
Set the Favorite Feature

Use the Favorite Feature

Display the SUB MENU.

Display “Favorite channels”

Select the channel

SUB
MENU

Select “Set favorite”
select

Setup SUB MENU

Favorite channels

Channel surf mode

All

select

1/3

26-1

Set favorite

Edit CH caption

Signal meter

Viewing

Set the displayed channel
Set favorite
26-1

Set a Favorite channel
Favorite channels
1

1/3

26-1

Watching TV

select the list
number

1/3

save the displayed
channel

3
4
5

or
select the list number
(to save the channel
without pressing OK)

Delete a favorite channel
Set favorite
1

1/3

To change the page
select

26-1

Press repeatedly to change
between pages(1/3, 2/3, 3/3 or exit)

3
4
5

delete
(while holding down)

Changes the page forward/
backward

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Using VIERA TOOLS
VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access frequently-used menu items. They are displayed as shortcut icons
on the TV screen.
Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or setting a function quickly.

Display VIERA TOOLS

Select the item
select
next

Sleep

Set each item
VIERA Link
VIERA Link (p. 32-33)
Slideshow
Slideshow (p. 22-23)
Photo viewer
Photo viewer (p. 22-23)
Sleep

Press to exit from
a menu screen

Sleep (Off timer) (p. 40)

Press to return to
the previous screen

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VIERA LinkTM Setting
If you connect equipment that has the “HDAVI Control” function to the TV using an HDMI cable,
you will find it easier to use. Please refer to p. 28-33. Before using these functions, you need to
set “VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below.

Display the menu

Select “Setup”
Menu

Setup

2/2

select

VIERA Link settings
ECO / energy saving
Advanced setup
About
Reset to defaults

Viewing

First time setup

Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock,
Channels, Inputs, and other settings.

Setup

2/2

VIERA Link settings

select

ECO / energy saving
Advanced setup

First time setup

Select “VIERA Link”
Menu

VIERA Link settings
VIERA Link

Power on link

Power off link

Yes

select

Using VIERA TOOLS

Select “VIERA Link settings”

Energy saving mode
Quick start
Unselected device energy save
No (stay on)
Default speakers

Press to exit from
a menu screen

Select “On”
(default is On)

Press to return to
the previous screen

Enables or disables interoperability of
“HDAVI Control” compliant HDMI devices.

change

Now you can set each “VIERA Link” function according to your preference
(p. 30-33).
Note
If no HDMI equipment is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- “VIERA
Link”) is used, set it to “Off”.
For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the
operating manuals for the equipment.

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Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER
The VIERA Image Viewer is a function that lets you easily view still images on a VIERA television by simply inserting an
SD card into the VIERA SD card slot.
(Media other than SD Cards will not work.)

Photo viewer

Insert the SD card
* This setting will be skipped next time unless you select “Set later”.

Set “Image viewer settings” and select “Play image viewer now”
“Image viewer settings” will be displayed automatically each time an SD card is
inserted for the first time.

select Slideshow: A Slideshow will start
automatically next time.
change Thumbnail: The Photo viewer menu will be
displayed automatically next time.
Set later: “Image viewer settings” menu
set
will be displayed repeatedly.
Off:
The data can be played manually.

Image viewer settings
Image viewer auto play
Set later
Play image viewer now

Manual operation (“Image viewer auto play” is “Off”)
Display “Photo viewer” Start the Slideshow
select
next

Slideshow

Select the data to be viewed

Thumbnail view
select

Photo viewer

All photos
238

Total
Name
Date
Size

Pana0001

Pana0002

Pana0003

Pana0004

Pana0001

view

03/04/2010
1029×1200

Select

Pana0006

Pana0007

Pana0008

Pana0009

Pana0010

Pana0011

Pana0012

OK
RETURN

R Slideshow

Pana0005

G Folders

B Sort by month

Y Sort by date

To launch Slideshow
Selected picture information is displayed.
Total number of images.

Note
Depending on the JPEG format, the “Information” contents may not be displayed
correctly. Refer to p. 44 (Data format for SD card browsing) for details.

View
Navigation area

Present status
(While reading the data)

Accessing

Press to exit from
a menu screen
Press to return to
the previous screen

Rotate
Prev.

Accessing

Rotate
Prev.

Accessing

Play
Next
RETURN

Prev.

Pause
Next
RETURN

Play
Next
RETURN

Displays one at a time

To display/hide the Navigation area

Single photo view

Slideshow

Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise)
To next photo

Return to the Thumbnail view

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Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise)
To previous photo

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Insert the card

Remove the card

Compliant card type (maximum capacity):
SDHC Card (32 GB), microSDHC
Card (16 GB), SD Card (2 GB),
miniSD Card (2 GB), microSD Card
(2 GB) (requiring microSDHC Card/
miniSD Card/microSD Card adapter)
If a microSDHC Card, miniSD Card
or microSD Card is used, insert/
remove it together with the adapter.
For cautions and details on SD
Cards (p. 44)

Gently insert the SD Card label
surface facing front.

SD Card

Label surface

Press in lightly
on SD Card,
then release.

Push until a
click is heard

Cutout

To sort by Folder, month or date
In
Select the sort type
Folders (ascending order of numeric/alphabetical)

Photo viewer

All photos
238

Total
Name
Date

Pana0002

Pana0003

Pana0004

Pana0005

Pana0006

Pana0007

Pana0008

Pana0009

Pana0010

Pana0011

Pana0012

Sort by month (ascending order of the month)

Pana0001
03/04/2010

Size

1029×1200

Select

Sort

Pana0001

Sort by date (ascending order of the date )

OK
RETURN

R Slideshow

G Folders

B Sort by month

Y Sort by date

Viewing

Select the directory.
select

Photo viewer

All photos
Sort by date
15

Total
09/23/2009
28 photos

Date

09/28/2009
58 photos

10/10/2009
3 photos

Name

11/20/2009
8 photos

Date

09/23/2009
Number of photos
28 photos

Size

Pana0002

Pana0003

Pana0004

1029×1200

Pana0011

Pana0012

Pana0013

Pana0014

12/25/2009
24 photos

01/01/2010
10 photos

02/15/2010
16 photos

03/04/2010
32 photos

Select

RETURN

R Slideshow

Pana0055

Pana0056

Pana0057

Pana0058

OK
RETURN

R Slideshow

Return to
previous
screen

Adjust the picture/Audio

Display “Photo settings”

Picture

Select

1/2

Reset to defaults

Adjust

Vivid

Picture mode
Contrast

+30

Contrast

example :Picture menu
Picture menu/Audio menu (p. 26)

Set the Soundtrack

Select the item
select

Photo settings
Picture

select

Off

change

Audio

Photo
settings

Soundtrack

Slideshow settings
Off

Soundtrack

change

Select the music from 5 types.
(Off/Music 1/Music 2/Music 3/Music 4/Music 5)

Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER

Pana0001

Pana0001
09/23/2009

Accessing

Select

All photos
09/23/2009
28

Slideshow settings
Slideshow settings
Display interval

Fast

Repeat playback

Off

Transition effect
Photo effect

Select

Note

Adjust

To stop in mid-cycle

Press

Off
Sepia

You can set how many seconds each image is displayed in the Slideshow
mode. (Short/Fast/Normal/Slow/Very slow)
Repeat playback Turn the slideshow Repeat function on or off (Off/On).
Display interval

Transition effect

Select the transition effect (Off /Wipe ↓/Wipe ↑/Wipe →/Wipe ←/Comb ↑↓
/Comb →←/Dissolve/Checker wipe/Random/Array/Collage)

Photo effect Select the conversion effect (Off/Sepia/Gray scale)

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Watching Videos and DVDs
If you have an applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV screen.

Input Select
You can select the external equipment to access.
With the connected equipment turned On

Display the Input select menu

Select the input mode
Press the corresponding NUMBER
button on the remote control to
select the input of your choice.

Input select
1

HDMI 1

HDMI 2

Component 1

Component 2

Video 1

Video 2

DVD
AUX

or
select

(example)
enter

HDMI 1
DVD

Terminal
Label
(example)

Select the input of your choice,
then press OK.
During the selection, if no action
is taken for several seconds, the
“Input select” menu disappears.
The terminal and label of the
connected equipment are
displayed.
To label each of the inputs,
please refer to p. 39.

Note
The input label will be displayed on the “Input select” screen if the Input label is set
on p. 39.
For more details on “Input labels”, refer to p. 39.

Operate the connected equipment using the remote
control supplied with the equipment
Note
For details, see the manual for the connected equipment.

To return to TV

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How to Use Menu Functions
Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy
watching TV best suited for you.
Shows the functions that can be adjusted.
Some functions will be disabled depending on
the type of input signal.

Menu structure
Menu

Menu bar
Press OK to move to the Menu items.

Input labels
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Component 1

Menu items
Press OK to proceed to next screen if
available.

Component 2
Video 1
Video 2

Select
Change
R

1 @. 2 ABC 3 DEF
4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO
7PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ
LAST 0 - ,

Edit
RETURN
G ABC

abc

Viewing

Select or enter the name of the device
connected to the HDMI 1 terminal.

How to Use Menu Functions
Watching Videos and DVDs

Display the menu

Help information
Operation guide

Y Delete

(example: Input labels)

Select the menu
Menu

Picture

1/2

Reset to defaults
Custom

Contrast

Brightness

Select the item
Menu

Picture

1/2

select

Advanced

Picture mode

select

Reset to defaults

Press to exit from
a menu screen

Picture mode

Custom

Contrast

Brightness

Color

Tint

Sharpness

Resets all picture adjustments to factory
default settings except for “Advanced
picture”.

(example: Picture menu)

Press to return
to the previous
screen

Adjust or select
Menu

Picture

1/2

Reset to defaults
Vivid

Picture mode
Contrast

Brightness

Color

Tint

Sharpness

adjust
or
select

Selects from preset picture modes.

(example: Picture menu)

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How to Use Menu Functions
Menu list
Menu

Item
Reset to defaults*

Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Advanced picture”.

Picture mode

Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom) (p. 45)

Contrast, Brightness,
Color, Tint, Sharpness

Adjusts the color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste
Display range
Contrast/Brightness/Color/Sharpness:0 - 100
Tint:
-50 - +50

Color temp.

Selects a choice of Cool (blue), Normal, or Warm (red) color. (Cool/Normal/Warm)

x.v.Color

Auto: Provides the appropriate picture when images corresponding to “x.v.Color” are input
via the HDMI input of this TV. (Off/Auto)

C.A.T.S.

Adjusts the brightness and gradation according to the ambient lighting condition. (Off/On)

Video NR

Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal. (Off/On)

Aspect
adjustments

Picture

Advanced picture

•

Screen format

Changes the format (aspect ratio). (FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM)
Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of received signal. (p. 43)

H size

Adjusts the horizontal display range to reduce noise of both side edges of an image.
(Size 1/Size 2)
Size 2: Adjusts the image size according to the aspect mode to reduce noise. (p. 46)

Zoom
adjustments

Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM”

3D Y/C filter

Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. (Off/On)

Color matrix

Selects image resolution of component-connected devices (SD/HD)
SD: Standard Definition
HD: High Definition
Only used with 480p video signal.

MPEG NR

Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. (Off/On)

Black level

Selects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light)

3:2 pulldown

Adjusts the picture recorded in 24 fps for optimum quality. (Off/On/Auto)

•
•

Reset to defaults*

Resets Bass, Treble, and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.

Bass

Increases or decreases the bass response.

Treble

Increases or decreases the treble response.

Balance

Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume.

Advanced audio

Audio
Timer
Lock

Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)

Surround

Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (Off/On)

Volume leveler

Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs.

TV speakers

Switches to “Off” when using external speakers (Off/On)
“Surround” and “Volume leveler” do not work if “Off” is selected.

HDMI 1 in
HDMI 2 in

The default setting is “Digital” for the HDMI connection. (Digital input signal)
Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. (Analog audio input signal)
(Digital/Component 1/Component 2/Video 1/Video 2)

Sleep, Timer 1-5

•

The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. (p. 40)
Locks the channels and programs. (p. 34)

Closed
caption

Closed caption

Displays subtitles (Closed caption) (p. 38)

In the AV mode, the Audio and Setup menus give fewer options.
* Confirmation screen is displayed. Select “Yes” and press OK to reset.

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(Continued)
Menu list
Menu

Item
Channel surf mode
Language
Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Input labels

Time (minutes)
4:3 side bars
Scrolling bar

Setup

VIERA Link settings

VIERA Link
Power on link
Power off link
Energy saving
mode
Unselected device
energy save
Default speakers

No activity for 3
hours

Advanced
setup

Auto power on

Image viewer
auto play
First time setup
About
Reset to defaults

Adjusts the clock. (p. 16)
Sets channels. (p. 36)
Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment. (p. 39)
Prevents “Image retention” with Wobbling. (Automatic/Periodic)
Automatic: Shifts the display image automatically.
Periodic: Shifts the display image every (1/2/3/4) minutes according to what was set in
the “Time (minutes)” menu.
Sets the time for the “Pixel orbiter-Periodic” setting. (1/2/3/4)
Changes the brightness of the side bar (Off/Dark/Mid/Bright) (4:3 mode only)
The recommended setting is “Bright” to prevent the panel “Image retention”. (p. 46)
Press “OK” to start the horizontal “Scrolling” on the screen. (p. 46)
Controls the equipment connected to HDMI terminals. (Off/On) (p. 30)
“Power off link”, “Power on link”, “Energy saving mode”, “Unselected device energy save”
and “Default speakers” cannot be selected if “Off” is set.
Sets “Power on link” of the HDMI connected equipment. (No/Yes) (p. 30)

•
•
•
•

Sets “Power off link” of the HDMI connected equipment. (No/Yes) (p. 30)
Sets “Energy saving mode” of the HDMI connected equipment. (Quick start/Save) (p. 30)
Sets “Unselected device energy save” of the HDMI connected equipment. (p. 30)
(No (stay on)/Yes (with prompt)/Yes (no prompt))
Selects the default speakers. (TV/Theater) (p. 30)
To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION
continue for more than 10 minutes. (Stay on/Power TV off)
Note
Not in use when “Auto power on”, “On/Off Timer” or “Lock” is set, or while “SD mode” or “Digital
Channel” is selected.
“No signal for 10 minutes was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV
is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off by “No signal for 10 minutes”.
The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes
prior to the shut-off.
To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote and side
panel key continues for more than 3 hours. (Stay on/Power TV off)
Note
Not in use when “Auto power on” or “On/Off Timer” is set.
“No activity for 3 hours was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV
is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off by “No activity for 3 hours”.
The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes
prior to the shut-off.
Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or connected device is turned On (No/Yes)
TV AC cord must be plugged into this device. TV turns on every time the power is restored.
The “Sleep” timer, “On / Off timer”, and “First time setup” will not function if “Auto power on” is set. (p. 40)
Sets the “Thumbnail” or “Slideshow” to play back SD cards automatically.
(Slideshow/Thumbnail/Set later/Off)

•
•
•

Advanced

ECO/energy saving

No signal for 10
minutes

•

How to Use Menu Functions
(picture, sound quality, etc.)

Anti Image
retention

Pixel orbiter

Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button.
(All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only)
Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE. (p. 18)
Selects the screen menu language.

••
•
•

Restarts the first time setup from “Language” setting. (p. 14)
Displays TV version and software license.
Performing Reset will clear all settings made with Setup, such as channel settings. (p. 36)

Sub menu list
Menu

Item

Setup
SUB MENU

Channel surf mode
Set favorite
Edit CH caption
Signal meter

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Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button.
(All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only)
Sets favorite channels. (p. 19)
Changes the station identifier. (p. 37)
Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image. (p. 37)

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VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”
Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote.
Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have the “HDAVI Control” function.
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
Connections to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Home theater system, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI
cables allow you to interface with them automatically.
Equipment with the “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations:
Version
HDAVI Control or later

HDAVI Control 2 or later
HDAVI Control 3 or later
HDAVI Control 4 or later
HDAVI Control 5

Operations
Input Switching (p. 31)
• Automatic
on link (p. 31)
• Power
off link (p. 31)
• Power
speakers (p. 31)
• Default
theater playback (p. 31)
• One-touch
• Speaker control (p. 33)
Link control only with the TV’s remote control (p. 33)
• VIERA
• Unselected device energy save (for available equipment only) (p. 31)
setting information (p. 31)
• Provides
• Automatic lip-sync function (p. 31)
• Energy saving mode (with Quick Start mode) (p. 31)
Return Channel
• Audio
Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function that enables digital sound signals to
be sent via an HDMI cable.

For the first time/When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing the setup
after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. Set the input mode to
HDMI1 or HDMI2 (p. 24), and make sure that the image is displayed correctly.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known
as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its
operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
Please refer to the individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting the VIERA Link function.

HDMI cable
This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number:
RP-CDHS15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m)
* For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.

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VIERA LinkTM Connections
Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control
of a single piece of AV equipment such as a DVD recorder
(DIGA), Home theater system.
Refer to page 30-33 for Setup Menu settings and additional
control information.
Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not included.

•

If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with
HDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this unit
Off and On again while the power of all equipment is On
(so that the unit can correctly recognize the connected
equipment) and check that the DVD recorder (DIGA), Home
theater system playback operate.

Note
HDMI 1 is recommended.
When connecting to HDMI 2, set the input mode to HDMI 2 (p. 24) initially before connecting to HDMI 2. After
connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 30-33).

For DVD recorder (DIGA): Connect with HDMI cable
For Home theater system
Connect with the HDMI and audio cables.
If audio cable is not connected, you cannot listen to the TV program
through the theater system.
* No optical cable is necessary for the equipment that has “HDAVI control 5”
and is connected with an HDMI cable. (HDMI 1 only)

Connecting this unit to a DVD
recorder (DIGA) and AV amp

When using a “VIERA Link” audiovideo amplifier and a compatible DVD
recorder (DIGA) use a daisy chain
connection as shown below.

Back of the TV

VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”

Connecting this unit to the DVD recorder (DIGA), Home
theater system

Advanced

Digital Audio out
*

HDMI cable
HDMI
(AV IN)

HDMI
(AV OUT)

or
HDMI
(AV OUT)

HDMI
(AV OUT)

DVD recorder (DIGA)
with VIERA Link function

AV amp with
VIERA Link function

Home theater systems HD Camcorder LUMIX
DVD recorder (DIGA)
with VIERA Link function with VIERA Link with VIERA with VIERA Link function
function
Link function

One AV amp and one DVD recorder (DIGA) can be operated with this unit.
Be sure to connect the AV amp between this unit and the DVD recorder (DIGA).

Setting of this unit after connection

After making connections as shown above, set “VIERA Link” (under “VIERA Link settings”) to “On” using the Setup
menu. (p. 21, 30-31).

Note
Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their
respective operating instruction manuals.
When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output using “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of this unit,
the system switches to 2CH audio.
(When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.)
For details about HDMI cables for connecting a Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual for the equipment.

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VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”
Display the menu

Automatic
Input
Switching
Power on
link

Select “Setup”

Power off
link

Setup

2/2

select

VIERA Link settings
ECO / energy saving
Advanced setup
First time setup
About

Reset to defaults

(for “HDAVI Control
4 or later” (with
Quick Start mode))

Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock,
Channels, Inputs, and other settings.

Select “VIERA Link settings”
Menu

Setup

2/2

VIERA Link settings

select

ECO / energy saving
Advanced setup
First time setup

Select “VIERA Link”
Menu

VIERA Link settings

select

VIERA Link
Power on link

Power off link

Yes

Energy
saving mode

Unselected
device
energy save
(for “HDAVI
Control 2 or
later”)

Default
speakers
One-touch
theater
playback

Energy saving mode
Quick start
Unselected device energy save
No (stay on)
TV

Default speakers

Enables or disables interoperability of
“HDAVI Control” compliant HDMI devices.

Select “On”

change

(default is On)

Press to exit from
a menu screen

Select settings
Menu

Press to return
to the previous
screen

VIERA Link settings
VIERA Link

Power on link

Power off link

Yes

select

Energy saving mode

(for “HDAVI
Control 3 or
later”)

Quick start
Unselected device energy save
No (stay on)
TV

Default speakers

Provides
setting
information

Selects either the TV’s speakers or external
home theater as default audio output.

Set
Menu

VIERA Link settings
On

VIERA Link
Power on link

Power off link

Yes

change

Energy saving mode
Quick start
Unselected device energy save
No (stay on)
Default speakers

Theater

Selects either the TV’s speakers or external
home theater as default audio output.

Automatic lipsync function
(for “HDAVI Control
3 or later”)

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(Continued)
When using Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player/recorder or Home theater system, the TV will automatically change to the
appropriate input, when playback begins on one of those devices.
For a Home theater system the speakers automatically switch to the theater system.
When “Yes” is selected (p. 27), TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever a
VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and the Play mode is selected.

Condition
Power off link: Yes; Energy saving mode: Quick start
The equipment has “HDAVI Control 4 or later (with Quick Start mode)” connected with an HDMI cable.
When TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is moved to ECO standby mode* automatically
under above conditions.
* Minimum power consumption of standby condition for the equipment.
Condition
Unselected device energy save: Yes
The equipment has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” (for available equipment only) connected with an HDMI cable.
[ Examples of timing for operation ]
• When the input is switched from the HDMI.
• When the “Speaker output” is changed from “Home theater” to “TV”.
The connected VIERA Link compatible equipment will be turned off automatically when not in use.
“TV” is the default setting. To set the Home Theater system as Default speakers, change the Default speakers setting
from “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on.

The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each piece of an equipment (Recorder/Home
theater/Player) that has “HDAVI Control 3 or later” function connected to a TV with HDMI cable.
Recorder

Home theater

Player

On Screen Display Language setting
(English/Español/Français)

Transmittable data

○

Panel Aspect Ratio
(16:9 fixed)

○

Closed caption information
(Mode/CC type/Digital setting)

○

---

Channel information
(Input signal/Channel list/Caption information)

○

---

Advanced

If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the remote control for a Panasonic Home Theater system, the following
sequence of operations is performed automatically.
Home Theater power switches On, and playback begins.
TV power switches On, and the playback screen is displayed.
Audio is muted on the TV and switches to the theater system.

VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”

When “Yes” is selected (p. 27) and the TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is also
automatically turned off.
A Panasonic DVD Recorder will not turn off if it is still in rec mode.
Caution: The TV remains on even if the VIERA Link compatible equipment is turned off.

Note
There is a possibility that all the GUI language information might be set from the equipment, that has an HDMI CEC
function connected to the TV with an HDMI cable. Depending on the operating conditions or the specification for
each piece of equipment the setting may or may not be applied.
For more details on the external equipment’s operation, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.
[For Recorder]
You cannot operate other functions while transmitting TV’s information above except Power On/Off key operation.
When you turn off this unit, the transmission will be interrupted (only when you are transmitting
Channel information).
Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect to a Panasonic theater system or
Amplifier.

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VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”
You can enjoy more convenient operation with the “HDAVI Control” function in the “VIERA Link”
menu.
For more details on the “HDAVI Control” function, refer to p. 28

Display the VIERA Link menu
Speaker
control
or
select
next
VIERA Link

Select the item
select
VIERA Link control
Recorder
Speaker output
TV
Back to TV

Select
VIERA Link control
Home theater
Speaker output
TV
Back to TV

change

VIERA Link
control
only with the
TV’s remote
control
(for “HDAVI
Control 2 or
later”)

Set
Press to exit from
a menu screen
Press to return
to the previous
screen

Back to TV

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(Continued)
You can select the Home theater or TV speakers for audio
output.
Control the theater speakers with the TV’s remote control.
This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier
or Player theater is connected.

Select “Speaker output”
Select “Home theater” or “TV”
select
change

Recorder
Speaker output

Volume up / down
Mute
sound of the TV is muted.
• The
the equipment is turned off, the TV speakers
• When
take over.
“Home theater” turns the equipment on
• Selecting
automatically if it is in standby mode.

TV: The TV speakers are on.

TV
Back to TV

In the VIERA Link menu, you can select an HDMI connected equipment and access it quickly. Continue using your TV’s
remote control to operate the equipment, pointing it at the TV.
If there is more than one equipment item, a
Select “VIERA Link control”
number after the name indicates the number of
Select the equipment you want to access
items. (e.g. Recorder 1/Recorder 2/Recorder 3...)
(Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX/
The number of equipment items that can be
Digital camera)
connected is three for recorders, and a total of
three for Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX/
select
Digital camera.
VIERA Link control

•
•

change

Recorder
Speaker output
TV

You can select available items only.

Back to TV

Note

•

There is a limit to the number of HDMI connectors.

Operate the equipment with the TV’s
remote control, pointing it at the TV

Available TV’s remote control buttons
Whether an operation is available differs depending on the connected equipment.

Move the cursor/Select

Play

Set/Access

Stop

Return to previous menu

Reverse/Forward

Display the functions
menu on the equipment
Available when the purpose of the keys
is displayed on screen
Exit

Advanced

operate the equipment, read the manual of the
• To
equipment.

SUB
MENU

VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”

VIERA Link control

Home theater: Adjustment for the equipment

Skip Reverse/Forward
Pause
Closed caption

Channel Up/Down

SAP (Select Audio Mode)

0-9

Select digital subchannel

Returns the input selection of the device selected with the VIERA Link Control to the TV input.

Select “Back to TV”
select
VIERA Link control
Recorder
Speaker output

TV
Back to TV

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Lock
You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content.

Display the menu

Channel lock

Select “Lock”
Menu

Password
Enter password.
- - - -

select

You will be asked to enter your password
each time you display the Lock menu.

Game lock

Blocks access, with password protection,
to channels, programs or inputs.

Input your 4-digit password
A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or
change rating settings.
Menu

Password
Enter password.
* * * -

If it is your first time entering the password, enter the
password twice in order to register it.

Program
lock

Select the Lock mode
Menu

Lock
Mode

Off

Channel

Off

Game

Off

Program

Off

set
select

Change password

Press to exit from
a menu screen

Off:
All:

Unlocks all the lock settings of “Channel”, “Game” and “Program”.
Locks all the inputs regardless of the lock settings of
“Channel”, “Game” and “Program”.
Custom: Locks specified inputs of “Channel”, ”Game” and “Program”.

Select the item
Menu

Caution
Make a note of your
password in case
you forget it. (If you
have forgotten your
password, consult
your local dealer.)
Note
When you select a
locked channel,
a message will be
displayed that allows
you to view the
channel if you input
your password.

Lock
Mode

Custom

Channel

Off

Game

Off

Program

Off

Change password

select

Change
password

“Channel”, ”Game” and “Program” are not accessible unless
“Custom” is selected in “Mode”.

Set

set

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To select the channel or the rating of the program to lock
Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to block. These channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating.

Select “Mode” and set to “Custom”
Select a channel to lock
Menu

Channel lock
Mode

Custom

Channel 1

Channel 2

Channel 3

Channel 4

Channel 5

Channel 6

Channel 7

select

To lock/unlock all channels:
Select “Mode” and set to “All” or “Off”.

set

All: Locks all channels
Off: Unlocks all channels

Selects the lock mode.

select

Locks Channel 3, Channel 4, and external inputs.

On: Locks
Off: Unlocks

Select “Game” in 5 and set to “On”
set

To set a rating level

“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to lock
according to TV ratings.

Select the rating to lock
select

Select “Mode” and set to “On”
Program lock
Mode

MPAA

Off

U.S.TV

Off

C.E.L.R.

Off

C.F.L.R.

Off

set
select

Select the rating category you wish to follow
Menu

Program lock
Mode

MPAA

Off

U.S.TV

Off

C.E.L.R.

Off

C.F.L.R.

Off

select

Example of “MPAA” (U.S. movie ratings)
NR
G
PG
PG13
R

No rating
General Audience: All ages admitted
Parental Guidance Suggested
Parents Strongly Cautioned:
Inappropriate for children under 13
Restricted: Under 17 requires
accompanying parent or adult guardian

Advanced

Enables or disables the programs’ locks.

Lock

NC- No one 17 and under admitted
17
X Adults only

To get more information (p. 42)
Customizes programs lock based on U.S.

MPAA: U.S. movie ratings
U.S.TV: U.S. TV program ratings
C.E.L.R.: Canadian English ratings
C.F.L.R.: Canadian French ratings

To change the password
In , select “Change password” and press OK
Input the new 4-digit password twice

Lock
Mode

Off

Channel

Off

Game

Off

Program

Off

Change password
Enter new password.
- - - -

Change password

Note
This television is designed to support the “Downloadable U.S. Region Rating System” when available.
(Available only in U.S.A.)
The Off rating is independent of other ratings.
When placing a lock on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will also
be blocked.

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Editing and Setting Channels
The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception
conditions.

Display the menu
Auto
program

Set
automatically

Select “Setup”
Menu

Setup

1/2

Channel surf mode
All
Language

select

Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Input labels
Anti image retention

Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock,
Channels, Inputs, and other settings.

Select “ANT/Cable setup”
Menu

Setup

1/2

Channel surf mode
All
Language

select

Clock
ANT/Cable setup

Manual
program

Input labels
Anti image retention

Scans for Antenna or Cable channels.
Specify when using Cable or Satellite box.

Set
manually

Select the function
Menu

ANT/Cable setup
ANT in

Cable

Auto program
Manual program
Signal meter

Press to exit from
a menu screen

select

Automatically searches and saves available
channels to memory.

Set

To reset the settings of the Setup menu

Select “Reset to defaults” in the Setup menu ( ) and
press OK
Input your 4-digit password with number buttons
Select “YES” on the confirmation screen and press OK

Signal
meter

Check signal
strength

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Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory.

Select a scanning mode (p. 15)

Select “ANT in”

Select “Cable” or “Antenna”
Or select “Not used” (p. 15).

Auto program
All channels

Analog only

Select “Auto program”

Digital only

select

ANT/Cable setup
ANT in

Cable

Auto program
Manual program
Signal meter

Settings are made automatically

select

Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or
changing the channel display.
Also, use this to add or skip channels from the channel list
manually.
You can select a channel tuning mode (Digital only/Analog
only) in “Channel surf mode”(p. 27)

Edit
Caption
Edit CH caption
Channel

80-101

change

@ D---A

Caption

Apply

Channel

Cancel

Caption
...

...

Yes

...

Yes

...

Yes

...

Yes

Favorite

Add

Apply

Select or edit the station identifier.
(maximum 7 characters available)
Favorite

select the item
to edit (Caption/
Favorite/Add)

3
4
5

Cancel
Favorite

Add

...

Yes

...

Yes

...

Yes

...

Yes

...
Yes
Favorite
...
Yes
...
...
Yes
Caption
Add
...
...
Yes
...

7
8
9
Select

OK
RETURN

R Prev.page

G Next page

Proceed to
next page
Go back to the previous
page

set
Set favorite Select the number

Add
Press OK to select “Yes (add)” or “No (skip)”

• Caption:
Changes the station identifier
• Favorite:
Registers channels to the
•

select

...

1/3

26-1

Advanced

Caption
...

Y
Delete

Set favorite

Manual program
Edit

G
B
ABC → abc

Caption

select
next

Select the item to edit
Channel

RETURN

Manual program

set

OK
Select

Select “Edit”
Edit

Editing and Setting Channels

After the scanning is completed, select “Apply”.
(see below ).
All previously saved channels are erased.

Move the cursor to a channel number
Manual program
Edit

Favorite List
Add:
Adds or skips channels

Apply

Caption
...

...

Channel

Cancel
Favorite

Add

...

Yes

...

Yes

select
Press OK to tune
to the channel

Select “Apply”
program
Apply
el

Caption
...

Cancel
Favorite
...

select

Add
Yes

To cancel the Edit
Changes will be lost. Continue?

Manual program
Edit
Channel

Apply

Caption
...

3
4
5

Cancel
Favorite

Add

...

Yes

...

Yes

...

Yes

...

Yes

select

(returns to “ANT/
Cable setup”)
select “Yes”

Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image.
Menu
Signal meter
If the signal is weak, check the antenna.
-Channel
If no problem is found, consult your local dealer.
or
Signal strength
Current

86%

Peak level

98%

Selects which channel to be tested for signal
strength.

Signal intensity

change
channel
OK

Note
Not available if “Cable” is selected in “ANT in” (see above).
Available only for digital antenna channels.

If “Lock” (p. 34) is activated and “ANT/Cable setup” is selected, “Enter password.” will be displayed.

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Closed Caption
Display the menu

Select “Closed caption”
Menu

Closed caption

Reset to defaults
Mode

Analog

CC1

Digital

Primary

select

Digital setting

Press to exit from
a menu screen

Display broadcast TV’s Closed Caption (CC)
text when available.

The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of the audio.
The program being viewed must be transmitting the Closed caption (CC) information. (p. 43)

Select the item and set
Menu

select

Closed caption
Reset to defaults
Mode

Analog

CC1

Digital

Primary

set

Digital setting

Selects style and language for displaying
digital Closed Caption.

The settings in “Analog” or “Digital”
depend on the broadcaster.

On:
To display Closed captions.
CC on mute: To display Closed captions
when the audio is muted.
(when not using, select “Off”).
Analog (Choose the Closed caption service
of Analog broadcasting.)
CC1-4: Information related to pictures
(Appears at the bottom of the screen)
T1-4:
Textual information
(Appears over the entire screen)
Mode

(The Digital Closed caption menu lets
you configure the way you choose to
view the digital captioning.)
Select the setting.
“Primary”, “Second.”, “Service 3”, “Service 4”,
“Service 5”, “Service 6”
Digital

Closed caption
Display
Closed
caption

To make more in-depth display settings in digital programs
Select “Digital setting” and press OK
Select the item and set
Menu

Digital setting
Size

Small

Font

Default

Style

None

Foreground

Black

Fore. opacity

Solid

Background

Black

Back. opacity

Solid

Outline

Black

Selects the text size.

select

Size

Text size

set

Font

Text font

Style

Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.)

Foreground Color of text
Fore. opacity Opacity of text
Background Color of text box
Back. opacity Opacity of text box
Outline

Outline color of text (Identify the
setting options on the screen.)

To reset the settings
Select “Reset to defaults”. Confirmation screen is displayed.
Select “Yes” and press OK.

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Input Labels
Display the menu

Select “Setup”
Menu

Setup

1/2

Channel surf mode
All
Language

select

Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Input labels
Anti image retention

Input Labels
Closed Caption

Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock,
Channels, Inputs, and other settings.

Select “Input labels”
Menu

Setup

1/2

Channel surf mode
All
Language

select

Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Input labels
Anti image retention

Advanced

Customize TV inputs with the names of your
connected devices. For easier input
selections.

Press to exit from
a menu screen

Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during the
input selection. (In selecting the input mode from p. 24 )

Select the terminal and label of the external equipment
Menu

Input labels
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Component 1

select

GAA

Video 2

set

Select or enter the name of the device
connected to the Video 2 terminal.

Component 2

Input labels
Display
labels of
Connected
devices

Select

Video 2
R

Select or enter the name of the device
connected to the HDMI 1 terminal.

Label

Terminal

Video 1
VCR

[example]

1 @. 2 ABC 3 DEF
4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO
7PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ
LAST 0 - ,

Video 1

RETURN
G ABC

abc

Y Delete

Follow the instructions on screen to
complete the following operations.

Terminals: HDMI 1-2/Component 1-2/Video 1-2
Label: [BLANK] Not used/Blu-ray/DVD/DVD REC/HOME
THTR/GAME/COMPUTER/VCR/CABLE/SATELLITE/
DVR/CAMERA/MONITOR/AUX/RECEIVER/MEDIA
CTR/MEDIA EXT/OTHER
* If “Not used” is selected, the INPUT button press will skip its
input.
Each selected label will be displayed on the “Input select”
screen. (p. 24)

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Using Timer
The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time.

The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 16)
The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not work if the “Auto power on” (p. 27) is set.

Display the menu

Select “Timer”
Menu

Timer
Sleep
Timer 1
Timer 2
Timer 3

select

Timer 4
Timer 5

Set the TV to turn on or off automatically at
the designated date and time.

Select the timer to set
Menu

select

Timer
Sleep
Timer 1
Timer 2

Timer 3
Timer 4
Timer 5

Turns the TV off after selected time.

Sleep
Timer 1

Turns Off automatically
Turns On/Off automatically
(5 timers can be set.)

Timer 5

Set the timer
Press to exit from
a menu screen

To set “Sleep” (Off Timer)

Set to shut the unit off after a pre-selected amount of time.
Sleep
0/15/30/60/90 (minutes)
0
Sleep (minutes)

set

Press to return to
the previous screen

To set “Timer 1-5” (On/Off Timer)
Select the item and set

Timer set

Off

Inputs

Channel
Day
On time

--:--

The TV automatically
turns Off after 90
minutes when turned
On by the Timer.
This operation will be
cancelled if the Off
time is selected or if a
key is pressed.

Off time

--:--

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set

Note

select

Timer 1

4/18 [SUN]

Day

4/18 [SUN]

On time

Off time

--:--

or
Sets the time when the TV turns on. The TV
will turn off after 90 minutes or as specified.

Sets the time when the TV turns on. The TV
will turn off after 90 minutes or as specified.

OK
Select

RETURN

0
LAST

AM/PM
Clear

Timer set Timer setting (Off/On)
Select the inputs
Inputs
Channel Select the channel
Day
Select the day
SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT
(displays the nearest future date)
MON-FRI/SAT-SUN/DAILY/Every SUN/Every MON/
Every TUE/Every WED/Every THU/Every FRI/ Every SAT
On time
Off time

The time to turn On
The time to turn Off

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Recommended AV Connections
These diagrams show our recommendations or how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment.
For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment and its specifications.
For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com
www.panasonic.ca
Front of the TV

Back of the TV

AC 120 V
60 Hz
Cable TV

■ To watch camcorder

Recommended AV Connections
Using Timer

or
Cable Box
AC Cord
(Connect after
all the other
connections are
complete.)

■ DVD Recorder/

images

VCR

Advanced

Camcorder
VCR
DVD Player
Connect
with
A or B
B
HDMI-DVI
Conversion
cable +
Audio cable*

Optical digital
audio cable

A
HDMI
cable

OPTICAL
IN
Amplifier

■ To watch DVDs
DVD Player/
Blu-ray Disc player/
Set Top Box

■ To watch digital
video image
DVD Player or
Set Top Box
(HDMI compatible
machines only)

■ To listen to the TV
through speakers

* Please see p. 26 for the setup when using an external analog audio cable with an HDMI to DVI cable.

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Ratings List for Lock
“V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the
entertainment industry. (p. 35)
U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA)
NR
G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X

NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or
where rating does not apply.
GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted.
PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children.
PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED.
ADULTS ONLY.

U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S. TV)
Age-based
Group
NR
(Not Rated)

Age-based
Ratings
TV-NR
TV-Y

Youth
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
Guidance
TV-14
TV-MA

•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•

Possible Content
Selections
Viewable
Blocked
Viewable
Blocked
FV Blocked
Viewable
Blocked
Viewable
Blocked
D,L,S,V (all selected)
Any combination of
D, L, S, V
D,L,S,V (all selected)
Any combination of
D, L, S, V
L,S,V (all selected)
Any combination of
L, S, V

Description
Not Rated.
All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically
designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6.
Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may
include mild physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children
under the age of 7.
General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language,
and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent
coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue
and situations.
Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated
themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence.
Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes,
profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content.

FV: Fantasy/Cartoon Violence. V: Violence S: Sex L: Offensive Language D: Dialogue with sexual content.

CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS (C. E. L. R.)
E
C
C8+
G
PG
14+
18+

Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming,
talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over. No profanity, nudity or sexual content.
General programming, suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents
are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens.
18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.

CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS (C. F. L. R.)
E
G
8 ans+
13 ans+
16 ans+
18 ans+

Exempt - Exempt programming.
General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is
minimal or is depicted appropriately.
8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad audience but contains
light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.
Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a few violent scenes or
one or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested.
Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent scenes of violence or
intense violence.
Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.

Caution

The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” programs (non rated, not applicable and none) as
per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking “NR” programs is chosen “unexpected and possibly confusing
results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of programming:”
• Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)
• Locally originated programming • News • Political • Public Service Announcements • Religious • Sports • Weather

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Technical Information
Closed Caption (CC)
For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to FULL (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3;
characters might be cut off).
The CC can be displayed on the TV if the receiver (such as a set-top box or satellite receiver) has the CC set On using
the Component or HDMI connection to the TV.
If the CC is set to On on both the receiver and TV when the signal is 480i (except for the HDMI connection), the CC
may overlap on the TV.
If a digital program is being output in analog format, the CC data will also be output in analog format.
If the recorder or output monitor is connected to the TV, the CC needs to be set up on the recorder or output monitor.

Aspect Ratio (FORMAT)
Press the FORMAT button to cycle through the aspect modes. This lets you choose the aspect depending on the format
of the received signal and your preference. (p. 18)
(e.g.: in case of 4:3 image)
FULL
JUST
JUST

FULL

Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the
(Recommended for anamorphic picture)
screen.
(Recommended for normal TV broadcast)

H-FILL

4:3

Side bar
Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side
edges. The side edges of the image are cut off.

Standard
(Note that “Image retention” of the side bar may occur from
displaying it for a long time.)

ZOOM
Note
ZOOM

480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9):
FULL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM
1080p / 1080i / 720p:
FULL, H-FILL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM

Zoom adjustments
Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in “ZOOM”.
Select “Zoom adjustments” on the “Picture” menu. (p. 26)
V-position: Vertical position adjustment
V-size: Vertical size adjustment

To reset the aspect ratio

FAQs, etc.

Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen.
(Recommended for Letter Box)

Technical Information
Ratings List for Lock

H-FILL

(OK)

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Technical Information
Data format for SD Card browsing
Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF* and EXIF**
standards
Data format:
Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
Max. number of files:
9,999
Image resolution:
160 x 120 to 20,000,000
* DCF (Design rule for camera file system): A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association’s standard
** EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format)
Photo:

Caution
A JPEG image modified with a PC may not be displayed.
Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution.

Note
Folder structure viewed in PC
Created automatically

DCIM
100_PANA
P1000001.JPG
P1000002.JPG
P1000003.JPG
P1000004.JPG

3-digit folder number + 5-digit arbitrary characters
4-digit arbitrary characters + 4-digit file number
Usable characters: 1-byte “a to z”, “A to Z”, “0 to 9,” and “_”

The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital camera used.
For the suitable SD Memory Cards, please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs (This site is in English only)

Cautions in handling SD Card:
mm
2.1

32 mm

Use an SD Card which meets SD standards. If not, it may cause the TV to malfunction.
Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data (this can damage card or unit).
Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.
Do not subject the card to high pressure or impact.
Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card or unit may be damaged).
Electrical interference, static electricity or erroneous operation may damage the data or card.
Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic
operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.)

24 mm

SD Card warning messages
Message

Meaning

SD card slot is empty.

The card is not inserted.

No photos

The card has no data or this type of data is not supported.

Cannot read file

The file is broken or unreadable.
The TV does not support the format.

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(Continued)
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”
HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allows you to interface automatically. (p. 28)
This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.
The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function on even if TV is in Standby mode.
Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the playback starts.
Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switched.
Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment.
If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” function to the TV with HDMI cable, the sound from DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT terminal can be output as multi channel surround.
“HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2009) for the HDAVI Control compatible equipment.
This standard is compatible with the conventional HDAVI equipment.

HDMI connection
HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by
connecting the TV unit and the devices.
HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set-top box or a DVD player, can be connected
to the HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
HDMI is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.
If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (*2).
When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal.
Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI 1 in” or “HDMI 2 in” menu screen. (p. 26)
Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz
(*1): The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant device.
(*2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.

Caution

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals
You can enjoy your Home theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and “Multi Channel” amplifier to the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals.

Technical Information

Use with a PC is not assumed.
All signals are reformatted before being displayed on the screen.
If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.
These HDMI connectors are “type A”.
These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection.
A device having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either “COMPONENT” or “VIDEO” to
receive analog signals.
The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.
Match the output setting of the digital device.
For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 46.

Caution

Picture mode
Vivid:
Standard:
Cinema:
Custom (Photo):

FAQs, etc.

Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may operate and disable optical
output.
When an ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. When an NTSC
channel is selected, the output will be PCM.

Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit room.
Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting.
For watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like picture.
Customizes each item according to your taste.
Photo is displayed in JPEG menu.

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Technical Information (Continued)
H size
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Size 1

Size 2

The width will be decreased on both sides to
reduce noise.

Aspect Ratio: FULL/JUST(H-FILL/ZOOM)
Size 1

Size 2

The width will be increased on both sides to
reduce noise.

See page 26 for more information

4:3 side bars
Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause
“Image retention” to remain on either or both sides of the display field.
To reduce the risk of such “Image retention”, change the brightness of the side
bars.
See page 27 for more information
The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture.
Using Cinema mode will reduce such flashing (p. 45).

Side Bar

Image retention

4:3
Screen
Display

Scrolling bar
Scrolling bar: To prevent “Image retention”, scrolls white vertical bar from left to right on a black screen.
Press any key except the POWER key to return to previous screen.
You will return to the previous screen if no key operation has been performed for 15 minutes.
See page 27 for more information

[Scrolling bar]

Input signals that can be displayed
* Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, PB, PR) and HDMI

525 (480)/60i
525 (480)/60p
750 (720)/60p
1,125 (1,080)/60i
1,125 (1,080)/60p
1,125 (1,080)/60p
1,125 (1,080)/24p
1,125 (1,080)/24p

horizontal
frequency (kHz)

vertical
frequency (Hz)

COMPONENT

HDMI

15.73
31.47
45.00
33.75
67.43
67.50
26.97
27.00

59.94
59.94
59.94
59.94
59.94
60.00
23.98
24.00

*
*
*
*

*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*

Note
Signals other than those shown above may not be displayed properly.
The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.

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Care and Cleaning
First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet.

Display panel
Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth.
If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted
by 100 times the amount of water) and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid. Use this cloth to wipe the surface of the
display panel, then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type until the surface is dry.
Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects. Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile
substances such as insect sprays, solvents, and thinner; otherwise, the quality of the surface may be adversely affected.

Cabinet
If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in a weak mild liquid dish soap and then wring the cloth dry.
Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth.
Do not allow any mild liquid dish soap to come into direct contact with the surface of the Plasma TV.
If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result.
Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents, and thinner; otherwise, the quality of the cabinet
surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods in contact with
articles made from rubber or PVC.

Pedestal
Cleaning
Wipe the surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. If the unit is particularly dirty, clean it using a cloth soaked with water to which a small
amount of mild liquid dish soap has been added and then wipe with a dry cloth.
Do not use products such as solvents, thinner, or household wax for cleaning, as they can damage the surface coating. (If
using a chemically-treated cloth, follow the instructions supplied with the cloth.)
Do not attach sticky tape or labels, as they can make the surface of the pedestal dirty. Do not allow long-term contact with
rubber, vinyl products, or the like. (Doing so will cause deterioration.)

Care and Cleaning
Technical Information
FAQs, etc.

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FAQ
Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem.
If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. For
details (p. 52, 53)
For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at:
www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
www.panasonic.ca

White spots or
shadow images
(noise)

Check the position, direction,
and connection of the antenna.

Interference or
frozen digital
channels
(intermittent sound)

Change the direction of antenna for
digital channels.
Check “Signal meter” (p. 37).
If the signal is weak, check the
antenna and consult your local
dealer.

The remote control
does not work
Are the batteries installed correctly?
(p. 8)
Are the batteries new?

Pictures from external
equipment are distorted
when the unit is
connected via HDMI
Is the HDMI cable connected properly?
(p. 29, 41)
Turn Off the TV unit and equipment, then
turn them On again.
Check an input signal from the equipment. (p. 46)
Use equipment compliant with
EIA/CEA-861/861B.

When the channel is changed on
an STB that is connected with
HDMI, “HDMI” may be displayed
on the top left of the screen
This is not a malfunction.

Recording does not
start immediately
Check the settings of the recorder. For
details, read the manual of the recorder.

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If there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the
suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model
number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV).

Problem

“VIERA” logo moves on
the screen

Actions
The function to prevent “Image retention” is activated.
(Not a faulty symptom)

screen saver is activated if the TV unit is not operated
• The
for a certain time in SD mode.
• “Image retention” (p. 7)

Screen

The Plasma panel is made up of a few million pixels and
is produced with advanced technology through an intricate
process. Sometimes a few pixels may be bright or dark.
These pixels do not indicate a defective panel and will have
no impact on the performance of the TV.

Chaotic image, noisy

Check nearby electrical products.
(car or motorcycle ignition systems, fluorescent lamp, etc.)

No image is
displayed on screen

Check Picture menu (p. 26)
Check the cable connections. (p. 11-12)
Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 24)

Only spots are displayed
instead of images

Check the channel settings. (p. 36)
Check the antenna cables.

Neither image nor
sound is produced

Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet?
Is the TV unit turned On?
Check Picture menu (p. 26) and volume.
Check the AV cable connections. (p. 11-12)
Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 24)

Black Box appears

Change settings of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 38)

No sound is produced

Are the speakers’ cables connected correctly? (p. 41)
Is “Sound Mute” active? (p. 13)
Is the volume set to the minimum?
Is “TV speakers” set to “Off”? (p. 26)
Change “SAP” settings. (p. 18)
Check “HDMI 1 in” or “HDMI 2 in” settings. (p. 26)

Sound is unusual

Set “SAP” setting to “Stereo” or “Mono”.
Check the HDMI device connected to the unit.
Set the audio setting of the HDMI device to “Linear PCM”.
If digital sound connection has a problem,
select analog sound connection.

TV set

Parts of the TV set
become hot.

FAQs, etc.

Unknown sound heard
1- Sounds from TV cabinet
2- Tick/Click sound
3- Buzzing sound

Frequently Asked Questions

Sound

Some spots remain
bright or dark

1- Changes in the temperature and humidity of the room may cause
the TV’s cabinet to expand or contract and produce metallic
sounds. This is not a sign of faulty operation or a malfunction.
2- When the TV is powered on, an electrical component in the
TV activates producing a tick/click sound. This is not a sign of
faulty operation or a malfunction.
3- Electrical circuits are active while the TV set is on.
This is not a sign of faulty operation or a malfunction.

Even when the temperature of parts of the front, top and
rear panels has risen, these temperature rises will not pose
any problems in terms of performance or quality.

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Specifications
TC-P42C2

TC-P46C2

TC-P50C2

Power Source

AC 120 V, 60 Hz

Power
Plasma Display
Consumption panel

Maximum

235 W

253 W

299 W

Standby condition

0.5 W

0.3 W

Drive method

AC type

Aspect Ratio

16:9

Visible screen size
(W × H × Diagonal)

42 ” class (41.6 inches
measured diagonally)

46 ” class (46.0 inches
measured diagonally)

50 ” class (49.9 inches
measured diagonally)

(No. of pixels)

40.1 ” × 22.5 ” × 46.0 ”
43.5 ” × 24.4 ” × 49.9 ”
36.2 ” × 20.4 ” × 41.6 ”
(921 mm × 518 mm × 1,057 mm) (1,019 mm × 573 mm × 1,170 mm) (1,105 mm × 622 mm × 1,268 mm)
786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H)) [3,072 × 768 dots]

Sound

20 W [10 W + 10 W] (10 % THD)

Audio Output

VHF/ UHF: 2 - 69, CATV: 1 - 135

Operating Conditions

Temperature:
Humidity:

32 °F – 104 °F (0 °C – 40 °C)
20 % – 80 % RH (non-condensing)

VIDEO IN 1-2

VIDEO:
AUDIO L-R:

RCA PIN Type × 1
RCA PIN Type × 2

COMPONENT IN 1-2

Y:
PB, PR:
AUDIO L-R:

1.0 V [p-p] (including synchronization)
±0.35 V [p-p]
RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]

HDMI 1-2

TYPE A Connector × 2
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.

Card slot

SD CARD slot × 1

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic

FEATURES

3D Y/C FILTER
CLOSED CAPTION
VIERA IMAGE VIEWER

V-Chip
HDAVI Control 5

40.6 ” × 27.8 ” × 12.1 ”
44.6 ” × 30.4 ” × 14.1 ”
48.0 ” × 32.2 ” × 14.1 ”
(1,029 mm × 704 mm × 307 mm) (1,132 mm × 771 mm × 357 mm) (1,218 mm × 817 mm × 357 mm)

TV Set only

40.6 ” × 26.1 ” × 3.7 ” (4.1”)
44.6 ” × 28.5 ” × 3.7 ” (4.1 ”)
48.0 ” × 30.3 ” × 3.7 ” (4.1”)
(1,029 mm × 661 mm × 93 mm (1,132 mm × 722 mm × 93 mm (1,218 mm × 769 mm × 93 mm
(104 mm))
(104 mm))
(104 mm))
57.4 lb. (26.0

)

67.3 lb. (30.5

)

72.8 lb. (33.0

)

53.0 lb. (24.0

)

62.9 lb. (28.5

)

70.6 lb. (32.0

)

[TC-P46C2]
4.1 ”
(104 mm)

26.1 ” (661 mm)

3.7 ”
(93 mm)

17.2 ”
(436 mm)

12.1 ”
(307 mm)

[TC-P50C2]

44.6 ” (1,132 mm)

4.1 ”
(104 mm)
3.7 ”
(93 mm)

17.2 ”
(436 mm)

14.1 ”
(357 mm)

48.0 ” (1,218 mm)

4.1 ”
(104 mm)
3.7 ”
(93 mm)

30.3 ” (769 mm)

40.6 ” (1,029 mm)

32.2 ” (817 mm)

Mass

Including pedestal
TV Set only

28.5 ” (722 mm)

Dimensions
(W×H×D)

Including pedestal

[TC-P42C2]

27.8 ” (704 mm)

1.0 V [p-p] (75 Ω)
0.5 V [rms]

•

30.4 ” (771 mm)

Connection Terminals

Channel Capability
(Digital/Analog)

17.2 ”
(436 mm)

14.1 ”
(357 mm)

Note

Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate.

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Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only)
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,
DIVISION OF
PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094

Panasonic Plasma Television
Limited Warranty

PLASMA TV CATEGORIES
Up to 42” (diagonal)
46” (diagonal) and larger

PARTS

LABOR

1 (ONE) YEAR

SERVICE
Carry-In
On-Site

During the “Labor” Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” Limited Warranty period,
there will be no charge for parts.
You must carry-in your product or arrange for on-site service during the Limited Warranty period. If non-rechargeable
batteries are included, they are not warranted. This Limited Warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced
in the United States or Puerto Rico. This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product
which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for Limited Warranty
service.
On-Site or Carry-in Service
For On-Site or Carry-In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico call 1-877-95-VIERA (1-877-958-4372).
On-site service where applicable requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer
and does not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain on-site repairs will not
be completed on-site, but will require that the product or parts of the product, at the servicer’s discretion be removed for
shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.

THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE
USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. (As examples, this
excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to
and from the servicer. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE LIMITED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF
THE LIMITED WARRANTY.

FAQs, etc.

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER
normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the glass panel resulting
from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s,
or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). The Limited Warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which
occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result
from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation,
set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage,
modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product,
service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts
of God.

Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only)
Specifications

Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer
Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which
starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited Warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new
or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price.
The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.

Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an
implied Limited Warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have others rights which vary from state to state. If
a problem with this product develops during or after the Limited Warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service
Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at
the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN ON-SITE SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH ARE
NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.

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Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)
Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center;
purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web
Site at:

http://www.panasonic.com/help
or, contact us via the web at:

http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.

■ For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855
Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web
Site at:

http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to:

npcparts@us.panasonic.com
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday - Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Service and Technology Company
20421 84th Avenue South,
Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)

■ For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277

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Limited Warranty (for Canada)
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and
for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to, at its option either (a) repair your product with
new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase
price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by Panasonic Canada Inc.
In-home service

One (1) year, parts (including panel) and labour.

Viera TV (under 42”)

Carry-in service

One (1) year, parts (including panel) and labour.

In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized Panasonic
service facility.
In-home service requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the Authorized Servicer and does not
include removal or re-installation of an installed product. If removal is required to service the product, it will be at the
discretion of the Servicer and in no event will Panasonic Canada Inc. or the Servicer be liable for any special, indirect or
consequential damages.
This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic
brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada,
which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.
IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER, A PURCHASE RECEIPT OR
OTHER PROOF OF DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE, SHOWING AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE IS
REQUIRED
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal
wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or
failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which result from accidents,
misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment
of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand,
humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or
service by anyone other than a Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. Dry cell batteries are
also excluded from coverage under this warranty.

In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary depending on your province or territory.

FAQs, etc.

THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. (As examples, this warranty excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the
Authorized Servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. This list of items
is not exhaustive, but for illustration only.)

Limited Warranty (for Canada)
Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)

Viera TV (42” & over)

WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation and information assistance, please contact:
Our Customer Care Centre:
1-800 #:
1-866-330-0014
Email link: “Contact us → email” on www.vieraconcierge.ca
For product repairs, please contact Viera Customer Care Agent using the above contact info.
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.

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Note

Customer’s Record
The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You should note this serial number in
the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid
in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.
Model Number

Serial Number

Anotación del cliente
El modelo y el número de serie de este producto se encuentran en su panel posterior. Deberá anotarlos en el espacio
provisto a continuación y guardar este manual, más el recibo de su compra, como prueba permanente de su adquisición,
para que le sirva de ayuda al identificarlo en el caso de que le sea sustraído o lo pierda, y también para disponer de los
servicios que le ofrece la garantía.
Modelo

Número de serie

Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company,
Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus
New Jersey 07094 U.S.A.
© 2010 Panasonic Corporation of North America. All Rights Reserved.
© 2010 Panasonic Corporation of North America. Todos los Derechos Reservados.

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Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive
Mississauga, Ontario
L4W 2T3 CANADA
Printed in U.S.A.
Impreso en EE.UU.

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