Panasonic TC-50PS14 54" Plasma Tv

Panasonic TC-50PS14 - 49.9" Plasma TV Manual

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    Operating Instructions 42"/50"/54" Class 1080p Plasma HDTV (41.6/49.9/54.1 inches measured diagonally) Manual de instrucciones Televisión de alta definición de 1080p y clase 42"/50"/54" de Plasma (41,6/49,9/54,1 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente) TC-42PS14 Model No. Número de modelo TC-50PS14 TC-54PS14
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    an amazing level of multimedia excitement (Image: TC-42PS14) HDMI, the HDMI logo and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby HDAVI Control
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    default settings could result in greater energy consumption beyond levels that meet ENERGY STAR qualifications. FAQs, etc. Ratings List for Lock 46 Technical Information 47 Care and Cleaning 51 FAQ 52 Specifications 54 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only 55 Customer Services
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    Model No. TC-42PS14, TC-50PS14, TC-54PS14 Responsible Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) [email protected] CANADIAN NOTICE: For Model TC-42PS14, TC
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    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
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    your Plasma TV. The TV will still consume some power as long as the power supply cord . The consumer electronics industry (of which Panasonic is a member) is committed to making instructions for proper use of this product. • Don't allow children to climb on or play with furniture and television sets
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    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 other logos • Image displayed in 4:3 mode • SD Card photo Video game •■ • Set up • Computer image Do not place the unit where it's exposed to sunlight or
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    (TC-54PS14) Operating Instructions Viera Concierge and basic instruction for HDTV Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) Optional Accessory Wall-hanging bracket (angle) TY-WK4P1RW (for 42"/50") TY-WK5P1RW (for 54") Note In order to maintain the TV's performance
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    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
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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 side snaps and pull down Reference of connection Antenna terminal Pin terminals Firmly tighten by hand. red blue green green
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    Quick Start Guide Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Accessories/Optional Accessory H (If no Cable Box) Y or PB VIDEO PR L AUDIO R ANT IN ANT OUT Cable Box Cable Box/Cable • You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. If using a Cable Box, set the TV channel to
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    terminal and DVD recorder or VCR VHF/UHF Antenna AC 120 V 60 Hz Back of the TV * See page 10 (AC cord connection) AC Cord HDMI 1 HDMI 2 B A Y Y S VIDEO C PB PB VIDEO PR PR L LL AUDIO R RR COMPONENT 1 IN 2 VIDEO IN 1 D ANT IN ANT OUT AV Equipment (e.g. DVD Recorder or VCR
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    or high-definition satellite service. VCR Connection can be done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable. (p. 14) To connect the antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder or VCR VHF/UHF Antenna AC 120 V 60 Hz Quick Start Guide Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR
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    "VIERA LinkTM AUDIO R COMPONENT 1 IN 2 blue red white red blue red white red blue PR red L white R AUDIO white R red AUDIO OUT AV picture TV monitor through a VCR. Video signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the other TV
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    sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set. Displays the Main menu. HDMI input 3 connector PC connector Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Video Input 2 connector C.A.T.S. sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System). (p. 28) Note Changes the input mode
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    TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when "Auto power on" (p. 30-31) is set to "No". or Turn the TV On with the POWER button or (TV) (Remote) * This setting Yes", the picture mode will regularly reset to "Vivid" and a Picture Refresh message
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    Quick Start Guide First Time Setup ■Press to exit from a menu screen Note To change setting (Language/Clock/ ANT/Cable setup/ ANT in" ANT/Cable setup ANT in Cable Auto program set select ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna Not used: Skip TV tuning go to Select "Not used" when no wire
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    The channel will be saved when no operation is performed for 60 seconds and the "Manual program" menu will also exit automatically. If you perform scanning more than twice, previously saved channels are erased. Set the Input labels First time setup Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels next
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    Quick Start Guide Watching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box or antenna cable (p. 11-14) To watch TV and other functions Turn power on or Note If the mode is not TV, press and select TV. (p. 24) (TV) Select a channel number up or down ■To directly input the
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    ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30 Change aspect ratio Station identifier SAP indication Signal Picture resolution mode Sleep timer the channel Favorite channels 1/3 1 26-1 2 3 4 5 select or 3 Set Favorite channel Favorite channels 1/3 1 26-1 ok 2 3 4 5 ■To change
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    way to access high use 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 Lock select next Displayed "VIERA Link" menu (p. 36-37) Start Slideshow (p. 22-23
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    next time. set Set later: "SD card setting" menu will be displayed repeatedly. Off: The data can be played manually. ■Manual operation ("Play Prev. RG Slideshow Next RETURN BY Pana0009 Pana0010 Pana0011 Pana0012 Selected picture information is displayed. Name: Image number or file name is
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    item Photo settings Picture Slideshow settings Select ■Adjust the picture Picture 1/2 Reset to defaults Picture mode Vivid Contrast 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 Picture menu (p. 28) Select Adjust Photo settings Set ■Set up Slideshow Slideshow settings Speed Fast
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    TV, you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV's screen. Input Select You can select the external equipment to access. With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu ■To return to TV Select the input mode Input select 1 TV 2 screen if Input label is set on p. 43. For
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    Select "VIERA Link settings" Setup 2/2 VIERA Link settings ECO/power saving Advanced setup About select next Select "VIERA Link" VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On Power on link Yes Power off link Yes Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by No Default speakers TV Select "On
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    of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p. 45) Display the Input select menu Input select 1 TV 2 Component 1 3 Component 2 4 HDMI 1 5 HDMI 2 6 HDMI 3 7 Video 1 8 Video 2 9 PC AUX GAME GAME GAME
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    (change as desired) Making settings "How to Use Menu Functions" to from the G connector. (p. 51) Alleviates the problem if a picture appears to be vertically-striped, flickers partially or is blurred. Adjusts the : 48 - 120 Hz Audio menu (p. 28) Viewing Displaying PC Screen on TV 27
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    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. Display menu ■Menu list Menu Item VIERA Link control Speaker output VIERA Link ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return
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    (p. 36-37) [Speaker output] Selects an audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 36-37) • VIERA Link menu is accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the remote control. (p. 36) Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for "Advanced picture". Reset to defaults
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    other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. Display menu ■Menu list Menu Item Channel surf mode Displays the functions that can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select "Setup" Menu next VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup
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    in use when setting "Auto power on", "On/Off Timer" or PC input display. •• "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 turning the power off by "No activity for 3 hours". The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and
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    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
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    ). 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
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    On) Select settings VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On Power on link Yes Power off link Yes Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by No Default speakers TV Set VIERA Link settings VIERA Link On Power on link Yes Power off link Yes Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by
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    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. If the "ONE TOUCH PLAY" key is pressed on the remote control for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following sequence of operations
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    Link menu or VIERA Link Select the item VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV Speaker control select next select ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Select VIERA Link control Home theater Speaker output TV Set change VIERA Link control only with
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    for audio output. Control theater speakers with the TV's remote control. This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected. Select "Speaker output" ■Home theater: Adjustment for equipment Select "Home theater" or "TV" select Volume up / down VIERA Link
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    the channel if you input your password. 38 Select "Lock" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next select You will be asked Channel Off Game Off Program Off Change password set select Off: Unlocks all the lock settings of "Channel", "Game" and "Program".
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    new password. - - - - RETURN 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
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    reception conditions. Display menu Auto program Set automatically Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup in Cable Auto program Manual program Signal meter next select Manual program Set manually Set ■To reset the settings of setup menu Select
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    Analog only Digital only ok select Auto program Manual program Signal meter S select Settings are made automatically After the scanning is completed strength If the signal is weak, check the antenna. If no problem is found, consult your local dealer. or change channel ok Note Current
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    from a menu screen Select "Closed Caption" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next select Closed the Closed Caption service of Analog broadcasting.) Digital setting CC1-4: Information related to pictures (Appears at bottom of screen) The settings in "Analog"
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    to exit from a menu screen Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next select the terminal and label of the external equipment Input labels select Component 1 Component 2 set HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 GAME or Video 1 Video 2 GAME PC Input
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    Note 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. 44 Select "Timer" Menu next VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption select Select the timer to set Timer
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    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 or Cable Box AC Cord (Connect after
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    TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S. TV) Age-based Group NR (Not Rated) Youth Guidance Age-based Ratings TV-NR TV-Y TV-Y7 TV-G TV-PG TV-14 TV elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young is used in this set is capable of blocking Service Announcements • Religious • Sports • Weather
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    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 ZOOM". Select "Zoom adjustments" on the "Picture" menu. (p. 28-29) V-position:
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    with a PC may not be displayed. Partly degraded files might be displayed at a confirm the latest information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs (This site is in English only) Cautions supported. The file is broken or unreadable. The TV does not support the format. 48
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    VIERA LinkTM is available for the terminal with the smaller number. 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 device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to "16:9". These
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    white) depending on the picture. Using Cinema mode will reduce such flashing (See below). Side Bar 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
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    Some PC models cannot be connected to the set. There is First, unplug the Power cord plug from the diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted Plasma TV. If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems treated cloth, follow the instructions supplied with the cloth.)
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    , 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. 56-57) For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: www.panasonic.com/contactinfo www
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    problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV). Problem Check the channel settings. (p. 40) Check the antenna cables. Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? Is the TV unit turned On? Check Picture menu (p. 28
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    Specifications Power Source Maximum TC-42PS14 AC 120 V, 60 Hz 485 W TC-50PS14 584 W TC-54PS14 599 W Power Consumption panel Plasma Display Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No. of pixels) 0.3 W 0.3 W 0.3 W AC type 16:9 42 " class (41.6
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    PLASMA TV CATEGORIES Up to 37' (diagonal) 42" (diagonal) and larger PARTS 1 (ONE) YEAR LABOR 1 (ONE) YEAR SERVICE Carry-In On-Site Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) Specifications , set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line
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    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 EST.) Panasonic Service and
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    . Viera TV (42" & over) Viera TV (under 42") In-home service Carry-in service One (1) year, parts (including panel) and labour. 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
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    Service purposes. Model 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
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Quick Start Guide
(See page 8-18)
Gu
ía de inicio rápido
(vea la página 8-18)
Operating Instructions
42”/50”/54” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV
(41.6/49.9/54.1 inches measured diagonally)
Manual de instrucciones
Televisión de alta definición de 1080p y clase 42”/50”/54” de Plasma
(41,6/49,9/54,1 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)
Model No.
Número de modelo
TC-42PS14
TC-50PS14
TC-54PS14
For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call:
1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For assistance (Canada), please call:
1-866-330-0014
or visit us at www.vieraconcierge.ca
Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU./Puerto Rico), llame al:
1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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(Image: TC-42PS14)