Panasonic P50S1 42" Plasma Tv

Panasonic P50S1 - TC - 49.9" Plasma TV Manual

Panasonic P50S1 manual content summary:

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    Instructions 42"/46"/50"/54" Class 1080p Plasma HDTV (41.6/46.0/49.9/54.1 inches measured diagonally) Manual de instrucciones Televisión de alta definición de 1080p y clase 42"/46"/50"/54" de Plasma (41,6/46,0/49,9/54,1 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente) TC-P42S1 Model No. Número de modelo TC-P46S1 TC
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    an amazing level of multimedia excitement (Image: TC-P42S1) 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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    16 Enjoy your TV! Basic Features Watching TV 19 Using VIERA TOOLS 21 Viewing from an SD Card 22 Watching Videos and DVDs 24 Advanced Features How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc 26 VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM 30 Lock 36 Editing and Setting Channels 38 Closed Caption
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    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-P42S1, TC-P46S1, TC-P50S1, TC-P54S1 This Class B digital
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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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    from your Plasma TV. The TV will still TV is heavy. TV should be handled by 2 or more people. Support as shown to avoid injury by the TV industry (of which Panasonic is a member) 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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    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 in 4:3 mode • SD Card photo Video game •■ • Set up • Computer image Do not place the unit where it's exposed to sunlight
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    (TC-P46S1, TC-P50S1) TBLX0102 (TC-P54S1) Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) Optional Accessory Wall-hanging bracket (angle) TY-WK4P1RW (for 42"/46"/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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    connection Antenna terminal Pin terminals Firmly tighten by hand. red blue green green Match colors of plugs and terminals. Insert firmly. HDMI terminal Insert firmly. 10
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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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    Video cable. (p. 14) To connect the antenna 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
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    TV Satellite You can enjoy high-definition DVD Recorder Receiver VHF/UHF Antenna programming by subscribing to or high-definition satellite service Start Guide Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver) (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR) Back of the TV AC Cord * See page 10 (
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    connection is required for a 1080p signal. For "VIERA LinkTM connections", please refer to p. 31. B to enjoy greater picture quality than using 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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    TV set. Displays the Main menu. Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) HDMI input 3 connector Video Input 2 connector C.A.T.S. sensor Plasma Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 19) Exits from menu screen Displays Main Menu (p. 26) VIERA Link menu (p. 34-35) Display VIERA TOOLS (p. 21)
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    time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when "Auto power on" (p. 28-29) is set to "No". or Turn the TV On with the POWER button or (TV) (Remote) * This setting will be skipped next time if you select "Home". Select your language Language English Español Français select
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    Start Guide First Time Setup ■Press to exit from a menu screen Note To change setting (Language/Clock/ ANT/Cable setup/ Input labels) later, go to Menu screen (p. 28) Adjust the clock First time setup Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Clock Year Month Day Hour Minute 2009 1 7 10 AM 10
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    (analog/digital) are automatically set. 0 All channels: Scans Manual program" menu will also exit automatically. If you perform scanning more than twice, previously saved channels are erased. Set HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video 2 GAME select set or Video 1 Video 2 G A A Select OK RETURN
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    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 CC On CC Off Viewing Watching TV First Time Setup Display the SUB MENU
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    30 PM ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30 Station identifier SAP indication Signal Picture resolution mode Sleep timer remaining time 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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    (p. 22-23) Set "Sleep"(Off timer) (p. 42) Change to "Game" mode (p. 27) Switches Picture mode "Game, Custom, Vivid, Standard or Cinema" setting. Picture mode Game Picture mode Custom Change Picture mode Vivid Picture mode Standard Picture mode Cinema Using VIERA TOOLS Watching TV 21
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    set Set later: "SD card setting" menu will be displayed repeatedly. Off: The data can be played manually. ■Manual BY Pana0009 Pana0010 Pana0011 Pana0012 Selected picture information is displayed. Name: Image may not be displayed correctly. Refer to p. 46 (Data format for SD card browsing) for
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    miniSD Card adapter) For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 46) In or Display "Photo settings" Select the item Photo settings Picture Slideshow settings Select ■Adjust the picture Picture 1/2 Reset to defaults Picture mode Vivid Contrast 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness
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    " input label is set as default. (Picture mode is set to "Game", refer to p. 47.) For more details for picture mode setting, refer to p. 47. For Input label, refer to p. 41. Operate the connected equipment using the remote control supplied with the equipment Note For details, see the manual of the
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    on link Yes Power off link Yes Stand-by power save No Auto power stand-by No Default speakers TV Select "On" (default is On) select change Now you can set each "VIERA Link" function according to your preference (p. 32-35). Note If no HDMI equipment is connected or standard HDMI equipment
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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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    output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 34-35) • VIERA Link menu is accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the remote control. (p. 34) Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for "Advanced picture". Reset to defaults Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema
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    watching TV best suited for you. Display menu ■Menu list Menu Item Channel surf mode ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Displays the functions that can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select "Setup" Menu next VIERA Link Picture Audio
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    selected if "Off" is set. VIERA Link On Sets "Power on link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 32) (Yes/No) Power on link Yes Sets "Power off link" use when setting "Auto power on" or "On/Off Timer". •• "No activity for 3 hours was activated" will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is
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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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    connections as shown above, set "VIERA Link" (under "VIERA Link settings") to "On" using the Setup menu. (p. 25, 32-33). Note Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their respective operating instruction manuals. When audio from
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    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 No Default speakers Theater change select
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    compatible equipment is initially turned on and Play mode is selected. When "Yes" is selected (p. 29) and the TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is also automatically turned off. DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will not turn off if it is still in rec mode. Caution: The
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    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 the TV's remote control (for "HDAVI Control 2 or
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    is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected. Select "Speaker output" Select "Home theater" or "TV" select ■Home theater: Adjustment for equipment Volume up / down VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV change Mute The sound of the TV is muted. When the
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    Lock" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next select You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. Input your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings
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    according to TV ratings. Select "Mode" and set to "On". Program lock Mode On MPAA Off U.S.TV Off C.E.L.R. Off C.F.L.R. Off set select Select password. - - - - RETURN Note This television is designed to support the "Downloadable U.S. Region Rating System" when available. (Available only
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    and reception conditions. Display menu Auto program Set automatically Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption ANT 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 Sl select Settings are made automatically After the scanning is Signal 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 Choose 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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    menu screen Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card the external equipment Input labels select Component 1 Component 2 set HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 GAME or Video 1 /VCR/DVD/CABLE/SATELLITE/DVR/GAME/ AUX/RECEIVER/COMPUTER/Blu-ray/CAMERA/DVD REC/ HOME THTR/MONITOR
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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. 42 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 . Caution The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking "NR" programs (non rated, • Public Service Announcements • Religious • Sports • Weather
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    recorder or output monitor is connected to the TV, the CC needs to be set up on the recorder or output monitor. Aspect Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in "ZOOM". Select "Zoom adjustments" on the "Picture" menu. (p. 26-27) V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical
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    Image resolution: 160 x 120 to 10,000,000 * DCF (Design rule may not be displayed. Partly degraded files might be data or erratic operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage supported. The file is broken or unreadable. The TV does not support the format. 46
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    VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 30) 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 settings can
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    to reduce noise. See pages 26-27 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 kHz) 15.73 31.47 45.00 33.75 67.43 67.50 26.97 27.00 vertical frequency (Hz) 59.94 59.94 59.94 59.94 59.94 60.00 23.98
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    lint-free cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted by 100 times the surface of the Plasma TV. If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result. If using a chemically-treated cloth, follow the instructions supplied with the cloth.) Do not attach
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    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. 54, 55) For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: www.panasonic.com/contactinfo www.panasonic.ca
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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 Unknown sound heard 1- Sounds from TV cabinet 2- Whirring sound 3- Tick/Click sound 4- Buzzing sound Parts of the TV set become hot. Are the speakers' cables
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    20 W [10 W + 10 W] (10 % THD) Mass Dimensions ( W × H × D ) Connection Terminals Channel Capability (Digital/Analog) Operating Conditions VIDEO IN 1 VIDEO IN 2 COMPONENT IN 1-2 HDMI 1-3 Card slot DIGITAL AUDIO OUT FEATURES Including pedestal TV Set only Including pedestal TV Set only VHF
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    TC-P54S1 Power Plasma 10 W + 10 W] (10 % THD) Mass Dimensions ( W × H × D ) Connection Terminals Channel Capability (Digital/Analog) Operating Conditions VIDEO IN 1 VIDEO IN 2 COMPONENT IN 1-2 HDMI 1-3 Card slot DIGITAL AUDIO OUT FEATURES Including pedestal TV Set only Including pedestal TV Set
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    product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor. PLASMA TV CATEGORIES Up to 37' (diagonal) 42" (diagonal) and larger PARTS 1 (ONE) YEAR LABOR 1 (ONE) YEAR SERVICE Carry-In On-Site During the "Labor" Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the
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    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
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    ) Panasonic Canada Inc. PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. Plasma TV / Monitor In-home service
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    Note 57 Limited Warranty (for Canada) FAQs, etc.
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    or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Anotación Panasonic Corporation of North America. All Rights Reserved. © 2009 Panasonic Corporation of North America. Todos los Derechos Reservados. Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 CANADA
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TM
Quick Start Guide
(See page 8-18)
Gu
ía de inicio rápido
(vea la página 8-18)
Operating Instructions
42”/46”/50”/54” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV
(41.6/46.0/49.9/54.1 inches measured diagonally)
Manual de instrucciones
Televisión de alta definición de 1080p y clase 42”/46”/50”/54” de Plasma
(41,6/46,0/49,9/54,1 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)
Model No.
Número de modelo
TC-P42S1
TC-P46S1
TC-P50S1
TC-P54S1
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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