Panasonic TC-P42U1 50" Plasma Tv

Panasonic TC-P42U1 - 42" Plasma TV Manual

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    Operating Instructions 42"/46"/50" Class 1080p Plasma HDTV (41.6/46.0/49.9 inches measured diagonally) Manual de instrucciones Televisión de alta definición de 1080p y clase 42"/46"/50" de Plasma (41,6/46,0/49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente) TC-P42U1 Model No. Número de modelo TC-P46U1 TC-P50U1
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    for watching low-power TV stations still broadcasting service provider if you have questions about your cable or satellite set-top box. HDMI, the HDMI logo and HighDefinition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic
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    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 40 Input Labels 41 Using Timer 42
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    for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord 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-P42U1, TC-P46U1, TC
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    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
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    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 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
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    a long time This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen ("Image retention"). This is not considered a malfunction and is Set up • Computer image Do not place the unit where it's exposed to sunlight or other bright light (including reflections). Use of some types of fluorescent lighting
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    -P42U1) TBLX0089 (TC-P46U1, TC-P50U1) How to assemble (p. 9) Cleaning cloth 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 Note In order to maintain the TV's performance and
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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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    place. Keep pushing both side snaps and pull down Reference of 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
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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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    TV DVD Recorder AV Equipment VHF/UHF Antenna If the source has a higher resolution signal (480p/720p/ (e.g. DVD Recorder 1080i/1080p 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
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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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    images and high-quality sound. The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal. For "VIERA LinkTM connections", please refer to p. 31. B To use COMPONENT the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor through a VCR. Video signals fed through VCRs may be
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    control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the 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 C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System). (p. 26) Changes the input mode Chooses
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    time setup" 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. 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
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    Start Guide First Time Setup ■Press to exit from a menu screen Note To change setting (Language/Clock/ Auto program/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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    channels 32% Available channels (analog/digital) are automatically set. 10 0 All channels: Scans digital and analog channels Analog 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
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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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    SAP TV-G JUST/4:3/ZOOM • 1080p, 1080i, Set Favorite Feature 1 Display the SUB MENU. SUB MENU Favorite Feature ■Use Favorite Feature 1 Display "Favorite channels" 2 Select "Set favorite" Setup SUB MENU Channel surf mode All Set favorite Edit CH caption Signal meter 3 Set the displayed channel Set
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    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. 34-35) Start Slideshow (p. 22-23) Set "Sleep"(Off timer) (p. 42) Displayed "Lock" menu. (p. 36) ■Press
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    later Play SD card now change Thumbnail: The Photo viewer menu will be displayed automatically next time. set Set later: "SD card setting" menu will be displayed repeatedly. Off: The data can be played manually. ■Manual operation ("Play SD card automatically" is "Off") Display "Photo viewer
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    surface Push until a click is heard Press in lightly on SD Card, then release. Compliant card type Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 Picture menu (p. 26) Select Adjust Photo settings Set ■Set up Slideshow Slideshow settings Speed Fast Repeat On set Select Adjust Speed Repeat You can set
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    Display the Input select menu ■To return to TV Select the input mode Input select 1 TV 2 Component 1 AUX taken for several seconds, the "Input select" menu disappears. The terminal and label of the is set on p. 41. For side input terminals (HDMI 3/Video 2), "GAME" input label is set as
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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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    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 to the previous
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    35) [Speaker output] Selects an audio 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
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    bars Scrolling bar VIERA Link Power on link Power off link Stand-by power save Auto power stand-by Default speakers No signal for 10 minutes ECO/power saving Display Sub Menu SUB MENU No activity for 3 hours Advanced setup Select the item Setup SUB MENU Channel surf mode All Set favorite Edit
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    (no reminder) Auto power stand-by No Selects the default speakers (p. 32) (TV/Theater) Default speakers TV To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION is performed for more than 10 minutes. (Enable/Disable) Note Not in use when setting "Auto power on", "On
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    playback (p. 33) •• Speaker control (p. 35) VIERA Link control only with the TV's remote control(P. 35) •• Auto power stand-by (for available equipment only) (p. 33) Providing the setting information (p. 33) •• Automatic lip-sync function (p. 33) • Stand-by power save (with quick start mode) (p. 33
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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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    menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen 32 Select "On" (default is 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
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    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
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    30 Display VIERA Link menu or VIERA Link Select the item VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output TV Speaker control select select next ■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
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    equipment, read the manual of the equipment. ■Available TV's remote control buttons Whether an operation is available differs depending on the connected equipment. Move the cursor/Select Play Set/Access Return to previous menu SUB MENU Display the functions menu on the equipment Available
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    to view the channel if you input your password. 36 Select "Lock" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup next select You will 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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    Select the function ANT/Cable setup ANT in Cable Auto program Manual program Signal meter next select Manual program Set manually Set ■To reset the settings of setup menu Select "Reset to defaults" in Setup menu ( ) and press OK Input your 4-digit password with number buttons 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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    (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" ■To make more in-depth display settings in digital programs Select "Digital setting" and press OK
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    Caption ■Press to exit from a menu screen Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card 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 Input labels Component
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    is set. Display menu ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen 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
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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 contains light or is used in this set is capable of Service Announcements • Religious • Sports • Weather
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    or output monitor is connected to the TV, the CC needs to be set up on the recorder or output monitor 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" on the "Picture" menu. (p. 26-27) V-position: Vertical position
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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 information on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs (This site is in supported. The file is broken or unreadable. The TV does not support the format. 46
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    (Continued) 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 is
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    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 pages
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    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
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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. 54, 55) 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 the channel settings. (p. 38) Check the antenna cables. Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? Is the TV unit turned On? Check Picture menu (p. 26)
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    Specifications Consumption panel Power Source Maximum TC-P42U1 AC 120 V, 60 Hz 293 W TC-P46U1 332 W TC-P50U1 388 W Power 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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    . 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 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) Specifications During the "Labor" Limited
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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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    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 LCD TV (42 in. & over) In-home service One (1) year, parts
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    Note
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    Note
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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” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV
(41.6/46.0/49.9
inches measured diagonally)
Manual de instrucciones
Televisión de alta definición de 1080p y clase 42”/46”/50” de Plasma
(41,6/46,0/49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)
Model No.
Número de modelo
TC-P42U1
TC-P46U1
TC-P50U1
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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