Panasonic TC-42PC2 quick start English, Viera, For assistance U.S.A./Puerto Rico, please call

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Operating Instructions

42” Class 720p Plasma HDTV

(41.6 inches measured diagonally)

For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call:

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

or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

Model No.

TC-42PC2

Quick Start Guide

See page 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.	TQB2AA0612

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Contents Viera EnglishFor assistance U.S.A./Puerto Rico, please call Viera Link is a trademark Sdhc Logo is a trademark Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitementContents Important Safety Instructions Safety PrecautionsSet up Handling the power supply cord AC Power Supply CordWhen Moving the Plasma TV To prevent fire or electric shockTune Into Safety Typical still images Do not display a still picture for a long timeAccessories Accessories/Optional AccessoryOptional Accessory AccessoriesQuick Start Guide Attaching the pedestal to TVBottom view Do not disassemble or modify the pedestalTo attach AC cord connectionTo remove Red blue green GreenBasic Connection Connecting Antenna To watch TVQuick Guide VHF/UHF AntennaAV Equipment AV cable connectionsBlu-ray Disc player PlayerIdentifying Controls TV controls/indicatorsBack of the TV Front of the TVTurn the TV On with the Power button First Time SetupConfigure your viewing mode Select your languageStart First Auto channel setup ANT/Cable setupComplete the First time setup Adjust the Clock Set clockSelect the Input labels Label inputs Analog Ntsc Conventional broadcasting Digital AtscWatching TV Turn power onSelect a channel number To watch TV and other functionsPress SUB Menu to show the sub menu screen p Switches the Closed caption mode On or OffDisplays or removes the channel banner Press Format to cycle through the aspect modes pSet the Favorite Feature Favorite FeatureUse the Favorite Feature To changeDisplay Viera Tools Select the item Using Viera ToolsSet each item Press to exit from a menu screenSelect Viera Link settings Display the menu Select SetupSelect Viera Link Select OnSelect the data to be viewed Insert the SD cardView Photo viewerViewing Photo settings Example Display the Input select menu Select the input modeTerminal LabelDisplay the menu How to Use Menu FunctionsSelect the menu AdvancedLock TimerMenu list Sub menu list Hdmi cable Viera LinkTM Hdavi ControlTMViera LinkTM Connections Setting of this unit after connectionSet Select settingsUnselected device energy save Change SelectFor Recorder Transmittable data Recorder Home theater PlayerSelect Display the Viera Link menuRemote control, pointing it at the TV Select the equipment you want to accessAvailable TV’s remote control buttons Select Speaker output Select Home theater or TVSelect the Lock mode Input your 4-digit passwordLock Display the menu Select LockLock Advanced Select ANT/Cable setup Editing and Setting ChannelsCheck signal strength Select the functionTo cancel the Edit Select a scanning mode pSelect ANT Select Auto programTo reset the settings To make more in-depth display settings in digital programsClosed Caption Display the menu Select Closed captionSelect Input labels Input LabelsDisplay labels of Connected devices Select the terminal and label of the external equipmentDisplay the menu Select Timer Using TimerSelect the timer to set Set the timerRecommended AV Connections Ratings List for Lock Age-based Possible Content Description GroupSelections Technical Information FAQs, etcClosed Caption CC Aspect Ratio FormatSD Card warning messages Data format for SD Card browsingViera LinkTM Hdavi ControlTM Picture modeHdmi connection Digital Audio OUT terminalsSize Input signals that can be displayedSide bars Scrolling barFirst, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet Care and CleaningDisplay panel CabinetIntermittent sound FAQSome spots remain bright or dark Chaotic image, noisy Viera logo moves on the screenNo image is Displayed on screenSpecifications On-Site or Carry-in Service Limited Warranty CoverageLimited Warranty Limits And Exclusions One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New JerseyAccessory Purchases United States and Puerto Rico Customer Services Directory United States and Puerto RicoCustomer Services Directory for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Page Customer’s Record