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42/50 Class 720p Plasma HDTV
(41.6/49.9 inches measured diagonally)
Manual de instrucciones Televisin de alta definicin de 720p y clase 42/50 de Plasma
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Contents
Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.
Quick Start Guide
Enjoy your TV!
Basic Features
Safety Precautions
Important Safety Instructions
FCC STATEMENT
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN
WARNING/CAUTION
WARNING
Set up
AC Power Supply Cord
To prevent fire or electric shock:
Safety Precautions
Notes
Do not display a still picture for a long time
SD Card photo Video game
Accessories/Optional Accessory
Accessories
Check you have all the items shown.
Installing the remotes batteries
Optional Accessory
Reference of connection
AC cord connection
Antenna terminal Pin terminals HDMI terminal
Firmly tighten by hand. Match colors of plugs and terminals. Insert firmly. Insert firmly.
Basic Connection
Example 1
Basic Connection
Example 2
Quick Start Guide
(TV + DVD Recorder or VCR)
D
To connect the antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder or VCR
B
A C
Example 3
High-Definition
Basic Connection
AV cable connections
ATo use HDMI terminals
BTo use COMPONENT terminals
Identifying Controls
TV controls/indicators
First Time Setup
Press to exit from
Turn the TV On with the POWER button
Quick Start Guide
Press to exit from
Adjust the clock
Auto channel setup
Select ANT/Cable setup
First Time Setup
Press to exit from
Select scanning mode
Start scanning the channels
Confirm registered channels
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
Select a channel number
Watching TV Watching TV
Displays or removes the channel banner.
Other Useful Functions
Using VIERA TOOLS
Press to exit from
Display VIERA TOOLS
Viewing from an SD Card
Photo viewer
To display/hide Navigation area
Press to exit from
Watching Videos and DVDs
Input Select
You can select the external equipment to access.
To return to TV
With the connected equipment turned On
How to Use Menu Functions
Press to exit from
Press to return to the previous
Select the menu
Adjust or select
Setup
Setup
Sub menu list
How to Use Menu Functions
Menu list
Press to exit from
Press to return to the previous
Display Sub Menu
How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.)
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VIERA LinkTM Connections
Connecting this unit to the DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM theater, or Player theater
Connecting this unit to a DVD recorder (DIGA) and AV amp
Select VIERA Link settings
Setup 2/2
Select VIERA Link
Select On
(default is On)
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Display VIERA Link menu
Select
Set
Speaker
VIERA Link
Operate the equipment with the TVs remote control, pointing it at the TV.
Available TVs remote control buttons
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Lock
You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content.
Set
Press to exit from
Lock
To select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked
To get more information (p. 44)
and set to On.
Game lock
Editing and Setting Channels
The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions.
Select YES on the confirmation screen and press OK
To cancel the Edit
Check the signal strength if an interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image.
If the signal is weak, check the antenna. If no problem is found, consult your local dealer.
Closed Caption
Closed Caption
Display Closed Caption
Select the item and set
To reset the settings
Input Labels
Input labels
Display labels of Connected devices
Select the terminal and label of the external equipment
Input labels
Using Timer
The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time.
Press to exit from
Press to return to the previous
Select Timer
Recommended A V Connections
Camcorder VCR DVD Player
Ratings List for Lock
U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA)
U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S. TV)
Technical Information
Closed Caption (CC)
Aspect Ratio (FORMAT)
Technical Information
Message Meaning
Data format for SD Card browsing
Cautions in handling SD Card:
SD Card warning messages
VIERA LinkTM HDAVI ControlTM
HDMI connection
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals
Picture mode
T echnical Information
4:3 side bars
Scrolling bar
Input signals that can be displayed
H size
Care and Cleaning
First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet.
Display panel
Cabinet
Pedestal
FAQ
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Specifications
Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only)
Specifications
Limited Warranty
Panasonic Plasma Television Limited Warranty
Customer Services Directory
Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)
http://www.panasonic.com/help
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico)
Limited Warranty
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WARRANTY SERVICE