Panasonic TC-P42C1, TC-P50C1 Using VIERA TOOLS

Viewing Using VIERA TOOLS

Watching TV

Using VIERA TOOLS

VIERA TOOLS are the easy 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.

Press to exit from

a menu screen

Press to return

to the previous

screen

Display VIERA TOOLS

Select the item

Lock

select

Displayed “VIERA Link” menu (p. 34-35)

Start Slideshow (p. 22-23)

Set “Sleep”(Off timer) (p. 42)

Displayed “Lock” menu. (p. 36)

Contents

Main Quick Start Guide Gu Operating Instructions 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 Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement 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 Computer image Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Installing the remotes batteries Optional Accessory Accessories/Optional Accessory AC cord connection Reference of 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 To connect the antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCR B 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 Recorders may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below) Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators First Time Setup Turn the TV On with the POWER button Quick Start Guide Adjust the clock Auto channel setup Select ANT/Cable setup Select ANT in First T ime Setup Select scanning mode Start scanning the channels Confirm registered channels Set the Input labels 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 W atching TV W atching TV Information Recall 15-2 12:30 PM 30 THE NEWS CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 ABC-HD Using VIERA TOOLS Display VIERA TOOLS Viewing from an SD Card Photo viewer To display/hide Navigation area to the previous Insert the SD card Watching Videos and DVDs Input Select You can select the external equipment to access. With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode VIERA LinkTM Setting V iewing to the previous Select VIERA Link settings Setup 2/2 How to Use Menu Functions other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. to the previous Select the menu Adjust or select How to Use Menu Functions to the previous Display Sub Menu How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) Page VIERA LinkTM Connections theater or Player theater recorder (DIGA) and AV amp Automatic Input Switching Power on link Power off link Stand-by power save Select VIERA Link settings Setup 2/2 Select VIERA Link Select On (default is On) Page Display VIERA Link menu Select Set Speaker VIERA Link Lock You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. Set Select Lock Input your 4-digit password Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Display menu Select ANT/Cable setup Setup 1/2 Closed Caption Closed Caption Display Closed Caption Select Digital setting and press OK Select the item and set Select Closed Caption Input Labels Input labels Display labels of Connected devices Input labels select set Using Timer The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. to the previous Select Timer Select the timer to set Recommended AV Connections Camcorder VCR DVD Player Ratings List for Lock Technical Information Ratings List for Lock 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. 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