Panasonic TC-P42C1, TC-P50C1 Watching TV

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Quick Start

Guide Viewing Watching TV

First Time Setup

Watching TVConnect 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

(TV)

or

Note

If the mode is not TV, press and

select TV. (p. 24)

Select a channel number

up

down

or

■

To directly input the digital channel number

When tuning to a digital

channel, press the button to

enter the minor number in a

compound channel number.

example: CH15-1:

(TV)

Note

Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “ANT/Cable setup” to switch the

signal reception between cable TV and antenna. (p. 17, 39)

The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is

turned off.

Listen

with SAP

(Secondary

Audio

Program)

■

Select Audio Mode for watching TV

Digital mode

Press SAP to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital

channel.

Audiotrack 1 of 2

(English)

Analog mode

Press SAP to select the desired audio mode.

• Each press of SAP will change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono)

Closed

Caption

■

Switches Closed Caption mode On or Off

CC On CC Off

Display the

SUB MENU

■

Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 28)

This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.

SUB

MENU

All

Setup SUB MENU

Edit CH caption

Signal meter

Set favorite

Channel surf mode

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 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.) Page 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) Page 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 - 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 Page TC-P42C1 TC-P50C1 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 Panasonic Canada Inc. PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY WARRANTY SERVICE