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

 

Note

 

or

If the mode is not TV, press

and

select TV. (p. 26)

 

(TV)

 

 

Select a channel number

To directly input the digital

 

up

 

or

channel number

 

When tuning to a digital

 

down

 

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. 16, 51)

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

Quick Start Guide

Viewing

Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program)

Closed caption

Display the

SUB MENU

Select Audio Mode for watching TV

Digital mode

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

Audio track 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)

Switches Closed caption mode On or Off

Closed caption On Closed caption Off

Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 36) This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.

SUB

Setup SUB MENU

MENU

Channel surf mode

 

All

 

Set favorite

 

Edit CH caption

 

Signal meter

Watching TV First Time Setup

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Panasonic TC-P54V10, TC-P50V10 quick start Watching TV, Turn power on, Select a channel number, Closed caption Display

TC-P50V10, TC-P54V10 specifications

The Panasonic TC-P54V10 and TC-P50V10 are part of Panasonic's acclaimed Viera plasma series that gained popularity for their stunning picture quality and advanced features. Released in 2009, these models highlight the brand's commitment to delivering an engaging home entertainment experience.

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