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Model No.
Número de modelo
TC-P42U2
TC-P50U2
Operating Instructions
42”/50” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV
(41.6/49.9 inches measured diagonally)
Manual de instrucciones
Televisión de alta definición de 1080p y
clase 42”/50” de Plasma
(41,6/49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)
For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call:
1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For assistance (Canada), please call:
Quick Start Guide
1-866-330-0014
or visit us at www.vieraconcierge.c
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Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Enjoy rich multimedia VCR Amplifier Home theater system DVD recorder/ Blu-ray Disc recorder VIERA Link™ is a trademark of SDHC Logo is a trademark Panasonic Corporation. of SD-3C, LLC. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High- Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United Manufactured under license from Dolby States and other countries. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Laboratories. Pan
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Quick Start Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. Guide Contents Please read before using the unit ● Safety Precautions ··········································4 ● Notes ·······························································7 Quick Start Guide ● Accessories/Optional Accessory ·····················8 ● Basic Connection ·········································· 11 ● Identifying Controls ········································13 ● First Time Setup ··········································
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Safety Precautions The lightning flash with arrowhead within a triangle is CAUTION intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK of electric shock to persons. DO NOT OPEN The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. operating and servicing No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. instru
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Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV. If water or an object gets inside the Plasma TV, if the If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get Plasma TV is dropped, or if the enclosure becomes inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in damaged, unplug the power supply cord immediately. fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the A short-circuit may occur, which could cause a fire. Contact Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized Service
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Safety Precautions (Continued) CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES: Flat panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. Flat panel displays that are inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests or carts may fall over and may cause personal injury or even death. The consumer electronics industry (of which Panasonic is a member) is committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe.
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FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an Other Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarant
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Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control Batteries for the AC cord Transmitter Remote Control N2QAYB000485 Transmitter (2) AA Battery Pedestal TBLX0134 (TC-P42U2) Operating Instructions TBLX0135 ( TC-P50U2) VIERA Concierge and Quick start guide Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) How to assemble (p. 9) Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended Optional Accessory wall-hanging bracket. For additiona
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Quick Start Accessories/Optional Accessory Guide Attaching the pedestal to TV ■Assembling the pedestal A Fix securely with assembly screws . (Total 4 screws) Tighten screws firmly. A Accessories Pole Assembly screws R (4 of each) A L Pole XYN5+F18FN M5 × 18 (Silver) Front B THEL078N (for 42”) THEL080N (for 50”) Base M5 × 30 (Black) (Image: TBLX0135) Poles (2) ■Set-up L Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. R Tighten screws firmly. Bottom view B L or R is printed
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Accessories/Optional Accessory (Continued) AC cord connection To attach To remove Keep pushing both sides until they snap Insert it firmly until the and pull. tabs on both sides click into place. Reference of connection Antenna terminal Pin terminals HDMI terminal red blue green green Match colors of plugs and terminals. Insert firmly. Firmly tighten by hand. Insert firmly. 10
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Quick Start Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory Basic Connection Connecting Antenna (To watch TV) Example TV VHF/UHF Antenna VHF/UHF Antenna NTSC (National Television System Committee): • Conventional broadcasting ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee): • Cable TV Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi- channel surround-sound audio and interactive televisi
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High-Definition Standard-Definition Basic Connection (Continued) AV cable connections To use HDMI terminals AV Equipment HDMI AV OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal. TM For “VIERA Link connections”, please refer to p. 29. To use COMPONENT terminals Y red green green PB COMPONENT VIDEO OUT blue blue blue AV Equipment PR red red green e.g. Bl
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Quick Start Identifying Controls Guide Basic Connection (AV cable connections) Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Front of the TV Back of the TV SD card slot Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down Displays the Main menu Remote control HDMI Input 3 connector sensor within about 23 feet (7 meters) in Changes the input Video Input 2 connector front of the TV set mode Chooses menu and submenu entries Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) C.A.T.S. sensor POWER Plasma C.A
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First Time Setup First time setup screen is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 27) is set to “No”. Turn the TV On with the POWER button or (TV) (Remote) or Configure your viewing mode Select your language Language / Idioma / Langue English Español Français select OK Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “Home use”) Set viewing mode Step 2 of 6 Home Use Store Demonstration select
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Quick Start First Time Setup Guide Auto channel setup (ANT/Cable setup) Select the connected Antenna in terminal ANT/Cable setup Step 3 of 6 Not used: Go to Cable Antenna Not used (Label inputs) ANTENNA select Cable In ANTENNA OK Cable In OK Select “Not used” when viewing TV via Select Satellite receiver or Cable box. Note: Select RETURN “Cable” when viewing via Cable DTA Box. Select “Not used” when no wire is connected to the “Antenna/Cable” terminal. Typical when a Cable/Satellite box i
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First Time Setup (Continued) Select the Input labels (Label inputs) Select NEXT then press OK to go to next step. Blu-r Label inputs Step 5 of 6 Video 2 GA GA select HDMI 1 NEXT or HDMI 2 HDMI 3 set 1 @. 2 ABC 3 DEF Component 1 OK 4 GHI 5 JKL 6MNO Component 2 7PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ Select Video 1 RETURN LAST 0 - , Blu-ray, DVD ... Video 2 Next R G ABC abc B Y Delete HDMI HDMI 1 @. 2 3 Select ABC DEF Follow the instructions on Edit 4 GHI 5 JKL 6MNO Press RIGHT to select a label for each input. Chan
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Quick Start Watching TV Viewing Guide First Time Setup Watching TV Basic connection (p. 11-12) To watch TV and other functions Turn power on (Remote) (TV) or Note If the mode is not TV, press and select TV. (p. 24) Select a channel number (Remote) up or down (TV) To directly enter 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: Note Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “A
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Watching TV (Continued) Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) Select the Audio Mode for watching TV Digital mode Press SAP to select next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital Listen channel. with SAP Audio track 1 of 2 (Secondary (English) Audio Program) Analog mode Press SAP to select the desired audio mode. • Each press of SAP will change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono) Switches the Closed caption mode On or Off Closed caption Off Closed caption On Closed caption
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Watching TV Viewing Favorite Feature Set the Favorite Feature Use the Favorite Feature Display the SUB MENU. Display “Favorite channels” 1 1 SUB MENU Select “Set favorite” Select the channel 2 2 select Setup SUB MENU Favorite channels 1/3 select Channel surf mode 1 26-1 All 2 or Set favorite 3 Edit CH caption 4 OK Signal meter 5 Set the displayed channel Set a Favorite channel 3 3 Set favorite 1/3 select the list Favorite channels 1/3 1 26-1 1 26-1 OK number 2 2 3 3 save the displayed 4
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Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access frequently-used 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. Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item select next Game mode Set each item VIERA Link VIERA Link (p. 32-33) Slideshow Slideshow (p. 22-23) Photo viewer Photo viewer (p. 22-23) Game mode Press to exit from a menu screen Game mode setting Please select Picture mode. Ga
