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Model No.
Número de modelo
TC-P55GT31
Owner’s Manual
55” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV
(55.1 inches measured diagonally)
Manual de usuario
Televisión de alta definición de 1080p y
clase 55” de Plasma
(55,1 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)
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1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
www.panasonic.com/help
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1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
www.panasonic.com/help
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Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Enjoy rich multimedia SD memory card Camcorder USB device VCR Personal computer Cable box Amplifier with Speaker system DVD recorder/ DVD player/ Blu-ray Disc recorder Blu-ray Disc player ■ Do not display a still picture for a long time This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“Image retention”). This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty. To prevent the “Image retention”, the screen saver is 12 4 :
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Getting started Basic Advanced Support Information VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Contents HDMI, the HDMI logo and High- Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Please read before using the unit SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD- 3C, LLC. Safety Precautions··········································4 • “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and So
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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 WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. user that important operating No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. and servicing inst
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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
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DANGER/WARNING/CAUTION (3D Eyewear) DANGER CAUTION ■ About Prohibition of Heating ■ About 3D Eyewear Do not put 3D Eyewear in fire, heat it or leave it in Do not drop, exert pressure on, or step on the 3D Eyewear. ● ● places that can get hot. Doing so may damage the glass section, which may result in injury. 3D Eyewear contains a lithium-ion polymer rechargeable • Always store the 3D Eyewear in the case provided when not in use. battery, so heating may result in combustion or rupture that ● B
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WANING/CAUTION (Communication camera) WARNING CAUTION ■ Disassembly ■ Drop prevention Do not disassembe or modify this camera. Make sure that the camera is installed securely. ● ● Doing so may cause fire or electric shock. The camera may cause injury if it falls from its installation location. ■ Do not wet ● Always keep the camera in a cool, dry place. Failure to do so may cause fire or electric shock. FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Cla
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Accessories/Optional Accessories Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control Batteries for the Cable clamper Transmitter Remote Control N2QAYB000571 Transmitter (2) AA Battery Wireless LAN Adapter (p. 41) N5HBZ0000055 K2KYYYY00150 Converter cables (p. 11) 3D Eyewear (2) (p. 24) Pedestal N5ZZ00000223 TBL5ZX0058 Owner’s Manual Communication Camera Quick start guide (p. 46) Child safety N5ZZ00000193 How to assemble Product Registration Card (p. 9) (U.S.A.
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Accessories/Optional Accessories Getting started Attaching the pedestal to TV ■Assembling the pedestal Fix securely with assembly screws (Total 4 screws). Tighten screws firmly. Accessories Assembly screws Assembly screws (8) THEL090N size (M5 x 25) (Black) Poles (2) Front L R ■Set-up Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. Tighten assembly screws (total 4 screws) loosely at first, then tighten them firmly to fix securely. ● L or R is printed at the front of the poles. A
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Installing the remote’s batteries Caution Close Incorrect installation may cause Pull open battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. Do not mix old and new batteries. • Do not mix different battery types (such Hook • as alkaline and manganese batteries). Note the correct Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) polarity (+ or -). • batteries. Do not burn or break batteries. 10
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Connections Getting started Accessories/Optional Accessories Connections Connection Panels Back of the TV Accessories Antenna adapter (1) ● K1TYYYY00158 SD card a slot (p.28) VIDEO adapter (1) K2KYYYY00136 ● USB2/3 b terminal Component adapter (1) K2KYYYY00137 ● DIGITAL c AUDIO USB1 OUT terminal Audio adapter (1) ● K2KYYYY00138 d Optical adapter (1) ● K7CXGYC00002 e PC adapter (1) LAN PC ● K1HY20YY0007 connector terminal f Antenna or Cable connection Back of the TV a Antenna adapter V
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AV cable connection To use HDMI terminals Best AV Equipment HDMI AV OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player DVI OUT AV Equipment HDMI-DVI Conversion cable e.g. Blu-ray Disc player L white white AUDIO OUT R red red d Audio adapter ● VIERA Link connection, please refer to p. 35 ● The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal. To use COMPONENT terminals Good Y green green green green PB COMPONENT VIDEO OUT blue blue blue blue c AV Equipment Component adapter PR red red red red e.g. Blu-ray Disc
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Connections Getting started Audio connection Audio equipment e Optical adapter Optical cable DIGITAL AUDIO IN e.g. Amplifier For HDMI-ARC (Audio Return Channel) connection, see p. 34 ● PC / Computer connection (VGA) Connect cable which matches the audio out terminal on the computer Audio cable d Audio adapter Computer white white Audio OUT red red PC OUT f PC adapter RGB PC cable Conversion adapter (if necessary) Cable Binding Instructions To attach To remove hole Snaps Cable clamper
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Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Front of the TV Back of the TV 3D Eyewear transmitter Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down Displays the Main Menu Remote control sensor Changes the POWER Within about 23 feet input mode button (7 meters) in front of Chooses Menu and the TV set Submenu entries Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) C.A.T.S. sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) (p. 52) Note ● The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even
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First Time Setup Getting started Identifying Controls First T ime Setup The 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. 56) is set to “No”. Turn the TV On with the POWER button (TV) (Remote) or or Configure your viewing mode Select your language Language / Idioma / Langue Step 1 of 7 / Paso 1 de 7 / Étape 1 de 7 Select your language Seleccione su idioma Sélection de la
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ANT/Cable setup Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV? ANT/Cable setup Step 4 of 7 Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV? Yes No OK Select Return Yes No b Select connection type for Cable or Satellite box a Select signal type and go to (Input labels) (Cable/Antenna) ANT/Cable setup Step 4 of 7 ANT/Cable setup Step 4 of 7 How does the TV receive its programming content? Which wiring method is used to connect your box to the TV? Cable serv
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First Time Setup Getting started Configure Network settings Select the Network type Network settings Step 6 of 7 Set later: Go to Select Ethernet cable of wireless network. You can set in “Setup” menu later. Ethernet cable Wireless(Wifi) Set later Wireless (WiFi): Start “Wireless network” (p. 18) OK Select Return Automatic: Press OK to start setup automatically. Select the setting mode Network settings Step 6 of 7 Error screen is displayed when Checks for proper network connection, se
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Complete First time setup Congratulations! You are done. The First time setup can be repeated at any time. Press MENU and select SETUP; then “First time setup”. Congratulations! Setup is complete. Enjoy your Panasonic VIERA TV. OK RETURN To watch TV via a Cable box, Satellite receiver, or any other source (DVD, DVR, gaming device, etc.), press the INPUT button and select the appropriate input. ■ About wireless LAN ● To use the Wireless LAN Adapter, an access point needs to be obtained. Fo
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Watching TV Getting started Basic First Time Setup Watching TV Turn power on (Remote) (TV) Note Please select correct input --> (p. 23) or ■ VIERA Connect Banner appears Press OK/INTERNET (or VIERA CAST) button to enter VIERA Connect. (p. 45) To hide the banner Press any button except OK/INTERNET (or VIERA CAST) ● button (Time-out period of this banner is 5 sec.) You can also set the banner display status (on/off) in the Setup menu. (p. 56) ● Menu > Setup > Advanced setup > VIERA Conne
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Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture ■ Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 58) • 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ ZOOM • 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM Use when the picture does not fill the whole screen (bars appears on either side of the image) or portions of the picture is trimmed. Note 1. Some content, such as film-based movies, are available in extra-wide format. Top and bottom bars are unavailable. 2. Connected devices, such as Cable/Satellite box, DVD/Bl
