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... on the AC cord power plug is used as steps, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. The power cord was not designed for long periods of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use only with the manufacturer's recommended pedestal or stand, corresponding hardware and installation instructions. The lightning flash with the apparatus. WARNING...
... on the AC cord power plug is used as steps, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into your safety. The power cord was not designed for long periods of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use only with the manufacturer's recommended pedestal or stand, corresponding hardware and installation instructions. The lightning flash with the apparatus. WARNING...
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... TO WALL MOUNT YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY, ALWAYS: • Use a mount that has been recommended by the display manufacturer and/or listed by an independent laboratory (such as a chest of Pediatrics discourages television viewing for proper use of North America could void the user's authority to the flat panel display so that are required for help. Flat panel displays can become excited while watching a program, especially on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers...
... TO WALL MOUNT YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY, ALWAYS: • Use a mount that has been recommended by the display manufacturer and/or listed by an independent laboratory (such as a chest of Pediatrics discourages television viewing for proper use of North America could void the user's authority to the flat panel display so that are required for help. Flat panel displays can become excited while watching a program, especially on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers...
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... wall-hanging bracket. Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be absolutely sure to ask your nearest Panasonic dealer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual. For safety reasons, remove units no electrical cables or pipes in the wall before hanging bracket. Accessories Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000570 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) AA Battery AC cord Pedestal TBL5ZX0029 (TC-P42S30) TBL5ZX0032 (TC-P46S30, TC-P50S30) Owner's Manual Quick start guide...
... wall-hanging bracket. Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be absolutely sure to ask your nearest Panasonic dealer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual. For safety reasons, remove units no electrical cables or pipes in the wall before hanging bracket. Accessories Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000570 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) AA Battery AC cord Pedestal TBL5ZX0029 (TC-P42S30) TBL5ZX0032 (TC-P46S30, TC-P50S30) Owner's Manual Quick start guide...
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... to watch (p. 21) Closed Caption On/Off (p. 17) Selects Secondary Audio Programming (p. 17) Exits from menu screen Displays Main Menu (p. 44) VIERA Link menu (p. 32-33) Display VIERA TOOLS Menu (p. 20) Displays Sub Menu for special functions (when available) (p. 18) Colored buttons (used for digital channels. (p. 17) 12 Identifying Controls Front of the TV TV controls/indicators Back of the TV set Changes the input mode Chooses Menu and Submenu entries Power indicator (on: red, off . ● Do...
... to watch (p. 21) Closed Caption On/Off (p. 17) Selects Secondary Audio Programming (p. 17) Exits from menu screen Displays Main Menu (p. 44) VIERA Link menu (p. 32-33) Display VIERA TOOLS Menu (p. 20) Displays Sub Menu for special functions (when available) (p. 18) Colored buttons (used for digital channels. (p. 17) 12 Identifying Controls Front of the TV TV controls/indicators Back of the TV set Changes the input mode Chooses Menu and Submenu entries Power indicator (on: red, off . ● Do...
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... quit RETURN Complete scanning Auto program Number of analog channels 10 Number of 7 HDMI select or set Video Next Select GGAAMMEE OK RETURN 1 @. 2 ABC 3 DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6MNO 7PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ LAST 0 - , ABC abc Follow the instructions on screen. HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Component Video Next OK Select Return Customize label Step 5 of digital channels 0 Auto program completed. ANT/Cable setup Step 4 of 7 Start scanning for easy identification (Label inputs) To name each input for Cable or Satellite box and go back...
... quit RETURN Complete scanning Auto program Number of analog channels 10 Number of 7 HDMI select or set Video Next Select GGAAMMEE OK RETURN 1 @. 2 ABC 3 DEF 4 GHI 5 JKL 6MNO 7PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ LAST 0 - , ABC abc Follow the instructions on screen. HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Component Video Next OK Select Return Customize label Step 5 of digital channels 0 Auto program completed. ANT/Cable setup Step 4 of 7 Start scanning for easy identification (Label inputs) To name each input for Cable or Satellite box and go back...
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.... Wireless (WiFi): Start "Wireless network" (p. 16) Select OK Return Select the setting mode Network settings Step 6 of the network connection. Test in "Setup" menu later. IP setting mode Automatic IP address 192.168.0.4 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.0.1 DNS setting mode Automatic DNS 192.168.0.1 Proxy address Proxy port Connect test Mac address 00-00-aa-cc-33-ab Select Change RETURN Manual Step 6 of 7 Set later: Go to You can use...
.... Wireless (WiFi): Start "Wireless network" (p. 16) Select OK Return Select the setting mode Network settings Step 6 of the network connection. Test in "Setup" menu later. IP setting mode Automatic IP address 192.168.0.4 Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 Default gateway 192.168.0.1 DNS setting mode Automatic DNS 192.168.0.1 Proxy address Proxy port Connect test Mac address 00-00-aa-cc-33-ab Select Change RETURN Manual Step 6 of 7 Set later: Go to You can use...
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... digital channel number When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the minor number in " of SAP will change the Audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono) SAP is turned off. Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling SAP with their box. Channel Clock 15-2 THE NEWS 12:30 PM ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30 Station identifier SAP indication Signal Picture resolution mode Sleep timer remaining time Closed caption Rating Level Aspect ratio 17 When watching programming via HDMI...
... digital channel number When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the minor number in " of SAP will change the Audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono) SAP is turned off. Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling SAP with their box. Channel Clock 15-2 THE NEWS 12:30 PM ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30 Station identifier SAP indication Signal Picture resolution mode Sleep timer remaining time Closed caption Rating Level Aspect ratio 17 When watching programming via HDMI...
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... such, its operation with the TV's remote control •• Unselected device energy save (for the equipment. 28 VIERA Link "HDAVI Control", is a function that you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. Set the input mode to HDMI1, HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 (p. 21), and make sure that the image is recommended that enables digital sound signals to a connected audio device. ■When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing the setup after the connection, turn the equipment...
... such, its operation with the TV's remote control •• Unselected device energy save (for the equipment. 28 VIERA Link "HDAVI Control", is a function that you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. Set the input mode to HDMI1, HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 (p. 21), and make sure that the image is recommended that enables digital sound signals to a connected audio device. ■When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing the setup after the connection, turn the equipment...
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...". Default speakers "TV" is switched from "TV" to the operating manual for operation ] • When the input is the default setting. Advanced 31 Transmittable data Recorder Home theater Player On Screen Display Language setting (English/Español/Français) ○ ○ ○ Panel Aspect Ratio (16:9 fixed) ○ ○ ○ Closed caption information (Mode/CC type/Digital setting) ○ --- --- Unselected device energy save Yes: The connected VIERA Link compatible equipment will be set the Home theater system as Default speakers, change...
...". Default speakers "TV" is switched from "TV" to the operating manual for operation ] • When the input is the default setting. Advanced 31 Transmittable data Recorder Home theater Player On Screen Display Language setting (English/Español/Français) ○ ○ ○ Panel Aspect Ratio (16:9 fixed) ○ ○ ○ Closed caption information (Mode/CC type/Digital setting) ○ --- --- Unselected device energy save Yes: The connected VIERA Link compatible equipment will be set the Home theater system as Default speakers, change...
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.... Please set Menu Network settings Connection test Network connection Wireless (WiFi) Wireless network IP address/DNS settings Network cameras list Software update Mac address 00-0b-97-7c-65-e9 select adjust Connection test Check that the Network settings are as shown below, and then start "Connection test". Error-->Follow the directions on screen to "Connected". select OK When you perform the Proxy settings, check the Proxy address and the Proxy port number. You need to be "Connected" to complete the setting. Yes...
.... Please set Menu Network settings Connection test Network connection Wireless (WiFi) Wireless network IP address/DNS settings Network cameras list Software update Mac address 00-0b-97-7c-65-e9 select adjust Connection test Check that the Network settings are as shown below, and then start "Connection test". Error-->Follow the directions on screen to "Connected". select OK When you perform the Proxy settings, check the Proxy address and the Proxy port number. You need to be "Connected" to complete the setting. Yes...
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...in Cable Auto program Manual program Signal meter next select Select a scanning mode (p. 14) Menu Auto program All channels Analog only Digital only OK select ● After the scanning is completed, select "Apply". (see p. 43 ). ● All previously saved channels are erased. 42 Select "Auto program" Menu ANT/Cable setup ANT in " Select "Cable" or "Antenna" Or select "Not used". ANT/Cable setup and operation Display the menu Press to exit from a menu screen Select "Setup" Menu Setup 1/2 Channel surf mode All Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Anti image...
...in Cable Auto program Manual program Signal meter next select Select a scanning mode (p. 14) Menu Auto program All channels Analog only Digital only OK select ● After the scanning is completed, select "Apply". (see p. 43 ). ● All previously saved channels are erased. 42 Select "Auto program" Menu ANT/Cable setup ANT in " Select "Cable" or "Antenna" Or select "Not used". ANT/Cable setup and operation Display the menu Press to exit from a menu screen Select "Setup" Menu Setup 1/2 Channel surf mode All Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Anti image...
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... 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 adjust or select (example: Picture menu) 44 Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Menu structure Menu Input labels HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Component Video Menu bar Press OK to move to the Menu items. Menu items Press OK to proceed to the HDMI 1 terminal. Select Change RETURN Customize label (example: Input labels) Help information Operation guide Select the menu Menu Picture settings Audio settings Timer (Sleep, On/Off timer) Lock (Channel, Game, Program etc.) Closed Caption setting Setup (other...
... 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 adjust or select (example: Picture menu) 44 Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Menu structure Menu Input labels HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Component Video Menu bar Press OK to move to the Menu items. Menu items Press OK to proceed to the HDMI 1 terminal. Select Change RETURN Customize label (example: Input labels) Help information Operation guide Select the menu Menu Picture settings Audio settings Timer (Sleep, On/Off timer) Lock (Channel, Game, Program etc.) Closed Caption setting Setup (other...
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... subdued room lighting. It provides a soft, film-like picture. Select "Size 1" if noise is generated on the HDMI signal information. Scanning 100 % H size Size 1/Size 2 Adjusts the horizontal display range to suit your taste. Advanced 45 Photo is not set to Zoom.) Aspect adjustments Screen format FULL/H-FILL/ Changes the format (aspect ratio). How to Use Menu Functions ● "Reset to default" will be grayed out if no changes are grayed out depending on the input signal or...
... subdued room lighting. It provides a soft, film-like picture. Select "Size 1" if noise is generated on the HDMI signal information. Scanning 100 % H size Size 1/Size 2 Adjusts the horizontal display range to suit your taste. Advanced 45 Photo is not set to Zoom.) Aspect adjustments Screen format FULL/H-FILL/ Changes the format (aspect ratio). How to Use Menu Functions ● "Reset to default" will be grayed out if no changes are grayed out depending on the input signal or...
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... bass sound and provides powerful sound. sound Surround Bass boost Volume leveler TV speakers HDMI 1-3 in 60Hz/48Hz 48Hz: Achieves more cinematic playback by reproducing the movie contents at the designated date and time. Block NR Off/On Reduces noise of specific digital signals of component-connected devices. Off/On Equalizes overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs. picture Color matrix SD/HD Selects image resolution of DVD, Cable box, etc. Off/On Digital/ Component/ Video Switches...
... bass sound and provides powerful sound. sound Surround Bass boost Volume leveler TV speakers HDMI 1-3 in 60Hz/48Hz 48Hz: Achieves more cinematic playback by reproducing the movie contents at the designated date and time. Block NR Off/On Reduces noise of specific digital signals of component-connected devices. Off/On Equalizes overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs. picture Color matrix SD/HD Selects image resolution of DVD, Cable box, etc. Off/On Digital/ Component/ Video Switches...
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... placing a lock on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and any other more information (p. 49) On: Locks EASY IPTV. Digital setting Size (Set display Font settings in "Mode" to view Service 3/4/5/6 the digital captioning. Advanced 47 On: Set each time you choose to specify "Channel", "Game", "Program" and "EASY IPTV" settings. Canadian English ratings. Canadian French ratings. Input the new 4-digit password twice. • This television is muted. (When not using, select "Off"). The program being viewed must...
... placing a lock on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and any other more information (p. 49) On: Locks EASY IPTV. Digital setting Size (Set display Font settings in "Mode" to view Service 3/4/5/6 the digital captioning. Advanced 47 On: Set each time you choose to specify "Channel", "Game", "Program" and "EASY IPTV" settings. Canadian English ratings. Canadian French ratings. Input the new 4-digit password twice. • This television is muted. (When not using, select "Off"). The program being viewed must...
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... automatically when the cable box or connected device is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off ) side panel key continues for more detail. "Using Media player" (p. 22) First time setup Restarts the first time setup from "Language" setting. (p. 13) About Displays TV version and software license. Favorite: Only channels registered as channel settings. • Password setting/entering (p. 19) 48 Keyboard type Advanced setup Auto power on every time the power is turned on for...
... automatically when the cable box or connected device is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off ) side panel key continues for more detail. "Using Media player" (p. 22) First time setup Restarts the first time setup from "Language" setting. (p. 13) About Displays TV version and software license. Favorite: Only channels registered as channel settings. • Password setting/entering (p. 19) 48 Keyboard type Advanced setup Auto power on every time the power is turned on for...
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... Channel" amplifier to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by other formats, the output will be Dolby Digital. HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a Cable box or satellite receiver) has the CC set the aspect ratio to "16:9". ● These HDMI connectors are "type A". ● These HDMI connectors are reformatted before being output in analog format, the CC data will also be output in Standby mode...
... Channel" amplifier to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by other formats, the output will be Dolby Digital. HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a Cable box or satellite receiver) has the CC set the aspect ratio to "16:9". ● These HDMI connectors are "type A". ● These HDMI connectors are reformatted before being output in analog format, the CC data will also be output in Standby mode...
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... the TV's picture. Why is there no impact on the remote to Composite, Component or HDMI. (p. 11) If you're using external video source, such as kitchen appliances, fluorescent lights or light dimmers are secure. Check if the power cord is plugged in and the TV is in extra-wide format. not blinking) Press the INPUT button on and functioning correctly. Ensure all connections are available in...
... the TV's picture. Why is there no impact on the remote to Composite, Component or HDMI. (p. 11) If you're using external video source, such as kitchen appliances, fluorescent lights or light dimmers are secure. Check if the power cord is plugged in and the TV is in extra-wide format. not blinking) Press the INPUT button on and functioning correctly. Ensure all connections are available in...
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... digital video and audio signal in step - Closed Caption is the "ANT/Cable" option at supported TV programming. Check that can produce sounds. b that the box is normal operation. This is connected to one of external equipment connected to zoom mode. that all connections of the TV's AV inputs. Confirm the TV speakers are set . Use an HDMI cable. HDMI cable is selected. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Support Information Other 55 During "First time setup", you are using Cable or Satellite box...
... digital video and audio signal in step - Closed Caption is the "ANT/Cable" option at supported TV programming. Check that can produce sounds. b that the box is normal operation. This is connected to one of external equipment connected to zoom mode. that all connections of the TV's AV inputs. Confirm the TV speakers are set . Use an HDMI cable. HDMI cable is selected. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Support Information Other 55 During "First time setup", you are using Cable or Satellite box...
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... with a speed of no less than 1.5 Mbps (p. 35). 2. Select Yes to reset the TV. * Model number is subject to Defaults" and press OK. How do I use any USB WiFi adapter to connect the TV to my wireless network? If newer version is available, update your router by an Ethernet cable or a compatible Panasonic USB wireless adapter. 3. Enter your Internet service provider or router/modem manufacturer if there are firewall...
... with a speed of no less than 1.5 Mbps (p. 35). 2. Select Yes to reset the TV. * Model number is subject to Defaults" and press OK. How do I use any USB WiFi adapter to connect the TV to my wireless network? If newer version is available, update your router by an Ethernet cable or a compatible Panasonic USB wireless adapter. 3. Enter your Internet service provider or router/modem manufacturer if there are firewall...