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TQB2AA0809

Operating Instructions

42”/50” Class 720p Plasma HDTV

(41.6/49.9  inches measured diagonally)

Manual de instrucciones

Televisión de alta definición de 720p y clase 42”/50” de Plasma

(41,6/49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)

Model No.

Número de modelo

TC-P42C1
TC-P50C1

English

Español

Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro.
Las imágenes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos.

  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:

 1-866-330-0014

  or visit us at www.vieraconcierge.ca

  Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU./Puerto Rico), llame al:

 1-877-95-VIERA 

(958-4372)

  ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 

Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

Summary of Contents for TC-P42C1 - 41.6" Plasma TV

Page 1: ...su televisor y gu rdelas para consultarlas en el futuro Las im genes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos For assistance U S A Puerto Rico please call 1 877 95 VIERA 958 4372 o...

Page 2: ...roadcasting in the United States as required by law on February 17 2009 Some older television receivers if they rely on a TV antenna will need a TV Converter to receive over the air digital programmin...

Page 3: ...etting Channels 38 Closed Caption 40 Input Labels 41 Using Timer 42 Recommended AV Connections 43 Ratings List for Lock 44 Technical Information 45 Care and Cleaning 49 FAQ 50 Specifications 52 Limite...

Page 4: ...MENT 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 protect...

Page 5: ...ything that might damage the power supply cord When disconnecting the power supply cord hold the plug not the cord Do not use the power supply cord if the plug or cord is damaged Replace the cord or c...

Page 6: ...the display manufacturer and or listed by an independent laboratory such as UL CSA ETL Follow all instructions supplied by the display and wall mount manufacturers If you have any doubts about your a...

Page 7: ...saver is automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed p 51 Typical still images Channel number and other logos Image displayed in 4 3 mode SD Card...

Page 8: ...control Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix different battery types such as alkaline and manganese batteries Do not use rechargeable Ni Cd batteries Do not burn or break batteries Optional Acc...

Page 9: ...m view Warning Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged and personal injury may result Caution Do not use any other TV and displays Otherwise the TV...

Page 10: ...terminals HDMI terminal green blue red green Firmly tighten by hand Match colors of plugs and terminals Insert firmly Insert firmly Reference of connection To attach To remove Insert it firmly until...

Page 11: ...l Television System Committee Conventional broadcasting ATSC Advanced Television Systems Committee Digital TV Standards include digital high definition television HDTV standard definition television S...

Page 12: ...er If the source has a higher resolution signal 480p 720p 1080i 1080p connection can be made with the use of a Component Video or HDMI cable p 14 VCR Connection can be made with the use of an RF cable...

Page 13: ...r VCR and satellite receiver DVD Recorder or VCR Satellite Receiver TV VHF UHF Antenna You can enjoy high definition programming by subscribing to high definition satellite service Connection can be d...

Page 14: ...ns please refer to p 31 B To use COMPONENT terminals COMPONENT IN 1 2 VIDEO AUDIO R PR PB Y L P P VIDEO AUDIO P P L R Y PB PR AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT white red green blue red white red green blu...

Page 15: ...splays or removes the channel banner p 20 Operates the Favorite channel list function p 20 Numeric keypad to select any channel p 19 or press to enter alphanumeric input in menus p 18 24 34 36 38 41 4...

Page 16: ...glish Fran ais Espa ol select ok Be sure to select Home Please select your viewing environment Home Store select ok Please confirm your selection Home before pressing OK button If you select Store by...

Page 17: ...Year Month Day Hour Minute set select item Year Select the year Month Select the month Day Select the day Hour Adjust the hour Minute Adjust the minute Auto channel setup Select ANT Cable setup First...

Page 18: ...l channels only Confirm registered channels program Cancel Apply Caption Favorite Add Yes Yes Yes l select Apply ok If OK is not pressed after selecting Apply the channels will not be saved The channe...

Page 19: ...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...

Page 20: ...desired broadcast station with the cursor or use number buttons see below Set Favorite Feature 1 Display the SUB MENU SUB MENU 2 Select Set favorite All Setup SUB MENU Edit CH caption Signal meter Set...

Page 21: ...cut icons on the TV screen Unlike a conventional menu you can enjoy using playing or setting a function quickly Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen Display VIERA TO...

Page 22: ...ewer Start Slideshow select next Slideshow Select the data to be viewed Accessing Slideshow R Y G B Next Prev Rotate RETURN Name Pana0001 Date 03 04 2009 Size 1600 1200 Photo viewer Total 50 Pana0001...

Page 23: ...2 Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Picture mode Contrast Reset to defaults Select Adjust Select the item Photo settings Picture Slideshow settings Select Set set Set up Slideshow Fast On Slideshow sett...

Page 24: ...to select the input of your choice Select the input of your choice then press OK During the selection if no action is taken for several seconds the Input select menu disappears HDMI 1 GAME Terminal ex...

Page 25: ...sed Caption Setup select next Select VIERA Link settings Setup 2 2 Advanced setup About VIERA Link settings ECO power saving select next Select VIERA Link On Yes Yes TV No No VIERA Link settings VIERA...

Page 26: ...menus allow you to make settings for the picture sound and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen...

Page 27: ...resolution of component connected devices HD SD SD Standard Definition HD High Definition Only 480p signal accepted regular TV NTSC is not available Color matrix SD Reduces noise of specific digital...

Page 28: ...ults How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Sub menu list Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture sound and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you Press to...

Page 29: ...power save of HDMI connection equipment p 32 No Yes Stand by power save No Set Auto power stand by of HDMI connection equipment p 32 No Yes with reminder Yes no reminder Auto power stand by No Selects...

Page 30: ...that we have developed and added As such its operation with other manufacturers equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed Please refer to the individual manuals for other manufacturers eq...

Page 31: ...dio cables If audio cable is not connected you cannot listen to the TV program through the theater system Connecting this unit to a DVD recorder DIGA and AV amp When using a VIERA Link audio video amp...

Page 32: ...Link Picture Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup select next Select VIERA Link settings Setup 2 2 Advanced setup About VIERA Link settings ECO power saving select next Select VIERA Link On Yes Yes TV No...

Page 33: ...in use TV is the default setting To set the Home Theater system as default speakers change the default speakers setting from TV to Theater Sound will be output from the Home Theater whenever the TV i...

Page 34: ...n refer to p 30 Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen Display VIERA Link menu select next VIERA Link or Select the item Recorder TV VIERA Link control Speaker output...

Page 35: ...want to access Recorder Home theater Player Camcorder LUMIX If there is more than one equipment item a number after the name indicates the number of items e g Recorder 1 Recorder 2 Recorder 3 The num...

Page 36: ...ime you display the Lock menu Input your 4 digit password A 4 digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings RETURN Password Enter password If it is your first time ent...

Page 37: ...lock Mode MPAA U S TV C E L R C F L R next select MPAA U S movie ratings U S TV U S TV program ratings C E L R Canadian English ratings C F L R Canadian French ratings Select the rating to be locked...

Page 38: ...ANT Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention Reset to defaults Language All Channel surf mode next select Select the function Cable ANT Cable setup ANT in Auto program Manual program Signal...

Page 39: ...ite Add 2 Yes 3 Yes Channel select Press OK to tune to the channel Select Apply program Cancel Apply Caption Favorite Add Yes el select Apply ok Select Edit Manual program Edit Cancel Apply Caption Fa...

Page 40: ...t the setting Primary Second Service 3 Service 4 Service 5 Service 6 The settings in Analog or Digital depend on the broadcaster To make more in depth display settings in digital programs Select Digit...

Page 41: ...elect set Video 1 VCR Label Terminal example Terminals Component 1 2 HDMI 1 2 Video 1 2 Label BLANK SKIP VCR DVD CABLE SATELLITE DVR GAME AUX RECEIVER COMPUTER Blu ray CAMERA DVD REC HOME THTR MONITOR...

Page 42: ...t Timer Sleep Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Timer 4 Timer 5 select next Turns Off automatically Sleep Turns On Off automatically 5 timers can be set Timer 1 Timer 5 Set the timer To set Sleep Off Timer Set...

Page 43: ...ur website at www panasonic com www panasonic ca AC 120 V 60 Hz Back of the TV Cable Box Cable TV or To watch DVDs Optical digital audio cable DVD Recorder VCR To listen to the TV through speakers or...

Page 44: ...ENGLISH RATINGS C E L R E Exempt Exempt programming includes news sports documentaries and other information programming talk shows music videos and variety programming C Programming intended for chil...

Page 45: ...aspect modes This lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference p 20 e g in case of 4 3 image FULL JUST FULL JUST Enlarges the 4 3 image horizontally t...

Page 46: ...JPG P1000003 JPG P1000004 JPG 100_PANA Created automatically 3 digit folder number 5 digit arbitrary characters 4 digit arbitrary characters 4 digit file number Usable characters 1 byte a to z A to Z...

Page 47: ...HDMI adapter cable 2 When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal Audio settings can be made on the HDMI 1 in or HDMI 2 in menu screen p 26 Applicabl...

Page 48: ...n to the previous screen if no key operation has been performed for 15 minutes See pages 28 29 for more information Scrolling bar Input signals that can be displayed Mark Applicable input signal for C...

Page 49: ...ap and then wring the cloth dry Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth Do not allow any mild liquid dish soap to come into direct contact with the surface of the Plas...

Page 50: ...tal channels Check Signal meter p 39 If the signal is weak check the antenna and consult your local dealer The remote control does not work Are the batteries installed correctly p 8 Are the batteries...

Page 51: ...ade up of a few million pixels and is produced with advanced technology through an intricate process Sometimes a few pixels may be bright or dark These pixels do not indicate a defective panel and wil...

Page 52: ...2 VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms COMPONENT IN 1 2 Y 1 0 V p p including synchronization PB PR 0 35 V p p AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms HDMI 1 2 TYPE A Connec...

Page 53: ...on wide screen TV s or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location The Limited Warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not suppli...

Page 54: ...day 9 am 9 pm Saturday Sunday 10 am 7 pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Accessory Purchases United States and Puerto Rico Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Bo...

Page 55: ...EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DA...

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