Panasonic 42"46"50"54" Class 1080p Plasma Hdtv Tc P42g10 Operating Instructions

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Advanced
 Editing and Setting Channels
Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory.
 Select “ANT in”    Select Cable or Antenna 
Or select “Not used” (p. 16). 
 Select “Auto program”
CableANT/Cable setupANT in
Auto program
Manual program
Signal meter next
 select
 Select a scanning mode (p. 17)
Auto programAll channels
Analog only
Digital only ok
 select
Settings are made automatically  After the scanning is completed, select “Apply”.(see below ). All previously saved channels are...

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Closed Caption 
Closed caption
Display
Closed 
caption
The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing \
a text display of the audio. 
The program being viewed must be transmitting Closed caption (CC) info\
rmation. (p. 57)
■ Select the item and set
 
PrimaryCC1On
Closed caption
Digital Mode
Analog
Digital setting Reset to defaults
 select
 set
Mode
Select “On” (when not using, select 
“Off”).
Analog (Choose the Closed caption service 
of Analog  broadcasting.)
CC1-4:...

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Advanced
 Input Labels/Audio out
 Closed Caption
Input Labels/Audio out
Input labels
Display
labels of
connected 
devices
Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier \
identification during 
input selection. (In selecting input mode from p. 26 )
■ Select the terminal and label of the external equipment
GAME
GAME
Input labelsComponent 1
Component 2
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
Video 1
Video 2
PC
orG A A
SelectOK
RETURN
Delete
ABC  → abc
GY
Input labelsComponent 1
Switches Input mode...

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Using Timer
The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 18) The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not work if the “Auto power on” (p. 36) is set.\
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Note
 The  TV  automatically turns Off after 90 
minutes when turned 
On by the Timer. 
This operation will be 
cancelled if the Off 
time is selected or if a 
key is pressed.
Display...

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Advanced
 Recommended AV Connections
 Using Timer
COMPONENTIN
VIDEOIN
1
12
VIDEO
S
VIDEO
AUDIORPRPBY
L
R
PRPBY
L
R L
R LTO
AUDIO
AMP
HDMI 1HDMI 2
AUDIO
OUT
VIDEO
SVIDEO
AUDIO
RRPRPBYL
O
Recommended AV Connections
These diagrams show our recommendations or how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment.
For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipm\
ent and its specifications. 
For additional assistance, please visit our website at:   www.panasonic.com
www.panasonic.ca...

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Ratings List for Lock
“V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to \
standard ratings set by the 
entertainment industry. (p. 49)
■ U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA)
NRNO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or 
where rating does not apply.
G GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted.
PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children.
PG-13 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for...

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FAQs, etc.
 Technical Information Ratings List for Lock
Technical Information
Closed caption (CC)
 For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to FULL (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3; characters might be cut off).  
 The CC can be displayed on the TV if the receiver (such as a set-top box or satellite receiver) has t\
he CC set On using the Component or HDMI connection to the TV.  
 If the CC is set to On on both the receiver and TV when the signal is 480i (except for the...

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Technical Information
MessageMeaning
SD card slot is empty. The card is not inserted.
No photos/ No movies The card has no data or this type of data is not supported.
Cannot read file The file is broken or unreadable. The TV does not support the format.
SD Card warning messages
 Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data (this can damag\
e card or unit). Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. Do not subject the card to high pressure or impact. Insert the card in the correct...

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FAQs, etc.
 Technical Information
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”  
HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface auto\
matically. (p. 38) This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition\
. The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this functio\
n on even if TV is in Standby mode. Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the p\
layback starts. Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when...

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Technical Information (Continued)
4:3 side bars
Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can\
 cause 
“Image retention” to remain on either or both sides of the display\
 field.
To reduce the risk of such “Image retention”, change the brightness\
 of the side 
bars.
See pages 36-37 for more information
 The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the pictur\
e. Using   Cinema mode will reduce such flashing (See below).
Side Bar
4:3
Screen
DisplayImage...