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

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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI Control
TM”
(Continued)
At the start of the DIGA, Player theater, or RAM theater playback, the TV’s input automatically switches to the input 
based on the playback equipment.
 For the RAM theater, the speakers automatically switch to the theater system.If using the DIGA operation, the TV’s input automatically switches to the DIGA and DIGA menu is displayed. 
When “Yes” is selected (p. 37), TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input\
 whenever 
VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and Play mode is selec\
ted. 
When “Yes” is selected (p. 37) and the TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is also 
automatically turned off. 
 DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will not turn off if it is still in rec mode.
Caution:  The TV remains on even if the VIERA Link compatible equipment is turned off.
 Condition
  Power off link: Yes
  Stand-by power save: Yes
  The equipment has “HDAVI Control 4 (with quick start mode)” connected with HDMI cable.
When TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is moved to ECO standby mode* 
automatically under above conditions.
 * Minimum power consumption of standby condition for the equipment.
 Condition
  Auto power stand-by: Yes
   The equipment has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” (for available equipment only) connected wit\
h HDMI cable.
[ Examples of timing for operation ]
• When the input is switched from HDMI.
• When the “Speaker output” is changed from “Home theater”\
 to “TV”.
The connected VIERA Link compatible equipment will be turned off automatically when not 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 th\
e Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on.
If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the remote control for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following
sequence of operations is performed automatically.
  Home Theater power switches On, and playback begins. TV power switches On, and the playback screen is displayed. Audio is muted on the TV and switches to the theater system.
The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each piece of equipment (Recorder/Hom\
e 
theater/Player) that has “HDAVI Control 3 or later” function connected to a TV with HDMI cable.
Transmittable data RecorderHome 
theater Player
  On Screen Display Language setting 
(English/Español/Français)○○○
  Panel Aspect  Ratio
(16:9 fixed)○○○
  Closed caption information 
(Mode/CC type/Digital setting)○--- ---
  Channel information (Input signal/Channel list/Caption information)○------
Note
 There is a possibility that all the GUI language information might be se\
t from equipment that has HDMI CEC 
function connected to TV with HDMI cable. Depending on operating conditions or the specificati\
on for each piece 
of equipment the setting may or may not be applied.
 For more details on the external equipment’s operation, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.
[For Recorder]
 You cannot operate other functions while transmitting TV’s information above except Power On/Off key operation. 
When you turn off this unit, the transmission will be interrupted (only when you are tr\
ansmitting  Channel information).
Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect\
 to a Panasonic theater system or 
Amplifier. 
						

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VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” 
You can enjoy more convenient operation with the “HDAVI Control” function in the “VIERA Link” 
menu.
For more details on the “HDAVI Control” function, refer to p. 38
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Display VIERA Link menu
Select the item
Recorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output Record now
Stop recording
 select
 set or next
Select
Home theater
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output Record now
Stop recording
change
Set
Speaker 
control
VIERA Link
control
only with the 
TV’s remote 
control
(for “HDAVI 
Control 2 or 
later”) 
Direct TV 
Recording 
(for “HDAVI 
Control 3 or 
later”) 
						

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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI Control
TM”
(Continued)
You can select Home theater or TV speakers for audio output.
Control theater speakers with the TV’s remote control.
This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or 
Player theater is connected. ■Home theater:  Adjustment for equipment
  Volume up / down  
 Mute   
  The sound of the TV is muted.
   When the equipment is turned off, the TV speakers take over.    Selecting “Home theater” turns the equipment on 
automatically if it is in standby mode.
 ■TV:  The TV speakers are on.
 Select “Speaker output”  
 Select “Home theater” or “TV”   
Recorder
TV
Record now
Stop recording
VIERA Link control
Speaker output
 select
 change
In the VIERA Link menu, you can select HDMI connected equipment and access it quickl\
y. Continue using your 
TV’s remote control to operate the equipment, pointing it at the TV.
 Select “VIERA Link control”  
  Select the equipment you want to access.
(Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX/
Network Camera)
  Using VIERA TOOLS (p. 21)
 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 number of equipment items that can be connected is three for recorders, and a total of three for Home 
theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX.
Note
 There is a limit to the number of HDMI connectors.
  Operate the equipment with the TV’s remote  control, pointing it at the TV.
 To operate the equipment, read the manual of the equipment.
Recorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output Record now
Stop recording
 select
 change
You can select available items 
only. 
■ Available TV’s remote control buttons
 Whether an operation is available differs depending on the connected equipment. 
Move the cursor/SelectPlay
Set/AccessStop
Return to previous menuReverse/Forward
SUBMENUDisplay the functions 
menu on the equipmentSkip Reverse/Forward
Available when the purpose of the keys is 
displayed on screenPause
ExitClosed caption
Channel Up/DownSAP (Select Audio Mode)
-0-9Select digital subchannel
Records the current program on the recorder immediately.
  Select “Record now”  Select “Stop recording”, when you want to stop recording
Recorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output Record now
Stop recording
 select
 setRecorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output Record now
Stop recording
 select
  set
  For optimal recording, the settings of the recorder might 
be required. For details, read the manual of the recorder.   Recording will not stop automatically when the 
program is finished. 
						

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Network Setting
This is a setting for connecting to a broadband environment.
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Display menu
Select “Setup”
Menu
Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
VIERA Link
SD card
Closed caption
Setup
 select
 set or next
Select “Network setting”
Setup2/2
Advanced setup
About
Reset to defaults VIERA Link settings
Network setting
VIERA CAST setting
Network Cameras list
ECO/energy saving
select
Select the item and adjust
Network setting 2/2
MAC address12-34-56-78-80-ab
LAN speed settingAutomaticLAN speed10BASE half duplexSoftware update
Network setting 1/2Connection testSucceededIP setting modeAutomaticIP address192.168.0.5Subnet mask255.255.255.0Default gateway192.168.0.254DNS setting modeOKPrimary DNS192.168.0.20Automatic
Secondary DNS192.168.0.21
 select
 adjust
Connection 
test
IP setting
•  IP setting 
mode
•   IP address
•   Subnet mask
•   Default 
gateway
DNS setting
•  DNS setting 
mode
•   Primary DNS
•   Secondary 
DNS
Connection 
speed 
setting
•  LAN speed 
setting
•   LAN speed
Software 
update 
						

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Advanced
 Network Setting
 The network settings become effective when you close the menu and run “Connection test”.
Check that the network settings are as shown below, and then start “Connection test”.
  Select “Connection test” and press OK.Succeeded: “Connection test” succeeded
Only home network:
    Home network is available.
Failed:   Check the broadband environment connection 
and settings and the network settings, and then 
perform the test again.
Test in progress
---:      Test not yet performed
*Press OK again to cancel the test.
(It takes a while to cancel the test.)
Network setting
1/2Connection testSucceededIP setting modeManualIP address192.168.0.5Subnet mask255.255.255.0Default gateway192.168.0.254
 select
 ok
  Select “IP setting mode” and set to “Automatic”.■ Manual setting  Select “IP setting mode” and set to “Manual”
  Select the item and press OK
   Check the specifications of the broadband router and  enter each IP address.
(When IP automatic acquisition in DHCP can be used)
Network setting 1/2Connection testSucceededIP setting modeAutomaticIP address192.168.0.5Subnet mask255.255.255.0Default gateway192.168.0.254
The acquired address is displayed.
 select
 ok
 
Subnet maskOK10I0  . 0  . 0  . 0
 change 
channel
 ok
or  Each IP address is acquired automatically.
  Select “DNS setting mode” and set to “Automatic”.
(When DNS automatic acquisition in DHCP can be used)
Network setting
1/2Connection testSucceededIP setting modeAutomaticDefault gateway192.168.0.254DNS setting mode OKPrimary DNS192.168.0.20Automatic
Secondary DNS192.168.0.21
The acquired address is displayed.
 select
 ok
  Each IP address is acquired automatically.
If you are using a broadband router, IP automatic 
acquisition in DHCP can be used under normal 
circumstances. If you are not sure, check with the 
person who installed the equipment, or check the 
instructions for each device.
■ Manual setting  Select “DNS setting mode” and set to “Manual”
  Select the item and press OK
   Enter each IP address as was specified by the  provider.
 
Primary DNS10I0  . 0  . 0  . 0
 select
 ok
or
  Select “LAN speed setting” (Default is “Automatic”)  Normally, select “Automatic”.  
If “Connection test” failed, set the “LAN speed setting” 
to “manual” and then select “10BASE half duplex”, 
“10BASE duplex”, “100BASE half duplex” or “100 BASE 
duplex”.
  Cannot be selected when the “LAN speed setting” is 
“Automatic”.
  Changing the settings may make it impossible to 
connect some types of equipment. 
Network setting 2/2
MAC address12-34-56-78-80-ab
LAN speed settingAutomaticLAN speed10BASE half duplexSoftware update
 select
 adjust
  Select “Software update” Press OK to start the software update screen.
  Follow directions of the screen.
 * Set “Clock” first. (p. 18)
Network setting 2/2OK
MAC address12-34-56-78-80-ab
LAN speed settingAutomaticLAN speed10BASE half duplexSoftware update
 select
 ok 
						

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VIERA CASTTM Setting
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Display menu
Select “Setup”
Menu
Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
VIERA Link
SD card
Closed caption
Setup
 select
 set or next
Select “VIERA CAST setting”
Setup2/2
Advanced setup
About
Reset to defaults VIERA Link settings
Network setting
VIERA CAST setting
Network Cameras list
ECO/energy saving
select
Select the item and adjust
VIERA CAST settingProxy address
Proxy port0
---Connection test
 select
Connection 
test
Proxy 
setting
•   Proxy 
address
•   Proxy port
Entering 
characters 
						

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Advanced
 VIERA CAST
TM Setting
 VIERA CAST setting will be effective when you close the menu or run “Connection test”.
 Select “Connection test” and Press OK
VIERA CAST settingProxy address
Proxy port0
---Connection test
 select
 ok
   When a connection is made to the connection test site 
and a message is displayed that indicates a successful 
connection 
 The settings are correct.  When the connection is not successful  An error message is displayed on the screen.
*   Check the connection and settings. (p. 44-45, below)
If you perform the proxy settings, check the proxy 
address and the proxy port number.
Set only if specified by the provider.
It is not required for normal household use.
■ Proxy address
  This is the address of the relay server that is  connected to the target server instead of the browser 
and sends data to the browser.
  Setting is only required if specified by the provider.
 
   Select “Proxy address” and Press OK
■ Proxy port  This number is specified by the provider together with 
the proxy address.
 
   Select “Proxy port” and Press OK.
    Enter the Port number.
Proxy port0
 select
 ok
or
VIERA CAST settingProxy address
Proxy port0
---Connection test
 select
 ok
    Enter address
(see “Entering characters” below)
Proxy addressprIo
   Select “OK” If you perform the proxy settings, it may make it 
impossible to view VIERA CAST movie content.
You can use the remote control key to enter the alphanumeric characters.
Select OK RETURN
Delete
ABC  → abc
GY
Navigation areaSelect OK
RETURN
Delete
ABC  → abc
GY
Switches Input mode alphabet to numeric.
VIERA CAST settingProxy address
Proxy port0
---Connection test
Characters are displayed as shown in following table.
ABC/abc 123
123456789101112
1@./:~_1 1
2 a/A b/B c/C 2 2
3 d/D e/E f/F 3 3
4 g/G h/H i/I 4 4
5 j/J k/K l/L 5 5
6 m/M n/N o/O 6 6
7 p/P q/Q r/R s/S 7 7
8 t/T u/U v/V 8 8
9 w/W x/X y/Y z/Z 9 9
0-,;?!()&\00
LAST * # $ % = | { } [ ] *
- Space # 
						

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Lock
You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watchin\
g objectionable content.
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
 
Caution
 Make a note of your password in case 
you forget it. (If you 
have forgotten your 
password, consult 
your local dealer.)
Note
 When you select a  locked channel,
a message will be 
displayed that allows 
you to view the 
channel if you input 
your password.
Display menu
Select “Lock”
Menu
VIERA Link Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
SD card
Closed caption
Setup
 next
 select
You will be asked to enter your 
password each time 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 entering the password, enter the password 
twice in order to register it.
Select the Lock mode
Off
Off
Off Off
Off
LockMode
Channel
Game
VIERA CAST
Change password Program
 set
 select
Off:   Unlocks all the lock 
settings of “Channel”, 
“Game”, “Program” and 
“VIERA CAST”.
All:   Locks all the inputs 
regardless of the lock 
settings of “Channel”, 
“Game”, “Program” and 
“VIERA CAST”.
Custom:  Locks specified inputs 
of “Channel”, ”Game”, 
“Program” and “VIERA 
CAST”.
Select the item 
Custom
Off
Off Off
Off
LockMode
Channel
Game
VIERA CAST
Change password Program
select
 “Channel”, ”Game”, “Program” and “VIERA CAST” are not 
accessible unless “Custom” is 
selected in “Mode”.
Set
set 
						

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Advanced
 Lock
■ To select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked
Channel 
lock
Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked. These channels will be blocked regardless of the 
program rating. 
 Select “Mode” and set to “Custom”
 Select channel to lock.
Custom3
4
-
-
-
Channel lockMode
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
Channel 4
Channel 5 select 
 set
 To lock/unlock all channels:
  Select “Mode” and set to “All” or “Off”.
  All:  Locks all channels
  Off: Unlocks all channels
Game lock
Locks Channel 3, Channel 4 and external 
inputs.
Select “Game” in 5 and set to “On”.
 select 
 set On:  Locks
Off:  Unlocks
Program
lock
■ To set a rating level“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows 
to be locked according to TV ratings.
 Select “Mode” and set to “On”.
On
Off
Off
Off
OffProgram lockMode
MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R. set
 select
  Select the rating category you wish  to follow
On
Off
Off
Off
OffProgram lockMode
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 lockedselect
Example of “MPAA” (U.S movie ratings)
NR No rating G General Audience:  All ages admitted
PG Parental Guidance Suggested
PG-13 Parents Strongly Cautioned:  Inappropriate 
for children under 13
R Restricted:  Under 17 requires 
accompanying parent or adult guardian
NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted X Adults only
 To get more information (p. 56)
VIERA CAST 
lock
VIERA CAST lockLocks VIERA CAST.
Select “VIERA CAST” in 5 and set to “On”.
When you press VIERA CAST, the “VIERA CAST Lock” 
screen is displayed.
Type the correct password to enter the Home screen.
 select 
  set On:  Locks
Off:  Unlocks
Change 
password
■ To change the password   In , select “Change password” and 
press OK
 
 Input the new 4-digit password twice
Off
Off
Off Off
Off
LockMode
Channel
Game
VIERA CAST
Change password ProgramRETURN
Change password
Enter new password.
- - - -
Note
 This television is designed to support the  “Downloadable U.S. Region\
 Rating System” when available.  (Available  only in U.S.A.)
 The Off rating is independent of other ratings. When placing a lock on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will also be blocked. 
						

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Editing and Setting Channels
The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and \
reception 
conditions.
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
Display menu
Select “Setup”
Menu
Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
VIERA Link
SD card
Closed caption
Setup
 next
select
Select “ANT/Cable setup”
Setup1/2
Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Connected devices
Anti image retention
Reset to defaults Language
All
Channel surf mode
 next
 select
Select the function
CableANT/Cable setupANT in
Auto program
Manual program
Signal meter next
 select
Set
■To reset the settings of setup menu
 
 Select “Reset to defaults” in Setup menu () and press OK
  Input your 4-digit password with number buttons
 
  Select “YES” on the confirmation screen and press OK
Auto
program
Set
automatically
Manual
program
Set
manually
Signal meter
Check 
signal 
strength