Panasonic 42"46"50"54" Class 1080p Plasma Hdtv Tc P42g25 Operating Instructions

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Viewing
  Watching Videos and DVDs
VIERA LinkTM Setting
If you connect equipment that has the “HDAVI Control” function to the TV using an HDMI cable, 
you will find it easier to use. Please refer to p. 36-41. Before using t\
hese functions, you need to 
set “VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below.
 Press to exit from a menu screen
 Press to return to 
the previous screen
Display the menu
Select “Setup”
Menu
Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock,
Channels, Inputs, and other settings.
Setup 2/2...

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Displaying PC Screen on TV
The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV.
You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC. (p. 53)
Display the Input select menu
Input selectTV12345678
Component 1
Component 2 HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
Video 1
Video 2
9PCAUX
GAME
GAME
GAME
Select “PC”
PC
Displays
PC screen
 Corresponding signals 
(p. 59)
 To return to TV       /  
 PC menu setting (change as desired) Making settings  “How to Use Menu Functions”  to  (p....

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Viewing
Advanced
 How to Use Menu Functions  Displaying PC Screen on TV
How to Use Menu Functions
Various menus allow you to set 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
 
Display the menu
  Shows the functions that can be adjusted.  Some functions will be disabled depending on  the type of input signal.
RETURNAdd user label
Menu
Select or enter the name of the device...

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 Menu list
Menu ItemAdjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Picture
Reset to defaults*Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “\
Advanced picture”.
Picture modeBasic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/THX/Game/Custom)  (p. 57)
Contrast, Brightness,
Color, Tint, SharpnessAdjusts the color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste
• Display range
  Contrast/Brightness/Color/Sharpness: 0 - 100
  Tint:           -50 - +50
Color temp.Selects a choice of Cool...

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Advanced
 How to Use Menu Functions(picture, sound quality, etc.)
 Menu list
Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
LockLocks the channels and programs. (p. 46)Closed 
caption
Closed captionDisplays subtitles (Closed caption) (p. 50)
Setup
Channel surf modeSets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button. 
(All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only)
• Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE. (p. 20)
LanguageSelects the screen menu language.
ClockAdjusts the clock....

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VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”
Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote.
Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which ha\
ve the “HDAVI Control” function.
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
Connections to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Home theater system, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI 
cables allow you to interface with them automatically.
Equipment with the “HDAVI Control” function...

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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI Control
TM”
VIERA LinkTM Connections
Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control 
of a single piece of AV equipment such as a DVD recorder 
(DIGA), Home theater system.
Refer to page 38-41 for Setup Menu settings and additional 
control information.
• Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not included.If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with 
HDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this unit 
Off and On again while the power of all...

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VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”
 Press to exit from a menu screen
 Press to return to the previous 
screen
Display the menu
Select “Setup”
Menu
Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock,
Channels, Inputs, and other settings.
Setup 2/2
Advanced setupFirst time setup
About
Reset to defaults VIERA Link settings
ECO / energy savingKeyboard typeU.S.
 select
 next
Select “VIERA Link settings”Setup
Menu 2/2
Keyboard type
VIERA Link settings
ECO/energy saving
U.S.
 select
 next
Select “VIERA Link”
OnNoNo
TV
Quick...

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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI Control
TM”
(Continued)
When using a Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player/recorder or Home theater system, the TV will automatically change to 
the appropriate input, when playback begins on one of those devices.
 For a Home theater system the speakers automatically switch to the theat\
er system.
When “Yes” is selected (p. 35), the TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input\
 
whenever a VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and...

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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. 36
 Press to exit from a menu screen
 Press to return to the previous 
screen
Display the VIERA Link menu
 select
 next
or
Select the item
Recorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output Record now
Stop recording
Back to TV
select
Select
Home theater
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output
Back to TV Record now
Stop...