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

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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI Control
TM”
You can select the Home theater or TV speakers for audio output.Control the theater speakers with the TV remote control.
This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier 
or Player theater is connected. Home theater: Adjustment for the 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
TVBack to TV VIERA Link control
Speaker output Record now
Stop recording
 select
 change
In the VIERA Link menu, you can select an HDMI connected equipment and access it qui\
ckly. Continue using your TV 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/
Digital camera/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/
Digital camera/Network camera.
Note
•  There is a limit to the number of HDMI connectors.
Recorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output Record now
Stop recording
Back to TV
 select
 change
You can select available items only.   Operate the equipment with the TV remote  control, pointing it at the TV
•  To operate the equipment, read the manual of the  equipment.
 Available TV 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
Display 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
Back to TV
 select
 setRecorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output Record now
Stop recording
Back to TV
 select
 set
• For optical recording, the settings of the recorder might be 
required. For details, read the manual of the recorder.•  Recording wii not stop automatically when the program  is finished.
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Network Settings
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 the menu
Select “Setup”
Menu
Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock, Channels, 
Inputs, and other settings.
Setup 1/2
ANT/Cable setupConnected devices
Anti image retention
Network settings Channel surf mode
Language
ClockAII
 select
 set or next
Select “Network settings”
Menu
Configures settings and parameters of the 
network connection.
Setup1/2
ANT/Cable setupConnected devices
Anti image retention
Network settings Channel surf mode
Language
ClockAll
select
Select the settings and set
Menu
Checks for proper network connection, 
settings and communication to the Internet & 
server.
Network settings
VIERA CAST settingNetwork cameras list
Software update
Mac address Connection test
Network connectionWireless networkIP address/DNS settings
Wireless (WiFi)
00-0b-97-7c-65-e9
- - -
 select
 adjust
Connection 
test
Network connection
Wireless 
network
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Advanced
 Network Settings
Check that the Network settings are as shown below, and then start “Connection test”.
  Select “Connection test” and press OK Displayed Connection test screen(It takes a while to cancel the test.)Connection testCheck Ethernet cable connection
Validate IP address
Check for IP address duplication
Check connection to the Internet
Check communication with Viera CAST server.
Test in progress...Menu
Checks for proper network connection, 
settings and communication to the Internet & 
server.
Network settings
VIERA CAST settingNetwork cameras list
Software update
Mac address Connection test
Network connectionWireless networkIP address/DNS settings
Wireless (WiFi)
00-0b-97-7c-65-e9
- - -
 select
 OK
 Complete Connection testSuccess->Completion screen is displayed.Error-->Follow the directions on screen to complete the setting.
If you perform the Proxy settings, check the Proxy address and 
the Proxy port number.
Select Network type (Ethernet cable/Wireless (WiFi))
This setting is performed only when “Wireless (WiFi)” is selecte\
d in “Network connection” above.
 Press “Wireless network”, displayed screen(only when “---”, “No adapter” or “None” is displayed\
)
Set the following connection.
Please select the connection with your wireless LAN adapter and Access point.
 Follow the directions on screen to complete the setting
Wireless network
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup using push button)
Please choose a connection method.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup using PIN number)
Search for wireless networks
Manual settings
 select
 OK
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup using push button):
 Wi-Fi Protected Setup is an easy setting of the Wi-Fi Alliance’s certification.  You can connect the Access point to press the buttons.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup using PIN number):
  
Set the PIN code that is displayed on the TV on the access point. 
(For more details on setting of Access point, please refer to operating 
manual for the Access point.)
Search for wireless networks: 
   Select an access point from the ones searched for automatically, and 
configure the settings as instructed on the screen.
Manual settings:
   Manually set SSID, Security type, and Encryption type to match the 
settings of the access point to which to connect.
*  When connecting by 11n (5 GHz), select “AES” as the Encryption type  for  the wireless LAN.
 Displayed Connection status with an Access point
Wireless network- - -- - - :  Connect with LAN cable
No adapter:  Wireless LAN adapter is not installed.
None:  
There are no settings to connect Access point.Connecting…:  Currently connected to Access point.
If “Connected” is not displayed after a while, 
set the access point connection settings again.
Connected: Complete connection.
 Displayed “Current settings and status” screen(only when “Connected” or “Connecting…” is displayed)
You can confirm the AP connection status.
(SSID/Wireless type/Security type/Encryption type/Connection status /Si\
gnal strength)
 Press “Wireless network” When you change “Wireless network” -->Press “No”Follow the directions on screen to complete the setting.
You need to be “Connected” to use network devices.
Please set Access point settings to “Connected”.Wireless networkCurrent settings and status
SSID :
Wireless type :
Security type:
Encryption type :
Connection status :
Signal strength :
Continue with current settings?
Ye s No
(example)
 select
 OK
  The Network settings become effective when you close the menu and run “Connection test”.
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Network Settings
 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 1/2
ANT/Cable setupConnected devices
Anti image retention
Network settings Channel surf mode
Language
ClockAII
 select
 set or next
Select “Network settings”
Menu
Configures settings and parameters of the 
network connection.
Setup1/2
ANT/Cable setupConnected devices
Anti image retention
Network settings Channel surf mode
Language
ClockAll
select
Select the item and adjust
Menu
Manual entry of the proxy address & port, if 
required by the Internet service provider.
Network settings
VIERA CAST settingNetwork cameras list
Software update
Mac address Connection test
Network connectionWireless networkIP address/DNS settings
Wireless (WiFi)
00-0b-97-7c-65-e9
- - -
select
IP setting/
DNS 
settings
VIERA CAST 
setting
Network cameras list
Software 
update
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Advanced
 Network Settings
[IP setting]
  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)
MenuIP address/DNS settings 1/2IP setting modeIP address192.168.0.5Subnet mask255.255.255.0Default gateway192.168.0.254Automatic
The acquired address is displayed.
 select
 OKSubnet maskOK10I0  . 0  . 0  . 0
 change 
channel
 OK
or
  Each IP address is acquired automatically
[DNS settings]
  Select “DNS setting mode” and set to “Automatic” 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
(When DNS automatic acquisition in DHCP can be used)
MenuIP address/DNS settings 1/2IP setting modeIP setting modeAutomaticManualDefault gateway192.168.0.254DNS setting modeOKPrimary DNS192.168.0.20Automatic
Secondary DNS192.168.0.21
The acquired address is displayed.
 select
 OKPrimary DNS10I0  . 0  . 0  . 0
 select
 OK
or
  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 per\
son 
who installed the equipment, or check the instructions for each device.
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
orAllows manual entry of proxy address for relay 
server. (normally not required)
MenuVIERA CAST settingProxy address
0
Proxy port
 select
 OK
   Enter address(see “Entering characters” on p. 19)Proxy addressprIo
   Select “OK” If you perform the Proxy settings, it may make it 
impossible to view VIERA CAST movie content.
Network camera setting (p. 29)
  Select “Software update” Press OK to start the Software update screen
  Follow directions on the screen
 *  Set “Clock” first. (p. 17)
Check if software update for the TV is 
available
VIERA CAST settingNetwork cameras list
Software update
Mac address IP address/DNS settings
00-0b-97-7c-65-e9
MenuNetwork settingsConnection testNetwork connectionWireless (WiFi)
 select
 OK
(continued)
  The Network settings become effective when you close the menu and run “Connection test”.
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Channel lock
Game lock
Program
lock
VIERA CAST 
lock
Change 
password
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 the menu
Select “Lock”Menu
Blocks access, with password protection,
to channels, programs or inputs.
Password
Enter password.
-   -   -   -
 next
 select
You will be asked to enter your password 
each time you display the Lock menu.
Input your 4-digit passwordA 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or 
change rating settings.
MenuPasswordEnter password.
*   *   *   -
 If it is your first time entering the password, enter the 
password twice in order to register it.
Select the Lock modeMenuOff
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 MenuCustom
Off
Off Off
Off
LockMode
Channel
Game
VIERA CAST
Change password
Programselect
  “Channel”, ”Game”, “Program” and “VIERA CAST” are not 
accessible unless “Custom” is selected in “Mode”.
Setset
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Advanced
 Lock
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.
 To select the channel or the rating of the program to lock
Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to block. These channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating. 
 Select “Mode” and set to “Custom”
 Select a channel to lockMenuCustom-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Channel lockMode
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
Channel 4
Channel 5
Channel 6
Channel 7 select
 set
 To lock/unlock all channels:
  Select “Mode” and set to “All” or “Off”.
  All:  Locks all channels
  Off:  Unlocks all channels
Locks Channel 3, Channel 4, and external inputs.
Select “Game” in 5 and set to “On”
 select
 set On:  Locks
Off:  Unlocks
 To set a rating level“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to lock 
according to TV ratings. Select the rating to lockselect
 Select “Mode” and set to “On”Menu
Enables or disables the programs’ locks.
On
Off
Off
Off
OffProgram lockMode
MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
 set
 select 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. 54)
 Select the rating category you wish to followMenu
Customizes programs lock based on U.S.
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
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
 To change the password
  In , select “Change password” and press OK
 
 Input the new 4-digit password twice
MenuOff
Off Off
Off
LockMode
Channel
Game
OffVIERA CASTChange password Program
MenuChange password
Enter new password.
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Auto 
program
Set
automatically
Manual 
program
Set
manually
Signal meter
Check signal 
strength
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 the menu
Select “Setup”
Menu
Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock,
Channels, Inputs, and other settings.
Setup 1/2
Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Connected devices
Anti image retention
Network settings Language
All
Channel surf mode next
 select
Select “ANT/Cable setup”
Menu
Scans for Antenna or Cable channels.
Specify when using Cable or Satellite box.
Setup
1/2
Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Connected devices
Anti image retention
Network settings Language
All
Channel surf mode next
 select
Select the function
Menu
Automatically searches and saves available
channels to memory.
CableANT/Cable setupANT in
Auto program
Manual program
Signal meter next
 select
Set
 To reset the settings of the Setup menu   Select “Reset to defaults” in the Setup menu () and 
press OK
 
 Input your 4-digit password with the number buttons
  Select “YES” on the confirmation screen and press OK
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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. 15).
 Select “Auto program”
MenuCableANT/Cable setupANT in
Auto program
Manual program
Signal meter next
 select
 Select a scanning mode 
(p. 15)MenuAuto 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 erased.
Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or 
changing the channel display.
Also, use this to add or skip channels from the channel list 
manually. 
You can select a channel tuning mode (Digital only/Analog 
only) in “Channel surf mode”(p. 35)
  Edit Caption
---
80-101
Edit CH caption
Caption ChannelOK
RETURN
Delete
ABC  → abc
RGBY
@
D A
Select
 change
 set
or
  Caption  Select or edit the station identifier. 
(maximum 7 characters available)  Favorite
Set favorite 1/326-112
 select
 set
  Set favorite    Select the number
 Add
Press OK to select “Yes (add)” or “No (skip)”  
 Move the cursor to a channel numberManual programEdit Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ...
...
Ye s
3 ...
...
Ye s
Channel select
 press OK to tune 
to the channel
 Select “Apply” programCancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add ...
...
Ye s
el select
 OK
 Select “Edit”
Manual programEdit
Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ...
...
Ye s
3 ...
...
Ye s
4 ...
...
Ye s
5 ...
...
Ye s
Channel
 
 select
 next
 Select the item to edit
RGBY
Select
RETURNOK
Manual programEdit
Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ...
...
Ye s
3 ...
...
Ye s
4 ...
...
Ye s
5 ...
...
Ye s
6 ...
...
Ye s
7 ...
...
Ye s
8 ...
...
Ye s
9 ...
...
Ye s
Channel
Prev.page Next page
Caption
Favorite
Add
Proceed to 
next page
Go back to the previous 
page
 select the item 
to edit (Caption/
Favorite/Add)
 next
• Caption:
  Changes the station identifier
• Favorite:
  Registers channels to the  Favorite List
• Add:
  Adds or skips channels
To cancel the EditManual programEdit Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ...
...
Ye s
3 ...
...
Ye s
4 ...
...
Ye s
5 ...
...
Ye s
Channel
 select
 next
Changes will be lost. Continue?Ye s
No OK  (returns to “ANT/
Cable setup”)
 select  “Yes”
Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on\
 a digital image.Menu
Selects which channel to be tested for signal
strength.
--Signal  meterChannel
Signal  strength
Current 86%
Peak level 98%
Tune manually
Signal intensity 
 change 
channel
 OK
or
 If the signal is weak, check the antenna.
If no problem is found, consult your local dealer.
Note
 Not available if “Cable” is selected in “ANT in” (see above). Available only for digital antenna channels.
 If “Lock” (p. 46) is activated and “ANT/Cable setup” is se\
lected, “Enter password.” will be displayed.
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Closed Caption
 Press to exit from a menu screen
Display the menu
Select “Closed caption”
Menu
Primary CC1On
Closed caption
Digital Mode
Analog
Digital setting Reset to defaults
Display broadcast TV’s Closed Caption (CC)
text when available.
 next
 select
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 the Closed caption (CC) \
information. (p. 55)
 Select the item and setMenu
Primary
CC1On
Closed caption
Digital Mode
Analog
Digital setting Reset to defaults
Selects style and language for displaying
digital Closed Caption.
 select
 set
Mode
On:  To display Closed captions.CC on mute:  
To display Closed captions 
when the audio is muted. 
(When not using, select “Off”).
Analog (Choose the Closed caption service 
of Analog  broadcasting.)
CC1-4:  Information related to pictures  (Appears at the bottom of the screen)
T1-4: Textual information (Appears over the entire screen)
Digital (The Digital Closed caption menu lets 
you configure the way you choose to 
view the digital captioning.)
Select 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 “Digital setting” and press OK
 
 Select the item and setMenuSmall
Default
None
SolidBlackSolidBlack
Black
Digital settingSize
Foreground Font
Style
Fore. opacity
Background
Back. opacity
Outline
Selects the text size.
 select
 set
Size Text size
Font Text font
Style Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.)
ForegroundColor of text
Fore. opacityOpacity of text
BackgroundColor of text box
Back. opacityOpacity of text box
Outline Outline color of text (Identify the 
setting options on the screen.)
 To reset the settings
 
 Select “Reset to defaults”. Confirmation screen is displayed.
 
 Select “Yes” and press OK.
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