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

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FAQs, etc.
 Frequently Asked Questions
If there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry \
out the 
suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your\
 local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model 
number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV).
No sound is produced
Sound is unusual
  Are the speaker cables connected correctly? (p. 53)  Is “Sound Mute” active? (p. 13)  Is the volume set to the minimum?  Is “TV speakers” set to “Off”? (p. 34)  Change “SAP” settings. (p. 18) Check “HDMI 1 in”, “HDMI 2 in” or “HDMI 3 in” settings\
. (p. 34)
  Set “SAP” setting to “Stereo” or “Mono”.  Check the HDMI device connected to the unit.  Set the Audio setting of the HDMI device to “Linear PCM”.  If digital sound connection has a problem,select analog sound connection.
Problem Actions
“VIERA” logo moves on 
the screen
Screen
Some spots remain 
bright or dark
Chaotic image, noisy
No image is
displayed on screen
Only spots are displayed 
instead of images
Neither image nor
sound is produced
  The function to prevent “Image retention” is activated.
(Not a faulty symptom)
• The screen saver is activated if the TV unit is not operated 
for a certain time in SD mode.
• “Image retention”. (p. 7)
  The Plasma panel is made 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 will have 
no impact on the performance of the TV.
  Check nearby electrical products.(car or motorcycle ignition systems, fluorescent lamp, etc.)
  Check Picture menu. (p. 34)  Check the cable connections. (p. 11-12)  Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 30)
  Check the channel settings. (p. 48)  Check the antenna cables.
  Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet?  Is the TV unit turned On?  Check Picture menu (p. 34) and volume.  Check the AV cable connections. (p. 11-12)  Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 30)
Black Box appears  Change settings of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 50)
Sound TV set
Parts of the TV set 
become hot  Even when the temperature of parts of the front, top and 
rear panels has risen, these temperature rises will not pose 
any problems in terms of performance or quality.
Unknown sound heard
1-  Sounds from TV 
cabinet
2- Tick/Click sound
3- Buzzing sound1-  Changes in the temperature and humidity of the room may  cause the TV’s cabinet to expand or contract and produce 
metallic sounds. This is not a sign of faulty operation or a 
malfunction.
2-  When the TV is powered on, an electrical component in the  TV activates producing a tick/click sound. This is not a sign of 
faulty operation or a malfunction.
3- Electrical circuits are active while the TV set is on.  This is not a sign of faulty operation or a malfunction.
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TC-P42G25TC-P46G25
Power Source AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power
Consuamption
Maximum 327 W 384 W
Standby condition 0.3 W 0.2 W
Plasma Display 
panelDrive method AC type
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Visible screen size
(W × H × Diagonal)
(No. of pixels)  42 ” class (41.6 inches measured diagonally) 46 ” class (46.0 inches measured diagonally)
36.2 ” × 20.4 ” × 41.6 ”
(921 mm × 518 mm × 1,057 mm)
40.1 ” × 22.5 ” × 46.0 ”
(1,019 mm × 573 mm × 1,169 mm)
2,073,600 (1,920 (W) × 1,080 (H))
[5,760 × 1,080 dots]
Sound
Audio Output 20 W [10 W + 10 W] (10 % THD)
PC signals VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA 
Horizontal scanning frequency 31 - 69 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 59 - 86 Hz
Channel Capability
(Digital/Analog) VHF/ UHF:  2 - 69, CATV:  1 - 135
Operating Conditions Temperature:  32 °F – 104 °F (0 °C – 40 °C) 
Humidity:    20 % – 80 % RH (non-condensing)
Connection Terminals
VIDEO IN 1-2VIDEO:    RCA PIN Type × 1  1.0 V [p-p] (75 
Ω)
AUDIO L-R:  RCA PIN Type × 2  0.5 V [rms]
COMPONENT IN 1-2 Y:    1.0 V [p-p] (including synchronization)
P
B, PR:    ±0.35 V [p-p]
AUDIO L-R:  RCA PIN Type × 2  0.5 V [rms]
HDMI 1-3 TYPE A Connector × 3
• This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
USB 1-2 USB 2.0 Type A connector x 2
PC D-SUB 15PIN:  R,G,B / 0.7 V [p-p] (75 
Ω)
    HD, VD / 1.0 - 5.0 V [p-p] (high impedance)
LAN 
(for VIERA CAST IPTV) RJ45 (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)
Card slot SD CARD slot × 1
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic
FEATURES 3D Y/C FILTER  CLOSED CAPTION
V-Chip 
IPTV (VIERA CAST)
VIERA IMAGE VIEWER  Media player  HDAVI Control 5
Dimensions
( W × H × D )
Including pedestal 40.6 ” × 27.3 ” × 12.2 ”
(1,029 mm × 693 mm × 308 mm) 44.6 ” × 30.0 ” × 13.2 ”
(1,132 mm × 761 mm × 335 mm)
TV Set only 40.6 ” × 25.8 ” × 3.5 ”
(1,029 mm × 654 mm × 88 mm) 44.6 ” × 28.5 ” × 3.5 ”
(1,132 mm × 722 mm × 88 mm)
Mass  Including pedestal
51.9 lb (23.5 ) 59.6 lb (27.0 )
TV Set only 45.2 lb (20.5 
) 53.0 lb (24.0 )
Specifications
Note
 Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and\
 Dimensions shown are approximate.
40.6 ” (1,029 mm)
12.2 ” (308 mm)
25.8 ” (654 mm)27.3 ” (693 mm)
3.5 ” (88 mm)
15.7 ” 
(397 mm)[TC-P42G25] [TC-P46G25]
13.2 ” (335 mm)3.5 ” (88 mm)
44.6 ” (1,132 mm)
28.5 ” (722 mm)
30.0 ” (761 mm)17.5 ” 
(443 mm)
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FAQs, etc.
 Specifications
TC-P50G25TC-P54G25
Power Source AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power
ConsumptionMaximum 441 W 465 W
Standby condition 0.2 W 0.2 W
Plasma Display 
panelDrive methodAC type
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Visible screen size
(W × H × Diagonal)
(No. of pixels)  50 ” class (49.9 inches measured diagonally) 54 ” class (54.1 inches measured diagonally)
43.5 ” × 24.4 ” × 49.9 ”
(1,105 mm × 622 mm × 1,268 mm)
47.1 ” × 26.5 ” × 54.1 ”
(1,198 mm × 673 mm × 1,374 mm)
2,073,600 (1,920 (W) × 1,080 (H))
[5,760 × 1,080 dots]
Sound
Audio Output 20 W [10 W + 10 W] (10 % THD)
PC signals VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA 
Horizontal scanning frequency 31 - 69 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 59 - 86 Hz
Channel Capability
(Digital/Analog) VHF/ UHF:  2 - 69, CATV:  1 - 135
Operating Conditions Temperature:  32 °F – 104 °F (0 °C – 40 °C) 
Humidity:    20 % – 80 % RH (non-condensing)
Connection Terminals
VIDEO IN 1-2VIDEO:    RCA PIN Type × 1  1.0 V [p-p] (75 
Ω)
AUDIO L-R:  RCA PIN Type × 2  0.5 V [rms]
COMPONENT IN 1-2 Y:    1.0 V [p-p] (including synchronization)
P
B, PR:    ±0.35 V [p-p]
AUDIO L-R:  RCA PIN Type × 2  0.5 V [rms]
HDMI 1-3 TYPE A Connector × 3
• This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
USB 1-2 USB 2.0 Type A connector x 2
PC D-SUB 15PIN:  R, G,B / 0.7 V [p-p] (75 
Ω)
    HD, VD / 1.0 - 5.0 V [p-p] (high impedance)
LAN 
(for VIERA CAST IPTV) RJ45 (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)
Card slot SD CARD slot × 1
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic
FEATURES 3D Y/C FILTER  CLOSED CAPTION
V-Chip 
IPTV (VIERA CAST)
VIERA IMAGE VIEWER  Media player  HDAVI Control 5
Dimensions
( W × H × D )
Including pedestal 48.0 ” × 31.9 ” × 13.2 ”
(1,218 mm × 808 mm × 335 mm) 51.7 ” × 34.8 ” × 15.3 ”
(1,313 mm × 882 mm × 387 mm)
TV Set only 48.0 ” × 30.3 ” × 3.5 ”
(1,218 mm × 769 mm × 88 mm) 51.7 ” × 32.8 ” × 3.5 ”
(1,313 mm × 832 mm × 88 mm)
Mass  Including pedestal
64.0 lb (29.0 ) 70.6 lb (32.0 )
TV Set only 57.4 lb (26.0 
) 65.1 lb (29.5 )
Note
 Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and\
 Dimensions shown are approximate.
48.0  ” (1,218 mm)
13.2 ” (335 mm)
30.3 ” (769 mm)31.9 ” (808 mm)
3.5 ” (88 mm)
17.5 ” 
(443 mm)[TC-P50G25] [TC-P54G25]
32.8 ” (832 mm)34.8 ” (882 mm)
15.3 ” (387 mm)
51.7  ” (1,313 mm)3.5 ” (88 mm)
22.3 ” 
(567 mm)
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PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,
DIVISION OF
PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Plasma TelevisionLimited Warranty
Limited Warranty Coverage
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials \
or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer 
Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for t\
he length of the period indicated on the chart below, which 
starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited Warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product wit\
h new 
or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equiv\
alent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price. 
The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.
PLASMA TV CATEGORIES PARTSLABORSERVICE
Up to 42” (diagonal) 1 (ONE) YEAR1 (ONE) YEAR Carry-In
46” (diagonal) and larger On-Site
During the “Labor” Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” Limited Warranty period, 
there will be no charge for parts.
You must carry-in your product or arrange for on-site service during the \
Limited Warranty period. If non-rechargeable 
batteries are included, they are not warranted. This Limited Warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced 
in the United States or Puerto Rico. This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product 
which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is requir\
ed for Limited Warranty 
service.
On-Site or Carry-In Service
For On-Site or Carry-In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico cal\
l 1-877-95-VIERA (1-877-958-4372).
On-site service where applicable requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer 
and does not include removal or re-installation of an installed product.\
 It is possible that certain on-site repairs will not 
be completed on-site, but will require that the product or parts of the \
product, at the servicer’s discretion be removed for 
shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NO\
T COVER 
normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or r\
etained images on the glass panel resulting 
from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, non-expanded \
standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TVs, 
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 suppl\
ied by the warrantor, or failures which result 
from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, mi\
sapplication, alteration, faulty installation, 
set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper mainten\
ance, power line surge, lightning damage, 
modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, 
service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts 
of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. 
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE 
USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. (As examples, this 
excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-inst\
all an installed unit if applicable, or travel to 
and from the servicer. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.)  ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED 
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE LIMITED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF 
THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or co\
nsequential damages, or limitations on how long an 
implied Limited Warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have others rig\
hts which vary from state to state. If 
a problem with this product develops during or after the Limited Warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service 
Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the \
warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at 
the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN ON-SITE SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH ARE 
NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only)
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FAQs, etc.
 Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)
 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only)
Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)
Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; 
purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visitin\
g our Web 
Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/help
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
Monday-Friday 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 Books on line for all Panasonic Products by \
visiting our Web 
Site at:
http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
or, send your request by E-mail to: 
[email protected]
You may also contact us directly at: 
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday - Friday 9\
 am to 9 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Service and Technology Company
20421 84th Avenue South,
Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
■ For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277
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Limited Warranty (for Canada)
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in m\
aterial and workmanship under normal use and 
for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees t\
o, at its option either (a) repair your product with 
new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished e\
quivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase 
price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by Panasonic Canada Inc.
Viera TV (42” & over) In-home service One (1) year, parts (including panel) and labour.
Viera TV (under 42”) Carry-in service One (1) year, parts (including panel) and labour.
In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by road\
s and within 50 km of an authorized Panasonic 
service facility.
In-home service requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the Authorized Servicer and does not 
include removal or re-installation of an installed product. If removal i\
s required to service the product, it will be at the 
discretion of the Servicer and in no event will Panasonic Canada Inc. or\
 the Servicer be liable for any special, indirect or 
consequential damages.
This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic 
brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in \
Canada and purchased and used in Canada, 
which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivere\
d to you in new condition in the original packaging. 
IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER, A PURCHASE RECEIPT OR 
OTHER PROOF OF DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE, SHOWING AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE IS 
REQUIRED
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NO\
T COVER normal 
wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or 
failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada I\
nc., or failures which result from accidents, 
misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty \
installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment 
of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning \
damage, modification, introduction of sand, 
humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or 
service by anyone other than a Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. Dry cell batteries are \
also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, 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 
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY 
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. (As examples, this warranty excludes damages for lost time, travel to\
 and from the 
Authorized Servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded\
 content. This list of items 
is not exhaustive, but for illustration only.)
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or l\
imitation of incidental or consequential damages, or 
the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclus\
ions may not be applicable. This warranty gives 
you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary depen\
ding on your province or territory.
WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation and information assistance,  please contact: 
    Our Customer Care Centre:  1-800 #:    1-866-330-0014
           Email link: “Contact us  → email” on www.vieraconcierge.ca
For product repairs,  please contact Viera Customer Care Agent using the above contact info.
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in th\
e original carton. Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original pur\
chase.
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 Limited Warranty (for Canada)
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