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Panasonic 42"46"50"54" Class 1080p Plasma Hdtv Tc P42s1 Operating Instructions
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Advanced
Input Labels
Closed Caption
Input Labels
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. 24 )
■ 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
orG A ASelect OKRETURN
Delete
ABC → abc
RGBY
Input labelsComponent 1
Switches Input mode from alphabetical to...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/71366/w300_tc-p42s1_en_om_d-40.png "Page 41
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Advanced
Input Labels
Closed Caption
Input Labels
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. 24 )
■ 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
orG A ASelect OKRETURN
Delete
ABC → abc
RGBY
Input labelsComponent 1
Switches Input mode from alphabetical to...")
41 Advanced Input Labels Closed Caption Input Labels 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. 24 ) ■ 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 orG A ASelect OKRETURN Delete ABC → abc RGBY Input labelsComponent 1 Switches Input mode from alphabetical to...
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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. 17) The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not work if the “Auto power on” (p. 28) 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/71366/w300_tc-p42s1_en_om_d-41.png "Page 42
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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. 17) The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not work if the “Auto power on” (p. 28) 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...")
42 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. 17) The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not work if the “Auto power on” (p. 28) 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
COMPONENTINVIDEO IN 112
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
R
PR
PB
Y
L
RPR
PB
Y
LRL
HDMI 1HDMI 2
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
R
PR
PPB
Y
L
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
AC 120 V 60 Hz
Back...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/71366/w300_tc-p42s1_en_om_d-42.png "Page 43
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Advanced
Recommended AV Connections
Using Timer
COMPONENTINVIDEO IN 112
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
R
PR
PB
Y
L
RPR
PB
Y
LRL
HDMI 1HDMI 2
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
R
PR
PPB
Y
L
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
AC 120 V 60 Hz
Back...")
43 Advanced Recommended AV Connections Using Timer COMPONENTINVIDEO IN 112 VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO R PR PB Y L RPR PB Y LRL HDMI 1HDMI 2 VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO R PR PPB Y L 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 AC 120 V 60 Hz Back...
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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. 37)
■ 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/71366/w300_tc-p42s1_en_om_d-43.png "Page 44
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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. 37)
■ 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...")
44 Ratings List for Lock “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to \ standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. (p. 37) ■ 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/71366/w300_tc-p42s1_en_om_d-44.png "Page 45
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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...")
45 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 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.
Data format for SD Card browsing
Photo:Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG fi\
les of DCF* and EXIF**
standards
Data format: Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
Max. number of files: 9,999
Image resolution: 160...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/71366/w300_tc-p42s1_en_om_d-45.png "Page 46
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Technical Information
MessageMeaning
SD card slot is empty. The card is not inserted.
No photos 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.
Data format for SD Card browsing
Photo:Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG fi\
les of DCF* and EXIF**
standards
Data format: Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
Max. number of files: 9,999
Image resolution: 160...")
46 Technical Information MessageMeaning SD card slot is empty. The card is not inserted. No photos 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. Data format for SD Card browsing Photo:Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG fi\ les of DCF* and EXIF** standards Data format: Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) Max. number of files: 9,999 Image resolution: 160...
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FAQs, etc.
Technical Information
(Continued)
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”
HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface auto\
matically. (p. 30) 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/71366/w300_tc-p42s1_en_om_d-46.png "Page 47
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FAQs, etc.
Technical Information
(Continued)
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”
HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface auto\
matically. (p. 30) 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...")
47 FAQs, etc. Technical Information (Continued) VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface auto\ matically. (p. 30) 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...
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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 28-29 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/71366/w300_tc-p42s1_en_om_d-47.png "Page 48
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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 28-29 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...")
48 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 28-29 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...
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FAQs, etc.
Care and Cleaning
Technical Information
Care and Cleaning
First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet.
Display panel
The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the pane\
l surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-
free cloth.
If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part\
mild liquid dish soap diluted by 100 times the amount of water) and then wring the cloth to remove ex\...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/71366/w300_tc-p42s1_en_om_d-48.png "Page 49
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FAQs, etc.
Care and Cleaning
Technical Information
Care and Cleaning
First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet.
Display panel
The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the pane\
l surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-
free cloth.
If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part\
mild liquid dish soap diluted by 100 times the amount of water) and then wring the cloth to remove ex\...")
49 FAQs, etc. Care and Cleaning Technical Information Care and Cleaning First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. Display panel The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the pane\ l surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint- free cloth. If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part\ mild liquid dish soap diluted by 100 times the amount of water) and then wring the cloth to remove ex\...
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FA Q
Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guid\
es to resolve the problem.
If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic deale\
r or Panasonic Service Center for assistance.
For details (p. 54, 55)
For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at:
www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
www.panasonic.ca
White spots or
shadow images
(noise)
Check the position, direction,
and connection of the antenna.
Interference or
frozen digital
channels...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/71366/w300_tc-p42s1_en_om_d-49.png "Page 50
50
FA Q
Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guid\
es to resolve the problem.
If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic deale\
r or Panasonic Service Center for assistance.
For details (p. 54, 55)
For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at:
www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
www.panasonic.ca
White spots or
shadow images
(noise)
Check the position, direction,
and connection of the antenna.
Interference or
frozen digital
channels...")
50 FA Q Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guid\ es to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic deale\ r or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. For details (p. 54, 55) For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: www.panasonic.com/contactinfo www.panasonic.ca White spots or shadow images (noise) Check the position, direction, and connection of the antenna. Interference or frozen digital channels...