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Panasonic 42"46"50"55" Class 1080p Plasma Hdtv Tc P42st30 Owners Manual
Panasonic 42"46"50"55" Class 1080p Plasma Hdtv Tc P42st30 Owners Manual
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51 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions Audio settings Adjust Audio quality Settings Items Item Description Reset to defaults Resets Bass, Treble, and Balance adjustments to factory default settings. BassIncreases or decreases the bass response. TrebleIncreases or decreases the treble response. BalanceEmphasizes the left / right speaker volume. Advanced audio A.I. sound Off/OnEqualizes overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs. Surround Off/OnEnhances audio L/R response when...
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LockLocks specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching obje\
ctionable content.
You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock m\
enu.
• Password setting/entering (p. 21)
Set “Custom” in “Mode” to specify “Channel”, “Game”\
, “Program” and “VIERA Connect” settings.
Settings Items
Item Description
Mode Off
Unlocks all the Lock settings of “Channel”, “Game”, “Prog\
ram” and “VIERA Connect”.
AllLocks all the inputs regardless of the Lock settings of...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/71373/w300_tc-p42st30_en_om_d-51.png "Page 52
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LockLocks specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching obje\
ctionable content.
You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock m\
enu.
• Password setting/entering (p. 21)
Set “Custom” in “Mode” to specify “Channel”, “Game”\
, “Program” and “VIERA Connect” settings.
Settings Items
Item Description
Mode Off
Unlocks all the Lock settings of “Channel”, “Game”, “Prog\
ram” and “VIERA Connect”.
AllLocks all the inputs regardless of the Lock settings of...")
52 LockLocks specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching obje\ ctionable content. You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock m\ enu. • Password setting/entering (p. 21) Set “Custom” in “Mode” to specify “Channel”, “Game”\ , “Program” and “VIERA Connect” settings. Settings Items Item Description Mode Off Unlocks all the Lock settings of “Channel”, “Game”, “Prog\ ram” and “VIERA Connect”. AllLocks all the inputs regardless of the Lock settings of...
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53 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions Setup Other function settings Settings Items Item Description 3D settings See p.25 for more detail. Channel surf mode All/Favorite/ Digital only/ Analog only Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button. Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE. (p. 20) Language English/Español/ FrançaisSelects the screen menu language. ClockAdjusts the clock. (p. 17) ANT/Cable setupSee p. 46-47 for more detail. Input labels (Display labels of...
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Ratings List for parental control
“V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to \
standard ratings set by the
entertainment industry.
■U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA)
NR NO 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...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/71373/w300_tc-p42st30_en_om_d-53.png "Page 54
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Ratings List for parental control
“V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to \
standard ratings set by the
entertainment industry.
■U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA)
NR NO 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...")
54 Ratings List for parental control “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to \ standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. ■U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) NR NO 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...
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55 Support Information Technical Information Aspect Ratio (FORMAT) Press the FORMAT button to cycle through the aspect modes. This lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 20) (e.g.: in case of 4:3 image) ●FULL ●JUST FULL JUST Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. (Recommended for anamorphic picture) Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the screen. (Recommended for normal TV broadcast)...
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Data format information
●Compatible Data format for Media player (SD card/USB flash memory)/DLN\
A p. 30
DCF (Design rule for camera file system): A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association’s standard
EXIF: Exchangeable Image File Format
Note
●Format the card with the recording equipment.
●The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording equipment used.
●Display may take some time when there are many files and folders.
●The function (3D...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/71373/w300_tc-p42st30_en_om_d-55.png "Page 56
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Data format information
●Compatible Data format for Media player (SD card/USB flash memory)/DLN\
A p. 30
DCF (Design rule for camera file system): A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association’s standard
EXIF: Exchangeable Image File Format
Note
●Format the card with the recording equipment.
●The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording equipment used.
●Display may take some time when there are many files and folders.
●The function (3D...")
56 Data format information ●Compatible Data format for Media player (SD card/USB flash memory)/DLN\ A p. 30 DCF (Design rule for camera file system): A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association’s standard EXIF: Exchangeable Image File Format Note ●Format the card with the recording equipment. ●The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording equipment used. ●Display may take some time when there are many files and folders. ●The function (3D...
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Support Information
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”
HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface auto\
matically. (p. 33)
●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 the TV is in Standby mode.
●Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when playb\
ack starts.
●Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when input\...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/71373/w300_tc-p42st30_en_om_d-56.png "Page 57
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Support Information
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”
HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface auto\
matically. (p. 33)
●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 the TV is in Standby mode.
●Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when playb\
ack starts.
●Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when input\...")
57 Support Information VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface auto\ matically. (p. 33) ●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 the TV is in Standby mode. ●Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when playb\ ack starts. ●Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when input\...
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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 page 49 for more information
●The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the pictur\
e.
Side Bar
4:3
Screen
DisplayImage retention
Input signal that can be displayed
* Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, PB,...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/71373/w300_tc-p42st30_en_om_d-57.png "Page 58
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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 page 49 for more information
●The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the pictur\
e.
Side Bar
4:3
Screen
DisplayImage retention
Input signal that can be displayed
* Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, PB,...")
58 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 page 49 for more information ●The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the pictur\ e. Side Bar 4:3 Screen DisplayImage retention Input signal that can be displayed * Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, PB,...
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Support Information
QuestionsAnswers
Picture
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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, visit the Panasonic\
web site for further assistance. (see cover)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Care and Cleaning
How do I view the picture from
devices such as a: Cable/Satellite
box, game console, Blu-ray or
DVD player? Press the INPUT button...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/71373/w300_tc-p42st30_en_om_d-58.png "Page 59
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Support Information
QuestionsAnswers
Picture
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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, visit the Panasonic\
web site for further assistance. (see cover)
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Care and Cleaning
How do I view the picture from
devices such as a: Cable/Satellite
box, game console, Blu-ray or
DVD player? Press the INPUT button...")
59 Support Information QuestionsAnswers Picture Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) 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, visit the Panasonic\ web site for further assistance. (see cover) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Care and Cleaning How do I view the picture from devices such as a: Cable/Satellite box, game console, Blu-ray or DVD player? Press the INPUT button...
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60 QuestionsAnswers Sound Other Why is there no sound coming from the TV? Make sure the volume is up and MUTE is off. Confirm the TV speakers are set to ON by pressing MENU and selecting “Audio” --> “Advanced audio”. (p. 51) Check that the correct SAP (Secondary Audio Program) is selected by pressing the SAP button on the remote control. (p. 19) If the TV is connected to a Panasonic Home Theater via HDMI cable, then check VIERA Link controls. (p. 37) If the TV is connected to a Home Theater...