Panasonic 42"50" Class 1080p Plasma Hdtv Tc P42gt25 Operating Instructions

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Quick Start Guide
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Operating Instructions
42”/50” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV
(41.6/49.9 inches measured diagonally)
Manual de instrucciones
Televisión de alta definición de 1080p y 
clase 42”/50” de Plasma
(41,6/49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)
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Advanced
FAQs, etc.
Quick Start Guide
This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in 
the “Home Use” setting and this is the setting 
in which energy savings will be achieved. Any 
modifications to the “Home Use” setting or 
other factory default settings could result in 
greater energy consumption beyond levels 
that meet ENERGY STAR qualifications.
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This product is covered by U.S. Patent No. 5,193,000.
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Safety Precautions
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatu\
s to rain or moisture.
Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) ab\
ove the set
(including on shelves above, etc.).
Important Safety Instructions
  
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service p\
ersonnel.
The lightning flash...

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  Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV.  If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in 
fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the 
Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center.
  In the unlikely event that you receive a shock from this  product it is possible that your household outlet may be 
wired improperly. Have an electrician verify that the TV’s 
outlet is properly wired. If the...

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CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES:  Flat panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or
installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations.  Flat panel displays that are inappropriately
situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests or carts may fall over and may cause
personal injury or even death.
The consumer electronics industry (of which Panasonic is a member) is committed to making home entertainment
enjoyable and safe. To prevent personal injury or death, be...

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 Do not display a still picture for a long timeThis causes the image to remain on the plasma screen
(“Image retention”). This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.
4 : 312To prevent the “Image retention”, the screen saver is 
automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are 
sent or no operations are performed. (p. 63)
Typical still images
• Channel number and other logos
• Image displayed in 4:3 mode
• SD Card photo     • Video game     • Computer image
 Set...

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Accessories/Optional Accessories
Accessories
Remote Control 
Transmitter
 N2QAYB000486
Batteries for the Remote 
Control Transmitter (2)
 AA Battery
AC cord
Pedestal
 TBLX0156 (TC-P42GT25) TBLX0145 (TC-P50GT25)
Product Registration Card (U.S.A.)
Operating Instructions
VIERA Concierge and Quick Start Guide
Installing the remote’s batteries
Pull open
Hook
Note the correct 
polarity (+ or -).
CloseCaution
 Incorrect installation may cause battery 
leakage and corrosion, resulting in 
damage to the remote...

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Quick Start Guide
 Accessories/Optional Accessories
Accessories
Assembly screws  
A
 XYN5+F18FN
  M5 × 18 (Silver) (3)
B
  THEL080N (for 42”)
  THEL079N (for 50”)
  M5 × 30 (Black) (4)
Pole (1)
 Base (1)
Attaching/Removing the pedestal
■Assembling the pedestal
   Fix securely with assembly screws A. (Total 3 screws)
   Tighten screws firmly.
A
Front
Pole
Base
■Set-up
  Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface.
    Tighten assembly screws B (total 4 screws) loosely at first, 
then tighten them...

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Accessories/Optional Accessory (Continued)
AC cord connection
Antenna terminal Pin terminalsHDMI terminal
greenbluered
green
 Firmly tighten by hand. Match colors of plugs and terminals. Insert firmly. Insert firmly.
Reference of connection
To attach To remove
Insert it firmly until the 
tabs on both sides click 
into place. Keep pushing both 
sides until they snap 
and pull.
Location
Note
  Ensure that the pedestal does not hang over the edge of the base even if\
 the TV swivels to the full rotation...