Panasonic 42"50" Class 720p Plasma Hdtv Tc 42px14 Operating Instructions

							
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Quick Start Guide
 Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Accessories/Optional Accessory
To connect the antenna terminal and Cable Box
ANT OUTANT IN
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Basic Connection
Note
   Not all cables and external equipment shown in this book are supplied wi\
th the TV. For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the \
power cord plug from the wall outlet first. For additional assistance, visit us at:    www.panasonic.com
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Example 1Connecting Antenna (To watch TV)
Cable TV
VHF/UHF AntennaTV
VHF/UHF Antenna
•  NTSC (National Television System Committee):
Conventional broadcasting
• ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):
   Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television 
(HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, 
multi-channel surround-sound audio and interactive television.
(If no Cable Box)  AC Cord
(Connect after all the 
other connections 
have been made.)
Back of the TV
Cable TV
AC 120 V
60 HzVHF/UHF Antenna
Cable Box  or
or
Cable Box/Cable
• You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their 
programming.
• If using a Cable Box, set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4 for regular cable.
• You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-
definition cable Service. 
The connection for high-definition can be done with the use of HDMI or 
Component Video cable. (p. 14)
• To view high-definition programming select the correct video input. (p. \
24) *  
See page 10 
(AC cord 
connection) 
						

							
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To connect the antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCR
ANT OUTANT IN
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Basic Connection (Continued)
Example 2Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback)
DVD RecorderIf the source has a higher resolution signal (480p/720p/
1080i/1080p), connection can be made with the use of 
a Component Video or HDMI cable. (p. 14)
VCR
Connection can be made with the use of an RF cable 
and Composite Video/S Video cable. (p. 14)
VHF/UHF AntennaTV
AV Equipment
(e.g. DVD Recorder 
or VCR)
Back of the TV AC CordAC 120 V
60 Hz
VHF/UHF Antenna
AV Equipment
(e.g. DVD Recorder or VCR) (with TV tuner) Connecting TV and AV equipment
Please refer to 
A - D on p. 14
*  
See page 10 
(AC cord 
connection) 
						

							
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Quick Start Guide
 Basic Connection   (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver)
(TV + DVD Recorder or VCR)
To connect the antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder o\
r VCR
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Example 3Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver
DVD Recorder
or 
VCR Satellite 
Receiver
TVVHF/UHF Antenna
You can enjoy high-definition 
programming by subscribing to 
high-definition satellite service. 
Connection can be done with the 
use of HDMI or Component Video 
cable. (p. 14)
Note
  
For details of external equipment connections, please refer to the opera\
ting manuals for the equipment. Satellite Receiver DVD Recorder or VCR
(with TV tuner)
VHF/UHF Antenna
Back of the TV AC CordAC 120 V
60 Hz
Connecting TV and AV equipment
Please refer to
A - D on p. 14.
*  
See page 10 
(AC cord 
connection) 
						

							
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High-Definition
Standard-Definition
Note
 Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent recording\
.  When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the o\
ther TV monitor through a VCR. Video signals fed 
through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted\
 on the other TV monitor.
 For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.
Basic Connection (Continued)
ATo use HDMI terminals
HDMI 1HDMI 2HDMI
AV OUT
e.g. Blu-ray Disc player
AV Equipment
 Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition di\
gital images and high-quality sound. The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal. For “VIERA LinkTM connections”, please refer to p. 33.
BTo use COMPONENT terminals
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e.g. Blu-ray Disc player
AV Equipment
 Recorders may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see\
 below)
CTo use S VIDEO terminals
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AUDIO
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e.g. DVD Recorder AV Equipment
e.g. VCR
DTo use COMPOSITE terminals
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e.g. DVD Recorder AV Equipment
e.g. VCR
 The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected. Connect 
either S Video or Video cable.
 Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will enable you to enjoy greater picture\
 quality than using Composite terminals.
AV cable connections 
						

							
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Quick Start Guide
 Identifying  Controls Basic Connection (AV cable connections)
Remote control
Switches TV On or Off (Standby)
Changes the input mode (p. 24)
VIERA Link menu (p. 36-37)
Displays Sub Menu (p. 19, 30)
Colored buttons 
(used for various functions)
(for example, p. 18, 22, 37)
Volume up/down
Sound mute On/Off
Changes aspect ratio (p. 20, 47)
Switches to previously viewed channel 
or input modes.
External equipment operations
(p. 37) Closed Caption On/Off (p. 19)Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 19)
Exits from menu screen
Displays Main Menu (p. 28)
Displays VIERA TOOLS (p. 21)
Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-23)
Selects/OK/Change
Returns to previous menu
Channel up/down
Displays or removes the channel 
banner. (p. 20)
Operates the Favorite channel list 
function. (p. 20)
Numeric keypad to select any channel 
(p. 19) or press to enter alphanumeric 
input in menus. 
(p. 18, 24, 36, 38, 40, 43, 44)
Use for digital channels. (p. 19)
Identifying Controls
Note
 The TV consumes a limited amount of power as long as the power cord is inser\
ted into the wall outlet. Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control.
TV controls/indicators
Changes the input mode
Chooses menu and submenu entries.
Displays the Main 
menu.
POWER 
button Volume up/down
Remote control sensor 
Within about 23 feet 
(7 meters) in front of 
the TV set. Selects channels 
in sequence
Front of the TV
Back of the TV
C.A.T.S. sensor
Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic 
Tracking System). (p. 28)Power indicator
(on:  red, off:  no light) SD card slot
Video Input 2 connector PC connector 
						

							
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First Time Setup
“First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is 
inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 30-31) \
is set to “No”.
or
■  Press to exit from 
a menu screen
 
■  Press to return 
to the previous 
screen 
Turn the TV On with the POWER button
or
(Remote)(TV)
 * This setting will be skipped next time if you select “Home Use”.
 Select your language
LanguageEnglish FrançaisEspañol select
 ok
 Be sure to select “Home Use”
Please select your viewing environment
Select “Home Use” when using this TV in your home.Home Use Store Demonstration select
 ok
 Please confirm your selection (Home Use) before pressing OK button.
■  If you select “Store Demonstration” by mistake in , confirmation 
screen will be displayed.
You are selecting the mode for store demonstration
Ye s NoIf you select “Yes”, the picture mode will regularly reset 
to “Vivid” and a Picture Refresh message will be 
displayed on the screen.
 select
 ok
 Select “No” and return to previous screen . If you select “Yes”, Screen enters store demonstration mode.
To display the “Please select your viewing environment” screen agai\
n as 
shown above and select “Home Use”, do one of the following:
• Press and hold down the front POWER button.
• Unplug the TV and plug it again. 
						

							
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Quick Start Guide
 First Time  Setup
 
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
Note
 To change setting 
(Language/Clock/
ANT/Cable setup/
Input labels) later, go 
to Menu screen 
(p. 30)
Adjust the clock
First time setupLanguage
Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Input labels next
 select
2009
1
710 AM10
ClockYear
Month
Day
Hour
Minute set
 select item
Year:  Select the year
Month:  Select the month 
Day:  Select the day
Hour:  Adjust the hour 
Minute:  Adjust the minute
Auto channel setup
 Select “ANT/Cable setup”
First time setupLanguage
Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Input labels next
 select
 Select “ANT in”
CableANT/Cable setupANT in
Auto program
 set
 select
  ANT in  Cable: Cable TVAntenna: AntennaNot used:   Skip TV tuning  go to 
Select Not used when no wire is connected to the Antenna/Cable termi\
nal. Typical when Cable/Satellite box is connected to a TV input. Prevents accidental tuning to an unavailable signal.
 Select “Auto program”
CableANT/Cable setupANT in
Auto program next
 select  
						

							
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■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
Note
 About broadcasting 
systems
 Analog (NTSC):
     Conventional 
broadcasting
 Digital (ATSC):
     New 
programming 
that allows 
you to view 
more channels 
featuring 
high-quality video 
and sound
 Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only)
Auto programAll channels
Analog only
Digital only ok
 select
Auto programProgress
Number of analog channels
Number of digital channels32%
10
0Press RETURN to quit.
RETURN
Start scanning the channels Available channels (analog/digital) are automatically set.
  All channels:  Scans digital and analog channels
  Analog only:  Scans Analog channels only
  Digital only:  Scans Digital channels only
 Confirm registered channels
programCancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add ...
...
Ye s
...
...
Ye s
...
...
Ye sl
 select “Apply”
 ok
 If OK is not pressed after selecting “Apply”, the channels will no\
t be saved.
  The channel will be saved when no operation is performed for 60 seconds \
and  the “Manual program” menu will also exit automatically.
 If you perform scanning more than twice, previously saved channels are e\
rased.
Set the Input labels
First time setupLanguage
Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Input labels next
 select 
Input labelsComponent 1
Component 2
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Video 1
Video 2
PC
 select
 set
or
Select OK
RETURN
Delete
ABC  → abc
RGBY
G A AVideo 2
PC
Switches Input mode alphabet to 
numeric
Label:   [BLANK] SKIP/VCR/DVD/CABLE/SATELLITE/DVR/GAME/AUX/RECEIVER/
COMPUTER/Blu-ray/CAMERA/DVD REC/HOME THTR/MONITOR/MEDIA 
CTR/MEDIA EXT/OTHER
First Time Setup (Continued) 
						

							
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Quick Start Guide
Viewing
 Watching TV First Time  Setup
Watching TV
Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box or antenna cable (p\
. 11-14)
To watch TV and other functions
Turn power on
(TV)
or
Note
 If the mode is not TV, press  and 
select TV. (p. 24)
Select a channel number
up
down
or
■  To directly input the digital 
channel number
When tuning to a digital 
channel, press the button to 
enter the minor number in a 
compound channel number.
example:  CH15-1: 
   
(TV)
Note
 Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “ANT/Cable setup” to switch the  signal reception between cable TV and antenna. (p. 17, 41)
 The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off.
Listen
with SAP
(Secondary 
Audio 
Program)
■  Select Audio Mode for watching TV
 Digital mode
  Press SAP to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digita\
l  channel.
 
Audio track 1 of 2  (English)
 Analog mode
  Press SAP to select the desired audio mode. • Each press of SAP will change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono)
Closed 
Caption
■ Switches Closed Caption mode On or Off
CC OnCC Off
Display the 
SUB MENU
■ Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 30)
  This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.
SUBMENUAll
Setup SUB MENU
Edit CH caption
Signal meter Set favorite
Channel surf mode 
						

							
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Watching TV
Watching TV (Continued)
■ Other Useful Functions (Operate after )
Information
Recall
■ Displays or removes the channel banner.
15-2 12:30 PM
30THE NEWS 
CC SAP
TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3ABC-HD
Channel
Station 
identifier SAP
indication Signal
resolution
Rating Level Picture
mode
Sleep timer
remaining time
Aspect ratio
Closed caption Clock
Change
aspect
ratio
■
 Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 47)
• 480i, 480p:  FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM
• 1080p, 1080i, 720p:  FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM
Call up
a favorite
channel■ FAVORITE  Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tun\
e 
screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use numb\
er 
buttons. (see below)
■Set Favorite Feature
1Display the SUB MENU.
SUBMENU
2Select “Set favorite”
All
Setup SUB MENU
Edit CH caption
Signal meter Set favorite
Channel surf mode
 
select 
 ok
3Set the displayed channel
Set favorite 1/326-112345
 select the list 
number 
 save the displayed 
channel
select the list number
(to save the channel 
without pressing OK)
or
Delete a favorite channel
Set favorite 1/326-112345
  select 
 delete 
(while holding down)
Favorite Feature
■Use Favorite Feature
1Display “Favorite channels”
2Select the channel
Favorite channels1/326-112345
 select 
or
3Set Favorite channel
Favorite channels1/326-112345
ok 
  
■To change the page
Press repeatedly to change between 
pages(1/3, 2/3, 3/3 or exit)
Changes the page forward/backward