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

							
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Advanced
 Editing and Setting Channels
Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory.
 Select “ANT in”    Select Cable or Antenna. 
Or select “Not used” (p. 17). 
 Select “Auto program”
S
CableANT/Cable setupANT in
Auto program
Manual program
Signal meter next
 select
 Select a scanning mode (p. 18)
Auto programAll channels
Analog only
Digital only ok
 select
Settings are made automatically  After the scanning is completed, select “Apply”
(see below ). All previously saved channels are erased.
Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or 
changing the channel display.
Also, use this to add or skip channels from the channel 
list manually. 
You can select a channel tuning mode (Digital only/
Analog only) in “Channel surf mode”(p. 31)
 Edit  Caption
---
80-101
Edit CH caption
Caption ChannelSelect OK
RETURN
Delete
ABC  → abc
RGBY
 select
 change
 set/next
or
  Caption  Select or edit the station identifier. 
(maximum 7 characters available)
  Favorite
Set favorite 1/326-112
 select
 next
  Set favorite    Select the number
  AddPress OK to select “Yes (add)” or “No (skip)”  
 Move cursor to channel numberManual programEdit Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ... ...
Ye s
3 ... ...
Ye s
Channel 
select
 Press OK to tune 
to the channel.
 Select “Apply” programCancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add ...
...
Ye s
el 
select “Apply”
 ok
 Select “Edit”
Manual programEdit Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ... ...
Ye s
3 ... ...
Ye s
4 ... ...
Ye s
5 ... ...
Ye s
Channel
 
 
select
 next
 Select the item to be edited
RGBY
Select
RETURNOK
Manual programEdit
Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ... ...
Ye s
3 ... ...
Ye s
4 ... ...
Ye s
5 ... ...
Ye s
6 ... ...
Ye s
7 ... ...
Ye s
8 ... ...
Ye s
9 ... ...
Ye s
Channel
Prev.page Next page
Caption
Favorite
Add
Proceed to 
next page
Go back to previous page
  select the item 
to edit (Caption/
Favorite/Add)
 next
• Caption:
  Changes the station identifier
• Favorite:
  Registers channel to Favorite  List
• Add:
  Adds or skips channels
To cancel the EditManual programEdit Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ... ...
Ye s
3 ... ...
Ye s
4 ... ...
Ye s
5 ... ...
Ye s
Channel 
select
 next
Changes will be lost. Continue?Ye s No ok
  (returns to “ANT/ Cable setup”)
 select “Yes”
Check the signal strength if an interference is found or freezing occurs\
 on a digital image.
1-1Signal  meterChannel
Signal  strength
Current 30%
Peak level 45%Signal intensity 
 change 
channel
 ok
or
 If the signal is weak, check the antenna.
If no problem is found, consult your local dealer.
Note
 Not available if “Cable” is selected in “ANT in”  (see above).
 Available only for digital antenna channels.
 If “Lock” (p. 38) is activated and “ANT/Cable setup” is se\
lected, “Enter password.” will be displayed. 
						

							
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Closed Caption 
Closed Caption
Display
Closed 
Caption
The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing \
a text display of the audio. 
The program being viewed must be transmitting Closed Caption (CC) info\
rmation. (p. 47)
■ Select the item and set
 
Primary CC1On
Closed Caption
Digital Mode
Analog
Digital setting Reset to defaults
 
select
 set
Mode Select “On” (when not using, select 
“Off”).
Analog (Choose the Closed Caption 
service of Analog broadcasting.)
CC1-4:  Information related to pictures  (Appears at bottom of screen)
T1-4: Textual information (Appears over entire screen)
Digital (The Digital Closed Caption 
menu lets you configure the way 
you choose to view the digital 
captioning.)
Select the setting.
 “Primary”, “Second.”, “Service 3”, “Service  4”, “Service 5”, “Service 6”
 The settings in “Analog” or “Digital”depend on the broadcaster.
■  To make more in-depth display settings in digital programs
 
 Select “Digital setting” and press OK
 
 Select the item and set
 
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
AutomaticAutomaticAutomaticAutomatic
Automatic
Digital settingSize
Foreground Font
Style
Fore. opacity
Background
Back. opacity
Outline  select
 set
 Size:  Text size Font:  Text font Style:  Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.) Foreground:  Color of text Fore. opacity:  Opacity of text Background:  Color of text box Back. opacity:  Opacity of text box Outline:  Outline color of text
  (Identify the setting options on the screen.)
■  To reset the settings  Select “Reset to defaults” and press OK
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
Display menu
Select “Closed Caption”
Menu
VIERA Link
Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
SD card
Closed Caption
Setup
 next
 select 
						

							
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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
Input labelsComponent 1
Component 2
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Video 1
Video 2
PC
orG  A ASelect OK
RETURN
Delete
ABC  → abc
RGBY
Input labelsComponent 1
Switches Input mode from alphabetical to numeric
 select
 set
Video 1
VCR
Label Terminal
[example] Terminals:     Component 1-2/HDMI 1-2/Video 1-2/PC 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
  For the PC terminal, only “SKIP” is available.
*  If “SKIP” is selected, the INPUT button press will skip its input.
 Each selected label will be displayed on “Input select” screen.  (p. 24)
■  Press to exit from 
a menu screen
Display menu
Select “Setup”
Menu
VIERA Link
Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
SD card
Closed Caption
Setup
 next
 select
Select “Connected devices”
Setup 1/2
Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Connected devices
Anti image retention Language
All
Channel surf mode
 
next
 select
Select “Input labels”
Connected devicesInput labels
 next
 select 
						

							
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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. 30) 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 menu
Select “Timer”
Menu
VIERA Link
Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
SD card
Closed Caption
 next
 select
Select the timer to set
TimerSleep
Timer 1
Timer 2
Timer 3
Timer 4
Timer 5
 select
 next
Turns Off automatically
Sleep
Turns On/Off automatically
(5 timers can be set.)
Timer 1
Timer 5
~
Set the timer
■
 To set “Sleep” (Off Timer)  Set to shut the unit off after a pre-selected amount of time.
 
60SleepSleep (minutes)set
 0/30/60/90  (minutes)
■ To set “Timer 1-5” (On/Off Timer)  Select the item and set
 
OnTV10-37/6[FRI]  1:15 AM12:45 AM
Timer 1Timer set
Inputs
Channel
Day
On time
Off time select
 setor
SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT
(displays the nearest future date) 
MON-FRI/SAT-SUN/DAILY/Every SUN/Every MON/
Every TUE/Every WED/Every THU/Every FRI/ Every SAT
Select the channel
Channel
Select the day
Day
The time to turn On
On time The time to turn Off
Off time Select the inputs
Inputs
AM/PM
Timer setting (On/Off)
Timer set
Clear 
						

							
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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 of the TV
Cable Box Cable TV
or
■ To watch DVDs
Optical digital 
audio cable
■
 DVD Recorder / 
VCR
■ To listen to the TV 
through speakers or
■
 To watch camcorder 
images
Camcorder
VCR 
DVD Player
or
■  To watch digital video image
DVD Player/Set 
Top Box DVD Player or Set Top Box
(HDMI compatible machines 
only)Connect 
with 
A or B
A 
HDMI 
cable
B 
HDMI-DVI 
Conversion  cable + 
Audio cable*
or
Amplifier
OPTICAL 
IN
Front of the TV
 * Please see p. 28-29 for setup when using an external analog audio cable \
with an HDMI to DVI cable.
AC Cord
(Connect after all the 
other connections are 
complete.)
Conversion 
adapter (if 
necessary) Computer
RGB 
PC cable
AUDIO cable 
■ PC 
						

							
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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. 39)
■ 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 for children under 13. R RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
NC-17 NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED. X ADULTS ONLY.
■ U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S. TV)
Age-based
GroupAge-basedRatingsPossible Content Selections Description
NR
(Not Rated) TV-NR
• Viewable• Blocked
Not Rated.
Youth TV-Y
• Viewable• Blocked
All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically
designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6.
TV-Y7
• FV Blocked• Viewable• Blocked Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may
include mild physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children 
under the age of 7.
Guidance TV-G
• Viewable• Blocked
General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language,\
and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
TV-PG
• D,L,S,V (all selected)•  Any combination of 
D, L, S, V Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent
coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue 
and situations.
TV-14
• D,L,S,V (all selected)•  Any combination of 
D, L, S, V Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated
themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence.
TV-MA
• L,S,V (all selected)•  Any combination of 
L, S, V Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes,
profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content.
FV:  Fantasy/Cartoon Violence. V:  Violence S:  Sex L:  Offensive Language D:  Dialogue with sexual content.
■  CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS (C. E. L. R.)
E Exempt - Exempt programming includes:  news, sports, documentaries and o\
ther information programming,
talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
C Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
C8+ Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and ove\
r. No profanity, nudity or sexual 
content.
G General programming, suitable for all audiences.
PG Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for child\
ren.
14+ Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for vie\
wers under the age of 14. Parents 
are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by p\
re-teens and early teens.
18+ 18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant viole\
nce or scenes of extreme violence.
■  CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS (C. F. L. R.)E Exempt - Exempt programming.
G General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no vio\
lence, or the violence content is 
minimal or is depicted appropriately.
8 ans+ 8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended fo\
r a broad audience but contains 
light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.
13 ans+ Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Conta\
ins either a few violent scenes or one 
or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested.
16 ans+ Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Conta\
ins frequent scenes of violence or 
intense violence.
18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes o\
f extreme violence.
Caution
 The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” \
programs (non rated, not applicable and  none) as per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocki\
ng “NR” programs is chosen “unexpected and 
possibly confusing results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following ty\
pes of 
programming:”
  • Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and ot\
hers)
  • Locally originated programming • News • Political • Public\
 Service Announcements • Religious • Sports • Weather 
						

							
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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 HDMI connection), the CC may overlap on the TV.
 If a digital program is being output in analog format, the CC data will \
also be output in analog format.  If the recorder or output monitor is connected to the TV, the CC needs to be set up on the recorder or output monitor.
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)
 H-FILL 4:3
H-FILL 
Side bar
Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. 
The side edges of the image are cut off. Standard
(Note that “Image retention” of the side bar may occur from
displaying it for a long time.)
 ZOOM
ZOOMNote
 480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9):  
  FULL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM
 1080p / 1080i / 720p:  
  FULL, H-FILL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM
Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen. 
(Recommended for Letter Box)
 Zoom  adjustments
  Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in “ZOOM”.
 
 Select “Zoom adjustments” on the “Picture” menu. (p. 28-29\
)
  V-position:  Vertical position adjustment       V-size:  Vertical size adjustment
         
 To reset the aspect ratio   (OK) 
						

							
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Technical Information 
Message Meaning
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 x 120 to 10,000,000
 * DCF (Design rule for camera file system):  A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association’s standard  ** EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format)
Caution
 A JPEG image modified with a PC may not be displayed. Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution.
Note
 Folder structure viewed in PC
 
DCIM
P1000001.JPG
P1000002.JPG
P1000003.JPG
P1000004.JPG
100_P ANA 
Created automatically
3-digit folder number + 5-digit arbitrary characters
4-digit arbitrary characters + 4-digit file number
 Usable characters:  1-byte “a to z”, “A to Z”, “0 to 9,” and “_”
 The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital camera used. For the suitable SD Memory Cards, please confirm the latest information \
on the following website.
  http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs (This site is in English only)
SD Card warning messages
 Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data (this can damag\
e card or unit). Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. Do not subject the card to high pressure or impact. Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card may be damage\
d). Electrical interference, static electricity or erroneous operation may d\
amage the data or card. Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated o\
r damaged data or erratic operation of the unit.  (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded da\
ta.)
Cautions in handling SD Card: 
						

							
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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. 32) 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 seconds when Input\
 mode is switched. Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipm\
ent. If you connect the same kind of equipment at once (for example: one DIG\
A to HDMI 1 / another DIGA to HDMI 2), VIERA LinkTM 
is available for the terminal with the smaller number.
 If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” function to the TV with HDMI cable, the sound from DIGITAL  AUDIO OUT terminal can be output as multi channel surround.
 “HDAVI Control 4” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2008) for the HDAVI Control compatible equipment.
  This standard is compatible with the conventional HDAVI equipment.
HDMI connection
HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-d\
efinition digital images and high-quality sound by connec ting 
the TV unit and the devices.
HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, su\
ch as a set-top box or a DVD player, can be connected 
to the HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
 HDMI is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI ter\
minal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (*2). When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to t\
he audio input terminal. Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI 1 in” or “HDMI 2 in”\
 menu screen. (p. 28) Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (L.PCM):  48 kHz, 44.1 kH\
z, 32 kHz
  (*1):  The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant device. 
  (*2):  Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
Caution
 Use with a PC is not assumed. All signals are reformatted before being displayed on the screen. If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspec\
t ratio to “16:9”. These HDMI connectors are “type A”. These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection. A device having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input \
terminal of either “COMPONENT”, “S VIDEO”, or “VIDEO” to receive analog signals.
 The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signal\
s:  480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.Match the output setting of the digital device.
 For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 50.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals
You can enjoy your home theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 chann\
el) decoder and “Multi Channel” amplifier to the 
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. 
Caution
 Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protec\
tion function may operate and disable optical output. When an ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. When an NTSC channel is selected, the output will be PCM.
Picture mode
 Vivid:            Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-l\
it room. Standard:        Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting. Cinema:         For watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like pi\
cture. Custom  (Photo):    Customizes each item according to your taste.
Photo is displayed in JPEG menu. 
						

							
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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 30-31 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 retention
Scrolling bar
Scrolling bar:     To prevent “Image retention”, scrolls white vertical bar from left \
to right on a black screen. Press any key except the POWER key to return to previous screen. You will return to the previous screen if no key operation has been perfo\
rmed for 15 minutes.
See pages 30-31 for more information
[Scrolling bar]
H size
Aspect Ratio:  4:3
Size 1 Size 2 The width will be decreased on both sides to reduce noise.
Aspect Ratio:  FULL/JUST(H-FILL/ZOOM)
Size 1 Size 2 The width will be increased on both sides to reduce noise.
See pages 28-29 for more information
Input signal that can be displayed
* Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, PB, PR), HDMI and  PChorizontal frequency (kHz) vertical frequency (Hz) COMPONENT HDMI PC525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94**525 (480) /60p 31.47 59.94**750 (720) /60p 45.00 59.94**1,125 (1,080) /60i 33.75 59.94**1,125 (1,080) /60p 67.43 59.94*1,125 (1,080) /60p 67.50 60.00*1,125 (1,080) /24p 26.97 23.98*1,125 (1,080) /24p 27.00 24.00*640 × 400 @70 31.47 70.08*640 × 480 @60 31.47 59.94*Macintosh13” (640 × 480) 35.00 66.67*640 × 480 @75 37.50 75.00*852 × 480 @60 31.47 59.94*800 × 600 @60  37.88 60.32*800 × 600 @75  46.88 75.00*800 × 600 @85 53.67 85.08*Macintosh16” (832 × 624) 49.73 74.55*1,024 × 768 @60 48.36 60.00*1,024 × 768 @70 56.48 70.07*1,024 × 768 @75 60.02 75.03*1,024 × 768 @85 68.68 85.00*Macintosh 21” (1,152 × 870) 68.68 75.06*1,280 × 1,024 @60  63.98 60.02*1,366 × 768 @60  48.36 60.00*
Note
 Signals other than above may not be displayed properly. The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.