Panasonic 42"50" Class 720p Plasma Hdtv Tc P42x1 Operating Instructions

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Quick Start Guide
(See page 8-18)
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TQB2AA0806
Operating Instructions
42”/50” Class 720p Plasma HDTV
(41.6/49.9  inches measured diagonally)
Manual de instrucciones
Televisión de alta definición de 720p y clase 42”/50” de Plas\
ma
(41,6/49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)
Model No.
Número de modeloTC-P42X1
TC-P50X1
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Definition Multimedia Interface are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of  HDMI Licensing LLC.VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.SDHC Logo is a trademark.
HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of  Panasonic Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby 
Laboratories.
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Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement
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FAQs, etc.
Quick Start Guide
This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR 
in the “Home” setting and this is the setting 
in which energy savings will be achieved. 
Any modifications to the “Home” setting or 
other factory default settings could result in 
greater energy consumption beyond levels 
that meet ENERGY STAR qualifications.
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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
1)    Read these instructions.
2)     Keep these instructions.
3)     Heed all warnings.
4)     Follow all instructions.
5)     Do not use this apparatus near water.
6)     Clean only with dry cloth.
7)      Do not block any...

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  WARNING
Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally 
swallowed.
Keep small parts away from young children.
Discard unneeded small parts and other objects, including 
packaging materials and plastic bags/sheets to prevent 
them from being played with by young children, creating 
the potential risk of suffocation.
 Set up  This Plasma TV may fall and can cause personal injury or even death if not installed correctly. To prevent personal injury 
or death, follow these warnings:
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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,...

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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 “Image retention”, the screen saver is 
automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are 
sent or no operations are performed. (p. 51)
Typical still images
• Channel number and other logos
• Image displayed in 4:3 mode
• SD Card photo     • Video game     • Computer image
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Accessories/Optional Accessory
Accessories
Check you have all the items shown.
Remote Control
Transmitter
 N2QAYB000321
Batteries for the
Remote Control
Transmitter (2)
 AA Battery
AC cordPedestal TBLX0088 
(TC-P42X1)
 TBLX0089 (TC-P50X1)
Product Registration Card (U.S.A.)
Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.)
Operating Instructions
Quick Setup Guide 
Installing the remote’s batteries
Open
Hook
Note the correct polarity
(+ or -).
Close
Caution
 Incorrect installation may cause battery 
leakage and...

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Quick Start Guide
 Accessories/Optional Accessory
Accessories
Assembly screws 
(4 of each)
 
A
M5 x 18 (Silver)
B
M5 x 25 (Black)
Poles (2)
LR
  L or R is printed at the 
bottom of the poles.
 Base (1)
Attaching the pedestal to TV
■Assembling the pedestal
  Fix securely with assembly screws A. (Total 4 screws)
  Tighten screws firmly.
 
A
L
RPole
Front
Pole
Base
■Set-up
  Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface.
  Tighten screws firmly.
B
 Fix securely with assembly screws B. 
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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 
side snaps and pull 
down