Panasonic 42"50" Class 720p Plasma Hdtv Tc P42x1 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
VIDEO
AUDIO
R
PR
PB
Y
L
H
VIDEO
AUDIO
R
PR
PB
Y
L
H
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...

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To connect the antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCR
ANT OUTANT IN
COMPONENTINVIDEO IN 112
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
R
PR
PB
Y
L
RPR
PB
Y
LRL
HDMI 1HDMI 2
VIDEO
AUDIO
R
PR
PB
Y
L
B
D
A
C
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...

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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
ANT INANT OUTANT IN
COMPONENT
INVIDEO IN 112
VIDEO
S VIDEO
AUDIO
R
PR
PB
Y
L
RPR
PB
Y
LRL
HDMI 1HDMI 2
VIDEO
AUDIO
R
PR
PB
Y
L
B
D
A
C
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...

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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...

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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. 34-35)
Displays Sub Menu (p. 19, 28)
Colored buttons 
(used for various functions)
(for example, p. 18, 22, 34)
Volume up/down
Sound mute On/Off
Changes aspect ratio (p. 20, 45)
Switches to previously viewed channel 
or input modes.
External equipment operations
(p. 35) Closed Caption On/Off (p. 19)Selects Audio Mode for TV...

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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. 28-29) \
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”.
 Select your language
LanguageEnglish FrançaisEspañol select
 ok
 Be sure to select “Home”
Please...

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Quick Start Guide
 First Time  Setup
 
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
Note
 To change setting 
(Language/Clock/
Auto program/Input 
labels) later, go to 
Menu screen 
(p. 28)
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...

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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 programProgressNumber of analog channels
Number of digital channels32%
0Press RETURN to quit
RETURN
Start scanning the channels Available...

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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...

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Watching TV
Watching TV (Continued)
■ Other Useful Functions (Operate after )
Information
Recall
■ Displays or removes the channel banner.
15-212:30 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. 45)
• 480i, 480p:  FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM
• 1080p, 1080i, 720p:...