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

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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI Control
TM”
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VIERA LinkTM Connections
Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control 
of a single piece of AV equipment such as a DVD recorder 
(DIGA), RAM theater, or Player theater system.
Refer to page 32-35 for Setup Menu settings and additional 
control information.
•  Optional HDMI and/or optical cables...

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VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” 
Automatic
Input
Switching
Power on 
link
Power off 
link
Stand-by 
power save 
(for “HDAVI 
Control 4” (with 
quick start mode))
Auto power 
stand-by 
(for “HDAVI 
Control 2 or 
later”)
Default
speakers
One-touch
theater
playback
Providing 
the setting 
information
(for “HDAVI 
Control 3 or 
later”)
Automatic lip-
sync function 
(for “HDAVI 
Control 3 or later”)
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Display menu
Select “Setup”...

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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI Control
TM”
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At the start of the DIGA, Player theater, or RAM theater playback, the TV’s input automatically switches to the input 
based on the playback equipment.
 For the RAM theater, the speakers automatically switch to the theater system.If using the DIGA operation, the TV’s input automatically switches to the DIGA and DIGA menu is displayed. 
When “Yes” is selected (p. 29), TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input\...

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VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” 
You can enjoy more convenient operation with the “HDAVI Control” function in the “VIERA Link” 
menu.
For more details on the “HDAVI Control” function, refer to p. 30
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Display VIERA Link menu
 select
 next
VIERA Link
or
Select the item
Recorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output
select
Select
Home theater
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker outputchange
Set
Speaker 
control
VIERA Link
control
only...

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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI Control
TM”
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You can select Home theater or TV speakers for audio output.
Control theater speakers with the TV’s remote control.
This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected.
 Select “Speaker output”  
 Select “Home theater” or “TV”   
 ■Home theater:  Adjustment for equipment
  Volume up / down  
 Mute   
  The sound of the TV is muted.
    When the equipment is turned off, the TV speakers 
take over.
 
   Selecting...

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Lock
You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watchin\
g objectionable content.
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
 
Caution
 Make a note of your password in case 
you forget it. (If you 
have forgotten your 
password, consult 
your local dealer.)
Note
 When you select a  locked channel,
a message will be 
displayed that allows 
you to view the 
channel if you input 
your password.
Display menu
Select “Lock”
Menu
VIERA Link
Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
SD card
Closed Caption...

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Advanced
 Lock
■ To select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked
Channel 
lock
Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked. These channels will be blocked regardless of the 
program rating. 
 Select “Mode” and set to “Custom”
 Select channel to lock.
Custom3
4
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-
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Channel lockMode
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
Channel 4
Channel 5 select 
 set
 To lock/unlock all channels:
  Select “Mode” and set to “All” or “Off”.
  All:  Locks all channels
  Off: Unlocks all channels
Game lock
Locks...

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Editing and Setting Channels
The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and \
reception 
conditions.
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
Display menu
Select “Setup”
Menu
VIERA LinkPicture
Audio
Timer
Lock
SD card
Closed Caption
Setup
 next
select
Select “ANT/Cable setup”
Setup 1/2
Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Connected devices
Anti image retention
Reset to defaults Language
All
Channel surf mode
 next
 select
Select the function
CableANT/Cable setupANT in
Auto program
Manual program...

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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 (p. 17) 
Or select “Not used” to skip TV tuning. 
 Select “Auto program”
Sl
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...

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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. 45)
■ Select the item and set
 
PrimaryCC1On
Closed Caption
Digital Mode
Analog
Digital setting Reset to default
 select
 set
Mode
Select “On” (when not using, select 
“Off”).
Analog (Choose the Closed Caption 
service of Analog broadcasting.)
CC1-4:...