Panasonic 42" Class 720p Plsma Hdtv Tc 42pc2 Operating Instructions

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Quick Start Guide See page 8-16
Operating Instructions
42” Class 720p Plasma HDTV
(41.6 inches measured diagonally)
For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call:1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 
TQB2AA0612Model No.
TC-42PC2
EnglishThank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them\
 for future 
 reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only....

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of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United  States and other countries.
VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.SDHC Logo is a trademark  of SD-3C, LLC.
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Experience an amazing level of 
multimedia excitement
Enjoy rich...

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Viewing
Advanced
FAQs, etc.
Quick Start Guide
This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in 
the “Home Use” setting and this is the setting 
in which energy savings will be achieved. 
Any modifications to the “Home Use” setting 
or other factory default settings could result 
in greater energy consumption beyond levels 
that meet ENERGY STAR qualifications.
SD memory card
Camcorder
Set Top Box
DVD player/
Blu-ray Disc player
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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
  
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
  
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service p\
ersonnel.
The lightning flash...

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  Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV.  If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in 
fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the 
Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center.
  In the unlikely event that you receive a shock from this  product it is possible that your household outlet may be 
wired improperly. Have an electrician verify that the TV’s 
outlet is properly wired. If the...

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Panasonic recommends that a qualified installer perform the wall-mount 
installation.  See page 4.
The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages television viewing for ch\
ildren younger than 
two years of age.
This product incorporates the following software:
(1) software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation,
(2) software owned by a third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporat\
ion,
(3) software licensed under the GNU General Public License, Version 2 \
(GPL v2),
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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 the “Image retention”, the screen saver is 
automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are 
sent or no operations are performed. (p. 49)
Typical still images
• Channel number and other logos
• Image displayed in 4:3 mode
• SD Card photo     • Video game     • Computer image
 Set...

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Accessories/Optional Accessory
Accessories
Remote Control 
Transmitter
 N2QAYB000485
Batteries for the
Remote Control
Transmitter (2)
 AA Battery
AC cord
Pedestal
 TBLX0134
Product Registration Card (U.S.A.)
Operating Instructions
VIERA Concierge and Quick start guide
Installing the remote’s batteries
Open
Hook
Note the correct polarity
(+ or -).
Close
Caution
 Incorrect installation may cause 
battery leakage and corrosion, 
resulting in damage to the remote 
control.
• Do not mix old and new...

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Quick Start Guide
 Accessories/Optional Accessory
Accessories
Assembly screws 
(4 of each)
 
A
 XYN5+F18FN
  M5 × 18 (Silver)
B
 THEL078N
  M5 × 30 (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...

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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 
sides until they snap 
and pull.
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