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

21
Viewing
 Using VIERA TOOLS
VIERA LinkTM Setting
If you connect equipment that has the “HDAVI Control” function to the TV using an HDMI cable, 
you will find it easier to use. Please refer to p. 28-33. Before using t\
hese functions, you need to 
set “VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below.
 Press to exit from a menu screen
 Press to return to 
the previous screen
Display the menu
Select “Setup”
Menu
Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock,
Channels, Inputs, and other settings.
Setup 2/2
Advanced...

22
Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER
The VIERA Image Viewer is a function that lets you easily view still images on a VIERA television by simply inserting an 
SD card into the VIERA SD card slot.
(Media other than SD Cards will not work.)
 Press to exit from a menu screen
 Press to return to 
the previous screen
Insert the SD card
 *  This setting will be skipped next time unless you select “Set later”\
.
Set “Image viewer settings” and select “Play image viewer now”\
  “Image viewer settings” will be...

23
Viewing
  Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER
SD Card
  Insert the card  Remove the card Compliant card type (maximum capacity):SDHC Card (32 GB), microSDHC 
Card (16 GB), SD Card (2 GB), 
miniSD Card (2 GB), microSD Card 
(2 GB) (requiring microSDHC Card/
miniSD Card/microSD Card adapter)
  If a microSDHC Card, miniSD Card or microSD Card is used, insert/
remove it together with the adapter.
  For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 44)
Gently insert the SD Card label 
surface facing front.
Label...

24
Watching Videos and DVDs
If you have an applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV screen.
Input Select
You can select the external equipment to access.
 To return to TV
  
With the connected equipment turned On
Display the Input select menu
Select the input mode
Input selectTV1234567
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Video 1
Video 2DVD
Component 1
Component 2
AUX
(example)
or
 select
 enter
Press the corresponding NUMBER 
button on the remote control to 
select the input of your...

25
Viewing
25
Viewing
Advanced
 How to Use Menu Functions Watching Videos and DVDs
How to Use Menu Functions
Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and othe\
r functions so that you can enjoy 
watching TV best suited for you.
 Press to exit from a menu screen
 Press to return to the previous 
screen
 
Display the menu
  Shows the functions that can be adjusted.  Some functions will be disabled depending on  the type of input signal.
Edit
RETURN
ABC Delete
abc
Menu
Select or...

26
 Menu list
Menu ItemAdjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Picture
Reset to defaults*Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “\
Advanced picture”.
Picture modeBasic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom)  (p. 45)
Contrast, Brightness,
Color, Tint, SharpnessAdjusts the color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste
• Display range
  Contrast/Brightness/Color/Sharpness: 0 - 100
  Tint:           -50 - +50
Color temp.Selects a choice of Cool (blue),...

27
Advanced
 How to Use Menu Functions(picture, sound quality, etc.) How to Use Menu Functions(picture, sound quality, etc.)
 Menu list
Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Setup
Channel surf modeSets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button.
(All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only)
• Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE. (p. 18)
LanguageSelects the screen menu language.
ClockAdjusts the clock. (p. 16)
ANT/Cable setupSets channels. (p. 36)
Input labelsSelects...

28
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”
Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote.
Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which ha\
ve the “HDAVI Control” function.
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
Connections to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Home theater system, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI 
cables allow you to interface with them automatically.
Equipment with the “HDAVI Control” function...

29
Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI Control
TM”
VIERA LinkTM Connections
Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control 
of a single piece of AV equipment such as a DVD recorder 
(DIGA), Home theater system.
Refer to page 30-33 for Setup Menu settings and additional 
control information.
• Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not included.If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with 
HDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this unit 
Off and On again while the power of all...

30
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”
 Press to exit from a menu screen
 Press to return to the previous 
screen
Display the menu
Select “Setup”Menu
Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock,
Channels, Inputs, and other settings.
Setup 2/2
Advanced setupFirst time setup
About
Reset to defaults VIERA Link settings
ECO / energy saving
 select
 next
Select “VIERA Link settings”Setup
Menu 2/2
Advanced setupFirst time setup VIERA Link settings
ECO / energy saving
 select
 next
Select “VIERA Link”
OnNoYe s
TV
Quick...