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

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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM “HDAVI Control
TM”
When using Blu-ray Disc player, DVD player/recorder or Home theater system, the TV will automatically change to the 
appropriate input, when playback begins on one of those devices.
 For a Home theater system the speakers automatically switch to the theat\
er system.
When “Yes” is selected (p. 27), TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input\
 whenever a 
VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and the Play mode is...

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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. 28
 Press to exit from a menu screen
 Press to return to the previous 
screen
Display the VIERA Link menu
 select
 next
VIERA Link
or
Select the item
Recorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output
Back to TV
select
Select
Home theater
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output
Back to TVchange
Set
Speaker 
control...

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

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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 the menu
Select “Lock”
Menu
Blocks access, with password protection,
to channels,...

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Advanced
 Lock Lock
Note
 This television is designed to support the  “Downloadable U.S. Region\
 Rating System” when available. 
(Available only in U.S.A.)
 The Off rating is independent of other ratings. When placing a lock on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will also 
be blocked.
 To select the channel or the rating of the program to lock
Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to block. These channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating....

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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 the menu
Select “Setup”
Menu
Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock,
Channels, Inputs, and other settings.
Setup 1/2
Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Input labels
Anti image retention Language
All
Channel surf mode next
 select
Select “ANT/Cable setup”
Menu
Scans for Antenna or Cable channels.
Specify when using Cable or Satellite box.
Setup
1/2...

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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” 
Or select “Not used” (p. 15). 
 Select “Auto program”
MenuCableANT/Cable setupANT in
Auto program
Manual program
Signal meter next
 select
 Select a scanning mode 
(p. 15)MenuAuto programAll channels
Analog only
Digital only OK
 select
Settings are made automatically  After the scanning is completed, select “Apply”.
(see below ). All previously saved...

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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 the Closed caption (CC) \
information. (p. 43)
 Select the item and setMenu
Selects style and language for displaying
digital Closed Caption.
PrimaryCC1On
Closed caption
Digital Mode
Analog
Digital setting Reset to defaults
 select
 set
Mode
On:  To display Closed captions.CC on mute:  
To display...

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Advanced
 Input Labels
 Closed Caption
Input Labels
Input labels
Display
labels of
Connected 
devices
Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier \
identification during the 
input selection. (In selecting the input mode from p. 24 )
 Select the terminal and label of the external equipment
Menu
Select or enter the name of the device
connected to the HDMI 1 terminal.
Input labels
Component 1
Component 2
Video 1
Video 2 HDMI 2 HDMI 1
or
SelectOK
RETURNABC Delete
abc
Select or...

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Using Timer
The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 16) The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not work if the “Auto power on” (p. 27) is set.\
 Press to exit from a menu screen
 Press to return to 
the previous screen
Note
 The TV automatically 
turns Off after 90 
minutes when turned 
On by the Timer. 
This operation will be 
cancelled if the Off 
time is selected or if a 
key is pressed.
Display the...