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Advanced
Recommended AV Connections
Using Timer
Recommended AV Connections
These diagrams show our recommendations or how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment.
For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipm\
ent and its specifications.
For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com
AC 120 V 60 Hz
Back of the TV
Cable Box
Cable TV
or
■ To watch DVDs
Optical digital
audio cable
■ DVD Recorder/
VCR
■ To listen to the TV
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Advanced
Recommended AV Connections
Using Timer
Recommended AV Connections
These diagrams show our recommendations or how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment.
For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipm\
ent and its specifications.
For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com
AC 120 V 60 Hz
Back of the TV
Cable Box
Cable TV
or
■ To watch DVDs
Optical digital
audio cable
■ DVD Recorder/
VCR
■ To listen to the TV
through...")
41 Advanced Recommended AV Connections Using Timer Recommended AV Connections These diagrams show our recommendations or how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipm\ ent and its specifications. For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com AC 120 V 60 Hz Back of the TV Cable Box Cable TV or ■ To watch DVDs Optical digital audio cable ■ DVD Recorder/ VCR ■ To listen to the TV through...
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Ratings List for Lock
“V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to \
standard ratings set by the
entertainment industry. (p. 35)
U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA)
NRNO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or
where rating does not apply.
G GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted.
PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children.
PG-13 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/70689/w300_tc-42pc2_en_om_d-41.png "Page 42
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Ratings List for Lock
“V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to \
standard ratings set by the
entertainment industry. (p. 35)
U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA)
NRNO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or
where rating does not apply.
G GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted.
PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children.
PG-13 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for...")
42 Ratings List for Lock “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to \ standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. (p. 35) U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) NRNO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or where rating does not apply. G GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted. PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for...
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FAQs, etc.
Technical Information Ratings List for Lock
Technical Information
Closed Caption (CC)
For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to FULL (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3;
characters might be cut off).
The CC can be displayed on the TV if the receiver (such as a set-top box or satellite receiver) has t\
he CC set On using
the Component or HDMI connection to the TV.
If the CC is set to On on both the receiver and TV when the signal is 480i (except for the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/70689/w300_tc-42pc2_en_om_d-42.png "Page 43
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FAQs, etc.
Technical Information Ratings List for Lock
Technical Information
Closed Caption (CC)
For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to FULL (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3;
characters might be cut off).
The CC can be displayed on the TV if the receiver (such as a set-top box or satellite receiver) has t\
he CC set On using
the Component or HDMI connection to the TV.
If the CC is set to On on both the receiver and TV when the signal is 480i (except for the...")
43 FAQs, etc. Technical Information Ratings List for Lock Technical Information Closed Caption (CC) For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to FULL (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3; characters might be cut off). The CC can be displayed on the TV if the receiver (such as a set-top box or satellite receiver) has t\ he CC set On using the Component or HDMI connection to the TV. If the CC is set to On on both the receiver and TV when the signal is 480i (except for the...
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Technical Information
Data format for SD Card browsing
Photo:Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG fi\
les of DCF* and EXIF**
standards
Data format:Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)Max. number of files:9,999Image resolution:160 x 120 to 20,000,000
* DCF (Design rule for camera file system): A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association’s standard ** EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format)
Caution
A JPEG image modified with a...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/70689/w300_tc-42pc2_en_om_d-43.png "Page 44
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Technical Information
Data format for SD Card browsing
Photo:Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG fi\
les of DCF* and EXIF**
standards
Data format:Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)Max. number of files:9,999Image resolution:160 x 120 to 20,000,000
* DCF (Design rule for camera file system): A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association’s standard ** EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format)
Caution
A JPEG image modified with a...")
44 Technical Information Data format for SD Card browsing Photo:Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG fi\ les of DCF* and EXIF** standards Data format:Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)Max. number of files:9,999Image resolution:160 x 120 to 20,000,000 * DCF (Design rule for camera file system): A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association’s standard ** EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) Caution A JPEG image modified with a...
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FAQs, etc.
Technical Information
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”
HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allows you to interface aut\
omatically. (p. 28) This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition\
. The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this functio\
n on even if TV is in Standby mode. Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the p\
layback starts. Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/70689/w300_tc-42pc2_en_om_d-44.png "Page 45
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FAQs, etc.
Technical Information
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”
HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allows you to interface aut\
omatically. (p. 28) This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition\
. The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this functio\
n on even if TV is in Standby mode. Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the p\
layback starts. Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when...")
45 FAQs, etc. Technical Information VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allows you to interface aut\ omatically. (p. 28) This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition\ . The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this functio\ n on even if TV is in Standby mode. Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the p\ layback starts. Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when...
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Technical Information (Continued)
H size
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Size 1Size 2 The width will be decreased on both sides to
reduce noise.
Aspect Ratio: FULL/JUST(H-FILL/ZOOM)
Size 1Size 2 The width will be increased on both sides to
reduce noise.
See page 26 for more information
4:3 side bars
Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can\
cause
“Image retention” to remain on either or both sides of the display\
field.
To reduce the risk of such “Image retention”, change the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/70689/w300_tc-42pc2_en_om_d-45.png "Page 46
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Technical Information (Continued)
H size
Aspect Ratio: 4:3
Size 1Size 2 The width will be decreased on both sides to
reduce noise.
Aspect Ratio: FULL/JUST(H-FILL/ZOOM)
Size 1Size 2 The width will be increased on both sides to
reduce noise.
See page 26 for more information
4:3 side bars
Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can\
cause
“Image retention” to remain on either or both sides of the display\
field.
To reduce the risk of such “Image retention”, change the...")
46 Technical Information (Continued) H size Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Size 1Size 2 The width will be decreased on both sides to reduce noise. Aspect Ratio: FULL/JUST(H-FILL/ZOOM) Size 1Size 2 The width will be increased on both sides to reduce noise. See page 26 for more information 4:3 side bars Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can\ cause “Image retention” to remain on either or both sides of the display\ field. To reduce the risk of such “Image retention”, change the...
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FAQs, etc.
Care and Cleaning
Technical Information
Care and Cleaning
First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet.
Display panel
Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lin\
t-free cloth. If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part\
mild liquid dish soap diluted by 100 times the amount of water) and then wring the cloth to remove ex\
cess liquid. Use this cloth to wipe the surface of the
display...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/70689/w300_tc-42pc2_en_om_d-46.png "Page 47
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FAQs, etc.
Care and Cleaning
Technical Information
Care and Cleaning
First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet.
Display panel
Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lin\
t-free cloth. If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part\
mild liquid dish soap diluted by 100 times the amount of water) and then wring the cloth to remove ex\
cess liquid. Use this cloth to wipe the surface of the
display...")
47 FAQs, etc. Care and Cleaning Technical Information Care and Cleaning First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. Display panel Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lin\ t-free cloth. If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part\ mild liquid dish soap diluted by 100 times the amount of water) and then wring the cloth to remove ex\ cess liquid. Use this cloth to wipe the surface of the display...
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FA Q
Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guid\
es to resolve the problem.
If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic deale\
r or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. For
details (p. 52)
For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at:
www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
White spots or
shadow images
(noise)
Check the position, direction,and connection of the antenna.
Interference or
frozen digital
channels
(intermittent sound)...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/70689/w300_tc-42pc2_en_om_d-47.png "Page 48
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FA Q
Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guid\
es to resolve the problem.
If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic deale\
r or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. For
details (p. 52)
For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at:
www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
White spots or
shadow images
(noise)
Check the position, direction,and connection of the antenna.
Interference or
frozen digital
channels
(intermittent sound)...")
48 FA Q Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guid\ es to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic deale\ r or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. For details (p. 52) For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: www.panasonic.com/contactinfo White spots or shadow images (noise) Check the position, direction,and connection of the antenna. Interference or frozen digital channels (intermittent sound)...
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FAQs, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
If there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry \
out the
suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your\
local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model
number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV).
No sound is produced
Sound is unusual
Are the speakers’ cables connected correctly? (p. 41) Is “Sound Mute” active? (p. 13) Is the volume set to the minimum? Is “TV...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/70689/w300_tc-42pc2_en_om_d-48.png "Page 49
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FAQs, etc.
Frequently Asked Questions
If there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry \
out the
suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your\
local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model
number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV).
No sound is produced
Sound is unusual
Are the speakers’ cables connected correctly? (p. 41) Is “Sound Mute” active? (p. 13) Is the volume set to the minimum? Is “TV...")
49 FAQs, etc. Frequently Asked Questions If there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry \ out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your\ local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV). No sound is produced Sound is unusual Are the speakers’ cables connected correctly? (p. 41) Is “Sound Mute” active? (p. 13) Is the volume set to the minimum? Is “TV...
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TC-42PC2
Power Source AC 120 V
, 60 HzPower
ConsumptionRated Power
Consumption235 W
On mode Average
Power Consumption* 90 W
Standby condition 0.5 W
Plasma Display
panelDrive methodAC type
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Visible screen size
(W × H × Diagonal)
(No. of pixels) 42 ” class (41.6 inches measured diagonally)
36.2 ” × 20.4 ” × 41.6 ”
(921 mm × 518 mm × 1,057 mm)
786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H)) [3,072 × 768 dots]Sound
Audio Output
20 W [10 W + 10 W] (10 % THD)
Channel Capability
(Digital/Analog) VHF/...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/58/70689/w300_tc-42pc2_en_om_d-49.png "Page 50
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TC-42PC2
Power Source AC 120 V
, 60 HzPower
ConsumptionRated Power
Consumption235 W
On mode Average
Power Consumption* 90 W
Standby condition 0.5 W
Plasma Display
panelDrive methodAC type
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Visible screen size
(W × H × Diagonal)
(No. of pixels) 42 ” class (41.6 inches measured diagonally)
36.2 ” × 20.4 ” × 41.6 ”
(921 mm × 518 mm × 1,057 mm)
786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H)) [3,072 × 768 dots]Sound
Audio Output
20 W [10 W + 10 W] (10 % THD)
Channel Capability
(Digital/Analog) VHF/...")
50 TC-42PC2 Power Source AC 120 V , 60 HzPower ConsumptionRated Power Consumption235 W On mode Average Power Consumption* 90 W Standby condition 0.5 W Plasma Display panelDrive methodAC type Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No. of pixels) 42 ” class (41.6 inches measured diagonally) 36.2 ” × 20.4 ” × 41.6 ” (921 mm × 518 mm × 1,057 mm) 786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H)) [3,072 × 768 dots]Sound Audio Output 20 W [10 W + 10 W] (10 % THD) Channel Capability (Digital/Analog) VHF/...