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

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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 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 start
No (stay on)
Menu
Enables or disables interoperability of
“HDAVI Control” compliant HDMI devices.
VIERA Link settingsVIERA LinkPower on link
Power off link
Default speakers
Energy saving mode
Unselected device energy save
select
Select “On”(default is On)change
Now you can set each “VIERA Link” function according to your preference 
(p. 30-33).
Note
  If no HDMI equipment is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- “\
VIERA 
Link”) is used, set it to “Off”.
  For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.
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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 displayed automatically each time \
an SD card is  inserted for the first time.
Set later
Image viewer settingsImage viewer auto play
Play image viewer now select
 change
 set
Slideshow:  A Slideshow will start 
automatically next time.
Thumbnail:  The Photo viewer menu will be 
displayed automatically next time.
Set later:   “Image viewer settings” menu 
will be displayed repeatedly.
Off:  
The data can be played manually.
 Manual operation (“Image viewer auto play” is “Off”)
Display “Photo viewer”Start the Slideshow
 select
 nextSlideshow
Select the data to be viewed
SlideshowFoldersRYSort by monthGSort by dateB
OK
SelectRETURN
Name
Pana0001
Date
 03/04/2010
Size 1029×1200
Photo viewerAll photos
Total 238
Pana0001
Pana0002 Pana0003 Pana0004
Pana0005 Pana0006 Pana0007 Pana0008
Pana0009 Pana0010 Pana0011 Pana0012
 select
 view
Thumbnail view
To launch Slideshow
Selected picture information is displayed.
Total number of images.
Note
  Depending on the JPEG format, the “Information” contents may not b\
e displayed  correctly. Refer to p. 44 (Data format for SD card browsing) for details.
View
Next
Rotate
Prev.RETURNPlay
Accessing
Displays one at a time
  To display/hide the Navigation area   
  Return to the Thumbnail view 
Accessing
NextPrev.Rotate
RETURN
Accessing
Pause
Next
Prev.
RETURN
Play
Navigation area Present status
(While reading the data)
Single photo view Slideshow
Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise)
To next photo
Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise)
To previous photo
Photo viewer
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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 surface
Push until a 
click is heardPress in lightly  on SD Card, 
then release.
Sort
 To sort by Folder, month or date
In 
 Select the sort type 
SlideshowFoldersRYSort by monthGSort by dateB
OK
SelectRETURN
Name
Pana0001
Date
 03/04/2010
Size 1029×1200
Photo viewerAll photos
Total 238Pana0001
Pana0002 Pana0003 Pana0004
Pana0005 Pana0006 Pana0007 Pana0008
Pana0009 Pana0010 Pana0011 Pana0012  Folders (ascending order of numeric/alphabetical)
  Sort by month (ascending order of the month)
  Sort by date (ascending order of the date )
 Select the directory. 
Accessing
SlideshowRYGB
OK
SelectRETURN
09/23/2009
28 photos09/28/200958 photos 10/10/2009
3 photos11/20/20098 photos
12/25/200924 photos01/01/201010 photos02/15/201016 photos 03/04/2010
32 photos
Date
 09/23/2009Number of photos 28 photos
Photo viewerAll photos
Sort by date
15
Accessing
SlideshowRYGB
OK
SelectRETURN
Name
Pana0001
Date
 09/23/2009
Size 1029×1200
Photo viewerAll photos
09/23/2009
Total                 28Pana0001 Pana0002 Pana0003 Pana0004
Pana0011 Pana0012 Pana0013 Pana0014
Pana0055 Pana0056 Pana0057 Pana0058
 select
 OKReturn to 
previous 
screen
Photo 
settings
In  or  Adjust the picture/Audio
  Display “Photo settings”  
example :Picture menu
Picture menu/Audio menu (p. 26)0+30Vivid
Picture 1/2
Picture mode
Contrast Contrast Reset to defaults
 Select
 Adjust
 Select the item   Set the Soundtrack
Off
Photo settingsPicture
Audio
Slideshow settings
Soundtrack select
 change
 next
Off
Soundtrack
change
Select the music from 5 types.(Off/Music 1/Music 2/Music 3/Music 4/Music 5)
 Slideshow settings
FastOffOffSepia
Slideshow settingsDisplay intervalRepeat playback
Transition  effect
Photo effect
 Select
 Adjust
Note
  To stop in mid-cycle  Press 
Display intervalYou can set how many seconds each image is displayed in the Slideshow 
mode. (Short/Fast/Normal/Slow/Very slow)
Repeat playbackTurn the slideshow Repeat function on or off  (Off/On).
Transition effectSelect the transition effect (Off /Wipe  ↓/Wipe ↑/Wipe →/Wipe  ←/Comb ↑↓
/Comb →←/Dissolve/Checker wipe/Random/Array/Collage)
Photo effect Select the conversion effect (Off/Sepia/Gray scale)
Cutout
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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 choice.
Select the input of your choice, 
then press OK.
  During the selection, if no action 
is taken for several seconds, the 
“Input select” menu disappears.
HDMI 1 DVDTerminal
(example) Label  The terminal and label of the 
connected equipment are 
displayed.
  To label each of the inputs,  please refer to p. 39.
Note
  The input label will be displayed on the “Input select” screen if \
the Input label is set on p. 39. 
  For more details on “Input labels”, refer to p. 39. 
Operate the connected equipment using the remote 
control supplied with the equipment
Note
  For details, see the manual for the connected equipment.
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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 enter the name of the device
connected to the HDMI 1 terminal.
RGBY
[email protected] - ,LASTChangeSelect
Input labels
Component 1
Component 2
Video 1
Video 2 HDMI 2 HDMI 1
Menu structure
Menu bar
Press OK to move to the Menu items.
Menu items
Press OK to proceed to next screen if 
available.
Help information
Operation guide
(example: Input labels)
Select the menu
Custom
Menu
0
0
Picture1/2
Brightness Picture mode
Contrast Reset to defaults
 select
 next
Select the item
Custom
Menu
Resets all picture adjustments to factory
default settings except for “Advanced
picture”.
0
0
0
0
0
Picture1/2
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness Picture mode
Contrast Reset to defaults
(example:  Picture menu)
select
Adjust or select
Vivid
Menu
Selects from preset picture modes.
0
0
0
0
0
Picture1/2
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness Picture mode
Contrast Reset to defaults
(example:  Picture menu)
adjust
or 
select
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 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), Normal, or Warm (red) color.  (Cool/Normal/Warm)
x.v.ColorAuto: Provides the appropriate picture when images corresponding to “\
x.v.Color” are input 
via the HDMI input of this TV. (Off/Auto)
C.A.T.S.Adjusts the brightness and gradation according to the ambient lighting c\
ondition.  (Off/On)
Video NRReduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal.  (Off/On)
Aspect 
adjustmentsScreen formatChanges the format (aspect ratio).  (FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM)
Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of received signal. (\
p. 43)
H sizeAdjusts the horizontal display range to reduce noise of both side edges \
of an image. (Size 1/Size 2)Size 2: Adjusts the image size according to the aspect mode to reduce noise. (p. 46)
Zoom 
adjustmentsAdjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM”
Advanced picture3D Y/C filter Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture.  (Off/On) 
Color matrixSelects image resolution of component-connected devices  (SD/HD)
• SD:  Standard Definition       HD:  High Definition
• Only used with 480p video signal.
MPEG NRReduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. (Off/On)
Black levelSelects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light)
3:2 pulldownAdjusts the picture recorded in 24 fps for optimum quality. (Off/On/Auto)
Audio
Reset to defaults*Resets Bass, Treble, and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.
BassIncreases or decreases the bass response.
TrebleIncreases or decreases the treble response.
BalanceEmphasizes the left / right speaker volume.Advanced audioSurroundEnhances audio response when listening to stereo. (Off/On)
Volume levelerMinimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs.
TV speakersSwitches to “Off” when using external speakers (Off/On)
• “Surround” and “Volume leveler” do not work if “Off” is selected.
HDMI 1 in
HDMI 2 inThe default setting is “Digital” for the HDMI connection. (Digita\
l input signal) 
Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. (Analog audio \
input signal)
(Digital/Component 1/Component 2/Video 1/Video 2)
TimerSleep, Timer 1-5The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. (p. 40)
LockLocks the channels and programs. (p. 34)Closed 
caption
Closed captionDisplays subtitles (Closed caption) (p. 38)
  In the AV mode, the Audio and Setup menus give fewer options.
 *  Confirmation screen is displayed. Select “Yes” and press OK to reset.
How to Use Menu Functions
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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 the terminal and label of the external equipment. (p. 39)
Anti Image 
retentionPixel orbiter
Prevents “Image retention” with Wobbling. ( Automatic/Periodic)
• Automatic: Shifts the display image automatically.
• Periodic: Shifts the display image every (1/2/3/4) minutes according to what was\
 set in 
the “Time (minutes)” menu.
Time (minutes)Sets the time for the “Pixel orbiter-Periodic” setting.  (1/2/3/4)
4:3 side barsChanges the brightness of the side bar (Off/Dark/Mid/Bright) (4:3 mode only)
• The recommended setting is “Bright” to prevent the panel “Image\
 retention”. (p. 46)
Scrolling barPress “OK” to start the horizontal “Scrolling” on the screen\
. (p. 46)
VIERA Link settingsVIERA LinkControls the equipment connected to HDMI terminals.  (Off/On) (p. 30)
• “Power off link”, “Power on link”, “Energy saving mode”, “Unsel\
ected device energy save” 
and “Default speakers” cannot be selected if “Off” is set.
Power on linkSets “Power on link” of the HDMI connected equipment.  (No/Yes) (p. 30)
Power off linkSets “Power off link” of the HDMI connected equipment. (No/Yes) (p. 30)
Energy saving 
modeSets “Energy saving mode” of the HDMI connected equipment.  (Quick start/Save) (p. 30)
Unselected device 
energy saveSets “Unselected device energy save” of the HDMI connected equipme\
nt. (p. 30)
(No (stay on)/Yes (with prompt)/Yes (no prompt))
Default speakersSelects the default speakers. (TV/Theater) (p. 30)
ECO/energy savingNo signal for 10 
minutes
To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION 
continue for more than 10 minutes.  (Stay on/Power TV off)
Note
• Not in use when “Auto power on”, “On/Off Timer” or “Lock” is set, or while “SD mode” or “Digital\
 
Channel” is selected.
• “No signal for 10 minutes was activated” will be displayed for abo\
ut 10 seconds when the TV 
is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off by “No signal for 10 minutes”.
• The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (\
3) remaining minutes 
prior to the shut-off.
No activity for 3 
hours
To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote and side 
panel key continues for more than 3 hours.  (Stay on/Power TV off)
Note
• Not in use when “Auto power on” or “On/Off Timer” is set.
• “No activity for 3 hours was activated” will be displayed for abou\
t 10 seconds when the TV 
is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off by “No activity for 3 hours”.
• The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (\
3) remaining minutes 
prior to the shut-off.
Advanced  setup
Auto power onTurns TV On automatically when the cable box or connected device is turned On \
 (No/Yes)
TV AC cord must be plugged into this device. TV turns on every time the power is restored.
• The “Sleep” timer, “On / Off timer”, and “First time setup” will not function if “Auto \
power on” is set. (p. 40)
Image viewer 
auto playSets the “Thumbnail” or “Slideshow” to play back SD cards au\
tomatically. 
(Slideshow/Thumbnail/Set later/Off)
First time setupRestarts the first time setup from “Language” setting. (p. 14)
AboutDisplays TV version and software license.
Reset to defaultsPerforming Reset will clear all settings made with Setup, such as channe\
l settings. (p. 36)
 Sub menu list
Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Setup 
SUB MENUChannel surf modeSets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button. 
(All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only)
Set favoriteSets favorite channels. (p. 19)
Edit CH captionChanges the station identifier. (p. 37)
Signal meterChecks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digit\
al image. (p. 37)
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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 enables the following operations:Version Operations
HDAVI Control or later
• Automatic Input Switching (p. 31)
• Power on link (p. 31)
• Power off link (p. 31)
• Default speakers (p. 31)
• One-touch theater playback (p. 31)
• Speaker control (p. 33)
HDAVI Control 2 or later
• VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control (p. 33) 
• Unselected device energy save (for available equipment only) (p. 31)\
HDAVI Control 3 or later
• Provides setting information (p. 31)
• Automatic lip-sync function (p. 31)
HDAVI Control 4 or later
• Energy saving mode (with Quick Start mode) (p. 31)
HDAVI Control 5
• Audio Return Channel
Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function that enables digital sound si\
gnals to 
be sent via an HDMI cable.
 For the first time/When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or \
changing the setup  after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. S\
et the input mode to 
HDMI1 or HDMI2 (p. 24), and make sure that the image is displayed corr\
ectly.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is\
 an industry standard known 
as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that \
we have developed and added. As such, its 
operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
Please refer to the individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting the VIERA Link function.
 HDMI cable
This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-co\
mpliant cables cannot be utilized.
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number:
RP-CDHS15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (16.4\
 ft/5.0 m)
 *  For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.
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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 equipment is On 
(so that the unit can correctly recognize the connected 
equipment) and check that the DVD recorder (DIGA), Home 
theater system playback operate.
Note
 HDMI 1 is recommended.
  When connecting to HDMI 2, set the input mode to HDMI 2 (p. 24) initia\
lly before connecting to HDMI 2. After  connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 30-33).
 Connecting this unit to the DVD recorder (DIGA), Home 
theater system
 For DVD recorder (DIGA):  Connect with HDMI cable For Home theater system
  Connect with the HDMI and audio cables.
  If audio cable is not connected, you cannot listen to the TV program  through the theater system.
 *  No optical cable is necessary for the equipment that has “HDAVI control 5”  and is connected with an HDMI cable. (HDMI 1 only)
 Connecting this unit to a DVD 
recorder (DIGA) and AV amp
   When using a “VIERA Link” audio-
video amplifier and a compatible DVD 
recorder (DIGA) use a daisy chain 
connection as shown below.
 One AV amp and one DVD recorder (DIGA) can be operated with this unit. Be sure to connect the AV amp between this unit and the DVD recorder (DIGA).
 Setting of this unit after connection  After making connections as shown above, set “VIERA Link” (under “VIERA Link settings”) to “On” using the Setup 
menu. (p. 21, 30-31).
Note
 Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific \
to each model. Please refer to their 
respective operating instruction manuals.
 When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is outpu\
t using “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of this unit, 
the system switches to 2CH audio.
  (When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.)
 For details about HDMI cables for connecting a Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual for the equipment.
HDMI cable
HDMI
(AV OUT)
HDMI
(AV OUT)
Home theater systems 
with VIERA Link function
or
or
HDMI(AV IN)
AV amp with 
VIERA Link function
DVD recorder (DIGA) 
with VIERA Link functionHD Camcorder 
with VIERA Link 
function
HDMI
(AV OUT)
Digital Audio  out HDMI
(AV OUT)
DVD recorder (DIGA) 
with VIERA Link function
or
Back of the TV
or
HDMI
(AV OUT)
LUMIX 
with VIERA 
Link function
or
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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 start
No (stay on)
Menu
Enables or disables interoperability of
“HDAVI Control” compliant HDMI devices.
VIERA Link settingsVIERA LinkPower on link
Power off link
Default speakers
Energy saving mode
Unselected device energy save
select
Select “On”(default is On)change
Select settings
OnNoYe s
TV
Quick start
No (stay on)
Menu
Selects either the TV’s speakers or external
home theater as default audio output.
VIERA Link settingsVIERA LinkPower on link
Power off link
Default speakers
Energy saving mode
Unselected device energy save
select
Set
OnNoYe s
Theater
Quick start
No (stay on)
Menu
Selects either the TV’s speakers or external
home theater as default audio output.
VIERA Link settingsVIERA LinkPower on link
Power off link
Default speakers
Energy saving mode
Unselected device energy save
change
Automatic
Input
Switching
Power on 
link
Power off 
link
Energy 
saving mode 
(for “HDAVI Control 
4 or later” (with 
Quick Start mode))
Unselected 
device 
energy save 
(for “HDAVI 
Control 2 or 
later”)
Default
speakers
One-touch
theater
playback
Provides 
setting 
information
(for “HDAVI 
Control 3 or 
later”)
Automatic lip-
sync function 
(for “HDAVI Control 
3 or later”)
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