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 s\
elected. 
When “Yes” is selected (p. 27) and the TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is also 
automatically turned off. 
 A Panasonic DVD Recorder will not turn off if it is still in rec mode.
Caution:  The TV remains on even if the VIERA Link compatible equipment is turned off.
 Condition
  Power off link: Yes; Energy saving mode: Quick start
  The equipment has “HDAVI Control 4 or later (with Quick Start mode)” connected with an HD\
MI cable.
When TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is moved to ECO standby mode* automatically 
under above conditions.
 *  Minimum power consumption of standby condition for the equipment.
 Condition
   Unselected device energy save: Yes
The equipment has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” (for available equipment only) connected wit\
h an HDMI cable.
[ Examples of timing for operation ] 
• When the input is switched from the HDMI. 
• When the “Speaker output” is changed from “Home theater”\
 to “TV”.
The connected VIERA Link compatible equipment will be turned off automatically when not in use.
“TV” is the default setting. To set the Home Theater system as Default speakers, change the Default speakers setting \
from “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on.
If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the remote control for a Panasonic Home Theater system, the following
sequence of operations is performed automatically.
 Home Theater power switches On, and playback begins. TV power switches On, and the playback screen is displayed. Audio is muted on the TV and switches to the theater system.
The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each piece of an equipment (Recorder/\
Home 
theater/Player) that has “HDAVI Control 3 or later” function connected to a TV with HDMI cable. Transmittable data Recorder Home theater Player
  On Screen Display Language setting (English/Español/Français)○○○
  Panel Aspect  Ratio
(16:9 fixed)○○○
  Closed caption information 
(Mode/CC type/Digital setting)○--- ---
  Channel information 
(Input signal/Channel list/Caption information)○--- ---
Note
 There is a possibility that all the GUI language information might be se\
t from the equipment, that has an HDMI CEC 
function connected to the TV with an HDMI cable. Depending on the operating conditions or the spec\
ification for 
each piece of equipment the setting may or may not be applied.
 For more details on the external equipment’s operation, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.
[For Recorder]
 You cannot operate other functions while transmitting TV’s information above except Power On/Off key operation. 
When you turn off this unit, the transmission will be interrupted (only when you are tr\
ansmitting  Channel information).
Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect\
 to a Panasonic theater system or 
Amplifier.
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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
VIERA Link
control
only with the 
TV’

s remote 
control
(for “HDAVI 
Control 2 or 
later”) 
Back to TV
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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 standby mode.
 TV: The TV speakers are on.
 Select “Speaker output”
 Select “Home theater” or “TV”
Recorder
TVBack to TV VIERA Link control
Speaker output
 select
 change
In the VIERA Link menu, you can select an HDMI connected equipment and access it qui\
ckly. Continue using your TV’s 
remote control to operate the equipment, pointing it at the TV.
 Select “VIERA Link control”  
  Select the equipment you want to access(Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX/
Digital camera)
•  If there is more than one equipment item, a  number after the name indicates the number of 
items. (e.g. Recorder 1/Recorder 2/Recorder 3...) 
•  The number of equipment items that can be connected is three for recorders, and a total of 
three for Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX/
Digital camera.
Note
•  There is a limit to the number of HDMI connectors.
Recorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output
Back to TV select
 change
You can select available items only.   Operate the equipment with the TV’s  remote control, pointing it at the TV
•  To operate the equipment, read the manual of the  equipment.
 Available TV’s remote control buttons Whether an operation is available differs depending on the connected equipment. 
Move the cursor/SelectPlay
Set/AccessStop
Return to previous menuReverse/ForwardSUBMENUDisplay the functions 
menu on the equipmentSkip Reverse/Forward
Available when the purpose of the keys 
is displayed on screenPause
ExitClosed caption
Channel Up/DownSAP (Select Audio Mode)
-0-9Select digital subchannel
Returns the input selection of the device selected with the VIERA Link Control to the TV input.
Select “Back to TV”
Recorder
TV
VIERA Link control
Speaker output
Back to TV select
 OK
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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, programs or inputs.
Password
Enter password.
-   -   -   -
 next
 select
You will be asked to enter your password 
each time you display the Lock menu.
Input your 4-digit password
A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or 
change rating settings.
MenuPasswordEnter password.
*   *   *   -
  If it is your first time entering the password, enter the password twice in order to register it.
Select the Lock mode
MenuOff
Off Off
Off
LockMode
Channel
Game
Change passwordProgram
 set
 select
Off: Unlocks all the lock settings of “Channel”, “Game” and “P\
rogram”.All:  Locks all the inputs regardless of the lock settings of  “Channel”, “Game” and “Program”.
Custom: Locks specified inputs of “Channel”, ”Game” and “Program”\
.
Select the item 
MenuCustom
Off Off
Off
LockMode
Channel
Game
Change passwordProgramselect
  “Channel”, ”Game” and “Program” are not accessible unl\
ess “Custom” is selected in “Mode”.
Setset
Channel lock
Game lock
Program
lock
Change 
password
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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. 
 Select “Mode” and set to “Custom”
 Select a channel to lockMenu
Selects the lock mode.
Custom-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Channel lockMode
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
Channel 4
Channel 5
Channel 6
Channel 7 select
 set
  To lock/unlock all channels:
  Select “Mode” and set to “All” or “Off”.
  All:  Locks all channels
  Off:  Unlocks all channels
Locks Channel 3, Channel 4, and external inputs.
Select “Game” in 5 and set to “On”
 select
 set On:  Locks
Off:  Unlocks
 To set a rating level“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to lock 
according to TV ratings. Select the rating to lockselect
 Select “Mode” and set to “On”Menu
Enables or disables the programs’ locks.
On
Off
Off
Off
OffProgram lockMode
MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
 set
 select Example of “MPAA” (U.S. movie ratings)NR No rating
G General Audience:  All ages admitted
PG Parental Guidance Suggested
PG- 13 Parents Strongly Cautioned:  
Inappropriate for children under 13
R Restricted:  Under 17 requires 
accompanying parent or adult guardian
NC- 17 No one 17 and under admitted
X Adults only
 To get more information (p. 42)
 Select the rating category you wish to followMenu
Customizes programs lock based on U.S.
On
Off
Off
Off
OffProgram lockMode
MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R. next
 select
MPAA:  U.S. movie ratings
U.S.TV:  U.S. TV program ratings
C.E.L.R.: Canadian English ratings
C.F.L.R.: Canadian French ratings
 To change the password
  In , select “Change password” and press OK
 
 Input the new 4-digit password twice
MenuOff
Off Off
Off
LockMode
Channel
Game
Change password Program
MenuChange password
Enter new password.
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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
Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Input labels
Anti image retention Language
All
Channel surf mode next
 select
Select the function
Menu
Automatically searches and saves available
channels to memory.
CableANT/Cable setupANT in
Auto program
Manual program
Signal meter next
 select
Set
 To reset the settings of the Setup menu   Select “Reset to defaults” in the Setup menu () and 
press OK
 
 Input your 4-digit password with number buttons
  Select “YES” on the confirmation screen and press OK
Auto 
program
Set
automatically
Manual 
program
Set
manually
Signal meter
Check signal 
strength
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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 channels are erased.
Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or 
changing the channel display.
Also, use this to add or skip channels from the channel list 
manually. 
You can select a channel tuning mode (Digital only/Analog 
only) in “Channel surf mode”(p. 27)
  Edit Caption
---
80-101
Edit CH caption
Caption ChannelOK
RETURN
Delete
ABC  → abc
RGBY
Select
@
D A change
 set
or
  Caption  Select or edit the station identifier. 
(maximum 7 characters available)   
 Favorite
Set favorite 1/326-112
 select
 set
  Set favorite    Select the number
 Add
Press OK to select “Yes (add)” or “No (skip)”  
 Move the cursor to a channel numberManual programEdit Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ...
...
Ye s
3 ...
...
Ye s
Channel select
 Press OK to tune 
to the channel
 Select “Apply” programCancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add ...
...
Ye s
el select
 OK
 Select “Edit”
Manual programEdit
Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ...
...
Ye s
3 ...
...
Ye s
4 ...
...
Ye s
5 ...
...
Ye s
Channel
 
 select
 next
 Select the item to edit
RGBY
Select
RETURNOK
Manual programEdit
Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ...
...
Ye s
3 ...
...
Ye s
4 ...
...
Ye s
5 ...
...
Ye s
6 ...
...
Ye s
7 ...
...
Ye s
8 ...
...
Ye s
9 ...
...
Ye s
Channel
Prev.page Next page
Caption
Favorite
Add
Proceed to 
next page
Go back to the previous 
page
 select the item 
to edit (Caption/
Favorite/Add)
 next
• Caption:
  Changes the station identifier
• Favorite:
  Registers channels to the  Favorite List
• Add:
  Adds or skips channels
To cancel the EditManual programEdit Cancel
Apply
Caption Favorite Add
2 ...
...
Ye s
3 ...
...
Ye s
4 ...
...
Ye s
5 ...
...
Ye s
Channel
 select
 next
Changes will be lost. Continue?Ye s
No OK  (returns to “ANT/
Cable setup”)
 select  “Yes”
Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on\
 a digital image.Menu
Selects which channel to be tested for signal
strength.
--Signal  meterChannel
Signal  strength
Current 86%
Peak level 98%
 change 
channel
 OK
or
Signal intensity 
 If the signal is weak, check the antenna.
If no problem is found, consult your local dealer.
Note
 Not available if “Cable” is selected in “ANT in” (see above). Available only for digital antenna channels.
 If “Lock” (p. 34) is activated and “ANT/Cable setup” is se\
lected, “Enter password.” will be displayed.
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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 Closed captions 
when the audio is muted. 
(when not using, select “Off”).
Analog (Choose the Closed caption service 
of Analog  broadcasting.)
CC1-4:  Information related to pictures  (Appears at the bottom of the screen)
T1-4: Textual information (Appears over the entire screen)
Digital (The Digital Closed caption menu lets 
you configure the way you choose to 
view the digital captioning.)
Select the setting.
  “Primary”, “Second.”, “Service 3”, “Service 4”, \
 “Service 5”, “Service 6”
 The settings in “Analog” or “Digital”
depend on the broadcaster.
 To make more in-depth display settings in digital programs
 
 Select “Digital setting” and press OK
 
 Select the item and setMenu
Selects the text size.
Small
Default
None
SolidBlackSolidBlack
Black
Digital settingSize
Foreground Font
Style
Fore. opacity
Background
Back. opacity
Outline select
 set
Size Text size
Font Text font
Style Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.)
ForegroundColor of text
Fore. opacityOpacity of text
BackgroundColor of text box
Back. opacityOpacity of text box
Outline Outline color of text (Identify the 
setting options on the screen.)
 To reset the settings
 
 Select “Reset to defaults”. Confirmation screen is displayed.
 
 Select “Yes” and press OK.
 Press to exit from  a menu screen
Display the menu
Select “Closed caption”
Menu
Display broadcast TV’s Closed Caption (CC)
text when available.
Primary CC1On
Closed caption
Digital Mode
Analog
Digital setting Reset to defaults
 next
 select
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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 enter the name of the device
connected to the Video 2 terminal.
RGBY
[email protected] - ,LAST
Video 2G A A
Follow the instructions on screen to 
complete the following operations.
 select
 set
Video 1
VCR
Label Terminal
[example] Terminals:  HDMI 1-2/Component 1-2/Video 1-2 Label:  [BLANK] Not used/Blu-ray/DVD/DVD REC/HOME  THTR/GAME/COMPUTER/VCR/CABLE/SATELLITE/
DVR/CAMERA/MONITOR/AUX/RECEIVER/MEDIA 
CTR/MEDIA EXT/OTHER
*  If “Not used” is selected, the INPUT button press will skip its  input.
 Each selected label will be displayed on the “Input select” 
screen. (p. 24)
 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 “Input labels”
Menu
Customize TV inputs with the names of your
connected devices. For easier input
selections.
Setup
1/2
Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Input labels
Anti image retention Language
All
Channel surf mode
 next
 select
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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 menu
Select “Timer”Menu
Set the TV to turn on or off automatically at
the designated date and time.
TimerSleep
Timer 1
Timer 2
Timer 3
Timer 4
Timer 5 next
 select
Select the timer to setMenu
Turns the TV off after selected time.
TimerSleep
Timer 1
Timer 2
Timer 3
Timer 4
Timer 5 select
 next
Turns Off automaticallySleep Turns On/Off automatically
(5 timers can be set.)
Timer 1
Timer 5
~
Set the timer
 To set “Sleep” (Off Timer)  Set to shut the unit off after a pre-selected amount of time.Menu0SleepSleep (minutes)
set
 0/15/30/60/90 (minutes)
 To set “Timer 1-5” (On/Off Timer)  Select the item and setMenu
Sets the time when the TV turns on. The TV
will turn off after 90 minutes or as specified.
OffTV--4/18 [SUN]--:----:--
Timer 1Timer set
Inputs
Channel
Day
On time
Off time select
 set
orSets the time when the TV turns on. The TV
will turn off after 90 minutes or as specified.
4/18 [SUN]
--:--
DayOn time
Off time12
0LASTAM/PM
Clear9OK
RETURN
Select
SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT
(displays the nearest future date) 
MON-FRI/SAT-SUN/DAILY/Every SUN/Every MON/
Every TUE/Every WED/Every THU/Every FRI/ Every SAT
Select the channelChannel
Select the day
Day
The time to turn On
On time The time to turn Off
Off time Select the inputs
Inputs
Timer setting (Off/On)
Timer set
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