Panasonic 54"class 1080p Plasma Hdtv Tc P54z1 Operating Instructions

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Advanced
 Remote control registration
 Using Timer
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. 24)
 The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not work if the “Auto power on” (p. 42) 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 menu
Select “Timer”
Menu
VIERA Link Picture
Audio
Timer
Lock
SD card
Closed caption
 next
 select
Select the timer to set
Timer
Sleep
Timer 1
Timer 2
Timer 3
Timer 4
Timer 5
 select
 next
Turns Off automatically
Sleep
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.
 
60SleepSleep (minutes)set
 0/30/60/90  (minutes)
■ To set “Timer 1-5” (On/Off Timer)
  Select the item and set
 
On
TV
10-3
7/6[FRI]
  1:15 AM
12:45 AM
Timer 1Timer set
Inputs
Channel
Day
On time
Off time
 select
 
setor
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 channel
Channel
Select the day
Day
The time to turn On
On time
The time to turn Off
Off time Select the inputs
Inputs AM / PM
Timer setting (On/Off)
Timer set
Clear
Remote control registration
CHS VIDEOVIDEO VIDEO IN 2
L-AUDIO-R
VOLINPUT/OKMENU
POWER
or
Display “Remote control registration”
Menu
Picture
Audio
VIERA Link
SD card
Closed caption
Setup
Setup
1/2
Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Input labels
Anti image retention
Remote control registration Language
All
Channel surf mode
 
next
 select
or
(Tuner Box)
CH
VOLINPUT/OKMENUPress MENU key for 3 seconds.
Select “Yes”
[Registered remote control: 5 or less]
Remote control registration.
2* of 5 remotes registered.
Register additional remote control?
Ye s No
(example)
 select
 ok
 Return to “Setup” selecting “No”.
*:  Number of registered  remote controls
[Registered remote controls: 5 ]
Remote control registration
Maximum 5 of 5 remotes registered.
NOTE: If you wish to register another remote control, 
all existing remote control registrations will be erased.
Continue to register another remote control?
Ye s No
Press the ‘OK’ button and the ‘1’ button  simultaneously 
for at least 3 seconds.
Remote control registration
Press the ‘OK’ button and the ‘1’ button 
simultaneously for at least 3 seconds.
VIERACASTVIERATOOLSVIERALink
Error or
Time out (30 sec)
Remote control registration failed.
Try registering again?CH
VOLINPUT/O KMENU
Select 
“Yes” Return to “Setup” selecting 
“No”.
Succeed
Remote control registration
completed successfully.
Press OK.
ok
Remote control registration can be set on the “Setup” screen. 
						

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FAQs, etc.
 Ratings List for Lock
 Recommended AV Connections
S VIDEOVIDEOVIDEO IN 2
L-AUDIO-R
AV IN
AV IN
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 www.panasonic.ca
AC 120 V 60 Hz Back of the Display Unit
Cable BoxCable TV
or
■ To watch DVDs Optical digital 
audio cable
■ DVD Recorder / 
VCR■ To listen to the TV 
through speakers
or■ To watch camcorder images
Camcorder VCR DVD Player   
(For HDMI connection, HDMI compatible 
equipment only. 
For connection using HDMI-DVI Conversion 
cable, see HDMI 1, HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 
connection on this page.) Audio 
cable
or
■ To watch digital video 
image
DVD Player/Set 
Top Box DVD Player or Set Top 
Box (HDMI compatible 
machines only)Connect with 
A or B
A HDMI cable
B  HDMI-DVI 
Conversion cable 
+ Audio  cable*
1
or
Amplifier
OPTICAL 
IN
AC Cord
(Connect after all the 
other connections are 
complete.)
Conversion 
adapter 
(if necessary)
Computer
RGB 
PC cable
AUDIO  cable ■ PC
Note
*
1 Please see p. 40-41 for setup when using an external analog audio cable\
 with an HDMI to DVI cable.
*2 •   For details about the RS232C command, contact Customer Care. (p.73, 74)\
 Note that we only provide 
information in accordance with our disclosure rules.
 
•   See “RS232C terminal Specification” sheet. (attached separately)\
 
LAN connection 
(p. 35)
Ratings List for Lock
“V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to \
standard ratings set by the 
entertainment industry. (p. 55)
■ U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA)
NR NO 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 children under 13. R RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
NC-17 NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED. X ADULTS ONLY.
■ U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S. TV)
Age-basedGroupAge-basedRatingsPossible Content Selections Description
NR
(Not Rated) TV-NR
• Viewable
• Blocked
Not Rated.
Yo u t h TV-Y
• Viewable
• Blocked
All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically
designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6.
TV-Y7
• FV Blocked
• Viewable
• Blocked Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may
include mild physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children 
under the age of 7.
Guidance TV-G
• Viewable
• Blocked
General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language,\
and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
TV-PG
• D,L,S,V (all selected)
•  Any combination of 
D, L, S, V Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent
coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue 
and situations.
TV-14
• D,L,S,V (all selected)
•  Any combination of 
D, L, S, V Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated
themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence.
TV-MA
• L,S,V (all selected)
•  Any combination of 
L, S, V Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes,
profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content.
FV:  Fantasy/Cartoon Violence. V:  Violence S:  Sex L:  Offensive Language D:  Dialogue with sexual content.
■ CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS (C. E. L. R.)
E Exempt - Exempt programming includes:  news, sports, documentaries and o\
ther information programming,
talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
C Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
C8+ Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and ove\
r. No profanity, nudity or sexual 
content.
G General programming, suitable for all audiences.
PG Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for child\
ren.
14+ Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for vie\
wers under the age of 14. Parents 
are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by p\
re-teens and early teens.
18+ 18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant viole\
nce or scenes of extreme violence.
■ CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS (C. F. L. R.)
E Exempt - Exempt programming.
G General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no vio\
lence, or the violence content is 
minimal or is depicted appropriately.
8 ans+ 8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended fo\
r a broad audience but contains 
light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.
13 ans+ Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Conta\
ins either a few violent scenes or one 
or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested.
16 ans+ Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Conta\
ins frequent scenes of violence or 
intense violence.
18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes o\
f extreme violence.
Caution
 The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” \
programs (non rated, not applicable and  none) as per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocki\
ng “NR” programs is chosen “unexpected and 
possibly confusing results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following ty\
pes of 
programming:”
  • Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and ot\
hers)
  • Locally originated programming • News • Political • Public\
 Service Announcements • Religious • Sports • Weather
or
Back of the Tuner Box
Front of the Tuner Box RS232C connection 
(Serial port)*
2
oror 
						

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Advanced
FAQs, etc.
 Ratings List for Lock
 Recommended AV Connections
S VIDEOVIDEOVIDEO IN 2
L-AUDIO-R
AV IN
AV IN
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 www.panasonic.ca
AC 120 V 60 Hz Back of the Display Unit
Cable BoxCable TV
or
■ To watch DVDs Optical digital 
audio cable
■ DVD Recorder / 
VCR■ To listen to the TV 
through speakers
or■ To watch camcorder images
Camcorder VCR DVD Player   
(For HDMI connection, HDMI compatible 
equipment only. 
For connection using HDMI-DVI Conversion 
cable, see HDMI 1, HDMI 2 or HDMI 3 
connection on this page.) Audio 
cable
or
■ To watch digital video 
image
DVD Player/Set 
Top Box DVD Player or Set Top 
Box (HDMI compatible 
machines only)Connect with 
A or B
A HDMI cable
B  HDMI-DVI 
Conversion cable 
+ Audio  cable*
1
or
Amplifier
OPTICAL 
IN
AC Cord
(Connect after all the 
other connections are 
complete.)
Conversion 
adapter 
(if necessary)
Computer
RGB 
PC cable
AUDIO  cable ■ PC
Note
*
1 Please see p. 40-41 for setup when using an external analog audio cable\
 with an HDMI to DVI cable.
*2 •   For details about the RS232C command, contact Customer Care. (p.73, 74)\
 Note that we only provide 
information in accordance with our disclosure rules.
 
•   See “RS232C terminal Specification” sheet. (attached separately)\
 
LAN connection 
(p. 35)
Ratings List for Lock
“V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to \
standard ratings set by the 
entertainment industry. (p. 55)
■ U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA)
NR NO 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 children under 13. R RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
NC-17 NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED. X ADULTS ONLY.
■ U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S. TV)
Age-basedGroupAge-basedRatingsPossible Content Selections Description
NR
(Not Rated) TV-NR
• Viewable
• Blocked
Not Rated.
Yo u t h TV-Y
• Viewable
• Blocked
All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically
designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6.
TV-Y7
• FV Blocked
• Viewable
• Blocked Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may
include mild physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children 
under the age of 7.
Guidance TV-G
• Viewable
• Blocked
General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language,\
and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
TV-PG
• D,L,S,V (all selected)
•  Any combination of 
D, L, S, V Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent
coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue 
and situations.
TV-14
• D,L,S,V (all selected)
•  Any combination of 
D, L, S, V Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated
themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence.
TV-MA
• L,S,V (all selected)
•  Any combination of 
L, S, V Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes,
profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content.
FV:  Fantasy/Cartoon Violence. V:  Violence S:  Sex L:  Offensive Language D:  Dialogue with sexual content.
■ CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS (C. E. L. R.)
E Exempt - Exempt programming includes:  news, sports, documentaries and o\
ther information programming,
talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
C Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
C8+ Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and ove\
r. No profanity, nudity or sexual 
content.
G General programming, suitable for all audiences.
PG Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for child\
ren.
14+ Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for vie\
wers under the age of 14. Parents 
are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by p\
re-teens and early teens.
18+ 18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant viole\
nce or scenes of extreme violence.
■ CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS (C. F. L. R.)
E Exempt - Exempt programming.
G General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no vio\
lence, or the violence content is 
minimal or is depicted appropriately.
8 ans+ 8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended fo\
r a broad audience but contains 
light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.
13 ans+ Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Conta\
ins either a few violent scenes or one 
or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested.
16 ans+ Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Conta\
ins frequent scenes of violence or 
intense violence.
18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes o\
f extreme violence.
Caution
 The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” \
programs (non rated, not applicable and  none) as per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocki\
ng “NR” programs is chosen “unexpected and 
possibly confusing results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following ty\
pes of 
programming:”
  • Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and ot\
hers)
  • Locally originated programming • News • Political • Public\
 Service Announcements • Religious • Sports • Weather
or
Back of the Tuner Box
Front of the Tuner Box RS232C connection 
(Serial port)*
2
oror 
						

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FAQs, etc.
 Technical Information
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 HDMI connection), the CC may overlap on the TV.
 If a digital program is being output in analog format, the CC data will \
also be output in analog format. 
 If the recorder or output monitor is connected to the TV, the CC needs to be set up on the recorder or output monitor.
Aspect Ratio (FORMAT)
Press the FORMAT button to cycle through the aspect modes. This lets you choose the aspect depending on the 
format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 26) 
(e.g.:  in case of 4:3 image)
 FULL JUST
FULL JUST 
Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges.
(Recommended for anamorphic picture) Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the 
screen. 
(Recommended for normal TV broadcast)
 H-FILL 4:3
H-FILL 
Side bar
Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. 
The side edges of the image are cut off. Standard
(Note that “Image retention” of the side bar may occur from
displaying it for a long time.)
 ZOOM
ZOOM
Note
 480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9):  
  FULL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM
 1080p / 1080i / 720p:  
  FULL, H-FILL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM
Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen. 
(Recommended for Letter Box)
 Zoom  adjustments
  Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in “ZOOM”.
 
 Select “Zoom adjustments” on the “Picture” menu. (p. 40-41\
)
 
 V-position:  Vertical position adjustment       V-size:  Vertical size adjustment
         
 To reset the aspect ratio   (OK)
Message Meaning
SD card slot is empty. The card is not inserted.
No photos/ No movies The card has no data or this type of data is not supported.
Cannot read file The file is broken or unreadable. The TV does not support the format.
SD Card warning messages
 Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data (this can damag\
e card or unit). Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. Do not subject the card to high pressure or impact. Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card may be damage\
d). Electrical interference, static electricity or erroneous operation may d\
amage the data or card. Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated o\
r damaged data or erratic
operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration o\
r damage of recorded data.)
Cautions in handling SD Card:
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 - 9,999     Image resolution - 160 x 120 to 10,000,\
000
Movie: SD-Video Standard Ver. 1.2 [MPEG-2 (PS format)] and AVCHD Standard compatible files with an audio format that is  either MPEG-1/Layer-2 format or Dolby Digital format 
(A modified data with a PC may not be displayed correctly.) * 
DCF (Design rule for camera file system):  A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association’s standard ** EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format)Note
 Format the card with the recording equipment. The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording equipment used. Display may take some time when there are many files and folders. This function cannot display Motion JPEG and still image not DCF formatt\
ed (i.e. TIFF, BMP). Data modified with a PC may not be displayed. Images imported from a PC must be compatible with EXIF 2.0, 2.1 and 2.2.\
 Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution. All “.JPG” extension datas in the card will be read in Photo View Mode. The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital camera used. Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes. The card may become unusable with this TV if file or folder names are changed. For the suitable SD Memory Cards, please confirm the latest information \
on the following website.
  http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs (This site is in English only)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals
You can enjoy your home theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 chann\
el) decoder and “Multi Channel” amplifier to the 
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. 
Caution
 Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protec\
tion function may operate and disable optical output. When an ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. When an NTSC  channel is selected, the output will be PCM.
 When playing movie on SD Card Movie player, when the sound has been recorded in Dolby Digital, the output from the\
 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal will be Dolby Digital. When the sound is recorded in the other\
 formats, the output will be PCM.
See pages 54-55 for more information 
						

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FAQs, etc.
 Technical Information
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 HDMI connection), the CC may overlap on the TV.
 If a digital program is being output in analog format, the CC data will \
also be output in analog format. 
 If the recorder or output monitor is connected to the TV, the CC needs to be set up on the recorder or output monitor.
Aspect Ratio (FORMAT)
Press the FORMAT button to cycle through the aspect modes. This lets you choose the aspect depending on the 
format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 26) 
(e.g.:  in case of 4:3 image)
 FULL JUST
FULL JUST 
Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges.
(Recommended for anamorphic picture) Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the 
screen. 
(Recommended for normal TV broadcast)
 H-FILL 4:3
H-FILL 
Side bar
Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. 
The side edges of the image are cut off. Standard
(Note that “Image retention” of the side bar may occur from
displaying it for a long time.)
 ZOOM
ZOOM
Note
 480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9):  
  FULL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM
 1080p / 1080i / 720p:  
  FULL, H-FILL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM
Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen. 
(Recommended for Letter Box)
 Zoom  adjustments
  Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in “ZOOM”.
 
 Select “Zoom adjustments” on the “Picture” menu. (p. 40-41\
)
 
 V-position:  Vertical position adjustment       V-size:  Vertical size adjustment
         
 To reset the aspect ratio   (OK)
Message Meaning
SD card slot is empty. The card is not inserted.
No photos/ No movies The card has no data or this type of data is not supported.
Cannot read file The file is broken or unreadable. The TV does not support the format.
SD Card warning messages
 Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data (this can damag\
e card or unit). Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card. Do not subject the card to high pressure or impact. Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card may be damage\
d). Electrical interference, static electricity or erroneous operation may d\
amage the data or card. Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated o\
r damaged data or erratic
operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration o\
r damage of recorded data.)
Cautions in handling SD Card:
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 - 9,999     Image resolution - 160 x 120 to 10,000,\
000
Movie: SD-Video Standard Ver. 1.2 [MPEG-2 (PS format)] and AVCHD Standard compatible files with an audio format that is  either MPEG-1/Layer-2 format or Dolby Digital format 
(A modified data with a PC may not be displayed correctly.) * 
DCF (Design rule for camera file system):  A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association’s standard ** EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format)Note
 Format the card with the recording equipment. The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording equipment used. Display may take some time when there are many files and folders. This function cannot display Motion JPEG and still image not DCF formatt\
ed (i.e. TIFF, BMP). Data modified with a PC may not be displayed. Images imported from a PC must be compatible with EXIF 2.0, 2.1 and 2.2.\
 Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution. All “.JPG” extension datas in the card will be read in Photo View Mode. The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital camera used. Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes. The card may become unusable with this TV if file or folder names are changed. For the suitable SD Memory Cards, please confirm the latest information \
on the following website.
  http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs (This site is in English only)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals
You can enjoy your home theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 chann\
el) decoder and “Multi Channel” amplifier to the 
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. 
Caution
 Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protec\
tion function may operate and disable optical output. When an ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. When an NTSC  channel is selected, the output will be PCM.
 When playing movie on SD Card Movie player, when the sound has been recorded in Dolby Digital, the output from the\
 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal will be Dolby Digital. When the sound is recorded in the other\
 formats, the output will be PCM.
See pages 54-55 for more information 
						

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FAQs, etc.
 Technical Information
Technical Information (Continued)
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”  
HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface auto\
matically. (p. 44)
 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 Input\
 mode is switched. Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipm\
ent. If you connect the same kind of equipment at once (for example: one DIG\
A to HDMI 1 / another DIGA to HDMI 2), VIERA LinkTM 
is available for the terminal with the smaller number.
 If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control 2” (or more) function to the TV with HDMI cable, the sound from DIGITAL  AUDIO OUT terminal can be output as multi channel surround.
 “HDAVI Control 4” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2008) for the HDAVI Control compatible equipment.
  This standard is compatible with the conventional HDAVI equipment.
HDMI connection
HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-d\
efinition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting 
the TV unit and the devices.
HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, su\
ch as a set-top box or a DVD player, can be connected 
to the HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
 HDMI is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI ter\
minal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (*2). When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to t\
he audio input terminal. Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI 1 in”, “HDMI 2 in”, \
“HDMI 3 in” or “HDMI 4 in” menu screen. (p. 40) Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (L.PCM):  48 kHz, 44.1 kH\
z, 32 kHz
  (*1):  The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant device. 
  (*2):  Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
Caution
 Use with a PC is not assumed. All signals are reformatted before being displayed on the screen. If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspec\
t ratio to “16:9”. These HDMI connectors are “type A”. These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection. A device having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input \
terminal of either “COMPONENT”, “S VIDEO”, or 
“VIDEO” to receive analog signals.
 The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signal\
s:  480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.Match the output setting of the digital device.
 For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 67.
Picture mode
 Vivid:            Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-l\
it room. Standard:        Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting.
 Studio ref:      Provides high-quality gradation and color tone picture for a cinema-like\
 feel. THX:       Faithfully reproduces the image quality that the movie makers intended i\
n order to provide the ultimate 
cinematic experience at home.
 Game:     For playing video game. This mode will be set automatically if “GAME” is selected from Inp\
ut label setting (p. 59) Custom  (Photo):   Customizes each item according to your taste.
Photo is displayed in JPEG menu.
Note
 Picture mode will be automatically set to “Standard” if you change\
 the Input label from “GAME” to other labels. Picture mode will be automatically set to “Game” if you change fro\
m an Input label other than “GAME” to “GAME” label.
Pro setting
 Reset to defaults:  Resets all Pro setting adjustments to factory default settings. (Set/No\
) W/B high R:   Adjusts the white balance for light red areas. W/B high B:   Adjusts the white balance for light blue areas.
 W/B low R:   Adjusts the white balance for dark red areas. W/B low B:   Adjusts the white balance for dark blue areas. Black extension:   Adjusts the dark shades of the image in gradation.
 Gamma adjustment:  Gamma correction. Adjusts the intermediate brightness of the image. (Normal/Mid/Full 1/Fu\
ll 2) Panel brightness:  Selects the display panel brightness.
    (High:  Vivid, Mid:  Standard, Low:  Studio ref)
 Contour emphasis: Adjusts the contour emphasis of the image. (On/Off) AGC:  Increases the brightness of dark signal automatically. (On/Off) Save as default:   Save all “picture” (when “Picture mode” is “Custom”)\
 and “Pro setting” adjustments.
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 brightness\
 of the side 
bars.
See pages 42-43 for more information
 The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the pictur\
e. Using   
Cinema mode will reduce such flashing (See below).
Side Bar
4:3
Screen
DisplayImage retention
Scrolling bar
Scrolling bar:    To prevent “Image retention”, scrolls white vertical bar from top t\
o bottom on a black screen. Press any key except the POWER key to return to previous screen. You will return to the previous screen if no key operation has been perfo\
rmed for 15 minutes.
See pages 42-43 for more information
[Scrolling bar]
H size
Aspect Ratio:  4:3
Size 1 Size 2 The width will be decreased on both sides to 
reduce noise.
Aspect Ratio:  FULL/JUST(H-FILL/ZOOM)
Size 1 Size 2 The width will be increased on both sides to 
reduce noise.
See pages 40-41 for more information
Input signal that can be displayed
* Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, PB, PR), HDMI and  PC
horizontal frequency (kHz) vertical frequency (Hz) COMPONENT HDMI PC
525 (480) / 60i 15.7359.94
**
525 (480) /60p 31.4759.94**
750 (720) /60p 45.0059.94**
1,125 (1,080) /60i 33.7559.94**
1,125 (1,080) /60p 67.4359.94*
1,125 (1,080) /60p 67.5060.00*
1,125 (1,080) /24p 26.9723.98*
1,125 (1,080) /24p 27.0024.00*
640 × 400 @70 31.4770.08*
640 × 480 @60 31.4759.94*
Macintosh13” (640 × 480) 35.0066.67*
640 × 480 @75 37.5075.00*
852 × 480 @60 31.4759.94*
800 × 600 @60  37.8860.32*
800 × 600 @75  46.8875.00*
800 × 600 @85 53.6785.08*
Macintosh16” (832 × 624) 49.7374.55*
1,024 × 768 @60 48.3660.00*
1,024 × 768 @70 56.4870.07*
1,024 × 768 @75 60.0275.03*
1,024 × 768 @85 68.6885.00*
Macintosh 21” (1,152 × 870) 68.6875.06*
1,280 × 1,024 @60  63.9860.02*
1,366 × 768 @60  48.3660.00*
Note
 Signals other than above may not be displayed properly. The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display. 
						

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Technical Information (Continued)
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”  
HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface auto\
matically. (p. 44)
 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 Input\
 mode is switched. Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipm\
ent. If you connect the same kind of equipment at once (for example: one DIG\
A to HDMI 1 / another DIGA to HDMI 2), VIERA LinkTM 
is available for the terminal with the smaller number.
 If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control 2” (or more) function to the TV with HDMI cable, the sound from DIGITAL  AUDIO OUT terminal can be output as multi channel surround.
 “HDAVI Control 4” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2008) for the HDAVI Control compatible equipment.
  This standard is compatible with the conventional HDAVI equipment.
HDMI connection
HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-d\
efinition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting 
the TV unit and the devices.
HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, su\
ch as a set-top box or a DVD player, can be connected 
to the HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
 HDMI is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI ter\
minal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (*2). When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to t\
he audio input terminal. Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI 1 in”, “HDMI 2 in”, \
“HDMI 3 in” or “HDMI 4 in” menu screen. (p. 40) Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (L.PCM):  48 kHz, 44.1 kH\
z, 32 kHz
  (*1):  The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant device. 
  (*2):  Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
Caution
 Use with a PC is not assumed. All signals are reformatted before being displayed on the screen. If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspec\
t ratio to “16:9”. These HDMI connectors are “type A”. These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection. A device having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input \
terminal of either “COMPONENT”, “S VIDEO”, or 
“VIDEO” to receive analog signals.
 The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signal\
s:  480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.Match the output setting of the digital device.
 For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 67.
Picture mode
 Vivid:            Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-l\
it room. Standard:        Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting.
 Studio ref:      Provides high-quality gradation and color tone picture for a cinema-like\
 feel. THX:       Faithfully reproduces the image quality that the movie makers intended i\
n order to provide the ultimate 
cinematic experience at home.
 Game:     For playing video game. This mode will be set automatically if “GAME” is selected from Inp\
ut label setting (p. 59) Custom  (Photo):   Customizes each item according to your taste.
Photo is displayed in JPEG menu.
Note
 Picture mode will be automatically set to “Standard” if you change\
 the Input label from “GAME” to other labels. Picture mode will be automatically set to “Game” if you change fro\
m an Input label other than “GAME” to “GAME” label.
Pro setting
 Reset to defaults:  Resets all Pro setting adjustments to factory default settings. (Set/No\
) W/B high R:   Adjusts the white balance for light red areas. W/B high B:   Adjusts the white balance for light blue areas.
 W/B low R:   Adjusts the white balance for dark red areas. W/B low B:   Adjusts the white balance for dark blue areas. Black extension:   Adjusts the dark shades of the image in gradation.
 Gamma adjustment:  Gamma correction. Adjusts the intermediate brightness of the image. (Normal/Mid/Full 1/Fu\
ll 2) Panel brightness:  Selects the display panel brightness.
    (High:  Vivid, Mid:  Standard, Low:  Studio ref)
 Contour emphasis: Adjusts the contour emphasis of the image. (On/Off) AGC:  Increases the brightness of dark signal automatically. (On/Off) Save as default:   Save all “picture” (when “Picture mode” is “Custom”)\
 and “Pro setting” adjustments.
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 brightness\
 of the side 
bars.
See pages 42-43 for more information
 The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the pictur\
e. Using   
Cinema mode will reduce such flashing (See below).
Side Bar
4:3
Screen
DisplayImage retention
Scrolling bar
Scrolling bar:    To prevent “Image retention”, scrolls white vertical bar from top t\
o bottom on a black screen. Press any key except the POWER key to return to previous screen. You will return to the previous screen if no key operation has been perfo\
rmed for 15 minutes.
See pages 42-43 for more information
[Scrolling bar]
H size
Aspect Ratio:  4:3
Size 1 Size 2 The width will be decreased on both sides to 
reduce noise.
Aspect Ratio:  FULL/JUST(H-FILL/ZOOM)
Size 1 Size 2 The width will be increased on both sides to 
reduce noise.
See pages 40-41 for more information
Input signal that can be displayed
* Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, PB, PR), HDMI and  PC
horizontal frequency (kHz) vertical frequency (Hz) COMPONENT HDMI PC
525 (480) / 60i 15.7359.94
**
525 (480) /60p 31.4759.94**
750 (720) /60p 45.0059.94**
1,125 (1,080) /60i 33.7559.94**
1,125 (1,080) /60p 67.4359.94*
1,125 (1,080) /60p 67.5060.00*
1,125 (1,080) /24p 26.9723.98*
1,125 (1,080) /24p 27.0024.00*
640 × 400 @70 31.4770.08*
640 × 480 @60 31.4759.94*
Macintosh13” (640 × 480) 35.0066.67*
640 × 480 @75 37.5075.00*
852 × 480 @60 31.4759.94*
800 × 600 @60  37.8860.32*
800 × 600 @75  46.8875.00*
800 × 600 @85 53.6785.08*
Macintosh16” (832 × 624) 49.7374.55*
1,024 × 768 @60 48.3660.00*
1,024 × 768 @70 56.4870.07*
1,024 × 768 @75 60.0275.03*
1,024 × 768 @85 68.6885.00*
Macintosh 21” (1,152 × 870) 68.6875.06*
1,280 × 1,024 @60  63.9860.02*
1,366 × 768 @60  48.3660.00*
Note
 Signals other than above may not be displayed properly. The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display. 
						

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 Specifications
 Technical Information 
 Care and Cleaning
TC-P54Z1
Power Source AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power
Consumption
Maximum Display Unit: 476 W / Tuner Box: 35 W 
(Wireless Unit (Receiver) 12 W / Wireless Unit (Transmitter) 10 W)
Standby condition Display Unit: 0.2 W / Tuner Box: 0.2 W
Plasma 
Display panelDrive methodAC type
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Visible screen size
(W × H × Diagonal)
(No. of pixels)  54 ” class (54.1 inches measured diagonally)
47.1 ” × 26.5 ” × 54.1 ” (1,198 mm × 673 mm × 1,37\
4 mm)
2,073,600 (1,920 (W) × 1,080 (H)) [5,760 × 1,080 dots]
Sound
Audio Output
20 W [10 W + 10 W] (10 % THD)
PC signals VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA 
Horizontal scanning frequency 31 - 69 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 59 - 86 Hz
Channel Capability
(Digital/Analog) VHF/UHF:  2 - 69, CATV:  1 - 135
Operating Conditions Temperature:  32 °F – 104 °F (0 °C – 40 °C) 
Humidity:  20 % – 80 % RH (non-condensing)
Connection Terminals
VIDEO IN 1-2VIDEO:    RCA PIN Type × 1  1.0 V [p-p] (75 
Ω)
S-VIDEO:  Mini DIN 4-pin    Y:  1.0 V [p-p] (75 Ω )  C:  0.286 V [p-p] (75 Ω)
AUDIO L-R:  RCA PIN Type × 2  0.5 V [rms]
COMPONENT IN 1-2 Y:    1.0 V [p-p] (including synchronization)
P
B, PR:    ±0.35 V [p-p]
AUDIO L-R:  RCA PIN Type × 2  0.5 V [rms]
HDMI 1-4 TYPE A Connector × 4
• This TV supports “HDAVI Control 4” function.
PC D-SUB 15PIN:  R,G,B / 0.7 V [p-p] (75 
Ω)
    HD, VD / 1.0 - 5.0 V [p-p] (high impedance)
RS232C (Serial) D-sub 9pin for external control
LAN (for VIERA CAST IPTV)RJ45 (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)
Card slot SD CARD slot × 1
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic
FEATURES 3D Y/C FILTER  CLOSED CAPTION 
V-Chip    IPTV (VIERA CAST)
Photo viewer  Movie player    HDAVI Control 4
Dimensions
( W × H × D )Display 
UnitIncluding pedestal 56.3 ” × 35.2 ” × 15.0 ” (1,428 mm × 893 mm × 379 \
mm)
Display Unit only 56.3 ” × 32.3 ” × 1.0 ” (1,428 mm × 820 mm × 25 mm\
)
Tuner Box 17.0 ” × 2.4 ” × 9.5 ” (430 mm × 59 mm × 240 mm)
Wireless Unit (Transmitter)
Wireless Unit (Receiver)7.5 ” × 2.8 ” × 2.8 ” (190 mm × 69 mm × 70 mm)
5.1 ” × 5.3 ” × 1.9 ” (128 mm × 133 mm × 46 mm)
Mass
Display 
UnitIncluding pedestal
83.8 lb (38.0 )
Display Unit only 70.6 lb (32.0 
)
Tuner Box 6.7 lb (3.0 
)
Wireless Unit (Transmitter)
Wireless Unit (Receiver)0.7 lb (280 )
0.9 lb (400 )
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Care and Cleaning
First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet.
Display panel
The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the pane\
l surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-
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 panel, then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type unt\
il the surface is dry.
 Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other\
 hard objects. Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents, and thinner; otherwise, the \
quality of the surface may be adversely affected.
Cabinet
If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in a weak mild liquid dish soap and then wring the clot\
h dry.
  Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth\
.
 Do not allow any mild liquid dish soap to come into direct contact with \
the surface of the Plasma TV.
  If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result.
 Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents, a\
nd thinner; otherwise, the quality of the cabinet surface  may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods in contact with article\
s m ade 
from rubber or PVC.
Pedestal
 Cleaning
  Wipe the surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. If the unit is particularly di\
rty, clean it using a cloth soaked with water to  which a small amount of mild liquid dish soap has been added and then wi\
pe with a dry cloth. 
  Do not use products such as solvents, thinner, or household wax for cleaning, as they can damage the surface  coating. (If using a chemically-treated cloth, follow the instructions \
supplied with the cloth.)
 Do not attach sticky tape or labels, as they can make the surface of the\
 pedestal dirty. Do not allow long-term 
contact with rubber, vinyl products, or the like. (Doing so will cause deterioration.)
Wireless Unit (Receiver and Transmitter)
 Wipe the glossy surface of Transmitter and Receiver gently with the Cleaning cloth (included).
PC Input Terminals Connection
 Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning\
 frequency of 15 to 110 kHz and vertical scanning frequency 
of 48 to 120 Hz. (However, the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 l\
ines.)
 Some PC models cannot be connected to the set.
 There is no need to use an adapter for computers with IBM PC/AT compatible D-sub 15P terminal. The maximum resolution: 1,280 × 1,024
If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it may not be possible\
 to show fine detail with sufficient clarity.
 Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector
Pin No.Signal NamePin No.Signal NamePin No.Signal Name
RGND (Ground)NC (not connected)
GGND (Ground)NC
BGND (Ground)HD/SYNC
NC (not connected)NC (not connected)VD
GND (Ground)GND (Ground)NCPin Layout for PC Input Terminal
Specifications
Note
 Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and\
 Dimensions shown are approximate.
 Dimensions and Mass are the values for a speaker installation.
15.0 ” (379 mm)17.0 ” (430 mm) 4.4 ” (110 mm) 2.8 ” 
(70 mm) 1.9 ” 
(46 mm)
1.0 ” (25 mm)
2.4 ” 
(60 mm)
2.4 ” 
(59 mm)
56.3 ” (1,428 mm)
9.5 ” 
(240 mm) 10.6 ” 
(268 mm)
7.5 ” 
(190 mm)5.1 ” 
(128 mm)1.7 ” 
(43 mm)
32.3 ” (820 mm) 35.2 ” (893 mm)
19.7 ” 
(500 mm)
9.5 ” (240 mm) 9.9 ” (249 mm)
5.3 ” (133 mm)2.8 ” (69 mm)4.8 ” (120 mm)
51.3” (1,302 mm)
[TC-P54Z1]
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 Specifications
 Technical Information 
 Care and Cleaning
TC-P54Z1
Power Source AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Power
Consumption
Maximum Display Unit: 476 W / Tuner Box: 35 W 
(Wireless Unit (Receiver) 12 W / Wireless Unit (Transmitter) 10 W)
Standby condition Display Unit: 0.2 W / Tuner Box: 0.2 W
Plasma 
Display panelDrive methodAC type
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Visible screen size
(W × H × Diagonal)
(No. of pixels)  54 ” class (54.1 inches measured diagonally)
47.1 ” × 26.5 ” × 54.1 ” (1,198 mm × 673 mm × 1,37\
4 mm)
2,073,600 (1,920 (W) × 1,080 (H)) [5,760 × 1,080 dots]
Sound
Audio Output
20 W [10 W + 10 W] (10 % THD)
PC signals VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA 
Horizontal scanning frequency 31 - 69 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 59 - 86 Hz
Channel Capability
(Digital/Analog) VHF/UHF:  2 - 69, CATV:  1 - 135
Operating Conditions Temperature:  32 °F – 104 °F (0 °C – 40 °C) 
Humidity:  20 % – 80 % RH (non-condensing)
Connection Terminals
VIDEO IN 1-2VIDEO:    RCA PIN Type × 1  1.0 V [p-p] (75 
Ω)
S-VIDEO:  Mini DIN 4-pin    Y:  1.0 V [p-p] (75 Ω )  C:  0.286 V [p-p] (75 Ω)
AUDIO L-R:  RCA PIN Type × 2  0.5 V [rms]
COMPONENT IN 1-2 Y:    1.0 V [p-p] (including synchronization)
P
B, PR:    ±0.35 V [p-p]
AUDIO L-R:  RCA PIN Type × 2  0.5 V [rms]
HDMI 1-4 TYPE A Connector × 4
• This TV supports “HDAVI Control 4” function.
PC D-SUB 15PIN:  R,G,B / 0.7 V [p-p] (75 
Ω)
    HD, VD / 1.0 - 5.0 V [p-p] (high impedance)
RS232C (Serial) D-sub 9pin for external control
LAN (for VIERA CAST IPTV)RJ45 (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)
Card slot SD CARD slot × 1
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic
FEATURES 3D Y/C FILTER  CLOSED CAPTION 
V-Chip    IPTV (VIERA CAST)
Photo viewer  Movie player    HDAVI Control 4
Dimensions
( W × H × D )Display 
UnitIncluding pedestal 56.3 ” × 35.2 ” × 15.0 ” (1,428 mm × 893 mm × 379 \
mm)
Display Unit only 56.3 ” × 32.3 ” × 1.0 ” (1,428 mm × 820 mm × 25 mm\
)
Tuner Box 17.0 ” × 2.4 ” × 9.5 ” (430 mm × 59 mm × 240 mm)
Wireless Unit (Transmitter)
Wireless Unit (Receiver)7.5 ” × 2.8 ” × 2.8 ” (190 mm × 69 mm × 70 mm)
5.1 ” × 5.3 ” × 1.9 ” (128 mm × 133 mm × 46 mm)
Mass
Display 
UnitIncluding pedestal
83.8 lb (38.0 )
Display Unit only 70.6 lb (32.0 
)
Tuner Box 6.7 lb (3.0 
)
Wireless Unit (Transmitter)
Wireless Unit (Receiver)0.7 lb (280 )
0.9 lb (400 )
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Care and Cleaning
First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet.
Display panel
The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the pane\
l surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-
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 panel, then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type unt\
il the surface is dry.
 Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other\
 hard objects. Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents, and thinner; otherwise, the \
quality of the surface may be adversely affected.
Cabinet
If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in a weak mild liquid dish soap and then wring the clot\
h dry.
  Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth\
.
 Do not allow any mild liquid dish soap to come into direct contact with \
the surface of the Plasma TV.
  If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result.
 Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents, a\
nd thinner; otherwise, the quality of the cabinet surface  may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods in contact with article\
s m ade 
from rubber or PVC.
Pedestal
 Cleaning
  Wipe the surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. If the unit is particularly di\
rty, clean it using a cloth soaked with water to  which a small amount of mild liquid dish soap has been added and then wi\
pe with a dry cloth. 
  Do not use products such as solvents, thinner, or household wax for cleaning, as they can damage the surface  coating. (If using a chemically-treated cloth, follow the instructions \
supplied with the cloth.)
 Do not attach sticky tape or labels, as they can make the surface of the\
 pedestal dirty. Do not allow long-term 
contact with rubber, vinyl products, or the like. (Doing so will cause deterioration.)
Wireless Unit (Receiver and Transmitter)
 Wipe the glossy surface of Transmitter and Receiver gently with the Cleaning cloth (included).
PC Input Terminals Connection
 Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning\
 frequency of 15 to 110 kHz and vertical scanning frequency 
of 48 to 120 Hz. (However, the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 l\
ines.)
 Some PC models cannot be connected to the set.
 There is no need to use an adapter for computers with IBM PC/AT compatible D-sub 15P terminal. The maximum resolution: 1,280 × 1,024
If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it may not be possible\
 to show fine detail with sufficient clarity.
 Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector
Pin No.Signal NamePin No.Signal NamePin No.Signal Name
RGND (Ground)NC (not connected)
GGND (Ground)NC
BGND (Ground)HD/SYNC
NC (not connected)NC (not connected)VD
GND (Ground)GND (Ground)NCPin Layout for PC Input Terminal
Specifications
Note
 Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and\
 Dimensions shown are approximate.
 Dimensions and Mass are the values for a speaker installation.
15.0 ” (379 mm)17.0 ” (430 mm) 4.4 ” (110 mm) 2.8 ” 
(70 mm) 1.9 ” 
(46 mm)
1.0 ” (25 mm)
2.4 ” 
(60 mm)
2.4 ” 
(59 mm)
56.3 ” (1,428 mm)
9.5 ” 
(240 mm) 10.6 ” 
(268 mm)
7.5 ” 
(190 mm)5.1 ” 
(128 mm)1.7 ” 
(43 mm)
32.3 ” (820 mm) 35.2 ” (893 mm)
19.7 ” 
(500 mm)
9.5 ” (240 mm) 9.9 ” (249 mm)
5.3 ” (133 mm)2.8 ” (69 mm)4.8 ” (120 mm)
51.3” (1,302 mm)
[TC-P54Z1]
Display Unit Tuner Box Wireless Unit
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FAQs, etc.
 Frequently Asked Questions
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. 73, 74)
For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: 
www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
www.panasonic.caIf 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. 62)
 Is “Sound Mute” active? (p. 20)
 Is the volume set to the minimum?
 Is “TV speakers” set to “Off”? (p. 40)
 Change “SAP” settings. (p. 25)
 Check “HDMI 1 in”, “HDMI 2 in”, “HDMI 3 in” or “HDM\
I 4 in” settings. (p. 40)
 Set “SAP” setting to “Stereo” or “Mono.”
 Check the HDMI device connected to the unit.
 Set the audio setting of the HDMI device to “Linear PCM.”
 If digital sound connection has a problem,
select analog sound connection.
Problem
Actions
“Press any button to 
return” moves on the 
screen
Screen
Some spots remain 
bright or dark
Chaotic image, noisy
No image can be
displayed
Only spots are displayed 
instead of images
Neither image nor
sound is produced
 The function to prevent “Image retention” is activated.
(Not a faulty symptom)
 •  The screen saver is activated if the TV unit is not operated for 
a certain time in SD mode.
 
• “Image retention” (p. 7)
 The Plasma panel is made up of a few million pixels and 
is produced with advanced technology through an intricate 
process. Sometimes a few pixels may be bright or dark. 
These pixels do not indicate a defective panel and will 
have no impact on the performance of the TV.
 Check nearby electrical products
(car or motorcycle ignition systems, fluorescent lamp, etc.)
 Check Picture menu (p. 40)
 Check the cable connections. (p. 11-12, 15-18)
 Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 32)
 Check the channel settings. (p. 56)
 Check the antenna cables.
 Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet?
 Is the TV unit turned On?
 Check Picture menu (p. 40) and volume.
 Check the AV cable connections. (p. 15-18)
 Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 32)
Black Box appears Change settings of Closed caption (CC). (p. 58)
Sound TV set
Parts of the TV set 
become hot. Even when the temperature of parts of the front, top and 
rear panels has risen, these temperature rises will not 
pose any problems in terms of performance or quality.
Unknown sound heard
1-  Sounds from TV 
cabinet
2- Whirring sound
3- Tick/Click sound
4- Buzzing sound1- Changes in the temperature and humidity of the room may cause 
the TV’s cabinet to expand or contract and produce metallic 
sounds. This is not a sign of faulty operation or a malfunction.
2- The TV may have a cooling fan that makes a soft whir. 
This is not a sign of faulty operation or a malfunction.
3- 
When the TV is powered on, an electrical component in the TV activates 
producing a tick/click sound. This is not a sign of faulty operation or a malfunction.
4- Electrical circuits are active while the TV set is on.  This is not a sign of faulty operation or a malfunction.
White spots or
shadow images
(noise)
 Check the position, direction,
and connection of the 
antenna.
Interference or 
frozen digital 
channels
(intermittent sound)
 Change the direction of antenna for digital channels.
 Check “Signal meter” (p. 57).If the signal is weak, check 
the antenna and consult your 
local dealer.
The remote control 
does not work
 Are the batteries installed 
correctly? (p. 8)
 Are the batteries new?
Pictures from external equipment 
are distorted when the unit is 
connected via HDMI
 Is the HDMI cable connected properly? (p. 45, 62)
 Turn Off the TV unit and equipment, then turn them On again.
 Check an input signal from the equipment. (p. 67)
 Use equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861B.
When the channel is changed on 
an STB that is connected with 
HDMI, “HDMI” may be displayed on 
the top left of the screen
 This is not a malfunction.
Recording does not start 
immediately
 Check the settings of the recorder. For details, read the manual of the recorder.
When a wireless unit is used for 
connection and a devise which supports 
VIERA Link (such as DVD recorder 
DIGA) is connected to a HDMI cable via 
AV amplifier, image and audio may not 
be output properly.
 In this case, usage of the Panasonic SC-ZT1 is recommended.