Panasonic 55"65" Class 1080p Plasma Hdtv Tc P55vt50 Owners Manual

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Connections
Connection Panels
VHF/UHF Antenna•  NTSC (National Television System Committee):ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):
Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standa\
rd-definition television 
(SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel surround sound audio and inte\
ractive television.
  Antenna or Cable connection
 Cable 
●You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. 
●You may need to subscribe to a high-definition...

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  AV cable connection
Best
Good
Basic
(Not HD)
 To use  HDMI terminals
L
R
HDMI
AV OUT
HDMI-DVI 
Conversion cable DVI OUT
AUDIO OUTe.g. Blu-ray Disc 
player
e.g. Blu-ray Disc 
player
AV Equipment
AV Equipment
Component/AV 
adapter (not in use)
white white
red red
 To use  COMPONENT terminals
L
R Y
P
B
PR
AUDIO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
white red
green
bluered
white
red red
blue
green/
yellow
whitered
green
bluered e.g. Blu-ray Disc 
playerAV Equipment
white
red
red
blue
green
Component/AV  
adapter
 To...

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  Audio connection
DIGITAL 
AUDIO INe.g. Amplifier Audio equipmentOptical cable
  PC / Computer connection (VGA)
PC OUT Computer
RGB PC cable Audio cable
Connect cable which matches the 
audio out terminal on the computer
Audio OUT
Conversion adapter
(if necessary)
white whitered red
Component/AV adapter
(not in 
use)
  Cable Binding Instructions
(image)
To attachhole
Insert
To bundle
To remove
To loosen Keep pushing 
both sides till 
they snap snaps
Set
hooks knobKeep pushing 
the knob
Cable clamper...

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Identifying Controls
Note
 
●The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned off. 
●Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control.
TV controls/indicators
 Remote control
Front of the TV Back of the TV
Volume up/down
 Power indicator
(on:  red, off:  no light) Selects channels 
in sequence
Remote control sensor within about 23 feet 
(7 meters) in front of the TV set
C.A.T.S. sensor
Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast 
Automatic Tracking System) 
Switches TV...

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VIERA Touch Pad Controller
The Touch Pad Controller is designed to facilitate TV operation, such as when accessing VIERA Connect or the Browser 
with the Touch Pad and free pointing system. It also covers other TV operations as a Remote controller.
  The Touch Pad Controller must be pointed toward the TV to turn on the power.(Only the Power-on switch works at first.)
  The TV can be paired with one Touch Pad Controller only.  Pair the Touch Pad Controller (p. 17)
■Parts names and functions
Power
Right...

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■Operating Touch Pad Controller
Touch Pad operations
Tap:
Tap center of the 
pad to OKSwipe:
Slide your finger to 
swipe.Trace the fringe to 
scroll.
 
●Some operations differ depending on the application.
Remote control with on-screen menuPressing and holding down the On screen remote button displays the remot\
e control panel. This will enable you to 
operate it as a Remote Controller.
(example)
 
●To change the display position (Right/Left) Press On screen remote button 
●To change the panel...

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First Time Setup
The first time setup screen is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time, after the power cord 
is inserted into a wall outlet and the “Auto power on” is set to “\
No”. 
(Press MENU 
--> Setup --> Advanced setup -->Auto power on )
or
Turn the TV on with the POWER button
or
(Remote)
(TV)
Setup the following items
 
●Select your language
 
●Select your country
 
●Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “Home Use”)If you select “Store Demonstration” by mistake,...

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Precautions for Viewing 3D Images
 Cautions During Viewing   Do not use devices that emit strong electromagnetic waves (such as cell\
ular phones or personal transceivers) near the 
3D Eyewear.  Doing so may cause the 3D Eyewear to malfunction.
  If the 3D Eyewear is used in a room in which fluorescent lights (50 Hz)\
 are used, the light within the room may appear 
to flicker. In this case, either darken or switch off the fluorescent lights when using the 3D Eyewear.
  Wear the 3D Eyewear correctly....

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Using eHELP (Built-in Manual)
Display eHELP[Top page]
When you enter eHELP again after exit, the confirmation screen is displayed while the TV is turned on.
You can select “TOP PAGE” or “LAST PAGE”.
 
●The eHELP icon is also available through VIERA TOOLS.
 select
 next
Select the desired page from the menu
Categories MenusSub menus Desired page
 select
 next
 select
 next
select
Change the menus using  ▲/ ▼
 To return to the previous menu/layer
 To exit eHELP
Operate eHELP
MenuPicture
Audio
Timer...

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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, after cleaning up the dust, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted, m\
ild liquid dish soap (1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted by 100 times the amount of water), and th\
en wring the cloth to...