Gu ía de inicio rápido (vea la página 8-18) For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call: 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For assistance (Canada), please call: 1-866-330-0014 or visit us at www.vieraconcierge.ca Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU./Puerto Rico), llame al: 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) ó...
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Turn your own living room into a movie theater! Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
BBE Sound, patents: 5510752, 5736897. Inc. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Contents Please read before using the unit Safety Precautions ······································· 4 Notes ···························································· 7...
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
This Plasma TV is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability. The following accessories are manufactured by Panasonic Corporation. • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK5P1RW (TC-P58V10) TY-WK6P1RW (TC-P65V10) Be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out the installation and set-up.
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The consumer electronics industry (of which Panasonic is a member) is committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe. To prevent personal injury or death, be sure to follow the following safety...
Notes Do not display a still picture for a long time This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“Image retention”). This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty. 4 : 3 Typical still images •...
Accessories/Optional Accessory Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000322 AC cord Operating Instructions Viera Concierge and basic instruction for HDTV Optional Accessory Wall-hanging bracket (angle) TY-WK5P1RW (for 58”) Hook Accessories Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) AA Battery Pedestal How to assemble...
Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.
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Accessories/Optional Accessory Reference of connection Antenna terminal Firmly tighten by hand. AC cord connection To attach Insert it firmly until the tabs on both sides click into place. Pin terminals blue green green Match colors of plugs and terminals. Insert firmly. (Continued) To remove Keep pushing both...
For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet first. For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com VHF/UHF Antenna •...
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Basic Connection Example 2 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback) AV Equipment (e.g. DVD Recorder or VCR) To connect the antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCR VHF/UHF Antenna ANT IN ANT OUT AV Equipment (e.g. DVD Recorder or VCR) (with TV tuner) DVD Recorder VHF/UHF Antenna...
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Example 3 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver DVD Recorder To connect the antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder or VCR VHF/UHF Antenna ANT IN ANT IN ANT OUT Satellite Receiver DVD Recorder or VCR Note For details of external equipment connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. Satellite Receiver VHF/UHF Antenna...
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Basic Connection To use HDMI terminals HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal. For “VIERA Link To use COMPONENT terminals AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO...
Identifying Controls Front of the TV Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down POWER Remote control sensor button Within about 23 feet Displays the Main (7 meters) in front of menu. the TV set. Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) C.A.T.S.
First Time Setup “First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 36-37) is set to “No”. ■...
Select “Auto program” ANT/Cable setup ANT in Auto program Select scanning mode Auto program All channels Analog only Digital only Auto program Progress Number of analog channels Number of digital channels Press RETURN to quit. Confirm registered channels program Caption If OK is not pressed after selecting “Apply”, the channels will not be saved.
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First Time Setup ■ Press to exit from a menu screen Note About broadcasting systems Analog (NTSC): Conventional broadcasting Digital (ATSC): programming that allows you to view more channels featuring high-quality video and sound (Continued) Adjust the clock First time setup Language ANT/Cable setup Network setting...
Watching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box or antenna cable (p. 11-14) Turn power on Select a channel number Note Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “ANT/Cable setup” to switch the signal reception between cable TV and antenna. (p. 16, 51) The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off.
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Watching TV ■ Other Useful Functions ■ Displays or removes the channel banner. Information Recall ■ Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes. Change aspect ratio Call up a favorite channel ■ Set Favorite Feature Display the SUB MENU. MENU Select “Set favorite”...
Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access high use menu items. They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or setting a function quickly. Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item ■...
Viewing from an SD Card You can view movies and photos taken with a digital camera or digital video camera and saved on an SD card. (Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly.) ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■...
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Insert the card Label surface SD Card Push until a click is heard Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (16 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter) For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 58) Display “Movie settings”...
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Viewing from an SD Card ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen Photo viewer Follow direction in Movie player Select the data to be viewed Thumbnail view Photo viewer All photos Total Pana0001 Pana0002...
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(Continued) ■ To sort by Folder, month or date Select sort type Photo viewer All photos Total Pana0001 Pana0002 Pana0003 Name Pana0001 Date 03/04/2009 Size 1029×1200 Pana0005 Pana0006 Pana0007 Select Sort Pana0009 Pana0010 Pana0011 RETURN Slideshow Folders Sort by month Select the directory.
Watching Videos and DVDs If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV’s screen. You can select the external equipment to access. ■ To return to TV Input Select With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode Input select...
VIERA Link If you connect equipment that has the “HDAVI Control” function to a TV using an HDMI cable, you will find it easier to use. Please refer to p. 38-43. Before using these functions, you need to set “VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below. Display menu Select “Setup”...
VIERA CAST You can access information services (TV content) from the Home screen via the Internet. You need a broadband environment to use this service. Preparations Internet connections (p. 29) Network setting (p. 44) VIERA CAST setting (p. 46) ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■...
Contact your Broadband service provider NOTICE: If you don't have Internet service by your local provider, please order a high-speed Internet service at no less than the following connection speed. If you already have such service, make sure that the connection speed exceeds the following. Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD and 6Mbps for HD picture quality, respectively.
Example of Network Camera connection (p. 31) Network setting (p. 44) Note This feature is only available with Panasonic-made network cameras released after summer 2009. (Preliminary model numbers: BL-C210A and BL-C230A) A number of VIERA-compatible network cameras can be founded at the following sites: http://www.panasonic.com/...
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Example of Network Camera connection Back of the TV Cable/DSL modem Internet Display Menu Select “Setup” Menu Picture Audio VIERA Link SD card Closed caption Setup Select “Network cameras list” Setup Network VIERA Link settings Camera Network setting setting VIERA CAST setting Network cameras list If there is no registered camera Select “Yes”...
Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p. 55) Display the Input select menu Input select Component 1 Component 2...
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■ PC menu setting (change as desired) Making settings “How to Use Menu Functions” Menu Item Reset to defaults Sync Dot clock H-position V-position adjustments Clock phase Input resolution H-frequency V-frequency Audio menu (p. 34) (p. 34) Adjustments/Configurations (options) Resets PC adjust H &...
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other 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 menu...
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Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Advanced picture”. Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Studio ref/THX/Game/Custom) (p. 59) Adjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste • Display range Contrast/Brightness/Color/Sharpness: 0 - 100 Tint: Selects a choice of Cool(blue), Normal, or Warm(red) color.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other 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 menu...
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(Continued) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only) • Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 20) Selects the screen menu language (p. 16) Adjusts the clock (p. 18) Sets channels (p. 50) Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p.
VIERA Link Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have the “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 4” function. Connections to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theatre, RAM theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface with them automatically.
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2CH audio. (When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.) For details about HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual for the equipment. VIERA Link Connections...
VIERA Link ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen “HDAVI Control Display menu Select “Setup” Menu Picture Audio VIERA Link SD card Closed caption Setup Select “VIERA Link settings” Setup VIERA Link settings Network setting VIERA CAST setting About...
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“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 Panasonic Home Theater system, the following sequence of operations is performed automatically.
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VIERA Link 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. 38 ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen “HDAVI Control...
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(Continued) You can select Home theater or TV speakers for audio output. Control theater speakers with the TV’s remote control. This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected. Select “Speaker output” Select “Home theater” or “TV”...
Network Setting This is a setting for connecting to a broadband environment. ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen Display menu Select “Setup” Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock VIERA Link SD card Closed caption Setup Select “Network setting”...
Check that the network settings are as shown below, and then start “Connection test”. Select “Connection test” and press OK. *Press OK again to cancel the test. (It takes a while to cancel the test.) Network setting Connection test Succeeded IP setting mode Manual IP address...
VIERA CAST ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen Setting Display menu Select “Setup” Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock VIERA Link SD card Closed caption Setup Select “VIERA CAST setting” Setup VIERA Link settings Network setting VIERA CAST setting...
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Select “Connection test” and Press OK VIERA CAST setting Proxy address Proxy port Connection test Set only if specified by the provider. It is not required for normal household use. ■ Proxy address This is the address of the relay server that is connected to the target server instead of the browser and sends data to the browser.
Lock You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching 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...
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■ To select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked. These channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating. Select “Mode” and set to “Custom” Select channel to lock. Channel lock Channel lock...
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 menu Select “Setup” Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock VIERA Link SD card Closed caption Setup Select “ANT/Cable setup”...
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Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory. Select “ANT in” Select Cable or Antenna Or select “Not used” (p. 16). Select “Auto program” ANT/Cable setup Cable ANT in Auto program Manual program Signal meter Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or changing the channel display.
Closed Caption ■ Press to exit from a menu screen 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 Closed caption (CC) information. (p. 57) ■...
Input Labels/Audio out Display menu Select “Setup” Menu Select “Connected devices” Setup Channel surf mode Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention Select “Input labels” or “Audio out” ■ Press to exit from Connected devices a menu screen Input labels Audio out Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during...
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. 18) The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not work if the “Auto power on” (p. 36) is set. ■...
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 equipment and its specifications. For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com Front of the TV LAN connection (p.
Ratings List for Lock “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. (p. 49) ■ U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or where rating does not apply.
Technical Information 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 the CC set On using the Component or HDMI connection to the TV.
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Electrical interference, static electricity or erroneous operation may damage the data or card. Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) Message SD card slot is empty.
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HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 38) This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function on even if TV is in Standby mode.
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Technical Information Aspect Ratio: 4:3 Size 1 Aspect Ratio: FULL/JUST(H-FILL/ZOOM) Size 1 See pages 34-35 for more information 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.
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 lines.) Some PC models cannot be connected to the set.
Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. For details (p. 66, 67) For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: www.panasonic.com/contactinfo...
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If there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV).
Specifications Power Source Maximum Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No. of pixels) Audio Output PC signals Channel Capability (Digital/Analog) Operating Conditions VIDEO IN 1 VIDEO IN 2 COMPONENT IN 1-2 HDMI 1-4 RS232C (Serial) (for VIERA CAST IPTV) RJ45 (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX) Card slot...
Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited Warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product...
■ For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
If removal is required to service the product, it will be at the discretion of the Servicentre and in no event will Panasonic Canada Inc. or the Servicentre be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages.