Viera TC-P42X3 PDF

Model No.
Número de modelo
TC-P42X3
TC-P46X3
TC-P50X3
Owner’s Manual
42”/46”/50” Class 720p Plasma HDTV
(41.6/46.0/49.9 inches measured diagonally)
Manual de usuario
Televisión de alta definición de 720p y
clase 42”/46”/50” de Plasma
(41,6/46,0/49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)
For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call:

1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
www.panasonic.com/help
For assistance (Canada), please call:

1-866-330-0014
www.vieraconcierge.ca
Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU./Puerto Rico), llame al:

1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
www.panasonic.com/help
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.

English
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future
reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
Gracias por su decisión de comprar este producto marca Panasonic.
Español
Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en
el futuro. Las imágenes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos. TQB2AA0597-1
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■ 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.
12 To prevent the “Image retention”, the screen saver is

4:3 automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are
sent or no operations are performed.
Typical still images

● Channel number and other logos
● Image displayed in 4:3 mode
● SD Card photo ●Video game ●Computer image
■ Set up
● Do not place the unit where it’s exposed to sunlight or other bright light (including reflections).
● Use of some types of fluorescent lighting may reduce the remote control’s transmission range.
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VIERA Link™ is a trademark of
Contents
Panasonic Corporation.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-

Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks
of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United
States and other countries.
Please read before using the unit

SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-
3C, LLC. • Safety Precautions·········································· 4
“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo
Getting started
are trademarks of Panasonic
Corporation and Sony Corporation.
Getting started
DLNA®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA • Accessories/Optional Accessory····················· 7
CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, • Connections ·················································· 10
service marks, or certification • Identifying Controls ······································· 12
marks of the Digital Living Network • First Time Setup············································ 13
Alliance.
This product qualifies for ENERGY
STAR in the “Home Use” setting Basic Features
and this is the setting in which
• Watching TV ················································· 17
energy savings will be achieved.
• Using VIERA TOOLS ···································· 20
Basic
Any modifications to the “Home
Use” setting or other factory default • Watching content from external devices ······· 21
settings could result in greater • Using Media player ······································· 22
energy consumption beyond
levels that meet ENERGY STAR
qualifications.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Advanced Features
Laboratories.
• VIERA TM TM
Link “HDAVI Control ”···················· 28
HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
••Using Network services ································ 34
Network Connections·································· 35
TM
• Network settings ········································· 36
• Using EASY IPTV ······································· 39
Advanced
• Using DLNA feature ···································· 40
• Network Camera ········································· 41
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio • Editing and Setting Channels ······················· 42
license for the personal and non-commercial use of a ••How to Use Menu Functions························· 44
Picture settings ··········································· 45
consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC
Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video • Audio settings ············································· 46
that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal • Timer settings ············································· 46
and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a • Lock ···························································· 47
video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license • Closed caption ············································ 47
is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional
information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.
• Setup ·························································· 48
See http://www.mpegla.com.
Support Information
Support Information
• Ratings List for parental control ···················· 49

• Technical Information ···································· 50
• Care and Cleaning ········································ 53
• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ·············· 54
• Specifications················································ 57
• Index ····························································· 58
• Limited Warranty
(for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) ················· 59
• Customer Services Directory
(for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) ························· 60
• Limited Warranty (for Canada) ····················· 61
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Safety Precautions
The lightning flash with
arrowhead within a triangle is
CAUTION intended to tell the user that
parts inside the product are a risk
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK of electric shock to persons.
DO NOT OPEN The exclamation point within a
triangle is intended to tell the
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. user that important operating
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. and servicing instructions are in
the papers with the appliance.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set
(including on shelves above, etc.).
Important Safety Instructions

1) Read these instructions. 11) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the
2) Keep these instructions. manufacturer.
3) Heed all warnings. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod,
4) Follow all instructions. bracket, or table specified by the
5) Do not use this apparatus near water. manufacturer, or sold with the apparatus.
6) Clean only with dry cloth. When a cart is used, use caution when
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in moving the cart / apparatus combination to
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. avoid injury from tip-over.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, 13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when
heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including unused for long periods of time.
amplifiers) that produce heat. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided not operate normally, or has been dropped.
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for 15) To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the
replacement of the obsolete outlet. AC cord power plug is securely connected.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the
point where they exit from the apparatus.
WARNING/CAUTION (TV set)

● Be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out the
WARNING installation and set-up.
Two or more people are required to install or remove the
Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally television.
swallowed.
Keep small parts away from young children.
● Some wall mounts (wall-hanging brackets) are not
designed to be mounted to walls with steel studs or old
Discard unneeded small parts and other objects, cinder block constructions.
including packaging materials and plastic bags/sheets to Ask your dealer or licensed contractor to properly secure
prevent them from being played with by young children, the wall-hanging bracket.
creating the potential risk of suffocation.
● Do not route the TV’s power cord inside the wall.
■ Set up The power cord was not designed for in-wall mounting.
This Plasma TV may fall and can cause personal injury or Doing so can lead to fire hazard.
even death if not installed correctly. To prevent personal ● Do not place the Plasma TV or its stand on a sloped or
injury or death, follow these warnings: unstable surface.
● Install the Plasma TV in accordance with the The Plasma TV may fall or tip over.
manufacturer’s recommended pedestal or stand, ● Do not support the Plasma TV on a non-specified
corresponding hardware and installation instructions. pedestal.
This Plasma TV is for use only with the following
optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional
● Do not place the Plasma TV on furniture that can easily
be used as steps, such as a chest of drawers.
accessories may cause instability. The following accessories
are manufactured by Panasonic Corporation. ● Do not climb or allow children to climb on the Plasma TV
• Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) ● Place or install the Plasma TV where it cannot be
TY-WK4P1RW pushed, pulled over or knocked down.
● Route all cords and cables such that they cannot be
tripped over or pulled by curious children.
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● Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV. ● If water or an object gets inside the Plasma TV, if the
If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get Plasma TV is dropped, or if the enclosure becomes
inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in damaged, unplug the power supply cord immediately.
fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the A short-circuit may occur, which could cause a fire. Contact
Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center. an Authorized Service Center for an evaluation.
In the unlikely event that you receive a shock from this
product it is possible that your household outlet may be
wired improperly. Have an electrician verify that the TV’s CAUTION
outlet is properly wired. If the symptom persists, have the
TV serviced by a qualified authorized technician. ● Do not cover the ventilation holes.
● To prevent the spread of fire, keep candles Doing so may cause the Plasma TV to overheat, which can
or other open flames away from this cause a fire or damage to the Plasma TV.
product at all times ● Leave a space of 3 15/16” (10 cm) or more at the top,
left and right, and 2 3/4” (7 cm) or more at the rear.
■ AC Power Supply Cord ● When using the pedestal, keep the space between the
To prevent fire or electric shock: bottom of the TV and the pedestal or stand surface
● The Plasma TV is designed to operate on a 120 V AC, clear from objects that may obstruct ventilation.
60 Hz service. Insert the power cord plug as far as it will
go into the wall socket. ■ When Moving the Plasma TV
If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may generate, which ● Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the
could cause a fire. Plasma TV.
● The included power cord is for use with this unit only. Moving the TV with its cables attached might damage the
● Do not use any power cord other than that provided cables which, in turn, can cause fire or electric shock.
with this TV. ● To prevent an electric shock, disconnect the power
● Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands. plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before
carrying out any cleaning.
● Do not do anything that might damage the power ● Transport only in upright position.
supply cord.
Transporting the unit with its display panel facing upright or
● When disconnecting the power supply cord, hold the downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.
plug, not the cord.
● Do not use the power supply cord if the plug or cord is ● Using a dry cloth, clean any dust from the power supply
cord and plug regularly.
damaged. Build-up of dust on the power cord plug can increase
Replace the cord or contact your Authorized Service Center. humidity, which might damage the insulation and cause a
● Do not use a 3-prong to 2-prong AC plug adapters to fire.
connect your TV’s plug to the wall outlet. This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays;
Doing so will defeat the TV plug’s safety feature, which therefore, it may affect other infrared communication
can lead to a shock hazard. If the wall outlet does not equipment. Install your infrared sensor in a place away from
accommodate a 3-prong plug, have a qualified electrician direct or reflected light from your Plasma TV.
replace your outlet and check the associated wiring. The TV will still consume some power as long as the
■ Handling the power supply cord power supply cord is connected to the wall outlet.
● Insert the power plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the ● Display panel is made of glass. Do not apply strong
power plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.) force or impact to the display panel.
● Ensure that the power plug is easily accessible. This may cause damage resulting in injury.
● Ensure the earth pin on the power plug is securely ● The TV is heavy. TV should be handled by 2 or more
connected to prevent electrical shock. people. Support as shown to avoid injury by the TV
• An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be tipping or falling.
connected to a power socket outlet with a protective
earthing connection.
● Do not touch the power plug with a wet hand. (This may
cause electrical shock.)
● Do not use any power cord other than that provided
with this TV. (This may cause fire or electrical shock.)
● Do not damage the power cord. (A damaged cord may
cause fire or electrical shock.)
• Do not move the TV with the cord plugged in the socket outlet.
• Do not place a heavy object on the cord or place the cord
near a high-temperature object.
• Do not twist the cord, bend it excessively, or stretch it.
• Do not pull on the cord. Hold onto the power plug body
when disconnecting cord.
• Do not use a damaged power plug or socket outlet.
● If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound),
or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the
Plasma TV, unplug the power supply cord immediately.
Continued use of the TV under these conditions might
cause a fire or permanent damage to the TV. Have the TV
evaluated by an Authorized Service Center. Servicing of the
TV by unauthorized personnel is strongly discouraged due
to its high voltage.
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CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES
WALL MOUNTING: IF YOU DECIDE TO WALL MOUNT
WARNING YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY, ALWAYS:
Flat panel displays are not always supported on the • Use a mount that has been recommended by the display
proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s manufacturer and/or listed by an independent laboratory
recommendations. Flat panel displays that are inappropriately (such as UL, CSA, ETL).
situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, • Follow all instructions supplied by the display and wall
chests or carts may fall over and may cause personal injury or mount manufacturers.
even death. • If you have any doubts about your ability to safely
install your flat panel display, contact your retailer about
The consumer electronics industry (of which Panasonic is professional installation.
a member) is committed to making home entertainment • Make sure the wall where you are mounting the display
enjoyable and safe. To prevent personal injury or death, be is appropriate. Some wall mounts are not designed to
sure to follow the following safety guidelines: be mounted to walls with steel studs or old cinder block
construction. If you are unsure, contact a professional
TUNE INTO SAFETY: installer.
• One size does NOT fit all. Follow the manufacturer’s • A minimum of two people are required for installation. Flat
recommendations for the safe installation and use of your panel displays can be heavy.
flat panel display.
• Carefully read and understand all enclosed instructions for Panasonic recommends that a qualified installer perform
proper use of this product. the wall-mount installation. See page 4.
• Don’t allow children to climb on or play with furniture and
television sets. The American Academy of Pediatrics discourages
• Don’t place flat panel displays on furniture that can easily be television viewing for children younger than two years
used as steps, such as a chest of drawers. of age.
• Remember that children can become excited while watching
a program, especially on “larger than life” flat panel
displays. Care should be taken to install the display where it
cannot be pushed, pulled over, or knocked down.
• Care should be taken to route all cords and cables
connected to the flat panel display so that they cannot be
pulled or grabbed by curious children.
FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an Other Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution:
To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables
when connecting to 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.
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Contact Source: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
email: consumerproducts@panasonic.com
CANADIAN NOTICE:
For Model TC-P42X3, TC-P46X3, TC-P50X3
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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Accessories/Optional Accessory
Accessories
Check you have all the items shown.
Accessories
Remote Control Batteries for the AC cord
Transmitter Remote Control
N2QAYB000570 Transmitter (2)
AA Battery
Getting started
Pedestal
TBLX0134 (TC-P42X3)
TBLX0135
(TC-P46X3, TC-P50X3)
Owner’s Manual Child safety
Quick start guide Product Registration Card (U.S.A.)
How to assemble (p. 8)
Optional Accessory Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended
wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging
Wall-hanging bracket bracket installation manual.
(angle)
TY-WK4P1RW Rear of the TV Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging bracket
(not supplied with the TV)
Depth of screw:
a minimum 0.59” (15.0 mm),
b maximum 1.18” (30.0 mm)
M8
a: 15.7” (400 mm)

b: 11.8” (300 mm) (View from the side)
Holes for wall-hanging
bracket installation
Warning
In order to maintain the TV’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed
contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets.
Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be absolutely sure to take steps to
prevent the TV from tipping over.
Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product
damage.
Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the
wall before hanging bracket.
When using the angled-type wall hanging bracket, please ensure that there is sufficient space for the connecting
cables not to press against the wall when the TV is tilted forward.
For safety reasons, remove units no longer being used from their wall-mounted locations.
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Attaching the pedestal to TV
■Assembling the pedestal
Fix securely with assembly screws A (Total 4 screws).
Tighten screws firmly.
A Accessories
Pole Assembly screws
R
(4 of each)
A
L Pole
XYN5+F18FN
Front size (M5 × 18) (Silver)
Base THEL078N (for 42”)

(Image: TBLX0135) THEL080N (for 46”/50”)
size (M5 × 30) (Black)
■Set-up Poles (2)
Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface.
Tighten screws firmly. L R
Bottom view
B
L or R is printed at the
Rear side bottom of the poles.
Arrow Base (1)
mark
Hole for pedestal

installation
Pole
Fix securely with assembly

Pole
screws B (Total 4 screws).
Base
(Image: TC-P50X3)
Warning
Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.
Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
Caution
Do not use any pedestal other than that provided with this TV.
Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
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.
If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong
enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
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Installing the remote’s batteries
Caution
Open
Incorrect installation may cause
Close battery leakage and corrosion,
resulting in damage to the remote
control.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
Hook
• Do not mix different battery types (such
as alkaline and manganese batteries).
• Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd)
batteries.
Note the correct polarity
(+ or -). Do not burn or break batteries.
Getting started
Power cord connection
To attach To remove
Keep pushing both
Insert it firmly until the sides until they snap
tabs on both sides click and pull.
into place.
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Connections
Connection Panels
Front of the TV LAN connector DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
USB1/2
connector
SD card B
slot (p.22)
Back of the TV
Antenna or Cable connection
* See page 9 Back of the TV VHF/UHF Antenna

(Power cord
connection)
Cable TV or
Power Cord
(Connect after all the VHF/UHF Antenna
other connections have • NTSC (National Television System Committee):
been made.) ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):
Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standard-definition television
(SDTV), data broadcasting, multichannel surround-sound audio and interactive television.
Cable
● You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.
● You may need to subscribe to a high-definition (HD) cable service to enjoy HD programming.
The connection for high-definition can be done with the use of an HDMI or Component Video cable. (p. 11)
Note
● When using a Cable box, external equipment and video cables shown in this manual are not supplied with the TV.
● 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/help
www.panasonic.ca
Connection references
■ Antenna terminal ■ Pin terminals ■ HDMI terminal
red blue green
green
● Firmly tighten by hand. ● Match colors of plugs and terminals. ● Insert firmly.
● Insert firmly.
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AV cable connection
Best To use HDMI terminals

AV Equipment
HDMI
AV OUT
e.g. Blu-ray Disc
player
HDMI-DVI DVI OUT AV Equipment

Conversion cable
L
AUDIO OUT
R e.g. Blu-ray Disc
player
● VIERA Link connection, please refer to p. 29
● The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal.
Getting started
To use COMPONENT terminals
Y
red green green
PB COMPONENT
Good blue blue blue
VIDEO OUT
AV Equipment
PR
Connections
green red red
L e.g. Blu-ray Disc
player
white white white AUDIO
R OUT
red red
red
To use COMPOSITE terminals

AV Equipment
yellow yellow yellow
Basic L
COMPOSITE e.g. DVD Recorder
(Not HD) white white white OUT or
R
red red
red
e.g. VCR
Audio connection
Audio equipment
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
Optical cable
● For HDMI-ARC (Audio Return Channel) connection, see p. 28 e.g. Amplifier
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Identifying Controls
TV controls/indicators
Front of the TV Back of the TV
Selects channels
in sequence
Volume up/down
Displays the Main

Menu
Remote control sensor Changes the input
Within about 23 feet mode
Chooses Menu and POWER button
(7 meters) in front of
the TV set Submenu entries
Power indicator
(on: red, off: no light)
C.A.T.S. sensor
Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic
Tracking System) (p. 45)
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.
Remote control
Closed Caption On/Off (p. 17)
Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Selects Secondary Audio Programming

(p. 17)
Select source to watch (p. 21) Exits from menu screen
VIERA Link menu (p. 32-33)

Displays Main Menu (p. 44)
Display VIERA TOOLS Menu (p. 20)
Displays Sub Menu for special functions Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-27)
(when available) (p. 18)
Selects/OK/Change
Colored buttons
(used for various functions) Go back to previous menu
Channel up/down, when viewing from

ANT/Cable source
Volume up/down
Displays or removes the channel
Sound mute On/Off banner (p. 17)
Operates the Favorite channel list

Changes aspect ratio and zoom(p. 18, 50) function (p. 18)
Numeric keypad to select any channel

or press to enter alphanumeric input in
menus
Switches to previously viewed channel
or input
Use for digital channels. (p. 17)
External equipment operations
(p. 33)
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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 when “Auto power on” (p. 48) is set to “No”.
Turn the TV On with the POWER button

(TV) (Remote)
or
or
Configure your viewing mode
Getting started
Select your language
Language / Idioma / Langue Step 1 of 7 / Paso 1 de 7 / Étape 1 de 7
Select your language
Seleccione su idioma
Sélection de la langue
select
English Español Français
OK
Select OK
Selección
Sélection
Identifying Controls
First Time Setup
Select your country
Country Step 2 of 7
Select the country where this TV is being used.
U.S.A. Canada Other

select
OK
OK
Select
RETURN
Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “Home use”)

Set viewing mode Step 3 of 7
Select your viewing environment
Home use Store Demonstration

select
OK
OK
Select
RETURN
● Please confirm your selection (Home Use) before pressing OK button.

■ If you select “Store Demonstration” by mistake in ,
confirmation screen will be displayed.
You are selecting the store demonstration mode.
Yes No select
If you select “Yes”, the picture mode will regularly reset
to “Vivid” and a Picture Refresh message will be displayed on the
screen.
OK
● Select “No” and return to previous screen .

● If you select “Yes”, Screen enters the store demonstration mode.
To display the “Set viewing mode” screen again as shown above and
select “Home Use”, do one of the following:
• Press and hold down the side POWER button for at least five seconds.
• Unplug power cord for 30 seconds and plug it again.
Note
● If you use any other step other than then turn the TV off, or if you used
the EXIT button to quit before completing the settings, the next time you turn
the TV on, “First time setup” will not be automatically displayed.
• The settings up to that point are saved.
• You can start “First time setup”. (p. 48)
● Language, ANT/Cable setup, Input labels, Clock can also be changed from
the Settings Menu. (p. 48)
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ANT/Cable setup
Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV?
ANT/Cable setup Step 4 of 7
Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV?
Yes No
OK
Select
Return
Yes
No b Select connection type
a Select signal type for Cable or Satellite box
(Cable/Antenna) and go to (Input labels)
How does the TV receive its programming content?
Which wiring method is used to connect your box to the TV?
Cable service Over-the-Air Antenna
(No box)
select AV IN Antenna/Cable in
HDMI
Antenna
Component Cable In
Antenna
Cable In
OK Composite
OK
Select OK
Return Select
Return
Select scan type

Auto program Step 4 of 7
Start scanning for available channels in your area? select

Yes No
OK
OK
Select
Return
Yes
Start scanning
Auto program
Progress 1%
Number of analog channels
Number of digital channels 0

This may take some time to complete.
Press RETURN to quit
RETURN
Press to exit from Complete scanning

a menu screen Auto program
Number of analog channels 10
Number of digital channels 0
Press to go back to Auto program completed.

Press OK to continue.
the previous screen OK
RETURN
Label the inputs for easy identification (Label inputs)

To name each input, follow the instructions on screen.
Note
When done, select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step.
About broadcasting Label inputs Step 5 of 7 select Video GAME
GAME
Next
systems What is connected to HDMI 1 ?
For your convenience, you may name each input for easy identification.
The labels will be shown in the “Input select” menu.
or 1 @. 2 ABC 3 DEF
OK
HDMI 1 set Select
4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO
7PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ
Analog (NTSC): HDMI 2

Component
RETURN LAST 0 - ,
ABC abc
Conventional Video
Next
broadcasting HDMI Follow the instructions on

Digital (ATSC): OK screen to complete the
Select
Return
Customize label following operations.
New
programming --> To edit the labels to match your connected devices.
that allows Label: [BLANK] Blu-ray/CABLE/SATELLITE/DVD/DVD REC/DVR/GAME/HOME
you to view THTR/RECEIVER/COMPUTER/MEDIA CTR/MEDIA EXT/VCR/CAMERA/
more channels MONITOR/AUX/OTHER/Not used
featuring
high-quality video • Select “Not used” for any back-panel input that has no device connected to it.
and sound Afterward, the input will be skipped when pressing INPUT, for your convenience.
• The input labels can be changed at any time from the TV’s setup menu
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Configure Network settings
Select the Network type
Network settings
Select Ethernet cable of wireless network.
Step 6 of 7
Set later: Go to
Ethernet cable Wireless(Wifi) Set later You can set in “Setup” menu later.
Wireless (WiFi): Start “Wireless network” (p. 16)
OK
Select
Return
Select the setting mode Automatic: Press OK to start setup automatically.

Network settings Step 6 of 7 Error screen is displayed when
Checks for proper network connection, settings and
communication to the Internet and server
automatically.
Network connection has failed.
Automatic Manual Manual: Go to Manual setting.
OK
Getting started
Select
RETURN
Manual
Automatic
Start connection test ■ Manual setting

Network settings Step 6 of 7 Network settings Step 6 of 7
Connection test Connection test Configure settings of the network connection.

IP setting mode Automatic
Check Ethernet cable connection
IP address 192.168.0.4
Validate IP address
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0
Check for IP address duplication
Default gateway 192.168.0.1
Check connection to the Internet
DNS setting mode Automatic
Check communication with EASY IPTV server.
DNS 192.168.0.1
Test in progress... Proxy address
Proxy port
Connect test
Connection
First Time Setup

Mac address 00-00-aa-cc-33-ab
RETURN error Select

Change
RETURN
Complete “Network settings” Manual

Helpful information is displayed when you
successfully complete “Network settings”. ■ Error screen
Network settings Step 6 of 7
Network settings Step 6 of 7
Connection test
Network settings are complete. Check Ethernet cable connection
You can use EASY IPTV.
EASY IPTV lets you enjoy Internet contents on Validate IP address
your VIERA TV. Check for IP address duplication
Connection to local network (router) failed.
Ensure wireless network availability
Retry Manual Set later
OK OK
Return Select
RETURN
Retry: Go to “Start connection test”

Set later: Go to
Press to exit from Adjust the Clock (Set clock)
a menu screen When done, select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step.
■ Manual setting
DST
Set clock Step 7 of 7
select Minutes 10
■ Press to go back to
Adjust the TV's date and time
Mode Manual
Year --- set or OK 0 9
the previous screen Month
Day
Hour
---
---
- - -
Minute
Time zone
---
RETURN
DST
Next
Select
Change
Edit 0 - 9 Follow the instructions on
RETURN
screen to complete the
following operations.
■ Auto setting
Set clock Step 7 of 7
Adjust the TV's date and time
2011/4/5 6:00 AM
Mode Auto
Year
Month
Day
Hour
Minute
Time zone EST
DST Off
Next
Select
Change
RETURN
Mode Manual: Adjust the clock manually (Year/Month/Day/Hour/Minute)

Auto: The clock is adjusted automatically via Internet service. Only
available when the TV is on a network. -->Set “Network settings” first.
Time zone Select your time zone. (EST/CST/MST/PST/AKST/HST/NST/AST)
DST Set DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting. (On/Off)

On: Advances the clock one hour from the time it is set according to the
time zone.
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Complete First time setup
Congratulations! You are done.
The First time setup can be repeated at any time.

Press MENU and select SETUP; then “First time setup”.
Congratulations!
Setup is complete.
Enjoy your Panasonic VIERA TV.
OK
RETURN
To watch TV via a Cable box, Satellite receiver, or any other source (DVD,
DVR, gaming device, etc.), press the INPUT button and select the appropriate
input.
■ About wireless LAN

● Wireless LAN adapter and Access point need to be obtained separately.
For the latest information on applicable LAN adapters, check the following website:
http://Panasonic.com/NetConnect
● Check that the Access point supports WPS*.
(If it does not support WPS, the encryption key of the Access point is required when
configuring settings.)
● Follow the instructions on the Access point setup screen and configure the appropriate
security settings.
For more details on setting of Access point, please refer to operating manual for the Access
point.
● We recommend using 11n (5 GHz) for the wireless system between the wireless
LAN adapter and Access point.
Communication is also possible with 11a, 11b, and 11g (2.4 GHz), but the
communication speed may be slower.
● If the wireless system of the Access point is changed, devices that could connect by
wireless LAN may no longer be able to connect.
● When EASY IPTV, Network camera, DLNA, or other device is using the network, do
not disconnect the wireless LAN adapter.
● Keep the TV away from the following devices as much as possible:
Press to exit from Wireless LAN, microwaves, and other devices that use 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signals.
Otherwise, the TV failures such as malfunction may occur due to the radio wave
a menu screen interference.
* WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup
■ Press to go back to ■ Wireless network (First time setup) in

the previous screen Display “Wireless network”
Select the connection method
select
Wireless network
Please choose connection method:

Search for wireless networks OK
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup using push button)
● Follow the directions on screen to complete the setting.

● See page 37 for more information.
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Watching TV
Turn power on
(Remote) (TV) Note
Please select correct input --> (p. 21)
or
Select a channel number

To directly enter the digital channel
up
number
Getting started
or When tuning to a digital channel,
press the button to enter the minor
down
number in a compound channel
• Also available side CH button on the unit. number.
[For Cable/Satellite box connection] example: CH15-1:
- Use your connected box’s remote control.
Note
Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “ANT/Cable setup” to switch the signal
reception between cable TV and antenna. (p. 14, 42)
The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned
Basic
off.
■ Other Useful Functions

Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Programming)
■ Select the Audio mode for watching TV
First Time Setup

Watching TV
Digital mode
Press SAP to select next Audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel.
Audio track 1 of 2
(English)
Analog mode
Press SAP to select the desired Audio mode.
• Each press of SAP will change the Audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono)
SAP is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI.
Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling SAP with their box.
Closed Caption
■ Switches the Closed Caption mode On or Off
Closed caption Off Closed caption On Closed caption On mute
Closed Caption is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI.
Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling CC with their box.
Displaying Information
■ Displays and removes information. When watching programming via the Antenna/Cable input,
shows the channel banner.
Channel Clock
15-2 THE NEWS 12:30 PM

ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30
Station SAP Signal Picture Sleep timer
identifier indication resolution mode remaining time
Closed caption Rating Level Aspect ratio
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Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture
■ Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 50)
• 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM
• 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM
Use when the picture does not fill the whole screen (bars appears on either side of
the image) or portions of the picture is trimmed.
Note
1. Some content, such as film-based movies, are available in extra-wide format.
Top and bottom bars are unavailable.
2. Connected devices, such as Cable/Satellite box, DVD/Blu-ray players and game
consoles have their own aspect (format) settings. Adjust the device’s aspect
settings.
Display the SUB MENU

■ Press SUB MENU to show the Sub Menu screen
This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.
Sub menu is only available when the TV is using the Antenna/Cable input, not when using Cable or Satellite box.
SUB Setup SUB MENU
MENU
Channel surf mode Specify favorites or type of channels to view when pressing the channel up/
All down button.
Set favorite Set favorite channel (below)
Edit CH caption Edit the channel identifier (p. 43)
Signal meter
Check the signal strength (p. 43)
Call up a favorite channel

■ FAVORITE
Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune screen. Select the desired broadcast
station with the cursor or use the number buttons. (p. 17)
Favorite channels 1/3 select
1 26-1
2
3 or
4
5
■ Set the Favorite channel

SUB Setup SUB MENU Set favorite 1/3 select the list
MENU Channel surf mode 1 26-1 number
All 2
Set favorite 3 save the displayed
Edit CH caption 4 channel
Signal meter 5
or
select the list number

(to save the channel
without pressing OK)
■ Delete a favorite channel

Set favorite 1/3 select
1 26-1
2
3
4 delete
5 (while holding down)
■ To change the page
Press repeatedly to change between pages (1/3, 2/3, 3/3 or exit)
Changes the page forward/backward
● Favorite channels cannot be set when using Cable or Satellite box.

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■ Other Useful operations
Entering characters
You can use the remote control keys to enter the alphanumeric characters.
■ Switches input mode Menu Proxy setting
Proxy address
1 4 8
ABC → abc → 123 Proxy port 0
■ Press each number key

1 @. 2 ABC 3 DEF
to cycle through the OK 4 GHI 5 JKL 6 MNO
Select 7PQRS 8 TUV 9WXYZ
alphanumeric character RETURN LAST 0 - ,
ABC → abc Delete
Navigation area
● You can also use a USB keyboard (not supplied) to enter the alphanumeric characters.
● Keyboard type (p. 48)
Password setting/entering
You need to enter the password when you access locked channel or inputs.
Input your 4-digit password ● If it is your first time entering the password, enter the password twice in
Menu Password order to register it.
● Make a note of your password. Do not forget it. (If you have forgotten
Basic
Enter password.
* * * - your password, consult your local dealer.)
● When you select a locked channel, a message will be displayed that
allows you to view the channel after you input your password.
● Change password (p. 47)
Operate USB keyboard
Watching TV
You can operate non-character keys as remote control keys.
■ Key chart
Keyboard key Remote key Keyboard key Remote key
UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT Cursor key F4 Input
Enter OK F5 Channel Down(-)
BackSpace Return (when you do not F6 Channel up(+)
input character)
0-9 0-9 F7 Volume Down(-)
F1 Menu F8 Volume up(+)
F2 VIERA Tools F9(Red)/F10(Green)/ Color key
F3 Submenu F11(Blue)/F12(Yellow) (Red/Blue/Yellow/Green)
● For more details on setting and operation of the USB keyboard, please also read the operating manuals for the USB
keyboard.
● Some keyboards do not have these keys.
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Using VIERA TOOLS
VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access the TV’s special features. They are displayed as shortcut icons on
the TV screen.
Display VIERA TOOLS
Select the item

● The icons displayed differ depending on your country or area you select. (p. 13)
select
next
EASY IPTV (example)
Set each item

Using EASY IPTV p. 39
Part of Icons on VIERA TOOLS screen above provide you usable
Internet service such as VOD (Video-on-demand), Music distributer
or social networking service etc.
Game mode
Change to “Game” mode.
Picture mode (p. 45)
VIERA Link
VIERA Link (p. 32-33)
Eco mode
Press to exit from
a menu screen ECO/energy saving (p. 48)
Media player
Press to go back
to the previous Media player (p. 22-27)
screen
DLNA
Using DLNA feature (p. 40)
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Watching content from external devices
With the connected equipment turned On
Display the Input select menu
Select the input mode

Input select (shortcut) press the corresponding
1 ANT/Cable In Not used NUMBER button on the remote
2 HDMI 1 GAME control to select the input of your
3 HDMI 2 choice. Or, press the INPUT
4 Component AUX button repeatedly, to cycle through
or the available inputs.
5 Video
(example) select * set unused input to “Not used”

(below) for quick skipping.
Select the input of your choice,

enter then press OK.
Input label
Basic
Setup ANT/Cable (p. 42)
Edit Device labels

Input labels (p. 48)
● During the selection, if no action
Using VIERA TOOLS

Watching content from external devices
HDMI 1 Terminal
GAME Label is taken for several seconds,
the “Input select” menu
disappears.
(example) ● The terminal and label (names)
of the connected equipment are
displayed.
Note
● The input label will be displayed on the “Input select” screen if the Input label was
customized.
Operate the connected equipment directly or using the

remote control supplied with the equipment
Note
● For details, see the manual for the connected equipment.
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Using Media player
You can view still and motion images and play music saved on a USB flash memory and an SD card.
Basic features for Media player

■ Available contents and features
Photos Videos Music
Media player Photos All photos Media player Videos Titles/Folders view Media player Music Folders
Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1 My Music_1 My Music_2 My Music_3
Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2009_4 2009_7
2009_9
Select OK SD memory card Select OK SD memory card Select OK SD memory card

Info Info Info
SUB MENU RETURN SUB MENU RETURN SUB MENU RETURN
Slideshow Sort Drive select Media select Play Drive select Media select Play Folder Drive select Media select
SUB
MENU
Drive select Media select Information panel Option menu

Media player Photos All photos Media player Photos All photos Media player Photos All photos Media Player Photo All photos
Setup SUB MENU
1/70
File name:
Slideshow settings
100-0001.jpg Thumbnails size
Date:
Select OK
15/04/2011
Size: RETURN
640x480
Drive select Media Select
OK OK
Select Select
RETURN
Select OK SD memory card RETURN
Select OK SD memory card Select OK SD memory card Select OK SD memory card
Info Photos Videos
Info Music Info Info
SUB MENU RETURN SUB MENU RETURN SUB MENU RETURN SUB MENU RETURN
SD memory card SD memory card
Slideshow Sort Drive select Media select Slideshow Sort Media select Device select Slideshow Sort Drive select Media select Slideshow Sort Drive select Media select
Displays data information. Option menu

(File name, Date, and Size etc.) Photos --> p. 24-25
select select *Information differs depending Videos --> p. 26
OK OK on selected data. Music --> p. 27
Media information
■ Inserting or removing an SD card/USB flash memory
SD card USB flash memory
● Insert the card ● Remove the card ● Insert the device ● Remove the device
Gently insert the SD Card
label surface facing front.
Insert straight in Pull straight out
Label surface
Press in lightly
on SD Card,
then release.
Push until a
click is heard Cutout
● Compliant card type (maximum capacity): ● Media player only supports USB Mass storage
SDXC Card (64 GB), SDHC Card (32 GB), microSDHC class devices.
Card (32 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (2 GB),
microSD Card (2 GB) (requiring microSDHC Card/
miniSD Card/microSD Card/ adapter)
● If a microSDHC Card, miniSD Card or microSD Card is
used, insert / remove it together with the adapter.
● For more information and cautions on SD card and USB flash memory (p. 51)
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Viewing Contents
Insert a Media (SD card or USB flash memory)

• Auto play setting Image viewer auto play (p. 48)
Display Media player
or
(example)
Select Drive
(Display connected drive)
Media player
select
Drive select
OK
Select
OK
RETURN
SD memory card
Select the Media

Media player
Basic
select
Media select
OK
Select
OK
RETURN
Photos Videos Music
SD memory card
Select the data (Photos/Videos/Music)

How to view the data differs depending on data storage conditions.
Using Media player

Select Title/Folder
Media player Photos Sort by Date
23/10/2009 25/10/2009 01/11/2009 05/11/2009 10/11/2009 22/11/2009 23/11/2009
select
24/11/2009 01/12/2009 03/12/2009 20/12/2009 22/12/2009
OK
Select OK SD memory card
Info
SUB MENU RETURN
Slideshow Sort Drive select Media select
(e.g. Photos)
Select file
Media player Photos All photos
select
OK
■ Press to exit from
Info
SUB MENU RETURN
(e.g. Photos)
a menu screen
View or Play
■ Press to go back to Single view Thumbnail / Playback view image
and operation are differ depending
the previous screen select on selected contents.
OK
Rotate
● Photos view --> p. 24-25

● Videos view --> p. 26
Prev. Next
RETURN
Stop
(e.g. Photos) ● Music view --> p. 27
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Photos view
[Photos thumbnail] [Features]
Media player Photos All photos
● Slideshow setting
● Sort
● Drive select
● Media select
Info
SUB MENU RETURN
[Photos playback screen]

Photo status
● To display/hide
Single view Slideshow Single view
Guide and Banner
Navigation Guide
Slideshow Single view
Rotate
Rotate Prev. Next Prev. Next

Prev. Next
RETURN RETURN
RETURN Stop Stop
Stop
Sort
Display “Sort select” menu and select item Displayed each view
select Media player Photos Sort by Date
• Folders
Folders (ascending order of
Sort by date
numeric/alphabetical)
23/10/2009 25/10/2009 01/11/2009 05/11/2009 10/11/2009 22/11/2009 23/11/2009
Sort by month
OK 24/11/2009 01/12/2009 03/12/2009 20/12/2009 22/12/2009
• Sort by month
(ascending order of
the month)
Select
SUB MENU
OK
RETURN
Info
SD memory card
• Sort by date
(e.g. Sort by date)
Photo options
Display “Setup SUB MENU” and select item ■ Slideshow settings (p. 25)
select
SUB
Setup SUB MENU
■ Thumbnails size
MENU To change the number of photos on a thumbnail screen
Slideshow settings
Thumbnails size OK
at a time
(7 × 4 ⇔ 10 × 6)
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Slideshow
Display “Slideshow settings” Adjust items and select “Slideshow start”
Media Player settings
Slideshow Photo All photos
Start Slideshow
Slideshow settings select
Frame Off Start Slideshow
Photo effect Off
Transition effect Off Frame Off
Photo size Normal
Photo effect Off
Burst playback Off
Display interval Normal Transition effect Off OK
Repeat playback On
Soundtrack settings Photo size Normal
Select
Burst playback Off
● To stop in mid-cycle Press
Change RETURN
Info
SUB MENU
Slideshow
RETURN
Sort Drive select Media select
Display interval Normal
Repeat playback On
(example)
Soundtrack settings
Select
Change RETURN
(example)
■ Slideshow settings
Settings Item Description
Frame* Select the Frame (Off/Array/Collage/Drift(with calendar)/Drift/Gallery(with calendar)/Gallery/Cinema)
Photo effect* Select the display effect (Off/Sepia/Gray scale)
Select the Transition effect shown between photos (Off /Fade in/Wipe ↓/Wipe ↑/Wipe →/Wipe ←/
Transition effect Slide in ↓/Slide in ↑/Slide in →/Slide in ←/Zoom in/Comb ↑↓/Comb →←/Dissolve/Checker
wipe/Motion/Random)
Photo size* Removes the black borders that are added according to the size of the photo being displayed. (Normal/Zoom)
Burst playback* Continuously plays photos that were shot continuously. (On/Off)
Set “Display interval” each image is displayed in the Slideshow mode.
Basic
Display interval (Short/Fast/Normal/Slow/Very slow)
Repeat playback Turn the Slideshow Repeat (cycle) function on or off (Off/On).
Select the music (Off/Music 1/Music 2/Music 3/Music 4/Music 5/User selected*/Auto*)
Soundtrack User selected: Plays the soundtrack registered in the “Soundtrack settings”. (below)
settings Auto: Plays the songs on the SD card or USB flash memory.
• Picture quality may become lower depending on the slideshow settings.
• Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings.
Using Media player

* When using DLNA (DMP mode) feature these menus are not displayed.
DMP: Digital media player p. 34
■ Soundtrack settings
Select “Soundtrack Select “User select” Select the song and register
settings”
Slideshow settings Soundtrack settings Media player Photos All photos
select
Start Slideshow OFF
Frame Off Music 1 Soundtrack settings
Photo effect Off Music 2 This song
All songs in folder
Transition effect Off Music 3 Select OK
OK
Photo size Music 4
RETURN
Normal
Burst playback Off Music 5
Display interval Normal User selected SUB MENU RETURN
Info

Repeat playback On Auto
Soundtrack settings This song: Register current music.
(example) User selected 03 XXXX All songs in folder : Register the
music in a folder.
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Videos view
[Videos thumbnail] [Features]
Media player Videos Titles/Folders view
● Play
Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1
● Drive select
Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2009_4 2009_7
● Media select
2009_9
● Aspect change
Info
SUB MENU RETURN
Play Drive select Media select
[Videos playback screen]

SD 01/04/2010 15:34
00:00.03
00:00.10
Movie banner
Drive type (SD/USB/DLNA)

SD 01/04/2010 15:34 00:00.10
00:00.03
RETURN Date and time or Elapsed time of current movie

File name * Counter may not work correctly with DLNA
feature. In this case “--:--:--”is displayed.
Navigation area ● To display/hide Guide and Banner

● Subtitles are not supported 30 seconds skip (In DLNA mode only (depends on content))
in MKV file. RETURN
Forward
Play/Pause • Forward/Reverse
Stop Five level of 1 to 5 (x2, x5, x,30,
Reverse x70, x100) are available.
Video options
Displayed menu will differ depending on contents. ■ Repeat playback
Select “Video options” in “Setup SUB MENU” Set play repeat function (On/Off)
SUB Setup SUB MENU Video options

MENU Repeat playback On
Video options select
next
Compatible Data format for Media player (SD card/USB flash memory)/DLNA
Media Compatible format
• JPEG files (DCF and EXIF standards)
Photo Sub-sampling - 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4:2:0
Image resolution - 8 × 8 to 30,712 × 17,272 pixels
• SD-Video Files (SD-Video Standard Ver.1.3)
Modified data with a PC may not be displayed correctly.
• AVCHD Standard compatible files
Modified data with a PC may not be displayed correctly.
Videos
• MP4 files (Video codec H.264 | Audio codec MP3/AC-3/LPCM)
• MKV files (Video codec H.264 | Audio codec MP3/AC-3/LPCM)
• MPEG-2 PS files*
• MPEG-2 TS files*
• MP3 files (MPEG Audio Layer-3)
Music • AAC files (MPEG2-AAC / MPEG4-AAC)
• LPCM files*
● For more data format information. (p. 51) * For DLNA only.
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Music view
[Music thumbnail] [Features]
Media player Music Folders
● Play folder
My Music_1 My Music_2 My Music_3
● Drive select
● Media select
Info
SUB MENU RETURN
Play Folder Drive select Media select
[Music playback screen]
Navigation area
AAAAAA
BBBBBBB Forward
XXXXXXX
00:00.05 / 00:00.49
RETURN
Play/Pause • Forward/Reverse
Stop Five level of 1 to 5 (x2, x5, x,30,
Reverse x70, x100) are available.
RETURN
Artist name Elapsed time of current song

* Counter may not work correctly with
● To display/hide Guide and Banner
Album name DLNA feature.
Song name In this case “--:--:--”is displayed.
Basic
Music options
Select “Music options” in “Setup SUB MENU” ■ Repeat playback
Set play repeat function (Off/Repeat Folder/One
SUB
MENU Setup SUB MENU song)
Music options Music options
next Repeat playback On select
Using Media player

Other settings in Media player
Display “Menu” ■ Adjust the Picture and Audio
Picture 1/2 select
Reset to defaults
Picture mode Vivid
adjust
Contrast 0
Brightness 0
Color 0
Tint 0
Select the item Sharpness 0
Menu select example: Picture menu

Picture menu/Audio menu
Picture (p. 45-46)
Audio
VIERA Link OK
■ Use VIERA Link function
select
VIERA Link control
Recorder
change
Set Speaker output
TV
Back to TV
VIERA Link menu (p. 32)
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VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”
Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote.
Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with compatible Panasonic products.
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
Connections to equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Home theater system, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables
enables VIERA Link controls.
Equipment with the “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations:
Version Operations (See p. 30-33, for more information)

HDAVI Control or later • Automatic Input Switching
• Power on link
• Power off link
• Default speakers
• Speaker control
HDAVI Control 2 or later • VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control
• Unselected device energy save (for available equipment only)
HDAVI Control 3 or later • Provides setting information (Language, time. etc.)
• Automatic lip-sync function
HDAVI Control 4 or later • Energy saving mode (with Quick Start mode)
HDAVI Control 5 • Audio Return Channel
Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function that enables digital sound signals to
be sent via an HDMI cable back from the TV to a connected audio device.
■ When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing the setup after the connection,
turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. Set the input mode to HDMI1 or HDMI2 (p. 21),
and make sure that the image is displayed correctly.
VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, is based on the control functions provided by HDMI and industry standard known as HDMI
CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), with unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with
other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
Please refer to the individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting the VIERA Link function.
■ HDMI cable
This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number:
RP-CDHS15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHS30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHS50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m)
* For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manual for the equipment.
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VIERA Link™ Connections (with VIERA Link function)
■ Terminal overview
Back of the TV

■ Connecting DVD Recorder (DIGA)
HDMI cable DVD recorder (DIGA)

with VIERA Link function
■ Connecting Home theater system/AV amp

HDMI 1 is recommended.
HDMI cable Home theater systems

with VIERA Link function
Optical cable AV amp with DVD recorder (DIGA)

VIERA Link function with VIERA Link function
Advanced
No optical cable is necessary when connecting a Home Theater supporting “HDAVI control 5” with an HDMI
cable. Audio will be supported via ARC (Audio Return Channel) (p. 28)
● One AV amp and one DVD recorder (DIGA) can be operated with this unit.
■ Connecting HD Camcorder/Digital camera
Press INPUT and select an available HDMI terminal, then connect the camcorder to this input. After connection,
confirm the HDAVI control functions. (p. 30-33)
HDMI / mini HDMI cable

HD Camcorder LUMIX
with VIERA Link with VIERA Link
function function
If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off and
On again while the power of all equipment is On (so that the unit can correctly recognize the connected equipment) and
check that the connected equipment playback operates.
Note
● Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their
respective manuals.
● When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output using “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of this unit,
the system switches to 2CH audio.
(When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.)
● Some devices use Mini-HDMI terminal. HDMI (type A) to Mini-HDMI (type C) cable or adapter should be used.
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VIERA Link settings and Available features
To use all VIERA Link functions: After everything is connected, in VIERA Link settings menu, set “VIERA Link” to “On”.
Some features are disabled depending on the “HDAVI Control” version of the equipment.
Please check the list (p. 28)
Display the menu
Select “VIERA Link settings” in “Setup”

Menu Setup 1/2
Channel surf mode select
All
Language
Clock
ANT/Cable setup
next
Input labels
Anti image retention
Network settings
VIERA Link settings
Select “VIERA Link”

Menu VIERA Link settings select
VIERA Link On
Power on link No
Power off link Yes
Energy saving mode
Quick start
Unselected device energy save
No (stay on)
Default speakers TV
Select “On”
(default is On) change
Press to exit from
a menu screen
Select and make other settings

Press to go back
Menu VIERA Link settings select
to the previous VIERA Link On
screen Power on link No
Power off link Yes
Energy saving mode
Quick start
No (stay on)
Default speakers TV
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Automatic Input Switching
When using a 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 theater system.
Power on link
Yes: The TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever VIERA Link compatible
equipment is initially turned on and the Play mode is selected.
Power off link
When “Yes” is selected 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.
• The TV remains on even if the VIERA Link compatible equipment is turned off.

Energy saving mode
Quick Start: When TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link compatible equipment is moved to ECO Standby mode*
automatically under these conditions.
• Power off link:(Yes), The connected equipment has “HDAVI Control 4 or later (with Quick Start mode)”
* Minimum power consumption of Standby condition for the equipment.
Yes: The connected VIERA Link compatible equipment will be turned off automatically when not in use under these
conditions.
• The connected equipment has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” (for available equipment only)
[ Example of timing for operation ]
• When the input is switched from the HDMI.
Default speakers
“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.
Automatic lip-sync function
Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect to a Panasonic theater system or
Amplifier.
TV provided setting information
Advanced
The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each piece of equipment (Recorder/Home
theater/Player) that has “HDAVI Control 3 or later” function connected to a TV with an 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 set from equipment that has an HDMI CEC
function connected to the TV with an HDMI cable. Depending on the operating conditions or the specification 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 manual for the equipment.
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VIERA Link menu and Available features
Some features are disabled depending on the “HDAVI Control” version of the equipment.
Please check the list (p. 28)
Display the VIERA Link menu
or
This function is not available depending on your country or area you select. (p. 13)
select
next
(example)
Select the item

select
VIERA Link control
Recorder
Speaker output
TV
Back to TV • Items in the VIERA Link menu may be grayed out
if no compatible equipment is connected (must be
HDAVI Control 2 or later) or if the equipment has
not initiated a connection with the TV. In that case,
switch the equipment’s power Off and On while the
TV is On.
For further details, see “VIERA Link” on page 30.
Select
Press to exit from
a menu screen
VIERA Link control change
Home theater
Press to go back Speaker output
to the previous TV
screen Back to TV
Set
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Speaker control
You can select the Home theater or TV speakers for audio ■ Home theater: Adjustment for the equipment
output.
Control the theater speakers with the TV remote control.
This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier Volume up / down
or Player theater is connected.
Select “Speaker output” Mute
Select “Home theater” or “TV”
• The sound of the TV is muted.
VIERA Link control

select
• When the equipment is turned off, the TV speakers
take over.
change
Recorder
Speaker output
• Selecting “Home theater” turns the equipment on
automatically if it is in Standby mode.
Back to TV
TV
■ TV: The TV speakers are on.

VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control
In the VIERA Link menu, you can select HDMI connected equipment and access it quickly. Continue using your TV
remote control to operate the equipment, pointing it at the TV.
Select “VIERA Link control” ● If there is more than one equipment item, a number
after the name indicates the number of items. (e.g.
Select the equipment you want to access Recorder 1/Recorder 2/Recorder 3...)
(Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX/
Digital camera/Network camera)
● The number of equipment items that can be connected
is three for recorders, and a total of three for Home
● Using VIERA TOOLS (p. 20) theater/Player/Camcorder/LUMIX/Digital camera/
select Network camera.
VIERA Link control
change Note
Recorder
Speaker output ● There is a limit to the number of HDMI connectors.
TV Operate the equipment with the TV remote
You can select available items
Back to TV
only. control, pointing it at the TV
● To operate the equipment, read the manual of the
equipment.
■ Available TV remote control buttons
Whether an operation is available differs depending on the connected equipment.
Move the cursor/Select Play
Set/Access Stop
Advanced
Return to previous menu Reverse/Forward
SUB
MENU Display the functions
Skip Reverse/Forward
menu on the equipment
Available when the purpose of the keys
Pause
is displayed on screen
Exit Closed caption
Channel Up/Down SAP (Select Audio Mode)
- 0-9 Select digital subchannel
Back to TV
Returns the input selection of the device selected with the VIERA Link Control to the TV input.
Select “Back to TV”
select
VIERA Link control
Recorder
Speaker output OK
TV
Back to TV
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Using Network services
Available Network service and features
■ Using EASY IPTV p. 39
■ Using DLNA feature (Home network) p. 40

This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product.
DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA Certified digital electronics easier and more
convenient to use on a home network. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org.
It allows you to share photos, videos and music stored in the DMS (for example, PC with windows 7 installed, etc.)
connected to your home network, and enjoy watching them on the TV screen as DMP.
DMS (Digital Media Server)

Ensure the connected equipment has a DLNA Certified media server.
Store photos, videos or music into the media server, and then you can watch them on the TV.
“Windows 7” is the server software that has been tested for the performance with this TV (current as of January, 2011).
For installing, read the manual of the server software.
● The DLNA control function of Windows 7 is not supported with this TV.
● When a server software for the media server is installed on the PC, the data may be at risk of being accessed
by other people. Please take care of the settings and connections under the network circumstances at the office,
hotel or even at home when not using a router.
DMP (Digital Media Player)

Finds the content on DMS and provides playback.
■ Using Network camera p. 41
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Network Connections
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 6 Mbps for HD picture quality, respectively.
● Dial-up Internet service cannot be used for EASY IPTV.
Select wired or wireless connection
If the Cable/DSL modem is close to the TV and you have only one TV set, you may choose a wired connection.
If the Cable/DSL modem is far from the TV and/or you have more TVs in the house, you may want to use a
wireless network.
Connecting to the Internet

Wired connection (Directly connected)
If you are not using the network for connecting anything else but the TV, you could just connect the TV
directly to the Cable/DSL Ethernet connection.
Wired connection (Using Router)
If you are using the network for connecting various equipments and want to connect the TV, you should use
a router to connect the TV to the Internet

Wireless connection
If you are using the network for connecting various equipments and want to connect the TV, you could also
use a wireless LAN adapter and Access point to connect the TV to the Internet
A
Internet
LAN cable
Modem
Back of the TV
B Internet
Ensure to use a LAN straight
cable for this connection.
Modem
LAN cable
Advanced
Home network
(DLNA feature)
Back of the TV DLNA Certified
C media server
(for example, PC,
Hub, Router etc.)
or
Access point
Network
camera
● To use only DLNA features or Network camera, you can operate the features without Broadband network environment.
DLNA Certified
media server Network camera
Ensure to use a LAN cross

cable for this connection.
LAN cable
Back of the TV
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Network settings
This is a setting for connecting to a broadband environment.
Display the menu
Select “Network settings”

Menu Setup 1/2 select
Channel surf mode
All
Language
Clock
ANT/Cable setup
Input labels
Network settings
VIERA Link settings
Select the settings and set

■ Press to exit from Menu Network settings
Connection test
select
a menu screen Network connection Wireless (WiFi) adjust

Wireless network
IP address/DNS settings
Network cameras list
■ Press to go back to Software update

Mac address 00-0b-97-7c-65-e9
the previous screen
Connection test
Check that the Network settings are as shown below, and then start “Connection test”.
Select “Connection test” and press OK Complete Connection test
(It takes a while to cancel the test.) Success-->Completion screen is displayed.
Displayed Connection test screen Error-->Follow the directions on screen to complete the setting.
If you perform the Proxy settings, check the Proxy address
Connection test
Check Ethernet cable connection
and the Proxy port number.
Validate IP address
Check for IP address duplication
Test in progress...
Network connection
Select Network type (Ethernet cable/Wireless (WiFi))
Wireless network (Confirm Current settings and status)
This setting is performed only when “Wireless (WiFi)” is selected in “Network connection” above.
■ Displayed “Current settings and status” screen (If connected with wireless LAN adapter)
You can confirm the AP connection status.
(SSID/Wireless type/Security type/Encryption type/Connection status /Signal strength)
Press “Wireless network” When you change “Wireless network” -->Press “No”
See “Sets / Changes wireless network setting” on p. 37
Wireless network select
SSID :
and follow the directions on screen to complete the
Wireless type :
Security type:
setting.
Encryption type : OK
Connection status :
Signal strength : You need to be “Connected” to use network devices.
Connect using these settings?
Please set Access point settings to “Connected”.
Yes No
(example)
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Wireless network (Wireless network setting)
■ Sets / Changes wireless network setting
Press “Wireless network” and display setting screen
Follow the directions on screen to complete the setting
Wireless network select Search for Wireless networks:
Select an Access point from the ones searched for
Please choose connection method:
automatically, and configure the settings as instructed
Search for wireless networks OK on the screen.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup using push button)
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup using PIN number)
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup* using push button):
Manual settings
You can connect the Access point to press the
buttons.
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup using PIN number):
* Wi-Fi Protected Setup is an easy setting of the Wi-Fi Set the PIN code that is displayed on the TV on the
Alliance’s certification Access point.
● For more details on setting of an Access point, please Manual settings:
refer to operating manual for the Access point.
Manually set SSID, Security type, and Encryption type
to match the settings of the Access point to which to
connect.

● When connecting by 11n (5 GHz), select “AES” as the
Encryption type for the wireless LAN.
Select “IP/DNS setting mode” and set to ■ Manual setting
“Automatic” Select “IP/DNS setting mode” and set to “Manual”
(When IP/DNS automatic acquisition in DHCP can be Select the item and press OK
used) Check the specifications of the broadband router and
Menu IP address/DNS settings select enter each IP address.
IP setting mode
IP address
Automatic
192.168.0.5
Or Enter each IP address as was specified by the
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 provider
Default gateway 192.168.0.254
OK
DNS setting mode Automatic IP address 0 .
10I 0OK
. 0 . 0
DNS 192.168.0.20
The acquired address is displayed.

Each IP address is acquired automatically
If you are using a broadband router, IP automatic
Advanced
acquisition in DHCP can be used under normal
circumstances. If you are not sure, check with the person
who installed the equipment, or check the instructions for
each device.
Proxy setting
Set only if specified by the provider. It is not required for normal household use.
Select “Proxy setting” ■ Proxy address

Menu IP address/DNS settings select This is the address of the relay server that is connected
IP setting mode Automatic to the target server instead of the browser and sends
IP address 192.168.0.5
Subnet mask 255.255.255.0 data to the browser. Setting is only required if specified
Default gateway 192.168.0.254 OK by the provider.
■ Proxy port
DNS setting mode Automatic
DNS 192.168.0.20
Proxy setting
This number is specified by the provider together with the
Select item and press OK Proxy address.
Menu Proxy setting select
Proxy address
Proxy port 0 OK
Enter address or port number and press OK

● Entering characters (p. 19)
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Before using a Network camera, you need to register the camera as shown below. You can also set to
Default camera or Disconnect/Delete the registered cameras.
Press “Network cameras list” and Start camera search.
display screen ● Before you start to search for a camera, switch the
Set Network camera setting camera to registration mode.
Network cameras list select
● Search condition also depends on “Network settings”
Camera name Model Status Default
Camera 1 BL-C210A Connected
Delete camera information.
... ... ...
... ... ...
... ... ... Disconnect to camera.
... ... ...
... ... ...
“Disconnected” will be displayed in “Status”.
... ... ...
... ... ...
Select OK
Set to default use.
RETURN Displayed “(Default)” next to camera name.
Find cameras Delete
Disconnect Default camera
(Available only when reconnecting)
● For this operation, please refer to the operating Connect to Camera. “Connect” will be displayed in
“Status”.
manual for the Network camera.
Software update
Select “Software update” Press OK to start the Software update screen
Menu Network settings select Follow directions on the screen
● Set “Clock” first. (p. 15)
Connection test
Network connection Wireless (WiFi)
Wireless network OK
Software update
Mac address 00-0b-97-7c-65-e9
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Using EASY IPTV
This function allows you to access Internet services, such as VOD (Video-on-demand), music distribution or
social networking service etc, easily with selecting the VIERA TOOLS icon.
● You need broadband environment to use this service.
Preparations
● Network connections (p. 35)
● Network settings (p. 36-38)
Display VIERA TOOLS
Select the item
select

next
(example)
Services contents
VOD (Video-On-Demand)
Music distribution/Radio service
■ Press to exit from SNS (Social Network Service)
a menu screen
● Not all EASY IPTV services are available depending on your country or area your
select. (p. 13)
■ Press to go back to ● Available EASY IPTV services are subject to change without notice.
the previous
■ Using USB keyboard
● USB connections (p. 51)
● Keyboard type (p. 48)
Advanced
● Operate USB keyboard/Entering characters (p. 19)
Other settings
In ■ Adjust the Picture and Audio
Display “Menu” Picture 1/2 select
Reset to defaults
Picture mode Vivid
adjust
Contrast 0
Brightness 0
Color 0
Tint 0
Sharpness 0
Select the item example: Picture menu

Menu
Picture menu/Audio menu
select (p. 45-46)
Picture ■ Use VIERA Link function
Audio select
VIERA Link OK
VIERA Link control
Recorder
change
Set Speaker output
TV
Back to TV
VIERA Link menu (p. 32)
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Using DLNA feature
You can share the contents (Photo, Video, Music etc.) stored in DLNA Certified media server with your home network system.
Preparations
Display VIERA TOOLS
Select the “DLNA”
select
next
(example)
Select server
Display available server.
DLNA server
A SERVER1
select ● To display Information
5 SERVER2
g SERVER3
next
Select OK
SUB RETURN
MENU
Info 3
(DLNA server list)

Available DLNA servers Total listed number
Select contents
Display contents of selected server.
DLNA server
SERVER1 > Photos > All photos
P000102 2008-10-05 09:54
select ● To display Information
P000135 2008-11-20 13:18
■ Press to exit from P000180 2008-12-07 11:31

Size:
3648x2736
Screen format P000214 2008-12-10 15:20
JPEG P000251 2008-12-19 12:39
a menu screen P000276

P000293
M10025
2008-12-25
2009-01-06
2009-01-12
14:06
13:52
15:56
next ● To display “Slideshow
Select OK M10042 2009-01-20 10:08
SUB
MENU
RETURN M10054
M10078
2009-01-28
2009-02-09
14:48
19:58
settings” (p. 25) (photo
Info 28
■ Press to go back
Slideshow
only)
Contents type (File list)
to the previous Thumbnail ● To display Optional
SUB
screen menu MENU
View/Play
See “Using Media player” to operate. (p. 22-27)
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Network Camera
You can operate the Network camera from the TV remote and also check the images from the Network
camera on your TV.
● VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control (p. 33)
Preparations
● Before connecting the Network camera to the TV, please complete “IP setting” and run
“Connection test”
With all connected equipment turned on
Display “VIERA Link” menu
● If there is no registered camera displayed, please set it in
Network Camera settings. (p. 38)
● There is also an option to start with sensor detection.
Select “Network camera”

select
VIERA Link control
Network camera
Speaker output OK
TV
Back to TV
View
4 split screen ● Default camera setting (p. 38)
Multi screen
(1/4)
Camera name
Camera 1
select
Model
BL-C210A
Select OK
OK to Single screen
RETURN
4 cam / 8 cam
9 split screen
Advanced
Multi screen
(1/9)
Camera name
select
Camera 1
Model
BL-C210A
Select OK 1 - 9
OK to Single screen
RETURN
4 cam / 8 cam
■ Press to exit from

a menu screen
Single screen Navigation area
Single screen
■ Press to go back Camera name

Camera 1
Pan
Tilt
to the previous Model
BL-C210A RETURN
1 - 9 Preset position
screen 1 -
Pan
Tilt
9
RETURN
Preset position
0 Home position
0 Home position
Note
● A number of VIERA-compatible network cameras can be found at the following sites:
http://www.panasonic.com/
http://panasonic.net/pcc/products/netwkcam/
● For more details on setting and operation of the Network camera, please also read
the operating manuals for the Network camera.
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Editing and Setting Channels
The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions.
ANT/Cable setup and operation
Display the menu
Select “Setup”
Menu Setup 1/2
Channel surf mode next
All
Language
Clock select
ANT/Cable setup
Input labels
Network settings
VIERA Link settings
Select “ANT/Cable setup”

Menu Setup 1/2
Channel surf mode next
All
Language
Clock select
ANT/Cable setup
Input labels
Network settings
VIERA Link settings
Press to exit from

a menu screen
Auto program (Set automatically)

Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory.
Select “ANT in” Select a scanning mode (p. 14)

Select “Cable” or “Antenna” Menu Auto program
Or select “Not used”. All channels
OK
Analog only
Digital only
Select “Auto program”
select
Menu ANT/Cable setup
ANT in Cable
Auto program
next
Manual program
Signal meter
select
● After the scanning is completed, select “Apply”.
(see p. 43 ).
● All previously saved channels are erased.
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Manual program (Set manually)
Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or Edit
changing the channel display.
Also, use this to add or skip channels from the channel list ● Caption
manually. Edit CH caption
You can select a channel tuning mode (Digital only/Analog or
Channel 80-101
only) in “Channel surf mode”(p. 48) Caption @ D---A change
OK
set
Select “Edit” Select RETURN
Manual program ABC → abc Delete
Edit Apply Cancel

Channel Caption Favorite Add
2 ... ... Yes select Caption
3 ... ... Yes
Editing and Setting Channels

4 ... ... Yes
next Select or edit the station identifier.
5 ... ... Yes (maximum 7 characters available)
6 Y
● Favorite
Select the item to edit select
Set favorite 1/3
Manual program
select the item 1 26-1
Edit Apply Cancel
Channel Caption Favorite Add
to edit (Caption/ 2
2 ... ... Yes Favorite/Add) 3 set
3 ... ... Yes
4 ... ... Yes next
5 ... ... Yes
6 ...
...
Favorite Yes Set favorite Select the number
7 ...
... Yes
8
9
...
Caption
...
...
...
Add
Yes
Yes • Caption: ● Add
Select OK Changes the station Press OK to select “Yes (add)” or “No (skip)”
RETURN identifier
Prev.page Next page
• Favorite:
Registers channels to the
Move the cursor to a channel number
Favorite List Manual program
Proceed to select
next page • Add:
Adds or skips channels
Edit
Channel
Apply
Caption
...
Favorite
Cancel
Add
Go back to the previous

2
...
... Yes
press OK to tune
3 ... Yes
to the channel.
page
Select “Apply”
Advanced
l program
select
Apply Cancel
el Caption Favorite Add
... ... Yes
OK
To cancel the Edit

Manual program Changes will be lost. Continue?
Edit Apply Cancel
Yes No
OK
Channel
2
Caption
...
Favorite
...
Add
Yes select (returns to “ANT/
3 ... ... Yes Cable setup”)
4 ... ... Yes next select “Yes”
5 ... ... Yes
Signal meter (Check signal strength)

Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image.
Menu Signal meter ● If the signal is weak, check the antenna.

--
Channel
Tune manually
If no problem is found, consult your local dealer.
or change
Signal strength channel
OK Note
Current
Peak level
86%
98%
Signal intensity ● Not available if “Cable” is selected in “ANT in” (see p. 42).
● Available only for digital antenna channels.
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How to Use Menu Functions
Various menus allow you to set the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV
best suited for you.
Display the menu
● Shows the functions that can be adjusted.
● Some functions will be disabled depending on
the type of input signal.
Menu structure
Menu bar
Menu Input labels Press OK to move to the Menu items.
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Component
Video Menu items
Press OK to proceed to the next
screen if available.
Select or enter the name of the device

connected to the HDMI 1 terminal.
Help information
Select
Change RETURN Operation guide
Customize label
(example: Input labels)
Select the menu

Menu
Picture settings
Audio settings
Timer (Sleep, On/Off timer)
Lock (Channel, Game, Program etc.)
Closed Caption setting
Setup (other settings)
Select the item and adjust

Press to exit from
Menu Picture 1/2
a menu screen Reset to defaults
Picture mode Vivid adjust
Contrast 0 or
Brightness 0 select
Color 0
Press to go back Tint 0
to the previous Sharpness 0
screen
(example: Picture menu)
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● “Reset to default” will be grayed out if no changes are made in the following menus:
“Picture”, “Audio” and “Closed caption”.
Picture settings Adjust the image or picture quality

Settings Items Item Description
Reset to defaults Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Advanced
picture”.
Picture mode Vivid Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit
room.
Standard Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting.
Cinema For watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like picture.
Game For playing video games.
Custom (Photo) Customizes each item according to your taste.
Photo is displayed in JPEG menu.
Contrast, Adjusts the color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste
Brightness, • Display range Contrast/Brightness/Color/Sharpness : 0 - 100
Tint : -50 - +50

Color, Tint,
Sharpness
Color temp. Cool 2/1/Normal/ Selects a choice of Cool (blue), Normal, or Warm (red) color.
Warm 1/2
Color mgmt. Off/On On: Enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes.
C.A.T.S. Off/On Automatically adjusts the screen brightness according to the ambient lighting
condition.
Video NR Off/Weak/ Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal.
Medium/Strong
• Some menus are grayed out depending on the input signal or condition.
(e.g. “Zoom adjustments” will be grayed out if the aspect is not set to Zoom.)
Aspect Screen format FULL/H-FILL/ Changes the format (aspect ratio).
adjustments JUST/4:3/ZOOM Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of
received signal. (p. 50)
H size Size 1/Size 2 Adjusts the horizontal display range to reduce noise of both side
edges of an image.
Size 2: Adjusts the image size according to the aspect mode to
reduce noise. (p. 50)
Zoom Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM”.
adjustments
Advanced
HDMI settings HDMI/DVI RGB Auto/ Prevents the blown out highlights and blocked up shadows when
range (HDMI 1-2) Standard a wide-range signal is received. Selects between standard RGB
range (16-235 bits) or non-compliance (0-255 bits).
(16-235)/
Auto: Switches the RGB range (Standard (16-235)/
Nonstandard Nonstandard) depending on the HDMI signal information.
Contents type Off/Auto/Photo/ Sets content type to each HDMI input.
(HDMI 1-2) Graphics
Auto: Switches content type automatically depending on the
HDMI signal information.
Photo: Best setting for JPEG viewing.
Graphics: Best setting for On-Screen display of connected
equipment.
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• Some menus are grayed out depending on the input signal or condition.
(e.g. “3:2 pulldown” will be grayed out if the input signal is high definition or you are viewing photos, etc.)
Advanced 3D Y/C filter Off/On Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture.
picture Color matrix SD/HD Selects image resolution of component-connected devices.
SD: Standard Definition HD: High Definition
Only used with 480p video signal.
Block NR Off/On Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, Cable box, etc.
Mosquito NR Off/On Reduces HDTV flicker noise in the contoured sections of an
image
Black level Dark/Light Selects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals.
3:2 pulldown Off/On/Auto Adjusts the picture recorded in 24 fps for optimum quality.
24p Direct in 60Hz/48Hz 48Hz: Achieves more cinematic playback by reproducing the
movie contents at twice the speed of 24 frames per second.
Audio settings Adjust Audio quality

Reset to defaults Resets Bass, Treble, and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.
Bass Increases or decreases the bass response.
Treble Increases or decreases the treble response.
Balance Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume.
Advanced audio A.I. sound Off/On Equalizes overall volume levels across all channels and
external inputs.
Surround Off/On Enhances audio L/R response when listening to stereo.
Bass boost Off/On Enhances bass sound and provides powerful sound.
Volume leveler Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs.
TV speakers Off/On Switches to “Off” when using external speakers.
Off: “A.I. sound”, “Surround”, “Bass boost” and “Volume leveler”
do not work if “Off” is selected.
HDMI 1-2 in Digital/ The default setting is “Digital” for the HDMI connection. (Digital
Component/ input signal)
Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected.
Video
(Analog audio input signal)
Timer settings The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time.
If the Timer settings are grayed out, first set the clock (see p. 48) and make sure “Auto power on” is set to “No” (see p. 48)
Sleep (Off timer) Sleep (minutes) Off/15/30/60/90 Select how long for the TV to automatically turn off.
Timer 1-5 Timer set Enables or disables this timer. (Off/On)
(On/Off timer) Inputs Sets the input to select when the TV turns on.
Channel Sets the channel to select when the TV turns on.
Day Sets the day when the TV turns on.
[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]
On time Sets the time when the TV turns on. The TV will turn off after 90 minutes or as
specified.
Off time Sets the time when the TV turns off within 24 hours.
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Lock Locks specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content.
You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu.
• Password setting/entering (p. 19)
Set “Custom” in “Mode” to specify “Channel”, “Game”, “Program” and “EASY IPTV” settings.
Mode Off Unlocks all the Lock settings of “Channel”, “Game”, “Program” and “EASY IPTV”.
All Locks all the inputs regardless of the Lock settings of “Channel”, “Game”, “Program”
and “EASY IPTV”.
Custom Locks specified inputs of “Channel”, ”Game”, “Program” and “EASY IPTV”.
Channel Mode Set channel lock status. (Off/All/Custom)
(These channels All: Locks all channels
will be blocked Off: Unlocks all channels
regardless of the Custom: Locks specified channels. Set “Channel 1” - “Channel 7”
program rating.) Channel 1-7 Select a channel to lock. (Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to block.)
Game On/Off Locks Channel 3, Channel 4, and external inputs.
Program Mode Set program lock status. (Off/On) “V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to lock

(To set a rating according to TV ratings. On: Set each rating level (MPAA, US.TV, C.E.L.R., C.F.L.R.)
level) MPAA Select U.S. movie ratings to lock.
U.S.TV U.S. TV program ratings. For more
information
C.E.L.R. Canadian English ratings. (p. 49)
C.F.L.R. Canadian French ratings.
(EASY IPTV)* On/Off On: Locks EASY IPTV. When you select EASY IPTV icon on VIERA TOOLS screen,
the EASY IPTV Lock screen is displayed. Type the correct password to enter the
screen.
* The menus displayed differ depending on your county or area you select (p. 13)
Change Change the password. Input the new 4-digit password twice.
password
• 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.
Closed caption Display closed caption
Advanced
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. 52)
Reset to defaults Resets all Closed caption settings to factory default settings.
Mode On/Off/ On: To display Closed captions.
CC on mute CC on mute: To display Closed captions when the audio is muted.
(When not using, select “Off”).
Analog CC1-4/T1-4 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 Primary/Second./ The Digital Closed caption menu lets you configure the way you choose to view the
Service 3/4/5/6 digital captioning.
Digital setting Size Text size
(Set display Font Text font
settings
Style Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.)
in digital program)
Foreground Color of text
Fore. opacity Opacity of text
Background Color of text box
Back. opacity Opacity of text box
Outline Outline color of text (Identify the setting options on the screen)
• The settings in “Analog” or “Digital” depend on the broadcaster.
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Setup Other function settings
Channel surf All/Favorite/ Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button.
mode Digital only/ Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE. (p. 18)
Analog only
Language English/Español/ Selects the screen menu language.
Français
Clock Adjusts the clock. (p. 15)
ANT/Cable setup See p. 42-43 for more detail.
Input labels Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment.
(Display labels Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during the
of connected input selection. (Input select (p. 21))
devices) Terminals: HDMI 1-2/Component/Video
Label: [BLANK] Blu-ray/CABLE/SATELLITE/DVD/DVD REC/DVR/GAME/HOME THTR/
RECEIVER/COMPUTER/MEDIA CTR/MEDIA EXT/VCR/CAMERA/MONITOR/AUX/
OTHER/Not used
• You can also enter the label name directly. (Entering characters (p. 19))
Anti Image Pixel orbiter Enable/Disable Enable: Shifts the display image automatically.
retention (Wobbling)
(Prevent Image 4:3 side bars Off/Dark/Mid/ Changes the brightness of the side bar
retention) (4:3 mode only) Bright The recommended setting is “Bright” to prevent the panel
“Image retention”. (p. 53)
Scrolling bar Press “OK” to start the horizontal “Scrolling” on the screen. [Scrolling bar]
• 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 performed for 15 minutes.
Network settings See p. 36-38 for more detail.

VIERA Link settings See p. 30-31 for more detail.
ECO/energy No signal for 10 To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO
saving minutes OPERATION continue for more than 10 minutes.
(Stay on/ Power • Not in use when “Auto power on” is set to “Yes”, or “On/Off Timer” is set.
• “No signal for 10 minutes was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds
TV off) when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off by “No
signal for 10 minutes”.
• The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining
minutes prior to the shut-off.
No activity for 3 To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote and
hours side panel key continues for more than 3 hours.
(Stay on/ Power • Not in use when “Auto power on” is set to “Yes”, or “On/Off Timer” is set.
• “No activity for 3 hours was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when
TV off) the TV is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off by “No activity
for 3 hours”.
• The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining
minutes prior to the shut-off.
Keyboard type Select keyboard type. Operate USB keyboard (p. 19)
(U.S./Canadian French/Canadian Multilingual Standard/Spanish (Latin
America)/Spanish (Spain))
Advanced setup Auto power on Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or connected device is turned On.
(No/Yes) TV AC cord must be plugged into this device. TV turns on every time the power is restored.
Image viewer Slideshow/Photos/ Sets the media contents or playback type to play back SD
auto play Videos/Music/ cards automatically.
Set later: “Image viewer settings” menu will be displayed repeatedly.
Set later/Off
“Using Media player” (p. 22)
First time setup Restarts the first time setup from “Language” setting. (p. 13)
About Displays TV version and software license.
Reset to defaults Performing Reset will clear all settings made with Setup, such as channel settings.
• Password setting/entering (p. 19)
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Ratings List for parental control
“V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the
entertainment industry.
■ U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA)

NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or
NR 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)
Ratings List for parental control

Age-based Age-based Possible Content Description

Group Ratings Selections
NR TV-NR • Viewable
Not Rated.
(Not Rated) • Blocked
TV-Y • Viewable All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically
• Blocked designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6.
Youth • FV Blocked Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may
TV-Y7 • Viewable include mild physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children
• Blocked under the age of 7.
TV-G • Viewable General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language,
• Blocked and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
• D,L,S,V (all selected) Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent
TV-PG • Any combination of
D, L, S, V
coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue
and situations.
Guidance • D,L,S,V (all selected)
Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated
TV-14 • Any combination of
D, L, S, V
themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence.
• L,S,V (all selected)

Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes,
TV-MA • Any combination of
L, S, V
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.)

Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming,
E
Advanced
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 over. No profanity, nudity or sexual content.
G General programming, suitable for all audiences.
PG Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents
14+ are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens.
18+ 18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.
■ CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS (C. F. L. R.)

E Exempt - Exempt programming.
General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is
G minimal or is depicted appropriately.
8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad audience but contains
Support Information
8 ans+ light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.
Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13. Contains either a few violent scenes or one
13 ans+ or more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested.
Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16. Contains frequent scenes of violence or
16 ans+ intense violence.
18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of 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 blocking “NR” programs is chosen “unexpected and possibly confusing
results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of programming:”
• Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)
• Locally originated programming • News • Political • Public Service Announcements • Religious • Sports • Weather
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Technical Information
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. 18)
(e.g.: in case of 4:3 image)
● FULL ● JUST
FULL JUST
Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the
(Recommended for anamorphic picture) 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 Standard

edges. The side edges of the image are cut off. (Note that “Image retention” of the side bar may occur from
displaying it for a long time.)
● ZOOM
Note
ZOOM
● 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. 45)
V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment
● To reset the aspect ratio (OK)
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 page 45 for more information

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Data format information
● Compatible Data format for Media player (SD card/USB flash memory)/DLNA p. 26
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.
● The function (VIERA Image Viewer/Media player) cannot display Motion JPEG and still image not DCF formatted (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 data in the card and USB flash memory will be read in Photo viewer 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)
Cautions when handling SD Cards

● Use an SD Card which meets SD standards. If not, it may cause the TV to malfunction. mm
● Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data (this can damage card or unit). 2.1
● 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 or unit may be damaged).
● Electrical interference, static electricity or erroneous operation may damage the data or card.
32 mm
● 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.)
24 mm
SD Card/USB flash memory warning messages

Message Meaning
No media. Please insert an SD memory card or USB
storage device. ● The device is not inserted.
● The device is removed.
No media. Device removed.
No photos/ No movies/No music files to play/ No

playable media ● The device has no data or this type of data is not supported.
● The file is broken or unreadable.
Cannot read file
● The TV does not support the format.
Recommended USB device connections
A/B: each USB terminal
Number of Wireless LAN
Connections (Recommended) Memory Keyboard
USB device adapter
Support Information
A: Flash memory A
1 A: Wireless LAN adapter A
A: Keyboard A
A: Flash memory B: Keyboard A B
2 A: Wireless LAN adapter B:Keyboard A B
A: Flash memory B:Wireless LAN adapter A B
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HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 29)
● 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 the TV is in Standby mode.
● Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when playback 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 equipment.
● If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” function to the TV with an HDMI cable, the sound from the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal can be output as multi-channel surround.
● “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2010) 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-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting
the TV unit and HD devices.
HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a Cable or Satellite 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 terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (*2).
● When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal.
● Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI 1 in” or “HDMI 2 in” menu screen. (p. 46)
Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 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 aspect 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”, or “VIDEO” to
receive analog signals.
● The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.
Match the output setting of the digital device.
● For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 53.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal
You can enjoy your Home theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and “Multi Channel” amplifier to the
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals.
Caution
● Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection 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 a 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 other formats, the output will be PCM.
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 only when the receiver (such as a Cable box or satellite receiver) has the CC set
to ON within the device itself. Check with your Cable or Satellite provider for instructions. The TV’s CC button does not
operate the Satellite or Cable box’s CC function.
● 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.
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4:3 side bars
Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause Side Bar Image retention
“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 4:3
bars. Screen
See page 48 for more information Display
● The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture.
Input signal that can be displayed
* Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, PB, PR), HDMI
horizontal frequency (kHz) vertical frequency (Hz) COMPONENT HDMI
525 (480)/60i 15.73 59.94 * *
525 (480)/60p 31.47 59.94 * *
750 (720)/60p 45.00 59.94 * *
1,125 (1,080)/60i 33.75 59.94 * *
1,125 (1,080)/60p 67.43 59.94 *
1,125 (1,080)/60p 67.50 60.00 *
1,125 (1,080)/24p 26.97 23.98 *
1,125 (1,080)/24p 27.00 24.00 *
Note
● Signals other than those shown above may not be displayed properly.
● The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
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 panel 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 excess liquid. Use this cloth to wipe the surface of the
display panel, then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type until the surface is dry.
Care and Cleaning

● 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 cloth 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, and thinner; otherwise, the quality of the cabinet surface
may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off.
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● Do not let articles made from rubber or PVC be in contact with the TV for long periods of time.
Pedestal
● Cleaning
Wipe the surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. If the unit is particularly dirty, clean it using a cloth soaked with water to which a small
amount of mild liquid dish soap has been added and then wipe 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.)
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
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, visit the Panasonic web site for further assistance. (see cover)
Questions Answers
How do I view the picture from Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the correct
devices such as a: Cable/ input source.
Satellite box, game console, Check that the device is turned on and functioning
Blu-ray or DVD player? correctly.
Check if the power cord is plugged in and the TV is turned

on (front red LED light should be on; not blinking)
Why is there no picture or just Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the correct input source.
Ensure all connections are correct and secure.
a blue, black or snowy screen When using external video source, such as a Cable/Satellite box or
being displayed? DVD player, check that the device is on and functioning correctly.
Press MENU on the TV’s remote control. If the menu is
displayed, then the TV is working; recheck above steps.
Press the INFO button on the remote to confirm the type of signal
being received (p. 17). HD signal should be 720P, 1080i or 1080p.
Select a High Definition channel from your HD source
Why doesn’t the picture look (Cable, Satellite or fiber optic service). HD channels
like it is in High Definition? sometimes broadcast non-HD content.
Ensure that your HD source (HD box, Blu-ray player, etc.)
is connected to the TV with an HDMI or Component cable
and set to output an HD video signal.
Change the format (aspect ratio) of the picture by pressing

Why do black bars appear on the FORMAT button on the remote control. (p. 18)
Check the aspect settings on your external video source,
the top and bottom and/or sides such as Cable/Satellite box, DVD/Blu-ray Disc player, etc.
Picture
of the screen? Note: Some content, such as film-based movies, are available in
extra-wide format. Top and bottom bars are unavoidable.
When using a cable service (without a box), check that all

connections are secure.
When using a cable or satellite box, change the connection
Why is the picture snowy when
(wiring) to Composite, Component or HDMI. (p. 11)
“ANT/Cable in” is selected? If you’re using an antenna, then check that connections are
secure. Change the position or direction of the antenna and
check the “Signal meter”. (p. 43)
Check if electrical products such as kitchen appliances,

Why is the picture chaotic and/ fluorescent lights or light dimmers are nearby. They may
or torn and/or with a buzz in the interfere with the TV’s picture.
speakers? Try viewing a picture from another device, such as a DVD player
or a game console, to narrow down the source of the problem.
Why is there a black box on the

Change settings of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 17, 47)
screen?
The TV has gone into shutdown mode to protect itself. Try unplugging
Why is the screen blank and the it for a few minutes and connecting it again. If there was a temporary
power indicator blinking? power surge on the AC line it may now be OK. If the blinking returns,
call 1-877-95VIERA (U.S.A.) or 1-866-330-0014 (Canada).
The Plasma panel is made up of a few million pixels and

Why do some small spots on is produced with advanced technology through an intricate
the screen remain bright or process. Sometimes a few pixels may be bright or dark.
dark? These pixels do not indicate a defective panel and will have
no impact on the performance of the TV.
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Questions Answers
Make sure the volume is up and MUTE is off.
Confirm the TV speakers are set to ON by pressing MENU
and selecting “Audio” --> “Advanced audio”. (p. 46)
Check that the correct SAP (Secondary Audio Program) is
selected by pressing the SAP button on the remote control. (p. 17)
Why is there no sound coming If the TV is connected to a Panasonic Home Theater via HDMI
from the TV? cable, then check VIERA Link controls. (p. 33)
If the TV is connected to a Home Theater via optical cable,
then: Check the connection, the audio system is on, the
correct input is selected.
Check “HDMI 1 in” or “HDMI 2 in” analog/digital audio
Sound
settings. (p. 46)
Check that the correct SAP (Secondary Audio Program) is

Why is the sound unusual, selected by pressing the SAP button on the remote control.
Check that all connections of external equipment
distorted, low volume or in connected to the TV are secure.
another language? When using Cable or Satellite box, check the device’s audio
settings. (example: try changing the box’s Audio Range to ‘narrow’)
When TV power is turned on or shut off there are electrical

Why is there a clicking, ticking components that make a click sound. This is normal operation.
or buzzing sound coming from Changes in the temperature and humidity of the room may
the TV unit? cause thermal expansion and contraction that can produce
sounds. This is not a sign of faulty operation or a malfunction.
What is the easiest and best Use an HDMI cable. It carries both digital video and audio
way to connect a High-Definition signal in HD. HDMI cable is the only cable needed to
Cable or Satellite box to the TV? connect an HD device to the TV.

When viewing TV via an HDMI connected device, such as
Why does the CC button not
a Cable or Satellite box, CC must be enabled at the device.
display Closed Caption? Closed Caption is available only at supported TV programming.
The main unit radiates heat and some of the parts may
become hot. This is normal operation and does not affect
Why does the screen and back the performance of the set.
cover of the TV get warm? Ensure good ventilation.
Do not block the ventilation holes of the TV and do not
place the TV on top of other equipment.
Other
Check that the batteries are fresh, are of the same type
and are installed with the correct polarity (+ & -).
Why doesn’t the Remote
To operate other devices, such as changing channels when
Control work? using Cable or Satellite boxes or operating non-Panasonic
Blu-ray players, use the remote supplied with the device.
During “First time setup”, you indicated in step - that

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Why is the “ANT/Cable” option you are using Cable or Satellite box and in step - b that
at the top of the “Input select” the box is connected to one of the TV’s AV inputs. In this
menu gray-out and cannot be case, the Antenna/Cable input is deactivated to prevent
selected? unintentional switching into unused tuner. To re-activate,
press MENU, select SETUP and repeat “First time setup”.
Some menu items are grayed- Depending on certain modes or the selected input, some
out and cannot be selected. options are not available. For example, Zoom adjustments are
Why? only available when the FORMAT is changed to zoom mode.
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Questions Answers
1. You need a broadband (high speed) Internet service with a
speed of no less than 1.5 Mbps (p. 35).
2. Connect the TV to the Internet through your router by an
Ethernet cable or a compatible Panasonic USB wireless
adapter.
How do I get EASY IPTV to work
3. Run the “Connections Test”, under the Network Settings
on my TV? menu.
If Connection test fails, then check with your Internet
service provider or router/modem manufacturer if there are
firewall, content filter or proxy settings that may block the
TV from accessing the Internet.
Networking
In the main menu, select “Setup”. Highlight “Network

Settings” and press OK. Select “Software Update”. The
How do I check for the latest current version and latest version software will be shown. If
software update is “grayed out”, the TV is not connected to
software (firmware) version for the Internet. If newer version is available, update your TV.
my TV? Follow the on-screen instructions, do not power off the TV
until the update is complete. Be patient; firmware update
may take a while.
Can I use any USB WiFi adapter The TV’s internal software was designed to work with
to connect the TV to my Panasonic’s wireless adapter model DY-WL10*. Check
wireless network? www.panasonic.com/NetConnect for updated information.
In the main menu, select “Setup”. Highlight “Reset to

How do I reset my TV to all Defaults” and press OK. Enter your password (if created
factory defaults and settings? earlier) or create a temporary new password. Select Yes to
reset the TV.
* Model number is subject to change without notice.
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Specifications
TC-P42X3 TC-P46X3 TC-P50X3
Power Source AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Rated Power
Consumption panel
Power
199 W 199 W 262 W

Consumption
Standby condition 0.2 W 0.2 W 0.2 W
Drive method AC type

Plasma Display
Aspect Ratio 16:9

Visible screen size 42 ” class (41.6 inches 46 ” class (46.0 inches 50 ” class (49.9 inches
(W × H × Diagonal) measured diagonally) measured diagonally) measured diagonally)
(No. of pixels) 36.2 ” × 20.4 ” × 41.6 ” 40.1 ” × 22.5 ” × 46.0 ” 43.5 ” × 24.4 ” × 49.9 ”
(921 mm × 518 mm × 1,057 mm) (1,019 mm × 573 mm × 1,170 mm) (1,105 mm × 622 mm × 1,268 mm)
786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H)) [3,072 × 768 dots]
Sound
Audio Output 20 W [10 W + 10 W] (10 % THD)
Channel Capability VHF/ UHF: 2 - 69, CATV: 1 - 135

(Digital/Analog)
Temperature: 32 °F – 104 °F (0 °C – 40 °C)
Operating Conditions Humidity: 20 % – 80 % RH (non-condensing)
VIDEO: RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V [p-p] (75 Ω)
VIDEO IN AUDIO L-R: RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]
Y: 1.0 V [p-p] (including synchronization)
Connection Terminals
COMPONENT IN PB, PR: ±0.35 V [p-p]

AUDIO L-R: RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]
TYPE A Connector × 2

HDMI 1-2
• This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
USB 1-2 USB 2.0 Type A connector x 2 (DC5V MAX500mA)
LAN RJ45 (10BASE-T/100BASE-TX)
(for IPTV)
Card slot SD CARD slot × 1
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic
3D Y/C FILTER CLOSED CAPTION
FEATURES V-Chip EASY IPTV
VIERA IMAGE VIEWER Media player HDAVI Control 5
Specifications
(W×H×D)
40.3 ” × 26.8 ” × 12.1 ” 44.4 ” × 29.5 ” × 14.1 ” 47.8 ” × 31.3 ” × 14.1 ”

Dimensions
Including pedestal (1,023 mm × 679 mm × 307 mm) (1,126 mm × 749 mm × 357 mm) (1,212 mm × 793 mm × 357 mm)
40.3 ” × 25.1 ” × 3.4 ” (3.7 ”) 44.4 ” × 27.7 ” × 3.4 ” (3.7 ”) 47.8 ” × 29.5 ” × 3.4 ” (3.7 ”)
TV Set only (1,023 mm × 637 mm × 85 mm (93 mm)) (1,126 mm × 703 mm × 85 mm (93 mm)) (1,212 mm × 747 mm × 85 mm (93 mm))
Including pedestal 51.9 lb. (23.5 ) 61.8 lb. (28.0 ) 69.5 lb. (31.5 )
Mass
TV Set only 49.7 lb. (22.5 ) 58.5 lb. (26.5 ) 66.2 lb. (30.0 ) Support Information
[TC-P42X3] 3.7 ”
[TC-P46X3] 3.7 ”
[TC-P50X3] 3.7 ”
(93 mm) (93 mm) (93 mm)
3.4 ” 3.4 ” 47.8 ” (1,212 mm) 3.4 ”
44.4 ” (1,126 mm)
40.3 ” (1,023 mm) (85 mm) (85 mm) (85 mm)
31.3 ” (793 mm)
29.5 ” (747 mm)
29.5 ” (749 mm)
27.7 ” (703 mm)
26.8 ” (679 mm)
25.1 ” (637 mm)
17.2 ” 17.2 ” 17.2 ”

(436 mm) 12.1 ” (307 mm) (436 mm) 14.1 ” (357 mm) (436 mm) 14.1 ” (357 mm)
Note
Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate.
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Index
A Accessories ............................................................. 7 S Safety ....................................................................... 4
Ant/Cable .......................................................... 14,42 SAP ........................................................................ 17
Antenna ............................................................ 10,14 Scan .................................................................. 14,42
Audio ...................................................................... 46 SD Card ............................................................ 22,51
Audio, Advanced .................................................... 46 Signal Meter ........................................................... 43
Auto Power ON ...................................................... 48 Sleep ...................................................................... 46
Auto Program ......................................................... 42 Specifications ......................................................... 57
B Battery ..................................................................... 9 Store Demonstration .............................................. 13
C Cable .................................................................10,11 Sub menu .............................................................. 18
Care & Cleaning .................................................... 53 T Technical Information ........................................ 50-53
CC Closed Caption ...................................... 17,47,52 Timer ...................................................................... 46
Channel ..............................................14,17-18,42-43 U USB ............................................................. 22,51,57
Channel Surf Mode ........................................... 18,48 V VIERA Link ................................................... 20,28-33
Clock ................................................................. 15,48 VIERA TOOLS ....................................................... 20
Colored Buttons ..................................................... 12 Viewing contents .................................................... 23
Component ........................................................11,57 Volume ................................................................... 12
Composite ...............................................................11 W Warranty ........................................................... 59,61
Connections ...................................................... 10-11 Watching TV, DVD, Blu-ray, etc. ....................... 17,21
Customer Service Directory ................................... 60 Wireless LAN Adapter ....................................... 16,35
D DLNA ........................................................... 20,34,40 Z Zoom ................................................................. 18,50
E EASY IPTV .................................................. 20,34,39
ECO/energy ...................................................... 20,48
Exit ......................................................................... 12
F FAQ’s ................................................................ 54-56
Favorite .................................................................. 18
First Time Setup ........................................... 13-16,48
Format .............................................................. 18,50
H HDAVI Control........................................................ 28
HDMI .............................................................11,52,57
Home Use .............................................................. 13
I Image Viewer Auto ................................................. 48
Info ......................................................................... 17
Input .................................................................. 21,48
L Language .......................................................... 13,48
Last ........................................................................ 12
Lock / Parental contorol .................................... 47,49
M Media player ................................................ 20,22-27
Menu ...................................................................... 44
Movies/Video ......................................................... 26
Music ..................................................................... 27
Mute ....................................................................... 12
N Network camera ...................................... 33-35,38,41
Network services .................................... 15,34-38,48
P Pedestal ................................................................ 7,8
Photo ................................................................ 24-25
Picture, Advanced .................................................. 46
Picture settings ...................................................... 45
Power ..................................................................... 12
R Remote Control ...................................................... 12
Reset ..................................................................... 48
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Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only)
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,
DIVISION OF
PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094
Panasonic Plasma Television

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 with new
or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase price.
The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by the warrantor.
PLASMA TV CATEGORIES PARTS LABOR SERVICE

Up to 42” (diagonal) Carry-In
1 (ONE) YEAR 1 (ONE) YEAR
46” (diagonal) and larger On-Site
Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only)

During the “Labor” Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” Limited Warranty period,
there will be no charge for parts.
You must carry-in your product or arrange for on-site service during the Limited Warranty period. If non-rechargeable
batteries are included, they are not warranted. This Limited Warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced
in the United States or Puerto Rico. This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of a new product
which was not sold “as is”. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for Limited Warranty
service.
On-Site or Carry-in Service
For On-Site or Carry-In Service in the United States and Puerto Rico call 1-877-95-VIERA (1-877-958-4372).
On-site service where applicable requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer
and does not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain on-site repairs will not
be completed on-site, but will require that the product or parts of the product, at the servicer’s discretion be removed for
shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER
normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the glass panel resulting
from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s,
or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). The Limited Warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which
occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result
from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation,
set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage,
modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product,
service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts
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of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE
USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. (As examples, this
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excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to
and from the servicer. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE LIMITED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF
THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an
implied Limited Warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have others rights which vary from state to state. If
a problem with this product develops during or after the Limited Warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Service
Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at
the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN ON-SITE SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH ARE
NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
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Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)
Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center;
purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web
Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/help
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
■ 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
You may also contact us directly at:
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday - Friday 9 am to 9 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Service and Technology Company
20421 84th Avenue South,
Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
■ For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277
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Limited Warranty (for Canada)
Panasonic Canada Inc.
5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3
PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and
for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to, at its option either (a) repair your product with
new or refurbished parts, (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished equivalent value product, or (c) refund your purchase
price. The decision to repair, replace or refund will be made by Panasonic Canada Inc.
Viera TV (42” & over) In-home service One (1) year, parts (including panel) and labour.
Viera TV (under 42”) Carry-in service One (1) year, parts (including panel) and labour.
In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized Panasonic
service facility.
In-home service requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the Authorized Servicer and does not include
Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico)

removal or re-installation of an installed product. If removal is required to service the product, it will be at the discretion of
the Servicer and in no event will Panasonic Canada Inc. or the Servicer be liable for any special, indirect or consequential
damages.
This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic
brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada,
which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.
IN ORDER TO BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE WARRANTY SERVICE HEREUNDER, A PURCHASE RECEIPT OR
OTHER PROOF OF DATE OF ORIGINAL PURCHASE, SHOWING AMOUNT PAID AND PLACE OF PURCHASE IS
REQUIRED
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal
Limited Warranty (for Canada)

wear and tear or cosmetic damage. The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or
failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc., or failures which result from accidents,
misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment
of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, introduction of sand,
humidity or liquids, commercial use such as hotel, office, restaurant, or other business or rental use of the product, or
service by anyone other than a Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. Dry cell batteries are
also excluded from coverage under this warranty.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF ANY
EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTY. (As examples, this warranty excludes damages for lost time, travel to and from the
Authorized Servicer, loss of or damage to media or images, data or other memory or recorded content. This list of items is
not exhaustive, but for illustration only.)
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or
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the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. This warranty gives
you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary depending on your province or territory.
WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation and information assistance, please contact:
Our Customer Care Centre: 1-800 #: 1-866-330-0014
Email link: “Contact us → email” on www.vieraconcierge.ca
For product repairs, please contact Viera Customer Care Agent using the above contact info.
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.
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Note

Customer’s Record
The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You should note this serial number in
the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid
in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.
Model Number Serial Number
Anotación del cliente

El modelo y el número de serie de este producto se encuentran en su panel posterior. Deberá anotarlos en el espacio
provisto a continuación y guardar este manual, más el recibo de su compra, como prueba permanente de su adquisición,
para que le sirva de ayuda al identificarlo en el caso de que le sea sustraído o lo pierda, y también para disponer de los
servicios que le ofrece la garantía.
Modelo Número de serie
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Panasonic Canada Inc.

Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America 5770 Ambler Drive
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus Mississauga, Ontario
New Jersey 07094 U.S.A. L4W 2T3 CANADA
© 2011 Panasonic Corporation of North America. All Rights Reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
© 2011 Panasonic Corporation of North America. Todos los Derechos Reservados. Impreso en EE.UU.
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TC-P42X3
42" Plasma HDTV
SPECIFICATIONS
Dimensions (W x H x D) 40.3" (1,023 mm) x 26.8" (679 mm) x 12.1" (307 mm)
(Including pedestal)
40.3" (1,023 mm) x 25.1" (637 mm) x 3.4" (3.7") (85mm (93 mm))
(TV Set only)
Mass 51.9 lb. (23.5 kg) (Including pedestal)
49.7 lb. (22.5 kg) (TV Set only)
Rated Power Consumption 199 W
Standby condition 0.2 W
DIMENSIONS JACKS
Top View Side Panel
Front View Side View

40.3 (1023) 3.7 (93)
3.4 (85)
25.1 (637)
Rear Panel
Back View Side view with the
15.8 (400) pedestal (option)
attached
26.8 (679)
11.9 (300)
(145)
5.8
5.1 (129)
17.2 (436) 12.1 (307)
Note:
To make sure that the Plasma Television fits the cabinet properly when a high degree of
precision is required, we recommend that you use the Plasma Television itself to make Specifications are subject to change without notice.
the necessary cabinet measurements. Panasonic cannot be responsible for Non-metric weights and measurements are
inaccuracies in cabinet design or manufacture. approximate.
P110118

TC-P46X3
46" Plasma HDTV
SPECIFICATIONS
44.4" (1,126 mm) x 27.7" (703 mm) x 3.4" (3.7") (85mm (93 mm))
(TV Set only)
DIMENSIONS JACKS
Top View Side Panel

44.4 (1126) 3.7 (93)
3.4 (85)
27.7 (703)
Rear Panel
attached
29.5 (749)
11.9 (300)
(150)
6
6.3 (158)
17.2 (436) 14.1 (357)
Note:
P110124

TC-P50X3
50" Plasma HDTV
SPECIFICATIONS
47.8" (1,212 mm) x 29.5" (747 mm) x 3.4" (3.7") (85mm (93 mm))
(TV Set only)
DIMENSIONS JACKS
Top View Side Panel

47.8 (1212) 3.7 (93)
3.4 (85)
29.5 (747)
Rear Panel
attached
31.3 (793)
11.9 (300)
(148)
5.9
6.3 (158)
17.2 (436) 14.1 (357)
Note:
P110118

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For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call:

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Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU./Puerto Rico), llame al:

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.

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Enjoy rich multimedia

■ Do not display a still picture for a long time

12 To prevent the “Image retention”, the screen saver is

Typical still images

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HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-

Please read before using the unit

• Ratings List for parental control ···················· 49

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Important Safety Instructions

WARNING/CAUTION (TV set)

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Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America

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a: 15.7” (400 mm)

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Base THEL078N (for 42”)

Hole for pedestal

Fix securely with assembly

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Antenna or Cable connection

* See page 9 Back of the TV VHF/UHF Antenna

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Best To use HDMI terminals

HDMI-DVI DVI OUT AV Equipment

To use COMPOSITE terminals

● For HDMI-ARC (Audio Return Channel) connection, see p. 28 e.g. Amplifier

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Displays the Main

Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Selects Secondary Audio Programming

VIERA Link menu (p. 32-33)

Channel up/down, when viewing from

Operates the Favorite channel list

Numeric keypad to select any channel

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Turn the TV On with the POWER button

Configure your viewing mode

Select the country where this TV is being used.

U.S.A. Canada Other

Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “Home use”)

Select your viewing environment

Home use Store Demonstration

● Please confirm your selection (Home Use) before pressing OK button.

● Select “No” and return to previous screen .

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Select scan type

Start scanning for available channels in your area? select

Number of digital channels 0

Press to exit from Complete scanning

Press to go back to Auto program completed.

Label the inputs for easy identification (Label inputs)