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Quick Start 

Guide

V

iewing

 W
atching 

TV

 First 

T

ime 

Setup

Watching TV

Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box or antenna cable (p. 11-14)

To watch TV and other functions

Turn power on

(TV)

or

Note

 If the mode is not TV, press 

 and 

select TV. (p. 24)

Select a channel number

up

down

or

 

To directly input the digital 
channel number

When tuning to a digital 

channel, press the button to 

enter the minor number in a 

compound channel number.

example:  CH15-1: 

 

 

 

(TV)

Note

 Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “ANT/Cable setup” to switch the 

signal reception between cable TV and antenna. (p. 17, 41)

 The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is 

turned off.

Listen

with SAP

(Secondary 

Audio 

Program)

 

Select Audio Mode for watching TV

 

Digital mode

  Press SAP to select the 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)

Closed 

Caption

 

Switches Closed Caption mode On or Off

CC On

CC Off

Display the 

SUB MENU

 

Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. 

(p. 30)

  This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.

SUB

MENU

All

Setup SUB MENU

Edit CH caption
Signal meter

Set favorite

Channel surf mode

Summary of Contents for Viera TC-42PS14

Page 1: ...RA 958 4372 or visit us at www panasonic com contactinfo For assistance Canada please call 1 866 330 0014 or visit us at www vieraconcierge ca Para solicitar ayuda EE UU Puerto Rico llame al 1 877 95...

Page 2: ...emark of Panasonic Corporation SDHC Logo is a trademark HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbol are trade...

Page 3: ...ting and Setting Channels 40 Closed Caption 42 Input Labels 43 Using Timer 44 Recommended AV Connections 45 Ratings List for Lock 46 Technical Information 47 Care and Cleaning 51 FAQ 52 Specifications...

Page 4: ...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 accordanc...

Page 5: ...t hands Do not do anything that might damage the power supply cord When disconnecting the power supply cord hold the plug not the cord Do not use the power supply cord if the plug or cord is damaged R...

Page 6: ...the display manufacturer and or listed by an independent laboratory such as UL CSA ETL Follow all instructions supplied by the display and wall mount manufacturers If you have any doubts about your a...

Page 7: ...saver is automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed p 53 Typical still images Channel number and other logos Image displayed in 4 3 mode SD Card...

Page 8: ...Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix different battery types such as alkaline and manganese batteries Do not use rechargeable Ni Cd batteries Do not burn or break batteries Optional Accessory N...

Page 9: ...Pole Hole for pedestal installation Pole Base Bottom view Warning Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged and personal injury may result Caution Do...

Page 10: ...terminals HDMI terminal green blue red green Firmly tighten by hand Match colors of plugs and terminals Insert firmly Insert firmly Reference of connection To attach To remove Insert it firmly until...

Page 11: ...l Television System Committee Conventional broadcasting ATSC Advanced Television Systems Committee Digital TV Standards include digital high definition television HDTV standard definition television S...

Page 12: ...er If the source has a higher resolution signal 480p 720p 1080i 1080p connection can be made with the use of a Component Video or HDMI cable p 14 VCR Connection can be made with the use of an RF cable...

Page 13: ...r VCR and satellite receiver DVD Recorder or VCR Satellite Receiver TV VHF UHF Antenna You can enjoy high definition programming by subscribing to high definition satellite service Connection can be d...

Page 14: ...ns please refer to p 33 B To use COMPONENT terminals COMPONENT IN 1 2 VIDEO AUDIO R PR PB Y L P P VIDEO AUDIO P P L R Y PB PR AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT white red green blue red white red green blu...

Page 15: ...the channel banner p 20 Operates the Favorite channel list function p 20 Numeric keypad to select any channel p 19 or press to enter alphanumeric input in menus p 18 24 36 38 40 43 44 Use for digital...

Page 16: ...me Use when using this TV in your home Home Use Store Demonstration select ok Please confirm your selection Home Use before pressing OK button If you select Store Demonstration by mistake in confirmat...

Page 17: ...y Select the day Hour Adjust the hour Minute Adjust the minute Auto channel setup Select ANT Cable setup First time setup Language Clock ANT Cable setup Input labels next select Select ANT in Cable AN...

Page 18: ...s only Confirm registered channels program Cancel Apply Caption Favorite Add Yes Yes Yes l select Apply ok If OK is not pressed after selecting Apply the channels will not be saved The channel will be...

Page 19: ...the signal reception between cable TV and antenna p 17 41 The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off Listen with SAP Secondary Audio Program Select Audio Mode...

Page 20: ...desired broadcast station with the cursor or use number buttons see below Set Favorite Feature 1 Display the SUB MENU SUB MENU 2 Select Set favorite All Setup SUB MENU Edit CH caption Signal meter Set...

Page 21: ...cut icons on the TV screen Unlike a conventional menu you can enjoy using playing or setting a function quickly Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen Display VIERA TO...

Page 22: ...ewer Start Slideshow select next Slideshow Select the data to be viewed Accessing Slideshow R Y G B Next Prev Rotate RETURN Name Pana0001 Date 03 04 2009 Size 1600 1200 Photo viewer Total 50 Pana0001...

Page 23: ...2 Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Picture mode Contrast Reset to defaults Select Adjust Select the item Photo settings Picture Slideshow settings Select Set set Set up Slideshow Fast On Slideshow sett...

Page 24: ...NUMBER button on the remote control to select the input of your choice Select the input of your choice then press OK During the selection if no action is taken for several seconds the Input select men...

Page 25: ...sed Caption Setup select next Select VIERA Link settings Setup 2 2 Advanced setup About VIERA Link settings ECO power saving select next Select VIERA Link On Yes Yes TV No No VIERA Link settings VIERA...

Page 26: ...u can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected To connect PC p 45 Display the Input select menu Input select TV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 Video 1 Video...

Page 27: ...rtially or is blurred H position Adjusts the horizontal position V position Adjusts the vertical position Clock phase Alleviates the problem if the whole picture appears to flicker or is blurred First...

Page 28: ...nu list Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture sound and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the...

Page 29: ...NTSC is not available Color matrix SD Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD STB etc On Off MPEG NR Off Selects Dark or Light Valid only for external input signals Dark Light Black level Li...

Page 30: ...ults How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Sub menu list Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture sound and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you Press to...

Page 31: ...equipment p 34 No Yes Stand by power save No Set Auto power stand by of HDMI connection equipment p 34 No Yes with reminder Yes no reminder Auto power stand by No Selects the default speakers p 34 TV...

Page 32: ...on 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...

Page 33: ...d audio cables If audio cable is not connected you cannot listen to the TV program through the theater system Connecting this unit to a DVD recorder DIGA and AV amp When using a VIERA Link audio video...

Page 34: ...Link Picture Lock SD card Closed Caption Setup select next Select VIERA Link settings Setup 2 2 Advanced setup About VIERA Link settings ECO power saving select next Select VIERA Link On Yes Yes TV No...

Page 35: ...in use TV is the default setting To set the Home Theater system as default speakers change the default speakers setting from TV to Theater Sound will be output from the Home Theater whenever the TV i...

Page 36: ...n refer to p 32 Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return to the previous screen Display VIERA Link menu select next VIERA Link or Select the item Recorder TV VIERA Link control Speaker output...

Page 37: ...want to access Recorder Home theater Player Camcorder LUMIX If there is more than one equipment item a number after the name indicates the number of items e g Recorder 1 Recorder 2 Recorder 3 The num...

Page 38: ...ime you display the Lock menu Input your 4 digit password A 4 digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings RETURN Password Enter password If it is your first time ent...

Page 39: ...lock Mode MPAA U S TV C E L R C F L R next select MPAA U S movie ratings U S TV U S TV program ratings C E L R Canadian English ratings C F L R Canadian French ratings Select the rating to be locked...

Page 40: ...ANT Cable setup Connected devices Anti image retention Reset to defaults Language All Channel surf mode next select Select the function Cable ANT Cable setup ANT in Auto program Manual program Signal...

Page 41: ...Yes 3 Yes Channel select Press OK to tune to the channel Select Apply program Cancel Apply Caption Favorite Add Yes el select Apply ok Select Edit Manual program Edit Cancel Apply Caption Favorite Add...

Page 42: ...t the setting Primary Second Service 3 Service 4 Service 5 Service 6 The settings in Analog or Digital depend on the broadcaster To make more in depth display settings in digital programs Select Digit...

Page 43: ...1 VCR Label Terminal example Terminals Component 1 2 HDMI 1 3 Video 1 2 PC Label BLANK SKIP VCR DVD CABLE SATELLITE DVR GAME AUX RECEIVER COMPUTER Blu ray CAMERA DVD REC HOME THTR MONITOR MEDIA CTR ME...

Page 44: ...t Timer Sleep Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Timer 4 Timer 5 select next Turns Off automatically Sleep Turns On Off automatically 5 timers can be set Timer 1 Timer 5 Set the timer To set Sleep Off Timer Set...

Page 45: ...tch DVDs Optical digital audio cable DVD Recorder VCR To listen to the TV through speakers or To watch camcorder images Camcorder VCR DVD Player For HDMI connection HDMI compatible equipment only For...

Page 46: ...ENGLISH RATINGS C E L R E Exempt Exempt programming includes news sports documentaries and other information programming talk shows music videos and variety programming C Programming intended for chil...

Page 47: ...aspect modes This lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference p 20 e g in case of 4 3 image FULL JUST FULL JUST Enlarges the 4 3 image horizontally t...

Page 48: ...JPG P1000003 JPG P1000004 JPG 100_PANA Created automatically 3 digit folder number 5 digit arbitrary characters 4 digit arbitrary characters 4 digit file number Usable characters 1 byte a to z A to Z...

Page 49: ...I 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 HDMI 2 in or HDMI 3 in menu screen p 28 App...

Page 50: ...h sides to reduce noise Aspect Ratio FULL JUST H FILL ZOOM Size 1 Size 2 The width will be increased on both sides to reduce noise See pages 28 29 for more information Input signal that can be display...

Page 51: ...therwise the quality of the cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off Furthermore do not leave it for long periods in contact with articles made from rubber or PVC Pedestal...

Page 52: ...tal channels Check Signal meter p 41 If the signal is weak check the antenna and consult your local dealer The remote control does not work Are the batteries installed correctly p 8 Are the batteries...

Page 53: ...es a few pixels may be bright or dark These pixels do not indicate a defective panel and will have no impact on the performance of the TV Check nearby electrical products car or motorcycle ignition sy...

Page 54: ...Type 2 0 5 V rms COMPONENT IN 1 2 Y 1 0 V p p including synchronization PB PR 0 35 V p p AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms HDMI 1 3 TYPE A Connector 3 This TV supports HDAVI Control 4 function PC D S...

Page 55: ...onary 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 fro...

Page 56: ...day 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 Bo...

Page 57: ...TIES 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 CONSEQUENTI...

Page 58: ...el espacio provisto a continuaci n y guardar este manual m s el recibo de su compra como prueba permanente de su adquisici n para que le sirva de ayuda al identificarlo en el caso de que le sea sustra...

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