Panasonic VIERA TC-P46S30 Owner's Manual
42"/46"/50" class 1080p plasma hdtv
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- Page 1 Panasonic Model No. NOmero de modelo TC=P42S30 TC =P46S30 TC=PSOS30 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. 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.
- Page 2 Experience an amazing level of multi excitement [] 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. To prevent the "Image retention", the screen saver is automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are...
- Page 3 SD- 3C, LLC. ® Safety Precautions .......... "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo ZkVC I-4E:iTo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • Accessories/Opt Accessory.., ...:..., ._:.,7 DLNA _),the DLNA Logo and DLNA ® Connections..:: ..: ..:::.., ..,,.,._:::..,,.
- Page 4 The following accessories ® Do not climb or allow children to climb on the Plasma TV are manufactured by Panasonic Corporation. ® Place or install the Plasma TV where it cannot • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) pushed,...
- Page 5 ® Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma If water or an object gets inside the Plasma TV, if the If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects Plasma TV is dropped, or if the enclosure becomes inside it, a short-circuit...
- Page 6 * 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...
- Page 7 [] Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) How to assemble ® 3> (p. 8) f_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) Rear of the TV ®...
- Page 8 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.
- Page 9 Caution ¢ incorrect installation may cause Open Close battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. ,_,Do not mix old and new batteries. ** Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries). Hook ** Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.
- Page 10 _f;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. 6_For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com/help www.panasonic.ca Connection...
- Page 11 Best _ To use HDMI terminals _t=== player AV Equipment HDMI-DVI Conversion cable e.g. Blu-ray Disc player ® ViERA Link connection, please refer to p. 29 ® The HDMi connection is required for a 1080p signal. _ To use COMPONENT terminals green o;:_-_?B COMPONENT...
- Page 12 Iden ifying Controls Front of the TV Back of the TV Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down Displays the Main Menu sensor Changes Within about 23 feet mode (7 meters) in front of Chooses Menu and the TV set Submenu entries Power indicator (on: red, off: no light)
- Page 13 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)
- Page 14 ANT/Cable setup _ Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this @_bSelect connection type for Cable or Satellite box _2_aSelect signal type and go to _ (input labels) (CablelAntenna) _ Select scan type @ Start scanning [] Press to exit from @ Complete scanning a menu screen...
- Page 15 Configure Network settings Select the Network type Set later: Go to _ You can set in "Setup" menu later. Wireless (WiFi): Start "Wireless network" (p. 16) Automatic: Press OK to start setup automatically. _2_ Select the setting mode Error screen is displayed when Network connection has failed, Manual: Go to Manual setting,...
- Page 16 6_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 6_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.)
- Page 17 Watching TV Turn power on (Remote) (TV) INPUT POWER POWER ® Please select correct input --> _ (p. 21) Of" Select a channel number [] To directly enter the digital channel number When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the minor number in a compound channel number.
- Page 18 [] Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 50) FORMAT 4 _( • 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.
- Page 19 [] Other Useful operations You can use the remote control keys to enter the alphanumeric characters. [] Switches input mode ABC _ abc _ 123 [] Press each number key to cycle through alphanumeric character ® You can also use a USB keyboard (not supplied) to enter the alphanumeric characters.
- Page 20 Using ViE 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 VlERA TOOLS Select the item ® The icons displayed differ depending on your country or area you select. (p. 13) EASY IPTV (example) Set each item...
- Page 21 devices Watching c ontent f rome×ternal Display the Input select menu With the connected equipment turned iNPUT Select the input mode (shortcut) press the corresponding NUMBER button on the remote control to select the input of your choice. Or, press the INPUT button repeatedly, to cycle through the available inputs.
- Page 22 Using ia Player You can view still and motion images and play music saved on a USB flash memory and an SD card. [] Available contents and features Photos Videos Music INFO MENU Drive select Media select Information panel Option menu Displays data information.
- Page 23 • Auto play setting _,_ image viewer auto play (p. 48) (nsert a Media (SD card or USB flash memory) Display Media player (example) Select Drive (Display connected drive) Select the Media Select the data (Photos/Videos/Music) How to view the data differs depending on data storage conditions. ®...
- Page 24 [Photos thumbnail] [Features] ® Slideshowsetting ® Sort ® Drive select ® Media select [Photos playback screen] Photo status @ To displaylhide INFO Guide and Banner Navigation Guide Display "Sort select" menu and select item _2_Displayed each view • Folders (ascending order of numeric/alphabetical) •...
- Page 25 Display "Slideshow settings" _ Adjust items and select "Slideshow start" REI_RN ® To stop in mid-cycle Press ++_+ (example) (example) [] Slideshow settings Frame* Select the Frame (OfflArraylCollagelDrift(with calendar)lDriftlGallery(with calendar)lGallerylCinema) Photo effect* Select the display effect (OfflSepialGray scale) Select the Transition effect shown between photos (Off IFade in/Wipe JWipe 1"/Wipe _/Wipe Transition effect Slide in S/Slide in 1"/Slide in _/Slide...
- Page 26 [Videos thumbnail] [Features] ¢_Play ® Drive select ® Media select FORMAT 6_Aspect change [Videos playback screen] L'____....__ __z_ ..j-- Movie banner iB/DLNA) Date and time or Elapsed time of current movie File name * Counter may not work correctly with DLNA feature.
- Page 27 [Music thumbnail] [Features] ® Play folder ® Drive select _ I_ ® Media select [Music playback screen] Navigation area * Forward/Reverse Five level of 1 to 5 (x2, x5, x,30, x70, xl00) are available. INFO Elapsed time of current song Artist name 6_ To display/hide...
- Page 28 LinkTM,, Controj TM,, 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...
- Page 29 [] Terminal overview Back of the TV ® < 3> [] Connecting DVD Recorder (DNGA) _5" HDMI cable DVD recorder (DIGA) with V)ERA Link function <> [] Connecting Home theater system/AV HDMI 1 (s recommended. HDMI cable Home theater systems with VIERA Link function Optical cable AV amp with...
- Page 30 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"...
- Page 31 "TV" to "Theater". Sound will be output from the Home theater whenever the TV is powered on. Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect to a Panasonic theater system or Amplifier. The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted...
- Page 32 Some features are disabled depending on the "HDAVI Control" version of the equipment. Please check the list (p. 28) Display the VIERA Link menu This function is not available depending on your country or area you select. (p. 13) (example) Select the item ®...
- Page 33 Adjustment for the equipment output. Control the theater speakers with the TV remote control. Volume up / down _+_ This function is availabte onty when a Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected. MUTE Mute ,® _ Select "Speaker output"...
- Page 34 Using Network services [] 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.
- Page 35 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.
- Page 36 This is a setting for connecting to a broadband environment. Display the menu Select "Network settings" @seec Network settings Select the settings and set [] Press to exit from a menu screen EXiT [] Press to go back to the previous screen RETURN Check that the Network settings are as shown below, and then start "Connection test".
- Page 37 [] Sets / Changes wireless network setting _1_Press "Wireless network" and display setting screen @_Foffow the directions on screen to complete the setting Search for Wireless networks: Select an Access point from the ones searched for automatically, and configure the settings as instructed on the screen.
- Page 38 Before using a Network camera, you need to register the camera as shown below. You can also set 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 camera to registration mode.
- Page 39 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) ®...
- Page 40 You can share the contents (Photo, Video, Music etc.) stored in DLNA Certified media server with your home network system. Preparations ® Network connections (p. 35) ® Network settings (p. 36-38) Display VIERA TOOLS Select the "DLNA" (example) Select sewer Display available server.
- Page 41 RETURN ® A number of VIERA-compatibie network cameras can be found at the following sites: http://www.panasonic.coml http:llpanasonic.netlpcclproductslnetwkcamt ® For more details on setting and operation of the Network camera, please also read the operating manuals for the Network camera.
- Page 42 ng an etting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Display the menu Select "Setup" Select "ANT/Cable setup" [] Press to exit from a menu screen EXiT Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory. _i_ Select "ANT in"...
- Page 43 Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or {3} Edit changing the channel display. Q Caption Also, use this to add or skip channels from the channel list manually. You can select a channel tuning mode (Digital only/Analog only) in "Channel surf mode"(p. 48) _0 Select "Edit"...
- Page 44 ow to Use enu Functions Various menus allow you to set the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. ® Shows the functions that can be adjusted. Display the menu ® Some functions will be disabled depending on _¢...
- Page 45 ® "Reset to default" will be grayed out if no changes are made in the following menus: "Picture", "Audio and Closed caption", Reset to defaults Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for "Advanced picture". Picture mode Vivid Provides enhanced picture contrast...
- Page 46 • 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.
- Page 47 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 Unlocks all the Lock settings of "Channel", "Game", "Program"...
- Page 48 Channel surf AHIFavoritel 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/EspaSol/ Selects the screen menu language. Fran£:ais Clock Adjusts the clock. (p. 15) Input labels Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment.
- Page 49 ings 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 (NOTAPPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or where ratinq does not apply.
- Page 50 Technical Informa ion 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 1_16 4 _1...
- Page 51 ®Back upthe recorded data a tregular intervals incase o fdeteriorated ordamaged data o rerratic operation ofthe unit. (Panasonic isnot l iable for a ny d eterioration ordamage ofrecorded data.) ® The device is not inserted. ® The device is removed.
- Page 52 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.
- Page 53 Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause Side Bar "Image retention" to remain on either or both sides of the display field. To reduce the risk of such "Image retention", change the brightness of the side bars.
- Page 54 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) How do I vie;_ the picture from...
- Page 55 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)
- Page 56 (high speed) Internet service with a speed of no less than 1.5 Mbps (p. 35). Ethernet cable or a compatible Panasonic USB wireless I 2. Connect the TV to the Internet through your router by an How do I get EASY IP'rv to work adapter.
- Page 57 Spec ]cations AC 120 V, 60 Hz RatedPOwer iii_!;i;ii_iiii_ii!iiiil ¸ Consumption 293 W 299 W 339 W Standby condition 0.2W 0.2 W 0.2 W Drive method AC type 16:9 Aspect Ratio measured diagonally) measured diagonally) measured diagonally) 36.2 " x 20.4 " x 41.6 " 40.1 "...
- Page 58 Index Accessories ............. Safety ............... SAP ................ Ant/Cable ............14,42 Antenna ............10,14 Scan ..............14,42 Audio ..............SD Card ............22,51 Audio, Advanced ............ Signal Meter ............Auto Power ON ............Sleep ..............Auto Program ............Specifications ............Store Demonstration ..........
- Page 59 PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Plasma Television Lira ited 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...
- Page 60 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. [] For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http :llwww.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
- Page 61 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.
- Page 62 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, 5770 Ambler Drive Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 CANADA New Jersey 07094 U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A. © 2011 Panasonic Corporation of North America. All Rights Reserved.