The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. For more detailed instructions, refer to the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM.
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Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- Notice for DVB functions ● Any functions related to DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) will work in areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial broadcasting are received. Consult your local dealer with coverage areas.
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media excitement Enjoy rich multi-media SD Card Camcorder Set top box Amplifier with DVD Recorder Speaker system DVD player Up to 100,000 hours Plasma Panel Lifetime The Plasma display panel used in the 2009 VIERA TV range is rated for up to 100,000 hours. ∗ ∗...
To prevent damage which might result in electric make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask shock or fire, do not expose this TV to rain or your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. excessive moisture. This TV must not be exposed ●...
Caution ■ ■ When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug Do not block the rear air vents ● ● Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock. Blocked ventilation by newspapers, ■ table cloths, curtains, etc. may cause When the TV is not going to be used for a long overheating, fire or electrical shock.
Accessories / Options Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown □ □ □ Remote Control Batteries for the Mains Lead INPUT ● ASPECT MENU DIRECT TV REC N2QAYB000328 Remote Control (2) p. 11 EXIT ● R6 (UM3) OPTION RETURN TEXT...
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Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. ● If you use the pedestal while 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.
Identifying Controls TX-P42C10E TX-P37C10E TX-P42C10ES TX-P37C10ES TX-P50C10E SD Card slot Function select SD CARD SD CARD ● Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Common Colour / Sharpness / Common Interface Interface CI slot Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Setup Increases or decreases the channel position by one.
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Remote Control VIERA IMAGE VIEWER ● Input mode selection Switches to SD Card viewing mode ● TV - switches DVB-T / Analogue mode ● AV - switches to AV input mode from Input Standby On / Off switch Selection list ●...
Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first. Example 1 Example 2 Connecting aerial...
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Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box Rear of the TV Terrestrial aerial Push until both Make sure that side tabs click the mains lead is securely fixed. AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz ●...
Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically. ● These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. ● Please complete connections (p. 10 and p. 11) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before starting Auto Setup.
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Using the On Screen Displays Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. ■ How to use remote control Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from Move the cursor / select the menu item a range of options Access the menu / store settings after RETURN...
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. Display the menu ● Displays the functions that can be set INPUT MENU (varies according to the input signal) ASPECT MENU DIRECT TV REC Select the menu EXIT...
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■ Overview ● How to operate p. 14 Main Menu Picture Menu Viewing Mode Dynamic Contrast Picture Brightness Colour Sound Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Warm Setup Colour Management x.v.Colour Auto Picture Menu 3D-COMB P-NR 3D-COMB Reset to Defaults Reset (p. 16) Sound Menu Mode Music...
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How to Use Menu Functions ■ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Game) ● Set for each input signal Dynamic : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness when viewing in a bright room Normal : Recommended for viewing under normal ambient room lighting conditions Cinema : For watching movies in a darkened room producing a cinema-like picture Viewing Mode...
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Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Mode Basic sound mode (Music / Speech) Bass Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output Treble Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of the headphones...
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How to Use Menu Functions ■ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sets the time the TV automatically turns Off Off Timer (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes) VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a compatible recorder (AV1 / AV2)
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Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) OSD Language Changes language for on-screen displays Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB multi audio (depending on Preferred Audio 1 / 2 the broadcaster) Preferred Subtitles Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB subtitles (depending on the 1 / 2 broadcaster) Preferred Teletext...