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Panasonic Model No. NOmero de modelo TC -P4232C TC =P4632C TC=PS032C 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.
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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...
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Villa I.i t< V, ERA ,,nkT° ,s atrademark Panasonic Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High- Definition Multimedia Interface H :3m| trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Please read before using the unit...
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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,...
® 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...
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* 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...
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> [] Quick start guide [] Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) f6ptional 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. (angled) _ TY-WK4P1RW...
Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. ® If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.
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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.
® 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...
_ To use HDMI terminals Best I_ _- HDMI _,. L IAV OUT _-...,._ p layer DVI OUT AV Equipment HDMI-DVI Conversion cable ..AUDIO OUT "_' _;)m e.g. B lo-ray Diao player ® ViERA Link connection, please refer to p. 25 ®...
Iden ifying Controls Front of the TV Back of the TV Selects channels --FT_ L_Uv, O sequence Volume up/down Displays the Main =====_'/_ sensor M_ges the ,nput--_ Within about 23 feet mode (7 meters) in front of Chooses Menu and POWER button the TV set Submenu entries...
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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. 36) is set to "No". Turn the TV On with the POWER button...
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ANT/Cable setup Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV? _b Select connection type for Cable or Satellite box @_aSelect signal type and go to 0 (input labels) (CablelAntenna) _3_ Select scan type @ Start scanning [] Press to exit from _5_ Complete scanning a menu screen...
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Label the inputs for easy identification (Label inputs) To name each input, follow the instructions on screen. When done, select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step. Follow the instructions screen to complete following operations. --> To edit the labels to match your connected devices.
atchin Turn power on (Remote) (TV) INPUT POWER ® Please select correct input --> _ (p. 20) POWER 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.
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[] Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 38) FORMAT • 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.
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[] 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 the alphanumeric character Navigation area 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 order to register it.
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Using VI VIERATOOLS 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 Set each item ® VIERA iMAGE VIEWER m)l_Viewing photo with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER (p.
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Watchin content f rom external d evices With the connected equipment turned Display the Input select menu 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.
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Viewing photo with VIERA insert SD card • Auto play setting _, image viewer auto play (p. 36) [] Inserting or removing an SD card 6_Remove the card _ insert the card 6_Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDXC Card (64 GB), Gently insert the SD SDHC Card (32 GB), microSDHC Card label surface...
Display "Slideshow settings" _ Adjust items and select "Slideshow start" )select (example) (example) [] Slideshow settings Frame Select the Frame (OfflArraylCollagelDrift(with calendar)/Drift/Galiery(with caiendar)lGa!lerylCinema) Photo effect Select the display effect (Off/Sepia/Gray scale) Select the Transition effect shown between photos (Off IFade in/Wipe $/VVipe l"/VVipe --JWipe _/ Transition effect Slide in JSlide in 1"/Slide in --JSlide in _/Zoom...
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_1_ Display "Menu" [] Adjust the Picture and Audio _2}Select the item example: Picture menu Picture menu/Audio menu (p. 33-34) [] Use VIERA Link function {3} Set -- VIERA Link menu (p. 28) ® _<. £O Z3" 6" < 3> 3>...
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...
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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. 24) Display the menu Select "VIERA Link settings"...
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"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...
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Some features are disabled depending on the "HDAVI Control" version of the equipment. Please check the list (p. 24) Display the VIERA Link menu Select the item _ 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.
Adjustment for the equipment output. Control the theater speakers with the TV remote control. Volume up / down _4_ This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected. MUTE Mute ,® _ Select "Speaker output"...
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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"...
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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. 36) _0 Select "Edit"...
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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 _¢...
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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". Reset to defaults Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for "Advanced picture". Picture mode Vivid Provides enhanced picture contrast...
• 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.
You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. • Password setting/entering (p. 18) Set "Custom" in "Mode" to specify "Channel", "Game" and "Program" settings. Mode Unlocks all the Lock settings of "Channel", "Game" and "Program".
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. 17) 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.
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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.
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Technical Informs 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. 17) (e.g.: in case of 4:3 image) 6_FULL @ JUST 1_16 4 _1 1_16_1...
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®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.) 24 mm ® The device is not inserted.
HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 25) ® 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.
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® The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display. Panasonic does not guarantee operation and performance of peripheral devices made by other manufacturers; and we disclaim any liability or damage arising from operation and/or performance from usage of such other maker's peripheral devices.
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If there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, visit the Panasonic website for further assistance. (see cover) How do I vie;_ the picture from...
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SAP button on the remote control. (p. 16) 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. 29)
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Spec Ca IORS AC 120 V, 60 Hz Rated Power Consumption 193 W 193 W 256 W 0.2 W Standby condition 0.2 W 0.2 W Drive method AC type 16:9 Aspect Ratio Visibl 42 " class (41.6 inches 146 " class (46.0 inches 50 "...
Accessories ............. Technical Information ........38-41 Ant/Cable ............14,30 Timer ..............Antenna ............10,14 VIERA IMAGE VIEWER ......19,21-23 Audio ..............VIERA Link ........... 19,24-29 Audio, Advanced ............ VIERATOOLS ............Auto Power ON ............Viewing contents ............ Auto Program ............Volume ..............
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DiViSION PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic 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...
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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.
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For disposal or recycling information, please visit Panasonic website: http://www.panasonic.com/environmental or call 1-888-769-0149. 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.