Page 2 - Do not display a still picture for a long time; Set up; Enjoy rich multimedia
2 ■ 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. 4 : 3 12 To prevent the “Image retention”, the screen saver is automatically activated after a few minu...
Page 3 - Basic Features; Please read before using the unit; Getting started; Contents
3 Basic Advanced Support Information Getting started VIERA Link™ is a trademark of 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. SDXC Logo is a trademark of S...
Page 4 - Safety Precautions; Important Safety Instructions; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
4 Safety Precautions 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 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHO...
Page 5 - AC Power Supply Cord; Handling the power supply cord
5 ● Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV. If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center. In the unli...
Page 6 - WARNING
6 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...
Page 7 - Accessories/Optional Accessory; AC cord; Accessories; Pedestal; Optional Accessory
7 Getting started Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000570 Batteries for theRemote ControlTransmitter (2) AA Battery AC cord Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Pedestal TBLX0134 (TC-P4232C) TBLX0135 (TC-P4632C, TC-...
Page 8 - Attaching the pedestal to TV; Assembling the pedestal
8 Accessories Assembly screws (4 of each) A XYN5+F18FN size (M5 × 18) (Silver) B THEL078N (for 42”)THEL080N (for 46”/50”) size (M5 × 30) (Black) Poles (2) L R L or R is printed at the bottom of the poles. Base (1) Attaching the pedestal to TV ■ Assembling the pedestal Fix securely with assembly scre...
Page 9 - Power cord connection; To attach
9 Getting started Accessories/Optional Accessory Installing the remote’s batteries Open Hook Note the correct polarity(+ or -). Close Caution Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Do not mix di...
Page 10 - Connections; Connection Panels; Antenna terminal; Connection references; Antenna or Cable connection
10 Connections Connection Panels Power Cord(Connect after all the other connections have been made.) VHF/UHF Antenna • NTSC (National Television System Committee): ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standard-definition...
Page 12 - Identifying Controls; TV controls/indicators
12 Identifying Controls 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. TV controls/indicators Remote control Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Select source to watch (p. 20) Displays Mai...
Page 13 - First Time Setup; Turn the TV On with the POWER button; Select your language; Select your viewing mode
13 Getting started First T ime Setup Identifying Controls First Time Setup or Turn the TV On with the POWER button or (TV) (Remote) Configure your viewing mode Select your language Language / Idioma / Langue English Español Français Step 1 of 5 / Paso 1 de 5 / Étape 1 de 5 OK Select Selección Sélect...
Page 15 - Press to exit from; Label the inputs for easy identification (Label inputs); When done, select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step.; Complete First time setup
15 Getting started First T ime Setup Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to go back to the previous screen 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. Label inputs Step ...
Page 16 - Watching TV; Turn power on; Select a channel number; To directly enter the digital channel; Other Useful Functions; Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Programming); Select the Audio mode for watching TV; Closed Caption; Switches the Closed Caption mode On or Off; Displaying Information
16 Watching TV Turn power on (TV) or (Remote) Note Please select correct input --> (p. 20) Select a channel number up down or • Also available side CH button on the unit. [For Cable/Satellite box connection] - Use your connected box’s remote control. To directly enter the digital channel number W...
Page 17 - Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture; Display the SUB MENU; Call up a favorite channel
17 Basic Watching TV Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture ■ Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 38) • 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 po...
Page 18 - Other Useful operations; Entering characters; Switches input mode; ABC; Password setting/entering
18 ■ Other Useful operations Entering characters 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 RETURN 1 @. 4 GHI 7 PQRS 2 ABC 5 JKL 8 TUV 3 DEF 6 MN...
Page 19 - Using VIERA TOOLS; Display VIERA TOOLS; Set each item
19 Basic Using VIERA T OOLS Watching TV Using VIERA TOOLS Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item select next Set each item VIERA IMAGE VIEWER Viewing photo with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER (p. 21-23) VIERA Link VIERA Link (p. 28-29) Game m...
Page 20 - With the connected equipment turned On; Display the Input select menu; Watching content from external devices
20 With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode Input select ANT/Cable In 1 2 3 4 5 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video GAME Component AUX Not used (example) Input label or select enter Setup ANT/Cable (p. 30) Edit Device labels Input labels (p. 36) (shortcut) press the...
Page 21 - Viewing photo with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER; Viewing Contents; Insert SD card; Inserting or removing an SD card; Display VIERA IMAGE VIEWER; How to view the data differs depending on data storage conditions.; View
21 Basic V iewing photo with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER W atching content from external devices Viewing photo with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER Viewing Contents ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to go back to the previous screen Insert SD card • Auto play setting Image viewer auto play (p. 36) ■ Inserting or...
Page 22 - Slideshow; Sort; Photo options
22 Slideshow Display “Slideshow settings” s o t o h p l l A o t o h P r e y a l P a i d e M Slideshow Info SD memory card OK Select RETURN Sort SUB MENU Select Change RETURN Off Off Off Normal Off Normal On Slideshow settings Frame Start Slideshow Photo effectTransition effectPhoto sizeBurst playbac...
Page 23 - Other settings; Display “Menu”; Set; Use VIERA Link function
23 Basic V iewing photo with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER Other settings Display “Menu” Select the item select OK Menu Picture AudioVIERA Link Set ■ Adjust the Picture and Audio select adjust 00000 Vivid Picture 1/2 BrightnessColorTintSharpness Picture mode Contrast Reset to defaults example: Picture menuPict...
Page 24 - VIERA Link; “HDAVI Control; Version; HDMI cable
24 VIERA Link TM “HDAVI Control 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 recorde...
Page 25 - “HDA; VIERA LinkTM Connections (with VIERA Link function); Terminal overview; Connecting HD Camcorder/Digital camera
25 Advanced VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” VIERA Link™ Connections (with VIERA Link function) ■ Terminal overview Back of the TV ■ Connecting DVD Recorder (DIGA) DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link function HDMI cable ■ Connecting Home theater system/AV amp HDMI 1 is recommended. Home theater sy...
Page 26 - VIERA Link settings and Available features; Display the menu; Select “VIERA Link”; Select “On”; Select and make other settings
26 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. 24) Press to exit from a...
Page 28 - VIERA Link menu and Available features; Display the VIERA Link menu; Select the item
28 VIERA Link menu and Available features Some features are disabled depending on the “HDAVI Control” version of the equipment. Please check the list (p. 24) Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Display the VIERA Link menu or select next Select the item Recorder T...
Page 29 - Speaker control; Mute; VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control; Operate the equipment with the TV remote; Select “Back to TV”
29 Advanced VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” Speaker control You can select the Home theater or TV speakers for audio output.Control the theater speakers with the TV remote control.This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected. Select “Speaker output” Se...
Page 30 - Editing and Setting Channels; Select “ANT in”; Select “Auto program”; Select a scanning mode; Select “ANT/Cable setup”; ANT/Cable setup and operation
30 Editing and Setting Channels Auto program (Set automatically) Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory. Select “ANT in” Select “Cable” or “Antenna” Or select “Not used”. Select “Auto program” next select Menu Cable ANT/Cable setup ANT in Auto program Manual programSignal m...
Page 32 - How to Use Menu Functions; Select the menu; Select the item and adjust
32 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. Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Display the menu ● Shows the functions that can be adjusted. ● Some func...
Page 33 - Adjust the image or picture quality
33 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions ● “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 ...
Page 34 - Audio settings; Adjust Audio quality; Timer settings
34 Settings Items Item Description • 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 picture 3D Y/C filter Off/On Minimizes noise and cross-color in the pict...
Page 35 - Display closed caption
35 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions 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. 18)Set “Custom” in “Mode” to specify “Channel”, “Game” a...
Page 36 - Setup; Other function settings
36 Setup Other function settings Settings Items Item Description Channel surf mode All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button. Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE. (p. 17) Language English/Español/Français Selects the screen m...
Page 37 - Ratings List for parental control
37 Advanced Support Information Ratings List for parental control How to Use Menu Functions 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) NR NO RATING (NOT RATED...
Page 38 - Technical Information; H size
38 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. 17) (e.g.: in case of 4:3 image) ● FULL ● JUST FULL JUST Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontal...
Page 39 - Cautions when handling SD Cards
39 Support Information T echnical Information Data format information Photo • JPEG files (DCF and EXIF standards) Sub-sampling - 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4:2:0 Image resolution - 8 × 8 to 30,712 × 17,272 pixels DCF (Design rule for camera file system): A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industri...
Page 40 - HDMI connection; DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal
40 VIERA Link TM “HDAVI Control TM ” 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...
Page 41 - Input signal that can be displayed; Care and Cleaning; First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet.; Display panel
41 Support Information Care and Cleaning T echnical Information 4:3 side bars Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause “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...
Page 43 - Sound
43 Support Information Frequently Asked Questions (F AQ) Questions Answers Sound Other Why is there no sound coming from the TV? 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. 34) Check that the co...
Page 44 - Specifications
44 TC-P4232C TC-P4632C TC-P5032C Power Source AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption Rated Power Consumption 193 W 193 W 256 W Standby condition 0.2 W 0.2 W 0.2 W Plasma Display panel Drive method AC type Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size(W × H × Diagonal) (No. of pixels) 42 ” class (41.6 inches meas...
Page 45 - Index
45 Support Information Index Specifications Index A Accessories ............................................................. 7 Ant/Cable .......................................................... 14,30Antenna ............................................................ 10,14Audio .....................
Page 46 - Limited Warranty; Panasonic Plasma Television
46 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,DIVISION OFPANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICAOne Panasonic WaySecaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Plasma Television Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly beca...
Page 47 - Customer Services Directory; Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico)
47 Support Information Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) Limited W arranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance...
Page 48 - Panasonic Canada Inc.; 770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3; PANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED WARRANTY; WARRANTY SERVICE
48 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 ...
Page 53 - USA Only: Disposal may be regulated in your community due to
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 ...
