Panasonic 50"54" Class 1080p Plasma Hdtv Tc P50vt25 Operating Instructions

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Quick Start Guide
  Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Accessories/Optional Accessory
To connect the antenna terminal
Basic Connection
Note
 Not all cables and external equipment shown in this book are supplied wi\
th the TV. For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the \
power cord plug from the wall outlet first. For additional assistance, visit us at:   www.panasonic.com
www.panasonic.ca
ExampleConnecting Antenna (To watch TV)
Cable TV
VHF/UHF AntennaTV VHF/UHF Antenna
• NTSC (National Television System Committee):
Conventional broadcasting
• ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):
Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), 
standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-
channel surround-sound audio and interactive television.
AC Cord
(Connect after all the 
other connections have 
been made.)
Back of the TV
Cable TV AC 120 V
60 Hz
VHF/UHF Antenna
or
Cable
• You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming.
• You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-defini\
tion cable service. 
The connection for high-definition can be done with the use of an HDMI o\
r Component Video cable. (p. 12)
• To view high-definition programming select the correct video input. (p. \
34) *  See page 10 
(AC cord 
connection)
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High-Definition
Standard-Definition
Note
  For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.
Basic Connection (Continued)
 To use HDMI terminals
HDMI
AV OUT
e.g. Blu-ray Disc player
AV Equipment
 Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition di\
gital images and high-quality sound.  The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal.  For “VIERA LinkTM connections”, please refer to p. 41.
 To use COMPONENT terminals
L
R Y
P
B
PR
AUDIO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
white red
green
bluered
white
red green blue red
whitered
green
bluered
e.g. Blu-ray Disc 
player
AV Equipment
 To use COMPOSITE terminals
L
RCOMPOSITE
OUT
yellow
white
red yellow
white red
yellow
white
red or
e.g. DVD Recorder AV Equipment
e.g. VCR
AV cable connections
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Quick Start Guide
 Identifying Controls  Basic Connection (AV cable connections)
Remote control
Switches TV On or Off (Standby)
Viewing from SD Card (p. 26-29)
Lights the buttons for 5 seconds 
Press again to turn off the button 
lights
Changes the input mode (p. 34)
Switches to input terminal 
that has “GAME” label (p. 34)
Displays Main Menu (p. 37)
Displays Sub Menu (p. 18, 39)
Colored buttons 
(used for various functions)
(for example, p. 16, 27, 28, 32, 45)
Volume up/down
Sound Mute On/Off
Changes aspect ratio (p. 19, 59)
Switches to previously viewed channel 
or input modes
External equipment operations 
(p. 45) Closed caption On/Off (p. 18)
Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing 
(p. 18)
Exits from Menu screen
VIERA Link menu (p. 44-45)
Displays VIERA CAST screen (Home 
screen) (p. 30)
Displays VIERA TOOLS (p. 21)
Selects/OK/Change
Returns to previous menu
Channel up/down
Displays or removes the channel 
banner (p. 19)
Operates the Favorite channel list 
function (p. 19)
Numeric keypad to select any channel 
(p. 18) or press to enter alphanumeric 
input in menus
(p. 16-18, 32, 34, 36, 44, 46, 48, 50, 52, 
55, 56)
Use for digital channels (p. 18)
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
Changes the input 
mode
Chooses Menu and 
Submenu entries
Displays the Main 
Menu Volume up/down
Remote control 
sensor within about 
23 feet (7 meters) in 
front of the TV set
Selects channels 
in sequence
Front of the TV
Back of the TV
C.A.T.S. sensor
Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic 
Tracking System) (p. 38)Power indicator
(on:  red, off:  no light) SD card slot
HDMI Input 4 connector
Video Input 2 connector
POWER button
USB 1/2 connector
3D Eyewear transmitter
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First Time Setup
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. 39) is \
set to “No”.
orTurn the TV On with the POWER button
or
(Remote)
(TV)
Configure your viewing mode
 Select your languageLanguage / Idioma / Langue
English Español Français
Step 1 of 6 / Paso 1 de 6 / Étape 1 de 6
OKSelect
Selección Sélection
 select
 OK
 Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “Home use”)Step 2 of 6
RETURN
OK
Select
Set viewing mode
Home use Store Demonstration
Please select your viewing environment. 
Select “Home Use” when using this TV in your 
home.
 select
 OK
  Please confirm your selection (Home Use) before pressing OK button.
 If you select “Store Demonstration” by mistake in , 
confirmation screen will be displayed.
No
You are selecting the store demonstration mode.
If you select “Yes”, the picture mode will regularly reset 
to “Vivid” and a Picture Refresh message will be displayed on the 
screen.Ye s select
 OK
  Select “No” and return to previous screen .  If you select “Yes”, Screen enters the store demonstration mode.
To display the “Set viewing mode” screen again as shown above and s\
elect 
“Home Use”, do one of the following:
• Press and hold down the side POWER button for at least five seconds\
.
• Unplug power cord for 30 seconds and plug it again.
Note
  is not available on  - .
  is not available on .
  When you have used  to turn the TV off, the next time you turn the TV on the 
“Language” settings will be displayed.
  If you use any other step other than  to turn the TV off, or if you used the EXIT 
button to quit before completing the settings, the next time you turn th\
e TV on “First 
time setup” will not be automatically displayed. 
• The settings up to that point are saved.
• You can reset the settings using “First time setup”. (p. 39)
  To change the setting (Language, ANT/Cable setup, Input labels, Clock) later, go to  the Menu screen (p. 39)
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Quick Start Guide
 First Time Setup
 
 Press to return to 
the previous screen
Note
 About broadcasting 
systems
 Analog (NTSC):
     Conventional 
broadcasting
 Digital (ATSC):
     New 
programming 
that allows 
you to view 
more channels 
featuring 
high-quality 
video and sound
Auto channel setup (ANT/Cable setup) Select the connected Antenna in terminalANT/Cable setup
Step 3 of 6
Select “Not used” when viewing TV via
Satellite receiver or Cable box. Note: Select
“Cable” when viewing via Cable DTA Box.Antenna
Cable In
CableAntenna Not used
ANTENNA
Cable In
RETURNOK
Select
 select
 OK
Not used: Go to  (Label  inputs)
Select “Not used” when no wire is connected to the “Antenna/Cab\
le” terminal.  Typical when a Cable/Satellite box is connected to a TV input.  Prevents accidental tuning to an unavailable signal.
 Select “Start”Auto program
Step 3 of 6
Start scanning for channels via the TV’s
built-in tuner. Select “Skip” when viewing TV
channels via Satellite receiver or Cable box.RETURNOK
Select
Start Skip select
 OK
Skip: Go to  (Label inputs)
Start scanning the channels 
(Available channels are automatically set.)
Auto programProgressNumber of analog channels
Number of digital channels
Press RETURN to quit
8%10
0
RETURN
 Complete the Auto program setup Completion message is displayed when the Auto program scan is successfully completed.
Auto program
Auto program completed. Press OK to continue.
Number of analog channels
Number of digital channels10
0
OK
RETURN
OKIf there is no available 
channel, return to  -  
(ANT/ Cable setup).
“Not used” will be selected.
Select the Input labels (Label inputs)Select NEXT then press OK to go to the next step.Label inputs Step 4 of 6
Press RIGHT to select a label for each input.
Example: DVD, Blu-ray, etc. or “Not used”. 
Press RED to customize the label.HDMIHDMI
Not used
RETURNChangeSelect
HDMI 3
GAME
HDMI 4
Component 1
Component 2
Video 1
GAME
Video 2
PC
Next HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Edit labelRGBY
 select
 setor
Select or enter th
connected to the
HDMI
RETURNOK
Select
PC
Next
[email protected] - ,LASTRGBABCabc
GAMEHDMIVideo 2
PC
NextGAME
Follow the instructions on 
screen to complete the 
following operations.
Label:  [BLANK] Not used/Blu-ray/DVD/DVD REC/HOME THTR/GAME/COMPUTER/
VCR/CABLE/SATELLITE/DVR/CAMERA/MONITOR/AUX/RECEIVER/MEDIA 
CTR/MEDIA EXT/OTHER
 Operation of the EXIT button during “First time setup”
Press the button once to display confirmation screen. Press again to clo\
se 
confirmation screen.
[EXIT confirmation screen]
Are you sure you want to exit the First Time Setup?
To repeat the First Time Setup, select“First time setup” in the Setup Menu.Ye s NoYes  Exit “First time setup”  
No  Return to the original screen.
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 Press to return to 
the previous screen
Configure Network settings Select the Network type
Network settingsStep 5 of 6
Checks for proper network connection, 
settings and communication to the Internet 
and server automatically.RETURNOK
Select
Automatic Manual
Network settings
Step 5 of 6
Selects Ethernet cable or wireless network. If 
you select  “set later” and want  to repeat the 
Network settings, select  “Network settings” in 
the Setup Menu.
Ethernet cableWireless (WiFi) Set later
RETURNOK
Select
LAN
 Select the setting mode
Network settings
Connection test Step 5 of 6
Check Ethernet cable connection
Validate IP address
Check for IP address duplication
Check connection to the Internet
Check communication with Viera CAST server.
Test in progress...
RETURN
Start connection test
Connection test
Manual
Connection 
error
Network settings
Press OK to exit.RETURNOK
Network settings are complete.
You  can use VIERA CAST.
VIERA CAST lets you enjoy Internet 
contents on your VIERA TV.
Set later:  Go to 6  
You can set in “Setup” menu later.Wireless (WiFi):  Start “Wireless network” (p. 17)
Automatic:  Press OK to start setup automatically.
   Error screen is displayed when 
Network connection has failed.
Manual:  Go to Manual setting.
 Manual setting
 Error screen
 Complete “Network settings”Helpful information is displayed when you  
successfully complete “Network settings”.
Network settings Step 5 of 6IP setting modeSubnet maskIP addressDefault gatewayPrimary DNSDNS setting modeSecondary DNSConnect testProxy addressProxy portAutomatic
255.255.255.0 192.168.0.4
192.168.0.1
192.168.0.1Automatic
221.184.25.249
00-00-aa-cc-33-ab
RETURNChange SelectMac address
Network settings
Connection test Step 5 of 6
Try again?
Checks for proper network connection, 
settings and communication to the Internet 
and server.
Check Ethernet cable connection
Validate IP address
Check for IP address duplication
Check connection to the Internet
Check communication with Viera CAST server.
Connection to local network (router) failed.
Ensure wireless network availability
Retry
Manual Set later
RETURNOK
Select
Manual
Automatic
Retry: Go to “Start connection test”
Set later: Go to 
 About wireless LAN  Wireless LAN adapter and Access point need to be obtained separately.For the latest information on applicable LAN adapters, check the followi\
ng website: 
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/
  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.) Follow the instructions on the Access point setup screen and configure the appropriate security setting\
s.
For more details on setting of Access point, please refer to operating manual for the Access point.
  We recommend using 11n (5 GHz) for the wireless system between the wireless LAN adapter and Access point.
Communication is also possible with 11a, 11b, and 11g (2.4 GHz), but the 
communication speed may be slower.
  If the wireless system of the Access point is changed, devices that could connect by wireless LAN may no longer be able to connect.
  When VIERA CAST, Network camera, or other device is using the network, do not disconnect the wireless LAN adapter.
 Keep the TV away from the following devices as much as possible:Wireless LAN, Microwaves, and other devices that use 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz s\
ignals. Otherwise, the TV failures such as malfunction may occur due to the radio wave interfer\
ence.* WPS: Wi-Fi Protected Setup
First Time Setup (Continued)
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Quick Start Guide
 First Time Setup
 Press to return to 
the previous screen
Adjust the Clock (Set clock) Select NEXT then press OK to go to the next step.
 Manual settingSet clock Step 6 of 6
Current year.
Ye a rMode
HourMonth
Minute- - -
Manual
- - -
-  -  - - - -
- - -DSTTime zoneNext
RETURNEdit
Select
Change
Day
0 -9Follow the instructions on 
screen to complete the 
following operations.
 select
 set
RETURN
OK09
DSTMinutes10
or
 Auto setting
Set clock
Step 6 of 6
Ye a rModeMonthHourDayMinuteAutoDSTTime zoneNextEST
Off
RETURNChange Select
Mode
Manual: Adjust the clock manually (Year/Month/Day/Hour/Minute)
Auto: The clock is adjusted automatically via Internet service. Only 
available when the TV is on a network. -->Set “Network settings” first.
Time zone Select your time zone. (EST/CST/MST/PST/AKST/HST/NST/AST)
DSTSet DST (Daylight Saving Time) setting. (On/Off)On: Advances the clock one hour from the time it is set according to the tim\
e 
zone.
Complete First time setup Completion message is displayed when you have successfully completed the\
 
First time setup.
OK
RETURNPress OK to exit.
Setup is complete.
Enjoy your Panasonic VIERA TV.
 Wireless network (First time setup) in 
 Display “Wireless network” Select the connection method
Wireless network
WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup using push button)Other
Please choose a connection method.
 select
 OK
Wireless network
Search for wireless networksWPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup using PIN number)Manual settings
Please choose a connection method.
 select
 OK
  Follow the directions on screen to complete the setting.  See page 47 for more information.
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Watching TV
Basic connection (p. 11-12)
To watch TV and other functions
Turn power on(TV)
or
(Remote)Note
  If the mode is not TV, press  and select 
TV. (p. 34)
Select a channel number
up
down
or
(Remote) 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.
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 the antenna. (p. 15, 53)
 The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off.
Listen
with SAP
(Secondary 
Audio 
Program)
 Select the Audio mode for watching TV
 Digital mode
 Press SAP to select 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 the Closed caption mode On or Off
Closed caption OnClosed caption OffClosed caption On mute
Display the 
SUB MENU
 Press SUB MENU to show the Sub Menu screen  (p. 39)  This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.
All
Setup SUB MENU
Edit CH caption
Signal meter Set favorite
Channel surf mode
 Other Useful Functions (Operate after )
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Viewing
 Watching TV
Information
Recall
 Displays or removes the channel banner
15-212:30 PM
30THE NEWS 
CC SAP
TV-G 1 0 8 0 i Standard 4:3ABC-HD
Channel
Station 
identifier SAP
indication Signal
resolution
Rating Level Picture
mode
Sleep timer
remaining time
Aspect ratio
Closed caption Clock
Change
aspect
ratio
 Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes 
(p. 59)
• 480i, 480p:  FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM
• 1080p, 1080i, 720p:  FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM
Call up
a favorite
channel FAVORITE  Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tun\
e 
screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use the \
number buttons. (p. 20)
Entering 
characters
You can use the remote control keys to enter the alphanumeric characters.\
RETURN
ABC Delete
abcGY
[email protected]
2ABC5JKL8TUV
3DEF6MNO9WXYZ0 - ,LAST
Select OK
Switches input mode from alphabet 
to numeric.
This is the address of the relay server that is
connected to the target server instead of the
browser and sends data to the browser.
RETURNABC
Delete
abcGY
[email protected] - ,LASTSelect OK
MenuVIERA CAST settingProxy address
0
Proxy port
Navigation area
Characters are displayed as shown in the following table.ABC/abc
123
123456789101112
1@./:~_1 1
2 a/A b/B c/C 2 2
3 d/D e/E f/F 3 3
4 g/G h/H i/I 4 4
5 j/J k/K l/L 5 5
6 m/M n/N o/O 6 6
7 p/P q/Q r/R s/S 7 7
8 t/T u/U v/V 8 8
9 w/W x/X y/Y z/Z 9 9
0-,;?!()&\00
LAST * # $ % = | { } [ ] *
- Space #
  You can also use a USB keyboard (not supplied) to enter the alphanumeri\
c characters.  Keyboard type (p. 39)
Operate 
USB 
keyboard
You can operate non-character keys as remote control keys.
 Key chart
Keyboard keyRemote keyKeyboard key Remote key
UP/DOWN/LEFT/RIGHT Cursor key F4Input
Enter OKF5Channel Down(-)
BackSpace Return (when you do not  input character) F6
Channel up(+)
0-9 0-9 F7Volume Down(-)
F1 Menu F8Volume up(+)
F2 VIERA Tools F9(Red)/F10(Green)/
F11(Blue)/F12(Yellow) Color key
(Red/Blue/Yellow/Green)
F3 Submenu
  For more details on setting and operation of the USB keyboard, please al\
so read the 
operating manuals for the USB keyboard.
  Some keyboards do not have these keys.
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Watching TV (Continued)
 Set the Favorite Feature
1Display the SUB MENU.
2Select “Set favorite”
All
Setup SUB MENU
Edit CH caption
Signal meter Set favorite Channel surf mode
 select
 OK
3Set the displayed channel
Set favorite1/326-112345
 select the list 
number 
 save the displayed channel
select the list number
(to save the channel 
without pressing OK)
or
Delete a favorite channel
Set favorite 1/326-112345
 select 
 delete 
(while holding down)
Favorite Feature
 Use the Favorite Feature
1Display “Favorite channels”
2Select the channel
Favorite channels1/326-112345
select 
or
3Set a Favorite channel
Favorite channels1/326-112345
OK
  
 To change the page
Press repeatedly to change 
between pages(1/3, 2/3, 3/3 or exit)
Changes the page forward/
backward
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