Panasonic 50"55"60"65" Class 1080p Plasma Hdtv Tc P50st60 Owners Manual

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 Attaching the pedestal to TV
Assembly screws (black)BracketBase
(7) (for 50)
(12) (for 55/60/65)
M5 × 16
Assembly screws (black)Neck
(4) (for 50)
M4 × 10
Attaching the pedestal
5
3
1
2
4
TC-P50ST60 TC-P55ST60 TC-P60ST60
TC-P65ST60
A
A
C
D
E
AB(for 55/60/65)
(for 50)
Removing the pedestal from the TVBe sure to remove the pedestal in the following way when using 
the wall-hanging bracket or repacking the TV.  
  Remove the assembly screws  (for 55/60/65) /  (for 50) from the TV. Lift the TV from the pedestal.  Remove the assembly screws  from the bracket.  Remove the assembly screws  from the bottom of the 
base and pull out the neck.
Warning
Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.
 Otherwise, the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
Caution
Do not use any pedestal other than that provided with this TV.
 Otherwise, the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged, personal injury m\
ay result. Contact your 
nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately.
During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.
 If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during\
 assembly, the pedestal 
will not be strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal 
injury may result.
When removing the pedestal, do not remove the pedestal by any methods ot\
her than the specified 
procedure. (Above)
 Otherwise, the TV and/or pedestal may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury\
 may result. 
						

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 Installing the remote’s batteries
Pull 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 different battery types (such 
as alkaline and manganese batteries).
• Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.
 Do not burn or break batteries. 
						

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 Connections
Connection Panels
 
●For , ,  connections, 
please refer to p. 15
SD card 
slot 
USB1/2 
terminal
Ethernet
connector Back of the TV 
						

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Power Cord
Connect after all other 
connections have been 
made.Back of the TV
Cable TV
VHF/UHF Antenna
or
  Antenna or Cable connection
VHF/UHF Antenna•  NTSC (National Television System Committee): Analog television system
ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):
Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standa\
rd-definition television (SDTV), 
data broadcasting, multi-channel surround sound audio and interactive te\
levision.
 Cable 
●You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. 
●A high-definition connection can be made using an HDMI or Component Video cable. (p. 15)
Note
 
●When using a Cable box, external equipment and video cables shown in thi\
s manual are not supplied 
with the TV.
 
●For additional assistance, visit us at:   www.panasonic.com/help
www.panasonic.ca
Insert it firmly until the tabs on 
both sides click into place. Keep pushing both sides 
until they snap and pull.
To attach
To remove 
						

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  AV cable connection
Best
Good
Basic
(Not HD)
  To use  HDMI terminals (Set-top-box / DVD recorder / Blu-ray Disc player / Camcorder / etc.)
L
R
HDMI
AV OUT
HDMI cable
DVI OUT
AUDIO OUTe.g. Blu-ray Disc 
player
e.g. Blu-ray Disc 
player
AV Equipment
AV Equipment
Audio cable
white
white
red red
HDMI-DVI 
Conversion cable
 To use  COMPONENT terminals (DVD recorder / Blu-ray Disc player / etc.)
L
R Y
P
B
PR
AUDIO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
white red
green
bluered
e.g. Blu-ray Disc 
player
AV Equipment
white
red red
blue green
whitered red
blue
green
  To use  COMPOSITE terminals (Camcorder / Game system / DVD recorder / etc.)
L
RCOMPOSITE
OUTyellow
white red
yellow
white red e.g. Camcorder AV Equipment
white
red yellow
Note
 
●In some cases, it is not possible to connect depending on the type of ca\
ble or 
equipment.
 
●The Green terminal is shared for both the COMPONENT and COMPOSITE (VIDEO IN) 
connection. When using COMPOSITE (VIDEO IN) connection, the Yellow connector 
(Video) should be inserted into Green connection. 
						

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  Audio connection
HDMI cable
HDMI OUT (ARC)
Optical cable
DIGITAL 
AUDIO IN
e.g. Amplifier with
speaker system
HDMI connection is available if connected audio equipment has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function.
  Please refer to eHELP (p. 21) for Network connection, VIERA link connection or other connections.
  Cable Binding Instructions
To attach:
Cable tieHole
Insert To remove:
Snaps
Apply pressure 
to both sides 
until they snap
Hooks Set
To bundle:To loosen:
Knob
Apply pressure 
to the knob
 
●Do not bundle the Antenna cable and AC cord together (could 
cause distorted image).
 
●Fasten the cables with the Cable tie as necessary. 
●To fix cables with options, please refer to the operating manual 
for the options.
Back of the TV
Panasonic does not guarantee operation and performance of peripheral dev\
ices made by other 
manufacturers; and we disclaim any liability or damage arising from oper\
ation and/or performance 
from usage of such other maker’s peripheral devices. 
						

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Identifying Controls
TV controls/indicators
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.
•  An image of the control panel is displayed on the screen while in use.
C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System)
 Power indicator ( on: red, off: no light)
Front of the TV
Remote control sensor
Maximum range for remote is 23 feet (7 meters) 
from front of TV set
Back of the TV
Volume up/down Selects channels 
in sequence
POWER button Changes the input mode
Selects Menu and Submenu entries
(Press and hold down for MENU function) 
						

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 Remote control
Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Displays 3D settings Closed caption On/Off
Switches surround sound setting
Displays Main Menu
Displays or removes the information 
banner
Displays Apps (application) list 
Displays Option Menu for special 
functions (when available)
 Colored buttons 
(used for various functions) Sound mute On/Off
 Volume up/down
Use for digital channels
Accesses NETFLIX service directly 
•  This service requires an Internet  connection.
•  This service might be stopped or the  conditions changed without notice.
Operates the Favorite channel list functionChanges aspect ratio and zoom
Selects Secondary Audio Programming
 Exits from menu screen
Displays Home Screen
Select source to watch
Selects/OK/Change
Go back to previous menu
Channel up/down, when viewing from 
ANT/Cable source
Numeric keypad to select any channel or 
press to enter alphanumeric input in menus
 Switches to previously viewed 
channel or input
External equipment operations
*  Functions are switched depending on 
connected external equipment and 
operation.
:  Press and hold to skip 
backward/forward.Viewing from external media (SD/USB)
Displays eHELP (built-in manual) 
(p. 21) 
						

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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. 
or
Turn the TV on with the POWER button
or
(Remote)
(TV)
Setup the following items
 
●Select your language
 
●Select your country
 
●Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “Home Use”)If you select “Store Demonstration” by mistake, confirmation scree\
n 
will be displayed.
To display the “Set viewing mode” screen again in order to select 
“Home Use”, perform one of the following actions:
•  Press and hold down the rear POWER button for at least five  seconds.
•  Unplug the power cord for 30 seconds and then plug it in again.
 
●Configure Network connection
Follow the instructions on screen to complete the Network 
connection.
 
●ANT/Cable setup
Set up based on how your TV programming is connected. Select 
“Yes” if you are connected to a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box. 
Select “No” if you are connected to the Antenna/Cable In with a 
coaxial wire into the screw-on connector. In this case you will need 
to scan for channels that are available in your area.
 
●Adjust the Clock
Select the clock mode and adjust other settings.
When “Auto” is selected, clock will be set automatically according\
 
to Time zone and DST. The TV must be connected to the Internet to 
use this feature.
 
●Complete First time setup
Completion screen is displayed.
Select type of Home Screen
The “Tutorial” for “my Home Screen” starts.
Follow the instruction of the 
“Tutorial” to select desired “Home Screen”.
Example: Home screen selectionExample: Lifestyle Screen
•  “Home Screen” is displayed as the start-up screen when the TV is  turned on or the HOME button is pressed. 
						

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Operations 
Turn power on
or
(Remote)
(TV)
The last viewed Home Screen is displayed each time the TV is turned on.
Example: Selected content screenExample: Lifestyle Screen
 
●To return to “Home Screen” at any time.
 
●You can customize “Home Screen” and display desired information, ac\
cess specific features easily, 
select the default “Home Screen”, etc. For details, follow the on-\
screen instructions or refer to the eHELP 
(Watching TV > my Home Screen > Settings) 
Watching TV
Select the TV viewer from “Home Screen”
 select
 access
To watch TV via a Cable box, Satellite receiver, or any other source (DVD, DVR, gaming device, 
etc.), press the INPUT button and select the appropriate input. 
To access each feature
Access “Apps list” and select a feature
Example: Apps  list 
●Apps is the applications (features) of the TV. 
●For operations of each feature and the setup of “Apps 
list”, follow the on-screen instructions or refer to the 
eHELP (Convenience features > Using Apps list).