Panasonic 55" Class 1080p Plasma Hdtv Tc P55gt31 Owners Manual

Owner’s Manual
55” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV
(55.1 inches measured diagonally)
Manual de usuario
Televisión de alta definición de 1080p y 
clase 55” de Plasma
(55,1 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)
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■Do not display a still picture for a long timeThis 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 : 312 To prevent the “Image retention”, the screen saver is 
automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are 
sent or no operations are performed.
Typical still images
 
●Channel number and other logos 
●Image displayed in 4:3 mode 
●SD Card photo     ●Video game     ●Computer image
 
■Set up...

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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 SD-
3C, LLC.
“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo 
are trademarks of Panasonic 
Corporation and Sony Corporation.
“RealD 3D” is a trademark of RealD.
This product is covered by U.S. 
Patent 5,193,000 until August...

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 Safety Precautions
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatu\
s to rain or moisture.
Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) ab\
ove the set
(including on shelves above, etc.).
Important Safety Instructions
   
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
   
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service p\
ersonnel.
The lightning flash...

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●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 unlikely event that you receive a shock from this  product it is possible that your household outlet may be 
wired improperly. Have an electrician verify that the TV’s 
outlet is properly wired. If the...

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CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES
WARNING
Flat panel displays are not always supported on the 
proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s 
recommendations. Flat panel displays that are inappropriately 
situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, 
chests or carts may fall over and may cause personal injury or 
even death. 
The consumer electronics industry (of which Panasonic is 
a member) is committed to making home entertainment 
enjoyable and safe. To prevent personal injury or...

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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a\
 Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC 
Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmf\
ul interference in a residential installation.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy an\
d, if not installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Ho\
wever, there is no guarantee that...

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Accessories/Optional Accessories
 Accessories
Remote Control 
Transmitter
 N2QAYB000571
Batteries for the
Remote Control
Transmitter (2)
 AA Battery
Accessories
Check you have all the items shown.
Converter cables (p. 11)
Quick start guide
Product Registration Card 
(U.S.A.)
Wireless LAN Adapter (p. 41)  N5HBZ0000055      K2KYYYY00150
Owner’s Manual
Child safety
Optional AccessoriesPlease contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended\
 
Optional accessories. For additional details,...

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Getting started
 Accessories/Optional Accessories
Accessories
Assembly screws (8)
 THEL090N
  size (M5 x 25) (Black)
Poles (2)
L
R
 
●L or R is printed at the 
front of the poles.
 Base (1)
 Attaching the pedestal to TV
■Assembling the pedestal
   Fix securely with assembly screws (Total 4 screws).
   Tighten screws firmly.
Front
Assembly screws
■Set-up
  Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface.
   Tighten assembly screws (total 4 screws) loosely at first,
    then tighten them firmly to fix...

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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.