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    TM Operating Instructions 42” Class 1080p LCD HDTV (42.0 inches measured diagonally) Manual de instrucciones T elevisión de alta definición de 1080p y clase 42” de LCD (42.0 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente) For more detailed instructions, refer to the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM. T o view the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM, you [...]

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    2 ANTENNA LEAD-IN WIRE ANTENNA DISCHARGE UNIT (NEC SECTION 810-20) GROUNDING CONDUCTORS (NEC SECTION 810-21) GROUND CLAMPS POWER SERVICE GROUNDING ELECTRODE SYSTEM (NEC ART 250, P AR T H) ELECTRIC SERVICE EQUIPMENT GROUND CLAMP EXAMPLE OF ANTENNA GROUNDING AS PER (NEC) NA TIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE Safety Precautions Note to CA TV System Installer This[...]

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    3 19) An outside antenna system should not be located in the vicinity of overhead power lines, other electric light, power circuits, or where it can fall into such power lines or circuits. When installing an outside antenna system, extreme care should be taken to keep from touching such power lines or circuits as contact with them might be fatal. 2[...]

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    4 CEA CHILD S AFETY NOTICES: 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 consume[...]

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    5 Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control T ransmitter N2QA YB000485 Batteries for the Remote Control T ransmitter (2) AA Battery Operating Instructions (Book) Operating Instructions (CD-ROM) VIERA Concierge and Quick Start Guide Installing the remote’ s batteries Open Hook Note th[...]

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    6 Accessories Assembly screws (4 of each) A XSS5+15FNK M5 x 15 B XYN4+F12FJK M4 × 12 Bracket (1) Base (1) W ARNING 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 other TV and displays. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and persona[...]

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    7 T o connect the antenna terminal Basic Connection Note Not all cables and external equipment shown in this book are supplied with the TV . For more details on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. For additional assistance, visit us at: www .panasonic.com www .panasonic.ca Example Connect[...]

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    8 High-Definition T o use HDMI terminals HDMI A V OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player A V Equipment Connecting to the HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal. T o use COMPONENT terminals L R Y P B P R COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT white red green blue[...]

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    9 Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Remote control Switches TV On or Of f (Standby) Changes the input mode Displays Main Menu Displays Sub Menu Colored buttons (Use for various functions following the instructions on screen.) V olume up/down Sound Mute On/Off Changes aspect ratio Switches to previously viewed channel or input modes Operat[...]

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    10 First T ime Setup or T urn the TV On with the POWER button or (TV) (Remote) Configure your viewing mode Select your language Language / Idioma / Langue English Español Français select OK Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “Home use”) Set viewing mode Step 2 of 6 Please select your viewing environment. Select “Home Use” when us[...]

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    11 Press to return to the previous screen Auto channel setup (ANT/Cable setup) Select the connected Antenna in terminal ANT/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. Cable Antenna Not used ANTENNA Cable In ANTENNA Cable In OK RETURN Sel[...]

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    12 Note About broadcasting systems Analog (NTSC): Conventional broadcasting Digital (A TSC): New programming that allows you to view more channels featuring high-quality video and sound Select the Input labels (Label inputs) Select NEXT then press OK to go to the next step. Label inputs Step 5 of 6 Press RIGHT to select a label for each input. Exam[...]

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    13 V arious menus allow you to make settings for 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 return to the previous screen Display the menu Shows the functions that can be adjusted. Some functions will be disabled depending on the type of input signal. Edit[...]

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    14 How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Picture Reset to defaults* Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Advanced picture”. Picture mode Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Game/Custom) Back light Adjusts the luminance of the back light. Contrast, Brightne[...]

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    15 (Continued) Menu list Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Setup Channel surf mode Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button. (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only) • Favorite: Only channels registered as F A VORITE. Language Selects the screen menu language. Clock Adjusts the clock. ANT/Cable setup Se[...]

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    16 FA Q Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: www .panasonic.com/contactinfo www .panasonic.ca White spots[...]

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    17 Problem Actions Screen Sound Other 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, please contact your local Panasonic dealer , quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV). Some spots remain br[...]

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    18 P ANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMP ANY , DIVISION OF: P ANASONIC CORPORA TION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic W ay Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic LCD T elevisions Limited W arranty Limited W arranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (refe[...]

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    19 Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www .panasonic[...]

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    20 Limited W arranty (for Canada) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 P ANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED W ARRANTY 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 of original purchase agrees to, at its option[...]

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    Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover . Y ou 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 W arranty Service purposes.[...]

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    Número de modelo TC-42LD24 ● Precauciones para su seguridad ...........2 ● Accesorios/Accesorio opcional ..............5 ● Conexión básica ....................................7 ● Identificación de los controles ................ 9 ● Ajuste Inicial ......................................... 10 ● Cómo utilizar las funciones de los men?[...]

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    2 Precauciones para su seguridad ADVERTENCIA NO ABRIR, RIESGO DE CHOQUE ELECTRICO ADVERTENCIA: Para reducir el riesgo de sufrir una descarga eléctrica, no retire la cubierta ni el panel posterior . En el interior no hay piezas que deba reparar el usuario. Solicite las reparaciones al personal de servicio calificado. El rayo con punta de flecha den[...]

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    3 19) Un sistema de exterior no deberá deberá ser colocado cerca de las líneas de poder ú otros circuitos de energía o luz o donde ésta pueda caer en tales líneas de poder o circuitos. Cuando se instale un sistema de antena exterior , extremar cuidados para evitar tocar tales líneas o circuitos ya que este contacto pudiese tener consecuenci[...]

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    4 AVISOS DE SEGURIDAD DE LA CEA PARA NIÑOS: Las pantallas planas no siempre están montadas sobre bases adecuadas o instaladas de acuerdo con las recomendaciones del fabricante. Las pantallas planas mal colocadas en estanterías, librerías, estantes, escritorios, altavoces, baúles o muebles con ruedas pueden caer y provocar daños personales e i[...]

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    5 Manual de instrucciones (Libro) Manual de instrucciones (CD-ROM) Accesorios/Accesorio opcional Instalación de las pilas del mando a distancia Abrir . Gancho Ponga las polaridades (+ o -) en las posiciones correctas Cierre Precaución La instalación mal hecha puede causar fugas de electrolito y corrosión, lo que podría dañar el mando a distan[...]

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    6 Accesorios T ornillo de montaje (4 de cada uno) A XSS5+15FNK M5 × 15 B XYN4+F12FJK M4 × 12 Ménsula (1) Base (1) Colocación del pedestal en el televisor ■ Montaje del pedestal ■ Instalación Fije firmemente con los tornillos de ensamblaje A . (4 tornillos en total) Apriete firmemente los tornillos. Fije firmemente con los tornillos de ensa[...]

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    7 Para conectar la terminal de la antena Conexión básica Ejemplo Conexión de antena (Para ver la televisión) TV por cable Antena de VHF/UHF TV Antena de VHF/UHF • NTSC (National T elevision System Committee): Emisión convencional • A TSC (Advanced T elevision Systems Committee): Las normas de televisión digital incluyen la televisión de [...]

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    8 Alta definición Definición estándar Nota Para conocer los detalles de las conexiones de los equipos externos, consulte los manuales de instrucciones de cada equipo. Conexión básica (Continuación) Conexiones del cable A V Para utilizar terminales HDMI HDMI A V OUT ej. Reproductor Blu-ray Disc Equipo de A V La conexión a las terminales HDMI [...]

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    9 T ransmisor de mando a distancia Conecta la alimentación del televisor o la pone en espera Cambia la señal de entrada Visualiza el menú principal. Visualización de submenú Botones de color (Utilícelos para varias funciones siguiendo las instrucciones de la pantalla.) Subida/bajada del volumen Encendido/Apagado del silenciamiento del sonido [...]

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    10 Ajuste Inicial La pantalla “Ajuste Inicial” se visualiza solamente cuando el TV se enciende por primera vez después de enchufar el cable de alimentación en una toma de corriente y cuando “Autoencendido” (pág. 15) se pone en “No”. o Encienda el televisor con el interruptor POWER. o (TV) (mando a distancia) Configure su modo de visu[...]

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    11 Para volver a la pantalla anterior Configuración automática de canales (Ajuste ANT/Cable) Seleccione la antena conectada en terminal Ajuste ANT/Cable Paso 3 de 6 Nota: Seleccione “Cable” cuando vea TV por Caja de Cable DTA. Seleccione “No utilizado” cuando vea por caja de Satélite o Cable. Cable Antena No utilizado ANTENNA Cable In AN[...]

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    12 Nota Acerca de los sistemas de emisión Analógico (NTSC): programación de TV tradicional Digital (A TSC): nueva programación que le permite ver más canales con imagen y sonido de alta calidad Seleccione Títulos de entradas (Etiqueta de entradas) Seleccione Siguiente y luego presione OK para avanzar al siguiente paso. Etiqueta de entradas Pa[...]

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    13 Cómo utilizar las funciones de los menús V arios menús le permiten seleccionar configuraciones para la imagen, el sonido y otras funciones, para que usted pueda disfrutar viendo la televisión como usted desee. Pulse para salir de la pantalla de menú Para volver a la pantalla anterior Visualice el menú Muestra las funciones que pueden ser a[...]

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    14 Lista de menús Menú Elemento Ajustes/Configuraciones (alternativas) Imagen Regreso prefijados* Restablece la configuración del menú de imagen (excepto para “Imagen avanzada”). Modo Modo de imagen básico (Vívido/Estándar/Cinema/Juego/Usuario) Luz de atrás Ajusta la luminancia de la luz de fondo. Contraste, Brillo, Color , Tinte, Nitid[...]

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    15 Lista de menús Menú Elemento Ajustes/Configuraciones (alternativas) Ajuste Modo de navegación Selecciona el canal con el botón de canal arriba/abajo. (T odos/Favoritos/Sólo digital/Sólo analógico) • Favoritos: Sólo cuando se registran canales como F A VORITE . Idioma Selecciona el idioma para los menús de la pantalla. Reloj Ajusta el [...]

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    16 Preguntas frecuentes Antes de solicitar reparaciones o ayuda, siga las indicaciones siguientes para solucionar el problema. Si el problema persiste, póngase en contacto con su concesionario de Panasonic o con el centro de servicio de Panasonic local para solicitar ayuda. Para obtener ayuda adicional, póngase en contacto con nuestro sitio Web e[...]

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    17 Si hay un problema con su televisor , consulte la tabla de abajo para determinar los síntomas, y luego efectúe la comprobación sugerida. Si eso no resuelve el problema, póngase en contacto con su concesionario Panasonic, indicándole el número del modelo y el número de serie del televisor (ambos situados en la parte posterior del televisor[...]

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    Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover . Y ou 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 W arranty Service purposes.[...]