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    Model No. TC-55AS650U TC-60AS650U Owner ’ s Manual 55”/60” class 1080p LED LCD TV (54.6/59.5 inches measured diagonally) Register online at www .panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) M0314-0 TQB2AA0732 For assistance (U.S.A.), please visit: www .panasonic.com/support Built-in Manual Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Plea[...]

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    2 English This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) the software licensed under the GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE Version 2.1 (LGPL V2.1) and/or , (4) open sourced software other than[...]

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    3 English such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. “RealD 3D” is a trademark of RealD. Speech Powered by Dragon 2002-2014 Nuance Communications, Inc. All rights reserved. © 2013 CSR plc and its group companies. The aptX ® mark and the aptX logo are trade marks[...]

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    4 English accordance with the manufacturer ’ s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other . A g[...]

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    5 English HAZARD IF ACCIDENT ALL Y SW ALLOWED. KEEP SMALL P ARTS A WA Y FROM YOUNG CHILDREN. DISCARD UNNEEDED SMALL P ARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS, INCLUDING P ACKAGING MA TERIALS AND PLASTIC BAGS/SHEETS TO PREVENT THEM FROM BEING PLA YED WITH BY YOUNG CHILDREN, CREA TING THE POTENTIAL RISK OF SUFFOCA TION. 24 ) W ARNING: T o prevent the spread of fire, [...]

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    6 English FCC and IC ST A TEMENT 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, uses and can radiate radio fre[...]

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    7 English W ALL OR CEILING MOUNT YOUR TELEVISION • AL WA YS contact your retailer about professional installation if you have any doubts about your ability to safely mount your television. • AL WA YS use a mount that has been recommended by the television manufacturer and has a safety certification by an independent laboratory (such as UL, CSA,[...]

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    8 English Child safety sheet Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Accessories/ Optional accessories Accessories Check that all the following items have been included with your TV Remote Control ● N2QA YB000925 T ouch Pad Controller ● N2QBY A000004 Batteries ● AA Battery (2) (For Remote Control) ● AAA Battery (2) (For T ouch Pad Controller) Po[...]

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    9 English Attaching the pedestal to TV Assembly screws (Black) (4) M5 × 15 Assembly screws (Black) (4) M4 × 12 Bracket (2) Base Optional Accessories Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories. For additional details, please refer to the optional accessories installation manual. • Product inform[...]

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    10 English Removing the pedestal from the TV Be sure to remove the pedestal in the following way when using the wall-hanging bracket or repacking the TV . 1 Remove the assembly screw from the TV . 2 Lift the TV from the pedestal. 3 Remove the assembly screws from the bracket. W arning Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. ● Otherwise, the TV[...]

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    11 English Power cord connection Power Cord Connect after all other connections have been made. Back of the TV Insert the power cord plug (included) firmly into place. Important: ● Disconnect the power cord plug from the wall out first. ● The included power cord is for use with this unit only . Antenna connection Back of the TV VHF/UHF Antenna [...]

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    12 English T o use COMPOSITE terminals (for SD picture) (Camcorder / Game system / DVD recorder / etc.) VIDEO cable A V Equipment (e.g. Camcorder) Note ● In some cases, it is not possible to connect depending on the type of cable or equipment. ● The Green terminal is shared for both the COMPONENT and COMPOSITE (VIDEO IN) connection. When using [...]

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    13 English Audio connection Optical cable DIGIT AL AUDIO IN e.g. Amplifier with speaker system HDMI cable HDMI OUT (ARC) HDMI connection is available if connected audio equipment has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function. • Please refer to eHELP (p. 21) for more details. ■ About built-in wireless LAN/Bluetooth ● T o use the built-in wireless LA[...]

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    14 English Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Front of the TV 1 2 3 1 Remote Control sensor Maximum range for remote is 23 feet (7 meters) from front of TV set. 2 C.A.T .S. (Contrast Automatic T racking System) 3 Power indicator (On: red, Off: no light) 4 Back of the TV 1 2 3 1 Changes the input mode Selects Menu and Submenu entries (Press[...]

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    15 English 13 Closed caption On/Off 14 Selects Secondary Audio Programming 15 Operates the Favorite channel list function 16 Changes aspect ratio and zoom 17 Returns to Home Screen 18 Displays Home Screen 19 Selects source to watch 20 Selects/OK/Change 21 Go back to previous menu 22 Sound mute On/Off 23 Channel up/down, when viewing from ANT/Cable [...]

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    16 English Use the T ouch Pad Controller within the range of 10.5 ft (3.2 m) from front surface of the TV . The range may be shortened if there are any obstacles or can be affected by the surrounding environment or building structure. ■ Pairing T ouch Pad Controller 1 Insert the batteries in the T ouch Pad Controller . 2 Hold the T ouch Pad Contr[...]

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    17 English Installing the remote’ s batteries ■ Remote Control Pull open Hook Note the correct polarity (+ or -) (AA batteries) Close ■ T ouch Pad Controller Slide open Close Note the correct polarity (+ or -) (AAA batteries) W arning ● Do not allow children to handle remote control batteries. • As with any small object, remote control ba[...]

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    18 English ● Complete first time setup Completion screen is displayed. 3 Select type of Home Screen The “T utorial” for “my Home Screen” starts. Follow the instruction of the “T utorial” to select desired “Home Screen”. Example: Home Screen Selection Example: Lifestyle Screen • “Home Screen” is displayed as the start-up scre[...]

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    19 English W atching TV Select the TV viewer from “Home Screen” select access T o 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. T o access each feature Access “Apps list” and select a feature Example: Apps list ● Apps are the app[...]

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    20 English Change the view 3D ⇔ 2D ■ Simply switches 3D ⇔ 2D images (Auto mode) (example) 3D format select 2D 3D select OK ● Switches to Manual mode V iewing 3D images on TV Using Precautions ■ Cautions during viewing ● Wear the 3D Eyewear correctly . 3D images will not be correctly visible if the 3D Eyewear is worn upside down or back-[...]

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    21 English Using eHELP (Built- in Manual) eHELP is a built-in manual that explains how to easily operate the TV’ s features. Press the eHELP button to access the guide. 1 Display eHELP [First Page] When you enter eHELP again after exiting, the confirmation screen is displayed while the TV is turned on. Y ou can select “First Page” or “Last [...]

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    22 English Frequently Asked Questions (F AQ) How can I confirm that my TV is working properly? ● The TV has a built-in Self T est. On the remote control, press MENU and scroll down and select HELP to access the TV SELF TEST . Run the test and follow the on screen instructions. Why doesn’t the remote control work? ● Check that the batteries ar[...]

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    23 English Care and Cleaning First, unplug the power cord plug from the wall outlet. Display panel The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth. ● If the surface is particularly dirty after cleaning up the dust, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in dilut[...]

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    24 English Specifications Display Panel Panel System LCD panel with LED backlight Screen size • TC-55AS650U 55 ” class (54.6 inches measured diagonally) • TC-60AS650U 60 ” class (59.5 inches measured diagonally) W × H × Diagonal • TC-55AS650U 47.6 ” × 26.7 ” × 54.6 ” (1,210 mm × 680 mm × 1,388 mm) • TC-60AS650U 51.8 ” × 2[...]

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    25 English enclosure. ● Use Panasonic 3D Eyewear supporting passive 3D system technology . ● T ouch Pad Controller uses Bluetooth wireless technology . ■ When using the wall-hanging bracket Please contact a professional installer to purchase the recommended UL qualified wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-ha[...]

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    26 English TC-55_60as650U_eng_0307_check.indb 26 TC-55_60as650U_eng_0307_check.indb 26 2014/03/07 16:45:37 2014/03/07 16:45:37[...]

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    27 English Limited W arranty (for U.S.A.) Panasonic T elevision Limited W arranty Limited W arranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Corporation of North America (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below , which start[...]

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    28 English Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A.) Customer Services Directory http://www .panasonic.com/support or , contact us via the web at: http://www .panasonic.com/contactinfo Ŷ For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Owner's Manual on line for all Panasonic Pr[...]