Panasonic TC-P55GT30 manual

Owner ’s Manual 50”/55” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV (49.9/55,1 inches measured diagonally) Manual de usuario T elevisión de alta definición de 1080p y clase 50”/55” de Plasma (49,9/55.1 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente) For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call: 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) www .panasonic.com/help For assistance (Canada),[...]

2 ■ Do not display a still picture for a long time This 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 : 3 12 T o prevent the “Image retention”, the screen saver is automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no oper[...]

3 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. “A VCHD” and the “A VCHD” l[...]

4 Safety Precautions W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on shelves above, etc.). Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN W ARNING: T o reduce the risk o[...]

5 ● 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[...]

6 CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES W ARNING 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 [...]

7 FCC 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 frequency energy a[...]

8 Accessories/Optional Accessories Accessories Remote Control T ransmitter N2QA YB000571 Batteries for the Remote Control T ransmitter (2) AA Battery Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Quick start guide Owner ’s Manual Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Wireless LAN Adapter (p. 39) Child safety Optional Accessories Please contact you[...]

9 Getting started Accessories/Optional Accessories Accessories Assembly screws A XYN5+F20FN (for 50”) size (M5 × 20) (Silver) (4) THEL090N (for 55”) size (M5 x 25) (Black) (4) B THEL088N (for 50”) THEL090N (for 55”) size (M5 x 25) (Black) (4) C XSB4+8FNK (for 50”) size (M4 x 8) (Black) (1) Pole (1) (for 50”) Poles (2) (for 55”) L R ?[...]

10 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 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 physicall[...]

11 Getting started Connections Accessories/Optional Accessories Accessories Connections Connection Panels VHF/UHF Antenna • NTSC (National T elevision System Committee): A TSC (Advanced T elevision Systems Committee): Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, [...]

12 A V cable connection Best Good Basic (Not HD) T o use HDMI terminals L R ● VIERA Link connection, please refer to p. 33 ● The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal. HDMI A V OUT HDMI-DVI Conversion cable DVI OUT AUDIO OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player e.g. Blu-ray Disc player A V Equipment A V Equipment d Audio adapter white white red re[...]

13 Getting started Connections Audio connection DIGIT AL AUDIO IN e.g. Amplifier Audio equipment ● For HDMI-ARC (Audio Return Channel) connection, see p. 32 Optical cable PC / Computer connection (VGA) Cable Binding Instructions T o attach hole Insert T o bundle T o remove T o loosen Keep pushing both sides till they snap Snaps Set hooks knob Kee[...]

14 Identifying Controls Note ● The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned of f. ● Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control. TV controls/indicators Remote control Switches TV On or Of f (Standby) Displays 3D settings. (p. 25) Lights the buttons for 5 seconds Press again to turn off [...]

15 Getting started First T ime Setup Identifying Controls First T ime Setup or T urn the TV On with the POWER button or (Remote) (TV) Configure your viewing mode Select your language Language / Idioma / Langue English Español Français Step 1 of 7 / Paso 1 de 7 / Étape 1 de 7 OK Select Selección Sélection Select your language Seleccione su idio[...]

16 Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen 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 ANT/Cable setup Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV? select OK se[...]

17 Getting started First T ime Setup Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to go back to the previous screen Configure Network settings Select the Network type Network settings Step 6 of 7 RETURN OK Select Automatic Manual Checks for proper network connection, settings and communication to the Internet and server automatically. Select the sett[...]

18 Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to go back to the previous screen Complete First time setup Congratulations! Y ou are done. The First time setup can be repeated at any time. Press MENU and select SETUP; then “First time setup”. OK RETURN Congratulations! Setup is complete. Enjoy your Panasonic VIERA TV . T o watch TV via a Cable b[...]

Basic Getting started 19 W atching TV First T ime Setup W atching TV T urn power on (TV) or (Remote) Note Please select correct input --> (p. 23) ■ VIERA Connect Banner appears Press OK to enter VIERA Connect. (p. 43) T o hide the banner Press any button except OK /T ime out (5 sec) Select a channel number up down or • Also available side CH[...]

20 Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture ■ Press FORMA T to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 55) • 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ ZOOM • 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM Use when the picture does not fill the whole screen (bars appears on either side of the image) or portions of the picture is trimmed. Note 1. Some content, such[...]

21 Basic W atching TV ■ Other Useful operations Entering characters Y ou can use the remote control keys to enter the alphanumeric characters. ■ Switches input mode ABC → abc → 123 ■ Press each number key to cycle through the alphanumeric character RETURN 1 @. 4 GHI 7 PQRS 2 ABC 5 JKL 8 TUV 3 DEF 6 MNO 9 WXYZ 0 - , LAST Select OK Delete A[...]

22 Using VIERA T OOLS Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Display VIERA T OOLS Select the item select next Set each item 3D Change the view 3D ⇔ 2D (p. 25) THX Change to “THX” mode. Picture mode (p. 49) VIERA Connect Displays VIERA Connect Home Screen for Enjoying Internet Services (p. 43) Media player Med[...]

23 Basic W atching content from external devices Using VIERA TOOLS With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode Input select ANT/Cable In 1 2 3 4 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 GAME HDMI 3 5 6 Component 7 Video 8 PC HDMI 4 AUX Not used (example) Input label select enter or Setup ANT/Cable (p. 46) Edit Device labels Inpu[...]

24 Precautions for Viewing 3D Images Infra-red receiver section Do not soil the infra-red receiver section or attach stickers etc. to it. • Doing so may prevent the receiver from receiving signals from the television, which may prevent the 3D Eyewear from operating normally . If the 3D Eyewear is af fected by other infra-red data communication eq[...]

25 Basic Viewing 3D images on TV Change the view 3D ⇔ 2D ■ Simply switches 3D ⇔ 2D images (Auto mode) ● Switches to Manual mode (see below) (example) 3D format select 3D 2D select OK ● VIERA TOOLS -->p. 22 ”3D” icon also available. ■ Change 3D format (Manual mode) During above operation press red button and switch to manual mode.[...]

26 Using Media player Y ou can view still and motion images and play music saved on a USB flash memory and an SD card. Basic features for Media player ■ A vailable contents and features Option menu Photos --> p. 28-29 Videos --> p. 30 Music --> p. 31 Displays data information. (File name, Date, and Size etc.) * Information differs depend[...]

27 Basic Using Media player Viewing Contents ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to go back to the previous screen Insert a Media (SD card or USB flash memory) • Auto play setting Image viewer auto play (p. 53) Display Media player Select Drive (Display connected drive) Media player SD memory card Drive select OK RETURN Select select O[...]

28 Photos view [Photos thumbnail] s o t o h p l l A Photos r e y a l p a i d e M Media select Slideshow Drive select Info SD memory card OK Select RETURN Sort SUB MENU [Features] ● Slideshow setting ● Sort ● Drive select ● Media select * In DMR mode, Slideshow is not available DMR: Digital Media Renderer p. 38 [Photos playback screen] Next [...]

29 Basic Using Media player Sort Display “Sort select” menu and select item select OK Folders Sort by date Sort by month Displayed each view Sort by Date 24/11/2009 01/12/2009 03/12/2009 20/12/2009 22/12/2009 23/10/2009 25/10/2009 01/11/2009 05/11/2009 10/11/2009 22/11/2009 23/11/2009 Media player Photos Media select Slideshow Drive select Info[...]

30 Videos view [Videos thumbnail] Titles/Folders view Videos r e y a l p a i d e M 2009_9 Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2009_4 2009_7 Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1 Media select Play Drive select Info SD memory card OK Select RETURN SUB MENU [Features] ● Play ● Drive select ● Media select ● Aspect change * In DMR mode,[...]

31 Basic Using Media player Music view [Music thumbnail] Folders My Music_1 My Music_2 My Music_3 Media player Music Media select Play Folder Drive select Info SD memory card OK Select RETURN SUB MENU [Features] ● Play folder ● Drive select ● Media select [Music playback screen] AAAAAA BBBBBBB XXXXXXX 00:00.05 / 00:00.49 RETURN Artist name Al[...]

32 VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDA VI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with compatible Panasonic products. This TV supports “HDA VI Control 5” function. Connections to equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder , Home thea[...]

33 Advanced VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” VIERA Link™ Connections (with VIERA Link function) ■ T erminal overview Back of the TV ■ Connecting DVD Recorder (DIGA) DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link function HDMI cable ■ Connecting Home theater system/A V amp HDMI 1 is recommended. DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link function Home t[...]

34 VIERA Link settings and Available features T o use all VIERA Link functions: After everything is connected, in VIERA Link settings menu, set “VIERA Link” to “On”. Some features are disabled depending on the “HDA VI Control” version of the equipment. Please check the list (p. 32) Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to th[...]

35 Advanced VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” Automatic Input Switching When using a Blu-ray Disc player , DVD player/recorder or Home theater system, the TV will automatically change to the appropriate input, when playback begins on one of those devices. • For a Home theater system the speakers automatically switch to the theater system. Po[...]

36 VIERA Link menu and Available features Some features are disabled depending on the “HDA VI Control” version of the equipment. Please check the list (p. 32) Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Display the VIERA Link menu or select next Select the item Recorder TV VIERA Link control Speaker output Back to T[...]

37 Advanced VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” Speaker control Y ou can select the Home theater or TV speakers for audio output. Control the theater speakers with the TV remote control. This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected. Select “Speaker output” Select “Home theater” or “TV” sel[...]

38 Using Network services A vailable Network service and features ■ VIERA Connect p. 43 Easily expandable cloud-based services and carefully selected apps. ■ Using DLNA feature (Home network) p. 44 This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA Certified digital electronics easier an[...]

39 Advanced Using Network services Network Connections Contact your Broadband service provider NOTICE: If you don’t have Internet service by your local provider , please order a high-speed Internet service at no less than the following connection speed. If you already have such service, make sure that the connection speed exceeds the following. ?[...]

40 Network settings This is a setting for connecting to a broadband environment. ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to go back to the previous screen Display the menu Select “Network settings” Menu Setup 1/2 ANT/Cable setup Input labels Anti image retention Network settings Channel surf mode 3D settings Language Clock All select Sel[...]

41 Advanced Using Network services Wireless network (Wireless network setting) ■ Sets / Changes wireless network setting Press “Wireless network” and display setting screen Follow the directions on screen to complete the setting Wireless network WPS (Wi-Fi Protected Setup using push button) Please choose connection method: WPS (Wi-Fi Protecte[...]

42 Network link ■ Edit the name of this TV Sets your favorite name for this TV . This name will be used to display the name of this TV on the screen of the other Network compatible equipment. Select “VIERA network name” Menu Network link VIERA network name DLNA remote control Enable VIERA DLNA remote volume control Enable Network remote contr[...]

43 Advanced Using Network services Other settings In Display “Menu” Select the item select OK Menu Picture Audio VIERA Link Set ■ Adjust the Picture and Audio select adjust 0 0 0 0 0 Vivi d Picture 1/2 Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Picture mode Contrast Reset to defaults example: Picture menu Picture menu/Audio menu (p. 49-51) ■ Use VIERA[...]

44 Using DLNA feature Y ou can share the contents (Photo, Video, Music etc.) stored in DLNA Certified media server with your home network system. ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to go back to the previous screen Preparations ● Network connections (p. 39) ● Network settings (p. 40-42) Display VIERA T OOLS Select the “DLNA” sel[...]

45 Advanced Using Network services ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to go back to the previous screen Preparations ● Network connections (p. 39) ● Network settings (p. 40-42) ● Before connecting the Network camera to the TV , please complete “IP setting” and run “Connection test” With all connected equipment turned on Di[...]

46 Editing and Setting Channels Auto program (Set automatically) Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory . Select “ANT in” Select “Cable” or “Antenna” Or select “Not used”. Select “Auto program” next select Menu Cable ANT/Cable setup ANT in Auto program Manual program Signal meter Select a scanning mode [...]

47 Advanced Editing and Setting Channels Manual program ( Set manually) Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or changing the channel display . Also, use this to add or skip channels from the channel list manually . Y ou can select a channel tuning mode (Digital only/Analog only) in “Channel surf mode”(p. 53) Select “Edit” Manu[...]

48 How to Use Menu Functions V arious menus allow you to set 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 go back to the previous screen Display the menu ● Shows the functions that can be adjusted. ● Some functions will be disabled depending on the type [...]

49 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions ● “Reset to default” will be grayed out if no changes are made in the following menus: “Picture”, “Pro settings”, “PC adjustments”, “Audio and Closed caption” . Picture settings Adjust the image or picture quality Settings Items Item Description Reset to defaults Resets all picture adjustm[...]

50 Settings Items Item Description • Some menus are grayed out depending on the input signal or condition. (e.g. “Zoom adjustments” will be grayed out if the aspect is not set to Zoom.) Aspect adjustments Screen format FULL/H-FILL/ JUST/4:3/ZOOM Changes the format (aspect ratio). Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of received [...]

51 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions Settings Items Item Description • Some menus are grayed out depending on the input signal or condition. (e.g. “3:2 pulldown” will be grayed out if the input signal is high definition or you are viewing photos, etc.) Advanced picture 3D Y/C filter Off/On Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. Colo[...]

52 Lock Locks specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. Y ou will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. • Password setting/entering (p. 21) Set “Custom” in “Mode” to specify “Channel”, “Game”, “Program” and “VIERA Connect” settings. Settings Items It[...]

53 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions Setup Other function settings Settings Items Item Description 3D settings See p.25 for more detail. Channel surf mode All/Favorite/ Digital only/ Analog only Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button. Favorite: Only channels registered as F A VORITE. (p. 20) Language English/Español/ [...]

54 Ratings List for parental control “V -chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry . ■ U.S. MOVIE RA TINGS (MP AA) NR NO RA TING (NOT RA TED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or where rating does not apply . G GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ag[...]

55 Support Information T echnical Information Aspect Ratio (FORMA T) Press the FORMA T button to cycle through the aspect modes. This lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 20) (e.g.: in case of 4:3 image) ● FULL ● JUST FULL JUST Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s si[...]

56 Data format information ● Compatible Data format for Media player (SD card/USB flash memory)/DLNA p. 30 DCF (Design rule for camera file system): A Japan Electronics and Information T echnology Industries Association’s standard EXIF: Exchangeable Image File Format Note ● Format the card with the recording equipment. ● The picture may not[...]

57 Support Information VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically . (p. 33) ● This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. ● The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function on even if the TV is in Standby mode. ?[...]

58 4:3 side bars Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause “Image retention” to remain on either or both sides of the display field. T o reduce the risk of such “Image retention”, change the brightness of the side bars. See page 49 for more information ● The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) d[...]

59 Support Information 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 , soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted mild liqui[...]

60 Questions Answers Picture Frequently Asked Questions (F AQ) 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, visit the Panasonic website for further assistance. (see cover) How do I view the picture from devices such as a: Cable[...]

61 Support Information Questions Answers Sound Other Frequently Asked Questions (F AQ) Why is there no sound coming from the TV? Make sure the volume is up and MUTE is off. Confirm the TV speakers are set to ON by pressing MENU and selecting “Audio” --> “Advanced audio”. (p. 51) Check that the correct SAP (Secondary Audio Program) is sel[...]

62 Questions Answers Networking 3D How do I get VIERA Connect to work on my TV? 1. Y ou need a broadband (high speed) Internet service with a speed of no less than 1.5 Mbps (p. 39). 2. Connect the TV to the Internet through your router by an Ethernet cable or a Panasonic Wireless LAN Adapter (included). 3. Run the “Connections T est”, under the[...]

63 Support Information Specifications Frequently Asked Questions (F AQ) TC-P50GT30 TC-P55GT30 Power Source AC 120 V , 60 Hz Power Consumption Rated Power Consumption 399 W 434 W Standby condition 0.2 W 0.2 W Plasma Display panel Drive method AC type Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No. of pixels) 50 ” class (49.9 inches[...]

64 Wireless LAN Adapter Power supply DC 5V (USB powerd) 500mA Antenna Tx 1, Rx 2 Interface USB 2.0 Standard Compliance IEEE802.1 1n / IEEE802.1 1a / IEEE802.1 1g / IEEE802.1 1b T ransmission system MISO-OFDM system, OFDM system, DSSS system Frequency Range IEEE802.1 1n / IEEE802.1 1a : 5.150GHz - 5.725 GHz for EU Countries 5.150GHz - 5.850 GHz for [...]

65 Support Information Index Specifications Index A Accessories ............................................................. 8 Ant/Cable .......................................................... 16,46 Antenna .............................................................1 1,16 Audio .................................................................[...]

66 Limited W arranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) P ANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMP ANY , DIVISION OF P ANASONIC CORPORA TION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic W ay Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Plasma T elevision Limited W arranty Limited W arranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or work[...]

67 Support Information Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) Limited W arranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) 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; pu[...]

68 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[...]

TC-P50GT30 50" Plasma HDTV SPECIFICA TIONS DIMENSIONS JACKS Note: T o make sure that the Plasma T elevision fits the cabinet properly when a high degree of precision is required, we recommend that you use the Plasma T elevision itself to make the necessary cabinet measurements. Panasonic cannot be responsible for inaccuracies in cabinet design[...]

TC-P55GT30 55" Plasma HDTV SPECIFICA TIONS DIMENSIONS JACKS Note: T o make sure that the Plasma T elevision fits the cabinet properly when a high degree of precision is required, we recommend that you use the Plasma T elevision itself to make the necessary cabinet measurements. Panasonic cannot be responsible for inaccuracies in cabinet design[...]

69 Support Information Limited W arranty (for Canada) Note[...]

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.[...]