Panasonic TCP55VT60 manual

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    manual electrónico Register online at www .panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) Owner ’s Manual 55”/60”/65” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV (55.1/60.1/64.7 inches measured diagonally) Manual de usuario T elevisión de alta definición de 1080p y clase 55”/60”/65 ” de Plasma (55,1/60,1/64,7 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente) For assistan[...]

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    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[...]

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    3 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” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony [...]

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    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[...]

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    5 ● Do not place the Plasma TV or its stand on a sloped or unstable surface. The Plasma TV may fall or tip over . ● Do not support the Plasma TV on a non- specified pedestal. ● Do not place the Plasma TV on furniture that can easily be used as steps, such as a chest of drawers. ● Do not climb or allow children to climb on the Plasma TV ● [...]

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    6 W ARNING ■ Accidental Ingestion ● Keep 3D Eyewear parts in places out of the reach of children. There is a danger small children could swallow such parts by mistake. • If a child accidentally swallows such parts, seek immediate medical attention. ■ Place ● Do not use 3D Eyewear in hospital or other medical facilities. Radio waves from 3[...]

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    7 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 installatio n. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency [...]

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    8 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[...]

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    9 Accessories/Optional Accessories Remote Control N2QA YB000862 Batteries (4) AA Battery Accessories Check that all the following items have been included with your TV Power cord Pedestal Assembly (p. 1 1) Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories. For additional details, please refer to the optio[...]

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    10 W arning ● In order to maintain the TV’ s performance and safety , be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. ● Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from tipping over . ● Do not mount the unit dire[...]

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    11 Attaching the pedestal to TV Assembly screws (Black) (8) Bracket Cover M5 × 16 Assembly screws (Black) (1) Base Cable clamps (4) M4 × 10 Cable binding instructions (p. 16) Attaching the pedestal A B E C A D 1 2 3 4 5 Removing the pedestal from the TV Be sure to remove the pedestal in the following way when using the wall-hanging bracket or rep[...]

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    12 Installing the remote’ s batteries ■ Remote Control Pull open Hook Note the correct polarity (+ or -). Close ■ VIERA T ouch Pad Controller Slide open Close Note the correct polarity (+ or -) Caution Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. • Do not mix old and new batterie[...]

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    13 Connections Connection Panels ● For , , connections, please refer to p. 15 SD card slot USB1/2/3 terminal Ethernet connector Back of the TV tc_p55_60_65_vt60_eng_0707-1.indd 13 tc_p55_60_65_vt60_eng_0707-1.indd 13 2013/02/19 18:38:09 2013/02/19 18:38:09[...]

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    14 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 T elevision System Committee): Analog television system A TSC (Advanced T elevision Systems Committee): Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), st[...]

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    15 A V cable connection Best Good Basic (Not HD) T o use HDMI terminals (Set-top-box / DVD recorder / Blu-ray Disc player / Camcorder / etc.) L R HDMI A V OUT HDMI cable DVI OUT AUDIO OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player e.g. Blu-ray Disc player A V Equipment A V Equipment Audio cable white white red red HDMI-DVI Conversion cable T o use COMPONENT terminal[...]

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    16 Audio connection HDMI cable HDMI OUT (ARC) Optical cable DIGIT AL 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. 22) for Network connection, VIERA link connection or other connections. Cable Binding Instructions Back of the T[...]

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    17 Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators 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. For more information about camera operation, please refer to eHELP . (p. 22) • An image of the control panel is displayed on the screen while[...]

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    18 Remote control Switches TV On or Of f (Standby) Displays 3D settings Displays Main Menu Displays or removes the information banner Display Apps (application) list Displays Option Menu for special functions (when available) Colored buttons (used for various functions) Changes aspect ratio and zoom V olume up/down Use for digital channels Accesses[...]

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    19 VIERA T ouch Pad Controller The T ouch Pad Controller is designed to facilitate TV operation, such as when accessing Home Screen or the Browser with the T ouch Pad and free pointing system. It also covers other TV operations as a Remote controller . ● T ouch Pad Controller must be paired with the TV prior to operation. (Pairing to this TV with[...]

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    20 First T ime 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 T urn 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 “H[...]

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    21 Operations T urn power on or (Remote) (TV) The last viewed Home Screen is displayed each time the TV is turned on. Example: Selected content screen Example: Lifestyle Screen ● T o return to “Home Screen” at any time. ● Y ou can customize “Home Screen” and display desired information, access specific features easily , select the defau[...]

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    22 Display eHELP [T op page] When you enter eHELP again after exiting, the confirmation screen is displayed while the TV is turned on. Y ou can select “TOP P AGE” or “LAST P AGE”. Select the desired page from the menu Select Scroll up/down (If available the scroll bar appears.) Submenus Desired page Categories Menus Next Select Next Select [...]

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    23 V iewing 3D images on TV Using Precautions Lens Do not apply pressure to the liquid crystal shutter . Also, do not drop or bend the 3D Eyewear. Do not scratch the surface of the liquid crystal shutter with a pointed instrument etc. Doing so may cause damage to the 3D Eyewear , and reduce the quality of the 3D image. Cautions during viewing Do no[...]

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    24 Registration First registration Perform the first registration when the 3D Eyewear is used for the first time. T urn the TV on Press the button for about 1 second to turn the power on. The lamp lights for about 2 seconds and then flashes. The 3D Eyewear will be turned on and start registration. Place the 3D Eyewear within 1.6 ft (50 cm) from the[...]

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    25 Frequently Asked Questions (F AQ) Questions Answers 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 [...]

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    26 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 diluted, mild liq[...]

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    27 Specifications TC-P55VT60 TC-P60VT60 TC-P65VT60 Power Source AC 120 V , 60 Hz Power Consumption (Rated power / Standby power) 472 W / 0.2 W 472 W / 0.2 W 585 W / 0.2 W Display Panel Panel System Plasma Display panel Screen size 55 ” class (55.1 inches measured diagonally) 60 ” class (60.1 inches measured diagonally) 65 ” class (64.7 inches[...]

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    28 Wireless LAN Standard Compliance and Frequency Range * 1, * 2 IEEE 802.1 1a/n : 5.15 GHz - 5.35 GHz, 5.47 GHz - 5.85 GHz IEEE 802.1 1b/g/n : 2.400 GHz - 2.4835 GHz Security WP A2-PSK (TKIP/AES), WP A-PSK (TKIP/AES), WEP (64bit/128bit) * 1 The frequency and channel dif fer depending on the country . * 2 802.1 1b/g/n CH1 ~ CH1 1 only use for Unite[...]

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    29 Limited W arranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic W ay Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic T elevision Limited W arranty Limited W arranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or w[...]

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    30 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 .panasoni[...]

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    31 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.[...]