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    manual electrónico Owner ’s Manual 50”/55”/60”/65” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV (49.9/55.1/60.1/64.7 inches measured diagonally) Manual de usuario T elevisión de alta definición de 1080p y clase 50”/55”/60”/65” de Plasma (49,9/55,1/60,1/64,7 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente) For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call: 1-877-95-V[...]

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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 Son[...]

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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 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 fro[...]

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    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[...]

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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 installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency e[...]

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    8 Accessories/Optional Accessories Accessories Remote Control T ransmitter N2QA YB000703 Batteries for the Remote Control T ransmitter (2) AA Battery Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Optional Accessories Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended Optional accessories. For additional details, please refer[...]

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    9 Accessories Assembly screws A XYN4+F10FNK (Black) size (M4 x 10) (for 50” (5), for 55”/60”/65” (1)) B XYN5+F16FN (silver) size (M5 x 16) (for 50” (7), for 55”/60”/65” (12)) Bracket (1) TBL5ZA3157 (for 50”) TBL5ZA3200 (for 55”/60”/65”) Neck (1) TXFBL5Z0063 (for 50”) TXFBL5Z0064 (for 55”/60”/65”) Cover (1) TXFBL5Z004[...]

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    10 Location a b c c Adjust the plasma panel to your desired angle. (View from above) ● TC-P50ST50 a: 9.1 ” (231 mm) b: 18.2 ” (460 mm) c: 10° Center of the rotation. Note ● Ensure that the pedestal does not hang over the edge of the base even if the TV swivels to the full rotation range. ● Do not pla ce any objects or hands within the fu[...]

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    11 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, multi-channel surround sound audio and interactive television. Antenna or[...]

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    12 A V cable connection Best Good Basic (Not HD) T o use HDMI terminals L R 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 Component/A V adapter (not in use) white white red red T o use COMPONENT terminals L R Y P B P R AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT white red gr[...]

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    13 Audio connection 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 Keep pushing the knob Cable clamper ● Do not bundle the Antenna cable and AC cord together (could cause distorted image). ● Fasten the cables with the Cable clamper as necessary . ●[...]

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    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 Front of the TV Back of the TV V olume up/down Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Selects channels in sequence Rem[...]

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    15 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 and the “Auto power on” is set to “No”. (Press MENU -- > Setup -- > Advanced setup -- > Auto power on ) or T urn the TV on with the POWER button or (Remote) (TV) Setup t[...]

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    16 Precautions for Viewing 3D Images Cautions During V iewing Do not use devices that emit strong electromagnetic waves (such as cellular phones or personal transceivers) near the 3D Eyewear . Doing so may cause the 3D Eyewear to malfunction. If the 3D Eyewear is used in a room in which fluorescent lights (50 Hz) are used, the light within the room[...]

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    17 Using eHELP (Built-in Manual) Display eHELP [T op page] When you enter eHELP again after exit, the confirmation screen is displayed while the TV is turned on. Y ou can select “TOP P AGE” or “LAST P AGE”. ● The eHELP icon is also available through VIERA TOOLS. select next Select the desired page from the menu Categories Menus Sub menus [...]

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    18 Frequently Asked Questions (F AQ) 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,[...]

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    19 Specifications TC-P50ST50 TC-P55ST50 Power Source AC 120 V , 60 Hz Power Consumption (Rated power / Standby power) 383 W / 0.2 W 390 W / 0.2 W Display Panel Panel System Plasma Display panel Screen size 50 ” class (49.9 inches measured diagonally) 55 ” class (55.1 inches measured diagonally) W × H × Diagonal 43.5 ” × 24.4 ” × 49.9 ?[...]

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    20 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 Access Mode Infrastructure mode 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 [...]

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    21 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 Plasma T elevision Limited W arranty Limited W arranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materia[...]

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    22 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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    23 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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    TC-P50ST50 50" Plasma HDTV SPECIFICA TIONS DIMENSIONS JACKS T op View Front View Back View 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[...]

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    TC-P55ST50 55" Plasma HDTV SPECIFICA TIONS DIMENSIONS JACKS T op View Front View Back View 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[...]

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    TC-P60ST50 60" Plasma HDTV SPECIFICA TIONS DIMENSIONS JACKS T op View Front View Back View 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[...]

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    TC-P65ST50 65" Plasma HDTV SPECIFICA TIONS DIMENSIONS JACKS T op View Front View Back View 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[...]

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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.[...]