Panasonic TH-P55VT60A manual

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    Operating Instructions Plasma T elevision English For more detailed instructions, refer to [eHELP] (Built-in Operating Instructions). ● How to use [eHELP] (p. 17) Contents Be Sure to Read Important Notice ·················································2 Safety Precautions ············[...]

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    2 Important Notice Do not display any still part of the image for a long period In such cases the still part of the image remains dimly on the plasma screen (“image retention”). This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty . T ypical still image parts: ● Channel number , channel logo and other logos ● Still or mov[...]

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    3 ■ T ake care W arning ● Do not remove covers and never modify the TV yourself as live parts are accessible when they are removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside. ● Do not expose the TV to rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must not[...]

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    4 ■ Built-in wireless LAN Caution ● Do not use the built-in wireless LAN to connect to any wireless network (SSID * ) for which you do not have usage rights. Such networks may be listed as a result of searches. However , using them may be regarded as illegal access. * SSID is a name for identifying a particular wireless network for transmission[...]

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    5 ■ 3D Eyewear Use Caution ● Use the 3D Eyewear only for the intended purpose and nothing else. ● Do not move around while wearing the 3D Eyewear to avoid falling or accidental injury . ● Do not drop, bend, exert pressure on, or step on the 3D Eyewear . ● Be careful of the tips of the frame when putting on the 3D Eyewear . ● Be careful [...]

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    6 Assembling / Removing the pedestal Assembly screw (8) M5 × 16 Bracket Cover Assembly screw M4 × 10 Base Cable clamp (4) (p. 10) ■ Assembling the pedestal 1 A B E C 2 3 5 A D 4 ■ Preventing the TV from falling over It is recommended to secure the pedestal to a furniture as shown to prevent the TV from falling over . ● This information is d[...]

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    7 Connections ● External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV . ● Ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. ● Check the type of terminals and cable plugs are correct when connecting. ● Always use a fully wired HDMI cable. ● Keep the TV away from electronic e[...]

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    8 A V devices ■ DVD Recorder / VCR TV DVD Recorder / VCR RF cable Aerial RF cable HDMI cable ■ Set top box TV Set top box HDMI cable Network ● T o enable the network service functions (VIERA Connect, etc.), you need to connect the TV to a broadband network environment. If you do not have any broadband network services, please consult your ret[...]

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    9 Other connections ■ DVD player (COMPONENT equipment) TV DVD Player (Listening) (Viewing) ■ Camcorder / Game equipment (VIDEO equipment) TV (Viewing) (Listening) Camcorder Game equipment ■ Amplifier (to listen with speakers) HDMI cable Amplifier with speaker system External equipment (DVD Player , etc.) TV ● Use HDMI2 for connecting an amp[...]

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    10 T ypes of connectable equipment to each terminal Features T erminal AV DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT ETHERNET HDMI 1 - 3 USB 1 - 3 COMPONENT VIDEO T o play back videocassettes / DVDs (VCR / DVD Player) T o watch 3D contents (Blu-ray Disc Player) T o watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box) T o watch camcorder images (Video camera) T o play games (Game equi[...]

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    1 14 15 18 20 21 22 23 24 16 25 2 4 5 19 10 3 17 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 11 Identifying Controls Remote Control 1 Standby On / Off switch 2 3D button ● Switches the view between 2D and 3D. 3 [Main Menu] ● Press to access Picture, Sound, Network, T imer , Setup and Help Menus. 4 Information ● Displays channel and programme information. 5 APPS ● Dis[...]

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    12 VIERA T ouch Pad Controller This touch pad controller is designed for the convenient operations, especially , on Home Screen or internet contents. Y ou can operate the TV intuitively with this controller . ● The touch pad controller can be used by registering to this TV with Bluetooth wireless technology . Setup screen to register will appear [...]

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    13 Electronic T ouch Pen Y ou can paint or play games on the TV screen with the Electronic T ouch Pen. ● The Electronic T ouch Pen can be used by pairing to the TV in [Auto Tuning] (p. 15) or [T ouch Pen Setup]. For more information, refer to [eHELP] (Functions > Electronic T ouch Pen > T ouch Pen Setup). 1 2 3 4 2 Indicator lamp ● Lights[...]

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    14 Indicator / Control panel ● When pressing 1, 2, 3 buttons, the control panel guide appears on the side of the screen for 3 seconds to highlight the pressed button. Using the On Screen Displays - Operation guide Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. ■ Operation guide Operation guide will help your [...]

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    15 First time Auto T uning Automatically sets up the TV and searches for available TV channels when the TV is turned on for the first time. ● These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer . ● Please complete connections (p. 7 - 10) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before starting Auto T[...]

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    16 Operations T urn power on (TV) or (Remote Control) ● Mains power On / Off switch should be on. (p. 14) The last viewed [Home Screen] is displayed. Example: [TV Home Screen] Example: Selected content screen ● T o return to [Home Screen] at any time ● Y ou can set up or make [Home Screen] to display desired information, to access specific fe[...]

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    17 How to Use eHELP [eHELP] is the detailed operating instructions built into the TV , and helps you to get more understanding of the operations for each feature. 1 Display [eHELP] or [Help] [eHELP] ● [Read first] will be displayed on the top page. Please read these instructions fully to get more understanding of the operation in [eHELP]. ● If [...]

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    18 V iewing 3D images Y ou can enjoy viewing 3D images with contents or programmes corresponding to the 3D effect by wearing the 3D Eyewear . “Accessories” (p. 5) ● The 3D Eyewear must be worn to view 3D images. ● This TV supports [Frame Sequential] * , [Side by Side] and [T op and Bottom] 3D formats. * : The 3D format that the images for t[...]

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    19 1 T urn the 3D Eyewear on and put it on Connection status and battery status are displayed on the bottom right of the screen. 2 View the 3D images Safety precautions will be displayed when you first watch the 3D image. Select [Y es] or [No] to continue to view 3D images. Note ● T urn off the 3D Eyewear after using it. ● Use the 3D Eyewear wi[...]

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    20 Unusual sound from the TV ● When the power is on, whirring sound of cooling fan or drive noise may be heard from inside the TV (not a sign of faulty operation). Parts of the TV become hot ● Even if the temperature of parts of the front, top and rear panels has risen, these temperature rises do not cause any problems in terms of performance o[...]

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    21 Australia New Zealand Model No. TH-P55VT60A TH-P65VT60A TH-P55VT60Z TH-P65VT60Z Receiving systems / Band name Digital TV 7 MHz VHF / UHF (Australia) free-to-air TV broadcast reception 8 MHz UHF (New Zealand) free-to-air TV broadcast reception P AL B / G Reception of Off air broadcasts P AL 60 Hz Playback of NTSC tape from some P AL Video recorde[...]

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    22 ■ 3D Eyewear Dimensions (W × H × D) 164.7 mm × 41.0 mm × 170.7 mm Mass Approx. 34 Lens type Liquid Crystal Shutter Usage temperature range 0 °C - 40 °C Battery Coin-shaped lithium battery CR2025 Operation time: Approx. 75 hours in continuous use of the battery made by Panasonic Materials Main body: Resin Lens section: Liquid crystal glas[...]

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    23 Australia 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it s Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour , if in the opinion o f Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period. 2. [...]

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    Web Site: http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2013 M0313-1043 Printed in Thailand Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. 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 [...]