Panasonic VIERA TC-P5032C Owner's Manual

Panasonic VIERA TC-P5032C Owner's Manual

42”/46”/50” class 720p plasma hdtv (41.6/46.0/49.9 inches measured diagonally)
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Owner's Manual
42"/46"/50" Class 720p Plasma HDTV
(41.6/46.0/49.9 inches measured diagonally)
Manual de usuario
Televisión de alta definición de 720p y
clase 42"/46"/50" de Plasma
(41,6/46,0/49,9 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), please call:
1-866-330-0014
www.vieraconcierge.ca
Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU./Puerto Rico), llame al:
1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
www.panasonic.com/help
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
English
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future
reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
Gracias por su decisión de comprar este producto marca Panasonic.
Español
Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en
el futuro. Las imágenes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos.
Model No.
Número de modelo
TC-P4232C
TC-P4632C
TC-P5032C
TQB2AA0624

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  • Page 1 Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. Gracias por su decisión de comprar este producto marca Panasonic. Español Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro.
  • Page 2 Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Enjoy rich multimedia SD memory card Camcorder Cable box Amplifier with Speaker system DVD player/ Blu-ray Disc player DVD recorder/ Blu-ray Disc recorder ■ Do not display a still picture for a long time This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“Image retention”).
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby • Laboratories. Using VIERA TOOLS ···································· 19 • Watching content from external devices ······· 20 HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • Viewing photo with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER ······· 21 Advanced Features • VIERA Link “HDAVI Control...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    The following accessories ● Do not climb or allow children to climb on the Plasma TV are manufactured by Panasonic Corporation. ● Place or install the Plasma TV where it cannot be • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) pushed, pulled over or knocked down.
  • Page 5 ● ● Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV. If water or an object gets inside the Plasma TV, if the If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get Plasma TV is dropped, or if the enclosure becomes inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in damaged, unplug the power supply cord immediately.
  • Page 6 To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the user’s authority to operate this device.
  • Page 7: Accessories/Optional Accessory

    Quick start guide Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) How to assemble (p. 8) Optional Accessory Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging Wall-hanging bracket bracket installation manual. (angled)
  • Page 8: Attaching The Pedestal To 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 physically damaged. If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately.
  • Page 9 Installing the remote’s batteries Caution Open Incorrect installation may cause Close battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries). Hook •...
  • Page 10: Connections

    When using a Cable box, external equipment and video cables shown in this manual are not supplied with the TV. ● When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet first. ● For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com/help www.panasonic.ca Connection references ■...
  • Page 11 AV cable connection To use HDMI terminals Best AV Equipment HDMI AV OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player DVI OUT AV Equipment HDMI-DVI Conversion cable AUDIO OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player ● VIERA Link connection, please refer to p. 25 ● The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal.
  • Page 12: Identifying Controls

    Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Front of the TV Back of the TV Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down Displays the Main Menu Changes the input Remote control sensor mode Within about 23 feet POWER button Chooses Menu and (7 meters) in front of Submenu entries the TV set Power indicator...
  • Page 13: First Time Setup

    First Time 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 when “Auto power on” (p. 36) is set to “No”. Turn the TV On with the POWER button (TV) (Remote)
  • Page 14 ANT/Cable setup Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV? ANT/Cable setup Step 3 of 5 Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV? Select Return Select connection type for Cable or Satellite box Select signal type and go to (Input labels)
  • Page 15 Press MENU and select SETUP; then “First time setup”. Press to exit from a menu screen Congratulations! Setup is complete. Enjoy your Panasonic VIERA TV. ■ RETURN Press to go back to the previous screen To 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...
  • Page 16: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Turn power on (Remote) (TV) Note Please select correct input --> (p. 20) Select a channel number To directly enter the digital channel number When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the minor down number in a compound channel number.
  • Page 17 Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture ■ Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 38) • 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.
  • Page 18 ■ Other Useful operations Entering characters You can use the remote control keys to enter the alphanumeric characters. ■ Menu Input labels Switches input mode HDMI 1 HDMI 2 ABC → abc → 123 Component ↑ _ ____________ ■ Press each number key to cycle through the Select PQRS...
  • Page 19: Using Viera Tools

    Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access the TV’s special features. They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item select next Set each item VIERA IMAGE VIEWER Viewing photo with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER (p.
  • Page 20: Watching Content From External Devices

    Watching content from external devices With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode (shortcut) press the corresponding Input select NUMBER button on the remote ANT/Cable In Not used control to select the input of your HDMI 1 GAME choice.
  • Page 21: Viewing Photo With Viera Image Viewer

    Viewing photo with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER Viewing Contents Insert SD card • Auto play setting Image viewer auto play (p. 36) ■ Inserting or removing an SD card ● ● ● Insert the card Remove the card Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDXC Card (64 GB), Gently insert the SD SDHC Card (32 GB), microSDHC...
  • Page 22 Slideshow Display “Slideshow settings” Adjust items and select “Slideshow start” Slideshow settings Slideshow settings select Start Slideshow Start Slideshow Frame Photo effect Frame Transition effect Photo size Normal Photo effect Burst playback Transition effect Display interval Normal Repeat playback Photo size Normal Soundtrack settings Select...
  • Page 23 Other settings ■ Adjust the Picture and Audio Display “Menu” select Picture Reset to defaults adjust Picture mode Vivid Contrast Brightness Color Tint Select the item Sharpness Menu example: Picture menu select Picture menu/Audio menu Picture (p. 33-34) ■ Audio Use VIERA Link function VIERA Link select...
  • Page 24: Viera Link Tm "Hdavi Control Tm

    VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ” Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with compatible Panasonic products. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. Connections to equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Home theater system, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables enables VIERA Link controls.
  • Page 25 VIERA Link™ Connections (with VIERA Link function) ■ Terminal overview Back of the TV ■ Connecting DVD Recorder (DIGA) HDMI cable DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link function ■ Connecting Home theater system/AV amp HDMI 1 is recommended. HDMI cable Home theater systems with VIERA Link function Optical cable...
  • Page 26 VIERA Link settings and Available features To 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 “HDAVI Control” version of the equipment. Please check the list (p. 24) Display the menu Select “VIERA Link settings”...
  • Page 27 “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home theater whenever the TV is powered on. Automatic lip-sync function Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect to a Panasonic theater system or Amplifier. TV provided setting information The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each piece of equipment (Recorder/Home theater/Player) that has “HDAVI Control 3 or later”...
  • Page 28 VIERA Link menu and Available features Some features are disabled depending on the “HDAVI Control” version of the equipment. Please check the list (p. 24) Display the VIERA Link menu select next Select the item select VIERA Link control Recorder Speaker output •...
  • Page 29 Adjustment for the equipment output. Control the theater speakers with the TV remote control. Volume up / down This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected. Mute Select “Speaker output” Select “Home theater” or “TV”...
  • Page 30: Editing And Setting Channels

    Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. ANT/Cable setup and operation Display the menu Select “Setup” Menu Setup Channel surf mode next Language select Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Anti image retention VIERA Link settings ECO/energy saving...
  • Page 31 Manual program ( Set manually) Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or Edit changing the channel display. ● Caption Also, use this to add or skip channels from the channel list manually. Edit CH caption You can select a channel tuning mode (Digital only/Analog Channel 80-101 only) in “Channel surf mode”(p.
  • Page 32: How To Use Menu Functions

    How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to set the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. Display the menu ● Shows the functions that can be adjusted. ● Some functions will be disabled depending on the type of input signal.
  • Page 33: Picture Settings

    ● “Reset to default” will be grayed out if no changes are made in the following menus: “Picture”, “Audio” and “Closed caption”. Picture settings Adjust the image or picture quality Settings Items Item Description Reset to defaults Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Advanced picture”.
  • Page 34: Audio Settings

    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 3D Y/C filter Off/On Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture.
  • Page 35: Lock

    Lock Locks specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. • Password setting/entering (p. 18) Set “Custom” in “Mode” to specify “Channel”, “Game” and “Program” settings. Settings Items Item Description...
  • Page 36: Setup

    Other function settings Setup Settings Items Item Description Channel surf All/Favorite/ Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button. Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE. (p. 17) mode Digital only/ Analog only Language English/Español/ Selects the screen menu language. Français Clock Adjusts the clock.
  • Page 37: Ratings List For Parental Control

    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 RATINGS (MPAA) NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or where rating does not apply.
  • Page 38: Technical Information

    Technical Information Aspect Ratio (FORMAT) Press the FORMAT 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. 17) (e.g.: in case of 4:3 image) ●...
  • Page 39 ● Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) 24 mm SD Card warning messages...
  • Page 40 VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 25) ● 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.
  • Page 41: Care And Cleaning

    The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display. Panasonic does not guarantee operation and performance of peripheral devices made by other manufacturers; and we disclaim any liability or damage arising from operation and/or performance from usage of such other maker’s peripheral devices.
  • Page 42: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)

    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)
  • Page 43 SAP button on the remote control. (p. 16) Why is there no sound coming If the TV is connected to a Panasonic Home Theater via HDMI from the TV? cable, then check VIERA Link controls. (p. 29)
  • Page 44: Specifications

    Specifications TC-P4232C TC-P4632C TC-P5032C Power Source AC 120 V, 60 Hz Rated Power 193 W 193 W 256 W Consumption Standby condition 0.2 W 0.2 W 0.2 W Drive method AC type Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size 42 ” class (41.6 inches 46 ”...
  • Page 45: Index

    Index Accessories ............. 7 Technical Information ........38-41 Ant/Cable ............14,30 Timer ..............34 Antenna ............10,14 VIERA IMAGE VIEWER ......19,21-23 Audio ..............34 VIERA Link ........... 19,24-29 Audio, Advanced ............ 34 VIERA TOOLS ............19 Auto Power ON ............36 Viewing contents ............
  • Page 46: Limited Warranty (For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico Only)

    Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited Warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new...
  • Page 47: Customer Services Directory (For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico)

    ■ For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
  • Page 48: Limited Warranty (For Canada)

    This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging.
  • Page 49 Note...
  • Page 50 Specifications are subject to change without notice. precision is required, we recommend that you use the Plasma Television itself to make Non-metric weights and measurements are the necessary cabinet measurements. Panasonic cannot be responsible for approximate. inaccuracies in cabinet design or manufacture.
  • Page 51 Specifications are subject to change without notice. precision is required, we recommend that you use the Plasma Television itself to make Non-metric weights and measurements are the necessary cabinet measurements. Panasonic cannot be responsible for approximate. inaccuracies in cabinet design or manufacture.
  • Page 52 Specifications are subject to change without notice. precision is required, we recommend that you use the Plasma Television itself to make Non-metric weights and measurements are the necessary cabinet measurements. Panasonic cannot be responsible for approximate. inaccuracies in cabinet design or manufacture.
  • Page 53 One Panasonic Way, Secaucus Mississauga, Ontario New Jersey 07094 U.S.A. L4W 2T3 CANADA © 2011 Panasonic Corporation of North America. All Rights Reserved. Printed in U.S.A. © 2011 Panasonic Corporation of North America. Todos los Derechos Reservados. Impreso en EE.UU. M0311-0...

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