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42" Class Viera® G25 Series 1080p Plasma

Model number: TC-P42G25

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42" Class Viera® G25 Series 1080p Plasma
(41.6" Diagonal)

  • VIERA Cast-WiFi w/ VideoPhone Capabilities
  • Infinite Black Panel
  • VIERA Image Viewer™
  • ENERGY STAR Qualified

 What does it mean when the TV's red indicator light continuously blinks?

Panasonic utilizes the blinking light as a form of self-diagnostics, similar to the "check engine" light in your car. If you've ever experienced that, you know that a check engine light could indicate anything from a loose gas cap to something that may require more attention. Panasonic uses the number of times the light blinks, to aid the technician in trouble-shooting the problem. The blinking light helps the technician to isolate and diagnose the issue. This in turn speeds up the repair process if repair is needed, helps keep parts costs down, and helps both you and the servicer by allowing the technician to complete a repair in one trip in many cases.

Is there a Bloomberg application available for my TV?

No. The Bloomberg application was terminated on July 12, 2011. 

When I press the Input button I am not able to access the TV input. Why is it greyed out?

The TV input is set to NOT USED.   To enable use of the TV input: 1.  Press [MENU] on the TV remote. 2.  Scroll down to and highlight SETUP then press [OK]. 3.  Scroll down to and highlight ANT/CABLE SETUP then press [OK]. 4.  Refer to the EDITING AND SETTING CHANNELS section of your TV's operating instructions for information on scanning  available channels if necessary.

Which Skype cameras are compatible with my TV?

The TV is compatible with the Panasonic Skype camera model TY-CC10, the Freetalk Skype Camera model 7181, the Freetalk Skype Camera model 7182 and the Logitech TV Cam for Skype model V-U0022. Presently, the Panasonic Skype camera is being sold by the Panasonic parts department as part number N5ZZ00000193.

Do I have to type my Username and Password every time?

No and Yes. When you select "Login:" then highlight "Select" at the top of the display. It will bring up a list with all previous Username(s) entered. Select the Username desired then select "Done". As a last step, you will have to enter the Password.

What can I do to prevent temporary image retention (uneven phosphor aging) when viewing stationary images or channels with stationary logos?

1. Always make sure the display is in a viewing mode which completely fills the screen (such as Just, Zoom, Full, H-FILL or 4:3 Full). The viewing mode can be adjusted using the [FORMAT] button on the TV's remote control. 2. Turn down the Picture control (contrast level) to 50% (center position) or less.  3. Briefly engage the 4:3 mode and confirm the side bars are set to "Mid", or "Bright". This can be adjusted in the Set Up menu.  4. Avoid prolonged use of static images (video games, computer images, DVD title screens, TV channel logos, etc.) during the first one hundred hours.

An input other than TV is greyed out in my input select list. How do I enable the input?

The input is set to NOT USED.  To enable use of the input: 1.  Press [MENU] on the TV remote. 2.  Scroll down to and highlight SETUP then press [OK]. 3.  Scroll down to and highlight INPUT LABELS then press [OK]. 4.  Press the [LEFT] or [RIGHT] arrow to change the input label to anything other than not used.

The top and/or bottom of the the picture on my TV is cut off.  How do I make the image on my TV smaller?

The picture format in the TV or connected device may be set to ZOOM. To change the TV's picture format, press the [FORMAT] button on the TV's remote repeatedly to select a different picture format, such as FULL or JUST.  If the TV is set to a picture format other than ZOOM already, the picture format of a connected device such as a cable or satellite box may need to be changed.  Please reference the  owner's manual of the connected device for the procedure to change its picture format.

My TV only has a digital audio output.  How do I connect  headphones or a home theater to my television with RCA, white and red audio, cables?

You must connect an optical cable to the TV to send audio from the TV to another device. You may connect the other end of the optical cable to a digital to analog audio converter.  A digital to analog audio converter can convert the audio to analog and send the audio to your headphones or home theater system using an RCA connection.

How do I remove a registered NETFLIX account from the TV?

While viewing your NETFLIX queue, press the directional arrow buttons on your remote in the order listed below: [Up], [Up], [Down], [Down], [Left], [Right], [Left], [Right], [Up], [Up], [Up], [Up]

How do I make my photos public?

Log into your Picasa Web Albums account and select "Settings" then select "Make my public albums searchable".

I'm looking at the "Top Rated" or "Most Viewed" entries and am in the middle of the list labeled "Today". I want to quickly get to "This week" or "All time"

To quickly access either the

I have a YouTube account. How do I log in?

First, select YouTube from main VIERACAST page. Then select

I've tried adding a video to my "Favorites" but it tells me I need to login. How do I login?

Press the RETURN button on the remote until you get to the first YouTube screen and then select "Login:"

I connected my Viera Cast TV to the Ethernet connection of my home network but when I press the Viera Cast button I have only the demo of Viera Cast and I can not watch video clips on YouTube or photos on Picasa. What is causing this behavior?

Out of the Box the Viera Cast TV has Demo mode by default. If the Viera Cast TV is trying to connect to the Internet for the first time and if there is no connection to the Internet then the Viera Cast demo mode will be automatically activated. Please check your Ethernet cable connection, router (if applicable), cable or DSL modem and make sure that all power supplies for those components are connected and turned on. Then run the network test as follows:1. Press Menu button.2. Navigate to Setup and press OK.3. Navigate to

If I buy a video from Amazon Video On Demand can I watch it somewhere else?

Yes, the videos can be watched from any PC or laptop as well as any other Amazon Video on Demand product that is registered to the account.

How do I register my TV to my Amazon Video On Demand account?

Access the Amazon Video on Demand option through VIERA CAST. Then select Help>Link this TV to Amazon. Access www.amazon.com/mytv with a PC. Enter the code displayed on the TV on the Amazon site. You are now ready to use Amazon Video On Demand.

How do I obtain an Amazon Video On Demand account?

The Amazon Video on Demand account is registered to your regular Amazon.com account. The TV simply needs to be registered to the account.

Do I have to type my password every time?

Yes. When you select

What is YouTube¿?

YouTube is a free online video streaming service that allows anyone to view and share videos that have been uploaded by their members. More information can be found at http://www.youtube.com/

Are there any Parental Controls with Amazon Video On Demand?

No, there are no defined Parental Controls available through the Panasonic TV.

I see that I can have 3 shortcuts on the "VIERA CAST" Home page, what if I want more?

3 is the limit. If you attempt to add another shortcut to the homepage, you will be asked to delete another.

I am getting the error message "Connection to the server failed (002)". My Viera Cast TV is connected to my home network and I am not using any proxy server. Do I have to make sure that the entry fields in the "VIERA CAST setting" are empty?

Yes. If you are not using proxy server to access the Internet, you have to make sure that the

When I press the VIERA CAST button, a screen popped up saying

You do not have to update the software, but if you choose not to you will not be able to use VIERA CAST. All other functions of the TV will work properly. VIERA CAST requires the latest version of software to be installed on the TV.

Whenever I exit VIERACAST and re-enter I need to input my password(s) again. Is this normal?

Yes. When you exit VIERACAST it automatically closes any accounts that are being accessed.

When I press the Viera Cast button and the main screen shows up why can't I change the channel of the TV window in the middle of the screen?

To use channel up/down, Last, TV/Video, etc please exit Viera Cast mode first because these functions are blocked in Viera Cast mode to avoid accidentally exiting the Viera Cast mode.

What does "Add to VIERACAST Home" do?

It will add a shortcut of the album viewed to the right of the VIERA CAST home page. The shortcut allows for quick accessibility to the selected Picasa Web Album.

What is Picasa¿ Web Albums?

Picasa Web Albums is designed to assist Google users post and share their photos quickly and easily on the web. More information can be found at http://picasaweb.google.com/

Can I turn off the key sound that comes from the TV each time I press a key on the remote control while using the Viera Cast feature?

Yes. Please navigate to the Settings option at the top left hand window on the VIERA CAST home screen. Then turn off the Sound.

My YouTube video player is freezing or not playing smoothly. How can I fix this problem?

Check the speed of your internet connection with your internet service provider and make sure that your internet connection speed is 1.5 Mbps or higher. If you own a PC you can visit a website that measures the speed of your internet connection (e.g. speedtest.net).

I see the video playing in a box on the right side. Can I view the video in full screen?

Yes. To view the video in full screen, press the right arrow on the remote so the box around the video is highlighted. Press OK on the remote to view in full screen. To exit full screen press the Return button on the remote.

What can I view on Amazon Video On Demand?

Amazon Video On Demand offers the ability to view thousands of options of movies and TV show episodes. The Amazon Video On Demand options range from the latest HD hits to classics.

What is Amazon Video On Demand¿?

Amazon Video On Demand is a service through Amazon.com and Panasonic's VIERA CAST feature that allows customers the ability to buy or rent movies and TV shows from a selection of thousands of videos.

I run the network test on my Viera Cast TV and it was successful but when I press the Viera Cast button nothing happens and after about one minute the error message "Connection to the server failed (002)" shows up. What should I do?

If the Viera Cast TV is connected to the router that you use for your home network, please make sure that the router can access the Internet and run the network test as follows:1. Press Menu button.2. Navigate to Setup and press OK.3. Navigate to

I connected my VIERACAST TV to the Ethernet connection of my home network but when I press the VIERACAST button I have only the demo of VIERACAST and I can not watch video clips on YouTube or photos on Picasa. What is causing this behavior?

If there is no connection to the internet then the VIERACAST demo mode will be automatically activated. Please check your Ethernet cable connection, router (if applicable), cable or DSL modem and make sure that all components power supplies are connected. Then run the connection test as follows:1. Press Menu button.2. Navigate to Setup and press OK.3. Navigate to Network settings and press OK.4. Select

I am getting the error message "Connection to the server failed (001)". My Viera Cast TV is connected to my home network. What should I do to fix this problem?

Most likely your access to the Internet is interrupted. There are many reasons why the TV can not access the Internet. Here is a list to check:1. Check if the Ethernet cables are plugged in.2. Unplug the AC to your Cable or DSL modem and plug the AC back in.3. Refer to the owner's manual of your Cable or DSL modem for troubleshooting.4. Apply step 2 and 3 to the router if you are using one.5. If you are using wireless network then refer to the owner's manuals of those devices.6. If you own a PC or Laptop then use the Ethernet cable that plugs into the TV to plug it into your PC or Laptop to check the Internet connection and make sure it is working. Reconnect the Ethernet cable to the TV and run the network test as follows:a. Press Menu button.b. Navigate to Setup and press OK.c. Navigate to "Viera Cast setting" and press OK.d. Make sure that the field "Proxy address" is empty (no entry).e. Navigate to "Connection test" and press OK.f. Confirm that "Successful" is displayed.

What are the three small windows beside YouTube and Picasa windows?

You can add three shortcuts to YouTube video clips to the three small windows associated with YouTube by selecting the

I notice that VIERACAST does not appear immediately on the screen when the button is pressed. Is this normal?

Yes. Depending on your network connection and speed it will take a few moments for the VIERACAST interface to appear on the screen.

A screen popped up saying "Please confirm clock setting." What should I do?

In the Main Menu, select Setup and then select Clock. If an internet connection is detected, set the Clock Mode to

How do I obtain a YouTube account?

To obtain a YouTube account you must use a computer to visit the YouTube website and access the "Signup" page and enter the required information.

I've tried flagging a video as "Inappropriate" but it tells me I need to login. How do I login?

Press the RETURN button on the remote until you get to the first YouTube screen and can select "Login:"

I just watched something on YouTube and feel that it is inappropriate. How do I let YouTube know?

While watching a video you deem inappropriate, select

What is the maximum number of user logins that can be quickly accessed?

The maximum number of displayable users is 10.

How can I see my uploaded photos on Picasa Web Albums?

The easiest way to view your photos would be to select Picasa Web Albums from the VIERA CAST main menu and then select "Login". You will need to sign in or create a Google account using a computer. After you are logged in a new selection will appear labeled "My Photos".

I run the connection test on my VIERA CAST TV and it was successful but I still can not use Picasa or YouTube. What should I do?

If the VIERACAST TV is connected to the router that you use for your home network, please make sure that the router can access the internet. If you own a PC then please try to access the internet from your PC and make sure that your PC is using the same router that connects to the VIERACAST TV.

What does "Add to VIERA CAST Home" do?

It will add a shortcut of the video viewed to the left of the VIERA CAST home page. The shortcut allows for quick accessibility to the video.

I want to quickly access the Videos that I have uploaded on YouTube. How do I do that?

To access the videos you have uploaded, first log in. Then select

I have a firewall enabled. Will I be able to connect to VIERACAST?

In most cases, VIERACAST will work fine with a firewall enabled. There is very small possibility that a firewall will prevent access to VIERACAST if the firewall settings are very strict. In such case, the firewall should be set to allow communications from LAN to WAN for port 80, 443 and 48705.

What is the maximum number of user logins that can be quickly accessed?

The maximum number of users is 10.

My Router is set to DHCP Enabled, what should I choose in the "Network Setting" menu, "Automatic" or "Manual"?

Please choose ""Automatic"" so that the VIERACAST TV can receive the IP address assigned by the router automatically. The ""Manual"" is only used for the case that router or the cable/DSL modem DHCP is disabled and you want to set up the IP address manually.

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