50" Class Viera® G20 Series 1080p Plasma

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.

On the main Skype screen select "Find Contacts". You will then be able to search

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

If the other party is conversing on a MAC or Linux operating system computer, you will only have an audio conversation. If the other party is using a Windows based PC make sure that they have the latest version of Skype and that the webcam used has the latest updates.

When viewing your contacts a white checkmark inside of a green circle indicates that your friend is available on Skype.

When a call is received a Skype icon will appear at the bottom right hand corner of the TV screen. At that point will be asked to answer or ignore the call. This is based on the feature "Answer calls automatically" being disabled.

Yes, a wired keyboard will aid in the log in process and searching for friends.

Yes you can, of course video will not be seen. When you buy Skype credit you can then call landlines and cell phones. To find out more about Skype credit please visit: http://www.skype.com

Yes, while on a call you can select the "Mute" function on the Skype interface. To allow your friend to hear you again select the "Unmute" function.

The TV will only automatically answer the call if you have selected Yes to the main setting "Answer calls automatically".

Depending upon the settings in your Skype account an icon will appear at the bottom right of the screen asking if you want to answer the call, ignore it, or allow the other party's video to immediately appear.

While on a call the bottom right side will have an icon labeled "Full Screen".

Yes, if the other party is is on a Windows based PC you will have no problems viewing both audio and video if the Skype version on the other party's PC is 4.2 or greater.  If the other party is on an Apple PC then they will need to obtain Skype version 5.0 for OSX.  It is recommended that all users download the latest version of Skype software and that the webcam used has the latest firmware updates.

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]

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

To quickly access either the

First, select YouTube from main VIERACAST page. Then select

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

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

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.

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.

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

Yes. When you select

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/

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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/

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

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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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