Panasonic TH-P42X10Z, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...id in identification in the event of theft or loss and for Warranty Service purposes Model Number Serial Number Printed in China PBS0309H0 Web Site http panasonic net Panasonic Corporation 2009 WARRANTY New Zealand only Distributed in New Zealand by Panasonic New Zealand Limited 350 Te Irirangi Drive East Tamaki Private Bag 14911 Panmure Auckland Tel 09 272 0100 Customer Care Center Email Customer...

Page 2: ...ctions before operating your set and retain them for future reference The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only Operating Instructions Plasma Television Model No TH P42X10Z TH P50X10Z TQBC2387 English ...

Page 3: ...theatre Experience an amazing level of multi Receive digital terrestrial services using an integrated Digital TV tuner Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link ups with VIERA Link without complicated settings ...

Page 4: ...ng Freeview Guide Digital TV mode 15 Viewing Teletext 16 Watching Videos and DVDs 18 Advanced Features How to Use Menu Functions 20 picture sound quality etc Input Labels 24 Digital TV Settings Digital TV mode 25 Control Channel Audience 26 Editing Channels 27 Tuning Channels 29 Restore Settings 31 Displaying PC Screen on TV 32 Viewing from SD Card VIERA IMAGE VIEWER 33 VIERA Link HDAVI ControlTM ...

Page 5: ... AC Do not remove covers NEVER modify the TV yourself High voltage components may cause serious electrical shock Have the TV checked adjusted or repaired at your local Panasonic dealer Keep liquids away from the TV To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing Do not place containers with water flower vase cups cosmetics etc above ...

Page 6: ...t Minimum distance 10 10 10 7 cm When using the pedestal keep the space between the bottom of the TV and the surface where the TV is set In case of using Wall hanging bracket follow the manual of it Do not block the rear air vents Blocked ventilation by newspapers table cloths curtains etc may cause overheating fire or electrical shock Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphone...

Page 7: ...ung children accidentally Keep these parts out of reach of young children Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control N2QAYB000352 REC TV AV Batteries for the Remote Control 2 R6 AA Pedestal p 7 Fall prevention parts p 8 Cleaning cloth Mains Lead p 10 Operating Instructions with Warranty statement Standard accessories Optional accessories Wall hanging bracket TY WK4P1RW Caut...

Page 8: ...ay result Ensure that the TV does not fall over If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed the TV may fall over and personal injury may result Two or more people are required to install and remove the TV If two or more people are not present the TV may be dropped and personal injury may result Assembly screw 4 silver XYN5 F18FN Assembly screw 4 black THEL064N Po...

Page 9: ...strated This measure is designed to reduce the risk of injury from a falling TV However it cannot guarantee protection in all cases Fall prevention parts Securing to a base Fix pedestal and base together with band Screw Band Wood screw Clamp This image is for illustrative purposes only Band Clamp Screw Wood screw TKLA4301 TKL3DA0101 C A T S Contrast Automatic Tracking System sensor Senses brightne...

Page 10: ...various functions Exit Returns to the normal viewing screen Numeric buttons Changes channel and teletext pages When in Standby mode switches TV On SD Card p 33 Switches to SD Card viewing mode Stereo Bilingual Sound Selection p 44 Changes the sound track when more than two choices are available Digital TV mode p 14 Sound Mute Switches sound mute On or Off Subtitles p 13 Displays subtitles Input mo...

Page 11: ...costs incurred are the responsibility of you the Customer VIERA Link connection p 36 Read the manual of the equipment too Connecting DVD Recorder VCR TV DVD Recorder or VCR RF OUT RF IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV Please ensure that the TV is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads When disconnecting t...

Page 12: ...ales Digital TV 10 62 E4 Digital TV 10 62 Cartoon Nwk Digital TV 10 29 Analogue TV 33 Digital TV 4 Radio 0 Analogue TV 2 Searching Analogue TV Analogue TV Scan CH 1 120 Digital TV Scan CH21 69 Channel Name Type Auto Tuning will start to search for TV channels and store them The sorted channel order depends upon the TV signal the broadcasting system and reception conditions 3 Select the viewing env...

Page 13: ...elect from the Channel List Cartoon Nwk All Digital Channels BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru BBC ONE Wales BBC THREE BBCi CBBC Channel 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 Select View EXIT RETURN Page up Page down watch select channel Select a channel using information banner p 13 Possible to confirm the programme name before selecting channels Display information banner if it is not displayed While the banner is displa...

Page 14: ...ilable Message meanings Sound mute On Bad signal Poor TV signal quality Digital TV mode Multiple image or audio available Digital TV mode I II Audio mode p 44 Analogue TV mode Encrypted Scrambled programme Digital TV mode 1 90 Off Timer remaining time For settings see below Rating Rating information Digital TV mode p 44 Subtitle service available Digital TV mode Dolby D Dolby Digital audio track D...

Page 15: ...ays the image at its maximum with slight enlargement Note Only 16 9 is available in Digital TV mode Only 16 9 and 4 3 are available in PC mode Only 16 9 is available when Viewing Mode is set to Game Not available in teletext mode Aspect mode can be memorized separately for SD Standard definition and HD High definition signals except Digital TV mode Change aspect ratio Select Change EXIT RETURN Asp...

Page 16: ...Y To the next day B To scroll through programme or channel channel programme Example What s on Now Next Watch TV Chnl OK 2 TV2 Now Lost 20 30 20 00 Wed 2 Apr What s on now next Next Dirty Sexy Money 21 30 Now Criminal Intent 20 30 Next Law Order 21 30 Now Celebrity Joker Poker 20 30 Next It s Always Sunny In Philadelp 21 30 Now NZ Doco Children of the Revol 20 30 Next Te Tepu 21 30 Now Talk Talk 2...

Page 17: ...uide Fast overview of the teletext information available Easy to use step by step selection of the topical subject Page status information at the bottom of the screen Available page up down R G To select among subject blocks B To select next subject within the subject block After the last subject it moves to the next subject block Y What is List mode In List mode four differently coloured page num...

Page 18: ...hold The number changes to white To change stored pages Colour button you want to change Enter new page number press and hold View sub page Only when teletext is more than one page Appears at top of the screen To view specific sub page MENU B example P6 Enter the 4 digit number Sub pages The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters It may take some time for searching during which t...

Page 19: ...urn to TV TV 1 Display the input select menu AV 2 Select the input mode of the connected equipment Input Selection AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 PC HDMI1 HDMI2 TV HDMI3 select watch You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote control or the side panel of the TV Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected You can label or skip each input mode Input Labels p 24 3 View Displ...

Page 20: ...t recording Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control How to change the code for each equipment Each type of Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code Please change the code for each equipment you want to operate Press and hold POWER during the following operations Enter the appropriate code See table below Press Type of equipment Code DVD R...

Page 21: ...from among alternatives To reset the settings To reset the picture settings only Reset Picture Defaults in Picture Menu p 22 To reset the sound settings only Reset Sound Defaults in Sound Menu p 23 To reset all settings Shipping Condition p 31 in Setup Menu Colour Balance Normal Changed Number and positions of alternatives Adjust using the slide bar Sharpness 50 Moved Go to the next screen Digital...

Page 22: ...ound Off Volume Correction Sound Menu Preferred Audio Language English Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm 1 2 4 4 0 0 17 Channel List Auto Tuning Digital TV Tuning Menu Update Channel List Signal Condition Manual Tuning Access Favourites Edit Access Access Access Access Access p 29 Display Settings On Playing Time Display Access Input Labels TOP Teletext Banner Display Timeout 3 seconds High Side ...

Page 23: ...l to enhance or minimise lower deeper sound output Treble Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise sharper higher sound output Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of the headphones Surround Surround sound settings Off V Audio V Audio Provides a dynamic enhancer to simulate improved spatial effects Switching is also possible by the ...

Page 24: ...input mode p 24 Banner Display Timeout Sets how long the information banner stays on screen from 0 No display to 10 sec in 1 sec increments Playing Time Display Displays the length of time in every thirty minutes for playing game Off On When Viewing Mode is set to Game VIERA Link Settings VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions Off On VIERA Link functions become available when VIERA Link is se...

Page 25: ...tings Display Settings System Menu Off Timer Other Settings Digital TV Tuning Menu Access Off access select 4 Select Input Labels Display Settings On Playing Time Display Access Input Labels TOP Teletext English Preferred Subtitles High Side Panel Banner Display Timeout 3 seconds access select 5 Select an input terminal and set Input Labels AV2 AV2 AV3 AV3 AV4 AV4 PC PC HDMI1 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI2 HDM...

Page 26: ...software to TV For details p 44 If System Update is performed the software will be updated It may change TV functions If you do not wish to do so set Auto Update Search in Standby to Off Select Auto Update Search in Standby and then set On or Off System Update Auto Update Search in Standby System Update Search Now On set select On Automatically performs a search in standby and downloads an update ...

Page 27: ...s Child Lock PIN Entry Please enter new PIN PIN Enter the PIN number twice at first setting Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it Select Child Lock List Child Lock Child Lock List Change PIN Access select access Select the channel input to be locked Child Lock List TV and AV Name AV1 AV2 Lock Digital TV Digital TV Digital TV Digital TV Digital TV Digital TV AV AV Type Digital TV Digi...

Page 28: ...al TV or Analogue TV TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select Setup Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 4 Select Digital TV Tuning Menu or Analogue TV Tuning Menu Setup Menu VIERA Link Settings Display Settings System Menu Child Lock Off Timer Other Settings Digital TV Tuning Menu Off Access access select 5 Select Favourites Edit or Channel List Channel List Auto Tuning Digital TV Tuning Menu U...

Page 29: ...hannels cannot be displayed except in this function Use this function to skip unwanted channels Select a channel and add delete CBBC Channel Digital TV Channel List Cartoon Nwk BBCi BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru BBC ONE Wales BBC THREE 70 72 105 719 720 1 7 add delete select add delete skip To retune each channel Manual Tuning p 30 R You can edit channels If a VCR is connected only with the RF c...

Page 30: ...eturn to TV EXIT For Auto Tuning using the buttons on the side panel of the TV p 8 Press repeatedly until Auto Tuning appears Access Auto Tuning Start Auto Tuning To return to TV Automatically retune all Digital TV or Analogue TV channels received in the area Only Digital TV channels are retuned in Digital TV mode Only Analogue TV channels are retuned in Analogue TV mode Start Auto Tuning Settings...

Page 31: ...TV Signal Condition Selects a channel and checks the Digital TV signal condition To change the channel A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal for Digital TV reception Please use the Signal Quality indicator as follows Signal Quality Green bar Good Yellow bar Poor Red bar Bad Check the aerial Digital TV Signal Condition Channel Name 101 DZFinfokanal Network Name RiksTV RF Pa...

Page 32: ... Condition Software Licence System Information System Update System Menu Shipping Condition Access access select 5 Set Resets the TV to its original condition i e no channels tuned in All settings channels picture sound quality etc are reset Restore Settings Shipping Condition To return to TV EXIT Check the message and reset EXIT RETURN Confirm All tuning data will be erased Are you sure Are you s...

Page 33: ...ase Eliminates flicker and distortion Adjust after Clock adjustment Set to the minimum level if noise occurs Sync PC sync signal type H V SOG H V Horizontal and Vertical sync from your PC Most common sync format SOG Sync on Green sync from your PC Reset PC Settings Press the OK button to reset to the default Setup settings Other items p 22 and p 23 INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT MENU ASPECT OPTION RETURN R ...

Page 34: ..._PANA 3 pictures 100_PANA 38 pictures Nature 14 pictures Fruit 18 pictures ROOM 1 picture 201_PANA 7 pictures Photo View Mode Folder view Select EXIT Select RETURN All pictures View Folder view select thumbnail The files which are not in a folder will be collected to the folder named To display all the photos p 34 4 Select a photo from the thumbnail to be viewed File name Date Pixel p1010001 1 38 ...

Page 35: ... picture 201_PANA 7 pictures Photo View Mode Folder view Select EXIT Select RETURN All pictures View Folder view G File name Date Pixel p1010001 1 175 23 10 2008 1600 x 1200 p1010004 p1010003 p1010002 p1010001 p1010008 p1010007 p1010006 p1010005 p1010012 p1010011 p1010010 p1010009 Photo View Mode All pictures Slideshow Folder view Sort by Month Sort by Date Select EXIT Select RETURN View Thumbnail...

Page 36: ...rn to list stop To change aspect ratio only for the 4 3 movie content ASPECT To return to TV EXIT or To return to the previous screen RETURN Movie View You can enjoy the multi channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal To confirm or change the current sound status during playback Display the Option menu Change the sound if the movie has multiple audio signals OPTION Aud...

Page 37: ...Blu ray Disc theatre 2 Amplifier 2 Channel download 4 Easy playback 7 7 Power on link Power off link Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby 5 5 5 Auto standby for unnecessary equipment 3 3 3 8 3 8 3 Pause Live TV programme 4 6 Direct TV Recording 4 Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control 3 3 3 3 3 Speaker control 1 HDMI Connection only 2 HDMI and Audio out conn...

Page 38: ...o use this function Power on Link p 23 When the connected equipment starts playback or direct navigator function menu for the equipment are activated the TV is automatically turned on Only when the TV is in Standby mode Power off link Set Power off Link On in Setup Menu to use this function Power off Link p 23 When the TV is set to Standby mode the connected equipment is also automatically set to ...

Page 39: ...ramme Pause Live TV You can pause the live TV programme and resume later Live TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD If you connect several recorders including other manufacturers recorders at the same time please connect DIGA Recorder which has HDD to the TV s lower HDMI terminal number If you cannot operate ...

Page 40: ...er means Tuner set top box The menu of the accessed equipment Input mode will be changed automatically Operate the connected equipment 1 Set the remote control code for TV p 19 2 Follow the operation guide To display the operation guide OPTION Store set access Move the cursor select the menu Return to the previous menu RETURN Move the cursor access adjust Exit the menu EXIT When the key words are ...

Page 41: ...lume slide bar will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment Mute MUTE The sound of TV speakers is mute When the equipment is turned off TV speakers will be active TV TV speakers are active Note If you wish to enjoy the multi channel sound e g Dolby Digital 5 1ch via an Amplifier connect with HDMI cable and Optical digital audio cable p 36 and then select Home Cinema To enjoy the so...

Page 42: ...ol p 39 The connected device can be operated with the VIERA remote control When multiple devices are connected an indicator appears below the icon so that one device can be selected Pause Live TV Pause Live TV p 38 A live TV programme can be paused and resumed later Direct TV Rec Direct TV Rec p 38 What is on TV can be recorded immediately Speaker Selection Speaker Control p 40 Theatre speaker can...

Page 43: ...cord playback videocassettes DVDs VCR DVD recorder To watch DVDs DVD player To watch camcorder images Video camera To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box To play games Game equipment To use amplifier with speaker system VIERA Link Recommended Connection Amplifier with speaker system To listen with speakers Viewing Listening PC Headphones VIDEO AUDIO To adjust volume Headphone Volume in the Soun...

Page 44: ...TMDS Data0 Shield 6 TMDS Data1 4 TMDS Data1 2 TMDS Data2 Shield HDMI terminal Connect the S VIDEO or VIDEO terminal when using AV3 AV4 IN terminal Connect the COMPONENT or VIDEO terminal when using AV2 IN terminal Connect the VIDEO terminal when using AV1 IN terminal To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box To record playback DVD Recorder VCR Fully wired HDMI compliant cable or RF cable To watch ...

Page 45: ... completed When the TV is switched to standby there will be a clicking sound after a short delay Similar clicking sounds will also occur at 3 00 AM and 5 00 AM when Auto update Search in Standby p 25 is set to On These sounds are normal Stereo Bilingual Sound Selection Analogue TV mode When you receive the stereo bilingual sound system sound output modes can be selected by pressing the Stereo Bili...

Page 46: ...th the adapter Check the latest information on the card type at the following website English only http panasonic co jp pavc global cs DCF Design rule for camera file system Unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA Note Format the card with the recording equipment The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recor...

Page 47: ...s not guaranteed Only HDMI video formats in the HDMI table p 47 are applicable If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function set the aspect ratio to 16 9 These HDMI connectors are type A These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection copyright protection An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of...

Page 48: ...nnected Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT Y PB CB PR CR HDMI Mark Applicable input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 480 60i 525 480 60p 625 576 50i 625 576 50p 750 720 60p 750 720 50p 1 125 1 080 60i 1 125 1 080 50i 1 125 1 080 60p 1 125 1 080 50p 1 125 1 080 24p PC D sub 15P Signal name Horizontal frequency kHz Vertical frequency Hz 640 400 70 Hz 31 47 70 07 640 480 60 Hz 31 47 59...

Page 49: ...rs Follow the message s instructions If the problem persists contact the authorized Service Centre VIERA Link function does not work and an error message appears Confi rm the connection Turn the connected equipment on and then switch the TV on p 36 Permanently lit spots on screen Due to production process involved in this technology this may result in some pixels which are permanently lit or unlit...

Page 50: ...s from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI Is the HDMI cable connected properly p 42 Turn Off the TV and equipment then turn them On again Check an input signal from the equipment p 47 Use an equipment compliant with EIA CEA 861 861B Due to the digital reception technologies involved quality of the Digital TV signals may be relatively low in some cases despite g...

Page 51: ...not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time Mains plug Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock Licence VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation S VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association SDHC Logo is a trademark H...

Page 52: ...nput AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω COMPONENT Y PB CB PR CR 1 0 V p p including synchronization 0 35 V p p AV2 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω COMPONENT Y PB CB PR CR 1 0 V p p including synchronization 0 35 V p p AV3 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 p...