Panasonic Viera TC-42PX34, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...8 4372 www panasonic com help For assistance Canada please call 1 866 330 0014 www vieraconcierge ca Model No TC 42PX34 English Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product 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 ...

Page 2: ... performed Typical still images Channel number and other logos Image displayed in 4 3 mode SD Card photo Video game Computer image Set up Do not place the unit where it s exposed to sunlight or other bright light including reflections Use of some types of fluorescent lighting may reduce the remote control s transmission range Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement SD memory card Camc...

Page 3: ...marks of Dolby Laboratories HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation TM Watching TV 16 Using VIERA TOOLS 19 Watching content from external devices 20 Viewing photo with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER 21 VIERA LinkTM HDAVI ControlTM 24 Editing and Setting Channels 30 How to Use Menu Functions 32 Picture settings 33 Audio settings 34 Timer settings 34 Lock 35 Closed caption 35 Setup 36 Ratings List...

Page 4: ...to qualified service personnel Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way such as power supply cord or plug is damaged liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture does not operate normally or has been dropped 15 To prevent electric shock ensure the grounding pin on the AC cord power plug is securely ...

Page 5: ...ed in the socket outlet Do not place a heavy object on the cord or place the cord near a high temperature object Do not twist the cord bend it excessively or stretch it Do not pull on the cord Hold onto the power plug body when disconnecting cord Do not use a damaged power plug or socket outlet If a problem occurs such as no picture or no sound or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the ...

Page 6: ...lays that are inappropriately situated on dressers bookcases shelves desks speakers chests or carts may fall over and may cause personal injury or even death The consumer electronics industry of which Panasonic is a member is committed to making home entertainment enjoyable and safe To prevent personal injury or death be sure to follow the following safety guidelines TUNE INTO SAFETY One size does...

Page 7: ...et not supplied with the TV Depth of screw minimum 0 59 15 0 mm maximum 1 18 30 0 mm View from the side a b Warning In order to maintain the TV s performance and safety be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the wall hanging brackets Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from tippin...

Page 8: ...isassemble or modify the pedestal Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged and personal injury may result Caution Do not use any pedestal other than that provided with this 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 inju...

Page 9: ...nd 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 Do not use rechargeable Ni Cd batteries Do not burn or break batteries Power cord connection To attach To remove Insert it firmly until the tabs on both sides click into place Keep pushing both sides until they snap and pull ...

Page 10: ...lors of plugs and terminals Insert firmly Insert firmly Connection references Antenna or Cable connection Cable You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming You may need to subscribe to a high definition HD cable service to enjoy HD programming The connection for high definition can be done with the use of an HDMI or Component Video cable p 11 Note When using a Ca...

Page 11: ...ayer e g Blu ray Disc player AV Equipment AV Equipment To use COMPONENT terminals L R Y PB PR AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT white red green blue red white red green blue red white red green blue red e g Blu ray Disc player AV Equipment To use COMPOSITE terminals L R COMPOSITE OUT yellow white red yellow white red yellow white red or e g DVD Recorder AV Equipment e g VCR DIGITAL AUDIO IN e g Amplif...

Page 12: ...cts Secondary Audio Programming p 16 Exits from menu screen VIERA Link menu p 28 29 Display VIERA TOOLS Menu p 19 Viewing from SD Card p 21 23 Selects OK Change Go back to previous menu Channel up down when viewing from ANT Cable source Displays or removes the channel banner p 16 Operates the Favorite channel list function p 17 Numeric keypad to select any channel or press to enter alphanumeric in...

Page 13: ... reset to Vivid and a Picture Refresh message will be displayed on the screen Yes select OK Select No and return to previous screen If you select Yes Screen enters the store demonstration mode To display the Set viewing mode screen again as shown above and select Home Use do one of the following Press and hold down the side POWER button for at least five seconds Unplug power cord for 30 seconds an...

Page 14: ... Cable Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV No Yes Yes ANT Cable setup Step 3 of 5 Cable service No box Over the Air Antenna How does the TV receive its programming content Antenna Cable In Return OK Select Auto program Step 3 of 5 Return OK Select Yes No Start scanning for available channels in your area ANT Cable setup Step 3 of 5 Antenna Cable in AV IN Antenna Cable In Which wiring method ...

Page 15: ... DVR GAME HOME THTR RECEIVER COMPUTER MEDIA CTR MEDIA EXT VCR CAMERA MONITOR AUX OTHER Not used Select Not used for any back panel input that has no device connected to it Afterward the input will be skipped when pressing INPUT for your convenience The input labels can be changed at any time from the TV s setup menu Adjust the Clock Set clock When done select NEXT and press OK to go to the next st...

Page 16: ...ing a digital channel Audio track 1 of 2 English Analog mode Press SAP to select the desired Audio mode Each press of SAP will change the Audio mode Stereo SAP Mono SAP is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling SAP with their box Closed Caption Switches the Closed Caption mode On or Off C...

Page 17: ...pecify favorites or type of channels to view when pressing the channel up down button Set favorite channel below Edit the channel identifier p 31 Check the signal strength p 31 All Setup SUB MENU Edit CH caption Signal meter Set favorite Channel surf mode Call up a favorite channel FAVORITE Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune screen Select the desired broadcas...

Page 18: ...ponent HDMI 2 HDMI 1 Navigation area Password setting entering You need to enter the password when you access locked channel or inputs Input your 4 digit password Menu Password Enter password If it is your first time entering the password enter the password twice in order to register it Make a note of your password Do not forget it If you have forgotten your password consult your local dealer When...

Page 19: ...RA TOOLS Select the item select next Set each item VIERA IMAGE VIEWER Viewing photo with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER p 21 23 VIERA Link VIERA Link p 28 29 Game mode Change to Game mode Picture mode p 33 Eco mode ECO energy saving p 36 VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access the TV s special features They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen ...

Page 20: ...hrough the available inputs set unused input to Not used below for quick skipping Select the input of your choice then press OK HDMI 1 GAME Terminal example Label During the selection if no action is taken for several seconds the Input select menu disappears The terminal and label names of the connected equipment are displayed Note The input label will be displayed on the Input select screen if th...

Page 21: ... microSD Card adapter If a microSDHC Card miniSD Card or microSD Card is used insert remove it together with the adapter For more data format information p 39 Display VIERA IMAGE VIEWER or Select the data How to view the data differs depending on data storage conditions s o t o h p l l A VIERA IMAGE VIEWER Slideshow Info SD memory card OK Select RETURN Sort SUB MENU 1 70 File name 100 0001 jpg Dat...

Page 22: ... Removes the black borders that are added according to the size of the photo being displayed Normal Zoom Burst playback Continuously plays photos that were shot On Off Display interval Set Display interval each image is displayed in the Slideshow mode Short Fast Normal Slow Very slow Repeat playback Turn the Slideshow Repeat cycle function on or off Off On Soundtrack settings Select the music Off ...

Page 23: ...ERA Link Set Adjust the Picture and Audio select adjust 0 0 0 0 0 Vivid Picture 1 2 Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Picture mode Contrast Reset to defaults example Picture menu Picture menu Audio menu p 33 34 Use VIERA Link function select change Recorder TV VIERA Link control Speaker output Back to TV VIERA Link menu p 28 ...

Page 24: ...nel Audio Return Channel ARC is a function that enables digital sound signals to be sent via an HDMI cable back from the TV to a connected audio device When adding new equipment reconnecting equipment or changing the setup after the connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on Set the input mode to HDMI1 or HDMI2 p 20 and make sure that the image is displayed correctly VIERA Link HDA...

Page 25: ...inal then connect the camcorder to this input After connection confirm the HDAVI control functions p 26 29 HD Camcorder with VIERA Link function HDMI mini HDMI cable LUMIX with VIERA Link function If connection or setting of equipment compatible with HDAVI control is changed switch the power of this unit Off and On again while the power of all equipment is On so that the unit can correctly recogni...

Page 26: ...n Setup Menu Setup 1 2 ANT Cable setup Input labels Anti image retention ECO energy saving VIERA Link settings Channel surf mode Language Clock All select next Select VIERA Link On No Yes TV Quick start No stay on Menu VIERA Link settings VIERA Link Power on link Power off link Default speakers Energy saving mode Unselected device energy save select Select On default is On change Select and make o...

Page 27: ... be turned off automatically when not in use under these conditions The connected equipment has HDAVI Control 2 or later for available equipment only Example of timing for operation When the input is switched from the HDMI Default speakers TV is the default setting To set the Home theater system as Default speakers change the Default speakers setting from TV to Theater Sound will be output from th...

Page 28: ...next Select the item Recorder TV VIERA Link control Speaker output Back to TV select Items in the VIERA Link menu may be grayed out if no compatible equipment is connected must be HDAVI Control 2 or later or if the equipment has not initiated a connection with the TV In that case switch the equipment s power Off and On while the TV is On For further details see VIERA Link on page 26 Select Home th...

Page 29: ...RA TOOLS p 19 select change You can select available items only Recorder TV VIERA Link control Speaker output Back to TV If there is more than one equipment item a number after the name indicates the number of items e g Recorder 1 Recorder 2 Recorder 3 The number of equipment items that can be connected is three for recorders and a total of three for Home theater Player Camcorder LUMIX Digital cam...

Page 30: ...scanning is completed select Apply see p 31 All previously saved channels are erased Press to exit from a menu screen Display the menu Select Setup Menu Setup 1 2 ANT Cable setup Input labels Anti image retention VIERA Link settings ECO energy saving Channel surf mode Language Clock All next select Select ANT Cable setup Menu Setup 1 2 ANT Cable setup Input labels Anti image retention VIERA Link s...

Page 31: ...N Delete ABC abc D A Select or change set Caption Select or edit the station identifier maximum 7 characters available Favorite Set favorite 1 3 26 1 1 2 3 select set Set favorite Select the number Add Press OK to select Yes add or No skip Move the cursor to a channel number Manual program Edit Cancel Apply Caption Favorite Add 2 Yes 3 Yes Channel select press OK to tune to the channel Select Appl...

Page 32: ...me of the device connected to the HDMI 1 terminal Input labels Component Video HDMI 2 HDMI 1 Change Select Menu structure Menu bar Press OK to move to the Menu items Menu items Press OK to proceed to the next screen if available Help information Operation guide example Input labels Select the menu Menu Picture settings Audio settings Timer Sleep On Off timer Lock Channel Game Program etc Closed Ca...

Page 33: ...ss according to the ambient lighting condition Video NR Off Weak Medium Strong Reduces noise commonly called snow Leave it off when receiving a strong signal Some menus are grayed out depending on the input signal or condition e g Zoom adjustments will be grayed out if the aspect is not set to Zoom Aspect adjustments Screen format FULL H FILL JUST 4 3 ZOOM Changes the format aspect ratio Lets you ...

Page 34: ...volume levels across all channels and external inputs Surround Off On Enhances audio L R response when listening to stereo Bass boost Off On Enhances bass sound and provides powerful sound Volume leveler Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs TV speakers Off On Switches to Off when using external speakers Off A I sound Surround Bass boost and Volume leveler do not work if Of...

Page 35: ... password twice This television is designed to support the Downloadable U S Region Rating System when available Available only in U S A The Off rating is independent of other ratings When placing a lock on a specific age based rating level the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will also be blocked Closed caption Display closed caption The television includes a built in decoder that...

Page 36: ...ower TV off To conserve energy the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION continue for more than 10 minutes Not in use when Auto power on is set to Yes or On Off Timer is set No signal for 10 minutes was activated will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power was turned off by No signal for 10 minutes The on screen display wi...

Page 37: ...Language D Dialogue with sexual content CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS C E L R E Exempt Exempt programming includes news sports documentaries and other information programming talk shows music videos and variety programming C Programming intended for children under age 8 No offensive language nudity or sexual content C8 Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over No profani...

Page 38: ...e image are cut off Standard Note that Image retention of the side bar may occur from displaying it for a long time ZOOM ZOOM Note 480i 4 3 480i 16 9 480p 4 3 480p 16 9 FULL JUST 4 3 or ZOOM 1080p 1080i 720p FULL H FILL JUST 4 3 or ZOOM Enlarges the 4 3 image to the entire screen Recommended for Letter Box Zoom adjustments Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in ZOOM Select Zoom adjust...

Page 39: ...pecial codes The card may become unusable with this TV if file or folder names are changed For the suitable SD Memory Cards please confirm the latest information on the following website http panasonic jp support global cs This site is in English only Cautions when handling SD Cards 2 1 mm 32 mm 24 mm Use an SD Card which meets SD standards If not it may cause the TV to malfunction Do not remove t...

Page 40: ...ant device 2 Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop Caution Use with a PC is not assumed All signals are reformatted before being displayed on the screen If the connected device 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 A...

Page 41: ...00 times the amount of water and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid Use this cloth to wipe the surface of the display panel then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type until the surface is dry Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects Furthermore avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays solvents and thinner otherwi...

Page 42: ...s of the screen Change the format aspect ratio of the picture by pressing the FORMAT button on the remote control p 17 Check the aspect settings on your external video source such as Cable Satellite box DVD Blu ray Disc player etc Note Some content such as film based movies are available in extra wide format Top and bottom bars are unavoidable Why is the picture snowy when ANT Cable in is selected...

Page 43: ...a High Definition Cable or Satellite box to the TV Use an HDMI cable It carries both digital video and audio signal in HD HDMI cable is the only cable needed to connect an HD device to the TV Why does the CC button not display Closed Caption When viewing TV via an HDMI connected device such as a Cable or Satellite box CC must be enabled at the device Closed Caption is available only at supported T...

Page 44: ... p 75 Ω AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms COMPONENT IN Y 1 0 V p p including synchronization PB PR 0 35 V p p AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms HDMI 1 2 TYPE A Connector 2 This TV supports HDAVI Control 5 function Card slot SD CARD slot 1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM Dolby Digital Fiber Optic FEATURES 3D Y C FILTER CLOSED CAPTION V Chip HDAVI Control 5 VIERA IMAGE VIEWER Dimensions W H D Including pede...

Page 45: ...Favorite 17 First Time Setup 13 16 36 Format 17 38 H HDAVI Control 24 HDMI 11 40 44 Home Use 13 I Image Viewer Auto 36 Info 16 Input 20 36 L Language 13 36 Last 12 Lock Parental control 35 37 M Menu 32 Mute 12 P Pedestal 7 8 Photo Picture Advanced 34 Picture settings 33 Power 12 R Remote Control 12 Reset 36 S Safety 4 SAP 16 Scan 14 30 SD Card 39 Signal Meter 31 Sleep 34 Specifications 44 Store De...

Page 46: ...anty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage nor does it cover markings or retained images on the glass panel resulting from viewing fixed images including among other things non expanded standard 4 3 pictures on wide screen TV s or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location The Limited Warranty ALSO DOES NOT ...

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Page 48: ...The warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by Panasonic Canada Inc or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification introduction ...

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