Panasonic TX-P42G20B User Manual Download

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TQB0E0903-1

Model No.

TX-P42G20B

TX-P46G20B
TX-P50G20B

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

English

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference.
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
“B” model no. suffix denotes UK model.

U.K. Standard

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Summary of Contents for TX-P42G20B

Page 1: ...levision English Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only B model no suffix denotes UK model U K Standard ...

Page 2: ...s easier and more convenient to use on a home network For example you can enjoy watching photos and videos stored in the PC connected to your home network by accessing from the TV p 80 VIERA CAST Enjoy great web entertainment p 83 Enjoy the internet contents on the TV such as photos videos weather etc through an easy to use web interface that is built into the TV Link up and control the connected ...

Page 3: ...Options 6 Identifying Controls 8 Basic Connection 10 Auto Setup 12 Quick Start Guide Enjoy your TV Basic Features Watching TV 16 Using TV Guide 20 Viewing Teletext 25 Watching External inputs 28 How to Use VIERA TOOLS 30 How to Use Menu Functions 31 Basic Advanced Features Retuning from Setup Menu 40 Tuning and Editing Channels 42 Shipping Condition 51 Timer Programming 52 Child Lock 54 Input Labe...

Page 4: ...all be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection IMPORTANT THE MOULDED MAINS PLUG FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY This TV is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience A 10 amp fuse is fitted in this mains plug Shall the fuse need to be replaced please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 10 amps ...

Page 5: ...ut of reach of young children Do not allow children to handle SD Card As with any small object the SD Card could be swallowed by young children Please remove SD Card immediately after use and store out of reach of young children Caution Ventilation Allow sufficient space around the TV in order to help prevent excessive heat which could lead to early failure of some electronic components Ventilatio...

Page 6: ...tion for Wireless LAN Adaptor and access point may be on the following web site English only http panasonic jp support global cs tv Wall hanging bracket TY WK4P1RW View from the side Rear of the TV Holes for wall hanging bracket installation 400 mm Depth of screw minimum 15 mm maximum 30 mm Diameter M8 300 mm Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall hanging bracket not supplied with the TV Warning Us...

Page 7: ... two people Assembly screw 3 silver XYN5 F18FN Assembly screw 4 black THEL080N TX P42G20B THEL079N TX P46G20B TX P50G20B Pole TBLA3828 TX P42G20B TBLA3834 TX P46G20B TX P50G20B Base TBLX0149 TX P42G20B TBLX0150 TX P46G20B TX P50G20B M5 18 M5 30 Assembling the pedestal Use the assembly screws to fasten the pole to the base securely Make sure that the screws are securely tightened Forcing the assemb...

Page 8: ...e a channel quickly Volume Up Down Channel Programme Information p 17 Displays channel and programme information Index p 27 Returns to the teletext index page teletext mode Coloured buttons red green yellow blue Used for the selection navigation and operation of various functions Exit Returns to the normal viewing screen Numeric buttons Changes channel and teletext pages Sets characters When in St...

Page 9: ...Standby with Timer Programming On Direct TV Recording or One Touch Recording The LED blinks when the TV receives a command from the remote control Mains power On Off switch Use to switch the mains power If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode by the remote control last time the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On with Mains power On Off switch Increases or decreases the channel...

Page 10: ...on mains connector to release tabs Make sure that the mains lead is securely fixed snaps To loosen Keep pushing both side snaps Set the tip in the hooks Insert the clamper in a hole Attach the clamper Clamper Mains Lead Bundle the cables Do not bundle the Satellite cable RF cable and mains lead together could cause distorted image Fix cables with clampers as necessary When using the optional acces...

Page 11: ...C 220 240 V 50 60 Hz AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz RF cable Rear of the TV Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR TV DVD Recorder or VCR Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR and Cable TV box TV DVD Recorder VCR and Cable Note Connect to the TV s AV2 for a DVD Recorder VCR supporting Q Link p 86 Connect to the TV s AV1 for a Cable TV box For HDMI compatible equipment it is possible to connect to HDMI termi...

Page 12: ...ogue Scan This will take about 6 minutes CH 21 68 DVB Scan CH 21 68 62 CH Channel Name Type Quality CBBC Channel Free TV 10 62 BBC Radio Wales Free TV 10 62 E4 Free TV 10 62 Cartoon Nwk Free TV 10 29 Analogue 33 Free TV 8 Pay TV 0 Radio 0 Data 0 Analogue 2 Searching BBC1 Analogue Actual number of channels may differ due to channel duplication Sending Preset Data Please wait 0 100 Remote control un...

Page 13: ...IN abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz Enter the PIN number twice at first setting Enter your name house number and postcode in that order Select the item NAME HOUSE NO POSTCODE Owner ID Data Entry PIN HOUSE NO POSTCODE NAME access select Set characters one by one User input NAME A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z _ O P Q R S T 7 8 9 o p q r...

Page 14: ...oint Ensure that your access point supports WPS for this setup WPS Wi Fi Protected Setup Search for access point Access points found automatically are listed Available Access Points Access Point A 11n 2 4GHz 11n 5GHz SSID No Wireless type Encrypt Reception Access Point B Access Point C 11n 5GHz 1 2 3 Select your desired access point select access Encrypted access point To search access points agai...

Page 15: ... settings by accessing Shipping Condition Shipping Condition p 51 Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing To check channel list at a glance Using TV Guide p 20 To edit or hide skip channels Tuning and Editing Channels p 42 47 If tuning has failed check the connection of the Satellite cable RF cable and then follow the on screen instructions Note If tuning has failed or to retun...

Page 16: ...nnel position number e g 133 def def To select a four digit channel position number e g 0246 abc ghi mno DVB and Other Sat channel position numbers run from 1 onwards Analogue channel position numbers run in the ranges 0 99 To select a two or three digit channel position number e g 39 def wxyz Note To watch pay TV Using Common Interface p 57 Select a channel using Information banner p 17 It is pos...

Page 17: ...Audio Description service available This function can aid visually impaired viewers by adding an additional audio track to describe events on screen For settings p 33 STTL Subtitle service available TEXT Teletext service available Multi Audio Multiple audio available Stereo Mono NICAM Audio mode 1 90 Off Timer remaining time For settings p 19 Encrypted Subtitles AD Radio For info press 19 35 itv1 ...

Page 18: ...Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 Aspect Selection list store select To change the mode using the ASPECT button only ASPECT Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode Auto The best ratio is chosen and the image expanded to fill the screen For details p 94 16 9 Zoom1 Directly displays the image at 16 9 without distortion anamorphic Displays a 16 9 letterbox or 4 3 image without distortion 14 9 Zoom2 Display...

Page 19: ...nel or input mode Audio Description DVB mode Set to Auto if the programme has Audio Description service then you will hear an additional audio track to describe events on screen To adjust the volume for Audio Description Audio Description Menu p 33 Safely remove USB Takes this operation to remove the connected USB device safely from the TV Last view Switch to previously viewed channel or input mod...

Page 20: ...can select HD or SD broadcast before viewing or setting Timer Programming Current date and time TV Guide time Channel position and name TV Guide date Example There might be some programmes displayed as greyed out in TV Guide These are the Off Air programmes non running programmes To return to TV EXIT or G U I D E To watch the programme Select a current programme or channel Select View If a program...

Page 21: ...roadcast before viewing or setting Timer Programming Advertisement TV Guide date Example Logo of the Gemstar branding partner To return to TV EXIT or G U I D E To watch the programme Select a current programme or channel Select View DVB mode If a programme exists in both HD and SD broadcasts the View Options screen will be displayed to select HD or SD broadcast DVB mode select access View Eastende...

Page 22: ...Programming and set Ext Rec or USB HDD Rec to record from the time you finish programming the timer event setting View Eastender 19 30 20 00 Timer Programming select access If a programme exists in both HD and SD broadcasts The Timer Options screen will be displayed to select HD or SD broadcast 101 BBC ONE 19 30 20 00 Wed 28 Oct 2009 119 BBC HD 19 30 20 00 Wed 28 Oct 2009 Timer Options DIY SOS sel...

Page 23: ...on is received from broadcasters Guide Guide Guide Wed 28 Oct 21 00 22 30 Date Start End Wed 28 Oct 22 45 23 00 Thu 29 Oct 10 30 11 30 90 min 15 min min 60 min Reminder Ext Rec 1 Timer Programming Ext Rec Function Channel Name 14 D E4 The Bill 72 BBC 2W TIMER D BBC ONE Red Cap No Wed 28 Oct 2009 10 46 1 D Wed 28 Oct 20 00 20 30 30 min Ext Rec BBC ONE DIY SOS S P D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D D...

Page 24: ...r Sat mode TV Guide is not available In stead Channel List will appear To tune in Other Sat Channels p 49 1 Select Other Sat p 16 TV 2 Display the Channel List G U I D E All Other Sat Channels 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 freesatHome freesatSSU Brit Shorts HINRG LOWNRG WELL Class GROOVE 3 Select the channel select watch To return to TV EXIT or G U I D E ...

Page 25: ...vigate the pages using buttons on the remote control but because the commands available must apply to all manufacturers of digital equipment some on screen commands may not correspond exactly to the remote control buttons For example When select or go is displayed When symbol is displayed When back key is displayed BACK RETURN When the key words are displayed on colour bar red green yellow blue Wh...

Page 26: ...the TV s memory Store frequently viewed pages p 27 To change mode Teletext in the Setup Menu p 35 1 Select Analogue or Other Sat p 16 TV Other Sat programmes are digital broadcasts The operations of the teletext services however are equal to Analogue teletext service 2 Switch to Teletext 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 TELETEXT INFORMATION 17 51 28 Feb Time date Sub page number Colour bar Current page number...

Page 27: ...ured button you want to change Enter new page number press and hold abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz View sub page View sub page Only when teletext is more than one page Appears at top of the screen To view specific sub page MENU blue Enter the 4 digit number example P6 mno Sub pages The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters up to 79 pages It may take some time for searching du...

Page 28: ...Perform and Check the setup of the equipment 2 Display the Input select menu AV 3 Select the input mode connected to the equipment Input Selection AV1 AV2 S AV3 COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4 TV Media Server 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 canno...

Page 29: ...to Standby mode Turn on Play Playback videocassette DVD video content Stop Stop the operations Rewind Skip Search VCR Rewind view the picture rapidly in reverse DVD video content Skip to the previous track or title not available for the operation of USB HDD Recording Press and hold to search backward Fast forward Skip Search VCR Fast forward view the picture rapidly forward DVD video content Skip ...

Page 30: ...RA Link Control p 90 When two or more compatible equipment are connected a selection screen will be displayed Please select the correct description and access Pause Live TV Pause Live TV p 89 Photo Photo mode p 68 When two or more available devices are connected a selection screen will be displayed Please select the correct description and access Video Video mode p 70 When two or more available de...

Page 31: ...ore or access Required by some functions Choose from among alternatives To reset the settings To reset the picture settings only Reset to Defaults in the Picture Menu p 32 To reset the sound settings only Reset to Defaults in the Sound Menu p 33 To initialize all settings Shipping Condition in the Setup Menu p 51 Colour Balance Normal Changed Number and positions of alternatives Adjust using the s...

Page 32: ... on VIERA CAST If the certified professional dealer sets these modes Professional1 and Professional2 may be displayed as isf Day and isf Night Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Increases or decreases the levels of these options according to your personal preference Tint With an NTSC signal source connected to the TV the picture hue can be adjusted to suit your taste For NTSC signal reception on...

Page 33: ...the volume of individual channel or input mode Speaker Distance to Wall Adjusts the low frequency sound Over 30cm Up to 30cm If the gap between the TV and wall is over 30 cm Over 30cm is recommended If the gap between the TV and wall is within 30 cm Up to 30cm is recommended Preferred Multi Audio Selects the preferred language for digital channel multi audio depending on the broadcaster English We...

Page 34: ... of the connected equipment to reduce the consumption Off On p 88 This function is available when VIERA Link is set to On Intelligent Auto Standby Makes non watched or non used connected equipment go into Standby mode to reduce the power consumption Off On With reminder On No reminder p 88 This function is available when VIERA Link is set to On Q Link Download Downloads analogue channel informatio...

Page 35: ...bels Labels or skips each input terminal p 55 Banner Display Timeout Sets how long the Information banner p 17 stays on screen 0 No display 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 seconds Playing Time Display Set to On to display a continuous record of time spent using Game mode every 30 mins Off On This function is available when Game is selected in Viewing Mode p 32 Radio Mode Sets the timer for turning off the sc...

Page 36: ...from an external equipment connected to a SCART terminal e g cable TV box The external equipment must be switched on and sending a control signal for automatic switching at power on to occur Power on Channel List Automatically selects All Channels or Favourites list in the Information banner p 17 when the TV is turned on All Channel List Last Set to All Channel List to display all the channels Set...

Page 37: ...ble Balance Equalizer Access Headphone Volume Off Surround Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm Preferred Multi Audio English Sound Menu 2 2 NICAM Off HDMI1 Input Audio Description Reset to Defaults Digital MPEG Optical Level 0 SPDIF Selection Auto Access Reset p 33 Available in freesat or DVB freesat Audio Description Menu Audio Description Off p 33 DVB Audio Description Menu Audi...

Page 38: ...cess Access USB Keyboard Layout English UK p 36 How to Use Menu Functions How to operate p 31 Available in DVB Available in freesat Available in Analogue Available in Other Sat Guide STTL Wed 28 Oct 21 00 22 00 Date Start End Wed 28 Oct 22 45 23 00 Thu 29 Oct 10 30 11 30 60 min 15 min min 60 min Reminder Ext Rec 1 Ext Rec Function Channel Name 14 E4 The Bill 1 BBC ONE DIY SOS BBC ONE TIMER No 72 W...

Page 39: ...e Type New Free TV 0 Pay TV 0 Radio 0 Data 0 Stopped Signal Strength 0 10 Signal Quality 0 10 MHz 474 CH21 p 44 freesat Channel List 101 102 103 104 108 109 110 BBC 1 Scotland BBC 2 Scotland stv stv BBC THREE BBC FOUR BBC HD p 43 freesat Favourites Editor BBC 1 Wales All freesat Channels 101 BBC 2 Wales 102 ITV1 WALES 103 BBC THREE 108 BBC FOUR 109 BBC HD 110 ITV2 112 ITV2 1 113 Favourites p 43 fr...

Page 40: ...Setup freesat Auto Setup Signal Quality 0 10 Signal Strength 0 10 TV Channels Found 8 Radio Channels Found 2 Data Channels Found 1 Searching Channels found creating channel list Settings are made automatically 7 Enter your postcode Enter Postcode for local channels including space Postcode A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 O P Q R S T 7 8 9 1 2 abc 3 def 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqr...

Page 41: ...ogue Analogue Tuning Menu Manual Tuning Channel List Auto Setup Access 6 Start Auto Setup All DVB tuning data will be erased DVB Auto Setup DVB DVB Auto Setup This will take about 3 minutes Progress CH 21 68 62 CH Channel Name Type Quality CBBC Channel Free TV 10 62 BBC Radio Wales Free TV 10 62 E4 Free TV 10 62 Cartoon Nwk Free TV 10 Free TV 4 Pay TV 0 Radio 0 Data 0 Searching All analogue tuning...

Page 42: ...esat Tuning Menu Access Other Sat Tuning Menu Display Settings Network Setup Timer Programming access select 5 Select one of the following functions freesat Tuning Menu Signal Condition Channel List Auto Setup Access Favourites Edit Access Access Access Retuning from Setup Menu p 40 access select 6 Set You can retune channels or make your favourite channel list skip unwanted channels etc To return...

Page 43: ...ical channel numbers cannot be changed due to broadcast restrictions To delete all channels yellow Store BACK RETURN Skip unwanted freesat channels Channel List You can hide unwanted freesat channels The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function Use this function to skip unwanted channels Select a channel and reveal hide freesat Channel List 101 102 103 104 108 109 110 BBC 1 Scot...

Page 44: ...on You can sort DVB channels so that those with the best signal quality or those for your preferred region appear nearer the top of your Channel List Normally you should select Best signal quality All Regions Channel Sorting by Region GBR Best signal quality All Regions England Regions Region choice available select region access select repeatedly until you reach the available region If you choose...

Page 45: ... R S T 7 8 9 o p q r s t 1 2 abc 3 def 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz 0 set select BACK RETURN You can set characters by using numeric buttons Characters table for numeric buttons p 96 To move the channel green Select the new position Confirm green or Select the turn abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz Store BACK RETURN Note Channel position numbers known as logical channel numbers can be swa...

Page 46: ...ist CH Channel Name Type Quality Searching Analogue Scan 21 68 Progress CH 21 68 This will take about 3 minutes Free TV 0 Pay TV 0 Radio 0 Data 0 Channel List is updated while keeping your settings in Favourites Edit Channel List Child Lock Timer Programming etc Display a notification message New Channel Message Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB channel is found Off On ...

Page 47: ...ove the channel position green Select the new position Store green To rename the channel name blue Set characters one by one maximum five characters Store BACK RETURN Edit channel name Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z _ O P Q R S T 7 8 9 o p q r s t 1 2 abc 3 def 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz 0 set select You can set charact...

Page 48: ...Access Access Access Access access select 6 Set To return to TV EXIT Tuning and Editing Channels Other Sat Set Other Sat channel manually Manual Tuning Normally use Auto Setup or Add New Channels to tune Other Sat channels Other Satellite Manual Tuning Transponder Frequency 10773 Polarisation Horizontal Symbol Rate Ksym s Auto Set tuning parameters for the required satellite details can usually be...

Page 49: ...ata will be erased Set the search mode and start Auto Setup Search Mode Free Channels All Channels start set Other Satellite Auto Setup Analogue Scan 21 68 Satellite No Channel Name Type Quality Free TV 4 Pay TV 0 Radio 0 Searching This may take up to 20 minutes Progress 0 100 Astra 2 Eurobird 1 BBC 1 East W Free TV 10 2 BBC 1 Cl Free TV 10 3 BBC HD Free TV 10 4 6945 Free TV 10 If you select Astra...

Page 50: ... M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z _ O P Q R S T 7 8 9 o p q r s t 1 2 abc 3 def 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz 0 set select You can set characters by using numeric buttons Characters table for numeric buttons p 96 BACK RETURN To move the channel green Select the new position Confirm green Store BACK RETURN Skip unwanted Other Sat channels Edit Other Sat ...

Page 51: ...ion Resets the TV to its original condition with no channels tuned in All settings other than Owner ID are reset channels picture sound settings etc To return to TV EXIT Restore Settings Shipping Condition Check the message and initialise EXIT RETURN Confirm All tuning data will be erased Are you sure Are you sure Shipping Condition confirm confirm start Shipping Condition Follow the on screen ins...

Page 52: ...omatically to record even if the TV is in Standby mode TV Guide may also be used to set timer programming event p 22 Timer Programming can store up to 15 events For recording using Timer Programming the TV must be either On or in standby For reminders to be displayed the TV must be On No other channel can be selected while the recording of Timer Programming is in progress It may not be possible to...

Page 53: ...ily Mon Sat Monday to Saturday Daily Mon Fri Monday to Friday Weekly Sat Fri Thu Wed Tue Mon Sun Same time on the same day every week Displayed if the timer programming events are overlapped freesat DVB Analogue Other Sat You can not change the mode within the menu Guide Guide link programming Programmes according to the TV Guide signal p 23 Timer programming Programmes according to the time setti...

Page 54: ...will be cancelled freesat Players Locks freesat content supplied through the internet Unlock With this setting selected you will not be required to enter your 4 digit child lock PIN when viewing freesat Player content This is the default setting Lock Guidance Content With this setting selected you will be asked to enter your 4 digit child lock PIN whenever you wish to watch freesat Player content ...

Page 55: ...abels freesat freesat 2 2 DVB DVB Other Sat Other Sat Analogue Analogue The labels you set will be displayed in the Input Selection menu p 28 TV Selection menu p 17 or banner If Skip is selected the input will not be displayed in the Input Selection menu and you cannot select the mode For easier identification and selection of the input mode you can label each input mode or skip terminals that are...

Page 56: ...can set characters by using numeric buttons Characters table for numeric buttons p 96 To check the personal information stored F TV AV Hold down for about 6 sec F Owner ID NAME HOUSE NO POSTCODE EXIT The PIN number is not displayed To change the PIN number Select PIN Enter a new PIN number twice Owner ID Data Entry PIN HOUSE NO POSTCODE NAME select access abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz 1 Displa...

Page 57: ...emote control buttons The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface CI Modules This TV works only Pay TV modules complying with CI standard This function is not available for BSkyB s Sky channels Caution Turn Off Mains power On Off switch whenever inserting or removing the CI module If a viewing card and a card reader come as a set first insert the card...

Page 58: ...pdate Search in Standby and set to On System Update Auto Update Search in Standby On System Update Search Now set select Automatically performs a search in standby and downloads an update if any software updates are available The automatic updating is performed at night under the following conditions Standby TV turned Off with the remote control Recording of Timer Programming Direct TV Recording o...

Page 59: ...usts the white balance of dark red area G Cutoff Adjusts the white balance of dark green area B Cutoff Adjusts the white balance of dark blue area Gamma Switches the gamma curve S Curve 1 8 2 0 2 2 2 4 2 6 Reset to Defaults Press the OK button to reset to the default Advanced Settings Setup PC Setup Input Resolution Switches to a wide view VGA 640 480 pixels WVGA 852 480 pixels XGA 1 024 768 pixel...

Page 60: ...ch Viewing Mode To use this function completely set Advance isfccc to On in the Setup Menu p 35 For PC input mode some functions are available without setting Advance isfccc To return to TV EXIT Lock the picture setting Lock Settings Advanced Settings can be locked for each Viewing Mode Additionally Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint and Reset to Defaults in the Picture Menu can be locked f...

Page 61: ...olour Management Gamma Reset to Defaults Reset 2 2 Gamma Menu Item Adjustments Configurations alternatives Picture Advanced Settings White Balance R Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright red area G Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright green area B Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright blue area R Cutoff Adjusts the white balance of dark red area G Cutoff Adjusts the white balance of dark...

Page 62: ...not playback its contents with another TV including the TV of the same model number or any PCs If your TV is repaired due to a malfunction the registered USB HDD may not be available with your repaired TV Register this USB HDD again to use it with your repaired TV All data in it will be erased USB HDD connection Connect the USB HDD to the USB 1 or 2 port USB cable USB HDD socket outlet Be sure to ...

Page 63: ...2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z _ O P Q R S T 7 8 9 o p q r s t 1 2 abc 3 def 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz 0 set select BACK RETURN You can set characters by using numeric buttons Characters table for numeric buttons p 96 USB HDD Registration and formatting Yes No Name USB HDD 1 Edit name select set Confirmation to enable USB HDD for recording If the registered USB HDD f...

Page 64: ...nd p 63 Ensure not to connect or disconnect any USB devices during USB HDD recording Otherwise the recording may not work properly 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select Setup Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 3 Select USB HDD Setup Setup Menu 1 2 Child Lock freesat Tuning Menu Other Sat Tuning Menu Display Settings Network Setup Access Off USB HDD Setup Link Settings Off Timer Timer Programmi...

Page 65: ...LIVE TV On 180 minutes select When you select On the recording will start automatically To operate the Rewind LIVE TV Set the position to TV DVD VCR TV To pause To search backward press and hold for about a second After pausing or searching backward the following buttons are available to operate search backward pause search forward playback stop stops the current operation and goes back to live TV...

Page 66: ... exFAT SDHC Card SD Card FAT16 or FAT32 Compliant card type maximum capacity SDXC Card 64 GB SDHC Card 32 GB SD Card 2 GB miniSD Card 2 GB requiring miniSD adapter If miniSD Card is used insert remove it together with the adapter Check the latest information on the card type at the following website English only http panasonic jp support global cs tv USB Flash Memory format FAT16 FAT32 or exFAT A ...

Page 67: ... access Safely remove USB Name Product My Passport 070A select access Starting Media Player To return to TV EXIT or SD CARD To return to the previous screen BACK RETURN 1 Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory For registered USB HDD ensure the connection status is Yes p 63 2 Switch to Media Player SD CARD When SD Card is inserted switching will be done automatically 3 Start Media Player Media Play...

Page 68: ...without recorded date is shown as Unknown Display the view selection Select the sort type Select one of the sorted group to display the thumbnail of the selected group green Folder view Sort by Date Sort by Month select access Sort by Date Slideshow Contents Select Info EXIT Access Select RETURN View Select 24 11 2009 01 12 2009 03 12 2009 20 12 2009 22 12 2009 23 10 2009 25 10 2009 01 11 2009 05 ...

Page 69: ...and Slideshow Off Sepia Gray scale This function is not available when Frame is set to Drift Gallery or Cinema Transition Effect Selects the transition effect for switching the photo during the slideshow Off Fade Slide Dissolve Motion Random Fade The next photo fades in gradually Slide The next photo slides and appears from the left side Dissolve Each photo is dissolved when switching to the next ...

Page 70: ... display DivX files and then select one of the file to be played back Playback from the selected scene in the title AVCHD or MPEG2 Playback will start from the selected scene to the end of the title Select the title Select the scene to start playback access select Title view Trip1 Contents Select Info EXIT Play RETURN Trip1_8 Trip1_1 Trip1_2 Trip1_3 Trip1_4 Trip1_5 Trip1_6 Trip1_7 Media Player Vid...

Page 71: ...display the information of the highlighted content Channel DVB BBC 1 Title Eastender Date Time Wed 28 10 2009 12 00 Duration 00 20 Playback the content from the list Select the content Start playback select Delete the selected content Select the content Delete the content Confirm select red Delete DVB BBC 1 Eastender Wed 28 10 2009 12 00 00 20 How to operate in the playback Playback Title Date Tim...

Page 72: ...r digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal Auto PCM Auto Dolby Digital is output as Dolby Digital Bitstream MPEG is output as PCM PCM Digital output signal is fixed to PCM Video Setup Choose the settings for Video mode These settings are not available for the registered USB HDD Display the menu MENU Select Video Setup Select Other Settings Select the items and set Sound Main Men...

Page 73: ...rs in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed You can also access Music mode directly by using VIERA TOOLS How to use VIERA TOOLS p 30 To display the information of the highlighted title 1 3 Folder name My Music_1 Number of files 11 My Music_1 folder number total folder number Playback from Folder view Playback all the files in the selected folder will start Select the folder Start playb...

Page 74: ... the server software The DLNA control function of Windows 7 is not supported with this TV When a server software for the media server is installed on the PC the data may be at risk of being accessed by other people Please take care of the settings and connections under the network circumstances at the office hotel or even at home when not using a router By connecting a DLNA compatible DIGA Recorde...

Page 75: ...band router If your modem has broadband router functions but there are no vacant ports use a hub Ensure that the Broadband routers and hubs are compatible with 10BASE T 100BASE TX If you use the equipment compatible only with 100BASE TX category 5 LAN cables are required Example 2 You can connect the TV and the equipment directly to use DLNA features LAN cable DLNA Certified media server for examp...

Page 76: ...e VIERA Software Update MAC Address ab cd ef gh ij kl access select Set characters one by one BACK RETURN VIERA Name Name VIERA A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z _ O P Q R S T 7 8 9 o p q r s t 1 2 abc 3 def 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz 0 select set You can set characters by using numeric buttons Characters table for numeric butt...

Page 77: ...ork Setup Network Type Wired IP DNS Settings Proxy Settings Connection Test VIERA Name VIERA Access Software Update MAC Address ab cd ef gh ij kl Access Point Settings access select After settings return to Network Setup screen BACK RETURN Proxy Sets Proxy address This is the address of the relay server that is connected to the target server instead of the browser and sends data to the browser Set...

Page 78: ...Address ab cd ef gh ij kl Wired is selected in Network Type No adaptor Wireless LAN Adaptor is not connected No settings Setting for connecting to the access point has not been set Connecting Connecting to the access point in progress Connected Wireless LAN connection to the access point succeeded To display the current access point settings press the OK button To change the settings select No on ...

Page 79: ... O P Q R S T 7 8 9 o p q r s t 1 2 abc 3 def 4 ghi 5 jkl 6 mno 7 pqrs 8 tuv 9 wxyz 0 Enter the encryption key of the access point Set characters one by one Store select set BACK RETURN You can set characters by using numeric buttons Characters table for numeric buttons p 96 Access Point Settings Encryption key is set to XXXXXXXX Select Yes to confirm Select No to change Yes No Select Yes select co...

Page 80: ...le photo or video to be viewed Pixel Format 3648x2736 JPEG Media Server SERVER1 Slideshow Info Select EXIT RETURN View P000102 2008 10 05 09 54 P000135 2008 11 20 13 18 P000180 2008 12 07 11 31 P000214 2008 12 10 15 20 P000251 2008 12 19 12 39 P000276 2008 12 25 14 06 P000293 2009 01 06 13 52 M10025 2009 01 12 15 56 M10042 2009 01 20 10 08 M10054 2009 01 28 14 48 M10078 2009 02 09 19 58 28 File li...

Page 81: ...d Pause Playback Playback Fast forward Stop To the previous scene red To the next scene green To change aspect only for the 4 3 video content ASPECT To return to list BACK RETURN For DIGA Recorder Control the DIGA Recorder The screen of the DIGA Recorder will be displayed You can control the functions of the DIGA Recorder with this TV remote control according to the operation guide Before operatin...

Page 82: ...arged reduced moved up or moved down Random Each transition is selected at random Interval Selects slideshow interval 5 10 15 30 60 90 120 seconds This function is not available when Transition Effect is set to Motion Repeat Slideshow repeat Off On Video Setup Other Settings Video Preview Sets to start the preview of the title or scene in the thumbnail screen Off On Image may not be displayed for ...

Page 83: ...rvice may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice Therefore Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services All features of websites or content of the service may not be available Some content may be inappropriate for some viewers Some content may only be available for specific countries and may be presented in specific languages Depending...

Page 84: ...IX Camera with VIERA Link function Analogue channel download Easy playback Power on link Power off link Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby 3 3 Auto standby for unnecessary equipment 3 3 Pause Live TV programme 3 4 Direct TV Recording 3 Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control 1 1 1 Speaker control Connection HDMI cable DIGA Recorder DVD Player Blu ray Disc P...

Page 85: ...udio output connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV s AV1 or AV2 terminal and set AV1 AV2 out to Monitor in the Setup Menu p 34 Use any one of the optical digital audio cable RCA cable and SCART cable for audio output from the TV 1 Available with the equipment which has HDAVI Control 2 or later function 2 Available with the equipment which has HDAVI Control 3 or later function 3 Avai...

Page 86: ...nput AV Recorder s external input AV watching TV s external input AV TV monitor out When Direct TV Recording is performed the recorder is automatically turned on if it is in Standby mode Changing channel or turning off the TV is available while the recorder is recording from its own tuner Changing channel is not available while the recorder is recording from the TV tuner To stop recording Unlock t...

Page 87: ...al of the equipment For optimal recording the settings of the recorder may need to be changed For details read the manual of the recorder Download Analogue channel setting Analogue channel download see below Set VIERA Link On in the Setup Menu VIERA Link p 34 Set up the TV After connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on Select the input mode to HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 or HDMI4 p 28 and ...

Page 88: ... Unlock the tuner G U I D E Unlock Continue Tuner Locked Press EXIT to unlock and stop recording EXIT Features available Using VIERA Link Menu Features available Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby Standby Power Save Set Standby Power Save On in the Setup Menu to use this function Standby Power Save p 34 The power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is controlled in ...

Page 89: ...ct Pause Live TV and pause VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Start Recorder Home Cinema select pause The TV picture will be paused You can also pause directly by using VIERA TOOLS How to Use VIERA TOOLS p 30 Live TV programme is recorded on HDD from where it was paused If the paused TV picture disappears after a few minutes OPTION the paused pic...

Page 90: ...ut you cannot operate it Use its own remote control to operate the equipment 1 Display VIERA Link Menu 2 Select VIERA Link Control VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Start Recorder Home Cinema select 3 Select the equipment you want to access The type of the connected equipment is displayed Select the type of the equipment and access VIERA Link Me...

Page 91: ... Link features p 84 and p 85 Preparations p 87 Access and control the speaker volume TV 1 Display VIERA Link Menu 2 Select Speaker Selection VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Start Recorder Home Cinema select 3 Set to Home Cinema or TV set Home Cinema The Player theatre Blu ray Disc theatre or Amplifier will be automatically turned on if it is i...

Page 92: ...sound from the external equipment in multi channel sound e g Dolby Digital 5 1ch connect the equipment to the amplifier For the connections read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier Types of connectable equipment to each terminal Terminal Recording Playback equipment AV1 AV2 AV3 Side panel of the TV V L R To record playback videocassettes DVDs VCR DVD Recorder To watch DVDs DVD Player To wat...

Page 93: ...DIO OUT R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ETHERNET USB 2 1 1 2 3 4 1 2 1 Headphones Camcorder Game equipment To adjust volume Headphone Volume in the Sound Menu p 33 Camcorder HDMI equipment USB devices M3 stereo mini plug Viewing Listening Internet Network Hub or Router Installing the Ferrite core Pull back the tabs in two places Wind the cable twice Open Press the cable through and close LAN cable Ferrite c...

Page 94: ...box detection or Justify to fill the screen This process may take several minutes depending on the darkness of the image Letterbox detection If black bands at the top and bottom of the screen are detected Auto mode chooses the best ratio and expands the image to fill the screen If no aspect signals are detected Auto mode enhances the image for optimum viewing pleasure Note The ratio varies dependi...

Page 95: ...s and folders may not be displayed When there are many files and folders operation may take time to complete or some files may not be displayed or playable ABOUT DIVX VIDEO ON DEMAND This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play DivX Video on Demand VOD content To generate the registration code locate the DivX VOD section in the Setup Menu Go to vod divx com with this code to comp...

Page 96: ...rminal information AV1 SCART terminal RGB VIDEO Q Link Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB Red Green Blue AV2 SCART terminal RGB VIDEO S VIDEO Q Link AV2 Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV2 S VHS VIDEO switching Socket Earth 21 CVBS out video 19 CVBS earth 17 Red in 15 Red earth 13 Green in 11 Green earth 9 Blue in 7 Blue earth 5 Audio out L 3 Audio out R 1 20 CVBS in video 18 RGB status earth 16 ...

Page 97: ... 4 Input in the Sound Menu p 33 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 Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either COMPONENT S VIDEO or VIDEO to receive anal...

Page 98: ... 080 24p PC from D sub 15P Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to VESA standard timing Signal name Horizontal frequency kHz Vertical frequency Hz 640 400 70 Hz 31 47 70 07 640 480 60 Hz 31 47 59 94 640 480 75 Hz 37 50 75 00 800 600 60 Hz 37 88 60 32 800 600 75 Hz 46 88 75 00 800 600 85 Hz 53 67 85 06 852 480 60 Hz 31 44 59 89 1 024 768 60 Hz 48 36 60 00 1 024 768 70 Hz 56 48 70 ...

Page 99: ...icture Menu p 32 and volume Check all required cables and connections are firmly in place Auto aspect Auto aspect is designed to provide you with the best ratio to fill the screen p 94 Press the ASPECT button if you would like to change the aspect ratio manually p 18 S Video black and white picture A black and white picture may be seen when the TV is set to S Video when the connected equipment is ...

Page 100: ...r Selection VIERA Link set to TV Please also refer to Neither image nor sound is produced p 99 Sound level is low or sound is distorted Sound signal reception may be deteriorated Set NICAM p 33 in the Sound Menu to Off Analogue only Please also refer to Neither image nor sound is produced p 99 Unusual sound from the TV When power is on drive noise may be heard from inside the TV not a sign of faul...

Page 101: ...eck applicable data format p 74 Cannot operate VIERA CAST Check the connections and settings p 75 79 The server or connected line might be busy now Other The TV does not switch On Press and hold the standby On Off switch on the remote control for about 1 second if Power LED is red Check the mains lead is plugged into the socket The fuse in the mains plug may have blown Replace it with one of an id...

Page 102: ...eration Please check settings and connections Check the Q Link or VIERA Link connection and setting p 84 87 Invalid system time Please exit Cannot get the time information and cannot edit Timer Programming screen Check the connection of the RF cable Invalid system time Timer Programming will not work Please press TV button on remote control and check time display on Banner Cannot get the time info...

Page 103: ...s before timer programming event for external USB HDD recording due to start Timer incorrect Set the start and end times in Timer Programming correctly p 53 Timer overlap Press OK to keep RETURN to edit Timer programming events are overlapped Press the OK button to keep the overlapped setting Ext Rec and USB HDD Rec are given priority over Reminder When two or more Ext Rec USB HDD Rec overlap the ...

Page 104: ... resolution HD images DLNA Digital Living Network Alliance DVB Digital Video Broadcasting DVD Digital Versatile Disc DVI Digital Visual Interface A high quality video interface standard to connect to the display EPG Electronic Programme Guide A digital guide showing scheduled programmes HDMI High Definition Multimedia Interface A digital audio and video interface for transmitting uncompressed digi...

Page 105: ...Microsoft Corporation in the United States and or other countries DivX is a registered trademark of DivX Inc and is used under license YouTube and Picasa are trademarks of Google Inc Licence GEMSTAR TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL INC AND OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS SYSTEM IN NO EVENT SHALL GEMSTAR TV GU...

Page 106: ...wer On Off switch 9 12 Maintenance 104 Manual Tuning 44 47 48 Media Player 66 73 Menu Functions 31 39 Mode 33 Monaural Audio 19 Multi Audio 19 Music Mode 73 N Network connections 55 Network Setup 56 New Channel Message 46 NICAM 33 NTSC 32 107 O Off Timer 19 34 One Touch Recording 65 Other Sat Tuning Menu 42 Optional accessories 6 Owner ID 13 56 P PAL 107 PC 65 80 Pedestal 7 Photo mode 68 PIN numbe...

Page 107: ...rature 0 C 35 C Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Connection Terminals AV1 SCART terminal 21 Pin terminal Audio Video in Audio Video out RGB in Q Link AV2 SCART terminal 21 Pin terminal Audio Video in Audio Video out RGB in S Video in Q Link AV3 VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms COMPONENT VIDEO Y 1 0 V p p including synchronization PB PR 0 35 V p p AUDIO L R RCA...

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