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Owner’s Manual

42”/50” Class 720p Plasma
HDTV

(41.9/49.9 inches measured diagonally)

Model No.

TC-P42X60X

TC-P50X60X

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.

TQB2AA0690

Summary of Contents for Viera TC-P42X60X

Page 1: ...erial number in the space provided below and retain this book plus your purchase receipt as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss and for Warranty Service purposes Model Number Serial Number Web Site http panasonic net Panasonic Corporation 2013 Printed in Mexico M0213 0 ...

Page 2: ... diagonally Model No TC P42X60X TC P50X60X 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 TQB2AA0690 ...

Page 3: ...ESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the menu on this product At least three 3 years from delivery of this product Panasonic Corporation will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution a complete machine readable copy...

Page 4: ...ections 10 Identifying Controls 12 First Time Setup 14 Getting started HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries Manufactured under license under U S Patent Nos 5 956 674 5 974 380 6 487 535 other U S and worldwide patents issued pending DTS the Symbol DTS and the Symbol togethe...

Page 5: ...at produce heat 9 Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding type plug A polarized plug has two blades with one wider than the other A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong The wide blade or the third prong are provided for your safety If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet consult an electrician for replacement of the obsolete outlet 10 Pro...

Page 6: ...sma TV or foreign objects get inside it a short circuit may occur which could result in fire or electric shock If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV please consult an Authorized Service Center In the unlikely event that you receive a shock from this product it is possible that your household outlet may be wired improperly Have an electrician verify that the TV s outlet is properly wired ...

Page 7: ...ore at the top left and right and 7 cm or more at the rear When using the pedestal keep the space between the bottom of the TV and the pedestal or stand surface clear from objects that may obstruct ventilation When Moving the Plasma TV Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma TV Moving the TV with its cables attached might damage the cables which in turn can cause fire or electric...

Page 8: ...actor 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 tipping over Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pip...

Page 9: ...l 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 injury may result Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately During set up make sure that al...

Page 10: ...sion 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 Attaching Ferrite Core Be sure to attach the provided ferrite core to the HDMI cable not supplied to reduce interference or electrical noise Attach the ferrite core as close...

Page 11: ...l surround sound audio and interactive television Back of the TV Cable TV VHF UHF Antenna or See page 9 Power cord connection Antenna or Cable connection Cable You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming A high definition connection can be made using an HDMI or Component Video cable p 11 Note When using a Cable box external equipment and video cables shown in thi...

Page 12: ... 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 The Green terminal is shared for both the COMPONENT and COMPOSITE VIDEO IN connection When using COMPOSITE VIDEO IN connection the Yellow connector Video should be inserted into Green connection Watching content from external devices p 18 Audio Retu...

Page 13: ...ol sensor and remote control Front of the TV Back of the TV Changes the input mode Selects Menu and Submenu entries Press and hold down for MENU function Volume up down Remote control sensor Maximum range for remote is 7 meters from front of TV set Selects channels in sequence C A T S sensor Contrast Automatic Tracking System POWER button Power indicator on red off no light ...

Page 14: ...lable p 16 Numeric keypad to select any channel Volume up down Use for digital channels p 15 Sound mute On Off Colored buttons used for various functions Closed Caption On Off p 15 Selects Secondary Audio Programming p 15 Operates the Favorite channel list function p 17 Select source to watch p 15 Exits from menu screen Selects OK Change Go back to previous menu Changes aspect ratio and zoom p 16 ...

Page 15: ...anning no channels are found then check 1 Antenna s position or 2 Availability of Cable service Cable Satellite or Fiber services with a box are typically connected to the TV s A V inputs preferably HDMI for best HD picture In such a case the channel scanning is not needed set ANT in to Cable Complete First time setup Completion screen is displayed You can repeat the First time setup Press MENU Se...

Page 16: ...the Audio mode for watching TV Digital mode Select available audio service when receiving a digital channel Analog mode Select the desired 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 Digital TV...

Page 17: ...llite box DVD Blu ray players and game consoles have their own aspect format settings Adjust the device s aspect settings Display the Options menu Press OPTION to show the Options menu screen This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions Options menu is only available when the TV is using the Antenna Cable input not when using Cable or Satellite box select change or access Signal meter S...

Page 18: ...avorite If you set a new channel in a used slot the original Favorite channel will be replaced with the new setting You cannot set Favorite channels when using Cable or Satellite box Delete a Favorite channel Favorite List 14 1 ATSC 1 select delete The icon will be removed from the channel banner p 16 Set Sleep Timer The TV automatically goes into Standby after the selected period Press SLEEP repe...

Page 19: ... can label or skip each input mode Skipped inputs will be grayed out when the INPUT button is pressed 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 Operate the connected equipment directly or Use the remote control supplied with the equipment Note For details see the manual for t...

Page 20: ... e d l o F y a l P Drive select Info Play Music options Media select Drive select Media player Drive select xxxxx EXIT Select RETURN Access Media select Media player Photos Music Videos Media select xxxxx EXIT Select RETURN Access Information panel OPTION xxxxx EXIT Select RETURN Media player Photos All photos Info View Slideshow settings Slideshow View Select Drive select Media select 1 70 File n...

Page 21: ... if available Intensity bar Item option Operation guide example Picture menu Select the menu Picture Audio Lock Setup TV Picture settings Audio settings Parental lock Channel Program etc TV settings Tuning Audio mode language Setup other settings move to menu item select Select a menu item then adjust or select the option Picture Audio Lock Setup TV Picture Return Select Reset to defaults Color te...

Page 22: ...eceiving a strong signal Color mgmt Off On On Enhances green and blue color reproduction especially outdoor scenes Some menus are grayed out depending on the input signal or condition e g 3 2 pulldown will be grayed out if the input signal is high definition or if you are viewing photos etc Advanced picture 3D Y C filter Off On Minimizes noise and cross color in the picture Color matrix SD HD Sele...

Page 23: ...first time entering the password please enter 1234 Set Custom in Mode to specify Channel Program and Input settings Settings Items Item Description Mode Off Unlocks all the Lock settings of Channel Program and Input All Locks all the inputs regardless of the Lock settings of Channel Program and Input Custom Locks specified inputs of Channel Program and Input Channel These channels will be blocked ...

Page 24: ...the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION continue for more than 10 minutes The on screen display will flash 3 2 and 1 to indicate the last three 3 remaining minutes prior to the shut off No activity for 3 hours Stay on Power TV off To conserve energy the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote and side panel key continues for more than 3 hours The on screen dis...

Page 25: ...y Background Color Background Opacity Outline Color Outline Opacity Input labels You can label the terminal with the type of equipment connected to it This makes selecting input easier Input select You can also skip any unused terminal with this feature HDMI control CEC function On Off On The TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever an HDMI connected equipm...

Page 26: ...ture Audience only U S TV PROGRAMS RATINGS U S TV Age Based Ratings E Exempt programming G General programming 8 ans Not recommended for young children 13 ans Not recommended for ages under 13 16 ans Not recommended for ages under 16 18 ans Programming restricted to adults CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS C F L R FV Fantasy Violence D Suggestive Dialogue L Strong Language S Sexual situations V Violence Con...

Page 27: ...dcast ZOOM Enlarges the 4 3 image to the entire screen Recommended for Letter Box H FILL Enlarges the 4 3 image horizontally to the screen s side edges The side edges of the image are cut off 480i 4 3 480i 16 9 480p 4 3 480p 16 9 FULL 4 3 JUST or ZOOM 1080p 1080i 720p FULL 4 3 JUST ZOOM or H FILL Zoom adjustments Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in ZOOM Select Zoom adjustments on t...

Page 28: ... the files and the structure of folders the files 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 Media player cannot display still images that are not DCF formatted i e TIFF BMP Modified data with a PC may not be displayed correctly Images imported from a PC must be compatible with EXIF 2 0 2...

Page 29: ...HDMI 2 in menu screen Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies L PCM 48 kHz 44 1 kHz 32 kHz 1 The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI compliant device 2 Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop Caution The HDMI terminals on this TV were not specifically designed for use with a PC All signals are reformatted before being displayed on the screen If the connected device has an aspect a...

Page 30: ... output in analog format If the recorder or output monitor is connected to the TV the CC needs to be set up on the recorder or output monitor 4 3 side bars Do not display a picture in 4 3 mode for an extended period as this can cause Image retention to remain on either or both sides of the display field To reduce the risk of such Image retention change the brightness of the side bars See page 23 f...

Page 31: ... and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth Do not allow any mild liquid dish soap to come into direct contact with the surface of the Plasma TV If water droplets get inside the unit operating problems may result Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays solvents and thinner otherwise the quality of the cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off Do not let ...

Page 32: ...oadcast non HD content Ensure that your HD source HD box Blu ray player etc is connected to the TV with an HDMI or Component cable and set to output an HD video signal Why do black bars appear on the top and bottom and or sides of the screen Change the format aspect ratio of the picture by pressing the FORMAT button on the remote control p 16 Check the aspect settings on your external video source...

Page 33: ...eration Changes in the temperature and humidity of the room may cause thermal expansion and contraction that can produce sounds This is not a sign of faulty operation or a malfunction What is the easiest and best way to connect 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 ...

Page 34: ...ture 0 C 40 C Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Connection Terminals VIDEO IN RCA PIN VIDEO AUDIO L AUDIO R COMPONENT IN RCA PIN Y PB PR AUDIO L AUDIO R HDMI IN 1 2 TYPE A Connector USB USB2 0 Type A connector DC 5V Max 500 mA DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM Dolby Digital Fiber Optic Dimensions Including pedestal W H D 1 007 mm 657 mm 231 mm 1 184 mm 757 mm 266 mm TV Set only W H D 1 007 mm 615 mm 81 mm 1 18...

Page 35: ...orite 17 First Time Setup 14 Format 16 26 H HDMI 11 29 Home Use 14 I Info 16 Input 14 Input Labels 24 L language 14 Last 13 Lock 22 Lock Parental control 25 M Media player 19 Menu 20 Mute 13 O Options menu 16 P Pedestal 7 8 Picture Advanced 21 Picture settings 21 Power 13 R Remote control 13 S Safety 4 SAP 15 Specifications 33 Store Demonstration 14 T Technical Information 25 TV settings 23 U USB ...

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