Panasonic Viera TH-P42VT30Z Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

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.

Model No.

TH-P42VT30Z
TH-P50VT30Z

TQB4TC0094

Summary of Contents for Viera TH-P42VT30Z

Page 1: ...ank 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 purpose...

Page 2: ...Set top box SD Card Personal computer Enjoy viewing 3D images and experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Receive digital terrestrial services using an integrated Digital TV tuner Sharp...

Page 3: ...er U S and worldwide patents issued pending DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks DTS 2 0 Digital Out and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS Inc Product includes software DTS Inc All Rights Re...

Page 4: ...vents Fire or electrical shock may result Do not remove covers and NEVER modify the TV yourself Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible when it is removed There are no user serviceab...

Page 5: ...space between the bottom of the TV and the surface where the TV is set If using a Wall hanging bracket refer to its manual Do not block the rear air vents Blocked ventilation by newspapers table clot...

Page 6: ...or K2KYYYY00137 p 86 Composite adaptor 2 K2KYYYY00136 p 86 87 Audio adaptor 2 K2KYYYY00138 p 86 87 Optical digital audio adaptor K7CXGYC00002 p 86 PC adaptor K1HY20YY0007 p 87 This product contains po...

Page 7: ...e pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged personal injury may result Contact your nearest Panasonic dealer immediately During set up...

Page 8: ...n parts Securing to a furniture Fix pedestal and furniture together with band Band Screw Wood screw Screw Band Wood screw This image is for illustrative purposes only Securing the TV Insert the pole i...

Page 9: ...s for wall hanging bracket installation Depth of screw minimum 10 mm maximum 16 mm Screw Thread Type M8 Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall hanging bracket not supplied with the TV 400 mm 300 mm Rea...

Page 10: ...e mains lead to avoid and minimise mains interference pickup Do not place the RF cable under the TV To obtain optimum quality picture and sound an aerial the correct cable 75 coaxial and the correct t...

Page 11: ...turn the TV On with Mains power On Off switch 7 Remote control signal receiver Do not place any objects between the TV remote control signal receiver and remote control 8 C A T S Contrast Automatic Tr...

Page 12: ...nd etc 10 Teletext p 23 Switches to teletext mode 11 Subtitles p 18 Displays subtitles 12 Numeric buttons Changes channel and teletext pages When in Standby mode switches TV On 13 Sound Mute Switches...

Page 13: ...ng Digital TV Scan Searching RF Ch 62 62 62 Channel Name CBBC Channel BBC Radio Wales E4 Type Digital TV Digital TV Digital TV Quality 10 10 10 This will take about 6 minutes Digital TV 4 Radio 0 Anal...

Page 14: ...you selected Shop Shop You have selected shop mode RETURN Please select your viewing environment Home Shop Automatic Demo Off On RETURN To change viewing environment mode later on reset all settings b...

Page 15: ...nce For more information of the network connections p 71 Caution To use the Wireless LAN Adaptor an Access Point needs to be obtained It is recommended to use the Wireless LAN Adaptor with the extensi...

Page 16: ...acters by using numeric buttons Access Point Settings Encryption key is set to XXXXXXXX Select Yes to confirm Select No to change Yes No 4 Select Yes set select To re enter the encryption key select N...

Page 17: ...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 la...

Page 18: ...igital TV 1 BBC ONE WALES Coronation Street 20 00 20 55 20 35 Now All Digital Channels Information banner appears whenever you select a channel For details p 19 The selected mode is displayed It is al...

Page 19: ...quality Digital TV mode Teletext service available Encrypted Scrambled programme Digital TV mode II Audio mode p 88 Analogue TV mode AD Audio Description service available This function can aid visua...

Page 20: ...1 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 mode easily LAST VIEW Press again to return to the...

Page 21: ...left and right edges 4 3 4 3 Full Zoom1 Displays the image at the standard 4 3 without distortion Displays a 4 3 image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen HD signal only Displays a 16 9 letterbox...

Page 22: ...ighter and Ben urges daughter Alex to flee Locke s camp in order to survive an impending attack TV ONE 20 00 Current channel s programme listing Current day date Programme currently viewed Parental ra...

Page 23: ...ARD ASPECT INFO OPTION MUTE LAST VIEW VOL CH POWER REC RETURN EXIT MENU R B jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def CH INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT G Y 1 Switch to Teletext 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 TELETEXT INFORMATION...

Page 24: ...abc def Enter new page number press and hold 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 B Enter the 4 digit number...

Page 25: ...I2 HDMI3 HDMI4 TV Input Selection SD Card USB watch select You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote control or the side panel of the TV p 11 Press the button repeatedly until th...

Page 26: ...of USB HDD SD Card Recording Press and hold to search backward Fast forward Skip Search VCR Fast forward view the picture rapidly forward DVD video content Skip to the next track title or chapter not...

Page 27: ...yewear Doing so may damage the glass section which may result in injury Always store the 3D Eyewear in the case provided when not in use Be careful of the tips of the frame when putting on the 3D Eyew...

Page 28: ...arent or guardian should check to ensure that the child s eyes are not becoming tired When using the 3D Eyewear do not place breakable objects near to the user The user may mistake the 3D objects they...

Page 29: ...ns Liquid Crystal Shutter Lens Do not apply pressure to the liquid crystal shutter Also do not drop or bend the 3D Eyewear Do not scratch the surface of the liquid crystal shutter with a pointed instr...

Page 30: ...Other Settings 2 2 System Menu Other Settings Access access select 4 Select USB Charge in Standby and set On USB Charge in Standby Off Power Save Other Settings On access select USB Charge in Standby...

Page 31: ...e infrared sensors or the surrounding environment If you do not look toward the TV screen for a while when viewing 3D images the 3D Eyewear may be turned off automatically even if in the available are...

Page 32: ...m 2D Frame Sequential 2D Top and Bottom 3D 2D 3D example set select Table of images that can be seen for each 3D Mode Selection Manual and the source image format If the picture appears to be abnormal...

Page 33: ...ions alternatives 2D 3D Depth Adjusts 3D depth Available only when 2D 3D is selected in 3D Mode Selection Min Mid Max 3D Adjustment See above 3D adjustment On Off Effect 3 to 3 Picture Sequence Select...

Page 34: ...been swallowed consult a doctor immediately In the event of fluid leaking from the battery take the following measure and do not touch the fluid with bare hands Fluid entering into an eye may cause l...

Page 35: ...nt are connected a selection screen will be displayed Please select the correct description and access Photo Photo mode p 60 Video Video mode p 64 Recorded TV Recorded TV mode p 66 Music Music mode p...

Page 36: ...ings only Reset Sound Defaults in the Sound Menu p 41 To initialise all settings Shipping Condition in the Setup Menu p 51 Colour Balance Normal Cool Warm Adjust using the slide bar 5 Sharpness Moved...

Page 37: ...o On to provide the suitable image quality for photos For HDMI input Media Player and Network service operations Professional1 Professional2 Allows you to set the professional picture settings in Adva...

Page 38: ...s the white balance of dark blue area More Detailed Adjustment 3 Adjusts more detailed White Balance items Input Signal Level Adjusts the input signal level R Gain G Gain B Gain Adjusts the white bala...

Page 39: ...tting of the high speed motion picture response Resolution Enhancer Off Mid Max Enhances the picture resolution to make the image sharper This function is available for SD Standard definition signal A...

Page 40: ...ct the Reset Equaliser Settings by using the cursor button and then press the OK button Balance Adjusts the volume level of right and left speakers Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of the headphone...

Page 41: ...ethod of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories Apart from stereo 2ch audio these signals can be multi channel audio HE AAC is a perceptual coding method used to compress digital audio...

Page 42: ...reen sync from your PC Reset PC Settings Press the OK button to reset the PC Setup settings to the default DVI Position Settings H pos Adjusts horizontal position settings of DVI V pos Adjusts vertica...

Page 43: ...settings Digital TV mode p 47 Signal Condition Checks the Digital TV signal condition p 47 Add TV Signal Adds the TV mode This function is available if you skip any modes to tune in Auto Tuning for fi...

Page 44: ...up Sets the network setting to use in your network environment p 72 DivX VOD Displays DivX VOD registration code p 93 Advance isfccc Off On Enables the advanced picture settings Set to On to enable th...

Page 45: ...k Setup DivX VOD Advance isfccc Off Access Child Lock access select 2 Select a function Favourites Edit Access Channel List Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Update Channel List Signal Condition Add TV Signal...

Page 46: ...P Q R S T 7 8 9 o p q r s t User input Name maximum ten characters select set Store RETURN You can set characters by using numeric buttons p 36 To move the channel G Select the new position or jkl ghi...

Page 47: ...Radio 0 0 0 Digital TV Manual Tuning Physical Channel Signal Quality Signal Strength 474 00 MHz select physical channel start tuning select offset All channels found will be added to the Digital TV C...

Page 48: ...racters Store RETURN You can set characters by using numeric buttons p 36 Note If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable edit VCR Auto Tuning Set all Analogue TV channels automatically 1 Start Auto...

Page 49: ...ck List Parental Rating Child Lock Access No Block access select To set Child Lock List 1 BBC1 2 7 BBC THREE E4 14 101 BBC 1 Wales AV1 AV2 AV AV Child Lock List TV and AV Name Input Digital TV Digital...

Page 50: ...cess select 2 Select Input Labels Teletext Preferred Subtitles Display Settings English FASTEXT Access Input Labels 3 seconds Banner Display Timeout VIERA Connect Banner On access select 3 Select an i...

Page 51: ...t System Menu 2 2 Access System Menu Other Settings access select 2 Select Shipping Condition Shipping Condition System Update Software Licence System Information System Menu Access access select Ship...

Page 52: ...nditions Standby TV turned Off with the remote control Direct TV Recording or One Touch Recording is not in progress If System Update is performed the software will be updated it may change TV functio...

Page 53: ...tails refer to the manual of the USB HDD The data recorded to the USB HDD SD Card with this TV can only be played back on this TV You cannot play back its contents with another TV including the TV of...

Page 54: ...t name Yes No set select The name for the USB HDD is created automatically If you want to edit the name select Yes Set characters one by one Store USB HDD 1 A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V...

Page 55: ...ss Off Eco Navigation Recording Setup Child Lock Digital TV Tuning Menu Display Settings VIERA Link Settings Network Setup DivX VOD Advance isfccc access select 2 Select SD Card Formatting and set One...

Page 56: ...ect Recording Setup 1 2 Access Off Eco Navigation Recording Setup Child Lock Digital TV Tuning Menu Display Settings VIERA Link Settings Network Setup DivX VOD Advance isfccc access select 2 Select On...

Page 57: ...ically To operate the REW LIVE TV Set the position to TV To pause To search backward BD DVD TV press and hold After pausing or searching backward the following buttons are available to operate search...

Page 58: ...ch the recording was made by the recording equipment The file without record of the date is shown The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording equipment used Display may...

Page 59: ...e name access select If only one device is connected this step will be skipped 4 Select the content Media Player Photo Video Recorded TV Music Contents Select SD Card EXIT Select RETURN Access access...

Page 60: ...t by Date Sort by Month access select Folder view Displays the thumbnail grouped by folder The files which are not into a folder will be collected to the folder named Sort by Date Displays the thumbna...

Page 61: ...ect the file from the thumbnail of photos for the first view 2 Start Slideshow R select To display hide the operation guide To pause return to Single view To return to thumbnail INFO RETURN Photo Setu...

Page 62: ...on Single view and Slideshow Normal Zoom This function is not available when Frame is set to Collage Drift Gallery or Cinema This function is not available when Transition Effect is set to Motion Depe...

Page 63: ...OPTION EXIT Select RETURN Media Player Photo All photos Select Info View Option Menu SD Card Multi Shot 3D select set R You can only select photos of the same recorded date and same pixels You may no...

Page 64: ...highlighted title INFO 3D 1 15 Trip1 8 Title Number of scenes Date Time Duration 19 02 2010 11 21 00h15m39s Title number Total title number File format displayed for 3D video file Error display The f...

Page 65: ...deo Setup 3 Select the items and set OPTION Video Setup Option Menu Video Preview On Repeat Video Setup Menu Off access access store select Item Adjustments Configurations alternatives Video Preview S...

Page 66: ...fo Option Menu Remaining Capacity 500GB 50 Thu 28 10 All Not Viewed Recorded TV Mon 10 1 Sat 15 1 Chapter List Select Duration Not Viewed Recording Protected Grouped Example Contents list All All the...

Page 67: ...ct two or more contents B How to operate playback Example Playback Operation guide 19 02 2010 11 21 USB 00 15 39 00 02 05 EXIT RETURN Information banner To display hide the operation guide and informa...

Page 68: ...Timer Setup 2 2 SPDIF Selection Reset Sound Defaults Auto Reset access store select access select Item Adjustments Configurations alternatives SPDIF Selection SPDIF A standard audio transfer file for...

Page 69: ...rd Info Option Menu Contents Select Drive Select Media Player Music Folder view My Music_1 Play My Song_1 My Song_8 My Song_2 My Song_9 My Song_3 My Song_10 My Song_4 My Song_11 My Song_5 My Song_6 My...

Page 70: ...nstalled 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 n...

Page 71: ...band 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 T...

Page 72: ...ttings IP DNS Settings Connection Test Software Update MAC Address Network Setup Network Link Settings VIERA VIERA Name DLNA Remote Control DLNA Remote Volume Network Link Settings Network Remote Cont...

Page 73: ...tion Test Network Type Access Point Settings IP DNS Settings Network Link Settings Software Update Network Setup Wired Access MAC Address access select After settings return to Network Setup screen RE...

Page 74: ...v w x y z _ Proxy Host select set You can set characters by using numeric buttons 3 Store RETURN Proxy Port Sets Proxy port number This number is also specified by the provider with the Proxy address...

Page 75: ...and access to test 12 34 56 78 9a bc Connection Test Access Network Type Access Point Settings IP DNS Settings Network Link Settings Software Update MAC Address Network Setup Wireless Check access po...

Page 76: ...rvers Total listed number access select To display the information of the highlighted media server INFO 4 Select the file to be viewed File list OPTION P000102 SERVER1 2009 10 05 09 54 P000135 2009 11...

Page 77: ...Stop To the previous content R To the next content G To change aspect ASPECT To return to the list RETURN For music file Playback Playback will start EXIT RETURN My Song_9 My Favourite My Music_1 00...

Page 78: ...Selects slideshow interval 5 10 15 30 60 90 120 seconds Repeat Slideshow repeat Off On Back Ground Music Selects the background music while photo Off Type1 Type2 Type3 Type1 Type2 and Type3 are the f...

Page 79: ...n of each services on VIERA Connect home screen My Account Confirms or removes the account information of the TV you entered on VIERA Connect Lock Sets to restrict access to some services Beep Sets be...

Page 80: ...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 t...

Page 81: ...cally turned on Only when the TV is in Standby mode Power off Link Set Power off Link On in the Setup Menu to use this function Power off Link p 44 When the TV is set to Standby mode the connected equ...

Page 82: ...ill be restored To operate Pause Live TV search backward pause search forward playback stop Operations may be different depending on the recorder In this case follow the operation guide or read the ma...

Page 83: ...ayed item may vary depending on the connected equipment Home Cinema means Player theatre Blu ray Disc theatre or Recorder theatre Other means Tuner set top box The menu of the accessed equipment Input...

Page 84: ...eakers is mute When the equipment is turned off TV speakers will be active TV TV speakers are active Multi channel sound If you wish to enjoy the multi channel sound e g Dolby Digital 5 1ch via an Amp...

Page 85: ...To connect the equipment the terminal adaptor supplied is necessary 2 Only for DVD Recorder 3 Use HDMI2 for connecting an amplifier This connection is applicable when using an amplifier that has ARC...

Page 86: ...for DVD Recorder HDMI equipment Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Recorder Player HDMI connection p 80 89 To watch DVDs DVD Player Listening Viewing To listen with Home Theatre RCA cable Optical digit...

Page 87: ...alling the Ferrite core Pull back the tab Wind the cable twice Press the cable through and close To adjust volume Headphone Volume in the Sound Menu p 40 Camcorder Game equipment Camcorder etc Viewing...

Page 88: ...oadcast Standard Audio Regular NICAM MONO I MAIN I NICAM STEREO NICAM DUAL MONO MAIN I SUB II Mode Indicator No Indicator I II A2 German Used in Australia Malaysia etc Type of broadcast Regular broadc...

Page 89: ...r each HDMI terminals and input signals Note Audio settings can be made on the HDMI1 2 3 4 Input in the Sound Menu p 41 If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function set the aspect rati...

Page 90: ...2 480 60 Hz 31 44 59 89 1 024 768 60 Hz 48 36 60 00 1 024 768 70 Hz 56 48 70 07 1 024 768 75 Hz 60 02 75 03 1 024 768 85 Hz 68 68 85 00 1 280 1 024 60 Hz 63 98 60 02 1 280 768 60 Hz 47 70 60 00 1 366...

Page 91: ...with this TV and playing back in Media Player The capacity of USB HDD that have been tested for the performance with this TV From 160 GB to 3 TB Connect the USB HDD to the socket outlet to record and...

Page 92: ...video file DivX p 93 DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 1080p including premium content MKV mkv H 264 BP MP HP MP3 Dolby Digital MPEG AAC DTS core ASF asf wmv Windows Media Video v9 VC 1 WMA...

Page 93: ...DivX VOD registration code DivX VOD in the Setup Menu p 44 If you want to generate the new registration code you have to deregister the present registration code After playing DivX VOD content once th...

Page 94: ...er is not supported Characters may not be displayed correctly on the TV screen depending on the connected keyboard or the keyboard layout setting Some of the keys of USB keyboards correspond to the op...

Page 95: ...tes 5 hours 16 hours 21 hours LT2 580 hours 1 hour 10 hours 32 hours 43 hours These recording times are approximate for the continuous recording Actual recording time may be different The recording ti...

Page 96: ...reduced Contrast is lowered in the following conditions without any user operation for a few minutes no signal in Digital TV mode or AV mode selected locked channel selected invalid channel selected...

Page 97: ...net Service Provider or telecommunications company Cannot select the file during DLNA operations Is the media server prepared p 70 Check applicable data format p 91 93 Cannot operate VIERA Connect Che...

Page 98: ...ear or that the 3D Eyewear is placed inside the coverage area p 31 If the 3D Eyewear stops receiving the infrared signal for about 5 minutes the 3D Eyewear will be turned off automatically There is so...

Page 99: ...from NTSC Video recorders VCR Aerial Rear VHF UHF Operating Conditions Temperature 0 C 35 C Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Connection Terminals AV1 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RC...

Page 100: ...depending on the model of television There are differences in the viewing range of the 3D Eyewear among individuals The 3D Eyewear may not operate correctly at the outside of the viewing range Wireles...

Page 101: ...hes on the surface Take care not to subject the TV s surfaces to water or detergent Liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure Take care not to subject the surfaces to insect repellent solvent...

Page 102: ...tributed 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 Customerservice nz panasonic co...

Page 103: ...103 MEMO...

Page 104: ...r of this product may be found on its rear panel You should note the model number and the serial number in the space provided below and retain this book plus your purchase receipt as a permanent recor...

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