Panasonic VIERA TH-P42X14A Operating Instructions Manual Download

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VIERA

Link “HDA

VI Control

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VIERA

ools

Advanced

PROGRAMME

INDEX HOLD

STTL

TEXT

INPUT

ASPECT

REC

OPTION

RETURN

MUTE

SURROUND

POWER

OFF TIMER

EXIT

VIERA Tools

With VIERA Tools, you can directly access to some of the useful functions of connected equipment or SD

card.

Display VIERA Tools Menu

Select a feature

access

select

Follow the operation of each feature

VIERA Link Control

VIERA Link Control (p. 41)

The connected device can be operated with the VIERA

remote control.

When multiple devices are connected, an indicator

appears below the icon so that one device can be

selected.

Pause Live TV

Pause Live TV (p. 40)

A live TV programme can be paused and resumed later.

Direct TV Rec

Direct TV Rec (p. 40)

What is on TV can be recorded immediately.

Speaker Selection

Speaker Control (p. 42)

Theatre speaker can be set.

Slideshow

SD card slideshow (p. 36)

Photo slideshow will start.

Photos

SD card photo view (p. 35)

Photo folders are displayed.

To return to TV

EXIT

Summary of Contents for VIERA TH-P42X14A

Page 1: ...lease read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only Operating Instructions Plasma Television Model No TH P42X14A TH P50X14A English TQB3DC0002 ...

Page 2: ...out complicated settings Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project 1991 to 1996 TH P42X14A Declaration of Conformity No 6353 7 January 2009 TH P50X14A Declaration of Conformity No 6354 7 January 2009 Notice about Digital TV Functions The MPEG 4 AVC feature was designed to specifications as we know them today This specification may be subject to future changes beyond our control that...

Page 3: ...ing 12 Basic Features Watching TV 14 Using TV Guide 17 Viewing Teletext 18 Watching Videos and DVDs 20 Advanced Features How to Use Menu Functions 22 picture sound quality etc Input Labels 26 Digital TV Settings 27 Editing Channels 28 Tuning Channels 30 Restore Settings Shipping Condition 32 Displaying PC Screen on TV 33 HDMI Functions 34 Viewing from SD Card VIERA IMAGE VIEWER 35 VIERA Link HDAVI...

Page 4: ...trical shock Have the TV checked adjusted or repaired at your local Panasonic dealer Keep liquids away from the TV To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing Do not place containers with water flower vase cups cosmetics etc above the TV including on shelves above etc Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat Avo...

Page 5: ...t Minimum distance 10 10 10 7 cm When using the pedestal keep the space between the bottom of the TV and the surface where the TV is set In case of using Wall hanging bracket follow the manual of it Do not block the rear air vents Blocked ventilation by newspapers table cloths curtains etc may cause overheating fire or electrical shock Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphone...

Page 6: ...al to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time Mains plug Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock Licence DVB is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project 1991 to 1996 VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation S VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics S...

Page 7: ...orrect installation may cause battery leakage and 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 breakup batteries Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine fire or the like Optional accessories Wall hanging ...

Page 8: ...at the TV does not fall over If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed the TV may fall over and personal injury may result Two or more people are required to install and remove the TV If two or more people are not present the TV may be dropped and personal injury may result Assembly screw 4 silver XYN5 F18FN Assembly screw 4 black THEL064N Pole 2 L TBL3DA3008 R...

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

Page 10: ...andby mode switches TV On SD Card p 35 Switches to SD Card viewing mode Sound Mute Switches sound mute On or Off Subtitles p 14 Displays subtitles Hold Freeze unfreeze picture p 14 Holds the current teletext page teletext mode p 18 Main Menu p 22 Press to access Picture Sound and Setup Menus Channel Programme Information p 15 Displays channel and programme information VIERA TOOLS p 43 Displays fun...

Page 11: ... plug are required If a communal Aerial system is used you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall Aerial socket and the TV Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct Aerial system for your particular area and the accessories required Any matters regarding Aerial installation upgrading of existing systems or accessor...

Page 12: ...Radio Wales Digital TV 10 62 E4 Digital TV 10 62 Cartoon Nwk Digital TV 10 29 Analogue TV 33 Digital TV 4 Analogue TV 2 Searching Analogue TV Analogue TV Scan CH 0 75 Digital TV Scan CH 6 69 Auto Tuning will start to search for TV channels and store them The sorted channel order depends upon the TV signal the broadcasting system and reception conditions 5 Select the viewing environment Please sele...

Page 13: ...de How to use remote control MENU Open the Main Menu Move the cursor select the menu Move the cursor adjust levels select from a range of options Access the menu store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set RETURN Return to the previous menu EXIT Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen Note To edit channels Editing Channels p 28 If tuning has failed...

Page 14: ...e If one or two digit channel number quickly changes the channel To select from the Channel List Cartoon Nwk All Digital Channels BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru BBC ONE Wales BBC THREE BBCi CBBC Channel 6 7 8 1 2 3 4 Select View EXIT RETURN Page up Page down watch select a channel Select a channel using information banner p 15 Possible to confirm the programme name before selecting channels Displ...

Page 15: ...Off Timer remaining time For settings see below Off Timer To cancel Set to 0 set to Off or turn the TV off To display the remaining time Information banner When the remaining time is within 3 minutes the remaining time will flash on screen Select the region where you live to adjust the standard time The time contained in the broadcast signal is UTC Universal Time coordinated formally known as GMT ...

Page 16: ...stortion Displays a 2 35 1 letterbox anamorphic image full screen without distortion At 16 9 displays the image at its maximum with slight enlargement Note Only 16 9 and 4 3 Full are available in Digital TV mode Only 16 9 and 4 3 are available in PC mode Only 16 9 is available when Viewing Mode is set to Game Not available in teletext mode Aspect mode can be memorized separately for SD Standard de...

Page 17: ...m Eastender DIY SOS The Bill Red Cap Live junction POP 100 Rugby D 2 ABC TV Sydney D 4 FTV guide D 3 SBS DIGITAL D 7 7 Digital View Select programme Select channel RETURN 24 hours Prog Type Favourites EXIT All Types All Channels TV Guide Portrait Wed 26 03 2008 11 27 am Wed 26 03 2008 Info Portrait Landscape GUIDE Portrait Displays by time Example To the previous day R To the next day G To watch t...

Page 18: ...t overview of the teletext information available Easy to use step by step selection of the topical subject Page status information at the bottom of the screen Available page up down R G To select among subject blocks B To select next subject within the subject block After the last subject it moves to the next subject block Y What is List mode In List mode four differently coloured page numbers are...

Page 19: ...ge Only when teletext is more than one page Appears at top of the screen To view specific sub page MENU B example P6 Enter the 4 digit number Sub pages The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters It may take some time for searching during which time you can watch TV View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page Teletext automatically updates itself when new information b...

Page 20: ...turn to TV TV 1 Display the input selection menu AV 2 Select the input mode of the connected equipment Input Selection AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 PC HDMI1 HDMI2 TV select watch You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote control or the side panel of the TV Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected You can label or skip each input mode Input Labels p 26 3 View Display...

Page 21: ...g Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control How to change the code for each equipment Each type of Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code Please change the code for each equipment you want to operate Press and hold POWER during the following operations Enter the appropriate code See table below Press Type of equipment Code DVD Recorder DV...

Page 22: ...e from among alternatives To reset the settings To reset the picture settings only Reset Picture Defaults in Picture Menu p 24 To reset the sound settings only Reset Sound Defaults in Sound Menu p 25 To reset all settings Shipping Condition p 32 in Setup Menu Colour Balance Normal Changed Number and positions of alternatives Adjust using the slide bar Sharpness 50 Moved Go to the next screen Digit...

Page 23: ...aker Distance to Wall Over 30cm 1 2 4 4 0 0 17 MPX Stereo Other Settings Auto Daylight Saving Time Off Picture Overscan Off Power Save Region Select NSW ACT 100Hz Refresh Rate Channel List Auto Tuning Digital TV Tuning Menu Update Channel List Signal Condition Manual Tuning Access Favourites Edit Access Access Access Access Access Add MPEG 4 AVC Channels Access New Channel Message On p 30 Display ...

Page 24: ... settings Sound Mode Basic sound mode Music Speech Set for each input signal Bass Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower deeper sound output Treble Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise sharper higher sound output Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of the headphones Surround Surround sound settings Off V Audi...

Page 25: ...r playing game Off On When Viewing Mode is set to Game VIERA Link Settings VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions Off On VIERA Link functions become available when VIERA Link is set to On Power on Link Sets to use Power on Link functions Off On p 39 Power off Link Sets to use Power off Link functions Off On p 39 Standby Power Save Controls the power consumption in Standby mode of the connecte...

Page 26: ...1 2 Input Labels AV2 AV2 AV3 AV3 AV4 AV4 PC PC HDMI1 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI2 Digital TV Digital TV AV1 AV1 Analogue TV Analogue TV select set The labels you set will be displayed in Input Selection menu p 20 or banner If Skip is selected you cannot select the mode For easier identification and selection of the input mode you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any eq...

Page 27: ...ails p 46 If System Update is performed the software will be updated It may change TV functions If you do not wish to do so set Auto Update Search in Standby to Off Select Auto Update Search in Standby and then set On or Off System Update Auto Update Search in Standby System Update Search Now On set select On Automatically performs a search in standby and downloads an update if any software update...

Page 28: ...y the menu MENU 3 Select Setup Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 4 Select Digital TV Tuning Menu or Analogue TV Tuning Menu Setup Menu VIERA Link Settings Display Settings System Menu Off Timer Other Settings Digital TV Tuning Menu Off Access access select 5 Select Favourites Edit or Channel List Channel List New Channel Message On Auto Tuning Digital TV Tuning Menu Update Channel List S...

Page 29: ...channels The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function Use this function to skip unwanted channels Select a channel and add delete CBBC Channel Digital TV Channel List Cartoon Nwk BBCi BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru BBC ONE Wales BBC THREE 70 72 105 719 720 1 7 add delete select add delete skip To retune each channel Manual Tuning p 31 R You can edit channels If a VCR is connect...

Page 30: ... EXIT Automatically retune all Digital TV or Analogue TV channels received in the area Only Digital TV channels are retuned in Digital TV mode Only Analogue TV channels are retuned in Analogue TV mode Start Auto Tuning Settings are made automatically EXIT RETURN Start Auto Tuning All digital TV tuning data will be erased Digital TV Auto Tuning Digital TV Auto Tuning EXIT This will take about 3 min...

Page 31: ...l Name The Digital TV Channel List is updated with the current settings saved as they are Normally use Digital TV Auto Tuning or Update Channel List to update Digital TV channels on your channel list If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial use this function Digital TV Manual Tuning Analogue Scan 21 68 Physical Channel No Type New Digital TV 0 Signal Stre...

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

Page 33: ...l position V pos Adjusts vertical position Clock Phase Eliminates flicker and distortion Adjust after Clock adjustment Set to the minimum level if noise occurs Sync PC sync signal type H V SOG H V Horizontal and Vertical sync from your PC Most common sync format SOG Sync on Green sync from your PC Reset PC Settings Press the OK button to reset to the default Setup settings Other items p 24 and p 2...

Page 34: ... only Use with a PC is not guaranteed Only HDMI video formats in the HDMI table p 48 are applicable If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function set the aspect ratio to 16 9 These HDMI connectors are type A These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection copyright protection An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to ...

Page 35: ...4 pictures 101_PANA 3 pictures 100_PANA 38 pictures Nature 14 pictures Fruit 18 pictures ROOM 1 picture 201_PANA 7 pictures Photo View Mode Folder view Select EXIT Select RETURN All pictures View Folder view select thumbnail The files which are not in a folder will be collected to the folder named To display all the photos p 37 4 Select a photo from the thumbnail to be viewed File name Date Pixel ...

Page 36: ...isplay the menu MENU Select Viewing Setup Select the items and set Viewing Setup Main Menu Picture Sound select access Back Ground Music Type1 Viewing Setup Interval 5 seconds Repeat Off select set Other Items p 24 25 Menu Item Adjustments Configurations alternatives Viewing Setup Back Ground Music Selects the back ground music during the slideshow Off Type1 Type2 Type3 Interval Selects slideshow ...

Page 37: ...orted by the same date or the same month The group of the photos without record of the date is shown as Unknown File name Date Pixel p1010001 1 38 23 10 2008 1600 x 1200 p1010004 p1010003 p1010002 p1010001 p1010008 p1010007 p1010006 p1010005 p1010012 p1010011 p1010010 p1010009 Photo View Mode Folder view 100_PANA Slideshow Sort by Month Sort by Date Select EXIT Select RETURN View Thumbnail Y G Mon...

Page 38: ...Blu ray Disc theatre 2 Amplifier 2 Channel download 4 Easy playback 7 7 Power on link Power off link Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby 5 5 5 Auto standby for unnecessary equipment 3 3 3 8 3 8 3 Pause Live TV programme 4 6 Direct TV Recording 4 Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control 3 3 3 3 3 Speaker control 1 HDMI Connection only 2 HDMI and Audio out conn...

Page 39: ...his function Power on Link p 25 When the connected equipment starts playback or direct navigator function menu for the equipment are activated the TV is automatically turned on Only when the TV is in Standby mode Power off link Set Power off Link On in Setup Menu to use this function Power off Link p 25 When the TV is set to Standby mode the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby...

Page 40: ...use Live TV You can pause the live TV programme and resume later Live TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD If you connect several recorders including other manufacturers recorders at the same time please connect DIGA Recorder which has HDD to the TV s lower HDMI terminal number If you cannot operate check th...

Page 41: ...l be changed automatically Operate the connected equipment 1 Set the remote control code to 73 p 21 2 Follow the operation guide To display the operation guide OPTION Store set access Move the cursor select the menu Return to the previous menu RETURN Move the cursor access adjust Exit the menu EXIT When the key words are displayed on colour bar R G Y B Note Some operations may not be available for...

Page 42: ...me slide bar will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment Mute MUTE The sound of TV speakers is mute When the equipment is turned off TV speakers will be active TV TV speakers are active Note If you wish to enjoy the multi channel sound e g Dolby Digital 5 1ch via an Amplifier connect with HDMI cable and Optical digital audio cable p 38 and then select Home Cinema To enjoy the soun...

Page 43: ...ure VIERA Link Control VIERA Link Control p 41 The connected device can be operated with the VIERA remote control When multiple devices are connected an indicator appears below the icon so that one device can be selected Pause Live TV Pause Live TV p 40 A live TV programme can be paused and resumed later Direct TV Rec Direct TV Rec p 40 What is on TV can be recorded immediately Speaker Selection S...

Page 44: ...ystem VIERA Link Recommended Connection External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment For other connections consult the instructions for each piece of equipment the table below and the specifications p 51 Amplifier with speaker system To listen with speakers Viewing Listening PC Headphones VIDEO AUDIO To adjust volume Headphone Volum...

Page 45: ...Clock 10 TMDS Clock 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 6 TMDS Data1 4 TMDS Data1 2 TMDS Data2 Shield HDMI terminal Connect the S VIDEO or VIDEO terminal when using AV3 AV4 IN terminal Connect the COMPONENT or VIDEO terminal when using AV2 IN terminal To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box To record playback DVD Recorder VCR Fully wired HDMI compliant cable or RF cable To watch DVDs DVD player Viewing HDMI equ...

Page 46: ...y buttons The TV is automatically activated after downloading is completed When the TV is switched to standby there will be a clicking sound after a short delay Similar clicking sounds will also occur at 3 00 AM and 5 00 AM when Auto update Search in Standby p 27 is set to On These sounds are normal Stereo Bilingual Sound Selection Analogue TV mode When you receive the stereo bilingual sound syste...

Page 47: ... co jp pavc global cs DCF Design rule for camera file system Unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA Note Format the card with the recording equipment The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording equipment used Display may take some time when there are many files and folders This function cannot display...

Page 48: ...on Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT Y PB CB PR CR HDMI Mark Applicable input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 480 60i 525 480 60p 625 576 50i 625 576 50p 750 720 60p 750 720 50p 1 125 1 080 60i 1 125 1 080 50i 1 125 1 080 60p 1 125 1 080 50p 1 125 1 080 24p PC D sub 15P Signal name Horizontal frequency kHz Vertical frequency Hz 640 400 70 Hz 31 47 70 07 640 480 60 Hz 31 47 59 94 6...

Page 49: ... naturally follows that higher panel resolutions contain more pixels To create a colour image each pixel consists of three tiny coloured dots known as sub pixels one each of red green and blue Each one of these dots is precisely controlled by the electronics of the TV to produce the picture Whilst Panasonic maintains the highest standards in manufacturing technology and processes in the constructi...

Page 50: ...ignal message Check Signal Condition p 31 If Signal Quality or Signal Strength are displayed in red or constantly changing check aerial If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer Check that the aerial and antenna cable are designed for DVB For your safety the aerial and cable should be inspected installed by a licenced installer that should comply with Australian Standard AS1417 1 ...

Page 51: ...emperature 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 RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω AV2 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω COMPONENT Y PB CB PR CR 1 0 V p p including synchronization 0 35 V p p AV3 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω S VIDEO Mini...

Page 52: ...the Service Centre Locator for the name address of the nearest Authorised Service Centre Send or bring the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase receipt as a proof of purchase date Please note that freight and insurance to and or from your nearest Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you Note that home or pick up delivery service is availabl...

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