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Identifying Controls

 

Common Interface

HDMI 4

AV 3

V

L

R

F

2

1

TV

AV

9

TV

SD Card slot

CI slot

HDMI4 terminal

AV3 terminals

Headphones jack 

Remote control signal receiver

Do not place any objects between the TV remote control signal 

 

receiver and remote control.

Function select

Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / 

Tint (NTSC signal) / Bass (“Music” or “Speech” mode in the 

Sound Menu) / Treble (“Music” or “Speech” mode in the 

Sound Menu) / Balance / Auto Setup

USB 1 / 2 ports

Power and Timer LED

Standby: red

On: green

Timer Programming On: orange

Recording of Timer Programming, 

Direct TV Recording or One Touch Recording 

is in progress: orange (flash)

Standby with Timer Programming On, 

Direct TV Recording or One Touch Recording: 

red with orange flash

When using the remote control, indicates the TV 

has received a command.

Mains power On / Off switch

Switch On to turn on the TV or turn the TV to Standby mode by the remote control

 

Increases or decreases the channel position by one. 

When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease 

the selected function. 

When in Standby mode, switches TV On (Press for about 1 second).

Changes the input mode

C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor

Senses brightness to adjust picture quality when “Eco Mode” 

 

in the Picture Menu is set to “On” (p. 18)

Using the On Screen Displays

Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.

How to use remote control

Move the cursor / select the menu item

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

BACK/

RETURN

Return to the previous menu

MENU

Open the main menu

EXIT

Exit the menu system and return to the 

normal viewing screen

ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box - Operation guide

    Example (Sound Menu):

Select

EXIT
Change
RETURN

Page up

Page down

Sound Menu

1/2

Mode

Music

Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone Volume

Off

Surround
Volume Correction
Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm
MPX

Stereo

0

11

0

0

0

Operation guide will help you.

Summary of Contents for Viera TX-P42G20E

Page 1: ...ure to Read Safety Precautions Warning Caution 4 Notes 5 Maintenance 5 Quick Start Guide Accessories Options 6 Identifying Controls 8 Basic Connection 10 Auto Setup 12 How to Use VIERA TOOLS 16 How to Use Menu Functions 17 For more detailed instructions refer to the Operating Instructions on the CD ROM To view the Operating Instructions on the CD ROM you need a computer equipped with a CD ROM driv...

Page 2: ...the features are available depending on the country area broadcaster and service provider Not all CI modules work properly with this TV Consult your service provider about the available CI module This TV may not work correctly with CI module that is not approved by the service provider Additional fees may be charged depending on the service provider The compatibility with future DVB services is no...

Page 3: ...lease refer to that legislation for more information on the relevant laws and regulations involved or contact the owner of the rights in the content you wish to record or playback This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer to i encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard AVC Video and or ii decode AVC Video that was en...

Page 4: ...remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible when it is removed There are no user serviceable parts inside High voltage components may cause serious electrical shock Have the TV checked adjusted or repaired at your local Panasonic dealer Do not expose to rain or excessive moisture To prevent damage which might result in electric shock or fire do not expose this TV to rain or excessive moistu...

Page 5: ...cally go to Standby mode in the following conditions no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 minutes in Analogue TV mode Off Timer is active in the Setup Menu p 20 no operation is performed for the period selected in Auto Standby p 23 This function does not affect the recording of Timer Programming Direct TV Recording and One Touch Recording Keep the TV away from these types of ...

Page 6: ...b site English only http panasonic jp support global cs tv Communication Camera TY CC10W Caution This camera can be used on VIERA CAST Please also read the manual of the camera Depending on the area this optional accessory may not be available For details consult your local Panasonic dealer Wall hanging bracket TY WK4P1RW View from the side Rear of the TV Holes for wall hanging bracket installatio...

Page 7: ...d 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 3 silver Assembly screw 4 black Pole TBLA3828 TX P42G20E TX P42G20ES TBLA3834 TX P46G20E TX P46G20ES TX P50G20E TX P50G20ES Base TBLX0149 TX P42G20E TBLX0162 TX P42G20ES TBLX0150 ...

Page 8: ...o teletext mode OK Confirms selections and choices Press after selecting channel positions to quickly change channel Displays the Channel List Volume Up Down Channel Programme Information Displays channel and programme information Index Returns to the teletext index page teletext mode Coloured buttons Used for the selection navigation and operation of various functions Exit Returns to the normal v...

Page 9: ...reases or decreases the channel position by one When a function is already displayed press to increase or decrease the selected function When in Standby mode switches TV On Press for about 1 second Changes the input mode C A T S Contrast Automatic Tracking System sensor Senses brightness to adjust picture quality when Eco Mode in the Picture Menu is set to On p 18 Using the On Screen Displays Many...

Page 10: ...V only Mains lead supplied RF cable Terrestrial aerial Rear of the TV AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz To remove from the TV Push until both side tabs click Press both tabs and pull 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 th...

Page 11: ... aerial Rear of the TV RF cable AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz RF cable DVD Recorder or VCR Rear of the TV Set top box RF cable RF cable Fully wired SCART cable Fully wired SCART cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR TV DVD Recorder or VCR Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR and Set top box TV DVD Recorder VCR and Set top box Note Connect to th...

Page 12: ...enska čeština Hrvatski Français Norsk Magyar Slovenščina Italiano Suomi Slovenčina Latviešu Español Türkçe Български eesti keel Português Nederlands Еλληνικά Românǎ Lietuvių select set 3 Select your country Country Germany Denmark Poland Austria Sweden Czech France Norway Hungary Italy Finland Slovakia Spain Luxembourg Slovenia Portugal Switzerland Malta Andorra Belgium Estonia Netherlands Lithuan...

Page 13: ... 2 BBC Radio Wales 3 E4 Type Quality Free TV 10 Free TV 10 Free TV 10 Channel Name DVB C Auto Setup Searching This will take about 3 minutes Free TV 3 Pay TV 0 Radio 0 DVB T Auto Setup DVB T Auto Setup CH Channel Name Type Quality Searching This will take about 3 minutes Free TV 4 Progress CH 5 69 62 CBBC Channel Free TV 10 62 BBC Radio Wales Free TV 10 62 E4 Free TV 10 62 Cartoon Nwk Free TV 10 P...

Page 14: ...e Wireless LAN Adaptor and the access point 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 ac...

Page 15: ...et Auto Setup is complete To change viewing environment later on you will need to initialise all settings by accessing Shipping Condition Shipping Condition p 23 Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing If tuning has failed check the connection of the RF cable and then follow the on screen instructions Note If tuning has failed or to retune all channels Auto Setup p 21 To add th...

Page 16: ...ccess Photo When two or more available devices are connected a selection screen will be displayed Please select the correct description and access Video When two or more available devices are connected a selection screen will be displayed Please select the correct description and access Music When two or more available devices are connected a selection screen will be displayed Please select the co...

Page 17: ...our Warm Off 0 5 30 0 60 Off Eco Mode example Picture Menu change store or access Required by some functions To return to TV at any time EXIT To return to the previous screen BACK RETURN To change menu pages up down Choose from among alternatives To reset the settings To reset the picture settings only Reset to Defaults in the Picture Menu p 18 To reset the sound settings only Reset to Defaults in...

Page 18: ...t valid 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 recep...

Page 19: ...e OK button Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of the headphones Surround Surround sound settings Off V Audio V Audio Surround V Audio Provides a dynamic enhancer of width to simulate improved spatial effects V Audio Surround Provides a dynamic enhancer of width and depth to simulate improved spatial effects Volume Correction Adjusts the vol...

Page 20: ...DD and makes the settings for the recording Link Settings VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions Off On HDMI Content Type Adjusts the picture settings according to the content type signal from the connected equipment via HDMI cable Off Auto This function is available if the connected equipment supports HDMI Content Type The content type information will be displayed for several seconds when t...

Page 21: ...VB T channels Auto Setup Automatically sets the DVB T channels received in the area Manual Tuning Sets the DVB T channels manually Update Channel List Updates DVB T Channel List while keeping your settings Favourite Network Selects your favourite network for each broadcasters only available in some countries New Channel Message Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB T channe...

Page 22: ...UIDE button is pressed TV Guide Channel List TV Guide Electronic Programme Guide EPG is available Channel List EPG is not available and the channel list will appear instead of it Input Labels Labels or skips each input terminal Banner Display Timeout Sets how long the Information banner 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...

Page 23: ...the picture resolution to make the image sharper Off Mid Max This function is available for SD Standard definition signal As for HD High definition signal this function is available when aspect mode is set to 16 9 16 9 Overscan is set to On 4 3 Full or Zoom Not valid on PC VIERA CAST and Media Player Auto Standby Sets the time the TV automatically goes to Standby mode when no operation is performe...

Page 24: ...r for further information Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union These symbols are only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard these items please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal Note for the battery symbol bottom two symbol examples This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol In this ...

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