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TQB3EC0003-1

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.

Summary of Contents for Viera TH-P46U20K

Page 1: ...6U20K TH P46U20M TH P46U20P TH P46U20R TH P46U20V English TQB3EC0003 1 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 ...

Page 2: ...ally Keep these parts out of reach of young children REC TV AV POWER MUTE RECALL TEXT F P INDEX HOLD R G Y B OPTION RETURN EXIT ASPECT MENU SURROUND OFF TIMER INPUT PROGRAMME REC TV PC AV POWER Remote Control N2QAYB000370 Batteries for the Remote Control 2 R6 AA Check that you have the accessories and items shown Standard accessories Mains Lead p 8 Pedestal types vary between models Operating Inst...

Page 3: ... Use VIERA TOOLS 20 How to Use Menu Functions 21 Tuning and Editing Channels 27 Child Lock 29 Input Labels 30 Shipping Condition Reset settings 31 Using Media Player 32 VIERA Link Functions 37 VIERA Link HDAVI Control TM 40 External Equipment 42 Technical Technical Information 44 Maintenance 49 FAQs 49 Specifications 51 Licence 52 Inserting and removing remote s batteries This product is licensed ...

Page 4: ...injury Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup Use approved pedestals p 6 wall hanging brackets p 7 Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces The TV may fall off or tip over Do not allow children to handle SD Card As with any small object SD Cards can be swallowed by young children Please remove SD Card immediately after use and store out of reach of children Do not ex...

Page 5: ...e as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet Transport only in upright position Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upward or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat When using the pedestal keep a space between the bottom of the TV and the surface where the TV is set In case of using Wall han...

Page 6: ... Ensure that 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 Attaching the pedestal Securing the TV Use the assembly screws to fasten secur...

Page 7: ... wall brackets to the wall Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall before hanging bracket To prevent fall and injury remove the TV from its fixed wall position when it is no longer in use Rear of the TV View from the side Holes for wall hanging bracket installation Depth of screw minimum 15 mm maximum 30 mm Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall hanging bracket not su...

Page 8: ...the mains lead to avoid noise Do not place the RF cable under the TV To obtain optimum quality picture and sound an aerial the correct cable 75 Ω coaxial and the correct terminating 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...

Page 9: ...k Start Guide Mains lead supplied AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz TH P46U20P TH P50U20P AC 110 240 V 50 60 Hz 9 Rear of the TV Aerial RF cable RF cable DVD Recorder or VCR RCA cable TV DVD Recorder or VCR Connecting DVD Recorder VCR ...

Page 10: ...e time the TV automatically turns off 20 Return Returns to the previous menu page 22 Hold Freeze unfreeze picture p 13 Holds the current teletext page teletext mode p 16 18 SD Card p 32 Switches to SD Card viewing mode 1 Standby On Off switch Switches TV On or Off standby 4 Aspect p 15 Changes aspect ratio from Aspect Selection list Also possible by pressing this button repeatedly until you reach ...

Page 11: ...V3 terminals 10 Headphone jack 9 HDMI3 terminal 2 Remote control signal receiver Do not place any objects between the TV remote control signal receiver and remote control 3 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 23 4 Power LED Standby red On green When using the remote control indicates the TV h...

Page 12: ...ing starts select set Auto Tuning is complete 4 Select Home Please select your viewing environment Home Shop Viewing environment mode Home Recommended mode for viewing at home Select Home for optimal picture power consumption Viewing Mode is set as Normal p 23 Shop Demonstration mode to explain main features of this TV for in store display Viewing Mode is set as Dynamic p 23 To return to viewing e...

Page 13: ...To select the two digit channel number e g 35 in a short time If one digit channel number quickly changes the channel Hold Other useful functions Freeze unfreeze picture HOLD Also possible to set the time from Off timer in the Setup Menu p 25 To cancel Set to 0 or turn the TV off To display the remaining time Information banner p 14 When the remaining time is within 3 minutes the remaining time wi...

Page 14: ...ormation banner Also appears when changing channels To hide EXIT I II Audio mode p 45 Sound mute On 1 90 Off Timer remaining time For settings p 13 Teletext varies depending on the broadcasters Teletext service available TV 1 BBC CH08 5 5MHz PAL 16 9 Input mode Channel position Name Channel number Sound system Colour system Aspect ratio RECALL Setup Menu Tuning Menu OSD Language Display Settings O...

Page 15: ...ox or 4 3 image without distortion Zoom2 Zoom3 Displays a 16 9 letterbox anamorphic image full screen without distortion Displays a 2 35 1 letterbox anamorphic image full screen without distortion At 16 9 displays the image at its maximum with slight enlargement Only 16 9 and 4 3 are available in PC input mode Aspect is fixed to 16 9 when Viewing Mode is set to Game in the Picture Menu Not availab...

Page 16: ...ently viewed pages p 17 Functions Teletext mode Stop automatic updating If you wish to hold the current page without updating To resume HOLD HOLD INDEX F P Return to the main index page View a favourite page stored Call up the page stored in blue Factory setting is P103 MENU R Reveal hidden words e g quiz page answers To hide R Hold Reveal hidden data 1 Switch to Teletext TEXT Displays Index conte...

Page 17: ...the screen 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 example P6 The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news News Flash View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes avail...

Page 18: ...ton on the remote control or the side panel of the TV p 11 Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected You can label or skip each input mode Input Labels p 30 Skipped inputs will not be displayed when the AV button is pressed Example AV2 Input Selection AV1 AV2 AV3 PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 TV 3 View The selected mode is displayed on the screen If the external equipment has an aspec...

Page 19: ...ith the below buttons of this TV 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 If you operate the connected equipment in VIERA Link p 37 select the code 73 Press and hold POWER during the following operations Enter the appropriate code see table below Press Type...

Page 20: ...turn to TV EXIT or 3 Follow the operation of each feature 1 Display icons of the feature select access 1 VIERA Link Control VIERA Link Control p 40 When two or more compatible equipments are connected a selection screen will be displayed Please select the correct description and access 2 Select a feature VIERA Link Control 1 2 3 4 5 2 Pause Live TV Pause Live TV p 39 3 Photo Photo mode p 33 4 Vide...

Page 21: ...ged Number and positions of alternatives To reset the sound settings only Reset to Defaults in Sound Menu p 24 Adjust using the slide bar Sharpness 50 Moved To reset all settings Shipping Condition p 31 in Setup Menu Go to the next screen Tuning Menu Access Displays the next screen Enter characters by free input menu To delete a character R To delete all characters B Every press changes the charac...

Page 22: ...stem Menu Off Timer Off Child Lock Other Settings Access PC Setup Access Access Tuning Menu Access Access Access Access Access Setup Manual Tuning Channel List Edit Access Auto Tuning Access Access Tuning Menu p 25 Side Panel Input Labels Banner Display Timeout Teletext Teletext Character Set FASTEXT English Off Access 3 seconds Playing Time Display On Display Settings p 25 Power off Link Standby ...

Page 23: ...e viewing mode is set to True Cinema Channel Colour Set Colour density varying between broadcast channels can be adjusted to three levels for each reception channel Select the channel you want to adjust and set this function Vivid Colour Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones Off On Not valid on PC signal Eco Mode Automatically adjusts the screen brightness appropriately as the surrounding li...

Page 24: ...s by using 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 headphones Surround Surround sound settings Off V Audio V Audio Provides a dynamic enhancer of width to simulate improved spatial effects Switching is also possible by the Surround button on the remote control p 10 Volume Correction Adjusts th...

Page 25: ...90 minutes p 13 Child Lock Locks a channel AV input to prevent access to it p 29 Tuning Menu Channel List Edit Skips the unwanted channels or edits channels p 28 Auto Tuning Sets all TV channels automatically p 28 Manual Tuning Sets the TV channels manually p 28 OSD Language Changes language for on screen displays English Thai Chinese Vietnamese Arabic Indonesia Persian French Display Settings Tel...

Page 26: ...t signal is a normal TV system HD Input signal is a high definition system Auto Standby Sets the time the TV automatically goes to Standby mode when no operation is performed for the selected times Off 2 hours 4 hours Inserting the SD Card to the card slot does not affect this function Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this function and time count will be reset The not...

Page 27: ...e TV channels when moving house To return to TV EXIT 6 Set see next page 4 Select Tuning Menu access select Setup Menu Off Timer Off Access Child Lock Tuning Menu OSD Language Display Settings VIERA Link Settings System Menu Other Settings 5 Select a function access select Tuning Menu Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Channel List Edit Access Access Access 1 Select TV mode TV 2 Display the menu MENU acces...

Page 28: ...s received during this process are added to the list see above If tuning has not been done completely Manual Tuning see below 5 5MHz Auto 1 CH33 Manual Tuning Fine Tuning CH33 Manual Tuning 1 120 CH33 Sound System CH33 Colour System CH57 5 5MHz Auto EXIT Auto Tuning 2 CH3 0 2 1 1 n a c S Channel List Edit Skip unwanted channels Edit channels Change name Move Select a channel and reveal hide Channe...

Page 29: ...see below Child Lock Control channel audience Performing Shipping Condition p 31 erases the PIN number and all settings Child Lock PIN Entry Please enter new PIN PIN Child Lock Change PIN Child Lock List Access select access select lock Enter the PIN number 4 digits Select Child Lock List Select the channel input to be locked Enter the PIN number twice at first setting Make a note of the PIN numbe...

Page 30: ...Display Settings VIERA Link Settings System Menu Off Timer Off Child Lock Other Settings Access The labels you set will be displayed in Input Selection menu p 18 or banner If Skip is selected you cannot select the mode access select select set access select 4 Select Input Labels Input Labels Playing Time Display Teletext Teletex Character Set FASTEXT English Access On Banner Display Timeout Side P...

Page 31: ... Setup Menu Tuning Menu OSD Language Display Settings VIERA Link Settings System Menu Off Timer Off Access Child Lock Other Settings 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select Setup access select select access 5 Set See below 4 Select Shipping Condition System Menu Software Licence System Information Shipping Condition Access access select Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Check the message and reset Follow the...

Page 32: ...ard Gently insert the SD Card label surface facing front Push until a click is heard Label surface 1 Insert the SD Card 2 Select your desired contents Photo Video Music You can also select contents directly by using VIERA TOOLS How to Use VIERA TOOLS p 20 Example The thumbnail images of the selected contents are displayed Photo Photo mode p 33 Video Video mode p 34 Music Music mode p 36 Contents S...

Page 33: ... Normal Frame Off Interval Normal Repeat On Picture and Sound Menu p 23 p 24 Insert the SD Card and then select Photo mode p 32 Menu Item Adjustments Configurations alternatives Photo Setup Back Ground Music Selects the background music played during Photo mode Off Type1 Type2 Type3 Auto User Type1 2 3 Pre installed music tracks Auto Music data stored in the root folder of the SD Card will be play...

Page 34: ...lay RETURN Trip1_8 Trip1_1 Trip1_2 Trip1_3 Trip1_4 Trip1_5 Trip1_6 Trip1_7 Media Player Video Select Video mode supports AVCHD and MPEG2 file formats Access to Video mode p 32 Thumbnail Scene view When a title is highlighted preview starts if the title supports previewing To turn preview off Video Setup p 35 Video mode Thumbnails of video titles in the SD Card are displayed When a title is highlig...

Page 35: ...ideo Preview Sets whether to start previewing the title or scene in a thumbnail screen Off On Images may not be displayed for a short time in the thumbnail screen To resolve this problem set preview to Off Repeat Playback repeat within the title Off On Video Setup Setup for Video mode Sound Settings Audio output settings Display the menu Select Sound Select SPDIF Selection and set MENU Main Menu P...

Page 36: ... mode While playing music Display the menu B Register Slideshow BGM File Folder select set Select File or Folder 00 00 05 00 02 30 Music title Album title Artist name Folder view Contents Select Play Folder Info EXIT Access RETURN Folder1 Folder2 Folder3 Folder4 Folder5 Media Player Select Music Folder6 Folder7 Folder8 Folder view music Contents Select Info EXIT Play RETURN Media Player Select Mus...

Page 37: ...unction that we have developed and added As such its operation with other manufacturers equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed Please refer to individual manuals for the equipment About applicable Panasonic equipment consult your local Panasonic dealer 1 HDMI Connection only 2 HDMI and Audio out connections 3 available with the equipment which has HDAVI Control 2 or later function 4...

Page 38: ...pment 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 Set Power off Link On in Setup Menu to use this function Power off Link p 26 When the TV is set to Standby mode the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby This function will work even if the TV enters standby mode automatica...

Page 39: ...rd playback stop Pause Live TV Yes Stop Pause Live TV No select stop TV Select Yes To operate Pause Live TV To return to Live TV stop playback of Pause Live TV cancel pause Operations may be different depending on the recorder In this case follow the operation guide or read the manual of the recorder If you stop playback or cancel pause the recorded programme will be deleted from HDD start select ...

Page 40: ...ecorder theatre Other means Tuner set top box The menu of the accessed equipment Input mode will be changed automatically Operate the connected equipment 1 Set the remote control code to 73 p 19 2 Follow the operation guide To display the operation guide Move the cursor select the menu Move the cursor access adjust OPTION RETURN Store set access Return to the previous menu EXIT Exit the menu When ...

Page 41: ...V s signal receiver If you cannot operate check the settings and the equipment Summary of features Connection Preparations p 37 38 Display VIERA Link Menu Select Speaker Selection VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Start Recorder Home Cinema select set Set to Home Cinema or TV Home Cinema Player theatre Blu ray Disc theatre or Amplifier will be a...

Page 42: ...Audio Return Channel function Side of theTV 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 47 To listen with speakers Viewing Listening PC Conversion adapter if necessary Computer Headphones Viewing Listening To adjust v...

Page 43: ... but N C on device 12 TMDS Clock 10 TMDS Clock 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 6 TMDS Data1 4 TMDS Data1 2 TMDS Data2 Shield HDMI 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 HDMI equipment DVD Recorder HDMI connection p 37 46 Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Viewing Satellite dish Satellite cable L...

Page 44: ...1 62 63 69 6 12 S11 S40 S41 21 24 25 31 21 62 63 69 62 63 69 62 63 62 C13 70 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 S 1 S 2 S 3 S 1 S 1 S 2 S 3 S 1 S 2 S 3 32 41 S 1 S 2 S 3 80 81 89 S1 S2 S10 S1 S2 S10 Z1 Z9 S1 S2 S10 S1 S2 S10 42 51 S1 S2 S10 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 S11 S12 S13 S14 S15 S16 S17 S18 S19 S20 S11 S12 S13 S14 S15 S16 S17 S18 S19 S20 Z10 Z11 Z12 Z13 Z14 Z15 Z16 Z17 Z18 Z19 S11 S12 S13 S14 S15 S16...

Page 45: ...sia etc Type of broadcast Regular broadcast Standard Audio BILINGUAL or DUAL MONO MAIN I SUB II STEREO Mode Indicator No Indicator I II If the stereo signal is poor or the receiving conditions are not optimum or if STEREO MONO automatic switching occurs it is recommended you switch from STEREO to MONO Even when the contents of the receiving signal undergo changes selection mode is kept intact When...

Page 46: ...d 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 the input terminal of either COMPONENT or VIDEO to receive analogue signals This TV incorporates HDMI technology A ...

Page 47: ...24 768 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 1 366 768 60 Hz 48 39 60 04 Macintosh13 640 480 35 00 66 67 Macintosh16 832 624 49 73 74 55 Macintosh21 1 152 870 68 68 75 06 PC from HDMI terminal Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to HDMI standard timing Signal...

Page 48: ...eck the latest information on the card type at the following website English only http panasonic jp support global cs DCF Design rule for camera file system Unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA Format the card with the recording equipment The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording equipment used Di...

Page 49: ...ure and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock Maintenance Display panel Cabinet Pedestal Mains plug FAQs Before requesting service or assistance please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem If the problem still persists please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance White spots or shadow images noise Check the position direction and connection of the aerial Neither image...

Page 50: ...t setting in the Sound Menu p 24 If digital sound connection has a problem select analogue sound connection p 46 Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI Is the HDMI cable connected properly p 37 42 43 Turn Off the TV and equipment then turn them On again Check an input signal from the equipment p 47 Use an equipment compliant with EIA CEA 861 861B Othe...

Page 51: ...8 69 PAL B AUST 13 57 PAL D K 13 62 NTSC M Japan 14 69 NTSC M USA CATV S1 S20 OSCAR 1 125 USA CATV C13 C49 JAPAN S21 S41 HYPER Z1 Z37 CHINA 5A 9A AUST Aerial Rear VHF UHF Operating Conditions Temperature 0 C 40 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 COMPONENT Y PB CB PR CR 1 0 V p p including synchron...

Page 52: ...ess Machines Corporation S VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD 3C LLC 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 HDAVI Control TM is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation AVCHD and the AVCHD logo are trademarks...

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