Panasonic TH-P42A20R, TH-P42A20P, TH-P42A2G, TH-P42A20V, TH-P42A2S User Manual

TH-P42A2G

TH-P42A2S

TH-P42A20K

TH-P42A20M

TH-P42A20P

TH-P42A20R

TH-P42A20V

Plasma Television

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.

English

TQB3EC0021

Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement

Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal

Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicated settings!

Enjoy rich multimedia

VCR		SD Card
		Camcorder
Amplifier with		Personal
Speaker System
		computer
DVD Recorder	DVD player	Set top box

Standard accessories ●Pedestal types vary between models.

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Remote Control	Batteries for the	Pedestal
●N2QAYB000370	Remote Control (2)	p. 6	)
	●R6 (AA)	( THTH--P42A20VP42A20K

Mains Lead

p. 8

(TH-P42A2G )

TH-P42A2S

TH-P42A20M TH-P42A20P TH-P42A20R

Operating Instructions

(TH-P42A2S ) ( TH-P42A2G )

TH-P42A20K TH-P42A20R TH-P42A20M

TH-P42A20P

TH-P42A20V

●This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), which can be breathed in or 2 swallowed by young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.

Inserting and removing remote’s batteries

1

Pull open Hook

2

Close

Note the correct polarity (+ or -)

●Incorrect 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.

●Do not disassemble or modify the remote control.

Contents

Be sure to Read

●Safety Precautions···································· 4 (Warning / Caution)

Quick Start Guide

●Accessories / Options ······························· 6 ●Basic Connection······································ 8 ●Identifying Controls ································· 10 ●Auto Tuning············································· 12

Basic Features

●Watching TV············································ 13 ●Viewing Teletext ······································ 16 ●Watching External inputs ························ 18

Advanced Features

●How to 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

●Viewing from SD Card

(VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) ······················· 32 ●VIERA Link Functions ····························· 34 ●VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” ················ 36 ●External Equipment································· 38

Technical

●Technical Information······························ 40 ●Maintenance ··········································· 45 ●FAQs······················································· 45 ●Specifications·········································· 47 ●Licence···················································· 48

Guide

Quick Start

Basic

Advanced

Technical

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Safety Precautions

Warning

Handling the mains plug and lead

●Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.)

●Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

●Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.

●Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)

●Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. (This may cause fire or electrical shock.)

●Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fire or electrical shock.)

•Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet.

•Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object.

•Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it.

•Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead.

•Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

If you find any abnormality, remove the mains plug immediately!

AC 220 - 240 V 50 / 60 Hz (TH-P42A20P: AC 110 - 240 V 50 / 60 Hz)

Power source

●This TV is designed to operate on AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

(TH-P42A20P: AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz)

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 serviceable parts inside. (Highvoltage components may cause serious electrical shock.)

●Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your local Panasonic dealer.

Do not insert foreign objects into the TV

●Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV through the air vents. (Fire or electrical shock may result.)

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 moisture. This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and objects filled with liquid, such as

4	vases, must not be placed on top of or above
	the TV.

●Mains plug types vary between countries.

Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat

●Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. To prevent fire never place any type of candle or naked flame on top or near the TV.

Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces

●The TV may fall off or tip over.

Use only the dedicated pedestals / mounting equipment

●Using an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures may make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup.

●Use approved pedestals (p. 6) / wall-hanging brackets (p. 7).

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.

Caution

■This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates

■When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug

●Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.

■When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug

●This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, 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		10
the bottom of the TV and the surface where the
TV is set.
●In case of using Wall-hanging bracket, follow the	10	10	7
manual of it.
■ Do not block the rear air vents
●Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths, curtains,			(cm)
etc. may cause overheating, fire or electrical shock.		Minimum distance

■Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel

●This may cause damage resulting in injury.

■Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones

●Irreversible damage can be caused.

■ The TV is heavy. Handle the TV by 2 or more people. Support as shown to avoid injury by the TV tipping or falling.

■ Auto power standby function

●If no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically go to standby mode.

■Keep the TV away from these types of equipment

●Electronic equipment

In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV. Electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound.

●Equipment with an infrared sensor

This TV also emits infrared rays. This may affect operation of other equipment.

Do not display a still picture for a long time

This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“image retention”).

This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.

Typical still images:

●Programme number and other logos

●Video game

●Image displayed in “4:3” mode

●Computer image

To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 45)

Adjust the panel to your desired angle (TH-P42A20K / TH-P42A20V)

Set the mark at the centre as illustrated,		●Ensure that the pedestal does
to have the swivel positioned at the		not hang over the edge of the
centre of the rotation angle.		base even if the TV swivels to
		the full rotation range.
		●Do not place any objects or
		hands within the full rotation
		range.
355mm
15°	15°
520mm		5
[View from the top]

Accessories / Options

Attaching the pedestal

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

●Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Do not use the pedestal for any other TV or displays.

●Otherwise the TV or the display 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 while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic dealer immediately.

During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.

●If insufficient care is taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and

personal injury may result.

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.

TH-P42A20K / TH-P42A20V

Assembly screw (4)	Assembly screw (4)	Pole (2)	Base
(silver)	(black)
		L	R
M5 × 18	M5 × 30

Assembling the pedestal

Use the assembly screws to fasten the left and right poles to the base securely.

●Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.

●Forcing the assembly screws the wrong way will strip the threads.

●“L” or “R” mark is stamped on the bottom of the pole.

- R

D

A

Front

- L

Securing the TV

Use the assembly screws to fasten securely.

●Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.

●Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface.

Hole for pedestal installation

6

B

Arrow mark

D

[View from the bottom]

TH-P42A2G / TH-P42A2S / TH-P42A20M / TH-P42A20P / TH-P42A20R

Assembly screw (4)	Assembly screw (4)	Pole (2)		Base
(silver)	(black)
		L	R
M5 × 18	M5 × 30
Assembling the pedestal				A
Use the assembly screws	to fasten the left and right		- R	Front
poles to the base securely.
●Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.
●Forcing the assembly screws the wrong way will strip				- L
the threads.
●“L” or “R” mark is stamped on the bottom of the pole.
Securing the TV	to fasten securely.
Use the assembly screws				B
●Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.
●Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface.

Arrow mark

Hole for pedestal installation

D

[View from the bottom]

Optional accessories

Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual.

Wall-hanging bracket ●TY-WK4P1RW

Rear of the TV

400 mm

300 mm

Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation

Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging bracket

(not supplied with the TV)

Depth of screw: minimum 15 mm, maximum 30 mm

[View from the side]

●Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket by yourself have the risk of personal injury and product damage. In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be

absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. Any damage caused by installing without a qualified installer will void your warranty.

●Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from falling off.

●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 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.

Guide

Accessories / Options Quick Start

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Basic Connection

External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.

Please ensure that the TV is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.

When disconnecting the main lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the main plug at the socket outlet first.

Connecting aerial

TV only

Rear of the TV

Aerial

AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

(TH-P42A20P:

AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz)

RF cable

Mains lead (supplied)

Push until both side	Make sure that
	the mains lead is
tabs click	securely fixed.

●To remove from the TV:

tabs

Press both tabs and pull on mains connector to release

●Mains plug types vary between countries.

●Do not put the RF cable close to 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 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 accessories required, and the costs incurred, are the responsibility of you, the Customer.

●To obtain optimum quality picture, select either an Aerial or a cable TV network.

●VIERA Link connection p. 34

●Read the manual of the equipment, too.

●Other equipment connection p. 38 and p. 39

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Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

TV, DVD Recorder or VCR

Rear of the TV

AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

(TH-P42A20P:

AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz)

Mains lead (supplied)

Aerial

Guide

Basic Connection Quick Start

RCA cable

RF cable

RF cable

DVD Recorder or VCR

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Identifying Controls

Remote control

					14
	POWER		INPUT
1
		PC	TV	AV
2		MENU SURROUND OFF TIMER			15
3	ASPECT			EXIT	16
4					17
5
6					18
7	OPTION			RETURN	19
8					20
	R	G	Y	B

5VIERA TOOLS (p. 20)

●Displays some special feature icons and accesses easily

6VIERA Link (p. 34)

●Accesses VIERA Link Menu

7OK

●Confirms selections and choices

●Press after selecting channel positions to quickly change programme

8Option Menu (p. 14)

●Easy setting for viewing and sound options

9Teletext (p. 16)

●Switches to teletext mode

10Favourite Page (p. 16)

●Calls up the teletext page stored in blue button.

		TEXT F.P.	INDEX	HOLD	21
	9				22
	10				23
	11
	12	MUTE	RECALL		24
	13				25
		POWER	PROGRAMME
				REC	26

1Standby On / Off switch

●Switches TV On or Off standby

2Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection (p. 41)

3Main Menu (p. 21)

●Press to access Picture, Sound and Setup Menus

4Aspect (p. 15)

●Changes aspect ratio from Aspect Selection list

●Also possible by pressing this button repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect

11Numeric buttons

●Changes channel and teletext pages

●When in Standby mode, switches TV On

12Sound Mute

●Switches sound mute On or Off

13Volume Up / Down

14Input mode selection

●PC - switches to PC input mode (p. 18)

●TV - switches TV mode (p. 13)

●AV - switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list (p. 18)

15Off Timer (p. 13)

●Sets the time the TV automatically turns off

16Surround (p. 24)

●Switches surrounding sound setting

17Exit

●Returns to the normal viewing screen

18SD Card (p. 32)

●Switches to SD Card viewing mode.

19Cursor buttons

●Makes selections and adjustments

20Return

●Returns to the previous menu / page

21Coloured buttons

●Used for the selection, navigation and operation of various functions

22Hold

●Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 13)

●Holds the current teletext page

(teletext mode) (p. 16)

23Index (p. 16)

●Returns to the teletext index page (teletext mode)

24Programme Information (p. 14)

25Channel Up / Down

●Selects channel in sequence

26Connected equipment operations (p. 19)

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TV

		4	3	Power LED
				●Standby: red On: green
		5		●When using the remote control, indicates
				the TV has received a command.
		6	4	Function Select
				●Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour
				/ Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass
				(“Music” or “Speech” mode in the Sound
		7		Menu) / Treble (“Music” or “Speech” mode
				in the Sound Menu) / Balance / Auto
		8		Tuning (p. 23 - 26)
			5 Increases or decreases the channel
	1 2 3	9
				position by one. When a function is already
				displayed, press to increase or decrease the
		10		selected function. When in standby mode,
				switches TV on.

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1Remote control signal receiver

●Do not place any objects between the TV remote control signal receiver and remote control.

2C.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)

Using the On Screen Displays

6Changes the input mode

7SD card slot

8HDMI3 terminal

9Headphone jack

10AV3 terminals

11Mains power On / Off switch

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

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

Example (Sound Menu):

Sound Menu	1/2
Mode	Music
Bass			0
Treble			0
Balance			0
Headphone Volume			11
Surround	Off
Volume Correction			0
Speaker Distance to Wall	Over 30cm
MPX	Stereo

Select	Page up	Operation guide will help you.
EXIT
Change	Page down
RETURN

How to use remote control

MENU

Open the Main Menu

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

RETURN

Return to the previous menu

EXIT	Exit the menu system and return to the
	normal viewing screen

Guide

Identifying Controls Quick Start

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Auto Tuning

Search and store TV channels automatically.

These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.

POWER

PC TV AV

RETURN

F.P.

RECALL

1	Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On
	●You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or
		switch the TV to standby mode. (Power LED: On)
2 Select your language
	OSD Language		select
	English	Chinese
	Chinese	Tiếng Việt
		Indonesia	set
		Français
3 Select your area			access
	Channel Plan

Asia/W.Europe

CIS/E.Europe

China

Hong Kong

NZ/Indonesia

CATV/Other

Auto Tuning starts

Auto Tuning

2
Scan	1
	EXIT
	RETURN

4 Select “Home”

Please select your viewing environment.

Home

Shop

Auto Tuning is complete

select

When selecting CATV / Other, press the OK button, and then select the Channel Plan from Indian CATV, South Africa, American System, American CATV or Japan.

	●Auto Tuning will start to
CH4	search for TV channels and

120store them.

The sorted channel order depends upon the TV signal, the broadcasting system and reception conditions.

select

set

Viewing environment mode

Home	: Recommended mode for viewing at home. Select “Home” for optimal picture / power
Shop	consumption. “Viewing Mode” is set as “Normal” (p. 23).
	: 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 environment selection mode if you selected “Shop”

RETURN	Please select your viewing environment.
Shop
You have selected shop mode	Home	Shop
Automatic Demo	RETURN
Off	On

●To change viewing environment mode later on, reset all settings by accessing Shipping Condition. “Shipping Condition” (p. 31)

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Watching TV

	POWER		INPUT		1 Turn power on
		PC	TV	AV	POWER
		MENU SURROUND OFF TIMER
	ASPECT			EXIT
					2 Select TV mode
					TV
	OPTION			RETURN	3 Select a channel
	R	G	Y	B
					up
	TEXT	F.P.	INDEX HOLD		or

down

MUTE

RECALL

POWER PROGRAMME

●Mains power On / Off switch should be

On (p. 11).

●To select the two-digit channel number,	TuningAuto	WatchingTV
e.g. 35
(in a short time)
●If one-digit channel number
quickly changes the channel
	Basic

●When the TV is switched to standby, there will be a clicking sound after a short delay. This is normal.

Other useful functions

Hold

HOLD Freeze / unfreeze picture

Off Timer

Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period of time (0 / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes)

OFF TIMER

Press repeatedly until desired time appears.

●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 will flash on screen.

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Watching TV

Other useful functions

Display information banner

Display information banner
RECALL ●Also appears when changing channels	TV	Input mode
	1	Channel position
	CH08	Channel number
	5.5MHz	Sound system
	PAL	Colour system *1
	16:9	Aspect ratio

, I , II,	Audio mode (p. 41)	1 - 90 Off Timer remaining time
		●For settings p. 13
Sound mute On

Teletext

EXIT

●To hide

(varies depending on the broadcasters)

Teletext service available

*1 Colour system appears when AV Colour System is set to other than Auto.

Display the selectable settings for the current programme

	OPTION Check or change the current	●To change
	programme status instantly			change
				select
	Channel Colour Set	MPX
	Sets colour density Picture Menu (p. 23)	Selects multiplex sound (if available)
	Teletext Character Set	Sound Menu (p. 24)
		Volume Correction
	Sets the teletext language Setup Menu (p. 25)
		Adjusts volume of individual programme or
		input mode Sound Menu (p. 24)

Change OSD language

You can change language for on screen displays.

MENU	Main Menu		access
	Picture
	Sound		select
	Setup
OSD Language
English		Chinese	select
Chinese		Tiếng Việt
		Indonesia	set

Français

Setup Menu
Off Timer	Off
Child Lock
Tuning Menu
OSD Language	Access
Display Settings

access select

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Other useful functions

Change aspect ratio

Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect.

ASPECT

Display Aspect Selection list

16:9			Aspect Selection
Aspect Selection
14:9				16:9
4:3
Just
4:3 Full
Zoom3				14:9
Zoom1
Zoom2
RETURN				Just
Select
Change EXIT
				4:3
				4:3 Full
				Zoom1
				Zoom2
				Zoom3

store

select

While the list is displayed, select the mode

To change the mode using the ASPECT button only

ASPECT

Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode

16:9		14:9		Just
	Directly displays the		Displays the	Displays a “4:3” image
	image at “16:9” without		image at the standard	full-screen. Stretching
	distortion (anamorphic).		“14:9” without	is only noticeable
			distortion.	at the left and right
				edges.

4:3			4:3 Full			Zoom1
	Displays the image			Displays a “4:3” image			Displays a “16:9”
	at the standard “4:3”			enlarged horizontally			letterbox or “4:3” image
	without distortion.			to fit the screen.			without distortion.
				●HD signal only
Zoom2			Zoom3
	Displays a “16:9”			Displays a “2.35:1” letterbox (anamorphic)
	letterbox			image full-screen without distortion.
	(anamorphic) image			At “16:9”, displays the image at its maximum
	full-screen without			(with slight enlargement).
	distortion.

●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 available in teletext mode.

●Aspect mode can be memorized separately for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals.

Basic Watching TV

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