PANASONIC TX-P50X10B, TX-P37X10B, TX-P42X10B User Manual

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

Model No. TX-P37X10B

TX-P42X10B
TX-P50X10B

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.

U.K. Standard

English

TQB0E0790-2

Features

Receives DVB digital terrestrial broadcasts ■

Select the programme or set Timer Programming easily by using TV Guide. (p. 18 - 20)

Register and instantly call up favourite channels with Favourites Edit. (p. 37)

DVB - Digital Video Broadcasting ●

VIERA TOOLS-Display special feature icons for easy accessibility ■ (p. 14)

VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access the special features with the VIERA TOOLS button.

HD ready ■

High Definition signals are supported by HDMI and Component Video inputs.

Sharp pictures with HDMI connection ■ (p. 63)

Enjoy high-definition digital picture and high-quality sound by using an HDMI cable.

This TV incorporates HDMI™ (Version 1.3a with x.v.Colour™) technology. ●

GUIDE Plus+ ■ (p. 18)

This TV supports Gemstar-TV Guide sent from the GUIDE Plus+ system.

Owner ID ■ (p. 42)

Owner ID is an anti-theft function. Entering the PIN number and owner’s personal information will help the

Police to determine the owner.

SDHC Card ■

This TV supports SDHC Card. SDHC is a high storage capacity card (more than 4 GB).

SD Card viewer - VIERA IMAGE VIEWER ■ (p. 50 and p. 51)

Enjoy your photos recorded in SD Card on the TV screen.

Links up and controls the connected equipment with “Q-Link” and “VIERA Link” ■ (p. 52 - 59)

Easy recording and playback, create home theatre without complicated settings, etc.

Supports Audio Description signal ■ (p. 16 and p. 31)

This function can add an additional sound track to describe events on-screen (narration) and aids

understanding and enjoyment, particularly for visually-impaired viewers.
You can switch Audio Description service Auto or Off, and adjust the volume of the description sound track.

digital tick

The digital tick logo indicates that a digital tuner is built-in.

Freeview

Freeview is the way to enjoy digital TV for free. There are up to 48 digital TV channels.

Digital Switchover for Terrestrial broadcasts

Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012, TV services in the UK will go completely
digital, TV region by TV region.
If you have any questions, please call Digital UK on
or visit

www.digitaluk.co.uk

Digital Switchover will cover a period of several weeks. When it starts you will lose all
Analogue TV channels and some Digital TV channels will be missing.
You will need to retune your TV each time this happens to recover your digital
channels.

To retune your TV

● “Auto Setup” in “DVB Tuning Menu”-DVB mode (p. 34)

Users of cable or satellite boxes should still retune the TV to continue to receive
Freeview channels via their aerial. (Your Analogue channel for viewing Cable or
Satellite services will change to a new position.)

08456 50 50 50

2

Due to the digital reception technologies involved, quality of the digital signals may be relatively low in some ●
cases, despite good reception of analogue channels.

VIERA TOUGH PANEL

A front panel increases the durability of the
plasma display. This protects against accidental
impacts to the screen surface, and also makes
cleaning easier.

100Hz Double Scan

100Hz Double Scan is a function of this TV that
reduces large area flicker.

2,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast

A wide contrast ratio will deliver pictures with a
deep black level and a brighter white level for
greater image depth.

0.001 msec Panel Response Time

Extremely fast response time to minimise picture
lag.

Eco Mode

Adjusts picture settings automatically dependent
on ambient lighting conditions.

Contents

Be Sure to Read

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

Notes ● ································································· 5
Maintenance ● ······················································ 5

Quick Start Guide

Quick Start Guide

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

V-Audio Surround

Utilises Panasonic’s advanced digital
amplification technology.

Lead-free display

All VIERA plasma display panels are lead-free.
This reduces the impact on the environment
when recycling or disposing of them in the
future.

Up to 100,000 hours Plasma Panel Lifetime

The Plasma display panel used in the 2009
VIERA TV range is rated for up to 100,000

∗

hours.

∗

This measurement is based on the time taken for the
brightness of the panel to reduce to half of it’s maximum
level.
The time taken to reach this level may vary depending on
the image content and the environment where the TV is
used.
Image retention and malfunctions are not taken into
account.

Turn your living room into a
home theatre!

Enjoy rich multi-media

SD Card

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

How to Use VIERA TOOLS ● ····························· 14
Watching TV

● ···················································· 15

● ··············································· 18

Using TV Guide
Viewing Teletext ● ··············································· 21
Watching External inputs ● ································· 24
How to Use Menu Functions ● ··························· 26

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

Advanced Features

Retuning from Setup Menu ● ····························· 34
Tuning and Editing Channels (DVB) ● ················ 36
Tuning and Editing Channels (Analogue) ● ········ 38
Child lock ● ························································· 40
Shipping Condition ● ·········································· 41
Owner ID ● ························································· 42
Advanced Settings (DVB) ● ································ 44
Recording Controls ● ·········································· 46
Input Labels ● ····················································· 48
Displaying PC Screen on TV ● ··························· 49
Viewing from SD Card

● ····································· 50

(VIERA IMAGE VIEWER)

● ················································ 52

Link Functions
(Q-Link / VIERA Link)

External Equipment ● ········································· 60

Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.

Amplifier with
Speaker system

VCR

DVD Recorder

Satellite receiver

DVD player

Camcorder

Personal

computer

FAQs, etc.

Technical Information ● ······································ 62
FAQs ● ·······························································66
On screen messages ● ······································ 68
Glossary ● ·························································· 70
Licence

● ···························································· 70

● ································································ 70

Index
Specifications ● ·················································· 71

3

Safety Precautions

Warning & Caution

Handling the mains plug
and lead

Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible ●
at all times. The On / Off switch on this model
does not fully disconnect the TV from the mains
supply. Remove the mains plug from the wall
socket when the TV is not used for a prolonged
period of time.
Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is ●
securely connected to prevent electrical shock.

An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall ●
be connected to a mains socket outlet with a
protective earthing connection.

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

Do not remove the cover

Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are ●
accessible when it is removed. There are no
user serviceable parts inside.

Do not expose your ears to
excessive volume from the
headphones

Irreversible damage can be caused. ●

Power source

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

AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

Transport only in upright
position

Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upright ●
or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.

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

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 allow children to handle

Do not place the TV on
sloped or unstable surfaces

The TV may fall off or tip over. ●

IMPORTANT: THE MOULDED MAINS PLUG

FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
This TV is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience. A 10 amp fuse is fitted

in this mains plug. Shall the fuse need to be replaced, please ensure that the replacement fuse has a rating of 10
amps and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark

If the mains plug contains a removable fuse cover, you must ensure that it is refitted when the fuse is replaced.
If you lose the fuse cover the mains plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained.
A replacement fuse cover may be purchased from your local Panasonic dealer.

Do not cut off the mains plug.
Do not use any other type of mains lead except the one supplied with this TV.
The supplied mains lead and moulded plug are designed to be used with this TV to avoid interference
and for your safety.
If the socket outlet in your home is not suitable, get it changed by a qualified electrician.
If the plug or mains lead becomes damaged, purchase a replacement from an authorized dealer.

WARNING: – THIS TV MUST BE EARTHED.

How to replace the fuse.
Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse.

or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.

ASA

SD Card

As with a small object, SD Card can be swallowed by ●
young children. Please remove SD Card immediately
after use.

4

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

Do not block the rear
ventilation openings

Ventilation should not be impeded ●
by covering the ventilation
openings with items such as
newspapers, tablecloths and
curtains.

Notes

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

Channel number and other logos ●
Image displayed in 4:3 mode ●
Video game ●

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. 66)

■Auto power standby function

If no signal is received and no operation is performed in ●
Analogue TV mode 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.)

Allow sufficient
space around the TV
for radiated heat

Minimum distance

10

10

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.

10

7

(cm)

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 / mounts ●
(p. 6).

Maintenance

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Display panel

Regular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth.
Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth
dampened with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part
detergent to 100 parts water). Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe
the surface clean until it is dry.

Caution

The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may ●
be easily damaged.
Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard object.
Take care not to subject the surface to insect repellent, solvent, ●
thinner, or other volatile substances (this may degrade surface
quality).

Cabinet, Pedestal

Regular care: Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth.
Major contamination: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or water
containing a small amount of neutral detergent. Then, wring the cloth
and wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean with
a dry cloth.

Caution

Take care not to subject the TV’s surfaces to detergent. (A liquid ●
inside the TV could lead to product failure.)

●

Take care not to subject surfaces to insect repellent, solvent,
thinner, or other volatile substances (this may deteriorate the
surface by peeling the paint).
Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal 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.)

5

Accessories / Options

Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Remote Control □

N2QAYB000328 ●

Operating Instructions □

Pan European Guarantee Card □

This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by

●

young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.

INPUT

TV AV

DIRECT TV REC

ASPECT

MENU

N

EXIT

OPTION

RETURN

TEXT

STTL

INDEX HOLD

PROGRAMME

TV

Batteries for the □

Remote Control (2)

R6 (UM3) ●

Cleaning cloth □

TXFPE01RLTB ●

Mains Lead □

K2CT3YY00016 ●
p. 11

Pedestal □

TBLX0093 ●
(TX-P37X10B, TX-P42X10B)
TBLX0097 ●
(TX-P50X10B)
TXFBL01EQUE ●

p. 7

Optional accessories

Wall-hanging bracket

TY-WK4P1RW ●

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.

Rear of the TV

Screw for fixing the TV onto the
wall-hanging bracket (not supplied with the TV)

400 mm

300 mm

Holes for wall-hanging
bracket installation

(View from the side)

Caution

In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licenced ●
contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets.
Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be absolutely sure to take steps to ●
prevent the TV from tipping over.
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.
When using the angled-type wall hanging bracket, please ensure that there is sufficient space for the ●
connecting cables not to press against the wall when the TV is tilted forward.
To prevent fall and injury, remove the TV from its fixed wall position when it is no longer in use. ●

Depth of screw:
For TX-P37X10B,
please be sure to keep
this length 16 mm

For TX-P42X10B and
TX-P50X10B
minimum 16 mm,
maximum 36 mm

6

Installing / removing remote’s batteries

1

Hook

Caution

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.

Pull open

2

Note the correct
polarity (+ or -)

Close

Attaching the pedestal

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

●

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

Caution

Do not use any other TV and displays.

Otherwise the TV 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. ●

Quick Start Guide

Assembly screw (4)

(silver)

XYN5+F18FN ●

Assembly screw (4)

(black)

THEL061N ●

M5 × 18 M5 × 25

Assembling the pedestal ■

Use the four 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.

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. ●

Pole (2)

R : TBLA3685 ●
L : TBLA3686 ●

L

R

Base

TBLX0093 ●
(TX-P37X10B, TX-P42X10B)
TBLX0097 ●
(TX-P50X10B)

R

A

Front

D

L

B

Accessories / Options ●

View from the bottom

Hole for pedestal installation

Arrow mark

D

7

Identifying Controls

TV

TX-P42X10B

(TX-P37X10B)

SD CARD

Common
Interface

HDMI3

PC

AV3

S-V

V

L

R

SD Card slot
(p. 50)

CI slot (p. 45)

HDMI3
terminal
(p. 61)

PC terminal
(p. 61)

AV3 terminals
(p. 61)

Headphones
jack (p. 61)

(

TX-P50X10B

SD CARD

Common
Interface

HDMI3

PC

)

AV3

S-V

V

L

R

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 mode)
/ Bass / Treble
/ Balance / Auto Setup
(p. 34 and p. 35)

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.

Changes the input mode

Mains power On / Off switch

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

Timer LED

Active for Timer Programming or Standby ●
for Direct TV Recording: orange (flash)
Timer Programming On: orange

Power LED

Standby: red ●
On: green
When using the remote control, ●
indicates the TV has received a command.

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. 30)

8

Remote Control

VIERA IMAGE VIEWER (p. 50)

Switches to SD Card viewing mode

●

Standby On / Off switch

Switches TV On or Off standby ●

Aspect (p. 17)

Changes aspect ratio from Aspect Selection list

●

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

Main Menu (p. 26)

Press to access Picture, Sound and

●

Setup Menus

Channel / Programme Information (p. 16)

Displays channel and programme information

●

VIERA Link Menu (p. 56)

Accesses VIERA Link Menu

●

OK

Confirms selections and choices ●
Press after selecting channel positions ●
to quickly change channel

Option Menu (p. 17)

Easy setting for viewing and sound options

●

Coloured buttons

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

Teletext (p. 21)

Switches to teletext mode / interactive ●
services

Subtitles (p. 16)

Displays subtitles

●

ASPECT

OPTION

TEXT

MENU

STTL

INDEX HOLD

PROGRAMME

INPUT

TV AV

DIRECT TV REC

N

EXIT

RETURN

Input mode selection

TV - switches DVB / Analogue mode (p. 15) ●
AV - switches to AV input mode from Input ●

Selection list (p. 24)

Direct TV Recording (p. 54 and p. 56)

Records programme immediately in

●

DVD Recorder / VCR with Q-Link or
VIERA Link connection

Normalise (p. 26)

Resets picture and sound settings to their

●

default levels

Exit

Returns to the normal viewing screen ●

VIERA TOOLS (p. 14)

Displays some special feature icons and

●

accesses easily

Guide (p. 18)

Displays TV Guide

●

Cursor buttons

Makes selections and adjustments ●

Return

Returns to the previous menu / page ●

Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 15) ●
Holds the current teletext page ●
(teletext mode) (p. 22)

Index (p. 23)

Returns to the teletext index page

●

(teletext mode)

Surround (p. 31)

Switches Surround sound

●

Channel Up / Down

Selects channel in sequence ●

Quick Start Guide

Identifying Controls ●

Numeric buttons

Changes channel and teletext pages ●
Sets characters ●
When in Standby mode, switches TV On ●

Sound Mute

Switches sound mute On or Off ●

Volume Up / Down

TV

REC

Connected equipment operations

(p. 25 and p. 58)

9

Basic Connection

External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.
When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first.

Example 1
Connecting aerial

TV only

Rear of the TV Rear of the TV

Terrestrial

Example 2
Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

TV, DVD Recorder or VCR

aerial

AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

RF cable

Mains lead
(supplied)

HDMI1

HDMI2

Aerial input
terminal

Mains lead
(supplied)

HDMI1

Terrestrial

aerial

Aerial input
terminal

HDMI2

RGB
VIDEO

AV1 AV2

S VIDEO

AUDIO

OUT

L

R

COMPONENT

AUDIO

Y

IN

P

B

L

R

P

R

RGB
VIDEO

Note

Connect to the TV’s AV2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 54). ●
Connect to the TV’s AV1 for a Satellite receiver. ●
For HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3) by using ●
HDMI cable (p. 60).
Q-Link connection ● p. 52
VIERA Link connection ● p. 52 and p. 53
Read the manual of the equipment too. ●

RGB

AV1 AV2

VIDEO

COMPONENT

AUDIO

AUDIO

OUT

L

R

Y

IN

P

B

L

R

P

R

Fully wired
HDMI compliant
cable

HDMI AV

DVD Recorder or VCR

RGB
VIDEO
S VIDEO

Fully wired
SCART cable

RF OUT

RF IN

RF cable

RF cable

10

Example 3
Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite receiver

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite

Rear of the TV

Quick Start Guide

Terrestrial

aerial

AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

Mains lead
(supplied)

Fully wired HDMI

compliant cable

AUDIO

OUT

L

R

COMPONENT

AUDIO

Y

IN

P

B

L

R

P

R

HDMI1

RGB
VIDEO

HDMI2

RGB
VIDEO

AV1 AV2

S VIDEO

Push until both
side tabs click

To remove from the TV: ●

Aerial input terminal

Make sure that
the mains lead is
securely fixed.

Press both tabs
and pull on
mains connector

tabs

Fully wired HDMI
compliant cable

to release

RF cable

Basic Connection ●

HDMI

TV/AV Recorder/AV

Satellite receiver

Fully wired

SCART cable

RF OUT

RF IN

Fully wired
SCART cable

RF cable

RF cable

Fully wired
SCART cable

AV 2 AV 1

HDMI

DVD Recorder or VCR

RF OUT

RF IN

11

Auto Setup

Search and store TV channels automatically.

These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. ●
Please complete connections (p. 10 and p. 11) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before ●
starting Auto Setup. For details of settings for the connected equipment, read the appropriate manual.

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

1

(Takes a few seconds to be displayed)

Auto Setup will start to search for TV ●
channels and store them in the numbered

Auto Setup - DVB and Analogue

DVB Scan CH 21 68
Analogue Scan

This will take about 6 minutes.

CH Channel Name Type Quality

62

CBBC Channel Free TV 10
62 BBC Radio Wales Free TV 10
62 E4 Free TV 10
62 Cartoon Nwk Free TV 10
29 Analogue

BBC1 Analogue

33

Free TV: 4 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Data: 0 Analogue: 2

CH 21 68

-

Searching

-

order as specified by the broadcasters.

ASPECT

OPTION

TEXT STTL

MENU

INDEX HOLD

PROGRAMME

INPUT

TV AV

DIRECT TV REC

N

EXIT

RETURN

2

3

Sending Preset Data

Please wait!

0% 100%

Remote control unavailable

If Q-Link, or similar technology (p. 54), ●
compatible recorder with analogue tuner
is connected, analogue channel setting is
automatically downloaded to the recorder.
(Digital channel setting is not downloaded.)
If downloading has failed, you can ●
download later through the Setup Menu.

“Q-Link Download” (p. 32)

Input Owner ID

Owner ID

Please enter new PIN

PIN * * * *

Please enter your own choice of PIN number,
name, etc. to help the police to crack crime.

Make a note of the PIN number in case ●
you forget it.
You can skip this step and input the Owner ●
ID later.

“Owner ID” (p. 42)

Select “Home”

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.

To check channel list at-a-glance ●

“Using TV Guide” (p. 18)

To edit channels

●

“Tuning and Editing Channels”

select

set

(p. 36 - 39)

12

TV

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

Access the menu / store settings after
adjustments have been made or options
have been set

MENU

Open the main menu

ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box - Operation guide ■

(example: Owner ID)

Owner ID

Please enter new PIN

PIN

EXIT

RETURN

0 9

* * * *

PIN entry

Operation guide will help you.

Note

If tuning has failed ● “Auto Setup” (p. 34 and p. 35)

● “Shipping Condition” (p. 41)

To initialize all settings
If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On ●
with Mains power On / Off switch.

How to input Owner ID ■

Enter the
PIN number
(4 digits)

Enter the PIN ●
number twice
at first setting.

Select NAME / HOUSE NO /
POSTCODE and access the
“User input” mode

Owner ID-Data Entry

PIN

NAME

HOUSE NO

POSTCODE





select

access

Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from
a range of options

RETURN

Return to the previous menu

EXIT

Exit the menu system and return to the
normal viewing screen

Set characters one by one Return to select

other items

RETURN

User input

NAME

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N
U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n
u v w x y z ( ) + - . * _

select

O P Q R S T
7 8 9 ! : #
o p q r s t

or

Exit the menu to
go to next step

EXIT

set

You can set characters by ●
using numeric buttons.

“Characters table for

numeric buttons” (p. 65)

Quick Start Guide

Auto Setup ●

“Shop” mode (for shop display use only) ■

Automatic Demo Off / On selection screen is displayed.

You can change the viewing
environment at this stage

RETURN

If you set to “Off” or “On” in Automatic Demo Off / On selection screen, the TV will be in “Shop” viewing ●
environment (p. 70), and Auto Setup will be complete.
To change viewing environment later on, you will need to initialise all settings by accessing Shipping ●
Condition and go through Auto Setup again.

“Shipping Condition” (p. 41)

Select “Home”

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

select
set

Automatic Demo

Off On

(This is not available in “Home” mode)

Auto Setup is complete

13

How to Use VIERA TOOLS

You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function.

For “VIERA Link Control” and “Pause Live TV” functions to operate correctly, ensure the connections and settings ●
are completed.

“Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 52 and p. 53), “Preparations” (p. 55)

After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.

Display icons of the feature

ASPECT

OPTION

MENU

INPUT

AV

TV

DIRECT TV REC

N

EXIT

RETURN

1

Select a feature

2

T

O

A

O

R

L

E

S

I

V

select

access

TEXT

To return to TV ■

STTL

EXIT

INDEX

HOLD

PROGRAMME

TV

or

R

E

I

V

VIERA Link Control

Follow the operations of each feature

3

T

O

A

O

L

S

VIERA Link Control ● “VIERA Link Control” (p. 58)

When more than two pieces of compatible equipment are connected a
selection screen will be displayed.
Please select the correct description and access.

Pause Live TV ● “Pause Live TV” (p. 57)

Slideshow ● “Slideshow” (p. 51)

14

Slideshow will use all of the photos on the SD Card.

Photos ● “Photo View” (p. 50)

Watching TV

Turn power on

(Press for about 1 second)

Select DVB or Analogue

TV

1 BBC ONE Wales

Coronation Street
19 : 30 - 20 : 00

Now

Select a channel

up

down

ASPECT

OPTION

TEXT

MENU

STTL

INPUT

AV

TV

DIRECT TV REC

N

EXIT

INDEX

HOLD

1

2

RETURN

3

Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 8) ●

Also possible by pressing the TV button on the side panel of the ●
TV. (p. 8)

All DVB Channels

19:35

For info press

or

Information banner appears
whenever you select a channel

For details ● p. 16

DVB channel position numbers run from
1 onwards.
Analogue channel position numbers run in
the ranges 0 - 99.

To select a two or three-digit channel ●
position number, e.g. 39

Viewing

PROGRAMME

TV

Note

To watch pay-TV ●

“Common Interface”

(p. 45)

Volume

Select a channel using Information banner ■ (p. 16)

Possible to confirm the channel name and programme before changing channels.

Display Information banner if it is
not displayed

While the banner is displayed,
select the channel

select channel

watch

Possible to set display timeout in ●
“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 33).

Select a channel using TV Guide ■ (p. 18)

Possible to confirm the TV Guide (EPG) before changing channels.

Display TV
Guide

Select the programme
now on the air

select

access

Select “View”
(DVB mode)

Eastender
19:30- 20:00

View

Timer Programming

select

watch

How to Use VIERA TOOLS ●

Watching TV ●

Other useful functions

■

Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture

HOLD

15

Watching TV

Other useful functions

■

Display subtitles

DVB mode ■

Display / hide subtitles (if available)

To change the language for DVB (if available) ●

“Preferred Subtitles” (p. 33)

Analogue mode ■

Display subtitles

To hide subtitles ●

Note

This is the same as switching to Analogue teletext service and selecting “P888” (subtitle service). (p. 23) ●
You cannot change the channel when this function is active. ●

Display Information banner

Display Information banner

Also appears when changing a channel ●

EXIT

STTL

STTL

Channel position and name

Example (DVB):

1 BBC ONE Wales

Programme

Coronation Street
19 : 30 - 20 : 00

Mute Encrypted

Programme Start / Finish time

Example (Analogue):

3 ITV

itv1
CH23

Mute

Encrypted

Radio

SubtitlesAD

19:35

All Analogue Channels

For info press

Channel number

To confirm another tuned ●
channel name

To watch the channel listed in the banner ●

Information on the next programme ●

(DVB)

EXIT

To hide ●

(press again to hide the

Extra information ●
(DVB)

banner)

To set display timeout ●

“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 33)

NICAMTXT 45

“All DVB Channels” or “Favourites1-4” (p. 37)

Channel type
(if it is Radio or Data channel)

Current time

Radio

Now

19:35

SubtitlesAD TXT Multi Audio 45

Features available / Message meanings

Mute

Sound mute On

Bad signal

Poor TV signal quality

Encrypted

Scrambled programme

AD

Audio Description service available

This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by ●

adding an additional audio track to describe events
on-screen.

● p. 31

For settings

Subtitles

Subtitle service available

TXT

Teletext service available

Multi Audio

Multiple audio available

Stereo, Mono, NICAM

Audio mode

1 - 90

Off Timer remaining time

For settings ● p. 17

To switch ●

blue

All DVB Channels

Select favourites

For info press

16

“AD”, “Subtitles”, “TXT”, “Multi Audio” indications are displayed as ●
available on particular programmes, but may not be available for all
individual programmes being broadcast.
Display the extra information to confirm availability of these
functions.

Example:

1 BBC ONE Wales

Coronation Street
19 : 30 - 20 : 00

[AD]

Now

All DVB Channels

19:35

Select favourites

Exit info

AD

Other useful functions

■

Aspect

Change the aspect ratio (image size)

ASPECT

Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect.
Normally programmes have the Aspect Control Signal (Widescreen signal, etc.), and the TV will choose the
aspect ratio automatically according to the Aspect Control Signal (p. 62).

If you would like to change the aspect ratio manually ■

Display Aspect Selection list While the list is displayed, select the mode

ASPECT

Auto

16:9

14:9

Note

Only “16:9” and “4:3” are available in PC input mode. ●
Not available when the subtitle function is active. ●
Not available in teletext service. ●
Aspect mode can be memorized separately for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals. ●

Aspect Selection list

The best ratio is chosen and the image expanded to fill the screen.
For details

Directly displays the
image at 16:9 without
distortion (anamorphic).

Displays the image at the
standard 14:9 without
distortion.

Aspect Selection

Auto

16:9
14:9
4:3
Zoom1
Zoom2
Zoom3

Select

Change

p. 62

EXIT

RETURN

store

To change the mode using the ASPECT ●
button only

Press repeatedly until you

select

4:3 Zoom2

Displays the image at
the standard 4:3 without
distortion.

Zoom1 Zoom3

Displays a 16:9 letterbox
or 4:3 image without
distortion.

ASPECT

(

reach the desired mode

)

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).

Viewing

Display the selectable settings for the current programme

Check or change the current

OPTION

programme status instantly

Multi Audio (DVB mode)

Allows you to select between alternative language
for sound tracks (if available)

Subtitle Language (DVB mode)
Allows you to select the language in which subtitles
should appear (if available)

NICAM (Analogue mode)

Sound Menu (p. 31)

Note

Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 30 - 33). ●

To change ●

change
select

Volume Correction

Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode

Audio Description (DVB mode)
Set to “Auto” if the programme has Audio Description
service, then you will hear an additional audio track to
describe events on-screen

To adjust the volume for Audio Description ●

“Audio Description Menu” (p. 31)

Off Timer

Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period

Display the menu Select “Setup” Select “Off Timer” and set the time

MENU

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Setup

access

select

To cancel ● Set to “Off” or turn the TV off.
To display the remaining time ● Information banner (p. 16)

Note

When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on the screen. ●

Setup Menu

Timer Programming

Off Timer Off

Link Settings

Child Lock

DVB Tuning Menu

Display Settings

System Menu

Other Settings

Watching TV ●

set
select

17

Using TV Guide

TV Guide―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes
currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the
broadcasters).

This TV supports the GUIDE Plus+ system. ●
The Gemstar branding partner will supply the rating informations in the programme information and the ●
recommended group in the Prog.Type list.
Analogue channels will be listed after DVB channels but there will be no programme listings. “D” means DVB ●
channel and “A” means Analogue channel
When this TV is turned on for the first time, or the TV is switched off for more than a week, it may take some time ●
before the TV Guide is completely shown.

Select DVB or Analogue

TV

View TV Guide

To change the layout (Landscape / Portrait) ●
view “Landscape” to see many channels
view “Portrait” to see one channel at a time

ASPECT

MENU

INPUT

AV

TV

DIRECT TV REC

N

EXIT

1
2

OPTION

TEXT

To return to TV ■

STTL

EXIT

INDEX HOLD

PROGRAMME

TV

RETURN

TV Guide
time

Example:

Timer Programming

Advertisement

Current date and time

TV Guide date

Wed 24/10/2007
10:46

Select channel

-24 hours +24 hours Prog.Type Category

TV Guide: Landscape

Wed 24th

1 BBC ONE
20:00 - 20:30 DIY SOS : We open in the Battersbys

1

D

7

D

14

D

70

D

72

D

105

D

719

D Rugby 15 To 1 The Bill

EXIT
Select programme
RETURN

19:30

Time: 20:00 20:30 21:00

Eastender DIY SOS The Bill Red Cap

BBC ONE
BBC THREE

Hot Wars Holiday Program

E4 Emmerdal. Coronation Street The Bill

BBC FOUR 10 O’ clock News BBC Pepsi Char. Good bye

BBC 2W Panorama Spring watch Coast

BBCi I’m A Celebrity Pop Idol News

BBC Radi

Gemstar branding partner

Programme

Info

GUIDE

Change display mode

OPTION

Select Advert

Landscape (Displays by channel)

Channel position and name

To the previous day ■

(DVB mode)

red

To view a ■

channel list of
the selected type

(DVB mode)

yellow

To view a ■

channel list
of the selected
category

blue

Logo of the

All Types All Channels

Page up

Page down

Prog.Type

All Types

All Types

Movie

News and Factual

.
.
.
.
.

Category

All Channels

All Channels

All DVB Channels

All Analogue Channels

Free DVB Channels

TV/Data DVB Channels

Favourites1

Favourites2

Favourites3

Favourites4

Example:

Wed 24/10/2007
10:46

Select programme

Timer Programming

TV Guide: Portrait

Wed 24th

D 1 BBC ONE D

19:30~20:00

20:00~20:30

20:30~21:00

21:00~22:00

22:30~23:00

23:00~23:30

23:00~00:00

EXIT
Select channel
RETURN

7 BBC THREE

Eastender

DIY SOS

The Bill

Red Cap

Live junction

POP 100

Rugby

Info

GUIDE

Change display mode

OPTION

Select Advert

+24 hours Prog.Type Category

All Types All Channels

D 14 E4 D 70 BBC FOUR

Portrait (Displays by time)

To the next day ■

(DVB mode)

green

(Type list)

select type

view

(Category list)

Only Analogue channels are listed

select

categoory

view

Page up

Page down

18

To list favourite channels

p. 37

Other useful functions

■ (Operate whilst viewing TV Guide)

View advertisement

Enter your postcode when using this function for the first time

“Postcode” in “GUIDE Plus+ Settings” (p. 33)
If you have already entered your postcode in “Auto Setup” - when first using the TV (p. 12), you do not have to
enter again.
If you enter an incorrect postcode for your area, or no postcodes are entered, advertisement may not be
displayed correctly.

Display advertisement information

OPTION

To display the latest advertisement, you will need to ●
update the information.
To update the information continuously, the TV must be
left in Standby mode at night.

To change advertisements ■

To return to TV Guide ■

OPTION

RETURN

or

Note

Some advertisements are for future programmes. ●
In this case it is possible to use the Guide link recording function (p. 20).
The advertisements displayed on the TV Guide are sent from the GUIDE Plus+ system so that they cannot ●
be deleted manually or will not be lost even when the TV is turned Off with Mains power On / Off switch.

Watch the programme

Select the current

Select “View” (DVB mode)

programme or channel

Eastender

select

access

select

watch

19:30- 20:00

View

Timer Programming ●

see below

Timer Programming

(TV screen)

View details of the programme (DVB mode)

Select the programme View details

select

Wed 24/10/2007
10:46

Timer Programming

TV Guide: Landscape

Wednesday, 24 October 2007
DIY SOS
BBC ONE
20:00 - 20:30, 30 min.

EXIT

RETURN

Details

Return to list

To return to ■

the start page

Timer Programming (DVB mode)

Select the forthcoming programme to output to external recorder

select

set

Note

While recording, you cannot watch any other channels except the one ●
being recorded.
When recording programmes, you must make the proper settings on the recorder connected to the TV. ●
If a compatible recorder with Q-Link or similar technologies is connected to the TV (p. 54) and the
“Link Settings” (p. 32) are completed, no setting of the recorder is required.
Also read the manual of the recorder.
If you select the current programme, a screen asking you to confirm whether you wish to watch or record it ●
will appear. Select “Timer Programming” to record from the time you finish the Timer Programming setting.

Timer Programming Wed 15/10/08 18:50

1D BBC1

<TIMER>

3D ITV1

Freshly Squeezed Extra

D ITV1

---

--- --/-- --:-- --:-- --- ---
Freshly Squeezed Extra

--- --/-- --:-- --:-- --- ---

--- --/-- --:-- --:-- --- ---

Select timer

EXIT

Edit timer

RETURN

Delete Timer off

Date Start End min.

17/10 FR 18:00 20:00 120 Off

18/10 SA 21:30 22:30 60 Off

Guide

--/-- --:-- --:-- --- ---

S/P

0 9

Info

Page up

Page down

STTLChannel NameNo.

(Timer Programming screen)

Timer LED will turn on if Timer Programming is set.

1/1

Orange Timer LED (Blinking during timer active) ●

To check / change / cancel a ■

Timer Programming event

“Timer Programming” (p. 47)

To return to TV Guide ■

Viewing

Using TV Guide ●

Timer LED

RETURN

19

Using TV Guide

Other useful functions

■ (Operate whilst viewing TV Guide)

Guide link recording (Timer Programming from the TV Guide signal)

Guide link recording is a timer programme controlled by information from the TV Guide.
Programme start and end times may be changed by broadcasters and sent to the TV for timer programme to
follow the change.
Split Programme is a programme which is interrupted by one or more other programmes.
Both of the above are subject to signals being sent by broadcasters.

Select the forthcoming programme to output to external recorder

Timer LED will turn on if
Timer Programming is set.

TV Guide: Landscape

Sat 18th

1 BBC 1
21:00 - 21:30 DIY SOS : We open in the Battersbys

Time: 21:00 21:30 22:00

1

BBC 1

D

BBC THREE

7

D

E4 Emmerdal. Coronation Street The Bill

14

D

BBC FOUR 10 O’ clock News BBC Pepsi Char. Good bye

70

D

BBC 2W Panorama Spring watch Coast

72

D

BBCi I’m A Celebrity Pop Idol News

105

D

BBC Radi

719

D Rugby 15 To 1 The Bill

All Types All Channels

20:30

Eastender DIY SOS Holiday News

Hot Wars Holiday Program

select

set

“Guide” is displayed if the
timer is set from the TV Guide

Timer Programming Wed 15/10/08 18:50

No. Date Start End min. STTL

Channel Name

1D BBC1

<TIMER>

1D BBC1

Holiday News

3D ITV1

--- --/-- --:-- --:-- --- ---
Freshly Squeezed Extra

--- --/-- --:-- --:-- --- ---

--- --/-- --:-- --:-- --- ---

Select timer

EXIT

Edit timer

RETURN

Delete Timer off

17/10 FR 18:00 20:00 120 Off

18/10 SA 21:30 22:30 60 Off

Guide

18/10 SA 22:30 23:30 60 Off

S/P

0 9

Info

Page up

Page down

(Timer Programming screen)

“S/P” is displayed if the
timer is set from the TV

1/1

Guide and the programme
is a Split Programme

“ ” will be displayed in the TV Guide
if Timer Programming is set.

Wed 15/10/08
18:50

To check / change / cancel a Guide link recording event ■

“Timer Programming” (p. 47)

If you edit the start time or end time of Guide link recording more than 10 minutes after setting to record, ●
it will no longer be performed as Guide link recording. The recording will be performed according to the
time setting in Timer Programming.

RETURN

To return to TV Guide ■

Note

Not available in Analogue mode. ●
Whilst making Split Programme recording, it is not possible to record any other programmes between the ●
interrupted programmes.
The Split Programme recording does not work if the separated parts are broadcast on differing channels.

●

20

Viewing Teletext

You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster)

The availability of teletext services for a programme is indicated by “TXT” in the information banner. ●

1 BBC ONE Wales

Coronation Street
19 : 30 - 20 : 00

All DVB Channels

19:35

Select favourites

Now

TXT

For info press

Information banner (p. 16)

Displayed if programme has teletext service

DVB teletext (MHEG)

DVB teletext services

DVB teletext services differ greatly from analogue teletext.
When you switch to a digital teletext service, the images you see can contain graphics and text, laid out and
controlled in a manner decided by the broadcaster.

Select DVB

DVB programmes have digital teletext services (MHEG). ●

17:51 28 Feb

ASPECT

OPTION

TEXT

MENU

STTL

INPUT

AV

TV

DIRECT TV REC

N

EXIT

RETURN

INDEX HOLD

1

2

3

TV

Switch to Teletext

TEXT

How to use

In all cases, it is possible to navigate the pages using buttons on the
remote control, but because the commands available must apply to all
manufacturers of digital equipment, some on screen commands may
not correspond exactly to the remote control buttons.

For example:

When “select” or “go” is displayed ●

Viewing

Viewing Teletext ●

Using TV Guide ●

PROGRAMME

TV

When “◄”, “►”, “▲”, “▼” symbol is displayed ●

When the key words are displayed on colour bar ●

When options with numbers are displayed ●

When “i” is displayed ● (information)

TEXT

red green yellow blue

To return to TV ■

Note

As soon as you switch to a digital channel with links to a teletext service, ●
software is downloaded in the background to enable the teletext function.
This means that when switching to a digital channel, you should wait for
approximately 5 seconds before pressing the TEXT button - this will allow
the software to download. If you press the TEXT button before download is
complete, there will be a short delay before the text screen is displayed.
While navigating digital teletext, you will find there is a short delay when ●
moving between pages while the page downloads. There is often a prompt
shown somewhere on the page (for example “Loading”) to let you know that
this is happening.

21

Viewing Teletext

Analogue teletext

Analogue teletext services

Analogue teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters.
The features may vary depending on the broadcasters.

What is FASTEXT mode?

In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more
information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast access to
information on the subjects shown.

What is List mode?

In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen. Each of these
numbers can be altered and stored in the TV’s memory. (“Store frequently viewed pages”, p. 23)

To change mode ■ “Teletext” in the Setup Menu (p. 33)

Select Analogue

TV

Switch to Teletext

TEXT

Displays the ●
index page
(content varies
depending on the
broadcasters)

Current
page
number

Sub page number

<< 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >>

17:51 28 Feb

TELETEXT

INFORMATION

Time / date

ASPECT

OPTION

MENU

INPUT

AV

TV

DIRECT TV REC

N

EXIT

RETURN

1

2

TEXT

STTL

INDEX HOLD

Select the page

3

or

To adjust contrast ■

To return to TV ■

PROGRAMME

up

down

MENU

EXIT

Reveal hidden data HOLD

Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers

MENU

red

To rehide ●

red

Stop automatic updating

(If you wish to hold the current page without updating)

HOLD

red

or

(Corresponds to the colour bar)

(Press twice)

To resume ●

Colour bar

green

yellow blue

As the blue bar is displayed

HOLD

22

FULL / TOP / BOTTOM

(TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL)

MENU

green

(Expand the TOP half) (Expand the BOTTOM half)