Panasonic TX-P50ST60B, TX-P42ST60B, TX-P55ST60B User Manual
English
Operating Instructions
Plasma Television
Contents
Be Sure to Read
Important Notice ·················································2
Safety Precautions ·············································3
Quick Start Guide
Accessories ························································6
Connections························································8
Identifying Controls ···········································13
First time Auto Setup ········································16
Using your VIERA
Operations ························································17
How to Use eHELP ···········································18
Viewing 3D images ···········································19
Others
FAQs·································································20
Maintenance ·····················································21
Specifications ···················································21
Model No.
TX-P42ST60B
TX-P50ST60B
TX-P55ST60B
For more detailed instructions, refer to [eHELP]
(Built-in Operating Instructions).
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How to use [eHELP] (p. 18)
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and
retain them for future reference.
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
TQB0E2322U
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For the information of the trademarks, refer to [eHELP]
(Support > Licence).
Important Notice
Do not display any still part of the
image for a long period
In such cases the still part of the image remains dimly
on the plasma screen (“image retention”). This is not
considered a malfunction and is not covered by the
warranty.
Typical still image parts:
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Channel number, channel logo and other logos
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Still or moving pictures viewed in
4:3 or 14:9 aspect ratio
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Video games
To avoid image retention, the screen saver may
be activated (VIERA logo moves) or the on-screen
message may move after a few minutes if no signals
are sent or no operations are performed.
Notice for DVB / Data broadcasting /
IPTV functions
This TV is designed to meet the standards (as of
August, 2012) of digital services.
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Not all the features are available depending on the
country, area, broadcaster, service provider and
network environment.
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The compatibility with future services is not
guaranteed.
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Check the latest information on the available
services at the following website.
http://panasonic.net/viera/support
Panasonic does not guarantee operation and
performance of peripheral devices made by other
manufacturers; and we disclaim any liability or damage
arising from operation and/or performance from usage
of such other maker’s peripheral devices.
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio
license for the personal and non-commercial use of a
consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the
AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC
Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in
a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was
obtained from a video provider licensed to provide
AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied
for any other use.
Additional information may be obtained from MPEG
LA, LLC.
See http://www.mpegla.com.
Rovi Corporation and/or its subsidiaries and related
affiliates are not in any way liable for the accuracy
or availability of the program schedule information
or other data in the Rovi Guide system and cannot
guarantee service availability in your area. In no event
shall Rovi Corporation and/or its related affiliates be
liable for any damages in connection with the accuracy
or availability of the program schedule information or
other data in the Rovi Guide system.
“Full HD 3D Glasses™” Logo indicates compatibility
between TV products and 3D Eyewear which are
compliant with the “Full HD 3D Glasses™” format, and
does not indicate picture quality of TV products.
2
Safety Precautions
To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or
injury, please follow the warnings and cautions below:
■ Mains plug and lead
Warning
If you detect anything unusual,
immediately switch off the mains
supply switch and remove the
mains plug.
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This TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V, 50 /
60 Hz.
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Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.
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Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.
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Disconnect the mains plug when cleaning the TV.
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Do not touch the mains plug with wet
hands.
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Do not damage the mains lead.
Do not place a heavy object
•
on the lead.
Do not place the lead near a
•
high temperature object.
Do not pull on the lead. Hold
•
onto the mains plug body
when disconnecting the plug.
Do not move the TV with the lead plugged into a
•
socket outlet.
Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively or stretch it.
•
Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.
•
Ensure the TV does not crush the mains lead.
•
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Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with
this TV.
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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
earth connection.
IMPORTANT:
THE MOULDED MAINS PLUG
FOR YOUR SAFETY, PLEASE READ THE
FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY.
This TV is supplied with a moulded 3-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 10 amp rating and that it is
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362.
Check for the ASTA mark
the fuse body.
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 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 authorised dealer.
WARNING: THIS TV MUST BE EARTHED.
How to replace the fuse:
Pull out the fuse cover with a
screwdriver and replace the fuse.
or the BSI mark on
■ Take care
Warning
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Do not remove covers and never
modify the TV yourself as live
parts are accessible when they
are removed. There are no user
serviceable parts inside.
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Do not expose the 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.
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Do not insert foreign objects into the TV through the air
vents.
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Do not use an unapproved pedestal / mounting
equipment. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer
to perform the setup or installation of approved wallhanging brackets.
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Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel.
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Do not place the TV on sloped
or unstable surfaces, and ensure
that the TV does not hang over
the edge of the base.
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Do not expose the TV to direct
sunlight and other sources of
heat.
3
To prevent the
spread of fire, keep
candles or other
open flames away
from this product at
all times
■ Dangerous part / Small object
Warning
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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.
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Do not allow children to handle
any small objects such as SD
Card. The small object could be
swallowed by young children.
Remove SD Card immediately
after use and store out of reach of
young children.
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3D Eyewear and Electronic Touch Pen contain
small parts that can be swallowed by young children
accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young
children.
■ Pedestal
Warning
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Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.
Caution
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Do not use any pedestal other than the one provided
with this TV.
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Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or
physically damaged. If this occurs, contact your nearest
Panasonic dealer immediately.
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During setup, make sure that all screws are securely
tightened.
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Ensure that the TV does not suffer any impact during
installation of the pedestal.
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Ensure that children do not climb onto the pedestal.
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Install or remove the TV from the pedestal with at least
two people.
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Install or remove the TV by the specified procedure.
■ Radio wave
Warning
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Do not use the TV, 3D Eyewear and Electronic Touch
Pen in any medical institutions or locations with medical
equipment. Radio waves may interfere with the medical
equipment and cause accidents due to the malfunction.
●
Do not use the TV, 3D Eyewear and Electronic Touch
Pen near any automatic control equipment such as
automatic doors or fire alarms. Radio waves may
interfere with the automatic control equipment and
cause accidents due to the malfunction.
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Keep the distance at least 22 cm from the TV, 3D
Eyewear and Electronic Touch Pen when you have a
cardiac pacemaker. Radio waves may interfere with the
operation of the pacemaker.
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Do not disassemble or alter the TV, 3D Eyewear and
Electronic Touch Pen in any way.
■ Built-in wireless LAN
Caution
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Do not use the built-in wireless LAN to connect to any
wireless network (SSID*) for which you do not have
usage rights. Such networks may be listed as a result
of searches. However, using them may be regarded as
illegal access.
*
SSID is a name for identifying a particular wireless
network for transmission.
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Do not subject the built-in wireless LAN to high
temperatures, direct sunlight or moisture.
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Data transmitted and received over radio waves may be
intercepted and monitored.
●
The built-in wireless LAN uses 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
frequency bands. To avoid malfunctions or slow
response caused by radio wave interference, keep the
TV away from the devices such as other wireless LAN
devices, microwaves, mobile phones and the devices
that use 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signals when using the
built-in wireless LAN.
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When noises occur due to the static electricity, etc.,
the TV might stop operating for the protection of the
devices. In this case, turn the TV off with Mains power
On / Off switch, then turn it on again.
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Additional information for the wireless LAN and access
point may be on the following website.
http://panasonic.net/viera/support
■ Bluetooth
Caution
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The TV, 3D Eyewear and Electronic Touch Pen use
the 2.4 GHz radio frequency ISM band (Bluetooth®).
To avoid malfunctions or slow response caused by
radio wave interference, keep the TV, 3D Eyewear and
Electronic Touch Pen away from the devices such as
other wireless LAN devices, other Bluetooth devices,
microwaves, mobile phones and the devices that use
2.4 GHz signal.
®
wireless technology
■ Ventilation
Caution
Allow sufficient space around the TV in order to help
prevent excessive heat, which could lead to early failure
of some electronic components.
Minimum distance:
10
10
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Ventilation should not be
impeded by covering the
ventilation openings with items
such as newspapers, tablecloths
and curtains.
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Whether you are using a pedestal or not, always ensure
the vents at the bottom of the TV are not blocked and
there is sufficient space to enable adequate ventilation.
10
7
(cm)
4
■ Moving the TV
Caution
Before moving the TV, disconnect all cables.
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The TV is heavy. Move the
TV with at least two people.
Support as shown to avoid
injury by the TV tipping or
falling.
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Transport only in upright position. Transporting the TV
with its display panel facing upwards or downwards
may cause damage to the internal circuitry.
■ When not in use for a long time
Caution
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.
●
Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the
TV is not in use for a prolonged period of time.
■ Excessive volume
Caution
●
Do not expose your ears to
excessive volume from the
headphones. Irreversible
damage can be caused.
●
If you hear a drumming noise in your ears, turn down
the volume or temporarily stop using the headphones.
■ Battery for the Remote Control /
3D Eyewear / Electronic Touch Pen
Caution
●
Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage,
corrosion and explosion.
●
Replace only with the same or equivalent type.
●
Do not mix old and new batteries.
●
Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and
manganese batteries).
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Do not use rechargeable batteries (Ni-Cd, etc.).
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Do not burn or break up batteries.
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Do not expose batteries to excessive heat such as
sunshine, fire or the like.
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Make sure you dispose of batteries correctly.
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Remove the battery from the unit when not using for
a prolonged period of time to prevent battery leakage,
corrosion and explosion.
■ Electronic Touch Pen Use
Warning
●
The TV may be hot. Do not touch it continuously to
prevent low temperature burn.
Caution
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Do not forcibly hit or pick the TV screen with the
Electronic Touch Pen to prevent the TV from falling
over.
●
Touch the TV screen only with the tip of the Electronic
Touch Pen, do not move the tip with exerting pressure
on, or do not move the tip fast to prevent the scratch of
the screen.
●
Stop using the Electronic Touch Pen immediately if you
experience any redness, pain or skin irritation. In rare
cases, the materials used in the Electronic Touch Pen
may cause an allergic reaction.
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Use the Electronic Touch Pen taking a break
sometimes. Guideline for continuous use is around
1 hour to protect against eyestrain or physical
deconditioning.
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Do not use the Electronic Touch Pen at high
temperatures. Always keep the Electronic Touch Pen in
a cool and dry place.
■ 3D Eyewear Use
Caution
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Use the 3D Eyewear only for the intended purpose and
nothing else.
●
Do not move around while wearing the 3D Eyewear to
avoid falling or accidental injury.
●
Do not drop, bend, exert pressure on, or step on the 3D
Eyewear.
●
Be careful of the tips of the frame when putting on the
3D Eyewear.
●
Be careful not to trap your fingers in the hinge section
of the 3D Eyewear.
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Do not use the 3D Eyewear if it is physically damaged.
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If you suffer from any eyesight problems (short / farsighted, astigmatism, eyesight differences in left and
right), ensure that you correct your vision before using
the 3D Eyewear. The supplied 3D Eyewear can be worn
over vision correction glasses.
●
Stop using the 3D Eyewear immediately if you
experience any redness, pain or skin irritation around
the nose or temples. In rare cases, the materials used
in the 3D Eyewear may cause an allergic reaction.
●
Do not use the 3D Eyewear at high temperatures.
Always keep the 3D Eyewear in a cool and dry place.
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Stop using the 3D Eyewear immediately if a malfunction
or fault occurs.
■ Viewing 3D Images
Caution
●
Pay special attention when children are viewing 3D
images. 3D images should not be viewed by children
younger than about 6 years old, as a guideline.
All children must be fully supervised by parents or
guardians who must ensure their safety and health
while they are viewing 3D images.
●
Stop viewing 3D images immediately if you feel tired,
feel unwell, experience any other uncomfortable
sensation or clearly see double images. Take an
appropriate break before continuing to view. When you
set the 3D effect by using [3D Adjustment], take into
account that the vision of 3D images varies among
different individuals.
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Do not view 3D images if you have a history of
oversensitivity to light, heart problems or any other
medical conditions.
●
When viewing 3D images, your sense of distance may
be tricked or go wrong. Be careful not to hit the TV
screen or other people unintentionally. Ensure there
are no breakable objects around you to avoid any
accidental damage or injury.
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Do not view 3D images from a distance shorter than
recommended. The recommended viewing distance is
at least 3 times of the image height.
42-inch model
50-inch model
55-inch model
When black bands at the top and bottom of the screen
are displayed, such as movies, view the screen from
a distance at least 3 times the height of the actual
image. (That makes the distance shorter than the
recommended values above.)
: 1.6 m or more
: 1.9 m or more
: 2.1 m or more
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Accessories
Remote Control
(p. 13)
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N2QAYB000829
Mains lead
(p. 8)
3D Eyewear
(p. 19)
Batteries (2)
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R6
(p. 13)
Pedestal
(see below)
42-inch model
50-inch model
Electronic Touch Pen
(with R03 battery)
(p. 14)
55-inch model
Cable tie
(p. 12)
AV1 (SCART) adaptor
(p. 9)
Operating Instructions
Production Registration Leaflet
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Accessories may not be placed all together. Take care not to throw them away unintentionally.
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For the information of optional accessories, refer to [eHELP] (Support > Optional accessories).
Ferrite core for
LAN cable (2)
(Large size)
(p. 10)
Use the Ferrite cores to comply with the EMC standard.
Ferrite core for
headphones
(Small size)
(p. 11)
Assembling / Removing the pedestal
Assembly screw
(black)
(7)
42-inch model
50-inch model
(12)
55-inch model
Assembly screw
(black)
(5)
42-inch model
50-inch model
M5 × 16
M4 × 10
Bracket
Neck
42-inch model
50-inch model
42-inch model
50-inch model
55-inch model
55-inch model
Base
Cover
42-inch model
50-inch model
6
■ Assembling the pedestal
42-inch model
50-inch model
1
B
4
F
A
3
C
D
E
2
A
42-inch model
50-inch model
55-inch model
42-inch model
B
5
50-inch model
55-inch model
A
■ Adjusting the panel to your desired angle
42-inch model
50-inch model
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Do not place any objects within the full rotation range.
Removing the pedestal from the TV
Be sure to remove the pedestal in the following way when using the wall-hanging bracket or repacking the TV.
1 Remove the assembly screws
2 Pull out the pedestal from the TV.
3 Remove the assembly screw from the cover.
4 Pull out the cover.
5 Remove the assembly screws from the bracket.
6 Remove the assembly screws
(View from the top)
(
42-inch model 50-inch model
42-inch model 50-inch model
from the back of the base and pull out the neck.
42-inch model
50-inch model
Secure the base as shown below to prevent the TV
from falling over.
●
The place where the base is secured should be thick
15°
enough and made of hard material.
15°
42-inch model 50-inch model
Commercially available screw
(not supplied)
Diameter: 3 mm
Length: 25 - 30 mm
) / (
55-inch model
) from the TV.
6
7
Connections
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External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
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Ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.
●
Check the type of terminals and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
●
Always use a fully wired SCART or HDMI cable.
●
Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.) or equipment with an infrared sensor.
Otherwise, distortion of image / sound may occur or operation of other equipment may be interfered.
●
Also read the manual of the equipment being connected.
Terminals
CI slot (p. 11)
1
SD Card slot
2
Headphone jack (p. 11)
3
USB 1 - 2 port
4
HDMI1 - 3 (p. 9, 11)
5
DIGITAL AUDIO
6
ETHERNET (p. 10)
7
Terrestrial terminal
8
(see below)
AV1 (SCART) (p. 9)
9
AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO)
10
(p. 10, 11)
8 7 9
Basic connections
1
2
4
3
5
6
10
Mains lead and aerial
Mains lead
(supplied)
AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz
8
■ DVB, Analogue
■ Mains lead
Push until both side
tabs click
RF cable
Make sure that
the mains lead is
securely fixed.
Terrestrial aerial
To remove from the TV:
tabs
Press both tabs and pull
on mains connector to
release
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