Panasonic TX-P50VT30B, TX-P42VT30B Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

Model No.

TX-P42VT30B TX-P50VT30B

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.

English

UK and Ireland model

QB0E2130

Features

3D technology -

Viewing 3D images on the Full HD panel You can enjoy viewing 3D images on this TV by wearing the 3D Eyewear.

RealD 3D

This TV and 3D Eyewear use the 3D technology of RealD. RealD is one of the inventors in 3D technology.

freesat HD tuner built-in

This TV has a built-in freesat HD tuner. freesat is a free digital TV service which broadcasts via satellite so you can receive TV, radio, interactive TV, and HD TV with crystal clear reception.

DVB-T tuner built-in

Receives DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) digital terrestrial broadcasts.

DVB-T2 tuner built-in

DVB-T2 is an advanced digital terrestrial system for more efficient transmission. Available DVB-T2 broadcasts will be tuned automatically when you perform DVB Auto Setup.

GUIDE Plus+ (p. 24)

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

Sharp pictures and clear sound with HDMI connection (p. 117)

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

Using USB devices

Enjoy recording and playback the digital TV programmes to the USB HDD. (p. 74, 87) Enjoy the photo, video and music in the USB Flash Memory on Media Player. (p. 79) Wireless LAN Adaptor for the network connection. (p. 6, 12) USB keyboard, gamepad, etc. are available. (p. 118)

Timer Programming (p. 26, 62)

Timer Programming enables you to use functions such as programme reminder and programme recording to the external recorder or formatted USB HDD / SD Card.

SDXC Card

This TV supports SDXC Card. SDXC is the latest standard of SD Card and a higher storage capacity card.

DLNA

DLNA is a standard that makes digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. (p. 98)

VIERA Connect - Enjoy great web entertainment (p. 18, 101)

VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents such as photos, videos, games, etc. from VIERA Connect home screen.

Link up and control the connected equipment with “Q-Link” and “VIERA Link” (p. 102)

Q-Link and VIERA Link provide easy recording and playback, creation of a home theatre without complicated settings, etc.

VIERA TOOLS - Display special feature icons for easy accessibility (p. 40)

Special features (such as VIERA Link and Media Player) can be accessed easily by using the VIERA TOOLS button.

Dolby Digital Plus / Dolby Pulse decoders

It is possible to decode Dolby Digital Plus / Dolby Pulse multi-channel audio tracks and output as Dolby Digital Bitstream (multi-channel sound signal) from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT / HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals.

CONEQ (p. 44)

CONEQ is a technology to transduce the sound from speakers. You can enjoy sophisticated sound true to the original one.

Owner ID (p. 68)

Owner ID is an anti-theft function. Entering the PIN number and owner’s personal information will help the Police to determine the owner in the case of theft.

Supports Audio Description signal (p. 20, 45)

Audio Description (when broadcast) adds an additional soundtrack to describe events on screen (narration) and aids understanding and enjoyment, particularly for visually-impaired viewers.

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 08456 50 50 50 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. Analogue channels are permanently turned off, it will not be possible to recover them.

To retune your TV [Auto Setup] in [DVB Tuning Menu]-DVB mode (p. 53)

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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.)

Due to the digital reception technologies involved, quality of the digital signals may be relatively low in

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some cases, despite good reception of analogue channels.

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

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Image displayed in 4:3 mode

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Video game

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Computer image

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To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 121)

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.

The recording and playback of content on this or any other device may require permission from the owner of the copyright or other such rights in that content. Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant you that permission and explicitly disclaims any right, ability or intention to obtain such permission on your behalf. It is your responsibility to ensure that your use of this or any other device complies with applicable copyright legislation in your country. Please refer to that legislation for more information on the relevant laws and regulations involved or contact the owner of the rights in the content you wish to record or playback.

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was 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 RELATED AFFILIATES ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL ROVI CORPORATION AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT, SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. http://www.europe.guideplus.com/

Notice for DVB / Data broadcasting / IPTV functions

This TV is designed to meet the standards (as of August, 2010) of digital services.

The compatibility with future services is not guaranteed.

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Check the latest information on the available

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services at the following website.

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/

Contents

Be Sure to Read

Safety Precautions ·····································4

Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options ·································6 Identifying Controls ·····································9 Basic Connection······································11 Auto Setup ················································13

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

Using “VIERA Connect” ····························18 Watching TV ·············································19 Using TV Guide ········································23 Viewing Teletext ········································28 Watching External Inputs ··························31 Viewing 3D images ···································33 How to Use VIERA TOOLS ······················40 How to Use Menu Functions ····················41

Advanced Features

Retuning from Setup Menu·······················52 Tuning and Editing Channels ···················54 Timer Programming ··································62 Child Lock ·················································64 Input Labels ··············································66 Shipping Condition ···································67 Owner ID ··················································68 Using Common Interface ··························69 Updating the TV Software ························70 Multi Window ············································71 Advanced Picture Settings ·······················72 USB HDD / SD Card Recording ···············74 Using Media Player ··································79 Using Network Services

(DLNA / VIERA Connect / freesat) ············91 Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link) ·····102 External Equipment ································ 110

FAQs, etc.

Technical Information······························ 113 FAQs·······················································121 On screen messages······························124 Maintenance ···········································127 Glossary ·················································127 Index ·······················································128 Licence ···················································129 Specifications ·········································130

Safety Precautions

Warning

Safety Precautions

■ Mains plug and lead

To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings below:

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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Remove the mains plug when cleaning the TV.

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Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand.

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Do not damage the mains lead.

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• 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.

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

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

If you detect anything unusual, immediately switch off the mains supply switch and remove the mains plug.

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

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 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.

Warning

■ Take care

To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings below:

Do not remove covers and never modify the TV yourself as live parts are

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accessible when they are removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside.

Do not expose the TV to rain or excessive moisture. This TV must

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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 expose the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. To

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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, and ensure that

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the TV does not hang over the edge of the base.

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

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dealer to perform the setup or installation of approved wall-hanging brackets. Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel.

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To prevent the spread of fire, keep candles or other open flames away from this product at all times

■ Small object

This product contains possibly dangerous parts that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally.

Keep the dangerous parts out of reach of young children.

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Do not allow children to handle SD Card. As with any small object, the

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SD Card could be swallowed by young children. Please remove SD Card immediately after use and store out of reach of young children.

Caution

Safety Precautions

■ Ventilation

Allow sufficient space around the TV in order to help prevent excessive heat, which could lead to early failure of some electronic components.

Ventilation should not be impeded by covering

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the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers, tablecloths and curtains.

Whether you are using the pedestal or not, always ensure the vents

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in the bottom of the TV are not blocked and there is sufficient space to enable adequate ventilation.

Minimum distance

10 7

(cm)

■ Moving the TV

Before moving the TV, disconnect all cables.

The TV is heavy. Move the TV with at least two people. Support as

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shown to avoid injury by the TV tipping or falling. Transport only in upright position. Transporting the TV with its display panel

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facing upward or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.

■ When not in use for a long time

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.

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■ Excessive volume

Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones. Irreversible damage can be caused.

Accessories / Options

Standard accessories

Remote Control

N2QAYB000593

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Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options

Batteries for the Remote Control (2)

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(p. 7)

Pedestal

TX-P42VT30B :

TBL5ZX0063

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TXFBL5Z0007

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TXFBL5Z0017

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(p. 7)

TX-P50VT30B :

TBL5ZX0067

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TXFBL5Z0009

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TXFBL5Z0019

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Clamper

TMME289

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(p. 11)

Wireless LAN Adaptor and exclusive stand

N5HBZ0000055

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K2KYYYY00132

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(p. 12, 92)

Operating Instructions Product Registration Leaflet

Terminal adaptors

Satellite adaptor

K1TYYYY00158

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(p. 11, 110)

Composite adaptor

K2KYYYY00136

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(p. 110, 111)

Accessories may not be placed all together. Take care not to throw them away unintentionally.

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

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

Optional accessories

Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories. For additional details, please refer to the manual of the optional accessories.

3D Eyewear set

(Battery type) (Rechargeable type)

TY-EW3D10E• TY-EW3D2LE

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Communication Camera

TY-CC10W

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3D Eyewear set (2)

N5ZZ00000223

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(p. 34)

RF adaptor

K1TYYYY00159

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(p. 11, 12, 110)

Audio adaptor

K2KYYYY00138

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(p. 111)

If you need 3D Eyewears additionally, please purchase this

TY-EW3D2ME

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TY-EW3D2SE

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Caution

This camera can be used on VIERA Connect (p. 18, 101).

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Please also read the manual of the camera.

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Depending on the area, this optional accessory may not be available.

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For details, consult your local Panasonic dealer.

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optional accessory. For more information :

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http://panasonic.net/avc/viera/3d/eu.html

Ferrite core (2)

(Large size)

J0KG00000014

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(p. 12, 111)

Use the Ferrite cores to comply with the EMC standard.

SCART adaptor

K1HY20YY0008

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(p. 11, 12, 110)

Optical digital audio adaptor

K7CXGYC00001

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(p. 111)

Ferrite core

(Small size)

J0KG00000011

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(p. 112)

COMPONENT adaptor

K2KYYYY00137

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(p. 110)

Wall-hanging bracket

TY-WK4P1RW• Tilting angle for this TV : 0 (vertical) to 20 degrees

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Rear of the TV

400 mm

Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation

Warning

Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket by yourself have the risk

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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

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steps to prevent the TV from falling off. Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause

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product damage which will void your warranty. Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or

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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 for an

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extended period of time.

300 mm

(View from the side)

Depth of screw : minimum 10 mm,

maximum 16 mm

Diameter : M8

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

Installing / removing remote’s batteries

Pull open

Hook

Note the correct

polarity (+ or -)

Caution

Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and

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corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. Do not mix old and new batteries.

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Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and

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manganese batteries). Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

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Do not burn or break up batteries.

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Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire, etc. Do not disassemble or modify the remote control.

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Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options

Attaching / removing the pedestal

To help avoid risk of damage or injury by the TV tipping or falling, please follow the warnings and cautions below :

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

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Caution

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

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nearest Panasonic dealer immediately. 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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Assembly screw (4)

(silver)

XYN5+F20FN

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M5 × 20

Assembly screw

(black)

XSB4+8FNK

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M4 × 8

Base

TBL5ZX0063

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(TX-P42VT30B) TBL5ZX0067

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(TX-P50VT30B)

Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options

Assembly screw (4)

(black)

THEL087N

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(TX-P42VT30B) THEL088N

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(TX-P50VT30B)

M5 × 25

Assembling the pedestal

Use the assembly screws A to fasten the pole D to the base E securely.

Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.

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Forcing the assembly screws the wrong

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way will strip the threads.

Attach the cover F with assembly screw C

Pole

TBL5ZA3055

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(TX-P42VT30B) TBL5ZA3065

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(TX-P50VT30B)

Securing the TV

Use the assembly screws B to fasten securely.

Tighten the four assembly screws loosely at

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first, then tighten them firmly to fix securely. Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface.

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Front

Cover

TBL5ZB3045-1

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(TX-P42VT30B) TBL5ZB3054-1

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(TX-P50VT30B)

Arrow mark

Hole for pedestal installation

(View from the bottom)

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 B from the TV. 2 Pull out the pedestal from the TV. 3 Remove the assembly screw C from the cover. 4 Pull out the cover. 5 Remove the assembly screws A from the pole.

Adjusting the panel to your desired angle

Do not place any objects within the full rotation range.

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: 15°

(TX-P42VT30B)

: 10°

(View from the top)

(TX-P50VT30B)

Identifying Controls

Remote Control

1 2

3 4

5 6 7

1 Standby On / Off switch

Switches TV On or Off

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standby

2 3D button (p. 38)

Switches to the viewing

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mode between 2D and 3D

3 [Main Menu]

Press to access Picture,

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Sound, Timer and Setup Menus

4 Aspect

Changes aspect ratio

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(p. 41)

(p. 22)

16 17 18

19 20

24 25

5 Light

Lights the buttons

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(numeric, sound mute, last view, volume, channel) for about 5 seconds

6 [VIERA Link Menu]

(p. 106)

7 Information (p. 20)

Displays channel and

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programme information

8OK

Confirms selections and

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choices Press after selecting

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channel positions to quickly change channel Displays the Channel List

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9 [Option Menu]

Easy optional setting for

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viewing, sound, etc.

10 Teletext (p. 28)

Switches to teletext mode

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11 Subtitles (p. 22)

Displays subtitles

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12 Numeric buttons

Changes channel and

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teletext pages Sets characters

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When in Standby mode,

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switches TV On (Press for about 1 second)

13 Sound Mute

Switches sound mute On

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or Off

14 Volume Up / Down

15 Input mode selection

TV - switches freesat /

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DVB / Analogue / Other Sat. / Satellite mode

(p. 19)

AV - switches to AV input

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mode from Input Selection list

(p. 31)

(p. 21)

16 Direct TV Recording

(p. 104, 106)

Records programme

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

17 TV Guide

18 [VIERA Connect]

(p. 18, 101)

Displays VIERA Connect

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home screen

19 VIERA TOOLS

(p. 40)

Displays some special

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feature icons and accesses easily

20 Exit

Returns to the normal

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viewing screen

21 Cursor buttons

Makes selections and

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adjustments

22 Return

Returns to the previous

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menu / page

23 Coloured buttons

(red-green-yellow-blue)

Used for the selection,

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navigation and operation of various functions

24 Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture

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(p. 21)

Holds the current teletext

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page (teletext mode)

(p. 29)

25 Index (p. 30)

Returns to the teletext

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index page (teletext mode)

26 Last view

Switches to previously

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viewed channel or input mode

27 Channel Up / Down

28 Connected equipment

operations

(p. 32, 78, 80, 98, 108)

(p. 23)

(p. 20)

Quick Start Guide

Identifying Controls

Quick Start Guide

Identifying Controls

1 CI slot (p. 69) 2 SD Card slot 3 USB 3 port 4 HDMI1 - 4 terminal

unction select

[Volume] / [Contrast] / [Brightness] / [Colour] /

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[Sharpness] / [Tint] (NTSC signal) / [Bass]∗ / [Treble]∗ / [Balance] / [Auto Setup] (p. 52, 53)

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[Music] or [Speech] mode in the Sound Menu

6 Channel Up / Down, Value change (when

using the F button), Switching the TV On (press either button for about 1 second when in Standby mode)

(p. 74, 112)

(p. 74, 79)

(p. 112)

7 Changes the input mode

8 Mains power On / Off switch

Use to switch the mains power.

9 10 11 8

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If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode by the remote control last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On with Mains power On / Off switch.

9 Remote control signal receiver

Do not place any objects between the TV remote

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control signal receiver and remote control.

10 C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking

System) sensor

Senses brightness to adjust picture quality when

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[C.A.T.S.] in the Picture Menu is set to [On]

(p. 42)

11 Power and Timer LED

Red : Standby

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Green : On Orange : Timer Programming On Orange (flash) :

Recording of Timer Programming, Direct TV Recording or One Touch Recording in progress

Red with orange flash :

Standby with Timer Programming On, Direct TV Recording or One Touch Recording

The LED blinks when the TV receives a

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command from the remote control.

12 Infrared transmitter for 3D Eyewear

Do not place any objects between the

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transmitter and 3D Eyewear.

Using the On Screen Displays - Operation guide

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

Operation guide

Operation guide will help you to operate by using the remote control.

Example : [Owner ID]

Owner ID

Please enter new PIN

EXIT

Operation guide

* * * *

PIN entry

How to use remote control

Open the main menu

Move the cursor / select the menu item / select from a range of options

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 to the previous menu

Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen

Auto power standby function

The TV will automatically go to Standby mode in the following conditions:

• no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 minutes in Analogue TV mode

• [Off Timer] is active in the Timer Menu (p. 21)

• no operation is performed for the period selected in [Auto Standby] (p. 45)

This function does not affect the recording of Timer Programming, Direct TV Recording and One Touch

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Recording.

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. There are some restrictions on placement for viewing 3D images. For details (p. 33, 37)

Example 1 Connecting dish or aerial

TV only

To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, please consult your local dealer.

Also please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for details.

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The freesat channel uses Astra 2 at 28.2° East, and Eurobird 1 at 28.5° East satellites. To ensure your

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satellite dish is correctly installed please consult your freesat registered dealer.

Rear of the TV

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

Mains lead

For digital satellite

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broadcasts

Satellite adaptor (supplied)

Aerial input terminal

RF adaptor (supplied)

Satellite cable

For digital terrestrial and analogue

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broadcasts

Satellite dish

Terrestrial aerial

RF cable

■ Clamper (Standard accessory / Attached with the mains lead)

Attach the clamper Bundle the cables

Insert the clamper in a hole

hole

hooks

Set the tip in the hooks

To remove from the TV:

snaps

Keep pushing both side snaps

To loosen:

knob

Keep pushing the knob

Quick Start Guide

Basic Connection

Do not bundle the Satellite cable, RF cable and mains lead together (could cause distorted image).

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Fix cables with clampers as necessary.

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When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s assembly manual to fix cables.

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Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Player

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Player

Rear of the TV

HDMI

Player / 3D-compatible player

Fully wired SCART cable

DVD Recorder or VCR

AC 220240 V 50 / 60 Hz

Mains lead

Aerial input terminal

Terrestrial

aerial

RF adaptor (supplied)

Fully wired HDMI

compliant cable

SCART adaptor

(supplied)

RF cable

RF OUT

RF IN

Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Cable TV Box

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Cable

Rear of the TV

Fully wired HDMI compliant cable

Quick Start Guide

Recorder/AV

HDMI

Cable

Cable TV Box

AC 220240 V 50 / 60 Hz

Basic Connection

Mains lead

Aerial input terminal

Terrestrial aerial

RF adaptor (supplied)

RF cable

SCART adaptor (supplied)

Fully wired

SCART cable

RF OUT

RF IN

Fully wired SCART cable

AV 1

DVD Recorder or VCR

AV 2

RF cable

RF OUT RF IN

■ Connecting to the network environment (Network connections)

To enable the network service functions (VIERA Connect, etc.), you need to connect the TV to a broadband network environment.

If you do not have any broadband network services, please consult your retailer for assistance.

•

Connect with LAN cable (Wired connection) or Wireless LAN Adaptor (Wireless connection).

•

Setup of the network connection will start after the tuning (when first using the TV) (p. 14, 15)

•

Rear of the TV

Wired connection

Less than 10 cm

For more information of the network connections (p. 92)

•

Note

To watch 3D contents (p. 33)

•

Connect to the TV’s AV1 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 104).

•

For HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3 /

•

HDMI4) by using HDMI cable (p. 110). Q-Link and VIERA Link connection (p. 102, 103)

•

Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.

•

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.

Wireless connection

Wireless LAN Adaptor and exclusive stand

“Standard accessories” (p. 6)

Insert the Wireless LAN Adaptor to the stand

•

straightly and completely. Connect to the USB 1 or 2 port.

•

Ferrite core - Large size (supplied)

Installing the Ferrite core

LAN cable

Less than 10 cm

Internet

environment

Pull back the tabs (in two places)

Wind the cable twice

environment

Access point

Press the cable through and close

RF cable

Internet

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. 11, 12) 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

Select your country

Country Selection

United Kingdom Ireland

Example : Example :

freesat Auto Setup

Searching

Signal Quality Signal Strength TV Channels Found Radio Channels Found Data Channels Found

Auto Setup - DVB and Analogue

DVB Scan Analogue Scan This will take about 6 minutes.

CH Channel Name Type

CBBC Channel

BBC Radio Wales

62 62 10Cartoon Nwk 29 33 -BBC1

Free TV: 8 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Data: 0 Analogue: 2

Auto Setup will start to search for TV channels and store them.

Actual number of channels may

•

differ due to channel duplication.

Sending Preset Data

Please wait!

0% 100%

Remote control unavailable

If downloading has failed, you can download later through the Setup Menu.

•

“Q-Link Download” (p. 46)

Enter your postcode

Enter Postcode for local channels including space

Postcode

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T

U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

■ How to enter the postcode

Set characters

Takes a few seconds to be displayed.

•

If the red LED shows on the TV, press the Standby On / Off switch

•

on the remote control for at least 1 second to turn the TV On.

select set

Search Mode

0 0

8 2

Channels found, creating channel list.

CH 21 68 CH 21 68

Free TV Free TV Free TV Free TV Analogue Analogue

Searching

10 10

Quality

10 10 10

Free Channels All Channels

select

Satellite Auto Setup

Satellite Progress This will take up to 5 minutes.

Satellite Auto Setup

Satellite Progress This will take up to 30 minutes.

Free TV: 11 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0

Auto Setup - DVB and Analogue

DVB Scan Analogue Scan This will take about 6 minutes.

Free TV: 8 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Analogue: 2

start

Checking Satellite

0% 100%

Astra1

No. Channel Name Type

ETV

BBC TES 2

BBC TES 3

910BBC FOUR 10 10CBBC Channel 11 10CBeebies

CH Channel Name Type

CBBC Channel

BBC Radio Wales

62 62 10Cartoon Nwk

CH29 CH33 -BBC1

0% 100%

Free TV Free TV Free TV Free TV Free TV Free TV

Searching

CH 5 69 CH 1 99 41H: 21

Free TV Free TV Free TV Free TV Analogue Analogue

Searching

If Q-Link or similar technology (p. 104) compatible recorder with analogue tuner is connected, analogue channel setting is automatically downloaded to the recorder. (Digital channel setting is not downloaded.)

Your postcode is required to receive

•

local services and sort the channel order. Please ensure to include a space

.!:#2abc3def

ghi5jkl6mno

pqrs8tuv9wxyz

when entering your postcode. If you skip this step, the default

•

postcode (central London) will be set.

Exit to go to next step

You can set characters by

select

set

(green)

•

using numeric buttons.

“Characters table for

numeric buttons” (p. 117)

Quality

10 10 10

Quality

10 10 10

Quick Start Guide

Auto Setup

Setup the network connection

Setup the network connection to enable the network service functions such as VIERA Connect, etc. (p. 18, 101).

To setup the wireless connection, use the Wireless LAN Adaptor (supplied). (p. 17)

•

Please note that this TV does not support wireless public access points. Ensure the network connections (p. 12) and network environment are completed before starting setup.

•

Select the network type

Network Setup

Quick Start Guide

Select Wired or Wireless

Wired Wireless Set later

■ [Wired]

Auto Setup

1. Select [Auto]

Acquire IP Address

2. Go to the next step

■ [Wireless]

Select the connection type

Connection Type

Please select network connection type.

[Search for access point]

Access points found automatically are listed.

1. Select your desired access point

Available Access Points

No. Wireless type Encrypt Reception

SSID

Access Point A Access Point B

Access Point C

To search access points again

•

Auto Manual

select access

(Press twice)

Search for access point

WPS(Push button)

11n(2.4GHz) 11n(5GHz) 11n(5GHz)

(yellow)

[Wired] “Wired connection” (p. 12) [Wireless] “Wireless connection” (p. 12)

To setup later on or skip this step

select access

Connection Test

Check network cable connection. Check acquired IP address. Check for devices using same IP address. Check gateway connection. Check server connection for VIERA Connect.

•

Select [Set later] or

Automatically setup is done and the test of the network connection starts.

To set manually, select [Manual] and set

•

each item. For details (p. 94)

select

access

select

access

: Encrypted access point

For the information of the

•

highlighted access point

•

: succeeded

The test is successful and the TV is connected to the network.

: failed

Check the settings and connections. And then select [Retry].

To set manually (p. 97)

(red)

2. Access the encryption key input mode

Encryption Key Setting

Connection will be made with the following settings:SSID : Access Point A Authentication type : WPA-PSK Encryption type : TKIP

Please input the encryption key.

Encryption key

If the selected access point is not encrypted, the

•

confirmation screen will be displayed. It is recommended to select the encrypted access point.

3. Enter the encryption key of the access point

Access Point Settings

Encryption key

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T

U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! : #

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t

u v w x y z ( ) + - . * _

Set characters Store

.!:#2abc3def

ghi5jkl6mno

pqrs8tuv9wxyz

select

set

You can set characters by

•

using numeric buttons.

“Characters table

for numeric buttons” (p. 117)

4. Select [Yes]

Access Point Settings

Encryption key is set to:XXXXXXXX

Select 'Yes' to confirm. Select 'No' to change.

Yes

•

select set

To re-enter the encryption key, select [No]. If the connection has failed, check the encryption key, settings and positions of your access point. And then, follow the on screen instructions.

5. After the access point setting is finished, perform the connection test

Connection Test

Check access point connection. Check acquired IP address. Check for devices using same IP address. Check gateway connection. Check server connection for VIERA Connect.

: succeeded

The test is successful and the TV is connected to the network.

: failed

Check the settings and connections. And then select [Retry].

To set manually, select [Manual] and set

•

each item. For details (p. 94)

6. Go to the next step

(Press twice)

[WPS(Push button)]

1. Press the WPS button on the access point until the light flashes

2. Connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor and the access point

WPS(Push button)

1) Please press the ‘WPS’ button on the access point until its light flashes.

2) When the light is flashing select ‘Connect’ on TV.

If you are unsure, please check the instruction manual of the access point.

Connect

Ensure that your access point supports WPS for this

•

setup. WPS : Wi-Fi Protected Setup™

•

If the connection has failed, check the settings and

•

positions of your access point. And then, follow the on screen instructions.

3. After the access point setting is finished, perform the connection test

Connection Test

Check access point connection. Check acquired IP address. Check for devices using same IP address. Check gateway connection. Check server connection for VIERA Connect.

4. Go to the next step

(Press twice)

: succeeded

The test is successful and the TV is connected to the network.

: failed

Check the settings and connections. And then select [Retry].

To set manually, select [Manual] and set

•

each item. For details (p. 94)

Quick Start Guide

Auto Setup

Input Owner ID

Owner ID

Please enter new PIN

Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it. The PIN number cannot be reset.

•

You can input or change the Owner ID later. [Owner ID] (p. 68)

•

To skip this step

•

This step will be skipped in the Auto Setup after [Shipping Condition] (p. 67) is performed.

•

* * * *

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

■ How to input Owner ID

1 Enter the PIN number (4 digits)

Owner ID

Please enter new PIN

2 Select the item (NAME / HOUSE NO / POSTCODE)

Quick Start Guide

Owner ID-Data Entry

NAME

HOUSE NO POSTCODE

3 Enter your name, house number and postcode

Set characters

User input

Auto Setup

NAME

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T

U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! : #

a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t

u v w x y z ( ) + - . * _

4 Exit to go to next step

Select [Home]

Select [Home] viewing environment (highlight [Home] in yellow) to use in your home environment.

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

■ [Shop] viewing environment (for shop display only)

[Shop] viewing environment is the demonstration mode to explain main features of this TV.

Select [Home] viewing environment to use in your home environment.

You can return to viewing environment selection screen at the stage of Shop confirmation

•

screen and Automatic Demo Off / On selection screen.

1 Return to viewing environment

selection screen

Shop

You have selected shop mode

* * * *

.!:#2abc3def

ghi5jkl6mno

pqrs8tuv9wxyz

Enter the PIN number twice at first setting.

•

select

access

select

set

You can set characters by

•

using numeric buttons.

“Characters table for

numeric buttons” (p. 117)

select set

2 Select [Home]

Please select your viewing environment.

Home Shop

Return to select other items

Select the next item and

•

repeat the operations.

select set

Automatic Demo

Off

To change viewing environment later on, you will need to initialise all settings by accessing Shipping Condition. [Shipping Condition] (p. 67)

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

If tuning has failed, check the connection of the Satellite cable, RF cable, and then, follow the on screen instructions.

To check channel list at-a-glance “Using TV Guide” (p. 23)

•

To edit or hide (skip) channels “Tuning and Editing Channels” (p. 54 - 61)

•

To retune all channels [Auto Setup] (p. 52, 53, 60)

•

If you wish to tune in other satellite channels [Auto Setup] in [Other Sat. / Satellite Tuning Menu] (p. 60)

•

To initialise all settings [Shipping Condition] (p. 67)

•

Wireless LAN Adaptor

Caution

Be aware of the following limits before using the supplied Wireless LAN Adaptor.

To use the Wireless LAN Adaptor, an access point needs to be obtained.

•

Do not use the Wireless LAN Adaptor 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.

Do not subject the Wireless LAN Adaptor to high temperatures, direct sunlight or moisture.

•

Do not bend, or subject the Wireless LAN Adaptor to strong impacts.

•

Do not disassemble or alter the Wireless LAN Adaptor in any way.

•

Do not attempt to install the Wireless LAN Adaptor in any incompatible device.

•

Do not remove the Wireless LAN Adaptor from the TV’s USB port during operations.

•

Data transmitted and received over radio waves may be intercepted and monitored.

•

To avoid malfunctions caused by radio wave interface, keep the TV away from the devices such as

•

other wireless LAN devices, microwaves and the devices that use 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signals when using the Wireless LAN Adaptor. 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. Depending on the area, this Wireless LAN Adaptor may not be available.

•

Additional information for Wireless LAN Adaptor and access point may be on the following web site.

•

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/

Quick Start Guide

Auto Setup

If you connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor later on, the confirmation screen will be displayed for the setup.

To setup the wireless connection (p. 95 - 97)

•

Wireless LAN Adaptor

Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

Hereby, “Panasonic Corporation” declares that this product is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive 1999/5/EC.

Customers can download a copy of the original DoC to our R&TTE products from our DoC server: http://www.doc.panasonic.de Contact in the EU: Panasonic Services Europe, a Division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre, Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

This product is intended to be used in Ireland and United Kingdom.

This product is intended for general consumer. (Category 3) The WLAN feature of this product shall exclusively be used inside buildings. This product on purpose to connect to access point of 2.4 GHz or 5 GHz WLAN.

Wireless LAN adaptor connection

Wireless LAN adaptor connected, do you want to set it up? No - Exit

Current network type : Wireless

Yes

Using “VIERA Connect”

VIERA Connect is a gateway to the internet services unique to Panasonic and has expanded VIERA CAST features greatly. VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents such as photos, videos, games, etc. from VIERA Connect home screen.

This TV has no full browser function and all features of websites may not be available.

•

Turn power on

Press for about 1 second

•

Mains power On / Off switch should be

•

On. (p. 10)

Every time you turn on the TV, VIERA Connect introduction banner appears. The banner is subject to change.

The button marking

•

varies depending on the remote control supplied with your TV.

To go to the next level

•

[MORE]

To back to the previous level

•

[BACK]

BACK

Depending on the usage conditions, it may

•

take a while to read all the data. Messages might be displayed before

•

VIERA Connect home screen. Please read these instructions carefully and follow the on screen instructions.

Using “VIERA Connect”

■

To exit from VIERA Connect

To set the VIERA

•

Connect instruction banner display off

[VIERA Connect

Banner] (p. 47)

Enjoy selected internet content with VIERA Connect.

Simply press the OK / INTERNET button

Access VIERA Connect

While the banner is displayed

Example :

Welcome to VIERA Connect™

VIERA Connect™ home screen is subject to change without notice.

The services through VIERA Connect™ are operated by their respective service providers, and service may

be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no

warranty for the content or the continuity of the services.

All features of websites or content of the service may not be available.

Don’t show this message again

ENTER

Some content may be inappropriate for some viewers.

Some content may only be available for specific countries and may be presented in specific languages.

Example : VIERA Connect home screen

■ How to operate VIERA Connect (current as of January, 2011)

To move the cursor / select the item

•

When the key words are displayed on colour bar

•

(red) (green) (yellow) (blue)

Video communication (ex. Skype™) requires an exclusive Communication Camera TY-CC10W.

•

“Optional accessories” (p. 6)

For details, read the manual of the Communication Camera. You can connect a keyboard and a gamepad via USB port for character input and playing games in VIERA Connect.

•

You can also operate the TV with a keyboard or a gamepad other than VIERA Connect features. For more information

Note

If you cannot access VIERA Connect, check the network connections (p. 12) and settings (p. 14, 15).

•

For more information of VIERA Connect (p. 101)

•

“USB connection” (p. 118)

To access

•

When options with

•

numbers are displayed

To return to the previous screen

•

To return to VIERA Connect

•

home screen

Watching TV

Turn power on

You can access to VIERA Connect and enjoy the various contents. (p. 18)

•

Select the mode (freesat, DVB, Analogue , Other Sat. or Satellite)

TV Selection

freesat

DVB Analogue Other Sat. Satellite

Press for about 1 second

•

Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 10)

•

■ VIERA Connect introduction banner appears

To remove this banner, leave for about 5 seconds or press any buttons (except the buttons to access VIERA Connect). To set this banner display off [VIERA Connect Banner] (p. 47)

The selectable modes vary depending on the selected country

•

and stored channels (p. 13).

Displayed if [Other Satellite Auto Setup] (p. 60) is completed.

Also possible to select the mode pressing

•

the TV button repeatedly on the remote control or side panel of the TV (p.10).

select

access

Watching TV

20:35

All DVB Channels

Select favourites

Information banner (p. 20)

freesat channel position numbers run in the ranges 100 - 999 and 0100 - 0999.

To select a three or four-digit channel position

•

number, e.g. 0246

DVB and Other Sat. / Satellite 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. 399

Volume

Coronation Street

20:00 - 20:55

BBC ONE WALES

Now Info

Select a channel

down

■ Select a channel using Information banner (p. 20)

It is possible to confirm the channel name and programme information by using the Information banner before changing channels.

Display Information banner if it is not displayed2 While the banner is displayed, select the channel

select channel

watch

■ Select a channel using TV Guide (p. 23)

It is possible to confirm the channel and programme information by using the TV Guide (EPG) before changing channels.

Display TV Guide

Note

To watch pay-TV “Using Common Interface” (p. 69)

•

2 Select a current

programme or channel

select

access

3 Select [View] (DVB mode)

Eastender 19:30- 20:00

View

Timer Programming

select watch

Other useful functions

Display Information banner

Also appears when changing a channel

•

Example : DVB

ZDF

Mute STTLAD TEXTMulti Audio

HDTV

Bad signal

23 6 745

Coronation Street 20:00 - 20:55

Now

All DVB Channels

Select favouritesInfo

20:35

Channel position and name

Channel type ([Radio], [Data], [HDTV],

etc.) / Encrypted channel ( ) /

TV mode ( , , , ) Programme

Current time

Watching TV

Programme Start / Finish time

(except Analogue) Channel number, etc. (Analogue)

Features available / Message meanings

[Mute]

Sound mute On

[Bad signal]

Poor TV signal quality

[Also in

]

Same programme available as HD broadcast

To display the extra information for details

•

[AD]

Audio Description service available

This function can aid visually-

•

impaired viewers by adding an additional audio track to describe events For settings (p. 45)

•

[STLL]

Subtitle service available

To confirm another tuned

•

channel name

To hide

•

[AD], [STTL], [TEXT], [Multi Audio] indications are displayed

•

as available on particular programmes, but may not be

To watch the channel listed in

•

the banner

Extra information (except Analogue)• To set display timeout

•

(Press again to hide the

banner)

available for all individual programmes being broadcast. Display the extra information to confirm availability of these functions.

Progress time indicator of the selected programme (except Analogue)

[All DVB Channels] , [freesat Channel List], [All Other Sat. Channels], [All Satellite Channels] or [Favourites1-4] (p. 57)

To switch (DVB or Other Sat. / Satellite)

•

(blue)

[TEXT]

Teletext service available

[Multi Audio]

Multiple audio available

on screen.

[Stereo], [Mono], [NICAM]

Audio mode

1 - 90

Off Timer remaining time

For settings (p. 21)

•

Information on the next

•

programme (except Analogue)

[Banner Display Timeout]

(p. 47)

Example :

BBC ONE WALES

Coronation Street 20:00 - 20:55

Now

[AD]

All DVB Channels

Select favourites

20:35

Last view

Switch to previously viewed channel or input mode easily

Press again to return to the present view.

•

Note

Switching channel is not available while the recording of Timer Programming, Direct TV Recording or

•

One Touch Recording is in progress. Watching less than 10 seconds is not regarded as the previously viewed channel or input mode.

•

Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture

Display the selectable settings for the current status

Check or change the current status instantly

[Multi Audio / AD]

(freesat mode) Allows you to select between alternative language or Audio Description for sound tracks (if available)

Set Audio Description [Auto]

•

in the Sound Menu (p. 45) to select the audio description sound track. In freesat mode, Audio Description cannot be controlled separately from the audio description sound track. This setting is not memorized

•

and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.

[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. 45)

To change

•

select

access

select / change

store

[Multi Audio]

(DVB, Other Sat.

mode)

or Satellite

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

This setting is not memorized

•

and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.

[Monaural Audio]

(except Analogue mode) Allows you to select stereo / monaural (if available)

This setting is not memorized and it

•

will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.

[Sub Channel]

(Other Sat. or Satellite mode) Allows you to select the multifeed programme - sub channel (if available)

[Subtitle Language]

(except Analogue mode) Allows you to select the language in which subtitles should appear (if available)

This setting is not memorized and it

•

will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.

[Teletext Character Set]

Sets the teletext language font

[Setup Menu] (p. 46)

[Teletext Language]

(DVB or Satellite mode) Allows you to select between alternative language for teletext (if available)

[NICAM]

(Analogue mode) Switches NICAM sound (if available)

[Sound Menu] (p. 44)

[Volume Correction]

Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode

[Safely remove USB]

Takes this operation to remove the connected USB device safely from the TV

Watching TV

Off Timer

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

1 Display the menu 2 Select [Timer]

3 Select [Off Timer] and set the time

Timer Programming

Off Timer

Auto Standby

Off

15 30 45 60 75 90

minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes minutes

•

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Timer

Setup

select

[Off Timer]

access

To cancel Set to [Off] or turn the TV off. To display the remaining time “Display Information banner” (p. 20) When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on the screen.

select

access

select the time

store

Aspect

Change the aspect ratio (image size)

Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect. Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal” (Widescreen signal, etc.), and the TV will choose the aspect ratio automatically according to the “Aspect Control Signal” (p. 113).

■ If you would like to change the aspect ratio manually

1 Display Aspect Selection list 2 While the list is displayed, select the mode

You can also change the mode

Aspect Selection

Auto

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

Change

Select

EXIT

RETURN

select

store

Aspect Selection list

•

only using the ASPECT button.

(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode)

[Auto]

Watching TV

The best ratio is chosen and the image expanded to fill the screen. For details (p. 113)

[16:9] [Zoom1]

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

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

[14:9] [Zoom2]

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

Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion.

[4:3] [Zoom3]

Displays the image at the standard 4:3 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).

Note

Aspect is fixed to [16:9] when [Viewing Mode] is set to [Game] in the Picture Menu.

•

Aspect cannot be changed in teletext service and 3D mode (except for [2D 3D] mode in [3D Mode

•

Selection] (p. 38)). Aspect mode can be memorized separately for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition)

•

signals.

Display subtitles

Subtitles may not be displayed properly in 3D images.

•

■ freesat, DVB or Other Sat. / Satellite mode

Display / hide subtitles (if available)

To change the language for DVB (if available)

•

[Preferred Subtitles] (p. 46)

■ Analogue mode

Display subtitles Hide subtitles

Note

This is the same as switching to Analogue teletext service and selecting “P888” (subtitle service). (p. 30)

•

You cannot change the channel when this function is active.

•

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).

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 TV Guide is completely shown.

(freesat)

Select freesat

(p. 19)

Display the Channel Genre selection list

Select the genre and view TV Guide

Example :

Channel Genre Selection

■

To return to TV

All Channels

Entertainment News & Sport

Movies

Lifestyle

Music

Children

Example :

Wed 27 Oct 2010 Search All Channels

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

There might be some programmes displayed as greyed-out in TV

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Guide. These are the Off-Air programmes (non-running programmes).

19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 21:30

Time:

Eastender DIY SOS The Bill

BBC ONE101

Hot Wars Holiday Program

BBC 2W

102

Emmerdal.

BBC NEWS

103

10 O’ clock News BBC

BBCi

104

BBC THRE

105

BBC FOUR

106

BBC Radio

107

Select channel

EXIT

View / Timer Prog.

-24 hours +24 hours Search Channel Genre

Select programme

RETURN

Special Interest

Radio

Shopping

Gaming & Dating

Interactive

Regional

Favourites

56 1

TV Guide Wed 27 Oct 2010 10:46

Coronation Street

Pepsi Char.

Enter Channel

Info RETURN

GUIDE

Red Cap

The Bill

Good bye

CoastSpring watchPanorama

NewsPop IdolI’m A Celebrity

The Bill

Drama

Cinema

Shop

Sports15 To 1Rugby

Page down

Also in

Page up

■ To change the layout of TV Guide [TV Guide View] (p. 45)

■ To watch the programme

Select a current programme or channel

select

access

2 Select [View]

Eastender 19:30- 20:00

View

To use Timer Programming

•

(p. 26)

Timer Programming

select watch

If a programme exists in both HD and SD

•

broadcasts, the [View Options] screen will be displayed to select HD or SD broadcast.

DIY SOS

View Options

101 BBC ONE 19:30-20:00 Wed 27 Oct 2010

119 BBC HD 19:30-20:00 Wed 27 Oct 2010

■ To the previous day ■ To view a channel list of the selected genre

(red)

■ To the next day

(green)

■ View details of the programme

Select the programme

select

2 View details

Press again to

•

return to TV Guide.

(blue)

Channel Genre

All Channels

Entertainment

News & Sport

Favourites

select

view

Current date and time

TV Guide time

Channel position and name

TV Guide date

Some programmes may

also be broadcast in HD

You can select HD or

•

SD broadcast before viewing or setting Timer Programming.

6 Programme

select

watch

(Channel Genre list)

To list favourite

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channels (p. 54)

Using TV Guide

■

To search programme types and view a channel list of the searched programmes

(yellow)

(Search list)

select type

view

Search Titles...

Movie

News and Factual

■ To search programme titles and view a list of the searched programmes

(yellow)

(Search list)

Search Titles...

Movie

News and Factual

Using TV Guide

Select [Search Titles...]

select

access

2 Set characters

(maximum: 19 characters)

select

set

To use numeric buttons

•

“Characters table for numeric buttons” (p. 117)

3 Start

[Search]

(green)

All the programme

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titles including the word you set will be listed. Searching without

•

any characters will list all programmes including current programmes.

(DVB or Analogue)

This TV supports the GUIDE Plus+ system.

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The Rovi branding partner will supply the rating information in the programme information and the

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recommended group in the Search list. DVB and Analogue channels are displayed on the same TV Guide screen. [D] means DVB channel

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and [A] means Analogue channel. There will be no programme listings for Analogue channels.

Select DVB or Analogue

(p. 19)

View TV Guide

Example :

Wed 27 Oct 2010

10:46

4 5

Timer Programming

■

To return to TV

Some programmes may also be broadcast in HD

You can select HD or SD broadcast before viewing or setting Timer Programming.

•

8 Programme

Logo of the Rovi branding partner

■ To change the layout of TV Guide [TV Guide View] (p. 45)

■ To watch the programme

Select a current programme or channel

select

access

2 Select [View] (DVB mode)

Eastender 19:30- 20:00

View

select watch

To use Timer Programming (p. 26)

•

Wed 27 Oct Search All Channels

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

105

719

Select channel

-24 hours +24 hours Search Category

Timer Programming

678 9

TV Guide

19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00

Time:

Das Erste DIY SOS Holiday News

BBC ONE

Hot Wars Holiday Program

BBC THREE

Emmerdal.

BBC FOUR

BBC 2W

BBCi

BBC Radi

EXIT Select programme

RETURN

Coronation Street

10 O’ clock News BBC

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Pepsi Char.

Enter Channel

Info RETURN

GUIDE

OPTION

Select Advert

If a programme exists in both HD and SD broadcasts, the [View Options] screen will be displayed to select HD or SD broadcast. (DVB mode)

DIY SOS

View Options

101 BBC ONE 19:30-20:00 Wed 27 Oct 2010

119 BBC HD 19:30-20:00 Wed 27 Oct 2010

Also in

The Bill

Good bye

CoastSpring watchPanorama

NewsPop IdolI’m A Celebrity

Sports15 To 1Rugby

Page up

Page down

Current date and time

TV Guide time

[D] : DVB

[A] : Analogue Channel position

and name TV Guide date

select

watch

■ To the previous day (DVB mode) ■

To view a channel list of the selected category

(red) (blue)

■ To the next day (DVB mode)

(green)

■ View details of the programme (DVB mode)

Select the programme

select

■

To search programme types and view a channel list of the searched programmes (DVB mode)

2 View details

Press again to return to

•

TV Guide.

(Category list)