For more detailed instructions, refer to the
Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM.
To view the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM,
you need a computer equipped with a CD-ROM
drive, and Adobe
recommended) installed on your computer.
Depending on the operating system or settings on your
computer, the Operating Instructions may not start
automatically.
In this case, open the PDF file under the “MANUAL”
folder manually to view the instructions.
Accessories ·················································4
Identifying Controls ······································7
Basic Connection········································· 9
Auto Setup ·················································12
Using “VIERA Connect” ·····························16
Viewing 3D images ····································17
How to Use VIERA TOOLS ······················· 20
How to Use Menu Functions ·····················21
Maintenance ·············································· 22
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.
Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your
local Panasonic dealer for assistance.
TQB0E2190P4
Safety Precautions
Warning
English
Handling the mains plug and lead
●
Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.)
●
Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.
●
Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.
An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing
•
connection.
●
Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)
●
Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. (This may cause fire or electrical shock.)
●
Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fire or electrical shock.)
Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet.
•
Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object.
•
Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively or stretch it.
•
Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the lead.
•
Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.
•
If you find any abnormality,
remove the mains plug
immediately!
Power source
●
This TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V,
50 / 60 Hz.
Do not remove covers and NEVER
modify the TV yourself
●
Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are
accessible when it is removed. There are no user
serviceable parts inside. (High-voltage components
may cause serious electrical shock.)
●
Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your
local Panasonic dealer.
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 the spread
of fire, keep candles
or other open flames
away from this product
at all times
AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz
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 insert foreign objects into the TV
●
Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV through
the air vents. (Fire or electrical shock may result.)
Do not place the TV on sloped or
unstable surfaces, and ensure that the
TV does not hang over the edge of the
base
●
The TV may fall off or tip over.
Use only the dedicated pedestals /
mounting equipment
●
Using an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures may
make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask
your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup.
●
Use approved pedestals (p. 4) / wall-hanging brackets.
Do not allow children to handle SD Card
●
As with any small object, SD Cards can be
swallowed by young children. Please remove SD
Card immediately after use and store out of reach of
children.
2
Radio waves
●
Do not use the TV in any medical institutions or locations with medical equipment. Radio waves from the TV may
interfere with the medical equipment and cause accidents due to the malfunction.
●
Do not use the TV near any automatic control equipment such as automatic doors or fire alarms. Radio waves
from the TV may interfere with the automatic control equipment and cause accidents due to the malfunction.
●
Keep the distance at least 22 cm from the TV when you have a cardiac pacemaker. Radio waves from the part
may interfere with the operation of the pacemaker.
Caution
When cleaning the TV, remove the mains
plug
●
Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.
When the TV is not going to be used for
a long period of time, remove the mains
plug
●
This TV will still consume some power even in the Off
mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a
live socket outlet.
Transport only in upright position
●
Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upward
or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.
Allow sufficient space around the TV for
Do not block the rear air vents
●
Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths,
curtains, etc. may cause overheating, fire or electrical
shock.
Do not expose your ears to excessive
volume from the headphones
●
Irreversible damage can be caused.
Do not apply strong force or impact to the
display panel
●
This may cause damage resulting in injury.
The TV is heavy. Handle the TV by 2 or
more people. Support as shown to avoid
injury by the TV tipping or falling.
radiated heat
Minimum distance
10
10
10
●
When using the
pedestal, keep the
space between the
bottom of the TV and
7
the surface where the
TV is set.
●
In case of using
(cm)
Wall-hanging bracket,
follow the manual of it.
English
Bluetooth® wireless technology
●
The TV uses the 2.4 GHz radio frequency ISM band (Bluetooth®). To avoid malfunctions or slow response caused
by radio wave interference, keep the TV 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.
3
Accessories
Standard accessories
English
Remote Control
●
N2QAYB000752
Ferrite core
for LAN cable (2)
(Large size)
(p. 11)
Batteries for the
Remote Control (2)
●
R6
(see below)
Ferrite core
for USB cable (2)
(Middle size)
Pedestal
(see below)
Ferrite core
for headphones
(Small size)
Mains lead
(p. 9)
Operating Instructions
Pan European Guarantee
Card
Use the Ferrite cores to comply with the EMC standard.
●
Accessories may not be placed all together. Take care not to throw them away unintentionally.
●
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.
Installing / removing remote’s batteries
1
2
Note the correct
polarity (+ or -)
Pull Open
Hook
Close
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 break up batteries.
Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,
fire or the like.
●
Do not disassemble or modify the remote control.
Attaching / removing the pedestal
Warning
Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.
●
Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
4
Caution
Do not use any pedestal other than the one provided with this TV.
●
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 local 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.
When removing the pedestal from the TV, do not remove the pedestal by the methods other than the specified
procedure.
●
Otherwise the TV and / or pedestal may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
(p. 6)
Assembly screw (5)
(black)
M4 × 10
Assembly screw (7)
(silver)
M5 × 16
Bracket
●
TBL5ZA3238
Neck
●
TXFBL5Z0072
Cover
●
TXFBL5Z0073
Base
●
TBL5ZX0293
(TX-P42XT50E)
●
TBL5ZX0295
(TX-P50XT50E)
■ Assembling the pedestal
Insert the tabs of the neck into the base
1
firmly
D
Tabs (bottom)
Turn the base over and fix the neck securely
2
with assembly screws
●
Do not hold the neck when turning over the base.
B
F
Screw hole
English
F
Attach the bracket to the tabs of the neck
3
and fix with assembly screws
B
Tabs (top)
C
Back of the base
Attach the cover and fix securely with assembly
4
screw
A
E
D
5
■ Securing the TV
Use the assembly screws to fasten securely.
●
Tighten the four assembly screws loosely at first, then
tighten them firmly to fix securely.
●
Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface.
English
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 Remove the assembly screws 5 Remove the assembly screws
from the TV.
from the bracket.
from the back of the base and pull out the neck.
Arrow mark
A
Hole for pedestal
installation
Preventing the TV from falling over
Using the fall-prevent screw hole and a screw (commercially available), securely fix the body of the pedestal to the
installation surface.
●
The place where the pedestal is to be fixed should be thick enough and made of hard material.
Screw (not supplied)
Diametre: 3 mm
Length: 25 - 30 mm
Screw hole
6
Identifying Controls
Remote Control
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
Standby On / Off switch
1
●
Switches TV on or off standby.
3D button
2
●
Switches the viewing mode between 2D and 3D.
[Main Menu]
3
●
Press to access Picture, Sound, Network, Timer
and Setup Menus.
Aspect
4
●
Changes aspect ratio.
Information
5
●
Displays channel and programme information.
VIERA TOOLS
6
●
Displays some special feature icons and accesses
easily.
INTERNET ([VIERA Connect])
7
●
Displays VIERA Connect home screen.
16
17
18
19
20
21
22
23
24
25
26
27
OK
8
●
Confirms selections and choices.
●
Press after selecting channel positions to quickly
change channel.
●
Displays the Channel List.
[Option Menu]
9
●
Easy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc.
Coloured buttons
10
(red-green-yellow-blue)
●
Used for the selection, navigation and operation of
various functions.
Teletext
11
●
Switches to teletext mode.
Subtitles
12
●
Displays subtitles.
Numeric buttons
13
●
Changes channel and teletext pages.
●
Sets characters.
●
When in Standby mode, switches TV on (Press for
about 1 second).
Sound Mute
14
●
Switches sound mute on or off.
Volume Up / Down
15
Input mode selection
16
●
TV - switches DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue mode.
●
AV - switches to AV input mode from Input
Selection list.
Surround
17
●
Switches surround sound setting.
Normalise
18
●
Resets picture and sound settings to their default
levels.
Exit
19
●
Returns to the normal viewing screen.
TV Guide
20
Cursor buttons
21
●
Makes selections and adjustments.
Return
22
●
Returns to the previous menu / page.
Hold
23
●
Freezes / unfreezes the picture.
●
Holds the current teletext page (teletext mode).
Index
24
●
Returns to the teletext index page (teletext mode).
Last view
25
●
Switches to previously viewed channel or input
mode.
Channel Up / Down
26
Operations for contents, connected equipment,
27
etc.
English
7
Indicator / Control panel
S
t
S
ode
Page
up
C
ge
RETURN
n
Function select
1
●
[Volume] / [Contrast] / [Brightness] / [Colour] /
English
[Sharpness] / [Tint] (NTSC signal) / [Bass]∗ /
[Treble]∗ / [Balance] / [Auto Setup]
∗ [Music] or [Speech] mode in the Sound Menu
Channel Up / Down, Value change (when using the
2
F button), Switching the TV on (press either button
for about 1 second when in Standby mode)
Changes the input mode
3
Mains power On / Off switch
4
●
Use to switch the mains power.
5 6 7
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.
When pressing the control panel button (1 - 4), the
control panel guide appears on the left side of the
screen for 3 seconds to highlight the pressed button.
Remote control signal receiver
5
●
Do not place any objects between the TV remote
control signal receiver and remote control.
C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System)
6
sensor
●
Senses brightness to adjust picture quality when
[Eco Mode] in the Picture Menu is set to [On].
Power and Timer LED
7
Red: Standby
Green: On
Orange: Timer Programming On
Orange (flash):
Recording of Timer Programming or Direct TV
Recording in progress
Red with orange flash:
Standby with Timer Programming On or Direct
TV Recording
●
The LED blinks when the TV receives a command
from the remote control.
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: [Sound Menu]
Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Network
Timer
Setup
Select
elec
EXIT
Change
han
RETURN
Operation guide
Mode Music
Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone Volume
Surround
Auto Gain Control
Volume Correction
Speaker Distance to Wall
Selects your favourite sound
elects your favourite sound
mode.
m
.
Off
Off
Over 30cm
Page up
Page down
Page dow
1/2
11
■ How to use remote control
Open the main menu
Move the cursor / select from a range of options /
select the menu item (up and down only) / adjust
0
0
0
0
levels (left and right only)
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
1
2
3
4
Rear side of the TV
Auto power standby function
The TV will automatically go into 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.
•
No operation is performed for the period selected in [Auto Standby].
•
●
This function does not affect the recording of Timer Programming and Direct TV Recording.
8
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
Terminals
5
6
7
8
9
(p. 17, 18)
1
2
3
4
English
SD Card slot
1
CI slot
2
Headphone jack
3
USB 1 / 2 port
4
ETHERNET
5
Connections
Mains lead and aerial
Mains lead
AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz
10
6
7
8
9
10
■ DVB-C, DVB-T, Analogue
■ Mains lead
Push until both side
tabs click
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
AV1 (SCART)
AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO)
Terrestrial / cable terminal
HDMI1 / 2
RF cable
To remove from the TV:
Make sure that
the mains lead is
securely fixed.
Press both tabs and pull
on mains connector to
release
Terrestrial aerial
Cable
tabs
9
AV devices
■ Player / 3D compatible player
TV
English
■ DVD Recorder / VCR
TV
■ DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box
TV
HDMI cable
SCART cable
Player /
3D-compatible player
Terrestrial aerial
Cable
RF cable
RF cable
DVD Recorder / VCR
Set top box
HDMI cable
SCART cable
RF cable
SCART cable
DVD Recorder / VCR
Note
●
Connect to the TV’s AV1 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link.
●
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.
●
When using a SCART or HDMI cable, use the fully wired one.
●
Check the type of terminals and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
10
Terrestrial
aerial
RF Cable
Network
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.
●
Prepare the internet environment for wired connection or wireless connection.
●
Setup of the network connection will start after the tuning (when first using the TV). (p. 13 - 15)
■ Wired connection
LAN cable (Unshielded)
●
Use the Unshielded Twist Pair (UTP) LAN cable.
English
TV
Ferrite core - Large size (supplied)
■ Wireless connection
TV
Wireless Adaptor (optional accessory)
●
Connect to the USB 1 or 2 port.
Installing the Ferrite core
Pull back the tabs
(in two places)
∗
Less than 10 cm
Internet environment
Wind the cable twice Close
Access point
Internet environment
11
Auto Setup
Search and store TV channels automatically.
●
These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.
English
●
Please complete connections (p. 9 - 11) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before starting Auto
Setup. For details of settings for the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment.
Plug the TV into mains socket and switch on
1
2
3
4
●
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 about 1 second.
Select the language
Menüsprache
Deutsch DanskPolskiSrpski
English Svenskačeština Hrvatski
Français Norsk Magyar Slovenščina
Italiano Suomi Slovenčina Latviešu
EspañolTürkçeБългарски eesti keel
Português Еλληνικά RomânăLietuvių
Nederlands
select
set
Select your country
Country
Germany
Austria Sweden Czech
France Norway Hungary
Italy Finland Slovakia
Spain Luxembourg Slovenia
Portugal Belgium Croatia
Switzerland Netherlands Estonia
Malta Turkey Lithuania
Andorra Greece Others
Denmark
Poland
select
set
●
Depending on the country you select,
select your Region or store the Child LockPIN number (“0000” cannot be stored) by
following the on-screen instructions.
Select the mode to tune
TV Signal Selection
DVB-C
DVB-T
Analogue
Start Auto Setup
select
tune / skip tuning
: tune (search for the available channels)
: skip tuning
12
Select [Start Auto Setup]
5
TV Signal Selection
DVB-C
DVB-T
Analogue
●
Auto Setup will start to search for TV channels and store them.
The stored channels and sorted channel order vary depending on the country, area,
broadcasting system and conditions of signal reception.
Auto Setup screen varies depending on the country you select.
Start Auto Setup
select
access
1 [DVB-C Network Settings]
●
5
Depending on the country you select, select your cable provider beforehand by following the on-screen
instructions.
DVB-C Network Settings
Frequency Auto
Network ID
Start Auto Setup
Auto
select [Start Auto Setup]
access
Normally set [Frequency] and [Network ID] to [Auto].
If [Auto] is not displayed or if necessary, enter [Frequency] and [Network ID] specified by your cable provider
with numeric buttons.
2 [DVB-C Auto Setup] 3 [DVB-T Auto Setup]
DVB-C Auto Setup
Progress
This will take about 3 minutes.
No. Channel Name Type
CBBC Channel
1
BBC Radio Wales
2
E4
3
Free TV: 3 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0
0%100%
Free TV
Free TV
Free TV
Searching
Quality
100
100
100
DVB-T Auto Setup
Progress
This will take about 3 minutes.
CH Channel Name Type
CBBC Channel
62
BBC Radio Wales
62
E4
62
62100Cartoon Nwk
Free TV: 4 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0
●
Depending on the country you select, the channel selection screen
CH 569
100
Free TV
100
Free TV
100
Free TV
Free TV
Searching
Quality
will be displayed after DVB-T Auto Setup if multiple channels have
the same logical channel number. Select your preferred channel or
exit the screen for automatic selections.
4 [Analogue Auto Setup] 5 Preset Download
Analogue Auto Setup
Scan
This will take about 3 minutes.
CH Channel Name
CH 29
CH 33 BBC1
Analogue: 2
Setup the network connection
6
Setup the network connection to enable the network service functions such as VIERA Connect, etc. (p. 16).
●
To setup the wireless connection, the Wireless Adaptor (optional accessory) is required. Please note that this
TV does not support wireless public access points.
●
Ensure the network connections (p. 11) and network environment are completed before starting setup.
CH 27841CC 1
Searching
Select the network type
Network Setup
Select Wired or Wireless
Wired Wireless Set later
If Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technology compatible recorder
is connected, channel, language and country / region settings are
automatically downloaded to the recorder.
Sending Preset Data
Please wait!
0%100%
Remote control unavailable
●
If downloading has failed, you can download later through the
Setup Menu.
[Wired] “Wired connection” (p. 11)
[Wireless]
“Wireless connection” (p. 11)
●
select
access
To setup later on or skip this step
Select [Set later] or
■ [Wired]
1. Select [Auto]
Acquire IP Address
2. Go to the next step
Auto Manual
select
access
(Press twice)
Automatically setup is done and the test of the
network connection starts.
●
To set manually, select [Manual] and set each item.
Connection Test
Check network cable connection.
Check acquired IP address.
Check for devices using same IP address.
Check gateway connection.
Check server connection.
: succeeded
The test is successful
and the TV is
connected to the
network.
: failed
Check the settings and
connections. And then
select [Retry].
English
13
English
■ [Wireless]
6
Access points found automatically are listed.
1. Select your desired access point
Available Wireless Networks
No. Network Name(SSID) Status Wireless type
1
2
3
Access Point A
Access Point B
Access Point C
11n(2.4GHz)
11n(5GHz)
11n(5GHz)
●
To search access points again
(blue)
●
select
access
: Encrypted access point
For the information of the highlighted
access point
2. Access the encryption key input mode
Encryption Key Setting
Connection will be made with the following settings: Network Name(SSID) : Access Point A
Security 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
Wireless Network 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
select
set
●
You can set characters by using numeric
buttons.
4. After the access point setting is finished, perform the connection test
Connection Test
Check wireless network connection.
Check acquired IP address.
Check for devices using same IP address.
Check gateway connection.
Check server connection.
5. Go to the next step
●
For [WPS(Push button)] (p. 15)
(red)
●
To set manually
(yellow)
Store
: 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.
14
(Press twice)
[WPS(Push button)]
6
1. Press the WPS button on the access point until the light flashes
2. Connect the Wireless Adaptor and the access point
WPS(Push button)
1) Please press the ‘WPS’ button on the wireless
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 wireless 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 wireless network connection.
Check acquired IP address.
Check for devices using same IP address.
Check gateway connection.
Check server connection.
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.
Select [Home]
7
Select [Home] viewing environment to use in your home environment.