Panasonic Viera TX-P50G20ES, Viera TX-P46G20ES, Viera TX-P46G20E, Viera TX-P42G20ES, Viera TX-P50G20E Operating Instructions Manual
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English
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.
TQB0E0904U1G
Operating Instructions
Plasma Television
Model No.
TX-P42G20E TX-P42G20ES
TX-P46G20E TX-P46G20ES
TX-P50G20E TX-P50G20ES
Contents
Be Sure to Read
Safety Precautions (Warning / Caution) ● ·························4
Notes
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Maintenance
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Quick Start Guide
Accessories / Options ● ··································· 6
Identifying Controls ● ······································· 8
Basic Connection ● ······································· 10
Auto Setup ● ·················································· 12
How to Use VIERA TOOLS ● ························ 16
How to Use Menu Functions ● ······················ 17
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® Reader® (Version 7.0 or later is 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.
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Notice for DVB functions
This TV is designed to meet the standards (current as of August, 2009) of DVB-T
(MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC
(H.264)) digital terrestrial services and DVB-C (MPEG2 and
MPEG4-AVC
(H.264)) digital cable services.
Consult your local dealer for availability of DVB-T services in your area.
Consult your cable service provider for availability of DVB-C services with this TV.
This TV may not work correctly with the signal which does not meet the standards of DVB-T
●
or DVB-C.
Not all the features are available depending on the country, area, broadcaster and service
●
provider.
Not all CI modules work properly with this TV. Consult your service provider about the
●
available CI module.
This TV may not work correctly with CI module that is not approved by the service provider.
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Additional fees may be charged depending on the service provider.●
The compatibility with future DVB services is not guaranteed.●
Check the latest information on the available services at the following website. (English only)
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http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/
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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.
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Personal
computer
Set top box
SD Card
4
Safety Precautions
Warning
Handling the mains plug and lead
Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause ●
fire.)
Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.
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Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock. ●
An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective •
earthing connection.
Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)
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Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. (This may cause fire or electrical shock.) ●
Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fire or electrical shock.) ●
Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet.•
Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object.•
Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it.•
Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead.•
Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.•
If you find any
abnormality,
remove the mains plug
immediately!
AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz
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 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 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
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
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. 7) / wall-hanging ●
brackets (p. 6).
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.
Notes ●●Maintenance
Safety Precautions
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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 ■
radiated heat
Minimum distance
10
10
10
7
(cm)
When using the pedestal, ●
keep the space between
the bottom of the TV and
the surface where the TV
is set.
In case of using
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Wall-hanging bracket,
follow the manual of it.
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.
Notes
Do not display a still picture
for a long time
This causes the image to remain on the
plasma screen (“image retention”).
This is not considered a malfunction and is
not covered by the warranty.
Typical still images
Channel number and other logos●
Image displayed in ●
4:3 mode
Video game ●
Computer image ●
To prevent image retention, contrast is
lowered automatically after a few minutes
if no signals are sent or no operations are
performed.
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 Setup Menu (p. 20)•
no operation is performed for the period selected in •
“Auto Standby” (p. 23)
This function does not affect the recording of Timer ●
Programming, Direct TV Recording and One Touch Recording.
Keep the TV away from these types of ■
equipment
Electronic equipment ●
In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV.
(Electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound.)
Equipment with an infrared sensor ●
This TV also emits infrared rays. (This may affect operation of
other equipment.)
Maintenance
First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.
Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal
Regular care:
Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to clean the dirt or fingerprints.
For stubborn dirt:
Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water). Then wring
the cloth and wipe the surface. Finally, wipe away all the moisture.
Caution
Do not use a hard cloth or rub the surface too hard. This may cause scratches on the surface. ●
Take care not to subject the TV’s surfaces to water or detergent. A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.
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Take care not to subject the surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner or other volatile substances. This may ●
degrade surface quality or cause peeling of the paint.
The surface of the display panel is specially treated and may be easily damaged. Take care not to tap or scratch ●
the surface with your fingernail or other hard objects.
Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time. This may ●
degrade surface quality.
Mains plug
Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock.
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Accessories / Options
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.
Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown
Remote Control □
N2QAYB000490●
Batteries for the □
Remote Control (2)
R6 ●
p. 8
Clamper □
p. 10
Mains Lead □
p. 10
Operating Instructions □
Pan European Guarantee Card □
Pedestal □
p. 7
Ferrite core (2) □
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.
Wireless LAN Adaptor □
DY-WL10E-K●
Caution
To use the Wireless LAN Adaptor, an access point needs to be obtained.●
It is recommended to use the Wireless LAN Adaptor with the extension cable.●
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.
Depending on the area, this optional accessory may not be available.●
Additional information for Wireless LAN Adaptor and access point may be on ●
the following web site. (English only)
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/
Communication Camera □
TY-CC10W●
Caution
This camera can be used on VIERA CAST.●
Please also read the manual of the camera.●
Depending on the area, this optional accessory may not be available. ●
For details, consult your local Panasonic dealer.
Wall-hanging bracket □
TY-WK4P1RW●
(View from the side)
Rear of the TV
Holes for wall-hanging
bracket installation
400 mm
Depth of screw:
minimum 15 mm, maximum 30 mm
300 mm
Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging bracket
(not supplied with the TV)
Warning
Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket by yourself have the risk of ●
personal injury and product damage. In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely
sure to ask your dealer or a licenced contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. Any damage caused
by installing without a qualified installer will void your warranty.
Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be absolutely sure to take steps to ●
prevent the TV from falling off.
Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product ●
damage.
Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes ●
in the wall before hanging bracket.
To prevent fall and injury, remove the TV from its fixed wall position when it is no longer in use.●
Accessories / Options ●
7
Attaching the pedestal
Warning
Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.
Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
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Caution
Do not use any other TV and displays.
Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. ●
Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged.
If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic ●
dealer immediately.
During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.
If insufficient care is taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be ●
strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
Ensure that the TV does not fall over.
If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed, the TV may fall over and personal ●
injury may result.
Two or more people are required to install and remove the TV.
If two or more people are not present, the TV may be dropped, and personal injury may result. ●
Assembly screw (3)
(silver)
Assembly screw (4)
(black)
Pole
TBLA3828 ●
(
TX-P42G20E
TX-P42G20ES
)
TBLA3834 ●
(
TX-P46G20E
TX-P46G20ES
TX-P50G20E
TX-P50G20ES
)
Base
TBLX0149●
(TX-P42G20E)
TBLX0162●
(TX-P42G20ES)
TBLX0150●
(
TX-P46G20E
TX-P50G20E
)
TBLX0163●
(
TX-P46G20ES
TX-P50G20ES
)
M5 × 18
M5 × 30
Assembling the pedestal■
Use the assembly screws to fasten the pole to
the base securely.
Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.●
Forcing the assembly screws the wrong way will strip ●
the threads.
D
A
Front
D
B
(
View from
the bottom
)
Hole for pedestal
installation
Arrow mark
Securing the TV■
Use the assembly screws to fasten securely.
Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.●
Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface.●
Adjusting the panel to your desired angle
Do not place any objects within the full rotation range.●
(View from the top)
: 15°
(
TX-P42G20E
TX-P42G20ES
)
: 10°
(
TX-P46G20E
TX-P46G20ES
TX-P50G20E
TX-P50G20ES
)
EXIT
OPTION
TEXT
REC
PROGRAMME
STTL
INDEX HOLD
BACK/
RETURN
ASPECT
INPUT
LAST VIEW
TV
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DIRECT TV REC
MENU
SD CARD
8
Installing / removing remote’s batteries■
1
Pull
open
Hook
2
Note the correct
polarity (+ or -)
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 breakup batteries.●
Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
Do not disassemble or modify the remote control.●
Remote Control
Identifying Controls
Cursor buttons
Makes selections and adjustments●
Standby On / Off switch
Switches TV On or Off standby●
Sound Mute
Switches sound mute On or Off●
Aspect
Changes aspect ratio from Aspect Selection ●
list
Also possible by pressing this button
●
repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect
Channel Up / Down
Selects channel in sequence●
Connected equipment operations
Teletext
Switches to teletext mode●
OK
Confirms selections and choices●
Press after selecting channel positions ●
to quickly change channel
Displays the Channel List
●
Volume Up / Down
Channel / Programme Information
Displays channel and programme ●
information
Index
Returns to the teletext index page ●
(teletext mode)
Coloured buttons
Used for the selection, navigation and ●
operation of various functions
Exit
Returns to the normal viewing screen●
Numeric buttons
Changes channel and teletext pages●
Sets characters●
When in Standby mode, switches TV On ●
(Press for about 1 second)
VIERA Link Menu
Accesses VIERA Link Menu●
TV Guide
Displays TV Guide●
Option Menu
Easy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc.●
Main Menu
Press to access Picture, Sound and ●
Setup Menus
Subtitles
Displays subtitles●
Input mode selection
TV - switches DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue ●
mode
AV - switches to AV input mode from Input
●
Selection list
Media Player
Switches to SD Card and USB device ●
viewing / listening mode
Return
Returns to the previous menu / page●
Hold
Freeze / unfreeze picture●
Holds the current teletext page (teletext ●
mode)
VIERA CAST
Displays VIERA CAST home screen●
Direct TV Recording
Records programme immediately in ●
DVD Recorder / VCR with Q-Link or
VIERA Link connection
Last view
Switches to previously viewed channel or
●
input mode
VIERA TOOLS
Displays some special feature icons and ●
accesses easily
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