Panasonic Viera TX-P42VT20E, Viera TX-P46VT20E Operating Instructions Manual

TQB0E2043U1G

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.

Model No.

TX-P42VT20E
TX-P46VT20E

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

Contents

Be Sure to Read

Safety Precautions (Warning / Caution) ● ·························2

Notes

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Maintenance

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Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options ● ··································· 4
Identifying Controls ● ······································· 6
Basic Connection ● ········································· 8
Auto Setup ● ·················································· 10
Viewing 3D images ● ····································· 14
How to Use VIERA TOOLS ● ························ 20
How to Use Menu Functions ● ······················ 21

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.

2

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.

●

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 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. 5) / wall-hanging ●
brackets (p. 4).

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

●

3

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

●

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. 24)•
no operation is performed for the period selected in •
“Auto Standby” (p. 27)

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.

●

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.

4

Accessories / Options

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)

TY-EW3D10E●

(Rechargeable type
available in autumn 2010)

TY-EW3D2LE

●

TY-EW3D2ME●
TY-EW3D2SE●

If you need 3D Eyewears additionally, please purchase ●
this optional accessory.
For more product information (English only)●
http://panasonic.net/avc/viera/3d/eu.html

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 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.

Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Remote Control □

N2QAYB000489●

Batteries for the □

Remote Control (2)

R6 ●
p. 6

Clamper □

p. 8

Mains Lead □

p. 8

Wireless LAN Adaptor and □

Extension cable

p. 12

Operating Instructions □
Pan European Guarantee Card □

Pedestal □

p. 5

3D Eyewear set (2) □

p. 15

Screwdriver □

(

for replacing the battery
of the 3D Eyewear

)

+ (#0) ●
p. 16

Ferrite core (2) □

Accessories / Options ●

5

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.

●

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. ●

When removing the pedestal from the TV, do not remove the pedestal by the methods other than the
specified procedure. (see below)

Otherwise the TV and / or pedestal may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. ●

Assembly screw (3)

(silver)

Assembly screw (4)

(black)

Pole

TBLA3828 ●
(TX-P42VT20E)
TBLA3834 ●
(TX-P46VT20E)

Base

TBLX0184●
(TX-P42VT20E)
TBLX0155●
(TX-P46VT20E)

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

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.●

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.

Remove four assembly screws from the TV.
Pull out the pedestal from the TV.
Remove three assembly screws from the pole.

D

B

(View from the bottom)

Hole for pedestal

installation

Arrow mark

EXIT

OPTION

TEXT

REC

PROGRAMME

STTL

INDEX HOLD

BACK/

RETURN

ASPECT

INPUT

LAST VIEW

TV

G

U

I

D

E

V

I

E

R

A

T

O

O

L

S

V

I

E

R

A

L

i

n

k

DVD/VCR

TV

AVTV

abc def

jkl

ghi

mno

tuvpqrs

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DIRECT TV REC

MENU

SD CARD

6

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-S / 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

Identifying Controls ●

Common Interface

HDMI 4

AV 3

V

L

R

F

2

1

TV

AV

7

TV

Infrared transmitter for 3D Eyewear

Do not place any objects between the ●
transmitter and 3D Eyewear.

Remote control signal receiver

Do not place any objects between the TV remote control signal ●
receiver and remote control.

Power and Timer LED

Standby: red●
On: green●
Timer Programming On: orange●
Recording of Timer Programming, ●
Direct TV Recording or One Touch Recording
is in progress: orange (flash)
Standby with Timer Programming On,

●

Direct TV Recording or One Touch Recording:
red with orange flash
When using the remote control, indicates the TV

●

has received a command.

C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor

Senses brightness to adjust picture quality when “Eco Mode” ●
in the Picture Menu is set to “On” (p. 22)

Using the On Screen Displays

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

How to use remote control

■

Move the cursor / select the menu item

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

BACK/

RETURN

Return to the previous menu

MENU

Open the main menu

EXIT

Exit the menu system and return to the
normal viewing screen

ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box - Operation guide■

Example (Sound Menu):

Select

EXIT
Change
RETURN

Page up

Page down

Sound Menu

1/2

Mode Music

Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone Volume

OffSurround
Volume Correction
Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm
MPX

Stereo

0

11

0

0

0

Operation guide will help you.

SD Card slot

CI slot

HDMI4 terminal

AV3 terminals

Headphones jack

Function select

Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / ●
Tint (NTSC signal) / Bass (“Music” or “Speech” mode in the
Sound Menu) / Treble (“Music” or “Speech” mode in the
Sound Menu) / Balance / Auto Setup

USB 1 / 2 ports

Mains power On / Off switch

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

Increases or decreases the channel position by one.
When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease
the selected function.
When in Standby mode, switches TV On (Press for about 1 second).

Changes the input mode

Adjusting the panel to your desired angle

Do not place any objects within the full rotation range.●

(View from the top)

: 15°

(TX-P42VT20E)

: 10°

(TX-P46VT20E)

AV1 AV2

COMPONENT

AUDIO

IN

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

RGB

S VIDEO

VIDEO

RGB
VIDEO

Y

PR

PB

RLR

L

HDMI 2

(ARC)

HDMI

1

HDMI

3

AUDIO

OUT

PC

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.
When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet
first.
There are some restrictions on placement for viewing 3D images. For details

p. 14 and p. 17

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.●

Cable

Mains lead

(supplied)

RF cable

Terrestrial

aerial

Rear of the TV

AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

To remove from the TV:●

Push until both side
tabs click

Press both tabs and pull on
mains connector to release

tabs

Make sure that
the mains lead is
securely fixed.

snaps

To loosen:

●

Keep pushing

both side snaps

Set the tip

in the hooks

Insert the clamper
in a hole

Attach the clamper

Clamper■

Bundle the cables

Do not bundle the Satellite cable, RF cable and ●
mains lead together (could cause distorted image).
Fix cables with clampers as necessary.●
When using the optional accessory, follow the ●
option’s assembly manual to fix cables.

Keep pushing
the knob

knob

hooks

To remove from the TV:●

hole

Mains Lead■

Satellite cable

For digital satellite ●
broadcasts

Satellite

dish

For digital cable, digital terrestrial ●
and analogue broadcasts

Basic Connection ●

AV1 AV2

COMPONENT

AUDIO

IN

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

RGB

S VIDEO

VIDEO

RGB
VIDEO

Y

PR

PB

RLR

L

HDMI 2

(ARC)

HDMI

1

HDMI

3

AUDIO

OUT

PC

RF OUT

RF IN

AV1 AV2

COMPONENT

AUDIO

IN

DIGITAL

AUDIO

OUT

RGB

S VIDEO

VIDEO

RGB
VIDEO

Y

PR

PB

RLR

L

HDMI 2

(ARC)

HDMI

1

HDMI

3

AUDIO

OUT

PC

RF OUT

RF IN

9

Cable

Mains lead
(supplied)

Mains lead
(supplied)

Fully wired
SCART cable

Fully wired HDMI
compliant cable

Terrestrial

aerial

Terrestrial

aerial

Rear of the TV

AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

DVD Recorder
or VCR

Rear of the TV

Set top box

RF cable

RF cable

Fully wired

SCART cable

Fully wired
SCART cable

Fully wired HDMI
compliant cable

Example 2
Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR
and Player

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Player

Example 3
Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR
and Set top box

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

Note

To watch 3D contents ● p. 14
Connect to the TV’s AV1 / AV2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link.●
For HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3 / HDMI4) by ●

using HDMI cable.

Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.●

Cable

DVD Recorder
or VCR

Player /
3D-compatible player

RF cable

RF cable