Panasonic TXP42VT30E Operating instructions

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QB0E2131U-1

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

T hank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.

Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain

them for future reference.

T he images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

Please refer to Pan Eu

ropean Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local

Panasonic dealer for assistance.

English

M odel No.

TX-P42VT30E

TX-P50VT30E

2

Notice for DVB / Data broadcasting / IPTV functions

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T his TV is designed to meet the standards (as of August, 2010) of DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital terrestrial

services, DVB-C (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital cable services and DVB-S (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital

satellite services.

C onsult your local dealer for availability of DVB-T or DVB-S services in your area.

C onsult your cable service provider for availability of DVB-C services with this TV.

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T his TV may not work correctly with the signal which does not meet the standards of DVB-T, DVB-C or DVB-S.

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N ot all the features are available depending on the country, area, broadcaster, service provider and satellite.

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N ot all CI modules work properly with this TV. Consult your service provider about the available CI module.

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T his 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.

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T he compatibility with future services is not guaranteed.

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C heck the latest information on the available services at the following website. (English only)

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

Experience an amazing level of multimedia

excitement

Enjoy rich multimedia

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3

Contents

Be Sure to Read

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

M aintenance ··············································································5

Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options ······························································ 6

Identifying Controls ·································································9

B asic Connection ··································································· 11

Auto Setup ··············································································· 13

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

U sing “VIERA Connect” ························································ 18

Watching TV ············································································ 19

U sing TV Guide ······································································· 23

V iewing Teletext ····································································· 26

Watching External Inputs ··················································· 28

V iewing 3D images ······························································· 30

H ow to Use VIERA TOOLS ···················································39

H ow to Use Menu Functions ············································· 40

Advanced Features

R etuning from Setup Menu ··············································· 50

Tuning and Editing Channels (DVB) ·······························54

Tuning and Editing Channels (Analogue)····················· 58

T imer Programming ····························································· 60

C hild Lock ················································································· 62

I nput Labels ············································································· 64

U sing MHP Services ······························································ 65

U sing Common Interface ···················································67

Shipping Condition ······························································ 68

U pdating the TV Software ··················································

69

Multi Window·········································································· 70

Advanced Picture Settings ················································· 71

U SB HDD / SD Card Recording·········································· 74

U sing Media Player ······························································· 79

U sing Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect)

··········· 92

L ink Functions (Q-Link / VIERALink) ·····························103

External Equipment ···························································· 112

FAQs, etc.

T echnical Information ························································115

FAQs ·························································································122

L icence ····················································································125

Specifications ········································································126

Do not display a still picture for a long time

T his 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

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C hannel number and other logos

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Image displayed in 4:3 mode

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V ideo game

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C omputer image

T o prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically

after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are

performed. (p.122)

P anasonic 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.

T he 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.

T his 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/

Safety Precautions

4

Safety Precautions

Warning

Handling the mains plug and lead

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I nsert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.)

•

E nsure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

•

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

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A n apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing

connection.

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D o not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)

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D o not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fire or electrical shock.)

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D o not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet.

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D o not place a heavy

object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object.

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D o not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it.

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D o not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead.

•

D o 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

•

T his TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz.

Do not remove covers and NEVER modify

the TV yourself

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D o 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.)

•

H ave 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

Do not expose to rain or excessive moisture

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T o 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

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D o 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

•

T he TV may fall off or tip over.

Use only the dedicated pedestals /

mounting equipment

•

U sing an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures may make

the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local

Panasonic dealer to perform setup.

•

U se approved pedestals (p.7) / wall-hanging brackets

(p.7).

Do not allow children to handle SD Card

•

A s 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.

Safety Precautions | Maintenance

5

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

•

T his 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

M inimum distance

•

When using the

pedestal, keep the space

between the bottom of

the TV and the surface

where the TV is set.

•

I n case of using

Wall-hanging bracket,

follow the manual of it.

10

7

(cm)

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

•

T his 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.

Maintenance

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal

Regular care :

G ently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet,

or pedestal by using a soft cloth to clean the dirt or

fingerprints.

For stubborn dirt :

D ampen 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

•

D o not use a hard cloth or rub the surface too hard. This may cause scratches on the surface.

•

T ake care not to subject the TV’s surfaces to water or detergent. A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.

•

T ake 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.

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T he 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.

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D o 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.

Accessories / Options

Quick Start Guide

6

Accessories / Options

Standard accessories

Remote Control

•

N2QAYB000593

Batteries for the

Remote Control (2)

•

R6

(p. 7)

Pedestal

(p. 7)

Clamper

(p. 11)

Wireless LAN Adaptor and

exclusive stand

(p. 12 and p. 93)

3D Eyewear set (2)

(p. 32)

Ferrite core (2)

(Large size)

(p. 12, 113)

Ferrite core

( Small size)

(p. 114)

U se the Ferrite cores to comply with the EMC standard.

Operating Instructions Pan European Guarantee Card

Terminal adaptors

•

Satellite adaptor

(p. 11, 112)

•

RF adaptor

(p. 11, 12, 112)

•

SCART adaptor

(p. 11, 12, 112)

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COMPONENT adaptor

(p. 112)

•

C omposite adaptor

(p. 112, 113)

•

Audio adaptor

(p. 113)

•

O ptical digital audio adaptor

(p. 113)

•

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

•

T his 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.

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

•

TY-EW3D2ME

•

TY-EW3D2SE

•

If you need 3D Eyewears additionally, please purchase this optional accessory.

•

F or more information (English only) :

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

Communication Camera

•

TY-CC10W

Caution

•

T his camera can be used on VIERA Connect (p. 18, 102).

•

Please also read the manual of the camera.

•

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

F or details, consult your local Panasonic dealer.

Accessories / Options

Quick Start Guide

7

Wall-hanging bracket

•

TY-WK4P1RW

•

T ilting angle for this TV : 0 (vertical) to 20 degrees

R ear of the TV

H oles for wall-hanging bracket installation

400 mm

Depth of screw : minimum 10 mm,

maximum 16 mm

Diameter : M8

300 mm

(View from the side)

Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging bracket

( not supplied with the TV)

Warning

•

U sing 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 licensed

contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. Any damage caused by installing without a qualified installer will void your

warranty.

•

C arefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV

from falling off.

•

H andle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage.

•

T ake care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall before

hanging bracket.

•

T o prevent fall and injury, remove the TV from its fixed wall position when it is no longer in use.

Installing / removing remote’s batteries

1

Pull open

H ook

Caution

•

I ncorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting

in damage to the remote control.

•

D o not mix old and new batteries.

•

D o not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese

batteries).

•

D o not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

•

D o not burn or breakup batteries.

B atteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or

the like.

•

D o not disassemble or modify the remote control.

2

N ote the correct

polarity (+ or -)

Close

Attaching / removing the pedestal

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

•

O therwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Caution

Do not use any pedestal other than the one provided with this TV.

•

O therwise 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. (p. 8)

•

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

Accessories / Options

Quick Start Guide

8

A

Assembly screw (4)

( silver)

M5 × 20

D

Pole

•

TBL5ZA3055

(TX-P42VT30E)

•

TBL5ZA3065

(TX-P50VT30E)

E

Base

•

TBL5ZX0063

(TX-P42VT30E)

•

TBL5ZX0067

(TX-P50VT30E)

F

Cover

•

TBL5ZB3045-1

(TX-P42VT30E)

•

TBL5ZB3054-1

(TX-P50VT30E)

B

Assembly screw (4)

( black)

M5 × 25

C

Assembly screw

( black)

M4 × 8

1

Assembling the pedestal

U se the assembly screws

A

to fasten the pole

D

to

the base

E

securely.

•

M ake sure that the screws are securely tight ened.

•

F orcing the assembly screws the wrong way will

strip the threads.

2

Securing the TV

U se the assembly screws

B

to fasten securely.

•

T ighten the four assembly screws loosely at first, then

tighten them firmly to fix securely.

•

C arry out the work on a horizontal and level surface.

B

E

H ole for pedestal

installation

(View from the bottom)

Arrow mark

A

E

D

Front

A ttach the cover

F

with assembly screw

C

F

C

Removing the pedestal from the TV

B e 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

•

D o not place any objects within the full rotation range.

(View from the top)

: 15°

(TX-P42VT30E)

: 10°

(TX-P50VT30E)

Quick Start Guide

Identifying Controls

1

15

16

18

20

21

22

23

24

26

27

28

17

25

2

4

6

19

11

3

5

7

8

9

10

12

13

14

9

Identifying Controls

Remote Control

1

Standby On / Off switch

•

Switches TV On or Off standby

2

3D button (p.36)

•

Switches to the viewing mode between 2D and 3D

3

[Main Menu] (p.40)

•

Press to access Picture, Sound, Timer and Setup

Menus

4

Aspect (p.22)

•

C hanges aspect ratio

5

Light

•

L ights the buttons (numeric, sound mute, last view,

volume, channel) for about 5 seconds

6

[VIERA Link Menu] (p.107)

7

Information (p.20)

•

D isplays channel and programme information

8

OK

•

C onfirms selections and choices

•

Press after selecting channel positions to quickly

change channel

•

D isplays the Channel List

9

[Option Menu] (p.21)

•

E asy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc.

10

Teletext (p.26)

•

Switches to teletext mode

11

Subtitles (p.20)

•

D isplays subtitles

12

Numeric buttons

•

C hanges channel and teletext pages

•

Sets characters

•

When in Standby mode, switches TV On (Press for

about 1 second)

13

Sound Mute

•

Switches sound mute On or Off

14

Volume Up / Down

15

Input mode selection

•

TV - switches DVB-S / DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue

mode (p.19)

•

AV - switches to AV input mode from Input Selection

list (p.28)

16

Direct TV Recording (p.105,107)

•

R ecords programme immediately in DVD Recorder /

VCR with Q-Link or VIERA Link connection

17

TV Guide (p.23)

18

[VIERA Connect] (p.18, 102)

•

D isplays VIERAConnect home screen

19

VIERATOOLS (p.39)

•

D isplays some special feature icons and accesses

easily

20

Exit

•

R eturns to the normal viewing screen

21

Cursor buttons

•

M akes selections and adjustments

22

Return

•

R eturns to the previous menu / page

23

Coloured buttons

(red-green-yellow-blue)

•

U sed for the selection, navigation and operation of

various functions

24

Hold

•

Freeze / unfreeze picture (p.21)

•

H olds the current teletext page (teletext mode)

(p.26)

25

Index (p.26)

•

R eturns to the teletext index page (teletext mode)

26

Last view (p.22)

•

Switches to previously viewed channel or input mode

27

Channel Up / Down

28

Connected equipment operations

(p.29, 78, 80, 99, 110)

Identifying Controls

Quick Start Guide

6

7

5

2

3

4

12

1

9 10 11 8

10

T V

Using the On Screen Displays - Operation guide

M any features available on this TV

can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.

Operation guide

O peration guide will help you to operate by using the

remote control.

Example : [Sound Menu]

Main Menu

Picture

Sound

Timer

Setup

1/2

0

11

M ode Music

B ass

Treble

B alance

H eadphone Volume

Surround

Auto Gain Control

V olume Correction

Speaker Distance to Wall

Of

f

Off

Over 30cm

Select

EXIT

Selects the basic sound mode.

P age up

C hange

RETURN

P age down

O peration guide

How to use remote control

O pen the main menu

M ove the cursor / select the menu item / select from a

range of options

M ove 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

R eturn to the

previous menu

Exit the menu system

and return to the normal

viewing screen

Auto power standby function

T he 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)

•

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

1

CI slot (p.67)

2

SD Card slot (p.74, 79)

3

USB 3 port (p.74, 114)

4

HDMI1 - 4 terminal (p.114)

5

Function select

•

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

[Sharpness] / [Tint] (NTSC signal) / [Bass]

∗

/ [Treble]

∗

/

[Balance] / [Auto Setup] (p.50 - 53)

∗

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

6

C hannel Up / Down, Value change (when using the F

button), Switching the TV On (press either button for

about 1 second when in Standby mode)

7

Changes the input mode

8

Mains power On / Off switch

•

U se to switch the mains power.

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

•

D o not place any objects between the TV remote

control signal receiver and remote control.

10

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.42)

11

Power and Timer LED

•

Red : Standby

Green : On

Orange : Timer Programming On

Orange (flash) :

R ecording 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

•

T he LED blinks when the TV receives a command

from the remote control.

12

Infrared transmitter for 3D Eyewear

•

D o not place any objects between the transmitter

and 3D Eyewear.

Basic Connection

Quick Start Guide

11

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.

T here are some restrictions on placement for viewing 3D images

. For details (p. 31, 38)

Example 1 Connecting dish or aerial

TV only

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

•

Also please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for details.

•

Selectable satellites and dish alignment to tune DVB-S channels (p.51)

•

F or digital cable, digital terrestrial and analogue

broadcasts

R ear of the TV

Terrestrial aerial

AC 220-240 V

50/60 Hz

M ains lead

RF cable

•

F or digital satellite broadcasts

Satellite dish

Satellite cable

Cable

Satellite adaptor

(supplied)

RF adaptor

(supplied)

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

Attach the clamper Bundle the cables To remove from the TV : To loosen :

hole

I nsert the

clamper in a

hole

hooks

Set the

tip in the

hooks

K eep pushing

both side

snaps

k nob

K eep pushing

the knob

•

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

•

F ix cables with clampers as necessary.

•

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

Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Player

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Player

RF IN

RF OUT

R ear of the TV

Cable

Terrestrial

aerial

AC 220-240 V

50/60 Hz

M ains lead

RF cable

RF adaptor

(supplied)

RF cable

DVD Recorder or VCR

Player /

3D-compatible player

Fully wired SCART cable

Fully wired HDMI

compliant cable

SCART adaptor

(supplied)

Basic Connection

Quick Start Guide

12

Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

RF IN

RF OUT

R ear of the TV

Terrestrial

aerial

M ains lead

AC 220-240 V

50/60 Hz

Fully wired HDMI

compliant cable

Fully wired

SCART cable

Fully wired

SCART cable

RF adaptor

(supplied)

SCART adaptor

(supplied)

Set top box

DVD Recorder or VCR

RF cable

Cable

■ Connecting to the network environment (Network connections)

T o 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.

•

C onnect 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 - 16)

I nternet

environment

I nternet

environment

Wired connection

Wireless connection

Access point

LAN cable

Wireless LAN Adaptor and exclusive stand

“Standard accessories” (p. 6)

R ear of the TV

L ess

than

10cm

L ess

than

10cm

F errite core - Large size (supplied)

Installing the Ferrite core

Pull back the tabs

(in two places)

Wind the cable

twice

Press the cable

through and close

•

I nsert the Wireless LAN Adaptor to the stand straightly and

completely.

•

C onnect to the USB 1 or 2 port.

•

F or more information of the network connections (p. 93)

Note

•

T o watch 3D contents (p. 30)

•

C onnect to the TV’s AV1 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p.105).

•

F or HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3 / HDMI4) by using HDMI

cable (p.112).

•

Q-Link and VIERA Link connection (p. 103, 104)

•

P l ease also read the manual of the equipment being connected.

•

K eep 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.

Auto Setup

Quick Start Guide

13

Auto Setup

Search and store TV channels automatically.

•

T hese 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 manual of the equipment.

1

Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

•

T akes 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.

2

Select the language

Menüsprache

Deutsch D anskPolskiSrpyski

E nglish Svenska č eština Hrvatski

Français N orsk Magyar Slovenščina

Italiano Suomi Slovenčina Latviešu

E spañol Türkçe Български eesti keel

P ortuguês Еλληνικά RomânăLietuvių

N ederlands

select

set

3

Select your country

Country

G ermany D enmark Poland

Austria Sweden Czech

France N orway Hungary

I taly Finland Slovakia

Spain Luxembourg Slovenia

P ortugal Belgium Croatia

Switzerland Netherlands E stonia

M alta Turkey Lithuania

A ndorra Greece O thers

select

set

•

D epending on the country you select,

select your Region or store the Child Lock-

PIN number (“0000” cannot be stored) by

following the on screen instructions.

4

Select the mode you want to tune

TV Signal Selection

DVB-C

DVB-S

DVB-T

Analogue

Start Auto Setup

tune / skip tuning

select

: tune (search for the available channels)

: skip tuning

5

Select [Start Auto Setup]

TV Signal Selection

DVB-C

DVB-S

DVB-T

Analogue

Start Auto Setup

access

select

•

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

T he 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.

1 DVB-S Search Mode 2 DVB-S Satellite Search

Search Mode

Free Channels

All Channels

0% 100%

Astra 19.2°E

Hot Bird 13°E

Searching Satellite

Press EXIT to skip Satellite installation

Satellite

DVB-S Auto Setup

Satellite

C hecking LNB2

Progress

T his will take up to 40 minutes.

set

select mode

Auto Setup

Quick Start Guide

14

5

3 [DVB-S Auto Setup] 4 [DVB-C Network Settings]

0% 100%

Astra 19.2° E

1

2

3

100

CBBC Channel

BBC Radio Wales

E4

100

Searching

DVB-S Auto Setup

Satellite

Progress

T his will take about 30 minutes.

N o. C hannel Name Type

Free TV

Quality

Free TV: 3

Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0

•

D epending on the country you select, select your cable provider

beforehand by following the on screen instructions.

Frequency Auto

N etwork ID

Start Auto Se

tup

Auto

DVB-C Network Settings

access

select [Start Auto Setup]

N ormally 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.

5 [DVB-C Auto Setup] 6 [DVB-T Auto Setup]

0% 100%

1

2

3

100

CBBC Channel

BBC Radio Wales

E4

100

Searching

DVB-C Auto Setup

Progress

T his will take about 3 minutes.

N o. C hannel Name Type

Free TV

Quality

Free TV: 3

Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0

CH 5 69

62

100

CBBC Channel

BBC Radio Wales

E4

100

62 100Cartoon Nwk

Searching

CH Channel Name Type

Free TV

Quality

Free TV: 4

P ay T

V: 0

R adio: 0

DVB-T Auto Setup

Progress

T his will take about 3 minutes.

•

D epending on the country you select, the channel selection screen 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.

7 [Analogue Auto Setup] 8 Preset Download

CH 29

CH 33 BBC1

CH 2 78 41CC 1

Searching

CH Channel Name

A nalogue: 2

Analogue Auto Setup

Scan

T his will take about 3 minutes.

If Q-Link, VIERALink or similar technology (p.105, 106) compatible

recorder is connected, channel, language, country / region settings are

automatically downloaded to the recorder.

0% 100%

Sending Preset Data

Please wait!

R emote control unavailable

•

I f d ownloading has failed, you can download later through the Setup

Menu. [Download] (p.46)

6

Setup the network connection

Setup the network connection to enable the network service functions such as VIERA Connect, etc. (p.18, 92).

•

T o setup the wireless connection, use the Wireless LAN Adaptor (supplied). (p. 17)

Please note that this TV does not support wireless public access points.

•

E nsure the network connections (p. 12) and net work environment are completed before starting setup.

Select the network type

Network Setup

Select Wired or Wireless

Wired Wireless Se

t later

[Wired] “Wired connection” (p. 12)

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

access

select

•

T o setup later on or skip this step

Select [Set later] or

■ [Wired]

1 . Select [Auto]

C heck network cable connection.

C heck acquired IP address.

C heck for devices using same IP address.

C heck gateway connection.

C heck server connection.

Connection Test

: succeeded

T he test is successful and

the TV is connected to

the network.

: failed

C heck the settings and

connections. And then

select [Retry].

Acquire IP Address

Auto M anual

access

select

Automatically setup is done and the test of the network

connection starts.

•

T o set manually, select [Manual] and set each item. For

details (p.95)

2 . Go to the next step

7

(Press twice)

Auto Setup

Quick Start Guide

15

6

■ [Wireless]

Select the connection type

Connection Type

Please select network connection type.

Search for access point

WPS(P

ush button)

access

select

[Search for access point]

Access points found automatically are listed.

1 . Select your desired access point

1

2

3

Access Point A

SSID

Access Point B

Access Point C

11n(2.4GHz)

11n(5GHz)

Available Access Points

N o. Wireless type E ncrypt R eception

access

select

: Encrypted access point

•

T o search access points again

(yellow)

•

F or the information of the

highlighted access point

•

T o set manually (p.98)

(red)

2 . Access the encryption key input mode

SSID : Access Point A

Encryption Key Setting

Authentication type : WPA- PSK

E ncryption type : TKIP

Please input the encryption key.

E ncryption key

C onnection will be made with the following settings:-

•

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

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 ( ) + - . * _

Access Point Settings

E ncryption key

Set characters

Store

select

set

•

Y ou can set characters by using numeric buttons.

4 . Select [Yes]

N o

Access Point Settings

E ncryption key is set to:-

XXXXXXXX

Select 'Yes' to confirm.

Select 'No' to change.

Y es

set

select

•

T o 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

C heck access point connection.

C heck acquired IP address.

C heck for devices using same IP address.

C heck gateway connection.

C heck server connection.

Connection Test

: succeeded

T he test is successful and the TV is connected to the

network.

: failed

C heck the settings and connections. And then select

[Retry].

•

T o set manually, select [Manual] and set each item.

For details (p.95)

6 . Go to the next step

7

(Press twice)

Auto Setup

Quick Start Guide

16

6

[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

1) Please press the ‘WPS’ button on the access

point until its light ashes.

2) When the light is ashing select ‘Connect’ on

TV.

If you are unsure, please check the instruction

manual of the access point.

WPS(Push button)

C onnect

•

E nsure 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

C heck access point connection.

C heck acquired IP address.

C heck for devices using same IP address.

C heck gateway connection.

C heck server connection.

Connection Test

: succeeded

T he test is successful and the TV is connected to the

network.

: failed

C heck the settings and connections. And then select

[Retry].

•

T o set manually, select [Manual] and set each item.

For details (p.95)

4 . Go to the next step

7

(Press twice)

7

Select [Home]

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

Please select your viewing environment.

H ome Shop

set

select

■ [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.

•

Y ou 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

2 Select [Home]

Please select your viewing environment.

H ome Shop

set

select

Shop

Y ou have selected shop mode

Automatic Demo

Off O n

T o change viewing environment later on, you will need to initialise all settings by accessing Shipping Condition.

[Shipping Condition](p.68)

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.

Note

•

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

•

T o edit or hide (skip) channels “Tuning and Editing Channels” (p.54 - 59)

•

T o retune all channels [Auto Setup](p.50 -53)

•

T o add the available TV mode later [Add TV Signal] (p.46 - 48)

•

T o initialise all settings [Shipping Condition](p.68)

Auto Setup

Quick Start Guide

17

Wireless LAN Adaptor

Caution

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

•

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

•

D o 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.

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

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

•

D ata transmitted and received over radio waves may be intercepted and monitored.

•

T o avoid malfunctions caused by radio wave interference, 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.

•

D epending 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. (English only)

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

If you connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor later on, the confirmation screen will be

displayed for the setup.

Wireless LAN adaptor connected, do you want to

set it up?

No - Exit

Current network type : Wireless

N o

Wireless LAN adaptor connection

Y es

•

T o setup the wireless connection (p.96 - 98)

Wireless LAN Adaptor

Declaration of Conformity (DoC)

H ereby, “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&T

TE products from our DoC server:

http://www.doc.panasonic.de

C ontact in the EU: Panasonic Services Europe, a Division of Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH, Panasonic Testing Centre,

Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany

T his product is intended to be used in the following countries.

Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Italy,

Iceland,

Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia,

Slovenia, Spain, Sweden

T his product is intended for general consumer. (Category3)

T he WLAN feature of this product shall ex

clusively be used inside buildings.

T his product on purpose to connect to access point of 2.4GHz or 5GHz WLAN.

Using “VIERA Connect”

18

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 cont

ents such as

photos, videos, games, etc. from VIERA Connect home screen.

•

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

1

Turn power on

•

Press for about 1 second

•

M ains 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.

E njoy selected internet content with VIERA Connect.

Simply press the OK / INTERNET button

2

Access VIERA Connect

While the banner is displayed

•

T he button design varies

depending on the remote

control.

or

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.

Some content may be inappropriate for some viewers.

Some content may only be available for specic countries and may be presented in specic languages.

ENTER

Don’t show this message again

•

D epending on the usage conditions, it may take a

while to read all the data.

•

M essages might be displayed before VIERAConnect

home screen.

Please read these instructions carefully and follow the

on screen instructions.

E x ample : VIERAConnect home screen

MORE

BACK

•

T o go to the next level

[MORE]

•

T o back to the previous level

[BACK]

■

To exit from

VIERA Connect

•

T o set the VIERA

Connect instruction

banner display off

 [VIERA Connect

Banner] (p. 48)

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

•

T o move the cursor / select the item

•

When the key words are displayed on colour bar

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

•

T o access

•

When options with

numbers are displayed

•

T o return to the previous screen

•

T o return to VIERA Connect home

screen

•

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

“Optional accessories” (p.6)

F or details, read the manual of the Communication Camera.

•

Y ou can connect a keyboard and a gamepad via USB port for character input and playing games in VIERA Connect.

Y ou can also operate the TV with a keyboard or a gamepad other than VIERA Connect features.

For more information

“USB connection” (p. 120)

Note

•

If you cannot access VIERA Connect, check the network connections (p. 12) and settings (p. 14 - 16).

•

F or more information of VIERA Connect (p. 102)

Watching TV

19

Watching TV

V olume

1

Turn power on

•

Press for about 1 second

•

M ains power On / Off switch should be On.

(p.10)

■ VIERA Connect introduction banner appears

Y ou can access to VIERA Connect and enjoy the various contents. (p.18)

•

T o remove this banner, leave for about 5 seconds or press any buttons

(except the buttons to access VIERA Connect).

•

T o set this banner display off [VIERA Connect Banner] (p. 48)

2

Select the mode

•

T he selectable modes vary depending on the

stored channels (p.13).

TV Selection

DVB-S

DVB-C

DV

B-T

Analogue

access

select

•

Also possible to select the mode pressing the TV

button repeatedly on the remote control or side

panel of the TV (p.10).

1

BBC ONE WALES

Coronation Street

20:00 - 20:55

20:35

Now I nfo

All DVB-T Channels

C hange category

I nformation banner (p.20)

•

If [TV Selection] menu is not displayed, press the

TV button to switch the mode.

3

Select a channel

u p

d own

or

•

T o select a more than two-digit channel position

number, e.g. 399

■ To select from the Channel List

6Cartoon Nwk

7 BBC Radio Wales

8 BBC Radio Cymru

1 BBC ONE Wales

2 BBC THREE

3 BBCi

4 CBBC Channel

All DVB-T Channels

Sorting 123...

watch

select channel

•

T o sort channel names in

alphabetical order

(red)

•

T o change the category

(blue)

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

1 Display Information banner if it is not displayed 2 While the banner is displayed, select the channel

watch

select channel

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

1 Display TV Guide

2 Select the current

programme or channel

select

access

3 Select [View] (DVB mode)

Das Erste

19:30- 20:00

V iew T imer Programming

watch

select

•

T he postcode entry or update may be required depending on the country you select (p.13). Follow the on screen

instructions.

Note

•

T o watch pay-TV “Using Common Interface” (p.67)

Watching TV

20

Other useful functions

Display Information banner

•

Also appears when changing a channel

1

ZDF

Coronation Street

HDTV

20:00 - 20:55

20:35

45

Now

All DVB-T Channels

C hange category I nfo

D olby D+ B ad signal

Example : DVB

1

2 3 6 7 4 5

1

C hannel position and name

2

C hannel type ([Radio], [Data], [HDTV], etc.) /

Encrypted channel ( ) /

TV mode (

, , , )

3

Programme

4

Current time

5

Programme Start/Finish time (DVB)

C hannel number, etc. (Analogue)

6

Progress time indicator of the selected programme

(DVB)

7

C ategory

•

T o change the category (DVB)

(blue)

set

select

Features available / Message meanings

Sound mute On

T eletext service available

[Stereo], [Mono]

Audio mode

[Bad signal]

P oor TV signal quality

Multiple audio available

MHP service available

[Dolby D+], [Dolby D], [HE-AAC]

D olby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital or

HE-AAC audio track

Multiple video available

1 - 90

Off Timer remaining time

•

F or settings (p.21)

Subtitle service available

Multiple audio and video available

•

T o confirm another tuned channel

name

•

T o watch the channel listed in the

banner

•

I nformation on the next programme

(DVB)

•

T o hide

•

Extra information (DVB)

(Press again to hide the banner)

•

T o set display timeout

[Banner Display Timeout] (p.48)

Display subtitles

Display / hide subtitles (if available)

•

T o change the language for DVB (if available)

[Preferred Subtitles] (p.48)

Note

•

If you press this button in Analogue mode, it switches to teletext service and calls up a favourite page (p.26). Press the EXIT

button to return to TV mode.

•

Subtitles may not be displayed properly in 3D images.

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