Panasonic TH-P42V20A Bedienungsanleitung

TH-P42V20A TH-P50V20A Plasma Television English TQB4TC0014-1 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only .[...]

Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Receive digital terrestrial services using an integrated Digital TV tuner Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicated settings! Enjoy rich multimedia SD Card Camcorder Set top box Personal computer DVD player DVD Record[...]

Basic Advanced T echnical Quick Start Guide 3 Contents Be sure to Read Safety Precautions  ···································· 4 (W arning / Important Installation Notices)  This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), which can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accide[...]

4 Safety Precautions 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.  Do not touch the mains p[...]

5 Important Installation Notices 10 (cm) Minimum distance 10 10 7 ■ Install TV on a stable surface If a television is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as: Using cabinets or stands recommended b[...]

6 Accessories / Options Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.  Do not use the pedestal for any other TV or displays. Otherwise the TV or the display may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.  Do not use the pedestal if it becomes wa[...]

Accessories / Options Quick Start Guide 7 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 licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. Any dama[...]

Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV . Please ensure that the TV 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. Mains lead (supplied) AC 220 - 240 V , 50 / 6[...]

Quick Start Guide Basic Connection Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR AC 220 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz Rear of the TV Mains lead (supplied) Aerial RF cable RF cable DVD Recorder or VCR RCA cable TV , DVD Recorder or VCR 9 Adjusting the panel to your desired angle : 15° (TH-P42V20A) : 10° (TH-P50V20A) Do not place any objects within the full rotation range.[...]

SD CARD 8 1 9 6 7 14 15 11 12 13 16 18 19 21 22 23 25 26 27 20 17 2 4 5 3 10 24 10 Identifying Controls Remote control 1 Standby On / Off switch Switches TV On or Of f standby  2 Aspect (p. 16) Changes aspect ratio from Aspect  Selection list  Also possible by pressing this button repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect 3 Main Menu ([...]

Identifying Controls Quick Start Guide 11 TV Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. Select EXIT Change RETURN Page up Page down Sound Menu 1/2 Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Off Surround Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm MPX Stereo 0 11 0 0 0 Operation guide will help y[...]

REC PROGRAMME INDEX TEXT AV BD/DVD TV MUTE SURROUND POWER V I E R A T O O L S SD CARD INPUT TV ASPECT MENU OPTION B R G HOLD STTL abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz V I E R A L i n k G U I D E POWER RETURN EXIT INFO Y 12 Auto T uning Search and store TV channels automatically . These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your lo[...]

Auto T uning Quick Start Guide 13 Start wireless LAN connection setup? Please connect the wireless LAN adaptor to a USB terminal. Yes No Access Point Settings Encryption key is set to:- XXXXXXXX Select ‘Yes’ to confirm. Select ‘No’ to change. Yes No Available Access Points Access Point A 11n (2.4GHz) 11n (5GHz) SSID No. Wireless type Encryp[...]

INDEX TEXT RETURN MUTE SURROUND V I E R A T O O L S SD CARD G Y V I E R A L i n k AV POWER INPUT TV abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz STTL HOLD B R OPTION G U I D E EXIT INFO MENU ASPECT 14 Display subtitles Hold W atching TV When the TV is  switched to standby , there will be a clicking sound after a short delay . This is normal. Select a chann[...]

W atching TV Basic Other useful functions 15 Display the selectable settings for the current programme OPTION Check or change the current programme status instantly Audio Selection (Digital TV mode) Allows you to select between alternative language for sound tracks (if available) Dual Audio (Digital TV mode) Selects multiplex sound (if available) U[...]

Other useful functions 16 ASPECT Display Aspect Selection list Change aspect ratio Select Change EXIT RETURN Aspect Selection 16:9 Just 14:9 4:3 Full 4:3 Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 16:9 14:9 Just Directly displays the image at “16:9” without distortion (anamorphic). Displays the image at the standard “14:9” without distortion. Displays a “4:3” i[...]

W atching TV Using TV Guide (Digital TV mode) Basic REC PROGRAMME INDEX TEXT BD/DVD TV RETURN MUTE SURROUND POWER V I E R A T O O L S SD CARD ASPECT AV INPUT TV OPTION STTL HOLD abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz POWER V I E R A L i n k MENU B R EXIT INFO G Y G U I D E All Channels All Digital Channels All Analogue Channels Favourites1 Favourites2 F[...]

18 RETURN MUTE SURROUND V I E R A T O O L S ASPECT V I E R A L i n k OPTION INFO G U I D E abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz STTL HOLD B R EXIT MENU G Y INDEX TEXT V iewing T eletext T eletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. What is F ASTEXT mode? In F ASTEXT mode,[...]

Viewing T eletext Basic 19 Functions (T eletext mode) View in multi window FULL / T OP / BOTT OM Operations can be made only in T eletext screen.  W atch TV and T eletext in two windows at once Normal (FULL) (BOTTOM) (Expand the BOTTOM half) (TOP) (Expand the T OP half) Store frequently viewed pages Store frequently viewed pages in the colour ba[...]

RETURN MUTE SURROUND V I E R A T O O L S SD CARD ASPECT V I E R A L i n k POWER OPTION INFO G U I D E B R G Y STTL HOLD INDEX TEXT EXIT MENU abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz INPUT AV TV POWER REC PROGRAMME BD/DVD TV 20 W atching External inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, PC, etc.) and you can watch through the input. T o [...]

W atching External inputs Basic 21 BD/DVD / TV switch ∗ Switch to BD/DVD to operate Panasonic DVD Recorder , DVD Player , Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or VCR Switch to TV to operate USB HDD Recording, Media Player or VIERA Link equipment “USB HDD Recording” (p. 40) “Media Player” (p. 44) “VIERA Link Control” (p. 64) POWER Stan[...]

PROGRAMME BD/DVD TV MUTE SURROUND POWER POWER OPTION G U I D E STTL HOLD INDEX TEXT AV INPUT TV Y abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz MENU SD CARD ASPECT INFO G R RETURN B V I E R A L i n k REC EXIT V I E R A T O O L S 22 How to Use VIERA T OOLS Y ou can access some special features easily by using the VIERA T OOLS function. T o return to TV EXIT or [...]

How to Use VIERA TOOLS How to Use Menu Functions Advanced REC PROGRAMME BD/DVD TV MUTE SURROUND POWER V I E R A T O O L S SD CARD ASPECT V I E R A L i n k AV POWER INPUT TV OPTION INFO G U I D E STTL HOLD INDEX TEXT G Y abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz B R EXIT MENU RETURN 23 How to Use Menu Functions V arious menus allow you to make settings for [...]

(p. 27 - 29) (p. 25, 26) (p. 26, 27) Picture Menu 1/2 Viewing Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Normal 0 90 50 50 0 Vivid Colour On Off Reversal Film Effect Picture Menu 2/2 Off On Eco Mode 3D-COMB Panel Advanced Settings Reset Picture Defaults Off P-NR On Access Reset Sound Menu 1/2 Mode Music Bass Treble Balance[...]

How to Use Menu Functions Advanced 25 Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Picture Viewing Mode Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / T rue Cinema / Game / Photo / Professional1 / Professional2) In each Viewing Mode, Contrast, Brightness, Colour , Sharpness, T int, Colour Balance, Vivid Colour , Eco Mode, P-NR a[...]

26 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Picture 3D-COMB Makes still or slow moving pictures look more vivid (Off / On)  Occasionally , while viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning may be seen. Set to “On” to display sharper and more accurate colours. For P AL or NTSC signal reception only  Not valid on C[...]

How to Use Menu Functions Advanced 27 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sound SPDIF Selection SPDIF : A standard audio transfer file format Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT terminal (Auto / PCM) Auto : Dolby Digital is output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. HE-AAC and MPEG are outpu[...]

28 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup T uning Menu Signal Condition Checks the Digital TV signal condition (p. 32) Add MPEG-4 A VC Channels Activates the reception of MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 A VC channels Use this function if MPEG-4 A VC services start in your area.  All previous tuning setting are erased.  Once activated, [...]

How to Use Menu Functions Advanced 29 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup Other Settings Intelligent Frame Creation Automatically compensates the picture frame rate and removes juddering movements to make the images smooth and clear (Off / On) Set to “Off” if noise is generated on the screen.  This function is not ava[...]

REC PROGRAMME BD/DVD TV MUTE SURROUND POWER V I E R A T O O L S SD CARD ASPECT V I E R A L i n k POWER OPTION INFO G U I D E STTL HOLD INDEX TEXT AV EXIT MENU G Y R INPUT RETURN B TV abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz 30 T uning and Editing Channels Y ou can make Auto T uning, listing your favourite channels, skipping unwanted channels, etc. T o ret[...]

Advanced 31 Tuning and Editing Channels Create your favourite channel lists (Favourites) from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites1 to 4). The Favourites lists are available from the Information banner (p. 15) and the TV Guide (p. 17). Digital TV Favourites Editor TEN Digital All Digital Channels 1 ABC TV Sydney 2 SBS DIGITAL1 3 FTV guide 4 7 [...]

Auto T uning Set all channels automatically Signal Condition Check Digital TV signal T o change the channel ● Digital TV Signal Condition Channel Name 101 DZFinfokanal Signal Quality Signal Strength Network Name RiksTV 02468 1 0 RF Parameter [CH32] 562.00 MHz A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal for Digital TV reception.[...]

Advanced Tuning and Editing Channels Channel List Skip unwanted channels / Edit channels (Change name, Move) Auto T uning Set all Analogue TV channels automatically Select a channel and reveal / hide Analogue TV Channel List 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 BBC1 ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** ***** : reveal : hide (skip) T o reveal all channels  Y Channel position [...]

REC PROGRAMME BD/DVD TV MUTE SURROUND POWER V I E R A T O O L S SD CARD ASPECT V I E R A L i n k POWER OPTION INFO G U I D E STTL HOLD INDEX TEXT RETURN G Y R B MENU AV INPUT TV EXIT abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz 34 Advanced Picture Settings Y ou can adjust and setup the detailed picture settings for each input and V iewing Mode. T o use this f[...]

Advanced 35 Advanced Picture Settings T o make settings  “How to Use Menu Functions” to (p. 23) Advanced Settings Adjust the detailed picture settings set select R-Gain G-Gain B-Gain R-Cutoff G-Cutoff B-Cutoff Gamma Reset Advanced Settings 2.2 Reset Advanced Settings Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Advanced Settings R-G[...]

MUTE SURROUND V I E R A T O O L S SD CARD ASPECT V I E R A L i n k POWER OPTION INFO G U I D E STTL HOLD INDEX TEXT RETURN B INPUT TV AV EXIT MENU G Y R abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz Child Lock Y ou can lock specific channels / A V input terminals and control who watches them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears; by e[...]

Child Lock Input Labels Advanced REC PROGRAMME BD/DVD TV MUTE SURROUND POWER V I E R A T O O L S SD CARD ASPECT V I E R A L i n k AV POWER INPUT TV OPTION INFO G U I D E STTL HOLD INDEX TEXT G Y B R abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz EXIT MENU RETURN 37 Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input [...]

REC PROGRAMME BD/DVD TV MUTE SURROUND POWER V I E R A T O O L S SD CARD ASPECT V I E R A L i n k POWER OPTION INFO G U I D E STTL HOLD INDEX TEXT AV INPUT TV RETURN B G Y R abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz EXIT MENU EXIT RETURN Confirm All tuning data will be erased Are you sure? Are you sure? Shipping Condition (confirm) (confirm) (start Shipping[...]

Shipping Condition (Reset settings) Updating the TV Software (Digital TV mode) Advanced set select System Update Update TV’ s software system T o update automatically T o update immediately Download may take about 60 mins.  During software download and update, DO NOT switch Of f the TV or press any buttons. The TV  will automatically be act[...]

USB HDD Recording Y ou can record the digital TV programmes to the connected USB HDD and enjoy playing back in various ways. Analogue TV programme cannot be recorded to the USB HDD.  The data broadcasting (MHEG, etc.), radio broadcasting and the periods without any signal will not  be recorded. Not all the programmes can be recorded depending[...]

USB HDD Recording Advanced 41 Device Setup Register and setup the USB HDD All the USB devices recognized as a mass storage device will be listed. Y ou can only register USB HDDs. Select the USB HDD for recording and start registration / setup  Up to 8 USB HDDs can be registered with this TV . However you can only choose one USB HDD for recording[...]

RETURN MUTE SURROUND V I E R A T O O L S SD CARD ASPECT V I E R A L i n k POWER OPTION INFO B G STTL HOLD INDEX TEXT INPUT AV TV abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz POWER PROGRAMME RY REC BD/DVD TV MENU EXIT G U I D E 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup 3 Select “USB HDD Setup” Setup Menu Digital TV Tuning M[...]

USB HDD Recording Advanced 43 One T ouch Recording Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record REW LIVE TV Record constantly Recording the current programme in the USB HDD immediately . Select the maximum recording time (30 / 60 / 90 / 120 / 180 minutes) Recording the current programme constantly . Select “On” to start REW LIVE TV T o[...]

44 T o insert SD Card  SD Card T o remove SD Card  Push the centre of the card Gently insert the SD Card label surface facing front. Push until a click is heard Label surface Cutout USB Flash Memory For more information of the SD Card  p. 71 Insert or remove straightly and completely .  Before removing the USB Flash Memory ,  ensure [...]

Advanced 45 Using Media Player INDEX HOLD TEXT INPUT TV AV MUTE SURROUND POWER OFF TIMER OPTION MENU RETURN R G B EXIT INFO SD CARD OPTION Y ASPECT STTL T o return to TV EXIT or SD CARD T o return to the previous screen RETURN Starting Media Player access select selected device name If two or more devices are not ● connected, this step will be sk[...]

46 Using Media Player Photo mode will read all “.jpg” extension files in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory . The thumbnail of all the photos in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed. Photo mode (Thumbnail - All photos) Error display (titles that could not be loaded, etc.) Media Player Photo All photos Slideshow Contents Select Change [...]

Advanced 47 Display the menu select set select access MENU Photo Setup Menu Back Ground Music Type1 Colour Effect Transition Effect Screen Mode Off Fade Normal Frame Off Interval 5 seconds Repeat On Burst Playback Off Photo Setup Using Media Player Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Photo Setup Back Ground Music Selects the back [...]

48 Using Media Player select R Playback from Title view Playback of the selected title will start. Select the title Start playback Playback from the selected scene in the title (A VCHD or MPEG2) Playback will start from the selected scene to the end of the title. Select the title Select the scene to start playback select access select playback Vide[...]

Advanced 49 Using Media Player Select the content Select the content Delete the content Start playback Rewind Pause / Playback Playback Fast forward Stop T o operate the playback  Y ou can also use the following buttons.  Set the position to “TV”  T o display / hide the operation guide and information banner How to operate in the playb[...]

50 Using Media Player Sound Settings Y ou can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT terminal. T o confirm or change the current sound status (during playback) Display the Option menu Change the sound (if the video has multiple audio signals) OPTION Option Menu Audio Selection Stereo (Current sound status) ch[...]

Advanced 51 Using Media Player Music mode Music mode supports MP3 and AAC file format. T o the previous track  R T o the next track  G Rewind Pause / Playback Playback Fast forward Stop select R Playback from Folder view Playback all the files in the selected folder will start. Playback from File view Playback of the selected file will start.[...]

52 Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST) DLNA ® This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. T o learn more, visit www .dlna.org. It allows you to share photos and videos stored in the DLNA Certifi[...]

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST) Advanced 53 Network connections If you do not have a Broadband network service, please consult your retailer for assistance.  Confirm the terms and conditions of the contracts with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or  telecommunications company . Set up and connect any equipment required for the [...]

MUTE SURROUND V I E R A T O O L S SD CARD ASPECT V I E R A L i n k AV POWER INPUT TV OPTION INFO G U I D E STTL HOLD INDEX TEXT G Y B R abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz EXIT MENU RETURN 54 access select access select Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST) Network Setup Ensure the connections are completed before starting Network Setup.  “[...]

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST) Advanced 55 Network settings for the LAN Cable connection This is the address of the relay server that is connected to the target server instead of the browser and  sends data to the browser . Setting is required if specified by the provider. This number is also specified by the provider with the Proxy [...]

56 Network settings for the Wireless LAN connection Select “Network T ype” and set to “Wireless” set select This setting is for the network connection by using Wireless LAN Adaptor . Network Setup Network Type Wireless Access Point Settings IP/DNS Settings Proxy Settings No settings Connection Test VIERA Name VIERA Software Update MAC Addre[...]

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST) Advanced REC PROGRAMME BD/DVD TV MUTE SURROUND POWER V I E R A T O O L S SD CARD V I E R A L i n k POWER TV G U I D E STTL HOLD INDEX TEXT abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz Y EXIT MENU RETURN OPTION INFO ASPECT INPUT AV G B R 57 access select access select access select Using DLNA ® features Ensure the pr[...]

58 T o operate Single view  Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST) Single view - Displayed one at a time Playback - Playback will start. Rotate Slideshow Select Single view Single view EXIT RETURN Operation guide (Single view) T o the previous photo Rotate 90° (anti-clockwise) T o the next photo Slideshow Rotate 90 ˚ (clockwise) T o displa[...]

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST) 59 Advanced Photo Setup (for photo contents) Display the menu Select “Photo Setup” Select the items and set MENU select access select set Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Photo Setup Back Ground Music Selects the back ground music while photo (Off / T ype1 / T ype2 / T ype3 / User)[...]

MUTE SURROUND V I E R A T O O L S SD CARD V I E R A L i n k TV G U I D E STTL HOLD INDEX TEXT MENU ASPECT INFO OPTION AV EXIT RETURN G Y B R abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz 60 Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST) VIERA CAST™ Y ou can access a selection of internet services from VIERA CAST home screen. For example, Y ouT ube, Picasa Web Al[...]

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST) VIERA Link Functions 61 Advanced Summary of features Connected equipment with VIERA Link function Features DIGA Recorder ∗ 1 DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player ∗ 1 HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera ∗ 1 Player theatre ∗ 2 Blu-ray Disc theatre ∗ 2 Amplifier ∗ 2 Channel download ∗ 4 ––––– E[...]

62 This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment.  For DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with  VIERA Link function, connect to HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 or HDMI4 terminal via an HDMI cable.  For Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre / Amplifier , connect to HDMI1, HDMI2, [...]

Advanced 63 Advanced VIERA Link Functions Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) V I E R A T O O L S POWER G U I D E STTL HOLD INDEX TEXT AV Y EXIT MENU SD CARD ASPECT INFO G R RETURN B V I E R A L i n k INPUT OPTION TV VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Start Recorder Home Cinema select pause[...]

64 VIERA Link “ Control TM ” Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Access and operate the menu of the equipment Y ou can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’ s signal receiver . If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment  “Summary of features”, “Con[...]

PROGRAMME BD/DVD TV SURROUND POWER V I E R A T O O L S POWER OPTION G U I D E STTL HOLD INDEX TEXT AV INPUT TV Y abc def jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz EXIT MENU SD CARD ASPECT INFO G R RETURN B REC V I E R A L i n k MUTE 65 Advanced VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ” Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) These functions may not work properly depe[...]

66 T ypes of connectable equipment to each terminal T erminal Recording / Playback (equipment) A V1 IN A V2 IN A V3 IN A V4 IN (Side of the TV) MONITOR OUT DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT ETHERNET T o record / playback videocassettes / DVDs (VCR / DVD recorder) T o watch DVDs (DVD player) T o watch camcorder images (V ideo camera) T o watch satellite broadcasts[...]

External Equipment 67 Advanced Hot Plug Detect 19 DDC/CEC Ground 17 S C L 1 5 CEC 13 TMDS Clock Shield 11 TMDS Data0  9 TMDS Data0+ 7 TMDS Data1 Shield 5 TMDS Data2  3 TMDS Data2+ 1 18 +5V Power 16 SDA 14 ∗ Reserved (in cable but N.C. on device) 12 TMDS Clock  10 TMDS Clock+ 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 6 TMDS Data1  4 TMDS Data1+ 2 TMDS Data2[...]

68 T echnical Information When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection button. Audio Signal STEREO MAIN I SUB II MONO Mode Indicator I II NICAM .......Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong etc. T ype of broadcast Regular broadcast (Standard Audio) Reg[...]

T echnical Information 69 T echnical HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer A V interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment ( [...]

T echnical Information 70 Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT (Y , P B /C B , P R /C R ) , HDMI ∗ Mark: Applicable input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i ∗∗ 525 (480) / 60p ∗∗ 625 (576) / 50i ∗∗ 625 (576) / 50p ∗∗ 750 (720) / 60p ∗∗ 750 (720) / 50p ∗∗ 1,125 (1,080) / 60i ∗∗ 1,125 (1,080) / 50i[...]

T echnical Information 71 T echnical Use an SD Card which meets SD standards. If not, it may cause the TV to  malfunction.  Do not remove the card while the TV is accessing data (this can damage card or TV). Do not touch the pins on the back of the card.  Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact.  Insert the card in the corr[...]

72 ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX ® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an of ficial DivX Certified device that plays DivX video. Visit www .divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video. DivX video file DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 1080p, including premium content. Extension - “[...]

T echnical Information 73 T echnical Network On screen messages Message Meaning / Action An internal error occurred. Check the settings. (p. 54 - p. 56)  Cannot read file The file is broken or unreadable.  Check applicable data format. (p. 52) Communication with the server failed. This might be a problem of the media server .  Read the man[...]

74 First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal For 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 wat[...]

75 T echnical F AQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) Check the position, direction, and  connection of the aerial. Neither image nor sound is produced Is [...]

76 F AQs Problem Actions HDMI Sound is unusual Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”.   Check the “HDMI1 / 2 / 3 / 4 Input” setting in the Sound Menu. (p. 27) If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue  sound connection. (p. 69) Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipmen[...]

77 T echnical Problem Actions Digital TV Picture regularly pixelates on some channels, or ‘No Signal’ message Check “Signal Condition” via TV Setup menu. If “Signal  Quality” or “Signal Strength” are red/orange or constantly changing, check aerial/cable/connections. If problem persists consult your local TV antenna installer . T [...]

78 Licence VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.  S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.  SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.  HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered  trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United [...]

79 T echnical Licence Specifications Specifications TH-P42V20A TH-P50V20A Power Power rating AC 220 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz 1.8 A AC 220 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz 2.1 A Normal (Home) mode 139 W 154 W Standby condition 0.4 W Display panel Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size 106 cm (diagonal) 921 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) 127 cm (diagonal) 1,105 mm (W) × 622 m[...]

Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. Y ou should note the model number and the serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for W arrant[...]