Panasonic TH-P42A20M manual

TH-P42A2G TH-P42A2S TH-P42A20K TH-P42A20M TH-P42A20P TH-P42A20R TH-P42A20V Plasma Television English TQB3EC0021 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 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 Recorder Amplifier with Speaker System VCR 2 This product contains possibly dang[...]

Basic Advanced T echnical Quick Start Guide 3 Contents Be sure to Read Safety Precautions  ···································· 4 (W arning / 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 [...]

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[...]

Programme number and other logos  Video game  T o prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 45) 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 . [...]

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[...]

Quick Start Guide 7 Accessories / Options Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual. W all-hanging bracket TY -WK4P1R W  Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket by yourself have[...]

Mains lead (supplied) Push until both side tabs click Make sure that the mains lead is securely fixed. T o remove from the TV :  Press both tabs and pull on mains connector to release tabs AC 220 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz (TH-P42A20P: AC 1 10 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz) Aerial RF cable 8 Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied[...]

Basic Connection Quick Start Guide Mains lead (supplied) 9 AC 220 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz (TH-P42A20P: AC 1 10 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz) Rear of the TV Aerial RF cable RF cable DVD Recorder or VCR RCA cable TV , DVD Recorder or VCR Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR[...]

EXIT TEXT F .P . INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME REC MENU SURROUND TV PC AV OPTION RETURN MUTE RECALL RGY B POWER POWER OFF TIMER ASPECT INPUT 1 9 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 17 18 20 21 22 24 25 26 19 16 2 4 5 3 23 10 Identifying Controls 19 Cursor buttons Makes selections and adjustments  16 Surround (p. 24) Switches surrounding sound setting  25 Channel [...]

Identifying Controls Quick Start Guide 11 Using the On Screen Displays 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 E[...]

PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD TEXT TV AV REC OPTION MUTE R G Y B POWER OFF TIMER INPUT PC SURROUND F. P. RECALL ASPECT OFF TIMER RETURN POWER 12 Auto T uning Search and store TV channels automatically . These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer . 1 Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On 2 Select your language Y [...]

Auto T uning W atching TV Basic MENU F. P. B PROGRAMME INDEX TEXT AV MUTE R G Y POWER PC SURROUND RETURN POWER HOLD OPTION OFF TIMER EXIT ASPECT TV RECALL INPUT 13 W atching TV When the TV is switched to standby , there will be a clicking sound after a short delay . This is normal.  1 T urn power on POWER 2 Select TV mode TV 3 Select a channel u[...]

Other useful functions 14 Display the selectable settings for the current programme OPTION Check or change the current programme status instantly Channel Colour Set Sets colour density Picture Menu (p. 23) T eletext Character Set Sets the teletext language Setup Menu (p. 25) MPX Selects multiplex sound (if available) Sound Menu (p. 24) V olume Corr[...]

W atching TV Basic Other useful functions 15 A SPECT 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. Di[...]

16 PROGRAMME OPTION MUTE POWER SURROUND OFF TIMER ASPECT RETURN RECALL MENU EXIT R G Y B INDEX HOLD TEXT F. P. 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, four differently coloured subjects are situated at t[...]

Viewing T eletext Basic Appears when updating is completed 17 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 frequ[...]

INDEX HOLD TEXT OPTION MUTE R G Y B POWER MENU SURROUND OFF TIMER EXIT ASPECT RETURN F. P. RECALL PC AV INPUT REC POWER PROGRAMME TV PC 18 W atching External inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, PC, etc.) and you can watch the input. T o connect the equipment ● p. 38, 39 The Remote Control is capable of operating some funct[...]

W atching External inputs Basic 19 POWER Standby Set to Standby mode / T urn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD Stop Stop the operations Rewind / Skip / Search VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse DVD: Skip to the previous track or title Press and hold to search backward Fast-forward / Skip / Search VCR: Fast-forward, view the picture[...]

MENU PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD TEXT TV AV REC OPTION MUTE R G Y B POWER POWER INPUT PC SURROUND OFF TIMER ASPECT RETURN F. P. RECALL EXIT 20 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 3 Follow the operation of each feature 1 Display icons of the feature 2 Select a fea[...]

How to Use VIERA TOOLS How to Use Menu Functions Advanced PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD TEXT TV AV REC OPTION MUTE G Y POWER POWER INPUT PC SURROUND OFF TIMER ASPECT F. P. RECALL MENU EXIT RETURN 21 How to Use Menu Functions V arious menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. T o return to TV at any time EXIT T o return to[...]

(p. 23) Picture Menu 1/2 Viewing Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Channel Colour Set Normal 0 0 90 50 50 0 x.v.Colour Auto Picture Menu 2/2 Off Off On P-NR 3D-COMB Advanced PC Settings Reset to Defaults Eco Mode Access Reset Side Panel Input Labels Playing Time Display Teletext Teletext Character Set FASTEXT Engl[...]

How to Use Menu Functions Advanced 23 Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Picture Viewing Mode Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Game) In each Viewing Mode, Contrast, Brightness, Colour , Sharpness, T int, Colour Balance, x.v .Colour , Eco Mode, P-NR and 3D-COMB can be adjusted and stored to suit your parti[...]

24 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sound Mode Selects basic sound mode (Music / Speech / User) The selected mode affects all input signals.  Music : Improves sound quality for watching music video, etc. Speech : Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc. In Music and Speech mode, you can adjust “Bass” and “[...]

How to Use Menu Functions Advanced 25 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup PC Setup Input Resolution Switches to a wide view VGA (640 × 480 pixels), WVGA (852 × 480 pixels),  XGA (1,024 × 768 pixels), WXGA (1,280 × 768 pixels, 1,366 × 768 pixels) Options change depending on signals  Clock Set to the minimum level i[...]

26 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup VIERA Link Settings VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On)  VIERA Link functions become available when “VIERA Link” is set to “On” (p. 36). Power on Link Sets to use Power on Link functions (Off / On) (p. 35) Power off Link Sets to use Power off Link functions[...]

How to Use Menu Functions T uning and Editing Channels Advanced RB PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD TEXT TV AV OPTION MUTE POWER POWER INPUT PC SURROUND OFF TIMER ASPECT F. P. RECALL MENU EXIT Y TV INPUT 27 T uning and Editing Channels Y ou can retune all the TV channels when moving house. T o return to TV EXIT 4 Select “T uning Menu” 6 Set (see next page)[...]

T uning and Editing Channels 28 T o return to TV ● F For Auto T uning, using the buttons on the side panel of the TV (p. 1 1) Press repeatedly until “Auto T uning” appears F Access “Auto T uning” TV Start “Auto T uning” TV Channel List Edit Skip unwanted channels Auto T uning Set all TV channels automatically Select a channel and reve[...]

Tuning and Editing Channels Child Lock Advanced RETURN R B INDEX HOLD TEXT TV AV OPTION MUTE POWER INPUT PC SURROUND OFF TIMER ASPECT F. P. RECALL MENU EXIT GY 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 entering the PIN number , yo[...]

RGY B PROGRAMME PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD TEXT TV AV REC OPTION MUTE POWER POWER INPUT PC SURROUND OFF TIMER ASPECT F. P. RECALL MENU EXIT 30 Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. T o select the input mode  p. 18 T o return to[...]

Input Labels Shipping Condition (Reset settings) Advanced PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD TEXT TV AV REC OPTION MUTE R G Y B POWER POWER INPUT PC SURROUND OFF TIMER ASPECT RETURN F. P. RECALL MENU EXIT EXIT RETURN Confirm All tuning data will be erased Are you sure? Are you sure? Shipping Condition 31 Shipping Condition (Reset settings) Resets the TV to its o[...]

32 Still images recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. During the operation, no signals are output from any of the A V terminals.  “Date” shows the date on which the recording was made by the digital camera. The file without  record of the date is shown “****/**/**”. For details on SD Cards  p. 44 V iewing from SD Card (VIE[...]

Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Advanced 33 Display the menu select set select access Main Menu Picture Sound Viewing Setup MENU Viewing Setup Back Ground Music Type1 Colour Effect Off Transition Effect Off Interval Normal Repeat On Picture and ● Sound Menu p. 23 - p. 24 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Viewing Setu[...]

34 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 Easy playback ∗ 5 ∗ 5 – Power on link – Power off link Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby ?[...]

VIERA Link Functions Advanced 35 Features available 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 or HDMI3 terminal via an HDMI cable. For Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre /[...]

36 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[...]

VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ” PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD TEXT TV AV REC OPTION R G Y B POWER POWER INPUT PC MENU SURROUND OFF TIMER EXIT ASPECT RETURN F. P. RECALL MUTE 37 Advanced Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) These functions may not work properly depending on the connected equipment.  Image or sound may not be available for the fi[...]

38 T ypes of connectable equipment to each terminal T erminal Recording / Playback (equipment) A V1 IN A V2 IN A V3 IN MONITOR OUT 123 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 (Set top box) T o play games (Game equipment) T [...]

External Equipment 39 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 Shi[...]

40 T echnical Information Channel Plan Asia/W . Europe CIS / E.Europe China Hong Kong NZ / Indonesia Indian CA TV South Africa American System American CA TV Japan CH DISPLA Y Receive channel 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 – – 2 11 12 – – – – – – – – 1 2 11 12 – – – – – – – – 1 2 12 13 – – – – ?[...]

T echnical Information 41 T echnical 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[...]

42 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 ( ∗ 1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such a[...]

T echnical Information 43 T echnical 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 ∗∗ 1,125 (1,080) / [...]

44 Cautions in handling SD Card 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 correct direction (otherwise, card may be damaged).  Electrical interference, static electricit[...]

T echnical Information Maintenance / F AQs 45 T echnical First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. 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 deter[...]

46 Problem Actions Screen Chaotic image, noisy Change the setting of “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to  remove noise) (p. 23). Check nearby electrical products (car , motorcycle,  fluorescent lamp). No image can be displayed Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the  minimum? (p. 23) Blurry or distorted image (no so[...]

F AQs Specifications 47 T echnical Specifications TH-P42A2G, TH-P42A2S, TH-P42A20K, TH-P42A20M, TH-P42A20R, TH-P42A20V TH-P42A20P Power Source AC 220 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz AC 1 10 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption A verage use 230 W Standby condition 0.45 W Display panel Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size 106 cm (diagonal) 921 mm (W) × 518 [...]

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[...]