Panasonic TC-42PX34 manual

Owner ’ s Manual 42” Class 720p Plasma HDTV (41.6 inches measured diagonally) For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call: 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) www .panasonic.com/help For assistance (Canada), please call: 1-866-330-0014 www .vieraconcierge.ca Model No. TC-42PX34 English Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read the[...]

2 ■ Do not display a still picture for a long time This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“Image retention”). This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty . 4 : 3 12 T o prevent the “Image retention”, the screen saver is automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no oper[...]

3 Basic Advanced Support Information Getting started VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High- Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD- 3C, LLC. This product qualifies for ENERGY S[...]

4 Safety Precautions W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on shelves above, etc.). Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN W ARNING: T o reduce the risk o[...]

5 ● Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV . If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV , please consult an Authorized Service Center. In the unlikely event that you receive a shock from this [...]

6 FCC ST A TEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an Other Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy a[...]

7 Getting started Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Remote Control T ransmitter N2QA YB000570 Batteries for the Remote Control T ransmitter (2) AA Battery AC cord Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Pedestal TBLX0134 Quick start guide Owner ’ s Manual Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Child saf[...]

8 Accessories Assembly screws (4 of each) A XYN5+F18FN size (M5 × 18) (Silver) B THEL078N size (M5 × 30) (Black) Poles (2) L R L or R is printed at the bottom of the poles. Base (1) Attaching the pedestal to TV ■ Assembling the pedestal Fix securely with assembly screws A (T otal 4 screws). Tighten screws firmly . A L R Pole Front Pole Base ■[...]

9 Getting started Accessories/Optional Accessory Installing the remote’ s batteries Open Hook Note the correct polarity (+ or -). Close Caution Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. • Do not mix old and new batteries. • Do not mix dif ferent battery types (such as alkaline a[...]

10 Connections Connection Panels Power Cord (Connect after all the other connections have been made.) VHF/UHF Antenna • NTSC (National T elevision System Committee): A TSC (Advanced T elevision Systems Committee): Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, mult[...]

11 Getting started Connections A V cable connection Audio connection Best Good Basic (Not HD) T o use HDMI terminals L R ● VIERA Link connection, please refer to p. 25 ● The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal. HDMI A V OUT HDMI-DVI Conversion cable DVI OUT AUDIO OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player e.g. Blu-ray Disc player A V Equipment A V[...]

12 Identifying Controls Note ● The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned of f. ● Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control. TV controls/indicators Remote control Switches TV On or Of f (Standby) Select source to watch (p. 20) Displays Main Menu (p. 32) Displays Sub Menu for special[...]

13 Getting started First T ime Setup Identifying Controls First T ime Setup or T urn the TV On with the POWER button or (TV) (Remote) Configure your viewing mode Select your language Language / Idioma / Langue English Español Français Step 1 of 5 / Paso 1 de 5 / Étape 1 de 5 OK Select Selección Sélection Select your language Seleccione su idio[...]

14 Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Note About broadcasting systems Analog (NTSC): Conventional broadcasting Digital (A TSC): New programming that allows you to view more channels featuring high-quality video and sound ANT/Cable setup Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV? a Select sig[...]

15 Getting started First T ime Setup Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to go back to the previous screen Label the inputs for easy identification (Label inputs) T o name each input, follow the instructions on screen. When done, select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step. Label inputs Step 4 of 5 What is connected to HDMI 1 ? For your [...]

16 W atching TV T urn power on (TV) or (Remote) Note Please select correct input --> (p. 20) Select a channel number up down or • Also available side CH button on the unit. [For Cable/Satellite box connection] - Use your connected box’s remote control. T o directly enter the digital channel number When tuning to a digital channel, press the [...]

17 Basic W atching TV Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture ■ Press FORMA T to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 38) • 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ ZOOM • 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM Use when the picture does not fill the whole screen (bars appears on either side of the image) or portions of the picture is trimmed. Note 1.[...]

18 ■ Other Useful operations Entering characters Y ou can use the remote control keys to enter the alphanumeric characters. ■ Switches input mode ABC → abc → 123 ↑ _ ____________ | ■ Press each number key to cycle through the alphanumeric character RETURN 1 @. 4 GHI 7 PQRS 2 ABC 5 JKL 8 TUV 3 DEF 6 MNO 9 WXYZ 0 - , LAST Select OK Delete[...]

19 Basic Using VIERA T OOLS W atching TV Using VIERA T OOLS Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item select next Set each item VIERA IMAGE VIEWER Viewing photo with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER (p. 21-23) VIERA Link VIERA Link (p. 28-29) Game mode Change to “Game” mode. Picture mode (p. [...]

20 With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode Input select ANT/Cable In 1 2 3 4 5 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Vide o GAME Component AUX Not used (example) Input label or select enter Setup ANT/Cable (p. 30) Edit Device labels Input labels (p. 36) (shortcut) press the corresponding NUMBER button on the remote contro[...]

21 Basic Viewing photo with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER W atching content from external devices V iewing photo with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER Viewing Contents ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to go back to the previous screen Insert SD card • Auto play setting Image viewer auto play (p. 36) ■ Inserting or removing an SD card ● Insert the card G[...]

22 Slideshow Display “Slideshow settings” s o t o h p l l A o t o h P r e y a l P a i d e M Slideshow Info SD memory card OK Select RETURN Sort SUB MENU Select Change RETURN Off Off Off Normal Off Normal On Slideshow settings Frame Start Slideshow Photo effect Transition effect Photo size Burst playback Display interval Repeat playback Soundtra[...]

23 Basic Viewing photo with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER Other settings Display “Menu” Select the item select OK Menu Picture Audio VIERA Link Set ■ Adjust the Picture and Audio select adjust 0 0 0 0 0 Vivi d Picture 1/2 Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Picture mode Contrast Reset to defaults example: Picture menu Picture menu/Audio menu (p. 33-34) ■ [...]

24 VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDA VI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with compatible Panasonic products. This TV supports “HDA VI Control 5” function. Connections to equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder , Home thea[...]

25 Advanced VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” VIERA Link™ Connections (with VIERA Link function) ■ T erminal overview Back of the TV ■ Connecting DVD Recorder (DIGA) DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link function HDMI cable ■ Connecting Home theater system/A V amp HDMI 1 is recommended. Home theater systems with VIERA Link function A V a[...]

26 VIERA Link settings and Available features T o use all VIERA Link functions: After everything is connected, in VIERA Link settings menu, set “VIERA Link” to “On”. Some features are disabled depending on the “HDA VI Control” version of the equipment. Please check the list (p. 24) Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to th[...]

27 Advanced VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” Automatic Input Switching When using a Blu-ray Disc player , DVD player/recorder or Home theater system, the TV will automatically change to the appropriate input, when playback begins on one of those devices. • For a Home theater system the speakers automatically switch to the theater system. Po[...]

28 VIERA Link menu and Available features Some features are disabled depending on the “HDA VI Control” version of the equipment. Please check the list (p. 24) Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Display the VIERA Link menu or select next Select the item Recorder TV VIERA Link control Speaker output Back to T[...]

29 Advanced VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” Speaker control Y ou can select the Home theater or TV speakers for audio output. Control the theater speakers with the TV remote control. This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected. Select “Speaker output” Select “Home theater” or “TV” sel[...]

30 Editing and Setting Channels Auto program (Set automatically) Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory . Select “ANT in” Select “Cable” or “Antenna” Or select “Not used”. Select “Auto program” next select Menu Cable ANT/Cable setup ANT in Auto program Manual program Signal meter Select a scanning mode [...]

31 Advanced Editing and Setting Channels Manual program ( Set manually) Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or changing the channel display . Also, use this to add or skip channels from the channel list manually . Y ou can select a channel tuning mode (Digital only/Analog only) in “Channel surf mode”(p. 36) Select “Edit” Manu[...]

32 How to Use Menu Functions V arious menus allow you to set the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Display the menu ● Shows the functions that can be adjusted. ● Some functions will be disabled depending on the type [...]

33 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions ● “Reset to default” will be grayed out if no changes are made in the following menus: “Picture”, “Audio” and “Closed caption”. Picture settings Adjust the image or picture quality Settings Items Item Description Reset to defaults Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings exce[...]

34 Settings Items Item Description • Some menus are grayed out depending on the input signal or condition. (e.g. “3:2 pulldown” will be grayed out if the input signal is high definition or you are viewing photos, etc.) Advanced picture 3D Y/C filter Off/On Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. Color matrix SD/HD Selects image resolu[...]

35 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions Lock Locks specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. Y ou will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. • Password setting/entering (p. 18) Set “Custom” in “Mode” to specify “Channel”, “Game” and “Program” settings. Set[...]

36 Setup Other function settings Settings Items Item Description Channel surf mode All/Favorite/ Digital only/ Analog only Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button. Favorite: Only channels registered as F A VORITE. (p. 17) Language English/Español/ Français Selects the screen menu language. Clock Adjusts the clock. (p. [...]

37 Advanced Support Information Ratings List for parental control How to Use Menu Functions Ratings List for parental control “V -chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry . ■ U.S. MOVIE RA TINGS (MP AA) NR NO RA TING (NOT RA TED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Mo[...]

38 T echnical Information Aspect Ratio (FORMA T) Press the FORMA T button to cycle through the aspect modes. This lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 17) (e.g.: in case of 4:3 image) ● FULL ● JUST FULL JUST Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. (Recommend[...]

39 Support Information T echnical Information Data format information Photo • JPEG files (DCF and EXIF standards) Sub-sampling - 4:4:4, 4:2:2 and 4:2:0 Image resolution - 8 × 8 to 30,712 × 17,272 pixels DCF (Design rule for camera file system): A Japan Electronics and Information T echnology Industries Association’s standard EXIF: Exchangeabl[...]

40 VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically . (p. 25) ● This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. ● The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function on even if the TV is in Standby mode. ● Image or sound may[...]

41 Support Information Care and Cleaning T echnical Information 4:3 side bars Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause “Image retention” to remain on either or both sides of the display field. T o reduce the risk of such “Image retention”, change the brightness of the side bars. See page 33 for more inf[...]

42 Questions Answers Picture Frequently Asked Questions (F AQ) If there is a problem with your TV , please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, visit the Panasonic website for further assistance. (see cover) How do I view the picture from devices such as a: Cable[...]

43 Support Information Frequently Asked Questions (F AQ) Questions Answers Sound Other Why is there no sound coming from the TV? Make sure the volume is up and MUTE is off. Confirm the TV speakers are set to ON by pressing MENU and selecting “Audio” --> “Advanced audio”. (p. 34) Check that the correct SAP (Secondary Audio Program) is sel[...]

44 TC-42PX34 Power Source AC 120 V , 60 Hz Power Consumption Rated Power Consumption 193 W Standby condition 0.2 W Plasma Display panel Drive method AC type Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No. of pixels) 42 ” class (41.6 inches measured diagonally) 36.2 ” × 20.4 ” × 41.6 ” (921 mm × 518 mm × 1,057 mm) 786,432[...]

45 Support Information Index Specifications Index A Accessories ............................................................. 7 Ant/Cable .......................................................... 14,30 Antenna ............................................................ 10,14 Audio ..................................................................[...]

46 Limited W arranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) P ANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMP ANY , DIVISION OF P ANASONIC CORPORA TION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic W ay Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Plasma T elevision Limited W arranty Limited W arranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or work[...]

47 Support Information Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) Limited W arranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; pu[...]

48 Limited W arranty (for Canada) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 P ANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED W ARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to, at its option[...]

49 Support Information Limited W arranty (for Canada) Note[...]

Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover . Y ou should note this 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 arranty Service purposes.[...]