Model No. TX-P37C2B TX-P42C2B TX-P50C2B Operating Instructions Plasma Television Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. “B” model no. suffix denotes UK model. English U.K.
Features ■DVB-T tuner built-in ■ ■ Receives DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) digital terrestrial broadcasts Easily select the programme or set Timer Programming by using TV Guide. (p. 18 - 20) Instantly call up favourite channels with Favourites Edit. (p. 39) GUIDE Plus+ (p. 20) This TV supports Gemstar-TV Guide sent from the GUIDE Plus+ system. Sharp pictures and clear sound with HDMI connection (p. 67) Enjoy high definition digital picture and high quality sound by using an HDMI cable.
Contents 100Hz Double Scan 100Hz Double Scan is a function of this TV that reduces large area flicker. 2,000,000:1 Dynamic Contrast A wide contrast ratio will deliver pictures with a deep black level and a brighter white level for greater image depth. Provides suitable images for playing games Selecting “Game” in Viewing Mode provides fast response to the input signal so you can enjoy playing games. (p.
Safety Precautions Warning ■Mains plug and lead To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings below: ●This TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz. ●Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. ●Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. ●Remove the mains plug when cleaning the TV. ●Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. If you detect anything unusual, immediately switch off the mains supply switch and remove the mains plug.
Warning ■Take care To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings below: ●Do not remove covers and never modify the TV yourself as live parts are accessible when they are removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside. ●Do not expose the 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.
Accessories / Options Standard accessories □ Remote Control TV Check that you have the accessories and items shown □ Batteries for the AV ●N2QAYB000487 Remote Control (2) abc ●R6 def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz □ Mains Lead ●K2CT3YY00021 p. 11 TV □ Operating Instructions □ Product Registration Leaflet □ Pedestal TX-P37C2B: TX-P42C2B: ●TBLX0136 ●TXFBL01LGUE TX-P50C2B: ●TBLX0137 ●TXFBL01LNUU p.
Attaching the pedestal To help avoid risk of damage or injury by the TV tipping or falling, please follow the warnings and cautions below: Warning ●Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. Caution Panasonic dealer immediately. ●During setup, make sure that all screws are securely tightened. ●Ensure that the TV does not suffer any impact during installation of the pedestal. ●Ensure that children do not climb onto the pedestal. ●Install or remove the TV from the pedestal with at least two people.
Identifying Controls Remote Control Input mode selection ●TV - switches between DVB and Analogue modes (p. 14) ●AV - switches to AV input mode from Input Media Player (p. 50) Selection list (p. 24) ●Switches to SD Card viewing mode (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Direct TV Recording (p. 56 and p. 58) ●Records programme immediately in Standby On / Off switch DVD Recorder / VCR with Q-Link or VIERA Link connection ●Switches TV On or Off standby Main Menu (p.
TV Mains power On / Off switch ●Use 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. Remote control signal receiver ●Do not place any objects between the TV remote control signal receiver and remote control.
Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first.
Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite receiver TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite Terrestrial aerial Make sure that the mains lead is securely fixed.
Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically. ●These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. ●Please complete connections (p. 10 and p. 11) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before starting Auto Setup. For details of settings for the connected equipment, read the appropriate manual.
■How to input Owner ID Enter the PIN number (4 digits) Owner ID Please enter new PIN PIN * * * * abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz ●Enter the PIN number twice at first setting. Enter your name, house number, and postcode, in that order Select the item (NAME / HOUSE NO / POSTCODE) select Set characters one by one select User input NAME A U a u B V b v C W c w D X d x E F G Y Z e f g y z ( H I J K L M N O P Q R S T 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! : # h i j k l m n o p q r s t ) + - . * _ 1 .
Watching TV INPUT TV AV MENU ASPECT N DIRECT TV REC EXIT OPTION 1 Turn power on 2 Select DVB or Analogue ●Also possible by pressing the TV button on the side panel of the TV (Press for about 1 second) ●Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 9) TV. (p. 9) RETURN 1 BBC ONE WALES 19:35 Coronation Street 19:30 - 20:00 All DVB Channels Information banner appears whenever you select a channel ●For details p.
■Other useful functions Hold HOLD Freeze / unfreeze picture Display Information banner Display Information banner ●Also appears when changing a channel “All DVB Channels” or “Favourites1-4” (p.
Watching TV ■Other useful functions Display subtitles ■DVB mode Display / hide subtitles (if available) STTL ●To change the language for DVB (if available) “Preferred Subtitles” (p. 31) ■Analogue mode Display subtitles ●To hide subtitles STTL EXIT Note ●This is the same as switching to Analogue teletext service and selecting “P888” (subtitle service). (p. 23) ●You cannot change the channel when this function is active.
■Other useful functions Display the selectable settings for the current programme Check or change the current programme status instantly OPTION ●To change change select Multi Audio (DVB mode) Allows you to select between alternative language for sound tracks (if available) ●This setting is not memorized and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme. NICAM (Analogue mode) Switches NICAM sound (if available) Sound Menu (p.
Using TV Guide TV Guide―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters). ●This TV supports the GUIDE Plus+ system. ●The Gemstar branding partner will supply the rating informations in the programme information and the recommended group in the Search list. ●DVB and Analogue channels are displayed on the same TV Guide screen.
■Other useful functions Timer Programming (DVB mode) Timer Programming can remind you to watch a programme or record one on an external recorder. Select the forthcoming programme select set Select the function (Reminder or Ext Rec.) Wed 28 Oct 2009 10:46 Timer Programming Function Ext Rec. No. D Date Channel Name 1 BBC ONE DIY SOS Guide Guide Wed 28 Oct Start store End 20:00 20:30 (30 mi n. ) --- --- --/-- --:---:-(--- min.) --- --- --/-- --:---:-(--- min.
Using TV Guide ■Other useful functions View details of the programme (DVB mode) Select the programme View details TV Guide Wed 28 Oct 2009 10:46 select Wed 28 Oct 2009 DIY SOS BBC ONE 20:00 - 20:30, 30 min. Details EXIT Timer Programming Return to list RETURN ●Press again to return to TV Guide. View advertisement Enter your postcode when using this function for the first time “Postcode” in “GUIDE Plus+ Settings” (p.
Viewing Teletext You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster) ●The availability of teletext services for a programme is indicated by “TEXT” in the information banner. Information banner (p.
Viewing Teletext Analogue teletext Analogue teletext services Analogue teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. What is FASTEXT mode? In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown.
INDEX Return to the main index page INDEX Subtitles View a favourite page stored ●Factory setting is “P888” (subtitle service) on the blue button (List mode). STTL View in multi window Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once ●Operations can be made only in Teletext screen. ●Each time pressed: Teletext TV and Teletext TEXT TV Store frequently viewed pages Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode only) As page is displayed do not change number on blue button.
Watching External inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the AV input. ●To connect the equipment p. 10, 11 and p. 62 The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected external equipment. 1 Turn the TV on ■When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. 10 and p. 11) Receives input signals automatically when playback starts ●Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART (pin 8) terminal.
Screen display Terminal Manual input setting (default in “Input Labels” ) Auto input ( EC mode or VIERA Link ) AV1 AV2 COMPONENT HDMI1 HDMI2 AV1 AV1-S-Video AV1-RGB AV2 COMPONENT HDMI1 HDMI2 EC/AV1 EC/AV1-S-Video EC/AV1-RGB ― ― EC/HDMI1 ●Applicable for EC mode and VIERA Link ●If the above information is permanently displayed on the top left of the screen, press the EC/HDMI2 ●Applicable for VIERA Link button to clear.
How to Use VIERA TOOLS You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function. ●For “VIERA Link Control” and “Pause Live TV” functions to operate correctly, ensure the connections and settings are completed. “Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 54 and p. 55), “Preparations” (p. 57) After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions.
How to Use Menu Functions ■Menu list Menu Picture 28 Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Viewing Mode Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Game) In each Viewing Mode, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint, Colour Balance, Vivid Colour, P-NR and 3D-COMB can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement. ●Set for each input signal. Dynamic : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness when viewing in a bright room.
Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output Treble Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output Equalizer Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality ●This function is available when “Mode” is set to “User”. ●Select the frequency and change the frequency level by using the cursor button.
How to Use Menu Functions Menu Item Timer Programming Sets a timer to remind watching or record forthcoming programmes (p. 42) Off Timer Sets the time until the TV automatically goes to Standby mode (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes) (p. 17) Link Settings Setup VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) (p.
Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Analogue Tuning Menu Auto Setup Automatically sets the Analogue channels received in the area (p. 37) Manual Tuning Sets the Analogue channels manually (p. 41) Teletext Analogue teletext display mode (FASTEXT / List) (p. 22) Preferred Subtitles Selects the preferred language for digital channel subtitles (depending on the broadcaster) (English / Welsh / Gaelic) ●To display subtitles p.
How to Use Menu Functions Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) System Menu Shipping Condition Resets all settings, for example, when moving house (p. 46) Owner ID Inputs the owner ID (p. 47) Common Interface Uses include to watch pay-TV (p. 48) System Update Downloads new software to TV (p.
■Overview (Picture, Sound) ●How to operate p. 27 Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Picture Menu Viewing Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Vivid Colour P-NR Picture Menu 3D-COMB Picture Display Reset to Defaults 1/2 Dynamic Warm Off Off 2/2 Off On Reset Available in NTSC Not available when “Viewing Mode” is set to “True Cinema” Available in NTSC / PAL (p.
How to Use Menu Functions ■Overview (Setup) ●How to operate p. 27 Wed 28 Oct 2009 10:46 Timer Programming N o. Func t i on Main Menu Picture D Reminder D 14 E4 The B i l l Ext Rec. D 72 BBC 2W < TI ME R > Ext Rec. D --- Date C ha nne l N a m e Ext Rec. 1 BBC ONE D I Y S OS Guide Guide Guide 1 BBC ONE Red Cap S/P --- Sound Start Wed 28 Oct Wed 28 Oct End 20:00 20:30 (3 0 min.) 21:00 22:30 (9 0 min.) Wed 28 Oct 22:45 23:00 (1 5 min.) Thu 29 Oct 10: 30 11: 30 (60 min.
Link Settings VIERA Link AV1 out Standby Power Save Intelligent Auto Standby Q-Link Download 1/2 On TV On On (No reminder) Access Sending Preset Data Please wait! 0% 100% Remote control unavailable (p. 30) (p. 30) Child Lock List - TV and AV Child Lock Change PIN Child Lock List Access Access (p.
Retuning from Setup Menu Auto Setup retunes all channels automatically. DVB channels Automatically retune all DVB channels received in the area. ●Only DVB channels are retuned in DVB mode. ●All the previous tuning settings (Favourites Edit and Channel List, etc.) are erased. ●If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 44) has been set, it must be entered.
Analogue channels Automatically retune all Analogue channels received in the area. ●Only Analogue channels are retuned in Analogue mode. ●All the previous tuning settings are erased. ●If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 44) has been set, it must be entered.
Tuning and Editing Channels (DVB) You can retune channels or make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc.
List favourite DVB channels Favourites Edit Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites1 to 4). The DVB Favourites lists are available for switching in the Information banner (p. 15) and from “Category” in the TV Guide (p. 18).
Tuning and Editing Channels Update DVB channel automatically Update Channel List You can add new channels, delete removed channels, update channel name and position automatically to Channel List. ●Channel List is updated while keeping your settings in Favourites Edit, DVB Update Channel List Progress Analogue Scan CH 21 This will take about 3 minutes. CH Free TV: 0 68 Channel Name Pay TV: 0 Type Radio: 0 Channel List, Child Lock, Timer Programming, etc.
Skip unwanted Analogue channels, Edit Analogue channels Channel List You can hide unwanted Analogue channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels. Select a channel and reveal / hide reveal / hide Analogue Channel List 1 BBC1 2 ***** 3 ***** 4 5 6 7 ●To reveal all channels : reveal : hide (skip) select yellow ■To edit channels You can also edit each channel in Channel List.
Timer Programming Timer Programming from Menu The Timer Programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to remind watching or record to the external recorder. At the correct time, the TV will tune to the correct channel automatically to record even if the TV is in Standby mode. TV Guide may also be used to set timer programming event (p. 19). ●Timer Programming can store up to 15 events. ●For recording using Timer Programming, the TV must be either On or in standby.
Set timer programming event details Timer Programming Start making the settings Select the function (Reminder or Ext Rec.) select Ext Rec. : to record the programme to the recorder When the start time comes, the channel will be switched automatically and the video and audio signals will be output. 2 mins. before the starting time, a reminder message appears if you are watching TV. Reminder : to remind you to watch the programme When you are watching TV, a reminder message appears 2 mins.
Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals and control who watches them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it.
Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input mode or skip terminals that are not connected to any equipment. ●To select the input mode INPUT TV AV ASPECT MENU p.
Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition with no channels tuned in. All settings other than “Owner ID” are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.).
Owner ID Entry of the PIN number and personal information (your name, address and postcode). In the unfortunate event of theft, the Owner ID will help the Police to determine the owner.
Using Common Interface The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules. This TV works only Pay TV modules complying with CI standard. ●This function is not available for BSkyB’s Sky channels. Caution CI slot or removing the CI module.
Updating the TV Software From time to time, a new version of software may become available for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. In DVB mode, a notification banner will appear when one of the BBC channels is turned to if a new available software is found. ●To download ●If you choose not to download EXIT You can update any new software automatically, or manually.
Using Media Player Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Photo mode : Still pictures recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. Video mode : Moving pictures recorded by digital video cameras will be played back. ●During the operation, audio signal is output from AV1 and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals, but no video signals are output. AV1 can output audio signal if “AV1 out” is set to “Monitor” in the Setup Menu (p. 30).
Photo Setup Choose the settings for Photo mode. Display the menu Select “Photo Setup” Select the items and set access Main Menu Photo Setup Menu Back Ground Music Frame Colour Effect Transition Effect Aspect Interval Repeat Picture MENU select Sound Photo Setup Video Setup ●Other items Menu Item Back Ground Music Frame Colour Effect Aspect Interval Repeat set select p. 28, 29 and p.
Using Media Player Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Video mode Video mode supports AVCHD and MPEG2 file formats. 1 Insert the SD Card and start Media Player 2 Select “Video” Media Player Signal output from all AV terminals will be disabled during Media Player view. Press OK to proceed. Press EXIT to return to TV viewing. Media Player select SD CARD access MENU ASPECT ●You can also access Video mode directly by Contents Select EXIT EXIT using VIERA TOOLS “How to Use VIERA TOOLS” (p.
Sound Settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal. ■To confirm or change the current sound status (during playback) Display the Option menu OPTION Option Menu Multi Audio Change the sound (if the video has multiple audio signals) ●It may take several seconds to change the sound.
Link Functions (Q-Link VIERA Link) Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc. (p. 56) VIERA Link (HDAVI Control™) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, convenient recording, playback, energy saving, creation of a home theatre, etc., without complicated setting. (p. 57 - 61) You can use Q-Link and VIERA Link functions together. ●This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
■VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Connected equipment Features Analogue channel download Easy playback Power on link Power off link Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby Auto standby for unnecessary equipment Pause Live TV programme Direct TV Recording Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control Speaker control Player theatre with VIERA Link function Blu-ray Disc theatre with VIERA Link function Amplifier with VIERA Link function – – ∗5 – – – ∗3 – – – –
Link Functions (Q-Link VIERA Link) Q-Link ■Preparations ●Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos: “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” ●Q-Link connection p. 54 ●Use fully wired SCART cable. ●Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR. Read the manual of the recorder. ●Q-Link terminal setup in the Setup Menu “AV1 out” (p.
VIERA Link “ Control™”∗ ∗Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI and SCART cables allow you to interface them automatically (p. 54 and p. 55). These features are limited to models incorporating “HDAVI Control” and “VIERA Link”.
Link Functions (Q-Link VIERA Link) ■Features available Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby Standby Power Save Set Standby Power Save “On” in the Setup Menu to use this function “Standby Power Save” (p. 30) The power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is controlled in synchronization with the TV On / Off state.
■Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Pause Live TV programme Pause Live TV You can pause the live TV programme and resume the programme later. The live TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder. ●This function is available with a DIGA Recorder which has HDD. ●If you connect a variety of recorders including other manufacturers’ recorders at the same time, please connect the DIGA Recorder which has HDD to the TV’s lower HDMI terminal number.
Link Functions (Q-Link VIERA Link) ■Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control VIERA Link Control You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). ●If you cannot operate the menu of the connected equipment, check the settings and the equipment “Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 54 and p. 55), “Preparations” (p.
■Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Speaker control Speaker Selection You can control the home theatre speakers with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). ●If you cannot control the home theatre speakers with this remote control, check the settings and the equipment “Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 54 and p. 55), “Preparations” (p.
External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 75). To watch satellite broadcasts Fully wired SCART cable To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi-channel sound (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier. For the connections, read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier.
Rear of the TV HDMI equipment “HDMI connection” (p. 67) DVD Recorder Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Headphones (M3 stereo mini plug) ●To adjust volume or “Headphone Volume” in the Sound Menu (p.
Technical Information Auto Aspect The optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 16) ■Aspect Control Signal “WIDE” will appear in the top left of the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal is found. The aspect will switch to the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen ratio. This function will work in any aspect mode.
SD Card 2.1 mm If the SD Card does not meet SD standards, it may cause the TV to malfunction. 32 mm 24 mm ■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 the card or TV may be damaged). ●Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card.
Technical Information Characters table for numeric buttons You can enter characters by using numeric buttons for free input items. Press the numeric button repeatedly until you reach the desired character. abc def ●The character is set automatically if you do not press the button for one second. ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz ●You can also set the character by pressing the OK button or other numeric buttons within one second.
HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV 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 as a DVD player, a set top box or a game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
FAQs 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 or Panasonic Customer Care Centre for assistance. For details p. 76 Block noise, frozen or disappearing image occurs in digital mode / White spots or shadow image (ghosting) occurs in analogue mode / Some channels cannot be tuned ●Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial. ●Check “Signal Condition” (p. 40).
Problem Chaotic image, noisy No image can be displayed Screen Blurry or distorted image (no sound or low volume) Unusual image is displayed Actions ●Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 28) ●Check nearby electrical products (fluorescent lamp, DECT phones, mobile phones, microwave, etc.). ●Is “Contrast”, “Brightness” or “Colour” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? (p. 28) ●Please also refer to “Neither image nor sound is produced” (p. 68). ●Reset channels. (p. 36 and p.
FAQs Problem Actions ●Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to Sound is unusual “2ch L.PCM”. ●Check the “HDMI1 / 2 Input” setting in the Sound Menu. (p. 29) ●If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound connection. (p. 67) HDMI Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI ●Check the HDMI cable is connected properly. (p. 62) ●Turn the TV and equipment Off, then turn them On again. ●Check an input signal from the equipment. (p.
On screen messages Message Meaning / Action All tuning data will be erased ●“Shipping Condition” will erase all tuning data (p. 46). Are you sure ? ●Confirm correct operation. Are you sure you want to delete this timer ? Press OK to delete timer. Press RETURN to return. ●Confirm correct operation. ●The signal is weak. Check the aerial is plugged in properly. It may be necessary to have an aerial installer check the signal and aerial alignment. ●Reset channels. (p. 36 and p.
On screen messages Message Meaning / Action PIN incorrect! ●The PIN number you entered is wrong. Please check settings and connections on HDMI devices. ●Communication error in VIERA Link function (p. 57). Please wait. ●A function is in progress. Recording this channel now ●The recorder is recording the programme from its own tuner. You can turn the TV off and leave the equipment recording in the normal way. Reset to Factory Shipping Condition Completed. Please switch off TV.
Maintenance First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal Regular care: Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to clean the dirt or fingerprints. For stubborn dirt: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water). Then wring the cloth and wipe the surface. Finally, wipe away all the moisture. Caution ●Do not use a hard cloth or rub the surface too hard.
Index A Accessories ······································································· 6 B C D E F G H I L M Analogue Tuning Menu ············································· 37, 40 Aspect ······································································· 16, 64 Audio Description ······················································ 17, 29 Auto Setup··························································· 12, 36, 37 Auto Standby ····························································
Specifications TX-P37C2B TX-P42C2B TX-P50C2B AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz 190 W 215 W 265 W 0.40 W Standby Power Consumption 15.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC.