Model No. TX-P37X20B TX-P42X20B TX-P50X20B 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. ■HD TV This TV supports high definition TV signals. ■Sharp pictures and clear sound with HDMI connection (p.
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 and you can enjoy playing games. (p. 28) digital tick The digital tick logo indicates that a digital tuner is built-in.
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. ●Do not damage the mains lead. • Do not place a heavy object on the lead.
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-P37X20B: ●TBLX0148 ●TXFBL01LNUU TX-P42X20B: ●TBLX0138 ●TXFBL01LGUE TX-P50X20B: ●TBLX0139 ●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 dealer immediately. ●During setup, make sure that all screws are securely tightened. ●Ensure that the TV is not knocked. ●Ensure that children do not climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed. ●Install or remove the TV with at least two people.
Identifying Controls Remote Control Media Player (p. 50) Input mode selection ●Switches to SD Card viewing mode ●TV - switches DVB / Analogue mode (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) (p. 14) ●AV - switches to AV input mode from Input Standby On / Off switch Selection list (p. 24) ●Switches TV On or Off standby Direct TV Recording (p. 56 and p. 58) Main Menu (p.
TV Remote control signal receiver ●Do not place any objects between the TV remote control signal receiver and remote control. C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor ●Senses brightness to adjust picture quality when “C.A.T.S.” in the Picture Menu is set to “On” (p. 28) ●Red: Standby Green: On Orange: Timer Programming On ●Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Orange (flash): Ext Rec.
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, address, 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 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) EXIT 1 BBC ONE WALES OPTION 19:35 Coronation Street 19:30 - 20:00 RETURN 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 become 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 is a timer to remind watching or record the programme to the 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 Start store End Wed 28 Oct 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 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 mode or (EC VIERA Link ) AV1 AV2 AV3 COMPONENT HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 AV1 AV1-RGB AV2 AV2-S-Video AV2-RGB AV3 COMPONENT HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 EC/AV2 EC/AV2-S-Video EC/AV2-RGB EC/HDMI1 EC/HDMI2 EC/AV1 EC/AV1-RGB ― ― ●Applicable for ●Applicable EC mode and VIERA Link for VIERA Link ●If the above information is permanently displayed on the top left of the screen, press the EC/HDMI3 ●Applicable for VIERA Link
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. INPUT TV AV ASPECT MENU 1 Display the menu ●Displays the functions that can be set MENU 2 Select the menu (varies according to the input signal) N DIRECT TV REC EXIT access Main Menu Picture Sound Setup OPTION select RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD Select the item 3 Example (Picture Menu): Picture Menu Viewing Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Vivid Colour C.
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, C.A.T.S., 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 the TV automatically goes to Standby mode (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes) Link Settings Setup VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) (p. 57) Q-Link Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a compatible recorder (AV1 / AV2) (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. 49) 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 C.A.T.S. Picture Menu P-NR 3D-COMB Picture Display Reset to Defaults 1/2 Dynamic Available in NTSC Warm Off Off 2/2 Off Off On Reset 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 Q-Link AV2 out Standby Power Save Intelligent Auto Standby Q-Link Download 1/2 On AV2 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 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 be stored up to 15 events. ●The TV must be either On or in standby for Ext Rec. of Timer Programming.
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 watching the programme When you are watching TV, a reminder message appears 2 mins. before the start time.
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 terminal that is 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, i.e. 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 it 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 tuned if a new available software is found. ●To download ●If you choose not to download EXIT You can update any new software automatically or update 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, AV2, AUDIO OUT and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. But no video signals are output. AV1 and AV2 can output audio signal if “AV1 / AV2 out” is set to “Monitor” in the Setup Menu (p. 30).
Photo Setup Setup 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 Screen Mode Interval Repeat Picture MENU select Sound Photo Setup Video Setup Menu Type1 Off Off Fade Normal Normal On set select ●Using Media Player Photo Setup ●Other items 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 2 Insert the SD Card and start Media Player Select “Video” Media Player select SD CARD access MENU ASPECT ●You can also access Video mode directly by Contents Select EXIT using VIERA TOOLS “How to Use VIERA TOOLS” (p. 26) Select EXIT RETURN Photo Access Video Error display (images that could not be loaded, etc.
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, creating 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 “Q-Link” (p. 30), “AV1 / AV2 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 higher or lower in synchronization with the TV On / Off state to reduce the consumption.
■Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Pause Live TV programme Pause Live TV You can pause the live TV programme and resume later. Live TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder. ●This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD. ●If you connect a variety of recorders including other manufacturers’ recorders at the same time, please connect 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, 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 theatre speaker with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). ●If you cannot operate, 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 HD Satellite receiver Fully wired SCART cable Fully wired HDMI compliant 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.
Rear of the TV HDMI equipment “HDMI connection” (p. 67) DVD Recorder Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Camcorder / HDMI equipment Fully wired HDMI compliant cable HDMI 3 V ●External Equipment Terrestrial aerial AV 3 L Headphones or R (M3 stereo mini plug) RF cable ●To adjust volume To record / playback “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 Use an SD Card which meets SD standards. If not, 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, card 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 leave for one second. ghi jkl mno ●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 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). Screen Blurry or distorted image (no sound or low volume) Unusual image is displayed ●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 / 3 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 Power Source Rated Power Consumption Standby Power Consumption Display panel Aspect Ratio Visible screen size Number of pixels Sound Speaker Audio Output Headphones Receiving Systems / Band name Aerial input Operating Conditions Connection Terminals AV1 (SCART terminal) AV2 (SCART terminal) VIDEO AV3 AUDIO L - R COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO L - R Others HDMI 1/2/3 Card slot TX-P37X20B TX-P42X20B TX-P50X20B AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz 190 W 215 W 265 W 0.
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