Model No. TX-P42V20E TX-P50V20E Operating Instructions Plasma Television Contents Be Sure to Read For more detailed instructions, refer to the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM. To view the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM, you need a computer equipped with a CD-ROM drive, and Adobe® Reader® (Version 7.0 or later is recommended) installed on your computer. Depending on the operating system or settings on your computer, the Operating Instructions may not start automatically.
Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Enjoy rich multimedia VCR Amplifier with Speaker system DVD Recorder DVD Player Notice for DVB functions USB HDD This TV is designed to meet the standards (current as of August, 2009) of DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital terrestrial services, DVB-C (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital cable services and DVB-S (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital satellite services.
Camcorder Basic Personal computer Quick Start Guide SD Card Set top box Advanced The recording and playback of content on this or any other device may require permission from the owner of the copyright or other such rights in that content. Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant you that permission and explicitly disclaims any right, ability or intention to obtain such permission on your behalf.
Safety Precautions Warning 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. • An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. ●Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand.
■When cleaning the TV, remove the Caution mains plug ■Do not block the rear air vents ●Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table ●Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock. cloths, curtains, etc. may cause overheating, fire or electrical shock.
Accessories / Options Standard accessories □ Remote Control ●N2QAYB000504 Check that you have the accessories and items shown □ Batteries for the Remote Control (2) ●R6 □ Clamper □ Mains Lead □ Pedestal □ Ferrite core (2) p. 10 p. 10 p. 8 □ Wireless LAN Adaptor and Extension cable p. 14 p. 7 □ Operating Instructions □ Pan European Guarantee Card ●Accessories may not be placed all together. Take care not to throw them away unintentionally.
Attaching / removing the pedestal Warning Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. ●Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Caution Do not use any other TV and displays. ●Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. ●If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic dealer immediately.
Identifying Controls Remote Control ■Installing / removing remote’s batteries 1 2 Pull open Close Note the correct polarity (+ or -) Hook 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 different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries). ●Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. ●Do not burn or breakup batteries.
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 “Eco Mode” in the Picture Menu is set to “On” (p.
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 1 Connecting dish or aerial ●To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, please consult your local dealer. ●Also please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for details.
Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV, DVD Recorder or VCR Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box Rear of the TV Terrestrial aerial Rear of the TV Terrestrial aerial Cable AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz RF cable Mains lead (supplied) Mains lead (supplied) HDMI 1 COMPONENT AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PC R PC PB PR RGB VIDEO AV1 RGB VIDEO S VIDEO AV2 L PB R R PR RGB VIDEO AV1 RGB VIDEO S VIDEO
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 manual of the equipment.
Auto Setup varies depending on the country you select. ●DVB-S Search Mode Search Mode All Channels select mode set Free Channels ●DVB-S Satellite Search DVB-S Auto Setup Satellite Analogue Scan Progress Analogue Scan This will take up to 40 minutes. 21 Checking LNB2 0% 68 100% 68 Satellite Astra 19.
Auto Setup 6 Setup the wireless LAN connection Setup the wireless LAN connection to enable the network service functions. (If you do not wish to use wireless LAN connection or the network service functions, skip this step.) ●To setup the wireless LAN connection, use the Wireless LAN Adaptor (supplied). For the information about the Wireless LAN Adaptor “Wireless LAN Adaptor” (p. 15) ●Confirm the encryption key, settings and positions of your access point before starting setup.
7 Select “Home” Select “Home” viewing environment to use in your home environment. Please select your viewing environment. Home Shop select set Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing. ■“Shop” viewing environment (for shop display only) “Shop” viewing environment is the demonstration mode to explain main features of this TV. Select “Home” viewing environment to use in your home environment.
How to Use VIERA TOOLS You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function. EXIT TO VIERA OLS 1 2 Display icons of the feature TO VIERA OLS Select a feature select access VIERA Link Control 3 Follow the operations of each feature ●VIERA Link Control When two or more compatible equipment are connected, a selection screen will be displayed. Please select the correct description and access.
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 Item Picture Viewing Mode Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / THX (True Cinema) / Game / Photo / Professional1 / Professional2) In each Viewing Mode and input, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint, Colour Balance, Vivid Colour, Eco Mode, 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) Bass 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 Sound SPDIF Selection SPDIF : A standard audio transfer file format Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (Auto / PCM) Auto : Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Digital are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. HE-AAC (48 kHz) 5.1ch is output as DTS. MPEG is output as PCM. PCM : Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.
Menu Item DVB-S Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Channel List Auto Setup Manual Tuning Update Channel List New Channel Message Signal Condition Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Creates list of favourite DVB-S channels Skips the unwanted DVB-S channels or edits DVB-S channels Automatically sets the DVB-S channels received in the area Sets the DVB-S channels manually Updates DVB-S Channel List while keeping your settings Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB-S channel is foun
How to Use Menu Functions Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Analogue Tuning Menu Channel List Skips the unwanted Analogue channels or edits Analogue channels Auto Setup Automatically sets the Analogue channels received in the area Manual Tuning Sets the Analogue channels manually Add TV Signal Adds the TV mode ●This function is available if you skip any modes to tune in “Auto Setup” for first using the TV.
Menu Item Advance(isfccc) System Menu USB Keyboard Layout Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Enables the advanced picture settings (Off / On) ●Set to “On” to enable the mode of “Professional1” and “Professional2” in “Viewing Mode”. ●Set to “On” to display the advanced items in the Picture Menu - “Advanced Settings”, “Lock Settings” and “Copy Adjustment”. “Copy Adjustment” will be displayed when “Viewing Mode” is set to “Professional1” or “Professional2”.
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.
