Model No. TX-PF42ST30 TX-PF46ST30 TX-PF50ST30 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. Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance.
Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Enjoy rich multimedia SD Card USB device Network Camcorder Amplifier with Speaker system Set top box DVD Recorder VCR DVD Player Blu-ray Disc Player Notice for DVB / Data broadcasting / IPTV functions TV is designed to meet the standards (as of August, 2009) of DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital terrestrial • This services and DVB-C (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital cable services.
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.
Safety Precautions Warning Safety Precautions Handling the mains plug and lead the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.) • Insert that the mains plug is easily accessible. • Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock. • Ensure • An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
Caution Do not block the rear air vents When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones ventilation by newspapers, table cloths, curtains, • Blocked etc. may cause overheating, fire or electrical shock. • Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock. TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, • Irreversible damage can be caused.
Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control N2QAYB000572 Pedestal (p. 7) Batteries for the Remote Control (2) R6 (p. 7) • • Ferrite core (2) (Large size) (p. 12, 90) Ferrite core (Small size) (p. 91) Quick Start Guide (TX-PF42ST30) Use the Ferrite cores to comply with the EMC standard. Operating Instructions Pan European Guarantee Card may not be placed all together. Take care not to throw them away unintentionally.
Warning other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket by yourself have the risk of personal injury and • Using product damage. In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed • • • • contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. Any damage caused by installing without a qualified installer will void your warranty.
A Assembly screw (4) (silver) D Pole TBL5ZA3055 (TX-PF42ST30) TBL5ZA3065 TX-PF46ST30 TX-PF50ST30 • • M5 × 20 B Assembly screw (4) (black) ( E ) Base TBL5ZX0065 (TX-PF42ST30) TBL5ZX0069 TX-PF46ST30 TX-PF50ST30 • • ( F ) Cover TBL5ZB3045-1 (TX-PF42ST30) TBL5ZB3054-1 TX-PF46ST30 TX-PF50ST30 • • ( ) Quick Start Guide M5 × 25 C Assembly screw (black) M4 × 8 1 Accessories / Options Assembling the pedestal Use the assembly screws A to fasten the pole D to the base E securely.
Identifying Controls Remote Control 8 OK INPUT TV AV MENU ASPECT DIRECT TV REC EXIT IDE GU VIERA Lin k TO VIERA OLS 8 BACK/ RETURN OPTION 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 9 abc 12 23 24 13 Sound Mute • Switches sound mute On or Off def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz 14 Volume Up / Down 15 Input mode selection DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue mode • TV (p.- switches 18) - switches to AV input mode from Input Selection • AV list (p.
TV 8 Channel Up / Down, Value change (when using the F button), Switching the TV On (press either button for about 1 second when in Standby mode) 7 1 8 9 Changes the input mode 10 Mains power On / Off switch to switch the mains power. • Use If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode by the 9 2 14 3 Quick Start Guide remote control last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On with Mains power On / Off switch.
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. There are some restrictions on placement for viewing 3D images. For details (p.
Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box Rear of the TV Terrestrial aerial Cable Quick Start Guide RF cable AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Fully wired SCART cable Basic Connection Fully wired SCART cable Mains lead Set top box DVD Recorder or VCR RF IN RF cable RF OUT ■ Connecting to the network environment (Network connections) To enable the network service functions (VIERA Connect, etc.
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. 11, 12) 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.
1 [DVB-C Network Settings] 5 • Depending on the country you select, select your cable provider beforehand by following the on screen instructions. select [Start Auto Setup] access DVB-C Network Settings Frequency Network ID Auto Auto Start Auto Setup abc def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz Normally set [Frequency] and [Network ID] to [Auto]. If [Auto] is not displayed or if necessary, enter [Frequency] and [Network ID] specified by your cable provider with numeric buttons.
6 ■ [Wireless] Select the connection type select Connection Type Please select network connection type. access Search for access point WPS(Push button) [Search for access point] Access points found automatically are listed. 1. Select your desired access point Wireless type 11n(2.
[WPS(Push button)] 1. Press the WPS button on the access point until the light flashes 2. Connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor and the access point 6 WPS(Push button) 1) Please press the ‘WPS’ button on the access point until its light flashes. 2) When the light is flashing select ‘Connect’ on TV. If you are unsure, please check the instruction manual of the access point. Connect that your access point supports WPS for this setup.
Using “VIERA Connect” VIERA Connect is a gateway to the internet services unique to Panasonic and has expanded VIERA CAST features greatly. VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents such as photos, videos, games, etc. from VIERA Connect home screen. This TV has no full browser function and all features of websites may not be available. • 1 Turn power on for about 1 second • Press • Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p.
Watching TV Turn power on 1 for about 1 second • Press power On / Off switch should be On. • Mains (p. 10) ■ VIERA Connect introduction banner appears You can access to VIERA Connect and enjoy the various contents. (p. 17) To remove this banner, leave for about 5 seconds or press any buttons (except the buttons to access VIERA Connect). To set this banner display off [VIERA Connect Banner] (p. 43) • • Select the mode 2 selectable modes vary depending on the • The stored channels (p. 13).
Other useful functions Display Information banner Display Information banner Also appears when changing a channel • 1 2 3 5 6 7 4 Example : DVB HDTV 1 ZDF Bad signal 20:35 All DVB-T Channels Coronation Street 20:00 - 20:55 Now Info Dolby D+ Change category 45 1 Channel position and name 2 Channel type ([Radio], [Data], [HDTV], etc.
Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture HOLD Display the selectable settings for the current status Check or change the current status instantly To change OPTION • select / change select access [Multi Video] (DVB mode) Allows you to select from a group of multiple videos (if available) This setting is not memorized and it will return to the default setting once you exit the current programme.
Aspect Change the aspect ratio (image size) Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect. ASPECT Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal” (Widescreen signal, etc.), and the TV will choose the aspect ratio automatically according to the “Aspect Control Signal” (p. 92).
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 function varies depending on the country you select (p. 13). The postcode entry or update may be required to use the GUIDE Plus+ system depending on the country you select. “View advertisement” (p. 23) DVB-T and Analogue channels are displayed on the same TV Guide screen.
■ To the previous day (DVB mode) ■ To the next day (DVB mode) (red) (green) ■ To view a channel list of the selected type ■ To view a channel list of the selected category (DVB mode) (blue) (yellow) (Category list) (Type list) Prog.
Timer Programming (DVB mode) Timer Programming is a timer to remind watching or record the programme to the external recorder. 1 Select the forthcoming programme 2 Select the function ([Ext Rec.] or [Reminder]) select (Timer Programming screen) Timer Programming Function set Ext Rec. --- LED will turn to orange if Timer Programming is set. (Orange LED will flash if the recording of Timer Programming is in progress.) No. D 12 Date BBC ONE Start End Wed 27.10.2010 20:00 20:30 (30 min.
Viewing Teletext Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. What is FLOF (FASTEXT) mode? In FLOF 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.
FULL / TOP / BOTTOM MENU (green) (TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL) (Expand the TOP half ) (Expand the BOTTOM half ) View in multi window Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once MENU Select Picture and text On or Off (Press twice) • Operations can be made only in teletext screen. Store frequently viewed pages Viewing Teletext Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode only) As page is displayed press and hold (Corresponding coloured button) The number changes to white.
Watching External Inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the input. To connect the equipment (p. 11, 12, 89 - 91) The remote control is capable of operating some functions of selected external equipment. “Operating the equipment with the TV remote control” (p. 28) • 1 Turn the TV on When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p.
Operating the equipment with the TV remote control The equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the below buttons of this TV remote control. DVD/VCR TV Selection Switch for operating the connected equipment Select “DVD/VCR” to operate Panasonic DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or VCR “How to change the code for the type of the equipment” (see below) Select “TV” to use in Media Player or VIERA Link “Media Player” (p. 63) “VIERA Link Control” (p.
Viewing 3D images You can enjoy viewing 3D images with contents or programmes corresponding to the 3D effect by wearing the 3D Eyewear. “Optional accessories” (p. 6) This TV supports [Frame Sequential]∗1, [Side by Side]∗2 and [Top and Bottom]∗3 3D formats. ∗1 : The 3D format that the images for the left and right eyes are recorded with the high definition quality and alternately played back ∗2, ∗3 : Other available 3D formats How to view the 3D images (p.
To view the 3D images You can enjoy the 3D images in a variety of ways. (Frame Sequential, Side by Side and Top and Bottom are the supported 3D format.) ■ Playing back 3D-compatible Blu-ray disc (Frame Sequential format) the 3D-compatible player via a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. • Connect mode is not switched automatically, select the input mode connected to the player. (p. 27) • IfIf input • you use the non 3D-compatible player, the images will be displayed on 2D mode.
Changing 2D - 3D mode You can easily change the viewing mode between 2D and 3D using the 3D button. Select the mode 3D Mode Selection select 2D 3D 2D set 3D of [3D Mode Selection] vary • Items depending on the condition. [3D] / [2D] / [2D 3D] : Displays the appropriate image that you desire without selecting 3D format This mode may not work properly depending on the source image format. In this case, select the appropriate 3D format manually.
Table of images that can be seen for each [3D Mode Selection (Manual)] and the source image format If the picture appears to be abnormal, refer to the table below to choose the correct 3D mode.
Item 2D Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects a level of 3D-image depth for viewing converted 2D images [Min] / [Mid] / [Max] 3D Depth Adjustment of the 3D effect (except in [2D 3D] mode) [Off] / [On] to [On] to enable [Effect] setting. • Set setting to [On], a safety precaution message will appear. Read it carefully and then press the • When BACK/RETURN button to go to [Effect] setting. 3D Adjustment [Effect] : Adjust the 3D depth according to the contents or to your preference.
How to Use VIERA TOOLS You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function. 1 Display icons of the feature 2 Select a feature TO VIERA OLS select access ■ To return to TV EXIT VIERA Link Control or TO VIERA OLS How to Use VIERA TOOLS ■ Follow the operations of each feature [VIERA Link Control] “VIERA Link Control” (p. 86) 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.
Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Basic picture mode [Dynamic] / [Normal] / [Cinema] / [True Cinema] / [Game] / [Photo] 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 P-NR Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Picture Noise Reduction Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise and flicker noise in the contoured parts of a picture [Off] / [Min] / [Mid] / [Max] Makes still or slow moving pictures look more vivid [Off] / [On] 3D-COMB whilst viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning may be • Occasionally, seen. Set to [On] to display sharper and more accurate colours.
Menu Item 16:9 Overscan Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects the screen area displaying the image [Off] / [On] [On] : Enlarged the image to hide the edge of the image. [Off] : Displayed the image in the original size. Set to [On] if noise is generated on the edge of the screen. This function is available when aspect is set to [Auto] (16:9 signal only) or [16:9]. This function can be memorized separately for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals.
Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Equaliser 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. If you want to enhance the bass sound, raise the level of the lower frequency. If you want to enhance the treble sound, raise the level of the higher frequency.
Menu Item SPDIF Selection Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) SPDIF : A standard audio transfer file format Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT and HDMI2 (ARC function) terminals [Auto] / [PCM] [Auto] : Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC (48 kHz) multi-channel are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM. [PCM] : Digital output signal is fixed to PCM. For DVB mode, VIERA Connect (p. 17, 79) or Video mode of Media Player (p.
Menu Item Standby Power Save Link Settings Intelligent Auto Standby Download Child Lock Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Controls the power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment to reduce the consumption [Off] / [On] (p. 84) This function is available when [VIERA Link] is set to [On] and [Power off Link] is set to [On].
Menu Item DVB-T Tuning Menu Favourites Edit Creates list of favourite DVB-T channels (p. 47) Channel List Skips the unwanted DVB-T channels or edits DVB-T channels (p. 48) Auto Setup Automatically sets the DVB-T channels received in the area (p. 46) Manual Tuning Sets the DVB-T channels manually (p. 49) Update Channel List Updates DVB-T Channel List while keeping your settings (p.
Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects the preferred subtitle type [Standard] / [Hard of Hearing] Preferred Subtitle Type of Hearing] provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with DVB subtitles • [Hard (depending on the broadcaster). • [Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2] in [Language] are given priority. Teletext display mode [TOP (FLOF)] / [List] (p.
Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) • For the information of using USB Keyboard Shipping Condition Resets all settings, for example, when moving house (p. 60) System Update Downloads new software to this TV (p.
Retuning from Setup Menu Automatically retune the channels received in the area. This function is available if channel tuning is already performed. Only the selected mode is retuned. All the previous tuning settings are erased. If Child Lock PIN number (p. 56) has been set, the PIN number is required. If tuning has not been done completely [Manual Tuning] (p. 49, 52) • • • • • DVB-C channels 1 Select DVB-C (p.
DVB-T or Analogue channels 1 Select DVB-T or Analogue (p.
Tuning and Editing Channels (DVB) You can retune channels or make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. 1 Select DVB-C or DVB-T (p.
2 Add it to the Favourites list DVB-C Favourites Editor 1 7 14 70 72 105 719 720 All DVB-C Channels BBC One Wales BBC THREE E4 CBBC Channel Cartoon Nwk BBCi BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru • To add continuous block of channels to the list at once Sorting 123...
Set DVB channel manually [Manual Tuning] Normally use [Auto Setup] or [Update Channel List] to retune DVB channels. If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial, use this function. All channels found will be added to the Channel List. • DVB-C : 1 Enter the frequency DVB-C Manual Tuning Signal Quality Signal Strength No.
Update DVB channel automatically [Update Channel List] You can add new channels, delete removed channels, update channel name and position automatically to Channel List. DVB-T Update Channel List Channel List is updated while keeping your settings in [Favourites Edit], CH 5 69 Progress [Channel List], [Child Lock], etc. This will take about 3 minutes. Depending on the signal condition, the update may not work properly.
Tuning and Editing Channels (Analogue) You can retune channels or skip unwanted channels, edit channels etc. 1 Select Analogue (p.
■ To edit channels You can also edit each channel in Channel List. To retune each channel ([Manual Tuning]) • • (red) (see below) To move the channel position Select the new position Store (green) (green) • To rename the channel name Set characters (maximum : five characters) Store select Edit channel name (blue) Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O U V W X Y Z a b c d e f g u v w x y z ( ) P Q 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 h i j k l m n o p q + - .
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 even if the TV is in Standby mode. TV Guide may also be used to set timer programming event (p. 24). This function is not available in Analogue mode. Timer Programming can store up to 15 events.
Set timer programming event details [Timer Programming] 1 Start making the settings 2 Select the function ([Ext Rec.] or [Reminder]) select [Ext Rec.] : to record the programme to the external recorder When the start time comes, the channel will be switched automatically and the video and audio signals will be output. 2 minutes before the starting time, a reminder message appears if you are watching TV.
■ To change a timer programming event ■ To record with subtitles (if available) Select the programme to be changed Select the programme to record with subtitles select (yellow) Correct as necessary (p. 54) • Each time pressed : access ■ To cancel a timer programming event Select the programme to be deleted auto off ■ To cancel a timer programming event temporarily Select the programme to be cancelled (red) (blue) • Each time pressed : cancel stop cancelling Note that the LED is orange.
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.
3 Select the channel / input to be locked Child Lock List - TV and AV 101 7 14 VCR 1 2 Name BBC 1 Wales BBC THREE E4C Input DVB-C DVB-T DVB-T Analogue Analogue Analogue External External BBC1 ***** AV1 AV2 Sorting 123...
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 (p.
Using Common Interface The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules. This function may not be available in some countries or regions. Video and audio signals may not be output depending on broadcasts or services. Although CI module may enable you to view some services, this TV does not guarantee all services (e.g. encrypted pay-TV channels). Please use only the approved CI module by the broadcaster.
Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). To retune TV channels only, e.g. after moving house “Retuning from Setup Menu” (p.
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. If there is an update available, a notification banner is displayed when the channel has the update information. To download If you choose not to download • • EXIT You can update any new software automatically or update manually.
Using Media Player Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on an SD Card and a USB Flash Memory. VIERA IMAGE VIEWER is the function of the easy viewing for photos or videos recorded on an SD Card on the TV screen by simply inserting into the SD Card slot. Photo mode : Still pictures recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. Video mode : Moving pictures recorded by digital video cameras will be played back. Music mode : Digital music data will be played back.
Starting Media Player 1 Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory to the TV 2 Start Media Player (p. 62) Media Player Signal output from all AV terminals will be disabled during Media Player view. • Also possible by pressing following button. Press OK to proceed. AV Press EXIT to return to TV viewing. 3 “Watching External Inputs” (p. 27) Select the device you want to access to Media Player select access devices are not connected, • Ifthistwostepor more will be skipped.
Photo mode Photo mode will read all “.jpg” extension files and supports “.mpo” extension files in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory. The thumbnail of all the photos in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed. Example : Thumbnail - [All photos] Media Player View Select Slideshow All photos Photo SD Card Info EXIT OPTION Option Menu RETURN View Select Drive Select Selected device name Contents Select : Error display ■ To return to TV the back ground music “Photo Settings” (p.
[Single view] - Photos are displayed one at a time.
4 Create the 3D photo selected photos are not suitable for the 3D photo, the error message will be displayed and will return to • Iftheyourphoto selection screen (step 3). • To save the 3D photo in the SD Card The 3D image will be saved onto your media. Continue? select [Yes] save No Yes After finishing saving the photo, the photo selection screen will be displayed (step 3). Select photos again to create another 3D photo or exit from [Multi Shot 3D] mode.
Menu Item Frame Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects the frame type of the slideshow [Off] / [Multi] / [Collage] / [Drift (+ calendar)] / [Drift] / [Gallery (+ calendar)] / [Gallery] / [Cinema] [Multi] : 9 photos are displayed orderly at once. [Collage] : Each photo is displayed at a random position and random scale. [Drift (+ calendar)] / [Drift] : Photos are displayed like flow images. You can select to display the calendar or not.
Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects the back ground music during Photo mode [Off] / [Type1] / [Type2] / [Type3] / [User] / [Auto] [Type1], [Type2] and [Type3] are the fixed music each installed in this TV. [User] : Music data in the device registered by yourself will be played back. To register the music • Slideshow Settings 1. Select the music file Depending on the condition of the device, select folders until you reach the desired music file. 2.
Video mode • Supported file format (p. 93) The thumbnail of video titles in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed. Example : Thumbnail - [Title view] Title view The preview will start when the title is Media Player Video highlighted if it supports a preview. To turn off the preview Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1 “Video Setup” (p.
■ How to operate in the playback Example : Playback SD display / hide the operation guide and • Toinformation banner 19/02/2010 11:21 • To change aspect ASPECT 00:15:39 00:02:05 the previous title / • Toscene • To operate the playback Rewind (red) Pause / Playback EXIT • To the next title / scene Fast forward RETURN (green) Stop Operation guide • Information banner To return to thumbnail BACK/ RETURN ■ To change the device “Change the device” (p.
Audio output Settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. To confirm or change the current sound status “Confirm or change the current status” (p.
■ Playback from File view Selected file will be played back.
Using Network Services VIERA Connect VIERA Connect is a gateway to the internet services unique to Panasonic and has expanded VIERA CAST features greatly. VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents such as photos, videos, games, etc. from VIERA Connect home screen. This TV has no full browser function and all features of websites may not be available. • Network Link Enables to control the TV from the network equipment (Smartphone, etc.
Network Setup • Ensure the connections are completed before starting Network Setup. “Network connections” (p. 73) 1 Display the menu 2 Select [Setup] MENU select Main Menu access Picture Sound Timer Setup 3 Select [Network Setup] select Network Setup access Access ■ To return to TV EXIT Network Link settings Sets the link settings to control this TV from the network equipment via the network.
Wired connection settings This setting is for the network connection by using the LAN cable.
4 Select [Connection Test] and access to test select Network Setup Connection Test Network Type Access Point Settings IP/DNS Settings Network Link Settings Software Update MAC Address Access Wired access automatic testing of the network connection for the TV. (It takes a while • Performs to test.) ab-cd-ef-gh-ij-kl Connection Test : succeeded The test is successful and the TV is connected to the network. Check network cable connection. Check acquired IP address.
■ [WPS(Push button)] press the WPS button on the access point until the light flashes WPS(Push button) 1) Please press the ‘WPS’ button on the access point until its light flashes. 2) When the light is flashing select ‘Connect’ on TV. If you are unsure, please check the instruction manual of the access point. Connect connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor and the access point that your access point supports WPS for this setup.
2 Access the encryption key input mode Encryption Key Setting Connection will be made with the following settings:SSID : Access Point A Authentication type : WPA-PSK Encryption type : TKIP the selected access point is not encrypted, the confirmation screen will be • Ifdisplayed. It is recommended to select the encrypted access point. Please input the encryption key.
VIERA Connect You can access VIERA Connect and enjoy various network contents. VIERA Connect requires a broadband internet connection. Dial-up internet connections cannot be used. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. “Network connections” (p. 73), [Network Setup] (p. 74 - 78) For details about VIERA Connect operation “Using “VIERA Connect”” (p. 17) • • • • Setup menu (Items in [Setup] may change without notice.
Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link) Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc. (p. 82) 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. 83 - 88) 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 Preset 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 – ∗6 Blu-ray Disc theatre with VIERA Link function – ∗6 Amplifier with VIERA Link function – – – ∗3 – ∗3 ∗7 – ∗3 ∗7 –
Q-Link Preparations the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos : • Connect “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC (a trademark of Metz Corporation)”, “Easy Link (a trademark of Philips Corporation)”, “Megalogic (a trademark of Grundig Corporation)”, “SMARTLINK (a trademark of Sony Corporation)” connection (p. 80) • Q-Link fully wired SCART cable. • Use up the DVD Recorder / VCR. Read the manual of the recorder. • Set terminal setup in the Setup Menu [AV1 out] (p.
VIERA Link “ ”∗ ∗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. 80, 81). These features are limited to models incorporating “HDAVI Control” and “VIERA Link”.
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. 41) 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.
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.
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. 80, 81), “Preparations” (p. 83) For details of the operations for the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment.
4 Operate the menu of the equipment Available VIERA remote control buttons : (Depending on the connected equipment) 1 Set the position to “TV” DVD/VCR TV 2 Follow the operation guide • To display the operation guide OPTION If other manufacturers’ equipment is accessed, Setup / Contents Selection menu may be displayed. • When the key words are displayed on colour bar (red) (green) (yellow) (blue) Note operations may not be available depending on the equipment.
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. 80, 81), “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. 102, 103).
Network (wired) Less than 10 cm Less than 10 cm Internet LAN cable Modem Hub or Router Ferrite core - Large size (supplied) Installing the Ferrite core Pull back the tabs (in two places) Wind the cable twice Press the cable through and close USB devices Wireless LAN Adaptor Side panel of the TV Camcorder / Game equipment Rear of the TV (Viewing) Camcorder External Equipment (Listening) Game equipment To listen with speakers Optical digital audio cable or Amplifier with speaker system RCA ca
Headphones Rear of the TV Side panel of the TV Less than 10 cm (M3 stereo mini plug) Ferrite core - Small size (supplied) (TX-PF42ST30) Installing the Ferrite core Open Pull back the tab Wind the cable twice Press the cable through and close To adjust volume [Headphone Volume] (p.
Technical Information Auto Aspect The optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 21) 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.
Supported file format in Media Player ■ Photo Format JPEG File extension .jpg .mpo Image resolution (pixel) Details / Restrictions DCF∗ and EXIF∗ standards Sub-sampling : 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0 Progressive JPEG is not supported.
■ Music Codec File extension MP3 .mp3 AAC .m4a WMA .wma Restrictions – • Copy-protected files cannot be played back. files cannot be played back. • Copy-protected • WMA Pro and WMA Lossless are not supported. Note files may not be played back even if they fulfill these conditions. • Some not use two-byte characters or other special codes for data. • Do • The device may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed. DivX DivX Certified® to play DivX® and DivX Plus™ HD (H.
Devices for recording or playing back ■ SD Card (for playing back in Media Player) Card format : SDXC Card - exFAT SDHC Card / SD Card - FAT16 or FAT32 Compliant card type (maximum capacity) : SDXC Card (64 GB), SDHC Card (32 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (2 GB) (requiring miniSD adaptor) If miniSD Card is used, insert / remove it together with the adaptor. Check the latest information on the card type at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.
HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a noncompression 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.
USB connection • • • • • It is recommended to connect the USB Flash Memory directly to the TV’s USB ports. Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV. You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader. You cannot use two or more same kind of USB devices simultaneously except USB Flash Memory. Additional information for USB devices may be on the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.
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 User input desired character. Name abc A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! : # a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t u v w x y z ( ) + - . * _ def ghi jkl mno pqrs tuv wxyz character is set automatically if you leave for 1 second.
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 for assistance. Block noise, frozen or disappearing image occurs in DVB 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. 50). If [Signal Quality] is displayed in red, the DVB signal is weak.
Problem Chaotic image, noisy Screen No image can be displayed Blurry or distorted image (no sound or low volume) Unusual image is displayed No sound is produced Sound Sound level is low or sound is distorted Unusual sound from the TV Cannot see 3D images Actions [P-NR] in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 37) • Set • Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). [Brightness] or [Colour] in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? • Is [Contrast], (p. 36) • Reset channels.
Problem Network Cannot connect to the network Cannot operate VIERA Connect The TV does not switch On The TV goes into Standby mode The remote control does not work or is intermittent Actions the LAN cable or Wireless LAN Adaptor is connected properly. (p. 73) • Check the connections and settings. (p. 73 - 78) • Check the network equipment and network environment. • Check router may not be set to issue IP address automatically.
Specifications TX-PF42ST30 TX-PF50ST30 AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Rated Power Consumption 295 W 305 W 355 W On mode Average Power Consumption (based on IEC 62087 Ed.2 measurement method) 123 W 159 W 178 W Standby Power Consumption Dimensions (W × H × D) Mass 0.30 W 16.
Connection Terminals Card slot SD Card slot × 1 Common Interface slot (complies with CI Plus) × 1 ETHERNET RJ45, IEEE802.3 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX USB 1 / 2 USB2.0 DC 5 V, Max. 500 mA AUDIO IN RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms] AUDIO OUT RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms] (high impedance) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / Dolby Digital / DTS, Fiber optic Note and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate.
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.
