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Operating Instructions
Plasma Television
TH-P42X10D
Model No.
TH-P42X10K
TH-P42X10M
TH-P42X10P
TH-P42X10R
TH-P42X10S
TH-P42X10T
TH-P50X10D
TH-P50X10K
TH-P50X10M
TH-P50X10P
TH-P50X10R
TH-P50X10S
TH-P50X10T
TQBC2420-2
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Plasma Television TH-P42X10D Model No. TH-P42X10K TH-P42X10M TH-P42X10P TH-P42X10R TH-P42X10S TH-P42X10T TH-P50X10D TH-P50X10K TH-P50X10M TH-P50X10P TH-P50X10R TH-P50X10S TH-P50X10T Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. - Page 2 Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicated settings!
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents media excitement Be Sure to Read Safety Precautions ........4 (Warning / Caution) Notes ............5 Maintenance ..........8 Enjoy rich multimedia Quick Start Guide Accessories / Options ....6 SD card Identifying Controls ......8 Basic Connection ......10 Camcorder Auto Tuning ........12 Personal computer Basic Features Watching TV... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask Do not place containers with water (flower vase, your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the TV, including on Use approved pedestals (p. 7) / mounts (p. 6). -
Page 5: (Warning / Caution) Notes
Caution This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug Cleaning an energised TV may cause electrical shock. When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet. -
Page 6: Accessories / Options
RETURN TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD MUTE RECALL POWER PROGRAMME Mains Lead Operating p. 10 … ¨ … Instructions TH-P42X10D TH-P42X10M TH-P42X10R TH-P42X10T TH-P50X10D TH-P42X10P TH-P50X10R TH-P50X10T TH-P42X10S TH-P42X10K TH-P50X10M TH-P50X10P TH-P50X10S TH-P50X10K Caution This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally. - Page 7 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.
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Page 8: Maintenance
Maintenance First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. Display Panel Regular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth. Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water). - Page 9 Channel Up / Down Changes channel and teletext pages Selects channel in sequence When in Standby mode, switches TV On VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment Sound Mute operations (p. 19) Switches sound mute On or Off Volume Up / Down...
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Page 10: Basic Connection
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. Connecting aerial TV only AC 220–240 V,... - Page 11 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV, DVD Recorder or VCR AC 220–240 V, Rear of the TV Aerial 50 / 60 Hz (TH-P42X10P, TH-P50X10P only: AC 110–240 V, 50 / 60 Hz) Mains lead (supplied) AV IN MONITOR AV1 IN AV2 IN AV3 IN COMPONENT...
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Page 12: Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning Search and store TV programmes automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or switch the TV to standby mode. - Page 13 Using the On-Screen Displays Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On-Screen Display menu. ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box (example: Sound Menu) Sound Menu Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm Stereo Select EXIT...
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Page 14: Amplifier With Dvd Recorder Set Top Box Z Watching Tv
Watching TV Turn power on POWER Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 8) POWER INPUT MENU OFF TIMER ASPECT EXIT Select TV mode Also possible to select the mode using the TV button on the side panel of the TV. (p. 8) OPTION 1 BBC CH02... -
Page 15: Other Useful Functions
Other useful functions Display the selectable settings for the current channel Check or change the current OPTION channel status instantly 2 change ¨ 1 select change the settings Channel Colour Set Sets colour depth “Picture Menu” (p.22) “Sound Menu” (p.22) ¨... -
Page 16: Viewing Teletext
Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. Switch to Teletext Sub page number Displays Index TEXT << 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >> Current Time / date (content varies 17:51 28 Feb... - Page 17 Using teletext conveniently INDEX Call up a favourite page Return to the main index page View a favourite page stored INDEX F.P. Call up the page stored in “blue”. Factory setting is “P103”. View in multiwindow Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.
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Page 18: Watching Videos And Dvds
Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment p. 10–11 ¨ You can operate some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment with this remote control. Display the Input select menu INPUT Select the input mode of the connected equipment... - Page 19 Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control. Standby POWER Set to Standby mode / Turn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD Stop Stop the operations Rewind / Skip / Search VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse...
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Page 20: How To Use Menu Functions
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. Display the menu MENU Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) Select the menu MENU EXIT 2 access Main Menu... - Page 21 Overview Depending on the received signals, available items are varied. Main Menu Picture Menu Viewing Mode Normal Contrast Picture Brightness Colour Sound Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Normal Setup Channel Colour Set Colour Management Picture Menu x.v.Colour Eco Mode P-NR 3D-COMB Reset to Defaults Reset (p.
- Page 22 How to Use Menu Functions Menu List Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Game) Dynamic : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness when viewing in a bright room Normal : Recommended for viewing under normal ambient room lighting conditions Viewing Mode Cinema : For watching movies in a darkened room producing a cinema-like picture Game : Game playing time is displayed only when connecting a game equipment...
- Page 23 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sets the time the TV automatically turns Off (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes) Off Timer (p. 15) Child Lock Locks a channel / AV input to prevent access to it (p. 25) Channel List Edit Skips the unwanted channels or edits channels (p.
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Page 24: Editing Channels
Editing Channels You can change channel names and positions or hide unwanted channels. Select TV mode INPUT Display the menu MENU MENU EXIT Select “Setup” 2 access Main Menu Picture RETURN Sound 1 select Setup Select “Tuning Menu” 2 access Setup Menu Off Timer Child Lock... -
Page 25: Control Channel Audience
Control Channel Audience 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. Display the menu MENU MENU EXIT... -
Page 26: Tuning Channels
Tuning Channels You can retune all the TV channels when moving house or search for new channels which may have recently started broadcasting. Select TV mode INPUT Display the menu MENU MENU EXIT Select “Setup” 2 access Main Menu Picture Sound 1 select Setup... - Page 27 Set all channels automatically Auto Tuning Automatically retune all channels received in the area. Start “Auto Tuning” Settings are made automatically Auto Tuning Auto Tuning All tuning data will be erased EXIT EXIT Start Auto Tuning RETURN All the previous tuning settings are erased. When the operation is completed, the channel at channel position “1”...
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Page 28: Input Labels
Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. To select the input mode p. 18 ¨ Display the menu MENU Select “Setup” MENU 2 access Main Menu... -
Page 29: Restore Settings
Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings (channels, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. Display the menu MENU MENU Select “Setup” EXIT 2 access Main Menu Picture Sound 1 select Setup Select “System Menu”... -
Page 30: Viera Tools
VIERA Tools With VIERA Tools, you can directly access to some of the useful functions of connected equipment or SD card. Display VIERA Tools Menu EXIT Select a feature 1 select 2 access Follow the operation of each feature VIERA Link Control (p. 38) The connected device can be operated with the VIERA remote control. -
Page 31: Displaying Pc Screen On Tv
Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC p. 40 ¨ Select PC mode INPUT Corresponding signals p. -
Page 32: Viewing From Sd Card (Viera Image Viewer)
Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Photo View: Still images recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. Movie View: Moving pictures recorded by digital video cameras will be played back. During the operation, no signals are output from any of the AV terminals. But the sound in Movie View can be output from AUDIO OUT terminals. - Page 33 Slideshow Start Slideshow (operate in step Select the photo for the first view Start Slideshow To pause ¨ To return to Single view ¨ Note Slideshow is done within the thumbnail. Slideshow settings (operate in Photo View Mode) Display the Select “Viewing Setup”...
- Page 34 Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Movie View Insert the SD Card Select “Movie View” 2 access SD Card Photo View 1 select Movie View POWER INPUT Select a file to be viewed ASPECT OFF TIMER File format ASPECT EXIT Movie View Mode &...
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Page 35: Viera Link "Hdavi Control
HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. Please refer to individual manuals for the equipments. About applicable Panasonic equipment, consult your local Panasonic dealer. - Page 36 For Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre / Amplifier, connect to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminal via an HDMI cable and/or RCA cable for audio output from the TV. Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilised. Recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable part number: •...
- Page 37 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record Direct TV Rec Recording the current programme in DIGA Recorder immediately. If you connect several recorders including other manufacturers’ recorders at the same time, please connect DIGA Recorder to the TV’s lower HDMI terminal number.
- Page 38 VIERA Link “HDAVI Control™” Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Operate the connected equipment with VIERA remote control VIERA Link Control You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver.
- Page 39 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Speaker control Speaker Selection You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “VIERA Link features and connections” (p. 35) ¨...
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Page 40: External Equipment
External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 47). Camcorder / Game equipment To listen with speakers Fully wired HDMI compliant cable... - Page 41 HDMI equipment “HDMI Connection” (p. 35) ¨ To watch satellite Fully wired HDMI broadcasts compliant cable DVD Recorder Set top box RF cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Camcorder / Game equipment (S VIDEO) (AUDIO) To watch DVDs (Viewing) DVD Player (Listening) To record / playback DVD Recorder / VCR...
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Page 42: Technical Information
Technical Information Channel Allocation Channel Plan Asia / W.Europe CIS / E.Europe China Hong Kong NZ / Indonesia Indian CATV South Africa American System American CATV Japan CH DISPLAY Receive channel – – – – – – – – – –... - Page 43 When using PC, set the colour display quality of PC to the highest position. For details of the applicable PC signals, see below. Max. display resolution Model No. TH-P42X10D, TH-P42X10K, TH-P42X10M, TH-P42X10P, TH-P50X10D, TH-P50X10K, TH-P50X10M, TH-P50X10P, Aspect TH-P42X10R, TH-P42X10S, TH-P42X10T TH-P50X10R, TH-P50X10S, TH-P50X10T 768 ×...
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Page 44: On Screen Messages
Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card. Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) -
Page 45: Faqs
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. White spots or shadow images (noise) “VIERA Link” function does not work and an error message appears Confirm the connection. -
Page 46: Standby Mode
FAQs Problem Actions Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 22) Chaotic image, noisy Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? No image can be displayed (p. -
Page 47: Specifications
Specifications TH-P42X10D TH-P50X10D TH-P42X10K TH-P50X10K TH-P42X10M TH-P50X10M TH-P42X10P TH-P50X10P TH-P42X10R TH-P50X10R TH-P42X10S TH-P50X10S TH-P42X10T TH-P50X10T AC 220–240 V, AC 110–240 V, AC 220–240 V, AC 110–240 V, Power Source 50 / 60 Hz 50 / 60 Hz 50 / 60 Hz... -
Page 48: Licence
HDMI Licensing LLC. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.