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. English Operating Instructions Plasma Television TH-P42X10A Model No. TH-P50X10A TQBC2386-1...
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Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) TH-P42X10A Declaration of Conformity No. 6354, 7 January 2009 TH-P50X10A Declaration of Conformity No. 6352, 7 January 2009 Notice about Digital TV Functions ● The MPEG-4 AVC feature was designed to specifications as we know them today. This specification may be subject to future changes beyond our control that may not guarantee the decoding of such services.
● Using an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures may make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. ● Use approved pedestals / mounts (p. 8). Do not allow children to handle SD Card ●...
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Important Installation Notices Install TV on a stable surface If a television is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as: ●...
● 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.
Accessories / Options Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control Batteries for the ● N2QAYB000352 Remote Control (2) ● Cleaning cloth Mains Lead Caution This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally.
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. During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened. ●...
Preventing the TV from falling over This TV could fall over if it's pushed, pulled or knocked down. We therefore recommend the TV is secured to the base as illustrated. ● This measure is designed to reduce the risk of injury from a falling TV. However, it cannot guarantee protection in all cases.
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Surround ● Switches surrounding sound setting POWER PROGRAMME Channel Up / Down ● Selects channel in sequence VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment operations mode (p. 14) Input Selection list (p. 20) (p. 15) (p. 17) (p. 19) (p. 24) (p. 20)
Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the TV 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. TV only AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz...
Auto Tuning Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. POWER INPUT ASPECT MENU OFF TIMER EXIT OPTION RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD MUTE SURROUND POWER PROGRAMME If you select “Shop”...
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Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On-Screen Display menu. ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box Sound Menu Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm Reset Sound Defaults Reset Select EXIT...
Watching TV POWER INPUT OFF TIMER ASPECT MENU EXIT OPTION RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD MUTE SURROUND POWER PROGRAMME Note ● When the TV is switched to standby, there will be a clicking sound after a short delay. This is normal.
Other useful functions Display information banner ● Also appears when changing channels Programme name Channel 1 TEN Digital Coronation Street 9:00 am - 11:00 am Rating: PG Digital TV: Programme Start / Finish time Analogue TV: Channel status Features available / Message meanings Sound mute On Audio mode (p.
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Watching TV Other useful functions Display the selectable settings for the current programme Check or change the current OPTION programme status instantly Audio selection (Digital TV mode) Allows you to select between alternative language for sound tracks (if available) MPX (Analogue TV mode) Sound Menu (p.
Using TV Guide Using TV Guide enables you to select programme easily, view programme informations, etc. TV Guide―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters).
Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. To change mode “Teletext” in Setup Menu (p. 25) OFF TIMER ASPECT MENU EXIT OPTION RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD MUTE SURROUND What is FASTEXT mode?
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Using teletext conveniently INDEX INDEX Return to the main index page Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once TEXT ● Operations can be made only in Teletext screen. ● Select Picture and text On or Off MENU (Press twice) MENU (Expand the TOP half) Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar...
Watching Videos and DVDs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. ● To connect the equipment You can operate some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment with this remote control. POWER INPUT ASPECT...
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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...
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. POWER INPUT OFF TIMER ASPECT MENU EXIT OPTION RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD MUTE SURROUND POWER PROGRAMME To return to TV at any time EXIT To return to the...
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Overview Main Menu Picture Sound Setup ● Depending on the received signals, available items are varied. Picture Menu Viewing Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Normal Colour Management x.v.Colour Auto Picture Menu Eco Mode P-NR 3D-COMB Reset Picture Defaults Reset (p.
Menu Item HDMI1 / 3 Input Reset Sound Defaults Off Timer Favourites Edit Channel List Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Update Channel List New Channel Message Signal Condition Add MPEG-4 AVC Channels Teletext Side Panel Input Labels Banner Display Timeout Playing Time Display VIERA Link Power on Link Power off Link...
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 POWER INPUT ASPECT MENU OFF TIMER EXIT OPTION RETURN TEXT...
Digital TV Settings Digital TV Settings provide access to various advanced features. POWER INPUT ASPECT MENU OFF TIMER EXIT OPTION RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD MUTE SURROUND PROGRAMME POWER EXIT To return to TV Update TV’s software system Download new software to TV. ●...
Editing Channels You can make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. POWER INPUT ASPECT MENU OFF TIMER EXIT OPTION RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD MUTE SURROUND POWER PROGRAMME EXIT To return to TV Select Digital TV or Analogue TV Display the menu MENU Select “Setup”...
List favourite channels (Digital TV mode) Create your favourite channel list (Favourites) from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites1 to 4). The list is added to “Favourites” list in TV Guide (p. 17) and information banner (p. 15) and then easily accessed.
Tuning Channels You can retune all the TV channels when moving house or search for new channels which may have recently started broadcasting. POWER INPUT ASPECT MENU OFF TIMER EXIT OPTION RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD MUTE SURROUND PROGRAMME POWER EXIT To return to TV For Auto Tuning, using the...
Set Digital TV channel manually Normally use “Digital TV Auto Tuning” or “Update Channel List” to update Digital TV channels on your channel list. If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial, use this function. Digital TV Manual Tuning Physical Channel [CH32]...
Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings (channels, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. POWER INPUT ASPECT MENU OFF TIMER EXIT OPTION RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD MUTE SURROUND PROGRAMME POWER EXIT To return to TV Check the message and reset...
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. 44 POWER INPUT ASPECT MENU OFF TIMER...
HDMI Functions HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) 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 set top box, a DVD player or a game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
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 and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals.
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Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Start Slideshow (operate in step Select the photo for the first view Note ● Slideshow is done within the thumbnail. Slideshow settings (operate in Photo View Mode) Display the Select “Viewing Setup” menu MENU ●...
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Insert the SD Card Select “Movie View” SD Card POWER INPUT ASPECT MENU OFF TIMER Select the file to be viewed EXIT Movie View Mode Scene OPTION RETURN Duration Select Play TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD To return to TV EXIT To return to the previous screen Operation guide...
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. VIERA Link...
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RCA cable for audio output from the TV. ● Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. Recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable part number: • RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m) • RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m) • RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m) • RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m) • RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m) Preparations ●...
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VIERA Link “ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record 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.
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Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Operate the connected equipment with VIERA remote control You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV's signal receiver. ● If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment ●...
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VIERA Link “ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) 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 Access and control the speaker volume POWER INPUT ASPECT...
VIERA Tools With VIERA Tools, you can directly access to some of the useful functions of connected equipment or SD card. POWER INPUT ASPECT MENU OFF TIMER EXIT OPTION RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD MUTE SURROUND PROGRAMME POWER To return to TV EXIT Display VIERA Tools Menu Select a feature...
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. 51). Camcorder / Game equipment Fully wired HDMI compliant cable (VIDEO)
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To watch satellite broadcasts Satelite cable Set top box Fully wired HDMI compliant cable MONITOR DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Satelite dish HDMI equipment “HDMI Functions” (p. 34) DVD Recorder Fully wired HDMI compliant cable (S VIDEO) To watch DVDs (Viewing) (Listening) DVD player To record / playback DVD Recorder / VCR...
Technical Information Channel Allocation (Analogue TV mode) CH 0 - CH 5 CH 9A Rating Parental Guidance recommended Updating the software system (Digital TV mode) Update system software to ensure that you have latest version software. If there is an update available, a notification banner is displayed when the channel has the update information. ●...
● 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.) Data format for Card browsing Photo : Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF ∗ and EXIF standards Data format - Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) Max.
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● PC signal is magnified or compressed for display, so that it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity. PC connection TH-P42X10A TH-P50X10A 1,024 × 768 pixels 1,366 × 768 pixels Signal Name Pin No. NC (not connected)
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) ● Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial.
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FAQs Problem Sound is unusual Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI ● Digital TV reception technology requires high quality, robust DTV signals which in some domestic aerial installations, may be relatively poor despite good analogue reception. Aerial connection when using DTV and VCR / DVD Recorder After Digital TV Auto Tuning...
Authorised Service Centre. • Send or bring the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase receipt as a proof of purchase date. Please note that freight and insurance to and / or from your nearest Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you.