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Panasonic Viera TC-42PX34X Owner's Manual

42”/50” class 720p plasma hdtv
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The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You should note this serial number in
the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid
in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.
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© Panasonic Corporation 2011
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  • Page 1 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Web Site: http://panasonic.net/ © Panasonic Corporation 2011 Printed in U.S.A. M0111-0...
  • Page 2 Owner’s Manual 42”/50” Class 720p Plasma HDTV (41.6/49.9 inches measured diagonally) Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. English 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 3 Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Enjoy rich multimedia SD memory card Camcorder USB device Personal computer Cable box Amplifier with Speaker system DVD Recorder/ DVD Player/ Blu-ray Disc recorder Blu-ray Disc player ■ Do not display a still picture for a long time This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“Image retention”).

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    • Laboratories. Watching TV ················································· 17 • Using VIERA TOOLS ···································· 20 HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • Watching content from external devices ······· 21 • Using Media player ······································· 22 This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    The following accessories ● Do not climb or allow children to climb on the Plasma TV are manufactured by Panasonic Corporation. ● Place or install the Plasma TV where it cannot be • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) pushed, pulled over or knocked down.
  • Page 6 ● ● Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV. If water or an object gets inside the Plasma TV, if the If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get Plasma TV is dropped, or if the enclosure becomes inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in damaged, unplug the power supply cord immediately.
  • Page 7 To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Panasonic Corp. of North America could void the user’s authority to operate this device. FCC Declaration of Conformity Model No.

  • Page 8: Accessories/Optional Accessory

    Owner’s Manual TBLX0135 ( 50PX34X) Warranty card (Mexico) How to assemble (p. 8) Optional Accessory Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging Wall-hanging bracket bracket installation manual. (angle)
  • Page 9 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 when it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately.
  • Page 10 Installing the remote’s batteries Caution Open Incorrect installation may cause Close 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). Hook •...

  • Page 11: Connections

    Connections Connection Panels LAN connector DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Front of the TV USB1/2 connector SD card slot (p.22) Back of the TV PC terminal Antenna or Cable connection * See page 9 VHF/UHF Antenna Back of the TV (Power cord connection) Cable TV Power Cord...
  • Page 12 AV cable connection To use HDMI terminals Best AV Equipment HDMI AV OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player DVI OUT AV Equipment HDMI-DVI Conversion cable AUDIO OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player ● VIERA Link connection, please refer to p. 29 ● The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal.

  • Page 13: Identifying Controls

    Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Front of the TV Back of the TV Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down Displays the Main Menu Changes the input Remote control sensor mode Within about 23 feet POWER button Chooses Menu and (7 meters) in front of Submenu entries the TV set Power indicator...

  • Page 14: First Time Setup

    First Time Setup The first time setup screen is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 48) is set to “No”. Turn the TV On with the POWER button (TV) (Remote)
  • Page 15 ANT/Cable setup Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV? ANT/Cable setup Step 3 of 6 Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV? Select Return Select connection type for Cable or Satellite box Select signal type and go to (Input labels)
  • Page 16 Configure Network settings Select the Network type Set later: Go to Network settings Step 5 of 6 Select Ethernet cable of wireless network. You can set in “Setup” menu later. Ethernet cable Wireless(Wifi) Set later Wireless (WiFi): Start “Wireless network” (p. 16) Select Return Automatic: Press OK to start setup automatically.
  • Page 17 Press MENU and select SETUP; then “First time setup”. Congratulations! Setup is complete. Enjoy your Panasonic VIERA TV. RETURN To watch TV via a Cable box, Satellite receiver, or any other source (DVD, DVR, gaming device, etc.), press the INPUT button and select the appropriate input.

  • Page 18: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Turn power on (Remote) (TV) Note Please select correct input --> (p. 21) Select a channel number To directly enter the digital channel number When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the minor down number in a compound channel number.
  • Page 19 Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture ■ Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 50) • 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ ZOOM • 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM Use when the picture does not fill the whole screen (bars appears on either side of the image) or portions of the picture is trimmed.
  • Page 20 ■ Other Useful operations Entering characters You can use the remote control keys to enter the alphanumeric characters. ■ Menu Proxy setting Switches input mode Proxy address ABC → abc → 123 Proxy port ■ Press each number key to cycle through the alphanumeric character Select PQRS...

  • Page 21: Using Viera Tools

    Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access the TV’s special features. They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item ● The icons displayed differ depending on your country or area you select. (p. 13) select next (example)

  • Page 22: Watching Content From External Devices

    Watching content from external devices With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode (shortcut) press the corresponding Input select NUMBER button on the remote ANT/Cable In Not used control to select the input of your HDMI 1 GAME choice.

  • Page 23: Using Media Player

    Using Media player You can view still and motion images and play music saved on a USB flash memory and an SD card. Basic features for Media player ■ Available contents and features Photos Videos Music Photos Videos Titles/Folders view Media player Music Folders...
  • Page 24 Viewing Contents Insert a Media (SD card or USB flash memory) • Auto play setting Image viewer auto play (p. 48) Display Media player (example) Select Drive (Display connected drive) Media player select Drive select Select RETURN SD memory card Select the Media Media player select...
  • Page 25 Photos view [Photos thumbnail] [Features] ● Slideshow setting Photos ● Sort ● Drive select ● Media select Select SD memory card Info SUB MENU RETURN Slideshow Sort Drive select Media select [Photos playback screen] Photo status ● To display/hide Slideshow Single view Single view Guide and Banner...
  • Page 26 Slideshow Display “Slideshow settings” Adjust items and select “Slideshow start” select Slideshow settings Slideshow settings Start Slideshow Start Slideshow Frame Photo effect Frame Transition effect Photo size Normal Photo effect Burst playback Transition effect Display interval Normal Repeat playback Photo size Normal Soundtrack settings Select...
  • Page 27 Videos view [Videos thumbnail] [Features] ● Play Videos Titles/Folders view ● Drive select Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1 ● Media select Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2009_4 2009_7 ● Aspect change 2009_9 Select SD memory card Info SUB MENU RETURN Play Drive select...
  • Page 28 Music view [Music thumbnail] [Features] ● Play folder Media player Music Folders ● Drive select My Music_1 My Music_2 My Music_3 ● Media select SD memory card Select Info SUB MENU RETURN Play Folder Drive select Media select [Music playback screen] Navigation area AAAAAA Forward...

  • Page 29: Viera Link Tm "Hdavi Control Tm

    VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ” Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with compatible Panasonic products. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. Connections to equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Home theater system, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables enables VIERA Link controls.
  • Page 30 VIERA Link™ Connections (with VIERA Link function) ■ Terminal overview Back of the TV ■ Connecting DVD Recorder (DIGA) HDMI cable DVD recorder (DIGA) with VIERA Link function ■ Connecting Home theater system/AV amp HDMI 1 is recommended. HDMI cable Home theater systems with VIERA Link function Optical cable...
  • Page 31 VIERA Link settings and Available features To use all VIERA Link functions: After everything is connected, in VIERA Link settings menu, set “VIERA Link” to “On”. Some features are disabled depending on the “HDAVI Control” version of the equipment. Please check the list (p. 28) Display the menu Select “VIERA Link settings”...
  • Page 32 “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home theater whenever the TV is powered on. Automatic lip-sync function Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect to a Panasonic theater system or Amplifier. TV provided setting information The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each piece of equipment (Recorder/Home theater/Player) that has “HDAVI Control 3 or later”...
  • Page 33 VIERA Link menu and Available features Some features are disabled depending on the “HDAVI Control” version of the equipment. Please check the list (p. 28) Display the VIERA Link menu This function is not available depending on your country or area you select. (p. 13) select next (example)
  • Page 34 Adjustment for the equipment output. Control the theater speakers with the TV remote control. Volume up / down This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected. Mute Select “Speaker output” Select “Home theater” or “TV”...

  • Page 35: Using Network Services

    Using Network services Available Network service and features ■ Using EASY IPTV p. 39 ■ Using DLNA feature (Home network) p. 40 This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network.

  • Page 36: Network Connections

    Network Connections Contact your Broadband service provider NOTICE: If you don’t have Internet service by your local provider, please order a high-speed Internet service at no less than the following connection speed. If you already have such service, make sure that the connection speed exceeds the following.

  • Page 37: Network Settings

    Network settings This is a setting for connecting to a broadband environment. Display the menu Select “Network settings” select Menu Setup Channel surf mode Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Anti image retention Network settings VIERA Link settings Select the settings and set select ■...
  • Page 38 Wireless network (Wireless network setting) ■ Sets / Changes wireless network setting Press “Wireless network” and display setting screen Follow the directions on screen to complete the setting Search for Wireless networks: select Wireless network Select an Access point from the ones searched for Please choose connection method: automatically, and configure the settings as instructed Search for wireless networks...
  • Page 39 Network cameras list Before using a Network camera, you need to register the camera as shown below. You can also set to Default camera or Disconnect/Delete the registered cameras. Press “Network cameras list” and Start camera search. display screen ● Before you start to search for a camera, switch the camera to registration mode.

  • Page 40: Using Easy Iptv

    Using EASY IPTV This function allows you to access Internet services, such as music distribution or social networking service etc, easily with selecting the VIERA TOOLS icon. ● You need broadband environment to use this service. Preparations ● Network connections (p. 35) ●...

  • Page 41: Using Dlna Feature

    Using DLNA feature You can share the contents (Photo, Video, Music etc.) stored in DLNA Certified media server with your home network system. Preparations ● Network connections (p. 35) ● Network settings (p. 36-38) Display VIERA TOOLS Select the “DLNA” select next (example)

  • Page 42: Network Camera

    Home position Note ● A number of VIERA-compatible network cameras can be found at the following sites: http://www.panasonic.com/ http://panasonic.net/pcc/products/netwkcam/ ● For more details on setting and operation of the Network camera, please also read the operating manuals for the Network camera.

  • Page 43: Editing And Setting Channels

    Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. ANT/Cable setup and operation Display the menu Select “Setup” Menu Setup next Channel surf mode Language select Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Anti image retention Network settings VIERA Link settings...
  • Page 44 Manual program ( Set manually) Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or Edit changing the channel display. ● Caption Also, use this to add or skip channels from the channel list manually. Edit CH caption You can select a channel tuning mode (Digital only/Analog Channel 80-101 only) in “Channel surf mode”(p.

  • Page 45: How To Use Menu Functions

    How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to set the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. Display the menu ● Shows the functions that can be adjusted. ● Some functions will be disabled depending on the type of input signal.

  • Page 46: Picture Settings

    ● “Reset to default” will be grayed out if no changes are made in the following menus: “Picture”, “PC adjustments”, “Audio” and “Closed caption”. Picture settings Adjust the image or picture quality Settings Items Item Description Reset to defaults Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Advanced picture”.

  • Page 47: Audio Settings

    Settings Items Item Description HDMI settings HDMI/DVI RGB Auto/ Prevents the blown out highlights and blocked up shadows when a wide-range signal is received. Selects between standard RGB range (HDMI 1-2) Standard range (16-235 bits) or non-compliance (0-255 bits). (16-235)/ Auto: Switches the RGB range (Standard (16-235)/ Nonstandard Nonstandard) depending on the HDMI signal information.

  • Page 48: Lock

    Lock Locks specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. • Password setting/entering (p. 19) Set “Custom” in “Mode” to specify “Channel”, “Game”, “Program” and “EASY IPTV” settings. Settings Items Item Description...

  • Page 49: Setup

    Other function settings Setup Settings Items Item Description Channel surf All/Favorite/ Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button. Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE. (p. 18) mode Digital only/ Analog only Language English/Español/ Selects the screen menu language. Français Clock Adjusts the clock.

  • Page 50: Ratings List For Parental Control

    Ratings List for parental control “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. ■ U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or where rating does not apply.

  • Page 51: Technical Information

    Technical Information Aspect Ratio (FORMAT) Press the FORMAT button to cycle through the aspect modes. This lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 18) (e.g.: in case of 4:3 image) ●...
  • Page 52 ● Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) 24 mm SD Card/USB flash memory warning messages...
  • Page 53 VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 29) ● This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. ● The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function on even if the TV is in Standby mode.
  • Page 54 4:3 side bars Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause Side Bar Image retention “Image retention” to remain on either or both sides of the display field. To reduce the risk of such “Image retention”, change the brightness of the side bars.

  • Page 55: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)

    If there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, visit the Panasonic web site for further assistance. (see cover)
  • Page 56 SAP button on the remote control. (p. 17) Why is there no sound coming If the TV is connected to a Panasonic Home Theater via HDMI from the TV? cable, then check VIERA Link controls. (p. 33)

  • Page 57: Care And Cleaning

    1. You need a broadband (high speed) Internet service with a speed of no less than 1.5 Mbps (p. 35). 2. Connect the TV to the Internet through your router by an Ethernet cable or a compatible Panasonic USB wireless adapter. How do I get EASY IPTV to work 3.

  • Page 58: Specifications

    Specifications TC-42PX34X TC-50PX34X Power Source AC 110-127 V, 60 Hz Rated Power 199 W 262 W Consumption Standby condition 0.2 W 0.2 W Drive method AC type Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size 42 ” class (41.6 inches measured diagonally) 50 ”...

  • Page 59: Index

    Index Accessories ............. 7 Safety ............... 4 Ant/Cable ............14,42 SAP ................ 17 Antenna ............10,14 Scan ..............14,42 Audio ..............46 SD Card ............22,51 Audio, Advanced ............ 46 Signal Meter ............43 Auto Power ON ............48 Sleep ..............46 Auto Program ............

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