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Owner's Manual
42" Class 720p Plasma HDTV
(41.6 inches measured diagonally)
For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call:
1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
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1-866-330-0014
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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.
Model No.
TC-42PX34
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- Page 1 For assistance (Canada), please call: 1-866-330-0014 www.vieraconcierge.ca 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 2 Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Enjoy rich multimedia Amplifier with Speaker system Blu-ray Disc recorder ■ 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. 4 : 3 Typical still images ●...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
ENERGY STAR qualifications. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Contents Please read before using the unit • Safety Precautions·········································· 4 Getting started •... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
This Plasma TV is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability. The following accessories are manufactured by Panasonic Corporation. • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK4P1RW CAUTION... - Page 5 ● Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV. If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center.
- Page 6 To assure continued compliance, follow the attached installation instructions and use only shielded interface cables when connecting to 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.
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Page 7: Accessories/Optional Accessory
AA Battery Child safety Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual. Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging bracket... -
Page 8: Attaching The Pedestal To Tv
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 9 Installing the remote’s batteries Open Hook Note the correct polarity (+ or -). Power cord connection To attach Insert it firmly until the tabs on both sides click into place. Caution Incorrect installation may cause Close battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control.
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Page 10: Connections
When using a Cable box, external equipment and video cables shown in this manual are not supplied with the TV. ● When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet first. ● For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com/help Connection references ■ Antenna terminal ●... - Page 11 To use HDMI terminals Best ● VIERA Link connection, please refer to p. 25 ● The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal. To use COMPONENT terminals Good To use COMPOSITE terminals Basic (Not HD) ● For HDMI-ARC (Audio Return Channel) connection, see p. 24 AV cable connection HDMI-DVI Conversion cable...
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Page 12: Identifying Controls
Identifying Controls Front of the TV Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) C.A.T.S. sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) (p. 33) Note ● The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned off. -
Page 13: 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. 36) is set to “No”. Turn the TV On with the POWER button Configure your viewing mode Language / Idioma / Langue... - Page 14 Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Note About broadcasting systems Analog (NTSC): Conventional broadcasting Digital (ATSC): programming that allows you to view more channels featuring high-quality video and sound ANT/Cable setup Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV? ANT/Cable setup Step 3 of 5...
- Page 15 Month - - - - - - Hour - - - Minute - - - Next Edit RETURN Congratulations! Setup is complete. Enjoy your Panasonic VIERA TV. RETURN select Video GAME GAME Next Select PQRS WXYZ RETURN 0 - ,...
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Page 16: Watching Tv
Watching TV ■ Other Useful Functions Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Programming) ■ Select the Audio mode for watching TV Digital mode Press SAP to select next Audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. Audio track 1 of 2 (English) Analog mode Press SAP to select the desired Audio mode. - Page 17 Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture ■ Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 38) Display the SUB MENU ■ Press SUB MENU to show the Sub Menu screen This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions. Sub menu is only available when the TV is using the Antenna/Cable input, not when using Cable or Satellite box.
- Page 18 ■ Other Useful operations Entering characters You can use the remote control keys to enter the alphanumeric characters. ■ Switches input mode ABC → abc → 123 ↑ _ ____________ ■ Press each number key to cycle through the alphanumeric character Password setting/entering You need to enter the password when you access locked channel or inputs.
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Page 19: 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 Set each item VIERA IMAGE VIEWER VIERA Link Game mode Eco mode Press to exit from a menu screen... -
Page 20: 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 Input select ANT/Cable In Not used HDMI 1 GAME HDMI 2 Component Video (example) Input label Setup ANT/Cable (p. 30) Edit Device labels Terminal HDMI 1... -
Page 21: Viewing Photo With Viera Image Viewer
Viewing photo with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER Insert SD card • Auto play setting ■ Inserting or removing an SD card ● Insert the card Gently insert the SD Card label surface facing front. surface Push until a click is Display VIERA IMAGE VIEWER Select the data How to view the data differs depending on data storage conditions. - Page 22 Slideshow Display “Slideshow settings” Slideshow settings Start Slideshow Frame Photo effect Transition effect Photo size Normal Burst playback Display interval Normal Repeat playback Soundtrack settings Select Change RETURN Select SUB MENU RETURN Slideshow Sort ■ Slideshow settings Settings Item Description Frame Select the Frame (Off/Array/Collage/Drift(with calendar)/Drift/Gallery(with calendar)/Gallery/Cinema) Photo effect...
- Page 23 Other settings Display “Menu” Select the item Menu select Picture Audio VIERA Link ■ Adjust the Picture and Audio Picture Reset to defaults Picture mode Vivid Contrast Brightness Color Tint Sharpness example: Picture menu Picture menu/Audio menu (p. 33-34) ■ Use VIERA Link function VIERA Link control Recorder...
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Page 24: Viera Link Tm "Hdavi Control Tm
VIERA Link 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 25 VIERA Link™ Connections (with VIERA Link function) ■ Terminal overview Back of the TV ■ Connecting DVD Recorder (DIGA) HDMI cable ■ Connecting Home theater system/AV amp HDMI 1 is recommended. HDMI cable Optical cable No optical cable is necessary when connecting a Home Theater supporting “HDAVI control 5” with an HDMI cable.
- Page 26 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. 24) Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous...
- Page 27 “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 28 Some features are disabled depending on the “HDAVI Control” version of the equipment. Please check the list (p. 24) Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen VIERA Link menu and Available features Display the VIERA Link menu Select the item VIERA Link control...
- Page 29 You can select the Home theater or TV speakers for audio output. Control the theater speakers with the TV remote control. This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected. Select “Speaker output” Select “Home theater” or “TV”...
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Page 30: Editing And Setting Channels
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Press to exit from a menu screen Auto program (Set automatically) Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory. Select “ANT in” Select “Cable”... - Page 31 Manual program ( Set manually) Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or changing the channel display. Also, use this to add or skip channels from the channel list manually. You can select a channel tuning mode (Digital only/Analog only) in “Channel surf mode”(p.
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Page 32: 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. Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to the previous screen Display the menu Menu structure... -
Page 33: Picture Settings
● “Reset to default” will be grayed out if no changes are made in the following menus: “Picture”, “Audio” and “Closed caption”. Picture settings Adjust the image or picture quality Settings Items Reset to defaults Picture mode Vivid Standard Cinema Game Custom (Photo) Contrast,... -
Page 34: Audio Settings
Settings Items • Some menus are grayed out depending on the input signal or condition. (e.g. “3:2 pulldown” will be grayed out if the input signal is high definition or you are viewing photos, etc.) Advanced 3D Y/C filter picture Color matrix Block NR Mosquito NR... -
Page 35: 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. 18) Set “Custom” in “Mode” to specify “Channel”, “Game” and “Program” settings. Settings Items Mode... -
Page 36: Setup
Other function settings Setup Settings Items Channel surf All/Favorite/ mode Digital only/ Analog only Language English/Español/ Français Clock ANT/Cable setup See p. 30-31 for more detail. Input labels Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment. (Display labels Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during the of connected input selection. -
Page 37: 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 38: Technical Information
Technical Information 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. 17) (e.g.: in case of 4:3 image) ● FULL Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. (Recommended for anamorphic picture) ●... - Page 39 ● 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.) Message Please insert SD memory card into the SD slot at the side of the TV.
- Page 40 HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 25) ● 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.
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Page 41: Care And Cleaning
The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display. Panasonic does not guarantee operation and performance of peripheral devices made by other manufacturers; and we disclaim any liability or damage arising from operation and/or performance from usage of such other maker’s peripheral devices. -
Page 42: 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 website for further assistance. (see cover) - Page 43 Check that the correct SAP (Secondary Audio Program) is selected by pressing the SAP button on the remote control. (p. 16) If the TV is connected to a Panasonic Home Theater via HDMI cable, then check VIERA Link controls. (p. 29)
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Page 44: Specifications
(1,023 mm × 679 mm × 307 mm) 40.3 ” × 25.1 ” × 3.4 ” (3.7 ”) (1,023 mm × 637 mm × 85 mm (93 mm)) 51.9 lb. (23.5 49.7 lb. (22.5 [TC-42PX34] 40.3 ” (1,023 mm) 17.2 ” 12.1 ” (307 mm) (436 mm) TC-42PX34 1.0 V [p-p] (75 Ω) -
Page 45: Index
Index Accessories ... 7 Ant/Cable ... 14,30 Antenna ... 10,14 Audio ... 34 Audio, Advanced ... 34 Auto Power ON ... 36 Auto Program ... 30 Battery ... 9 Cable ...10,11 Care & Cleaning ... 41 CC Closed Caption ... 16,35,40 Channel ... -
Page 46: Limited Warranty (For U.s.a. And Puerto Rico Only)
Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company (referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited Warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new... -
Page 47: Customer Services Directory
■ For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases (United States and Puerto Rico) Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com... -
Page 48: Limited Warranty (For Canada)
This warranty is given only to the original purchaser, or the person for whom it was purchased as a gift, of a Panasonic brand product mentioned above sold by an authorized Panasonic dealer in Canada and purchased and used in Canada, which product was not sold “as is”, and which product was delivered to you in new condition in the original packaging. - Page 49 Note...
- Page 50 Model Number Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus New Jersey 07094 U.S.A. © 2011 Panasonic Corporation of North America. All Rights Reserved. Serial Number Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 CANADA Printed in U.S.A.