Panasonic Viera TC-P42X3 Owner's Manual

Panasonic Viera TC-P42X3 Owner's Manual

42"/46"/50" class 720p plasma hdtv
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TC =P42X3
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  • Page 1 Panasonic i_iiiii Model No. NOmero de modelo TC =P42X3 TC =P46X3 TC=P50X3 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product, Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference, The images shown in this manual are for illustrative...
  • Page 2 Experience an amazing level of m timedia excitement [] 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. To prevent the "Image retention", the screen saver is automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are...
  • Page 3 Logo is a trademark of SD- 3C, LLC. ® Safety Precautions .......... "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo AVCI--ID are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. DLNA {*;,the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED TMare trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    The following accessories ® Do not climb or allow children to climb on the Plasma are manufactured by Panasonic Corporation. ® Place or install the Plasma TV where it cannot • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) pushed,...
  • Page 5 ® Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma If water or an object gets inside the Plasma TV, if the If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects Plasma TV is dropped, or if the enclosure becomes inside it, a short-circuit may occur which...
  • Page 6 The consumer electronics industry (of which Panasonic • Make sure the wall where you are mounting the display a member) is committed to making home entertainment is appropriate. Some...
  • Page 7 ® [] Quick start guide [] Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) > S_6ptional 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) ® TY-WK4P1RW...
  • Page 8 []Assembling the pedestal ®4Fix securely with assembly screws '_,_A_y (Total 4 screws). ® Tighten screws firmly. Accessories Assembly screws (4 of each) ,_Ab Pole XYN5+F18FN size (M5 x 18) (Silver) Front ,\B_ _ Base THEL078N (for 42") (image: TBLX0135) THEL080N (for 46"/50") size (M5 x 30) (Black) [] Set-u p Poles (2)
  • Page 9 Caution ® incorrect installation may cause Open Close battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. ,_, D o not mix old and new batteries. **Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries). Hook **Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.
  • Page 10: Digital Audio Out

    _ 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. 6_For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com/help www.panasonic.ca Connection...
  • Page 11 _ To use HDMi terminals Best _" AV Equipment HDMI I IAMOOT L..........e.g.Blu-rayDisc 4k== HDMI-DVI Conversion cable ® VIERA Link connection, please refer to p. 29 ® The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal. Good ® © ©_ To use COMPOSITE terminals ii!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!i!iiill...
  • Page 12 I entifying Controls Front of the TV Back of the TV Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down Displays the Main -- Menu -Remote control sensor Changes the input-- Within about 23 feet mode POWER button (7 meters) in front of Chooses Menu and the TV set...
  • Page 13 irst Time etup 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 walt outlet and when "Auto power on" (p. 48) is set to "No". Turn the TV On with the POWER button...
  • Page 14 ANT/Cable setup d_ Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV? _2_b Select connection type for Cable or Satellite box _a Select signal type and go to 0 (input labels) (CablelAntenna) Select scan type @ Start scanning [] Press to exit from _5_ Complete scanning a menu screen...
  • Page 15: Configure Network

    Configure Network settings O_Select the Network type Set later: Go to _ You can set in "Setup" menu later, Wireless (WiFi): Start "Wireless network" (p, 16) Automatic: Press OK to start setup automatically. _2_ Select the setting mode Error screen is displayed when Network connection has failed, Manual: Go to Manual setting,...
  • Page 16 Wireless LAN adapter and Access point need to be obtained separately. For the latest information on applicable LAN adapters, check the following website: http://Panasonic.com/NetConnect e Check that the Access point supports WPS*. (if it does not support WPS, the encryption key of the Access point is required when configuring settings.)
  • Page 17: Turn Power On

    Watching Turn power on (Remote) (TV) INPUT POWER _ Please select correct input --> _ (p. 21 ) POWER Select a channel number [] To directly enter the digital channel number When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the minor number in a compound channel number.
  • Page 18 [] Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 50) FORMAT 4 _l • 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 19 [] Other Useful operations 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 alphanumeric character Navigation area _ You can also use a USB keyboard (not supplied) to enter the alphanumeric characters.
  • Page 20: Viera Tools

    Using Vl 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) EASY IPTV (example) Set each item...
  • Page 21: Select The Input Mode

    evices content f rom external Watc Display the Input select menu With the connected equipment turned INPUT Select the input mode (shortcut) press the corresponding NUMBER button on the remote control to select the input of your choice. Or, press the INPUT button repeatedly, to cycle through the available inputs.
  • Page 22 Using edia player You can view still and motion images and play music saved on a USB flash memory and an SD card. [] Available contents and features Photos Videos Music Drive select Media select Information panel Option menu Displays data information. Option menu (File name, Date, and Size etc.)
  • Page 23 (nsert 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) Select the Media Select the data (PhotosNideos/Music) ® How to view the data differs depending on data storage conditions, Select Title/Folder (£3...
  • Page 24 [Photos thumbnail] [Features] ¢_Slideshow setting _,_J ¢ Sort @ Drive select @ Media select [Photos playback screen] Photo status @To display/hide Guide and Banner Navigation Guide _i_ Display "Sort select" menu and select item _ Displayed each view • Folders (ascending order of numeric/alphabetical) •...
  • Page 25 _ Display "Slideshow settings" _2_Adjust items and select "Slideshow start" )select (example) (example) [] Slideshow settings Frame* Select the Frame (OfflArraylCollagelDrift(with calendar)/Drift/GaUery(with calendar)lGallerylCinema) Photo effect* Select the display effect (Off/Sepia/Gray scale) Select the Transition effect shown between photos (Off/Fade in/Wipe j/Wipe t/Wipe --JWipe _/ Transition effect Slide in JSlide...
  • Page 26 [Videos thumbnail] [Features] ® Play ® Drive select ® Media select _4:. FORMAT 6_Aspect change [Videos playback screen] L,__LL_..:_ .._ ..j-- Movie banner Drive type (SD/USB/DLNA) Date and time or Elapsed time of current movie File name * Counter may not work correctly with DLNA feature.
  • Page 27 [Music thumbnail] [Features] ® Play folder ® Drive select ® Media select [Music playback screen] Navigation area • Forward/Reverse Five level of 1 to 5 (x2, x5, x,30, x70, x100) are available. Reverse Elapsed time of current song Artist name ®...
  • Page 28 Lin ,rM,, Controj TM,, 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...
  • Page 29 [] Terminal overview Back of the TV < [] Connecting DVD Recorder (DIGA) _> I" 5" 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 VlERA Link function Optical cable AV amp with...
  • Page 30 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 31 "TV" is the default setting. To set the Home theater system as Default speakers, change the Default speakers setting from "TV" to "Theater". Sound will be output from the Home theater whenever the TV is powered on. Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect to a Panasonic theater system or Amplifier.
  • Page 32 Some features are disabled depending on the "HDAVI Control" version of the equipment. Please check the list (p. 28) Display the VIERA Link menu VIEf_ This function is not available depending on your country or area you select. (p. 13) (example) ®...
  • Page 33 [] Home theater: 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 _i} Select "Speaker output"...
  • Page 34 etwork services [] 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 35 Contact your Broadband service provider NOTICE: if you don't have Intemet 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 36 This is a setting for connecting to a broadband environment. Display the menu Select "Network settings" Select the settings and set [] Press to exit from a menu screen EXiT [] Press to go back to the previous screen RETURN Check that the Network settings are as shown below, and then start "Connection test".
  • Page 37 [] Sets / Changes wireless network setting Press "Wireless network" and display setting screen _2_Follow the directions on screen to complete the setting Search for Wireless networks: Select an Access point from the ones searched for automatically, and configure the settings as instructed on the screen.
  • Page 38 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. _lbPress "Network cameras list" and @_ Start camera search. display screen @ Before you start to search for a camera, switch the camera to registration mode.
  • Page 39 This function allows you to access Internet services, such as VOD (Video-on-demand), 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 40 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" (example) Select sewer Display available server.
  • Page 41 RETURN ® A number of VlERA-compatible network cameras can be found at the following sites: http://www.panasonic.comt http :llpanasonic.netlpcclproductslnetwkcaml ® For more details on setting and operation of the Network camera, please also read the operating manuals for the Network camera.
  • Page 42 ,di n an Settin Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. • _ Display the menu Select "Setup" Select "ANT/Cable setup" [] Press to exit from a menu screen EXIT Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory. Select "ANT in"...
  • Page 43 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. 48) Li_Select "Edit"...
  • Page 44: Display The Menu

    ow to Use unctions 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 45 ® "Reset to default" will be grayed out if no changes are made in the following menus: "Picture", "Audio" and "Closed caption", Reset to defaults Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for "Advanced picture". Picture mode Vivid Provides enhanced picture contrast...
  • Page 46 • 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 Off/On Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture.
  • Page 47 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. Mode Unlocks all the Lock settings of "Channel", "Game", "Program"...
  • Page 48: Operation

    ......i!i i! Channel surf All/Favorite/ Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button. mode Digital only/ Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE. (p. 18) Analog only Language English/EspaSol/ Selects the screen menu language. Fran£:ais Clock Adjusts the clock.
  • Page 49 s Lis for parental control "V-chip" technology enables you to Sockchannels 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 50: 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. 18) (e.g.: in case of 4:3 image) 6_FULL 6_JUST 1_16 1_16 o _Jol! Enlarges...
  • Page 51 ® 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 ® The device is not inserted.
  • Page 52: Digital Audio

    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 53 Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause Side Bar "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 54: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)

    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) Press the INPUT button on the remote to select the correct input source.
  • Page 55 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) ,_;_ If the TV is connected to a Home Theater via optical cable,...
  • Page 56 _J'l .''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 57 cations Spec AC 120 V, 60 Hz iii_i;i;!_ii Rated Power 199 W 199 W 262 W Consumption Standby condition 0.2 W 0.2 W 0.2 W Drive method AC type Aspect Ratio 16:9 iiiiiiiiiiiiiii!_i!! Visible screen size 42 " class (41.6 inches 146 "...
  • Page 58 Accessories ............. Safety ............... SAP ................ Ant/Cable ............14,42 Antenna ............10,14 Scan ..............14,42 Audio ..............SD Card ............22,51 Audio, Advanced ............ Signal Meter ............Auto Power ON ............Sleep ..............Auto Program ............Specifications ............Store Demonstration ..........
  • Page 59: Warranty

    (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic Plasma Television Limited Warranty 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...
  • Page 60: Customer Services

    10 am-7 pm, EST. [] For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 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: _us.panasonic.com...
  • Page 61: Panasonic Product = Limited Warranty

    Servicer and in no event will Panasonic Canada Inc. or the Servicer be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages. 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 62 Consumer Electronics Company, 5770 Ambler Drive Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 CANADA New Jersey 07094 U.S.A. Printed in U.S.A. (o)2011 Panasonic Corporation of North America. Atl Rights Reserved. (o)2011 Panasonic Corporation of North America.

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