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Panasonic Viera TX-PF42S10 Operating Instructions Manual

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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.
Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance.
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Operating Instructions

Plasma Television
TX-PF42S10
Model No.
TX-PF46S10
TX-PF50S10
TQB0E0833U

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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. Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. English...
  • Page 2 Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- Notice for DVB functions ● Any functions related to DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) will work in areas where DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC ) digital terrestrial broadcasting are (H.264) received or where DVB-C (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC ) digital cable services...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents media excitement Be Sure to Read ● Safety Precautions ············································ 4 (Warning / Caution) ● Notes ································································· 5 ● Maintenance ······················································ 5 Enjoy rich multi-media Quick Start Guide ● Accessories / Options ·········· 6 SD Card ● Identifying Controls ··············...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    To prevent damage which might result in electric make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask shock or fire, do not expose this TV to rain or your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. excessive moisture. This TV must not be exposed ●...

  • Page 5: (Warning / Caution) Notes

    Caution ■ ■ When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug Do not block the rear air vents ● ● Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock. Blocked ventilation by newspapers, ■ When the TV is not going to be used for a long table cloths, curtains, etc.

  • Page 6: Accessories / Options

    Accessories / Options Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown □ □ □ Remote Control Batteries for the Mains Lead ● N2QAYB000328 Remote Control (2) INPUT p. 11 ASPECT MENU DIRECT TV REC EXIT ● R6 (UM3) OPTION RETURN TEXT...

  • Page 7: Securing The Tv

    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.

  • Page 8: Identifying Controls

    Identifying Controls SD Card slot (p. 42) Function select SD CARD ● Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / CI slot Common Interface Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / (p. 37) Treble / Balance / Auto Setup HDMI3 (p.
  • Page 9 Remote Control VIERA IMAGE VIEWER (p. 42) ● Input mode selection Switches to SD Card viewing mode ● TV - switches DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue mode (p. 14) Standby On / Off switch ● AV - switches to AV input mode from Input ●...

  • 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. Example 1 Example 2 Connecting aerial...
  • Page 11 Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box Rear of the TV Terrestrial aerial Push until both Make sure that side tabs click the mains lead is securely fixed. AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz ●...

  • Page 12: Auto Setup

    Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically. ● These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. ● Please complete connections (p. 10 and p. 11) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before starting Auto Setup.
  • Page 13 Using the On Screen Displays Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. ■ How to use remote control Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from Move the cursor / select the menu item a range of options Access the menu / store settings after RETURN...

  • Page 14: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Turn power on (Press for about 1 second) ● Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 8) Select the mode watch TV Selection DVB-C select INPUT DVB-T Analogue ASPECT MENU DIRECT TV REC ● The selectable modes vary depending on the country you select (p. 12). EXIT ●...
  • Page 15 ■ Other useful functions Hold HOLD Freeze / unfreeze picture Display Information banner Display Information banner ● Also appears when changing a channel Category ● Channel position and name To change the category blue Channel type (if it is Radio or Data channel) Current time Example (DVB): 1 ZDF...

  • Page 16: Display / Hide Subtitles (If Available)

    Watching TV ■ Other useful functions Display subtitles Display / hide subtitles (if available) STTL ● To change the language for DVB (if available) “Preferred Subtitles” (p. 29) Note ● If you press the STTL button in Analogue mode, it switches to teletext service and calls up a favourite page (p.
  • Page 17 ■ Other useful functions Display the selectable settings for the current programme ● To change OPTION Check or change the current programme status instantly change select Multi Video (DVB mode) Teletext Character Set Allows you to select the image (if available) Sets the teletext language Setup Menu (p.

  • Page 18: Using Tv Guide

    Using TV Guide TV Guide―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters). ● This function varies depending on the country you select (p. 12). ●...
  • Page 19 ■ Depending on the country you select, this TV supports the GUIDE Plus+ system in DVB-T or Analogue mode The postcode entry or update is required. Follow the message’s instructions. ● Also possible to setup manually from the Setup Menu “Update”...

  • Page 20: Viewing Teletext

    Viewing Teletext Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. What is FLOF (FASTEXT) mode? In FLOF mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button.
  • Page 21 INDEX Return to the main index page INDEX Call up a favourite page View a favourite page stored ● Call up the page stored on the blue button (List mode). STTL ● Factory setting is “P103”. View in multi window Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once MENU (press twice)

  • Page 22: Watching External Inputs

    Watching External inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. ● To connect the equipment p. 10, 11 and 54 The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected external equipment. Turn the TV on ■...
  • Page 23 ■ How to change the code for the type of the equipment Each type of the Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code. Please change the code according to the equipment you want to operate. If you operate the connected equipment in VIERA Link (p. 52), select the code “73”.

  • Page 24: 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 ● Displays the functions that can be set INPUT MENU (varies according to the input signal) ASPECT MENU DIRECT TV REC Select the menu EXIT...
  • Page 25 ■ Overview ● How to operate p. 24 Main Menu Picture Menu Viewing Mode Dynamic Contrast Picture Brightness Colour Sound Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Warm Setup Colour Management x.v.Colour Auto Picture Menu Eco Mode P-NR 3D-COMB Reset to Defaults Reset (p.

  • Page 26: Menu List

    How to Use Menu Functions ■ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Game) ● Set for each input signal Dynamic : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness when viewing in a bright room Normal : Recommended for viewing under normal ambient room lighting conditions Cinema : For watching movies in a darkened room producing a cinema-like picture Viewing Mode...
  • Page 27 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Mode Basic sound mode (Music / Speech) Bass Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output Treble Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of the headphones...
  • Page 28 How to Use Menu Functions ■ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sets the time the TV automatically turns Off Off Timer (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes) VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) (p.
  • Page 29 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Channel List Skips the unwanted Analogue channels or edits Analogue channels (p. 35) Auto Setup Automatically sets the Analogue channels received in the area (p. 31) Manual Tuning Sets the Analogue channels manually (p. 35) Retunes all TV channels to add DVB-T channels ●...

  • Page 30: Retuning From Setup Menu

    Retuning from Setup Menu Auto Setup retunes all channels automatically. DVB-C channels Automatically retune all the DVB-C channels supplied. ● This function is available if DVB-C channel tuning is already performed. ● Only DVB-C channels are retuned. ● All the previous tuning settings are erased. ●...
  • Page 31 DVB-T or Analogue channels Automatically retune all DVB-T or Analogue channels received in the area. ● DVB-T Auto Setup ia available if DVB-T channel tuning is already performed. ● Only DVB-T channels are retuned in DVB-T mode. ● Only Analogue channels are retuned in Analogue mode. ●...

  • Page 32: Tuning And Editing Channels (Dvb)

    Tuning and Editing Channels (DVB) You can retune channels or make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. Select DVB-C or DVB-T p. 14 INPUT ASPECT MENU DIRECT TV REC Display the menu EXIT MENU Select “Setup” access Main Menu OPTION RETURN Picture...

  • Page 33: Favourites Edit

    List favourite DVB channels Favourites Edit Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites1 to 4). The DVB Favourites lists are available from “Category” in the Information banner (p. 15) and the TV Guide (p. 18). Select a channel to list ●...

  • Page 34: Tuning And Editing Channels (Analogue)

    Tuning and Editing Channels (Analogue) You can retune channels or skip unwanted channels, edit channels etc. Select Analogue p. 14 INPUT Display the menu ASPECT MENU DIRECT TV REC MENU EXIT Select “Setup” OPTION RETURN access Main Menu Picture Sound select TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD...

  • Page 35: Channel List

    Skip unwanted Analogue channels, Edit Analogue channels Channel List You can hide unwanted Analogue channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels. Select a channel and reveal / hide reveal / hide Analogue Channel List ●...

  • Page 36: Child Lock

    Child Lock 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. INPUT Display the menu ASPECT MENU DIRECT TV REC...

  • Page 37: Using Common Interface

    Although CI module may enable you to view some services, this TV does not guarantee all services (e.g. pay-TV). Please use only the approved CI module by the broadcaster. Consult your local Panasonic dealer or broadcasters for more information and conditions of the services. CI slot Caution ●...

  • Page 38: Shipping Condition

    Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). Display the menu INPUT MENU ASPECT MENU DIRECT TV REC EXIT Select “Setup” access Main Menu Picture OPTION RETURN Sound...

  • Page 39: Updating The Tv Software

    Updating the TV Software From time to time, a new version of software may become available for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. If there is an update available, a notification banner is displayed when the channel has the update information.

  • Page 40: Input Labels

    Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input mode or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. ● To select the input mode p. 22 Display the menu INPUT MENU ASPECT MENU DIRECT TV REC...

  • Page 41: How To Use Viera Tools

    How to Use VIERA TOOLS You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function. Display icons of the feature INPUT ASPECT MENU DIRECT TV REC EXIT Select a feature select access OPTION RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD VIERA Link Control Follow the operations of each feature ●...

  • Page 42: Viewing From Sd Card

    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, sound signal is output from AV1, AV2, AUDIO OUT and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. But no video signals are output.

  • Page 43: Slideshow Settings

    Slideshow ■ Start Slideshow (operate in step Select the photo for the first view Start Slideshow ● To pause ● To return to Single view green Note ● Slideshow is done within the thumbnail. ● You can also start slideshow directly by using VIERA TOOLS “How to Use VIERA TOOLS”...

  • Page 44: Audio Output Settings

    Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Movie View Insert the SD Card access Select “Movie View” SD Card select Photo View ● Movie View INPUT You can also access directly by using VIERA TOOLS ASPECT MENU DIRECT TV REC “How to Use VIERA TOOLS”...

  • Page 45: 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. 54 Select the external input INPUT ASPECT MENU...

  • Page 46: Link Functions

    Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminal via an HDMI cable. ● About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the equipment. ■ VIERA Link (HDMI and SCART connections)
  • Page 47 ■ VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Connected equipment Player theatre with Blu-ray Disc theatre with Amplifier with VIERA Link function VIERA Link function VIERA Link function Features Preset download – – – ∗ ∗ Easy playback – Power on link –...

  • Page 48: Viera Link

    Link Functions Q-Link VIERA Link Q-Link ■ Preparations ● Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos: “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” ● Q-Link connection p. 46 ● Use fully wired SCART cable. ● Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR.
  • Page 49 VIERA Link “ Control™” ∗ ∗Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 4” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI and SCART cables allow you to interface them automatically (p. 46 and p. 47).

  • Page 50: Standby Power Save

    Link Functions Q-Link VIERA Link ■ Features available Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby Standby Power Save Set Standby Power Save “On” in the Setup Menu to use this function “Standby Power Save” (p. 28) The power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is controlled higher or lower in synchronization with the TV On / Off state to reduce the consumption.

  • Page 51: Pause Live Tv

    ■ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Pause Live TV programme Pause Live TV You can pause the live TV programme and resume later. Live TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder. ● This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD. ●...

  • Page 52: Viera Link Control

    Link Functions Q-Link VIERA Link ■ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control VIERA Link Control You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver).

  • Page 53: Speaker Selection

    ■ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Speaker control Speaker Selection You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). ● If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features”...

  • Page 54: (Q-Link / Viera Link) External Equipment

    External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 63). To watch satellite broadcasts HDMI equipment “HDMI connection”...
  • Page 55 Rear of the TV Camcorder / HDMI equipment HDMI3 Fully wired HDMI Terrestrial aerial compliant cable (Viewing) Computer Conversion adapter (Listening) (if necessary) (M3 stereo mini plug) RF cable Headphones (S-VIDEO) To record / (AUDIO) (VIDEO) playback To adjust volume “Headphone Volume”...

  • Page 56: Technical Information

    Technical Information Auto Aspect The optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 16) ■ Aspect Control Signal “WIDE” will appear in the top left of the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal is found.

  • Page 57: On Screen Messages

    ● 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 ●...
  • Page 58 Technical Information Characters table for numeric buttons You can enter characters by using numeric buttons for free input items. User input Press the numeric button repeatedly until you reach the desired character. Name ● A B C D E F G H J K L M N O P Q R S T The character is set automatically if you leave for one second.
  • Page 59 HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI 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 DVD player, a set top box or a game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
  • Page 60 Technical Information Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT (Y, P ), HDMI ∗ Mark: Applicable input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI ∗ ∗ 525 (480) / 60i ∗ ∗ 525 (480) / 60p ∗ ∗ 625 (576) / 50i ∗...

  • Page 61: 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) ● Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial.
  • Page 62 FAQs Problem Actions ● Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 26) ● 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 63: Specifications

    Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com. Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) TX-PF42S10 Declaration of Conformity No. 6370, 8 January 2009 TX-PF46S10 Declaration of Conformity No. 6371, 8 January 2009...

  • Page 64: Licence

    HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. ● HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ● “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ● x.v.Colour™ is a trademark. ● Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

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