Panasonic Viera TX-P42X60B Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic Viera TX-P42X60B Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Plasma Television
Contents
Be Sure to Read
Important Notice········································· 2
Safety Precautions ····································· 2

Quick Start Guide

Accessories ·············································· 4
Connections ·············································· 5
Identifying Controls ····································· 8
First time Auto Setup ································· 10
Using your VIERA
Watching TV············································ 11
Watching External Inputs ··························· 12
Viewing Text Service ································· 12
Using TV Guide ······································· 14
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and
retain them for future reference.
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
Using Menu Functions ······························· 14
Tuning and Editing Channels ······················ 19
Child L ock ·············································· 20
Updating the TV Software ·························· 20
Using Media Player··································· 21
VIERA Link ············································· 23
Others
Technical Information ································ 26
Maintenance ··········································· 28
FAQs ····················································· 29
Optional Accessories································· 30
Specifications ·········································· 30
Model No.
TX-P42X60B
TX-P50X60B
TQB0E2328U-1

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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Viewing Text Service ································· 12 Optional Accessories································· 30 Using TV Guide ······································· 14 Specifications ·········································· 30 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference. TQB0E2328U-1 The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
  • Page 2: Important Notice

    ● x.v.Colour™ is a trademark. a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was ● HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic obtained from a video provider licensed to provide Corporation. AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied ●...
  • Page 3 Do not use an unapproved pedestal / mounting Do not move the TV with the lead plugged into a • equipment. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer socket outlet. to perform the setup or installation of approved wall- Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively or stretch it.
  • Page 4: Accessories

    ■ ■ When not in use for a long time Ventilation Caution Caution This TV will still consume some power even in the Off Allow sufficient space around the TV in order to help mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a prevent excessive heat, which could lead to early failure live socket outlet.
  • Page 5: Connections

    Assembling / Removing the pedestal Assembly screw (4) Assembly screw (4) Pole (2) Base (silver) (black) M5 × 18 M5 × 30 ■ Assembling the pedestal Removing the pedestal from the TV Be sure to remove the pedestal in the following way when using the wall-hanging bracket or repacking the TV. 1 Remove the assembly screws from the TV.
  • Page 6 Basic connections Mains lead and aerial Terrestrial aerial ■ DVB, Analogue RF cable Mains lead ■ Mains lead (supplied) To remove from the TV: tabs Make sure that AC 220-240 V the mains lead is 50 / 60 Hz securely fixed. Push until both side Press both tabs and pull tabs click...
  • Page 7 Other connections ■ DVD player (COMPONENT equipment) (Listening) DVD Player (Viewing) ■ Camcorder / Game equipment (VIDEO equipment) (Listening) Camcorder (Viewing) Game equipment ■ Amplifier (to listen with speakers) HDMI cable Amplifier with External equipment speaker system (DVD Player, etc.) ●...
  • Page 8: Identifying Controls

    ■ Common Interface ● If a smart card and a CI module come as a set, first insert the CI module, then insert the smart card into the CI module. ● Insert the module in the correct direction. ● Normally encrypted channels will appear. (The viewable channels and its CI module features depend on the CI module.) If encrypted channel does not appear...
  • Page 9 Remote Control Confirms selections and choices. Press after selecting channel positions to quickly change channel. [Option Menu] Easy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc. Coloured buttons (red-green-yellow-blue) Used for the selection, navigation and operation of various functions. Volume Up / Down Numeric buttons Changes channel and teletext pages.
  • Page 10: First Time Auto Setup

    Using the On Screen Displays - Operation guide Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. ■ ■ Operation guide How to use remote control Operation guide will help your operation by using the Open the main menu remote control.
  • Page 11: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Information banner Display Information banner Turn power on ● Also appears when changing a channel. (TV) Example: DVB ● Mains power On / Off switch should be on. (p. 8) 20:35 HDTV HDTV Coronation Street (Remote Control) All DVB Channels 20:00 - 20:55 Info Select favourites...
  • Page 12: Watching External Inputs

    Viewing Text Service ■ Information on the next programme (DVB) Text services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. ■ The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. To hide ● The availability of text services for a programme is indicated by [TEXT] in the information banner.
  • Page 13: Store Frequently Viewed Pages

    Analogue teletext FULL / TOP / BOTTOM What is FASTEXT mode? (green) In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects (TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL) are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriate coloured button.
  • Page 14: Using Tv Guide

    Using TV Guide Using Menu Functions 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). Display the menu ● This function varies depending on the country you select.
  • Page 15: Viewing Mode

    ■ Picture White Balance [R-Gain] / [G-Gain] / [B-Gain] Viewing Mode Adjusts the white balance of bright red / green / blue areas. Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. [R-Cutoff] / [G-Cutoff] / [B-Cutoff] [Dynamic]: Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing Adjusts the white balance of dark red / green / blue in a bright room.
  • Page 16: Headphone Volume

    ■ Treble H-Size Switches the horizontal display range to reduce noise on Adjusts level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher the side edge of the image. sound output. ● For TV mode, AV and HDMI input ■ Equaliser Zoom Adjustments Adjusts the vertical position and size when aspect is set Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound to [Just], [Sidecut Just], [Zoom] or [Sidecut Zoom].
  • Page 17: Software Update

    Software Update SPDIF: A standard audio transfer file format Checks for available software updates from the Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal Panasonic website. (p. 21) from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) New Software Message terminals.
  • Page 18: Tuning Menu

    Tuning Menu * ■ Input Labels Accesses the input labels list to select the label of each ■ Favourites Edit input mode or set to skip unconnected one for easier Creates a list of favourite channels. (p. 19) identification and selection in [Input Selection] (p. 12) or ●...
  • Page 19: Tuning And Editing Channels

    Channel List Help You can hide (skip) unwanted channels. TV Self Test The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Makes a diagnosis of picture or sound problems. Follow the on-screen instructions. Select a channel and reveal / hide Example: DVB System Information All DVB Channels...
  • Page 20: Child L Ock

    ■ To change the PIN number ● Set where the level of [Signal Quality] becomes the maximum. Select [Change PIN] and enter a new PIN number twice Search ■ Freeview Players Applies access control for some MHEG services. ■ To set Parental Rating Analogue: To watch the DVB programme that has the rating information over the selected age, enter the PIN number...
  • Page 21: Using Media Player

    Using Media Player Update from Internet The ETHERNET terminal is for TV’s software update. Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music You can download a newer version of software through recorded on a USB Flash Memory. the internet, if it is available. Photo mode: Digital photo data will be displayed.
  • Page 22: Photo Settings

    ■ Photo mode Transition Effect Selects the transition effect for switching the photo during Example: Thumbnail - [All photos] the slideshow. Media Player Photo All photos ● This function is available when [Frame] is set to [Off]. ■ Auto Makeup Automatically detects the face in the photo and improves luminance and contrast.
  • Page 23: Viera Link

    To jump to the specified time point VIERA Link “ ” Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control™” While the time seek bar is displayed, use left and right function. cursor button. VIERA Link (HDAVI Control) connects the TV and the...
  • Page 24 (Optical digital audio cable or SCART cable). In this TV’s HDMI terminal via an HDMI cable. case, connect the equipment to the TV’s HDMI2 ● About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video terminal via an HDMI cable. Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the equipment.
  • Page 25: Intelligent Auto Standby

    Operations Intelligent Auto Standby Preparations Set [Intelligent Auto Standby] to [On] in the Setup Menu to use this function (p. 18) ● VIERA Link connection (p. 24) When the TV is on, non-watched or non-used connected ● Set up the connected equipment. Read the manual of equipment goes into Standby mode automatically to the equipment.
  • Page 26: Technical Information

    Technical ■ If multiple recorders or players are connected Information The number is given from the TV’s lower number of HDMI terminal connected to the same type equipment. For example, two recorders to HDMI1 and HDMI2, Aspect Control Signal the recorder connected to HDMI1 is displayed as [Recorder1], and the recorder connected to HDMI2 is Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal”...
  • Page 27 MPEG4 SP/ASP Audio codec: AAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, MPEG Audio, MP3 ● This TV supports this container recorded with Panasonic products. For details, read the manual of the Signal name products. ■ FLV (.flv) 525 (480) / 60i, 60p Video codec: H.264 BP/MP/HP...
  • Page 28: Maintenance

    Take care not to tap or operation of the TV. Panasonic is not liable for any scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard deterioration or damage of recorded data.
  • Page 29: Faqs

    Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. When an error message appears, follow the message’s instructions. If the problem still persists, contact your local Panasonic dealer or the authorised service centre. Block noise, frozen or disappearing image occurs...
  • Page 30: Optional Accessories

    This is a quick reference. If you have any problems, check the Operating Instructions or ask a friend or family member to show you how. Alternatively, go to your local electrical retailer, contact your local Panasonic dealer or visit freeview.co.uk/retune Re-tuning only takes a few minutes, just follow the steps below: 1.
  • Page 31 This product incorporates the following software: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation, (2) the software owned by third party and licensed to Panasonic Corporation, (3) open sourced software. The software categorized as (3) is distributed in the hope that it will be useful, but WITHOUT ANY WARRANTY, without even the implied warranty of MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
  • Page 32 Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com. • Most major credit and debit cards accepted. • All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK. • It couldn’t be simpler! • Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products. Take a browse on •...

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