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Panasonic TH-P42G15A Operating Instructions Manual

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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 purposes only.
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Operating Instructions

Plasma Television
TH-P42G15A
Model No.
TH-P50G15A
TQB3DC0003-1

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Plasma Television TH-P42G15A Model No. TH-P50G15A 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 purposes only. English TQB3DC0003-1...
  • Page 2 Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicated settings! Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) TH-P42G15A Declaration of Conformity No. 6421, 13 January 2009 TH-P50G15A Declaration of Conformity No. 6412, 13 January 2009 Notice about Digital TV Functions ●...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read ● Safety Precautions ······································· 4 (Warning / Important Installation Notices) Enjoy rich multimedia ● Maintenance ················································· 6 ● Licence ························································· 6 SD Card Quick Start Guide ● Accessories / Options ···································7 Camcorder ● Identifying Controls ·······································9 ●...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    TV, including on make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask shelves above, etc. your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. ● Use approved pedestals / mounts (p. 8). Do not expose to direct sunlight and...

  • Page 5: Auto Power Standby Function

    Important Installation Notices Install TV on a stable surface If a television is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as: ●...

  • Page 6: Maintenance

    ● HDAVI Control is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. ● “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. ● Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

  • Page 7: Accessories / Options

    Accessories / Options Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control Batteries for the Pedestal Fall-prevention ● N2QAYB000430 Remote Control (2) p. 8 parts ● R6 (AA) p. 9 pqrs wxyz Cleaning cloth Mains Lead Ferrite core (2) Operating p.

  • Page 8: 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 9: Identifying Controls

    Preventing the TV from falling over This TV could fall over if it's pushed, pulled or knocked down. We therefore recommend the TV is secured to the base as illustrated. ● This measure is designed to reduce the risk of injury from a falling TV. However, it cannot guarantee protection in all cases.
  • Page 10 Selects channel in sequence Numeric buttons BD/DVD ● Changes channel and teletext pages ● When in Standby mode, switches TV On VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment Sound Mute operations (p. 21) ● Switches sound mute On or Off Volume Up / Down...

  • Page 11: Basic Connection

    Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the TV 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. Connecting aerial TV only Aerial...

  • Page 12: Auto Tuning

    Auto Tuning Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On ● You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or switch the TV to standby mode.
  • Page 13 Using the On-Screen Displays Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On-Screen Display menu. ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box (example: Sound Menu) Sound Menu Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm Reset Sound Defaults Reset Select...

  • Page 14: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Turn power on ● Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 9) POWER POWER INPUT ASPECT MENU INFO EXIT Select Digital TV or Analogue TV mode ● Also possible to select the mode using the TV button on the side panel of the TV.

  • Page 15: Other Useful Functions

    Other useful functions Display information banner Display information banner INFO ● Also appears when changing channels Programme name Channel Current time 1 TEN Digital 10:30am All Digital Channels Select favourites Coronation Street 9:00 am - 11:00 am Software update Rating: PG Bad signal Digital TV: Programme Start / Finish time (example)
  • Page 16 Watching TV Other useful functions Display the selectable settings for the current programme Check or change the current OPTION programme status instantly change select Change the settings Audio Selection (Digital TV mode) Volume Correction Allows you to select between alternative language for Adjusts volume of individual programme or input mode sound tracks (if available) MPX (Analogue TV mode)

  • Page 17: Using Tv Guide

    Using TV Guide Using TV Guide enables you to select programme easily, view programme informations, etc. TV Guide―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters).

  • Page 18: Viewing Teletext

    Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. To change mode “Teletext” in Setup Menu (p. 25) ASPECT MENU Switch to Teletext INFO EXIT ● TEXT Displays Index Sub page number (content varies <<...
  • Page 19 Using teletext conveniently INDEX Call up Subtitles INDEX Return to the main index page Display subtitles STTL ● Call up P801 (subtitle page) if available. ● If you press this button during P801 is displayed, teletext mode will be cancelled and return to TV.

  • Page 20: Watching Videos And Dvds

    Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. ● To connect the equipment p. 11 You can operate some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment with this remote control. POWER Display the input selection menu INPUT...
  • Page 21 Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control. ∗ BD/DVD / TV switch Switch to BD/DVD to operate Panasonic DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or VCR Switch to TV to operate VIERA Link equipment “VIERA Link Control”...

  • Page 22: 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 POWER ● INPUT Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to MENU the input signal) ASPECT MENU Select the menu INFO...
  • Page 23 Overview Main Menu Picture Picture Menu Viewing Mode Normal Sound Contrast Brightness Colour Advanced Settings Setup Sharpness W/B High R Tint W/B High B Colour Balance Normal W/B Low R Colour Management W/B Low B x.v.Colour Auto Gamma Reset Advanced Settings Reset Picture Menu (p.

  • Page 24: Menu List

    How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Game) Dynamic : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness when viewing in a bright room Normal : Recommended for viewing under normal ambient room lighting conditions Viewing Mode Cinema : For watching movies in a darkened room producing a cinema-like picture Game...

  • Page 25: Favourites Edit

    Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) You can adjust the audio level of MPEG output from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal as the initial setting. ● MPEG Optical Level 0dB to -12dB in -2dB reductions ● Digital TV mode only Select to fit the input signal. (Digital / Analogue) (p. 34) Digital: HDMI cable connection HDMI1 / 4 Input Analogue: HDMI-DVI adapter cable connection...

  • Page 26: Input Labels

    Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. (p. 20) Display the menu POWER INPUT MENU ASPECT MENU INFO EXIT Select “Setup” access Main Menu Picture...

  • Page 27: Digital Tv Settings

    Digital TV Settings Digital TV Settings provide access to various advanced features. If in Analogue TV mode Select Digital TV mode Display the menu MENU Select “Setup” access Main Menu Picture Sound select Setup Select “System Menu” access Setup Menu Off Timer pqrs wxyz...

  • Page 28: Editing Channels

    Editing Channels You can make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV POWER INPUT ASPECT MENU INFO EXIT Display the menu MENU OPTION RETURN Select “Setup” TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD access Main Menu Picture Sound select...
  • Page 29 List favourite channels (Digital TV mode) Favourites Edit Create your favourite channel list (Favourites) from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites1 to 4). The list is added to “Favourites” list in TV Guide (p. 17) and information banner (p. 15) and then easily accessed. Select a channel and add it to the list Digital TV Favourites Editor All Digital TV Channels...

  • Page 30: Tuning Channels

    Tuning Channels You can retune all the TV channels when moving house or search for new channels which may have recently started broadcasting. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV POWER INPUT Display the menu ASPECT MENU INFO EXIT MENU Select “Setup” access Main Menu Picture...
  • Page 31 Set Digital TV channel manually Digital TV Manual Tuning Normally use “Digital TV Auto Tuning” or “Update Channel List” to update Digital TV channels on your channel list. If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial, use this function. select physical channel Digital TV Manual Tuning Physical Channel...

  • Page 32: Restore Settings (Shipping Condition)

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

  • Page 33: 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. 48 POWER INPUT INPUT Select the external input ASPECT...

  • Page 34: Hdmi Functions

    HDMI Functions HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) 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 set top box, a DVD player or a game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.

  • Page 35: Viewing From Sd Card (Viera Image Viewer)

    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, no signals are output from any of the AV terminals. But the sound in Movie View can be output from AUDIO OUT and DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals.

  • Page 36: Viewing From Sd Card

    Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Slideshow Start Slideshow (operate in step Select the photo for the first view Start Slideshow ● To pause ● To return to Single view Note ● Slideshow is done within the thumbnail. Slideshow settings (operate in Photo View Mode) Display the Select “Viewing Setup”...
  • Page 37 Movie View Insert the SD Card Select “Movie View” access SD Card Photo View select POWER Movie View INPUT Select the file to be viewed ASPECT ASPECT MENU MENU INFO INFO EXIT File format Only AVCHD or MPEG2 is supported. Movie View Mode Title Date &...

  • Page 38: Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm

    HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. ● Please refer to individual manuals for the equipments. About applicable Panasonic equipment, consult your local Panasonic dealer. VIERA Link features and connections...
  • Page 39 HDMI cable and/or either the optical digital audio cable or RCA cable for audio output from the TV. ● Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. Recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable part number: • RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m) • RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m) • RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m) • RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m) • RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m) Preparations ●...
  • Page 40 VIERA Link “ Control ” Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record Direct TV Rec Recording the current programme in DIGA Recorder immediately. ● If you connect several recorders including other manufacturers’ recorders at the same time, please connect DIGA Recorder to the TV’s lower HDMI terminal number.
  • Page 41 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Operate the connected equipment with VIERA remote control VIERA Link Control You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV's signal receiver. ● If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “VIERA Link features and connections”...
  • Page 42 VIERA Link “ Control ” Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Speaker control Speaker Selection You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV's signal receiver. ● If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “VIERA Link features and connections”...

  • Page 43: Viera Tools

    VIERA Tools With VIERA Tools, you can directly access to some of the useful functions of connected equipment or SD card. Display VIERA Tools Menu POWER INPUT ASPECT MENU INFO EXIT EXIT Select a feature OPTION RETURN select access TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD pqrs...

  • Page 44: Viera Cast Tm

    VIERA CAST VIERA CAST is a gateway to the internet services unique to Panasonic. By connecting the TV to the internet environment, VIERA CAST allows you to enjoy internet content on the TV screen such as photos, movies, weather, etc. from VIERA CAST home screen.

  • Page 45: Software Update

    Network Setup ● Ensure the connections are completed before starting Network Setup. “Network connections” (p. 44) Display the menu POWER INPUT MENU ASPECT MENU INFO EXIT Select “Setup” access Main Menu OPTION RETURN Picture Sound select Setup TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD Select “Network Setup”...
  • Page 46 VIERA CAST Network Settings Set the network setting items Acquire IP Address Acquire DNS Address Sets IP Address, Subnet Mask, Gateway, Primary DNS and Secondary DNS For most users, the recommended method of connection to your network is by using Auto feature. Select “Acquire IP Address”...
  • Page 47 June 2009. ● Services provided through VIERA CAST are operated by their respective service providers. Services may be added and/or discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Panasonic makes no warranty for content or service continuity. ● Be sure to update the software when a software update notice is displayed on the TV screen. If the software is not updated, you will not be able to use VIERA CAST.

  • Page 48: External Equipment

    External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 57). Satellite dish To watch satellite broadcasts Satellite cable...
  • Page 49 Rear of the TV HDMI equipment “HDMI Functions” (p. 34) DVD Recorder Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable (Viewing) Aerial Conversion adapter (Listening) (if necessary) RF cable Computer (M3 stereo mini plug) (S-VIDEO) (AUDIO) Headphones (VIDEO) To adjust volume To record / “Headphone Volume”...

  • Page 50: Technical Information

    Technical Information Channel Allocation (Analogue TV mode) CH Display / Receive Channel CH 0 - CH 5 S 2 - S 10 CH 5A CH 6 - CH 9 CH 9A CH 10 - CH 12 S 11 - S 44 CH 20 - CH 75 Rating (Digital TV mode) Rating...
  • Page 51 ● 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 Photo : Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF ∗ and EXIF standards Data format - Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) Max.
  • Page 52 Technical Information Network On screen messages Message Meaning / Action ● An internal error occured. Check the settings. (p. 45 and p. 47) ● This might be a problem of the media server. Communication with the server failed. Read the manual of the server software. ●...
  • Page 53 PC connection A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV. ● PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning frequency 59 to 86 Hz (more than 1,024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image).

  • Page 54: 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 55 Problem Actions ● Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”. ● Check the “HDMI1 / 4 Input” setting in the Sound Menu. (p. 25) Sound is unusual ● If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound connection.
  • Page 56 FAQs Problem Actions ● Check the LAN cable is connected properly. (p. 44) ● Check the connections and settings. (p. 44 - 47) ● Cannot connect to the network Check the network equipment and network environment. If the problem persists, consult your Internet Service Provider or telecommunications company.

  • Page 57: Specifications

    Specifications TH-P42G15A TH-P50G15A Power rating AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz 2.35 A AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz 2.7 A Normal (Home) mode 217 W 301 W Standby condition 0.4 W 0.4 W...

  • Page 58: Warranty

    Authorised Service Centre. • Send or bring the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase receipt as a proof of purchase date. Please note that freight and insurance to and / or from your nearest Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you.
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  • Page 60 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Web Site: http://panasonic.net/ © Panasonic Corporation 2009 Printed in China...

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