Panasonic TH-P42G10A Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic TH-P42G10A Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic TH-P42G10A Operating Instructions Manual

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WARRANTY - Australia only
1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it's Authorised
Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour if, in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is
found to be faulty within the warranty period.
2. This warranty only applies to Panasonic products purchased in Australia and sold by Panasonic Australia or its Authorised Distributors or Dealers
and only where the products are used and serviced within Australia or it's territories. Warranty cover only applies to service carried out by a
Panasonic Authorised Service Centre and only if valid proof of purchase is presented when warranty service is requested.
3. This warranty only applies if the product has been installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations (as noted in the
operating instructions) under normal use and reasonable care (in the opinion of Panasonic). The warranty covers normal domestic use only
and does not cover damage, malfunction or failure resulting from use of incorrect voltages, incorrect installation, accident, misuse, neglect,
build-up of dirt or dust, abuse, maladjustment of customer controls, mains supply problems, thunderstorm activity, infestation by insects or
vermin, tampering or repair by unauthorised persons (including unauthorised alterations), exposure to abnormally corrosive conditions or any
foreign object or matter having entered the product.
4. This warranty does not cover the following items unless the fault or defect existed at the time of purchase:
(a) Video or Audio Tapes
(b) Video or Audio Heads and Stylii resulting
from wear and tear in normal use
(c) Shaver Heads or Cutters
5. If warranty service is required you should:
• Telephone Panasonic's Customer Care Centre on 132600 or visit our website and use the Service Centre Locator for the name/address of
the nearest 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.
• Note that home or pick-up/delivery service is available for the following products in the major metropolitan areas of Australia or the normal
operating areas of the nearest Authorised Service Centres:
(a) Picture tube (CRT) based Television Receivers (screen
sizes greater than 66cm); Rear Projection TV's; Plasma/LCD
televisions / displays (screen size greater than 103 cm)
6. The warranties hereby conferred do not extend to, and exclude, any costs associated with the installation, de-installation or re-installation of a
product, including costs related to the mounting, de-mounting or remounting of any screen, (and any other ancillary activities), delivery,
handling, freighting, transportation or insurance of the product or any part thereof or replacement of and do not extend to, and exclude, any
damage or loss occurring by reason of, during, associated with, or related to such installation, de-installation, re-installation or transit.
Panasonic Authorised Service Centres are located in major metropolitan areas and most regional centres of Australia, however, coverage will vary
dependant on product. For advice on exact Authorised Service Centre locations for your product, please telephone our Customer Care Centre on
132600 or visit our website and use the Service Centre Locator.
Unless otherwise specified to the consumer the benefits conferred by this express warranty are additional to all other conditions, warranties,
guarantees, rights and remedies expressed or implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 and similar consumer protection provisions contained in
legislation of the States and Territories and all other obligations and liabilities on the part of the manufacturer or supplier and nothing contained
herein shall restrict or modify such rights, remedies, obligations or liabilities.
THIS WARRANTY CARD AND THE PURCHASE DOCKET (OR SIMILAR PROOF OF PURCHASE)
If you require assistance regarding warranty conditions or any other enquiries,
If phoning in, please ensure you have your operating instructions available.
PRO-031-F01 Issue: 3.0
Customer's Record
The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. You should note this serial
number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of
your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.
Model Number
Web Site: http://panasonic.net/
©
Panasonic Corporation 2009
(d) Cabinet Parts
(e) User replaceable Batteries
(f) Thermal Paper, Toner/Ink Cartridges,
Drums, Developer, Film (Ink/Ribbon),
Film Cartridge, Printer Heads
SHOULD BE RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES
Panasonic Australia
please visit the
www.panasonic.com.au
Panasonic Australia Pty. Limited
ACN 001 592 187 ABN 83 001 592 187
Locked Bag 505, Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086
www.panasonic.com.au
(b) Convection/Combination Microwave Ovens
(c) Whiteboard (except portable type)
website
or by phone on 132 600
Serial Number
(g) Microwave Oven cook plates.
(h) Kneader mounting shaft unit
(bread bakery)
November 2005
23-11-2005
Printed in China
PBS0309N0

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  • Page 1 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.
  • Page 2 Operating Instructions Plasma Television TH-P42G10A Model No. TH-P46G10A TH-P50G10A 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 TQBC2406...
  • Page 3 Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) TH-P42G10A Declaration of Conformity No. 6415, 13 January 2009 TH-P46G10A Declaration of Conformity No. 6414, 13 January 2009 TH-P50G10A Declaration of Conformity No. 6413, 13 January 2009 Notice about Digital TV Functions ●...
  • Page 4: 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 5: 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 6 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 7: 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 8: Accessories / Options

    Accessories / Options Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control Batteries for the Pedestal Fall-prevention parts ● N2QAYB000352 Remote Control (2) p. 8 p. 9 ● R6 (AA) Cleaning cloth Mains Lead Operating Instructions p.
  • Page 9 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 10: Identifying Controls

    This measure is designed to reduce the risk of injury from a falling TV. However, it cannot guarantee protection in all cases. Fall-prevention parts Band Clamp Screw Wood screw ● ● TKLA4301 TKLA4201 (TH-P42G10A) ● TKLA3601 (TH-P46G10A / TH-P50G10A) Securing to a base Fix pedestal and base together with band. Screw Band Wood screw Clamp This image is for illustrative purposes only.
  • Page 11 Selects channel in sequence Numeric buttons ● Changes channel and teletext pages ● When in Standby mode, switches TV On VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment operations (p. 21) Sound Mute ● Switches sound mute On or Off Volume Up / Down...
  • Page 12: 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 Rear of the TV...
  • Page 13: 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 14 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 15: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Turn power on POWER ● INPUT Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 9) POWER OFF TIMER ASPECT MENU 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 16 Other useful functions Display information banner Display information banner ● 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 17 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 18: 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 19: 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) Switch to Teletext OFF TIMER ASPECT MENU ● EXIT TEXT Displays Index Sub page number (content varies...
  • Page 20 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 21: 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. Display the input select menu POWER INPUT...
  • Page 22 Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control. Standby POWER Set to Standby mode / Turn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD Stop Stop the operations Rewind / Skip / Search VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse...
  • Page 23: 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 ● Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to MENU INPUT the input signal) OFF TIMER ASPECT MENU Select the menu...
  • Page 24 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 25 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 26 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. 48) Digital: HDMI cable connection Analogue: HDMI-DVI adapter cable connection HDMI1 / 3 Input...
  • Page 27: 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. ● To select the input mode p. 20 Display the menu POWER MENU INPUT ASPECT MENU...
  • Page 28: Digital Tv Settings

    Digital TV Settings Digital TV Settings provide access to various advanced features. If in Analogue TV mode POWER Select Digital TV mode INPUT ASPECT MENU OFF TIMER Display the menu EXIT MENU Select “Setup” access OPTION RETURN Main Menu Picture Sound select TEXT...
  • Page 29: 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 OFF TIMER Display the menu EXIT MENU Select “Setup” access Main Menu OPTION RETURN Picture Sound select Setup TEXT STTL...
  • Page 30 List favourite channels (Digital TV mode) Digital TV 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.
  • Page 31: 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 ASPECT MENU OFF TIMER Display the menu EXIT MENU Select “Setup”...
  • Page 32 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 33: Restore Settings

    Restore Settings 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 OFF TIMER EXIT Select “Setup” access Main Menu Picture Sound OPTION RETURN...
  • Page 34: 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. 44 Select the external input POWER INPUT ASPECT...
  • Page 35: 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 36: 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, 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 37 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 38 Movie View Insert the SD Card Select “Movie View” access SD Card Photo View select POWER Movie View INPUT ASPECT MENU OFF TIMER Select the file to be viewed EXIT File format Only AVCHD or MPEG2 is supported. Movie View Mode Title Date &...
  • Page 39: 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 40 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 41 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 42 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 43 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 44: 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 OFF TIMER EXIT Select a feature select access OPTION RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD Follow the operation of each feature...
  • Page 45: 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. 51). Camcorder / Game equipment To listen with speakers Optical digital audio cable Fully wired HDMI...
  • Page 46 Satelite dish To watch satellite HDMI equipment RF cable broadcasts “HDMI Functions” (p. 34) Satelite cable Set top box DVD Recorder Fully wired HDMI Fully wired HDMI compliant cable compliant cable Camcorder / Game equipment (S VIDEO) RF cable To watch DVDs (Viewing) (Listening) DVD player...
  • Page 47: 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 48 ● 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 49 Technical Information 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 50: 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 51 FAQs Problem Actions ● Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”. ● Check the “HDMI1 / 3 Input” setting in the Sound Menu. (p. 25) Sound is unusual ● If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound connection.
  • Page 52: Specifications

    Specifications TH-P42G10A TH-P46G10A TH-P50G10A Power Source AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Power rating 445 W 485 W 530 W Normal (Home) mode 217 W 260 W 301 W Standby condition 0.4 W 0.4 W 0.4 W...

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