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Panasonic Viera TC-P42GT25X Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic Viera TC-P42GT25X Operating Instructions Manual

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the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid
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© Panasonic Corporation 2010
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  • Page 1 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Web Site: http://panasonic.net/ © Panasonic Corporation 2010 Printed in U.S.A. M0810-0...
  • Page 2 (41.6 inches measured diagonally) Quick Start Guide See page 8-17 Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. English 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.
  • Page 3 VIERA CAST™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Dolby and the double-D symbol are Corporation and Sony Corporation.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Please read before using the unit ● Safety Precautions ·········································· 4 ● Notes ······························································· 7 Quick Start Guide ● Accessories/Optional Accessories ·················· 8 ● Basic Connection ·········································· 11 ● Identifying Controls ········································ 13 ● First Time Setup ············································ 14 Enjoy your TV! SD memory card Basic Features...

  • Page 5: Safety Precautions

    Do not climb or allow children to climb on the Plasma TV optional accessories may cause instability. The following Place or install the Plasma TV where it cannot be accessories are manufactured by Panasonic Corporation. pushed, pulled over or knocked down. • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled)
  • Page 6 Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV. If water or an object gets inside the Plasma TV, if the If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get Plasma TV is dropped, or if the enclosure becomes inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in damaged, unplug the power supply cord immediately.
  • Page 7 Safety Precautions (Continued) WARNING/CAUTION (3D Eyewear) Be careful not to trap a finger in the hinge section of WARNING the 3D Eyewear. Doing so may result in injury. About Prevention of Accidental Ingestion • Pay special attention when children are using this product. Do not store batteries, the band accessory or nose About Use of 3D Eyewear pads in places where small children can reach.

  • Page 8: Notes

    Notes 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 4 : 3 sent or no operations are performed.

  • Page 9: Accessories/Optional Accessories

    Product information (Model No. and release date etc.) is subject to change without notice. For more product information (Global reference) http:// panasonic.net/avc/viera/3d/ Wall-hanging bracket Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging (angled) bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual. TY-WK4P1RW...
  • Page 10 Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately.
  • Page 11 Accessories/Optional Accessory (Continued) Location Adjust the plasma panel to your (View from above) a: 12.9” (327 mm) b: 15.7” (397 mm) desired angle. c: 15° Center of the rotation. Note Ensure that the pedestal does not hang over the edge of the base even if the TV swivels to the full rotation range. Do not place any objects or hands within the full rotation range.

  • Page 12: Basic Connection

    Basic Connection Example Connecting Antenna (To watch TV) VHF/UHF Antenna • VHF/UHF Antenna NTSC (National Television System Committee): Conventional broadcasting • ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee): Cable TV Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi- channel surround-sound audio and interactive television.
  • Page 13 Basic Connection (Continued) AV cable connections To use HDMI terminals AV Equipment HDMI AV OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal. For “VIERA Link connections”, please refer to p.

  • Page 14: Identifying Controls

    Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Front of the TV Back of the TV SD card slot 3D Eyewear transmitter USB 1/2 connector Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down Remote control Displays the Main HDMI Input 3 connector sensor within about Menu 23 feet (7 meters) in Video Input 2 connector front of the TV set...

  • Page 15: First Time Setup

    First Time Setup 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 wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 35) is set to “No”. Turn the TV On with the POWER button (TV) (Remote)
  • Page 16 Auto channel setup (ANT/Cable setup) Select the connected Antenna in terminal Not used: Go to ANT/Cable setup Step 3 of 6 (Label inputs) Cable Antenna Not used select ANTENNA Cable In Antenna Cable In Selects signal source connected directly to the “Antenna Cable In”...
  • Page 17 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.jp/support/global/cs/tv/ 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.) Follow the instructions on the Access point setup screen and configure the appropriate security settings.
  • Page 18 Complete First time setup Completion message is displayed when you have successfully completed the First time setup. Setup is complete. Enjoy your Panasonic VIERA TV. Press OK to exit. RETURN Press to return to the previous screen Wireless network (First time setup) in Display “Wireless network”...

  • Page 19: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Basic connection (p. 11-12) To watch TV and other functions Turn power on (Remote) (TV) Note If the mode is not TV, press and select TV. (p. 30) Select a channel number (Remote) To directly enter the digital channel number When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the...
  • Page 20 Displays or removes the channel banner Channel Clock Information THE NEWS 15-2 12:30 PM ABC-HD Recall CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 Station Signal Picture Sleep timer identifier indication resolution mode remaining time Closed caption Rating Level Aspect ratio Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 55) Change •...
  • Page 21 Watching TV (Continued) Favorite Feature Set the Favorite Feature Use the Favorite Feature Display the SUB MENU. Display “Favorite channels” Select the channel Select “Set favorite” select select Setup SUB MENU Favorite channels Channel surf mode 26-1 Set favorite Edit CH caption Signal meter Set a Favorite channel Set the displayed channel...

  • Page 22: Using Viera Tools

    Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access frequently-used menu items. They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Unlike a conventional menu, you can enjoy using, playing or setting a function quickly. Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item select next...

  • Page 23: Viewing 3D Images On Tv

    Viewing 3D images on TV You can enjoy 3D images by wearing the 3D Eyewear (not supplied) to view 3D broadcasts and 3D image software. Optional Accessories (p. 8) * For more detail on usage of 3D Eyewear (Power button and Accessories etc.), please refer to operating manuals for the purchased 3D Eyewear seeing it differs depending on the type of 3D Eyewear (Model No.
  • Page 24 Precautions for Viewing 3D Images Infra-red receiver section Do not soil the infra-red receiver section or attach stickers etc. to it. • Doing so may prevent the receiver from receiving signals from the television, which may prevent the 3D Eyewear from operating normally.

  • Page 25: Viewing With Viera Image Viewer

    Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER (Media player) The VIERA Image Viewer is a function that lets you easily view still and motion images on a VIERA television by simply inserting an SD card into the VIERA SD card slot. Media player: You can also view still and motion images and play music saved on a USB flash memory and an SD card.
  • Page 26 Insert a Media (SD card or USB flash memory) * This setting will be skipped next time unless you select “Set later” (SD card only). Set “Image viewer settings” Select “Play image viewer now” select Slideshow: A Slideshow will start Image viewer settings automatically next time.
  • Page 27 Viewing with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER (Media player) (Continued) Photo view (p. 25) 7 x 4 (28 photos) 10 x 6 (60 photos) Media Player Photos All photos Media Player Photos All photos Switch Thumbnail view Select Select Info Info RETURN RETURN Slideshow Sort...
  • Page 28 Adjust the Picture, Audio or 3D settings (p. 25) Display “Photo settings” select Picture Reset to defaults adjust Picture mode Vivid Contrast example: Picture menu Picture menu/Audio menu (p. 34) 3D settings (p. 22) Select the item Use VIERA Link function Photo settings select select...

  • Page 29: Viera Cast Tm

    • For details, read the manual of the Communication Camera. • Depending on the area, this optional accessory may not be available. For more details, please contact your local Panasonic dealer. Select the item and press OK select view Press to exit from Video communication (e.g.
  • Page 30 Internet connections Contact your Broadband service provider NOTICE: If you don’t have Internet 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. Required speed (effective): at least 1.5 Mbps for SD and 6Mbps for HD picture quality, respectively.

  • Page 31: Watching Videos And Dvds

    Watching Videos and DVDs If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV screen. Input Select You can select the external equipment to access. With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode Press the corresponding NUMBER Input select...
  • Page 32 VIERA Link Setting If you connect equipment that has the “HDAVI Control” function to the TV using an HDMI cable, you will find it easier to use. Please refer to p. 36-41. Before using these functions, you need to set “VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below. Display the menu Select “Setup”...

  • Page 33: Displaying Pc Screen On Tv

    Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC. (p. 53) Display the Input select menu Input select HDMI 1 GAME...

  • Page 34: How To Use Menu Functions (Picture, Sound Quality, Etc.)

    How to Use Menu Functions 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 35 How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Advanced picture”. Reset to defaults* Basic picture mode. (p. 57) 2D mode: (Vivid/Standard/THX/Game/Custom) Picture mode 3D mode: (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Game/Custom) • Each setting will be retained independently.
  • Page 36 Menu list Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Lock Locks the channels and programs. (p. 46) Closed caption Displays subtitles (Closed caption) (p. 50) Set the 3D settings (p. 22) 3D settings Sets the mode to select the channel with the Channel up/down button. (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only) Channel surf mode •...

  • Page 37: Viera Link Tm "Hdavi Control Tm

    VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ” Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on the TV remote. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have the “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
  • Page 38 When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output using “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of this unit, the system switches to 2CH audio. (When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.) For details about HDMI cables for connecting a Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual for the equipment.
  • Page 39 VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ” Display the menu Automatic Input Switching Power on link Select “Setup” Power off link Menu Setup select VIERA Link settings ECO / energy saving Energy Keyboard type U.S. saving mode next Advanced setup (for “HDAVI Control First time setup 4 or later”...
  • Page 40 “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home theater whenever the TV is powered on. If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the remote control for a Panasonic Home theater system, the following sequence of operations is performed automatically: Home theater power switches On, and playback begins.
  • Page 41 VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ” You can enjoy more convenient operation with the “HDAVI Control” function in the “VIERA Link” menu. For more details on the “HDAVI Control” function, refer to p. 36 Display the VIERA Link menu Speaker control select next Select the item...
  • Page 42 You can select the Home theater or TV speakers for audio output. Home theater: Adjustment for the equipment Control the theater speakers with the TV remote control. This function is available only when a Panasonic Amplifier Volume up / down or Player theater is connected. Select “Speaker output”...

  • Page 43: Network Settings

    Network Settings This is a setting for connecting to a broadband environment. Display the menu Connection test Select “Setup” select Menu Setup 3D settings Channel surf mode Network set or next Language connection Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Anti image retention Network settings Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock, Channels, Inputs, and other settings.
  • Page 44 Check that the Network settings are as shown below, and then start “Connection test”. Select “Connection test” and press OK Displayed Connection test screen (It takes a while to cancel the test.) Connection test Check Ethernet cable connection select Menu Network settings Validate IP address Check for IP address duplication...
  • Page 45 Network Settings Display the menu Select “Setup” select Menu Setup 3D settings Channel surf mode IP setting/ set or next Language Clock ANT/Cable setup settings Input labels Anti image retention Network settings Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock, Channels, Inputs, and other settings. Select “Network settings”...
  • Page 46 (continued) [IP setting] Manual setting Select “IP setting mode” and set to Select “IP setting mode” and set to “Manual” “Automatic” (When IP automatic acquisition in DHCP can be used) Select the item and press OK Check the specifications of the broadband router select Menu IP address/DNS settings...

  • Page 47: Lock

    Lock You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. Display the menu Channel lock Select “Lock” next Menu Password Enter password. - - - - select Game lock You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu.
  • Page 48 To select the channel or the rating of the program to lock Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to block. These channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating. Select “Mode” and set to “Custom” Select a channel to lock To lock/unlock all channels: select Menu...

  • Page 49: Editing And Setting Channels

    Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Display the menu Auto program automatically Select “Setup” Menu Setup next 3D settings Channel surf mode select Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Anti image retention Network settings Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock,...
  • Page 50 Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory. Select “ANT in” Select a scanning mode (p. 15) Select “Cable” or “Antenna” Menu Auto program Or select “Not used” (p. 15). All channels Analog only Select “Auto program” Digital only select Menu ANT/Cable setup...

  • Page 51: Closed Caption

    Closed Caption Display the menu Select “Closed caption” Menu Closed caption Reset to defaults next Mode Analog select Digital Primary Digital setting Press to exit from a menu screen Display broadcast TV’s Closed Caption (CC) text when available. The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of the audio. The program being viewed must be transmitting the Closed caption (CC) information.

  • Page 52: Input Labels

    Input Labels Display the menu Select “Setup” next Menu Setup 3D settings Channel surf mode select Language Clock ANT/Cable setup Input labels Anti image retention Network settings Adjusts Surf mode, Language, Clock, Channels, Inputs, and other settings. Select “Input labels” next Menu Setup...

  • Page 53: Using Timer

    Using Timer The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 17) The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not work if the “Auto power on” (p. 35) is set. Display the menu Select “Timer”...

  • Page 54: Recommended Av Connections

    Recommended AV Connections These diagrams show our recommendations of how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment and its specifications. Front of the TV Back of the TV AC 110-127 V 60 Hz Cable TV...

  • Page 55: Ratings List For Lock

    Ratings List for Lock “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. (p. 47) 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 56: Technical Information

    Technical Information Closed Caption (CC) For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to FULL (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3; characters might be cut off). The CC can be displayed on the TV if the receiver (such as a set-top box or satellite receiver) has the CC set On using the Component or HDMI connection to the TV.
  • Page 57 Electrical interference, static electricity or erroneous operation may damage the data or card. 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...
  • Page 58 “HDAVI Control ” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 36) 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 59 Technical Information (Continued) Pro settings Reset to defaults: Resets all Pro setting adjustments to factory default settings. W/B high R: Adjusts the white balance for light red areas. W/B high B: Adjusts the white balance for light blue areas. W/B low R: Adjusts the white balance for dark red areas.
  • Page 60 PC Input Terminals Connection Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15 to 110 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. (However, the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 lines.) Some PC models cannot be connected to the set.

  • Page 61: Faq

    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 or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. For details (p. 64) White spots or shadow images...
  • Page 62 If there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV).

  • Page 63: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. Display panel The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint- free cloth. If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted by 100 times the amount of water) and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid.

  • Page 64: Specifications

    Specifications TC-P42GT25X Power Source AC 110-127 V, 60 Hz Maximum 331 W Standby condition 0.3 W Drive method AC type Aspect Ratio 16:9 42 ” class (41.6 inches measured diagonally) Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) 36.2 ” × 20.4 ” × 41.6 ” (921 mm ×...
  • Page 66 Note...

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