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Related Manuals for Panasonic VIERA TX-P42X10B
Summarization of Contents
Features Overview
Receives DVB Digital Terrestrial Broadcasts
TV receives digital terrestrial broadcasts, allowing programme selection and timer programming.
VIERA TOOLS Special Features
Access special features easily via the VIERA TOOLS button for enhanced accessibility.
HD Ready and HDMI Connectivity
Supports High Definition signals via HDMI and Component Video inputs for sharp pictures.
Q-Link and VIERA Link Connectivity
Connects and controls external equipment using Q-Link and VIERA Link functions.
Digital Switchover Information
UK Digital Switchover for Terrestrial Broadcasts
Information on the UK's transition to digital TV services by region.
Be Sure to Read
Safety Precautions
Important safety warnings and cautions for TV use and handling.
Notes and Maintenance
Important notes, precautions for TV operation, and maintenance guidelines.
Quick Start Guide
Accessories and Options
Lists standard and optional accessories available for the TV.
Identifying Controls
Identifies the TV's physical controls and remote control buttons.
Basic Connection Guide
Provides instructions for making basic TV connections.
Auto Setup Procedure
Guides through the automatic TV channel setup process.
Basic Features
How to Use VIERA TOOLS
Explains how to access and utilize the VIERA TOOLS function.
Watching TV
Instructions on how to watch television channels.
Using TV Guide
How to use the TV Guide (EPG) for programme information.
Watching External Inputs
How to connect and watch external equipment.
How to Use Menu Functions
Guide to adjusting picture and sound settings via menus.
Advanced Features
Retuning from Setup Menu
How to retune channels using the setup menu.
Tuning and Editing Channels (DVB)
How to tune and edit DVB channels, create favourites, and skip channels.
Tuning and Editing Channels (Analogue)
How to tune and edit Analogue channels, and skip unwanted ones.
Child Lock
How to set up and use the child lock feature to secure channels/inputs.
Owner ID
How to input and use the owner ID for identification.
Advanced Settings (DVB)
Explains advanced settings specific to DVB features.
Recording Controls
Instructions for setting up and managing recording functions.
Input Labels
How to label and manage input terminals for easier identification.
Displaying PC Screen on TV
How to connect and display a PC screen on the TV.
Viewing from SD Card
How to view photos and videos from an SD card.
Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)
Details on Q-Link and VIERA Link functions for connected equipment.
FAQs and Technical Information
Technical Information
Provides technical specifications and details about the TV's performance.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Addresses common issues and provides troubleshooting steps.
Safety Precautions and Handling
Mains Plug and Lead Handling
Guidelines for safely handling the power plug and lead, including earthing.
Cover and Heat Warnings
Warnings against removing covers and exposing the TV to heat or sunlight.
Handling, Placement, and Transport Safety
Advice on safe handling, placement on stable surfaces, and transport.
SD Card Safety for Children
Warning about children handling small SD cards which can be swallowed.
Notes on TV Operation
Image Retention and Auto Standby
Warnings about image retention from static pictures and the auto power standby feature.
Equipment Proximity Guidelines
Advice on keeping the TV away from electronic equipment to prevent interference.
Maintenance Guidelines
Cleaning Display Panel and Cabinet
Instructions for cleaning the TV's display panel, cabinet, and pedestal.
Mains Plug Cleaning
Instructions for cleaning the TV's mains plug.
Accessories Information
Standard Accessories Included
Lists the items included as standard accessories with the TV.
Optional Accessories Available
Lists optional accessories that can be purchased separately.
Pedestal Installation
Pedestal Assembly Instructions
Step-by-step guide for assembling the TV pedestal.
Securing the TV to the Pedestal
Instructions on how to securely attach the TV to the assembled pedestal.
Identifying TV and Remote Controls
Television Unit Controls
Identifies the physical controls located on the TV unit.
Remote Control Signal Receiver
Location and function of the remote control signal receiver.
Indicator Lights and Sensors
Explains the function of Timer LED, Power LED, and C.A.T.S. sensor.
Remote Control Overview
Power, Media, and Input Controls
Buttons for Standby, VIERA IMAGE VIEWER, Input modes, and Direct TV Recording.
Menu, Navigation, and Feature Access
Buttons for menus, navigation, VIERA TOOLS, Guide, Teletext, and VIERA Link.
Channel, Volume, and Sound Controls
Buttons for channel selection, volume adjustment, and sound mute.
Numeric Keypad and Other Functions
Numeric buttons, Hold, Index, Surround, and connected equipment control buttons.
Basic Connection Guide
Connecting a Terrestrial Aerial
Instructions for connecting a terrestrial aerial to the TV.
Connecting External AV Equipment
Instructions for connecting DVD Recorders or VCRs to the TV.
Advanced Connection Example
Connecting Multiple Devices (DVD, VCR, Satellite)
Detailed diagram for connecting DVD Recorder, VCR, and Satellite receiver simultaneously.
Auto Setup Procedure
Powering On and Initial Setup
Steps 1-3: Power on the TV, input Owner ID, and select viewing environment.
Completing Auto Setup
Confirmation of Auto Setup completion and how to check/edit channels.
On-Screen Display Navigation
Remote Control Usage for Menus
How to use the remote control to navigate on-screen displays and menus.
Owner ID Input and Shop Mode
Steps for inputting Owner ID and setting up Shop mode.
Using VIERA TOOLS
Accessing and Selecting Features
How to display, select, and access features via VIERA TOOLS.
Operating VIERA TOOLS Features
Guides on operating specific VIERA TOOLS features like VIERA Link and Slideshow.
Watching Television
Powering On and Channel Selection
Steps to turn on the TV and select channels via different methods.
Using TV Guide for Channel Selection
How to select channels using the TV Guide feature.
Other Viewing Functions
Explanation of the Hold function for freezing pictures.
Subtitles and Information Display
Managing Subtitles (DVB and Analogue)
Instructions for displaying or hiding subtitles in DVB and Analogue modes.
Displaying Programme Information Banner
How to access and view the programme information banner.
Aspect Ratio Adjustment
Changing Image Aspect Ratio
Guide on how to change the aspect ratio of the displayed image.
Viewing Programme Status Settings
How to view and change settings like Multi Audio, Subtitle, and NICAM.
Automatic TV Power Off
Setting the Off Timer
Instructions for setting the TV to turn off automatically after a specified period.
Using the TV Guide (EPG)
Selecting Broadcast Mode and Viewing Guide
How to select DVB/Analogue and view the TV Guide.
Navigating and Filtering TV Guide Listings
How to view previous/next days and filter channel lists.
TV Guide Advertisements and Programme Viewing
Viewing Advertisements and Programme Details
How to view advertisements and detailed programme information.
Timer Programming for Recording
How to select programmes for timer recording to an external device.
Guide Link Recording
Selecting Programmes for External Recorder
How to select programmes from TV Guide for recording on external equipment.
Viewing Teletext
DVB Teletext Services and Navigation
Explains DVB teletext and how to use it, including selecting DVB and switching to teletext.
Analogue Teletext Services
Analogue Teletext Modes and Navigation
Explains FASTEXT, List mode, and how to select pages and modes.
Hidden Data and Display Control
How to reveal hidden data and control teletext display layout (HOLD, FULL/TOP/BOTTOM).
Advanced Teletext Functions
Multi-Window and Stored Page Management
How to view TV and Teletext in multi-window and manage stored pages.
Sub-page Viewing and TV Picture During Update
How to view sub-pages and watch TV while teletext updates.
Watching External Inputs
Connecting and Selecting Inputs
Steps to turn on TV, display input menu, and select input mode.
Operating Connected Equipment
Remote Control Operation of Equipment
Explains how to operate connected equipment using the TV remote.
Changing Remote Control Codes
Guide on how to change remote control codes for different equipment types.
Menu Function Navigation
Displaying and Selecting Menu Items
Steps to display, select, and adjust menu items.
Navigating Menu Options and Inputting Text
How to navigate menu alternatives, slide bars, and enter text.
Picture Menu Functions
Viewing Mode and Colour Adjustments
Settings for screen modes, tint, colour balance, and management.
Picture Enhancement and Reset Options
Options for Eco Mode, Noise Reduction (P-NR), 3D-COMB, and resetting picture settings.
Sound Menu Functions
Basic Sound and Volume Adjustments
Settings for Mode, Bass, Treble, Balance, Headphones, and Volume Correction.
Advanced Sound and Audio Description
Settings for Surround, Speaker Distance, Multi Audio, NICAM, HDMI Input, and Audio Description.
Setup Menu - Link and Tuning Functions
Link Settings and Power Management
Settings for VIERA Link, Q-Link, Standby Power Save, and Auto Standby.
DVB and Analogue Channel Tuning
Functions for DVB/Analogue Auto Setup, Manual Tuning, and Channel List editing.
Display and System Settings
Display Options and Input Labels
Settings for Teletext, Subtitles, Side Panel, Input Labels, and Banner Timeout.
System Information and Updates
Options for Shipping Condition, Owner ID, System Update, and Licence.
GUIDE Plus+ and Power Settings
Settings for Postcode, Power Preference, Power Save, and Picture Overscan.
Retuning DVB Channels via Auto Setup
Initiating DVB Auto Setup
Step-by-step guide to start the DVB Auto Setup process.
Retuning Analogue Channels via Auto Setup
Initiating Analogue Auto Setup
Step-by-step guide to start the Analogue Auto Setup process.
Tuning and Editing DVB Channels
Accessing DVB Tuning Menu Functions
Steps to access DVB Tuning Menu and select functions like Update Channel List.
Managing DVB Signal Information
How to check DVB signal condition and manage new channel messages.
Managing DVB Favourite Channels
Creating and Editing Favourite Lists
Steps to select, add, edit, and store favourite DVB channels.
Skipping and Editing DVB Channels
How to hide/reveal channels and edit the channel list.
Manual DVB Channel Tuning
Performing Manual DVB Tuning
Instructions for manually tuning DVB channels.
Tuning and Editing Analogue Channels
Accessing Analogue Tuning Menu Functions
Steps to access Analogue Tuning Menu and select functions.
Managing Analogue Channels
Skipping and Editing Analogue Channels
How to hide/reveal and edit analogue channels in the channel list.
Manual Analogue Channel Tuning
Instructions for manually tuning analogue channels.
Child Lock Feature
Setting Up and Managing Child Lock
Steps to display menu, select Child Lock, enter PIN, and lock channels/inputs.
Resetting to Shipping Condition
Performing a Full TV Reset
Steps to reset the TV to its original factory settings via Shipping Condition.
Owner ID Setup
Entering Personal Information for Owner ID
Steps to display menu, select Owner ID, and enter personal information.
Owner ID Input Details
Entering PIN and Personal Information
Guide to entering the PIN and personal details for Owner ID.
Checking and Changing Owner ID PIN
How to view stored information and change the PIN.
Advanced DVB Settings
Accessing System Menu for DVB Features
Steps to navigate to System Menu to access advanced DVB settings.
Common Interface and System Update
Using the Common Interface for Pay-TV
Instructions for inserting and accessing the CI module for Pay-TV.
Software Update Procedures
How to manage automatic and manual software updates for the TV.
Recording Controls - Timer Programming
Setting Timer Programs via Menu
Guide on how to set up timer programming using the TV's menu system.
Setting Timer Programming Details
Programming Timer Events
Steps to start, select items, and store timer programming events.
Managing Timer Programming Events
How to change, cancel, or view details of programmed timer events.
Input Labels Management
Labeling and Selecting Input Terminals
Steps to display menu, select Input Labels, and assign custom names to inputs.
Displaying PC Screen on TV
Selecting PC Input and Adjusting Picture Settings
How to select PC input and adjust picture settings like White Balance and Gamma.
Configuring PC Setup and Resolution
How to set input resolution, horizontal/vertical position, and reset PC setup.
Viewing Photos from SD Card
Inserting SD Card and Selecting Photos
Steps to insert SD card, select Photo View, and choose photos from thumbnails.
Slideshow Feature
Starting and Managing Slideshows
How to start, pause, and adjust slideshow settings like background music and interval.
Displaying and Sorting Photos for Slideshow
How to display all photos and sort them by date or month for slideshow.
Link Functions Overview
Q-Link and VIERA Link Capabilities
Summarizes features and connections for Q-Link and VIERA Link.
VIERA Link Features and Control
VIERA Link Connections and Capabilities
Details VIERA Link features for HDMI/Audio out and control of compatible equipment.
Q-Link Functionality
Q-Link Preparations and Channel Download
Steps for Q-Link setup and downloading analogue channel settings.
Direct TV Recording and Link Features
How Direct TV Recording, Power On/Off link, and Easy Playback work.
VIERA Link "HDAVI Control" Features
VIERA Link Preparations and Connections
Steps to connect equipment and prepare for VIERA Link.
VIERA Link Available Features
Details on Analogue channel download, Easy playback, Power on/off links.
VIERA Link Power Saving Features
Standby Power Save and Intelligent Auto Standby
Explains how Standby Power Save and Intelligent Auto Standby reduce power consumption.
Direct TV Recording via VIERA Link
Starting and Stopping Direct TV Recording
Steps to display VIERA Link Menu and start/stop Direct TV Recording.
Pause Live TV Feature
Accessing and Operating Pause Live TV
Steps to access, pause, operate, and return from Pause Live TV.
VIERA Link Control of Connected Equipment
Accessing and Operating Equipment Menus
Steps to access, select, and operate menus of connected equipment.
Remote Control Operation and Code Settings
How to operate equipment menus and set remote control codes.
Speaker Control via VIERA Link
Accessing and Setting Speaker Selection
Steps to access VIERA Link Menu, select Speaker Selection, and set Home Cinema or TV output.
External Equipment Connection Diagrams
Connecting Satellite, HDMI, and Audio Equipment
Diagrams for connecting satellite receivers, HDMI devices, and speakers.
Connecting DVD Players and Terminal Compatibility
Diagram for DVD players and table of equipment types per terminal.
External Equipment Connection Details
Connecting PCs, Headphones, and Recorders
Diagrams for PC, Headphones, and DVD Recorder/VCR connections.
Connecting Camcorders and Game Equipment
Diagrams for connecting Camcorders and Game Equipment.
Technical Information - Auto Aspect
Aspect Control Signal Detection and Auto Mode
Explains how aspect control signals are detected and auto mode works.
TV Software Updates
Manual and Automatic Software Update Procedures
Guide on downloading software via notification banner or automatically.
HDMI and DVI Connections
HDMI Features and DVI Connection Guide
Details applicable HDMI features and instructions for DVI connection.
SCART, S-Video, and HDMI Terminal Information
Pin information for AV1, AV2 SCART, AV3 S-Video, and HDMI terminals.
Input Signal Compatibility
COMPONENT, HDMI, and PC Signal Information
Lists displayable signals for COMPONENT, HDMI, and PC inputs.
PC Connection and Pin Assignments
Details on PC connection, max resolution, aspect ratio, and D-sub pin assignments.
SD Card Usage and Safety
SD Card Handling Precautions and Data Formats
Safety guidelines for SD cards and supported data formats for browsing.
Characters Table for Numeric Input
A table showing characters input via numeric buttons.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Part 1
Troubleshooting Image and Sound Issues
Solutions for common problems like noise, no image/sound, and B/W picture.
Troubleshooting Connection and Recording Issues
Solutions for Q-Link, VIERA Link, recording start problems, and screen spots.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) - Part 2
Troubleshooting Image and Sound Problems
Solutions for various image issues (noisy, no image, distorted) and sound problems.
Troubleshooting Channel, Connection, and Power Issues
Solutions for channel tuning, HDMI connection, power, and remote control problems.
On-Screen Messages and Actions
System and Signal Status Messages
Explains messages related to tuning, signal, PIN, and software updates.
Operation and Recording Related Messages
Explains messages for invalid operations, channel issues, recording, and HDMI connections.
On-Screen Messages - Recording and Timer Issues
Messages related to Recording, Timers, and Tuner Status
Explains messages for recording, timer events, tuner lock, and software updates.
SD Card Related Messages
Explains messages concerning SD card errors, missing cards, and file limits.
Glossary of Terms
Technical Acronyms and Definitions
Defines terms like DVB, HDMI, SCART, NTSC, and EPG.
Other Terms and Index Reference
Defines VCR, Shop mode, and mentions Licence and Index.
TV Specifications
Power, Display, and Audio Specifications
Details on power, display panel, screen size, speakers, and audio output.
Signal, Connection, and Physical Specifications
Information on PC signals, receiving systems, terminals, dimensions, and mass.
Disposal and Support Information
Product Disposal and Battery Collection Guidelines
Information on recycling old equipment and batteries according to EU directives.
Customer Care and Sales Support
Contact details for customer care, accessory orders, and warranty information.
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