Summary of Contents for Panasonic Viera TX-50A400B
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TX-42A400B TX-50A400B Operating Instructions LCD Television Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference. TQB0E2453U-1 The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
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If you lose the fuse cover, the mains plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. Panasonic does not guarantee operation and A replacement fuse cover may be purchased from performance of peripheral devices made by other your local dealer.
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Minimum distance: Do not use an unapproved pedestal / mounting equipment. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform the setup or installation of approved wall-hanging brackets. Do not apply strong force or impact to the display (cm) panel.
Moving the TV Accessories Caution Before moving the TV, disconnect all cables. Remote Control Move the TV with at least two (p. 10) people. Support as shown to N2QAYB000816 or avoid injury by the TV tipping N2QAYB000975 or falling. Pedestal When not in use for a long time (p.
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Assembling / Removing the pedestal Assembly screw (4) M5 × 15 Assembly screw (4) M4 × 12 Bracket (2) Base 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 1 Remove the assembly screws from the TV.
Connections Basic connections Mains lead External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables. Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct AC 220-240 V when connecting.
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DVD Recorder / VCR Camcorder / Game equipment Terrestrial aerial (VIDEO equipment) DVD Recorder (VCR) / Set top box (Viewing) (Listening) Game equipment Camcorder Amplifier (to listen with speakers) Use HDMI2 for connecting an amplifier. This connection is applicable when using an amplifier that has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function.
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Common Interface Note Turn the TV off with Mains Power On / Off switch Depending on the ISP or telecommunications whenever inserting or removing the CI module. company, the required equipment and the internet connection procedure are different. Ensure that you If a smart card and a CI module come as a set, first use the network equipment that are authorized by insert the CI module, then insert the smart card into...
Identifying Controls 8 Coloured buttons (red-green-yellow-blue) Used for the selection, navigation and operation of various functions. 9 Volume Up / Down Remote Control 10 Numeric buttons Changes channel and teletext pages. Sets characters. When in Standby mode, switches TV on. 11 Still Freezes / unfreezes the picture.
First time Auto Setup Indicator / Control panel Automatically sets up the TV and searches for available TV channels when the TV is turned on for the first time. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Please complete connections (p.
Watching TV Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing. If tuning has failed, check the connection of the RF cable, and then follow the on-screen instructions. Turn power on To retune all channels [Automatic Channel Search] (p. 21) (TV) To initialise all settings [Shipping Condition] (p.
Note To confirm another tuned channel name Aspect is fixed to [16:9] when [Viewing Mode] is set to [Game] in the Picture Menu. Aspect cannot be changed in teletext service. To watch the channel listed in the banner Information banner Display Information banner Information on the next programme (DVB) Also appears when changing a channel.
Viewing Text Service will have to press the TEXT button again when the download is complete. While navigating text services, you will find there is a short delay when moving between pages while the Teletext services are the text information provided by the page downloads.
Using TV Guide STILL (Hold) Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides Press again to resume. an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters).
Watching External Inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the input. Turn the TV on When connecting with SCART or HDMI Receives input signals automatically when playback starts. If input mode is not switched automatically Perform Check the setup of the equipment.
Using Menu Picture Viewing Mode Functions Selects your favourite picture mode for each input. [Dynamic]: Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room. Display the menu [Normal]: Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition. [Cinema]: Improves the performance of contrast, black and colour reproduction for watching movies in a darkened room.
Colour Matrix Equaliser Selects the suitable colour parameter for SD (Standard Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound definition) or HD (High definition) signal. quality. This function is available with 480p or 576p input This function is available when [Mode] is set to [User]. signal from COMPONENT or HDMI terminal.
SPDIF Selection Visually Impaired SPDIF: A standard audio transfer file format Speaker Narration sound track is output to the TV speakers. Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO and HDMI2 (ARC function) Headphone terminals. Narration sound track is output to the headphone. [Auto]: Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Digital and HE-AAC Connect a headphone before selecting this option.
TV. [Preferred Subtitles 1] / [Preferred Subtitles 2] are given priority. A Panasonic DVD Recorder will not turn off if it is still in the Rec mode. Input Labels Accesses the input labels list to select the label of each...
Tuning and Editing System Menu Shipping Condition Channels Resets all settings to the original condition. Common Interface Sets to watch encrypted channels, etc. (p. 12) You can retune channels or make your favourite channel System Update lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. Downloads new software to this TV.
Swap Check DVB signal condition These bars DVB-T Signal Condition show the Channel maximum Signal Level To change page (page up) signal value of Signal Condition Bit Error Rate 0.00E-06 the selected (red) channel. To change page (page down) Editing channels (green) Favourites Edit To select...
Child Lock Updating the TV Software You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals and control who watches them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message A new version of software may be released for download appears.
Using Media Player To change the contents While the thumbnail is displayed, display the contents selection Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music (blue) recorded on a USB Flash Memory. Photo mode: Photo mode Digital photo data will be displayed. Example: Thumbnail - [All photos] Music mode: Media Player...
Note To change aspect Picture quality may become lower depending on the slideshow settings. Picture setting may not work depending on the slideshow settings. Video Setup Video Setup Menu Music mode Example: Thumbnail - [Folder view] Repeat Media Player Music Folder view Playback repeat within the selected file (depending on the content).
Technical Note Audio settings can be made on [HDMI Input] in the Sound Menu. (p. 18) Information If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”. These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP Aspect Control Signal (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal”...
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Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation Audio codec: AAC, MP3 of the TV. Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration 3GPP (.3gp / .3g2) or damage of recorded data.
If it with one of an identical rating. (p. 3) the problem still persists, contact your local Panasonic dealer or the authorised service centre. The TV goes into Standby mode Auto power standby function is activated.
Alternatively, go to your local electrical retailer, contact your local Take care not to subject the surfaces to insect Panasonic dealer or visit freeview.co.uk/retune repellent, solvent, thinner or other volatile substances. This may degrade surface quality or cause peeling of Re-tuning only takes a few minutes, just follow the the paint.
AV2 input (COMPONENT / VIDEO) VIDEO RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 :) Model Name AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 : TX-39A400B 39-inch model 0.5 V[rms] : TX-42A400B 42-inch model : TX-50A400B 50-inch model 1.0 V[p-p] (including synchronisation)
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EN55013, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN55020 minimum: 10 mm maximum: 28 mm When using the wall-hanging bracket Diameter: M6 Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. Warning Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall- hanging bracket by yourself have the risk of personal injury and product damage.
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Directive for the chemical involved. Sales and Support Information Customer Communications Centre 0844 844 3899 01289 8333 www.panasonic.co.uk Direct Sales at Panasonic UK www.pas-europe.com Authorized Representative: Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany Customer’s Record...
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