Panasonic Viera TX-P42X50E Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic Viera TX-P42X50E Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Plasma Television
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and
retain them for future reference.
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your
local Panasonic dealer for assistance.
English
Model No.
TX-P42X50E
TX-P50X50E

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  • Page 1 TX-P42X50E TX-P50X50E Operating Instructions Plasma Television Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance.
  • Page 2 This TV may not work correctly with CI module that is not approved by the service provider. Additional fees may be charged depending on the service provider. The compatibility with future services is not guaranteed. Check the latest information on the available services at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Panasonic does not guarantee operation and performance of peripheral devices made by other manufacturers; and we disclaim any liability or damage arising from operation and/ or performance from usage of such other maker’s peripheral Be Sure to Read devices.
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Using an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures may make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask away from this product your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. Use approved pedestals (p. 7) / wall-hanging brackets at all times (p.
  • Page 5 Caution When cleaning the TV, remove the mains Do not block the rear air vents plug Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. may cause overheating, fire or electrical Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock. shock. When the TV is not going to be used for Do not expose your ears to excessive a long period of time, remove the mains volume from the headphones...
  • Page 6: Accessories / Options

    This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children. Optional accessories Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories. For additional details, please read the manual of the optional accessories. Wall-hanging bracket...
  • Page 7 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 while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your local Panasonic dealer immediately.
  • Page 8 Assembly screw (4) Assembly screw (4) Pole (2) Base (silver) (black) R: TBL5ZA3311 TBL5ZX0343 L: TBL5ZA3310 (TX-P42X50E) TBL5ZX0341 (TX-P50X50E) M5 × 18 M5 × 30 Assembling the pedestal Securing the TV Use the assembly screws to fasten the poles Use the assembly screws to fasten securely.
  • Page 9: Identifying Controls

    Identifying Controls Remote Control Confirms selections and choices. Press after selecting channel positions to quickly change channel. Displays the Channel List. [Option Menu] (p. 17) Easy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc. Coloured buttons (red-green-yellow-blue) Used for the selection, navigation and operation of various functions.
  • Page 10 Indicator / Control panel Function select [Volume] / [Contrast] / [Brightness] / [Colour] / [Sharpness] / [Tint] (NTSC signal) / [Bass] / [Treble] / [Balance] / [Auto Setup] (p. 36, 37) [Music] or [Speech] mode in the Sound Menu Channel Up / Down, Value change (when using the F button), Switching the TV on (press either button for about 1 second when in Standby mode)
  • Page 11: Basic Connection

    Basic Connection 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 leads. Terminals SD Card slot (p. 49) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT (p. 66) CI slot (p.
  • Page 12 AV devices Player HDMI cable Player DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial aerial Cable RF cable RF cable SCART cable DVD Recorder / VCR DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box Set top box HDMI cable Terrestrial aerial SCART cable RF cable RF Cable SCART cable...
  • Page 13: Auto Setup

    Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Please complete connections (p. 11, 12) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before starting Auto Setup.
  • Page 14 [DVB-C Auto Setup] [DVB-T Auto Setup] DVB-C Auto Setup DVB-T Auto Setup Progress 100% Progress CH 5 This will take about 3 minutes. This will take about 3 minutes. Channel Name Type Quality Channel Name Type Quality CBBC Channel Free TV CBBC Channel Free TV BBC Radio Wales...
  • Page 15: Watching Tv

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  • Page 16: Other Useful Functions

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  • Page 17: Off Timer

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  • Page 18: Last View

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  • Page 19: Using Tv Guide

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  • Page 20 To the previous day '9% To the next day '9% UHG JUHHQ To view a channel list of the selected type To view a channel list of the selected category '9% EOXH \HOORZ &DWHJRU\ OLVW VHOHFW FDWHJRU\ 7\SH OLVW Category VHOHFW W\SH All Channels YLHZ...
  • Page 21 Timer Programming (DVB) 7KH 7LPHU 3URJUDPPLQJ PHQX DOORZV \RX WR FKRRVH SURJUDPPHV WKDW \RX ZDQW WR UHPLQG ZDWFKLQJ RU UHFRUG WR WKH H[WHUQDO UHFRUGHU $W WKH FRUUHFW WLPH WKH 79 ZLOO WXQH WR WKH FRUUHFW FKDQQHO HYHQ LI WKH 79 LV LQ 6WDQGE\ PRGH Select the forthcoming programme Select the function ([Ext Rec.] or [Reminder]) VHOHFW...
  • Page 22: Viewing Teletext

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  • Page 24: Watching External Inputs

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  • Page 25: Operating The Contents Or Equipment With The Tv Remote Control

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  • Page 26: How To Use Viera Tools

    How to Use VIERA TOOLS You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function. Display icons of the feature Select a feature select access VIERA Link To return to TV Follow the operations of each feature [VIERA Link] (p.
  • Page 27: 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 Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal). Select the menu select Main Menu Picture access Sound...
  • Page 28: Menu List

    Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects your favourite picture mode for each input [Dynamic] / [Normal] / [Cinema] / [True Cinema] / [Game] [Dynamic]: Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room. [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.
  • Page 29 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Changes the image processing of the panel (depending on the input signal) Refresh Rate [50Hz] / [100Hz] Set to [100Hz] normally Adjusts the brightness of the side panel [Off] / [Low] / [Mid] / [High] Side Panel The recommended setting is [High] to prevent panel “image retention”.
  • Page 30 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects your favourite sound mode [Music] / [Speech] / [User] The selected mode affects all input signals. [Music]: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc. [Speech]: Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc. In Music and Speech modes, you can adjust [Bass] and [Treble] settings, and Mode those settings will be stored for each mode.
  • Page 31 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects the initial setting for audio tracks [Auto] / [Multichannel] / [Stereo] / [MPEG] Selectable options vary depending on the country you select. [Auto]: Automatically selects the audio tracks if programme has more than two tracks.
  • Page 32 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sets a timer to record or remind forthcoming programmes (p. 42) Timer Programming For DVB mode Sets the duration of time until the TV automatically goes into Standby mode Off Timer [Off] / [15] / [30] / [45] / [60] / [75] / [90] (minutes) (p. 17) Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode If you press the OK button, the following items are set as below: [Eco Mode], [VIERA Link], [Power off Link], [Standby Power Save],...
  • Page 33 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Child Lock Applies access control for channels or inputs to prevent unwanted access (p. 45) Creates a list of favourite channels (p. 38) Favourites Edit Not valid on Analogue mode Channel List Skips the unwanted channels or edits channels (p. 39) Auto Setup Automatically searches for the receivable channels (p.
  • Page 34 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects the preferred subtitle type [Standard] / [Hard of Hearing] Preferred Subtitle [Hard of Hearing] provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with DVB Type subtitles (depending on the broadcaster). [Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2] in [Language] are given priority. Teletext Teletext display mode [TOP (FLOF)] / [List] (p.
  • Page 35 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Shipping Condition Resets all settings to the original condition (p. 47) System Update Downloads new software to this TV (p. 48) Software Licence Displays the software licence information System Information Displays the system information of this TV Performs the update of the GUIDE Plus+ schedule and advertising information for Update the GUIDE Plus+ system (only available in some countries) (p.
  • Page 36: Retuning From Setup Menu

    Retuning from Setup Menu Automatically retune the channels received in the area. This function is available if channel tuning is already performed. Only the selected mode is retuned. All the previous tuning settings are erased. If Child Lock PIN number (p. 45) has been set, the PIN number is required. If tuning has not been done completely [Manual Tuning] (p.
  • Page 37 DVB-T: DVB-T Auto Setup DVB-T Auto Setup Progress CH 5 This will take about 3 minutes. All DVB-T tuning data will be erased Channel Name Type Quality CBBC Channel Free TV BBC Radio Wales Free TV Free TV Cartoon Nwk Free TV Free TV: 4 Pay TV: 0...
  • Page 38: Tuning And Editing Channels

    Tuning and Editing Channels You can retune channels or make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. Select the mode (p. 15) Display the menu and select [Setup] select Main Menu Picture access Sound Setup Select [DVB-C Tuning Menu], [DVB-T Tuning Menu] or [Analogue Tuning Menu] Setup Menu select...
  • Page 39 To edit Favourites list While the cursor is in the Favourites field to edit To move the channel To delete the channel Select the new position Store (green) (green) To delete all channels (yellow) To name the Favourites Set characters (maximum 10 characters) Store select User input...
  • Page 40: Set Dvb Channel Manually [Manual Tuning

    Set DVB channel manually [Manual Tuning] Normally use [Auto Setup] or [Update Channel List] to retune DVB channels. If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial, use this function. All channels found will be added to the Channel List. DVB-C: Enter the frequency Search...
  • Page 41: Check Dvb Signal [Signal Condition

    Update DVB channel automatically [Update Channel List] You can add new channels, delete removed channels, update channel name and position automatically to the channel list. The channel list is updated while keeping your settings in [Favourites Edit], DVB-T Update Channel List Progress CH 5 [Channel List], [Child Lock], etc.
  • Page 42: Timer Programming

    Timer Programming Timer Programming from Menu The Timer Programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you want to remind watching or record to the external recorder. At the correct time, the TV will tune to the correct channel even if the TV is in Standby mode. TV Guide may also be used to set timer programming event (p.
  • Page 43: Set Timer Programming Event Details

    Set timer programming event details Start making the settings Select the function ([Ext Rec.] or [Reminder]) [Ext Rec.]: Records the programme to the external recorder. When the start time comes, the channel will be switched automatically and the video and audio signals will be output.
  • Page 44 To edit a timer programming event Select the event To change a timer programming event To record with subtitles (if available) Each time pressed: ‡ (yellow) auto Correct as necessary (p. 43) To cancel a timer programming event temporarily To delete a timer programming event Each time pressed: ‡...
  • Page 45: Child Lock

    Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals and control who watches them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears. Enter the PIN number to watch. Display the menu and select [Setup] select Main Menu Picture access...
  • Page 46: Using Common Interface

    Although CI module may enable you to view some services, this TV does not guarantee all services (e.g. encrypted pay-TV channels). Please use only the approved CI module by the broadcaster. Consult your local Panasonic dealer or broadcasters for more information and conditions of the services. CI slot Caution Turn off Mains power On / Off switch whenever inserting or removing the CI module.
  • Page 47: Shipping Condition

    Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). To retune TV channels only, e.g. after moving house “Retuning from Setup Menu” (p. 36, 37) Display the menu and select [Setup] select Main Menu Picture...
  • Page 48: Updating The Tv Software

    Updating the TV Software A new version of software may be released for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. If there is an update available, a notification message is displayed when the channel has the update information. To download (Press the EXIT button not to download) You can update new software automatically or update manually.
  • Page 49: Using Media Player

    Using Media Player Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on an SD Card and a USB Flash Memory. VIERA IMAGE VIEWER is the function of the easy viewing for photos or videos recorded on an SD Card on the TV screen by simply inserting into the SD Card slot.
  • Page 50 Starting Media Player Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory to the TV (p. 49) Confirm the message and start Media Player You can also start by pressing following button. “Watching External Inputs” (p. 24) Select the device to access Drive Select select EXIT...
  • Page 51: Change The Contents

    Change the contents You can switch to the other mode of Media Player from the thumbnail view. The mode can be switched in the current device. While the thumbnail is displayed, Select the contents display the contents selection Contents Select select EXIT (blue)
  • Page 52 To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month Display the view selection in the thumbnail view (green) Select the sort type [Folder view]: select Displays the thumbnail grouped by folder. access The files which are not into a folder will be collected to the folder named “/”. [Sort by Date] / [Sort by Month]: Displays the thumbnail grouped by the same date or month.
  • Page 53: Photo Settings

    Photo Settings Setup the settings for Photo mode. Display the option menu Select [Slideshow Settings] Select the items and set Option Menu Slideshow Settings Frame Slideshow Settings Colour Effect Transition Effect Fade Normal Screen Mode Burst Playback Interval 5 seconds Repeat Back Ground Music select...
  • Page 54 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects enlarged or normal viewing on Single view and Slideshow [Normal] / [Zoom] This function is not available when [Frame] is set to [Collage], [Drift], [Gallery] or Screen Mode [Cinema] or when [Transition Effect] is set to [Motion]. Depending on the photo size, it may not be fully enlarged to fill the screen, e.g.
  • Page 55 Video mode 6XSSRUWHG ILOH IRUPDW (p. 69) 7KH WKXPEQDLO RI YLGHR WLWOHV LQ WKH 6' &DUG RU 86% )ODVK 0HPRU\ ZLOO EH GLVSOD\HG ([DPSOH 7KXPEQDLO  >7LWOH YLHZ@ 7KH SUHYLHZ ZLOO VWDUW ZKHQ WKH WLWOH  VFHQH LV KLJKOLJKWHG LI LW VXSSRUWV Media Player Video Title view...
  • Page 56: Video Setup

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  • Page 57: Music Setup

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  • Page 58: Link Functions (Q-Link / Viera Link)

    Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI1 or HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable. About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the equipment.
  • Page 59 VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Connected equipment Blu-ray Disc theatre Player theatre with Amplifier with with VIERA Link VIERA Link function VIERA Link function Features function Preset download – – – Easy playback – Power on link – Power off link Reduce unnecessary power –...
  • Page 60: Power Off Link

    Q-Link Preparations Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos: “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC (a trademark of Metz Corporation)”, “Easy Link (a trademark of Philips Corporation)”, “Megalogic (a trademark of Grundig Corporation)”, “SMARTLINK (a trademark of Sony Corporation)” Q-Link connection (p.
  • Page 61: Easy Playback

    ” VIERA Link “ Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI and SCART cables allow you to interface them automatically (p. 58, 59).
  • Page 62 Reduce unnecessary power consumption in Standby [Standby Power Save] Set Standby Power Save [On] in the Setup Menu to use this function [Standby Power Save] (p. 32) The power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is controlled higher or lower in synchronisation with the TV on / off state to reduce the consumption.
  • Page 63 Pause Live TV programme [Pause Live TV] You can pause the current TV programme and resume later. The current TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder. This function is available with a DIGA Recorder which has HDD. If you connect a variety of recorders including other manufacturers’...
  • Page 64: Operate The Menu Of The Equipment

    Select [VIERA Link Control] VIERA Link Menu select Start Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec Start VIERA Link Control Recorder Speaker Selection Home Cinema Select the equipment to access Select the type of the connected equipment and access. VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start select...
  • Page 65 Speaker control [Speaker Selection] You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment. “Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 58, 59), “Preparations” (p. 61) Display [VIERA TOOLS] and select [VIERA Link] select access...
  • Page 66: External Equipment

    External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the basic connection (p. 11, 12), the table (p. 67), and the specifications (p. 78, 79). Check the type of terminals and cable plugs are correct when connecting.
  • Page 67 Headphones Rear of the TV (M3 stereo mini plug) To adjust volume [Headphone Volume] (p. 30) Types of connectable equipment to each terminal Terminal Features To record / playback videocassettes / DVDs (VCR / DVD Recorder) To watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box) To watch DVDs (DVD Player) To watch camcorder images (Video camera) To play games (Game equipment)
  • Page 68: Technical Information

    Technical Information Auto Aspect The optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 18) Aspect Control Signal [WIDE] will appear in the top left of the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal is found.
  • Page 69 This TV supports this container .mp4 H.264 BP/MP/HP Dolby Digital recorded by Panasonic products. For details, read the manual of the products. DivX3 DivX4 Dolby Digital Certified to play DivX HD video file in .avi...
  • Page 70 DivX DivX Certified ® to play DivX ® video up to HD 1080p, including premium content. ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX ® is a digital video format created by DivX, LLC, a subsidiary of Rovi Corporation. This is an official DivX Certified ®...
  • Page 71 Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or device. 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. HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a...
  • Page 72 Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT (Y, P ) (from AV2 terminal), HDMI Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i, 60p 625 (576) / 50i, 50p 750 (720) / 60p, 50p 1,125 (1,080) / 60i, 50i 1,125 (1,080) / 60p, 50p, 24p : Applicable input signal PC (from HDMI terminal) Signal name...
  • Page 73 Characters table for numeric buttons You can enter characters by using numeric buttons for free input items. Press the numeric button repeatedly until you reach the User input desired character. Name A B C D E F G H J K L M N O P Q R S T The character is set automatically if you leave for 1 second.
  • Page 74: 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. Block noise, frozen or disappearing image occurs in DVB mode / White spots or shadow image (ghosting) occurs in Analogue mode / Some channels cannot be tuned Check the position, direction and connection of the aerial.
  • Page 75 Problem Causes / Actions Set [P-NR] in the Picture Menu to remove noise. (p. 28) Chaotic image, noisy Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). No image can be Is [Contrast], [Brightness] or [Colour] in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? displayed (p.
  • Page 76 TV off with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it on again. message appears Check foreign objects are not inside the USB port. Follow the message’s instructions. An error message appears If the problem persists, contact your local Panasonic dealer or the authorised service centre.
  • Page 77: Maintenance

    Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected. DVB and the DVB logos are trademarks of the DVB Project. SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. “AVCHD” is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. DivX ® , DivX Certified ®...
  • Page 78: Specifications

    Specifications Product fiche Manufacturer Panasonic Corporation Model No. TX-P42X50E TX-P50X50E Energy efficiency class Visible screen size 107 cm / 42 inches 127 cm / 50 inches (diagonal) On mode average power 95 W 132 W consumption Annual energy 139 kWh...
  • Page 79 Temperature: 0 °C - 35 °C Operating conditions Humidity: 20 % - 80 % RH (non-condensing) AV1 input / output SCART (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, RGB in, Q-Link) 1.0 V[p-p] (75 :) VIDEO RCA PIN Type × 1 AV2 input AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type ×...
  • Page 80 Declaration of Conformity (DoC) Authorized Representative: Panasonic Testing Centre Panasonic Marketing Europe GmbH Winsbergring 15, 22525 Hamburg, Germany 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.

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