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Panasonic Viera TX-P42GT50B 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.
English
UK and Ireland model
Model No.
TX-P42GT50B
TX-P50GT50B
TQB0E2212-1

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  • Page 1 TX-P42GT50B TX-P50GT50B 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. English...
  • Page 2 (p. 20, 83) wearing the 3D Eyewear. VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet RealD 3D contents such as videos, games, EPG, communication This TV and 3D Eyewear use the 3D technology of tools, etc.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Using TV Guide ··················································25 other device may require permission from the owner of the Viewing Teletext ··················································30 copyright or other such rights in that content. Panasonic has no authority to and does not grant you that permission and Watching External Inputs ····································33 explicitly disclaims any right, ability or intention to obtain Viewing 3D images ·············································35...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Warning ■ Mains plug and lead To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings below: ● This TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz. ● Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.
  • Page 5 Do not insert foreign objects into the TV through the air vents. ● 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.
  • Page 6 When noises occur due to the static electricity, etc., the TV might stop operating for the protection of the devices. In this case, turn the TV off with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it on again. ● Additional information for built-in wireless LAN and access point may be on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/ Bluetooth wireless technology ®...

  • Page 7: Accessories / Options

    Wall-hanging bracket ● ● TY-WK4P1RW Tilting angle for this TV: 0 (vertical) to 20 degrees (TX-P42GT50B) / 10 degrees (TX-P50GT50B) Rear of the TV Depth of screw: minimum 10 mm, 400 mm maximum 16 mm...
  • Page 8 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. During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.
  • Page 9 XYN4+F10FNK (TX-P42GT50B) ● TBL5ZX0243 (TX-P50GT50B) M4 × 10 Assembly screw (7) Neck (silver) ● TXFBL5Z0100 (TX-P42GT50B) ● ● XYN5+F16FN TXFBL5Z0084 (TX-P50GT50B) M5 × 16 ■ Assembling the pedestal Insert the tabs of the neck into the base Turn the base...
  • Page 10 Adjusting the panel to your desired angle ● Do not place any objects within the full rotation range. TX-P42GT50B: 15° TX-P50GT50B: 10° (View from the top) Preventing the TV from falling over Using the fall-prevent screw hole and a screw (commercially available), securely fix the body of the pedestal to the installation surface.

  • Page 11: Identifying Controls

    Identifying Controls Remote Control [Option Menu] (p. 23) ● Easy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc. Coloured buttons (red-green-yellow-blue) ● Used for the selection, navigation and operation of various functions. Sound Mute ● Switches sound mute on or off. Teletext (p.
  • Page 12 Indicator / Control panel Remote control signal receiver ● Do not place any objects between the TV remote control signal receiver and remote control. C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor ● Senses brightness to adjust picture quality when [C.A.T.S.] in the Picture Menu is set to [On]. (p.

  • Page 13: 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. There are some restrictions on placement for viewing 3D images. For details (p.

  • Page 14: Av Devices

    AV devices ■ Player / 3D compatible player Player / 3D-compatible player HDMI cable ■ DVD Recorder / VCR Terrestrial aerial DVD Recorder / VCR AV1 (SCART) adaptor ∗ Aerial input terminal SCART cable RF cable RF cable ■ DVD Recorder / VCR and Cable Cable Cable TV box HDMI cable...
  • Page 15 Network To enable the network service functions (VIERA Connect, etc.), you need to connect the TV to a broadband network environment. ● If you do not have any broadband network services, please consult your retailer for assistance. ● Prepare the internet environment for wired connection or wireless connection. ●...

  • Page 16: 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. 13 - 15) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before starting Auto Setup.

  • Page 17: Setup The Network Connection

    ● Region selection screen may appear. select region Channel Sorting by Region GBR> Best signal quality (All Regions) access England Regions> (select repeatedly until you reach the available region) Setup the network connection Setup the network connection to enable the network service functions such as VIERA Connect, etc. (p. 20, 83). ●...

  • Page 18: Input Owner Id

    3. Enter the encryption key of the access point Wireless Network Settings Set characters Store Encryption key select A B C D E F G H J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z v w x _ @ / “...
  • Page 19 ■ How to input Owner ID Enter the PIN number (4 digits) ● Enter the PIN number twice at first setting. Owner ID Please enter new PIN * * * Select the item (NAME / HOUSE NO / POSTCODE) select Owner ID-Data Entry * * * * access...

  • Page 20: Using "Viera Connect

    VIERA Connect is a gateway to the internet services unique to Panasonic. VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents such as videos, games, EPG, communication tools, etc. from VIERA Connect home screen.

  • Page 21: Watching

    Watching TV Turn power on ● Press for about 1 second. ● Mains power On / Off switch should be on. (p. 12) ■ VIERA Connect introduction banner appears Every time you turn on the TV, this banner appears at the bottom of the screen.

  • Page 22: Other Useful Functions

    Other useful functions Display Information banner Display Information banner ● Also appears when changing a channel. Example: DVB 20:35 HDTV HDTV Coronation Street All DVB Channels 20:00 - 20:55 Info Select favourites Mute Mute STTL TEXT Multi Audio Bad signal Bad signal Dolby D+ Channel position and name...

  • Page 23: Off Timer

    Display the selectable settings for the current status Confirm or change the current status instantly ● To change select select / change access store [Voice Guidance Settings] [Multi Audio] [Teletext Character Set] Guidance settings for visually (DVB) impaired users (p. 44) (Other Sat.

  • Page 24: Display Subtitles

    Aspect Change the aspect ratio (image size) Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect. Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal” (Widescreen signal, etc.), and the TV will choose the aspect ratio automatically according to the “Aspect Control Signal” (p. 103). ■...

  • Page 25: Using Tv Guide

    Using TV Guide TV Guide−Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters). ● When this TV is turned on for the first time, or the TV is switched off for more than a week, it may take some time before TV Guide is completely shown.

  • Page 26: View Tv Guide

    ■ ■ To view a channel list of the selected genre To search programme types and view a channel list of the searched programmes (Channel Genre list) (blue) Channel Genre (yellow) All Channels (Search list) select type All Channels Search view Entertainment News &...
  • Page 27 ■ ■ To change the layout of TV Guide To view a channel list of the selected category [TV Guide View] (p. 45) (blue) ■ To the previous day (DVB) (Category list) select category (red) Category ■ All Channels To the next day (DVB) view All Channels (green)

  • Page 28: Guide Link Programming (Timer Programming From The Tv Guide Signal)

    ■ ■ To check / change / cancel a timer To return to TV Guide programming event “Timer Programming” (p. 60, 61) ■ ■ If you select the current programme If a programme exists in both HD and SD broadcasts A confirmation screen asking whether you want to watch or record the programme appears.
  • Page 29 (Other Sat. / Satellite In Other Sat. or Satellite mode, TV Guide is not available. In stead, Channel List will appear. ● To tune in Other Sat. / Satellite Channels (p. 58) Select Other Sat. / Satellite (p. 21) Display the Channel List Example: Example: All Other Sat.

  • Page 30: Viewing Teletext

    Viewing Teletext You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster) ● The availability of teletext services for a programme is indicated by [TEXT] in the information banner. Information banner (p. 22) 20:35 Coronation Street All DVB Channels 20:00 - 20:55 BBC ONE WALES Select favourites...
  • Page 31 Analogue teletext Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. What is FASTEXT mode? In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriate coloured button.

  • Page 32: Store Frequently Viewed Pages

    FULL / TOP / BOTTOM (green) (TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL) (Expand the TOP half) (Expand the BOTTOM half) View in multi window Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once ● Operations can be made only in Teletext screen. ●...

  • Page 33: Watching External Inputs

    Watching External Inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the input. ● To connect the equipment (p. 13 - 15, 100 - 102) The remote control is capable of operating the contents or external equipment. (p.

  • Page 34: Operating The Contents Or Equipment With The Tv Remote Control

    (p. 71) How to change the code Each type of the Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code. Change the code according to the equipment you want to operate. Press and hold Standby On / Off switch during the following operations...

  • Page 35: Viewing 3D Images

    ● In rare cases, the materials used in the 3D Eyewear may cause an allergic reaction. 3D Eyewear (optional) ● Use the Panasonic 3D Eyewear that has this logo and supports Bluetooth wireless technology. ® “Full HD 3D Glasses™” logo indicates products that are compatible with the active shutter 3D glasses technology standards licensed by the Full HD 3D Glasses Initiative.

  • Page 36: View The 3D Images

    3D-supported broadcast ● Please consult the suppliers of contents or programmes for availability of this service. ■ 3D photos and 3D videos taken by 3D-compatible Panasonic products ● Available in Media Player (p. 72) and Network services (p. 88) ■...
  • Page 37 ■ To change 3D format manually When the image is not changed properly using [3D], [2D] or [2D 3D] mode, use this manual setting. During the above operation Select the mode select 3D Mode Selection (Manual) (red) Original Frame Sequential - 3D Frame Sequential - 2D Side by Side - 3D Side by Side - 2D...
  • Page 38 3D Settings If the 3D images are not displayed correctly or seem unusual, adjust and setup the 3D settings. Display the menu Select [Picture] select Picture access Select [3D Settings] select P-NR access 3D Settings Access Screen Display Advanced Settings Reset to Defaults Select one of the following functions and set select...

  • Page 39: How To Use Viera Tools

    How to Use VIERA TOOLS You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function. ● For [VIERA Link] function to operate correctly, ensure the connections and settings are completed. “Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 92), “Preparations” (p. 95) After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.

  • Page 40: 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 access Picture...

  • Page 41: Menu List

    Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects your favourite picture mode for each input [Dynamic] / [Normal] / [Cinema] / [THX Cinema] / [THX Bright Room] / [Game] / [Professional1] / [Professional2] [Dynamic]: Improves contrast and sharpness for viewing in a bright room. [Normal]: Normal use for viewing in a normal lighting condition.
  • Page 42 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Makes still or slow moving pictures more vivid [Off] / [On] ● Occasionally, while viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning may 3D-COMB be seen. Set to [On] to display sharper and more accurate colours. ●...
  • Page 43 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. ●...
  • Page 44 Sets to control the TV with the devices connected to the network (p. 85) Software Update Checks for available software updates from the Panasonic website Selects whether to give a notification message when new software is found via New Software Message...
  • Page 45 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Changes the layout of TV Guide [Normal] / [Full] / [Info] [Normal]: Default TV Guide screen TV Guide View [Full]: Displays channels and programmes full-screen without the operation guide [Info]: Displays details of the selected programme at the bottom without the operation guide Automatically sets the TV to the most suitable energy-saving mode ●...
  • Page 46 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Update Channel Updates the channel list while keeping your settings (p. 57) List ● For DVB mode Selects whether to give a notification message when a new channel is found New Channel [Off] / [On] (p. 57) Message ●...
  • Page 47 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) DivX® VOD Displays DivX VOD registration code (p. 106) Enables the advanced picture settings [Off] / [On] ● Set to [On] to display the advanced items in the Picture Menu - [Advanced Settings], [Lock Settings] and [Copy Adjustment]. [Copy Adjustment] will be Advance(isfccc) displayed when [Viewing Mode] is set to [Professional1] or [Professional2].
  • Page 48 Overview (Picture, Sound, Network, Timer, Setup) How to operate (p. 40) Main Menu Viewing Mode Dynamic Contrast Picture Brightness For NTSC Colour Not valid when [Viewing Mode] is set Sharpness Sound Tint to THX modes, [Professional1] or Colour Balance Warm [Professional2] Colour Gamut Remaster...
  • Page 49 Main Menu Timer Programming Access Timer Programming Wed 26 Oct 2011 10:46 Off Timer Function Channel Name Date Start Picture Auto Standby Ext Rec. Wed 26 Oct 72 BBC 2W 20:00 21:30 <TIMER> (90 min.) (p. 44) Reminder Wed 26 Oct 14 E4 21:00 22:00...
  • Page 50 Overview (Setup) freesat Tuning Menu How to operate (p. 40) Favourites Edit Access Channel List Access Main Menu Regional Channel Edit Access Auto Setup Access Signal Condition Access Picture For freesat (p. 54) Sound Network Timer DVB Tuning Menu TV Guide Settings Access Favourites Edit Access...
  • Page 51 freesat Favourites Editor freesat Channels Favourites freesat Channel List 1 BBC One Wales 101 BBC 1 Scotland freesat Auto Setup 7 BBC THREE 14 E4 102 BBC 2 Scotland CBBC Channel 103 stv 72 Cartoon Nwk Searching BBCi 104 stv Signal Quality BBC Radio Wales Signal Strength...

  • Page 52: 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. 62) has been set, the PIN number is required. freesat channels Select freesat (p.
  • Page 53 DVB or Analogue channels Select the mode (p. 21) Display the menu and select [Setup] select Setup access Select [DVB Tuning Menu] or [Analogue Tuning Menu] select access DVB Tuning Menu Access Analogue Tuning Menu Access ● The displayed item depends on the selected mode. Select [Auto Setup] Example: select...

  • Page 54: Tuning And Editing Channels

    Tuning and Editing Channels (freesat) You can retune channels or make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. Select freesat (p.21) Display the menu and select [Setup] select Setup access Select [freesat Tuning Menu] select access freesat Tuning Menu Access Select one of the following functions select...
  • Page 55 Replace the regional channels [Regional Channel Edit] You can replace some regional channels with the available channels from another region channel. (if available) Select the channel to replace Select the channel to be replaced freesat Regional Channels Editor freesat Regional Channels Editor select select freesat Regional Channels...
  • Page 56 ■ To edit Favourites list While the cursor is in the Favourites field to edit ● ● To move the channel To delete the channel Select the Select the Store new position turn (green) (green) ● To delete all channels (yellow) ●...
  • Page 57 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. DVB Manual Tuning Frequency [CH21] 474,00 MHz Signal Quality...
  • Page 58 (Other Sat.) / (Satellite) You can tune all receivable digital satellite channels and create your channel list, etc. ● Some of Other Sat. / Satellite functions may work to differing specifications (depending on the broadcasters). Select freesat or Other Sat. / Satellite (p.
  • Page 59 Add Other Sat. / Satellite channels automatically [Add New Channels] You can add any new channels found automatically to Channel List. Check the signal condition ● It takes a while to check the connection for your selected satellite. Other Satellite Add New Channels - Satellite Selection Satellite Selection Astra2/Eurobird ●...

  • Page 60: 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 or the USB HDD. 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 61 : Overlapped timer programming events Timer programming - Programmes according to the time setting Duration (automatic display) Timer Programming Wed 26 Oct 2011 10:46 Function Channel Name Date Start Records with subtitles (if available) Ext Rec. 72 BBC 2W Wed 26 Oct 20:00 21:30 <TIMER>...

  • Page 62: 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. ● Setting [Shipping Condition] (p. 63) erases the PIN number and all settings. Display the menu and select [Setup] select Setup...

  • Page 63: Shipping Condition

    Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings other than [Owner ID] and [USB HDD Setup] are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). ● To retune TV channels only, e.g. after moving house “Retuning from Setup Menu”...

  • Page 64: Owner

    Owner ID Entry of the PIN number and personal information (your name, address and postcode). In the unfortunate event of theft, the Owner ID will help the Police to determine the owner. Display the menu and select [Setup] select Setup access Select [System Menu] select...

  • Page 65: Using Common Interface

    Using Common Interface The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules. This TV works only for Pay TV modules complying with CI standard. ● Video and audio signals may not be output depending on broadcasts or services. CI slot Caution ●...

  • Page 66: 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. In DVB mode, a notification banner will appear when one of the BBC channels is turned to if a new available software is found.

  • Page 67: Advanced Picture Settings

    Advanced Picture Settings You can adjust and setup the detailed picture settings for each Viewing Mode. ● To use this function completely, set [Advance(isfccc)] to [On] in the Setup Menu. (p. 47) Select the input mode to adjust and setup (p.
  • Page 68 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) R-Hue, G-Hue, B-Hue Adjusts the picture hue of red / green / blue area R-Saturation, G-Saturation, Adjusts the saturation of red / green / blue area B-Saturation R-Luminance, G-Luminance, Adjusts the luminance of red / green / blue area B-Luminance Adjusts more detailed Colour Management items [Y-Hue] / [C-Hue] / [M-Hue]:...

  • Page 69: Usb Hdd Recording

    USB HDD Recording You can record the digital TV programmes to the connected USB HDD and enjoy playing back in various ways. ● Analogue TV programme cannot be recorded on the USB HDD. ● The data broadcasting (MHEG, etc.), radio broadcasting and the periods without any signal will not be recorded. ●...
  • Page 70 Setup the USB HDD [USB HDD Setup] All the USB devices recognised as a mass storage device will be listed. ● You can only choose one USB HDD for recording at a time. ● You cannot change the settings for the USB HDD while recording is in progress. ●...

  • Page 71: One Touch Recording

    One touch direct TV recording [One Touch Recording] - What you see is What you record Records the current programme in the USB HDD immediately. ● Confirm the code of the remote control is “73” (p. 34). Select the maximum recording time [30] / [60] / [90] / [120] / [180] (minutes) ●...

  • Page 72: 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, and contents recorded with this TV on the formatted USB HDD. 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 73 Starting Media Player Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory to the TV (p. 72) ● To play back contents in the USB HDD, check the connection and settings are completed. (p. 69, 70) Confirm the message and start Media Player ●...
  • Page 74 Photo mode Photo mode will read all “.jpg” extension files and supports “.mpo” extension files in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory. The thumbnail of all the photos in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed. Example: Thumbnail - [All photos] ●...

  • Page 75: Multi Shot 3D

    Multi Shot 3D This TV can create the 3D photo using a pair of photos in the SD Card and save it into the same SD Card. ● This TV can also create the 3D photo from photos in the USB Flash Memory, but cannot save it. ●...
  • Page 76 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects the frame type of the slideshow [Off] / [Multi] / [Collage] / [Drift (+ calendar)] / [Drift] / [Gallery (+ calendar)] / [Gallery] / [Cinema] [Multi]: 9 photos are displayed orderly at once. [Collage]: Each photo is displayed at a random position and random scale.

  • Page 77: Video Mode

    Video and Recorded TV mode ● Supported file format (p. 104, 105) Video mode (For SD Card or USB Flash Memory) The thumbnail of video titles in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed. Example: Thumbnail - [Title view] The preview will start when the title / scene is highlighted if it supports Media Player Video...

  • Page 78: Video Setup

    ■ Video Setup Setup the settings for Video mode. ● Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content. Display the option menu Select [Video Setup] Select the items and set select Option Menu Video Setup access / store Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
  • Page 79 ■ Playback from the list Select the content Start playback ● If you stopped the last playback on the way, the confirmation screen is displayed to select whether to start from where you stopped last time or from the beginning. ●...

  • Page 80: Chapter List

    ● ● To repeat between the starting point “A” and finishing point “B” To the previous / next chapter Set “A” and “B” in order (red) / (green) The points will be reset by pressing this button • (blue) A recorded content is automatically •...

  • Page 81: Music Setup

    Music mode ● Supported file format (p. 105) The thumbnail of music folders in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed. Example: Thumbnail - [Folder view] ● To play back the selected folder Media Player Music Folder view Select the folder Start playback My Music_1...

  • Page 82: Using Network Services

    To use this function with your smartphone, set [Network Remote Control] of this TV to [On]. (p. 85) And you need to install the application for controlling VIERA in your smartphone. For the information of the application: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/ For the operations, refer to the support information of the application.
  • Page 83 VIERA Connect is a gateway to the internet services unique to Panasonic. VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents such as videos, games, EPG, communication tools, etc. from VIERA Connect home screen.
  • Page 84 Network connections To use only DLNA features, you need a home network environment and you can operate the features without broadband network environment. To use VIERA Connect features, you need a broadband network environment. ● If you do not have any broadband network services, please consult your retailer for assistance. ●...

  • Page 85: Network Link Settings

    Remote Device List Lists the accessible equipment to this TV on the home network ∗ Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, consult your local Panasonic dealer. Wired connection settings This setting is for the network connection by using the LAN cable.

  • Page 86: Proxy Port

    ■ [Acquire IP Address] / [Acquire DNS Address] Sets [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], [Default Gateway] and [DNS Address]. Select [Acquire IP Address] / [Acquire DNS Address] and set to [Auto] (recommended). ● The available settings are displayed automatically. IP/DNS Settings Acquire IP Address Auto Manual settings...
  • Page 87 Select [Wireless Network Settings] select Connection Test access Network Connection Wireless Wireless Network Settings Access IP/DNS Settings ● When the access point is already set, [Current Settings] screen will be Network Link Settings displayed. Software Update To change the settings, select [No] on this screen and go to the next step. New Software Message Network Status Select your desired access point...
  • Page 88 ■ [Manual] You can setup SSID, security type, encryption type, and encryption key manually. Follow the on-screen instructions and set manually. ● When you use 11n (5 GHz) for the wireless system between the built-in wireless LAN and access point, select [AES] for the encryption type.
  • Page 89 For photo file [Single view] - Photos are displayed one at a time. Example: ● ● To display / hide the operation guide To return to list Single view ● To operate Single view Single view To the previous photo ●...
  • Page 90 For DIGA Recorder Control the DIGA Recorder Example: The screen of the DIGA Recorder will be displayed. You can control DIRECT NAVIGATOR (Grouped Titles) Time Remaining 36:17 (DR) the functions of the DIGA Recorder with this TV remote control Not Viewed Movie Social/Economy Sports...

  • Page 91: Audio Output Settings (For Video Contents)

    Audio output settings (for video contents) You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. ● To confirm or change the current sound status (p. 78) Display the menu and Select [Sound] Select [SPDIF Selection] and set Sound SPDIF Selection...

  • Page 92: Link Functions (Q-Link / Viera Link)

    Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 or HDMI4 terminal via an HDMI cable. ● About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the equipment. VIERA Link (HDMI and SCART connections) Connection...

  • Page 93: Viera Link (Hdmi And Audio Out Connections)

    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 Analogue channel download – – – ∗ ∗ Easy playback – Power on link –...

  • Page 94: 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)” ●...

  • Page 95: Easy Playback

    As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. ● Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting VIERA Link function. ● For information about applicable Panasonic equipment, consult your local Panasonic dealer or refer to www.panasonic.co.uk Preparations ●...
  • Page 96 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. 45) 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 97 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. ●...

  • Page 98: Operate The Menu Of The Equipment

    Select [VIERA Link Control] select VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start access 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. select VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start...
  • Page 99 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. 92, 93), “Preparations” (p. 95) Display [VIERA TOOLS] and select [VIERA Link] select access...

  • Page 100: 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. 13 - 15), the table (p. 102), and the specifications (p. 121, 123). ●...
  • Page 101 To listen with speakers Optical digital audio cable Amplifier with speaker system To enjoy the sound from the external equipment in multi-channel sound (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch), connect the equipment to the amplifier. For the connections, read the manuals of the equipment and amplifier.
  • Page 102 Types of connectable equipment to each terminal Terminal AV2 ∗ Features To record / playback videocassettes / DVDs (VCR / DVD Recorder) To watch 3D contents (Blu-ray Disc Player) ∗ To watch cable broadcasts (Cable TV box) To watch DVDs (DVD Player) To watch camcorder images (Video camera) To play games (Game equipment) ∗...

  • Page 103: Technical Information

    Technical Information Auto Aspect The optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 24) ■ 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 104 MPEG2 MPEG Audio structure on the device is modified. ● This TV supports Motion JPEG DivX3 DivX4 Dolby Digital recorded by Panasonic LUMIX Camera ∗ DivX5 DivX6 Dolby Digital ● This TV is not available for playing back Plus H.264 BP/MP/HP .mov...
  • Page 105 Dolby Digital DivX5 DivX6 .f4v Dolby Digital ● This TV supports this container H.264 BP/MP/HP Plus .m4v recorded by Panasonic products. For MPEG1 details, read the manual of the products. HE-AAC .mp4 MPEG2 MPEG Audio MPEG4 SP/ASP .flv H.264 –...
  • Page 106 DivX DivX Certified to play DivX and DivX Plus HD (H.264/MKV) video up to 1080p HD 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 107 ● 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. Recording time for the USB HDD...
  • Page 108 You cannot use two or more same kind of USB devices simultaneously except USB Flash Memory or USB HDD. ● Additional information for the devices may be on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/ Bluetooth Setup You can use Bluetooth keyboards ∗...
  • Page 109 ■ USB Gamepad ● Check the gamepads that have been tested for the performance with this TV at the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/ ● Some of the keys of gamepads correspond to the operation of the remote control. Example: Remote Control...
  • Page 110 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 ●...
  • Page 111 How to use Windows 7 as a media server Follow the examples below to set up Windows 7 for use as a media server. Confirm the MAC Address of VIERA in [Network Status] (p. 44). The following procedure and screens are examples. For more information, refer to the help functions of Windows 7. Open the Windows start menu and select [Control Panel].

  • Page 112: 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 ●...
  • Page 113 Problem Causes / Actions ● Set [P-NR] in the Picture Menu to remove noise. (p. 41) Chaotic image, noisy ● Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). ● Is [Contrast], [Brightness] or [Colour] in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? No image can be (p.

  • Page 114: On-Screen Messages

    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. On-screen messages Message Meaning / Action ●...
  • Page 115 ● Please also refer to p. 112. signal availability. ● If channels are still not found, consult your local Panasonic dealer. Press OK to start Auto Setup. ● No module inserted Check the CI module is inserted completely (p. 65).
  • Page 116 Message Meaning / Action ● The recorder is recording the programme from its own tuner. You can turn the Recording this channel now TV off and leave the equipment recording in the normal way. Reset to Factory Shipping Condition Completed. TV will ●...

  • Page 117: Maintenance

    Maintenance First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal Regular care: For stubborn dirt: Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, First clean the dust on the surface. Dampen a soft cloth with cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to clean the clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 dirt or fingerprints.

  • Page 118: Licence

    The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such ® marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners. ● SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
  • Page 119 MERCHANTABILITY or FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. At least three (3) years from delivery of products, Panasonic will give to any third party who contact us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under LGPL.

  • Page 120: Index

    Index Accessories ·······························7 HDMI ····················· 107, 110, 122 Radio Mode ·····························46 Advanced Settings·············42, 67 HDMI Content Detection··········45 Remote control ················ 7, 8, 11 Analogue Tuning Menu······53, 54 Home Cinema··························99 Reset to Defaults ···············42, 44 Aspect······························24, 103 Hotbird ·····································58 Rewind LIVE TV ······················71 Astra ··························...

  • Page 121: Specifications

    Specifications ■ Product fiche Manufacturer Panasonic Corporation Model No. TX-P42GT50B TX-P50GT50B Energy efficiency class Visible screen size 107 cm / 42 inches 127 cm / 50 inches (diagonal) On mode average power 137 W 185 W consumption Annual energy 200 kWh 270 kWh consumption ∗...
  • Page 122 Receiver frequency range - 950 MHz to 2,150 MHz available services at LNB Power and Polarisation - Vertical: +13 V the following website. Horizontal: +18 V http://panasonic.jp/ Current: Max. 500 mA (overload support/global/cs/tv/ protection) DVB-S / S2 22 kHz Tone - Frequency: 22 kHz ± 2 kHz Amplitude: 0.6 V ±...
  • Page 123 EN55013, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN55020, EN55022, EN55024 Plasma Television Declaration of Conformity (DoC) “Hereby, Panasonic Corporation declares that this TV is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 1999/5/EC, Directive 2004/108/EC, Directive 2006/95/EC and Council recommendation 1999/519/EC.”...
  • Page 124 Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com. • Most major credit and debit cards accepted. • All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK. • It couldn’t be simpler! • Also available through our Internet is direct shopping for a wide range of finished products. Take a browse on •...

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