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Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these
instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
English
TH-P42V20A
TH-P50V20A
TQB4TC0014-1

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  • Page 1 TH-P42V20A TH-P50V20A Plasma Television Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. English TQB4TC0014-1...
  • Page 2 Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Receive digital terrestrial services using an integrated Digital TV tuner Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicated settings! Enjoy rich multimedia SD Card Camcorder Amplifier with Personal...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Be sure to Read ● Remote Control Pedestal p. 6 Safety Precautions ···································· 4 ● N2QAYB000496 (Warning / Important Installation Notices) SD CARD Quick Start Guide ● Accessories / Options ·······························...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Warning Handling the mains plug and lead ● Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.) ● Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. ●...
  • Page 5 Important Installation Notices ■ Install TV on a stable surface If a television is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as: ●...

  • Page 6: Quick Start Guide ● Accessories / Options

    Accessories / Options Attaching / removing the pedestal Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. ● Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Do not use the pedestal for any other TV or displays. ●...
  • Page 7 Preventing the TV from falling over This TV could fall over if it is pushed, pulled or knocked down. We therefore recommend the TV is secured to the furniture as illustrated. ● This measure is designed to reduce the risk of injury from a falling TV. However, it cannot guarantee protection in all cases.

  • Page 8: Basic Connection

    Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the TV is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first.
  • Page 9 Mains lead (supplied) RCA cable RF cable RF cable DVD Recorder or VCR Adjusting the panel to your desired angle Do not place any objects within the full rotation range. (View from the top) : 10° : 15° (TH-P50V20A) (TH-P42V20A)

  • Page 10: Identifying Controls

    Identifying Controls Remote control 5 VIERA TOOLS (p. 22) ● Displays some special feature icons and accesses easily 6 VIERA Link (p. 61) SD CARD ● Accesses VIERA Link Menu 7 OK ● Confirms selections and choices ● Press after selecting channel positions to quickly change programme 8 Option Menu (p.
  • Page 11 3 Power LED ● Standby: red On: green ● When using the remote control, indicates the TV has received a command. 4 USB1 / 2 port 5 Function Select ● Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass (“Music”...

  • Page 12: Auto Tuning

    Auto Tuning Search and store TV channels automatically. ● These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On ● You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or switch the TV to standby mode.
  • Page 13 Setup the wireless LAN connection Setup the wireless LAN connection to enable the network service functions. ● To setup the wireless LAN connection, the wireless LAN Adaptor (optional accessory) is required. For the information about the Wireless LAN adaptor “Optional accessories” (p. 7) ●...

  • Page 14: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Turn power on POWER SD CARD INPUT ● POWER Mains power On / Off switch should be On (p. 11). ASPECT MENU INFO EXIT Select Digital TV or Analogue TV mode ● Also possible to select the mode pressing the TV button repeatedly on the remote control or side panel of the TV.
  • Page 15 Other useful functions Display information banner INFO Display information banner ● Also appears when changing a channel Channel position and name Current time Example (Digital TV mode) 1 BBC ONE WALES 11:35 pm All Digital Channels Programme Select favourites Coronation Street 11:00 pm - 11:55 pm Software update Rating: PG...
  • Page 16 Watching TV Other useful functions Change aspect ratio Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. ASPECT Display Aspect Selection list Aspect Selection store Aspect Selection 16:9 14:9 16:9 Just 4:3 Full 14:9 Zoom1 select Zoom2 Zoom3 Select Just EXIT Change...

  • Page 17: Using Tv Guide (Digital Tv Mode)

    Using TV Guide (Digital TV mode) Using TV Guide enables you to select a programme easily, view programme information, etc. TV Guide―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on screen listing of the current and future programmes over the next seven days depending on broadcasters. View TV Guide POWER INPUT...

  • Page 18: Viewing Teletext

    Viewing 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 appropriately coloured button.
  • Page 19 Functions (Teletext mode) View in multi window Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once MENU (press twice) Select teletext only or picture / teletext ● Operations can be made only in Teletext screen. FULL / TOP / BOTTOM (TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL)

  • Page 20: Watching External Inputs

    Watching External inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, PC, etc.) and you can watch through the input. ● To connect the equipment p. 66, 67 The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected external equipment. For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.
  • Page 21 Operating the equipment with the TV remote control The equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the below buttons of this TV remote control. ∗ BD/DVD / TV switch Switch to BD/DVD to operate Panasonic DVD Recorder, DVD Player, Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or VCR Switch to TV to operate USB HDD Recording, Media Player or BD/DVD...

  • Page 22: 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 POWER INPUT SD CARD ASPECT MENU Select a feature INFO EXIT select access OPTION RETURN VIERA Link Control Follow the operation of each feature TEXT STTL...

  • Page 23: How To Use Menu Functions

    How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. POWER Display the menu INPUT SD CARD ● MENU Displays the functions that can be set ASPECT MENU (varies according to the input signal) INFO EXIT Select the menu...
  • Page 24 Overview Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Picture (p. 25, 26) Digital TV Tuning Menu Picture Menu Favourites Edit Access Viewing Mode Normal Channel List Access Contrast Auto Tuning Access Brightness Manual Tuning Access Colour Update Channel List Access Sharpness New Channel Message Tint Signal Condition Access...
  • Page 25 Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Game / Photo / Professional1 / Professional2) In each Viewing Mode, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint, Colour Balance, Vivid Colour, Eco Mode, P-NR and 3D-COMB can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement.
  • Page 26 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Makes still or slow moving pictures look more vivid (Off / On) ● Occasionally, while viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning 3D-COMB may be seen. Set to “On” to display sharper and more accurate colours. ●...
  • Page 27 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) SPDIF : A standard audio transfer file format Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (Auto / PCM) SPDIF Selection Auto : Dolby Digital is output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. HE-AAC and MPEG are output as PCM.
  • Page 28 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Signal Checks the Digital TV signal condition (p. 32) Condition Activates the reception of MPEG-2 and MPEG-4 AVC channels ● Add MPEG-4 Use this function if MPEG-4 AVC services start in your area. ● AVC Channels All previous tuning setting are erased.
  • Page 29 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Automatically compensates the picture frame rate and removes juddering movements to make the images smooth and clear (Off / On) Intelligent ● Set to “Off” if noise is generated on the screen. Frame ● This function is not available for selection (default to “Off”) when “Viewing Creation Mode”...

  • Page 30: Tuning And Editing Channels

    Tuning and Editing Channels You can make Auto Tuning, listing your favourite channels, skipping unwanted channels, etc. Select Digital TV or Analogue TV POWER INPUT ● SD CARD The selected mode is displayed on the screen (p. 14). ASPECT MENU INFO EXIT Display the menu...
  • Page 31 Digital TV Tuning Menu List favourite channels Favourites Edit Create your favourite channel lists (Favourites) from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites1 to 4). The Favourites lists are available from the Information banner (p. 15) and the TV Guide (p. 17). Select a channel to list Add it to the Favourites list Digital TV Favourites Editor...
  • Page 32 Digital TV Tuning Menu Auto Tuning Set all channels automatically Start Auto Tuning Settings are made automatically Automatically retune Digital TV Auto Tuning Digital TV Auto Tuning Analogue Scan Scan all Digital TV channels This will take about 3 minutes. received in the area.
  • Page 33 Analogue TV Tuning Menu Skip unwanted channels / Edit channels (Change name, Move) Channel List Select a channel and reveal / hide reveal / hide You can hide unwanted Analogue TV Channel List : reveal BBC1 channels. The hidden ***** : hide (skip) channels cannot be *****...

  • Page 34: Advanced Picture Settings

    Advanced Picture Settings You can adjust and setup the detailed picture settings for each input and Viewing Mode. ● To use this function completely, set “Advance(isfccc)” to “On” in the Setup Menu. p. 28 ● For PC input mode, some functions are available without setting “Advance(isfccc)”. Select the input mode to adjust and setup POWER INPUT...
  • Page 35 Adjust the detailed picture settings Advanced Settings ● To make settings “How to Use Menu Functions” (p. 23) Advanced Settings R-Gain G-Gain B-Gain select R-Cutoff G-Cutoff B-Cutoff Gamma Reset Advanced Settings Reset Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) R-Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright red area G-Gain Adjusts the white balance of bright green area B-Gain...

  • Page 36: 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; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it. Display the menu POWER INPUT SD CARD MENU...

  • Page 37: Input Labels

    Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. ● To select the input mode p. 20 POWER Display the menu INPUT SD CARD MENU ASPECT...

  • Page 38: Shipping Condition (Reset Settings)

    Shipping Condition (Reset settings) Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). POWER INPUT SD CARD ASPECT MENU Display the menu INFO EXIT MENU Select “Setup” access Main Menu OPTION RETURN...

  • Page 39: Updating The Tv Software (Digital Tv Mode)

    Updating the TV Software (Digital TV mode) From time to time, a new version of software may become available for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. If there is an update available, a notification banner is displayed when the channel has the update information.

  • Page 40: 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 to the USB HDD. ● The data broadcasting (MHEG, etc.), radio broadcasting and the periods without any signal will not be recorded.
  • Page 41 Device Setup Register and setup the USB HDD All the USB devices recognized as a mass storage device will be listed. You can only register USB HDDs. ● Up to 8 USB HDDs can be registered with this TV. However you can only choose one USB HDD for recording at a time. ●...
  • Page 42 USB HDD Recording Recording the TV programme to USB HDD You can record the current programme immediately by using “One Touch Recording”. You can also record the current programme constantly for the selected period by using “REW LIVE TV” so that you can go back or pause the current programme. ●...
  • Page 43 One Touch Recording Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record Recording the current programme in the USB HDD immediately. Select the maximum recording time (30 / 60 / 90 / 120 / 180 minutes) USB HDD Setup Device Setup select One Touch Recording...

  • Page 44: 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 recorded contents on the registered 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 45 Starting Media Player Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory ● For registered USB HDD, ensure the connection status is “Yes”. p. 41 ● When the SD Card is inserted, switching to Media Player (Photo mode) will be done automatically. p.
  • Page 46 Using Media Player Photo mode Photo mode will read all “.jpg” 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. ● You can also access Photo mode directly by using Error display (titles that could not be loaded, etc.) VIERA TOOLS (p.
  • Page 47 Photo Setup Display the menu access Photo Setup Menu Main Menu Back Ground Music Type1 MENU Picture Frame select Colour Effect Sound Transition Effect Fade Photo Setup select Screen Mode Normal Video Setup Interval 5 seconds Repeat Music Setup Burst Playback Drive Select USB Remove Safely Menu...
  • Page 48 Using Media Player Video mode For SD Card or USB Flash Memory Video mode supports AVCHD, MPEG2 and DivX ® file formats. Film icon will be displayed if the file does not support thumbnail view. Media Player Video Title view The thumbnail of video titles in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed.
  • Page 49 For registered USB HDD Remaining capacity of the HDD Contents list of the registered USB HDD will be displayed. ● ● This value may not be accurate You can also access the contents list directly by using depending on the condition. VIERA TOOLS (p.
  • Page 50 Using Media Player Sound Settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal. To confirm or change the current sound status (during playback) Change the sound (if the video has multiple audio signals) Display the Option menu ●...
  • Page 51 Music mode Music mode supports MP3 and AAC file format. The thumbnail of music folders in the SD Card or USB Flash Media Player Music Folder view Memory will be displayed. ● You can also access Music mode directly by using My Music_1 My Music_2 My Music_3...

  • Page 52: Using Network Services (Dlna / Viera Cast)

    Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST) DLNA ® This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product. DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA Certified digital electronics easier and more convenient to use on a home network. To learn more, visit www.dlna.org. It allows you to share photos and videos stored in the DLNA Certified media server (for example, PC with windows 7 installed, DIGA Recorder etc.) connected to your home network, and enjoy watching them on the TV screen.
  • Page 53 Network connections ● If you do not have a Broadband network service, please consult your retailer for assistance. ● Confirm the terms and conditions of the contracts with your Internet Service Provider (ISP) or telecommunications company. ● Set up and connect any equipment required for the network environment. ●...
  • Page 54 Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST) Network Setup ● Ensure the connections are completed before starting Network Setup. “Network connections” (p. 53) POWER Display the menu INPUT SD CARD MENU ASPECT MENU INFO EXIT Select “Setup” access Main Menu Picture OPTION RETURN...
  • Page 55 Network settings for the LAN Cable connection This setting is for the network connection by using the LAN cable. Select “Network Type” and set to “Wired” If you make the network connection like Network Setup “Example2” (p. 53), you do not have to set Network Type Wired Access Point Settings...
  • Page 56 Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST) Network settings for the Wireless LAN connection This setting is for the network connection by using Wireless LAN Adaptor. Select “Network Type” and set to “Wireless” Network Setup Network Type Wireless Access Point Settings No settings IP/DNS Settings select...
  • Page 57 Using DLNA features ® ● Ensure the preparation of media server, network connections and network settings are completed. “Media server” (p. 52), “Network connections” (p. 53), “Network Setup” (p. 54 - p. 56) POWER INPUT SD CARD Display the input selection menu ASPECT MENU INFO...
  • Page 58 Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST) For photo file Single view - Displayed one at a time ● INFO To display / hide the operation guide ● To operate Single view To the previous photo Rotate 90° (anti-clockwise) Single view To the next photo Rotate Slideshow...
  • Page 59 Photo Setup (for photo contents) Display Select “Photo Setup” Select the items and set access the menu Photo Setup Menu Main Menu Back Ground Music Type1 Picture Transition Effect Fade MENU Interval 5 seconds select select Sound Repeat Photo Setup Video Setup Music Setup Menu...
  • Page 60 Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST) VIERA CAST™ You can access a selection of internet services from VIERA CAST home screen. For example, YouTube, Picasa Web Albums (current as of March, 2010). ● VIERA CAST requires a broadband internet connection. Dial-up internet connections cannot be used. ●...

  • Page 61: Viera Link Functions

    VIERA Link Functions VIERA Link “ Control ” Enjoy additional HDMI interoperability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. Connections to the equipment with HDMI cable such as DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc., allow you to interface them automatically.
  • Page 62 VIERA Link Functions ● This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. ● For DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function, connect to HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 or HDMI4 terminal via an HDMI cable. ●...
  • Page 63 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Pause Live TV programme Pause Live TV Access and pause the live TV programme You can pause the live TV programme and resume later. Live TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder. ●...

  • Page 64: Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm

    VIERA Link “ Control ” Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Operate the connected equipment with VIERA remote control VIERA Link Control Access and operate the menu of the equipment You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver.
  • Page 65 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Speaker Selection Speaker control Access and control the speaker volume You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. ● If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Summary of features”, “Connection”, “Preparations”...

  • Page 66: External Equipment

    External Equipment To record / playback Aerial These diagrams show our recommendations for how to RF cable connect the TV to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 79). Recorder / To listen with speakers Fully wired HDMI...
  • Page 67 USB devices Rear of the TV USB cable Network Internet Modem Less than 10 cm Less than 10 cm LAN cable Hub or To watch satellite Ferrite core (supplied) Router Installing the Ferrite core broadcasts Open Satellite dish Pull back the Wind the Press the tabs...

  • Page 68: Technical ● Technical Information

    Technical Information Channel Allocation (Analogue TV mode) CH Display / Receive Channel CH 0 - CH 5 S 2 - S 10 CH 5A CH 6 - CH 9 CH 9A CH 10 - CH 12 S 11 - S 44 CH 20 - CH 75 Rating (Digital TV mode) Rating...
  • Page 69 HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment ( ∗ 1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or a game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
  • Page 70 Technical Information Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT (Y, P ), HDMI ∗ Mark: Applicable input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI ∗ ∗ 525 (480) / 60i ∗ ∗ 525 (480) / 60p ∗ ∗ 625 (576) / 50i ∗...
  • Page 71 SD Card 2.1 mm ● Use an SD Card which meets SD standards. If not, it may cause the TV to malfunction. ● Do not remove the card while the TV is accessing data (this can damage card or TV). ●...
  • Page 72 Technical Information DivX ABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that plays DivX ® video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video. DivX video file DivX Certified to play DivX video up to HD 1080p, including premium content.
  • Page 73 Network On screen messages Message Meaning / Action ● An internal error occurred. Check the settings. (p. 54 - p. 56) ● Cannot read file The file is broken or unreadable. Check applicable data format. (p. 52) ● Communication with the server failed. This might be a problem of the media server.

  • Page 74: Maintenance

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

  • Page 75: Faqs

    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. White spots or shadow images (noise) ● Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial.
  • Page 76 FAQs Problem Actions ● Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”. ● Check the “HDMI1 / 2 / 3 / 4 Input” setting in the Sound Menu. (p. 27) Sound is unusual ● If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound connection.
  • Page 77 Problem Actions ● Check “Signal Condition” via TV Setup menu. If “Signal Quality” or “Signal Strength” are red/orange or constantly changing, check aerial/cable/connections. If problem persists consult your local TV antenna installer. ● Too much signal; is “Signal Strength” always at full strength? If yes, try attenuating (reducing) the signal strength ●...

  • Page 78: Licence

    Licence Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected. ● VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. ● S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. ●...

  • Page 79: Specifications

    Specifications TH-P42V20A TH-P50V20A Power rating AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz 1.8 A AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz 2.1 A Normal (Home) mode 139 W 154 W Standby condition 0.4 W Aspect Ratio...

  • Page 80: Warranty

    Panasonic Warranty 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or its Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour if, in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period.

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