Panasonic TH-P42U30K - Manuals

Page 2 - Operating Instructions; Plasma Television; English; Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.

Operating Instructions Plasma Television Model No. TH-P42U30D TH-P46U30V TH-P42U30K TH-P50U30D TH-P42U30M TH-P50U30K TH-P42U30P TH-P50U30M TH-P42U30Q TH-P50U30P TH-P42U30T TH-P50U30Q TH-P42U30V TH-P50U30T TH-P46U30M TH-P50U30V TH-P46U30P TQB4TC0043-1 English Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic p...

Page 3 - Enjoy rich multimedia; Experience an amazing level of

2 Enjoy rich multimedia Camcorder Amplifier with Speaker system VCR DVD Player Blu-ray Disc Player DVD Recorder Set top box SD Card Personal computer Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link”...

Page 4 - Contents; Be Sure to Read; Safety Precautions ·····································4; Quick Start Guide; DLNA; Licence; Even if no special notation has been made of

3 Contents Be Sure to Read Safety Precautions ·····································4 (Warning / Caution)Notes ··························································5 Quick Start Guide Accessories / Options ·································6Basic Connection········································...

Page 5 - Safety Precautions; Warning; If you find any; Power source; To prevent the spread

Safety Precautions 4 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. • Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is s...

Page 6 - Safety Precautions | Notes; Caution; Notes

Safety Precautions | Notes 5 Caution This appliance is intended for use in tropical climatesWhen cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug • Cleaning an energised TV may cause electrical shock. When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug • This TV will still con...

Page 7 - Accessories / Options; Standard accessories

Accessories / Options 6 Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control • N2QAYB000603 Batteries for the Remote Control (2) • R6 (AA) Pedestal (p. 7) Ferrite core (2) ( TH-P42U30Q TH-P50U30Q ) • J0KG00000014 (p. 58) Use the Ferrite cores to comply with the EMC standard. Mains Lead ( TH-P42...

Page 8 - Attaching the pedestal

Accessories / Options 7 Attaching the pedestal Warning Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. • Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Caution Do not use any pedestal other than that provided with this TV. • Otherwise the TV or the display may fall ove...

Page 9 - Optional accessories

Accessories / Options 8 Optional accessories Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories. For additional details, please refer to the manual of the optional accessories. Wireless LAN Adaptor and Extension Cable Please refer to the following web site ...

Page 10 - Basic Connection; Rear of the TV; Mains Lead; Make sure that

Basic Connection 9 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. When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at ...

Page 11 - Identifying Controls; TV; About the Operation Guide

Identifying Controls 10 Identifying Controls TV 7 8 45 12 3 6 9 10 11 12 1 Function select • [Volume] / [Contrast] / [Brightness] / [Colour] / [Sharpness] / [Tint] (NTSC signal) / [Bass] ([Music] or [Speech] mode in the Sound Menu) / [Treble] ([Music] or [Speech] mode in the Sound Menu) / [Balance] ...

Page 12 - Remote Control

Identifying Controls 11 Remote Control EXIT INFO OPTION TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD RETURN MENU SURROUND INPUT MUTE LAST VIEW TV SD C AR D VIERA TOOLS VI ER A Lin k AV TV PC abc def jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz ASPECT R G Y B POWER CH VOL 1 14 15 17 18 19 20 21 22 24 25 16 23 3 5 10 2 4 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 1 St...

Page 13 - Viewing environment mode; Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On; Select your area; Auto Tuning starts; Set up the wireless LAN connection; Auto Tuning is completed

Auto T uning 12 INFO RETURN TV abc def jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz Y POWER Auto Tuning Search and store TV channels automatically. • These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. ∗ Viewing environment mode Home : Recommended mode for viewing at home. Select [Home...

Page 14 - Setup the wireless LAN connection; Connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor to the USB 1 or 2 port; Select the connection type; Select your desired access point; Access the encryption key input mode; Wireless LAN connection setup is completed

Auto T uning 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 is required. • Confirm the encryption key, settings and positions of your access point before starting setup. ...

Page 15 - atching TV; Watching TV; Turn power on; Other useful functions; Hold; Freeze / unfreeze picture; Off Timer

W atching TV 14 Watching TV EXIT INFO OPTION HOLD MENU INPUT LAST VIEW TV TV abc def jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz ASPECT POWER CH • When the TV is switched to standby, there will be a clicking sound after a short delay. This is normal. 1 Turn power on • Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 10...

Page 16 - Display Information banner; II; Display the selectable settings for the current programme; Last view

W atching TV 15 Display Information banner Display Information banner INFO • Also appears when changing a channel • To hide EXIT , , II , Audio mode (p. 60) Sound mute On 1 - 90 Off Timer remaining time • For settings p. 14 Teletext (varies depending on the broadcasters) Teletext service available T...

Page 17 - Change aspect ratio; Change OSD language

W atching TV 16 Change aspect ratio Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect. Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode ASPECT ■ If Aspect Selection list is displayed 1 Display Aspect Selection list 2 While the list is displayed, select the mode ASPECT Aspect Selection 16:9 14:...

Page 18 - Viewing Teletext; Switch to Teletext; TELETEXT; Select the page

V iewing T eletext 17 Viewing Teletext Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on the broadcasters. • Some countries do not provide this service What is FASTEXT mode? In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at ...

Page 19 - View in multi window; Store frequently viewed pages; View sub page; Watch TV while waiting for update

V iewing T eletext 18 View in multi window Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once MENU (press twice) Select Picture and text On or Off • Operations can be made only in Teletext screen. FULL / TOP / BOTTOM (TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL) MENU G (Expand the TOP half) (Expand the BOTTOM half) Store ...

Page 20 - atching External Inputs; Watching External Inputs; To return to TV; Display the input selection menu; View; PC

W atching External Inputs 19 Watching External Inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, PC, etc.) and you can watch through the input. • To connect the equipment (p. 9, 56 - 58) INPUT TV AV TV PC ■ To return to TV TV 1 Display the input selection menu When viewing PC PC ( skip to ...

Page 21 - Display icons of the feature; Follow the operations of each feature; “Using DLNA; How to Use VIERA TOOLS; Note

How to Use VIERA T OOLS 20 You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function. EXIT TV VIERA TOOLS ■ To return to TV EXIT or VIERA TOOLS 1 Display icons of the feature 2 Select a feature VIERA Link Control Internet contents (example) access select 3 Follow the operations o...

Page 22 - How to Use the Menu Functions; Display the menu; Select the item; Choose from among alternatives; Adjust using the slide bar; Go to the next screen; Enter characters by free input menu

How to Use the Menu Functions 21 How to Use the Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. EXIT RETURN MENU TV CH abc def jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz R B ■ To return to TV at any time EXIT ■ To return to the previous screen RETURN ■ To change ...

Page 23 - Picture

How to Use the Menu Functions 22 Main Menu Picture SoundSetup Note • In each Viewing Mode and input, [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. • S...

Page 27 - PC Setup

How to Use the Menu Functions 26 Main Menu PictureSound Setup Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) PC Setup Input Resolution Switches to a wide view • VGA (640 × 480 pixels), WVGA (852 × 480 pixels), XGA (1,024 × 768 pixels), WXGA (1,280 × 768 pixels, 1,366 × 768 pixels) • Options change...

Page 29 - Tuning and Editing Channels; Select TV Mode; Press repeatedly until [Auto Tuning] appears

Tuning and Editing Channels 28 Tuning and Editing Channels You can make Auto Tuning, listing your favourite channels, skipping unwanted channels, etc. EXIT RETURN MENU INPUT TV TV abc def jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz R G Y B POWER CH ■ To return to TV EXIT Preparations: 1 Select TV Mode 2 Display the ...

Page 30 - Select a channel and reveal / hide

Tuning and Editing Channels 29 [Channel List Edit] - Skip unwanted channels / Edit Channels (Change name, Move) You can hide unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels. Select a channel and reveal / hide Channel Lis...

Page 31 - Select the channel / input to be locked; To change the PIN number; Enter a new PIN number twice.

Child Lock 30 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. EXIT MENU abc def jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz B G Y ■ To return to TV EXIT Preparati...

Page 32 - Input Labels; Select an input terminal and set

Input Labels 31 Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input mode or skip terminals that are not connected to any equipment. • To select the input mode (p. 19) EXIT RETURN MENU TV abc def jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz ■ To return to TV EXIT Preparatio...

Page 33 - Check the message and reset; Reset to Factory Shipping Condition; [Auto Tuning] will automatically start when

Shipping Condition (Reset settings) 32 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.). EXIT MENU TV ■ To return to TV EXIT Preparations: 1 Display the menu 2 Select [Setup] MENU ...

Page 34 - Using Media Player

Using Media Player 33 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 35 - Starting Media Player; Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory; Select the content; “How to Use; Change the device

Using Media Player 34 Starting Media Player EXIT RETURN TV Y INFO OPTION MENU ASPECT R G B SD C AR D ■ To return to TV EXIT or ■ To return to the previous screen RETURN 1 Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory (p. 33) When the SD Card is inserted, switching to Media Player will be done automatically...

Page 36 - Photo mode; To sort by folder, recorded date or recorded month; Folder view

Using Media Player 35 Photo mode Supported file format (p. 63) The thumbnail of all the photos in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed.Example : Thumbnail - [All photos] OPTION SD Card EXIT Select RETURN Media Player Photo All photos Slideshow View Select Drive Select Contents Select In...

Page 37 - Photo Setup

Using Media Player 36 [Single view] - Photos are displayed one at a time. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos to be viewed select access Example : Single view Single view Stop EXIT Select RETURN Rotate Operation guide • To display / hide the operation guide INFO • To return to thumbnail RET...

Page 38 - Item

Using Media Player 37 Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Frame Selects the indication frame of the slideshow [Off] / [Multi] / [Collage] / [Drift (+ calendar)] / [Drift] / [Gallery (+ calendar)] / [Gallery] / [Cinema] [Multi]: 9 division display like tiled design [Collage]: A photo is ...

Page 39 - Change the contents; Video mode

Using Media Player 38 Change the contents You can switch to the other mode of Media Player from the thumbnail view. 1 While the thumbnail is displayed, display the contents selection B 2 Select the contents OPTION SD Card EXIT Select RETURN Media Player Photo All photos Slideshow View Select Content...

Page 42 - Music mode

Using Media Player 41 Music mode Supported file format (p. 64) The thumbnail of music folders in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed. Example : Thumbnail - [Folder view] OPTION My Music_1 My Music_2 My Music_3 Media Player Music Folder view SD Card EXIT Select RETURN Play Folder Conten...

Page 43 - Using Network Services

Using Network Services 42 Using Network Services 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 sh...

Page 44 - Network connections; Example 2; Internet

Using Network Services 43 Network connections To use only DLNA features, you can operate the features without a Broadband network environment. To enjoy the Internet contents, you need a Broadband network environment. • If you do not have any Broadband network services, please consult your retailer f...

Page 45 - Network settings for the LAN Cable connection; This setting is for the network connection by using the LAN cable.; The available settings are displayed automatically.

Using Network Services 44 [Network Setup] • Ensure the connections are completed before starting Network Setup. “Network connections” (p. 43) EXIT RETURN MENU abc def jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz ■ To return to TV EXIT Preparations: 1 Display the menu 2 Select [Setup] MENU 1 Select [Network Setup] Eco...

Page 46 - Select [Connection Test] and access to test

Using Network Services 45 2 ■ [Proxy Settings] Select [Proxy Settings] and set the items IP Address Acquire IP Address Subnet MaskGateway DNS Address Proxy Settings IP/DNS Settings Auto Auto Access 192.168.11.1 192.168.11.1 255.255.255.0 192.168.11.5 Acquire DNS Address access select After settings,...

Page 47 - Network settings for the Wireless LAN connection; Select the connection type and set; Update TV’s software

Using Network Services 46 Network settings for the Wireless LAN connection This setting is for the network connection by using a Wireless LAN Adaptor. • Confirm the encryption key, settings and positions of your access point before starting setup. For details, read the manual of the access point. 1 ...

Page 48 - Using DLNA; Select the file (photo or video) to be viewed

Using Network Services 47 Using DLNA ® features • Ensure the preparation of the media server, network connections and network settings are completed. “Media server” (p. 42), “Network connections” (p. 43), “Network Setup” (p. 44 - 46) EXIT INFO OPTION RETURN MENU TV ASPECT R G B VIERA TOOLS ■ To retu...

Page 49 - For photo file; For video file; For music file

Using Network Services 48 For photo file [Single view] - Displayed one at a time Operation guide Single view Single view Rotate Stop EXITSelectRETURN • To display / hide the operation guide INFO • To operate Single view To the previous photo To the next photoSlideshowStop (return to list) • To rotat...

Page 51 - Accessing the Internet contents; USB Keyboard

Using Network Services 50 Accessing the Internet contents This function allows you to access the Internet contents. • Using this function requires a broadband internet connection. Dial-up internet connections cannot be used. • Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed. “Netwo...

Page 52 - VIERA Link “ HDAVI ControlTM”; Connection; VIERA Link Functions

VIERA Link Functions 51 VIERA Link “ HDAVI Control™” Enjoy additional HDMI interoperability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. Connections to equipment with HDMI cable such as a DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amp...

Page 53 - Preparations; After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.; Features available

VIERA Link Functions 52 Note • For a DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function, connect to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminal via an HDMI cable. • For a Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre / Amplifier, connect to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 te...

Page 54 - To operate Pause Live TV; Select [Direct TV Rec] and start recording; To stop recording

VIERA Link Functions 53 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) [Pause Live TV] You can pause the live TV programme and resume later. Live TV programmes 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 vari...

Page 55 - Access and operate the menu of the equipment

VIERA Link Functions 54 [VIERA Link Control] - Operate the connected equipment with VIERA remote control You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver. • If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Summa...

Page 56 - Access and control the speaker volume

VIERA Link Functions 55 [Speaker Selection] - Speaker control 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” (p. 51 - 52) Access...

Page 57 - External Equipment; Types of connectable equipment to each terminal

External Equipment 56 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 table below, and the specifications (p. 70). Types of connectable equipment to e...

Page 58 - To play back; DVD Recorder; HDMI equipment; DVD Player; To listen with Home Theatre; Amplifier with

External Equipment 57 Rear of the TV To play back DVD Recorder or VCR or Aerial RF cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable ∗ 1 ∗ 1 : Only for DVD Recorder HDMI equipment Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Recorder / Player • HDMI connection (p. 51, 61) To watch DVDs DVD Player (Listening) (Viewing) To ...

Page 60 - Technical Information; Channel Allocation

Technical Information 59 Technical Information Channel Allocation Channel Plan Asia/W. Europe CIS / E.Europe China Hong Kong NZ / Indonesia Indian CATV South Africa American System American CATV Japan CH DISPLAY Receive channel 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 11 12 13 14 15 16 19 20 – – 2 11 12 – – – – – – – – 1 2 ...

Page 61 - Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection; NICAM

Technical Information 60 Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the Sound Selection button. Audio Signal STEREO MAIN I SUB II MONO Mode Indicator NICAM .......Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong et...

Page 62 - HDMI connection; PC connection

Technical Information 61 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 equi...

Page 63 - Input signal that can be displayed; Mark: Applicable input signal; Signal name; Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.

Technical Information 62 Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT (Y, P B /C B , P R /C R ), HDMI Mark: Applicable input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i525 (480) / 60p625 (576) / 50i625 (576) / 50p750 (720) / 60p750 (720) / 50p1,125 (1,080) / 60i1,125 (1,080) / 50i1,125 (1,080)...

Page 66 - DivX; To show DivX VOD registration code

Technical Information 65 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, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified ® device that plays DivX video. Visit www.divx.com for more information and softw...

Page 67 - Network

Technical Information 66 Network On screen messages Message Meaning / Action An internal error occurred. • Check the settings. (p. 44 - 46) Cannot read file • The file is broken or unreadable. Check applicable data format. (p. 63 - 64) Communication with the server failed. • This might be a problem ...

Page 68 - Maintenance; First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.; This may degrade surface quality or cause peeling of the paint.; Mains plug

Maintenance 67 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 c...

Page 69 - FAQs; Problem; Screen

Frequently Asked Questions 68 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 co...

Page 70 - HDMI

Frequently Asked Questions 69 Problem Actions HDMI Sound is unusual • Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”. • Check the [HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input] setting in the Sound Menu. (p. 25) • If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound connection. (p. 61) Pictures ...

Page 71 - Power; Connection T; Specifications

Specifications 70 TH-P42U30D TH-P42U30K TH-P42U30M TH-P42U30Q TH-P42U30T TH-P42U30V TH-P42U30P TH-P46U30M TH-P46U30V TH-P46U30P Power Source AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Power Power Rating 275 W 275 W 300 W 300 W Standby ...