Page 2 - English
Operating Instructions Plasma Television Model No. TH-P42S10Z TH-P46S10Z TH-P50S10Z 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. TQBC2409 English
Page 3 - Turn your own living room into a movie theatre!; Experience an amazing level of multi-; Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal
2 Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- 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!
Page 4 - media excitement; Enjoy rich multimedia; Contents; Be Sure to Read; Technical Features
Basic Advanced Technical Quick Start Guide 3 media excitement Enjoy rich multimedia Contents Be Sure to Read Safety Precautions ······································· 4 (Warning / Important Installation Notices) ● Quick Start Guide Accessories / Options ···································6 Identify...
Page 5 - Safety Precautions; Warning; Handling the mains plug and lead; If you find any
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 securely connected to preven...
Page 6 - Important Installation Notices
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: Using cabinets or stands ...
Page 7 - Accessories / Options; Standard accessories; Caution; Optional accessories; Caution
6 Accessories / Options Caution 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. Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control N2QAYB000352...
Page 8 - Quick Start; Base; Assembling the pedestal
Accessories / Options Quick Start Guide 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 other TV and displays. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, an...
Page 9 - Preventing the TV from falling over; Fall-prevention parts; Band; Identifying Controls
8 Accessories / Options Preventing the TV from falling over This TV could fall over if it's pushed, pulled or knocked down. We therefore recommend the TV is secured to the base as illustrated. This measure is designed to reduce the risk of injury from a falling TV. However, it cannot guarantee prote...
Page 10 - Remote Control
Accessories / Options Identifying Controls Quick Start Guide EXIT TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME REC ASPECT MENU INPUT TV AV OPTION RETURN MUTE SURROUND R G Y B POWER POWER OFF TIMER 9 Remote Control Cursor buttons Makes selections and adjustments ● Standby On / Off switch Switches TV On or Off stan...
Page 11 - Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR; TV, DVD Recorder or VCR; Basic Connection; External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.; Connecting aerial; TV only; Make sure that
10 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV, DVD Recorder or VCR RF OUT RF IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT 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 disconnectin...
Page 12 - Using the On-Screen Displays; If you select “Shop” by mistake; Return to the “Home” or “Shop”; Auto Tuning is complete; Search and store TV channels automatically.; Auto Tuning is complete; ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box; How to use remote control
Basic Connection Auto T uning Quick Start Guide Using the On-Screen Displays To edit channels “Editing Channels” (p. 27) If tuning has failed “Tuning Channels” (p. 29) To reset all settings “Shipping Condition” (p. 31) If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time, the TV will be in Standby...
Page 13 - Watching TV; Turn power on; Select Digital TV or Analogue TV mode; Select a channel; Select a channel using information banner
AV INDEX TEXT MUTE SURROUND R G Y PROGRAMME REC POWER RETURN HOLD STTL ASPECT OPTION B POWER OFF TIMER EXIT TV MENU INPUT 12 Watching TV 1 Turn power on POWER Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 8) ● 2 Select Digital TV or Analogue TV mode TV Also possible to select the mode using the TV b...
Page 14 - atching TV; Basic; Freeze / unfreeze picture; Display subtitles; Other useful functions; Bad signal; II; Encrypted; Dolby D; Display information banner
W atching TV Basic HOLD Freeze / unfreeze picture Display / hide subtitles (if available) STTL Display subtitles Hold Other useful functions To confirm another tuned channel name ● To watch the programme listed in the banner ● To select a favourite list (Digital TV mode) ● B To hide ● EXIT Informati...
Page 15 - Display the selectable settings for the current programme; Video Selection
Other useful functions ASPECT Change the aspect ratio Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. ASPECT Display Aspect Selection list store select While the list is displayed, select the mode To change the mode using the ASPECT button only ASPECT Press repeatedly until you reach the d...
Page 16 - Using Freeview Guide; View Freeview Guide; Freeview Guide; To return to TV
W atching TV Using Freeview Guide (Digital TV mode) Basic HOLD STTL POWER INPUT TV AV INDEX TEXT MUTE SURROUND PROGRAMME REC POWER ASPECT OPTION RETURN OFF TIMER MENU R G B EXIT Y 15 Using Freeview Guide (Digital TV mode) View Freeview Guide Each time pressed, the screen will be switched between the...
Page 17 - To resume; Viewing Teletext; Hold; Switch to Teletext; Select the page
16 To change mode “Teletext” in Setup Menu (p. 23) PROGRAMME MUTE SURROUND POWER ASPECT OPTION RETURN OFF TIMER INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT MENU R G Y B EXIT Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) To resume HOLD HOLD Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcast...
Page 18 - To change stored pages; To view specific sub page
V iewing T eletext Basic 17 INDEX STTL FULL / TOP / BOTTOM Using teletext conveniently INDEX Call up a favourite page Return to the main index page View a favourite page stored Call up the page stored in “blue”. Factory setting is “P103” for Digital teletext, “P801” for Analogue teletext. ● ● Store ...
Page 19 - Watching Videos and DVDs; Display the input select menu; Select the input mode of the connected equipment; View; Note
MENU ASPECT POWER OFF TIMER INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT OPTION RETURN MUTE SURROUND R G Y B EXIT PROGRAMME INPUT TV AV REC POWER 18 Watching Videos and DVDs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment p. 10 You can operate some functions ...
Page 21 - How to Use Menu Functions; Display the menu; Select the item; Adjust or select
Choose from among alternatives To reset the settings To reset the picture settings only “Reset Picture Defaults” in Picture Menu (p. 22) To reset the sound settings only “Reset Sound Defaults” in Sound Menu (p. 23) To reset all settings “Shipping Condition” (p. 31) in Setup Menu ● ● ● Colour Balance...
Page 22 - How to Use Menu Functions (Picture, sound quality; Advanced; Overview
How to Use Menu Functions (Picture, sound quality , etc.) Advanced Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Setup Menu VIERA Link Settings Display Settings System Menu Off Timer Other Settings Digital TV Tuning Menu Access Access Off Access Child Lock Access Analogue TV Tuning Menu Access Access Access (p. 23)...
Page 23 - Menu
22 How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Picture Viewing Mode Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Game) Dynamic : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness when viewing in a bright room Normal : Recommended for viewing under norm...
Page 24 - Sound; Tuning Menu
How to Use Menu Functions (Picture, sound quality , etc.) Advanced 23 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sound MPEG Optical Level You can adjust the audio level of MPEG output from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal as the initial setting 0dB to -12dB in -2dB reductions Digital TV mode on...
Page 25 - Select “Setup”; Select “Display Settings”; Select an input terminal and set; terminal that is not connected to any equipment.
24 PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT ASPECT TV AV REC OPTION MUTE SURROUND R G Y B POWER POWER OFF TIMER MENU RETURN EXIT User input You can name each input terminals freely. set select Set characters access select Select “User input” User input Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 ...
Page 26 - Digital TV Settings; If in Analogue TV mode; Digital TV Settings provide access to various advanced features.; Update TV’s software system
Input Labels Digital TV Settings (Digital TV mode) 25 Advanced PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT ASPECT AV REC OPTION RETURN MUTE SURROUND R G Y B POWER POWER OFF TIMER MENU TV INPUT EXIT Digital TV Settings (Digital TV mode) 1 If in Analogue TV mode Select Digital TV mode TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 ...
Page 27 - Control Channel Audience; Select “Child Lock”; Set; Control channel audience; Child Lock; Select “Child Lock List”; Select the channel / input to be locked; To change the PIN number
26 RETURN INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT ASPECT TV AV OPTION MUTE SURROUND POWER OFF TIMER B MENU EXIT Y R G Control Channel Audience 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 3 Select “Child Lock” Setup Menu VIERA Link Settings Display Settings System Menu Chi...
Page 28 - Editing Channels; Select Digital TV or Analogue TV; Select “Favourites Edit” or “Channel List”
Control Channel Audience Editing Channels 27 Advanced PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT ASPECT AV REC OPTION MUTE SURROUND POWER POWER OFF TIMER RETURN MENU EXIT R G Y B TV Editing Channels You can make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. To return to TV EXIT 1 Select Digit...
Page 29 - List favourite channels (Digital TV mode)
28 List favourite channels (Digital TV mode) Digital TV Favourites Edit Skip unwanted channels / Edit channels (Change name, Move) Channel List Editing Channels Create your favourite channel list (Favourites) from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites1 to 4). The list is added to “Favourites” li...
Page 30 - Tuning Channels; Select a function; recently started broadcasting.; Set all Digital TV or Analogue TV channels automatically; Digital TV Auto Tuning or Analogue TV Auto Tuning; Start Auto Tuning; For Auto Tuning, using the
Editing Channels T uning Channels 29 Advanced PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT ASPECT AV REC OPTION RETURN MUTE SURROUND R G Y B POWER POWER OFF TIMER MENU TV EXIT INPUT Tuning Channels 1 Select Digital TV or Analogue TV TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access ...
Page 31 - Set Digital TV channel manually; Set Analogue TV channel manually; Analogue TV Manual Tuning; Update channels automatically; Update Channel List; Check Digital TV signal; Digital TV Signal Condition
30 Set Digital TV channel manually Digital TV Manual Tuning Set Analogue TV channel manually Analogue TV Manual Tuning Manual Tuning Set Analogue TV channel manually after Analogue TV Auto Tuning. If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, select channel position “0”. 1 BBC1 CH33 Analogue TV Manu...
Page 32 - Select “System Menu”; Select “Shipping Condition”; Shipping Condition; Check the message and reset; Follow the on-screen instructions
T uning Channels Restore Settings 31 Advanced PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT ASPECT TV AV REC OPTION RETURN MUTE SURROUND R G Y B POWER POWER OFF TIMER MENU EXIT Restore Settings 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 3 Select “System Menu” Setup M...
Page 33 - Displaying PC Screen on TV; Select the external input; Select “PC”; The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV.
32 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (options) Picture Advanced PC Settings W/B High R White balance of bright red area and repeatedly adjusted W/B High B White balance of bright blue area W/B Low R White balance of dark red area W/B Low B White balance of dark blue area Gamma (S Curve / 2.0 / ...
Page 34 - Viewing from SD Card; To return to the; Insert the SD Card; Select a folder to display the thumbnail; Select a photo from the thumbnail to be viewed; Photo View; To insert SD Card
Displaying PC Screen on TV V iewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) 33 Advanced INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT TV AV MUTE SURROUND POWER OFF TIMER OPTION MENU RETURN R G Y B EXIT ASPECT Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Photo View: Still images recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. Mo...
Page 35 - Start Slideshow; iewing Setup; To display all the photos
34 Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) Slideshow Start Slideshow (operate in step ) Select the photo for the first view Start Slideshow To pause To return to Single view G ●● R Note Slideshow is done within the thumbnail. ● Slideshow settings (operate in Photo View Mode) Display the menu MENU ...
Page 36 - iewing from SD Card (VIERA; Select the file to be viewed; Movie View; To confirm or change the current sound status; Audio output settings; SPDIF; Audio Settings
V iewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) 35 Advanced INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT TV AV POWER OFF TIMER MENU RETURN R G Y B EXIT ASPECT OPTION 1 Insert the SD Card 2 Select “Movie View” access select SD Card Photo View Movie View 3 Select the file to be viewed Title Date & Time Scene Duration Ja...
Page 37 - VIERA Link features and connections; VIERA Link; Connection; VIERA Link “
36 Enjoy additional HDMI interoperability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 4” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cable allow you to interface them automatically...
Page 38 - Channel setting can be downloaded to the recorder.; Standby Power Save; consumption is increased to make startup time early.; Intelligent Auto Standby; reduce the power consumption.
VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ” 37 Advanced Note 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 function, connect to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminal via an HDMI cable. For Playe...
Page 39 - Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record; Recording the current programme in DIGA Recorder immediately.; To stop recording; Pause Live TV programme; Pause Live TV; To operate Pause Live TV
38 VIERA Link “ Control TM ” Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record Direct TV Rec Recording the current programme in DIGA Recorder immediately. If you connect several recorders including other manufacturers’ recorders at the same time, please...
Page 40 - Operate the connected equipment with VIERA remote control; The menu of the accessed equipment
VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ” Advanced 39 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Operate the connected equipment with VIERA remote control VIERA Link 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 ca...
Page 41 - Speaker control; Speaker Selection
40 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Speaker control Speaker Selection VIERA Link “ Control TM ” 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 “VIERA Link features and conn...
Page 42 - VIERA; VIERA Tools; Display VIERA Tools Menu; Follow the operation of each feature; or
VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ” VIERA T ools Advanced PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT MENU ASPECT TV AV REC OPTION RETURN MUTE SURROUND R G Y B POWER POWER OFF TIMER EXIT 41 VIERA Tools With VIERA Tools, you can directly access to some of the useful functions of connected equipment or SD card. ...
Page 43 - Types of connectable equipment to each terminal; External Equipment; To listen with speakers; To adjust volume; Game equipment
42 Types of connectable equipment to each terminal Terminal Recording / Playback (equipment) AV1 IN AV2 IN AV3 IN AV4 IN (Side panel of TV) To record / playback videocassettes / DVDs (VCR / DVD recorder)To watch DVDs (DVD player)To watch camcorder images (Video camera)To watch satellite broadcasts (...
Page 44 - MONITOR; S VIDEO 4 pin terminal; HDMI terminal; To watch satellite; To watch DVDs
External Equipment Advanced 43 MONITOR OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 1 2 3 S VIDEO 4 pin terminal Chrominance in Chrominance earth Luminance in Luminance earth Hot Plug Detect 19 DDC/CEC Ground 17SCL 15CEC 13TMDS Clock Shield 11TMDS Data0 − 9 TMDS Data0+ 7 TMDS Data1 Shield 5TMDS Data2 − 3 TMDS Data2+ 1 18 ...
Page 45 - Technical Information; Rating; Updating the software system (Digital TV mode); To update automatically; Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection
44 Technical Information Channel Allocation (Analogue TV mode) CH Display / Receive Channel CH 1 - CH 11 CH 21 - CH 70 CH 74 - CH 78 CH 80 - CH 120 Rating (Digital TV mode) Rating Meaning - Not classified G General PGR Parental Guidance Recommended AO Adults Only Updating the software system (Digita...
Page 46 - Technical; Cautions in handling SD Card; Message
Technical Information Technical 45 SD Card Cautions in handling SD Card Do not remove the card while the TV is accessing data (this can damage card or TV). Do not touch the pins on the back of the card. Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact. Insert the card in the correct direction (o...
Page 47 - Setup; DVI Position; quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment.; DVI connection; HDMI Functions
46 Technical Information Menu Item Adjustments Setup DVI Position Settings H-pos Adjusts horizontal position V-pos Adjusts vertical position Reset DVI Position Settings Press the OK button to reset to the default Setup settings ( ∗ 1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment. ( ∗ 2): ...
Page 48 - Input signal that can be displayed; COMPONENT
Technical Information Technical 47 PC connection A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV. PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning frequency 59 to 86 Hz (more than 1,024 signal lines coul...
Page 49 - FAQs
48 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. ● Nei...
Page 50 - Problem; HDMI
Frequently Asked Questions Technical 49 Problem Actions Chaotic image, noisy Change the setting of “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 22) Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). ●● No image can be displayed Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu se...
Page 51 - Maintenance; First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.; Display panel; Mains plug; Licence
50 Maintenance First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. Display panel Regular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth. Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 ...
Page 52 - Specifications
Maintenance Licence Specifications Technical 51 Specifications TH-P42S10Z TH-P46S10Z TH-P50S10Z Power Source AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption Power rating 350 W 400 W 430 W Normal (Home) mode 194 W 232 W 269 W Standby condition 0.4 W 0.4 W 0.4 W Display panel Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible sc...
