Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TH-P42U30M Panasonic
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M021 1-1031 Printed in Thailand Web Site : http://panasonic.net © Panasonic Corporation 2011 Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel.
Operating Instructions Plasma T elevision 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 product.
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 exciteme.
3 Contents Be Sure to Read Safety Precautions ····································· 4 (W arning / Caution) Notes ·························.
Safety Precautions 4 Safety Precautions W arning 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.
Safety Precautions | Notes 5 Caution This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates When cleaning the TV , remove the mains plug • Cleaning an energised TV may cause electrical shock.
Accessories / Options 6 Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control • N2QA YB000603 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.
Accessories / Options 7 Attaching the pedestal W arning 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 .
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 for usable Wireless LAN Adaptor .
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 the socket outlet first.
Identifying Controls 10 Identifying Controls TV 7 8 4 5 1 2 3 6 9 10 1 1 12 1 Function select • [V olume] / [Contrast] / [Brightness] / [Colour] / [Sharpness] / [T int] (NTSC signal) / [Bass] ([Musi.
Identifying Controls 11 Remote Control EXIT INFO OPTION TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD RETURN MENU SURROUND INPUT MUTE LAST VIEW TV S D C A R D V I E R A T O O L S V I E R A L i n k AV TV PC abc def jk l ghi mn.
Auto T uning 12 INFO RETURN TV abc def jk l ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz Y POWER Auto T uning 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.
Auto T uning 13 Setup the wireless LAN connection Setup the wireless LAN connection to enable the network service functions. • T o 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.
W atching TV 14 W atching 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 T urn power on • Mains power On / Off switch should be On.
W atching TV 15 Display Information banner Display Information banner INFO • Also appears when changing a channel • T o hide EXIT , , II , Audio mode (p. 60) Sound mute On 1 - 90 Off T imer remaining time • For settings p. 14 T eletext (varies depending on the broadcasters) T eletext service available TV 1 CH08 5.
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.
Viewing T eletext 17 V iewing T eletext T eletext 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 F ASTEXT mode? In F ASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen.
Viewing T eletext 18 View in multi window W atch TV and T eletext in two windows at once MENU (press twice) Select Picture and text On or Off • Operations can be made only in T eletext screen.
W atching External Inputs 19 W atching External Inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, PC, etc.) and you can watch through the input.
How to Use VIERA TOOLS 20 Y ou can access some special features easily by using the VIERA T OOLS function. EXIT TV V I E R A T O O L S ■ T o return to TV EXIT or V I E R A T O O L S 1 Display icons .
How to Use the Menu Functions 21 How to Use the Menu Functions V arious 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 pq.
How to Use the Menu Functions 22 Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Note • In each Viewing Mode and input, [Contrast], [Brightness], [Colour], [Sharpness], [T int], [Colour Balance], [Vivid Colour], [Eco Mode], [P-NR] and [3D-COMB] can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement.
How to Use the Menu Functions 23 Screen Display • Off • On T urns the screen off when you select [Of f] • The sound is active even if the screen turns off. • Press any buttons (except Standby) to turn the screen on. • This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to the sound without watching the TV screen.
How to Use the Menu Functions 24 Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Mode • Music • Speech • User Selects basic sound mode • The selected mode affects all input signals. [Music]: Improves sound quality for watching music videos, etc.
How to Use the Menu Functions 25 Speaker Distance to W all • Over 30cm • Up to 30cm Adjusts the low frequency sound • If the back space between the TV and wall is over 30 cm, [Over 30cm] is recommended. • If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm, [Up to 30cm] is recommended.
How to Use the Menu Functions 26 Main Menu Picture Sound Setup Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) PC Setup Input Resolution Switches to a wide view • VGA (640 × 480 pixels), WVGA (852.
How to Use the Menu Functions 27 Display Settings T eletext • F ASTEXT • List T eletext display mode (p. 17) • Some countries do not provide a teletext service T eletext Character Set • English • CIS • E.
T uning and Editing Channels 28 T uning and Editing Channels Y ou can make Auto T uning, listing your favourite channels, skipping unwanted channels, etc.
T uning and Editing Channels 29 [Channel List Edit] - Skip unwanted channels / Edit Channels (Change name, Move) Y ou can hide unwanted channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels.
Child Lock 30 Child Lock Y ou can lock specific channels / A V 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.
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.
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.
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.
Using Media Player 34 Starting Media Player EXIT RETURN TV Y INFO OPTION MENU ASPECT RG B S D C A R D ■ T o return to TV EXIT or ■ T o 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 .
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 E.
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 RET.
Using Media Player 37 Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Frame Selects the indication frame of the slideshow [Off] / [Multi] / [Collage] / [Drift (+ calendar)] / [Drift] / [Gallery (+ ca.
Using Media Player 38 Change the contents Y ou 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 .
Using Media Player 39 ■ How to operate playback Example : Playback SD EXIT RETURN 02/10/2010 00:15:39 00:02:05 1 1:21 Operation guide Information banner • T o display / hide the operation guide an.
Using Media Player 40 Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Multi Audio Allows you to select between selectable sound tracks (if available) • It may take several seconds to change the sound. Subtitle T urn the subtitle on / off and select subtitle file (if available) [Off] / [Subtitle 1] ( / [Subtitle 2] .
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_.
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. T o learn more, visit www .
Using Network Services 43 Network connections T o use only DLNA features, you can operate the features without a Broadband network environment. T o enjoy the Internet contents, you need a Broadband network environment. • If you do not have any Broadband network services, please consult your retailer for assistance.
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 .
Using Network Services 45 2 ■ [Proxy Settings] Select [Proxy Settings] and set the items IP Address Acquire IP Address Subnet Mask Gateway DNS Address Proxy Settings IP/DNS Settings Auto Auto Access 192.168.1 1.1 192.168.1 1.1 255.255.255.0 192.168.
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.
Using Network Services 47 Using DLNA ® features • Ensure the preparation of the media server , network connections and network settings are completed.
Using Network Services 48 For photo file [Single view] - Displayed one at a time Operation guide Single view Single view Rotate Stop EXIT Select RETURN • T o display / hide the operation guide INFO .
Using Network Services 49 Photo Setup (for photo contents) Setup the settings for Photo. 1 Display the option menu OPTION 2 Select [Slideshow Settings] 3 Select the items and set Option Menu Slideshow.
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.
VIERA Link Functions 51 VIERA Link “ HDA VI Control™” Enjoy additional HDMI interoperability with Panasonic products which have “HDA VI Control” function. This TV supports “HDA VI Control 5” function. Connections to equipment with HDMI cable such as a DIGA Recorder , HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier , etc.
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.
VIERA Link Functions 53 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) [Pause Live TV] Y ou 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.
VIERA Link Functions 54 [VIERA Link Control] - Operate the connected equipment with VIERA remote control Y ou can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’ s signal receiver .
VIERA Link Functions 55 [Speaker Selection] - Speaker control Y ou 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.
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.
External Equipment 57 Rear of the TV T o 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.
External Equipment 58 Rear of the TV Side panel of the TV Headphones (M3 stereo mini plug) T o adjust volume [Headphone V olume] in the Sound Menu (p. 24) USB devices USB cable Camcorder / HDMI equipment Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Camcorder etc.
T echnical Information 59 T echnical Information Channel Allocation Channel Plan Asia/W . Europe CIS / E.Europe China Hong Kong NZ / Indonesia Indian CA TV South Africa American System American CA TV .
T echnical 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 .
T echnical Information 61 HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer A V 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.
T echnical 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) / 60i 525 (480) / 60p 625 (57.
T echnical Information 63 Media Player SD Card Card format : SDXC Card - exF A T SDHC Card / SD Card - F A T16 or F A T32 Compliant card type (maximum capacity) : SDXC Card (64 GB), SDHC Card (32 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (2 GB) (requiring miniSD adaptor) • If miniSD Card is used, insert / remove it together with the adaptor .
T echnical Information 64 ■ Video Container File extension Video codec Audio codec Details / Restrictions SD-Video .mod MPEG1 MPEG2 MPEG Dolby Digital SD-Video Standard V er . 1.3 (Entertainment Video Profile) • The data may not be available if a folder structure on the current device is modified.
T echnical 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 of ficial DivX Certified ® device that plays DivX video.
T echnical 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions 68 F AQs 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.
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.
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 1 10 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz AC 220 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz AC 1 10 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz Power Power Rating 275 W 275 W 300 W 300 W Standby condition 0.
Specifications 71 Note • Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate. TH-P50U30D TH-P50U30K TH-P50U30M TH-P50U30Q TH-P50U30T TH-P50U30V TH-P50U30P Power Source AC 220 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz AC 1 10 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz Power Power Rating 320 W 325 W Standby condition 0.
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