Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product TH-P50X20Z Panasonic
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TH-P42X20Z TH-P50X20Z Plasma Television English TQB4TC0004 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 .
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 li.
Basic Advanced T echnical Quick Start Guide 3 Contents Be sure to Read Safety Precautions ···································· 4 (W arning / Important Installat.
4 Safety Precautions 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 prevent electrical shock.
5 ■ 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 recommended by the manufacturer of the television.
6 Accessories / Options 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. Otherwise the TV or the display may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
Accessories / Options Quick Start Guide 7 Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual.
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.
Basic Connection Quick Start Guide AC 220 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz Rear of the TV Aerial Mains lead (supplied) RF cable RF cable DVD Recorder or VCR RCA cable TV , DVD Recorder or VCR 9 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR [View from the top] c a b c Set the mark at the centre as illustrated, to have the swivel positioned at the centre of the rotation angle.
EXIT TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME REC ASPECT MENU INPUT TV AV OPTION RETURN MUTE SURROUND RGY B POWER POWER OFF TIMER SD CARD INFO 1 9 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 18 19 21 22 23 25 26 27 20 17 2 4 5 3 24 10 Identifying Controls 20 Cursor buttons Makes selections and adjustments 25 Surround (p.
Identifying Controls Quick Start Guide 11 Using the On Screen Displays Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.
INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT ASPECT TV AV OPTION MUTE SURROUND R G Y B POWER OFF TIMER MENU EXIT RETURN POWER 12 Auto T uning Search and store TV channels automatically . These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer .
Auto T uning W atching TV Basic AV INDEX TEXT MUTE SURROUND G Y PROGRAMME POWER RETURN MENU HOLD STTL ASPECT OPTION B POWER OFF TIMER EXIT TV INPUT INFO R 13 Display subtitles Hold W atching TV When the TV is switched to standby , there will be a clicking sound after a short delay .
Other useful functions Display the selectable settings for the current programme OPTION Check or change the current programme status instantly Video Selection (Digital TV mode) Allows you to select th.
W atching TV Basic Other useful functions 15 ASPECT Display Aspect Selection list Change aspect ratio Select Change EXIT RETURN Aspect Selection 16:9 Just 14:9 4:3 Full 4:3 Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 16:9 14:9 Just Directly displays the image at “16:9” without distortion (anamorphic).
HOLD STTL POWER INPUT TV AV INDEX TEXT MUTE SURROUND PROGRAMME REC POWER ASPECT OPTION RETURN OFF TIMER MENU RG B EXIT Y Parental Rating captioning Information Watch TV Prog OK Now/Next EPG/Guide 20:3.
Using Freeview Guide (Digital TV mode) Viewing T eletext Basic 17 PROGRAMME MUTE SURROUND POWER ASPECT OPTION RETURN OFF TIMER INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT MENU R G Y B EXIT V iewing T eletext T eletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters.
18 Functions (T eletext mode) View in multi window FULL / T OP / BOTT OM Operations can be made only in T eletext screen. W atch TV and T eletext in two windows at once Normal (FULL) (BOTTOM) (Exp.
Viewing T eletext W atching External inputs Basic MENU ASPECT POWER OFF TIMER INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT OPTION RETURN MUTE SURROUND R G Y B EXIT PROGRAMME INPUT TV AV REC POWER 19 W atching External inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, PC, etc.
20 POWER Standby Set to Standby mode / T urn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD Stop Stop the operation Rewind / Skip / Search VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse DVD: Skip to the previ.
W atching External inputs How to Use VIERA TOOLS Advanced PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT MENU ASPECT TV AV REC OPTION RETURN MUTE SURROUND RG Y B POWER POWER OFF TIMER EXIT 21 How to Use VIERA T OOLS Y ou can access some special features easily by using the VIERA T OOLS function.
TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME REC ASPECT INPUT TV AV OPTION MUTE SURROUND GY POWER POWER OFF TIMER MENU RETURN EXIT RB 22 How to Use Menu Functions V arious menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions.
How to Use Menu Functions Advanced (p. 26) (p. 26, 27) (p. 24) (p. 25, 26) Picture Menu 1/2 Viewing Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Normal 0 90 50 50 0 Vivid Colou.
24 Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Picture Viewing Mode Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / T rue Cinema / Game) In each Viewing Mode, Contrast, Brightness,.
How to Use Menu Functions Advanced 25 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sound Mode Selects basic sound mode (Music / Speech / User) The selected mode affects all input signals. Music : Improves sound quality for watching music video, etc.
26 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sound HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input Select to fit the input signal (Digital / Analogue) (p. 49). Digital : HDMI cable connection Analogue : HDMI-DVI adap.
How to Use Menu Functions Advanced 27 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup VIERA Link Settings VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) VIERA Link functions become available when “VIERA Link” is set to “On” (p.
PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT ASPECT AV OPTION MUTE SURROUND POWER POWER OFF TIMER RETURN RETURN MENU EXIT R G Y B TV 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 Advanced 29 Digital TV T uning Menu Favourites Edit List favourite channels T o name the Favourites R T o display another Favourites G T o add all channels to the list Y Channel numbers are defined by the broadcaster and cannot be changed.
30 Digital TV T uning Menu Auto T uning Set all channels automatically Signal Condition Check Digital TV signal T o change the channel Digital TV Signal Condition Channel Name 101 DZFinfokanal Signal Quality Signal Strength Network Name RiksTV 02468 1 0 RF Parameter [CH32] 562.
T uning and Editing Channels Advanced 31 Analogue TV T uning Menu set select Store RETURN Set characters Y ou can set characters by using numeric buttons (p. 22). T o rename the channel name B 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 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z ( ) + - .
RETURN INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT ASPECT TV AV OPTION MUTE SURROUND POWER OFF TIMER B MENU EXIT Y R G 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.
Child Lock Input Labels Advanced (maximum: ten characters) PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT ASPECT TV AV REC OPTION MUTE SURROUND POWER POWER OFF TIMER RGY B MENU RETURN EXIT 33 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.
EXIT RETURN Confirm All tuning data will be erased Are you sure? Are you sure? Shipping Condition PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT ASPECT TV AV REC OPTION RETURN MUTE SURROUND R G Y B POWER POWER .
Shipping Condition (Reset settings) Updating the TV Software (Digital TV mode) Advanced 35 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 .
INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT TV AV MUTE SURROUND POWER OFF TIMER ASPECT OPTION MENU RETURN R G B EXIT INFO SD CARD OPTION Photo Video Contents Select Media Player EXIT RETURN Select Access Music 36 Photo Mode: View still pictures recorded on a digital camera.
Using Media Player Advanced 37 Photo mode will read all “.jpg” extension files in the card. 1/12 Folder name 23/10/2009 Number of files 3 s o t o h p l l A o t o h P r e y a l P a i d e M t c e l e S s t n e t n o C w o h s e d i l S Info EXIT View RETURN View Select Select Thumbnail images of all photos on the SD Card are displayed.
38 Using Media Player V iewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) w e i v e l t i T o e d i V r e y a l P a i d e M Play Contents Select Info EXIT Access RETURN 2009_9 Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2009_4 2009_7 Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1 Select (Thumbnail - T itle view) Error display (titles that could not be loaded, etc.
Using Media Player Advanced 39 T o the previous scene R T o the next scene G information banner (Playback) EXIT RETURN Title Date & Time Trip1 01/12/2008 10:12 00:00.
40 Display the menu MENU Select “Music Setup” Set Main Menu Picture Sound Photo Setup Video Setup Music Setup Sound Menu p. 25 Using Media Player Listening from SD Card Music mode supports MP3 file format. Error display (images that could not be loaded, etc.
Using Media Player VIERA Link Functions Advanced 41 Summary of features Connected equipment with VIERA Link function Features DIGA Recorder ∗ 1 DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player ∗ 1 HD Video Camera.
42 VIERA Link Functions Features available 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 or HDMI3 terminal via an HDMI cable.
Advanced 43 Advanced VIERA Link Functions Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT MENU ASPECT AV RETURN R G Y B POWER OFF TIMER EXIT OPTION TV OPTION INPUT VIERA Link Men.
44 VIERA Link “ Control TM ” Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) Access and operate the menu of the equipment Y ou can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’ s signal receiver .
PROGRAMME INDEX HOLD STTL TEXT INPUT MENU ASPECT TV AV REC OPTION RETURN SURROUND R G Y B POWER POWER OFF TIMER EXIT MUTE 45 Advanced VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ” Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) These functions may not work properly depending on the connected equipment.
Fully wired HDMI compliant cable (ARC) 46 T ypes of connectable equipment to each terminal T erminal Recording / Playback (equipment) A V1 IN A V2 IN A V3 IN (Side of the TV) MONITOR OUT DIGIT AL AUDI.
External Equipment 47 Advanced Hot Plug Detect 19 DDC/CEC Ground 17 S C L 1 5 CEC 13 TMDS Clock Shield 11 TMDS Data0 9 TMDS Data0+ 7 TMDS Data1 Shield 5 TMDS Data2 3 TMDS Data2+ 1 18 +5V Power 16 SDA 14 Reserved (in cable but N.
48 T echnical Information When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection button. Audio Signal STEREO MAIN I SUB II MONO Mode Indicator I II NICAM .......Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong etc.
T echnical Information 49 T echnical 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 50 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 (576) / 50i ∗∗ .
T echnical Information 51 T echnical 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.
52 First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. 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).
53 T echnical 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. Maintenance / Licence F AQs F AQs White spots or shadow images (noise) Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial.
54 F AQs Problem Actions Sound No sound is produced Is “Sound Mute” active? (p. 10) Is the volume set to the minimum? Sound level is low or sound is distorted Sound signal reception may be deteriorated. Set “MPX” in the Sound Menu to “Mono” (p.
F AQs Specifications 55 T echnical Specifications TH-P42X20Z TH-P50X20Z Power Power rating AC 220 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz 1.2 A AC 220 - 240 V , 50 / 60 Hz 1.
Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. Y ou should note the model number and the serial number in the space provided below and retain .
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