Panasonic 42"50" Class 720p Plasma Hdtv Tc P42xt50 Owners Manual

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Getting started
 Connections Accessories/Optional Accessories
BC
A
 Connections
Connection Panels
Power Cord
(Connect after all the 
other connections have 
been made.)VHF/UHF Antenna
•  NTSC (National Television System Committee):
ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):
Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standa\
rd-definition television 
(SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel surround sound audio and inte\
ractive television.
Back of the TV
Cable TV
VHF/UHF Antenna
or
*  See page 10 
(Power cord 
connection)
  Antenna or Cable connection
 Cable 
●You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their programming. 
●You may need to subscribe to a high-definition (HD) cable service to en\
joy HD programming. 
The connection for high-definition can be done with the use of an HDMI o\
r Component Video cable. (p. 12)
Note
 
●When using a Cable box, external equipment and video cables shown in thi\
s manual are not supplied with the TV. 
●When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the \
power cord plug from the wall outlet first. 
●For additional assistance, visit us at:   www.panasonic.com/help
www.panasonic.ca
Back of the TV
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ETHERNET connector
SD card 
slot
USB 
connector
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  AV cable connection
  Audio connection
Best
Good
Basic
(Not HD)
 To use  HDMI terminals
L
R
 
●VIERA Link connection, please refer to p. 26
HDMI
AV OUT
HDMI-DVI 
Conversion cable DVI OUT
AUDIO OUTe.g. Blu-ray Disc 
player
e.g. Blu-ray Disc 
player
AV Equipment
AV Equipment
Connect to Audio input terminal  HDMI connection (p. 41)
 To use  COMPONENT terminals
L
R Y
P
B
PR
AUDIO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
white red
green
blue
red
white
red green blue red
whitered
green
bluered e.g. Blu-ray Disc 
player AV Equipment
 To use  COMPOSITE terminals
L
RCOMPOSITE
OUT
yellow
white
redyellow
white
red
yellow
white red or
e.g. DVD Recorder
AV Equipment
e.g. VCR
DIGITAL 
AUDIO IN e.g. Amplifier
Audio equipment
 
●For HDMI-ARC (Audio Return Channel) connection, see p. 25
 
●The Green terminal is shared for both the COMPONENT and COMPOSITE (VIDEO IN) connection.
When using COMPOSITE (VIDEO IN) connection the Yellow connector (Video) should be inserted into Green 
connection. (Watching content from external devices (p. 17)) 
Optical cable
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Getting started
 Identifying Controls Connections
Identifying Controls
Note
 
●The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned off. 
●Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control.
TV controls/indicators
Front of the TV Back of the TVChanges the input mode
Chooses Menu and 
Submenu entries
(Press and hold down for 
MENU function)
Volume up/down
Remote control sensor 
Within about 23 feet (7 meters) 
in front of the TV set Selects channels 
in sequence
C.A.T.S. sensor
Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast 
Automatic Tracking System) POWER button
 Power indicator
(on:  red, off:  no light)
 Remote control
Switches TV On or Off (Standby)
Select source to watch (p. 17)
Displays Main Menu (p. 38)
Displays Options Menu for special functions 
(when available) (p. 16)
 Colored buttons 
(used for various functions)
 Volume up/down
 Sound mute On/Off
Changes aspect ratio and zoom 
(p. 16, 39)
 Switches to previously viewed channel 
or input
External equipment operations Closed Caption On/Off (p. 15)
Selects Secondary Audio Programming 
(p. 15)
 Exits from menu screen
Displays 3D  settings (p. 19)
Displays Online Movies screen (p. 34)
Displays VIERA TOOLS menu (p. 17)
Selects/OK/Change
Go back to previous menu
Channel up/down, when viewing from 
ANT/Cable source
Displays or removes the information 
banner (p. 15)
Operates the Favorite channel list 
function (p. 16)
Numeric keypad to select any channel 
or press to enter alphanumeric input in 
menus 
Use for digital channels. (p. 15)
•  An image of the control panel is displayed on the screen while using it.\
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or
Turn the TV On with the POWER button
or
(Remote)
(TV)
Setup the following items
 
●Select your  language
 
●Select your country
 
●Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “ Home Use”)
If you select “ Store Demonstration” by mistake, confirmation screen will be 
displayed.
To display the “Set viewing mode” screen again and select “Home \
Use”, do one of 
the following:•  Press and hold down the rear POWER button for at least five seconds.
•  Unplug power cord for 30 seconds and plug in again.
 
●ANT/Cable setup
Select and set the settings according to your ANT/Cable environment.  
Select “Yes” on the confirmation screen, to start the scanning process. 
After scanning is finished completely, press OK to continue.
 
●Label the inputs for easy identification
To name each input, follow the instructions on screen.
When done, select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step. 
(Input select: Refer to Watching content from external devices (p. 17))
 
●Configure Network settings
Select the Network type and select the setting mode. 
If you select “Wireless (WiFi)”, start “Wireless network sett\
ings”
Select “Automatic” or set “Manual” setting, start connection\
 test. 
When you complete “Network settings” successfully, the completion screen will be 
displayed. 
 
●Adjust the Clock
Select the clock mode and set other settings. 
When “Auto” is selected, clock will be set automatically according\
 to Time zone and 
DST. 
Complete First time setup
Completion screen is displayed.
You can repeat the First time setup   • Press  MENU --
> Setup  --
> First time setup 
To watch TV via a Cable box, Satellite receiver, or any other source (DVD, DVR, 
gaming device, etc.), press the INPUT button and select the appropriate input. 
 First Time Setup
The first time setup screen is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time, after the power cord 
is inserted into a wall outlet and the “Auto power on” is set to “\
No”. 
(Press MENU  --
> Setup  --
> Advanced setup  --
> Auto power on )
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Getting started
15
 Watching TV First Time Setup
 Watching TV
Turn power on(TV)
or
(Remote)Note
  Please select correct input -->  (p. 17)
 Select a channel number
up
downor
•  CH buttons are also available on the side  of the TV. 
[For Cable/Satellite box connection]
- Use your connected box’s remote control.
 To directly enter a digital channel 
number
When tuning to a digital channel, press 
the button to enter the minor number 
in a compound channel number.
example:  CH15-1:    
Note
If at the end of the scanning no channels are found, then check:
1.   Antenna’s position – or
2.   Availability of Cable service
Cable, Satellite or Fiber services with a box are typically connected to\
 the TV’s A/V 
inputs, preferably HDMI, for best HD picture. In such a case, the channe\
l scanning is 
not needed (set “ANT IN” to “Not used”).
 
■Other Useful Functions
Listen with  SAP (Secondary Audio Programming)
 
■Select the Audio mode for watching TV
Digital mode : Select available audio service when receiving a digital channel.
Audio track is automatically selected as DTV language and SAP settings in Audio menu.
Menu > Audio  > DTV language and SAP settings
* If you change the audio settings with SAP button, DTV language and SAP settings does not change.
Audio track 1 of 7
English (Main audio)
English audioTrack number / Number of tracks 
Current audio track information (language, audio type)
Audio service information
(example)Analog mode : Select the desired Audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono)  SAP is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI.  Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling SA\
P with their box.
 Closed caption
 
■Switches the Closed caption mode On or Off
 
Closed caption OnClosed caption OffClosed caption On mute
  Closed caption is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI.  Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling CC\
 with their box.
 Displaying Information
 
■Displays TV status information. Also, when watching programs via the Antenna/Cable input, 
INFO will include the channel banner.
 
15-2 12:30 PM
30THE NEWS 
CC SAP
TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3ABC-HD
Channel
Station 
identifier SAP
indication Signal
resolution
Rating Level Picture
mode
Sleep timer
remaining time
Aspect ratio
Closed caption Clock
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Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture
 
■Press  FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes  (p. 39)
•  480i, 480p:  FULL/JUST/4:3/ ZOOM
•  1080p, 1080i, 720p:  FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM
Use when the picture does not fill the whole screen (bars appears on ei\
ther side of 
the image) or portions of the picture is trimmed.
Note
1.  Some content, such as film-based movies, are available in extra-wide for\
mat. 
Top and bottom bars are unavailable.
2.  Connected devices, such as Cable/Satellite box, DVD/Blu-ray players and \
game  consoles have their own aspect (format) settings. Adjust the device’s aspect 
settings.
Display the  Options menu
 
■Press OPTION to show the Options menu screen This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.Options menu is only available when the TV is using the Antenna/Cable input, not when using Cable or Satellite box. 
Specify favorites or type of channels to view when pressing the channel \
up/
down button.
Set favorite channel (below) 
Edit the channel identifier (p. 37) 
Check the antenna’s signal strength (p. 37)All
Options menu
Edit CH caption
Signal meter Set favorite
Channel surf mode
 Call up a favorite channel
 
■ FAVORITEChannel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tun\
e screen. Select the desired broadcast 
station with the cursor or use the number buttons. (p. 15)
Favorite channels1/326-112345
select 
or
 
■Set the Favorite channel
All
Options menu
Edit CH caption
Signal meter Set favorite Channel surf mode
Set favorite 1/326-112345
 select the list 
number 
save the displayed 
channel
select the list number
(to save the channel 
without pressing OK)
or
 
■Delete a favorite channelSet favorite 1/326-112345
 select 
 delete 
(while holding down)
 
■To change the page
Press repeatedly to change between pages (1/3, 2/3, 3/3, or exit)
Changes the page forward/backward
 
●Favorite channels cannot be set when using Cable or Satellite box.
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Basic
  Watching content from external devices Watching TV 
 Using  VIERA TOOLS
Using  VIERA TOOLS
Display VIERA TOOLS and select the item
 select
 next
Set each item
 3D
Change the view 3D ⇔2D (p. 19)
  VIERA Link 
VIERA Link menu (p. 29)
  Media player
Media player (p. 20-24)
 Game mode 
Change to “Game” mode.
  DLNA
Using DLNA feature (p. 35)
  Eco mode
ECO/energy saving
VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access the TV’s special features. They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen.
 Watching content from external devices
With the connected equipment turned On
Display the  Input select menu
Select the input mode
Input selectANT/Cable In1234
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Comp.
Video GAME
Not used
(example)
Input label select
 enter
or
HDMI 1GAMETerminal
(example) Label  Set ANT/Cable in (p. 37)
  Enable Inputs 
Edit labels 
  Input labels (Press MENU -> Setup -> Input labels)
You can also press the corresponding NUMBER 
button or press INPUT repeatedly to cycle through 
the available inputs. If you are unsure which input to 
select, wait 2 seconds between each selection.
COMPONENT and COMPOSITE (VIDEO) 
IN terminals are shared. You need to select 
“Video”(VIDEO IN)  or “Comp.” (COMPONENT IN) 
in Input select menu when you use these terminals. 
(Default: Video)
 
●For your convenience, your can edit the 
inputs with labels that are easy to remember.
 
●During the selection, if no action is taken for 
several seconds, the “Input select” menu 
disappears.
Operate the connected equipment directly or use the remote control 
supplied with the equipment
Note
 
●For details, see the manual for the connected equipment.
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Precautions for Viewing 3D Images
 Cautions During Viewing   Do not use devices that emit strong electromagnetic waves (such as cell\
ular phones or personal transceivers) near the 
3D Eyewear.  Doing so may cause the 3D Eyewear to malfunction.
  If the 3D Eyewear is used in a room in which fluorescent lights (50 Hz)\
 are used, the light within the room may appear 
to flicker. In this case, either darken or switch off the fluorescent lights when using the 3D Eyewear.
   Wear the 3D Eyewear correctly. 3D images will not appear correctly if the 3D Eyewear is worn upside d\
own or back-to-front.
 For comfortable viewing  View from at least the recommended distance (3 times the effective height of the screen), 
 Recommended Distance:    For a 42-inch television, 5.25’ (1.6 m) or more. For a 50-inch television, 6.23’ (1.9 m) or more.
 
 When the top and bottom area of the screen are blackened, such as when p\
laying movies, view the screen at a distance 
3 times further than the height of the actual image. (That makes the vi\
ewing distance closer than above recommended 
distance.)
  Stop using the 3D Eyewear immediately if your skin feels unusual.
  In rare cases, the paint or materials used in the 3D Eyewear may cause a\
n allergic reaction.
  Stop using the 3D Eyewear immediately if you experience any redness, pai\
n, or itching on the nose or temples.
  Prolonged use may cause such symptoms due to excess pressure, which may \
result in the user feeling unwell.
  Use the 3D Eyewear where there is no interference from other devices wit\
h Bluetooth® signals.
Viewing 3D images
The following 3D content can be enjoyed on this TV:  •  A 3D Blu-ray disc, played on 3D capable Blu-ray player/recorder that is c\
onnected via HDMI cable.
•  3D TV broadcast (program)
•  3D Photo and 3D Movie taken by LUMIX/Camcorder. 
•  3D game played on 3D capable video game console, connected via HDMI cabl\
e.
• 2D -
>3D (Simulated 3D) 
 (p. 41)
Optional Accessories (p. 8)
* 
For more detail on usage of 3D Eyewear (Power button, Accessories and how to register, etc.), please refer to operating 
manuals for the purchased 3D Eyewear. 3D experience differs depending on the type of 3D Eyewear.
Using the 3D Eyewear Turn on the 3D Eyewear
 Make sure that registration is finished completely. Put on the 3D Eyewear
Viewing 3D imagesWhen the TV receives a 3D signal, it also tries to detect the 3D mode (format).\
 3D images are automatically 
displayed according to the signal.
If the 3D images are not displayed correctly, or if the images cause discomfort, the images can be adjusted by 
“3D format select” or “3D settings”.
 
●Change the view 3D ⇔
2D, 3D settings (p.19)
After Use Turn off the 3D Eyewear. After using the 3D Eyewear, store it in the case.
  Viewing 3D images on TV
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Basic
  Viewing 3D images on TV 
Change the view 3D⇔2D
 
■Simply switches 3D  ⇔
 2D images (Auto mode)
 
●  Switches to Manual mode (see below)
3D format select
3D
2D
 select
 OK
(example)
 
●VIERA TOOLS -->p. 17
”3D” icon also available.
 
■Change 3D format (Manual mode)During above operation press red button and switch to Manual mode.
  Display “3D format select (Manual)  Press 3D to cycle through the 3D format
3D format select (Manual)
Native
Frame sequential (3D)
Frame sequential (2D)
Side by side (3D)
Side by side (2D)
Top and bottom (3D)
Top and bottom (2D)
2D  -
> 3D
Frame sequential (3D)
Frame sequential (2D)
3D format select (Manual)
Native
Side by side (3D) 
2D -> 3D   
Side by side (2D) 
(example)
 3D settings (Adjust 3D images)
  Select “3D settings” in “Setup”•  How to Use Menu Functions (p. 38) 
■3D adjustmentChanges 3D depth by adjusting left-right parallax. Set “On” and adjusts “Effect”
3D adjustment
3D adjustment
Effect
On
+1
 select
 adjust
3D adjustment (On/Off)
Effect (-3 to +3)
 Select the item and set
 select
 next
3D settings
3D signal notificationOn
Auto detect 3DAuto 1
2D -> 3D depthMedium
Diagonal line filter
Safety precautions
Left / Right swapNormal
3D adjustment
Off
Settings Item Description
Auto detect 3D
Auto 1: Switches to 3D display when 3D indication is available (HDMI (\
3D), AVCHD file,etc)
Auto 2:  Same as Auto 1, plus it detects 3D signal by identifying similar image in side-b\
y-side or  top-and-bottom 3D formats.
Note: Choose 3D mode manually when auto detection is not available.  (Off/Auto 1/Auto 2)
3D signal notificationOn: Displays a message according to the signal received by the “Auto \
detect 3D”.  (Off/On)
2D->3D depth Adjusts 3D depth. Available only when “2D->3D” is selected in “3D format select”\
.
(Minimum/Medium/Maximum)
3D adjustment See above. (3D adjustment  (Off/On), Effect (-3 to +3))
Left/Right swap Change this to On when the phases are reversed. (When there is an unusu\
al sense of depth.)
(Normal/Swapped)
Diagonal line filter On: Resolves discomfort caused by receiving a quincunx matrix signal.  (Off/On)
Safety precautions Displays message for viewing 3D images.
*  The perceived three dimensional effects of the 3D Eyewear differ from person-to-person.
*  If a signal received from an external device is different from the 3D setting of the TV, such as 2D signal when the TV is set to  3D mode, the images may not be displayed correctly.
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Using  Media player
You can view still and motion images and play music saved on a USB flash \
memory and an SD card.
Basic features for Media player
 
■Available contents and features
Option menu
Photos --> p. 22-23
Videos --> p. 24
Music --> p. 24Displays data information.
(File name, Date, and Size etc.)
* Information differs depending 
on selected data. select
 OK
 select
 OK
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Media select
Slideshow Drive selectInfo
SD memory card
OK
Select
RETURNSort
OPTION
VideosTitles/Folders view
Videos
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2009_9 Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2009_4 2009_7 Trip1
Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1Media select
Play Drive select Info
SD memory card
OK
Select
RETURN
OPTION
MusicFolders
My Music_1
My Music_2 My Music_3
Media player           Music
Media select
Play Folder Drive select Info
SD memory card
OK
Select
RETURN
OPTION
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Media select
Slideshow Drive select Info
SD memory card
OK
Select
RETURNSort
SUB MENUSD memory card Drive select
OK
RETURN Select
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Device select
Slideshow Media select Info
SD memory card
OK
Select
RETURNSort
SUB MENUPhotos
Videos Music
Media Select
SD memory card
OK
RETURN Select
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Media select
Slideshow Drive select Info
SD memory card
OK
Select
RETURNSort
OPTION
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File name: 100-0001.jpg
Date: 15/04/2011
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Media select
Slideshow Drive select Info
SD memory card
OK
Select
RETURNSort
OPTION
Option menuSlideshow settings
Thumbnails sizeOK
RETURN
Select
Media information
 
■Inserting or removing an SD card/USB flash memory
 SD card  USB flash memory
 
●Insert the card
Gently insert the SD Card 
label surface facing front.
Label surface
Push until a 
click is heard Cutout
 
●Remove the card
Press in lightly 
on SD Card, 
then release.
 
●Insert the device 
●Remove the device 
Insert 
straight inPull 
straight out
 
●Compliant card type (maximum capacity):
SDXC Card (64 GB), SDHC Card (32 GB), microSDHC 
Card (32 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (2 GB), 
microSD Card (2 GB) (requiring microSDHC Card/
miniSD Card/microSD Card/ adapter)
 
●If a microSDHC Card, miniSD Card or microSD Card is 
used, insert/remove it together with the adapter.
 
●Media player only supports USB Mass storage 
class devices.
 
●For more information and cautions on SD card and USB flash memory (p. 4\
0)
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