Panasonic 42" Class 720p Plasma Hdtv Tc 42px34 Owners Manual

							
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Getting started
 Connections
  AV cable connection
  Audio connection
Best
Good
Basic
(Not HD)
 To use   HDMI terminals
L
R
 
●VIERA Link connection, please refer to p. 25 
●The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal.
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
 To use   COMPONENT terminals
L
R Y
P
B
PR
AUDIO
OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
white red
green
bluered
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
red yellow
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. 24
Optical cable 
						

							
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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
 Remote control
Switches TV On or Off (Standby)
Select source to watch (p. 20)
Displays Main Menu (p. 32)
Displays Sub Menu for special functions 
(when available) (p. 17)
 Colored buttons 
(used for various functions)
 Volume up/down
 Sound mute On/Off
Changes aspect ratio and zoom(p. 17, 38)
 Switches to previously viewed channel 
or input
External equipment operations
(p. 29) Closed Caption On/Off (p. 16)
Selects Secondary Audio Programming 
(p. 16)
 Exits from menu screen
VIERA Link menu (p. 28-29)
Display VIERA TOOLS Menu (p. 19)
Viewing from SD Card (p. 21-23)
Selects/OK/Change
Go back to previous menu
Channel up/down, when viewing from 
ANT/Cable source
Displays or removes the channel 
banner (p. 16)
Operates the Favorite channel list 
function (p. 17)
Numeric keypad to select any channel 
or press to enter alphanumeric input in 
menus 
Use for digital channels. (p. 16)
Front of the TV Back of the TV
Displays the Main 
Menu
Changes the input 
mode
Chooses Menu and 
Submenu entries 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) (p. 33)  Power indicator
(on:  red, off:  no light)
 POWER button 
						

							
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Getting started
 First Time Setup Identifying Controls
 First Time Setup
or
Turn the TV On with the POWER button
or
(TV)
(Remote)
Configure your viewing mode
 Select your  
languageLanguage / Idioma / Langue
English Español Français
Step 1 of 5 / Paso 1 de 5 / Étape 1 de 5
OKSelect
Selección Sélection
Select your language
Seleccione su idioma
Sélection de la langue select
 OK
  Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “Home use”)Step 2 of 5
RETURN
OK
Select
Set viewing mode
Home use Store DemonstrationSelect your viewing environment select
 OK
 
●Please confirm your selection (Home Use) before pressing OK button.
 
■If you select “  Store Demonstration” by mistake in , 
confirmation screen will be displayed.
No
You are selecting the store demonstration mode.
If you select “Yes”, the picture mode will regularly reset 
to “Vivid” and a Picture Refresh message will be displayed on the 
screen.Ye s select
 OK
 
●Select “No” and return to previous screen . 
●If you select “Yes”, Screen enters the store demonstration mode.
To display the “Set viewing mode” screen again as shown above and 
select “Home Use”, do one of the following: •  Press and hold down the side POWER button for at least five seconds.
•  Unplug power cord for 30 seconds and plug it again.
Note
 
●If you use any other step other than  then turn the TV off, or if you used 
the EXIT button to quit before completing the settings, the next time you turn 
the TV on, “First time setup” will not be automatically displayed. 
•  The settings up to that point are saved.
•  You can start “First time setup”. (p. 36)
 
●Language, ANT/Cable setup, Input labels and Clock can also be changed in 
the Settings Menu. (p. 36)
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 when “Auto power on” (p. 36) \
is set to “No”. 
						

							
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 Press to exit from a menu screen
 
 Press to go back to 
the previous screen
Note
 About broadcasting  systems
 Analog (NTSC):
     Conventional 
broadcasting
 Digital (ATSC):
     New 
programming 
that allows 
you to view 
more channels 
featuring 
high-quality video 
and sound
   ANT/Cable setup Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV?
a  Select signal type 
(Cable/Antenna)
 Select scan type
 Start   scanning
 Complete scanning
b  Select connection type 
for Cable or Satellite box 
and go to 
 (Input labels)
ANT/Cable setup
Step 3 of 5
ReturnOK
Select
Ye s NoDo you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV?
No
Ye s
Ye s
ANT/Cable setup
Step 3 of 5
Cable service
(No box)Over-the-Air AntennaHow does the TV receive its programming content?
Antenna
Cable In
ReturnOK
Select
Auto program Step 3 of 5
ReturnOK
Select
Ye s NoStart scanning for available channels in your area?
ANT/Cable setup
Step 3 of 5
Antenna/Cable inAV IN
Antenna
Cable In
Which wiring method is used to connect your box to the TV?
HDMI
Component Composite
ReturnOK
Select
 select
 OK
 select
 OK
Auto program completed.
Press OK to continue.
Number of analog channels
Number of digital channels0
10
OK
RETURN
Auto programProgress
Number of analog channels
Number of digital channels
Press RETURN to quit This may take some time to complete.
1%
0
RETURN 
						

							
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Getting started
 First Time Setup
 Press to exit from a menu screen
 
 
■Press to go back to 
the previous screen
Label the inputs for easy identification (Label inputs)
To name each input, follow the instructions on screen.
When done, select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step.
Label inputs
Step 4 of 5What is connected to HDMI 1 ?
For your convenience, you may name each input for easy identification.
The labels will be shown in the “Input select” menu. 
HDMIVideo
Next HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Component
Customize labelReturnOK
Select
 select
 setor
RETURNOK
Select1 @.4 GHI7 PQRS2ABC5 JKL8 TUV3 DEF6MNO9 WXYZ0 - ,LASTABCabc
GAMEVideo
NextGAME
Follow the instructions on 
screen to complete the 
following operations.
 --> To edit the labels to match your connected devices.
Label:  [BLANK] Blu-ray/CABLE/SATELLITE/DVD/DVD REC/DVR/GAME/HOME  THTR/RECEIVER/COMPUTER/MEDIA CTR/MEDIA EXT/VCR/CAMERA/
MONITOR/AUX/OTHER/Not used
•  Select “Not used” for any back-panel input that has no device conn\
ected to it.  Afterward, the input will be skipped when pressing INPUT, for your convenience. 
•  The input labels can be changed at any time from the TV’s setup menu
 Adjust the Clock (Set clock) When done, select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step.
Set clock Step 5 of 5Adjust the TVs date and timeYe a rHourMonthMinute- - -
- - -
-  -  - - - -
- - -Next
RETURNEdit
Select
Change
Day
0 -9Follow the instructions on 
screen to complete the 
following operations.
 select
 set
RETURN 
OK 0 9  
DSTMinutes10
or
Complete First time setup 
Congratulations! You are done.
The First time setup can be repeated at any time.
Press MENU and select SETUP; then “First time setup”.
OK
RETURN
Congratulations!
Setup is complete.
Enjoy your Panasonic VIERA TV.
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. 
						

							
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 Watching TV
Turn power on(TV)
or
(Remote)
Note
  Please select correct input -->  (p. 20)
 Select a channel number
up
down
or
•  Also available side CH button on the unit.
[For Cable/Satellite box connection]
- Use your connected box’s remote control.
 To directly enter the 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
  Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “ANT/Cable setup” to switch the signal  reception between cable TV and antenna. (p. 14, 30)
  The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off.
 
■Other Useful Functions
Listen with   SAP (Secondary Audio Programming)
 
■Select the Audio mode for watching TV
Digital mode
Press SAP to select next Audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel.
 
Audio track 1 of 2  (English) 
Analog mode
Press SAP to select the desired Audio mode.
•  Each press of SAP will change the 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 and removes information. When watching programming via the Antenna/Cable input, 
shows 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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Basic
 Watching TV
Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture
 
■Press   FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes  (p. 38)
•  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   SUB MENU
 
■Press SUB MENU to show the Sub Menu screen This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.
Sub menu is only available when the TV is using the Antenna/Cable input, not when using Cable or Satellite box. 
SUBMENUSpecify favorites or type of channels to view when pressing the channel \
up/
down button.
Set favorite channel (below) 
Edit the channel identifier (p. 31) 
Check the signal strength (p. 31)All
Setup SUB 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. 16)
Favorite channels1/326-112345
or
select 
 
■Set the Favorite channel
SUBMENUAll
Setup SUB MENU
Edit CH caption
Signal meter Set favorite
Channel surf mode
Set favorite 1/326-112345
select the list number
(to save the channel 
without pressing OK)
or
 select the list 
number 
 save the displayed 
channel
 
■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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■Other Useful operations
Entering characters
You can use the remote control keys to enter the alphanumeric characters.\
 
■Switches input mode
 ABC  → abc  → 123
  ↑_____________|
 
■Press each number key 
to cycle through the 
alphanumeric character 
RETURN
1 @.4 GHI7 PQRS2ABC5 JKL8 TUV3 DEF6MNO9 WXYZ0 - ,LASTSelect OK
Delete
ABC  → abc
MenuInput labels
Component HDMI 2 HDMI 1
Navigation area
Password setting/entering
You need to enter the password when you access locked channel or inputs. \
Input your 4-digit password
MenuPassword
Enter password.
*   *   *   -
 
●If it is your first time entering the password, enter the password twice\
 in 
order to register it.
 
●Make a note of your password. Do not forget it. (If you have forgotten \
your password, consult your local dealer.)
 
●When you select a locked channel, a message will be displayed that 
allows you to view the channel after you input your password.
 
●Change password (p. 35) 
						

							
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Basic
 Using VIERA TOOLS Watching TV
Using  VIERA TOOLS
 Press to exit from 
a menu screen
 
 Press to go back to the previous 
screen 
Display VIERA TOOLS
Select the item
 select
 next
Set each item
   VIERA IMAGE VIEWER
Viewing photo with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER 
(p. 21-23)
  VIERA Link
VIERA Link (p. 28-29)
 Game mode
Change to “Game” mode.
Picture mode (p. 33)
  Eco mode
ECO/energy saving (p. 36)
VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access the TV’s special features. They are displayed as shortcut icons on 
the TV screen. 
						

							
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With the connected equipment turned On
Display the  Input select menu
Select the input mode
Input selectANT/Cable In12345
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Video GAME
Component
AUX
Not used
(example)
Input label
or
 select
 enter
  Setup ANT/Cable (p. 30)
  Edit Device labels 
 Input labels (p. 36) (shortcut) press the corresponding 
NUMBER button on the remote 
control to select the input of your 
choice. Or, press the INPUT 
button repeatedly, to cycle through 
the available inputs.
*  
set unused input to “Not used” 
(below) for quick skipping.
Select the input of your choice, 
then press OK.
HDMI 1 GAMETerminal
(example) Label 
●During the selection, if no action 
is taken for several seconds, 
the “Input select” menu 
disappears.
 
●The terminal and label (names) 
of the connected equipment are 
displayed.
Note
 
●The input label will be displayed on the “Input select” screen if \
the Input label was 
customized.
Operate the connected equipment directly or using the 
remote control supplied with the equipment
Note
 
●For details, see the manual for the connected equipment.
 Watching content from external devices