Panasonic Tx P42cx3 Operating Instructions

TQB0E0829
Operating Instructions
Plasma Television
Model No.TX-P42S10B
TX-P46S10B
TX-P50S10B
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.
English
U.K. Standard
 

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Digital Switchover for Terrestrial broadcasts
Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012, TV services in the UK will go completely 
digital, TV region by TV region.
If you have any questions, please call Digital UK on 
08456 50 50 50 
or visit 
www.digitaluk.co.uk
Digital Switchover will cover a period of several weeks. When it starts you will lose all 
Analogue TV channels and some Digital TV channels will be missing.
You will need to retune your TV each time this happens to recover your digital...

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Advanced
FAQs, etc.
Quick Start Guide
Turn your living room into a 
home theatre!
Enjoy rich multi-media
Camcorder
Amplifier with
Speaker system
VCRDVD player DVD RecorderPersonal 
computer
Satellite receiverSD Card
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FULL HD
This TV uses a high definition panel to produce 
high definition pictures close to their original 
resolution.
VIERA TOUGH PANEL
A front panel increases the durability of the 
plasma display. This protects against accidental 
impacts to the screen surface, and also makes...

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Safety Precautions
Warning & Caution
Handling the mains plug 
and lead
Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible ●
at all times. The On / Off switch on this model 
does not fully disconnect the TV from the mains 
supply. Remove the mains plug from the wall 
socket when the TV is not used for a prolonged 
period of time.
Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is 
●
securely connected to prevent electrical shock.
An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall 
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be connected to a mains socket outlet...

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Notes
Do not display a still picture for a long time
This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“image 
retention”).
This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the 
warranty.
Typical still images
Channel number and other logos ●Image displayed in 4:3 mode●Video game●
Computer image●
To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically 
after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are 
performed. (p. 66)
■Auto power standby function
If no signal is...

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Accessories / Options     
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.
Installing / removing remote’s batteries
1Pull open
Hook2
Note the correct
polarity (+ or -)Close
Caution
Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control.●
Do not mix old and new batteries.●
Do not mix different battery types (such...

 Accessories / Options  ●
Quick Start Guide
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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, and personal injury may result.
●
Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged.
If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest...

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HDMI3
SD CARD
Common
Interface
S-V
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Identifying Controls
TV
SD Card slot 
(p. 48)
CI slot 
(p. 45)
HDMI3 terminal
(p. 61)
PC terminal
(p. 61)
AV3 terminals
(p. 61)
Headphones jack 
(p. 61)
C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensorSenses brightness to adjust picture quality when “Eco Mode” in   ●the Picture Menu is set to “On” (p. 30)
Changes the input modeFunction select
Volume / Contrast / Brightness /   ●Colour / Sharpness / 
Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / 
Treble / Balance / Auto...

Identifying Controls  ●
Quick Start Guide
TV
EXIT
DIRECT TV RECASPECT
OPTIONRETURN
TEXT
PROGRAMME
STTLINDEX HOLD
MENUN
INPUTTV AV
REC
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Remote Control
Cursor buttonsMakes selections and adjustments●
Standby On / Off switchSwitches TV On or Off standby●
Sound MuteSwitches sound mute On or Off●
Aspect (p. 17)
Changes aspect ratio from Aspect Selection list●Also possible by pressing this button ●repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect
Channel Up / DownSelects channel in sequence●
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Note
Connect to the TV’s AV2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 54).●
Connect to the TV’s AV1 for a Satellite receiver.●
For HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3) by using ●
HDMI cable (p. 60).
Q-Link connection 
●...