Panasonic Tx P42cx3 Operating Instructions

External Equipment  ●
Advanced
PCAV 3
HDMI3
S-V
V
L
R
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COMPONENT
PBL
RY
PR
AUDIO OUT
L
R
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT
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Conversion adapter 
(if necessary)
Headphones
Camcorder / 
Game equipment
To adjust volume
  “Headphone Volume” in the 
Sound Menu (p. 31) Computer Terrestrial aerial
RF cable
PC
DVD Recorder / 
VCR
To record / 
playback
Camcorder / 
HDMI equipment
Fully wired HDMI 
compliant cable
(Viewing)
(Listening)
(M3 stereo mini plug)
(S-VIDEO) 
or 
(VIDEO) or 
(AUDIO)
Rear of the TV
 

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Technical Information
Auto Aspect
The optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 17)
Aspect Control Signal■
“WIDE” will appear in the top left of the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through SCART / 
HDMI terminal is found.
The aspect will switch to the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen ratio.
This function will work in any aspect mode.
Input terminal Input signal formatAspect Control Signal
Widescreen signal
(WSS)Control signal...

Technical Information  ●
FAQs, etc.
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HDMI connection
HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV 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.
HDMI-compatible equipment (∗1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set top box or a 
game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI...

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Input signal that can be displayed
COMPONENT (Y, PB, PR), HDMI∗
 Mark: Applicable input signal
Signal name COMPONENT HDMI
525 (480) / 60i∗∗
525 (480) / 60p∗∗
625 (576) / 50i∗∗
625 (576) / 50p∗∗
750 (720) / 60p∗∗
750 (720) / 50p∗∗
1,125 (1,080) / 60i∗∗
1,125 (1,080) / 50i∗∗
1,125 (1,080) / 60p∗
1,125 (1,080) / 50p∗
1,125 (1,080) / 24p∗
PC (from D-sub 15P)Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to VESA standard timing.
Signal name Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz)
640 ×...

Technical Information  ●
FAQs, etc.
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SD Card
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.●
Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card may be damaged).●
Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card.●
Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated...

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FAQs
White spots or shadow 
images (noise)
 
Check the position, direction, and ●
connection of the aerial.
Neither image nor sound 
is produced
Is the TV in AV mode?●
Check the correct AV input mode is ●
selected.
Check the mains lead is plugged into the 
●
socket outlet.
Has the TV been turned On?
●
Check Picture Menu (p. 30) and volume.●
Check all required SCART cables and ●
connections are firmly in place.
Auto aspect
Auto aspect is designed to provide you ●
with the best ratio to fill the screen....

Frequently Asked  Questions  ●
FAQs, etc.
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ProblemActions
Screen
Chaotic image, noisy
Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 30)●
Check nearby electrical products●(fluorescent lamp, DECT phones, mobile phones, microwave, etc.).
No image can be displayed
Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? ●(p. 30)
Please also refer to “Neither image nor sound is produced” (p. 66). ●
Blurry or distorted image
(no sound or low volume)
Reset channels. (p. 34 and p. 35)●Please...

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MessageMeaning / Action
All tuning data will be erased“Shipping Condition” will erase all tuning data (p. 42).●
Are you sure ? Confirm correct operation.●
Are you sure you want to delete this timer ?Press OK to delete timer
Press RETURN to returnConfirm correct operation.●
Bad signal
The signal is weak. Check the aerial is plugged in properly. It may ●be necessary to have an aerial installer check the signal and aerial 
alignment.
Reset channels. (p. 34 and p. 35)
●
Child Lock is active !
Press OK to...

On screen messages  ●
FAQs, etc.
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MessageMeaning / Action
Recording this channel nowThe recorder is recording the programme from its own tuner. You can turn ●the TV off and leave the equipment recording in the normal way.
Reset to Factory Shipping Condition 
Completed.
Please switch off TV.“Auto Setup” will automatically start when Mains power On / Off switch is ●next turned On. (p. 12)
Sending Preset Data
Please wait!Q-Link or VIERA Link channel download is in progress.●
Software successfully...

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Glossary
A Accessories ···································· 6 Analogue Tuning Menu ············35, 38
 Aspect ···································· 17, 62
  Audio Description ··················· 17, 31
 Auto Setup ························ 12, 34,
35
  AV1 / AV2 out ·························· 32, 54
B Banner Display Timeout ··············· 33
C Category list ································· 18
  Channel List ··························· 37, 39
 Child Lock ····································· 40
 CI...