Panasonic Tx P42cx3 Operating Instructions

							Basic Connection  ●
Quick Start Guide
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DVD Recorder or VCRTerrestrial 
aerial
Mains lead 
(supplied) Rear of the TV
Satellite receiver AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz
RF cable
Fully wired 
SCART cable
Fully wired 
SCART cable Fully wired HDMI 
compliant cable
Fully wired 
SCART cable
RF cable
RF cable
To remove from the TV:●
Push until both 
side tabs click
Press both tabs 
and pull on 
mains connector 
to release
tabsMake sure that 
the mains lead is 
securely fixed.
Example 3
Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite receiver
TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite
Aerial input terminal
Fully wired HDMI 
compliant cable
 
						

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12
  Auto Setup
Search and store TV channels automatically.
These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.●
Please complete connections (p. 10 and p. 11) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before ●
starting Auto Setup. For details of settings for the connected equipment, read the appropriate manual.
1
Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On
(Takes a few seconds to be displayed)
Auto Setup will start to search for TV ●
channels and store them in the numbered 
order as specified by the broadcasters.
Auto Setup - DVB and AnalogueAnalogue Scan
This will take about 6 minutes.CH 2168DVB Scan CH 2168
62 CH Channel Name Type Quality
CBBC Channel Free TV 1062 BBC Radio Wales Free TV 10
62 E4 Free TV 1062 Cartoon Nwk Free TV 1029 Analogue -33Free TV: 4 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Data: 0 Analogue: 2Searching BBC1 Analogue -
Sending Preset DataPlease wait!
Remote control unavailable0% 100%
If Q-Link, or similar technology (p. 54), ●
compatible recorder with analogue tuner 
is connected, analogue channel setting is 
automatically downloaded to the recorder. 
(Digital channel setting is not downloaded.)
If downloading has failed, you can 
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download later through the Setup Menu.
 “Q-Link Download” (p. 32)
2
Input Owner ID
Owner IDPlease enter new PINPIN*  *  *  *
Please enter your own choice of PIN number, 
name, etc. to help the police to crack crime.
Make a note of the PIN number in case you 
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forget it.
You can skip this step and input the Owner 
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ID later. 
 “Owner ID” (p. 43)
3
Select “Home”
Please select your viewing environment.HomeShop
 set
 select
Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.
To check channel list at-a-glance●
 “Using TV Guide” (p. 18)
To edit channels
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  “Tuning and Editing Channels” 
(p. 36 - 39)
 
						

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Quick Start Guide
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Using the On Screen Displays
Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.
How to use remote control
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Move the cursor / select the menu itemMove the cursor / adjust levels / select from 
a range of options
Access the menu / store settings after 
adjustments have been made or options 
have been setRETURN
Return to the previous menu
MENUOpen the main menuEXITExit the menu system and return to the 
normal viewing screen
ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box - Operation guide■
(example: Owner ID)
Owner ID
EXIT
RETURN
Please enter new PIN
PIN*  *  *  *
PIN entry09Operation guide will help you.
How to input Owner ID■
Enter the 
PIN number 
(4 digits)Select NAME / HOUSE NO / 
POSTCODE and access the 
“User input” modeSet characters one by oneReturn to select 
other items
RETURN
or
Exit the menu to 
go to next step
EXIT
PINNAMEHOUSE NOPOSTCODE
Owner ID-Data Entry











User inputNAMEABCDEFGHIJKLMNUVWXYZ0123456abcdefghijklmnuvwxyz()+-.*_
OPQRST789!:#opqrst
Enter the PIN ●
number twice 
at first setting. select
 access
 select
 set
You can set characters by ●
using numeric buttons.
  “Characters table for 
numeric buttons” (p. 65)
Note
If tuning has failed ●  “Auto Setup” (p. 34 and p. 35)
To initialize all settings 
●  “Shipping Condition” (p. 42)
If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On 
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with Mains power On / Off switch.
“Shop” mode (for shop display use only)■
Automatic Demo Off / On selection screen is displayed.
Automatic DemoOffOn
(This is not available in “Home” mode)
You can change the viewing 
environment at this stage
RETURN
Select “Home”
Please select your viewing environment.HomeShop
 select
 set
Auto Setup is complete
If you set to “Off” or “On” in Automatic Demo Off / On selection screen, the TV will be in “Shop” viewing ●
environment (p. 70), and Auto Setup will be complete.
To change viewing environment later on, you will need to initialise all settings by accessing Shipping 
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Condition and go through Auto Setup again.
 “Shipping Condition” (p. 42)
 
						

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How to Use VIERA TOOLS
You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function.
For “VIERA Link Control” and “Pause Live TV” functions to operate correctly, ensure the connections and settings ●
are completed.
 “Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 52 and p. 53), “Preparations” (p. 55)
After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.
1
Display icons of the feature
VIERA TOOLS
2
Select a feature
VIERA Link Control
 access
 select
3
Follow the operations of each feature
VIERA Link Control ● “VIERA Link Control” (p. 58)
When more than two pieces of compatible equipment are connected a 
selection screen will be displayed.
Please select the correct description and access.
Pause Live TV
● “Pause Live TV” (p. 57)
Slideshow● “Slideshow” (p. 49)
Slideshow will use all of the photos on the SD Card.
Photos
● “Photo View” (p. 48)
Movies● “Movie View” (p. 50)
To return to TV■
 EXIT or VIERA TOOLS
 
						

							Watching TV  ●How to Use VIERA TOOLS  ●
Viewing
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Watching TV
Select a channel using Information banner ■(p. 16)Possible to confirm the channel name and programme before changing channels.
Display Information banner if it is 
not displayedWhile the banner is displayed, 
select the channel
 select  channel
 watch
Possible to set display timeout in ●
“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 33).
Select a channel using TV Guide ■(p. 18)Possible to confirm the TV Guide (EPG) before changing channels.
Display TV 
GuideSelect the programme 
now on the airSelect “View”
(DVB mode)
 select
 watch
View Eastender
 19:30- 20:00Timer Programming
 select
 access
Volume
1
Turn power on
(Press for about 1 second)
Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 8)●
2
Select DVB or Analogue
TVAlso possible by pressing the TV button on the side panel of the ●
TV. (p. 8)
Information banner appears 
whenever you select a channel
For details 
● p. 16
1 BBC ONE Wales 19:35Coronation Street
NowFor info pressAll DVB Channels19 : 30 - 20 : 00
3
Select a channel
up
down
    or    
DVB channel position numbers run from 
1 onwards.
Analogue channel position numbers run in 
the ranges 0 - 99.
To select a two or three-digit channel 
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position number, e.g. 39
    
Note
To watch pay-TV ●
  “Common Interface” 
(p. 45)
Hold
Freeze / unfreeze picture   HOLD
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Display subtitles
DVB mode■
Display / hide subtitles (if available)
To change the language for DVB (if available)●
 “Preferred Subtitles” (p. 33)
STTL
Analogue mode■
Display subtitles
To hide subtitles ● EXITSTTL
Note
This is the same as switching to Analogue teletext service and selecting “P888” (subtitle service). (p. 23)●
You cannot change the channel when this function is active.●
Display Information banner
1 BBC ONE Wales 19:35
Radio
Coronation Street
Mute EncryptedNowFor info press
All DVB Channels
Subtitles AD TXT Multi Audio 45
19 : 30 - 20 : 00
Select favourites
Channel type 
(if it is Radio or Data channel)
Channel position and name
Programme 
Example (DVB):
Programme Start / Finish time
Features available / Message meanings
EncryptedSubtitles AD
Radio
For info press
3 ITV19:35itv1All Analogue Channels
CH23NICAM TXT 45Mute
Example (Analogue):
Channel number
Current time
Display Information banner
Also appears when changing a channel●
To confirm another tuned ●
channel name  
To watch the channel listed in the banner ● 
Information on the next programme ● 
   (DVB)
To hide 
● 
EXIT
Extra information●
(DVB) 
   (press again to hide the 
banner)
To set display timeout 
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 “Banner Display Timeout” (p. 33)
Mute
Sound mute On
Bad signal
Poor TV signal quality
Encrypted
Scrambled programme
AD
Audio Description service available
This function can aid visually-impaired viewers by 
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adding an additional audio track to describe events 
on-screen.
For settings 
● p. 31
Subtitles
Subtitle service available
TXT
Teletext service available
Multi Audio
Multiple audio available
Stereo, Mono, NICAM
Audio mode
1 - 90
Off Timer remaining time
For settings 
● p. 17
“All DVB Channels” or “Favourites1-4” (p. 37)
To switch 
● blue
“AD”, “Subtitles”, “TXT”, “Multi Audio” indications are displayed as ●
available on particular programmes, but may not be available for all 
individual programmes being broadcast.
Display the extra information to confirm availability of these functions.
AD
[AD]
1 BBC ONE Wales 19:35Coronation Street
NowExit infoAll DVB Channels
19 : 30 - 20 : 00Select favourites
Example:
Other useful functions■
Watching TV
 
						

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Other useful functions■
Aspect
Change the aspect ratio (image size)ASPECT
Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect.
Normally programmes have the Aspect Control Signal (Widescreen signal, etc.), and the TV will choose the 
aspect ratio automatically according to the Aspect Control Signal (p. 62).
If you would like to change the aspect ratio manually■
Display Aspect Selection list While the list is displayed, select the mode 
ASPECT
Select
ChangeEXITRETURN
Aspect Selection16:914:94:3Zoom1Zoom2Zoom3
Auto
Aspect Selection list
 store
 select
To change the mode using the ASPECT ●
button only 
 ASPECT (Press repeatedly until you 
reach the desired mode)
AutoThe best ratio is chosen and the image expanded to fill the screen.
For details  p. 62
16:94:3 Zoom2Directly displays the 
image at 16:9 without 
distortion (anamorphic).Displays the image at 
the standard 4:3 without 
distortion.Displays a 16:9 letterbox 
(anamorphic) image 
full-screen without 
distortion.
14:9Zoom1 Zoom3Displays the image at the 
standard 14:9 without 
distortion.Displays a 16:9 letterbox 
or 4:3 image without 
distortion.Displays a 2.35:1 
letterbox (anamorphic) 
image full-screen without 
distortion. At  16:9, 
displays the image at 
its maximum (with slight 
enlargement).
Note
Only “16:9” and “4:3” are available in PC input mode.●
Not available when the subtitle function is active.●
Not available in teletext service.●
Aspect mode can be memorized separately for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals.●
Display the selectable settings for the current programme
Check or change the current 
programme status instantlyOPTIONTo change ●
  change
 select
Multi Audio (DVB mode)
Allows you to select between alternative language 
for sound tracks (if available)
Subtitle Language (DVB mode)
Allows you to select the language in which subtitles 
should appear (if available)
NICAM (Analogue mode) 
 Sound Menu (p. 31)Volume Correction
Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode
Audio Description (DVB mode)
Set to “Auto” if the programme has Audio Description
service, then you will hear an additional audio track to
describe events on-screen
To adjust the volume for Audio Description 
●
 “Audio Description Menu” (p. 31)
 Note
Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 30 - 33).●
Off Timer
Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period
Display the menu Select “Setup” Select “Off Timer” and set the time
MENUMain MenuPictureSoundSetup
 access
 select
Timer Programming
Link SettingsChild Lock
Display SettingsDVB Tuning Menu
       Setup Menu
Off TimerOff
Other SettingsSystem Menu
 set
 select
To cancel ● Set to “Off” or turn the TV off.
To display the remaining time
●  Information banner (p. 16)
Note
When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on the screen.●
 
						

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Using TV Guide
TV Guide―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes 
currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the 
broadcasters).
This TV supports the GUIDE Plus+ system.●
The Gemstar branding partner will supply the rating informations in the programme information and the ●
recommended group in the Prog.Type list.
Analogue channels will be listed after DVB channels but there will be no programme listings. “D” means DVB 
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channel and “A” means Analogue channel
When this TV is turned on for the first time, or the TV is switched off for more than a week, it may take some time 
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before the TV Guide is completely shown. 
1
Select DVB or Analogue
TV
2
View TV Guide
To change the layout (Landscape / Portrait) ●     
view “Landscape” to see many channels
view “Portrait” to see one channel at a time
To return to TV ■
 EXIT
Wed 24/10/2007
10:46TV Guide: LandscapeAll TypesAll Channels
Timer Programming
Select channel
Select programme
RETURNPage up
Page down
Wed 24th
1 BBC ONE
20:00 - 20:30  DIY SOS : We open in the Battersbys
-24 hours +24 hours Prog.Type Category
EXIT
BBC ONEEastender DIY SOS The Bill Red Cap19:30Time: 20:00 20:30 21:00
BBC THREEHot Wars Holiday Program
E4Emmerdal. Coronation Street The Bill
BBC FOUR10 O’ clock News BBC Pepsi Char. Good bye
BBC 2WPanorama Spring watch Coast
BBCiI’ m A Celebrity Pop Idol News
BBC Radi 1
7
14
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105
719
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D
D
D
D
D
DRugby 15 To 1 The Bill
Info
Change display mode
Select AdvertGUIDEOPTION
Current date and time
Programme
Landscape (Displays by channel)  TV Guide 
time
Channel position and name AdvertisementTV Guide date
Example:
Logo of the 
Gemstar branding partner
Timer Programming
Select programme
Select channel
RETURNPage up
Page down
+24 hours Prog.Type Category
EXIT
D    1 BBC ONE D    7 BBC THREED    14 E4 D    70 BBC FOUR19:30~20:00
20:00~20:30
20:30~21:00
21:00~22:00
22:30~23:00
23:00~23:30
23:00~00:00Eastender
DIY SOS
The Bill
Red Cap
Live junction
POP 100
Rugby
Wed 24thWed 24/10/2007
10:46TV Guide: PortraitAll TypesAll Channels
Info
Change display mode
Select AdvertGUIDEOPTION
Portrait (Displays by time)
Example:
To the previous day ■
(DVB mode)
 red
To the next day ■
(DVB mode)
 green
To view a ■
channel list of 
the selected type 
(DVB mode)
 yellow
All Types
Movie
News and Factual
.
.
.
.
.
.
Prog.Type
All Types(Type list)
 select  type
 view
To view a ■
channel list 
of the selected 
category 
 blue
All Channels
Free DVB ChannelsAll DVB ChannelsAll Analogue Channels
TV/Data DVB ChannelsFavourites1 
Favourites2 
Favourites3 
Favourites4 
Category
All Channels
To list favourite channels 
 p. 37
Only Analogue channels are listed
(Category list)
  select 
categoory
 view
 
						

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Other useful functions ■(Operate whilst viewing TV Guide)
View advertisement
Enter your postcode when using this function for the first time 
 “Postcode” in “GUIDE Plus+ Settings” (p. 33)
If you have already entered your postcode in “Auto Setup” - when first using the TV (p. 12), you do not have to 
enter again.
If you enter an incorrect postcode for your area, or no postcodes are entered, advertisement may not be 
displayed correctly.
Display advertisement informationTo change advertisements■
  
To return to TV Guide ■
  OPTION   or   RETURN
OPTIONTo display the latest advertisement, you will need to ●
update the information.
To update the information continuously, the TV must be 
left in Standby mode at night.
Note
Some advertisements are for future programmes. ●
In this case it is possible to use the Guide link recording function (p. 20).
The advertisements displayed on the TV Guide are sent from the GUIDE Plus+ system so that they cannot be 
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deleted manually or will not be lost even when the TV is turned Off with Mains power On / Off switch.
Watch the programme
Select the current 
programme or channel
 
Select “View” (DVB mode)
(TV screen) select
 access
View Eastender
 19:30- 20:00Timer Programming
Timer Programming●
 see below
 select
 watch
View details of the programme (DVB mode)
Select the programmeView details
selectWed 24/10/2007
10:46
Timer ProgrammingRETURNEXIT
Wednesday, 24 October 2007
DIY SOS
BBC ONE
20:00 - 20:30, 30 min.TV Guide: Landscape
Return to list
Details
To return to ■
the start page 
 
Timer Programming (DVB mode)
Select the forthcoming programme to output to external recorder
 select
 set
Timer Programming Wed 15/10/08 18:50
Select timer
Edit timer
RETURN
DeleteTimer off
EXIT09Page up1/1
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1 DBBC1
    17/10 FR 18:00 20:00 120 OffDate Start End min.
3 D ITV1
    Freshly Squeezed Extra18/10 SA 21:30 22:30 60 Off- - - --/-- --:-- --:-- --- ---
- - - --/-- --:-- --:-- --- ---
- - - --/-- --:-- --:-- --- ---D ITV1
    Freshly Squeezed Extra--/-- --:-- --:-- --- ---S/P---
STTL Channel Name No.
Info
Guide
(Timer Programming screen)
Orange Timer LED (Blinking during timer active)●
Timer LED will turn on if Timer Programming is set.
Timer LED
Note
While recording, you cannot watch any other channels except the one ●
being recorded.
When recording programmes, you must make the proper settings on the recorder connected to the TV.
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If a compatible recorder with Q-Link or similar technologies is connected to the TV (p. 54) and the 
“Link Settings” (p. 32) are completed, no setting of the recorder is required.
Also read the manual of the recorder.
If you select the current programme, a screen asking you to confirm whether you wish to watch or record it 
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will appear. Select “Timer Programming” to record from the time you finish the Timer Programming setting.
To check / change / cancel a ■
Timer Programming event 
 “Timer Programming” (p. 47)
To return to TV Guide ■ 
RETURN
 
						

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Using TV Guide
Other useful functions ■(Operate whilst viewing TV Guide)
Guide link recording (Timer Programming from the TV Guide signal)
Guide link recording is a timer programme controlled by information from the TV Guide.
Programme start and end times may be changed by broadcasters and sent to the TV for timer programme to 
follow the change.
Split Programme is a programme which is interrupted by one or more other programmes.
Both of the above are subject to signals being sent by broadcasters.
Select the forthcoming programme to output to external recorder
 select
 set
Timer Programming Wed 15/10/08 18:50
Select timer
Edit timer
RETURN
DeleteTimer off
EXIT09Page up1/1
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1 DBBC1
    Channel Name17/10 FR 18:00 20:00 120 OffNo. Date Start End min. STTL
1 D BBC1
    Holiday News18/10 SA 21:30 22:30 60 Off- - - --/-- --:-- --:-- --- ---
- - - --/-- --:-- --:-- --- ---
- - - --/-- --:-- --:-- --- ---Guide3 D ITV1
    Freshly Squeezed Extra18/10 SA 22:30 23:30 60 OffS/P
Info
“Guide” is displayed if the 
timer is set from the TV Guide
(Timer Programming screen)“S/P” is displayed if the 
timer is set from the TV 
Guide and the programme 
is a Split ProgrammeTimer LED will turn on if 
Timer Programming is set.
Wed 15/10/08
18:50TV Guide: LandscapeAll TypesAll Channels
Sat 18th
1 BBC 1
21:00 - 21:30  DIY SOS : We open in the Battersbys
BBC 1Eastender DIY SOS Holiday News 20:30Time: 21:00 21:30 22:00BBC THREEHot Wars Holiday Program
E4Emmerdal. Coronation Street The Bill
BBC FOUR10 O’ clock News BBC Pepsi Char. Good bye
BBC 2WPanorama Spring watch Coast
BBCiI’ m A Celebrity Pop Idol News
BBC Radi 1
7
14
70
72
105
719
D
D
D
D
D
D
DRugby 15 To 1 The Bill
“” will be displayed in the TV Guide 
if Timer Programming is set.
To check / change / cancel a Guide link recording event ■
 “Timer Programming” (p. 47)
If you edit the start time or end time of Guide link recording more than 10 minutes after setting to record, 
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it will no longer be performed as Guide link recording. The recording will be performed according to the 
time setting in Timer Programming.
To return to TV Guide ■ 
RETURN
Note
Not available in Analogue mode.●
Whilst making Split Programme recording, it is not possible to record any other programmes between the ●
interrupted programmes.
The Split Programme recording does not work if the separated parts are broadcast on differing channels.
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