Panasonic Tx P42ut30 Operating Instructions
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Operating Instructions Plasma Television English Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. 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. Model No. TH-P42UT30D TH-P50UT30D TH-P42UT30K TH-P50UT30M TH-P42UT30M TH-P50UT30P TH-P42UT30P TH-P50UT30Q TH-P42UT30Q TH-P50UT30V TH-P42UT30T TH-P42UT30V TQB4TC0120
2 Enjoy rich multimedia Camcorder Amplifier with Speaker systemVCR DVD Player Blu-ray Disc Player DVD RecorderSet top box SD Card Personal computer Enjoy viewing 3D images and experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicated settings!
3 Contents Be Sure to Read Safety Precautions ·····································4 (Warning / Caution) Notes ··························································5 Quick Start Guide Accessories / Options ·································6 Basic Connection······································10 Identifying Controls ··································· 11 Auto Tuning ··············································13 Basic Features Using “VIERA Connect” ····························17 Watching TV ·············································18 Viewing Teletext ········································21 Watching External Inputs ··························23 Viewing 3D images ···································25 How to Use VIERA TOOLS ······················32 How to Use the Menu Functions ··············33 Advanced Features Tuning and Editing Channels ···················43 Child Lock ·················································45 Input Labels ··············································46 Shipping Condition (Reset settings) ·········47 Using Media Player ··································48 Using Network Services ···························58 VIERA Link Functions ·······························68 External Equipment ··································73 Technical Technical Information································76 FAQs·························································84 Maintenance ·············································86 Specifications ···········································87 Licence Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. DivX ®, DivX Certified®, DivX Plus™ HD and associated logos are trademarks of DivX, Inc. and are used under license. DLNA ®, the DLNA Logo and DLNA CERTIFIED™ are trademarks, service marks, or certification marks of the Digital Living Network Alliance. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent #’s: 5,451,942; 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 5,978,762; 6,487,535 & other U.S. and worldwide patents issued & pending. DTS and the Symbol are registered trademarks, & DTS 2.0+ Digital Out and the DTS logos are trademarks of DTS, Inc. Product includes software. © DTS, Inc. All Rights Reserved. QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom. “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. VIERA Connect is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. “RealD 3D” is a trademark of RealD. This product is covered by U.S. Patent No. 5,193,000 until 28 August, 2011. VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc. Windows is a registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http:// www.mpegla.com. Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.
Safety Precautions 4 Safety Precautions Warning Handling the mains plug and lead • Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.) • Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. • Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock. • An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. • Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.) • Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. (This may cause fire or electrical shock.) • Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fire or electrical shock.) • Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet. • Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object. • Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it. • Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the lead. • Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet. If you find any abnormality, remove the mains plug immediately! • Mains plug types vary between countries. Power source • This TV is designed to operate on: • AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz (TH-P42UT30P, TH-P50UT30P: AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz) Do not insert foreign objects into the TV • Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV through the air vents. (Fire or electrical shock may result.) Do not remove covers and NEVER modify the TV yourself • Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible when it is removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside. (High-voltage components may cause serious electrical shock.) • Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your local Panasonic dealer. Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces • The TV may fall off or tip over. Do not expose to rain or excessive moisture • To prevent damage which might result in electric shock or fire, do not expose this TV to rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must not be placed on top of or above the TV. Use only the dedicated pedestals / mounting equipment • Using an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures may make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. • Use approved pedestals (p. 6) / wall-hanging brackets (p. 9). Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat • Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. Do not allow children to handle SD Card • As with any small object, SD Cards can be swallowed by young children. Please remove SD Card immediately after use and store out of reach of children. To prevent the spread of fire, keep candles or other open flames away from this product at all times
Safety Precautions | Notes 5 Caution This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug • Cleaning an energised TV may cause electrical shock. When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug • This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet. Transport only in upright position • Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upward or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry. Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat Minimum distance 10 10 107 (cm) • When using the pedestal, keep the space between the bottom of the TV and the surface where the TV is set. • If using a Wall-hanging bracket, refer to its manual. Do not block the rear air vents • Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. may cause overheating, fire or electrical shock. Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel • This may cause damage resulting in injury. Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones • Irreversible damage can be caused. The TV is heavy. Handle the TV by 2 or more people. Support as shown to avoid injury by the TV tipping or falling. 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 • Programme 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. 84) Auto power standby function • The TV will automatically go into Standby mode in the following conditions: • no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 minutes in TV mode • [Off Timer] is active in the Timer Menu (p. 18) • no operation is performed for the period selected in [Auto Standby] (p. 39) Keep the TV away from these types of equipment • Electronic equipment In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV. Electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound. • Equipment with an infrared sensor This TV also emits infrared rays. This may affect operation of other equipment.
Accessories / Options 6 Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control • N2QAYB000586Batteries for the Remote Control (2) • R6 (AA) Pedestal (p. 7)Ferrite core (2) (TH-P42UT30Q TH-P50UT30Q) • J0KG00000146 (p. 75) Use the Ferrite cores to comply with the EMC standard. Mains Lead ( TH-P42UT30K TH-P42UT30M TH-P42UT30PTH-P50UT30M TH-P50UT30P )( TH-P42UT30D TH-P42UT30Q TH-P50UT30D TH-P50UT30Q ) (TH-P42UT30T)(TH-P42UT30V TH-P50UT30V) Operating Instructions • This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), which can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children. Inserting and removing remote’s batteries 1Pull Open Hook 2 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 as alkaline and manganese batteries). • Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. • Do not burn or breakup batteries. Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like. • Do not disassemble or modify the remote control.
Accessories / Options 7 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 pedestal other than that provided with this TV. • Otherwise the TV or the display 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 Panasonic dealer immediately. During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened. • If insufficient care is taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Ensure that the TV does not fall over. • If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed, the TV may fall over and personal injury may result. Two or more people are required to install and remove the TV. • If two or more people are not present, the TV may be dropped, and personal injury may result. Assembly screw (4) (silver)Base • M5 × 20 (mm)• TBL5ZX0051 ( TH-P42UT30D TH-P42UT30K TH-P42UT30M TH-P42UT30P TH-P42UT30Q TH-P42UT30T TH-P42UT30V ) • TBL5ZX0053 ( TH-P50UT30D TH-P50UT30M TH-P50UT30P TH-P50UT30Q TH-P50UT30V ) Assembly screw (4) (black) • M5 × 25 (mm) Pole • TBL5ZA3035 Assembling the pedestal Use the assembly screws to fasten the pole to the base securely. • Make sure that the screws are securely tightened. • Forcing the assembly screws the wrong way will strip the threads.Securing the TV Insert the pole into the TV, and then fasten securely with the assembly screws . • Tighten the four assembly screws loosely at first, then tighten them firmly to fix securely. • Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface. A DC Front D B Hole for pedestal installation (View from the bottom)Arrow mark
Accessories / Options 8 Optional accessories Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories. For additional details, please refer to the manual of the optional accessories. Wireless LAN Adaptor and Extension cable Please refer to the following web site for usable Wireless LAN Adaptor. (English only) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/ • Additional information for Wireless LAN Adaptor and access point may also be on this web site. Caution • To use the Wireless LAN Adaptor, an Access Point needs to be obtained. • It is recommended to use the Wireless LAN Adaptor with the extension cable. • To avoid radio wave interference, keep the TV away from the devices such as other wireless LAN devices, microwaves and the devices that use 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signals when using the Wireless LAN Adaptor. Otherwise malfunction may occur. • Depending on the area, this optional accessory may not be available. 3D Eyewear (Battery type) • TY-EW3D10W (Rechargeable type) • TY-EW3D2SW • TY-EW3D2MW • TY-EW3D2LW • Product information (Model No. and release date etc.) is subject to change without notice. • For more product information (English only) http://panasonic.net/avc/viera/3d/asia.html Communication Camera • TY-CC10W Caution • This camera can be used on VIERA Connect (p. 17). • Please also read the manual of the camera. • Depending on the area, this optional accessory may not be available. For details, consult your local Panasonic dealer.
Accessories / Options 9 Wall-hanging bracket • TY-WK4P1RW The angle of wall-hanging bracket can be adjusted in “zero tilting (vertical)” and “5, 10, 15 or 20-degree tilting” for this TV. (View from the side) Holes for wall-hanging bracket installationDepth of screw: minimum 15 mm maximum 30 mm Screw Thread Type: M8 Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging bracket (not supplied with the TV) 400 mm 300 mm Rear of the TV Warning • Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket by yourself have the risk of personal injury and product damage. In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. Any damage caused by installing without a qualified installer will void your warranty. • Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from falling off. • Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage. • Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall before hanging bracket. • To prevent fall and injury, remove the TV from its fixed wall position when it is no longer in use.
Basic Connection 10 Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first. Rear of the TV Mains Lead Mains lead (supplied)Aerial RF cable • To remove from the TV: Push until both side tabs clickMake sure that the mains lead is securely fixed. tabs Press both tabs and pull on mains connector to release AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz (TH-P42UT30P, TH-P50UT30P: AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz )Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Set top box Satellite dish Note • Keep RF (antenna) cable away from the mains lead to avoid and minimise mains interference pickup. • Do not place the RF cable under the TV. • To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an aerial, the correct cable (75 Ω coaxial), and the correct terminating plug are required. • If a communal aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall aerial socket and the TV. • Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct aerial system for your particular area and the accessories required. • Any matters regarding aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and the costs incurred, are the responsibility of you, the Customer. • To obtain optimum quality picture, select either an Aerial or a cable TV network. • VIERA Link connection (p. 68) • Other equipment connection (p. 73 - 75) • Read the manual of the equipment, too.