Panasonic Tx P42ut30 Operating Instructions

							Viewing Teletext
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Viewing Teletext
Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters.
The features may vary depending on the broadcasters.
What is FASTEXT mode?
In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access 
more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility 
enables fast access to information on the subjects shown.
What is List mode?
In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen. Each of 
these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV’s memory. (“Store frequently viewed pages” 
 p. 22)
  ■To change mode  [Teletext] in the Setup Menu (p. 41)
TV
EXIT
TEXT F.P.INDEX HOLD
MENU
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tuvpqrswxyz
abcdef
RGY B
CH
jk  l
1Switch to Teletext>
TELETEXT
INFORMATION
17:51 28 FebTime / 
date Sub page number
Colour 
bar
Current page number• Displays the index page 
(content varies depending on 
the broadcasters)
2Select the page
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abcdef
or
up
down
orCHor
R G Y B
(Corresponds to the colour bar)
  ■To adjust contrast
MENU (press three times)   As the blue bar is displayed
  ■To return to TV TEXT or EXIT
Functions (Teletext mode)
HOLD Reveal hidden data
HOLDStop automatic updating
(If you wish to hold the current page 
without updating)MENURReveal hidden words e.g. quiz 
page answers
  ■To resume HOLD  ■To hide R
INDEX Call up a favourite page
INDEXReturn to the main index pageF.P.View a favourite page stored
• Call up the page stored on the blue button 
(List mode).
• Factory setting is “P103”.
 
						

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View in multi window
Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once
MENU (press twice) Select Picture and text 
On or Off
• Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.
FULL / TOP / BOTTOM
(TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL)MENUG
(Expand the TOP half)(Expand the BOTTOM half)
Store frequently viewed pages
Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode only)
Corresponding colour 
button 
(As page is displayed)
press and holdThe number changes to white.
  ■To change stored pages
Coloured button 
you want to changejk  lghimnotuvpqrswxyz
abcdefEnter 
new page 
number
press and hold
View sub page
View sub page (Only when teletext is more than one page)
Appears at top of the screen
  ■To view specific sub page
MENUBEnter the 4-digit number
example : P6
   mno
• Sub pages:
The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters.
It may take some time for searching, during which time you can watch TV.
Watch TV while waiting for update
View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page
Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available.
MENUYP108Appears when 
updating is 
completedY View the updated page
Changes to TV screen temporarily (You cannot change the programme.)
• The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news (“News Flash”).
 
						

							Watching External Inputs
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Watching External Inputs
Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, PC, etc.) and you can watch through the 
input.
• To connect the equipment  (p. 10, 73 - 75)
TV
INPUTTV AV
CH
POWER
REC
PC
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  ■To return to TVTV
1Display the input selection menu
When viewing PC  PC ( skip to 3)
2Select the input mode connected to the 
equipment
Example (AV2)
  Input Selection
 
SD Card/USB TV HDMI3 HDMI2 HDMI1 PC AV 3
AV 2AV 1 watch
 select
• You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote 
control or the side panel of the TV (p. 11). 
Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected.
• You can label or skip each input mode  [Input Labels] (p. 46) 
Skipped inputs will not be displayed when the AV button is pressed.
3View
Example (AV2)
AV 2
PA L
16:9
Displays the selected mode
• If the external equipment has an 
aspect adjustment function, set to 
[16:9].
Example (PC)
PC
640X480 / 60Hz
16:9
Displays the selected mode
• You can also listen to PC sound with 
the audio cable connected. 
To connect 
 (p. 75)
• You can setup some functions  PC Setup (p. 40) in the Setup Menu.
• For HDMI-compatible PC, possible to 
connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / 
HDMI2 / HDMI3) by using HDMI cable 
(p. 77, 78).
 
						

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Operating the equipment with the TV remote control
 
The Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the below buttons of this 
TV remote control.
 POWER  Standby
  Set to Standby mode / Turn on
  
Play
  Playback videocassette / DVD
  
Stop
  Stop the operation
 
 
Rewind / Skip / Search
  VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse
  DVD / video content:   
Skip to the previous track, title or chapter 
Press and hold to search backward
 
  Fast-forward / Skip / Search
  VCR: Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward
  DVD / video content:  Skip to the next track, title or chapter 
  Press and hold to search forward
 
 
Pause
  Pause / Resume
  DVD: Press and hold to play at slow speed
 CHProgramme Up / Down
  Select programme
 
REC 
Record
  Start recording
   
How to change the code for the type of the equipment
  Each type of Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code.
Please change the code for each equipment you want to operate.
If you operate in Video mode of Media Player (p. 55) or the connected equipment in VIERA Link (p. 71), 
select the code “73”.
Press and hold 
POWER during the following operations
  Enter the appropriate code
(see table below)
 
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abcdef
  Press  
 
Type of the equipment  Code
  DVD Recorder / DVD Player  70 (default)
  Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre  71
  VCR  72
Using in Video mode of Media Player 
 (p. 55)
The equipment using in VIERA Link
 “VIERA Link Control” (p. 71)73
  Note
•  
Confirm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code.
• The codes may be reset to default values if batteries are replaced.
• Some operations may not be possible on some equipment models.
 
						

							Viewing 3D images
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Viewing 3D images
You can enjoy viewing 3D images with contents or programmes corresponding to the 3D effect by 
wearing the 3D Eyewear.  “Optional accessories” (p. 8)
This TV supports [Frame Sequential]∗1, [Side by Side]∗2 and [Top and Bottom]∗3 3D formats.
∗
1: The 3D format that the images for the left and right eyes are recorded with the high definition quality 
and alternately played back
∗
2, ∗
3: Other available 3D formats
Warning
About Prevention of Accidental Ingestion
• Do not store any 3D Eyewear parts in places where small children can reach.
There is a danger small children could swallow such parts by mistake.
• If a child accidentally swallows such parts, seek immediate medical attention.
About Prohibition of Disassembly
• Do not disassemble or modify the 3D Eyewear.
Caution
About 3D Eyewear
• Do not drop, exert pressure on, or step on the 3D Eyewear.
Doing so may damage the glass section, which may result in injury.
• Always store the 3D Eyewear in the case provided when not in use.
• Be careful of the tips of the frame when putting on the 3D Eyewear.
Accidentally inserting the tip of the frame into the eye may cause injury.
• Always keep the 3D Eyewear in a cool, dry place.
Failure to do so may cause fire or electric shock.
• Be careful not to trap a finger in the hinge section of the 3D Eyewear.
Doing so may result in injury.
• Pay special attention when children are using this product.
About Viewing of 3D Images
• In the event that you experience dizziness, nausea, or other discomfort while viewing 3D 
images, discontinue use and rest your eyes.
When you set the effect by using [3D Adjustment], take into account that the vision of 3D images 
varies among different individuals.
• Do not use the 3D Eyewear if you have a history of oversensitivity to light, heart problems, or 
have any other existing medical condition.
Using the 3D Eyewear may cause the symptoms to worsen.
• Stop using the 3D Eyewear immediately if you feel tired, discomfort, or any other abnormality.
Continuing to use the 3D Eyewear in such cases may cause you to feel unwell. Please take the 
necessary rest before continuing use.
• When watching 3D movies, take an appropriate length break after watching a movie.
• When watching 3D content on interactive devices such as 3D games or computers, take an 
appropriate length break after using for 30 - 60 minutes.
Prolonged use may cause eyesight fatigue.
• When using the 3D Eyewear, be careful not to strike the television screen or other people by 
mistake.
As the images are in 3D, the distance between the user and screen may be mistaken, causing the 
user to strike the screen which may result in injury.
• Use the 3D Eyewear when viewing 3D images.
• When using the 3D Eyewear, make sure your eyes are on an approximately horizontal level.
• If you suffer from myopia (short-sightedness), hyperopia (far-sightedness), astigmatism, or 
have eyesight differences between the left and right eyes, please use corrective glasses or 
other such methods to correct your eyesight before putting on the 3D Eyewear.
• Stop using the 3D Eyewear if you can clearly see double images when viewing 3D content.
Prolonged use may cause eyesight fatigue.
• View the screen at a distance at least 3 times further than the effective height of the screen.
Recommended distance:
  For a 42-inch television, 1.6 m or more.
  For a 50-inch television, 1.9 m or more.
Using the 3D Eyewear at a distance closer than the recommended distance may cause eyesight 
fatigue.
 
						

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Using 3D Eyewear
• As a guide, 3D Eyewear should not be used by children younger than about 5 - 6 years old.
As it is difficult to judge younger children’s reactions to fatigue or discomfort, it may be difficult to 
prevent them from suddenly feeling unwell.
• When this product is being used by a child, the parent or guardian should check to ensure that the 
child’s eyes are not becoming tired.
• When using the 3D Eyewear, do not place breakable objects near to the user.
The user may mistake the 3D objects they are viewing as real objects causing them to move, which 
may cause damage to surrounding objects that may lead to injury.
• Do not move around while wearing the 3D Eyewear.
The surrounding area appears dark, which may result in falling or other accidents that may cause 
injury.
• Only use the 3D Eyewear for the specified purpose.
• Do not use if the 3D Eyewear is cracked or broken.
Doing so may result in injury or eyesight fatigue.
• If a malfunction or fault occurs in the 3D Eyewear, stop use immediately.
Continuing to use the 3D Eyewear may result in injury, eyesight fatigue, or may cause you to feel 
unwell.
• Stop using the 3D Eyewear immediately if your skin feels unusual.
In rare cases, the paint or materials used in the 3D Eyewear may cause an allergic reaction.
• Stop using the 3D Eyewear immediately if you experience any redness, pain, or itching on the 
nose or temples.
Prolonged use may cause such symptoms due to excess pressure, which may result in the user 
feeling unwell.
 
						

							Viewing 3D images
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Using Precautions
Infra-red receiver section
• Do not soil the infra-red receiver section or attach stickers etc. to it.
• Doing so may prevent the receiver from receiving signals from the television, which may prevent the 
3D Eyewear from operating normally.
• If the 3D Eyewear is affected by other infra-red data communication equipment, the 3D images 
may not be displayed correctly.
Cautions during viewing
• Do not use devices that emit strong electromagnetic waves (such as cellular phones or personal 
transceivers) near the 3D Eyewear. Doing so may cause the 3D Eyewear to malfunction.
• If the 3D Eyewear is used in a room in which fluorescent lights (50 Hz) are used, the light within 
the room may appear to be flickering. In this case, either darken or switch off the fluorescent 
lights when using the 3D Eyewear.
• Wear the 3D Eyewear correctly. 3D images will not be correctly visible if the 3D Eyewear is worn 
upside down or back-to-front.
• Other kinds of displays (such as computer screens, digital clocks, or calculators etc.) may 
be difficult to see while wearing the 3D Eyewear. Do not wear the 3D Eyewear when watching 
anything other than 3D images.
 
						

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Charging the 3D Eyewear (optional - rechargeable type)
To charge when the TV is in the Standby mode
POWERINPUTTVAVSD CARD
ASPECT
EXITINFO
OPTION
STTLTEXT
RGYB
CH
POWER
REC
RETURN
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tuvpqrswxyz
abcdef
MUTELAST VIEW
CHVOL
INDEXHOLD
TV
MENU
1 Display the menuMENU  “How to Use the Menu Functions” (p. 33)
2 Select [Setup]
3 Select [Other Settings]2/2Other Settings  Access  access  
  select
4 Select [USB Charge in Standby] and set [On]
USB Charge in StandbyOff
Power SaveOther Settings
On
   access  
  select 
[USB Charge 
in Standby]
    store  
  select 
[On]
5  Turn off the television power, and set 
the 3D Eyewear power switch to “OFF”
6 Connect as shown
USB connector
Mini USB connector
• The indicator lamp 
lights red, and 
charging starts.
• When the 
indicator lamp 
turns off, charging 
is complete. 
(Approximately 2 
hours required)
7 Remove the charging cable
To charge when the TV is on
1 Turn off the television power, and set the 3D Eyewear power switch to “OFF”2 Connect as shown above, and turn on the television power
• The indicator lamp of the 3D Eyewear lights red, and charging starts.
• When the indicator lamp turns off, charging is complete. (Approximately 2 hours required)3 Turn off the television power, and remove the charging cable
 
						

							Viewing 3D images
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Available range for the 3D Eyewear
If the 3D Eyewear is placed outside the available area for about 5 minutes, the 3D Eyewear will be 
turned off automatically.
 : Available area to use the 3D Eyewear
35° 35°Approx. 
3.2 m Approx. 
3.2 m Approx. 
3.2 m20° 20°
Approx. 
3.2 m
View from the top
View from the side
Note
• The range may be shortened depending on the obstacles between the infrared sensors on the TV and 
the 3D Eyewear, the dirt of the infrared sensors or the surrounding environment.
• If you do not look toward the TV screen for a while when viewing 3D images, the 3D Eyewear may be 
turned off automatically even if in the available area.
To view the 3D images
You can watch 3D images in the following cases:
• When a 3D image supporting Blu-ray Disc is played on a 3D image supporting player/recorder 
connected using a HDMI cable to a 3D image supporting television.
• 3D image supported broadcast (programme)
• 3D Photo, 3D Movie taken by LUMIX/Camcorder.
• 2D→3D (Converts 2D images into 3D)  “Change the view 3D ↔ 2D” (p. 30)
To view the contents or programmes
1   Set the power switch to “ON”
    (The indicator lamp will light for approximately 2 seconds, then flash once approximately every 
2 seconds.)
2  Put on the 3D Eyewear3  Watch the 3D images
    When the HDMI receives information in which 3D mode is detected, 3D images are automatically 
displayed according to the signal.
    If the 3D images are not displayed correctly or the images cause discomfort, the images can be 
adjusted by [3D Mode Selection] or [3D Settings].
 “Change the view 3D ↔ 2D”, “[3D Settings] (Adjust 3D images)” (p. 30, 31)
  ■After Use1  Set the 3D Eyewear power switch to “OFF”
      (The 3D Eyewear indicator lamp turns off, and the power turns off.)
2   After using the 3D Eyewear, store it in the case provided
 
						

							Viewing 3D images
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Change the view 3D ↔ 2D
Simply switches 3D ↔ 2D images (Auto mode)
POWERINPUTTVAVSD CARD
ASPECT
EXIT
MENU
INFO
OPTION
STTLTEXT
GYB
CH
POWER
REC
RETURN
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tuvpqrswxyz
abcdef
MUTELAST VIEW
CHVOL
INDEXHOLD
R
3D Mode Selection2D→3D
3D
2D
([2D→3D]: 2D mode only)
 set
 select
• 
R  Switches to Manual mode (see below)
  ■Change 3D format (Manual mode)
1  Display [3D Mode Selection (Manual)]R
2  Press 3D to cycle through the 3D format
3D Mode Selection (Manual)Original
Side by Side - 3DFrame Sequential - 3D
Side by Side - 2D
Top and Bottom - 2D Frame Sequential - 2D
Top and Bottom - 3D
2D→3D
(example)
 set
 select
 
 
Table of images that can be seen for each [3D Mode Selection (Manual)] and the source image 
format
  If the picture appears to be abnormal, refer to the table below to choose the correct 3D mode.
 
[3D Mode Selection] Source image 
format  [Original]  [Frame 
Sequential 
- 3D]  [Side by 
Side - 3D]  [Top and 
Bottom - 3D]  [2D→3D]
  Frame Sequential 
   Normal 3D∗1   
  Side by Side (Full)     Normal 3D∗1  
  Side by Side     Normal 3D∗1  
  Top and Bottom      Normal 3D∗1 
  Normal format (2D)      
Normal 3D
 ∗
1 :  When selecting [Frame Sequential - 2D], [Side by Side - 2D] or [Top and Bottom - 2D], the images 
will be displayed without 3D effect.
•    
Depending on the player or broadcasts, the image may be different from the above illustrations.