Panasonic Tx P42ut30 Operating Instructions

							VIERA Link Functions
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[VIERA Link Control] - Operate the connected equipment with VIERA remote control
You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control by pointing at 
the TV’s signal receiver.
• If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment  “Summary of features”, “Connection”, “Preparations” (p. 68 - 69)
• For details of the operations for the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment.
Access and operate the menu of the equipment
POWERINPUTTVAVSD CARD
ASPECTMENU
INFO
STTLTEXT
jk  lghimno
tuvpqrswxyz
abcdef
MUTELAST VIEW
INDEXHOLD
EXIT
OPTION
RGYB
RETURN
1Display [VIERA Link Menu]
2Select [VIERA Link Control]
  VIERA Link Menu 
Pause Live TV
  Direct TV Rec
 
VIERA Link Control 
Speaker Selection  Start
  Home Cinema   Recorder   Start
  access
 select
3Select the equipment you want to access
The type of the connected equipment is displayed.
Select the type of the equipment and access.
  VIERA Link Menu 
Pause Live TV
  Direct TV Rec
 
VIERA Link Control 
Speaker Selection  Start
  Home Cinema   Recorder   Start
  store
 select
[Recorder] / [Player] / [Home Cinema] / [Video Camera] / 
[LUMIX] / [Digital Camera] / [Other] 
• You can also access directly by using VIERA TOOLS  (p. 32)
• The displayed item may vary depending on the connected equipment.
• [Home Cinema] means Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or Recorder theatre.
• [Other] means Tuner set top box.
The menu of the accessed equipment
(Input mode will be changed automatically)
4Operate the connected equipment
• To display the operation guideOPTION• Store / set / access
• Move the cursor / select the menu• Return to the previous menuRETURN
• Move the cursor / access / adjust• Exit the menuEXIT
When the key words are displayed on colour bar R G Y B
Note
• Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment. If so, use its own remote control.
  ■If multiple recorders or players are connected  ■If you access non-VIERA Link equipment
 
VIERA Link Menu 
Pause Live TV
  Direct TV Rec
 
VIERA Link Control 
Speaker Selection  Start
  Home Cinema   Recorder2   Start
[Recorder1-3 / Player1-3]
 
VIERA Link Menu 
Pause Live TV
  Direct TV Rec
 
VIERA Link Control 
Speaker Selection  Start
  Home Cinema   Recorder   Start
Type of the connected equipment is displayed
The number is given from the TV’s lower HDMI 
terminal number connected to the same type 
equipment. For example, two recorders to HDMI2 
and HDMI3, in this case the recorder connected 
to HDMI2 is displayed as [Recorder1], and the 
recorder connected to HDMI3 is displayed as 
[Recorder2].You can access the menu of the equipment, but 
you cannot operate it. Use its own remote control to 
operate the equipment.
 
						

							VIERA Link Functions
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[Speaker Selection] - Speaker control
You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver.
• If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment  “Summary of features”, “Connection”, “Preparations” (p. 68 - 69)
Access and control the speaker volume
POWERINPUTTVAVSD CARD
ASPECT
EXIT
MENU
INFO
OPTION
STTLTEXT
RGYB
CH
POWER
REC
RETURN
jk  lghimno
tuvpqrswxyz
abcdef
LAST VIEW
CH
INDEXHOLD
TV
MUTE
VOL
1Display [VIERA Link Menu]
2Select [Speaker Selection]
  VIERA Link Menu 
Pause Live TV
  Direct TV Rec
  VIERA Link Control
 
Speaker Selection
 
Start
  Home Cinema   Recorder   Start  access
 select
3Set to [Home Cinema] or [TV]
  store
 select
[Home Cinema]
Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or Amplifier will be automatically 
turned on if it is in Standby mode and the sound is from theatre speakers 
connected to the equipment.
• Volume up / down VOL
• Mute 
• The sound of TV speakers is mute.
• When the equipment is turned off, TV speakers will be active.
[TV]
TV speakers are active.
Multi-channel sound
• If you wish to enjoy the multi-channel sound (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch) 
via an Amplifier, connect with HDMI cable and Optical digital audio 
cable (p. 68), and then select [Home Cinema]. If your Amplifier has 
“HDAVI Control 5” function, you can connect only with HDMI cable. In this 
case, connect your Amplifier to the TV’s HDMI2 terminal.
To enjoy the sound from the DIGA Recorder in multi-channel sound, 
connect an HDMI cable from the DIGA Recorder to the Amplifier (p. 68). 
Note
• These functions may not work properly depending on the connected equipment.
• Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the Input mode is switched.
• Easy playback may be available by using the remote control for Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or 
Amplifier. Read the manual of the equipment.
• “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2010) for HDAVI Control 
compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with conventional HDAVI equipment.
• To confirm this TV’s version of HDAVI Control  [System Information] (p. 42)
 
						

							External Equipment
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External Equipment
These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment.
For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the 
specifications (p. 87).
Types of connectable equipment to each terminal
EquipmentTerminal
AV1 IN AV2 IN AV3 IN(Side panel 
of the TV)
AUDIO 
OUTDIGITAL 
AUDIO OUTHDMI 
1 - 3
To play back videocassettes / 
DVDs (VCR / DVD Recorder)∗1
To watch DVDs (DVD Player)
To watch satellite broadcasts 
(Set top box)
To watch camcorder images 
(Video camera)
To play games 
(Game equipment)
To use amplifier with 
speaker system∗2
VIERA Link 
EquipmentTerminal
 :   Recommended Connection∗1 :  Only for DVD Recorder∗2 :  Use HDMI2 for connecting 
an amplifier. This connection 
is applicable when using an 
amplifier that has ARC (Audio 
Return Channel) function. ETHERNETUSB 
1 - 3
To use Network services
Hot Plug Detect     19
DDC/CEC Ground    17
SCL                  15
CEC                 13
TMDS Clock Shield   11
TMDS Data0−        9
TMDS Data0+        7
TMDS Data1 Shield   5
TMDS Data2−        3
TMDS Data2+        118   +5V Power
16   SDA
14    Utility
12   TMDS Clock−
10   TMDS Clock+
  8     TMDS Data0 Shield
  6     TMDS Data1−
  4     TMDS Data1+
  2     TMDS Data2 Shield
HDMI terminal
Panasonic does not guarantee operation and performance of peripheral devices made by other 
manufacturers; and we disclaim any liability or damage arising from operation and/or performance from 
usage of such other maker’s peripheral devices.
 
						

							External Equipment
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Rear of the TV
To play back
DVD Recorder 
or 
VCR orAerial
RF 
cable Fully wired HDMI 
compliant cable∗
1
∗
1 :  Only for DVD Recorder
HDMI equipment
Fully wired HDMI 
compliant cableRecorder / Player
• HDMI connection  (p. 68, 77)
To watch DVDs
DVD Player (Listening)
(Viewing)
To listen with Home Theatre
RCA cable Optical digital 
audio cable Fully wired HDMI 
compliant cable
Amplifier with 
speaker system or
or
∗2
∗
2 :  If the connected equipment has “HDAVI Control 5” 
function, you do not have to use this audio cable 
(Optical digital audio cable or RCA cable). In this 
case, connect the equipment to the TV’s HDMI2 
terminal via an HDMI cable.
 
						

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Rear of the TV
Side panel 
of the TVHeadphones
(M3 stereo mini plug)
• To adjust volume  [Headphone Volume] in the Sound Menu (p. 37)
USB devices
USB cable
Camcorder / HDMI equipment
Fully wired HDMI 
compliant cable 
Camcorder etc.
Camcorder / Game equipment
Camcorder etc.
(Viewing)
(Listening)
Network
Less 
than 
10 cmLess 
than 
10 cm
Ferrite core (supplied: TH-P42UT30Q, TH-P50UT30Q)LAN cable
Modem
Hub or RouterInternet
Installing the Ferrite core
Pull back the 
tabs 
(in two places)Wind the cable 
twicePress the cable 
through and 
close
PC
(Listening) (Viewing)
Computer Conversion adaptor
(if necessary)
 
						

							Technical Information
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Technical Information
Channel Allocation
Channel 
PlanAsia/
W.EuropeCIS/
E.EuropeChinaHong 
KongNZ/
IndonesiaIndian 
CATVSouth 
AfricaAmerican 
SystemAmerican 
CATVJapan
CH DISPLAYReceive channel0
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							Technical Information
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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 
game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
About connections, see “External Equipment” (p. 73 - 75).
Applicable HDMI features
• Input audio signal: 2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)
• Input video signal:  480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p   “Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 78) 
Match the output setting of the digital equipment.
• Input PC signal:   “Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 78) 
Match the output setting of the PC.
• VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5):  [VIERA Link] (p. 68)
• Audio Return Channel∗2 (HDMI2 terminal only)
DVI connectionIf the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI 
adaptor cable∗3. When the DVI to HDMI adaptor cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio 
input terminal (HDMI1 / 2: use AV2 audio terminals, HDMI3: use AV3 audio terminals).
Note
• Audio settings can be made on the [HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input] in the Sound Menu. (p. 38)
• If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to [16:9].
• These HDMI connectors are “type A”.
• These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) 
copyright protection.
• Equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of “COMPONENT” 
or “VIDEO” to receive analogue signals.
• This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology. 
∗
1:  The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
∗
2:  
Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to be able to send digital sound signals via an HDMI cable.∗
3:  Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
PC connection
A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV.
• PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning 
frequency 59 to 86 Hz (more than 1,024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image).
• A PC adaptor is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector.
Note
• Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.
• When using PC, set the colour display quality of PC to the highest position.
• For details of the applicable PC signals, see p. 78.
• Max. display resolution
Aspect4:31,440 × 1,080 pixels
16:91,920 × 1,080 pixels
• D-sub 15-pin connector signal
Pin No.Signal NamePin No.Signal NamePin No.Signal Name
RGND (Ground)NC (not connected)
GGND (Ground)NC (not connected)
BGND (Ground)HD
NC (not connected)NC (not connected)VD
GND (Ground)GND (Ground)NC (not connected)
 
						

							Technical Information
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Input signal that can be displayed
COMPONENT (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR), HDMI
 Mark: Applicable input signal
Signal name COMPONENT HDMI525 (480) / 60i525 (480) / 60p625 (576) / 50i625 (576) / 50p750 (720) / 60p750 (720) / 50p1,125 (1,080) / 60i1,125 (1,080) / 50i1,125 (1,080) / 60p1,125 (1,080) / 50p1,125 (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 × 400 @70 Hz
31.47 70.07
640 × 480 @60 Hz
31.47 59.94
640 × 480 @75 Hz
37.50 75.00
800 × 600 @60 Hz
37.88 60.32
800 × 600 @75 Hz
46.88 75.00
800 × 600 @85 Hz
53.67 85.06
852 × 480 @60 Hz
31.44 59.89
1,024 × 768 @60 Hz
48.36 60.00
1,024 × 768 @70 Hz
56.48 70.07
1,024 × 768 @75 Hz
60.02 75.03
1,024 × 768 @85 Hz
68.68 85.00
1,280 × 1,024 @60 Hz
63.98 60.02
1,280 × 768 @60 Hz
47.70 60.00
1,366 × 768 @60 Hz
48.39 60.04
Macintosh13” (640 × 480)
35.00 66.67
Macintosh16” (832 × 624)
49.73 74.55
Macintosh21” (1,152 × 870)
68.68 75.06
PC (from HDMI terminal)
Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to HDMI standard timing.
Signal name Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz)640 × 480 @60 Hz 31.47 60.00
1,280 × 720 @60 Hz 45.00 60.00
1,920 × 1,080 @60 Hz 67.50 60.00
Note
• Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.
• The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
• PC signal is magnified or compressed for display, so that it may not be possible to show fine detail with 
sufficient clarity.
 
						

							Technical Information
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Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection
When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by using 
the [MPX] in the Sound Menu.
Audio SignalSTEREO MAIN I SUB II MONO
Mode Indicator
NICAM .......Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong etc.
Type of 
broadcastRegular broadcast
(Standard Audio)Regular + NICAM MONO I
(MAIN I )NICAM 
STEREONICAM DUAL MONO
(MAIN I / SUB II )
Mode Indicator No Indicator I II 
A2 (German) .......Used in Australia, Malaysia etc.
Type of 
broadcastRegular broadcast
(Standard Audio)BILINGUAL or DUAL MONO: 
MAIN I / SUB IISTEREO
Mode Indicator No Indicator 
• If the stereo signal is poor or the receiving conditions are not optimum or if STEREO:MONO automatic 
switching occurs, it is recommended you switch from STEREO to MONO.
• Even when the contents of the receiving signal undergo changes, selection mode is kept intact.
• When the receiving conditions deteriorate, listening will be easier if the mode is set to the MONO 
position, using the Sound Selection button.
• DUAL, also known as DUAL MONO or as BILINGUAL is not currently transmitted in some countries.
 
						

							Technical Information
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Media Player / DLNA
SD Card
Card format:  SDXC Card - exFAT 
SDHC Card / SD Card - FAT16 or FAT32
Compliant card type (maximum capacity):  SDXC Card (64 GB), SDHC Card (32 GB), SD Card (2 GB), 
miniSD Card (2 GB) (requiring miniSD adaptor)
• If miniSD Card is used, insert / remove it together with the adaptor.
• Check the latest information on the card type at the following website. 
(English only) 
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/
• Use an SD Card which meets SD standards. If not, it may cause the TV 
to malfunction.
• Do not remove the card while the TV is accessing data (this can damage 
the card or TV).
• Do not touch the pins on the back of the card.
• Do not subject the card to high pressure or impact.
• Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, the 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 or 
damaged data or erratic operation of the TV. (Panasonic is not liable for 
any deterioration or damage of recorded data.)
24 mm 32 mm2.1 mm
USB Flash Memory
Format: FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT
On screen messages
Message Meaning / Action
Cannot read file• The file is broken or unreadable. Check applicable data 
format.  (p. 80 - 81)
• The TV does not support the format.
No Device Inserted
• Confirm SD Card or USB device is inserted correctly.
No valid file to play
• The card has no data.
This operation is not possible
• Your operation is not available.
An internal error occurred.
• Check the settings.  (p. 60 - 63)
Communication with the server 
failed.
• This might be a problem of the media server. Read the 
manual of the server software.
Server not found
• There is no available media server on your home network. 
Check the connections and settings.  (p. 59 - 63)
Supported file format in Media Player / DLNA
  ■Photo
Format File extensionImage resolution
(pixel)Details / Restrictions
JPEG .jpg
.mpo8 × 8
to
30,719 × 17,279DCF*
1 and EXIF*2 standards
Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2, 4:2:0
• Progressive JPEG is not supported.
∗
1 :  Design rule for Camera File system - unified standard established by Japan Electronics and 
Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA)
∗
2 :  Exchangeable Image File - image file format used by digital cameras