Panasonic Tx P42ut30 Operating Instructions

							
Technical Information
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■Video
Container File extension Video codec Audio codec Details / Restrictions
SD-Video .mod MPEG1 MPEG2MPEG
Dolby Digital SD-Video Standard Ver. 1.3
(Entertainment Video Profile) 
• The data may not be available 
if a folder structure on the 
current device is modified.
AVCHD .mts H.264 Dolby Digital AVCHD Standard (including  3D videos recorded by the 
3D-compatible Video Camera)
• The data may not be available 
if a folder structure on the 
current device is modified.
AVI .avi .divx DIV3
DIV4
DIVX
DX50
DIV6
XviD
MPEG4 SP/ASP MP3
Dolby Digital
MPEG
DivX video file 
 “DivX” (p. 82)
DivX Certified® to play DivX® 
video up to HD 1080p, including 
premium content.
MKV .mkv H.264 BP/MP/HP MP3 Dolby Digital
MPEG
AAC
DTS core–
ASF .asf .wmv Windows Media 
Video v9
VC-1 WMA
• Copy-protected files cannot be 
played back.
• WMA Pro and WMA Lossless 
are not supported.
MP4 .mp4 H.264 BP/MP/HP MP3 Dolby Digital
AAC–
MOV .mov Motion JPEG H.264 BP/MP/HPRAW
TWOS
SOWT
MP3
Dolby Digital
LPCM
AAC
• This TV supports Motion JPEG 
recorded by Panasonic LUMIX 
Camera.
• Some files may not be played 
back depending on these 
recording condition.
• Motion JPEG can be played 
back only in Media Player.
PS .mpg .mpeg MPEG1
MPEG2 MPEG
MP3
Linear PCM –
TS .ts .tp MPEG2
H.264 Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus
HE-AAC
AAC
MP3
• This container can be played 
back only in DLNA feature.
 
■Music
Codec File extension Restrictions
MP3 .mp3 –
AAC .m4a
• Copy-protected files cannot be played back.
WMA .wma
• Copy-protected files cannot be played back.
• WMA Pro and WMA Lossless are not supported.
 
						

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Note
• The table of the previous page is generalised in nature. Due to file encoding variances, some media 
files that play on other devices, may not play on the TV even though they fulfill the generalised 
conditions.
• Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes for data.
• The card may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed.
DivX
DivX Certified® to play DivX® and DivX PlusTM HD (H.264/MKV) video up to 1080p HD including 
premium content.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO:
DivX
® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified® device that plays 
DivX video.
Visit www.divx.com for more information and software tools to convert your files into DivX video.
Subtitle text file of DivXSubtitles format - MicroDVD, SubRip, TMPlayer
• The DivX video file and subtitles text file are inside the same folder, and the file names are the same 
except for the file extensions.
• If there are more than one subtitles text files inside the same folder, they are displayed in the following 
order of priority: “.srt”, “.sub”, “.txt”.
• To confirm or change the current subtitle status while playing DivX content, press the OPTION button 
to display Option Menu.
• Depending on the methods used to create the file or the state of recording, only parts of the subtitles 
may be displayed, or the subtitles may not be displayed at all.
• Some subtitles text may not be displayed correctly.
Note
• Depending on how you make SD Card or USB Flash Memory, files and folders may not be displayed in 
the order you numbered.
• Depending on how you create the files and the structure of folders, the files and folders may not be displayed.
• When there are many files and folders, operation may take time to complete or some files may not be 
displayed or playable.
ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND:
This DivX Certified
® device must be registered in order to play purchased DivX Video-on-Demand 
(VOD) movies. To obtain your registration code, locate the DivX VOD section in your device setup 
menu. Go to vod.divx.com for more information on how to complete your registration.
To show DivX VOD registration code [DivX® VOD] in the Setup Menu (p. 41)
• If you want to generate the new registration code, you have to deregister the present registration code.
After playing DivX VOD content once, the confirmation screen to deregister will be displayed 
in [DivX® VOD] in the Setup Menu. If you press the OK button on the confirmation screen, the 
deregistration code will be generated and you will not be able to play any contents that you purchased 
using the present registration code.
You will obtain the new registration code by pressing the OK button on the deregistration code screen.
• If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code different from this TV’s code, you will not be 
able to play this content. ([Your device is not authorized to play this DivX protected video.] is displayed.)
Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number of timesSome DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times.
When you play this content, the remaining number of plays is displayed. You cannot play this content 
when the number of remaining plays is zero. ([This DivX rental has expired.] is displayed.)
• When playing this content, the number of remaining plays is reduced by one in the following conditions:• If you exit the current application.
• If you play the other content.
• If you go to the next or previous content.
 
						

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VIERA Connect
On screen messages
Message Meaning / Action
Connection to the server failed.• Check the connections and settings.  (p. 59 - 63)
The software update is not 
completed.
• Network download failed. Check the connections and 
settings.  (p. 59 - 63)
USB connection
• It is recommended to connect the USB Flash Memory directly to the TV’s USB ports.
• Some USB devices or USB HUB may not be used with this TV.
• You cannot connect any devices by using USB card reader.
• You cannot use two or more same kind of USB devices simultaneously except USB Flash Memory.
Note
• Additional information for USB devices may be on the following web site. (English only)
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/
   
USB Keyboard
•  
The USB Keyboard which requires the driver is not supported.
•  
Characters may not be displayed correctly on the TV screen depending on the connected keyboard or 
the keyboard layout setting.
•   Some of the keys of USB keyboards correspond to the operation of the remote control.
 
USB Keyboard  Remote Control  USB Keyboard  Remote Control
 ↑ / ↓ / ← / → 
Cursor buttons  F2  VIERA TOOLS
  Enter OK  F3 MENU
  Backspace RETURN  F4  INPUT (AV)
  Esc  EXIT  F5 / F6  Channel Down / Up
  0 - 9 / Character  Numeric buttons  F7 / F8  Volume Down / Up
  F1 -  F9 / F10 / F11 / F12  Coloured buttons
 
Gamepad
•  
Check the gamepads that have been tested for the performance with this TV at the following website. (English only) 
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/
•  
Some of the keys of gamepads correspond to the operation of the remote control.
 
Select Start
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3
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  Example:  Remote Control    Remote Control 
1 
Volume Up / Down 
7 
VIERA TOOLS
  2 
Channel Up / Down 
8 
EXIT
  3-
  9  INPUT
  (AV)
  4 
OK
  5RETURN 
10 
MENU
  6 
VIERA Connect 
11 
Cursor buttons
 
						

							Frequently Asked Questions
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FAQs
Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem.
If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance.
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”?
• Is the mains lead plugged into the socket 
outlet?
• Is the TV turned On?
• Check the Picture Menu (p. 34 - 36) and 
volume.
• Check all required cables and connections 
are firmly in place.
An error message appears
• Follow the message’s instructions.
• If the problem persists, contact your local 
Panasonic dealer. “VIERA Link” function does not work and an 
error message appears
• Confirm the connection. (p. 68)
• Turn the connected equipment on and then switch 
the TV On. (p. 69)
Permanently lit spots on screen
• Due to production process involved in this 
technology this may result in some pixels which are 
permanently lit or unlit. This is not a malfunction.
Contrast is reduced
• Contrast is lowered in the following conditions 
without any user operation for a few minutes:
• no signal in AV mode
• selected locked channel
• selected invalid channel
• displayed  menu
• thumbnail or still picture
Problem Actions
Screen
Chaotic image, noisy• Change the setting of [P-NR] in the Picture Menu (to remove noise).  (p. 34)
• Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp).
No image can be 
displayed
• Is [Colour] or [Contrast] in the Picture Menu set to the minimum?  (p. 34)
Blurry or distorted 
image
(no sound or low 
volume)• Reset channels  (p. 44)
Unusual image is 
displayed
• Turn the TV Off with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it On 
again.
Sound
No sound is produced• Is “Sound Mute” active?  (p. 12)
• Is the volume set to the minimum?
Sound level is low or 
sound is distorted
• Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.
• Set [MPX] in the Sound Menu to [Mono]  (p. 38)
Unusual sound from 
the TV
• When power is on, whirring sound of cooling fan or drive noise may 
be heard from inside the TV (not a sign of faulty operation).
 
						

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Problem Actions
HDMI
Sound is unusual
• Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”.
• Check the [HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input] setting in the Sound Menu.  (p. 38)
• If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound 
connection.  (p. 77)
Pictures from external 
equipment are unusual 
when the equipment is 
connected via HDMI
• Check the HDMI cable is connected properly.  (p. 68, 74 - 75)
• Turn the TV and equipment Off, then turn them On again.
• Check an input signal from the equipment.  (p. 78)
• Use equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861D.
Network
Cannot connect to the 
network
• Check the LAN cable or Wireless LAN Adaptor is connected properly.  (p. 59)
• Check the connections and settings.  (p. 59 - 63)
• Check the network equipment and network environment.
• If the problem persists, consult your Internet Service Provider or 
telecommunications company.
Cannot select the 
file during DLNA 
operations
• Is the media server prepared?  (p. 58)
• Check applicable data format.  (p. 80 - 81)
Cannot operate 
VIERA Connect
• Check the connections and settings.  (p. 59 - 63)
• The server or connected line might be busy now.
3D
Cannot see 3D images
• Has the 3D Eyewear been switched On?
• Ensure that [3D Mode Selection] is set to [3D].  (p. 30)
• Some 3D image signals may not be automatically recognised as 
3D images. Set [3D Mode Selection (Manual)] to match the picture 
format. 
 (p. 30)
• Check that there are no obstacles between the infrared sensors on 
the TV and the 3D Eyewear. If the 3D Eyewear stops receiving the 
infrared signal for about 5 minutes, the 3D Eyewear will be turned off 
automatically.
• Check the available area to use the 3D Eyewear.  (p. 29)
• Depending on the person, the 3D images may be difficult to see, 
or cannot be seen, especially in users that have a different level of 
eyesight between the left and right eyes. 
Take the necessary steps (wearing glasses etc.) to correct your 
eyesight before use.
3D Eyewear is turned 
off automatically
• Check that there are no obstacles between the infrared sensors on 
the TV and the 3D Eyewear or that the 3D Eyewear is placed inside 
the coverage area (p. 29). If the 3D Eyewear stops receiving the 
infrared signal for about 5 minutes, the 3D Eyewear will be turned off 
automatically.
There is something 
wrong with the 
3D images
• Check the setting of [Picture Sequence] or [Edge Smoother].  (p. 31)
The indicator lamp 
does not light 
when pressing the 
power button on the 
3D Eyewear
• The battery may be running low or flat. Charge it.
 
						

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Problem Actions
Other
The TV goes into 
Standby mode• Auto power standby function is activated.
• The TV enters Standby mode about 30 minutes after broadcasting 
ends.
The remote control 
does not work or is 
intermittent
• Are the batteries installed correctly?  (p. 6)
• Has the TV been switched On?
• Point the remote control directly at the front of the TV (within about 
7 m and a 30 degree angle of the front of the TV).
• Situate the TV away from sunshine or other sources of bright light 
not to shine on the TV’s remote control signal receiver.
Parts of the TV become 
hot
• Even when the temperature of parts of the front, top and rear panels 
has risen, these temperature rises will not pose any problems in 
terms of performance or quality.
Maintenance
First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.
Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal
For regular care:
Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to clean the dirt 
or fingerprints.
For stubborn dirt:
Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water). 
Then wring the cloth and wipe the surface. Finally, wipe away all the moisture.
Caution
• Do not use a hard cloth or rub the surface too hard. This may cause scratches on the surface.
• Take care not to subject the TV’s surfaces to water or detergent. Liquid inside the TV could lead to 
product failure.
• Take care not to subject the surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances. 
This may degrade surface quality or cause peeling of the paint.
• Take care not to tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard objects.
• Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long 
time. This may degrade surface quality.
Mains plug
Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical 
shock.
 
						

							Specifications
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Specifications
TH-P42UT30D
TH-P42UT30K
TH-P42UT30M
TH-P42UT30Q
TH-P42UT30T
TH-P42UT30VTH-P42UT30PTH-P50UT30D
TH-P50UT30M
TH-P50UT30Q
TH-P50UT30VTH-P50UT30P
Power SourceAC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Power 
Consumption
Power Rating280 W 330 W
Standby condition0.4 W 0.4 W
Display 
panel
Aspect Ratio16:9
Visible screen size106 cm (diagonal)
921 mm (W) × 518 mm (H)127 cm (diagonal)
1,105 mm (W) × 622 mm (H)
Number of pixels2,073,600 (1,920 (W) × 1,080 (H)) [5,760 × 1,080 dots]
Sound
Speaker(160 mm × 40 mm) × 2,      6 Ω
Audio Output20 W (10 W + 10 W)
HeadphonesM3 (3.5 mm) stereo mini Jack × 1
PC signalsVGA, SVGA, WVGA, XGA
SXGA, WXGA ······ (compressed)
Horizontal scanning frequency 31 - 69 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 59 - 86 Hz
Receiving Systems / 
Band name
17 Systems Function
1 PAL B, G, H
Reception 
of broadcast 
transmissions and 
Playback from 
Video Cassette 
Tape Recorders 2 PAL I
3 PAL D, K
4 SECAM B, G
5 SECAM D, K
6 SECAM K1
7NTSC M 
(NTSC 3.58/4.5 MHz)17 Systems Function
8 NTSC 4.43/5.5 MHz
Playback from 
Special VCR’s or 
DVD 9 NTSC 4.43/6.0 MHz
10 NTSC 4.43/6.5 MHz
11 NTSC 3.58/5.5 MHz
12 NTSC 3.58/6.0 MHz
13 NTSC 3.58/6.5 MHz
14 SECAM I
15 PAL 60 Hz/5.5 MHzPlayback from 
Special Disc 
Players and Special 
VCR’s or DVD 16 PAL 60 Hz/6.0 MHz
17 PAL 60 Hz/6.5 MHz
Receiving Channels
VHF BAND
2-12  (PAL/SECAM B, K1)
0-12 (PAL B AUST.)
1-9    (PAL B N.Z.)
1-12 (PAL/SECAM D)
1-12  (NTSC M Japan)
2-13  (NTSC M USA)UHF BAND
21-69 (PAL G, H, I/SECAM G, K, K1)
28-69 (PAL B AUST.)
13-57 (PAL D, K)
13-62 (NTSC M Japan)
14-69 (NTSC M USA)CATV
S1-S20  (OSCAR)
1-125    (USA CATV)
C13-C49 (JAPAN)
S21-S41 (HYPER)
Z1-Z37   (CHINA)
5A, 9A   (AUST.)
Aerial - RearVHF / UHF
Operating ConditionsTemperature     : 0 °C - 40 °C
Humidity             : 20 % - 80 % RH (non-condensing)
Connection Terminals
AV1 
InputAUDIO L - RRCA PIN Type × 2               0.5 V[rms]COMPONENTY                                  1.0 V[p-p] (including synchronisation)
PB/CB, PR/CR                     ±0.35 V[p-p]
AV2 
InputAUDIO L - RRCA PIN Type × 2               0.5 V[rms]
VIDEORCA PIN Type × 1               1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω
)
AV3 
InputAUDIO L - RRCA PIN Type × 2               0.5 V[rms]
VIDEORCA PIN Type × 1               1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω
)
Audio OutputAUDIO L - RRCA PIN Type × 2               0.5 V[rms] (high impedance)
Others
HDMI1 - 3 InputTYPE A Connectors              • This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
PC InputHIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN    R / G / B: 0.7 V[p-p] (75 Ω
) 
HD / VD: TTL Level 2.0 - 5.0 V[p-p] (high impedance)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPCM / Dolby Digital / DTS, Fiber optic
Card slotSD Card slot × 1
USB 1/2/3USB 2.0 TYPE A Connectors      DC 5 V, Max. 500 mA
ETHERNET10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX
Dimensions (W × H × D)
1,023 mm × 671 mm × 288 mm (With Pedestal)
1,023 mm × 637 mm × 93 mm (TV only)1,212 mm × 782 mm × 324 mm (With Pedestal)
1,212 mm × 747 mm × 93 mm (TV only)
Mass26.5 k Net (With Pedestal)
23.5 k Net (TV only)34.0 k Net (With Pedestal)
30.5 k Net (TV only)
Note
• Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate.
 
						

							M0611-0
Printed in Thailand
Web Site : http://panasonic.net
© Panasonic Corporation 2011
Customer’s RecordThe model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. You should 
note the model number and the serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus 
your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of 
theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.
Model Number Serial Number