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Panasonic Viera TX-P42S30B Operating Instructions Manual

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Model No.
TX-P42S30B
Operating Instructions
Plasma Television
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions carefully before operating this
product and retain them for future reference.
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
English
UK and Ireland model
TQB0E2142

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  • Page 1 Model No. TX-P42S30B Operating Instructions Plasma Television Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
  • Page 2 Features DVB-T tuner built-in Receives DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) digital terrestrial broadcasts. DVB-T2 tuner built-in DVB-T2 is an advanced digital terrestrial system for more efficient transmission. Available DVB-T2 broadcasts will be tuned automatically when you perform DVB Auto Setup. GUIDE Plus+ (p. 21) This TV supports the TV Guide services sent from the GUIDE Plus+ system.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Basic Connection······································10 sent or no operations are performed. (p. 87) Auto Setup ················································12 Panasonic does not guarantee operation and performance of peripheral devices made by other Enjoy your TV! manufacturers; and we disclaim any liability or...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Warning ■ Mains plug and lead To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings below: • This TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz. • Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet.
  • Page 5 Do not insert foreign objects into the TV through the air vents. • Do not use an unapproved pedestal / mounting equipment. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform the setup or installation of approved wall-hanging brackets.

  • Page 6: Accessories / Options

    Accessories may not be placed all together. Take care not to throw them away unintentionally. 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.
  • Page 7 • Depending on the area, this optional accessory may not be available. For details, consult your local Panasonic dealer. Attaching / removing the pedestal To help avoid risk of damage or injury by the TV tipping or falling, please follow the warnings and...

  • Page 8: Identifying Controls

    Identifying Controls Remote Control 1 Standby On / Off switch 15 Input mode selection • • Switches TV On or Off standby TV - switches between DVB INPUT SD CARD and Analogue modes (p. 17) 2 [Media Player] (p. 53) •...
  • Page 9 8 Headphones jack (p. 80) 9 AV2 terminals (p. 80) 10 Mains power On / Off switch • Use to switch the mains power. If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode by the remote control last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On with Mains power On / Off switch.

  • Page 10: Basic Connection

    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. Example 1 Example 2 Connecting aerial...
  • Page 11 Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite receiver TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite Terrestrial Rear of the TV RF cable aerial Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Aerial input terminal AC 220-240 V Fully wired 50 / 60 Hz SCART cable Fully wired HDMI...

  • Page 12: Auto Setup

    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, 11) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before starting Auto Setup.
  • Page 13 ■ [Wired] 1. Select [Auto] Connection Test : succeeded Check network cable connection. Acquire IP Address The test is Check acquired IP address. Auto Manual Check for devices using same IP address. successful and the Check gateway connection. Check server connection for VIERA Connect. TV is connected to select the network.

  • Page 14: Input Owner Id

    5. After the access point setting is finished, perform the connection test Connection Test : succeeded Check access point connection. The test is successful and the TV is connected Check acquired IP address. Check for devices using same IP address. to the network.
  • Page 15 Enter your name, house number and postcode Set characters Return to select other items select User input BACK/ NAME RETURN A B C D E F G H J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z •...

  • Page 16: Turn Power On

    Using “VIERA Connect” VIERA Connect is a gateway to the internet services unique to Panasonic and has expanded VIERA CAST features greatly. VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents such as photos, videos, games, etc. from VIERA Connect home screen.

  • Page 17: Select A Channel

    Watching TV Turn power on • Press for about 1 second • Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 9) ■ VIERA Connect introduction banner appears You can access to VIERA Connect and enjoy the various contents. (p.

  • Page 18: Other Useful Functions

    Other useful functions Display Information banner Display Information banner • Also appears when changing a channel Example : DVB 20:35 HDTV Coronation Street All DVB Channels 20:00 - 20:55 Info Select favourites Mute Bad signal STTL TEXTMulti Audio 1 Channel position and name 5 Programme Start / Finish time (DVB) 2 Channel type ([Radio], [Data], [HDTV], etc.) / Channel number, etc.

  • Page 19: Off Timer

    Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture HOLD Display the selectable settings for the current status Check or change the current status instantly • To change OPTION select / change select access store [Monaural Audio] [Teletext Character Set] [Audio Description] (DVB mode) (DVB mode) Allows you to select stereo / Sets the teletext language font...
  • Page 20 Aspect Change the aspect ratio (image size) Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect. ASPECT Programmes usually contain an “Aspect Control Signal” (Widescreen signal, etc.), and the TV will choose the aspect ratio automatically according to the “Aspect Control Signal” (p. 81). ■...

  • Page 21: Using Tv Guide

    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 Rovi branding partner will supply the rating information in the programme information and the recommended group in the Search list.

  • Page 22: Timer Programming (Dvb Mode)

    ■ To search programme types and view a channel list of the searched programmes (DVB mode) (yellow) (Search list) (Type list) select type Search Prog.Type view All Types Search Titles... All Types Movie Movie News News and Factual ■ To search programme titles and view a list of the searched programmes (DVB mode) (yellow) •...

  • Page 23: Guide Link Programming (Timer Programming From The Tv Guide Signal)

    Note • This function is not available in Analogue mode. • Timer Programming reminder messages will remain displayed until one of the following occurs: • You press the OK button to view the programme or the EXIT button to cancel the reminder. •...

  • Page 24: Viewing Teletext

    Viewing Teletext You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster) • The availability of teletext services for a programme is indicated by [TEXT] in the information banner. Information banner (p. 18) 20:35 Coronation Street All DVB Channels 20:00 - 20:55 BBC ONE WALES Select favourites...
  • Page 25 Analogue teletext Analogue 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.
  • Page 26 INDEX Subtitles Return to the main index page View a favourite page stored • Factory setting is INDEX STTL “P888” (subtitle service) on the blue button (List mode). View in multi window Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once TEXT •...

  • Page 27: Watching External Inputs

    Watching External Inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the AV input. • To connect the equipment (p. 10, 11, 78 - 80) The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected external equipment. “Operating the equipment with the TV remote control”...
  • Page 28 Start recording How to change the code for the type of the equipment Each type of the Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code. Please change the code according to the equipment you want to operate. Set the position to “DVD/VCR”...

  • Page 29: How To Use Viera Tools

    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. 70, 71), “Preparations” (p. 73) After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.

  • Page 30: How To Use Menu Functions

    How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. Display the menu • Displays the functions that can be set MENU (varies according to the input signal) Select the menu select Main Menu access...

  • Page 31: Menu List

    Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Basic picture mode [Dynamic] / [Normal] / [Cinema] / [True Cinema] / [Game] / [Photo] In each Viewing Mode, [Contrast], [Brightness], [Colour], [Sharpness], [Tint], [Colour Balance], [Vivid Colour], [C.A.T.S.], [P-NR] and [3D-COMB] can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement.
  • Page 32 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Automatically compensates the picture frame rate and removes juddering movements to make the images smooth [Off] / [Mid] / [Max] • Intelligent Frame Depending on the contents, images may be noisy. To prevent the Creation noise, change the setting.
  • Page 33 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality • This function is available when [Mode] is set to [User]. • Select the frequency and change the frequency level by using the cursor button. •...
  • Page 34 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sets programme reminders and records forthcoming programmes (p. 45) Timer Programming Sets the time until the TV automatically goes to Standby mode Off Timer [Off] / [15] / [30] / [45] / [60] / [75] / [90] (minutes) (p. 19) Sets the duration of time that the TV will remain On when no operation is received from the user [Off] / [2] / [4] (hours) •...
  • Page 35 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Favourites Edit Creates a list of favourite DVB channels (p. 42) Channel List Skips the unwanted DVB channels or edits DVB channels (p. 43) Auto Setup Automatically searches for the DVB channels received in the area (p. 40) Channel Sorting by Region Automatically sorts tuned channels according to the available region (p.
  • Page 36 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Network Setup Sets the network setting to use in your network environment (p. 64) ® DivX Displays DivX VOD registration code (p. 83) USB Keyboard Selects the language that your USB Keyboard supports • Layout For the information of using USB Keyboard (p.

  • Page 37: Video Mode

    Overview (Picture, Sound, Timer) Available in NTSC How to operate (p. 30) Not available when [Viewing Mode] Main Menu is set to [True Cinema] Picture Viewing Mode Dynamic Contrast Sound Brightness Colour Available when [Viewing Mode] is Sharpness Timer Tint set to [Photo] Colour Balance Warm...
  • Page 38 Overview (Setup) How to operate (p. 30) Main Menu Picture Sound Timer Setup TV Guide Settings Access Eco Navigation Access Link Settings Access Child Lock Access DVB Tuning Menu Access Child Lock-PIN Entry Analogue Tuning Menu Access Please enter new PIN Display Settings Access * * *...
  • Page 39 TV Guide Settings Menu Link Settings TV Guide View Normal VIERA Link GUIDE Plus+ Postcode Access HDMI Content Detection GUIDE Plus+ Information Access AV1 out (p. 34) Standby Power Save Intelligent Auto Standby On (No reminder) Q-Link Download Access Enter Postcode (p.

  • Page 40: Retuning From Setup Menu

    Retuning from Setup Menu Automatically retune the channels received in the area. • This function is available if channel tuning is already performed. • Only the selected mode is retuned. All the previous tuning settings are erased. • If Child Lock PIN number (p. 47) has been set, the PIN number is required. •...

  • Page 41: Tuning And Editing Channels

    Tuning and Editing Channels (DVB) You can retune channels or make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc. Select DVB Display the menu MENU Select [Setup] select Main Menu access Picture Sound Timer Setup Select [DVB Tuning Menu] select access DVB Tuning Menu Access...

  • Page 42: New Channel Message

    List favourite DVB channels [Favourites Edit] Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: [Favourites]1 to 4). The DVB Favourites lists are available for switching in the Information banner (p. 18) and from [Category] in the TV Guide screen (p. 21). Select a channel to list ( : Encrypted channel) DVB Favourites Editor...
  • Page 43 Skip unwanted DVB channels, Edit DVB Channels [Channel List] You can hide unwanted DVB channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels. Select a channel and [reveal] / [hide] • To reveal all channels select All DVB Channels...
  • Page 44 Skip unwanted Analogue channels, Edit Analogue channels [Channel List] You can hide unwanted Analogue channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels. Select a channel and [reveal] / [hide] • To reveal all channels select Analogue Channel List...

  • Page 45: Timer Programming

    Timer Programming Timer Programming from Menu The Timer Programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to remind watching or record to the external recorder. At the correct time, the TV will tune to the correct channel automatically to record even if the TV is in Standby mode.

  • Page 46: Set Timer Programming Event Details [Timer Programming

    Set timer programming event details [Timer Programming] Start making the settings Select the function ([Ext Rec.] or [Reminder]) select [Reminder] : to remind you to watch the [Ext Rec.] programme to record the programme to the external recorder When you are watching TV, a reminder When the start time comes, the channel will be switched message appears 2 minutes before the start automatically and the video and audio signals will be...

  • Page 47: Child Lock

    Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals and control who watches them. When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it. Display the menu MENU Select [Setup] select Main Menu...

  • Page 48: Input Labels

    Input Labels For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input mode or skip terminals that are not connected to any equipment. • To select the input mode (p. 27) Display the menu MENU Select [Setup] select Main Menu access...

  • Page 49: Shipping Condition

    Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition with no channels tuned in. All settings other than [Owner ID] are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.). • To retune TV channels only, e.g. after moving house “Retuning from Setup Menu” (p. 40) Display the menu MENU Select [Setup]...

  • Page 50: Owner

    Owner ID Entry of the PIN number and personal information (your name, address and postcode). In the unfortunate event of theft, the Owner ID will help the Police to determine the owner. Display the menu MENU Select [Setup] select Main Menu access Picture Sound...

  • Page 51: Using Common Interface

    Using Common Interface The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules. This TV works only for Pay TV modules complying with CI standard. • This function is not available for BskyB’s Sky channels. •...

  • Page 52: Updating The Tv Software

    Updating the TV Software From time to time, a new version of software may become available for download to enhance the performance or operations of the TV. In DVB mode, a notification banner will appear when one of the BBC channels is turned to if a new available software is found. •...

  • Page 53: Using Media Player

    Using Media Player Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on an SD Card and a USB Flash Memory. VIERA IMAGE VIEWER is the function of the easy viewing for photos or videos recorded on an SD Card on the TV screen by simply inserting into the SD Card slot.
  • Page 54 Starting Media Player Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory to the TV (p. 53) Start Media Player Media Player Signal output from all AV terminals will be disabled during Media Player view. • Also possible by pressing following Press OK to proceed.
  • Page 55 Photo mode Photo mode will read all “.jpg” extension files in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory. The thumbnail of all the photos in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed. Example : Thumbnail - [All photos] All photos Media Player Photo...

  • Page 56: Photo Settings

    [Single view] - Photos are displayed one at a time. Select the file from the thumbnail of photos to be viewed select access Example : • • To display / hide the To operate Single view Single view operation guide To the previous photo Slideshow To the next photo...
  • Page 57 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects the frame type of the slideshow [Off] / [Multi] / [Collage] / [Drift (+ calendar)] / [Drift] / [Gallery (+ calendar)] / [Gallery] / [Cinema] [Multi] : 9 photos are displayed orderly at once. [Collage] : Each photo is displayed at a random position and random scale.
  • Page 58 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects the back ground music during Photo mode [Off] / [Type1] / [Type2] / [Type3] / [User] / [Auto] • [Type1], [Type2] and [Type3] are the fixed music each installed in this TV. [User] : Music data in the device registered by yourself will be played back. To register the music 1.
  • Page 59 Video mode • Supported file format (p. 82) The thumbnail of video titles in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed. Example : Thumbnail - [Title view] The preview will start when the title is Title view Media Player Video highlighted if it supports a preview.
  • Page 60 ■ How to operate in the playback Example : Playback • To display / hide the operation guide and information banner 19/02/2010 11:21 00:15:39 00:02:05 • To operate the playback Rewind Pause / Playback EXIT Fast forward RETURN Stop Operation guide Information banner •...

  • Page 61: Audio Output Settings

    Audio output Settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or HDMI2 (ARC function) terminal. • To confirm or change the current sound status “Confirm or change the current status” (p. 60) Display the menu Select [Sound] Select [SPDIF Selection] and set MENU...

  • Page 62: Music Setup

    ■ Playback from File view Selected file will be played back. Select the folder Select the file Start playback Example : Thumbnail - File view (red) select Folder view > My Music_1 Media Player Music access My Song_1 My Song_2 My Song_3 My Song_4 My Song_5...

  • Page 63: Using Network Services

    Using Network Services VIERA Connect VIERA Connect is a gateway to the internet services unique to Panasonic and has expanded VIERA CAST features greatly. VIERA Connect allows you to access some specific websites supported by Panasonic, and enjoy internet contents such as photos, videos, games, etc. from VIERA Connect home screen.

  • Page 64: Network Link Settings

    Enables to control the TV from the network equipment (Smartphone, etc.) [Off] / [On] • Network Remote Depending on the area, this function may not be available. For details, Control consult your local Panasonic dealer. • For more information of this function, visit the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/...

  • Page 65: Wired Connection Settings

    Wired connection settings This setting is for the network connection by using the LAN cable. Select [Network Type] and set to [Wired] select Network Setup Connection Test Network Type Wired access / store Access Point Settings IP/DNS Settings Network Link Settings Software Update MAC Address ab-cd-ef-gh-ij-kl...

  • Page 66: Wireless Connection Settings

    Select [Connection Test] and access to test select Network Setup Connection Test Access Network Type Wired access Access Point Settings • Performs automatic testing of the network connection for the TV. IP/DNS Settings Network Link Settings (It takes a while to test.) Software Update MAC Address ab-cd-ef-gh-ij-kl...
  • Page 67 ■ [WPS(Push button)] press the WPS button on the access point until the light flashes WPS(Push button) 1) Please press the ‘WPS’ button on the access point until its light flashes. connect the Wireless LAN Adaptor and the access point 2) When the light is flashing select ‘Connect’...
  • Page 68 Select ‘Yes’ to confirm. Please select the authentication type. Select ‘No’ to change. WPA2-PSK WPA-PSK Shared key Open Update TV’s software Check for available software updates from the Panasonic website. Select [Software Update] select Network Setup Connection Test Network Type Wired access Access Point Settings •...
  • Page 69 • The services through VIERA Connect are operated by their respective service providers, and service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services. •...

  • Page 70: Link Functions (Q-Link / Viera Link)

    Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminal via an HDMI cable. • For information about using HDMI cables for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera or LUMIX Camera, read the manual of the equipment. VIERA Link (HDMI and SCART connections)
  • Page 71 VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Connected equipment Player theatre with Blu-ray Disc theatre with Amplifier with Features VIERA Link function VIERA Link function VIERA Link function Analogue channel download – – – ∗ ∗ Easy playback – Power on link –...

  • Page 72: Power Off Link

    Q-Link Preparations • Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos: “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC (a trademark of Metz Corporation)”, “Easy Link (a trademark of Philips Corporation)”, “Megalogic (a trademark of Grundig Corporation)” or “SMARTLINK (a trademark of Sony Corporation)” •...

  • Page 73: Easy Playback

    Control™” ∗ VIERA Link “ ∗ Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI and SCART cables allow you to interface them automatically (p. 70, 71).
  • Page 74 Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby [Standby Power Save] Set Standby Power Save [On] in the Setup Menu to use this function [Standby Power Save] (p. 34) The power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is controlled in synchronization with the TV On / Off state.
  • Page 75 Pause Live TV programme [Pause Live TV] You can pause the live TV programme and resume the programme later. The live TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder. • This function is available with a DIGA Recorder which has HDD. •...
  • Page 76 Select the equipment you want to access The type of the connected equipment is displayed. Select the type of the equipment and access. select VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Start Direct TV Rec Start store VIERA Link Control Recorder Speaker Selection Home Cinema [Recorder] / [Player] / [Home Cinema] / [Video Camera] / [LUMIX] / [Digital Camera] / [Other]...
  • Page 77 Speaker control [Speaker Selection] You can control the home theatre speakers with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). • If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment. “Summary of Q-Link and VIERA Link features” (p. 70, 71), “Preparations” (p.73) Display [VIERA Link Menu] Select [Speaker Selection] select...

  • Page 78: External Equipment

    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 (p. 80), and the specifications (p. 94, 95). To record / playback Terrestrial aerial RF cable DVD Recorder /...
  • Page 79 Network (wired) Less Less Internet than than 10 cm 10 cm LAN cable Modem Hub or Router Ferrite core (supplied) Installing the Ferrite core Pull back the tabs Wind the cable Press the cable (in two places) twice through and close Side panel of the TV USB devices...
  • Page 80 Headphones Rear of the TV Side panel of the TV (M3 stereo mini plug) • To adjust volume [Headphone Volume] (p. 33) Types of connectable equipment to each terminal Terminal Recording / Playback (equipment) To record / playback videocassettes / DVDs (VCR / DVD Recorder) To watch satellite broadcasts ∗...

  • Page 81: Technical Information

    Technical Information Auto Aspect The optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 20) Aspect Control Signal [WIDE] will appear in the top left of the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal is found.
  • Page 82 WMA Pro and WMA Lossless are not .wmv supported. VC-1 • This TV supports this container H.264 BP / recorded by Panasonic products. .mp4 MP / HP For details, read the manual of the Dolby Digital products. Linear PCM (RAW / •...
  • Page 83 ■ Music Codec File extension Restrictions .mp3 – • .m4a Copy-protected files cannot be played back. • Copy-protected files cannot be played back. .wma • WMA Pro and WMA Lossless are not supported. Note • Some files may not be played back even if they fulfill these conditions. •...
  • Page 84 • 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.) SCART and HDMI terminal information AV1 SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO, Q-Link)

  • Page 85: Dvi Connection

    Characters table for numeric buttons You can enter characters by using numeric buttons for free input items. Press the numeric button repeatedly until you reach User input the desired character. Name pqrs wxyz A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6...

  • Page 86: Usb Keyboard

    You cannot use two or more same kind of USB devices simultaneously except USB Flash Memory. • Additional information for USB devices may be on the following website. http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/ USB Keyboard • The USB Keyboard which requires the driver is not supported.

  • Page 87: Faqs

    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 or Panasonic Customer Care Centre for assistance. For details (p. 96) Block noise, frozen or disappearing image occurs in digital mode / White spots or shadow image (ghosting) occurs in Analogue mode / Some channels cannot be tuned •...
  • Page 88 Problem Actions • Set [P-NR] in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 31) Chaotic image, • Check nearby electrical products. noisy (fluorescent lamp, DECT phones, mobile phones, microwave, etc.) • Is [Contrast], [Brightness] or [Colour] in the Picture Menu set to the No image can be minimum? (p.

  • Page 89: On Screen Messages

    Check if foreign objects are inside the USB port. • Follow the message’s instructions. An error message • If the problem persists, contact your local Panasonic dealer or the appears authorized Service Centre. On screen messages Message Meaning / Action •...
  • Page 90 • Please also refer to p. 87. local signal availability. • If channels are still not found, consult your local Panasonic dealer. Press OK to start Auto Setup. • No module inserted Check the CI module is inserted completely (p. 51).

  • Page 91: Glossary

    ■ Media Player Message Meaning / Action • The file is broken or unreadable. Cannot read file Check applicable data format. (p. 82, 83) • No Device Inserted Confirm the SD Card or USB device is inserted correctly. • No valid file to play The card has no data.

  • Page 92: Index

    Index Accessories ····················································· 6 Off Timer ················································· 19, 34 Analogue Tuning Menu ····················· 35, 40, 43 Optional accessories ······································· 6 Aspect ··························································· 20 Owner ID ················································· 14, 50 Audio Description ···································· 19, 33 PAL ································································ 94 Auto Gain Control ········································· 33 Pedestal ··························································...

  • Page 93: Licence

    HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. • HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. • “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. • x.v.Colour™ is a trademark. •...

  • Page 94: Specifications

    Specifications Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Rated Power 255 W Consumption Standby Power 0.30 W Consumption 16.00 W (With monitor out recording) Dimensions 1,023 mm × 671 mm × 288 mm (With Pedestal) (W × H × D) 1,023 mm ×...
  • Page 95 AV1 (SCART) 21 Pin terminal (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, RGB in, Q-Link) VIDEO RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω AV2 input AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms] COMPONENT 1.0 V[p-p] (including synchronization) input ±0.35 V[p-p] TYPE A Connectors...
  • Page 96 • Or go on line through our Internet Accessory ordering application at www.pas-europe.com. • Most major credit and debit cards accepted. • All enquiries transactions and distribution facilities are provided directly by Panasonic UK Ltd. • It couldn’t be simpler! •...

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