Panasonic TXP42S31B Operations Instructions

TQB0E2159Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for fu

Basic Connection10Basic ConnectionExternal equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from t

Basic Connection11Example 3Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite receiverTV, DVD Recorder / VCR and SatelliteRF OUTRF IN RF OUTRF IN Rear of the

Auto Setup12Auto SetupSearch and store TV channels automatically.• These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.

Auto Setup133 [Wired]1. Select [Auto]Check network cable connection.Check acquired IP address.Check for devices using same IP address.Check gateway

Auto Setup1435. After the access point setting is finished, perform the connection testCheck access point connection.Check acquired IP address.Check f

Auto Setup1543 Enter your name, house number and postcodeSet characters Return to select other items1.!:#2abc3def4ghi5jkl6mno7pqrs8tuv9wxyz0A B C D E

Using “VIERA Connect”16Using “VIERA Connect”VIERA Connect is a gateway to the internet services unique to Panasonic and has expanded VIERA CAST featur

Watching TV17Watching TVVolume1Turn power on• Press for about 1 second• Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 9) VIERA Connect introduction

Watching TV18Other useful functionsDisplay Information bannerDisplay Information banner • Also appears when changing a channel1ZDFCoronation StreetHDT

Watching TV19HoldFreeze / unfreeze pictureHOLDDisplay the selectable settings for the current statusCheck or change the current status instantlyOPTION

2Digital Switchover for Terrestrial broadcasts Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012, TV services in the UK will go completely digital, TV region b

Watching TV20AspectChange the aspect ratio (image size)ASPECTEnjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect.Programmes usually contain an “Asp

Using TV Guide21Using TV GuideTV Guide−Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the fo

Using TV Guide22 To search programme types and view a channel list of the searched programmes (DVB mode) (yellow) (Search list)SearchSearch Titles..

Using TV Guide23Note• This function is not available in Analogue mode.• Timer Programming reminder messages will remain displayed until one of the fol

Viewing Teletext24Viewing TeletextYou can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster)• The availability of telete

Viewing Teletext25Analogue teletextAnalogue teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters.The features may vary depending on

Viewing Teletext26INDEX SubtitlesReturn to the main index page View a favourite page storedINDEXSTTL• Factory setting is “P888” (subtitle service) on

Watching External Inputs27Watching External InputsConnect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the AV input.•

Watching External Inputs28Operating the equipment with the TV remote controlThe equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the below

How to Use VIERA TOOLS29How to Use VIERA TOOLSYou can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function.• For [VIERA Link Control]

3ContentsBe Sure to ReadSafety Precautions ·····································4Quick Start GuideAccessories / Options ······························

How to Use Menu Functions30How to Use Menu FunctionsVarious menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions.TV To return

How to Use Menu Functions31Menu listMenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)PictureViewing ModeBasic picture mode [Dynamic] / [Normal] / [

How to Use Menu Functions32MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)PictureAdvanced SettingsIntelligent Frame CreationAutomatically compens

How to Use Menu Functions33MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)SoundEqualiserAdjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound

How to Use Menu Functions34MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)TimerTimer ProgrammingSets programme reminders and records forthcoming

How to Use Menu Functions35MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)SetupDVB Tuning MenuFavourites Edit Creates a list of favourite DVB cha

How to Use Menu Functions36MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)SetupNetwork Setup Sets the network setting to use in your network envi

How to Use Menu Functions37Not available when [Viewing Mode] is set to [True Cinema]Available in NTSCAvailable when [Viewing Mode] is set to [Photo]Av

How to Use Menu Functions38Overview (Setup)How to operate (p. 30)Available in DVBPower on PreferenceOffPower on Channel ListPower SaveOther Settings

How to Use Menu Functions391 BBC One Wales7 BBC THREE14 E4CBBC Channel7072 Cartoon Nwk105719720BBCiBBC Radio WalesBBC Radio CymruDVB Favourites Editor

Safety Precautions4Safety PrecautionsWarning Mains plug and leadTo help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the wa

Retuning from Setup Menu40Retuning from Setup MenuAutomatically retune the channels received in the area.• This function is available if channel tunin

Tuning and Editing Channels 41Tuning and Editing Channels (DVB)You can retune channels or make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, e

Tuning and Editing Channels 42List favourite DVB channels [Favourites Edit]Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4 : [F

Tuning and Editing Channels 43Skip unwanted DVB channels, Edit DVB Channels [Channel List]You can hide unwanted DVB channels. The hidden channels cann

Tuning and Editing Channels 44Skip unwanted Analogue channels, Edit Analogue channels [Channel List]You can hide unwanted Analogue channels. The hidde

Timer Programming45Timer ProgrammingTimer Programming from MenuThe Timer Programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to remind watc

Timer Programming46Set timer programming event details [Timer Programming]1 Start making the settings2 Select the function ([Ext Rec.] or [Reminder]

Child Lock47Child LockYou can lock specific channels / AV input terminals and control who watches them.When the locked channel / input is selected, a

Input Labels48Input LabelsFor easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input mode or skip terminals that are not conn

Shipping Condition49Shipping ConditionResets the TV to its original condition with no channels tuned in.All settings other than [Owner ID] are reset (

Safety Precautions5Warning Take careTo help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings below:• Do not remove

Owner ID50Owner IDEntry of the PIN number and personal information (your name, address and postcode).In the unfortunate event of theft, the Owner ID w

Using Common Interface51Using Common InterfaceThe Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules.

Updating the TV Software52Updating the TV SoftwareFrom time to time, a new version of software may become available for download to enhance the perfor

Using Media Player53Using Media PlayerMedia Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on an SD Card and a USB Flash Memory.VIERA IMAGE

Using Media Player54 Starting Media Player TV 1 Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory to the TV (p. 53) 2 Start Media Player Signal output from

Using Media Player55Photo modePhoto mode will read all “.jpg” extension files in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory.The thumbnail of all the photos in th

Using Media Player56[Single view] - Photos are displayed one at a time.Select the file from the thumbnail of photos to be viewed select accessExample

Using Media Player57MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)Slideshow SettingsFrameSelects the frame type of the slideshow[Off] / [Multi]

Using Media Player58MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)Slideshow SettingsBack Ground MusicSelects the back ground music during Photo

Using Media Player59Video mode• Supported file format (p. 82)TVThe thumbnail of video titles in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be displayed.Ex

Accessories / Options6Accessories / OptionsStandard accessoriesRemote Control • N2QAYB000490 or• N2QAYB000672Batteries for the Remote Control (2

Using Media Player60 How to operate in the playback Example : Playback SD 19/02/2010 11:21 00:15:3900:02:05 EXIT RETURN Operation guide Informatio

Using Media Player61 Audio output Settings You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT or HDMI2 (ARC functi

Using Media Player62 Playback from File view Selected file will be played back. 1 Select the folder 2 Select the file 3 Start playback Exampl

Using Network Services63Using Network ServicesVIERA ConnectVIERA Connect is a gateway to the internet services unique to Panasonic and has expanded VI

Using Network Services64Network Setup• Ensure the connections are completed before starting Network Setup. “Network connections” (p. 63)1Display the m

Using Network Services65Wired connection settingsThis setting is for the network connection by using the LAN cable.1 Select [Network Type] and set to

Using Network Services664 Select [Connection Test] and access to testab-cd-ef-gh-ij-klConnection TestNetwork TypeAccess Point SettingsIP/DNS Settings

Using Network Services67 [WPS(Push button)]1) Please press the ‘WPS’ button on the access point until its light flashes.2) When the light is flashin

Using Network Services683 Enter the encryption key of the access point (Set characters one by one)A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S TU V W X Y Z

Using Network Services69VIERA ConnectYou can access VIERA Connect and enjoy various network contents.• VIERA Connect requires a broadband internet con

Accessories / Options7Quick Start GuideCommunication Camera• TY-CC10WCaution• This camera can be used on VIERA Connect (p. 16, 69).• Please also read

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)70Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, p

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)71VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections)Connected equipmentFeaturesPlayer theatre with VIERA Link functionBlu

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)72Q-LinkPreparations• Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos :“Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOG

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)73VIERA Link “ Control™”∗∗Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Contr

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)74Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby [Standby Power Save]Set Standby Power Save [On] in the Setup Men

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)75Pause Live TV programme [Pause Live TV]You can pause the live TV programme and resume the programme later.The li

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)763Select the equipment you want to accessThe type of the connected equipment is displayed.Select the type of the

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)77Speaker control [Speaker Selection]You can control the home theatre speakers with this TV remote control (point

External Equipment78External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other con

External Equipment79 Rear of the TV Side panel of the TV Side panel of the TV Network (wired) Less than 10 cm Less than 10 cm Ferrite core (supplied

Identifying ControlsEXITOPTIONTEXTRECPROGRAMMESTTLINDEX HOLDBACK/RETURNASPECTINPUTLAST VIEWTVGUIDEVIERA TOOLSVIERA LinkDVD/VCRTVAVTVabc defjklghimnotu

External Equipment80 Rear of the TV Side panel of the TV Headphones (M3 stereo mini plug)• To adjust volume [Headphone Volume] (p. 33) Types of

Technical Information81Technical InformationAuto AspectThe optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically, and you can enjoy finer images. (p.

Technical Information82Supported file format in Media Player PhotoFormat File extension Image resolution (pixel) Details / RestrictionsJPEG .jpg8 ×

Technical Information83 MusicCodec File extension RestrictionsMP3 .mp3 –AAC .m4a• Copy-protected files cannot be played back.WMA .wma• Copy-protecte

Technical Information84Devices for recording or playing back SD Card (for playing back in Media Player)Card format : SDXC Card - exFAT SDHC Car

Technical Information85Characters table for numeric buttonsYou can enter characters by using numeric buttons for free input items.A B C D E F G H I J

Technical Information86USB connection• It is recommended to connect the USB Flash Memory directly to the TV’s USB ports.• Some USB devices or USB HUB

FAQs87FAQsBefore requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem.If the problem still persists, please cont

FAQs88Problem ActionsScreenChaotic image, noisy• Set [P-NR] in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 31)• Check nearby electrical products.(fluore

FAQs | On screen messages89Problem ActionsOtherThe remote control does not work or is intermittent• Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 8)•

Identifying Controls9Using the On Screen Displays - Operation guideMany features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.O

On screen messages90Message Meaning / ActionNew channels found!Press OK to update channel list.Press EXIT to ignore.• There may be new channels availa

On screen messages | Glossary | Maintenance91 Media PlayerMessage Meaning / ActionCannot read file• The file is broken or unreadable. Check appl

Index92IndexA Accessories ····················································· 6 Analogue Tuning Menu ····················· 35, 40, 43 Aspect ······

Licence93LicenceEven if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.• DVB and the D

Specifications94SpecificationsPower Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 HzRated Power Consumption255 WStandby Power Consumption0.30 W16.00 W (With monitor ou

Specifications95Connection TerminalsAV1 (SCART) 21 Pin terminal (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, RGB in, Q-Link)AV2 inputVIDEO RCA PIN Ty

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