Panasonic TXP42V20BA Operations Instructions

TQB0E2036EnglishThank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them

AV1 AV2COMPONENTAUDIOINDIGITALAUDIOOUTRGBS VIDEOVIDEORGBVIDEOYPRPBRLRLHDMI 2(ARC)HDMI1HDMI3AUDIOOUTPC10 Basic ConnectionExternal equipment and cables

100Technical InformationUSB connectionIt is recommended to connect the USB HDD or USB Flash Memory directly to the TV’s USB ports.●Some USB devices or

Frequently Asked Questions ●Technical Information ●FAQs, etc.101FAQsBefore requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to reso

102Problem ActionsScreenChaotic image, noisySet “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 32)●Check nearby electrical products●(fluorescent la

Frequently Asked Questions ●FAQs, etc.103Problem ActionsNetworkCannot connect to the networkCheck the LAN cable or Wireless LAN Adaptor is connected ●

104Message Meaning / ActionAll contents will be lost.Are you sure to delete this device?Once you unregister the USB HDD, all the recorded programme wi

On screen messages ●FAQs, etc.105Message Meaning / ActionNo channel found.Please check aerial or local signal availability.Press OK to start Auto Setu

106On screen messagesMessage Meaning / ActionTimer already expired !The starting time in Timer Programming has already passed. Set the ●timer correctl

Maintenance ●●GlossaryOn screen messages ●FAQs, etc.107First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.Display panel, Cabinet, PedestalRegular ca

108Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.“freesat” is a registered tr

Index ●Licence ●FAQs, etc.109A Accessories ······································································· 6 Advanced Picture Settings ······

Basic Connection ●Quick Start GuideAV1 AV2COMPONENTAUDIOINDIGITALAUDIOOUTRGBS VIDEOVIDEORGBVIDEOYPRPBRLRLHDMI 2(ARC)HDMI1HDMI3AUDIOOUTPCAV 2 AV 1HDMIT

110SpecificationsTV TX-P42V20BA TX-P50V20BAPower Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 HzRated Power Consumption 350 W 430 WStandby Power Consumption0.40 W32.0

Specifications ●FAQs, etc.111Wireless LAN Adaptor Antenna Tx 1, Rx 2Interface USB2.0Standard Compliance IEEE802.11n / IEEE802.11a / IEEE802.11g / IEEE

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used BatteriesThese symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying docu

EXITBACK/RETURNTVabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz12 Auto SetupSearch and store TV channels automatically.These steps are not necessary if the setup has bee

Auto Setup ●Quick Start Guide13(continued to the next page)3Setup the wireless LAN connectionSetup the wireless LAN connection to enable the network s

14 Auto Setup4Input Owner IDOwner IDPlease enter new PINPIN * * * *Please enter your own choice of PIN number, name, etc. to help the police to cra

Auto Setup ●Quick Start Guide155Select “Home”Select “Home” viewing environment (highlight “Home” in yellow) to use in your home environment.Please sel

EXITOPTIONSTTLHOLDASPECTINPUTLAST VIEWTVGUIDETVabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyzMENU16Watching TV1Turn power on(Press for about 1 second)Mains power On / Of

Watching TV ●Basic17HoldFreeze / unfreeze picture HOLDDisplay Information banner19:30 - 20:00103 ITV Wales 19:35RadioCoronation Street Also inMute E

18Watching TVDisplay subtitlesfreesat, DVB or Other Sat. mode Display / hide subtitles (if available)To change the language for DVB (if available)● “P

Watching TV ●Basic19Other useful functions Display the selectable settings for the current statusCheck or change the current status instantlyOPTIONTo

2Featuresfreesat HD tuner built-in Receives freesat - free digital satellite broadcasts in the UK This TV has a built-in freesat HD tuner. fr

EXITBACK/RETURNINPUTGUIDETV20Using TV GuideTV Guide―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on screen listing of the programmes currently broadca

Using TV Guide ●BasicEXITOPTIONBACK/RETURNINPUTGUIDETV21DVB or Analogue modeThis TV supports the GUIDE Plus+ system.●The Gemstar branding partner will

22Other useful functions Timer Programming (freesat or DVB mode)Timer Programming can remind you to watch a programme or record one on an external rec

Using TV Guide ●Basic23View details of the programme (freesat or DVB mode)Select the programme View detailsWed 28 Oct 200910:46Wed 28 Oct 2009DIY SOSB

EXITINPUTTVGUIDETV24Using TV GuideOther Sat. modeIn Other Sat. mode, TV Guide is not available. In stead, Channel List will appear. To tune in Other S

Viewing Teletext ●Using TV Guide ●BasicBACK/RETURNINPUTTVTVabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyzTEXT25Viewing TeletextYou can enjoy news, weather forecasts and

EXITTEXT STTLINDEX HOLDabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyzMENUINPUTTV26Viewing TeletextAnalogue teletextAnalogue teletext servicesAnalogue teletext services a

Viewing Teletext ●Basic27INDEXReturn to the main index pageINDEXSubtitlesView a favourite page storedSTTLFactory setting is “P888” (subtitle service)

RECPROGRAMMEINPUTTVDVD/VCRTVAVTVabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz28Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the

Watching External inputs ●Basic29Screen displayTerminalAV1 AV2 AV3COMPONENT PCHDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4Manual input (default setting in “Input Labels”)A

3FULL HD This TV uses a high definition panel to produce high definition pictures close to their original resolution.HD TV 1080p This TV s

EXITTVVIERA TOOLS30How to Use VIERA TOOLSYou can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function.For “VIERA Link Control” and “P

How to Use Menu Functions ●How to Use VIERA TOOLS ●BasicEXITBACK/RETURNTVMENU31How to Use Menu FunctionsVarious menus allow you to make settings for t

32How to Use Menu FunctionsMenu list MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)PictureViewing ModeBasic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cin

How to Use Menu Functions ●Basic33MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)SoundModeSelects the basic sound mode (Music / Speech / User)The

34How to Use Menu FunctionsMenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)SetupTimer ProgrammingSets a timer to remind watching or record forthco

How to Use Menu Functions ●Basic35MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)SetupAnalogue Tuning MenuChannel ListSkips the unwanted Analogue

36MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)SetupSystem MenuUSB Keyboard LayoutSelects the language that your USB Keyboard supportsUse a USB

How to Use Menu Functions ●Basic37How to operate ● p. 31Overview (Picture, Sound)Main MenuPictureSoundSetupAvailable in AnalogueAvailable in digita

38Overview (Setup)Main MenuPictureSoundSetupSetup Menu1/2Off Timer OffLink SettingsChild LockDVB Tuning MenuAnalogue Tuning MenuDisplay SettingsAcce

How to Use Menu Functions ●Basic39Link SettingsVIERA Link OnQ-LinkAV2 outStandby Power SaveIntelligent Auto StandbyQ-Link DownloadAV2TVOnOn (No remind

4Safety PrecautionsWarningMains plug and lead To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings below:This TV

For Auto Setup, using the buttons on the side panel of the TV (p. 9) Press repeatedly until “Auto Setup” appearsF Access “Auto Setup”TV

Retuning from Setup Menu ●AdvancedFor Auto Setup, using the buttons on the side panel of the TV (p. 9) Press repeatedly until “Auto Setup” appea

EXITINPUTTVTVMENUBACK/RETURN421Select freesat p. 16TV2Display the menuMENU3Select “Setup”Main MenuPictureSoundSetup access select4Select “freesat Tuni

Tuning and Editing Channels ●Advanced43List favourite freesat channels Favourites EditCreate your favourite channel list from various broadcasters.The

EXITBACK/RETURNINPUTTVabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyzMENU441Select DVB p. 16TV2Display the menuMENU3Select “Setup”Main MenuPictureSoundSetup access select

Tuning and Editing Channels ●Advanced45List favourite DVB channels Favourites EditCreate your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to

EXITBACK/RETURNINPUTTVabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyzMENU461Select Analogue p. 16TV2Display the menuMENU3Select “Setup”Main MenuPictureSoundSetup access s

Tuning and Editing Channels ●AdvancedSkip unwanted Analogue channels, Edit Analogue channels Channel ListYou can hide unwanted Analogue channels. The

EXITINPUTTVMENUBACK/RETURNabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz48You can tune all receivable digital satellite channels or skip unwanted channels, etc.Some of O

Tuning and Editing Channels ●Advanced49Set all receivable digital satellite channels Auto SetupAny receivable digital compliant satellite channels can

5WarningTake care To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings below:Do not remove covers and never modi

50Tuning and Editing ChannelsList favourite Other Sat. channels Favourites EditCreate your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4:

Shipping Condition ●Tuning and Editing Channels ●AdvancedEXITMENU1Display the menuMENU2Select “Setup”Main MenuPictureSoundSetup access select3Select ”

NoteCheck that the LED is orange. If not, timer programmes are not active or not stored.●Timer Programming reminder messages will remain displayed unt

Timer Programming ●Advanced53Set timer programming event details Timer Programming Start making the settings Select the function (Ext Rec., USB HDD

EXITTVabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyzMENU54Child Lock1Display the menuMENU2Select “Setup”Main MenuPictureSoundSetup access select3Select “Child Lock”Setup

Child Lock ●Advanced55Control channel audience Child Lock Enter the PIN number (4 digits)Child Lock-PIN EntryPlease enter new PINPIN * * * *abc de

EXITBACK/RETURNTVMENU56Input Labels1Display the menuMENU2Select “Setup”Main MenuPictureSoundSetup access select3Select “Display Settings”Setup Menu1/2

Owner ID ●Input Labels ●AdvancedEXITMENUBACK/RETURNabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz57Owner IDInput owner ID Owner ID Enter the PIN number (4 digits)Owner I

EXITINPUTTVTVMENU58Using Common Interface1Select DVB or Other Sat. p. 16TV2Display the menuMENU3Select “Setup”Main MenuPictureSoundSetup access select

Updating the TV Software ●Using Common Interface ●AdvancedEXITMENU59Updating the TV Software1Display the menuMENU2Select “Setup”Main MenuPictureSoundS

6Accessories / OptionsOptional accessoriesPlease contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories. For additiona

TVMENU60NoteEach input mode can only be displayed either on main screen or sub screen.●The sound comes from only the main screen in multi window.●You

Displaying PC Screen on TV ●Multi Window ●AdvancedINPUTAVTV61Displaying PC Screen on TV1Select the external inputAV2Select “PC”Input SelectionAV1AV2/S

EXITINPUTAVTVabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyzMENU62Advanced Picture Settings1Select the input mode to adjust and setup p. 16 and p. 28TV AV2Display the men

Advanced Picture Settings ●Advanced63Adjust the detailed picture settings Advanced SettingsTo make settings ● “How to Use Menu Functions” to (p.

EXITBACK/RETURNMENU64You can record the digital TV programmes to the connected USB HDD and enjoy playing back in various ways.Analogue TV programme ca

USB HDD Recording ●Advanced65Register and setup the USB HDD Device Setup All the USB devices recognized as a mass storage device will be listed. You c

EXITRECTVGUIDEDVD/VCRTVMENU66Recording the TV programme to USB HDDYou can record the current programme immediately by using “One Touch Recording”.You

USB HDD Recording ●Advanced67One touch direct TV recording - What you see is What you record One Touch RecordingRecording the current programme in the

68Using Media PlayerMedia Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on an SD Card and a USB Flash Memory, and recorded contents on the

Using Media Player ●AdvancedEXITBACK/RETURNMENUSD CARD69Change the deviceYou can change to the other device directly in the same mode if two or more d

Accessories / Options ●Quick Start Guide7Attaching / removing the pedestalTo help avoid risk of damage or injury by the TV tipping or falling, please

EXITBACK/RETURNTVMENUSD CARD70To return to TV EXIT or SD CARDTo return to the previous screen BACK/RETURNPhoto modePhoto mode will read all “.jpg” e

Using Media Player ●Advanced71Photo SetupChoose the settings for Photo mode.Display the menuMENUSelect “Photo Setup” Select the items and setMain Menu

EXITOPTIONSTTLBACK/RETURNASPECTTVDVD/VCRTVMENUSD CARD72To return to TV EXIT or SD CARDTo return to the previous screen BACK/RETURNNoteThe structure

Using Media Player ●Advanced73GMedia Player USB HDD recordings Remaining Capacity 500GB (50%)EXITRETURNBBC 1ITVBBC 2Wed 28/10ChannelEastenderNewsCin

74Using Media PlayerSound SettingsYou can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal.To confirm or change

Using Media Player ●AdvancedEXITBACK/RETURNMENUSD CARD75Music SetupSetup the setting for Music mode.Display the menuMENUSelect “Music Setup” SetMain M

76Using Network Services(DLNA / VIERA CAST / freesat)DLNA®This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product.DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard th

Using Network Services ●(DLNA / VIERA CAST / freesat)Advanced77Network connectionsTo use only DLNA features, you can operate the features without Broa

EXITBACK/RETURNabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyzMENU78Using Network Services(DLNA / VIERA CAST / freesat)1Display the menuMENU2Select “Setup”Main MenuPictur

Using Network Services ●(DLNA / VIERA CAST / freesat)Advanced79Network settings for the LAN Cable connectionThis setting is for the network connection

EXITOPTIONTEXTRECPROGRAMMESTTLINDEX HOLDBACK/RETURNASPECTINPUTLAST VIEWTVGUIDEVIERA TOOLSVIERA LinkDVD/VCRTVAVTVabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyzDIRECT TV R

80Using Network Services(DLNA / VIERA CAST / freesat)Network settings for the Wireless LAN connectionThis setting is for the network connection by usi

Using Network Services ●(DLNA / VIERA CAST / freesat)Advanced81WPS(Push button) WPS(Push button)1) Please press the ‘WPS’ button on the access point u

EXITOPTIONBACK/RETURNASPECTINPUTTVAVMENU82Using Network Services(DLNA / VIERA CAST / freesat)1Display the Input select menuAV2Select “Media Server”Inp

Using Network Services ●(DLNA / VIERA CAST / freesat)Advanced83For photo fileSingle view - Photos are displayed one at a time.(Single view)RotateSli

84Photo Setup (for photo contents) and Video Setup (for video contents)Choose the settings for Photo and Video file operations.Display the menuMENUSel

Using Network Services ●(DLNA / VIERA CAST / freesat)Advanced85VIERA CAST™You can access a selection of internet services from VIERA CAST home screen.

86Link Functions ( Q-Link VIERA Link)Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc. (p. 88)VIERA Link (HDAV

Link Functions ●(Q-Link / VIERA Link)Advanced87VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Connected equipmentFeaturesPlayer theatre with VIERA Link f

88Q-LinkPreparations Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos:●“Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMA

Link Functions ●(Q-Link / VIERA Link)Advanced89VIERA Link “ Control™”∗∗Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HD

Identifying Controls ●Quick Start GuideCommon InterfaceHDMI 4AV 3VLRF21TVAV9Auto power standby function The TV will automatically go to Standby mode

90Link Functions ( Q-Link VIERA Link)Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record Direct TV RecRecording the current programme on a DIGA Reco

Link Functions ●(Q-Link / VIERA Link)Advanced91Pause Live TV programme Pause Live TVYou can pause the live TV programme and resume the programme later

92Link Functions ( Q-Link VIERA Link)Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu)Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control V

Link Functions ●(Q-Link / VIERA Link)Advanced93Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu)NoteThese functions may not work properly depending on the

AV1 AV2COMPONENTAUDIOINDIGITALAUDIOOUTRGBS VIDEOVIDEORGBVIDEOYPRPBRLRLHDMI 2(ARC)HDMI1HDMI3AUDIOOUTPC94External EquipmentThese diagrams show our recom

External Equipment ●Advanced21ServicePortHDMI 4AV 3VLR95Fully wired HDMI compliant cableTo watch cable broadcastsFully wired SCART cableFully wired HD

96Technical InformationAuto AspectThe optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 18)Aspect Control Signa

Technical Information ●FAQs, etc.97DivXABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified devi

98Technical InformationHDMI connectionHDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complyin

Technical Information ●FAQs, etc.99SCART and HDMI terminal informationAV1 SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO, Q-Link)Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Re