Panasonic TXP42V20E Operations Instructions

TQB0E0943UOperating InstructionsPlasma TelevisionEnglishThank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.Please read these instructions carefully befor

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

Basic Connection ●Quick Start GuideAV1 AV2COMPONENTAUDIOINDIGITALAUDIOOUTRGBS VIDEOVIDEORGBVIDEOYPRPBRLRLHDMI 2(ARC)HDMI1HDMI3AUDIOOUTPCRF OUTRF INAV1

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

Auto Setup ●Quick Start Guide13Auto Setup varies depending on the country you select.DVB-S Search Mode●Search ModeAll Channels Free Channels select m

146Setup the wireless LAN connectionSetup the wireless LAN connection to enable the network service functions (p. 68).(If you do not wish to use wirel

Auto Setup ●Quick Start Guide157Select “Home”Select “Home” viewing environment to use in your home environment.Please select your viewing environment.

EXITOPTIONSTTLHOLDASPECTINPUTLAST VIEWGUIDETVabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyzMENU16Watching TVSelect a channel using Information banner (p. 17)Possible t

Watching TV ●Basic17HoldFreeze / unfreeze pictureHOLDDisplay Information banner1 ZDF20:35RadioCoronation StreetNowFor info pressChange categoryAll DVB

18Watching TVDisplay subtitlesDisplay / hide subtitles (if available)To change the language for DVB (if available)● “Preferred Subtitles” (p. 32)STTLN

Watching TV ●Basic19Display the selectable settings for the current statusCheck or change the current status instantlyOPTIONTo change ● change select

2Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitementNotice for DVB functionsThis TV is designed to meet the standards (current as of August, 2009) of

EXITOPTIONBACK/RETURNINPUTGUIDETV20Using TV GuideTV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on screen listing of the programmes currently

Using TV Guide ●Basic21View details of the programme (DVB mode)Select the programme View detailsWed 28.10.200910:46Timer ProgrammingRETURNEXITWed 28.1

EXITTEXT STTLINDEX HOLDabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyzMENU22Viewing TeletextTeletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters.The fe

Viewing Teletext ●Basic23INDEXReturn to the main index pageINDEXCall up a favourite pageView a favourite page storedSTTLCall up the page stored on the

RECPROGRAMMEINPUTTVDVD/VCRTVAVTVabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz24Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the

Watching External inputs ●Basic25Operating the equipment with the TV remote controlThe equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the

EXITTVVIERA TOOLS26How to Use VIERA TOOLSYou can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function.To return to TV EXIT or VIERA

How to Use Menu Functions ●How to Use VIERA TOOLS ●BasicEXITBACK/RETURNTVMENU27How to Use Menu FunctionsVarious menus allow you to make settings for t

28How to Use Menu FunctionsMenu list MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)PictureViewing ModeBasic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cin

How to Use Menu Functions ●Basic29MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)SoundModeSelects the basic sound mode (Music / Speech / User)The

Basic AdvancedQuick Start Guide3ContentsBe Sure to ReadSafety Precautions (Warning / Caution) ● ················· 4Notes ● ···························

30How to Use Menu FunctionsMenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)SoundSPDIF SelectionSPDIF : A standard audio transfer file formatSelect

How to Use Menu Functions ●Basic31MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)SetupDVB-S Tuning MenuFavourites EditCreates list of favourite D

32How to Use Menu FunctionsMenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)SetupAnalogue Tuning MenuChannel ListSkips the unwanted Analogue channe

How to Use Menu Functions ●Basic33MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)SetupAdvance(isfccc)Enables the advanced picture settings (Off /

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

Retuning from Setup Menu ●Advanced35DVB-S Tuning MenuChannel ListFavourites EditAuto SetupUpdate Channel ListManual TuningSignal ConditionLNB Configur

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

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

EXITBACK/RETURNINPUTTVTVabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyzMENU381Select DVB-S, DVB-C or DVB-T p. 16TV2Display the menuMENU3Select “Setup”Main MenuPictureSoun

Tuning and Editing Channels ●(DVB)Advanced39List favourite DVB channels Favourites EditCreate your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (

4Safety PrecautionsWarningHandling the mains plug and leadInsert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could ge

40Set DVB channel manually Manual TuningNormally use “Auto Setup” or “Update Channel List” to retune DVB channels.If tuning has not been done complete

Tuning and Editing Channels ●(DVB)Advanced41Display a notification message New Channel MessageSelects whether to give a notification message when a ne

EXITBACK/RETURNINPUTTVTVabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyzMENU421Select Analogue p. 16TV2Display the menuMENU3Select “Setup”Main MenuPictureSoundSetup access

Tuning and Editing Channels ●(Analogue)Advanced43Skip unwanted Analogue channels, Edit Analogue channels Channel ListYou can hide unwanted Analogue ch

EXITINPUTGUIDETVabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyzMENU44Timer ProgrammingTimer Programming from MenuThe Timer Programming menu allows you to choose programme

Timer Programming ●AdvancedCheck that the LED is orange. If not, timer programmes are not active or not stored.●Timer Programming reminder messages wi

EXITTVabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyzMENU46Child Lock1Display the menuMENU2Select “Setup”Main MenuPictureSoundSetup access select3Select “Child Lock”Setup

Child Lock ●Advanced47Control channel audience Child Lock Enter the PIN number (4 digits)Child Lock-PIN EntryPlease enter new PINPIN * * * *abc de

EXITBACK/RETURNTVMENU48Input Labels1Display the menuMENU2Select “Setup”Main MenuPictureSoundSetup access select3Select “Display Settings”Setup Menu1/2

Using Common Interface ●Input Labels ●AdvancedEXITINPUTTVTVMENU49Using Common Interface1Select DVB-S, DVB-C or DVB-T p. 16TV2Display the menuMENU3Sele

5CautionWhen cleaning the TV, remove the mains plugCleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock. ●When the TV is not going to be used for a

EXITMENU50Shipping Condition1Display the menuMENU2Select “Setup”Main MenuPictureSoundSetup access select3Select “System Menu”Setup Menu2/2DivX® VODOff

Updating the TV Software ●Shipping Condition ●AdvancedEXITMENU51Updating the TV Software1Display the menuMENU2Select “Setup”Main MenuPictureSoundSetup

TVMENU52NoteEach 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 ●AdvancedINPUTAVTV53Displaying PC Screen on TV1Select the external inputAV2Select “PC”Input SelectionAV1AV2/S

EXITINPUTAVTVabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyzMENU54Advanced Picture Settings1Select the input mode to adjust and setup p. 16 and p. 24TV AV2Display the men

Advanced Picture Settings ●Advanced55Adjust the detailed picture settings Advanced SettingsTo make settings ● “How to Use Menu Functions” to (p.

EXITBACK/RETURNMENU56You 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 ●Advanced57Register and setup the USB HDD Device Setup All the USB devices recognized as a mass storage device will be listed. You c

EXITRECTVGUIDEDVD/VCRTVMENU58Recording the TV programme to USB HDDYou can record the current programme immediately by using “One Touch Recording”.You

USB HDD Recording ●Advanced59One touch direct TV recording - What you see is What you record One Touch RecordingRecording the current programme in the

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

60Using 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 CARD61Change the deviceYou can change to the other device directly in the same mode if two or more d

EXITBACK/RETURNTVMENUSD CARD62To return to TV EXIT or SD CARDTo return to the previous screen BACK/RETURNPhoto modePhoto mode will read all “.jpg” e

Using Media Player ●Advanced63Photo SetupSetup the settings for Photo mode.Display the menuMENUSelect “Photo Setup” Select the items and setMain MenuP

EXITOPTIONSTTLBACK/RETURNASPECTTVDVD/VCRTVMENUSD CARD64To return to TV EXIT or SD CARDTo return to the previous screen BACK/RETURNNoteThe structure

Using Media Player ●Advanced65Media Player USB HDD recordings Remaining Capacity 500GB (50%)EXITRETURNBBC 1ITVBBC 2Wed 28/10ChannelDas ErsteNewsCine

66Using 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 CARD67Music SetupSetup the setting for Music mode.Display the menuMENUSelect “Music Setup” SetMain M

68Using Network Services(DLNA / VIERA CAST)DLNA®This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product.DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes D

Using Network Services ●(DLNA / VIERA CAST)Advanced69Network connectionsTo use only DLNA features, you can operate the features without Broadband netw

Accessories / Options ●Quick Start Guide7Attaching / removing the pedestalWarningDo not disassemble or modify the pedestal.Otherwise the TV may fall o

EXITBACK/RETURNabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyzMENU70Using Network Services(DLNA / VIERA CAST)1Display the menuMENU2Select “Setup”Main MenuPictureSoundSetu

Using Network Services ●(DLNA / VIERA CAST)Advanced71Network settings for the LAN Cable connectionThis setting is for the network connection by using

72Using Network Services(DLNA / VIERA CAST)Network settings for the Wireless LAN connectionThis setting is for the network connection by using Wireles

Using Network Services ●(DLNA / VIERA CAST)Advanced73WPS(Push button) WPS(Push button)1) Please press the ‘WPS’ buttton on the access point until its

EXITOPTIONBACK/RETURNASPECTINPUTTVAVMENU74Using Network Services(DLNA / VIERA CAST)1Display the Input select menuAV2Select “Media Server”Input Selecti

Using Network Services ●(DLNA / VIERA CAST)Advanced75For photo fileSingle view - Displayed one at a time(Single view)RotateSlideshowSelectSingle vie

76Photo Setup (for photo contents) and Video Setup (for video contents)Setup the settings for Photo and Video file operations.Display the menuMENUSele

Using Network Services ●(DLNA / VIERA CAST)Advanced77VIERA CAST™You can access a selection of internet services from VIERA CAST home screen. For examp

78Link Functions ( Q-Link VIERA Link)Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc. (p. 80)VIERA Link (HDAV

Link Functions ●(Q-Link / VIERA Link)Advanced79VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Connected equipmentFeaturesPlayer theatre with VIERA Link f

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80Q-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)Advanced81VIERA Link “ Control™”∗∗Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HD

82Link Functions ( Q-Link VIERA Link)Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record Direct TV RecRecording the current programme in DIGA Record

Link Functions ●(Q-Link / VIERA Link)Advanced83Pause Live TV programme Pause Live TVYou can pause the live TV programme and resume later.Live TV progr

84Link 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)Advanced85Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu)NoteThese functions may not work properly depending on the

AV1 AV2COMPONENTAUDIOINDIGITALAUDIOOUTRGBS VIDEOVIDEORGBVIDEOYPRPBRLRLHDMI 2(ARC)HDMI1HDMI3AUDIOOUTPC86orOptical digital audio cableExternal Equipment

External Equipment ●AdvancedHDMI 4AV 3VLR21ServicePort87Fully wired HDMI compliant cableTo watch cable broadcastsFully wired SCART cableFully wired HD

88Technical 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.89DivXABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified devi

Identifying Controls ●Quick Start GuideCommon InterfaceHDMI 4AV 3VLRF21TVAV9TVSD Card slot (p. 60)CI slot (p. 49)HDMI4 terminal (p. 87)AV3 terminals (

90Technical InformationCharacters table for numeric buttonsYou can enter characters by using numeric buttons for free input items.Press the numeric bu

Technical Information ●FAQs, etc.91HDMI connectionHDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interf

92Technical 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.93FAQsBlock noise, frozen or disappearing image occurs in DVB mode / White spots or shado

94Problem ActionsScreenChaotic image, noisySet “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 28)●Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle

Frequently Asked Questions ●FAQs, etc.95Problem ActionsNetworkCannot connect to the networkCheck the LAN cable or Wireless LAN Adaptor is connected ●p

96Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.DVB and the DVB logos are tra

Specifications ●Licence ●FAQs, etc.97Wireless LAN Adaptor Dimensions (W × H × D) 44 mm × 27 mm × 72 mmMass 29 NetAntenna Tx 1, Rx 2Interface USB2.0St

98SpecificationsTV TX-P42V20E TX-P50V20EPower Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 HzRated Power Consumption 350 W 430 WOn mode Average Power Consumption(base

Specifications ●FAQs, etc.99Satellite dish input Female F-type 75 ΩAerial input VHF / UHFOperating ConditionsTemperature : 0 °C - 35 °CHumidity