Panasonic TXP42GT50B User Manual

TQB0E2212-1 Operating Instructions Plasma Television Model No. TX-P42GT50B TX-P50GT50B Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please rea

Accessories / Options Quick Start Guide10 Removing the pedestal from the TV Be sure to remove the pedestal in the following way when using the wall-

External Equipment100 External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other

External Equipment101 Rear of the TV AV2 (COMPONENT / VIDEO) adaptor (supplied) To listen with speakers Optical digital audio cable Amplifier wit

External Equipment102 Types of connectable equipment to each terminal Features Terminal AV1∗1 AV2∗1 DIGITAL AUDIO OUT ETHERNET HDMI 1 - 4 USB 1 - 3

Technical Information103 Technical Information Auto Aspect The optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically, and you can enjoy finer images.

Technical Information104 Supported file format in Media Player and media servers Photo Format File extension Image resolution (pixel) Details /

Technical Information105 Container File extension Video codec Audio codec Details / Restrictions ASF .asf .wmv DivX3 DivX4 DivX5 DivX6 MPEG4 SP

Technical Information106 DivX DivX Certified® to play DivX® and DivX Plus® HD (H.264/MKV) video up to 1080p HD including premium content. ABOUT DIVX

Technical Information107 Devices for recording or playing back SD Card Card format: SDXC Card - exFAT SDHC Card / SD Card - FAT16 or FAT32 Com

Technical Information108 Applicable HDMI features● Input audio signal: 2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)● Input v

Technical Information109 Operations from Keyboard / Gamepad USB Keyboard / Bluetooth Keyboard● The Keyboard requiring its driver is not support

Identifying Controls Quick Start Guide 1 15 16 18 20 21 22 23 24 17 25 2 4 6 19 11 3 5 7 8 9 10 12 13 1411 Identifying Controls Remote Control 1 St

Technical Information110 Characters table for numeric buttons You can enter characters by using numeric buttons for free input items. 1.!:#2abc3def4

Technical Information111 How to use Windows 7 as a media server Follow the examples below to set up Windows 7 for use as a media server. Confirm the

FAQs112 FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, pleas

FAQs113 Problem Causes / Actions Screen Chaotic image, noisy● Set [P-NR] in the Picture Menu to remove noise. (p. 41)● Check nearby electrical

FAQs | On-screen messages114 Problem Causes / Actions Network Cannot connect to the network● Check the LAN cable or wireless LAN is connected p

On-screen messages115 Message Meaning / Action Faulty dish● The satellite cable might be short-circuited or there might be connection problems of t

On-screen messages116 Message Meaning / Action Recording this channel now● The recorder is recording the programme from its own tuner. You can turn

Maintenance | Glossary117 Glossary DLNA Digital Living Network Alliance DVI Digital Visual Interface - A high quality video interface standard t

Licence118 Licence Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.● “freesa

Licence119 This product incorporates the following software or technology: (1) the software developed independently by or for Panasonic Corporation,

Identifying Controls Quick Start Guide 5 6 7 3 1 4 212 Indicator / Control panel Using the On Screen Displays - Operation guide Many features availa

Index120 Index A Accessories ·······························7 Advanced Settings·············42, 67 Analogue Tuning Menu······53, 54 Aspect·········

Specifications121 Specifications Product fiche Manufacturer Panasonic Corporation Model No. TX-P42GT50B TX-P50GT50B Energy efficiency class C

Specifications122 Receiving systems / Band name Check the latest information on the available services at the following website. http://panasonic.j

Specifications123 Connection terminals ETHERNET RJ45, IEEE802.3 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX USB 1 / 2 / 3 USB2.0 DC 5 V, Max. 500 mA DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PC

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying d

Basic Connection Quick Start Guide13 Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit

Basic Connection Quick Start Guide14 AV devices Player / 3D compatible player TV Player / 3D-compatible player HDMI cable DVD Recorder / VC

Basic Connection Quick Start Guide15 Network To enable the network service functions (VIERA Connect, etc.), you need to connect the TV to a broadban

Auto Setup Quick Start Guide16 Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically.● These steps are not necessary if the setup has been complete

Auto Setup Quick Start Guide17 2 ● Region selection screen may appear. Channel Sorting by Region GBR> Best signal quality (All Regions) England

Auto Setup Quick Start Guide18 3 3. Enter the encryption key of the access point 1.!:#2abc3def4ghi5jkl6mno7pqrs8tuv9wxyz0A B C D E F G H I J K L M

Auto Setup Quick Start Guide19 4 How to input Owner ID 1 Enter the PIN number (4 digits) * * * * Please enter new PIN PIN Owner ID ● Enter t

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

Using “VIERA Connect”20 Using “VIERA Connect” VIERA Connect is a gateway to the internet services unique to Panasonic. VIERA Connect allows you to a

Watching TV21 Watching TV Volume Note● To watch pay-TV “Using Common Interface” (p. 65) 1 Turn power on ● Press for about 1 second.● Mains pow

Watching TV22 Other useful functions Display Information banner Display Information banner ● Also appears when changing a channel. 1ZDFCoronation

Watching TV23 Display the selectable settings for the current status Confirm or change the current status instantly ● To change select access

Watching TV24 Aspect Change the aspect ratio (image size) Enjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect. Programmes usually contain an “As

Using TV Guide25 Using TV Guide TV Guide−Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and th

Using TV Guide26 To view a channel list of the selected genre (blue) Channel Genre All Channels All Channels Entertainment News & Sport Fa

Using TV Guide27 To change the layout of TV Guide To view a channel list of the selected category (blue) Category All Channels All Channe

Using TV Guide28 To check / change / cancel a timer programming event To return to TV Guide “Timer Programming” (p. 60, 61) If you select

Using TV Guide29 (Other Sat. / Satellite ) In Other Sat. or Satellite mode, TV Guide is not available. In stead, Channel List will appear.● To tu

3 Do not display any still part of the image for a long period In such cases the still part of the image remains dimly on the plasma screen (“image re

Viewing Teletext30 Viewing Teletext You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster)● The availability of t

Viewing Teletext31 Analogue teletext Teletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on the

Viewing Teletext32 FULL / TOP / BOTTOM (green) (TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL) (Expand the TOP half) (Expand the BOTTOM half) View in multi

Watching External Inputs33 Watching External Inputs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the input.●

Watching External Inputs34 Operating the contents or equipment with the TV remote control You can operate the contents in Media Player / media serve

Viewing 3D images35 Viewing 3D images You can enjoy viewing 3D images with contents or programmes corresponding to the 3D effect by wearing the 3D E

Viewing 3D images36 To view the 3D images You can enjoy the 3D images in a variety of ways. (Frame Sequential, Side by Side and Top and Bottom are t

Viewing 3D images37 To change 3D format manually When the image is not changed properly using [3D], [2D] or [2D 3D] mode, use this manual setting

Viewing 3D images38 3D Settings If the 3D images are not displayed correctly or seem unusual, adjust and setup the 3D settings. 1 Display the menu

How to Use VIERA TOOLS39 How to Use VIERA TOOLS You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function.● For [VIERA Link] fu

Safety Precautions4 Safety Precautions Warning Mains plug and lead To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow

How to Use Menu Functions40 How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. 1 Disp

How to Use Menu Functions41 Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Picture Viewing Mode Selects your favourite picture mo

How to Use Menu Functions42 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Picture 3D-COMB Makes still or slow moving pictures more vivid [Of

How to Use Menu Functions43 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sound Mode Selects your favourite sound mode [Music] / [Speech] /

How to Use Menu Functions44 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sound Voice Guidance Settings Voice Guidance Set to [On] to enabl

How to Use Menu Functions45 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup TV Guide Settings TV Guide View Changes the layout of TV G

How to Use Menu Functions46 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup Tuning Menu* Update Channel List Updates the channel list wh

How to Use Menu Functions47 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup DivX® VOD Displays DivX VOD registration code (p. 106) Ad

How to Use Menu Functions48 Not valid when [Viewing Mode] is set to THX modes, [Professional1] or [Professional2] For NTSC For NTSC / PAL How to oper

How to Use Menu Functions49 101 BBC 1 Wales7 BBC THREE14 E4C VCR1 BBC12 *****AV1AV2AVAV Child Lock List - TV and AV Name Input DVB DVB DVB Analog

Safety Precautions5 Warning Take care To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings below:● Do not r

How to Use Menu Functions50 Overview (Setup) How to operate (p. 40) Shipping Condition All tuning data will be erased Are you sure ? Are you

How to Use Menu Functions51 1 BBC One Wales7 BBC THREE14 E4CBBC Channel7072 Cartoon Nwk105719720BBCiBBC Radio WalesBBC Radio Cymru DVB Favourites E

Retuning from Setup Menu52 Retuning from Setup Menu Automatically retune the channels received in the area.● This function is available if channel

Retuning from Setup Menu53 DVB or Analogue channels 1 Select the mode (p. 21) 2 Display the menu and select [Setup] Setup select acces

Tuning and Editing Channels54 Tuning and Editing Channels (freesat) You can retune channels or make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted ch

Tuning and Editing Channels55 Replace the regional channels [Regional Channel Edit] You can replace some regional channels with the available channe

Tuning and Editing Channels56 To edit Favourites list While the cursor is in the Favourites field to edit● To move the channel● To delete the ch

Tuning and Editing Channels57 Set DVB channel manually [Manual Tuning] Normally use [Auto Setup] or [Update Channel List] to retune DVB channels. If

Tuning and Editing Channels58 (Other Sat.) / (Satellite) You can tune all receivable digital satellite channels and create your channel list, etc

Tuning and Editing Channels59 Add Other Sat. / Satellite channels automatically [Add New Channels] You can add any new channels found automatically

Safety Precautions6 Moving the TV Before moving the TV, disconnect all cables.● The TV is heavy. Move the TV with at least two people. Support a

Timer Programming60 Timer Programming Timer Programming from Menu The Timer Programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you want to remind

Timer Programming61 : freesat / D : DVB / A : Analogue / S : Other Sat. D: DVB / A: Analogue / S: Satellite ● You cannot change the mode within t

Child Lock62 Child Lock You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals and control who watches them. When the locked channel / input is selecte

Shipping Condition63 Shipping Condition Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings other than [Owner ID] and [

Owner ID64 Owner ID Entry of the PIN number and personal information (your name, address and postcode). In the unfortunate event of theft, the Owner

Using Common Interface65 Using Common Interface The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modu

Updating the TV Software66 Updating the TV Software A new version of software may be released for download to enhance the performance or operations

Advanced Picture Settings67 Advanced Picture Settings You can adjust and setup the detailed picture settings for each Viewing Mode.● To use this fu

Advanced Picture Settings68 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Picture Advanced Settings Colour Management R-Hue, G-Hue, B-Hue A

USB HDD Recording69 USB HDD Recording You can record the digital TV programmes to the connected USB HDD and enjoy playing back in various ways.● An

Accessories / Options Quick Start Guide7 Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control● N2QAYB000715 Batteries for the Remote Control

USB HDD Recording70 Setup the USB HDD [USB HDD Setup] All the USB devices recognised as a mass storage device will be listed.● You can only choose

USB HDD Recording71 One touch direct TV recording - What you see is What you record [One Touch Recording] Records the current programme in the USB H

Using Media Player72 Using Media Player Media Player allows you to enjoy photo, video or music recorded on an SD Card and a USB Flash Memory, and co

Using Media Player73 Starting Media Player 1 Insert the SD Card or USB Flash Memory to the TV (p. 72)● To play back contents in the USB HDD, che

Using Media Player74 Photo mode Photo mode will read all “.jpg” extension files and supports “.mpo” extension files in the SD Card or USB Flash Memo

Using Media Player75 Multi Shot 3D This TV can create the 3D photo using a pair of photos in the SD Card and save it into the same SD Card.● This TV

Using Media Player76 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Slideshow Settings Frame Selects the frame type of the slideshow [Off] /

Using Media Player77 Video and Recorded TV mode● Supported file format (p. 104, 105) Video mode (For SD Card or USB Flash Memory) The thumbnail

Using Media Player78 Video Setup Setup the settings for Video mode.● Menu items and selectable options vary depending on the content. 1 Display

Using Media Player79 Playback from the list 1 Select the content 2 Start playback ● If you stopped the last playback on the way, the confirmat

Accessories / Options Quick Start Guide8 3D Eyewear● TY-ER3D4ME● TY-ER3D4SE● If you need 3D Eyewears, please purchase this optional accessory.●

Using Media Player80● To repeat between the starting point “A” and finishing point “B”● To the previous / next chapter (red) / (green) • A recor

Using Media Player81 Music mode● Supported file format (p. 105) The thumbnail of music folders in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory will be display

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect / freesat)82 Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect / freesat) DLNA® This TV is a DLNA Certified

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect / freesat)83 Sharing the TV programme or contents of this TV with the other network equipment You can

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect / freesat)84 Network connections To use only DLNA features, you need a home network environment and you

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect / freesat)85 Network Setup● Ensure the connections are completed before starting Network Setup. “Netw

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect / freesat)86 [Acquire IP Address] / [Acquire DNS Address] Sets [IP Address], [Subnet Mask], [Default

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect / freesat)87 2 Select [Wireless Network Settings] Connection Test Network Connection Wireless Network

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect / freesat)88 [Manual] You can setup SSID, security type, encryption type, and encryption key manuall

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect / freesat)89 For photo file [Single view] - Photos are displayed one at a time. Example: Operation gui

Accessories / Options Quick Start Guide9 Assembly screw (5) (black)● XYN4+F10FNK M4 × 10 Bracket● TBL5ZA3254 Cover● TXFBL5Z0092 Base● TBL5

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect / freesat)90 For DIGA Recorder Control the DIGA Recorder The screen of the DIGA Recorder will be display

Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA Connect / freesat)91 Audio output settings (for video contents) You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an am

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)92 Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link) Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recordin

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)93 VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Connected equipment Features Player theatre with VIERA Link funct

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)94 Q-Link Preparations● Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos: “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DAT

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)95 VIERA Link “ ”∗ ∗ Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control”

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)96 Reduce unnecessary power consumption in Standby [Standby Power Save] Set Standby Power Save [On] in the Setup

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)97 Pause Live TV programme [Pause Live TV] You can pause the current TV programme and resume later. The current

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)98 2 Select [VIERA Link Control] VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selecti

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)99 Speaker control [Speaker Selection] You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control pointing