Panasonic TXP42G15B User Manual

TQB0E0834Operating InstructionsPlasma TelevisionModel No. TX-P42G15BTX-P46G15BPlease read these instructions before operating your set and retain them

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Auto Setup ●Quick Start Guide13Using the On Screen DisplaysMany features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.How to us

EXITTVVIERA TOOLS14How to Use VIERA TOOLSYou can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function.For “VIERA Link Control”, “Paus

Watching TV ●How to Use VIERA TOOLS ●ViewingNVIERA TOOLSBACK/RETURNTEXTINDEXRECPROGRAMMEDVD/VCRTVEXITASPECTOPTIONSTTLHOLDMENUINPUTTVTVabc defjklghimno

16Watching TVDisplay Information banner103 ITV Wales 19:35RadioCoronation StreetMute EncryptedNowFor info pressfreesat Channel ListSubtitlesAD TXT Mul

Watching TV ●Viewing17AspectChange the aspect ratio (image size)ASPECTEnjoy viewing the image at its optimum size and aspect.Normally programmes have

AVPROGRAMMERECDVD/VCRTVTEXT STTLINDEX HOLDDIRECT TV RECNASPECTOPTIONMENUEXITBACK/RETURNINPUTTV18Using TV GuideTV Guide―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG

Using TV Guide ●ViewingDIRECT TV RECNASPECTTEXT STTLINDEX HOLDMENUVIERA TOOLSRECPROGRAMMEDVD/VCRTVAVEXITOPTIONBACK/RETURNINPUTTVGUIDETV19DVB or Analog

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

20Using TV GuideOther useful functions (Operate whilst viewing TV Guide)Watch the programmeSelect the current programme or channelSelect “View” (fr

Viewing Teletext ●Using TV Guide ●ViewingASPECTMENUGUIDEVIERA TOOLSAVRECPROGRAMMEDVD/VCRTVSTTLINDEX HOLDEXITDIRECT TV RECNOPTIONTEXTBACK/RETURNINPUTTV

DIRECT TV RECNASPECTOPTIONBACK/RETURNAVEXITTEXT STTLINDEX HOLDMENUINPUTTVabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz22Viewing TeletextAnalogue teletextAnalogue telete

Viewing Teletext ●Viewing23INDEXReturn to the main index pageINDEXSubtitlesView a favourite page storedSTTLFactory setting is “P888” (subtitle service

TEXT STTLINDEX HOLDEXITDIRECT TV RECNASPECTOPTIONBACK/RETURNMENURECPROGRAMMEINPUTTVDVD/VCRTVAVTVabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz24Connect the external equi

Watching External inputs ●Viewing25Screen displayTerminalAV1 AV2 AV3COMPONENTPC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI4Manual input (default setting in “Input Labels”

DIRECT TV RECASPECTINPUTAVTVOPTIONTEXT STTLINDEX HOLDabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz@RECPROGRAMMEDVD/VCRTVEXITBACK/RETURNMENUTV26How to Use Menu Functions

How to Use Menu Functions ●(picture, sound quality, etc.)Viewing27How to operate ● p. 26Overview (Picture, Sound)Main MenuPictureSoundSetupAvaila

28Timer Programming Wed 15/10/08 18:501D BBC1 <TIMER>Channel Name17/10 FR 18:00 20:00 120 OffNo. Date Start End min. STTL1D BBC1 Holiday N

How to Use Menu Functions ●(picture, sound quality, etc.)Viewing29BBC 1 Scotlandfreesat Channel ListBBC 2 ScotlandstvstvBBC THREEBBC FOURBBC HD1011021

Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.Quick Start Guide3ContentsBe Sure to ReadSafety Precautions ● ············································ 4(Warning &

30How to Use Menu FunctionsMenu list MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)PictureViewing ModeSelects four different screen settings (D

How to Use Menu Functions ●(picture, sound quality, etc.)Viewing31MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)SoundModeSelect two different so

32How to Use Menu FunctionsMenu list MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)SetupTimer ProgrammingRecords forthcoming channels (p. 50)Of

How to Use Menu Functions ●(picture, sound quality, etc.)Viewing33MenuItem Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)SetupDisplay SettingsTeletextAna

For Auto Setup, using the buttons on the side panel of the TV (p. 8) Press repeatedly until “Auto Setup” appears Access “Auto Setup”

Retuning from Setup Menu ●AdvancedFor Auto Setup, using the buttons on the side panel of the TV (p. 8) Press repeatedly until “Auto Setup” appe

EXITMENUINPUTTVTVBACK/RETURN361Select freesat p. 15TV2Display the menuMENU3Select “Setup”Main MenuPictureSoundSetup access select4Select “freesat Tuni

Tuning and Editing Channels ●(freesat)Advanced37List favourite freesat channels Favourites EditCreate your favourite channel list from various broadca

EXITMENUINPUTTVBACK/RETURNabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz381Select DVB p. 15TV2Display the menuMENU3Select “Setup”Main MenuPictureSoundSetup access select

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

4Safety PrecautionsWarning & CautionHandling the mains plug and leadEnsure that the mains plug is easily accessible ●at all times. The On / Off s

EXITMENUINPUTTVTVBACK/RETURNabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz401Select Analogue p. 15TV2Display the menuMENU3Select “Setup”Main MenuPictureSoundSetup access

Tuning and Editing Channels ●(Analogue)Advanced41Skip unwanted Analogue channels, Edit Analogue channels Channel ListYou can hide unwanted Analogue ch

EXITMENUINPUTTVTVBACK/RETURNabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz42You can tune all receivable digital satellite channels or skip unwanted channels, etc.Some of

Tuning and Editing Channels (Other Sat.) ●Advanced43Set all receivable digital satellite channels Auto SetupAny receivable digital compliant satellite

44Tuning and Editing Channels(Other Sat.)List favourite Other Sat. channels Favourites EditCreate your favourite channel lists from various broadcaste

Child Lock ●Tuning and Editing Channels (Other Sat.) ●AdvancedEXITMENUabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz45Child Lock1Display the menuMENU2Select “Setup”Main

EXITBACK/RETURNMENUTV46Input Labels1Display the menuMENU2Select “Setup”Main MenuPictureSoundSetup access select3Select “Display Settings”Timer Program

Shipping Condition ●Input Labels ●AdvancedEXITMENUTV47Shipping Condition1Display the menuMENU2Select “Setup”Main MenuPictureSoundSetup access select3S

DIRECT TV RECNASPECTOPTIONTEXT STTLINDEX HOLDBACK/RETURNVIERA TOOLSAVGUIDERECPROGRAMMEDVD/VCRTVEXITMENUINPUTTVTVBACK/RETURNabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz

Advanced Settings ●Advanced49Input owner ID Owner IDEntry of the PIN number and personal information (your name, address and postcode).In the unfortun

5NotesDo not display a still picture for a long timeThis causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“image retention”).This is not considered a

RECPROGRAMMEDVD/VCRTVTEXT STTLINDEX HOLDDIRECT TV RECNOPTIONBACK/RETURNVIERA TOOLSASPECTAVEXITMENUINPUTGUIDETVabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz50Recording C

Recording Controls ●AdvancedGuide link recording (Timer Programming from the TV Guide signal) p. 20• Not available in Analogue or Other Sat. mode

52DLNA®This TV is a DLNA Certified™ product.DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance) is a standard that makes DLNA Certified digital electronics easier

Using Network Services ●(DLNA / VIERA CAST / freesat)Advanced53Network connectionsIf you do not have a Broadband network services, please consult your

EXITMENUBACK/RETURNabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz54Using Network Services(DLNA / VIERA CAST / freesat)1Display the menuMENU2Select “Setup”Main MenuPictur

Using Network Services ●(DLNA / VIERA CAST / freesat)Advanced55Network Settings Set the network setting itemsIf you make the network connection like “

EXITBACK/RETURNOPTIONINPUTAVASPECTMENU561Display the Input select menuAV2Select “Media Server”Input SelectionAV1AV2/SAV3/SCOMPONENTPCHDMI1HDMI4HDMI3HD

Using Network Services ●(DLNA / VIERA CAST / freesat)Advanced57Slideshow (for photo contents)Start Slideshow (operate in step on p. 56)Select the

58Using Network Services(DLNA / VIERA CAST / freesat)DivX® VODABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND:This DivX® Certified device must be registered in order to pl

Using Network Services ●(DLNA / VIERA CAST / freesat)AdvancedEXITBACK/RETURNTVabc defjklghimnotuvpqrswxyz59VIERA CAST™You can access a selection of in

6Accessories / OptionsInstalling / removing remote’s batteries1Pull openHook2Note the correctpolarity (+ or -)CloseCautionIncorrect installation may c

60Viewing from SD Card(VIERA IMAGE VIEWER)DIRECT TV RECNASPECTTEXT STTLINDEX HOLDGUIDEVIERA TOOLSINPUTTV AVEXITOPTIONBACK/RETURNMENUTo return to TV

Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) ●Advanced61SlideshowStart Slideshow (operate in step on p. 60)Select the photo for the first view Start

62Viewing from SD Card(VIERA IMAGE VIEWER)DIRECT TV RECNTEXT STTLINDEX HOLDGUIDEVIERA TOOLSINPUTTV AVEXITOPTIONBACK/RETURNMENUASPECT1Insert the SD Car

Displaying PC Screen on TV ●Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER) ●AdvancedEXITDIRECT TV RECNASPECTOPTIONTEXT STTLINDEX HOLDMENUGUIDEVIERA TOOLSBA

64Link Functions ( Q-Link VIERA Link)Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc. (p. 66)VIERA Link (HDAV

Link Functions ●(Q-Link / VIERA Link)Advanced65VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) Connected equipmentFeaturesPlayer theatre with VIERA Link

66Q-LinkPreparations Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos: ●“Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “S

Link Functions ●(Q-Link / VIERA Link)Advanced67VIERA Link “ Control™”∗∗Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HD

68Link 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)Advanced69Pause Live TV programme Pause Live TVYou can pause the live TV programme and resume later.Live TV progr

Accessories / Options ●Quick Start Guide7Attaching the pedestalWarningDo not disassemble or modify the pedestal.Otherwise the TV may fall over and bec

70Link Functions ( Q-Link VIERA Link)Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu)Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control

Link Functions ●(Q-Link / VIERA Link)Advanced71Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu)NoteThese functions may not work properly depending on the

AV 1COMPONENTAUDIOINAUDIOOUTDIGITALAUDIOOUTHDMI 3 HDMI 2 HDMI 1AV 2RGBVIDEOS VIDEORGBVIDEOPBYPRLRLR72External EquipmentThese diagrams show our recomme

External Equipment ●AdvancedPCAV3HDMI4S-VVLR73Conversion adapter (if necessary)DVD RecorderHDMI equipmentHeadphonesCamcorder / Game equipmentTo adjust

74Technical InformationAuto AspectThe optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 17)Aspect Control Signa

Technical Information ●FAQs, etc.75Updating the TV softwareFrom time to time, a new version of software may become available for download to enhance t

76Technical InformationDivXABOUT DIVX VIDEO: DivX® is a digital video format created by DivX, Inc. This is an official DivX Certified device that play

Technical Information ●FAQs, etc.77SD CardCautions in handling SD Card Do not remove the card while the TV is accessing data (this can damage card or

78Technical InformationHDMI connectionHDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complyin

Technical Information ●FAQs, etc.79Input signal that can be displayedCOMPONENT (Y, PB, PR), HDMI∗ Mark: Applicable input signalSignal name COMPONENT H

PCAV3HDMI4SD CARDCommonInterfaceS-VVLR8Accessories / OptionsAdjust the panel to your desired angleEnsure that the pedestal does not hang over the edge

80FAQsWhite spots or shadow images (noise) Check the position, direction, and ●connection of the aerial.Neither image nor sound is producedIs the TV

Frequently Asked Questions ●FAQs, etc.81Problem ActionsScreenChaotic image, noisySet “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 30) ●Check near

82FAQsProblem ActionsHDMISound is unusualSet the sound setting of the connected equipment to ●“2ch L.PCM”.Check the “HDMI1 / 4 Input” setting in the

On screen messages ●Frequently Asked Questions ●FAQs, etc.83Message Meaning / ActionAll tuning data will be erased “Shipping Condition” will erase all

84Message Meaning / ActionPIN incorrect! The PIN number you entered is wrong. ●Please check settings and connections on HDMI devices.Communication err

Licence ●On screen messages ●FAQs, etc.85Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully

86A Accessories ···································· 6 Analogue Tuning Menu ·········· 35, 40 Aspect ···································· 17, 74 Astr

Specifications ●Glossary ●●IndexFAQs, etc.87SpecificationsTX-P42G15B TX-P46G15BPower Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 HzPower Consumption 350 W 410 WPowe

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

Identifying Controls ●Accessories / Options ●Quick Start GuideEXITASPECTOPTIONTEXTRECPROGRAMMESTTLINDEX HOLDBACK/RETURNMENUINPUTTVGUIDEVIERA TOOLSVIER