Panasonic Viera TX-P42X50E Bedienungsanleitung

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.

Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and

retain them for future reference.

The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your

local Panasonic dealer for assistance.

English

Model No.

TX-P42X50E

TX-P50X50E

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 retention”). This is not

considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.

Typical still image parts:

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Channel number, channel logo and other logos

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Still or moving pictures viewed in 4:3 or 14:9 aspect ratio

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Video games

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Images from PC

To avoid image retention, the contrast is lowered automatically and the screen becomes dim after a few minutes if

no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 74)

Notice for DVB / Data broadcasting

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This TV is designed to meet the standards (as of August, 2010) of DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital

terrestrial services and DVB-C (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital cable services.

Consult your local dealer for availability of DVB-T services in your area.

Consult your cable service provider for availability of DVB-C services with this TV.

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This TV may not work correctly with the signal which does not meet the standards of DVB-T or DVB-C.

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Not all the features are available depending on the country, area, broadcaster and service provider.

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Not all CI modules work properly with this TV. Consult your service provider about the available CI module.

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This TV may not work correctly with CI module that is not approved by the service provider.

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Additional fees may be charged depending on the service provider.

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The compatibility with future services is not guaranteed.

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Check the latest information on the available services at the following website. (English only)

http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/tv/

Contents

Be Sure to Read

Safety Precautions ·······································4

Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options····································6

Identifying Controls·······································9

Basic Connection ······································· 11

Auto Setup················································ 13

Enjoy your TV!

Basic

Watching TV·············································· 15

Using TV Guide ········································· 19

Viewing Teletext ········································· 22

Watching External Inputs ····························· 24

How to Use VIERA TOOLS ·························· 26

How to Use Menu Functions························· 27

Advanced

Retuning from Setup Menu··························· 36

Tuning and Editing Channels ························ 38

Timer Programming ···································· 42

Child Lock················································· 45

Using Common Interface ····························· 46

Shipping Condition ····································· 47

Updating the TV Software ···························· 48

Using Media Player····································· 49

Link Functions (Q-Link / VIERA Link)·············· 58

External Equipment ···································· 66

Others

Technical Information ·································· 68

FAQs ······················································· 74

Maintenance ············································· 77

Licence ···················································· 77

Specifications ············································ 78

Panasonic does not guarantee operation and performance

of peripheral devices made by other manufacturers; and we

disclaim any liability or damage arising from operation and/

or performance from usage of such other maker’s peripheral

devices.

This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio

license for the personal and non-commercial use of a

consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC

Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that

was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and

non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video

provider licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted

or shall be implied for any other use.

Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC.

See http://www.mpegla.com.

ROVI CORPORATION AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES

ARE NOT IN ANY WAY LIABLE FOR THE ACCURACY OF

THE PROGRAM SCHEDULE INFORMATION PROVIDED

BY THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM. IN NO EVENT SHALL

ROVI CORPORATION AND/OR ITS RELATED AFFILIATES

BE LIABLE FOR ANY AMOUNTS REPRESENTING LOSS

OF PROFITS, LOSS OF BUSINESS, OR INDIRECT,

SPECIAL, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES IN

CONNECTION WITH THE PROVISION OR USE OF ANY

INFORMATION, EQUIPMENT, OR SERVICES RELATING

TO THE GUIDE PLUS+ SYSTEM.

Safety Precautions

Warning

Handling the mains plug and lead

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Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.)

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Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

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Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.

 An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing

connection.

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Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)

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Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. (This may cause fire or electrical shock.)

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Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fire or electrical shock.)

 Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet.

 Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object.

 Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively or stretch it.

 Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting the lead.

 Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

If you find any abnormality,

remove the mains plug

immediately!

AC 220-240 V

50 / 60 Hz

Power source

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This TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V,

50 / 60 Hz.

Do not remove covers and NEVER

modify the TV yourself

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Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are

accessible when it is removed. There are no user

serviceable parts inside. (High-voltage components

may cause serious electrical shock.)

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Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your

local Panasonic dealer.

Do not expose to direct sunlight and

other sources of heat

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Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other

sources of heat.

To prevent the spread

of fire, keep candles

or other open flames

away from this product

at all times

Do not expose to rain or excessive

moisture

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To prevent damage which might result in electric shock

or fire, do not expose this TV to rain or excessive

moisture. This TV must not be exposed to dripping or

splashing water and objects filled with liquid, such as

vases, must not be placed on top of or above the TV.

Do not insert foreign objects into the TV



Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV through

the air vents. (Fire or electrical shock may result.)

Do not place the TV on sloped or

unstable surfaces, and ensure that the

TV does not hang over the edge of the

base

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The TV may fall off or tip over.

Use only the dedicated pedestals /

mounting equipment



Using an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures may

make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask

your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup.

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Use approved pedestals (p. 7) / wall-hanging brackets

(p. 6).

Do not allow children to handle SD Card

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As with any small object, SD Cards can be

swallowed by young children. Please remove SD

Card immediately after use and store out of reach of

children.

Safety Precautions

Caution

When cleaning the TV, remove the mains

plug

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Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.

When the TV is not going to be used for

a long period of time, remove the mains

plug

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This TV will still consume some power even in the Off

mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a

live socket outlet.

Transport only in upright position

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Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upward

or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.

Allow sufficient space around the TV for

radiated heat

Minimum distance 

When using the

pedestal, keep the

space between the

bottom of the TV and

the surface where the

TV is set.



In case of using

Wall-hanging bracket,

follow the manual of it.

10 7

(cm)

Do not block the rear air vents

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Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths,

curtains, etc. may cause overheating, fire or electrical

shock.

Do not expose your ears to excessive

volume from the headphones



Irreversible damage can be caused.

Do not apply strong force or impact to the

display panel



This may cause damage resulting in injury.

The TV is heavy. Handle the TV by 2 or

more people. Support as shown to avoid

injury by the TV tipping or falling.

Accessories / Options

Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options

Standard accessories

Remote Control



N2QAYB000717

Batteries for the

Remote Control (2)

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(p. 7)

Pedestal

(p. 7)

Mains lead

(p. 11)

Operating Instructions

Pan European Guarantee Card



Accessories may not be placed all together. Take care not to throw them away unintentionally.



This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by

young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.

Optional accessories

Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories. For additional details,

please read the manual of the optional accessories.

Wall-hanging bracket



TY-WK4P1RW 

Tilting angle for this TV: 0 (vertical) to 15 degrees

Rear of the TV

Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation

400 mm

Depth of screw: minimum 17 mm,

maximum 35 mm

Diameter: M8

300 mm

(View from the side)

Screw for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging bracket

(not supplied with the TV)

Warning



Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket by yourself have the risk of personal injury and

product damage. In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a

licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. Any damage caused by installing without a qualified installer

will void your warranty.



Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent

the TV from falling off.



Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage.



Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall

before hanging bracket.



To prevent fall and injury, remove the TV from its fixed wall position when it is no longer in use.

Accessories / Options

Quick Start Guide

Installing / removing remote’s batteries

Pull Open

Hook

Caution



Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion,

resulting in damage to the remote control.



Do not mix old and new batteries.



Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese

batteries).



Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.



Do not burn or break up batteries.

Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine,

fire or the like.



Do not disassemble or modify the remote control.

Note the correct

polarity (+ or -)

Attaching / removing the pedestal

Warning

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.



Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Caution

Do not use any pedestal other than the one provided with this TV.



Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged.



If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your local Panasonic

dealer immediately.

During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.



If insufficient care is taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong

enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Ensure that the TV does not fall over.



If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed, the TV may fall over and personal injury

may result.

Two or more people are required to install and remove the TV.



If two or more people are not present, the TV may be dropped, and personal injury may result.

When removing the pedestal from the TV, do not remove the pedestal by the methods other than the specified

procedure. (p. 8)



Otherwise the TV and / or pedestal may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Accessories / Options

Quick Start Guide

Assembly screw (4)

(silver)

M5 × 18

Assembly screw (4)

(black)

M5 × 30

Pole (2)

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R: TBL5ZA3311

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L: TBL5ZA3310

Base



TBL5ZX0343

(TX-P42X50E)



TBL5ZX0341

(TX-P50X50E)

 Assembling the pedestal  Securing the TV

Use the assembly screws to fasten the poles to

the base securely.

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Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.



Forcing the assembly screws the wrong way will strip

the threads.

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“L” or “R” mark is stamped on the bottom of the pole.

Use the assembly screws to fasten securely.

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Tighten the four assembly screws loosely at first, then

tighten them firmly to fix securely.

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Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface.

C-

C-R

Arrow mark

Removing the pedestal from the TV

Be sure to remove the pedestal in the following way when using the wall-hanging bracket or repacking the TV.

1Remove the assembly screws from the TV.

2Pull out the pedestal from the TV.

3Remove the assembly screws from the poles.

Preventing the TV from falling over

Using the fall-prevent screw hole and a screw (commercially available), securely fix the body of the pedestal to the

installation surface.



The place where the pedestal is to be fixed should be thick enough and made of hard material.

Screw (not supplied)

Diameter: 3 mm

Length: 25 - 30 mm

Screw hole

Identifying Controls

Quick Start Guide

116

Identifying Controls

Remote Control

1Standby On / Off switch

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Switches TV on or off standby.

2Off Timer (p. 17)



Sets the time the TV automatically turns off.

3[Main Menu] (p. 27)

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Press to access Picture, Sound and Setup Menus.

4Aspect (p. 18)

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Changes aspect ratio.

5Information (p. 16)

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Displays channel and programme information.

6VIERA TOOLS (p. 26)



Displays some special feature icons and accesses

easily.

7[Media Player] (p. 49)



Switches to SD Card and USB device viewing /

listening mode.

8OK



Confirms selections and choices.



Press after selecting channel positions to quickly

change channel.



Displays the Channel List.

9[Option Menu] (p. 17)



Easy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc.

10 Coloured buttons

(red-green-yellow-blue)

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Used for the selection, navigation and operation of

various functions.

11 Teletext (p. 22)



Switches to teletext mode.

12 Subtitles (p. 16)



Displays subtitles.

13 Numeric buttons



Changes channel and teletext pages.



Sets characters.



When in Standby mode, switches TV on (Press for

about 1 second).

14 Sound Mute



Switches sound mute on or off.

15 Volume Up / Down

16 Input mode selection



TV - switches DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue mode.

(p. 15)



AV - switches to AV input mode from Input

Selection list. (p. 24)

17 Surround (p. 30)



Switches surround sound setting.

18 Normalise (p. 27)



Resets picture and sound settings to their default

levels.

19 Exit



Returns to the normal viewing screen.

20 TV Guide (p. 19)

21 Cursor buttons



Makes selections and adjustments.

22 Return



Returns to the previous menu / page.

23 Hold



Freezes / unfreezes the picture. (p. 17)



Holds the current teletext page (teletext mode).

(p. 22)

24 Index (p. 22)



Returns to the teletext index page (teletext mode).

25 Last view (p. 18)



Switches to previously viewed channel or input

mode.

26 Channel Up / Down

27 Operations for contents, connected equipment,

etc. (p. 25, 50, 64)

Identifying Controls

Quick Start Guide

567

Indicator / Control panel

Using the On Screen Displays - Operation guide

Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.

 Operation guide

Operation guide will help you to operate by using the

remote control.

Example: [Sound Menu]

Sound Menu

Mode Music

Off

Over 30cm

Bass 0

Treble

Balance

Headphone Volume

Surround

Auto Gain Control

Volume Correction

Speaker Distance to Wall

1/2

Select EXIT Page up

Change

RETURN Page down

Operation guide

 How to use remote control

Open the main menu

Move the cursor / select the menu item (up and

down only) / adjust levels (left and right only) /

select from a range of options (left and right only)

Access the menu / store settings after adjustments

have been made or options have been set

Return to the previous menu

Exit the menu system and return to the normal

viewing screen

Auto power standby function

The TV will automatically go into Standby mode in the following conditions:

 No signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 minutes in Analogue TV mode.

 [Off Timer] is active in the Setup Menu. (p. 17)

 No operation is performed for the period selected in [Auto Standby] (p. 35).



This function does not affect the recording of Timer Programming and Direct TV Recording.

1Function select



[Volume] / [Contrast] / [Brightness] / [Colour] /

[Sharpness] / [Tint] (NTSC signal) / [Bass]/

[Treble]/ [Balance] / [Auto Setup] (p. 36, 37)



[Music] or [Speech] mode in the Sound Menu

2Channel Up / Down, Value change (when using the

F button), Switching the TV on (press either button

for about 1 second when in Standby mode)

3Changes the input mode

4Mains power On / Off switch



Use to switch the mains power.

If you turned the TV off during Standby mode

by the remote control last time, the TV will be

in Standby mode when you turn the TV on with

Mains power On / Off switch.

When pressing the control panel button (1 - 4), the

control panel guide appears on the left side of the

screen for 3 seconds to highlight the pressed button.

5Remote control signal receiver



Do not place any objects between the TV remote

control signal receiver and remote control.

6C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System)

sensor



Senses brightness to adjust picture quality when

[Eco Mode] in the Picture Menu is set to [On].

(p. 28)

7Power and Timer LED

Red: Standby

Green: On

Orange: Timer Programming On

Orange (flash):

Recording of Timer Programming or Direct TV

Recording in progress

Red with orange flash:

Standby with Timer Programming On or Direct

TV Recording



The LED blinks when the TV receives a command

from the remote control.

Rear side of the TV

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