TC-P42X20P

TC-P50X20P

Plasma Television

Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these
instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
English TQB4TC0016-1
 Experience an amazing level of
multimedia excitement
Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal
Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link”
without complicated settings!

Enjoy rich multimedia

VCR SD Card

Camcorder

Amplifier with
Speaker System Personal
computer

DVD Recorder DVD player Set top box

Standard accessories
Check that you have the accessories and items shown
Remote Control Batteries for the Pedestal
● N2QAYB000499 Remote Control (2) p. 6
POWER

MENU

INFO
TV

PC
AV
SAP

SURROUND SOUND

EXIT
● R6 (AA)
OPTION RETURN

R G Y B

ASPECT P-NR OFF TIMER STILL

LAST
MUTE

POWER CH

REC

Mains Lead Operating

p. 8 Instructions

● This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), which can be breathed in or
swallowed by young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.

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This product is licensed under the AVC patent
portfolio license for the personal and non-
commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode
Contents
video in compliance with the AVC Standard
(“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video Be sure to Read
that was encoded by a consumer engaged ●Safety Precautions ···································· 4
in a personal and non-commercial activity (Warning / Caution)
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.
Quick Start Guide

Quick Start
●Accessories / Options ······························· 6

Guide
●Basic Connection ······································ 8
●Identifying Controls ································· 10
●Auto Tuning ············································· 12

Basic Features

Basic
●Watching TV············································ 13
●Watching External inputs ························ 16

Advanced Features
Inserting and removing remote’s
batteries
●How to Use VIERA TOOLS····················· 18
●How to Use Menu Functions ··················· 19
1 Open
●Tuning and Editing Channels ·················· 25

Advanced
●Child Lock ··············································· 27
●Input Labels ············································ 28
●Shipping Condition (Reset settings)········ 29
Hook ●Using Media Player ································· 30
●VIERA Link Functions ····························· 35
2 ●VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ” ················ 38
TM

Close ●External Equipment································· 40

Note the correct polarity (+ or -)

Technical
Technical

● Incorrect installation may cause battery ●Technical Information ······························ 42

leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage
to the remote control. ●Maintenance ··········································· 46
● Do not mix old and new batteries. ●FAQs ······················································· 47
● Do not mix different battery types (such as ●Specifications ·········································· 49
alkaline and manganese batteries).
● Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. ●Licence···················································· 50
● Do not burn or breakup batteries.
Batteries must not be exposed to excessive
heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
● Do not disassemble or modify the remote control. 3
 Safety Precautions
Warning

Handling the mains plug and lead

● Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat
and cause fire.)
● Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.
● Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.
● Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)
● Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. (This may cause fire or
electrical shock.)
● 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 lead.
• Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

If you find any

abnormality, remove
the mains plug AC 110 - 220 V
50 / 60 Hz
immediately!

Power source Do not expose to direct sunlight and

● This TV is designed to operate on other sources of heat
AC 110 - 220 V, 50 / 60 Hz
● Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and
other sources of heat. To prevent fire never
Do not remove covers and NEVER modify place any type of candle or naked flame on
the TV yourself top or near the TV.
● Do not remove the rear cover as live parts
are accessible when it is removed. There
are no user serviceable parts inside. (High- Do not place the TV on sloped or
voltage components may cause serious unstable surfaces
electrical shock.) ● The TV may fall off or tip over.
● Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired
at your local Panasonic dealer.
Use only the dedicated pedestals /
mounting equipment
Do not insert foreign objects into the TV ● Using an unapproved pedestal or other
● Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV fixtures may make the TV unstable, risking
through the air vents. (Fire or electrical shock injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic
may result.) dealer to perform setup.
● Use approved pedestals (p. 6) / wall-hanging
Do not expose to rain or excessive brackets (p. 7).
moisture
● To prevent damage which might result in
electric shock or fire, do not expose this TV Do not allow children to handle SD Card
to rain or excessive moisture. This TV must ● As with any small object, SD Cards can be
not be exposed to dripping or splashing water swallowed by young children. Please remove
and objects filled with liquid, such as vases, SD Card immediately after use and store out
of reach of children.
4 must not be placed on top of or above the TV.
 Caution
■ This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates
■ When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug
● 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
● 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
● 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
● When using the pedestal, keep a 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

10 10 7

(cm)
Minimum distance

■ Do not block the rear air vents

● Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. may cause overheating, fire or electrical
shock.
■ Do not apply strong force or impact to the display panel
● This may cause damage resulting in injury.
■ Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones
● Irreversible damage can be caused.
■ The TV is heavy. Handle the TV by 2 or more people.
Support as shown to avoid injury by the TV tipping or falling.

■ Auto power standby function

● If no signal is received and no operation is performed for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically go to
standby mode.
■ Keep the TV away from these types of equipment
● Electronic equipment
In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV. Electromagnetic interference may distort
images / sound.
● Equipment with an infrared sensor
This TV also emits infrared rays. This may affect operation of other equipment.

Do not display a still picture for a long time

This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“image retention”).
This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.
Typical still images:
● Programme number and other logos
● Image displayed in “4:3” mode
● Video game
● Computer image
To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically after a few minutes if no signals are
sent or no operations are performed. (p. 47)

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 Accessories / Options
Attaching the pedestal

Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.

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

Do not use the pedestal for any other TV or displays.

● Otherwise the TV or the display 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
nearest 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.
Assembly screw (4) Assembly screw (4) Pole (2) Base (1)
(silver) (black)

L R
M5 × 18 M5 × 30

Assembling the pedestal A

Use the assembly screws to fasten the left and right
-R
poles to the base securely.
● Make sure that the screws are securely tightened. Front
● Forcing the assembly screws the wrong way will strip - L
the threads.
● “L” or “R” mark is stamped on the bottom of the pole.

Securing the TV
Use the assembly screws to fasten securely. B
● Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.
● Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface.
Arrow mark

Hole for pedestal installation

D
[View from the bottom]

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 Optional accessories
Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket.
For additional details, please refer to the wall-hanging bracket installation manual.

Wall-hanging bracket
● TY-WK4P1RW

Quick Start
Guide
Rear of the TV
400 mm Screw for fixing the TV onto the
wall-hanging bracket

Accessories / Options
(not supplied with the TV)
300 mm
Depth of screw:
minimum 15 mm,
maximum 30 mm

Holes for wall-hanging [View from the side]

bracket installation

● 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.

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 Basic Connection
External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.
Please ensure that the TV is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.
When disconnecting the main lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the main plug at the socket outlet first.

Connecting aerial
TV only
Rear of the TV
Aerial

AC 110 - 220 V,
50 / 60 Hz

RF cable

Mains lead (supplied)

Make sure that

Push until both side the mains lead is
tabs click securely fixed.

● To remove from the TV:

tabs
Press both tabs and pull on
mains connector to release

● Do not put the RF cable close to the mains lead to avoid noise.
● Do not place the RF cable under the TV.
● To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an aerial, the correct cable (75 Ω coaxial) and the
correct terminating plug are required.
● If a communal aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug
between the wall aerial socket and the TV.
● Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct
aerial system for your particular area and the accessories required.
● Any matters regarding aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and
the costs incurred, are the responsibility of you, the Customer.
● To obtain optimum quality picture, select either an Aerial or a cable TV network.
● VIERA Link connection p. 36
● Read the manual of the equipment, too.
● Other equipment connection p. 40 and p. 41

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 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR
TV, DVD Recorder or VCR
Rear of the TV

Quick Start
Aerial

Guide
AC 110 - 220 V,
50 / 60 Hz

Mains lead (supplied)

Basic Connection
RCA cable

RF cable

RF cable

DVD Recorder or VCR

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 Identifying Controls
Remote control
5 VIERA Link (p. 35)
13 ● Accesses VIERA Link Menu
6 OK
POWER
SAP ● Confirms selections and choices
1 TV AV 14 ● Press after selecting channel positions to
MENU SURROUND SOUND quickly change programme
2 PC 15 7 Option Menu (p. 14)
INFO EXIT
16 ● Easy setting for viewing and sound options
3 17 8 Aspect (p. 15)
4 ● Changes aspect ratio from Aspect
5 Selection list
18 ● Also possible by pressing this button
6 19 repeatedly until you reach the desired
OPTION RETURN aspect
7 20 9 P-NR key
R G Y B ● Displays P-NR setting bar
21 10 Numeric buttons
8
ASPECT P-NR OFF TIMER STILL
22 ● Changes channel
9 23 ● When in Standby mode, switches TV On
11 Sound Mute
● Switches sound mute On or Off
12 Volume Up / Down
10 13 Input mode selection
● PC - switches to PC input mode (p. 16)
● TV - switches TV mode (p. 13)
LAST 24
● AV - switches to AV input mode from Input
11 Selection list (p. 16)
MUTE
14 SAP
● Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 15)
25 15 SOUND
12
● Changes sound mode
16 Surround (p. 22)
POWER CH ● Switches surround sound setting
17 Exit
● Returns to the normal viewing screen
26 18 SD Card (p. 30)
REC
● Switches to SD Card viewing mode
19 Cursor buttons
● Makes selections and adjustments
20 Return
● Returns to the previous menu / page
21 Coloured buttons
● Used for the selection, navigation and
1 Standby On / Off switch operation of various functions
● Switches TV On or Off standby 22 STILL
2 Main Menu (p. 19) ● Still picture (p. 13)
● Press to access Picture, Sound and Setup 23 Off Timer (p. 13)
Menus ● Sets the time the TV automatically turns off
3 Channel / Programme Information (p. 14) 24 LAST
● Displays channel and programme ● Switches to previously viewed channel or
information input modes
4 VIERA TOOLS (p. 18) 25 Channel Up / Down
● Displays some special feature icons and ● Selects channel in sequence
accesses easily 26 Connected equipment operations (p. 17)

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 TV
3 Power LED
4 ● Standby: red On: green
● When using the remote control, indicates
5 the TV has received a command.

6 4 Function Select
● Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour
/ Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass

Quick Start
(“Music” or “Speech” mode in the Sound

Guide
Menu) / Treble (“Music” or “Speech” mode
7 in the Sound Menu) / Balance / Auto
Tuning (p. 21 - 23)
8
5 Increases or decreases the channel
123 9 position by one. When a function is already
displayed, press to increase or decrease the

Identifying Controls
10 selected function. When in standby mode,
switches TV on.

11 6 Changes the input mode

7 SD card slot
1 Remote control signal receiver
8 HDMI3 terminal
● Do not place any objects between the TV
remote control signal receiver and remote 9 Headphone jack
control.
2 C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking 10 AV3 terminals
System) sensor
● Senses brightness to adjust picture quality 11 Mains power On / Off switch
when “Eco Mode” in the Picture Menu is ● Switch On to turn on the TV or turn the TV
set to “On” (p. 21) to Standby mode by the remote control
Using the On Screen Displays
Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.

Example (Sound Menu):

Sound Menu 1/2
Mode Music
Bass 0
Treble 0
Balance 0
Headphone Volume 11
Surround Off
Volume Correction 0
Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm
Reset to Defaults Reset

Select
EXIT Page up
Change Operation guide will help you.
Page down
RETURN

How to use remote control

MENU Access the menu / store settings
Open the Main Menu after adjustments have been made or
options have been set
Move the cursor / select the menu RETURN
item Return to the previous menu

Move the cursor / adjust levels / select EXIT Exit the menu system and return to the
from a range of options normal viewing screen

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 Auto Tuning
Search and store TV channels automatically.
These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.

1 Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On

● You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or
switch the TV to standby mode. (Power LED: On)

2 Select your language

OSD Language
POWER
SAP English Português Español
TV AV select
MENU SURROUND SOUND
PC
INFO EXIT set

OPTION RETURN
3 Select “Cable” or “Antenna”
ANT in
Cable Antenna
R G Y B
select
ASPECT P-NR OFF TIMER STILL

set
Auto Tuning starts

Auto Tuning ● Auto Tuning will start to

LAST
2
Scan 2
CH4
69
search for TV channels and
MUTE EXIT
store them.
The sorted channel order
RETURN depends upon the TV
signal, the broadcasting
system and reception
POWER CH conditions.

REC 4 Select “Home”

∗
Please select your viewing environment.
Home Shop
select

set
Auto Tuning is complete

∗Viewing environment mode

Home : Recommended mode for viewing at home. Select “Home” for optimal picture / power
consumption. “Viewing Mode” is set as “Normal” (p. 21).
Shop : Demonstration mode to explain main features of this TV (for in-store display). “Viewing
Mode” is set as “Dynamic” (p. 21).
To return to viewing environment selection mode if you selected “Shop”
RETURN
Shop Please select your viewing environment.
Home Shop
You have selected shop mode

Automatic Demo RETURN

Off On

● To change viewing environment mode later on, reset all settings by accessing Shipping Condition.
“Shipping Condition” (p. 29)

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Watching TV
POWER
SAP
1 Turn power on
TV AV POWER ● Mains power On / Off switch should be
MENU
PC
SURROUND SOUND
On (p. 11).
INFO EXIT

2 Select TV mode
TV

3
OPTION RETURN
Select a channel

Watching TV
Auto Tuning
R G Y B
● To select the two-digit channel number,
ASPECT P-NR OFF TIMER STILL
up e.g. 39
or (in a short time)
down ● If one-digit channel number
quickly changes the channel

LAST

Basic
MUTE

POWER CH

● When the TV is switched to standby, there will be a clicking sound after a short delay. This is normal.

Other useful functions

STILL
STILL
Freeze / unfreeze picture

Off Timer
Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period of time (0 / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes)
OFF TIMER
Press repeatedly until desired time appears.

● Also possible to set the time from “Off timer” in the Setup Menu (p. 23)
● To cancel Set to “0” or turn the TV off.
● To display the remaining time Information banner (p. 14)
● When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on screen.

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 Watching TV
Other useful functions
Display information banner
INFO Display information banner
● Also appears when changing a channel
Example
1 BBC 23:35 All Analogue Channels
CH 02 5.5Hz PAL Prompt Street
CC SAP 45

Channel Status

Features available /
Message meanings
Sound mute On
● To set display timeout CC Closed caption service available
“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 23)
SAP Audio mode (p. 15)
Off Timer remaining time
1 - 90
● For settings p. 13

Display the selectable settings for the current programme

OPTION Check or change the current ● To change
programme status instantly
change
select

Channel Colour Set Volume Correction

Sets colour density Picture Menu (p. 21) Adjusts volume of individual programme or
input mode Sound Menu (p. 22)
Analogue CC
Sets the Analogue closed caption

Change OSD language

You can change language for on screen displays.
Setup Menu
Main Menu access Off Timer Off access
MENU Picture Child Lock
Sound ANT in
select Tuning Menu select
Setup
OSD Language Access

OSD Language
English Português Español
select
set

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Other useful functions
Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program)
SAP
Selects Audio Mode for watching TV.
Press SAP to select the desired audio mode.
● Each press of SAP will change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono)

Display the previously viewed channel or input mode

Watching TV
LAST Switch to previously viewed channel or input mode easily
Press again to return to the present view

Change aspect ratio

Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect.

ASPECT
Display Aspect Selection list

Basic
Aspect Selection store
Aspect Selection
16:9
Just
4:3
4:3 Full
Zoom1
16:9
Just
Zoom2

select
Zoom3

4:3
Select
Change EXIT

RETURN

4:3 Full
Zoom1 While the list is displayed,
Zoom2 select the mode
Zoom3

To change the mode using the ASPECT button only

ASPECT
Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode
16:9 Just
Directly displays the Displays a “4:3” image
image at “16:9” without full-screen. Stretching
distortion (anamorphic). is only noticeable
at the left and right
edges.
4:3 4:3 Full Zoom1
Displays the image Displays a “4:3” image Displays a “16:9”
at the standard “4:3” enlarged horizontally letterbox or “4:3” image
without distortion. to fit the screen. without distortion.
● HD signal only

Zoom2 Zoom3
Displays a “16:9” Displays a “2.35:1” letterbox (anamorphic)
letterbox image full-screen without distortion.
(anamorphic) image At “16:9”, displays the image at its maximum
full-screen without (with slight enlargement).
distortion.

● Only “16:9” and “4:3” are available in PC input mode.

● Aspect is fixed to “16:9” when “Viewing Mode” is set to “Game” in the Picture Menu.
● Aspect mode can be memorized separately for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition)
signals.

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 Watching External inputs
Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, PC, etc.) and you can watch the input.
● To connect the equipment p. 40, 41
The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected external equipment.
For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.

POWER
SAP

MENU
TV AV
SURROUND SOUND
1 Display the input selection menu
PC AV
INFO EXIT

● When viewing PC PC ( skip to 3 )

2 Select the input mode of the connected equipment

OPTION RETURN
● You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote
R G Y B control or the side panel of the TV (p. 11).
Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected.
ASPECT P-NR OFF TIMER STILL
● You can label or skip each input mode “Input Labels” (p. 28)
Skipped inputs will not be displayed when the AV button is pressed.
Example (AV2)
Input Selection
AV1
AV2
watch
AV3
LAST PC
MUTE HDMI1
HDMI2 select
HDMI3
TV

POWER CH

3 View
The selected mode is displayed on the screen.
REC

Example (AV2)

16:9

To return to TV
TV
● If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set to
“16:9”.

Example (PC)
PC
640X480 / 60Hz
16:9

● You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected.
(To connect p. 40 -41)
● You can setup some functions in Advanced PC Settings (p. 21) in
Picture Menu and PC setup (p. 23) in Setup Menu.
● For HDMI-compatible PC, possible to connect to HDMI terminals
(HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3) by using HDMI cable (p. 43).

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Operating the equipment with the TV remote control
The equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the below buttons of this TV
remote control.

Watching External inputs

POWER Standby
Set to Standby mode / Turn on

Play
Playback videocassette / DVD

Stop
Stop the operation

Rewind / Skip / Search

VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse
DVD: Skip to the previous track or title
Press and hold to search backward

Basic
Fast-forward / Skip / Search
VCR: Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward
DVD: Skip to the next track or title
Press and hold to search forward

Pause
Pause / Resume
DVD: Press and hold to play at slow speed

CH Programme Up / Down
Select programme

REC Record
Start recording

How to change the code for each equipment

Each type of Panasonic equipment has its own remote control code.
Please change the code for each equipment you want to operate.
If you operate the connected equipment in VIERA Link (p. 35), select the code “73”.
POWER
Press and hold during the following operations

Enter the appropriate code

(see table below) Press

Type of equipment Code

DVD Recorder / DVD Player 70 (default)
Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre 71
VCR 72
The equipment using in VIERA Link
73
“VIERA Link Control” (p. 38)

● Confirm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code.
● The codes may be reset to default values if batteries are replaced.
● Some operations may not be possible on some equipment models.
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 How to Use VIERA TOOLS
You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function.

POWER

TV AV
SAP 1 Display icons of the feature
MENU SURROUND SOUND
PC
INFO EXIT

2 Select a feature
OPTION RETURN
select
R G Y B
access
ASPECT P-NR OFF TIMER STILL

VIERA Link Control

1 2 3 4
LAST
MUTE
3 Follow the operation of each feature
1 VIERA Link Control “VIERA Link Control” (p. 38)

POWER CH

REC

When two or more compatible equipments are connected, a selection

screen will be displayed.
Please select the correct description and access.

2 Photo “Photo mode” (p. 31)

To return to TV
EXIT
or

3 Video “Video mode” (p. 32)

4 Music “Music mode” (p. 34)

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

1
POWER

TV AV
SAP Display the menu
MENU
PC
SURROUND SOUND MENU ● Displays the functions that can be set
INFO EXIT
(varies according to the input signal)

2 Select the menu

Main Menu access
Picture
Sound
OPTION RETURN
Setup (example)
select
R G Y B

3 Select the item

How to Use Menu Functions

ASPECT P-NR OFF TIMER STILL

How to Use VIERA TOOLS

Picture Menu 1/2
Viewing Mode Normal
Contrast 90
Brightness 0
Colour 50 select
Sharpness 50
Tint 0
Colour Balance Normal
LAST Channnel Colour Set 0
MUTE Vivid Colour On (example)

4 Adjust or select
Picture Menu 1/2
POWER CH Viewing Mode Normal
Contrast 90 change
Brightness 0
Colour 50
REC Sharpness 50
store or access
Tint 0 (Required by some
Colour Balance Normal functions)
Channel Colour Set 0
Vivid Colour On (example)

Advanced
Choose from among alternatives To reset the settings
Number and positions of alternatives ● To reset the picture settings only
Colour Balance Normal “Reset to Defaults”
To return to TV at in Picture Menu (p. 21)
any time Changed
EXIT Adjust using the slide bar
Sharpness 50 ● To reset the sound settings only
Moved “Reset to Defaults”
in Sound Menu (p. 22)
To return to the Go to the next screen
previous screen Tuning Menu Access ● To reset all settings
RETURN Displays the next screen “Shipping Condition” (p. 29)
in Setup Menu
Enter characters by free input menu
User input
Name
select RETURN
To change menu A
U
B
V
C
W
D
X
E F G
Y Z
H I J K L M N O P Q R S T
0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! : #
or
pages a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t
set
u v w x y z ( ) + - . * _
Store
up R
● To delete a character ● To delete all characters
B

down Every press changes the character by one. Leave it for a second to set the
character, or press OK or any numeric button within a second.
See the table below for the corresponding characters for each numeric button.
Numeric buttons Characters Numeric buttons Characters
1 .1!:#+-*_() 6 mno6MNO
2 abc2ABC 7 pqrs7PQRS
3 def3DEF 8 tuv8TUV
4 ghi4GHI 9 wxyz9WXYZ
5 jkl5JKL 0 Space 0
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 Overview

Main Menu
Picture
Sound
Setup

Picture (p. 21)

Picture Menu 1/2
Viewing Mode Normal
Contrast 90
Brightness 0
Colour 50
Sharpness 50
Tint 0
Colour Balance Normal
Channel Colour Set 0
Tuning Menu
Vivid Colour On
Channel List Edit Access
Picture Menu 2/2 Auto Tuning Access
Eco Mode Off Manual Tuning Access
P-NR Off (p. 23)
3D-COMB
Black Level Normal Display Settings
Panel On Side Panel Off
Advanced PC Settings Access Input Labels Access
Reset to Defaults Reset Banner Display Timeout 3 Seconds
Playing Time Display On
Sound (p. 22)
Sound Menu 1/2 (p. 23)
Mode Music
Bass 0
VIERA Link Settings
Treble On
VIERA Link
Equalizer Access 0 Power on Link Off
Balance 0 Power off Link On
Headphone Volume 12 Standby Power Save Off
Surround Off Intelligent Auto Standby Off
Volume Correction 0
Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm (p. 24)

Sound Menu 2/2 System Menu

SPDIF Selection Auto Shipping Condition Access
HDMI1 Input Digital Software Licence Access
Reset System Information Access
Reset to Defaults
(p. 24)
Setup (p. 23, 24)
Setup Menu
Other Settings
PC Setup Access
AV Colour System Auto
Off Timer Off
Colour Matrix SD
Child Lock Access
Auto Standby Off
ANT in Access
Power Save Off
Tuning Menu Access
16:9 Overscan On
OSD Language Access
H-Size Normal
Display Settings Access
Refresh Rate 100Hz
VIERA Link Settings Access
Video Preview Off
System Menu Access
DVI Input Setting Normal
Other Settings Access
(p. 24)
20 ● Depending on the received signals, available items are varied.
Menu list
Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Game)
In each Viewing Mode, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint, Colour
Balance, Vivid Colour, Eco Mode, P-NR and 3D-COMB can be adjusted and
stored to suit your particular viewing requirement.
● Set for each input signal.
Dynamic : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness when
viewing in a bright room
Normal : Recommended for viewing under normal ambient room lighting
conditions.
Viewing Mode
Cinema : For watching movies in a darkened room with improving the
performance of contrast, black and colour reproduction
True Cinema : Precisely reproduces the original image quality without any revision.
Game : Fast response signal specifically to provide suitable images for
playing games
● Not valid on TV mode
● A continuous record of time spent using Game mode can be

How to Use Menu Functions

displayed in the top right of the screen.
“Playing Time Display” (p. 23)
Contrast, Increases or decreases the levels of these options according to your
Brightness,
Colour, Sharpness personal preference
With an NTSC signal source connected to the TV, the picture hue can be
Tint adjusted to suit your taste.
● For NTSC or Component / HDMI input signal reception only
Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture
Colour Balance (Cool / Normal / Warm)
● Not valid when the viewing mode is set to True Cinema
Colour density varying between broadcast channels can be adjusted to
Channel Colour three levels for each reception channel
Set
● Select the channel you want to adjust and set this function.
Picture

Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones (Off / On)

Vivid Colour
● Not valid on PC signal
Automatically adjusts the screen brightness appropriately as the
Eco Mode surrounding light level lowers to reduce the power consumption (Off / On)
● Not available in Shop mode (Dynamic picture mode)
Picture Noise Reduction

Advanced
Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise and flicker noise in the
P-NR
contoured parts of a picture (Off / Min / Mid / Max)
● Not valid on PC signal
Makes still or slow moving pictures look more vivid (Off / On)
● Occasionally, while viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour
patterning may be seen. Set to “On” to display sharper and more
3D-COMB
accurate colours.
● For PAL or NTSC signal reception only
● Not valid on Component, PC, HDMI and SD Card
Selects the black level only for external input signals.
Black Level
(Normal / With setup 7.5IRE)
Turns the screen off when you select “Off” (Off / On)
Panel ● The sound is active even if the screen turns off.
● Press any buttons to turn the screen on.
● This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to
a sound without watching the TV screen.
R-Gain,
Advanced PC Settings

G-Gain, Adjusts each gain

B-Gain
R-Cutoff,
G-Cutoff, Cuts off each area
B-Cutoff
Gamma Changes the gamma curve (S Curve / 1.8 / 2.0 / 2.2 / 2.4 / 2.6)
Reset PC Press the OK button to reset to the present Advanced PC Settings to the
Settings default.
Reset to Defaults Press the OK button to reset the present Picture Menu settings to the default.
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 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
Selects basic sound mode (Music / Speech / User)
● The selected mode affects all input signals.
Music : Improves sound quality for watching music video, etc.
Speech : Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc.
● In Music and Speech mode, you can adjust “Bass” and “Treble” settings,
Mode and those settings will be stored for each mode.
User : Adjusts the sounds manually by using the equalizer to suit your
favourite sound quality.
● For the User mode, “Equalizer” will appear on the Sound Menu
instead of “Bass” and “Treble”. Select the “Equalizer” and adjust
the frequency. “Equalizer” (below)
Bass Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output
Treble Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output
Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality
● This function is available when “Mode” is set to “User”.
● Select the frequency and change the frequency level by using the cursor button.
Equalizer ● If you want to enhance the bass sound, raise the level of the lower frequency. If
you want to enhance the treble sound, raise the level of the higher frequency.
● To reset the levels of each frequency to the default settings, select the
“Reset to Defaults” by using cursor button, and then press the OK button.
Balance Adjusts the volume level of right and left speakers
Sound

Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of the headphones

Surround sound settings (Off / V-Audio)
V-Audio: Provides a dynamic enhancer of width to simulate improved
Surround
spatial effects
● Switching is also possible by the Surround button on the remote control (p. 10).
Volume Correction Adjusts the volume of individual channel or input mode
Adjusts the low frequency sound (Over 30cm / Up to 30cm)
Speaker Distance ● If the back space between the TV and wall is over 30 cm, “Over 30cm”
is recommended.
to Wall
● If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm, “Up to
30cm” is recommended.
SPDIF : A standard audio transfer file format
Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT terminal (Auto / PCM)
SPDIF Selection Auto : Dolby Digital is output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. HE-AAC and
MPEG are output as PCM.
PCM : Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.
● For Digital TV mode or Video mode (p. 32)
Select to fit the input signal (Digital / Analogue) (p. 43).
HDMI1 / 2 / 3
Digital: HDMI cable connection Analogue: HDMI-DVI adapter cable connection
Input
● HDMI input mode only
Press the OK button to reset the present settings of Mode, Balance,
Reset to Defaults
Headphone Volume, and Surround in Sound Menu to the default.

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Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
Switches to a wide view
Input ● VGA (640 × 480 pixels), WVGA (852 × 480 pixels),
Resolution XGA (1,024 × 768 pixels), WXGA (1,280 × 768 pixels, 1,366 × 768 pixels)
● Options change depending on signals
Clock Set to the minimum level if noise occurs.
Adjusts horizontal position
H-pos
PC Setup

Adjusts vertical position

V-pos

Eliminates flicker and distortion

Clock Phase
● Adjust after Clock adjustment ● Set to the minimum level if noise occurs
PC sync signal type (H & V / On Green)

How to Use Menu Functions

Sync H & V : by the horizontal and vertical signals from your PC
On Green : by green signal from your PC
Reset to Defaults Press the OK button to reset the present PC Setup settings to the default.
Sets the time the TV automatically goes to Standby mode
Setup

Off Timer
(Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes) (p. 13)
Child Lock Locks a channel / AV input to prevent access to it (p. 27)
ANT in Selects the antenna input type (Cable / Antenna)
Tuning Menu

Channel List Edit Skips the unwanted channels / Edits channels (p. 26)

Auto Tuning Sets all TV channels automatically (p. 26)

Manual Tuning Sets the TV channels manually (p. 26)

OSD Language Changes language for on screen displays (English / Portguês / Español)
Increases the brightness of the side panel (Off / Low / Mid / High)
Side Panel
● The recommended setting is “High” to prevent panel “image retention”.

Advanced
Display Settings

Input Labels Labels or skips each input terminal (p. 28)

Banner
Sets how long the information banner stays on screen (p. 14)
Display
(0 (No display) / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 seconds)
Timeout
Set to “On” to display a continuous record of time spent using Game mode
Playing Time
every 30 mins (Off / On)
Display
● This function is available when “Game” is selected in “Viewing Mode” (p. 21).

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 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On)
VIERA Link
● VIERA Link functions become available when “VIERA Link” is set to “On” (p. 38).
VIERA Link Settings Power on Link Sets to use Power on Link functions (Off / On) (p. 37)
Power off Link Sets to use Power off Link functions (Off / On) (p. 37)
Controls the power consumption in Standby mode of the connected
Standby equipment to reduce the consumption (Off / On) (p. 37)
Power Save ● This function is available when “VIERA Link” is set to “On” and “Power
off Link” is set to “On”.
Makes non-watched or non-used connected equipment go into Standby
Intelligent
mode to reduce the power consumption (Off / On (With reminder) / On
Auto
(No reminder)) (p. 37)
Standby
● This function is available when “VIERA Link” is set to “On”.
Shipping
System Menu

Resets all settings to the original condition (p. 29)

Condition
Software
Displays the software licence information
Licence
System
Displays the system information of this TV
Information
AV Colour Selects optimum colour system based on video signals in AV mode (Auto
System / PAL-M / PAL-N / NTSC)
Available only with 480p or 576p input on video signals in a natural colour from
digital equipment connected to AV1 component or HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3
Colour terminals. Select SD or HD to adjust suitable colour parameters for SD (standard
Matrix definition) or HD (high definition)
● SD: Input signal is a normal TV system
Setup

● HD: Input signal is a high definition system

Sets the time the TV automatically goes to Standby mode when no operation
is performed for the selected times (Off / 2 hours / 4 hours)
Auto ● Inserting the SD Card to the card slot does not affect this function.
Standby ● Automatic input switching with the connected equipment affects this
function and time-count will be reset.
● The notification message will appear 3 minutes before going to Standby
mode.
Other Settings

Power Save Reduces brightness of picture to economise on power consumption (Off / On)
Selects the screen area for displaying the image (Off / On)
On: Enlarges the image to hide the edge of the image
Off: Displays the image in the original size
16:9
Overscan ● Set to “On” if noise is generated on the edges of the screen.
● This function is available when aspect is set to “16:9”.
● This function can be memorized separately for SD (Standard Definition)
and HD (High Definition) signals.
Switches the parameters of H-Size according to the connected equipment
H-Size
(Normal / Extended)
Changes the image processing of the panel (depending on the input
Refresh Rate signal) (50Hz / 100Hz)
● Set to “100Hz” normally.
Video Selects the displaying of the preview window when a video file is selected
Preview (Off / On)
Changes the black level in the image for HDMI input mode with DVI input
signal manually (Normal / Full)
DVI Input
Setting ● When the DVI input signal from the external equipment, especially from PC,
is displayed, the black level may not be suitable. In this case, select “Full”.
● The black level for HDMI input signal will be adjusted automatically.
● A different menu will be displayed in the mode of SD Card (p. 30 - 34).
24 ● Only available items can be selected.
Tuning and Editing Channels
You can retune all the TV channels when moving house.

POWER
SAP
1 Select TV mode
TV AV TV
MENU SURROUND SOUND
PC
INFO EXIT

2 Display the menu

MENU

OPTION RETURN

R G Y B 3 Select “Setup”

Tuning and Editing Channels

access

How to Use Menu Functions

Main Menu
ASPECT P-NR OFF TIMER STILL
Picture
Sound
Setup
select

4 Select “Tuning Menu”

Setup Menu access
LAST
Off Timer Off
MUTE Child Lock
ANT in
Tuning Menu Access select
OSD Language
Display Settings
VIERA Link Settings
System Menu

To return to TV Other Settings

EXIT

5 Select a function
Tuning Menu access
Channel List Edit Access
Auto Tuning Access

Advanced
Manual Tuning Access
select

6 Set (see next page)

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 Tuning and Editing Channels
Channel List Edit Skip unwanted channels / Edit channels (Change name)
Select a channel and reveal / hide
Channel List Editor reveal / hide You can hide unwanted
1 BBC1 : reveal channels. The hidden
2 ***** : hide (skip)
3 ***** channels cannot be
select displayed except in this
4 *****
5 ***** Y function.
6 ***** ● To reveal all channels Use this function to skip
7 *****
unwanted channels.
To edit channels RETURN
You can also edit each channel ● To rename the channel name B
select
in Channel List. Edit channel name
Name
set Store
or Select a channel
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T

Set characters
U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ! : #
a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s t
to edit and: u v w x y z (

(maximum: five characters)

) + - . * _
● You can set characters
by using numeric
buttons (p. 19).
● If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, edit “VCR”.
Auto Tuning Set all TV channels automatically
Start Auto Tuning Settings are made automatically
Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Automatically retune all
2
Scan 2
CH3
69 channels received in the
All tuning data will be erased
EXIT area.
Start Auto Tuning EXIT

RETURN

● All the previous tuning settings are erased.

● When the operation is completed, the channel at channel position “1” will be displayed.
● Search begins in the order from the lower channels to the higher channels. Channels received
during this process are added to the list (see above).
● If tuning has not been done completely “Manual Tuning” (see below)
For Auto Tuning, using the buttons on the side panel of the TV (p. 11)
Press repeatedly until “Auto Tuning” appears F
Access “Auto Tuning” TV
Start “Auto Tuning” TV

● To return to TV F

Manual Tuning Set channel manually

Manual Tuning Fine Tuning
1 CH57 ● Use to make small adjustments to the
Fine Tuning CH33 tuning of an individual channel (affected by
Manual Tuning 2 69
CH33
Colour System Auto CH33
weather conditions, etc.)
Manual Tuning
Set channel manually after Auto Tuning.
● Set Colour System, and then perform this
function. Set Colour System “Auto” normally.
● If a VCR is connected only with the RF
cable, select channel position “0”.
Select a channel position Select a channel Search and store

search
store

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Child Lock
You can lock specific channels / AV input terminals and control who watches them.
When the locked channel / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can
watch it.

POWER
SAP 1 Display the menu
TV AV MENU
MENU SURROUND SOUND
PC
INFO EXIT

2 Select “Setup”
Main Menu access
Picture

OPTION RETURN Sound

Tuning and Editing Channels

Setup select
R G Y B

ASPECT P-NR OFF TIMER STILL

3 Select “Child Lock”
Setup Menu access
Off Timer Off
Child Lock Access
ANT in
Tuning Menu select

Child Lock
OSD Language
Display Settings
LAST VIERA Link Settings
MUTE System Menu
Other Settings

4 Set (see below)

To return to TV
EXIT

Child Lock Control channel audience

Advanced
Enter the PIN number (4 digits)
Child Lock-PIN Entry ● Enter the PIN number twice at
Please enter new PIN first setting.
PIN * * * *
● Make a note of the PIN number
in case you forget it.
Select “Child Lock List”
Child Lock access
Change PIN
Child Lock List Access select

Select the channel / input to be locked

Child Lock List - TV and AV lock ● To cancel
Name Lock
Select the locked channel /
2
select
3
AV1
input
AV2
AV3

● To lock all
G
PC
Y
● To cancel all locks
HDMI1
HDMI2

Appears when the channel / input is locked ● To jump to the top of the next
R
input
To change the PIN number
Select “Change PIN” in “Child Lock” and enter a new PIN number twice.

● Performing “Shipping Condition” (p. 29) erases the PIN number and all settings.
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 Input Labels
For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip
terminal that is not connected to any equipment.
● To select the input mode p. 16
1
POWER

TV AV
SAP Display the menu
MENU SURROUND SOUND MENU
PC
INFO EXIT

2 Select “Setup”
Main Menu access
OPTION RETURN
Picture
Sound
select
R G Y B
Setup
ASPECT P-NR OFF TIMER STILL

3 Select “Display Settings”

Setup Menu access
Off Timer Off
Child Lock
ANT in
Tuning Menu select
LAST OSD Language
Display Settings Access
MUTE
VIERA Link Settings
System Menu
Other Settings

POWER CH
4 Select “Input Labels”
Display Settings access
Side Panel Off
REC Input Labels Access
Banner Display Timeout 3 seconds
Playing Time Display On select

To return to TV
5 Select an input terminal and set
Input Labels
EXIT AV1 AV1
AV2 AV2 set
AV3 AV3
PC PC select
HDMI1 HDMI1
HDMI2 HDMI2
HDMI3 HDMI3

The labels you set will be displayed in “Input Selection” menu (p. 16)
or banner.
● If “Skip” is selected, you cannot select the mode.

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Shipping Condition (Reset settings)
Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in.
All settings are reset (channels, picture, sound settings, etc.).

POWER
SAP
TV AV

1 Display the menu

MENU SURROUND SOUND
PC
INFO EXIT
MENU

Shipping Condition (Reset settings)

OPTION RETURN
2 Select “Setup”
Main Menu access
R G Y B Picture
ASPECT P-NR OFF TIMER STILL Sound
select
Setup

3 Select “System Menu”

access

Input Labels
Setup Menu
Off Timer Off
Child Lock
LAST
ANT in
MUTE
Tuning Menu select
OSD Language
Display Settings
VIERA Link Settings
System Menu Access
Other Settings
POWER CH

REC
4 Select “Shipping Condition”
System Menu access
Shipping Condition Access
Software Licence
System Information

Advanced
select

To return to TV
EXIT
5 Set
See below.

Shipping Condition Reset Settings

Check the message and reset Follow the on screen instructions

Shipping Condition Reset to Factory Shipping Condition

All tuning data will be erased Completed.
Are you sure? (confirm)
Please switch off TV.
Are you sure?
Confirm EXIT (confirm) ● “Auto Tuning” will automatically start
when Mains power On / Off switch is
RETURN next turned On (p. 26).
(start Shipping
Condition)

To retune TV channels only, e.g. after moving house

“Auto Tuning” in “Tuning and Editing Channels” (p. 26)

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 Using Media Player
Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER)
Photo Mode: View still pictures recorded on a digital camera.
Video Mode: Play back video recorded on a digital video camera.
Music Mode: Play back music recorded on a digital recorder.
When these functions are used, the audio signal is output from audio output terminals, but video
signals are not output.
● “Date” shows the date on which the recording was made by the digital camera, digital video camera
or digital recorder. “**/**/****” is displayed for files that do not have the date recorded.
● For details on SD Cards p. 45
To insert SD Card Label To remove SD Card
Gently insert the surface
SD Card label
surface facing front.
Push the centre of
the card
Push until a
click is heard Cutout

Contents Select

1 Insert the SD Card

2 Select your desired contents (Photo / Video / Music)

Media Player

select
access
POWER
SAP
TV AV
● You can also select contents
MENU
PC
SURROUND SOUND
Contents Select
directly by using
INFO EXIT
EXIT
VIERA TOOLS.
Select
RETURN
“How to Use VIERA TOOLS”
Photo Video Music
Access
(p. 18)
(Example)

OPTION RETURN The thumbnail images of the selected contents are displayed.
● Photo “Photo mode” (p. 31)
R G Y B
● Video “Video mode” (p. 32)
ASPECT P-NR OFF TIMER STILL ● Music “Music mode” (p. 34)
To switch to the other mode
Display the contents selection screen Select the contents
Contents Select

B EXIT
Select
RETURN
Photo Video Music
select
Access

access
LAST
MUTE

To sort by folder, date recorded or month recorded (Photo mode)

To return to TV Display the Select the sort type
EXIT
or view selection Folder view Displays thumbnails of photos grouped by folder
G
Sort by Date Displays thumbnails of photos grouped by date
To return to the Sort by Month Displays thumbnails of photos grouped by month
previous screen access ● Files that are not stored in a folder are
RETURN grouped in a folder named “/”.
select ● Photos without a recorded date are
displayed as “/” or “Unknown”.
● To return to the thumbnail
(All photos)
G
access

30 select “All photos”

 Photo mode
Photo mode will read all “.jpg” extension files in the card.
Insert the SD Card, and then select “Photo” mode (p. 30)
Error display (images that could not be loaded, etc.)
Media Player Photo All photos

Thumbnail images of all photos on the SD Card are displayed.

● To change the background music
“Photo Setup” (see below)
● To display the information of the highlighted photo
INFO
In case of all photos In case of folder view (p. 30)
group number /
View EXIT 1/48 file number / 1/12
total group
Info
File name Folder name
Select
Slideshow
RETURN
View Select Contents Select p1010001.JPG total file 23/10/2009 number
(Thumbnail - All pictures) Date number Number of files
folder name,
23/10/2009 3
Pixel date or month
1600X1200

Single view - Display one photo at a time.

Select the photo that you want to view
select ● To display / hide the operation guide
INFO
single

Using Media Player

view
● To operate Single view
Single view
To the previous photo
Rotate
EXIT Rotate 90˚ (anti-clockwise)
Select

Slideshow
RETURN To the next photo
Rotate 90˚ (clockwise)
RETURN
● To return to thumbnail view
Single view

Operation guide (Single view)

Slideshow - Slideshow ends with the same thumbnail from which it started.
Select the photo that you want Start ● To display / hide the operation guide
to start the slideshow from Slideshow INFO

select R

● To pause (returns to Single view)

RETURN
● To return to thumbnail view
Photo Setup Setup for Photo mode

Advanced
Display Main Menu access Photo Setup Menu
Back Ground Music Type1
the menu Picture Frame Off
MENU Sound select Colour Effect Off
set
● Picture and
Transition Effect Fade
Photo Setup Screen Mode Normal select
Movie Setup Sound Menu Interval
Repeat
Normal
On
Music Setup p. 21 - p. 22
Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
Selects the background music played during Photo mode
(Off / Type1 / Type2 / Type3 / Auto / User)
Back Ground Type1 / 2 / 3 : Pre-installed music tracks
Music Auto : Plays music in the SD Card randomly
User : Plays music set by you ● For setting p. 34
Selects the display frame for the slideshow (Off / Multi / Collage)
Frame Multi : Display is divided into 9 sections in a tiled design
Collage : Photos are displayed in random positions and random scale
Colour Effect Selects the colour effect of photos (Off / Sepia / Gray scale)
Selects the transition effect used when switching between photos during the slideshow
Photo (Off / Fade / Slide / Dissolve / Motion / Random)
Setup Fade : The next photo fades in gradually.
Transition Slide : The next photo slides and appears from the left side.
Effect Dissolve : The photo is replaced by an indefinite block unit.
Motion : The photo is replaced with enlarged, reduced, moved up or moved down.
Random : Each transition is selected at random.
● This function is only available when “Frame” is set to “Off”.
Screen Selects whether to display photos in normal or enlarged size during Single view and
Slideshow (Normal / Zoom)
Mode
● Depending on the photo size, the photo may not be enlarged.
Interval Selects slideshow interval (Short / Normal / Long)
Repeat Slideshow repeat (Off / On)
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 Using Media Player
Viewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER)
Video mode
Video mode supports AVCHD and MPEG2 file formats.
Access to “Video” mode (p. 30)
Error display (titles that could not be loaded, etc.)
Media Player Video Title view
Thumbnails of video titles in the SD Card are
displayed.
Trip1 Trip2 Trip3 Trip4 Trip5 Room Nature1
When a title is highlighted, preview starts (if the title
supports previewing).
● To turn preview off
“Video Setup” (p. 33)
● To display the information of the highlighted title
Nature2 Nature3 Nature4 Nature5 Nature6 2009_4 2009_7

INFO

2009_9
Access EXIT
Info
file format
Select RETURN 1/15
Play Contents Select
Title
Trip1
title number /
(Thumbnail - Title view) Trip1
Date & Time
total title number
19/02/2009 11:21
Number of scenes
8
Duration
00h15m39s
Playback from Title view
Playback of the selected title starts.
Select the title Start playback
select R

Playback from the selected scene in the title

Playback starts from the selected scene, and runs to the end of the title.
Select the title Select the scene to start playback
select
Media Player Video Title view > Trip1 select

access playback
When a title is highlighted,
Trip1_1 Trip1_2 Trip1_3 Trip1_4 Trip1_5 Trip1_6 Trip1_7

preview starts
(if the title supports previewing).
● To turn preview off
Trip1_8

“Video Setup” (p. 33)

Play EXIT
Info
Select RETURN
Contents Select

(Thumbnail - Scene view)

● To repeat playback ● To display the information of the highlighted scene

“Video Setup” (p. 33) INFO

file format
1/8
Scene scene number / total scene number
Trip1_1
Date & Time
Trip1
19/02/2009 11:21
Duration
00h04m12s

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Operations during playback
● To display / hide the INFO
● To change the aspect ratio
operation guide and (only for the 4:3 video content)
information banner ASPECT

EXIT
● To operate the playback RETURN
RETURN
Rewind ● To return to thumbnail
Title Trip1 Pause / Playback
Playback ● To the previous scene
Date & Time 01/12/2008 10:12
00:00.05 / 00:00.30 R

(Playback) Fast forward

Operation guide
information banner Stop ● To the next scene G

Sound Settings
You can enjoy multi-channel sound by connecting an amplifier to the HDMI (ARC).
To confirm or change the current sound status (during playback)
Display the Option menu Change the sound (if the video has multiple audio signals)
● It may take several seconds for the changes

Using Media Player

OPTION Option Menu
Multi Audio Stereo
change to take effect
(Current sound status)
Audio output settings
Display Select “Sound” Select “SPDIF Selection” and set
Sound Menu 1/2
the menu Main Menu
Mode Music
MENU Picture access Bass 0
Sound Treble 0 set
Photo Setup select Balance 0 select
Headphone Volume 11
Video Setup Surround Off
Music Setup Volume Correction 0
Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm
SPDIF Selection Auto

Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

SPDIF : A standard audio transfer file format
Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from HDMI (ARC)
SPDIF (Auto / PCM)

Advanced
Sound
Selection Auto: Dolby Digital is output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. HE-AAC and MPEG
are output as PCM.
PCM: Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.

Video Setup Setup for Video mode

Display Select Select Select the items and set
the menu “Video Setup” “Other Settings”
MENU Main Menu Video Setup Menu Other Settings
Display Settings 16:9 Overscan On
Picture Other Settings Access Video Preview On
Sound Repeat Off

Photo Setup access

Video Setup set
Music Setup select select
● 16:9 Overscan
p. 24

Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Sets whether to start previewing the title or scene in a thumbnail
Video screen (Off / On)
Video Other Preview ● Images may not be displayed for a short time in the thumbnail
Setup Settings screen. To resolve this problem, set preview to “Off”.
Repeat ● Playback repeat within the title (Off / On)

● The structure of titles and scenes may vary depending on the digital video camera used. 33
 Using Media Player
Listening from SD Card
Music mode
Music mode supports MP3 file format.
Insert the SD Card, and then select “Music” mode (p. 30)

● To display the information of the

Media Player Music Folder view
INFO

Folder1 Folder2 Folder3 Folder4 Folder5 Folder6 Folder7

highlighted folder or music
● To playback from folder view :
Select the folder Start playback
Folder8

select R
Access EXIT
Info
Select RETURN
Play Folder Contents Select

(Thumbnail - All Folder)

access
Error display (images
that could not be
Operation during playback INFO
select loaded, etc.) ● To display/ hide the operation guide
Media Player Music Folder view > music
● To operate the playback :
01 Music1 02 Music2 03 Music3 04 Music4 05 Music5 06 Music6 07 Music7 Rewind
Pause / Playback
08 Music8 09 Music9 10 Music10 11 Music11 12 Music12 13 Music13 14 Music14
Playback
Fast forward
Stop
15 Music15 16 Music16 17 Music17 18 Music18 19 Music19 20 Music20 21 Music21
Play
Select
EXIT
RETURN
Info
● To the previous music R

● To the next music

Contents Select
G
(Thumbnail - All music)
playback
● The information banner is displayed as shown below.
select Music title
Album title
Playback starts Artist name
Elapsed time /
00:00.05 / 00:02.30
Total playing time

Music Setup Setup for Music mode

Display Select “Music Setup” Set
the menu Main Menu
Picture
MENU Sound
access Music Setup Menu
Photo Setup
Repeat One set
Video Setup select
Music Setup

Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Selects the repeated mode (Off / Folder / One)
Music Repeat Folder: All music in the selected folder are played back repeatedly.
Setup
One: The selected music is played back repeatedly.

To set the music as the background music during Photo mode

While playing music
Display Select “File” or “Folder”
the menu
B Register Slideshow BGM? set
File
Folder
select

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VIERA Link Functions
VIERA Link “ ControlTM”
Enjoy additional HDMI interoperability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function.
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function.
Connections to the equipment with HDMI cable such as HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier,
etc., allow you to interface them automatically.
These features are limited to models incorporating “HDAVI Control” and “VIERA Link”.

● Some functions are not available depending on the equipment’s version of HDAVI Control. Please
confirm the connected equipment’s version of HDAVI Control.
● VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry
standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have
developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports
HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
● Please refer to individual manuals for the equipment. About applicable Panasonic equipment,
consult your local Panasonic dealer.
Summary of features

VIERA Link Functions

Connected equipment with DVD Player / HD Video

Using Media Player

Player Blu-ray Disc
VIERA Link function Blu-ray Disc Camera / Amplifier∗2
theatre∗2 theatre∗2
Features Player∗1 LUMIX Camera∗1
Easy playback ∗5 ∗5 –
Power on link –
Power off link
Reduce unnecessary power consumption ∗4 ∗4
– – –
in standby
Auto standby for unnecessary equipment ∗3 – ∗36 ∗36 ∗3
∗ ∗
Control the menu of the connected ∗3 ∗3 ∗3 ∗3 –
equipment by VIERA remote control
Speaker control – –
∗1: HDMI Connection only
∗2: HDMI and Audio out connections
∗3: available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2 or later” function
∗4: available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 4 or later” function
∗5: while playingback a disc
∗6: except for watching a disc

Advanced

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 VIERA Link Functions
Connection
● To use DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera
DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player /
HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera
HDMI cable with VIERA Link function

● To use Player theatre: ● To use Amplifier:

Speaker system

HDMI cable HDMI cable

Player theatre /
Blu-ray Disc theatre
with VIERA Link
function
RCA cable RCA cable
∗1 ∗1
HDMI
cable

HD Video Camera /
LUMIX Camera with
VIERA Link function
∗
1: If the connected equipment has “HDAVI Control 5” function, you do not have to use the RCA cable. In this case, connect the
equipment to the TV’s HDMI2 terminal via an HDMI cable.

● This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment.
● For DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link
function, connect to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminal via an HDMI cable.
● For Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre / Amplifier, connect to HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3 terminal
via an HDMI cable and/or RCA cable for audio output from the TV.
● Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
Recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable part number:
• RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m) • RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m) • RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m)

Preparations
● Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link.
● Set up the connected equipment. Read the manual of the equipment.
● For optimal recording, the settings of the recorder might be required. For details, read the manual of
the recorder.
● Set VIERA Link On in Setup Menu “VIERA Link” (p. 24)
● Set up the TV After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. Set the
input mode to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 (p. 16), and make sure that an image is displayed
correctly.
This setup should be done each time when the following conditions occur:
• for the first time
• when adding or reconnecting equipment
• when changing setup

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Features available
Channel download
Channel setting can be downloaded to the recorder.
Easy playback
Automatic input switching - When the connected equipment is operated, input mode is switched
automatically.
Power on link
Set Power on Link “On” in Setup Menu to use this function “Power on Link” (p. 24)
When the connected equipment starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment
are activated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.)
Power off link
Set Power off Link “On” in Setup Menu to use this function “Power off Link” (p. 24)
When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby.
● This function will work even if the TV enters standby mode automatically by Off Timer function or

VIERA Link Functions

auto power standby function.
Standby Power Save Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby
Set Standby Power Save “On” in the Setup Menu to use this function
“Standby Power Save” (p. 24)
The power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is controlled higher or lower in
synchronization with the TV On / Off state to reduce the consumption.
When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is automatically set to Standby and
the power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is automatically minimized.
When the TV is turned on, the connected equipment is still in Standby mode, but the power
consumption is increased to make startup time early.
● This function is effective if the connected equipment can change the power consumption in
Standby mode and is set to higher consumption.
● This function will work when “Power off Link” is set to “On”.
Intelligent Auto Standby Auto standby for unnecessary equipment
Set Intelligent Auto Standby “On (With reminder)” or “On (No reminder)” in the Setup Menu
to use this function “Intelligent Auto Standby” (p. 24)

Advanced
When the TV is On, non-watched or non-used connected equipment goes into Standby mode
automatically to reduce the power consumption. For example, when the input mode is switched from
HDMI, when Speaker Selection is changed to “TV” (except for watching a disc).
● If you select “On (With reminder)”, the on screen message will be displayed to be noticed before
working this function.
● This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. If required, set to
“Off”.

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 VIERA Link “ ControlTM”
Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu)
VIERA Link Control Operate the connected equipment with VIERA remote control
Access and operate the menu of the equipment
You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control by pointing
at the TV’s signal receiver.
● If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment
“Summary of features”, “Connection”, “Preparations” (p. 35 - 37)
● For details of the operations of the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment.
POWER
Display “VIERA Link Menu”
SAP
TV AV
MENU SURROUND SOUND
PC Select “VIERA Link Control”
INFO EXIT
VIERA Link Menu
VIERA Link Control Recorder
Speaker Selection Home Cinema
select

OPTION RETURN Select the equipment you want to access

The type of the connected equipment is displayed.
R G Y B Select the type of the equipment and access.
ASPECT P-NR OFF TIMER STILL VIERA Link Menu
VIERA Link Control Recorder
select
Speaker Selection Home Cinema
access
Recorder / Player / Home Cinema / Video Camera / LUMIX / Digital Camera / Other

● You can also access VIERA Link control by using VIERA TOOLS. p. 18
● The displayed item may vary depending on the connected equipment.
● “Home Cinema” means Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or Recorder theatre.
● “Other” means Tuner set top box.
The menu of the accessed equipment
(Input mode will be changed automatically)
Operate the connected equipment
1. Set the remote control code to “73” (p. 17)
2. Follow the operation guide OPTION

To display the operation guide Store / set / access

RETURN
Move the cursor / select the menu Return to the previous menu
EXIT
Move the cursor / access / adjust Exit the menu
When the key words are displayed on colour bar R G Y B

● Some operations may not be available depending on the equipment. If so, use its own remote control.
If multiple recorders or players are connected If you access non-VIERA Link equipment
VIERA Link Menu
VIERA Link Control Recorder2 Recorder1-3 / VIERA Link Menu Type of the
Speaker Selection Home Cinema Player1-3 VIERA Link Control Recorder connected
Speaker Selection Home Cinema equipment is
The number is given from the TV’s lower
displayed.
HDMI terminal number connected to the
same type equipment. For example, two You can access the menu of the equipment.
recorders to HDMI2 and HDMI3, in this case But you cannot operate it.
the recorder connected to HDMI2 is displayed Use its own remote control to operate the
as “Recorder1”, and the recorder connected equipment.
to HDMI3 is displayed as “Recorder2”.

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Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu)
Speaker Selection Speaker control
Access and control the speaker volume
You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal
receiver.
● If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment
“Summary of features”, “Connection”, “Preparations” (p. 35 - 37)
Display “VIERA Link Menu”
POWER
SAP
TV AV
MENU SURROUND SOUND

INFO
PC
EXIT
Select “Speaker Selection”
VIERA Link Menu
VIERA Link Control Recorder
Speaker Selection Home Cinema

VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”

select

OPTION RETURN
Set to “Home Cinema” or “TV”
R G Y B
set

ASPECT P-NR OFF TIMER STILL

Home Cinema
Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or Amplifier will be automatically
turned on if it is in Standby mode and the sound is from theatre
speakers connected to the equipment.

MUTE
LAST
● Volume up / down

POWER CH

● Mute MUTE
● The sound of TV speakers is mute.

Advanced
REC

● When the equipment is turned off, TV speakers will be active.

TV
TV speakers are active.

● If you wish to enjoy the multi-channel sound (e.g. Dolby Digital 5.1ch) via an Amplifier, connect
with HDMI cable, and then select “Home Cinema”. If your Amplifier has “HDAVI Control 5”
function, you can connect only with HDMI cable. In this case, connect your Amplifier to the TV’s
HDMI2 terminal.

● These functions may not work properly depending on the connected equipment.
● Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when input mode is switched.
● Easy playback may be available by using the remote control for Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre
or Amplifier. Read the manual of the equipment.
● “HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2009) for HDAVI Control
compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with conventional HDAVI equipment.
● To confirm this TV’s version of HDAVI Control “System Information” (p. 24)

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 External Equipment
These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment.
For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the
specifications (p. 49).
Rear of the TV

Camcorder / Game
equipment

Side of the TV

Fully wired HDMI

compliant cable

(Viewing)

To listen with speakers

RCA cable

(Listening) or
Fully wired HDMI
compliant cable (ARC)
Headphones
To adjust volume Amplifier with speaker system
“Headphone Volume” in
the Sound Menu (p. 22)
(Listening)
PC
(M3 stereo mini plug) Computer Conversion adapter
(if necessary)

(Viewing)

Types of connectable equipment to each terminal

AV1 IN MONITOR OUT
Terminal AV2 IN
AV3 IN
(Side of theTV)
Recording / Playback
(equipment)
1 2 3
To record / playback videocassettes / DVDs
(VCR / DVD recorder)
To watch DVDs (DVD player)
To watch camcorder images (Video camera)
To watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box)
To play games (Game equipment)
To use amplifier with speaker system ∗1

VIERA Link

40 : Recommended Connection
∗1: applicable if your amplifier has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function
 Aerial

To record / playback
RF cable
or
DVD Recorder / VCR

(Viewing) To watch DVDs

(Listening)
DVD player

Satellite dish

To watch satellite
broadcasts
Satellite
cable

External Equipment
Set top box

Fully wired HDMI

compliant cable

HDMI equipment
“HDMI connection” (p. 36, 43)

DVD Recorder

Fully wired HDMI

compliant cable

Advanced
g)

HDMI terminal
Hot Plug Detect 19 18 +5V Power
DDC/CEC Ground 17 16 SDA
SCL 15 14 Reserved
CEC 13 (in cable but N.C. on device)
TMDS Clock Shield 11 12 TMDS Clock−
TMDS Data0− 9 10 TMDS Clock+
TMDS Data0+ 7 8 TMDS Data0 Shield
TMDS Data1 Shield 5 6 TMDS Data1−
TMDS Data2− 3 4 TMDS Data1+
TMDS Data2+ 1 2 TMDS Data2 Shield

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 Technical Information
Channel Allocation

Sys select TV CATV

CH DISPLAY RECEIVE CHANNEL
0 – –
1 – 1
2 2 2
3
4
5
6
7

11
12
13 13
14 14
15
16

19
20
21
22
23
24

28

57
58
59

62 62 62
63 63 63

69 69
70 –
–
73 –
74 –
75 –
76 –
77 –
78 –
79 –
80 –
81 –
–
89 –

90 –
91 –
92 –
93 –
94 –
95 –
96 –
97 –
98 –
99 – 99
100 – 100
–
107 –
–
117 –
118 –
–
120 –
–
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 HDMI connection
HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface
complying with a non-compression standard.
HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV
and the equipment.
HDMI-compatible equipment (∗1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a DVD player, a set
top box or a game equipment, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully
wired) cable. About connections, see “External Equipment” (p. 40, 41).
Applicable HDMI features
● Input audio signal : 2ch Linear PCM (sampling frequencies - 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz)
● Input video signal : 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p
“Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 44)
Match the output setting of the digital equipment.
● Input PC signal : “Input signal that can be displayed” (p. 44)
Match the output setting of the PC.
● VIERA Link (HDAVI Control 5) : “VIERA Link” (p. 35)
● Audio Return Channel (∗2) (HDMI2 terminal only)
DVI connection
If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI
adapter cable (∗3).
When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal
(HDMI1 / 2: use AV2 audio terminals / HDMI3: use AV3 audio terminals).

● Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input” in the Sound Menu. (p. 22)
● If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.
● These HDMI connectors are “type A”.
● These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection)
copyright protection.
● An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either
“COMPONENT” or “VIDEO” to receive analogue signals.
● This TV incorporates HDMI™ technology.
(∗1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
(∗2): Audio Return Channel (ARC) is a function to be able to send digital sound signals via an HDMI cable.
(∗3): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.

Technical Information
PC connection
A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV.
● PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning
frequency 59 to 86 Hz. More than 1,024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image.
● A PC adapter is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector.

● Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.

● When using PC, set the colour display quality of PC to the highest position.
● For details of the applicable PC signals, see p. 44.
● Max. display resolution
4:3 768 × 768 pixels
Aspect
Technical

16:9 1,024 × 768 pixels

● D-sub 15-pin connector signal

Pin Pin Pin
Signal Name Signal Name Signal Name
No. No. No.
R GND (Ground) NC (not connected)
G GND (Ground) NC (not connected)
B GND (Ground) HD
NC (not connected) NC (not connected) VD
GND (Ground) GND (Ground) NC (not connected)

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 Technical Information
Input signal that can be displayed
COMPONENT (Y, PB/CB, PR/CR), HDMI
∗ Mark: Applicable input signal
Signal name COMPONENT HDMI
525 (480) / 60i ∗ ∗
525 (480) / 60p ∗ ∗
625 (576) / 50i ∗ ∗
625 (576) / 50p ∗ ∗
750 (720) / 60p ∗ ∗
750 (720) / 50p ∗ ∗
1,125 (1,080) / 60i ∗ ∗
1,125 (1,080) / 50i ∗ ∗
1,125 (1,080) / 60p ∗
1,125 (1,080) / 50p ∗
1,125 (1,080) / 24p ∗

PC (from D-sub 15P) Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to VESA standard timing.
Signal name Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz)
640 × 400 @70 Hz 31.47 70.07
640 × 480 @60 Hz 31.47 59.94
640 × 480 @75 Hz 37.50 75.00
800 × 600 @60 Hz 37.88 60.32
800 × 600 @75 Hz 46.88 75.00
800 × 600 @85 Hz 53.67 85.06
852 × 480 @60 Hz 31.44 59.89
1,024 × 768 @60 Hz 48.36 60.00
1,024 × 768 @70 Hz 56.48 70.07
1,024 × 768 @75 Hz 60.02 75.03
1,024 × 768 @85 Hz 68.68 85.00
1,280 × 1,024 @60 Hz 63.98 60.02
1,280 × 768 @60 Hz 47.70 60.00
1,366 × 768 @60 Hz 48.39 60.04
Macintosh13” (640 × 480) 35.00 66.67
Macintosh16” (832 × 624) 49.73 74.55
Macintosh21” (1,152 × 870) 68.68 75.06

PC (from HDMI terminal) Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to HDMI standard timing.
Signal name Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz)
640 × 480 @60 Hz 31.47 60.00
750 (720) / 60p 45.00 60.00
1,125 (1,080) / 60p 67.50 60.00

● Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.

● The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
● PC signal is magnified or compressed for display, so that it may not be possible to show fine detail
with sufficient clarity.

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 SD Card
2.1 mm

Use an SD Card which

32 mm
meets SD standards.
If not, it may cause the TV
to malfunction.
24 mm

Cautions in handling SD Card

● Do not remove the card while the TV is accessing data (this can damage card or TV).
● Do not touch the pins on the back of the card.
● Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact.
● Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card may be damaged).
● Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card.
● Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic
operation of the TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.)
Data format for Card browsing
● Photo : Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF* and
EXIF standards
Data format - Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
Image resolution - 8 × 8 to 30,719 × 17,279 pixels
● Video : SD-Video Standard Ver. 1.2 [MPEG-2 (PS format)] and AVCHD Standard compatible files
with an audio format that is either MPEG-1/Layer-2 format or Dolby Digital format
(A modified data with a PC may not be displayed correctly.)
● Music : Data format - MP3 (.mp3)
● Card format : SDXC Card - exFAT
SDHC Card / SD Card - FAT16 or FAT32
● Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDXC Card (64 GB), SDHC Card (32 GB), SD Card (2 GB),
miniSD Card (2 GB) (requiring miniSD adapter)
● If miniSD Card is used, insert / remove it together with the adapter.
● Check the latest information on the card type at the following website. (English only)
http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/
∗DCF (Design rule for camera file system): Unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries
Association (JEITA).

Technical Information
● Format the card with the recording equipment.
● The picture may not appear correctly on this TV depending on the recording equipment used.
● Display may take some time when there are many files and folders.
● This function cannot display Motion JPEG and still image not JPEG formatted (i.e. TIFF, BMP).
● A data modified with a PC may not be displayed.
● Images imported from a PC must be compatible with EXIF (Exchangeable Image File) 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2.
● Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution.
● The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital video camera used.
● Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes.
● The card may become unusable with this TV if the file or folder names are changed.
On screen messages
Message Meaning / Action
Technical

Cannot read file ● The file is broken or unreadable.

● The TV does not support the format.
(For the applicable formats and data, see above.)
Please confirm the SD card is OK ● The inserted SD card has a problem.
No SD card inserted ● Confirm SD Card is inserted correctly.
No valid file to play ● The card has no data.
This operation is not possible ● Your operation is not available.

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 Maintenance
First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.
Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal
For regular care:
Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to clean the dirt
or fingerprints.
For stubborn dirt:
Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water).
Then wring the cloth and wipe the surface. Finally, wipe away all the moisture.

● Do not use a hard cloth or rub the surface too hard. This may cause scratches on the surface.
● Take care not to subject the TV’s surfaces to water or detergent. A liquid inside the TV could lead to
product failure.
● Take care not to subject the surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances.
This may degrade surface quality or cause peeling of the paint.
● Take care not to tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard objects.
● Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long
time. This may degrade surface quality.

Mains plug
Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. Moisture and dust may lead to fire or
electrical shock.

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FAQs
Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem.
If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance.

White spots or shadow images (noise)

● Check the position, direction, and

connection of the aerial.
“VIERA Link” function does not work and an
Neither image nor sound is error message appears
produced ● Confirm the connection.
● Is the TV in “AV mode”? ● Turn the connected equipment on and then switch
● Is the mains lead plugged into the the TV on. (p. 36)
socket outlet?
● Is the TV turned On? Permanently lit spots on screen
● Check Picture Menu (p. 21) and ● Due to production process involved in this
volume. technology this may result in some pixels which are
● Check all required cables and permanently lit or unlit. This is not a malfunction.
connections are firmly in place.
Contrast is reduced
An error message appears ● Contrast is lowered in the following conditions
● Follow the message’s instructions. without any user operation for a few minutes:
● If the problem persists, contact your ●no signal in AV mode
local Panasonic dealer. ●selected locked programme
●selected invalid programme
●displayed menu
●Thumbnail or still picture in SD Card mode

Maintenance / FAQs
Technical

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 FAQs
Problem Actions
● Change the setting of “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to
remove noise) (p. 21).
Chaotic image, noisy
● Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle,
fluorescent lamp).
Screen

No image can be displayed ● Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the
minimum? (p. 21)
Blurry or distorted image
(no sound or low volume)
● Reset channels (p. 26).
Unusual image is displayed ● Turn off the TV with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn
it on again.
No sound is produced ● Is “Sound Mute” active? (p. 10)
● Is the volume set to the minimum?
Sound

Sound level is low

or sound is distorted ● Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.
Unusual sound from the ● When power is on, drive noise may be heard from inside the
display unit display unit (not a sign of faulty operation).
● Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch
L.PCM”.
Sound is unusual ● Check the “HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input” setting in the Sound Menu
(p. 22).
● If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue
HDMI

sound connection (p. 43).

Pictures from external ● Is the HDMI cable connected properly? (p. 36, 40, 41)
equipment are unusual ● Turn Off the TV and equipment, then turn them On again.
when the equipment is ● Check an input signal from the equipment (p. 44).
connected via HDMI ● Use an equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861B.
TV goes into Standby ● Auto power standby function is activated.
mode ● The TV enters Standby mode about 30 mins. after
broadcasting ends.
● Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 3)
● Has the TV been switched On?
● Point the remote control directly at the front of the TV (within
Other

The remote control does

about 7 m and a 30 degree angle of the front of the TV).
not work or is intermittent ● Situate the TV away from sunshine or other sources of
bright light not to shine on the TV’s remote control signal
receiver.
● Even when the temperature of parts of the front, top and rear
Parts of the TV become hot panels has risen, these temperature rises will not pose any
problems in terms of performance or quality.

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Specifications
TC-P42X20P TC-P50X20P
Power Source AC 110 - 220 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Consumption

Average use 230 W 295 W

Power

Standby condition 0.4 W 0.4 W

Aspect Ratio 16:9

Display
panel

106 cm (diagonal) 127 cm (diagonal)

Visible screen size
921 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) 1,105 mm (W) × 622 mm (H)
Number of pixels 786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H)) [3,072 × 768 dots]
Speaker 160 mm × 40 mm × 2 pcs, 6 Ω
Sound

Audio Output 20 W (10 W + 10 W )

Headphones M3 (3.5 mm) stereo mini Jack × 1
VGA, SVGA, WVGA, XGA
SXGA, WXGA ······ (compressed)
PC signals Horizontal scanning frequency 31 - 69 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 59 - 86 Hz

Receiving Systems / 1. PAL-M

2. PAL-N Reception of broadcast transmissions and Playback from VCR or DVD
Band name 3. NTSC

Receiving Channels VHF BAND UHF BAND CATV

(Analogue TV) 2-13 14-69 1-125 (USA CATV)
Aerial - Rear VHF / UHF
Temperature : 0 °C - 40 °C
Operating Conditions Humidity : 20 % - 80 % RH (non-condensing)
AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]
AV1 VIDEO RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω)
Input
Y 1.0 V[p-p] (including synchronization)
COMPONENT PB/CB, PR/CR ±0.35 V[p-p]

AV2 AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]

Connection Terminals

Input VIDEO RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω)

AV3 AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]

Input VIDEO

Specifications
RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω)

Monitor AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms] (high impedance)

Output
VIDEO RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω)
FAQs

HDMI1 - 3 Input TYPE A Connectors ● This TV supports “HDAVI control 5” function.

HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN R / G / B: 0.7 V[p-p] (75 Ω)
Others PC Input HD / VD: TTL Level 2.0 - 5.0 V[p-p] (high impedance)
Card slot SD Card slot × 1
1,029 mm × 704 mm × 307 mm 1,218 mm × 817 mm × 357 mm
Technical

(With Pedestal) (With Pedestal)

Dimensions ( W × H × D ) 1,029 mm × 661 mm × 93 mm 1,218 mm × 769 mm × 93 mm
(TV only) (TV only)
25.5 k Net (With Pedestal) 33.0 k Net (With Pedestal)
Mass 24.0 k Net (TV only) 31.0 k Net (TV only)

● Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are
approximate.

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 Licence
Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have
been fully respected.
● VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
● S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
● SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC.
● HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered
trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries.
● HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation.
● “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
● Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
● Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc.

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the model number and the serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your
purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft
or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.

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