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Operating Instructions
Plasma Television
Model No. TH-P42X10A
TH-P50X10A
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
TQBC2386-1
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Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- Receive digital terrestrial services using an integrated Digital TV tuner Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicated settings! Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) TH-P42X10A Declaration of Conformity No. 6354, 7 January 2009 TH-P50X10A Declaration of Conformity No. 6352, 7 January 2009 Notice about Di
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media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read ●Safety Precautions ······································· 4 (Warning / Important Installation Notices) Enjoy rich multimedia ●Maintenance ················································· 6 ●Licence ························································· 6 SD Card Quick Start Guide Camcorder ●Accessories / Options ···································7 ●Identifying Controls ·······································9 ●Basic Connection ····················
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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
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Important Installation Notices Install TV on a stable surface If a television is not positioned in a sufficiently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as: ●Using cabinets or stands recommended by the manufacturer of the television. ●Only using furniture that can safely support the television. ●Ensuring the television is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture. ●Not
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Maintenance First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet. Display panel Regular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth. Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water). Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry. Caution ●Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard object. ●Take care not to subject
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Accessories / Options Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control Batteries for the Pedestal Fall-prevention parts TV AV ●N2QAYB000352 Remote Control (2) p. 8 p. 9 ●R6 (AA) REC Cleaning cloth Mains Lead Operating Instructions p. 11 with Warranty statement Caution 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 c
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Accessories / Options Attaching 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 other TV and displays. ●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 nearest Panasonic deale
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Preventing the TV from falling over This TV could fall over if it's pushed, pulled or knocked down. We therefore recommend the TV is secured to the base as illustrated. ●This measure is designed to reduce the risk of injury from a falling TV. However, it cannot guarantee protection in all cases. Fall-prevention parts Band Clamp Screw Wood screw ●TKLA4301 ●TKL3DA0101 Securing to a base Fix pedestal and base together with band. Screw Band Wood screw Clamp This image is for illustrative p
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Identifying Controls Remote Control Input mode selection ●TV - switches Digital TV / Analogue TV SD Card (p. 35) mode (p. 14) ●Switches to SD Card viewing mode ●AV - switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list (p. 20) Standby On / Off switch Off Timer (p. 15) ●Switches TV On or Off standby ●Turns the TV off automatically after a Aspect (p. 16) fixed period of time ●Changes aspect ratio from Aspect Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection Selection list (p. 46) ●Also possible by pressing
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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 mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first. Connecting aerial TV only Rear of the TV Aerial AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz RF cable Mains lead (supplied) Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV, DVD Recorder or VCR Aerial Rear of the TV AC 220 - 240
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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. Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On ●You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV 1 or switch the TV to standby mode. (Power LED: On) Select your area Select State / Territory 2 select New South Wales / Australian Capital Territory Victoria Queensland POWER South Australia INPUT Western Australia TV AV set Northern Territory ASPECT MENU OFF
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Using the On-Screen Displays Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On-Screen Display menu. ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box (example: Sound Menu) Sound Menu Mode Music Bass +4 Treble +4 Balance 0 Headphone Volume 17 Surround Off Volume Correction 0 Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm Reset Sound Defaults Reset Select EXIT Change RETURN On-screen operation guide How to use remote control MENU Open the Main Menu Move the cursor / select the menu Move the cursor / adjust l
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Watching TV Turn power on POWER INPUT ●Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 9) POWER 1 TV AV ASPECT MENU OFF TIMER EXIT Select Digital TV or Analogue TV mode ●Also possible to select the mode using the TV button 2 TV on the side panel of the TV. (p. 9) OPTION RETURN R G Y B Information banner appears TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD whenever you select a 1 BBS channel CH05 5.5MHz Coronation Street ●For details p. 15 Select a channel ●To select the two or three-digit 3 up channel number, e.g
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Other useful functions Display information banner Display information banner ●Also appears when changing channels Programme name Channel Current time 1 TEN Digital 10:30am All Digital Channels Select favourites Coronation Street 9:00 am - 11:00 am Software update Now Rating: PG Bad Signal 45 Digital TV: Programme Start / Finish time (example) Analogue TV: Channel status Features available / Message meanings Sound mute On Bad signal Poor TV signal quality Teletext service available (Digital T
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Watching TV Other useful functions Display the selectable settings for the current programme OPTION Check or change the current programme status instantly change select Change the settings Audio selection (Digital TV mode) Volume Correction Allows you to select between alternative language for Adjusts volume of individual programme or input mode sound tracks (if available) MPX (Analogue TV mode) Sound Menu (p. 24) Note ●Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 24 and p. 25). Cha
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Using TV Guide Using TV Guide enables you to select programme easily, view programme informations, etc. TV Guide ―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters). View TV Guide POWER INPUT Each time pressed, the layout will be changed. TV AV (Landscape / Portrait) ASPECT MENU OFF TIMER EXIT Current date and time TV Guide time TV Guide date Programme name Examp
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Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. To change mode “Teletext” in Setup Menu (p. 25) ASPECT MENU OFF TIMER Switch to Teletext EXIT Sub page number TEXT ● Displays Index 1 (content varies << 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >> Current depending on the 17:51 28 Feb Time / date page broadcasters) number TELETEXT INFORMATION OPTION RETURN R G Y B Colour bar TEXT STTL IN
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Using teletext conveniently INDEX Call up Subtitles INDEX Return to the main index page STTL Display subtitles ●Call up P801 (subtitle page) if available. ●If you press this button during P801 is displayed, teletext mode will be cancelled and return to TV. View in multiwindow TEXT Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once ●Operations can be made only in Teletext screen. ●Select Picture and text On or Off MENU (Press twice) FULL / TOP / BOTTOM (TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL) MENU G (Expand
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Watching Videos and DVDs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. ●To connect the equipment p. 11 You can operate some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment with this remote control. Display the input select menu POWER INPUT 1 TV AV AV ASPECT MENU OFF TIMER EXIT Select the input mode of the connected equipment 2 watch Input Selection AV1 AV2 AV3 select AV4 OPTION RETURN PC HDMI1 R G Y B HDMI2 HDMI3 TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD TV ● You can a
