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Panasonic Viera TX-P42G30E User Manual

Panasonic Viera TX-P42G30E
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Operating Instructions
Plasma Television
T hank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain
them for future reference.
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strative purposes only.
Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local
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English
M odel No.
TX-P42G30E
TX-P46G30E
TX-P50G30E

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Panasonic Viera TX-P42G30E Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPanasonic
ModelViera TX-P42G30E
CategoryTV
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Operating Instructions

Model Information and Welcome

Provides model numbers and a welcome message for the Panasonic Plasma Television.

Multimedia Enjoyment

Connecting External Devices

Illustrates connections for multimedia devices like networks, SD cards, USB devices, etc.

DVB/IPTV Function Notice

Provides important notices regarding DVB-T, DVB-C, and IPTV functions.

Image Retention Warning

Safety Precautions

General Safety Warnings

Details essential safety guidelines for handling the TV, plug, moisture, and ventilation.

Maintenance and Safety Cautions

Cleaning and Care Instructions

Provides guidance on cleaning the display, cabinet, pedestal, and mains plug.

Additional Safety Cautions

Covers precautions related to heat, moisture, ventilation, volume, force, and handling weight.

Accessories and Options

Standard and Optional Accessories

Lists standard included accessories and optional accessories available for purchase.

Pedestal and Remote Assembly

Remote Battery Installation

Instructions for correctly installing batteries in the remote control.

Pedestal Attachment Instructions

Step-by-step guide for attaching the TV pedestal, including warnings.

TV Assembly and Adjustment

Pedestal Assembly and TV Securing

Details on assembling the pedestal and securely attaching the TV.

Panel Angle Adjustment

Instructions for adjusting the viewing angle of the TV screen.

Remote Control Identification

Remote Control Button Functions

Identifies and describes the functions of each button on the remote control.

TV Identification and Operation Guides

TV Terminal Identification

Identifies and describes the various terminals on the TV.

On-Screen Display and Auto Standby

Explains on-screen display operation and the auto standby function.

Basic Connection Guide

Connecting Aerial and External Devices

Illustrates connecting aerials and external video equipment like DVD recorders.

Mains Lead Connection

Provides instructions for securely connecting the TV's mains lead.

Advanced Connections and Network Setup

Connecting Multiple External Sources

Shows connections for DVD recorders, VCRs, and set-top boxes.

Network Connection Methods

Details how to connect the TV to a network environment via wired or wireless.

Auto Setup Procedure

Step-by-Step Auto Setup

Guides through the automatic TV channel search and setup process.

Network and Channel Setup

DVB Network and Auto Setup

Covers DVB network settings and auto setup for DVB-C, DVB-T, and Analogue channels.

Wired Network Connection

Details the steps for establishing a wired network connection.

Wireless Network Setup

Accessing and Connecting to Wireless Networks

Guides through selecting access points, entering encryption keys, and testing connections.

Finalizing Network Setup

WPS Connection and Viewing Environment

Covers WPS setup and selecting the Home or Shop viewing environment.

Using VIERA Connect

Accessing and Operating VIERA Connect

Explains how to access and navigate the VIERA Connect internet service.

Watching TV - Channel Selection

Selecting TV Mode and Channels

Guides on selecting TV modes and various methods for choosing channels.

TV Information and Subtitle Display

Display Information Banner Options

Details the display information banner and its available messages.

Subtitle Display Controls

Explains how to display or hide subtitles and change language.

TV Picture and Timer Settings

Picture Hold and Selectable Settings

Covers the Hold function for picture freezing and other selectable settings.

Off Timer Functionality

Details how to set the Off Timer to automatically turn the TV off.

Aspect Ratio and Last View

Adjusting Aspect Ratio

Manual adjustment of the image aspect ratio for optimal viewing.

Last View Function

Allows easy switching between previously viewed channels or input modes.

Using the TV Guide

TV Guide Overview and Navigation

Explains the TV Guide (EPG) and how to view it by channel or time.

TV Guide Navigation and Advertisements

Navigating TV Guide Content

Details how to navigate the TV Guide by day, channel type, and category.

Viewing Advertisements

Provides information on how to view advertisements within the TV Guide system.

Timer Programming (DVB Mode)

Setting and Managing Timer Events

Guides on setting, checking, changing, and cancelling timer programming events.

Viewing Teletext

Teletext Modes and Basic Operations

Explains teletext modes (FLOF, TOP, List) and basic page selection.

Advanced Teletext Features

Teletext Window Modes and Page Management

Covers multi-window viewing, storing pages, viewing sub pages, and update watching.

Watching External Inputs

Connecting and Selecting External Sources

Guides on connecting external equipment and selecting the input source.

Operating External Equipment via TV Remote

Remote Control Functions and Code Changes

Explains operating connected equipment with the TV remote and changing codes.

Using VIERA TOOLS

Accessing and Operating VIERA TOOLS Features

Details how to access and use various special features via VIERA TOOLS.

Using Menu Functions

Navigating Menus and Adjusting Settings

Guides on displaying, selecting menus, items, and using slide bars.

Picture Menu - Viewing Mode Options

Detailed Viewing Mode Descriptions

Provides descriptions for various Viewing Modes like Dynamic, Cinema, THX, and Game.

Picture Menu - Advanced Adjustments

Picture Enhancement and Screen Settings

Covers settings like Eco Mode, P-NR, 3D-COMB, and screen display options.

Picture and Sound Menu Settings

Advanced Picture and Basic Sound Settings

Details DVI input, Pixel Orbiter, Scrolling Bar, and basic sound adjustments.

Sound and Timer Menu Settings

Advanced Sound and Timer Functions

Covers speaker distance, MPX, SPDIF, HDMI input, and timer functions.

Setup Menu - System and Tuning

System, Tuning, and Language Settings

Covers system, DVB-C, Analogue tuning, language, and display settings.

Setup Menu - Tuning, Display, and Input

DVB-T, Analogue, and Language Settings

Details DVB-T/Analogue tuning, language preferences, and teletext settings.

Display Settings and Input Labels

Covers teletext display modes, character sets, default guide, and input labels.

Setup Menu - Display, System, and Network

Display, System, and Network Settings

Covers display timeout, system updates, network setup, and DivX VOD.

System Menu and Other Settings

Includes USB keyboard, shipping condition, GUIDE Plus+ settings, and time zone.

Retuning Channels (DVB-C)

DVB-C Auto Setup Procedure

Guides on performing automatic channel search for DVB-C reception.

Retuning Channels (DVB-T and Analogue)

DVB-T and Analogue Auto Setup

Guides on performing automatic channel search for DVB-T and Analogue reception.

Tuning and Editing DVB Channels

Accessing DVB Tuning Options

Explains how to access channel tuning menus and functions like Favourites Edit.

Creating Favourite DVB Channel Lists

Guides on creating and managing favourite channel lists.

Managing DVB Channels and Favourites

Editing Favourites and Channel Lists

Details on editing favourites, skipping channels, and managing the channel list.

Manual DVB Channel Tuning and Signal Check

Manual Tuning and Channel Update

Covers manual tuning, updating channel lists, and new channel messages.

Signal Condition and Reduction

Explains how to check DVB signal quality and reduce signal strength.

Analogue Channel Management

Analogue Channel Management

Guides on accessing analogue tuning options and skipping channels.

Managing Analogue Channels

Editing Analogue Channels

Details on retuning, moving channel positions, and renaming analogue channels.

Manual Analogue Fine Tuning

Provides instructions for fine-tuning analogue channels.

Timer Programming Overview

Accessing and Setting Timer Programming

Guides on accessing the timer programming menu and selecting modes.

Setting Timer Programming Events

Selecting Function and Entering Details

Details on selecting recording/reminder function and entering event parameters.

Managing Timer Events and Child Lock

Modifying Timer Events

Instructions for changing or cancelling timer programming events.

Child Lock Setup

Guides on setting up the Child Lock feature for channel access control.

Controlling Channel Access with Child Lock

Locking Channels and Changing PIN

Details on locking channels/inputs and changing the PIN number.

Setting Parental Rating

Explains how to set parental rating restrictions for programmes.

Customizing Input Labels

Accessing and Naming Input Labels

Guides on accessing input label settings and naming input terminals.

Using Common Interface (CI Module)

CI Module Installation and Access

Details CI module installation, cautions, and accessing common interface services.

Restoring TV to Shipping Condition

Initiating and Completing Factory Reset

Guides on resetting the TV to its original factory condition.

Updating TV Software

Automatic and Manual Software Updates

Explains how to update the TV's software automatically or manually.

Advanced Picture Settings and Lock

Accessing and Adjusting Picture Settings

Guides on accessing and adjusting advanced picture settings.

Locking Picture Settings

Details on locking picture settings using a PIN number.

Detailed Picture Adjustments

White Balance, Colour, and Gamma Settings

Covers detailed adjustments for white balance, colour management, and gamma.

Copying Picture Settings

Explains how to copy advanced picture settings to other inputs.

USB HDD Recording Setup

Connecting and Formatting USB HDD

Guides on connecting the USB HDD and setting it up for recording.

Accessing Recording Setup Menu

Details on navigating the menu to access the recording setup options.

Configuring USB HDD for Recording

Selecting and Confirming USB HDD

Guides on selecting the USB HDD, confirming usage, and handling cautions.

Naming and Enabling USB HDD

Details on naming the USB HDD and enabling it for recording.

Recording TV Programmes to USB HDD

One Touch Recording

Instructions for recording the current programme instantly.

REW LIVE TV Recording

Guides on how to record the current programme constantly using REW LIVE TV.

Operating USB HDD Recording Functions

Managing One Touch and REW LIVE TV

Covers starting, stopping, and operating One Touch Recording and REW LIVE TV.

Using the Media Player

Media Player Overview and Device Handling

Introduces the Media Player and how to insert/remove storage devices.

Starting and Navigating the Media Player

Launching Media Player and Selecting Content

Guides on starting the Media Player, selecting devices, and content types.

Photo Mode Operations

Photo Display and Information

Covers thumbnail display, photo information, and changing thumbnail size.

Sorting and Viewing Photo Groups

Guides on sorting photos by folder, date, or month and selecting groups.

Photo Mode - Viewing and Settings

Single View and Slideshow Playback

Details single photo view, slideshow playback, and related controls.

Configuring Photo Slideshow Settings

Guides on setting up slideshow parameters like frame, colour, and interval.

Photo Slideshow Settings Details

Frame and Colour Effects

Details frame types and colour effects available for slideshows.

Transition and Screen Settings

Covers transition effects, screen modes, burst playback, and interval settings.

Photo Slideshow Music and Device Management

Background Music Settings

Guides on selecting background music for photo slideshows.

Device Switching and Content Management

Explains how to switch between connected devices and content types.

Video and Recorded TV Mode Playback

Video Mode Navigation and Playback

Details video mode thumbnail display, scene selection, and playback.

Video Playback Operations and Settings

Playback Controls and Video Setup

Covers playback controls and video setup options like preview and repeat.

Confirming Video Status

Explains how to confirm and change video status like multi-audio and aspect.

Recorded TV Mode Operations

Playback, Editing, and Deleting Content

Guides on playing, editing (grouping, protection), and deleting recorded TV content.

Media Player Playback Controls and Chapter List

Playback Operations and Device Switching

Covers playback operations and switching between media devices.

Chapter List Navigation

Explains how to start playback from the chapter list.

Audio Output and Music Mode

Audio Output Configuration

Details audio output settings for multi-channel sound via HDMI or digital audio out.

Music Mode Folder Playback

Guides on playing music files from folders in the SD Card or USB Flash Memory.

Music Mode File Playback and Setup

File View Playback and Operations

Covers playback of music files via file view and playback operations.

Music Setup Options

Details music setup options like repeat and background music.

Network Services Overview (DLNA/VIERA Connect)

DLNA Features and Media Servers

Introduces DLNA standards and using PCs or DIGA Recorders as media servers.

VIERA Connect Introduction

Explains VIERA Connect as a gateway to internet services.

Network Connection Examples

Wired and Wireless Network Setup

Illustrates wired and wireless network connection setups.

Direct Connection Examples

Shows direct connection examples for DLNA and VIERA Connect.

Network Setup and Link Settings

Configuring Network Setup

Guides on setting up network connections for the TV.

Managing Network Link Settings

Details settings for controlling the TV from network equipment.

Wired Network Connection Configuration

Network Type and IP/DNS Settings

Covers setting network type to wired and configuring IP/DNS settings.

Proxy Settings Configuration

Details on setting up proxy address and port number.

Wireless Network Connection Configuration

Selecting Wireless Connection Type

Guides on selecting connection type (WPS, Search) for wireless setup.

Access Point Settings and Confirmation

Covers setting access point details and confirming connection status.

Network Connection Testing and WPS Setup

Performing Connection Test

Guides on performing a connection test to verify network connectivity.

WPS Connection Methods

Explains WPS Push Button and WPS PIN connection methods.

Wireless Encryption and Software Updates

Manual Wireless Configuration

Details manual setup of SSID, authentication, encryption key.

Updating TV Software

Guides on updating the TV software automatically or manually.

Using DLNA Features

Accessing Media Servers

Guides on displaying media server icons and selecting a server.

Selecting and Playing DLNA Files

Details on selecting and playing files from DLNA media servers.

DLNA File Playback Operations

Photo and Video Playback

Covers playback operations for photo and video files.

Music Playback

Details music file playback operations.

Controlling DIGA Recorder and Media Settings

DIGA Recorder Operations

Explains how to control a DIGA Recorder and its option menus.

Media Setup Options

Covers setup options for slideshows, video, and music playback.

VIERA Connect Features and Audio Output

VIERA Connect Customization

Details VIERA Connect customization like home screen, account, and lock settings.

Audio Output Configuration

Explains audio output settings for video content, including SPDIF selection.

Link Functions Overview (Q-Link/VIERA Link)

Q-Link Feature Summary

Summarizes Q-Link features for connecting DVD recorders/VCRs.

VIERA Link Feature Summary

Summarizes VIERA Link features for connecting various equipment.

VIERA Link Connectivity and Control

VIERA Link Connection Types

Details HDMI and Audio out connections for VIERA Link.

VIERA Link Control Compatibility

Shows compatibility of VIERA Link Control with different equipment types.

Q-Link Functions and Recording

Q-Link Setup and Features

Covers Q-Link preparations, preset download, and Direct TV Recording.

Direct TV Recording and Power Links

Details Direct TV Recording and power on/off link functions.

VIERA Link Setup and Features

VIERA Link Preparations

Guides on connecting equipment and setting up VIERA Link.

VIERA Link Features

Explains features like preset download, easy playback, and power links.

Power Saving and Direct Recording Features

Standby Power Saving Modes

Details standby power saving and intelligent auto standby functions.

Direct TV Recording Operations

Guides on performing Direct TV Recording and stopping recordings.

Pause Live TV Functionality

Pausing and Operating Live TV

Instructions for pausing live TV, operating playback, and returning to live TV.

VIERA Link Control of Connected Equipment

Accessing VIERA Link Control

Guides on displaying the VIERA Link Menu and selecting VIERA Link Control.

Selecting Equipment for Control

Details on selecting the type of connected equipment to access.

Operating Connected Equipment Menus

Controlling Multiple Devices

Explains how to operate menus when multiple recorders or players are connected.

Accessing Non-VIERA Link Equipment

Guides on accessing menus of equipment not supporting VIERA Link.

Speaker Control and Multi-Channel Sound

Speaker Selection Options

Details how to control theatre speakers and select Home Cinema or TV speakers.

Multi-Channel Audio Setup

Guides on setting up multi-channel sound via an amplifier.

External Equipment Connection Diagrams

Rear TV Connections Overview

Shows a diagram of the TV's rear panel and connection ports.

Common Connection Examples

Illustrates common connections for recording, satellite broadcasts, and DVDs.

External Equipment Connectivity Details

Network and USB Connections

Details wired network, USB devices, and ferrite core installation.

Audio and Video Equipment Connections

Covers camcorder, game equipment, and speaker connections.

Headphones and Terminal Compatibility

Headphone Connection

Details headphone connection and volume adjustment.

Connectable Equipment by Terminal

Provides a table showing equipment compatibility with each TV terminal.

Technical Information - Aspect Ratio Control

Auto Aspect Function

Explains the auto aspect ratio function for optimal screen filling.

Aspect Signal Handling

Details how the TV handles Widescreen (WSS) and Control signals.

Supported Media File Formats

Photo File Format Support

Lists supported photo file formats (JPEG) and their restrictions.

Video File Format Support

Lists supported video file formats (AVI, MKV, MP4, etc.) and their restrictions.

Supported Music and DivX Formats

Music File Format Support

Lists supported music file formats (MP3, AAC, WMA) and their restrictions.

DivX Video and Subtitle Support

Details DivX video support, subtitle file formats, and VOD registration.

Recording/Playback Devices and Terminal Information

SD Card and USB Flash Memory

Details formats, capacities, and usage of SD Cards and USB Flash Memory.

SCART and HDMI Terminal Details

Provides pinout information for SCART and HDMI terminals.

Technical Information - HDMI and DVI Connections

HDMI Connection Features

Explains HDMI features like audio signals, video signals, and VIERA Link.

Input Signal Compatibility

Lists compatible input signals for COMPONENT, HDMI, and PC connections.

USB Connectivity and Input Methods

USB Device Connection

Details USB connection recommendations and device compatibility.

Keyboard and Gamepad Input

Explains USB keyboard and gamepad usage and character input methods.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Picture and Signal Problems

Addresses issues like block noise, frozen images, and no picture.

Audio and Connectivity Issues

Covers problems with no sound, connectivity, and VIERA Link errors.

Recording and Contrast Problems

Troubleshoots issues with recording not starting and reduced contrast.

Troubleshooting Specific Problems

Screen and Sound Issues

Addresses specific screen issues (noisy, distorted) and sound problems.

HDMI, Network, and Other Problems

Covers HDMI connection issues, network connectivity, and remote control problems.

Product Specifications

Power, Dimensions and Display Specifications

Lists power source, consumption, dimensions, mass, and display panel details.

Sound, Reception and Connection Terminals

Details speaker, audio output, reception systems, and connection terminals.

Terminal Specifications and Licence Information

Connection Terminal Details

Provides details on card slots, Ethernet, USB, and audio output terminals.

Trademark and Licence Information

Lists trademarks and licence information for various technologies and software.

Product Disposal and Compliance Information

Environmental Disposal Guidelines

Provides information on the collection and disposal of old equipment and batteries.

Declaration of Conformity and Customer Record

Includes Declaration of Conformity and space for customer's purchase record.

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