Operating Instructions Plasma Television

Model No.

TX-P42G15E TX-P46G15E

Contents

Safety Precautions 2

Be Sure to Read

(Warning / Caution) Notes 3 Maintenance 3

Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options4 Identifying Controls6 Basic Connection 8 Auto Setup10 How to Use Menu Functions 12
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. Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance.
For more detailed instructions, refer to the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM. To view the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM, you need a computer equipped with a CD-ROM drive, and Adobe Reader (Version 7.0 or later is recommended) installed on your computer.
Depending on the operating system or settings on your computer, the Operating Instructions may not start automatically. In this case, open the PDF file under \MANUAL\PDF manually to view the instructions.

English

TQB0E0835U-G

Safety Precautions

Warning
Handling the mains plug and lead

fire.)

Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock. An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective 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.

earthing connection.

If you find any abnormality, remove the mains plug immediately!

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

Power source

50 / 60 Hz AC.

This TV is designed to operate on 220-240 V,
Do not place foreign objects inside the TV
Do not remove covers NEVER modify the TV yourself
Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV through
the air vents (fire or electrical shock may result).
(High-voltage components may cause serious electrical shock.) Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible when it is removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside. Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your local Panasonic dealer.
Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces
The TV may fall off or tip over.
Do not expose to rain or excessive moisture

Use only the dedicated pedestals / mounting equipment
Using an unapproved pedestal or other fixtures may
make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. Use approved pedestals / mounts (p. 4).
To prevent damage which might result in electric
shock or fire, do not expose this TV to rain or excessive moisture. This TV must not be exposed to dripping or splashing water and objects filled with liquid, such as vases, must not be placed on top of or above the TV.
Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat
Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other
sources of heat. To prevent fire never place any type of candle or naked flame on top or near the TV.
Do not allow children to handle SD Card
As with a small object, SD Card can be swallowed
by young children. Please remove SD Card immediately after use.
When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug Do not block the rear air vents Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock. Blocked ventilation by newspapers, When the TV is not going to be used for a long table cloths, curtains, etc. may cause overheating, fire or electrical shock. period of time, remove the mains plug Do not expose your ears to 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. excessive volume from the headphones Transport only in upright position Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upright or Irreversible damage can be caused. downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry. The TV is heavy. Handle the TV Allow sufficient space around the TV for by 2 or more people. Support

Minimum distance

Caution

radiated heat

When using the pedestal, keep
as shown to avoid injury by the TV tipping or falling.
the space between the bottom of the TV and the surface where the TV is set. In case of using Wall-hanging bracket, follow the manual of it.
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 Channel 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.

Auto power standby function
If no signal is received and no operation
Keep the TV away from these

Electronic equipment

types of equipment
is performed in Analogue TV mode for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically go to standby mode.
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).
Notes / Maintenance Safety Precautions

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.
The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may be easily damaged. Take care not to subject the surface to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances (this may
degrade surface quality). Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard object.

Cabinet, Pedestal

Regular care: Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth. Major contamination: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent. Then, wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth.
Take care not to subject the TVs surfaces to detergent (a liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure). Take care not to subject surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances (this may Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time.
deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint).

Mains plug

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

Accessories / Options

Remote Control

Standard accessories

N2QAYB000353
abc ghi pqrs jkl tuv def mno wxyz

Batteries for the

R6 (UM3)
Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control (2)

Clamper

Mains Lead
Operating Instructions Pan European

Guarantee Card

Ferrite core (2)

Cleaning cloth

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

Optional accessories

Wall-hanging bracket

TY-WK4P1RW

In order to maintain the units performance and safety, be
absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licenced contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from tipping over. 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.
Installing / removing remotes batteries

Pull open

Note the correct polarity (+ or -)
Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries). Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. Do not burn or breakup batteries.
Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

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 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 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.

XYN5+F18FN

Assembly screw (4) (silver)

THEL062N

Assembly screw (4) (black)

R :TBLA3689

Pole (2)
(TX-P42G15E) THEL060N (TX-P46G15E)
(TX-P42G15E) TBLA3679 (TX-P46G15E) L :TBLA3690 (TX-P42G15E) TBLA3680 (TX-P46G15E)

TBLX0100 TBLX0101

(TX-P42G15E) (TX-P46G15E)

R D L A

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

Securing the TV

Use the assembly screws to fasten securely. Make sure that the screws are securely tightened. Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface.
Arrow mark View from the bottom
Hole for pedestal installation
Adjust the panel to your desired angle
Ensure that the pedestal does not hang over the edge of the base even if the TV swivels to the full rotation range. Do not place any objects or hands within the full rotation range.
Set the mark at the centre as illustrated, to ensure full degree rotation in either direction.
a: 500 mm / b: 350 mm / c: 15 a: 510 mm / b: 406 mm / c: 10

b c a c

(View from the top)

Using the clamper

Rear of the TV
Do not bundle the Satellite cable, RF cable and mains Fix cables with clampers as necessary. When using the optional accessory, follow the options
assembly manual to fix cables. lead together (could cause distorted image).

Attach the clamper

To remove from the TV: snaps

Bundle the cables

To loosen:
Insert the clamper in a hole
Keep pushing both side snaps

Set the tip in the hooks

Keep pushing the knob

Identifying Controls

SD Card slot
Volume / Contrast / Brightness /

Function select

Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Setup

CI slot

SD CARD

Common Interface

Mains power On / Off switch HDMI4 terminal
Switch On to turn on the TV or
turn the TV to standby mode by the remote control
Increases or decreases the channel position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function. When in Standby mode, switches TV On. Changes the input mode Recording LED

PC terminal

Used for the selection, navigation and
operation of various functions
Freeze / unfreeze picture Holds the current teletext page (teletext
Switches to teletext mode

Subtitles

Teletext
Returns to the teletext index page

(teletext mode)

Displays subtitles

Numeric buttons

Surround

Switches Surround sound

Channel Up / Down
Changes channel and teletext pages Sets characters When in Standby mode, switches TV On

Sound Mute

REC PROGRAMME
Selects channel in sequence
Switches sound mute On or Off
Volume Up / Down Connected equipment operations

DVD/VCR TV

Basic Connection
External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit 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.
Example 1 Connecting dish or aerial

TV only

Rear of the TV Satellite dish

Satellite cable

For digital satellite

broadcasts

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz Terrestrial aerial

Mains lead (supplied)

HDMI 1

RF cable

RGB VIDEO

RGB VIDEO S VIDEO

HDMI 2
Push until both side tabs click
Make sure that the mains lead is securely fixed.

AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN

HDMI 3

COMPONENT

For digital cable,

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

digital terrestrial and analogue broadcasts

To remove from the TV:

Press both tabs and pull on mains connector to release
Selectable satellites and dish alignment to tune DVB-S channels:
Turksat at 42 East Eutelsat at 16 East Intelsat at 1 West Hellas at 39 East Hot Bird at 13 East Amos at 4 West Astra at 28.2 East Eutelsat at 10 East Atl. Bird at 5 West Arabsat at 26 East Eurobird at 9 East Atl. Bird at 7 West Astra at 23.5 East Eutelsat at 7 East Atl. Bird at 8 West Astra at 19.2 East Sirius at 5 East Hispasat at 30 West To ensure your satellite dish is correctly installed, please consult your local dealer. Also please consult the received satellite broadcasting companies for details.
Connect to the TVs AV1 / AV2 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link. For HDMI-compatible equipment, possible to connect to HDMI terminals (HDMI1 / HDMI2 / HDMI3 / HDMI4) by Read the manual of the equipment too.

using HDMI cable.

Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

TV, DVD Recorder or VCR

Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box
TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

Terrestrial aerial

L L PB Y

Fully wired SCART cable

Fully wired HDMI compliant cable

DVD Recorder or VCR

RF OUT

Set top box RF cable

Auto Setup
Search and store TV channels automatically.
These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Please complete connections (p. 8 and p. 9) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before
starting Auto Setup. For details of settings for the connected equipment, read the manual of the equipment.
INPUT TV AV ASPECT MENU N DIRECT TV REC EXIT
Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On
(Takes a few seconds to be displayed)

Select the language

Mensprache
Deutsch English Franais Italiano Espaol Portugus Nederlands Dansk Svenska Norsk Suomi Trke Polski etina Magyar Slovenina Romn Srpski Hrvatski Slovenina Latvieu eesti keel Lietuvi

select set

Select your country

Country

Germany Austria France Italy Spain Portugal Switzerland Malta Andorra Denmark Sweden Norway Finland Luxembourg Belgium Netherlands Turkey Greece Poland Czech Hungary Slovakia Slovenia Estonia Lithuania E.Eu

Auto Setup starts

Auto Setup will start to search for TV
channels and store them. The sorted channel order depends upon the TV signal, the broadcasting system and reception conditions.

Sending Preset Data

PROGRAMME
If Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technology
Please wait! 0% Remote control unavailable

DVD/VCR

compatible recorder is connected, channel, language, country / region settings are automatically downloaded to the recorder. If downloading has failed, you can download later by the menu item. Download (p. 16)

Select Home

Please select your viewing environment. Home Shop
Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.
Using the On Screen Displays
Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. How to use remote control
Move the cursor / select the menu item Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set

MENU BACK/ RETURN EXIT

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

Open the main menu

ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box - Operation guide

(example: Sound Menu)

Sound Menu 1/2
Mode Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall MPX
Select EXIT Change RETURN
Music Off 0 Over 30cm Stereo

Page up Page down

Operation guide will help you.
If tuning has failed Auto Setup (p. 16 and p. 17) To initialize all settings Shipping Condition (p. 19) If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On
Auto Setup varies depending on the country you select

Search Mode

with Mains power On / Off switch.
Depending on the country you select, you may be required to select the Favourite Network or Region. DVB-S Auto Setup (if you select Germany, Austria or Switzerland) if you select Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Sweden or Finland

DVB-S Auto Setup

Satellite Analogue Scan Progress Analogue Scan This will take up to 15 minutes. Astra 19.2E Hot Bird 13E

21 Checking LNB2 0

68 100% 68

Satellite

Search Mode All Channels
Satellite Analogue Scan 21 Checking LNB1 Progress 0 Analogue Scan This will take about 30 minutes. No. Channel Name 372 CBBC Channel 372 BBC Radio Wales 372 E4
68 100% 68 Type Free TV Free TV Free TV Quality 10

Free Channels

Press EXIT to skip Satellite installation Searching Satellite Free TV: 3 Pay TV: 0 Searching Satellite Radio: 0

select mode set

Satellite Search: If you have only one LNB (not having DiSEqC control antenna system), you can skip this step by pressing the EXIT button.

Analogue Auto Setup

DVB-T Auto Setup
if you select a country except Portugal, Poland, Hungary and E.Eu
DVB-T Scan CH 5 Analogue Scan CH 2 This will take about 6 minutes. CH Channel Name 62 CBBC Channel 62 BBC Radio Wales 62 ECartoon Nwk 99 CC 21 Type Free TV Free TV Free TV Free TV Quality 10 10

DVB-C Auto Setup

(if you select Finland) Sweden or
Progress Analogue Scan 0% 21 Type Free TV Free TV Free TV 100% 68 Quality 10 This will take about 3 minutes. No. Channel Name 1 CBBC Channel 2 BBC Radio Wales 3 E4
Auto Setup - DVB-T and Analogue
DVB-T Scan CH 5 Analogue Scan CH 2 This will take about 6 minutes. CH Channel Name 62 CBBC Channel 62 BBC Radio Wales 62 ECartoon Nwk BBC1 Free TV: 4 Pay TV: 0 Radio: 0 Searching 99 CC 41

Type Quality Free TV 10 Free TV 10 Free TV 10 Free TV 10 Analogue Analogue Data: 0 Analogue: 2

Free TV: 4

Pay TV: 0

Radio: 0 Searching

Data: 0

Analogue: 0

Free TV: 3
If you select Shop by mistake
Return to viewing environment selection by pressing the RETURN button.

Automatic Demo Off

Auto Setup is complete
If you set to Off or On in this menu the
TV will be in Shop viewing environment. To return to Home viewing environment initialise all settings by accessing Shipping Condition. Shipping Condition (p. 19)
How to Use Menu Functions
Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions.
Display the menu Displays the functions that can be set MENU
(varies according to the input signal)

Select the menu

Picture Sound Setup

access

select

(example: Picture Menu)

Select the item

Picture Menu 1/2

abc jkl tuv

def mno wxyz

ghi pqrs
Viewing Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Colour Management x.v.Colour

Dynamic 0 Warm Off Auto

REC PROGRAMME DVD/VCR TV

Adjust or select

change store or access (Required by some functions)

To return to TV

at any time

Choose from among

alternatives

Colour Balance

To reset the settings
To reset the picture settings only
Number and positions of alternatives

Normal

Changed

To return to

Adjust using the slide bar

Sharpness 5

the previous screen
Reset to Defaults in the Picture Menu (p. 14) To reset the sound settings only Reset to Defaults in the Sound Menu (p. 15) To initialize all settings Shipping Condition in the Setup Menu (p. 19)

Go to the next screen

Child Lock Access

Displays the next screen

To change

menu pages

Enter characters by free input menu

User input

You can enter names or numbers freely for some items.
A U a u B V b v C W c w D X d x E F G Y Z e f g y z ( H I J K L M N O P Q R S T ! : # h i j k l m n o p q r s t ) + -. * _
Set characters one by one

Store BACK/ RETURN

You can set characters by using numeric buttons.

Overview

How to operate

Picture Menu

Eco Mode P-NR 3D-COMB Advanced Settings Reset to Defaults

Off Off Off Access Reset

Advanced Settings

(p. 14)

W/B High R W/B High B W/B Low R W/B Low B Gamma Reset to Defaults

SPDIF Selection

MPEG Optical Level

HDMI1 / 4 Input

Menu Item
Off Timer VIERA Link Q-Link
Sets the time the TV automatically turns Off (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes) Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a compatible recorder (AV1 / AV2) Select the connected terminal to the recorder even it is not compatible with Q-Link. Chooses the signal to be transmitted from the TV to Q-Link (TV / AV1 / AV2 / AV3 / Monitor) Monitor: Image displayed on screen Component, PC and HDMI signals cannot be outputted. Sets to use Power on Link function (Off / On) Sets to use Power off Link function (Off / On) Controls the power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment to reduce the consumption (Off / On) 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 mode to reduce the power consumption (Off / On (With reminder) / On (No reminder)) This function is available when VIERA Link is set to On. Downloads channel, language, country / region settings to a Q-Link or VIERA Link compatible equipment connected to the TV DVB-S and DVB-C channel settings cannot be downloaded. Sets the network setting to use in your network environment Displays DivX VOD registration code Locks a channel / AV input to prevent access to it Creates list of favourite DVB-S channels Skips the unwanted DVB-S channels or edits DVB-S channels Automatically sets the DVB-S channels received in the area Sets the DVB-S channels manually Updates DVB-S Channel List with keeping your settings Checks the DVB-S signal condition Sets the antenna system to use plural LNBs for receiving several satellites This TV supports DiSEqC Version 1.0.

AV1 / AV2 out

Power on Link Link Settings Power off Link Standby Power Save Intelligent Auto Standby
Download Network Setup DivX VOD Child Lock Favourites Edit Channel List Auto Setup DVB-S Tuning Menu Manual Tuning Update Channel List Signal Condition Antenna System

Selects the preferred language for DVB teletext service (depending on the broadcaster)

Preferred Subtitle Type

Selects the preferred subtitle type (Standard / Hard of Hearing) Hard of Hearing provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster). Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 in Language are given priority.
Teletext display mode (TOP (FLOF) / List)
Teletext Character Set Display Settings
Selects teletext language (West / East1 / East2) West: English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish, etc. East1: Czech, English, Estonian, Lettish, Rumanian, Russian, Ukrainian, etc. East2: Czech, Hungarian, Lettish, Polish, Rumanian, etc.

Side Panel

Increases the brightness of the side panel (Off / Low / Mid / High) The recommended setting is High to prevent panel image retention.

Input Labels

Labels or skips each input terminal

Banner Display Timeout

Sets how long the Information banner stays on screen (0 (No display) / 1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 7 / 8 / 9 / 10 seconds)
Playing Time Display every 30 mins (Off / On)
Set to On to display a continuous record of time spent using Game mode
This function is available when Game is selected in Viewing Mode (p. 14).
Selects the display type of the VIERA TOOLS feature icons (Rich / Quick) Rich : animated rich design display type Quick : simple design display type
Uses include to watch pay-TV
Shipping Condition System Menu
Resets all settings, for example, when moving house

System Update

Downloads new software to TV

Software Licence

Displays the software licence information

System Information

Displays the system information of this TV

AV Colour System

Selects optional colour system based on video signals in AV mode (Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC)

GUIDE Plus+ Settings

Update
Performs the update of the GUIDE Plus+ schedule and advertising informations for the GUIDE Plus+ system

Postcode System Information
Sets your postcode to display advertisements in the GUIDE Plus+ system
Displays the system information of the GUIDE Plus+ system
Intelligent Frame Creation
Automatically compensates the picture frame rate to make the image smooth (Off / On)

Power Save

Reduces brightness of picture to economise on power consumption (Off / On)

Picture Overscan

Selects the screen area displaying the image (Off / On) On : Enlarged the image to hide the edge of the image. Off : Displayed the image in the original size. Set to On if noise is generated on the edge of the screen. This function is available when aspect is set to Auto (16:9 signal only) or 16:9. This function can be memorized separately for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals.

SD Card LED

Lights blue LED while SD Card is inserted (Off / On)

Time Zone

Adjusts the time data The time data will be corrected based on GMT. Set to Auto to adjust the time automatically according to your area.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries
These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points, in accordance with your national legislation and the Directives 2002/96/EC and 2006/66/EC. By disposing of these products and batteries correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling. For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries, please contact your local municipality, your waste disposal service or the point of sale where you purchased the items. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
For business users in the European Union
If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further information.
[Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union]
These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom two symbol examples):
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.
Power Source Power Consumption Power Consumption in Standby mode
TX-P42G15E AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz 350 W 0.4 W (Without monitor out recording) 34 W (With monitor out recording)

TX-P46G15E 410 W

This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below.
EN55013, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN55020, EN55022, EN55024.
Notice for DVB functions Any functions related to DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) will work in areas where
DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital terrestrial broadcasting are received, where DVB-C (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital cable services are supplied or where DVB-S (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital satellite broadcasting are received. Consult your local dealer with coverage areas or your cable provider to access. DVB functions may not be available in some countries or areas. Some functions may not be available in some countries or areas. Some functions may not be available with some cable provider. Some functions may not be available with some satellites. This TV has the capability for DVB specifications. But future DVB services cannot be guaranteed.
Up to 100,000 hours Plasma Panel Lifetime The Plasma display panel used in the 2009 VIERA TV range is rated for up to 100,000 hours.
This measurement is based on the time taken for the brightness of the panel to reduce to half of its maximum level. The time taken to reach this level may vary depending on the image content and the environment where the TV is used. Image retention and malfunctions are not taken into account.

Customers Record

The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. You should note this 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. Model Number Serial Number
Web Site : http://www.panasonic.net
Panasonic Corporation 2009 Printed in Czech Republic

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 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.
Quick Start Guide Accessories / Options

XYN5+F18FN

Assembly screw (4) (silver)

THEL062N

Assembly screw (4) (black)

R :TBLA3689

Pole (2)
(TX-P42G15E) THEL060N (TX-P46G15E)
(TX-P42G15E) TBLA3679 (TX-P46G15E) L :TBLA3690 (TX-P42G15E) TBLA3680 (TX-P46G15E)

TBLX0100 TBLX0101

(TX-P42G15E) (TX-P46G15E)

R D L A

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

Securing the TV

Use the assembly screws to fasten securely. Make sure that the screws are securely tightened. Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface.
Arrow mark View from the bottom
Hole for pedestal installation
Adjust the panel to your desired angle
Ensure that the pedestal does not hang over the edge of the base even if the TV swivels to the full rotation range. Do not place any objects or hands within the full rotation range.
Set the mark at the centre as illustrated, to ensure full degree rotation in either direction.

TX-P42G15E

TX-P46G15E
a: 500 mm / b: 350 mm / c: 15 a: 510 mm / b: 406 mm / c: 10

b c a c

(View from the top)

Using the clamper

Rear of the TV

(Takes a few seconds to be displayed)

Select the language

Mensprache
Deutsch English Franais Italiano Espaol Portugus Nederlands Dansk Svenska Norsk Suomi Trke Polski etina Magyar Slovenina Romn Srpski Hrvatski Slovenina Latvieu eesti keel Lietuvi

select set

Select your country

Country

Germany Austria France Italy Spain Portugal Switzerland Malta Andorra Denmark Sweden Norway Finland Luxembourg Belgium Netherlands Turkey Greece Poland Czech Hungary Slovakia Slovenia Estonia Lithuania E.Eu

Auto Setup starts

Auto Setup will start to search for TV
channels and store them. The sorted channel order depends upon the TV signal, the broadcasting system and reception conditions.

Sending Preset Data

PROGRAMME
If Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technology
Please wait! 0% Remote control unavailable

DVD/VCR

(p. 62) compatible recorder is connected, channel, language, country / region settings are automatically downloaded to the recorder. If downloading has failed, you can download later by the menu item. Download (p. 28)

Select Home

Please select your viewing environment. Home Shop
Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.
To check channel list at-a-glance To edit channels
Using TV Guide (p. 18 and p. 19) Tuning and Editing Channels (p. 36 - 41)
Using the On Screen Displays
Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. How to use remote control
Move the cursor / select the menu item Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set

MENU BACK/ RETURN EXIT

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

Open the main menu

ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box - Operation guide

(example: Sound Menu)

Sound Menu 1/2
Quick Start Guide Auto Setup
Mode Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall MPX
Select EXIT Change RETURN
Music Off 0 Over 30cm Stereo

Page up Page down

Displays a 16:9 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion.
Displays the image at the standard 4:3 without distortion.
Displays a 2.35:1 letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion. At 16:9, displays the image at its maximum (with slight enlargement).
Only 16:9 and 4:3 Full are available in HD channels. Only 16:9 and 4:3 are available in PC input mode. Not available when the subtitle function is active. Not available in teletext service. Aspect mode can be memorized separately for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals.
Display the selectable settings for the current programme
Check or change the current programme status instantly

To change

change select
Multi Video (DVB mode) Allows you to select the image (if available) Multi Audio (DVB mode) Allows you to select between alternative language for sound tracks (if available) Sub Channel (DVB mode) Allows you to select the multifeed programme - sub channel (if available) Subtitle Language (DVB mode) Allows you to select the language in which subtitles should appear (if available)
Teletext Character Set Sets the teletext language Setup Menu (p. 30) Teletext Language (DVB mode) Allows you to select between alternative language for teletext (if available) MPX (Analogue mode) Sound Menu (p. 27) Volume Correction Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode
Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 26 - 31). Off Timer
Turn the TV off automatically after a fixed period

Display the menu

Select Setup

Main Menu

Picture Sound Setup
Select Off Timer and set the time

access select

Setup Menu
Off Timer Link Settings Child Lock DVB-T Tuning Menu Language Display Settings Common Interface System Menu Other Settings

set select

To cancel Set to Off or turn the TV off. To display the remaining time Information banner (p. 15) When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will flash on the screen.

Using TV Guide

TV GuideElectronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters).

This function varies depending on the country you select (p. 12). DVB-T and Analogue channels are displayed on the same TV Guide screen.
Analogue channels will be listed after DVB-T channels but there will be no programme listings. D means DVB-T channel and A means Analogue channel. When this TV is turned on for the first time, or the TV is switched off for more than a week, it may take some time before the TV Guide is completely shown.

Wed 24/10/2007 10:46

View TV Guide To change the layout (Landscape / Portrait)
view Landscape to see many channels view Portrait to see one channel at a time

All Types All Channels

TV Guide Current date and time time Example: TV Guide date
TV Guide: Landscape Wed 24th
1 BBC ONE 20:00 - 20:30 DIY SOS : We open in the Battersbys Time: D 1 BBC ONE D 7 BBC THREE D 14 E4 D 70 BBC FOUR D 72 BBC 2W D 105 BBCi D 719 BBC Radi 19:30 20:00 20:30 21:00 Eastender DIY SOS The Bill Red Cap Hot Wars Holiday Program Emmerdal. Coronation Street The Bill 10 O clock News BBC Pepsi Char. Good bye Panorama Spring watch I m A Celebrity Rugby 15 To 1 Pop Idol Coast News The Bill
Page up Page down Category
Select channel EXIT Select programme View RETURN -24 hours +24 hours

Advertisement

Landscape (Displays by channel) Channel position and name

To the previous day

(DVB mode)

To watch the programme

Select the programme or channel

select

GUIDE OPTION Select

Example:

TV Guide: Portrait Wed 24/10/2007 10:46 Wed 24th D 1 BBC ONE D 7 BBC THREE D 19:30~20:00 Eastender 20:00~20:30 20:30~21:00 21:00~22:00 22:30~23:00 23:00~23:30 23:00~00:00
Select programme EXIT Select channel View RETURN +24 hours

All Types 14 E4 D

All Channels 70 BBC FOUR
DIY SOS The Bill Red Cap Live junction POP 100 Rugby
Info Change display mode Advert Prog.Type

OPTION Select

Portrait (Displays by time)

To the next day

To view details of the

Select the programme

programme (DVB mode)

Press again to

return to TV Guide.

To return to TV

To view a
channel list of the selected type (DVB mode)

yellow

Prog.Type All Types

(Type list)

All Types Movie News

select type view

channel list of the selected category
Categor y All Channels All Service s All Channels All DVB-T Channels All Analogue Channels Free Channels Pay Channels TV Radio Favourites1 Favourites2 Favourites3 Favourites4

(Category list)

Only Analogue channels are listed

select category view

To list favourite channels
Depending on the country you select, this TV supports the GUIDE Plus+ system in DVB-T or

(p. 53 and p. 57 - 59)

SPDIF Selection

MPEG Optical Level

HDMI1 / 4 Input

Menu Item

Off Timer VIERA Link Q-Link
Sets the time the TV automatically turns Off (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes) Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) (p. 63) Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a compatible recorder (AV1 / AV2) (p. 62) Select the connected terminal to the recorder even it is not compatible with Q-Link. Chooses the signal to be transmitted from the TV to Q-Link (TV / AV1 / AV2 / AV3 / Monitor) Monitor: Image displayed on screen Component, PC and HDMI signals cannot be outputted. Sets to use Power on Link function (Off / On) (p. 62 and p. 63) Sets to use Power off Link function (Off / On) (p. 62 and p. 63) Controls the power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment to reduce the consumption (Off / On) (p. 64) 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 mode to reduce the power consumption (Off / On (With reminder) / On (No reminder)) (p. 64) This function is available when VIERA Link is set to On. Downloads channel, language, country / region settings to a Q-Link or VIERA Link compatible equipment connected to the TV DVB-S and DVB-C channel settings cannot be downloaded. Sets the network setting to use in your network environment (p. 50) Displays DivX VOD registration code (p. 54) Locks a channel / AV input to prevent access to it (p. 42) Creates list of favourite DVB-S channels (p. 37) Skips the unwanted DVB-S channels or edits DVB-S channels (p. 37) Automatically sets the DVB-S channels received in the area (p. 32) Sets the DVB-S channels manually (p. 38) Updates DVB-S Channel List with keeping your settings (p. 38) Checks the DVB-S signal condition (p. 39) Sets the antenna system to use plural LNBs for receiving several satellites (p. 33) This TV supports DiSEqC Version 1.0.

AV1 / AV2 out

Power on Link Link Settings Power off Link Standby Power Save Intelligent Auto Standby
Download Network Setup DivX VOD Child Lock Favourites Edit Channel List Auto Setup DVB-S Tuning Menu Manual Tuning Update Channel List Signal Condition Antenna System
LNB Configuration Selects the satellite for each LNB (p. 33) Add DVB-C Channels
Retunes all TV channels to add DVB-C channels All the previous tuning settings are erased. Use this function if DVB-C services supply.
Favourites Edit Channel List Auto Setup Manual Tuning Update Channel List New Channel Message Signal Condition Favourites Edit Channel List Auto Setup Manual Tuning Update Channel List DVB-C Tuning Menu
Creates list of favourite DVB-C channels (p. 37) Skips the unwanted DVB-C channels or edits DVB-C channels (p. 37) Automatically sets the DVB-C channels supplied (p. 34) Sets the DVB-C channels manually (p. 38) Updates DVB-C Channel List with keeping your settings (p. 38) Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB-C channel is found (p. 39) Checks the DVB-C signal condition (p. 39) Creates list of favourite DVB-T channels (p. 37) Skips the unwanted DVB-T channels or edits DVB-T channels (p. 37)

Automatically sets the DVB-T channels received in the area (p. 35) Sets the DVB-T channels manually (p. 38) Updates DVB-T Channel List with keeping your settings (p. 38) Selects your favourite network for each broadcasters Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB-T channel is found (p. 39) Checks the DVB-T signal condition (p. 39) Retunes all TV channels to add HD channels All the previous tuning settings are erased. Use this function if HD services start in your area. Retunes all TV channels to add DVB-C channels
DVB-T Tuning Menu Analogue Tuning Menu
Favourite Network New Channel Message Signal Condition Add HD Channels
Add DVB-C Channels All the previous tuning settings are erased.
Use this function if DVB-C services supply.
Add DVB-S Channels All the previous tuning settings are erased. Channel List Auto Setup Manual Tuning
Retunes all TV channels to add DVB-S channels
Use this function if DVB-S services start in your area.
Skips the unwanted Analogue channels or edits Analogue channels (p. 41) Automatically sets the Analogue channels received in the area (p. 35) Sets the Analogue channels manually (p. 41) Retunes all TV channels to add DVB-T channels
Add DVB-T Channels All the previous tuning settings are erased.
Use this function if DVB-T services start in your area.

OSD Language

Changes language for on-screen displays
Preferred Audio 1 / 2 the broadcaster)
Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB multi audio (depending on

Language

Preferred Subtitles 1/2
Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster) To display subtitles p. 16

Preferred Teletext

Selects the preferred language for DVB teletext service (depending on the broadcaster)

Preferred Subtitle Type

Selects the preferred subtitle type (Standard / Hard of Hearing) Hard of Hearing provides aids in understanding and enjoyment with DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster). Preferred Subtitles 1 / 2 in Language are given priority.

Teletext

Teletext display mode (TOP (FLOF) / List) (p. 20)

Teletext Character Set

Select DVB-T or Analogue

Select DVB-T Tuning Menu or Analogue Tuning Menu
Off Timer Off Link Settings Child Lock Access DVB-T Tuning Menu Analogue Tuning Menu Access Language Display Settings Common Interface System Menu Other Settings

DVB-T Tuning Menu is

Analogue Tuning Menu is
available in DVB-T mode only. available in Analogue mode only.

DVB-T:

the buttons on the side panel of the TV (p. 8) Press repeatedly until Auto Setup appears Access Auto Setup Start Auto Setup

Analogue:

Analogue Tuning Menu
Channel List Auto Setup Manual Tuning
Scan CH 5 Type Free TV Free TV Free TV Free TV 69 Quality This will take about 3 minutes. CH Channel Name 62 CBBC Channel 62 BBC Radio Wales 62 ECartoon Nwk
All DVB-T tuning data will be erased
Scan This will take about 3 minutes. CH CH 29 CH 29 CH 5 Channel Name 69
All analogue tuning data will be erased
completely Manual Tuning (p. 38 and p. 41)

Analogue: 2 Searching

Settings are made automatically The channel, language, country / region settings are downloaded to a Q-Link or VIERA Link compatible equipment connected to the TV. When the operation is completed, the channel at channel position 1 will be displayed.
Tuning and Editing Channels
You can retune channels or make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels, etc.

INPUT TV MENU EXIT

Select DVB-S, DVB-C or DVB-T
Select DVB-S Tuning Menu, DVB-C Tuning Menu or DVB-T Tuning Menu
Off Timer Link Settings Child Lock DVB-S Tuning Menu DVB-C Tuning Menu DVB-T Tuning Menu Language Display Settings Common Interface System Menu Other Settings

Access Access Access

DVB-S Tuning Menu is available in DVB-C Tuning Menu is available in DVB-T Tuning Menu is available in
DVB-T mode only. DVB-C mode only. DVB-S mode only.
Select one of the following functions
The function items vary depending on the
country you select (p. 12). Retuning from Setup Menu (p. 32 - 35)
List favourite DVB channels Favourites Edit
Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites1 to 4). The DVB Favourites lists are available from Category in the Information banner (p. 15) and the TV Guide (p. 18).

Select a channel to list

DVB-T Favourites Editor
All DVB-T Channels BBC One Wales BBC THREE E4 CBBC Channel Cartoon Nwk BBCi BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru Favourites1

Sorting 123.

To sort channel names in alphabetical order

To display other Favourites To change the category
Add it to the Favourites list
All DVB-T Channels BBC One Wales BBC THREE E4 CBBC Channel Cartoon Nwk BBCi BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru FavouritesBBC One Wales
To add all channels to the list
Channel position numbers can be swapped in

Channel List.

Tuning and Editing Channels (DVB)

To edit Favourites list

To delete the channel To delete all channels

A channel is added

Select the field of Favourites to edit and:

To name the Favourites

You can set characters by using numeric buttons. Characters table for numeric buttons (p. 73)

To move the channel

Select the new position

Confirm green

Skip unwanted DVB channels, Edit DVB Channels Channel List
You can hide unwanted DVB channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels.
Select a channel and reveal / hide

DVB-T Channel List

7 CBBC Channel Cartoon Nwk BBCi BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru BBC ONE Wales BBC THREE

reveal / hide select

: reveal : hide (skip)
Coronation Street 19 : 30 - 20 : 00

To reveal all channels

To edit channels

Channel position

19:35 Now
You can also edit each channel in Channel List.

To change the category

To swap the channel position (if available) To move the channel position (if available) To sort channel names in alphabetical order
Enter the new position number

green blue

Set DVB channel manually Manual Tuning
Normally use Auto Setup or Update Channel List to retune DVB channels. If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial or dish, use this function. All channels found will be added to the Channel List.

DVB-S:

DVB-S Manual Tuning

company.

Example 1

Internet

LAN cable Modem

Hub or Router

DLNA Certified media server (for example, PC, etc.)
Using Network Services (DLNA / VIERA CAST)
Ensure to use a LAN straight cable for this connection. If your modem has no broadband router functions, use a broadband router. If your modem has broadband router functions but there are no vacant ports, use a hub. Ensure that the Broadband routers and hubs are compatible with 10BASE-T / 100BASE-TX. If you use the equipment compatible only with 100BASE-TX, category 5 LAN cables are required.

Example 2

You can connect the TV and the equipment directly to use DLNA features.
LAN cable DLNA Certified media server (for example, PC, etc.)
Ensure to use a LAN cross cable for this connection.

Example 3

You can connect the TV and the telecommunication equipment directly to use VIERA CAST features. Internet

LAN cable

Depending on the ISP or telecommunications company, the required equipment and the internet connection
procedure are different. Ensure that you use the network equipment that are authorized by your ISP and telecommunications company. You cannot make settings for the network equipment on this TV. You may be required to make settings on your computer. Depending on the terms and conditions of the contracts with your ISP or telecommunications company, additional fees may be incurred or multiple connections to the internet may be impossible. Please contact your ISP or telecommunications company if you require further assistance regarding the network equipment.

Network Setup

Ensure the connections are completed before starting Network Setup.
Network connections (p. 49)

Select Link Settings

Select Network Setup

Link Settings 1/2

On AV2 TV On On On On (No reminder) Access

Update TVs software

Accesses the specific web site to update TVs software and search if any software updates are available.

Select Software Update

Network Setup Menu 2/2
Proxy Proxy Port Speed Mode Auto Software Update Access Connect to VIERA CAST MAC Address ab-cd-ef-gh-ij-kl
Follow the displayed instructions Note
MAC Address MAC address is a unique address that identifies hardware in the network. (for information only)
Proxy Proxy Port Speed Mode Auto Software Update Connect to VIERA CAST MAC Address ab-cd-ef-gh-ij-kl

This step is for ensuring to access VIERA CAST.
Select Connect to VIERA CAST and access to test
Proxy Proxy Port Speed Mode Auto Software Update Connect to VIERA CAST Access MAC Address ab-cd-ef-gh-ij-kl
Connected The test is successful and you can use VIERA CAST features. Not connected Check the settings and connections, and then perform this function again.
Performs automatic testing for accessing VIERA CAST. (It takes a while to test.)

Using DLNA features

Ensure the preparation of media server, network connections and network settings are completed.
Media server (p. 48), Network connections (p. 49), Network Setup (p. 50 and p. 51)
INPUT AV ASPECT MENU EXIT

Select Media Server

You can also access directly by using
VIERA TOOLS How to Use VIERA TOOLS (p. 47)
Select one of the media servers you want to access

SERVER1 SERVER2 SERVER3

Select EXIT
To display the information of the

RETURN Access

highlighted media server
(Media server list) Total listed number Available media servers
Select the file (photo or movie) to be viewed

Media Server SERVER1

P000102 P000135 P000180 P000214 P000251 P000276 P000293 M10025 M10042 M10054 M10078 2008-10-05 2008-11-20 2008-12-07 2008-12-10 2008-12-19 2008-12-25 2009-01-06 2009-01-12 2009-01-20 2009-01-28 2009-02-09 09:54 13:18 11:31 15:20 12:39 14:06 13:52 15:56 10:08 14:48 19:58

3648x2736 Format JPEG

Select

EXIT RETURN

server, you may need to select the folder before selecting the file. (File list) Slideshow p. 53 To display the information of the highlighted file
Depending on the conditions of media
Photo : Displayed one at a time
Movie : Playback will start
To display the operation guide
Single view Rotate EXIT Select List Rotate Slideshow
Title M10025 Date & Time 2008-12-03 MPEG2 0:00:10 / 0:02:50
To hide the operation guide

(Playback)

Operation guide

(Single view)

To the previous movie To the next movie
To display / hide the operation guide
Operation guide Information banner
To the previous photo Rotate 90 (anti-clockwise) To the next photo Rotate 90 (clockwise)
Rewind Pause / Playback Playback Fast forward Stop
To return to list To change aspect ratio

(stop)

(only for the 4:3 movie content)

To return to list

Slideshow (for photo contents)
Start Slideshow (operate in step
Select the photo for the first view

) Start Slideshow

To pause To return to Single view
Slideshow settings (operate in step
Slideshow is done for all available photo contents.

or Select Photo Setup

Picture Sound Photo Setup Movie Setup

Select the items and set

Photo Setup Menu
Back Ground Music Effect Interval Repeat

Type1 Off 5 seconds Off

Other items p. 26 - 31 Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Back Ground Music Selects the back ground music during the slideshow (Off / Type1 / Type2 / Type3) Selects the effect for switching the photo during the slideshow (Off / Fade / Slide / Dissolve / Random) Fade : The next photo fades in gradually Effect Slide : The next photo slides and appears from the left side Dissolve : The photo is replaced by an indefinite block unit Random : Selects each effect at random Interval Selects slideshow interval (5 / 10 / 15 / 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 seconds) Repeat Slideshow repeat (Off / On)
Audio Settings (for movie contents)
You can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal. To confirm or change the current sound status (during playback) Display the Option menu Change the sound (if the movie has multiple audio signals)

Option Menu

Audio output settings (operate in step
This TV does not support any music data (MP3, etc.) Non-playable files are also listed but cannot be selected.

Photo Setup Sound

Multi Audio

change

(Current sound status)
It may take several seconds to change the sound.
) Select SPDIF Selection and set

Select Sound

Item SPDIF Selection
p. 26 - 31 Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) SPDIF : A standard audio transfer file format Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (Auto / PCM) Auto: Dolby Digital is output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM. PCM: Digital output signal is fixed to PCM.

Other items

Mode Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall SPDIF Selection
Music Off 0 Over 30cm Stereo Auto

DivX VOD

ABOUT DIVX VIDEO-ON-DEMAND: This DivX Certified device must be registered in order to play DivX Video-on-Demand (VOD) content. First generate the DivX VOD registration code for your device and submit it during the registration process. [Important: DivX VOD content is protected by a DivX DRM (Digital Rights Management) system that restricts playback to registered DivX Certified devices. If you try to play DivX VOD content not authorized for your device, the message Authorization Error. will be displayed and your content will not play.] Learn more at www.divx.com/vod.
After playing DivX VOD content for the first time, another registration code is then displayed in DivX VOD

in the Setup Menu. Do not use this registration code to purchase DivX VOD content. If you use this code to purchase DivX VOD content, and then play the content on this TV, you will no longer be able to play any content that you purchased using the previous code. If you purchase DivX VOD content using a registration code different from this TVs code, you will not be able to play this content. (Authorization Error. is displayed.)
Regarding DivX content that can only be played a set number of times
When playing this content The number of remaining plays is reduced by one in the following conditions: If you exit the current application. (For example, by pressing ,
Some DivX VOD content can only be played a set number of times. When you play this content, the remaining number of plays is displayed. You cannot play this content when the number of remaining plays is zero. (Rental Expired. is displayed.)

or etc.)

If you stop playback of DivX VOD content. (For example, by pressing ,
If you go to the next or previous content. (For example, by pressing red , green or etc.)
To show DivX VOD registration code
DivX VOD in the Setup Menu (p. 28)
Your registration code is : XXXXXXXX To learn more visit www.divx.com/vod

DivX Video On Demand

You can access a selection of internet services from VIERA CAST home screen. For example, YouTube, Picasa Web Albums (current as of April, 2009).
VIERA CAST requires a broadband internet connection. Dial-up internet connections cannot be used. Ensure the network connections and network settings are completed.
Network connections (p. 49), Network Setup (p. 50 and p. 51)
Access VIERA CAST Depending on the usage conditions,

Welcome to VIERA CAST

VIERA CAST home screen is subject to change without notice. The services through VIERA CAST are operated by their respective service providers, and service may be discontinued either temporarily or permanently without notice. Therefore, Panasonic will make no warranty for the content or the continuity of the services. All features of websites or content of the service may not be available.
it may take a while to read all the data. VIERA TOOLS How to Use VIERA TOOLS (p. 47)

Contrast is reduced

If the image quality is poor, check the aerial and consult your nearest dealer.

Problem

Chaotic image, noisy
Actions Set P-NR in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 26) Check nearby electrical products
(car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp).
No image can be displayed
Is Colour or Contrast in the Picture Menu set to the minimum?
Screen Sound Digital Channel HDMI
Blurry or distorted image

(no sound or low volume)

Reset channels. (p. 32 - 35) Turn the TV Off with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it On If the problem persists, perform Shipping Condition (p. 44). Is Sound mute active? (p. 9) Is the volume set to the minimum? Sound signal reception may be deteriorated. Set MPX (p. 27) in the Sound Menu to Off.

(Analogue only) again.

Unusual image is displayed

No sound is produced

Sound level is low or sound is distorted

Whirling sound is heard

The sound is from built-in cooling fan
(not a sign of faulty operation).
Due to the digital reception technologies involved, quality of the digital signals may be relatively low in
some cases, despite good reception of analogue channels.
Check Signal Condition (p. 39).
Interference or frozen / disappearing image in DVB mode
If Signal Quality or Signal Strength are displayed in red, the signal is weak. Check aerial, cable or dish. If problem persists, consult your local dealer. Weather conditions will affect signal reception (heavy rain, snow, etc.), in particular in poor reception areas. Even during good weather the high pressure can cause poor reception of some channels. Turn the TV off with the Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it On again.
Frequently Asked Questions FAQs, etc.
Some channels cannot be tuned DVB-S Auto Setup cannot be done completely
Check the aerial, cable or dish. Consult your local dealer. Check connections and dish alignment. (p. 10) If the problem persists, consult your local dealer. Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to

2ch L.PCM.

Sound is unusual Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI
Check the HDMI1 / 4 Input setting in the Sound Menu. (p. 27) If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound

connection. (p. 74)

Check the HDMI cable is connected properly. (p. 68) Turn the TV and equipment Off, then turn them On again. Check an input signal from the equipment. (p. 75) Use an equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861B.
Cannot connect to the network
Actions Check the LAN cable is connected properly. (p. 49) Check the connections and settings. (p. 49 - 51) Check the network equipment and network environment. Is media server prepared? (p. 48) Check applicable data format. (p. 48) Check the connections and settings. (p. 49 - 51) The server or connected line might be busy now. Check the mains lead is plugged into the socket outlet. Off Timer function is activated. The TV enters Standby mode about 30 mins. after analogue