Model No.

TX-P37X20E TX-P42X20E TX-P50X20E
Operating Instructions Plasma Television

Contents

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Safety Precautions (Warning / Caution) 2 Notes 3 Maintenance 3

Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options 4 Identifying Controls 6 Basic Connection 8 Auto Setup 10 How to Use VIERA TOOLS 12 How to Use Menu Functions 13
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance.

English

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Safety Precautions

Warning
Handling the mains plug and lead

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Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause 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 earthing connection. Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.) Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. (This may cause fire or electrical shock.) Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fire or electrical shock.) Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet. Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object. Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it. Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead. Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.
If you find any abnormality, remove the mains plug immediately!

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz

Power source

50 / 60 Hz.

This TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V,
Do not insert foreign objects into the TV
Do not remove covers and NEVER modify the TV yourself
Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are
accessible when it is removed. There are no user serviceable parts inside. (High-voltage components may cause serious electrical shock.) Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your local Panasonic dealer.
Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV through
the air vents. (Fire or electrical shock may result.)
Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces
The TV may fall off or tip over.
Do not expose to rain or excessive moisture
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.
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 (p. 5) / wall-hanging brackets (p. 4).
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 the spread of fire, keep candles or other open flames away from this product at all times

Front - L

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

Identifying Controls

Remote Control

Media Player

Switches to SD Card viewing mode

(VIERA IMAGE VIEWER)

Input mode selection
TV - switches DVB-C / DVB-T / Analogue AV - switches to AV input mode from Input

Selection list

Standby On / Off switch Main Menu
Switches TV On or Off standby Press to access Picture, Sound and

Setup Menus

Direct TV Recording
Records programme immediately in

Normalise

DVD Recorder / VCR with Q-Link or VIERA Link connection

Aspect

Changes aspect ratio from Aspect Selection

SD CARD MENU ASPECT

list Also possible by pressing this button repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect
INPUT TV AV N DIRECT TV REC EXIT
Resets picture and sound settings to their

default levels

Channel / Programme Information
Displays channel and programme

information

Returns to the normal viewing screen

VIERA TOOLS

VIERA Link Menu OK
Displays some special feature icons and

accesses easily

Accesses VIERA Link Menu Confirms selections and choices Press after selecting channel positions
to quickly change channel Displays the Channel List

OPTION RETURN

TV Guide

Displays TV Guide

Cursor buttons Return Hold
Makes selections and adjustments

TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD

Option Menu
Easy setting for viewing and

sound options

Returns to the previous menu / page Freeze / unfreeze picture Holds the current teletext page (teletext

Coloured buttons

abc ghi pqrs jkl tuv
Used for the selection, navigation and
operation of various functions
Switches to teletext mode

Subtitles

Teletext
Returns to the teletext index page

(teletext mode)

Displays subtitles

Numeric buttons

LAST VIEW

Last view

Switches to previously viewed channel or

input mode

Changes channel and teletext pages Sets characters When in Standby mode, switches TV On
(Press for about 1 second)

Channel Up / Down

PROGRAMME
Selects channel in sequence

Sound Mute

Switches sound mute On or Off
Volume Up / Down Connected equipment operations
Do not place any objects between the TV remote control signal
receiver and remote control.
Remote control signal receiver

C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor
in the Picture Menu is set to On (p. 14)
Senses brightness to adjust picture quality when Eco Mode

Power and Timer LED

Standby: red

Function select

Common Interface F
Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness /
Tint (NTSC signal) / Bass (Music or Speech mode in the Sound Menu) / Treble (Music or Speech mode in the Sound Menu) / Balance / Auto Setup
On: green Timer Programming On: orange Timer Programming or Direct TV Recording is in progress: orange (flash) Standby with Timer Programming On or Direct TV Recording: red with orange flash When using the remote control, indicates the TV has received a command.
Changes the input mode CI slot SD Card slot HDMI3 terminal 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 (Press for about 1 second).

HDMI 3

Headphones jack
AV3 terminals Mains power On / Off switch
Switch On to turn on the TV or turn the TV to Standby mode by the remote control
Using the On Screen Displays
Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. 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 RETURN

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

Page up Page down

Operation guide will help you.

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 aerial

TV only

Rear of the TV Terrestrial aerial
Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

TV, DVD Recorder or VCR

AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz RF cable Mains lead (supplied)

Mains lead (supplied)

HDMI 1

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

COMPONENT

AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN

RGB VIDEO

RGB VIDEO S VIDEO

HDMI 2 (ARC)
RF cable Fully wired SCART cable

RF OUT

DVD Recorder or VCR

RF cable

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) by using Please also read the manual of the equipment being connected.

HDMI cable.

Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box
TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box
Push until both side tabs click
Make sure that the mains lead is securely fixed.

To remove from the TV:

Mains lead (supplied) tabs Press both tabs and pull on mains connector to release
Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Fully wired SCART cable Fully wired SCART cable

Set top box

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 N DIRECT TV REC
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

OPTION RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD

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 Others
Depending on the country you select, you
may be required to select the Region. In this case, select your region.
Select the mode you want to tune

TV Signal Selection

tune / skip tuning select
DVB-T DVB-T support for HD services Analogue Start Auto Setup

: tune (the mode will be tuned and searched for the available channels) : skip tuning DVB-C may not appear depending on the country you select.

Select Start Auto Setup

access select

Auto Setup starts

Auto Setup will start to search for TV
channels and store them. The stored channels and sorted channel order vary depending on the country, area, broadcasting system and conditions of signal reception. If tuning has failed, check the connection of the RF cable, and then, follow the on screen instructions.
Auto Setup varies depending on the country you select. enter the frequency and network ID DVB-C Network Settings Enter the Home Frequency and abc def Depending on the country you select, Auto is Network ID specified by your cable ghi jkl mno displayed and you do not have to enter them. provider. In this case, Home Frequency and Network ID pqrs tuv wxyz And then, select Start Auto Setup. will be set automatically.
DVB-C Network Settings 362 MHz Frequency Network ID 41001 Start Auto Setup
access select Start Auto Setup

DVB-C Auto Setup

Progress This will take about 3 minutes. No. Channel Name 1 CBBC Channel 2 BBC Radio Wales 3 E4 0% Type Free TV Free TV Free TV 100% Quality 10

DVB-T Auto Setup

Progress This will take about 3 minutes. CH Channel Name 62 CBBC Channel 62 BBC Radio Wales 62 ECartoon Nwk CH 5 Type Free TV Free TV Free TV Free TV Quality 69

Analogue Auto Setup

Scan This will take about 3 minutes. CH CH 29 CH 33 BBC1 CH 2 Channel Name 78 CC 1 41

Free TV: 3

Pay TV: 0 Searching

Radio: 0

Free TV: 4

Analogue: 2 Searching

Depending on the country you select, the channel selection screen will be displayed after DVB-T Auto Setup if multiple channels have the same logical channel number. Select your preferred channel or exit the screen for automatic selections.
Sending Preset Data Please wait! 0% Remote control unavailable
If Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technology 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

Shop viewing environment

select

(for shop display only)

Shop viewing environment is the demonstration mode to explain main features of this TV.
viewing environment to use in your home environment.

Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.
Select Home viewing environment to use in your home environment. You can return to viewing environment selection screen at the stage of Shop confirmation screen and Automatic Demo Off / On selection screen.
Return to viewing environment selection screen
Shop You have selected shop mode Automatic Demo Off

RETURN

Auto Setup is complete
To change viewing environment later on,
you will need to initialise all settings by accessing Shipping Condition. Shipping Condition (p. 19)
If tuning has failed or to retune all channels Auto Setup (p. 17) To add the available TV mode later Add TV Signal (p. 17) To initialise 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
with Mains power On / Off switch.

How to Use VIERA TOOLS

You can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function.
INPUT TV AV ASPECT MENU N DIRECT TV REC EXIT
Display icons of the feature

TO VIERA OLS

Select a feature

OPTION

access

VIERA Link Control

Follow the operations of each feature VIERA Link Control
When two or more compatible equipment are connected, a selection screen will be displayed. Please select the correct description and access.

Pause Live TV

To return to TV
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

Main Menu

Picture Sound Setup

(example: Picture Menu)

Select the item

Picture Menu Viewing Mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Vivid Colour Eco Mode 1/2 Dynamic 0 Warm Off Off

PROGRAMME REC

Adjust or select
change store or access (Required by some functions)
How to Use Menu Functions How to Use VIERA TOOLS

at any time

Choose from among

alternatives

Colour Balance

To reset the settings

To reset the picture settings only
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 reset the picture and sound settings together N Also volume level and aspect mode are reset To initialise all settings Shipping Condition in the Setup Menu (p. 19)
Number and positions of alternatives

To return to

Normal

the previous screen

Changed
Adjust using the slide bar

Sharpness 5

To change

Go to the next screen

Child Lock Access

menu pages

Displays the next screen
Enter characters by free input menu

User input Name

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 ) + -. * _
You can enter names or numbers freely for some items. Set characters one by one

Store RETURN

You can set characters by using numeric buttons.

Menu list

Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / True Cinema / Game) In each Viewing Mode and input, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint, Colour Balance, Vivid Colour, Eco Mode, P-NR and 3D-COMB can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement. Set for each input signal. Dynamic : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness when viewing in a bright room. Normal : Recommended for viewing under normal ambient room lighting conditions. Cinema : For watching movies in a darkened room with the improved performance of contrast, black and colour reproduction True Cinema : Precisely reproduces the original quality of the image without any revision. Game : Fast response signal specifically to provide suitable images for playing games Not valid on TV mode A continuous record of time spent using Game mode can be displayed in the top right of the screen. Playing Time Display (p. 18)

Viewing Mode

Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness
Increases or decreases the levels of these options according to your personal preference
With an NTSC signal source connected to the TV, the picture hue can be adjusted to suit your taste For NTSC signal reception only
Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture (Cool / Normal / Warm)

Picture

Vivid Colour
Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones (Off / On)

Eco Mode

Adjusts picture settings automatically dependent on ambient lighting conditions (Off / On)
Picture Noise Reduction Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise and flicker noise in the contoured parts of a picture (Off / Min / Mid / Max)

3D-COMB

Makes still or slow moving pictures look more vivid (Off / On) Occasionally, whilst viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning may be seen. Set to On to display sharper and more accurate colours. For PAL or NTSC signal reception only Not valid on RGB, S-Video, Component, HDMI and SD Card
Turns the screen off when you select Off (Off / On) The sound is active even if the screen turns off. Press any buttons to turn the screen on. This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to a sound without watching the TV screen.

Reset to Defaults

Press the OK button to reset the present Picture Viewing Mode to the default settings

Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
Selects the basic sound mode (Music / Speech / User) The selected mode affects all input signals. Music: Improves sound quality for watching music video, etc. Speech: Improves sound quality for watching news, drama, etc. In Music and Speech mode, you can adjust Bass and Treble settings, and those settings will be stored for each mode. User: Adjusts the sounds manually by using the equalizer to suit your favourite sound quality. For the User mode, Equalizer will appear on the Sound Menu instead of Bass and Treble. Select the Equalizer and adjust the frequency. Equalizer (below) Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output Adjusts the frequency level to suit your favourite sound quality This function is available when Mode is set to User. Select the frequency and change the frequency level by using the cursor button. If you want to enhance the bass sound, raise the level of the lower frequency. If you want to enhance the treble sound, raise the level of the higher frequency. To reset the levels of each frequency to the default settings, select the Reset to Defaults by using cursor button, and then press the OK button. Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers Adjusts the volume of the headphones Surround sound settings (Off / V-Audio / V-Audio Surround) V-Audio: Provides a dynamic enhancer of width to simulate improved spatial effects V-Audio Surround: Provides a dynamic enhancer of width and depth to simulate improved spatial effects Adjusts the volume of individual channel or input mode Adjusts the low frequency sound (Over 30cm / Up to 30cm) If the back space between the TV and wall is over 30 cm, Over 30cm is recommended. If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm, Up to 30cm is recommended. Selects multiplex sound mode (if available) Normally: Stereo Stereo signal cannot be received: Mono M1 / M2: Available while mono signal is transmitted Analogue mode only Selects the initial setting for audio tracks (Auto / MPEG) Auto : Automatically selects the audio tracks if programme has more than two tracks. The priority is given in the following order - Dolby Digital Plus, HE-AAC, Dolby Digital, MPEG. MPEG : The priority is given to MPEG as long as the programme contains MPEG audio. Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Digital are the methods of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2ch) audio, these signals can be multi-channel audio. HE-AAC is a perceptual coding method used to compress digital audio for efficient storage and transmission. MPEG is an audio compression method that compresses audio to the smaller size without any considerable loss of audio quality. Dolby Digital Plus and HE-AAC are the technologies for HD (High definition) programmes. DVB mode only 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 Plus and Dolby Digital are output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. HE-AAC (48 kHz) is output as DTS. MPEG is output as PCM. PCM : Digital output signal is fixed to PCM. For DVB mode or Video mode Adjusts the audio level of MPEG output from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal as the initial setting (0 / -2 / -4 / -6 / -8 / -10 / -12dB) Normally, MPEG sound is larger comparing with the other types of audio track. DVB mode only Select to fit the input signal (Digital / Analogue) Digital : HDMI cable connection Analogue : HDMI-DVI adapter cable connection HDMI input mode only Adjusts the delay time of the sound output from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal if the sound does not synchronize the image DVB mode only Press the OK button to reset the present Sound Mode, Balance, Headphone Volume and Surround to the default settings

Bass Treble

Equalizer
Balance Headphone Volume Surround Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall MPX
A different menu will be displayed in the mode of SD Card. Only available items can be selected.

Audio Preference

SPDIF Selection

MPEG Optical Level

HDMI1 / 2 / 3 Input SPDIF Delay Reset to Defaults

Menu Item

Timer Programming
Sets a timer to remind watching or record forthcoming programmes DVB mode only

Off Timer

Sets the time the TV automatically goes to Standby mode (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes)

VIERA Link

Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On)

Q-Link

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.

AV1 / AV2 out

Chooses the signal to be transmitted from the TV to Q-Link (TV / AV1 / AV2 / AV3 / Monitor) Monitor: Image displayed on screen Component and HDMI signals cannot be outputted.

Power on Link

Sets to use Power on Link function (Off / On)

Link Settings

Power off Link
Sets to use Power off Link function (Off / On)

Standby Power Save

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.

Intelligent Auto Standby

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.

Download

Downloads channel, language, country / region settings to a Q-Link or VIERA Link compatible equipment connected to the TV DVB-C channel setting cannot be downloaded.

Child Lock

Locks a channel / AV input to prevent access to it
Favourites Edit Channel List Auto Setup Manual Tuning Update Channel List New Channel Message Signal Condition Attenuator DVB-C Tuning Menu
Creates list of favourite DVB-C channels Skips the unwanted DVB-C channels or edits DVB-C channels Automatically sets the DVB-C channels supplied Sets the DVB-C channels manually Updates DVB-C Channel List with keeping your settings Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB-C channel is found (Off / On) Checks the DVB-C signal condition Automatically reduces the DVB-C signal to avoid the interference (Off / On) Adds the TV mode This function is available if you skip any modes to tune in Auto Setup for first using the TV. To operate, refer to the Auto Setup operations for first using the TV (p. 10 and p. 11). Creates list of favourite DVB-T channels Skips the unwanted DVB-T channels or edits DVB-T channels Automatically sets the DVB-T channels received in the area Sets the DVB-T channels manually Updates DVB-T Channel List with keeping your settings Selects your favourite network for each broadcasters (only available in some countries) Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB-T channel is found (Off / On) Checks the DVB-T signal condition Adds the TV mode This function is available if you skip any modes to tune in Auto Setup for first using the TV. To operate, refer to the Auto Setup operations for first using the TV (p. 10 and p. 11). Skips the unwanted Analogue channels or edits Analogue channels Automatically sets the Analogue channels received in the area Sets the Analogue channels manually Adds the TV mode This function is available if you skip any modes to tune in Auto Setup for first using the TV. To operate, refer to the Auto Setup operations for first using the TV (p. 10 and p. 11).

Add TV Signal

Favourites Edit Channel List
Auto Setup Manual Tuning Update Channel List Favourite Network New Channel Message Signal Condition DVB-T Tuning Menu Analogue Tuning Menu
Channel List Auto Setup Manual Tuning

OSD Language

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

Language

Selects the first and second preferred language for DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster)
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

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.

Display Settings

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

Default Guide

Selects the default TV Guide type when the GUIDE button is pressed (TV Guide / Channel List) TV Guide : Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) is available. Channel List : EPG is not available and the channel list will appear instead of it.
Input Labels Banner Display Timeout
Labels or skips each input terminal
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).

Radio Mode

Sets the timer for turning off the screen automatically when a radio channel is selected (Off / 5 / 10 / 15 / 20 seconds) The sound is active even if the screen turns off. Press any buttons to turn the screen on. This function is effective in reducing power consumption when listening to a radio channel.

Common Interface

Uses include to watch pay-TV

Shipping Condition System Menu System Update Software Licence System Information AV Colour System
Resets all settings, for example, when moving house
Downloads new software to TV
Displays the software licence information
Displays the system information of this TV
Selects optional colour system based on video signals in AV mode (Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC)
Update Postcode System Information
Performs the update of the GUIDE Plus+ schedule and advertising informations for the GUIDE Plus+ system

GUIDE Plus+ Settings

Sets your postcode to display advertisements in the GUIDE Plus+ system
Displays the system information of the GUIDE Plus+ system

Auto Standby

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

Other Settings

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

16:9 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.

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.

Refresh Rate

Changes the image processing of the panel (depending on the input signal) (50Hz / 100Hz) Set to 100Hz normally

DVI Input Setting

Changes the black level in the image for HDMI input mode with DVI input signal manually (Normal / Full) When the DVI input signal from the external equipment, especially from PC, is displayed, the black level may not be suitable. In this case, select Full. The black level for HDMI input signal will be adjusted automatically.

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-P37X20E AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz 190 W 215 W 0.4 W (Without monitor out recording) 15 W (With monitor out recording)

TX-P42X20E 265 W

TX-P50X20E
This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below.
EN55013, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN55020
This TV is designed to meet the standards (current as of August, 2009) of DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital terrestrial services and DVB-C (MPEG2 and MPEG4-AVC(H.264)) digital cable services. Consult your local dealer for availability of DVB-T services in your area. Consult your cable service provider for availability of DVB-C services with this TV. This TV may not work correctly with the signal which does not meet the standards of DVB-T or DVB-C. Not all the features are available depending on the country, area, broadcaster and service provider. Not all CI modules work properly with this TV. Consult your service provider about the available CI module. This TV may not work correctly with CI module that is not approved by the service provider. Additional fees may be charged depending on the service provider. The compatibility with future DVB services is not guaranteed. Check the latest information on the available services at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/

TX-P42X20E

42" Plasma HDTV

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions (W x H x D) 1,029 mm x 704 mm x 334 mm (With Pedestal) 1,029 mm x 661 mm x 93 mm (TV only) 26.0 kg (With Pedestal) 24.0 kg (TV only) AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz 215 W (Maximum) 0.4 W
Mass Power Source Power Consumption Standby condition

DIMENSIONS

Top View Side Panel

Front View

Side View

HDMI 3

Rear Panel

Back View

Side view with the pedestal (option) attached

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT

HDMI 1

COMPONENT

AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN

RGB VIDEO

RGB VIDEO S VIDEO

HDMI 2 (ARC)

Note: To make sure that the Plasma Television fits the cabinet properly when a high degree of precision is required, we recommend that you use the Plasma Television itself to make the necessary cabinet measurements. Panasonic cannot be responsible for inaccuracies in cabinet design or manufacture.
Specifications are subject to change without notice. Non-metric weights and measurements are approximate.

P100115