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Model No.
TC-42PX34
Owner’s Manual
42” Class 720p Plasma HDTV
(41.6 inches measured diagonally)
For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call:
1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
www.panasonic.com/help
For assistance (Canada), please call:
1-866-330-0014
www.vieraconcierge.ca
Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
English
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.
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Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Enjoy rich multimedia SD memory card Camcorder VCR Cable box Amplifier with Speaker system DVD player/ Blu-ray Disc player DVD recorder/ Blu-ray Disc recorder ■ 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. To prevent the “Image retention”, the screen saver is 12 4 : 3 automatically activated aft
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Getting started Basic Advanced Support Information VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Panasonic Corporation. Contents HDMI, the HDMI logo and High- Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Please read before using the unit SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD- Safety Precautions··········································4 3C, LLC. • This product qualifies for ENERGY STAR in the “Home Use” setting Getting st
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Safety Precautions The lightning flash with arrowhead within a triangle is CAUTION intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK of electric shock to persons. DO NOT OPEN The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. user that important operating No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. and servicing inst
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Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV. If water or an object gets inside the Plasma TV, if the ● ● If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get Plasma TV is dropped, or if the enclosure becomes inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in damaged, unplug the power supply cord immediately. fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the A short-circuit may occur, which could cause a fire. Contact Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized
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CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES WALL MOUNTING: IF YOU DECIDE TO WALL MOUNT WARNING YOUR FLAT PANEL DISPLAY, ALWAYS: • Use a mount that has been recommended by the display Flat panel displays are not always supported on the manufacturer and/or listed by an independent laboratory proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer’s (such as UL, CSA, ETL). recommendations. Flat panel displays that are inappropriately • Follow all instructions supplied by the display and wall situated on dr
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Accessories/Optional Accessory Getting started Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control Batteries for the AC cord Transmitter Remote Control N2QAYB000570 Transmitter (2) AA Battery Pedestal TBLX0134 Owner’s Manual Child safety Quick start guide Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) How to assemble (p. 8) Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended Optional Accessory wall-hanging bracket. For additi
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Attaching the pedestal to TV ■Assembling the pedestal A Fix securely with assembly screws (Total 4 screws). Tighten screws firmly. A Accessories Pole Assembly screws R (4 of each) A L Pole XYN5+F18FN size (M5 × 18) (Silver) Front B Base THEL078N size (M5 × 30) (Black) Poles (2) ■Set-up Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. L R Tighten screws firmly. Bottom view B L R or is printed at the bottom of the poles. Rear side Base (1) Arrow mark Hole for pedestal inst
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Accessories/Optional Accessory Getting started Installing the remote’s batteries Caution Open Incorrect installation may cause Close 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). Hook Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) • batteries. Note the correct polarity Do not burn or break batteries. (+ or -). Power cord connection To attach To remove Keep
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Connections Connection Panels DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Front of the TV A SD card B slot (p.21) C Back of the TV Antenna or Cable connection * See page 9 VHF/UHF Antenna Back of the TV (Power cord connection) or Cable TV Power Cord VHF/UHF Antenna (Connect after all the • NTSC (National Television System Committee): other connections have ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee): been made.) Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standard-definition televisio
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Connections Getting started AV cable connection To use HDMI terminals Best AV Equipment HDMI AV OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player DVI OUT AV Equipment HDMI-DVI Conversion cable L AUDIO OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc R player VIERA Link connection, please refer to p. 25 ● The HDMI connection is required for a 1080p signal. ● To use COMPONENT terminals Y red green green PB COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Good blue blue blue AV Equipment PR red red green e.g. Blu-ray Disc L player AUDIO white white white OUT R
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Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Front of the TV Back of the TV Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down Displays the Main Menu Changes the input Remote control sensor mode Within about 23 feet POWER button Chooses Menu and (7 meters) in front of Submenu entries the TV set Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) C.A.T.S. sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) (p. 33) Note ● The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned off. ● D
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First Time Setup Getting started Identifying Controls First Time Setup The first time setup screen is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 36) is set to “No”. Turn the TV On with the POWER button (TV) (Remote) or or Configure your viewing mode Select your language Language / Idioma / Langue Step 1 of 5 / Paso 1 de 5 / Étape 1 de 5 Select your language Seleccione su idioma Sélection de la
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ANT/Cable setup Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV? ANT/Cable setup Step 3 of 5 Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV? Yes No OK Select Return Yes No b Select connection type for Cable or Satellite box a Select signal type and go to (Input labels) (Cable/Antenna) ANT/Cable setup Step 3 of 5 ANT/Cable setup Step 3 of 5 How does the TV receive its programming content? Which wiring method is used to connect your box to the TV? Cable servi
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First Time Setup Getting started Label the inputs for easy identification (Label inputs) To name each input, follow the instructions on screen. When done, select NEXT and press OK to go to the next step. Video Label inputs Step 4 of 5 GAME GAME select What is connected to HDMI 1 ? Next For your convenience, you may name each input for easy identification. or The labels will be shown in the “Input select” menu. 1 @. 2 ABC 3 DEF OK 4 5 6 GHI JKL MNO HDMI 1 set 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9 WXYZ Select HDMI 2 L
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Watching TV Turn power on (Remote) (TV) Note Please select correct input --> (p. 20) or Select a channel number To directly enter the digital channel up number or When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the minor down number in a compound channel number. • Also available side CH button on the unit. [For Cable/Satellite box connection] example: CH15-1: - Use your connected box’s remote control. Note Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “ANT/Cable setup”
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Watching TV Basic Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture ■ Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes (p. 38) • 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ ZOOM • 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM Use when the picture does not fill the whole screen (bars appears on either side of the image) or portions of the picture is trimmed. Note 1. Some content, such as film-based movies, are available in extra-wide format. Top and bottom bars are unavailable. 2. Connected devices, such as Cable/Sa
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■ Other Useful operations Entering characters You can use the remote control keys to enter the alphanumeric characters. Menu Input labels ■ Switches input mode HDMI 1 HDMI 2 ABC → abc → 123 Component ↑ | _____________ ■ Press each number key 1 @. 2 3 ABC DEF to cycle through the OK 4 GHI 5 JKL 6MNO 7 PQRS 8 TUV 9 WXYZ Select RETURN alphanumeric character LAST 0 - , ABC → abc Delete Navigation area Password setting/entering You need to enter the password when you access locked channel or inpu
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Using VIERA TOOLS Basic Watching TV Using VIERA TOOLS VIERA TOOLS is the easy way to access the TV’s special features. They are displayed as shortcut icons on the TV screen. Display VIERA TOOLS Select the item select next Set each item VIERA IMAGE VIEWER Viewing photo with VIERA IMAGE VIEWER (p. 21-23) VIERA Link VIERA Link (p. 28-29) Game mode Change to “Game” mode. Picture mode (p. 33) Eco mode ECO/energy saving (p. 36) Press to exit from a menu screen Press to go back to t
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W atching content from external devices With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode (shortcut) press the corresponding Input select NUMBER button on the remote 1 ANT/Cable In Not used control to select the input of your 2 HDMI 1 GAME choice. Or, press the INPUT 3 HDMI 2 button repeatedly, to cycle through 4 Component AUX or the available inputs. 5 Video * set unused input to “Not used” select (example) (below) for quick skipping. Select the
