Panasonic TH-P42A20P, TH-P42A20M, TH-P42A20K manual Easy playback, Power on link, Power off link

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●This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment.

●For DIGA Recorder / DVD Player / Blu-ray Disc Player / HD Video Camera / LUMIX Camera with VIERA Link function, connect to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 terminal via an HDMI cable.

●For Player theatre / Blu-ray Disc theatre / Amplifier, connect to HDMI1, HDMI2, or HDMI3 terminal via an HDMI cable and/or RCA cable for audio output from the TV.

●Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. Recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable part number:

• RP-CDHS15 (1.5 m)

• RP-CDHS30 (3.0 m)

• RP-CDHS50 (5.0 m)

Preparations

●Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link.

●Set up the connected equipment. Read the manual of the equipment.

●For optimal recording, the settings of the recorder might be required. For details, read the manual of the recorder.

●Set VIERA Link On in Setup Menu “VIERA Link” (p. 26)

●Set up the TV After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. Set the input mode to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 (p. 18), and make sure that an image is displayed correctly.

This setup should be done each time when the following conditions occur:

• for the first time • when adding or reconnecting equipment • when changing setup

Features available

Easy playback

Automatic input switching - When the connected equipment is operated, input mode is switched automatically.

Power on link

Set Power on Link “On” in Setup Menu to use this function “Power on Link” (p. 26)

When the connected equipment starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment are activated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when the TV is in Standby mode.)

Power off link

Set Power off Link “On” in Setup Menu to use this function “Power off Link” (p. 26)

When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby.

●This function will work even if the TV enters standby mode automatically by Off Timer function or auto power standby function.

Standby Power Save Reduce unnecessary power consumption in standby

Set Standby Power Save “On” in the Setup Menu to use this function

“Standby Power Save” (p. 26)

The power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is controlled higher or lower in synchronization with the TV On / Off state to reduce the consumption.

When the TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is automatically set to Standby and the power consumption in Standby mode of the connected equipment is automatically minimized. When the TV is turned on, the connected equipment is still in Standby mode, but the power consumption is increased to make startup time early.

●This function is effective if the connected equipment can change the power consumption in Standby mode and is set to higher consumption.

●This function will work when “Power off Link” is set to “On”.

Intelligent Auto Standby Auto standby for unnecessary equipment

Set Intelligent Auto Standby “On (With reminder)” or “On (No reminder)” in the Setup Menu to use this function “Intelligent Auto Standby” (p. 26)

When the TV is On, non-watched or non-used connected equipment goes into Standby mode automatically to reduce the power consumption. For example, when the input mode is switched from HDMI, when Speaker Selection is changed to “TV” (except for watching a disc).

●If you select “On (With reminder)”, the on screen message will be displayed to be noticed before working this function.

●This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment. If required, set to “Off”.

VIERA Link Functions

Advanced

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Contents English TQB3EC0021 TH-P42A2G TH-P42A2SMains Lead Operating Instructions Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitementContents Safety Precautions View from the top Do not block the rear air ventsAttaching the pedestal Accessories / OptionsGuide Optional accessoriesPush until both side Make sure that Connecting aerialBasic Connection TV onlyTV, DVD Recorder or VCR Connecting DVD Recorder / VCRIdentifying Controls Remote controlControls Quick Start Guide Using the On Screen DisplaysHow to use remote control Select your area Auto TuningPlug the TV into mains socket and switch On Select your languageSelect a channel Turn power onSelect TV mode Watching TVChange OSD language Display the selectable settings for the current programmeInput mode Sound Menu p Display information bannerDisplay Aspect Selection list To change the mode using the Aspect button onlyChange aspect ratio Reveal hidden data Switch to TeletextViewing Teletext Select the page up toView sub Watch TV while waiting for updateView in multi window Store frequently viewed pagesView Select the input mode of the connected equipmentWatching External inputs Display the input selection menuOperating the equipment with the TV remote control Follow the operation of each feature How to Use Viera ToolsDisplay icons of the feature Select a featureSelect the menu How to Use Menu FunctionsAdjust or select Display the menuOverview SetupPicture SoundMenu list Set Colour Eco ModeReset to DefaultsSound Setup Link Standby Power SaveSignal 50Hz / 100Hz Viera LinkDisplay the menu Tuning and Editing ChannelsSelect Setup Select Tuning MenuChannel List Edit Skip unwanted channels Auto Tuning Set all TV channels automaticallyManual Tuning Set channel manually Select the channel / input to be locked Child LockSelect Child Lock Select Child Lock ListSelect Input Labels Select SetupSelect Display Settings Input LabelsTo retune TV channels only, e.g. after moving house Shipping Condition Reset settingsSelect System Menu Select Shipping ConditionSelect a photo from the thumbnail to be viewed Viewing from SD CardInsert the SD Card Select Photo View Select a folder to display the thumbnailTo sort by date or month recorded SlideshowPlayer FeaturesViera Link Functions Viera Link ControlTMEasy playback Power on linkPower off link Viera Link ControlTM Home Cinema Display Viera Link MenuHdavi ControlTM To listen with speakers HeadphonesExternal Equipment Camcorder / Game EquipmentHdmi equipment To record / playbackTo watch DVDs To watch satellite BroadcastsChannel Allocation Technical InformationA2 German .......Used in Australia, Malaysia etc Stereo / Bilingual Sound SelectionPressing the Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection button Nicam .......Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong etcPC connection Applicable Hdmi featuresSub 15-pin connector signal Hdmi connectionPC from Hdmi terminal Input signal that can be displayedPC from D-sub 15P Max. number of files 9,999 Image resolution 160 × 120 to 20,000,000SD Card Data format for Card browsingMains plug MaintenanceFAQs Display panel, Cabinet, PedestalNo image can be displayed When the equipment isRemote control does Chaotic image, noisyTechnical SpecificationsFAQs SpecificationsWeb Site http//panasonic.net LicenceThis product incorporates the following software Customer’s Record

TH-P42A20V, TH-P42A20R, TH-P42A2S, TH-P42A2G, TH-P42A20P specifications

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