Panasonic TH-P42A2G, TH-P42A20P, TH-P42A20M, TH-P42A20K, TH-P42A20R, TH-P42A2S Safety Precautions

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Safety Precautions

Warning

Handling the mains plug and lead

Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.)

Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.

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!

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AC 220 - 240 V 50 / 60 Hz (TH-P42A20P: AC 110 - 240 V 50 / 60 Hz)

Power source

This TV is designed to operate on AC 220 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

(TH-P42A20P: AC 110 - 240 V, 50 / 60 Hz)

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 insert foreign objects into the TV

Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV through the air vents. (Fire or electrical shock may result.)

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.

Mains plug types vary between countries.

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 place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces

The TV may fall off or tip over.

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. 6) / wall-hanging brackets (p. 7).

Do not allow children to handle SD Card

As with any small object, SD Cards can be swallowed by young children. Please remove SD Card immediately after use and store out of reach of children.

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Contents TH-P42A2G TH-P42A2S English TQB3EC0021Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Mains Lead Operating InstructionsContents Safety Precautions Do not block the rear air vents View from the topAccessories / Options Attaching the pedestalOptional accessories GuideConnecting aerial Basic ConnectionTV only Push until both side Make sure thatConnecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV, DVD Recorder or VCRRemote control Identifying ControlsHow to use remote control Using the On Screen DisplaysControls Quick Start Guide Auto Tuning Plug the TV into mains socket and switch OnSelect your language Select your areaTurn power on Select TV modeWatching TV Select a channelDisplay the selectable settings for the current programme Input mode Sound Menu pDisplay information banner Change OSD languageChange aspect ratio To change the mode using the Aspect button onlyDisplay Aspect Selection list Switch to Teletext Viewing TeletextSelect the page up to Reveal hidden dataWatch TV while waiting for update View in multi windowStore frequently viewed pages View subSelect the input mode of the connected equipment Watching External inputsDisplay the input selection menu ViewOperating the equipment with the TV remote control How to Use Viera Tools Display icons of the featureSelect a feature Follow the operation of each featureHow to Use Menu Functions Adjust or selectDisplay the menu Select the menuSetup PictureSound OverviewSet Colour Eco Mode Reset toDefaults Menu listSound Setup Power Save Signal 50Hz / 100HzViera Link Link StandbyTuning and Editing Channels Select SetupSelect Tuning Menu Display the menuManual Tuning Set channel manually Auto Tuning Set all TV channels automaticallyChannel List Edit Skip unwanted channels Child Lock Select Child LockSelect Child Lock List Select the channel / input to be lockedSelect Setup Select Display SettingsInput Labels Select Input LabelsShipping Condition Reset settings Select System MenuSelect Shipping Condition To retune TV channels only, e.g. after moving houseViewing from SD Card Insert the SD Card Select Photo ViewSelect a folder to display the thumbnail Select a photo from the thumbnail to be viewedSlideshow To sort by date or month recordedFeatures Viera Link FunctionsViera Link ControlTM PlayerPower off link Power on linkEasy playback Viera Link ControlTM Hdavi ControlTM Display Viera Link MenuHome Cinema Headphones External EquipmentCamcorder / Game Equipment To listen with speakersTo record / playback To watch DVDsTo watch satellite Broadcasts Hdmi equipmentTechnical Information Channel AllocationStereo / Bilingual Sound Selection Pressing the Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection buttonNicam .......Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong etc A2 German .......Used in Australia, Malaysia etcApplicable Hdmi features Sub 15-pin connector signalHdmi connection PC connectionPC from D-sub 15P Input signal that can be displayedPC from Hdmi terminal Image resolution 160 × 120 to 20,000,000 SD CardData format for Card browsing Max. number of files 9,999Maintenance FAQsDisplay panel, Cabinet, Pedestal Mains plugWhen the equipment is Remote control doesChaotic image, noisy No image can be displayedSpecifications Technical SpecificationsFAQsLicence This product incorporates the following softwareCustomer’s Record Web Site http//panasonic.net

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