Panasonic TCP42XT50 owner manual Watching TV, Turn power on, Select a channel number

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Watching TV

Turn power on

(Remote) (TV)

or

Select a channel number

up

or down

CH buttons are also available on the side of the TV.

[For Cable/Satellite box connection]

- Use your connected box’s remote control.

Note

Please select correct input --> (p. 17)

To directly enter a digital channel number

When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the minor number in a compound channel number.

example: CH15-1:

Getting started

Note

If at the end of the scanning no channels are found, then check: 1. Antenna’s position – or

2. Availability of Cable service

Cable, Satellite or Fiber services with a box are typically connected to the TV’s A/V inputs, preferably HDMI, for best HD picture. In such a case, the channel scanning is not needed (set “ANT IN” to “Not used”).

Other Useful Functions

Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Programming)

Select the Audio mode for watching TV

Digital mode: Select available audio service when receiving a digital channel.

Audio track is automatically selected as DTV language and SAP settings in Audio menu.

Menu > Audio > DTV language and SAP settings

* If you change the audio settings with SAP button, DTV language and SAP settings does not change.

Audio track 1 of 7

 

 

 

Track number / Number of tracks

 

 

 

English (Main audio)

 

 

Current audio track information (language, audio type)

 

 

English audio

 

 

Audio service information

 

 

(example)

Analog mode: Select the desired Audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono)

SAP is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI. Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling SAP with their box.

Closed caption

Switches the Closed caption mode On or Off

Closed caption Off

 

Closed caption On

 

Closed caption On mute

 

 

 

 

 

Closed caption is not available when watching TV with a Cable or Satellite box connected via HDMI. Contact your Cable or Satellite operator for instructions on enabling CC with their box.

Displaying Information

Displays TV status information. Also, when watching programs via the Antenna/Cable input, INFO will include the channel banner.

ChannelClock

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

THE NEWS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

15-2

 

 

 

 

 

 

12:30

PM

 

ABC-HD

CC SAP

TV-G

1080i

Standard

4:3

30

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Station

 

SAP

 

 

Signal

Picture

 

 

Sleep

timer

identifier

 

indication

 

resolution

mode

 

 

remaining time

 

 

Closed

caption

Rating Level

 

 

Aspect ratio

Basic

Watching TV First Time Setup

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Contents Viera English Español41.9/49.9 inches measured diagonally 41,9/49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmenteSet up Do not display a still picture for a long timeTypical still images Contents Important Safety Instructions Safety PrecautionsRadio waves AC Power Supply CordHandling the power supply cord When Moving the Plasma TV3D Eyewear DisassemblyAccidental Ingestion PlaceFCC and IC Statement About wireless LAN adapter Optional AccessoryWireless Adapter AccessoriesOptional Accessories AccessoriesDo not disassemble or modify the pedestal Attaching the pedestal to TVRemoving the pedestal from the TV Rear viewTo attach To remove Power cord connectionInstalling the remote’s batteries Attaching Ferrite CoreConnection Panels AccessoriesConnections Connections For HDMI-ARC Audio Return Channel connection, see p AV cable connection Audio connection Viera Link connection, please refer to pControls TV controls/indicatorsRemote control Identifying ControlsComplete First time setup First Time SetupTurn the TV On with the Power button Setup the following itemsTurn power on Watching TVSelect a channel number Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture Display the Options menuCall up a favorite channel Set each item Using Viera ToolsDisplay the Input select menu Select the input mode Display Viera Tools and select the itemAfter Use Using the 3D EyewearViewing 3D images on TV Viewing 3D imagesChange the view 3D⇔2D 3D settings Adjust 3D imagesUsing Media player Basic features for Media playerMedia information Select the data Photos/Videos/Music Using Media playerInsert Media SD card or USB flash memory Display Media player Select Drive and MediaPhotos playback screen Slideshow settingsSlideshow Photos viewPhoto options SortSelect Video/Music options in Options menu Video/Music optionsVideos view Music viewHdmi cable Viera LinkTM Hdavi ControlTM Using Media playerVersion Basic AdvancedViera Link Connections with Viera Link function Connecting Blu-ray Disc player/DVD Recorder DigaConnecting Home theater system/AV amp Connecting HD Camcorder/Digital cameraSet Viera Link to On Select Viera Link settingsSelect and make other settings Viera Link settings and Available featuresEnergy saving mode Automatic Input SwitchingPower on link Power off linkSpeaker control Select the item and set the settingsViera Link control only with the TV’s remote control Display the Viera Link menuConnecting to the Internet Using Network servicesContact your Broadband service provider Select wired or wireless connectionConnection test Select Network Select the settings and setWireless network settings Network settingsIP address/DNS settings Proxy settingNetwork link Network status Online Movies settingsSoftware update New software noticeDisplay Menu Select the item Other settingsSet Adjust the Picture, Audio or 3D settings Enjoy Online moviesView/Play Select contentsDisplay Viera Tools and select the Dlna Select serverANT/Cable setup and operation Editing and Setting ChannelsSelect Setup Select ANT/Cable setupSetting Channels Advanced Signal meter Check signal strengthManual program Set manually Menu structure How to Use Menu FunctionsDisplay the menu Select the menuAspect Ratio Format Technical How to Use MenuTechnical Information Ratings List for parental controlData format information SizeViera LinkTM Hdavi ControlTM Technical Information Support InformationSD Card/USB flash memory warning messages 2D→3D Simulated 3DSide bars Input signal that can be displayedDigital Audio OUT terminal Closed Caption CCCareTechnicaland CleaningInformation Support Information Care and CleaningQuestions Answers Frequently Asked Questions FAQQuestions Frequently Asked Questions FAQ Support InformationWhy is the sound unusual Distorted, low volume orHow do I reset my TV to all factory defaults and settings? Why doesn’t the Remote ControlWork? Frequency Range SpecificationsBluetooth Standard ComplianceIndex Limited Warranty Coverage On-Site or Carry-in ServiceLimited Warranty Limits And Exclusions Panasonic National Parts Center Customer Services Directory United States and Puerto RicoAccessory Purchases United States and Puerto Rico For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTYPanasonic Product Limited Warranty Limited Warranty for CanadaTop View Front View Side ViewBackAttached Side view with the pedestal option attached Side Panel Rear Panel Back ViewCustomer’s Record Anotación del clienteAmbler Drive