Panasonic TC-42PX34 manual

Model No.

TC-42PX34Owner’s Manual

42” Class 720p Plasma HDTV

(41.6 inches measured diagonally)

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	Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future

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Contents

TC-42PX34 Owner’s Manual English ■Do not display a still picture for a long time ■Set up Please read before using the unit Getting Basic Advanced Support Safety Precautions ■AC Power Supply Cord ■Handling the power supply cord CAUTION ■When Moving the Plasma TV CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES FCC STATEMENT Accessories/Optional Accessory ■Assembling the pedestal ■Set-up Installing the remote’s batteries Power cord connection To attach To remove Connections ■Antenna terminal ■Pin terminals ■HDMI terminal Best To use HDMI terminals To use COMPONENT terminals To use COMPOSITE terminals Identifying Controls First Time Setup ANT/Cable setup Do you use a Cable, Satellite or Fiber Optic box with this TV a Select signal type (Cable/Antenna) Select scan type Start scanning Label the inputs for easy identification (Label inputs) Adjust the Clock (Set clock) Complete First time setup Watching TV Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Programming) Closed Caption Displaying Information Change aspect ratio and Zoom the picture Display the SUB MENU Call up a favorite channel Entering characters Password setting/entering Using VIERA TOOLS Watching content from external devices Display the Input select menu Select the input mode Viewing Contents Insert SD card ■Inserting or removing an SD card Display VIERA IMAGE VIEWER Select the data Slideshow Sort Other settings VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” VIERA Link™ Connections (with VIERA Link function) ■Terminal overview ■Connecting DVD Recorder (DIGA) ■Connecting Home theater system/AV amp ■Connecting HD Camcorder/Digital camera VIERA Link settings and Available features Display the menu Select “VIERA Link settings” in “Setup” Select “VIERA Link” Select “On” Automatic Input Switching Power on link Power off link Energy saving mode Unselected device energy save VIERA Link menu and Available features Display the VIERA Link menu Select Press to go back to the previous screen Speaker control VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control Back to TV Editing and Setting Channels Auto program (Set automatically) Manual program (Set manually) Signal meter (Check signal strength) How to Use Menu Functions Picture settings Audio settings Timer settings Lock Closed caption Setup Ratings List for parental control ■U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) ■U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S. TV) ■CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS (C. E. L. R.) ■CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS (C. F. L. R.) Technical Information Data format information Cautions when handling SD Cards SD Card warning messages VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” HDMI connection DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal Closed Caption (CC) Care and Cleaning Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Questions Answers Picture Why is there no picture or just a blue, black or snowy screen being displayed Why is there no sound coming from the TV Sound Why is the sound unusual distorted, low volume or in another language Specifications Index Limited Warranty http://www.panasonic.com/help http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo http://www.pstc.panasonic.com npcparts@us.panasonic.com Limited Warranty (for Canada) Note