Panasonic TX-43MX600E LED TV Operating Instructions

Panasonic TX-43MX600E LED TV Operating Instructions

Safety Information

In extreme weather (storms, lightning) and long inactivity periods (going on holiday) disconnect the TV set from the mains. The mains plug is used to disconnect TV set from the mains and therefore it must remain readily operable. If the TV set is not disconnected electrically from the mains, the device will still draw power for all situations even if the TV is in standby mode or switched off.

Note: Follow the on screen instructions for operating the related features.

IMPORTANT – Please read these instructions fully before installing or operating

WARNING: This device is intended to be used by persons (including children) who are capable / experienced of operating such a device unsupervised, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning the use of the device by a person responsible for their safety.

• Use this TV set at an altitude of less than 5000 metres above the sea level, in dry locations and in regions with moderate or tropical climates.
• The TV set is intended for household and similar indoor use but may also be used in public places.
• For ventilation purposes, leave at least 5cm of free space around the TV.
• The ventilation should not be impeded by covering or blocking the ventilation openings with items, such as newspapers, table-cloths, curtains, etc.
• The power cord/plug should be easily accessible. Do not place the TV, furniture, etc. on the power cord. A damaged power cord/plug can cause fire or give you an electric shock. Handle the power cord by the plug, do not unplug the TV by pulling the power cord. Never touch the power cord/plug with wet hands as this could cause a short circuit or electric shock. Never make a knot in the power cord or tie it with other cords. When damaged it must be replaced, this should only be done by qualified personnel.
• Do not expose the TV to dripping or splashing of liquids and do not place objects filled with liquids, such as vases, cups, etc. on or over the TV (e.g. on shelves above the unit).
• Do not expose the TV to direct sunlight or do not place open flames such as lit candles on the top of or near the TV.
• Do not place any heat sources such as electric heaters, radiators, etc. near the TV set.
• Do not place the TV on the floor or inclined surfaces.
• To avoid danger of suffocation, keep plastic bags out of the reach of babies, children and domestic animals.
• Carefully attach the stand to the TV. If the stand is provided with screws, tighten the screws firmly to prevent the TV from tilting. Do not over-tighten the screws and mount the stand rubbers properly.
• Do not dispose of the batteries in fire or with hazardous or flammable materials.

WARNING

• Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.
• Excessive sound pressure from earphones or headphones can cause hearing loss.

ABOVE ALL – NEVER let anyone, especially children, push or hit the screen, push anything into holes, slots or any other openings in the TV.

Markings on the Product

The following symbols are used on the product as a marker for restrictions and precautions and safety instructions. Each explanation shall be considered where the product bears related marking only. Note such information for security reasons.

Class II Equipment: This appliance is designed in such a way that it does not require a safety connection to electrical earth.
Hazardous Live Terminal: The marked terminal(s) is/are hazardous live under normal operating conditions.
Caution, See Operating Instructions: The marked area(s) contain(s) user replaceable coin or button cell batteries.

Class 1 Laser Product: This product contains Class 1 laser source that is safe under reasonably foreseeable conditions of operation.

WARNING

• Do not ingest the battery, Chemical Burn Hazard.
• This product or the accessories supplied with the product may contain a coin/button cell battery. If the coin/button cell battery is swallowed, it can cause severe internal burns in just 2 hours and can lead to death.
• Keep new and used batteries away from children.
• If the battery compartment does not close securely, stop using the product and keep it away from children.
• If you think batteries might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body, seek immediate medical attention.  A television may fall, causing serious personal injury or death. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautions such as:
• ALWAYS use cabinets or stands or mounting methods recommended by the manufacturer of the television set.
• ALWAYS use furniture that can safely support the television set.
• ALWAYS ensure the television set is not overhanging the edge of the supporting furniture.
• ALWAYS educate children about the dangers of climbing on furniture to reach the television set or its controls.
• ALWAYS route cords and cables connected to your television so they cannot be tripped over, pulled or grabbed.
• NEVER place a television set in an unstable location.
• NEVER place the television set on tall furniture (for example, cupboards or bookcases) without anchoring both the furniture and the television set to a suitable support.
• NEVER place the television set on cloth or other materials that may be located between the television set and supporting furniture.
• NEVER place items that might tempt children to climb, such as toys and remote controls, on the top of the television or furniture on which the television is placed.
• The equipment is only suitable for mounting at heights ≤2 m.

If the existing television set is going to be retained and relocated, the same considerations as above should be applied.

Apparatus connected to the protective earthing of the building installation through the MAINS connection or through other apparatus with a connection to protective earthing – and to a television distribution system using coaxial cable, may in some circumstances create a fire hazard. Connection to a television distribution system has therefore to be provided through a device providing electrical isolation below a certain frequency range (galvanic isolator).

WALL MOUNTING WARNINGS

• Read the instructions before mounting your TV on the wall.
• The wall mount kit is optional. You can obtain from your local dealer, if not supplied with your TV.
• Do not install the TV on a ceiling or on an inclined wall.
• Use the specified wall mounting screws and other accessories.
• Tighten the wall mounting screws firmly to prevent the TV from falling. Do not over-tighten the screws.
• Using other wall-hanging brackets, or installing a wall-hanging bracket by yourself have the risk of personal injury and product damage. In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. Any damage caused by installing without a qualified installer will void your warranty.
• Carefully read the instructions accompanying optional accessories, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from falling off.
• Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage.
• Take care when fixing wall brackets to the wall. Always ensure that there are no electrical cables or pipes in the wall before hanging bracket.
• To prevent fall and injury, remove the TV from its fixed wall position when it is no longer in use.

Figures and illustrations in these operating instructions are provided for reference only and may differ from the actual product appearance. Product design and specifications may be changed without notice.

Assembling / Removing the pedestal

Preparations

Take out the pedestal(s) and the TV from the packing case and put the TV onto a work table with the screen panel down on the clean and soft cloth (blanket, etc.)

• Use a flat and firm table bigger than the TV.
• Do not hold the screen panel part.
• Make sure not to scratch or break the TV.

Assembling the pedestal

• The stand of the TV consists of two pieces. Install these pieces together.

• Place the stand(s) on the stand mounting pattern(s) on the rear side of the TV.

• Insert the screws (M4 x 12) provided and tighten them gently until the stand is properly fitted.

Removing the pedestal from the TV

Be sure to remove the pedestal in the following way when using the wall-hanging bracket or repacking the TV.

• Put the TV onto a work table with the screen panel down on the clean and soft cloth. Leave the stand(s) protruding over the edge of the surface.
• Unsrew the screws that fixing the stand(s).
• Remove the stand(s).

When using the wall-hanging bracket

Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket. Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation;

Rear of the TV

View from the side

Note: The screws for fixing the TV onto the wall-hanging bracket are not supplied with the TV.

Environmental Information

This television is designed to be environmentally friendly. To reduce energy consumption, you can  follow these steps:

If you set the Energy Saving to Minimum, Medium, Maximum or Auto the TV will adjust the energy consumption accordingly. Set as Off to turn this setting off. If you like to set the backlight to a fixed value set as Custom, highlight the Backlight (will be located under the Energy Saving setting) and then adjust manually using Left or Right directional buttons on the remote.

Note: Available Energy Saving options may differ depending on the selected Mode in the Settings>Picture menu.

The Energy Saving settings can be found in the Settings> Picture menu. Note that some picture settings will be unavailable to be changed. You can also turn the screen off using the Screen Off option, if you want to hear the sound only and don’t need to watch. If pressed Right button or Left button consecutively Screen Off option will be selected and “Screen will be off in 15 seconds.” message will be displayed on the screen. Select Proceed and press OK to turn the screen off immediately. If you don’t press any button, the screen will be off in 15 seconds. Press any button on the remote or on the TV to turn the screen on again.

Note: Screen Off option is not available if the Mode is set to Game.

When the TV is not in use, please switch off or disconnect the TV from the mains plug. This will also reduce or stop the energy consumption.

Features

• Remote controlled colour TV
• Fully integrated digital terrestrial/cable/satellite TV (DVB-T-T2/C/S-S2)
• HDMI inputs to connect other devices with HDMI sockets
• USB input
• OSD menu system
• Stereo sound system
• Teletext
• Headphone connection
• Automatic programming system
• Manual tuning
• Automatic power down after up to eight hours.
• Sleep timer
• Child lock
• Automatic sound mute when no transmission.
• NTSC playback
• AVL (Automatic Volume Limiting)
• PLL (Frequency Search)
• Game Mode (Optional)
• Picture off function
• Ethernet (LAN) for Internet connectivity and service
• 802.11 a/b/g/n built in WLAN Support
• Audio Video Sharing
• HbbTV

Accessories Included

• Remote Control
• Batteries: 2 x AA
• Operating Instructions
• Power Cord
• Detachable stand
• Stand mounting screws (M4 x 12)

TV Control & Operation

This TV has a joystick as shown in the above drawing. It allows you to control the Volume / Programme / Source and Turn Off – On functions of the TV.

Note: The position of the joystick may differ depending on the model.

Using Main TV Menu

When the Home button is pressed, the main TV menu will appear on the screen. You can navigate through the menu items using the directional buttons on the remote. To select an item or see the sub-menu options of the highlighted menu press OK button. When you highlight a menu option some of the submenu items of this menu may appear on the upper or lower side of the menu bar for quick access. To use a quick access item highlight it, press OK and set as desired using the Left/Right directional buttons. When finished press OK or Back/Return button to exit. When the Netflix application (if available) is highlighted, recommendations will be displayed in the same way as the sub-menu items. If you have already signed in to your Netflix account personalised recommendations will be seen.

You can also see information on location, weather, time and date on the main TV menu screen. The green small icons indicate the current status for time, network and sync for apps. If these icons appear in green, it means that the time information is updated, network is  connected and sync is successfully completed. Otherwise the icons will appear in white. Depending on the country selection made during first time installation, TV’s life time information in hours can be displayed by pressing the Home button and then the Blue button. Concerned about the quality of our products, televisions are subject to rigorous checks before being put on the market, therefore it is possible that this value is not at 0 during the first installation. Press Exit button to close the main menu.

Inserting the Batteries into the Remote

Remove the back cover to reveal the battery compartment. Insert two size AA batteries. Make sure the (+) and (-) signs match (observe correct polarity). Do not mix old and new batteries. Replace only with same or equivalent type. Place the cover back on. A message will be displayed on the screen when the batteries are low and must be replaced. Note that when the batteries are low, the performance of the remote control may be impaired. Batteries should not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fire or the like.

Power Connection

IMPORTANT: The TV set is designed to operate on a 220-240V AC, 50 Hz supply. After unpacking, allow the TV set to reach the ambient room temperature before you connect the set to the mains.

Plug one end (the two-hole plug) of the supplied detachable power cord into the power cord inlet on the rear side of the TV as shown above. Then plug the other end of the power cord into the mains socket outlet.

Note: The position of the power cord inlet may differ depending on the model.

Antenna Connection

Connect the aerial or cable TV plug to the aerial input (ANT) socket or satellite plug to the satellite input (LNB) socket located on the rear-left side of the TV.

Rear-left side of the TV

• Satellite
• Aerial or cable

If you want to connect a device to the TV, make sure that both the TV and the device are turned off before making any connection. After the connection is done, you can turn on the units and use them.

Switching On/Off

To Switch the TV On
Connect the power cord to a power source such as a wall socket (220-240V AC, 50 Hz).

To switch on the TV from standby

• Press the Standby button, Programme +/- or a numeric button on the remote control.
• Press the centre of the joystick on the TV in or push it up/down.

To switch on the TV from hard standby

• Press the centre of the joystick on the TV in.

To switch the TV into standby
Press the Standby button on the remote control, the TV will switch into standby mode.

To switch the TV into hard standby
Press the centre of the joystick on the TV in and hold it down for more than 3 seconds, the TV will switch into hard standby mode.

To switch off the TV

To power down the TV completely, unplug the power cord from the mains socket.

Note: When the TV is switched into standby mode, the standby LED can blink to indicate that features such as Standby Mode Search, Over Air Download or Timer is active. The LED can also blink when you switch on the TV from standby mode.

First Time Installation

When turned on for the first time, the language selection screen is displayed. Select the desired language and press OK. In the following steps of the installation, set your preferences using the directional buttons and OK button. The installation wizard will guide you through the setup process. You can perform first time installation anytime using the option in the Settings>Installation menu.

Media Playback via USB Input

You can connect 2.5” and 3.5” inch (HDD with external power supply) external hard disk drives or USB memory stick to your TV by using the USB input(s) of the TV.

IMPORTANT! Back up the files on your storage devices before connecting them to the TV. Manufacturer will not be responsible for any file damage or data loss.

Certain types of USB devices (e.g. MP3 Players) or USB hard disk drives/memory sticks may not be compatible with this TV. The TV supports FAT32 and NTFS disk formatting. Wait a little while before each plugging and unplugging as the player may still be reading files. Failure to do so may cause physical damage to the USB player and the USB device itself. Do not pull out your drive while playing a file. You can use USB hubs with your TV’s USB input(s). External power supplied USB hubs are recommended in such a case. It is recommended to use the TV’s USB input(s) directly, if you are going to connect a USB hard disk.

Note: When viewing media files the Media Browser menu can only display a maximum of 1000 media files per folder.

E-Manual

You can find instructions for your TV’s features in the E-Manual. To access the E-Manual, enter Settings menu, select Manuals and press OK. For quick access press Home button and then Info button. By using the directional buttons select a desired topic and press OK to read instructions. To close the E-Manual screen press the Exit or Home button.

Note: Depending on model, your TV may not support this function. The content of the E-Manual may vary according to the model.

Software Upgrade

Your TV is capable of finding and updating the software automatically via the broadcast signal or via Internet.

Software upgrade search via user interface

On the main menu select Settings, then navigate to Software Upgrade and press the OK button. Then select Scan for upgrade and press OK button to check for a new software upgrade. You can select the satellite, which is used for updating process by setting Edit upgrade for Satellite option. The Software Upgrade option is also available in the Settings>System>More menu. If a new upgrade is found, it starts to download the upgrade. After the download is completed, a warning will be displayed, press OK button to complete software upgrade process and restart TV. 3 AM search and upgrade mode Your TV will search for new upgrades at 3:00 o’clock if Automatic scanning option is set to Enabled and if the TV is connected to an aerial signal or to the Internet. If a new software is found and downloaded successfully, it will be installed at the next power on.

Note: Do not unplug the power cord while led is blinking during the reboot process. If the TV fails to come on after the upgrade, unplug, wait for two minutes then plug it back in.

All updates are automatically controlled. If a manual search is carried out and no software is found then this is the current version.

Specification

For more product information, please visit EPREL: https://eprel.ec.europa.eu. EPREL registration number is available on https://eprel.panasonic.eu/product.

Wireless LAN Transmitter Specifications

Remote Control

Standby Button

Press and hold the Standby button to see additional actions for this button. Highlight one of the Reset (Restart), Standby (Normal Standby), and Power off (Forced Standby) options and press OK to perform the selected action. If your TV stops responding to commands and the actions menu can not be displayed, the TV will be forced to restart when the button is kept pressed for about five seconds. Press briefly and release the button to switch the TV into standby mode or to switch it on when it’s in standby mode.

(**) My Button 1 & My Button 2

These buttons may have default functions depending on the model. However you can set a special function to these buttons by pressing on them for more than three seconds when on a desired source or channel. You can also set My Button 1 to launch an application. A confirmation message will be displayed on the screen. Now the selected My Button is associated with the selected function.
Note that if you perform First Time Installation, My Button 1&2 will return to their default function.

• Standby (*): Standby / On (press briefly) Reset / Power Off (press and hold)
• Info: Displays information about on-screen content, shows hidden information (reveal – in TXT mode)
• Guide: Displays the electronic programme guide
• Home: Displays TV menu
• Directional buttons: Helps navigate menus, content, etc. and displays the subpages in TXT mode when pressed Right or Left
• OK: Confirms user selections, holds the page (in TXT mode), views Channels menu (DTV mode)
• Exit: Closes and exits from displayed menus or returns to previous screen
• Coloured Buttons: Follow the on-screen instructions for coloured button functions
• Volume +/-
• Mute: Completely turns off the volume of the TV
• Numeric buttons: Switches the channel, enters a number or a letter in the text box on the screen, switches the TV on when in standby mode
• Language: Switches among sound modes (analogue TV), displays and changes audio/subtitle language and turns subtitles on or off (digital TV, where available)
• Rewind: Moves frames backwards in media such as movies
• Stop: Stops the media being played
• Play: Starts to play selected media
• Pause: Pauses the media being played
• No function
• Fast Forward: Moves frames forward in media such as movies
• Text: Displays teletext (where available), press again to superimpose the teletext over a normal broadcast picture (mix)
• Programme +/-: Programme up-down, Page up down (in TXT mode), switches the TV on when in standby mode
• Back/Return: Returns to previous screen, previous menu, opens index page (in TXT mode). Quickly cycles between previous and current channels or sources
• My Button 2 (**)
• Netflix: Launches the Netflix application
• My Button 1 (**)
• Source: Shows available broadcast and content sources

Troubleshooting & Tips

TV will not turn on

Make sure the power cord is plugged in securely to a wall outlet. Press the Standby button on the remote.

Poor picture

• Check if you have correctly tuned the TV.
• Low signal level can cause picture distortion. Please check antenna connections.
• Check if you have entered the correct channel frequency if you have performed manual tuning.

No picture

• TV is not receiving any signal. Make sure the correct source has been selected.
• Is the antenna connected properly?
• Is the antenna cable damaged?
• Are suitable plugs used to connect the antenna?
• If the content is received through an HDMI input, try changing the related HDMI source input setting to Enhanced or Regular from the Source Settings option in the Sources menu or the Sources option in the Settings>System menu.
• If you are in doubt, consult your dealer.

No sound

• Check if the TV sound is muted. Press the Mute button or increase the volume to check.
• Sound is coming from only one speaker. Check the balance settings from the Sound menu.
• Check if the Sound Output option is set correctly from the Sound menu.
• If the content is received through an HDMI input, try changing the related HDMI source input setting to Enhanced or Regular from the Source Settings option in the Sources menu or the Sources option in the Settings>System menu.

Remote control – no operation

• The batteries may be exhausted. Replace the batteries.
• The batteries maybe inserted incorrectly. Refer to the section “Inserting the Batteries into the Remote”.

No signal on an input source

• It is possible that no device is connected.
• Check the AV cables and connections from your device.
• Check the device is switched on.

Connectivity

Wired Connectivity

To Connect to a Wired Network

• You must have a modem/router connected to an active broadband connection.
• Connect your TV to your modem/router via an Ethernet cable. There is a LAN port at the rear-left side of your TV.

• Broadband ISP connection
• LAN (Ethernet) cable
• LAN input on the rear-left side of the TV
• You might be able to connect your TV to your LAN depending on your network’s configuration. In such a case, use an Ethernet cable to connect your TV directly to the network wall outlet.

• Network wall socket
• LAN input on the rear-left side of the TV

Configuring Wired Device Settings
To configure wired connection settings go to the Settings>Network menu.

Network Type

Set Network Type as Wired Device if you are connecting via an Ethernet cable. Internet Speed Test Highlight Internet Speed Test and press the OK button. TV will check the internet connection bandwidth and display the result when complete.

Advanced Settings

Highlight Advanced Settings and press the OK button. On the next screen you can change the IP and DNS settings of the TV. Highlight the desired one and press Left or Right button to change the setting from Automatic to Manual. Now you can enter the IP and / or DNS values manually. Select the related item in the drop down menu and enter the new values using the numeric buttons of the remote. Highlight Save and press the OK button to save settings when complete.

Other Information

The status of the connection will be displayed as Connected or Not Connected and the current IP address, if a connection is established. The MA address of your TV will also be displayed on the screen.

Wireless Connectivity

To Connect to a Wireless Network

• You must have a wireless modem/router connected to an active broadband connection.

• Broadband ISP connection A Wireless-N router (IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n) with simultaneous 2.4 and 5 GHz bands is designed to increase bandwidth. These are optimized for smoother and faster HD video streaming, file transfers and wireless gaming.

The frequency and channel differ depending on the area. The transmission speed differs depending on the distance and number of obstructions between the transmission products, the configuration of these products, the radio wave conditions, the line traffic and the products that you use. The transmission may  also be cut off or may get disconnected depending on the radio wave conditions, DECT phones or any other WLAN 11b appliances. The standard values of the transmission speed are the theoretical maximum values for the wireless standards. They are not the actual speeds of data transmission. The location where the transmission is most effective differs depending on the usage environment. The TV supports 802.11 a, b, g & n type modems. It is highly recommended that you should use the IEEE 802.11n communication protocol in order to avoid any possible problems while watching videos. You must change your modem’s SSID when there are any other modems around with the same SSID. You can encounter connection problems otherwise. Use a wired connection if you experience problems with a wireless connection.

Configuring Wireless Device Settings

To configure wireless connection settings go to the Settings>Network menu.

Network Type

Set Network Type as Wireless Device to start connection process.

Scan Wireless Networks

Highlight Scan Wireless Networks option and press OK to start a search for available wireless networks. All found networks will be listed. Highlight your desired network from the list and press OK to connect. A network with hidden SSID can not be detected by other devices. If you want to connect to a network with hidden SSID, scroll down the list of detected wireless networks, highlight the Add New Network option and press OK. Enter the name of the network and select the security type using the related options to connect.

Note: If the modem supports N mode, you should set N mode settings.

If the selected network is password-protected, enter the correct key by using the virtual keyboard. You can use this keyboard via the directional buttons and the OK button on the remote control. Wait until the IP address is shown on the screen. This means that the connection is now established.

Disconnect

If you have connected to a wireless network Disconnect option will appear in the Network menu and your wireless network profile will also be saved, thus your TV will connect to the same network automatically whenever you switch to wireless connection. To disconnect from a wireless network and delete the saved wireless network profile, highlight Disconnect and press OK.

Press WPS on your wifi router

If your router has WPS, you can directly connect to the modem/router without entering a password or adding the network first. Highlight Press WPS on your wifi router option and press OK. Go to your modem/router device and press the WPS button on it to make the connection. You will see a connection confirmation on your TV once the devices have paired. Select OK to proceed. No further configuration is required.

Internet Speed Test

Highlight Internet Speed Test and press the OK button to check your internet connection speed.

Advanced Settings

Highlight Advanced Settings and press the OK button to open the advanced setting menu. Use directional and numeric buttons to set. The procedure is the same as explained for wired connectivity. Highlight Save and press the OK button to save settings when complete.

Networked Standby Mode

You can enable or disable the Networked Standby Mode feature by setting this option accordingly. Refer to Networked Standby Mode section for further information.

Other Information

The status of the connection will be displayed as Connected or Not Connected and the current IP address, if a connection is established. The MAC address of your TV will also be displayed on the screen.

Connecting to your mobile device via WLAN

• If your mobile device has WLAN feature, you can connect it to your TV via a router, in order to access the content in your device. For this, your mobile device must have an appropriate sharing software. Connect your TV to your router by following the steps mentioned in the sections above. Afterwards, connect your mobile device to the router and then activate the sharing software on your mobile device. Then, select files that you want to share with your TV. If the connection is established correctly, you will be able to access the shared files installed on your mobile device via the Audio Video Sharing feature of your TV.
• Highlight the Audio Video Sharing option in the Sources menu and press OK, available media server devices in the network will be displayed. Select your mobile device and press the OK button to continue.
• If available, you can download a virtual remote controller application from the server of your mobile device application provider.

Note: This feature may not be supported on all mobile devices.

Disposal of Old Equipment and Batteries

Only for European Union and countries with recycling systems

These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries must not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling of old products and batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation. By disposing of them correctly, you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment. For more information about collection and recycling, please contact your local municipality. Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

Note for the battery symbol (bottom symbol):
This symbol might be used in combination with a chemical symbol. In this case it complies with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemical involved.

REFERENCE LINK

https://www.panasonic.com/se/consumer/smart-tv/4k-tv/tx-43mx600e.specs.html