Operating Instructions LED TV English Model No. TX-49FX740B TX-55FX740B TX-65FX740B (image: TX-55FX740B) For more detailed instructions, please refer to [eHELP] (Built-in Operating Instructions). ● How to use [eHELP] (p. 22) Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference. Please carefully read the “Safety Precautions” of this manual before use.
Contents Be Sure to Read Important Notice··················································· 4 Safety Precautions ··············································· 5 Accessories ························································ 8 Installing the TV ··················································· 9 Installing the wall-hanging bracket ··························11 Connections ·······················································12 Identifying Controls ··············································19
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Important Notice Notice for DVB / Data broadcasting / IPTV functions This TV is designed to meet the standards (as of August, 2017) of digital services. ● Not all the features are available depending on the country, area, broadcaster, service provider and network environment. ● Compatibility with future services is not guaranteed. Internet apps are provided by their respective service providers, and may be changed, interrupted, or discontinued at any time.
Safety Precautions ● This TV is designed to operate on AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz. ● Insert the mains plug fully into the mains socket. To help avoid risk of electrical shock, fire, damage or injury, please follow the warnings and cautions below: ● To turn Off the apparatus completely, you must pull the mains plug out of the mains socket. Consequently, the mains plug should be easily accessible at all times. ■ Mains plug and lead ● Disconnect the mains plug when cleaning the TV.
● If the TV is used in an environment where there is dust or smoke. It is possible for dust/smoke particles to enter the TV through the air vents during normal operation which can become trapped inside the unit. This may cause overheating, malfunction, deterioration in picture quality, etc. ● Do not use an unapproved pedestal / mounting equipment. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform the setup or installation of approved wall-hanging brackets.
● The built-in wireless LAN uses 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency bands. To avoid malfunctions or slow response caused by radio wave interference when using the built-in wireless LAN, keep the TV away from other devices that use 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz signals such as other wireless LAN devices, microwave ovens, and mobile phones. ● When problems occur due to static electricity, etc., the TV might stop operating to protect itself. In this case, turn the TV off at the Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it back on.
Accessories LED TV Declaration of Conformity (DoC) “Hereby, Panasonic Corporation declares that this TV is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of the Directive 2014/53/EU.” If you want to get a copy of the original DoC of this TV, please visit the following website: http://www.ptc.panasonic.eu/doc Standard accessories Remote Control (p.
Installing the TV Assembling / Removing the pedestal Assembly screw (4) M4 × 12 Pedestal Assembling the pedestal When lifting the TV, support the TV as shown below. ● Do not hold the screen part strongly as shown below. ● Lift the TV with the protective sheet attached. ● Do not place the TV temporarily on the floor or desk. ● Remove the protective sheet and the protective film after installing the pedestal. ● Cable arrangement (p.
4 2 C B 5 D Removing the pedestal Be sure to remove the pedestal in the following procedures when you use the wall-hanging bracket or repack the TV. 1 2 3 4 3 A 10 English Remove the cable cover . Remove the cable cover . Remove the assembly screws from the TV. Pull out the pedestal from the TV.
Installing the wallhanging bracket ● Holes for wall-hanging bracket installation Rear of the TV 49-inch model a: 200 mm a b: 300 mm b Please contact your local Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended wall-hanging bracket.
Connections ● External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. ● Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any cables. ● Check the terminal type and cable plugs are correct for connection. ● Use a fully wired HDMI compliant cable. ● Keep the TV away from electronic equipment (video equipment, etc.) or equipment with an infrared sensor, otherwise distortion of image / sound may occur or operation of other equipment may be affected.
Terminals 1 2 3 Cable cover 4 5 6 7 Terminal cover 8 9 1 Model name plate 2 CI slot (p. 15) 3 Headphone jack (p. 15) (p. 14, 15) 4 HDMI1 - 3 5 DIGITAL AUDIO 6 USB 1 - 3 port This symbol indicates DC operation 7 Terrestrial terminal (p. 14) 8 AV (COMPONENT / VIDEO) (p. 15) 9 ETHERNET terminal (p. 14) ● To watch content in 4K format, use HDMI terminal. (p. 14) Basic connections ■ Mains lead AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz Mains lead Insert the mains plug firmly into place.
■ Aerial TV RF cable Terrestrial aerial ● For DVB, Analogue Network A broadband network environment is required to be able to use internet services. ● If you do not have any broadband network services, please consult your retailer for assistance. ● Prepare the internet environment for wired connection or wireless connection. ● Setup of the network connection will start when first using the TV. (p. 21) ■ Wired connection TV AV devices Internet environment ■ DVD Recorder / Blu-ray Recorder, etc.
■ [HDMI Auto Setting] (Setup Menu) ■ Amplifier (listening with external speakers) Reproduces the image more precisely with the expanded colour gamut when connecting the 4K compatible equipment. Select the mode depending on the equipment. ● Use HDMI2 to connect the TV to an amplifier which has ARC (Audio Return Channel) function. [Mode1]: For better compatibility. Set to [Mode1] when the image or sound in HDMI input is not played properly.
Cable arrangement TV Before fixing the cables, remove the cable cover. Fix the cables using the cable guide, cable hook and cable clamp, and then attach the terminal cover / cable cover to the TV. ■ Fixing the cables using the cable guide, cable hook and cable clamp CI module ■ USB HDD (for recording) ● Use USB 1 port for connecting the USB HDD. ● For details, refer to [eHELP] (Search by Purpose > Recording). ■ VIERA Link ● Use HDMI1 - 3 for VIERA Link connection.
■ Attaching the cable cover / terminal cover Cable hook ● Do not apply load to the cable cover / terminal cover. ● Be careful not to nip the cables between the TV and the cable cover / terminal cover. ● When using USB 2 port, USB 3 port or HDMI3 terminal, you cannot attach the cable cover. Keep the removed cable cover for future use. ● When using AV terminal, ETHERNET terminal or DIGITAL AUDIO, you cannot attach the terminal cover. Keep the removed terminal cover for future use.
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Identifying Controls 7 OK ● Confirms selections and choices. ● Press after selecting channel positions to quickly change channel. Remote Control 8 [Option Menu] ● Easy optional setting for viewing, sound, etc. 9 Coloured buttons (red-green-yellow-blue) ● Used for the selection, navigation and operation of various functions. 10 Volume Up / Down 11 Numeric buttons ● Changes channel and teletext pages. ● Sets characters. ● When in Standby mode, switches TV on.
■ Installing / Removing batteries Pull open Hook Indicator / Control panel ● When pressing 4, 5, 6 buttons, the control panel guide appears on the right side of the screen for 3 seconds to highlight which button has been pressed. 4 5 Close 6 Note the correct polarity (+ or -) 1 2,3 7 Rear side of the TV 1 Power LED Red: Standby Green: On • Depending on the ambient brightness, adjusts the brightness of LED to easy-to-view levels automatically. Orange: Standby with some functions (recording, etc.
First time Auto Setup If tuning has failed check the RF cable, and the network connection, and then follow the on-screen instructions. When the TV is turned on for the first time, it will automatically search for available TV channels and give options to set up the TV. ● These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. ● Please complete connections (p. 12 - 18) and settings (if necessary) of the connected equipment before starting Auto Setup.
Watching TV How to Use eHELP 1 [eHELP] is the detailed operating instructions built into the TV, and gives a more detailed explanation for a better understanding of the operation of each feature. Turn power on (TV) or (Remote Control) ● Mains power On / Off switch should be on. (p. 20) Displays the information bar at the bottom of the screen for several seconds. ● For information about the operation and settings, refer to [eHELP].
● To scroll the description (if more than 1 page) While the description is highlighted ● To open the reference screen ( ) ● To display the menu related to the description (only for some descriptions) (red) ● To check the features of this TV Search by Purpose > Read first > Features English 23
FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to solve the problem. ● For details, refer to [eHELP] (Support > FAQs). The TV does not switch on ● Check the mains lead is plugged into the TV and the mains socket. ● The fuse in the mains plug may have blown. Replace it with one of an identical rating. (p. 5) The TV goes into Standby mode ● Auto power standby function is activated. The remote control does not work or is intermittent ● Are the batteries installed correctly? (p.
Maintenance Specifications First, remove the mains plug from the mains socket. ■ TV Display panel, Cabinet, Pedestal Regular care: Gently wipe the surface of the display panel, cabinet, or pedestal by using a soft cloth to remove dirt or fingerprints. For stubborn dirt: (1) First clean the dust from the surface. (2) Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent to 100 parts water). (3) Wring out the cloth firmly.
Aerial input Y 1.0 V[p-p] (including synchronisation) PB/CB, PR/CR UHF ±0.35 V[p-p] VHF / UHF HDMI 1 / 2 / 3 input TYPE A Connectors HDMI1 / 3: 4K, Content Type, Deep Colour, x.v.Colour™ HDMI2: 4K, Content Type, Audio Return Channel, Deep Colour, x.v.Colour™ ● This TV supports “HDAVI Control 5” function. Card slot Common Interface slot (complies with CI Plus) × 1 ETHERNET RJ45, IEEE802.
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 used batteries, please take them to applicable collection points in accordance with your national legislation.
