Panasonic TH-42PV60A Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic TH-42PV60A Operating Instructions Manual

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Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

TH-42PV60A
Model No.
TH-50PV60A
STILL
SURROUND
ASPECT
R-TUNE
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MENU
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TV/TEXT
F.P.
INDEX
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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    English Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. Operating Instructions Plasma Television TH-42PV60A Model No. TH-50PV60A The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. STILL SURROUND ASPECT R-TUNE MENU TV/AV TV/TEXT F.P.
  • Page 2 Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi-...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    media excitement Enjoy rich multi-media DVD recorder Amplifi er with Speaker system Contents Be Sure to Read • Safety Precautions ······································ 4 • (Warning / Caution) • Notes ··························································· 5 Maintenance ··············································· 5 Camcorder Preparations Accessories / Options Identifying Controls Personal computer Connection...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Use only the dedicated stands / mounting equipment Using an unauthorized stand or other fi xtures may make the unit shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6).
  • Page 5: Maintenance

    Caution When cleaning the TV unit, remove the mains plug (Cleaning an energized unit may cause electrical shock.) When TV will not be used for a long time, remove the mains plug This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet.
  • Page 6: Accessories / Options

    • Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. • Do not burn or breakup batteries. Optional accessories Pedestal TY-ST42P600W (TH-42PV60A) TY-ST50P600W (TH-50PV60A) TY-ST42P60W (TH-42PV60A) TY-ST50P60W (TH-50PV60A) Check that you have the accessories and items shown Batteries for the Remote...
  • Page 7: Identifying Controls

    Identifying Controls Store setting Used to store tuning and other function settings On / Off switch Swing up the door at "PULL". C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor (senses brightness to adjust picture quality in "Auto" Menu) (p. 14) Power lamp Standby: red Remote control On: green...
  • Page 8: Connection

    Connection External equipments and cables shown in this manual are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains before attaching or disconnecting any leads. Rear of the TV Rear terminal portion (enlarged view) VIDEO AUDIO RF OUT...
  • Page 9: Auto Tuning

    This TV has been pre-tuned in the factory to the following Australian TV channel. Programme No. Channel No. Auto Tuning Search and store TV channels automatically. MENU TV/AV ■ To exit TV/AV Sys select (System selection) Select the system of your area. (NZ/INDONES / Australia) Sys select NZ/INDONES...
  • Page 10: Watching Tv

    Watching TV STILL ASPECT Volume TV/AV ■ Other Useful Functions Freeze / unfreeze picture Hold STILL Display / hide status information Display Press once to activate and press again to clear on screen display information. status information Change the aspect ratio Change ASPECT aspect...
  • Page 11: Vcr

    It is possible to connect a variety of external equipment to the TV unit. Once the equipment is connected, use the following procedure to view the input. To connect the equipment (p. 22) TV/AV Some Panasonic VCR and DVD equipment connected to the TV unit can be directly operated with the remote control. ■...
  • Page 12: Viewing Teletext

    Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. What is TOP mode? In TOP mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the display. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button.
  • Page 13 If you wish to hold the current page without updating Stop or resume automatic updating HOLD ■ HOLD Return to the main index page • INDEX INDEX Call up a • F.P. • favourite pages Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once View in MENU multi...
  • Page 14: How To Use Menu Functions

    How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way. SURROUND MENU TV/AV ■ To return to TV TV/AV ■ To return to the previous screen MENU...
  • Page 15 Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives) • Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Standard / Cinema / Auto) Set for each input signal Adjusts colour, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste • Adjusts tint of image • For NTSC signal reception only Item will be changed to "Tint"...
  • Page 16: Editing And Setting Channels

    Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. For Auto tuning, see p. 9. MENU TV/AV ■ To exit TV/AV Display the menu MENU Select "Setup menu" Ma in me n u Pi c tur e me nu So und m e nu Se tup m e n u...
  • Page 17 To freely change settings after Auto setup Select the programme number and search through the channel Programme Channel number Manual tuning Programme down/up Search down/up Store Exit Return For Manual tuning, using the buttons on the unit ("Tuning mode" on p. 7) (Press repeatedly until "Tuning mode"...
  • Page 18: Personal

    Owner ID MENU TV/AV ■ To exit TV/AV Input owner ID Entry of the security code (PIN number) and "personal information" (your name, address and zip code) in the unit allows the police to quickly trace the owner in case of theft. If a PIN number has already been stored, personal information can be changed by entering that number.
  • Page 19: Displaying Pc Screen On Tv

    Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p. 22) TV/AV ■ PC menu setting (changed as desired) •...
  • Page 20: External Equipment

    ∗ Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have "HDAVI Control" function. HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipments (Panasonic DVD Recorder DIGA, Panasonic Player theatre, Panasonic Amplifi er, etc.) allow you to enjoy the easy playback or home theatre. About connections, see p. 21. Read the manuals of the equipment too.
  • Page 21 When it is stopped operating, input mode is not returned. You can control the theatre speaker with TV’s remote control. This function is available when Panasonic Amplifi er or Player theatre is connected. Display the menu Select "Home theatre"...
  • Page 22 Connections AUDIO (AUDIO) Connector Control with HDMI (p. 20) DIGA or Panasonic Amplifi er • When using HDMI2 terminal as Control with HDMI, select the external input to HDMI2 for the fi rst time (p. 11). To listen with speakers Amplifi...
  • Page 23 S VIDEO 4 pin terminal Chrominance in Luminance in Chrominance earth Luminance earth AV IN AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO (Listening) To watch DVDs DVD player AV4 IN MONITOR OUT To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box To record / playback DVD Recorder / VCR AV1 IN AV2 IN AV3 IN...
  • Page 24: Technical Information

    Technical Information Sys select CH DISPLAY Channel Allocation NZ/INDONES RECEIVE CHANNEL – – – – – – – – – – – – S’1 S’2 S’3 – – – – – Australia – – – – – – – –...
  • Page 25 The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy fi ner images. (p. 10) 16:9 Signal name PAL I PAL 525/60 M.NTSC NTSC 480i (60 Hz) 480p (60 Hz) 576i (50 Hz) 576p (50 Hz) 720p (50 Hz) 720p (60 Hz) 1080i (50 Hz) 1080i (60 Hz)
  • Page 26 • D-sub 15-pin connector signal 15 14 13 12 11 HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipments allow you to enjoy the easy playback or home theatre. • Setup the equipment to enable this function. Read the manual of the equipment.
  • Page 27 Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection button. Audio Signal STEREO Mode Indicator NICAM ...Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong etc. Regular broadcast Type of broadcast (Standard Audio)
  • Page 28: Faqs

    FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Customer Care Centre for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) • Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial.
  • Page 29: Standby Mode

    Problem Chaotic image, noisy No image can be displayed Blurry or distorted image (no sound or low volume) Neither image nor sound is produced No sound is produced Sound level is low or sound is distorted Sound is unusual An error message appears "Control with HDMI"...
  • Page 30: Specifi Cations

    Dimensions ( W × H × D ) Weight Note • Design and Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate. TH-42PV60A AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz 341 W 0.3 W AC type...
  • Page 31: Warranty

    Authorised Service Centre. • Send or bring the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase receipt as a proof of purchase date. Please note that freight and insurance to and / or from your nearest Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you.
  • Page 32: Licence

    Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ © 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Serial Number...

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