Panasonic VIERA TH-42PZ700A Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic VIERA TH-42PZ700A 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-42PZ700A
Model No.
TH-50PZ700A
POWER
INPUT
ASPECT
OPTION SD CARD
EXIT
RETURN
R
G
Y
B
STTL
INFO
MUTE
CH
VOL
TV
TQBC2205

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Plasma Television TH-42PZ700A Model No. TH-50PZ700A POWER INPUT ASPECT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN STTL INFO MUTE English 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. TQBC2205...
  • Page 2 Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- Full HD Plasma Panel Receive digital terrestrial services using an integrated (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link”...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read • Safety Precautions ······································ 4 • (Warning / Caution) Enjoy rich multi-media • Notes ··························································· 5 Maintenance ··············································· 5 Quick Start Guide SD memory card Accessories / Options ·········· 6 Identifying Controls Camcorder ···············...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Using an unauthorized stand or other fi xtures may shelves above, etc.) make the TV shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6). Do not expose to direct sunlight...
  • Page 5: Notes

    Notes Caution Do not display a still picture for a long time This causes the image to remain on the plasma When cleaning the TV, remove the screen (“image retention”). mains plug This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.
  • Page 6: Accessories / Options

    Accessories / Options Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Batteries for the Clamper Operating Instructions Control Remote Control Transmitter Transmitter • • Guarantee N2QAYB000122 R6 (AA) Pedestal (ST-42D2-WK / ST-50D2-WK) • Mains Lead TBLX0026 (TH-42PZ700A) •...
  • Page 7: Identifying Controls

    Identifying Controls SD CARD slot (p. 31) Function select • Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Lift door to open Treble / Balance / Auto Tuning (p. 24) AUDIO AV4 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO-R...
  • Page 8: Basic Connection

    Basic Connection 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 leads. When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet fi rst. Example 1 Example 2 Connecting aerial...
  • Page 9: Auto Tuning

    Auto Tuning Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) • You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode.
  • Page 10: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Turn power on Mains power On / Off switch should be On. POWER POWER INPUT ASPECT OPTION SD CARD Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or Analogue GUIDE EXIT RETURN 1 TEN Digital 10:30 am All DVB Services Corontation Street Select FAV List 9:00 am - 11:00 am Information banner...
  • Page 11: Other Useful Functions

    ■ Other useful functions (Operate after Display programme information INFO Current To change the Fav List Programme Service Current time favourite list (If you have defi ned a Fav List) To download new software to TV • 1 TEN Digital 10:30 am All DVB Services Select FAV List...
  • Page 12: Using Tv Guide

    Using TV Guide TV Guide―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of programmes currently broadcast and future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcaster). Analogue broadcasts will be listed after DVB broadcasts. “D” means DVB channel and “A” means Analogue channel.
  • Page 13 ■ Other useful functions (Operate after viewing TV Guide) Select View details the programme View details To return TV Guide Thu 05/08/04 10:49 am to the start page of the select programme Details (DVB mode) INFO EXIT Return to List View RETURN INFO...
  • Page 14: Watching Videos And Dvds

    Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment (p. 8) The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. Display the Input select menu POWER...
  • Page 15 Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control. ∗ VCR / DVD switch Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre Standby...
  • Page 16: 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 FASTEXT mode? In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button.
  • Page 17 If you wish to hold the current page without updating Stop or resume automatic updating HOLD ■ To resume Return to the main index page INDEX Call up a • STTL Call up the page stored in “blue”. favourite • Factory setting is “P801”...
  • Page 18: How To Use Menu Functions

    How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. Display the menu • Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) POWER INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD Select the menu...
  • Page 19: Viera Link

    ■ Overview Main Menu VIERA Link VIERA Link Menu The menu of the accessed VIERA Link Control Recorder equipment Speaker Selection Home Cinema Picture (p. 33) Sound Setup Picture Menu Viewing Mode Auto Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Warm Colour Management P-NR...
  • Page 20: Menu List

    ■ Menu list Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives) Menu Controls the connected Panasonic equipment VIERA Link Control “Easy control only with VIERA remote control” (p. 33) “Speaker control” (p. 33) • You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the Speaker Selection remote control.
  • Page 21: Programme Edit

    ■ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives) DVB Favourites Edit Creates list of favourite programmes (p. 23) Auto Tuning Automatically sets the channels received in the area (p. 24) Analogue Edits analogue channels (p. 25) Programme Edit DVB Manual Sets the DVB channels manually (p.
  • Page 22: Dvb Settings (Dvb)

    DVB Settings (DVB mode) DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features. If in Analogue mode Select DVB POWER Display the menu INPUT ASPECT OPTION SD CARD GUIDE EXIT RETURN Select “Setup” access Main Menu STTL VIERA Link Picture Sound select Setup Select “DVB Favourites Edit”, “System Update”,...
  • Page 23 Create your favourite service List from various broadcasters (up to 4: FavList1 / FavList2 / FavList3 / FavList4). The list is displayed in information banner (p. 11), TV Guide (p. 12) and then easily accessed. Select a service and add it to the list A service is added Favourites Edit Wed 12/05/04 10:46...
  • Page 24: Editing And Setting Channels

    Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. You can re-tune all TV channels when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. Select DVB or Analogue •...
  • Page 25 • To change channel number Edit the analogue programme position settings “Analogue Manual Tuning” Select the channel to edit Channel Analogue Programme Edit Prog. Chan. Name Skip Name CH33 1 2 3 CH21 X Y Z CH21 F T P Edit Cursor select...
  • Page 26: Restore Settings

    Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings (channels, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. Display the menu INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT Select “Setup” access Main Menu VIERA Link RETURN Picture select Sound Setup...
  • Page 27: Input Labels

    Input Labels For easier identifi cation and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. (To select the input mode p. 14) Display the menu INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT Select “Setup”...
  • Page 28: Displaying Pc Screen On Tv

    Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p. 34) Select the external input INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT...
  • Page 29: Hdmi Functions

    HDMI Functions HDMI (high-defi nition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-defi nition digital images and high- quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment ( ∗ 1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
  • Page 30: Viewing From Sd Card (Photos)

    Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card. • Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.)
  • Page 31 (Photos) • For details on SD Cards (p. 38) ■ ■ ■ To open To insert To remove Blue LED Card Label surface Open the cover Press the centre of the card Push until a click is heard Note • Blue LED lights while SD Card is inserted if set “SD Card LED”...
  • Page 32: Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm

    ” ∗ VIERA Link “ Control ∗ Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function. Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifi er, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically.
  • Page 33 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. • ■...
  • Page 34: External Equipment

    External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifi cations (p. 43). AV IN Camcorder / HDMI equipment Fully wired HDMI compliant cable AUDIO...
  • Page 35: Amplifi Er With Speaker System

    Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. • Amplifi er Read the manuals of the equipment too. ■ Easy playback, Easy control only with VIERA remote control HD Video Camera Panasonic DVD Recorder Speaker system Panasonic Player theatre Panasonic DVD Recorder, HD Video Camera, etc.
  • Page 36: Technical Information

    Technical Information Channel Allocation (Analogue mode) CH Display / Receive Channel CH Display / Receive Channel CH Display / Receive Channel CH 0 CH 10 CH 5 S 10 CH 12 CH 6 S 11 CH 9 S 44 CH 20 CH 5A CH9A CH 75...
  • Page 37 VIERA Link is available for the terminal with the smaller number. • “HDAVI Control 2” is the newest standard (current as of February, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment. Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection (Analogue mode) When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection button.
  • Page 38 If miniSD Card is used, insert / remove it together with the adapter. • Check the latest information on the card type at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/ ∗ DCF (Design rule for camera fi le system): Unifi ed standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Note •...
  • Page 39 PC connection A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV. • PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning frequency 59 to 86 Hz (more than 1,024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image).
  • Page 40: 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 for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) • Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial.
  • Page 41 Problem Actions • Digital TV reception technology requires high quality, robust DTV signals which in some domestic aerial installations, may be relatively poor despite good analogue reception. • To maintain optimum signal quality from TV aerial, use a TV aerial splitter (as illustrated) when connecting two or more equipments to the same aerial.
  • Page 42: Licence

    Licence Trademark Credits • DVB is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996). • VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA. • S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.
  • Page 43: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations TH-42PZ700A TH-50PZ700A Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Average use 535 W 640 W Standby condition 0.5 W Aspect Ratio 16:9 106 cm (diagonal) 127 cm (diagonal) Visible screen size 922 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) 1,106 mm (W) ×...
  • Page 44: 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.

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