Panasonic TH-42PA20 Operating Instructions Manual
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Progressive Plasma Television Operating Instructions TH-37PA20 Model No. TH-42PA20 Pedestal stand shown above is optional extra. Please read these instruction before operating your set and retain them for future reference. English TQBC0619-1... - Page 2 Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Plasma TV. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Important Safety Notice ..........4 Setup menu .............. 24 Safety Precautions ............ 5 Aspect Controls ............26 Supplied Accessories ..........7 Sound menu ............28 Fitting remote control batteries ........ 7 Picture menu ............30 Quick start Guide ............8 Picture Adjustments (PC mode) ...... -
Page 4: Important Safety Notice
Important Safety Notice WARNING 1) To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture. Do not place containers with water (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on shelves above, etc.) 2) To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
If water is spilt onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, please consult your local Panasonic dealer. -
Page 6: Cleaning And Maintenance
If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the Plasma TV is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damages, disconnect the power cord plug immediately. • A short circuit may occur, which could cause fire. Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to be made. CAUTION When using the Plasma TV Do not bring your hands, face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Plasma TV. -
Page 7: Supplied Accessories
Supplied Accessories Check the accessories before installations. • • • Operating Instruction book Remote Control Transmitter AC cord • Guarantee Card (N2QAJB000081) • Batteries for the Remote • • Ferrite core Ferrite core (small size) × 5 (large size) × 3 Control Transmitter (2 ×... -
Page 8: Quick Start Guide
Quick start Guide Choose Your Connection Type Connection and setting up options • If connecting the TV using an RF cable only, see below. • If connecting the TV using Scart and RF cables, see page 9. • If connecting the TV to a Q-Link (or Q-Link compatible) VCR, see page 9. •... - Page 9 Quick start Guide 2. Connection of Plasma TV and VCR/DVD recorder using Scart and RF cables Plasma TV RF connection Connect the ANTENNA to the Antenna Input terminal of the VCR and an RF cable from the VCR Antenna ANTENNA Output terminal to this set Antenna Input terminal ( Antenna Input terminal...
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Page 10: Q-Link
Quick start Guide 4. Q-Link connection of Plasma TV, VCR/DVD recorder and Satellite Receiver using Scart and RF cables For Q-Link to function correctly this set, VCR and Plasma TV Satellite Receiver must be connected as shown in the diagram below. RF connections •... - Page 11 Quick start Guide When using a “NEXTVIEWLINK” device the main features possible are the following : Preset Download This allows the programme order from the TV to be downloaded to the recording device, helping to ensure that correct recordings are made; there are several ways to perform this operation : 1.
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Page 12: Cable Fixing Band
Quick start Guide Cable fixing band – AC cord fixing Connect power plug to the socket of How to fix: How to release: the main body. Fix the left clamper. Fix the right clamper. Install the ferrite core. Ferrite core (Large size) supplied. -
Page 13: Ac Cord Connection
Quick start Guide AC cord connection Connect the AC cord plug to the Plasma TV. Power On/Off Connect the plug to the Wall Outlet Note: Main plug types vary between countries. The power plug shown at left may, therefore, not be the type fitted to your set. Press the Power switch on the Plasma TV to turn the set on: Power-On. -
Page 14: Basic Controls
Basic controls Front panel controls and Remote control Volume Up (+), Down (-)/ Programme Number Up ( ), Down ( ) Volume adjustment which uses these buttons is performed after pressing Function button. When programme number up ( ) or down ( ) button on the front panel of the Plasma TV is pressed in stand-by mode, the Plasma TV will be turned on. -
Page 15: Vcr / Dvd Player Operation
TV REC The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic VCR’s and DVD (Digital Versatile Disc) player equipment. Some VCR and DVD equipment have different functions, so to ensure compatibility please refer to the equipment's instruction book or consult your dealer for details. -
Page 16: Using The On Screen Displays
Using the On Screen Displays Many features available on this set can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu system. Use the remote control as shown below to access and adjust features as desired. Please refer to the On Screen Help Press to display “Picture menu”... - Page 17 Using the On Screen Displays Press to move the cursor up and down on the menu. Press to access menus, adjust levels or to select from a range of options. The STR button is used with a number of features to store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set.
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Page 18: Auto Setup Tuning
Auto setup tuning Auto setup Automatically scans all TV channels and stores them in memory. Auto setup automatically retunes your set. This feature is useful, if for example, you move house and wish to retune your set to receive the local stations. Setup menu Display the Tuning menu screen Q-Link... -
Page 19: Tuning Menu
Tuning menu SET UP Setup menu Press to display the Setup menu. Q-Link AV2 out Teletext Press to select the Tuning menu. Off timer Text language West Side panel Press to Access the Tuning menu. Power save Access Tuning menu OSD language Press to select the menu to adjust. -
Page 20: Manual Tuning
Tuning menu Manual Tuning Manual tuning of the programme position is available either from the On Screen Display menu or from the front panel controls. Turn this set on and select the broadcast channel. Follow the step on the previous page to display the Tuning menu screen. -
Page 21: Fine Tuning
Tuning menu Fine tuning Under normal reception conditions this function is not required or necessary. However, in areas of poor reception or constant interference, a slight adjustment of the tuning may improve the picture and sound quality. Press to select the Fine tuning. Tuning menu Programme edit Auto setup... -
Page 22: Colour System Selection (Different Region Use Differing Systems)
Tuning menu Colour System Selection (Different region use differing systems) If a clear picture with correct colours cannot be obtained when a Broadcast or AV signal is received. Press to select the Colour System. Tuning menu Programme edit Auto setup Manual tuning Fine tuning Colour system... -
Page 23: Decoder (Av2/Av4)
Tuning menu / Channel Search Decoder (AV2/AV4) If a Q-link compatible VCR/DVD recorder is connected to AV2/AV4 and is ready to record, the recording source for DIRECT TV REC will change on selecting the Decoder (AV2/AV4) ‘On’ or ‘Off’ using the remote control. Press to select the Decoder (AV2/AV4) on tuning menu screen. -
Page 24: Setup Menu
Setup menu The setup menu provides access to various advanced features and also to the Tuning menu. SET UP Press to display the setup menu Setup menu screen. Q-Link AV2 out Teletext Press to select the menu to adjust. Off timer Text language West Side panel... - Page 25 Setup menu Side panel Do not display a picture in 4:3, 14:9 mode for an extended period, Setup menu Q-Link as this can cause an after-image to remain on the side panels AV2 out either side of the display field. Teletext To prevent the appearance of such an after-image, illuminate the Off timer...
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Page 26: Aspect Controls
Zoom2 and Zoom3. Notes: • If you leave Aspect set to Panasonic Auto, this set software determines the best ratio for each programme viewed. In order not to disrupt your viewing, no mode information is displayed while this is happening. - Page 27 Aspect Controls 16:9 16:9 will display the picture at its maximum size but with slight stretching. 16 : 9 << >> 16 : 9 Just Just mode will display a 4:3 picture at its maximum size but with aspect correction applied to the centre of the screen so that elongation is only JUST apparent at the left and right edges of the screen.
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Page 28: Sound Menu
Sound menu SOUND Press to display the sound menu screen. Press to select the menu to adjust. Adjust the desired level by listening to the sound. TV/AV Press at any time to go back to watching TV. Some features are only available with the Ambience feature switched off. Volume, Bass, Treble, Balance, Headphone Volume Sound menu Volume... - Page 29 Sound menu Mode Sound quality can be improved when watching music Sound menu or speech by selecting the appropriate mode Music Volume or Speech. Bass Treble Press to select Mode. Balance Headphone volume No service No service Music Speech Mode Music Ambience Ambience...
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Page 30: Picture Menu
Picture menu PICTURE Press to display the picture menu screen. Press to select the menu to adjust. Adjust the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu. TV/AV Press to exit from the Picture menu. This returns the set to the normal viewing condition. Viewing mode Picture menu mode will be memorized for each TV, Picture menu... - Page 31 Picture menu P-NR Picture menu This Picture Noise Reduction System (P-NR) is Dynamic Viewing mode designed to reduce picture noise during poor Contrast quality reception conditions. Brightness The P-NR mode will change as below. Colour Sharpness Normal Colour balance Normal Auto Dynamic P-NR...
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Page 32: Picture Adjustments (Pc Mode)
Picture Adjustments (PC mode) When you switch to PC input (AV3 / PC), Picture menu will be changed as shown bellow. Sound menu will not be accessible in PC mode. PICTURE Press to display the picture menu Picture screen. Normalise Normal Normal Picture Mode... -
Page 33: Advanced Settings
Picture Adjustments (PC mode) Note: Item Effect Function You can change the level of each Selects the proper brightness and function (Contrast, Brightness, Contrast Less More density for the room. Sharpness) for each Picture menu. Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures Brightness Darker Brighter... -
Page 34: Adjusting Position And Size
Picture Adjustments (PC mode) Adjusting Position and Size Adjusting screen Press TV/AV button. SET UP Press to display the Setup menu. Press Yellow (AV3) button to access ‘PC’ mode. Press to select H-Pos/H-Size/V- Pos/V-Size/Clock Phase. Setup Normalise Normal H-Size V-Size H-Pos V-Pos Clock Phase... -
Page 35: Multi Window
Multi Window You can watch two channels or input video source and television channel. [Picture and Picture] main picture sub picture MULTI WINDOW Press to display main picture and sub picture as right. Press the MULTI WINDOW button (whilist the selector keys are on screen) to return to normal viewing. -
Page 36: Programme Edit
Programme edit Use this setting when changing setting of receiving channels or changing the channel display. Turn this set and select the broadcast channel. Follow the steps below to display the Programme edit screen. Selecting the Programme edit on the Tuning menu. Access to the Programme edit screen Tuning menu SET UP... - Page 37 Programme edit Deleting, Adding and Moving a programme channel Make sure the cursor is in the Prog. column. Red, Green, Yellow, and Blue Bars are displayed at the bottom of the screen. These have the same functions as the Red, Green, Yellow, and Blue buttons on the remote control.
- Page 38 Programme edit To move a programme to another position Choose the programme position to be moved. Change programme Select Return Option TV/AV E x i t ’STR’ Button Store Programme edit Prog. Chan. Name Lock CH41 CH44 Press the Yellow button on remote control. Yellow Delete Move...
- Page 39 Programme edit To lock a programme position to prevent access Choose the programme position Lock off / on to be moved. Select Return Option TV/AV E x i t ’STR’ Button Store Move to the lock column. Programme edit Prog. Chan.
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Page 40: Tuning Your Vcr And Satellite Receiver
Tuning your VCR and satellite receiver Your new TV is supplied with programme position ‘0’ set to receive an RF signal from your VCR, although a Scart connection is preferable if the VCR is so equipped (see page 9, 10 or 44 for suitable inputs to the Scart socket on this set.) However, if for some reason your VCR is tuned to a different RF channel then you will not receive any picture or sound from your VCR on programme position ‘0’... -
Page 41: Teletext Operation
TELETEXT Operation TELETEXT • Teletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and is only available if the channel selected is transmitting Teletext. • Pressing the Picture button whilst in Teletext operation will display the contrast function PICTURE with a cyan bar, press to alter the setting as required. - Page 42 TELETEXT Operation It is not possible to change the programme position when in News flash, Update or Sub Coded Page Access operation. List Store In List mode the four page numbers can be altered (programme positions 1 - 25 only). Red Green Yellow Blue To do this, press one of the four coloured buttons and enter the new page number.
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Page 43: Connections
TELETEXT Operation / Connections Index When in Top operation INDEX Press to return to the main index page. INDEX Depending on the way information is transmitted, this may have to be pressed more than once to return to the main index page. Sub Coded Page Access When Teletext information exceeds more than one page, it may take some time for the automatic changing of the sub pages to reach the sub page you require. -
Page 44: How To Connect The Input/Output Terminals
Connections How to connect the Input/Output terminals Connects VCRs and other peripheral equipment AV 4C COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO OUT AV 4C COMPONENT VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO VIDEO Input/Output from Input/Output from Input/Output from AV4 Scart Socket AV2 Scart Socket AV1 Scart Socket Q-Link data Q-Link data... -
Page 45: How To Connect The Audio Out Terminals
Connections How to connect the AUDIO OUT terminals AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT Amplifier to speaker system AV 4C COMPONENT Notes: VIDEO • The AUDIO OUT terminal provides a fixed level output only. AUDIO OUT (The menu settings and remote control volume controls have no effect.) •... -
Page 46: Pc Input Terminals Connection
Connections PC Input Terminals connection COMPUTER S VIDEO VIDEO R - STANDBY TV/AV S VIDEO VIDEO G - POWER ON Ferrite core (large size) D-sub 15p (supplied) Conversion adapter Less than Less than (if necessary) 4" (10 cm) 4" (10 cm) PC cable Notes: (1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15 to 110 kHz and vertical... -
Page 47: Troubleshooting
If there is a problem with your set please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of this TV). -
Page 48: For Your Guidance
- off will be the setting used the symptoms. To obtain service please contact your when this set is switched on again: local Panasonic dealer quoting the model number and Programme OSD language serial number (both are located at the rear of this TV). -
Page 49: Input Signal Can Be Displayed
Input signal can be displayed ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ ∗ Applicable input signals for PC Input (D-sub 15P) ( Mark) Horizontal Vertical Signal name frequency(kHz) frequency(Hz) ∗ 640 × 400 @70 Hz 31.47 70.00 ∗ 640 × 480 @60 Hz 31.47 59.94 ∗... -
Page 50: Specifications
Specifications TH-37PA20 TH-42PA20 Power Source 220 V - 240 V 50 Hz / 60 Hz A.C. Power Consumption Normal use 243 W 313 W Standby 1.8 W Power-OFF 1.0 W Plasma Display panel Drive method AC type Aspect Ratio 16:9... - Page 52 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ Printed in Japan MBS0603S1063...