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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.
Operating Instructions
Plasma Television
TH-42PA60A
Model No.
STILL
SURROUND
ASPECT
R-TUNE
N
OK
MENU
TV/AV
TV/TEXT
F.P.
INDEX
HOLD
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
0
VCR
DVD
REC
TV
TQBC2079-1
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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-42PA60A Model No. 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-...
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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 Preparations Camcorder Accessories / Options Identifying Controls Connection Set top box Initial Setup... -
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
Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control Transmitter • N2QAJB000121 Clamper Installing remote's batteries Note the correct polarity (+ or -) Caution • Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control unit. • Do not mix old and new batteries. -
Page 7: Identifying Controls
Identifying Controls On / Off switch Power lamp Standby: red On: green Switches TV to On or Standby (On / Off switch in On position) Sound mute On / Off Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection (p. 27) R-TUNE Press to switch to previously viewed channel or input mode. -
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...
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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) 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"...
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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"...
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Page 18: Owner Id
Owner ID 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 Select "Owner ID" Setup menu HDMI setting Teletext... - Page 19 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.
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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 To watch camcorder images (Video camera) To watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box) To play games (Game equipment) Control with HDMI : Recommended Connection Connections Rear of the TV Control with HDMI (p. 20) DIGA or Panasonic Amplifi er To watch DVDs DVD player Connector...
- Page 23 • If the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable (p. 26). MONITOR OUT To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box To record / playback DVD Recorder / VCR • Connect the S-VIDEO or VIDEO terminal when using AV1 IN terminals.
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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 DVI picture position is controlled by the source equipment (ie; STB, DVD player etc.). If you experience picture position errors using DVI to HDMI adapter cable, please contact the source equipment manufacturer. HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipments allow you to enjoy the easy playback or home theatre. •...
- 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)
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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: Licence
Licence Trademark Credits • HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • HDAVI Control is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Specifi cations Power Source Average use Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio... -
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 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...