Panasonic Viera TH-42PV700AZ Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic Viera TH-42PV700AZ 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-42PV700AZ
Model No.
TH-50PV700AZ
POWER
INPUT
MULTI PIP
OPTION SD CARD
EXIT
RETURN
R
G
Y
B
F.P.
RECALL
MUTE
CH
VOL
TV
TQBC2183

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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-42PV700AZ Model No. TH-50PV700AZ The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. POWER INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD...
  • 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 Amplifi er with DVD Recorder Speaker system Contents Be Sure to Read • Safety Precautions ······································ 4 • (Warning / Caution) • Notes ··························································· 5 Maintenance ··············································· 5 Quick Start Guide SD memory card Accessories / Options Identifying Controls Camcorder Basic Connection...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    / mounting equipment Using an unauthorized stand or other fi xtures may 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 allow children to...
  • Page 5: Notes

    Caution When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug ( Cleaning an energized TV 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 burn or breakup batteries. Optional accessories Pedestal TY-ST42P600W TY-ST42D2-WS ( TH-42PV700AZ) TY-ST50P600W TY-ST50D2-WS ( TH-50PV700AZ) Caution • In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licenced contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets.
  • Page 7: Identifying Controls

    Identifying Controls SD CARD slot (p. 28) Function select • Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function. When in Standby mode, switches TV On. Mains power Remote control signal receiver On / Off switch C.A.T.S.
  • 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 Connecting aerial TV only...
  • 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. POWER INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN • If tuning have failed • If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On with Mains power On / Off switch.
  • Page 10: Language Setting

    Language Setting You can change language for on-screen displays. POWER INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD ASPECT EXIT RETURN F.P. RECALL MUTE Display the menu Select “Language” Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup Language Select the language Language English Chinese access select...
  • Page 11 Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. ■ How to use remote control Open the main menu Move the cursor / select the menu Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from a range of options Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set RETURN...
  • Page 12: Watching Tv

    Watching TV POWER INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD ASPECT EXIT RETURN F.P. RECALL MUTE POWER SURROUND SURROUND ■ Turn power on POWER Select a channel down • To select the two or three-digit programme number, e.g. 39 Volume Other useful functions (Operate after Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture...
  • Page 13 ■ Other useful functions (Operate after Display programme information Display Sound mute information Stereo sound banner • To select another channel • To hide Change the aspect ratio Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. Change • aspect To change the mode ratio...
  • Page 14: Watching Videos And Dvds

    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. POWER INPUT...
  • 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 POWER...
  • 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 ■ Return to the main index page INDEX Call up a • F.P. favourite • pages Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once View in MULTI PIP multi...
  • 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. POWER INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD ASPECT EXIT RETURN F.P. RECALL MUTE POWER SURROUND ■ To return to TV at any time EXIT ■...
  • Page 19: Viera Link

    ■ Overview Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup Language • Only available items can be selected. VIERA Link Menu VIERA Link Control Recorder Speaker Selection Home Cinema (p. 31) Picture Menu Menu Auto Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Temperature Warm CH Colour Set Colour Management...
  • Page 20: Menu List

    Volume Correction HDMI1/3 Input Reset to Default Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives) Controls the connected Panasonic equipment “Easy control only with VIERA remote control” (p. 31) “Speaker control” (p. 31) • You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the remote control.
  • Page 21 ■ Menu list Menu Item AV Colour System Colour Matrix Child Lock Channel Selection Auto Tuning Programme Edit Manual Tuning Off Timer Teletext Teletext Language Shipping Condition Power Save Side Panel Input Labels Banner Display Timeout VIERA Link Power off Link Power on Link SD Card LED Refresh Rate...
  • Page 22: Editing And Setting Channels

    Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. POWER INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD ASPECT EXIT RETURN F.P. RECALL MUTE ■ To return to TV EXIT Channel Selection ■ Position Example When Channel Selection is on...
  • Page 23 Automatically set the channels received in the area. If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 24) has been set, it must be entered. Select the channel selection method (Position / Direct) “Channel Selection” (p. 22) Start Auto Tuning Access “Auto Tuning” Auto Tuning All tuning data will be erased EXIT...
  • Page 24: Control Channel Audience

    Control Channel Audience You can lock specifi c channels and control who watches them. (When a channel is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch the channel.) INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN ■ To return to TV EXIT Enter the PIN number (4 digits) Child Lock-PIN Entry...
  • Page 25: 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. INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN ■ To return to TV EXIT Check the message and initialise Shipping Condition All tuning data will be erased Are you sure?
  • Page 26: 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 INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN ■ To return to TV EXIT ■...
  • Page 27: 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. 32) INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN ■...
  • Page 28: Viewing From Card (Photos)

    • 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.) Insert the SD Card Enter SD mode (Photo View Mode)
  • Page 29 • For details on SD Cards (p. 37) ■ To open Blue LED Card Open the cover Note • Blue LED lights while SD Card is inserted if set “SD Card LED” to “On” in Setup Menu (p. 21). ■ Start Slide show (operate in step Select the photo for the fi...
  • Page 30: Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm

    VIERA Link “ ∗ 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, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically.
  • Page 31 TV is automatically turned on. (Only when TV is in Standby mode.) Set to “Set” When TV is set to Standby mode, the connected Panasonic equipment is also Power off automatically set to Standby.
  • Page 32: 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. 42). Camcorder / HDMI equipment AV4 IN S VIDEO VIDEO...
  • Page 33: Amplifi Er With Speaker System

    Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. • Read the manuals of the equipment too. ■ Easy playback, Easy control only with VIERA remote control Panasonic DVD Recorder, HD Video Camera, etc. Chrominance in Chrominance earth Hot Plug Detect DDC/CEC Ground TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Data0−...
  • Page 34: Technical Information

    Technical Information System Selection China HK/UK Asia/M.East NZ/INDONES Australia E.Europe SPECL Ver America CH DISPLAY – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
  • Page 35 The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy fi ner images. (p. 13) 16:9 Signal name PAL 525/60 NTSC 4.43 NTSC 3.58 525(480)/60i 525(480)/60p 625(576)/50i 625(576)/50p 750(720)/50p 750(720)/60p 1125(1080)/50i 1125(1080)/60i 1125(1080)/50p 1125(1080)/60p PC input Note • The ratio varies depending on the programme, etc.
  • Page 36 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. When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection button.
  • Page 37 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 38 • PC signal is magnifi ed or compressed for display, so that it may not be possible to show fi ne detail with suffi cient clarity. PC connection TH-42PV700AZ 768 × 768 pixels 1,024 × 768 pixels Pin No. Signal Name Pin No.
  • Page 39 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 40: Faqs

    FAQs Problem Chaotic image, noisy No image can be displayed Blurry or distorted image (no sound or low volume) Unusual image is displayed No sound is produced Sound level is low or sound is distorted Sound is unusual Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI...
  • Page 41: Licence

    SRS Labs, Inc. TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. WARRANTY - New Zealand only Distributed in New Zealand by Panasonic New Zealand Limited 350 Te Irirangi Drive East Tamaki, Private Bag 14911, Panmure Auckland Email: Customerservice@panasonic.co.nz Panasonic Australia Panasonic Australia Pty.
  • Page 42: Specifi Cations

    Dimensions ( W × H × D ) Mass Note • Design and Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate. TH-42PV700AZ AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz 341 W 0.7 W 16:9 106 cm (diagonal) 922 mm (W) ×...
  • Page 43 MEMO...
  • Page 44 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://panasonic.net/ © 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Serial Number...

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