Panasonic Viera TH-42PX7A Operating Instructions Manual page 19

Technical Information
A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV.
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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).
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A PC adapter is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector.
Note
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Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.
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When using PC, set the colour display quality of PC to the highest position.
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For details of the applicable PC signals, see below.
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Max. display resolution
4:3 768 × 768 pixels
Aspect
16:9 1,024 × 768 pixels
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D-sub 15-pin connector signal
Pin No. Signal Name
5 4 3 2 1
10 9 8 7 6
15 14 13 12 11
NC (not connected)
GND (Ground)
Input signal that can be displayed
COMPONENT (Y, P /C , P /C ), HDMI
B B R R
Mark: Applicable input signal
Signal name
480i (60 Hz)
480p (60 Hz)
576i (50 Hz)
576p (50 Hz)
720p (50 Hz)
720p (60 Hz)
1,080i (50 Hz)
1,080i (60 Hz)
1,080p (50 Hz)
1,080p (60 Hz)
PC (D-sub 15P)
Signal name
640 × 400 @70 Hz
640 × 480 @60 Hz
640 × 480 @75 Hz
800 × 600 @60 Hz
800 × 600 @75 Hz
800 × 600 @85 Hz
852 × 480 @60 Hz
1,024 × 768 @60 Hz
1,024 × 768 @70 Hz
1,024 × 768 @75 Hz
1,024 × 768 @85 Hz
1,280 × 1,024 @60 Hz
1,366 × 768 @60 Hz
Macintosh13" (640 × 480)
Macintosh16" (832 × 624)
Macintosh21" (1,152 × 870)
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Note Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.
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The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
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Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to VESA standard timing.
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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.
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PC connection
Pin No. Signal Name Pin No.
R GND (Ground) NC (not connected)
G GND (Ground) NC (not connected)
B GND (Ground)
NC (not connected)
GND (Ground) NC (not connected)
COMPONENT HDMI
Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz)
31.47 70.07
31.47 59.94
37.50 75.00
37.88 60.32
46.88 75.00
53.67 85.06
31.44 59.89
48.36 60.00
56.48 70.07
60.02 75.03
68.68 85.00
63.98 60.02
48.39 60.04
35.00 66.67
49.73 74.55
68.68 75.06
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)
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Check the position, direction, and
connection of the aerial.
Signal Name Neither image nor
sound is produced
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Is the TV in "AV mode"?
HD
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Is the mains lead plugged into the socket
VD
outlet?
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Is the TV turned On?
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Check Picture Menu (p. 20) and volume.
An error message
appears
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Follow the message's instructions.
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If the problem persists, contact the
authorized Service Centre.
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
Permanently lit spots on screen
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Due to production process involved in this technology
this may result in some pixels which are permanently lit
or unlit. This is not a malfunction.
Contrast is reduced
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Contrast is lowered when the following conditions without
any user operation for a few minutes:
no signal in DVB or AV mode
selected invalid channel
selected radio channel
displayed menu
Problem
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Set "P-NR" in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 20)
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Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fl uorescent lamp).
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Is "Colour" or "Contrast" in the Picture Menu set to the minimum?
(p. 20)
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Reset channels. (p. 24)
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Turn off the TV with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it on
again.
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Is "Sound mute" active? (p. 7)
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Is the volume set to the minimum?
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Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.
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Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to "2ch L.PCM".
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Check the "HDMI Input" setting in the Sound Menu. (p. 20)
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If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound
connection. (p. 29)
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Is the HDMI cable connected properly? (p. 32)
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Turn Off the TV and equipment, then turn them On again.
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Check an input signal from the equipment. (p. 36)
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Use an equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861B.
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