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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-42PX45EH
Model No.
DVB
DIRECT
Analogue
TV REC
MODE
GUIDE
TV/AV
OK
MENU
EXIT
TEXT
STTL INDEX HOLD
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
C
0
VCR
ASPECT
N
REC
VCR
DVD
PROGRAMME
IDTV
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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-42PX45EH Model No. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. DIRECT Analogue TV REC MODE GUIDE TV/AV... - 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 Quick Start Guide Camcorder Accessories / Options Identifying Controls Personal Connection computer... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
Use only the dedicated stands / 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). -
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
Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control Transmitter • EUR765108A Clamper Installing remote's batteries Hook Note the correct polarity (+ or -) Caution • Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. • Do not mix old and new batteries. -
Page 7: Identifying Controls
Identifying Controls Store setting Used to store tuning and other function settings On / Off Remote control switch signal receiver Swing up the door at "PULL". C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor (senses brightness to adjust picture quality in "Auto" viewing mode) (p. 16) Power lamp DVB lamp (standby: red) -
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 • Connect to AV2 or AV3 for a unit supporting Q-Link (p. -
Page 9: Auto Setup
Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. EXIT IDTV Need help with operations? (example: Sound menu) Sound menu Bass Treble Balance Headphone volume No service Mode Music Ambience... -
Page 10: Vcr
Watching TV Analogue MODE GUIDE EXIT STTL HOLD Volume ASPECT IDTV Note • To watch pay-TV (p. 18) Select from the Programme table (Analogue) select GUIDE page Analogue Programme Guide Prog. Name Chan. VCR : CH21 CH44 CH51 CH41 CH47 CH23 CH26 CH58... - Page 11 Other Useful Functions (Operate after Freeze / unfreeze picture Hold HOLD Display / hide subtitles (DVB only) Display • STTL subtitles • Display programme information Display information banner • Change the aspect ratio ASPECT Change aspect ratio To change the language, see "Preferred Language Setting" (p. 18) or "Subtitles"...
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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 / FLOF mode? In TOP / FLOF 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 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 • STTL • favourite pages Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once View in MENU multi...
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Page 14: Watching Videos And Dvds
Watching Videos and DVDs It is possible to connect a variety of external equipment to the TV. Once the equipment is connected, use the following procedure to view the input. To connect the equipment (p. 30) TV/AV PROGRAMME IDTV To return to TV TV/AV With the equipment turned On Select the external 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 theatre Standby Set to Standby mode / Turn on...
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Page 16: 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. MENU EXIT IDTV To return to TV EXIT To return to the previous screen MENU Note... - Page 17 Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives) Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Auto) • 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 Chooses the colour balance of the entire image (Cool / Normal / Warm) Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones (Off / On) Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise (Off / Normal / Dynamic / Auto)
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Page 18: Advanced Dvb Settings (Dvb)
Advanced DVB Settings MENU EXIT IDTV To exit EXIT Display the menu MENU Select "Setup menu" M ain m e n u Pic tu r e me n u Sou n d m e n u Setu p m e n u Select "DVB Setup Menu"... - Page 19 (DVB mode only) Insert the CI module (optional) This TV receiver works only Pay TV modules complying with CI standard. Caution • Turn Off the On / Off switch on the TV whenever inserting or removing the CI module. • If a view card and a card reader come as a set, fi...
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Page 20: Editing And Setting Channels (Analogue)
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. MENU EXIT IDTV To exit EXIT Display the menu MENU Select "Setup menu" M ain m e n u Pic tu r e me n u Sou n d m e n u Setu p m e n u Select "Tuning menu"... - Page 21 (Analogue mode) Select the programme number to edit Programme edit Prog. Chan. Name Lock CH44 CH51 CH41 CH47 CH37 Cursor Edit To delete After confi rming, press To add After confi rming, press green To move Select destination yellow To change channel number Programme edit Select the Prog.
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Page 22: Editing And Setting Channels (Dvb)
Editing and Setting Channels Your favourite channels can be listed, and children can be prevented from watching specifi c channels. MENU EXIT IDTV To exit EXIT Item Prevents you from accidentally changing programme while recording a DVB broadcaster. If the TV is turned to Standby mode while Tuner Lock is On, the DVB tuner will remain active to ensure recording can still take place. - Page 23 (DVB mode) Create your favourite channel list (Profi le) from various broadcasters (up to 4: Profi le 1 to 4). The list is displayed in information banner (p. 10) and then easily accessed. Select a broadcaster and add it to the list Profile Editor All Services Profile 1...
- Page 24 Editing and Setting Channels You can re-tune all TV channels when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. MENU EXIT To exit EXIT • No data is stored if an Auto Setup sequence is interrupted.
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Page 25: 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. 30) TV/AV PC menu setting (changed as desired) •... -
Page 26: External Equipment
External Equipment Q-Link interlocks the TV and VCR / DVD recorder, enables easy recording and playback. Condition • Use the VCR / DVD recorder with the following logos: "Q-Link", "NEXTVIEWLINK", "DATA LOGIC", "Easy Link", "Megalogic", or "SMARTLINK" • Connect the equipment to this TV’s AV2 or AV3 terminal via a "fully-wired" SCART cable. (p. 28) •... - Page 27 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 "Connections" (p. 29). Read the manuals of the equipment too.
- Page 28 External Equipment • External equipments and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Connect VCR / DVD recorder (Recording, Playback) Rear of the TV AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 COMPONENT AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Connect DVD player (Playback) Rear of the TV...
- Page 29 S-VIDEO S-VIDEO Home theatre This TV Panasonic Amplifi er Panasonic DVD recorder DIGA Read the manuals of Panasonic Amplifi er or Player theatre for details. SCART SCART HDMI SCART This TV Speaker system • It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
- Page 30 Press the cable through and close Connector Control with HDMI (p. 27) DIGA or Panasonic Amplifi er • When using HDMI2 terminal as Control with HDMI, select the external input to HDMI2 for the fi rst time (p. 14). To listen with speakers Amplifi...
- Page 31 AUDIO To watch DVDs DVD player COMPONENT To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box To record / playback DVD Recorder / VCR SCART cable SCART cable AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 (Q-Link) (Q-Link) COMPONENT AUDIO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO...
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Page 32: Technical Information
Technical Information Shipping condition will reset all settings, even if Child Lock PIN number (p. 22), clearing all DVB and Analogue tuning data and resetting all control levels back to factory settings. Display Select "Setup menu" the menu Ma in menu MENU Select your country and start Auto Setup... - Page 33 The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy fi ner images. (p. 11) Auto aspect: Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to fi ll your screen. It does this using a four step process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture.
- Page 34 • D-sub 15-pin connector signal 15 14 13 12 11 HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipments allow you to enjoy the easy playback or home theatre. • Setup the equipment to enable this function. Read the manual of the equipment.
- Page 35 SCART and S-video terminal information AV1 SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO) Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue). Socket Earth CVBS in (video) CVBS out (video) RGB status earth CVBS earth Status RGB Red in Earth Red earth Green in Green earth Status CVBS...
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Page 36: 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 37 Problem logo appears at the four corners of the screen Contrast is reduced Only one part remains dark 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...
- Page 38 FAQs Problem Problem • Due to the digital reception technologies involved, quality of the DTV signals may be relatively low in some cases, despite good reception of analogue programmes. Unable to receive signals with a high-performance aerial Sound is unusual An error message appears "Control with HDMI"...
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Page 39: Licence
• HDAVI Control is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) TH-42PX45EH Declaration of Conformity No 4374, 7 November 2006 Specifi cations Power Source Average use Standby condition... - Page 40 Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
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