Panasonic Viera TH-42PX700B Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic Viera TH-42PX700B Operating Instructions Manual

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Model Number
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Operating Instructions

Plasma Television
TH-42PX700B
Model No.
TH-50PX700B
INPUT
OPTION SD CARD
EXIT
RETURN
TV
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate TH-42PX700B Model No. waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    On screen messages ································ 52 Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) • Specifications ············································ 54 TH-42PX700B Declaration of Conformity No 4493, 15 January 2007 • Licence ······················································ 55 TH-50PX700B Declaration of Conformity No 4494, 15 January 2007...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    If you lose the fuse cover the mains plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. other hard object. A replacement fuse cover may be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. The TV may fall off or tip over.
  • Page 4: Accessories / Options

    TY-ST42D1-WK Programme Information (vertical) (p. 13) (TH-42PX700B) TY-ST42D2-WG TY-S50PX700W TY-WK42PV3W TY-ST42D2-WK Selects programmes in sequence Volume (TH-50PX700B) ( TH-42PX700B) (angle) TY-ST50D1-WG TY-ST50D1-WK TY-WK42PR3W TY-ST50D2-WG TY-ST50D2-WK VCR / DVD operations (p. 17) (TH-50PX700B) Caution • In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licenced...
  • Page 5: 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 first. Example 1 Example 2 Example 3...
  • Page 6: 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. Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) menu.
  • Page 7: Watching Tv

    ■ Watching TV Other useful functions (Operate after Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture Display programme information Turn power on INPUT (Press for about 1 second) Channel Current time Category OPTION SD CARD Programme Mains power On / Off switch should be On. 1 BBC ONE WALES 23:35 Profile 1...
  • Page 8: Using Tv Guide

    Using TV Guide ■ Other useful functions (Operate after viewing TV Guide) TV Guide―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of programmes currently broadcast and future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcaster). Analogue broadcasts will be listed after DVB broadcasts. “D” means DVB channel and “A” means Select the channel Select “View”...
  • Page 9: Watching Vcr, Dvd And Satellites

    Connect the Satellite receiver and you can watch satellite broadcasts. Terminal Component HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 To connect the equipment (p. 8 and p. 9) The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. Manual input default AV3-S-Video Component HDMI1 HDMI2...
  • Page 10: Viewing Teletext

    Viewing Teletext You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster) DVB (digital broadcasting) mode Analogue mode DVB teletext services What is FASTEXT mode (default)? In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one DVB teletext services differ greatly from analogue teletext.
  • Page 11: How To Use Menu Functions

    Viewing Teletext How to Use Menu Functions ■ Using Analogue teletext (Continued) Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. If you wish to hold the current page without updating Display the menu Stop automatic updating •...
  • Page 12 Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Menu DVB Timer Records future programmes (p. 36) Controls the connected Panasonic equipment VIERA Link Control Programming “Access and control the connected equipment by VIERA remote control” (p. 43) “Speaker control” (p. 43) DVB Profile Edit •...
  • Page 13 How to Use Menu Functions ■ Overview DVB Timer Programming Wed 05/08/04 18:50 • How to operate (p. 21) Pos . Na me D at e Sta rt En d min . BBC1 6/8 FR 1 8 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0 ITV1 7/8 SA...
  • Page 14: Dvb Settings (Dvb)

    DVB Settings (DVB mode) DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features. The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common If in Analogue mode Interface (CI) Modules. Select DVB This TV receiver works only Pay TV modules complying with CI standard. Caution •...
  • Page 15: (Pay-Tv, Software Update) Editing Channels

    Editing Channels You can make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels and control channel audience. Create your favourite channel list (Profile) from various broadcasters (up to 4: Profile 1 to 4). The list is added to “Category” in TV Guide (p. 14) and information banner (p. 13) and then Select DVB or Analogue easily accessed.
  • Page 16: Tuning Channels

    Tuning Channels • You can re-tune all TV channels when moving house or search for new services which may have recently Edit the analogue programme position settings To change channel number started broadcasting. “Analogue Manual Tuning” Select the channel to edit Select DVB or Analogue •...
  • Page 17: Restore Settings

    Restore Settings Owner ID Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. Entry of the security code (PIN number) and “personal information” (your name, address and post code). All settings other than “Owner ID” (channels, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. In the unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to determine the owner.
  • Page 18: Input Labels

    Input Labels Displaying PC Screen on TV For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV. terminal that is not connected to any equipment. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected.
  • Page 19: Recording Controls (Dvb)

    Recording Controls (DVB mode) Timer Programming from Menu Start making Repeat the operations as below, The Timer programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to record. At the correct the settings and set items in the order of time, the DVB system will switch on and tune to the correct station (even if the TV is in Standby mode).
  • Page 20: Viewing From Card (Photos)

    Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card. • 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.)
  • Page 21: Q-Link Functions

    ■ Summary of Control functions ■ Connecting with an HDMI cable to Panasonic equipment with VIERA Link function, you can control the equipment To change DVB channel, stop recording (p. 42). You can use VIERA Link and Q-Link functions together.
  • Page 22: Hdmi Functions

    TV is automatically turned on. (Only when TV is in Standby mode.) Main Menu VIERA Link When TV is set to Standby mode, the connected Panasonic equipment is also automatically set to Standby. RETURN Power off •...
  • Page 23: (Hdmi Terminal / Viera Link) External Equipment

    1 2 3 To record / playback videocassettes / DVDs (VCR / DVD recorder) To watch DVDs (DVD player) HD Video Camera Panasonic DVD Recorder To watch camcorder images (Video camera) HDMI cable To watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box) HDMI cable...
  • Page 24: Technical Information

    HDMI1 and 2, VIERA Link will only be available for the lower terminal number, in this case HDMI1. • (anamorphic) image full-screen “HDAVI Control 2” is the newest standard (current as of February, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control without distortion. At “16:9”, displays compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.
  • Page 25 For details of the applicable PC signals, see below. • http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/ Max. display resolution ∗DCF (Design rule for camera file system): Unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Model No. TH-42PX700B TH-50PX700B Aspect Note 768 × 768 pixels 1,024 × 768 pixels •...
  • Page 26 Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. Problem Actions If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Customer Care Centre for assistance. For details (p. 56) • Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 22) •...
  • Page 27: On Screen Messages

    Make sure the deleting programme event is with your desire. Please follow the message. DVB service availability. Press Exit to return If it is still failed, consult your local Panasonic dealer. Press OK to start Auto Setup • Bad Signal The signal is weak.
  • Page 28: Index

    Specifications Licence Trademark Credits • TH-42PX700B TH-50PX700B DVB is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996). • Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

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