Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ700E Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions

Plasma Television
TH-42PZ700EA
Model No.
TH-42PZ700E
TH-50PZ700E
TH-58PZ700E
INPUT
OPTION SD CARD
EXIT
RETURN
TV
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.

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Plasma Television TH-42PZ700EA Model No. TH-42PZ700E TH-50PZ700E TH-58PZ700E INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN 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.
  • Page 2 • Any functions related to DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) will work in areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial broadcasting are received. Consult your local Panasonic dealer with coverage areas. • DVB functions may not be available in some countries. •...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read • Safety Precautions ······································ 4 • (Warning / Caution) Enjoy rich multi-media • Notes ··························································· 5 Maintenance ··············································· 5 Quick Start Guide SD memory card Accessories / Options ·········· 6 Identifying Controls ··············· 7 Camcorder Basic Connection ···················...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    TV. (including on make the TV shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask shelves above, etc.) your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6). Do not expose to direct sunlight...
  • Page 5: Notes

    Notes Caution Do not display a still picture for a long time This causes the image to remain on the plasma When cleaning the TV, remove the screen (“image retention”). mains plug This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.
  • Page 6: Accessories / Options

    • manual to fi x cables. Do not burn or breakup batteries. Optional accessories Pedestal Plasma TV stand Wall-hanging TY-ST42D1-WG TY-S42PZ700W bracket TY-ST42D1-WK ( TH-42PZ700EA, TH-42PZ700E) (vertical) TY-ST42D2-WG TY-S50PZ700W TY-WK42PV3W TY-ST42D2-WK ( TH-50PZ700E) ( TH-42PZ700EA, TH-42PZ700E) TY-S58PZ700W (angle) TY-ST50D1-WG ( TH-58PZ700E)
  • Page 7: Identifying Controls

    Identifying Controls SD CARD slot (p. 33) Function select • Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Lift door to open Treble / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 27) Changes the Headphones jack AV4 terminals HDMI3 terminal...
  • 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 Example 2 Connecting aerial...
  • Page 9 Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box Rear of the TV Clamper Aerial • To unfasten RF cable AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz Mains lead (supplied) SCART cable RF cable (fully wired)
  • Page 10: 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 (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) • You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode.
  • 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 Turn power on (Press for about 1 second) Mains power On / Off switch should be On. INPUT OPTION SD CARD Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or Analogue EXIT 1 BBS 23:35 Profile 1 RETURN Corontation Street Change category 20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55 For info press Information banner...
  • Page 13: Other Useful Functions

    ■ Other useful functions (Operate after Display programme information Programme Channel Current time Category 1 BBS 23:35 Profile 1 To change the category DVB: Programme Change category Corontation Street 20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55 For info press Start / Finish time blue Features available Bad Signal Encrypted...
  • Page 14: Watching Videos And Dvds

    Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment (p. 8 and p. 9) The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. Turn the TV on ■...
  • Page 15: Vcr Dvd Player

    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...
  • 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 FLOF (FASTEXT) mode? In 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 17 If you wish to hold the current page without updating Stop or resume automatic updating HOLD ■ To resume Return to the main index page INDEX • Call up a (Analogue mode only) Call up the page stored in “blue”. •...
  • 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. Display the menu • Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) INPUT OPTION SD CARD Select the menu EXIT access...
  • Page 19: Viera Link

    ■ Overview Main Menu VIERA Link VIERA Link Menu The menu of the accessed VIERA Link Control Recorder equipment Speaker Selection Home Cinema Picture (p. 37) Sound Picture Menu Viewing Mode Auto Setup Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Warm Colour Management P-NR...
  • Page 20: Menu List

    ■ Menu list Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives) Menu Controls the connected Panasonic equipment VIERA Link Control “Easy control only with VIERA remote control” (p. 37) “Speaker control” (p. 37) • You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the Speaker Selection remote control.
  • Page 21: Programme Edit

    ■ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives) Selects optional colour system based on video signals in AV mode AV Colour System (Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC) DVB Profi le Edit Creates list of favourite programmes (p. 25) DVB Service List Skips the unwanted DVB channels (p.
  • Page 22: Dvb Settings (Dvb)

    DVB Settings (DVB mode) DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features. If in Analogue mode Select DVB INPUT Display the menu OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN Select “Setup” access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound select Setup Select “Common Interface”, “System Update” or “Time Zone”...
  • Page 23 The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules. This TV receiver works only Pay TV modules complying with CI standard. Caution • CI slot Turn Off Mains power On / Off switch Insert or whenever inserting or removing the CI remove straightly and...
  • Page 24: Editing Channels

    Editing Channels You can make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels and control channel audience. Select DVB or Analogue • “DVB Profi le Edit” and “DVB Service List” are available in DVB mode only. INPUT OPTION SD CARD Display the menu EXIT RETURN Select “Setup”...
  • Page 25: Child Lock

    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. 13) and then easily accessed. A channel is added Select a channel and add it to the list Profile Editor Wed 12/05/04 10:46 Profile Editor...
  • Page 26: Tuning Channels

    Tuning Channels You can re-tune all TV channels when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. Select DVB or Analogue • “DVB Manual Tuning”, “Add New DVB Services”, “New Service Message” and “DVB Signal Condition” are available in DVB mode only. •...
  • Page 27 Automatically set the DVB and Analogue channels received in the area. If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 25) has been set, it must be entered. Start Auto Setup Settings are made automatically Auto Setup Auto Setup - Digital and Analogue Digital Scan Analogue Scan 78 1...
  • Page 28 Tuning Channels Normally use “Auto Setup” or “Add New DVB Services” for the DVB channel setting. If tuning has not done completely, use this function. Set DVB select channel channel DVB Manual Tuning Frequency [CH21] 474,00 adjust frequency manually Signal Quality ( set where the level of “Signal Quality”...
  • Page 29: 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. Display the menu INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT Select “Setup” access Main Menu VIERA Link RETURN Picture select Sound Setup...
  • Page 30: 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 p. 14) Display the menu INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT Select “Setup”...
  • Page 31: 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. 38) Select the external input INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT...
  • Page 32: Viewing From Sd Card (Photos And Movies)

    Viewing from SD Card Photo View: The still images recorded by the digital camera can be displayed. Movie View: The moving pictures recorded by the digital video camera can be played back. Insert the SD Card Select “Photo View” or “Movie View” access SD Card Photo View...
  • Page 33 (Photos and Movies) • For details on SD Cards (p. 42) ■ ■ ■ To open To insert To remove Blue LED Card Label surface Open the cover Press the centre of the card Push until a click is heard •...
  • Page 34: Q-Link Functions

    Q-Link Functions Q-Link connects 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. 38) •...
  • Page 35: Hdmi Functions

    (∗2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop. ■ Summary of Control functions Connecting with an HDMI cable to Panasonic equipment with VIERA Link function, you can control the equipment (p. 36). You can use VIERA Link and Q-Link functions together. Connection...
  • Page 36 ” ∗ VIERA Link “ Control ∗ 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, Amplifi er, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically.
  • Page 37 TV is automatically turned on. link (Only when TV is in Standby mode.) When TV is set to Standby mode, the connected Panasonic equipment is also Power off automatically set to Standby.
  • Page 38: 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. 47). Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Camcorder / HDMI equipment Fully wired HDMI...
  • Page 39 Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. • Amplifi er Read the manuals of the equipment too. ■ Easy playback, Easy control only with VIERA remote control HD Video Camera Panasonic DVD Recorder Speaker system Panasonic Player theatre Panasonic DVD Recorder, HD Video Camera, etc.
  • Page 40: Technical Information

    Technical Information Aspect Ratio The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy fi ner images. (p. 13) ■ Auto: 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 41 If you connect the same kind of equipment at once (for example: one DIGA to HDMI1 / another DIGA to HDMI2), 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.
  • Page 42 • 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.) Data format for Card browsing Photo : Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG fi les of DCF ∗ and EXIF standards Data format - Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) Max.
  • Page 43 PC connection A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV. • 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).
  • Page 44: 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 for assistance. White spots or shadow To customer using indoor images (noise) aerial In order to enjoy a good quality DVB image, it is important to receive a good quality DVB signal.
  • Page 45 If “Signal Quality” or “Signal Strength” are displayed in red, check Interference or aerial. frozen / disappearing If problem persists, consult your local Panasonic dealer. • image in DVB Turn the TV off with the Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it On again.
  • Page 46: Licence

    Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) TH-42PZ700EA Declaration of Conformity No 4826, 22 May 2007 TH-42PZ700E Declaration of Conformity No 4510, 16 January 2007 TH-50PZ700E Declaration of Conformity No 4509, 16 January 2007 TH-58PZ700E Declaration of Conformity No 4508, 16 January 2007...
  • Page 47: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations TH-42PZ700EA TH-50PZ700E TH-58PZ700E TH-42PZ700E Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Average use 494 W 569 W 675 W 0.5 W (Without DVB recording) 0.3 W (Without DVB recording) 0.4 W (Without DVB recording) Standby condition...
  • Page 48 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic-europe.com © 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Printed in Czech Republic...

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