Faqs - Panasonic Viera TH-42PV600EY Operating Instructions Manual

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Technical Information
You can watch two images at once, such as a TV programme and a DVD. (p. 13)
The TV unit has one tuner. Two programmes cannot be displayed at once.
You cannot select the same input source between Main and Sub screen.
This function cannot be used with a PC, HDMI, SD card, or when progressive signals/1080i signals
(Y, P
, P
) are being inputted.
B
R
Data format for Card browsing
Photo
: Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG fi les of
DCF ∗ and EXIF standards
Video
: Videos recorded with this TV unit , Panasonic DVD recorder or digital camcorder
Data format
: FAT12 or FAT16
Number of pixels
for motion picture
: 320 x 240 (QVGA) or 176 x 144 (QCIF)
Max. number of fi les : 65,535
Image resolution
: 8 x 8 to 5,120 x 3,840
Sound format
: G.726 (32 Kbps, 8-kHz sampling frequency, monaural)
Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SD Card (1 GB), Multi Media Card (128 MB),
miniSD Card (512 MB) (requiring miniSD 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).
Caution
A JPEG image modifi ed with a PC cannot be displayed.
Images imported from a PC must be compatible with EXIF (Exchangeable Image File) 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2.
Partly degraded fi les might be displayed at a reduced resolution.
MPEG4 view can only show moving pictures recorded by this unit, Panasonic DVD recorder DIGA or mobile
camera D-snap.
When recording in MPEG4, format the SD card with this unit. The card may not operate properly if formatted with
different equipment.
Memory cards must be formatted with FAT12 or FAT16 in order to be viewed on TV. If the card is not formatted, it
may cause incompatibility with certain memory card adapters. If this happens, reformat the card using your digital
camera.
Reformatting the card will erase the images and pictures stored in it. Refer to your camera manual for more
information.
This function cannot display Motion JPEG and still image not DCF formatted (i.e. TIFF, BMP).
The displayed image size depends on the recorded image size.
Note
Folder structure viewed in PC
Photo
Created automatically
DCIM
100_PANA
3-digit folder number + 5-digit arbitrary characters
4-digit arbitrary characters + 4-digit fi le number
P1000001.JPG
P1000002.JPG
Usable characters: 1-byte "a to z", "A to Z", "0 to 9," and "_"
P1000003.JPG
P1000004.JPG
Video
Created automatically
SD_VIDEO
Created automatically
PRL001
"PRL" + 3-digit arbitrary characters
MOL001.ASF
"MOL" + 3-digit arbitrary characters
MOL002.ASF
Usable characters: 1-byte "a to f", "A to F", and "0 to 9"
MOL003.ASF
MOL004.ASF
The folder and fi le names may be different depending on the digital camera used.
Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes.
The card may become unusable with this unit if fi le or folder names are changed.
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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. For details (p. 44)
White spots or shadow
images (noise)
Check the position, direction, and
connection of the aerial.
Neither image nor
sound is produced
Is the unit in "AV mode"?
Is the mains lead plugged into the socket
outlet?
Is the TV unit turned On?
Check Picture menu (p. 19) and volume.
S-Video / black and white picture
Check all required SCART cables and
connections are fi rmly in place.
Auto aspect
On Screen messages - I.e. AV1/EC1
Auto aspect is designed to provide you
with the best aspect ratio to use to fi ll
your screen. For user control please see
p. 36.
Direct TV record / Q-Link functions not recording
Problem
logo appears at the
four corners of the screen
Contrast is reduced
Permanently lit spots on
screen
Chaotic image, noisy
No image can be
displayed
Blurry or distorted image
(no sound or low volume)
Using TV/AV button please confi rm your selection is S-Video
I.e. AV2/S-Video or AV3/S-Video (p. 16).
You can simply clear these by pressing
.
Press again to redisplay.
Please confi rm SCART cable and connection. Also please
set "AV2/AV3 out" in the Setup menu (p. 20).
Actions
The function to prevent after-image (p. 5) is activated.
(Not a faulty symptom)
The screen saver is activated when the following
conditions without any user operation for a few minutes:
● no signal in AV mode
● selected locked channel
Contrast is lowered when the following conditions without
any user operation for a few minutes:
● displayed menu (except Tuning menu, Owner ID and
Shipping condition)
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.
Set "P-NR" in the Picture menu (to remove noise). (p. 19)
Check nearby electrical products
(car, motorcycle, fl uorescent lamp).
Is "Colour" or "Contrast" in the Picture menu set to the
minimum? (p. 19)
Reset channels. (p. 23)
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