Panasonic Viera TH-42PV700H Operating Instructions Manual
Panasonic Viera TH-42PV700H Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic Viera TH-42PV700H Operating Instructions Manual

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Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
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Operating Instructions

Plasma Television
TH-42PV700H
Model No.
TH-42PV700M
TH-42PV700MR
TH-42PV700MT
TH-50PV700H
TH-50PV700M
TH-50PV700MR
POWER
INPUT
MULTI PIP
OPTION SD CARD
EXIT
RETURN
R
G
Y
B
F.P.
RECALL
MUTE
CH
VOL
TV
TQBC2184

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Operating Instructions Plasma Television TH-42PV700H Model No. TH-42PV700M TH-42PV700MR TH-42PV700MT TH-50PV700H TH-50PV700M TH-50PV700MR POWER INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN F.P. RECALL MUTE English Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
  • Page 2 Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi-...
  • 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

    Using an unauthorized stand or other fi xtures may shelves above, etc.) make the TV shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask 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 This appliance is intended for use screen (“image retention”). in tropical climates This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.
  • Page 6: Accessories / Options

    fi x cables. Do not burn or breakup batteries. Optional accessories Pedestal Plasma TV stand Wall-hanging bracket TY-ST42P600W TY-S42PX700W TY-ST42D2-WS (vertical) ( TH-42PV700H, TH-42PV700M, TH-42PV700MR, TH-42PV700MT) ( TH-42PV700H, TH-42PV700M, TY-WK42PV3W TH-42PV700MR, TH-42PV700MT) TY-S50PX700W TY-ST50P600W ( TH-50PV700H, TH-50PV700M, (angle) TH-50PV700MR) TY-ST50D2-WS...
  • Page 7: Identifying Controls

    Identifying Controls SD CARD slot (p. 28) Function select • Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Lift door to open Treble / Balance / Auto Tuning (p. 23) AUDIO AV4 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO-R...
  • 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: Auto Tuning

    Auto Tuning 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 10: Language Setting

    Language Setting You can change language for on-screen displays. Display the menu POWER INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD ASPECT EXIT Select “Language” access Main Menu RETURN VIERA Link Picture select Sound F.P. Setup Language RECALL MUTE Select the language Language English Chinese...
  • 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 Mains power On / Off switch should be On. POWER POWER INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD ASPECT EXIT 1 BBS CH05 5.5MHz Corontation Street Bad Signal Encrypted STTL Stereo Information banner RETURN F.P. Select a channel down •...
  • Page 13 ■ Other useful functions (Operate after Display programme information RECALL Channel 1 BBS CH05 5.5MHz Corontation Street Display Sound mute Features available Bad Signal Encrypted STTL Stereo information Stereo sound Colour system Teletext Off timer Sound system Programme banner • •...
  • 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) The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. Display the Input select menu POWER...
  • 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 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 FASTEXT mode? In FASTEXT 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 • F.P. Call up the page stored in “blue”. favourite • Factory setting is “P103”.
  • 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) POWER INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD Select the menu...
  • 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. 31) Sound Setup Language Picture Menu Menu Auto Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Temperature Warm CH Colour Set Colour Management...
  • 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. 31) “Speaker control” (p. 31) • You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the Speaker Selection remote control.
  • Page 21 ■ 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 / NTSC4.43 / NTSC3.58) Available only with 480p or 576p input signals in a natural colour from digital equipment connected to AV2 / AV3 Component or HDMI1 / HDMI2 terminals Select SD or HD to adjust suitable colour parameters for SD (standard defi...
  • Page 22: Editing And Setting Channels

    Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Display the menu POWER INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD ASPECT EXIT Select “Setup” access Main Menu VIERA Link RETURN Picture select Sound Setup Language...
  • Page 23 Automatically set the channels received in the area. If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 24) has been set, it must be entered. Select the channel selection method (Position / Direct) “Channel Selection” (p. 22) Start Auto Tuning Access “Auto Tuning” Select your system Settings are made automatically select...
  • Page 24: Control Channel Audience

    Control Channel Audience You can lock specifi c channels and control who watches them. (When a channel is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch the channel.) Display the menu INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT Select “Setup”...
  • Page 25: 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 26: 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 27: 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. 32) Select the external input INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT...
  • Page 28: 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 29 • For details on SD Cards (p. 37) ■ ■ ■ 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 Note • Blue LED lights while SD Card is inserted if set “SD Card LED” to “On” in Setup Menu (p. 21). Slide show ■...
  • Page 30: Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm

    ” ∗ 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, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically.
  • Page 31 TV is automatically turned on. (Only when TV is in Standby mode.) Set to “Set” When TV is set to Standby mode, the connected Panasonic equipment is also Power off automatically set to Standby.
  • Page 32: 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. 42). AV IN Camcorder / HDMI equipment Fully wired HDMI compliant cable AUDIO...
  • Page 33: Amplifi Er With Speaker System

    • Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. • Read the manuals of the equipment too. ■ ■ Easy playback, Easy control Home Cinema only with VIERA remote control Panasonic DVD Recorder, Panasonic Speaker system HD Video Camera, etc. Player theatre...
  • Page 34: Technical Information

    Technical Information Channel Allocation System Selection China HK/UK Asia/M.East NZ/INDONES Australia E.Europe SPECL Ver America CATV Japan CH DISPLAY RECEIVE CHANNEL – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – –...
  • Page 35 Aspect Ratio The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy fi ner images. (p. 13) Aspect modes 16:9 Just 4:3 Full Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 Signal name PAL 525/60 NTSC 4.43 NTSC 3.58 525(480)/60i 525(480)/60p 625(576)/50i 625(576)/50p 750(720)/50p 750(720)/60p 1125(1080)/50i...
  • Page 36 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. Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection button.
  • Page 37 If miniSD Card is used, insert / remove it together with the 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). Note •...
  • Page 38 When using PC, set the colour display quality of PC to the highest position. • For details of the applicable PC signals, see below. • Max. display resolution Model No. TH-42PV700H, TH-42PV700M, TH-50PV700H, TH-50PV700M, Aspect TH-42PV700MR, TH-42PV700MT TH-50PV700MR 768 × 768 pixels 1,024 ×...
  • Page 39: 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 images (noise) • Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial.
  • Page 40 FAQs Problem Actions • Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 20) • Chaotic image, noisy Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fl uorescent lamp). • Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? No image can be (p.
  • Page 41: Licence

    Licence Trademark Credits • VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA. • S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.
  • Page 42: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations TH-42PV700H, TH-42PV700M, TH-50PV700H, TH-50PV700M, TH-42PV700MR, TH-42PV700MT TH-50PV700MR Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Average use 341 W 519 W Standby condition 0.7 W 0.5 W Aspect Ratio 16:9 106 cm (diagonal) 127 cm (diagonal) Visible screen size 922 mm (W) ×...
  • Page 43 MEMO...
  • Page 44 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://panasonic.net/ © 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Printed in Japan...

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