Panasonic TH-42PX8A Flat Panel Television User manual

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

Model No.

TH-42PX8A

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.

English

TQBC2279-1

2

Turn your own living room into a movie theatre!

Experience an amazing level of multi-

■

Receives digital terrestrial broadcastings using an integrated DVB (Digital Video

Broadcasting) tuner

■

Sharp pictures with HDMI connection

■

Links up and controls the connected equipment with “VIERA Link”

media excitement

Enjoy rich multi-media

Camcorder

Personal computer

Ampli fi er with

Speaker system

VCR

DVD Recorder Set top box

DVD player

Contents

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Be Sure to Read

Safety Precautions ······································ 4

(Warning / Caution) •

Notes ··························································· 5

Maintenance ··············································· 5

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Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options

········· 6

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•

Basic Connection

·················· 8

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Identifying Controls

············ 11

Auto Tuning

··························· 12

Enjoy your TV!

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•

•

Basic Features

Watching TV ·············································· 14

Using TV Guide ········································· 17 •

Viewing Teletext ········································ 18

Watching Videos and DVDs ······················ 20

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•

Advanced Features

How to Use Menu Functions ····················· 22

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

DVB Settings (DVB) ·································· 26 •

• Editing Programmes ································· 28

Tuning Programmes ·································· 30 •

Restore Settings ······································ 32 •

Input Labels ·············································· 33

Displaying PC Screen on TV ····················· 34

HDMI Functions ········································ 35 •

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control TM ” ··················· 36 •

External Equipment ··································· 40

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•

FAQs, etc.

Technical Information ································ 42 •

FAQs ························································· 45 •

Licence ······················································ 47

Speci fi cations ············································ 48 •

WARRANTY ·············································· 49

3

Safety Precautions

Warning

Handling the mains plug and lead

•

Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause

Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.

fi re.)

•

Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)

Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. (This may cause

Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fi fi re or electrical shock.)

re or electrical shock.) •

Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet.

Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object.

•

Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it.

Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead.

•

Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

If you

fi

nd any abnormality, remove the mains plug immediately!

AC 220-240 V

50 / 60 Hz

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Power source

•

This TV is designed to operate on 220-240 V,

50 / 60 Hz AC.

Do not place foreign objects inside the TV

•

Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV through the air vents ( fi re or electrical shock may result).

Do not remove covers

NEVER modify the TV yourself

(High-voltage components may cause serious electrical shock.) •

Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your local Panasonic dealer.

Keep liquids away from the TV

•

To prevent damage which may result in fi re or shock hazard,

• do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing.

Do not place containers with water ( fl ower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the TV. (including on shelves above, etc.)

Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat

•

Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. To prevent fi re never place any type of candle or naked fl ame on top or near the TV.

Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces

•

The TV may fall off or tip over.

Use only the dedicated pedestals

/ mounting equipment

•

•

Using an unapproved pedestal or other fi xtures may make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup.

Use approved pedestals / mounts (p. 6).

Notes

■

When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug

•

Caution

Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.

■

When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of 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.

■

Transport only in upright position

•

Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upright or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.

■

Allow suf

fi

cient space around the

TV for radiated heat

Minimum distance

10

10 10 7

Do not display a still picture for a long time

This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“image retention”).

This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.

•

Programme number and other logos

Image displayed in 4:3 mode

Video game •

Computer image

To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 45)

■

Auto power standby function

•

If no signal is received and no operation is performed in Analogue TV mode for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically go to standby mode.

■

Keep the TV away from these types of equipment

•

Electronic equipment

In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV (electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound).

•

Equipment with an infrared sensor

This TV also emits infrared rays (this may affect operation of other equipment).

(cm) •

When using the pedestal, keep the space between the bottom of the TV and the fl oor surface.

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•

•

In case of using Wall-hanging bracket, follow the manual of it.

Do not block the rear air vents

Blocked ventilation by newspapers, table cloths, curtains, etc. may cause overheating, fi re or electrical shock.

■

Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones

•

Irreversible damage can be caused.

Maintenance

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Display panel

Regular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth.

Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or diluted neutral detergent

(1 part detergent to 100 parts water). Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry.

• Caution

The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may be easily damaged.

• Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fi ngernail or other hard object.

Take care not to subject the surface to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances

(this may degrade surface quality).

Cabinet, Pedestal

Regular care: Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth.

Major contamination: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent.

Then, wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth.

• Caution

Take care not to subject the TV's surfaces to detergent.

• (A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.)

Take care not to subject surfaces to insect repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances

• (this may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint).

Do not allow the cabinet and pedestal to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time.

Mains plug

Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to fi re or electrical shock.)

5

Accessories / Options

Standard accessories

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Remote Control

•

N2QAYB000229

1

4

7

OK

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

Batteries for the

Remote Control

(2) •

R6 (AA)

Clamper

(2)

p. 10

Mains Lead

p. 8

CH VOL

TV

Operating Instructions with Warranty statement

Pedestal (ST-42R4-WK)

•

TBLX0060

p. 7

•

This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children.

Optional accessories

Wall-hanging bracket

(vertical)

•

TY-WK42PV3W

TY-WK42PV4W

(angle)

• TY-WK42PR3W

TY-WK42PR4W

•

Caution

In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licenced contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets.

Carefully read the instructions accompanying the pedestal, and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent

• the TV from tipping over.

Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage.

6

1

Installing remote’s batteries

2

Pull open

+

-

+

Close

-

Note the correct polarity (+ or -)

Hook

•

•

•

•

•

Caution

Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control.

Do not mix old and new batteries.

Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries).

Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

Do not burn or breakup batteries.

Batteries must not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine, fi re or the like.

Attaching the pedestal

Warning

•

Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

Caution

•

Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest

Panasonic dealer immediately.

During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.

•

•

If insuf fi cient care is taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.

If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed, the TV may fall over and personal

• injury may result.

If two or more people are not present, the TV may be dropped, and personal injury may result.

Assembly screw (4)

(silver)

Assembly screw (4)

(black)

Pole (2) Base

L R

M5 × 18 mm M5 × 25 mm

■

Assembling the pedestal

Use the four assembly screws to fasten the left and right poles to the base securely.

•

Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.

Forcing the assembly screws the wrong way will strip the threads.

•

“L” or “R” mark is stamped on the bottom of the pole.

R

D

A

M5 × 18 mm

L

Front

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Securing the TV

Use the assembly screws to fasten securely.

•

Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.

Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface.

B

M5 × 25 mm

Arrow mark View from the bottom

Hole for pedestal installation

D

7

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

Connecting aerial

TV only

Rear of the TV

Aerial

Push until both side tabs click

Make sure that the mains lead is securely fi xed.

•

To remove from the TV:

Press both tabs and pull on mains connector to release tabs

AC 220-240 V

50 / 60 Hz

Mains lead (supplied)

RF cable

ANT

1

AV IN

2

S VIDEO

PC

VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO

VIDEO

Y Y

L L L

AUDIO AUDIO P

B

/C

B AUDIO P

B

/C

B

L

AUDIO

R

MONITOR

OUT

R

P

R

/C

R

COMPONENT

AV1 IN

R

P

R

/C

R

COMPONENT

AV2 IN

R

AV3 IN

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

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• Note

Do not put the RF cable close to the mains lead to avoid noise.

Do not place the RF cable under the TV.

To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct cable (75 Ω coaxial) and the correct

• terminating plug are required.

If a communal Aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall

Aerial socket and the TV.

Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct Aerial system for

• your particular area and the accessories required.

Any matters regarding Aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and the costs incurred, are the responsibility of you, the Customer.

Example 2

Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

TV, DVD Recorder or VCR

Rear of the TV

AC 220-240 V

50 / 60 Hz

Mains lead (supplied)

ANT

1

AV IN

2

S VIDEO

PC

VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO

VIDEO

Y Y

L L L

AUDIO AUDIO

P

B

/C

B

AUDIO

P

B

/C

B

L

AUDIO

R

MONITOR

OUT

R

P

R

/C

R

COMPONENT

AV1 IN

R

P

R

/C

R

COMPONENT

AV2 IN

R

AV3 IN

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

RCA cable

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT RF OUT

DVD Recorder or VCR

RF IN

•

Note

VIERA Link connection p. 36

If your recorder is not available for DVB p. 46

Read the manual of the equipment too.

RF cable

RF cable

Aerial

9

Basic Connection

Example 3

Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box

Rear of the TV

AC 220-240 V

50 / 60 Hz

Aerial

10

ANT

1

AV IN

2

S VIDEO

PC

VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO

VIDEO

Y Y

L L L

AUDIO AUDIO

P

B

/C

B AUDIO

P

B

/C

B

L

AUDIO

R

MONITOR

OUT

R

P

R

/C

R

COMPONENT

AV1 IN

R

P

R

/C

R

COMPONENT

AV2 IN

R

AV3 IN

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

Mains lead

(supplied)

RF cable

DVD Recorder or VCR

VIDEO

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

AUDIO

IN

VIDEO

IN

RF OUT

RF IN

RF cable

Fully wired HDMI compliant cable

Rear of the TV

■

Attach the clamper hole

RCA cable RCA cable

HDMI

OUT

AUDIO

OUT

VIDEO

OUT

RF IN

RF cable

Set top box

Using the clamper

•

•

Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together (could cause distorted image).

Fix cables with clampers as necessary.

When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s assembly manual to fi x cables.

■

Bundle the cables

To remove from the TV:

To loosen: snaps

Insert the clamper in a hole

Keep pushing both side snaps hooks

Set the tip in the hooks knob

Keep pushing the knob

Identifying Controls

TV

Mains power

On / Off switch •

Switch On to turn on the TV or turn the TV to standby mode by the remote control

PULL

•

Function select

Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour /

Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass /

Treble / Balance / Auto Tuning (p. 30) Lift door to open

AUDIO

AV4 IN

S VIDEO VIDEO L R

Changes the input mode

Headphones jack

(p. 40)

AV4 terminals

(p. 40)

Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function. When in Standby mode, switches TV On.

Remote control signal receiver

• Power LED

Standby: red

On: green •

When using the remote control, indicates the TV has received a command.

Remote Control

Standby On / Off switch •

Switches TV On or Off standby

•

•

Guide (p. 17) •

Displays TV Guide

OK

Con fi rms selections and choices

Press after selecting programme positions to quickly change programme (DVB) (p. 14)

• Main Menu (p. 22)

Press to access VIERA Link, Picture,

Sound and Setup Menus

Aspect (p. 16) •

Changes aspect ratio from

Aspect Selection list •

Also possible by pressing this button repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect

VIERA Link Menu (p. 37) •

Press to access VIERA Link Menu directly

• Numeric buttons

Changes programme and teletext pages •

When in Standby mode, switches TV On

Programme Information (p. 15) •

Displays programme information

Programme Up / Down •

Selects programme in sequence •

When in Standby mode, switches TV On

Teletext (p. 18) •

Switches to teletext mode

Subtitles (p. 14) •

Displays Subtitles

VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment operations (p. 21)

POWER

GUIDE

INPUT

EXIT

OK

MENU RETURN

R

ASPECT

G Y

OPTION

B

1

4

7

INFO

2

5

8

0

MUTE

3

6

9

CH VOL

TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD

POWER REC

PROGRAMME

VCR DVD

•

•

• Input mode selection

TV - switches DVB / Analogue mode (p. 14) •

AV - switches to AV input mode from Input

Selection list (p. 20)

• Exit

Returns to the normal viewing screen

Cursor buttons •

Makes selections and adjustments

Return •

Returns to the previous menu

• Coloured buttons

Used for the selection, navigation and operation of various functions

Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection

(p. 43) (Analogue) •

Changes the sound track, if programme has multiple audio tracks (DVB)

• Option Menu (p. 15)

Easy setting for viewing and sound options

Sound Mute •

Switches sound mute On or Off

Volume Up / Down

Hold

Freeze / unfreeze picture (p. 14) •

Holds the current teletext page (teletext mode) (p. 19)

Index (p. 19)

Returns to the teletext index page

(teletext mode)

TV

11

12

Auto Tuning

Search and store TV programmes automatically.

These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.

1

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.

(Power LED: On)

POWER

ASPECT

INPUT

EXIT

2

Select your state

Select State / Territory

New South Wales / Australian Capital Territory

Victoria

Queensland

South Australia

Western Australia

Northern Territory

Tasmania select

OK

Start Auto Tuning

MENU RETURN 3

OPTION DIRECT TV REC

1

4

7 8

0

VCR

2

5

3

6

9

Auto Tuning - Digital (DVB) and Analogue

Digital (DVB) Tuning

Analogue Tuning

This will take about 6 minutes.

RF Ch

2

3

4

Service Name

ABC TV Sydney

SBS DIGITAL 1

FTV guide

7 Digital 7

CH 29

CH 33

DVB: 4 Analogue: 2

6

0

Type

DVB

DVB

DVB

Quality

10

10

10

DVB 10

Analogue

-

Analogue

-

Searching

69

75

•

Auto Tuning will start to search for

TV programmes and store them in the numbered order as speci fi ed by the broadcasters.

TEXT F.P.

INDEX HOLD

REC

PROGRAMME

VCR DVD

TV

4

Select the picture setting

Please select your viewing environment.

• Home Shop

“Home” is the recommended

• mode for viewing at home. Select

“Home” for optimal picture / power consumption. “Shop” is for in-store display.

If “Shop” is selected, the word

“Shop” appears every time the TV is switched on. (p. 14)

“Viewing Mode” is set as

“Normal”. (p. 24)

Shop: “Viewing Mode” is set as

“Dynamic”. (p. 24)

select

set

Auto Tuning is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.

•

To edit programmes

“Editing Programmes” (p. 28)

Using the

On Screen

Displays

Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu.

■

How to use remote control

MENU

Open the main menu

Move the cursor / select the menu

Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from a range of options

OK

Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set

RETURN

Return to the previous menu

EXIT

Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen

■

ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box

(example: Sound Menu)

Sound Menu 1/2

Mode Music

Bass

Treble

16

16

Balance

Headphone Volume

Surround Off

Volume Correction

Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm

MPX Stereo

12

Select

EXIT

Change

RETURN

Page up

Page down

On-screen operation guide will help you.

•

Note

If tuning has failed “Auto Tuning” (p. 31) •

To initialize all settings “Shipping Condition” (p. 32)

If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On with Mains power On / Off switch.

13

Watching TV

1

Turn power on

POWER • Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 11)

If “Shop” is displayed on the top right of the screen, reset settings in “Shipping Condition” (p. 32), and select “Home” in “Auto Tuning” (p. 12).

14

POWER

ASPECT

INPUT

EXIT

2

Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or

Analogue mode

•

Also possible to select the mode using the

TV button on the front panel of the TV. (p. 11)

OK

MENU

•

RETURN

R

ASPECT

G Y B

OPTION DIRECT TV REC

1

4

7

INFO

CH

8

0

2

5

VOL

3

6

9

TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD

REC

PROGRAMME

VCR DVD

Note

TV

Volume

When the TV is switched to standby, there will be a clicking sound after a short delay. This is normal.

3

1 TEN Digital

Coronation Street

9:00 am - 11:00 am

Now

10:30 am All DVB Services

Select FAV List

Information banner appears whenever you select a

•

For details p. 15

Select a programme

CH up down or

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

•

•

To select the two or three-digit programme number, e.g. 39

3 9

(in a short time)

If one or two-digit programme number

quickly changes the programme

•

To select from the Programme List

All DVB Services

2

3

4

8

1

6

7

Cartoon Nwk

BBC Radio Wales

BBC Radio Cymru

BBC ONE Wales

BBC THREE

BBCi

CBBC Channel

select programme

watch

Connect

Select

EXIT

RETURN

Page up

Page down

■

Select a programme using Information banner (p. 15)

Possible to con fi rm the programme name before selecting programmes.

Display Information banner if it is not displayed

While the banner is displayed, select the programme

select programme

• INFO

Possible to set display timeout in “Banner Display

Timeout” (p. 25).

watch

■

Select a programme using TV Guide (p. 17)

Possible to con fi rm the TV Guide (EPG) before selecting programmes.

Display TV Guide

GUIDE

Select the programme

select programme

watch

■

Other useful functions

Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture

HOLD

Display subtitles

STTL

Display / hide subtitles

(if available)

•

Channel changing is also possible when this function is active.

■

Other useful functions

Display Information banner

•

Also appears when changing a programme

Event Programme

Example:

1 TEN Digital

Coronation Street

9:00 am - 11:00 am

INFO

Now

Bad Signal Rating: PG

DVB: Event Start / Finish time

Analogue: Programme status

Features available / Message meanings

Current time Category

10:30 am All DVB Services

Select FAV List

Software update

45

Display

Information banner

Display the selectable settings for the current programme

Off Timer

Sound mute On

, I , II ,

Audio mode (Analogue mode) (p. 43)

Subtitle service available

Teletext service available

Rating:

Rating information (p. 42) Multiple audio available (DVB mode)

•

•

Bad signal

Poor TV signal quality

Encrypted

Scrambled programme

To con fi rm another tuned programme name

To change the category

( To select a Fav List if you have de fi ned)

B

•

Information on the next event

1 - 90

•

For settings see below

•

To watch the programme listed in the banner

•

To download new software to TV

R

“System Update Search Now”

(p. 27)

•

To hide

EXIT

To set display timeout

“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 25)

•

Extra information

INFO

(press again to hide the banner)

Check or change the current programme status instantly

OPTION

•

To change

change

select

Volume Correction

Sound Menu (p. 24)

Adjusts volume of individual programme or input mode

MPX (Analogue mode)

Sound Menu (p. 24)

Audio Selection (DVB mode)

Allows you to select between alternative language for sound tracks (if available)

Note •

Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 24 and p. 25).

Turn the TV off automatically after a

fi

xed period

Display the menu

Select “Setup” Select “Off Timer” and set the time

Main Menu

access

Setup Menu

Off

TOP

1/2

MENU

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

select

DVB Favourites Edit

DVB Service List

Tuning Menu

Off Timer

Teletext

Shipping Condition

System Update

Power Save Off

Off

•

Side Panel •

To cancel Set to “Off” or turn the TV off.

To display the remaining time Information banner (above)

When the remaining time is within 3 minutes, the remaining time will fl ash on screen.

set

select

15

16

Watching TV

■

Other useful functions

Change the aspect ratio

ASPECT

Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect.

Display Aspect

Selection list

ASPECT

While the list is displayed, select the mode

store

select

•

To change the mode using the ASPECT button only

ASPECT

(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode)

16:9 14:9

Directly displays the image at “16:9” without distortion (anamorphic).

Aspect Selection

16:9

14:9

Just

4:3

4:3 Full

Zoom1

Zoom2

Zoom3

Change

Select

EXIT

RETURN

Aspect

Selection list

Displays the image at the standard

“14:9” without distortion.

Just 4:3

Change aspect ratio

4:3 Full

Zoom2

Displays a “4:3” image full-screen.

Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges.

Displays a “4:3” image enlarged horizontally to fi t

•

Only available in DVB mode or HD signal

Displays a “16:9” letterbox

(anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion.

Zoom1

Zoom3

Displays the image at the standard “4:3” without distortion.

Displays a “16:9” letterbox or “4:3” image without distortion.

Displays a “2.35:1” letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion. At “16:9”, displays the image at its maximum (with slight enlargement).

•

•

Note

Only “16:9” and “4:3 Full” are available in DVB mode.

Only “16:9” and “4:3” are available in PC mode.

Not available in teletext mode.

Aspect mode can be memorized separately for SD (Standard de de fi nition) signals. (except DVB mode) fi nition) and HD (High

Using TV Guide

Using TV Guide enables you to select programme easily, view event informations, etc.

TV Guide ― Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the

•

Analogue programmes will be listed after DVB programmes. “D” means DVB programme and “A” means

Analogue programme.

POWER

INPUT

GUIDE

View TV Guide

Each time pressed, the layout will be changed.

(Landscape / Portrait)

GUIDE EXIT

MENU

R

ASPECT

1

4

7

INFO

G

OK

2

5

8

0

Y

OPTION

3

6

9

B

RETURN Example:

Current date and time

TV Guide date

MUTE

TV Guide time

Event

TV Guide

Wed 24.10.2007 3:07 am

Wed, 24.10.2007

Landscape All Types

2:54 am - 3:24 am DIY SOS : We open in the Battersbys

Time: 3:00 am 3:30 am 4:00 am

D

D

1

2

TEN Digital

ABC TV Sydney

Eastender

Hot Wars

DIY SOS The Bill

Horiday Program

4:30 am

Red Cap

D

D

D

D

3 SBS DIGITAL

4

7

105

FTV guide

7 Digital

BBCi

Emmerdal.

Coronation Street

10 O’ clock News BBC

Panorama

I’ m A Celebrity

Sex And The City

Pepsi Char.

Pop Idol

The Bill

Good bye

Terminator

News

The Bill D 719 BBC Radi Rugby

Select service

Portrait/Landscape

View

15 To 1

EXIT

Select programme

RETURN

+24 Hr

Info

Prog.Type

All Services

5:00 am

Sports

Live junction

Drama

NEWS

Hello

News

Japan

Page up

Page down

Favourites

Landscape (Displays by service)

Service

CH

TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD

POWER REC

PROGRAMME

TV

VOL

VCR DVD

■

To the previous day R

(DVB mode)

■

To the next day

(DVB mode)

G

■

To watch the programme

Select the event or programme now on the air

select

Example:

TV Guide

Wed 24.10.2007 3:07 am

Wed, 24.10.2007

D 1 TEN Digital

3:00 am - 3:30 am

Portrait

D 2 ABC TV Sydney

Eastender

3:30 am - 4:00 am

4:00 am - 4:30 am

4:30 am - 5:00 am

DIY SOS

The Bill

Red Cap

5:00 am - 5:30 am

5:30 am - 6:00 am

6:00 am - 6:30 am

Live junction

POP 100

Rugby

All Types

D 3 SBS DIGITAL D 4 FTV guide

Select programme

Portrait/Landscape

View

EXIT

Select service

RETURN

+24 Hr

All Services

D 7 7 Digital

Info

Page up

Prog.Type

Page down

Favourites

Portrait (Displays by time)

■

To view a programme list of the selected type (DVB mode)

(Type list)

Prog. type

All Types

select type

Y All Types

Movie

News

Entertainment

Sport

Children’s

Music

view

■

To return to TV

EXIT

watch

■

To view details of the event (DVB mode)

Select the event select

INFO

•

Press again to return to

TV Guide.

■

To view a programme list of the selected favourites list

(Favourites list)

Only Analogue

Favourites

All Service s

All Service s

TV programmes are listed

B

All DVB Services

All Analogue Services

Fav List1

Fav List2

Fav List3

select a favourites list

view

Fav List4

To list favourite programmes

p. 29

•

Note

When this TV is turned on for the fi rst time, or the TV is switched off for more than a week, it may take some time before the TV Guide is completely shown.

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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. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown.

What is TOP mode? (in case of TOP text broadcasting)

•

Fast overview of the teletext information available

Easy to use step-by-step selection of the topical subject

Page status information at the bottom of the screen

Available page up / down

R G

B

To select among subject blocks

To select next subject within the subject block

(After the last subject, it moves to the next subject block.)

Y

What is List mode?

In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen. Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV’s memory. (“Store frequently viewed pages”, p. 19)

■

To change mode “Teletext” in Setup Menu (p. 25)

ASPECT

INPUT

EXIT

1

Switch to Teletext

TEXT

•

Displays Index

(content varies depending on the broadcasters)

Current page number

Sub page number

<< 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >>

17:51 28 Feb

TELETEXT

INFORMATION

Time / date

OK

MENU RETURN

Colour bar

R G Y B

OPTION DIRECT TV REC

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

2

Select the page (up to page 899)

1

4

7 8

0

2

5

3

6

9 or or

CH or R G Y B

(Corresponds to the colour bar)

■

To adjust contrast

MENU

(Press three times)

As the blue bar is displayed

CH

TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD

■

To return to TV

TEXT

or

EXIT

REC VCR DVD

PROGRAMME ■

Using teletext conveniently

Reveal hidden data

Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers

MENU

R

■

Re-hide R

(TOP)

MENU

FULL /

TOP /

BOTTOM

G

(Expand the TOP half)

(BOTTOM)

(Expand the BOTTOM half)

Normal (FULL)

HOLD

Stop automatic updating

(If you wish to hold the current page without updating)

HOLD

■

To resume

HOLD

Return to the main index page

INDEX

INDEX

Call up subtitles

View in multi window

Store frequently viewed pages

View sub page

Watch

TV while waiting for update

Display subtitles

STTL

•

Call up P801 (subtitle page) if available.

If you press this button during P801 is displayed, teletext mode will be cancelled and return to TV.

Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once

MENU

(Press twice)

•

Select Picture and text

On or Off

•

Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.

Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar

(List mode only)

As page is displayed

Corresponding colour button press and hold

■

To change stored pages

The number changes to white.

Enter new page number

Colour button you want to change

1

4

2

5

3

6 press and hold

7 8 9

0

View sub page (Only when teletext is more than one page)

Appears at top of the screen

■

To view speci fi c sub page

MENU B

Enter the

4-digit number example: P6 •

Sub pages: 0 0 0 6

The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters (up to 79 pages).

It may take some time for searching, during which time you can watch TV.

View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page

Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available.

Changes to TV screen temporarily

P108

MENU

Y

Appears when updating is completed

Y View the updated page

(You cannot change the programme.) •

The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news (“News Flash”).

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20

Watching Videos and DVDs

Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input.

•

To connect the equipment p. 8 - 10

The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment.

Display the Input select menu

1

ASPECT

OK

INPUT

EXIT

RETURN

2

MENU

1

4

7 8

0

2

5

OPTION DIRECT TV REC

3

6

9

3

TEXT F.P.

INDEX HOLD

POWER REC

PROGRAMME

VCR DVD

Select the input mode connected to the equipment

watch

Input Selection

AV1

AV2

AV3

AV4

PC

HDMI1

HDMI2

select

TV •

You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote control or the front panel of the TV.

Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected.

•

You can label or skip each input modes “Input Labels” (p. 33)

View

Displays the selected mode

TV

■

To return to TV

•

Note

If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set to “16:9”.

For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.

Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control.

VCR DVD

VCR / DVD switch

∗

Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment

Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre

POWER

Standby

Set to Standby mode / Turn on

Play

Playback videocassette / DVD

Stop

Stop the operations

Rewind / Skip / Search

VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse

DVD: Skip to the previous track or title

Press and hold to search backward

Fast-forward / Skip / Search

VCR: Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward

DVD: Skip to the next track or title

Press and hold to search forward

Pause

Pause / Resume

DVD: Press and hold to play at slow speed

PROGRAMME

Programme Up / Down

Select programme

REC

Record

Start recording

∗

Setting your remote control to operate Panasonic VCR, DVD, etc.

Set the VCR / DVD switch to the appropriate position VCR DVD

Press and hold POWER during the following operations

1 2

Enter the appropriate code for the equipment to be controlled, see table below

4

7

5

8

3

6 Press

9

“VCR” position

Equipment

VCR

DVD

Code

10 (default)

11

0

“DVD” position

Equipment

DVD

Player home theatre

Code

70 (default)

71

•

Note

Con fi rm if the remote control works correctly after changing the code.

The codes will be reset to default values if batteries are replaced.

“DVD” means DVD player, DVD recorders and Recorder home theatre.

Some operations may not be possible on some equipment models.

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22

How to Use Menu Functions

Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions.

1

Display the menu

MENU

•

Displays the functions that can be set

(varies according to the input signal)

INPUT

ASPECT EXIT

MENU

SURROUND

1

4

7

CH

REC

PROGRAMME

OK

2

5

8

0

VCR

3

6

9

RETURN

OPTION DIRECT TV REC

TEXT F.P.

INDEX HOLD

TV

VCR DVD

■

To return to TV at any time

EXIT

■

To return to the previous screen

RETURN

■

To change menu pages up

CH down

2

3

Select the menu

Main Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

(example: Picture Menu)

Select the item

Picture Menu

Viewing Mode

Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Sharpness

Tint

Colour Balance

Colour Management

P-NR

Normal

Normal

On

Off

1/2

60

50

50

50

access

select select

4

(example: Picture Menu)

Adjust or select

1/2

Picture Menu

Viewing Mode

Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Sharpness

Tint

Colour Balance

Colour Management

P-NR

Normal

Normal

On

Min

60

50

50

50

change

store or access

( Required by some functions)

(example: Picture Menu)

■

Choose from among alternatives

Number and positions of alternatives

Colour Balance

Changed

■

Adjust using the slide bar

Sharpness

Normal

50

■

To reset the settings

•

To reset the picture settings only

“Reset Picture Defaults” in Picture Menu (p. 24)

•

To reset the sound settings only

•

“Reset Sound Defaults” in Sound Menu (p. 24)

To initialize all settings

“Shipping Condition” in Setup Menu (p. 32)

Moved

■

Go to the next screen

Tuning Menu Access

Displays the next screen

■

Enter characters by free input menu

You can enter names or numbers freely for some items.

User input

Name

Set characters

select

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N

U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z ( ) + .

* _

O P Q R S T

7 8 9 !

: # o p q r s t

set

Store

RETURN

■

Overview

Main Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

VIERA Link Menu

Pause Live TV

Direct TV Rec

VIERA Link Control

Speaker Selection

Access

Start

Recorder

Home Cinema

(p. 37)

Picture Menu

Viewing Mode

Contrast

Brightness

Colour

Sharpness

Tint

Colour Balance

Colour Management

P-NR

Normal

Normal

On

Min

Picture Menu

3D-COMB On

Reset Picture Defaults Reset

1/2

60

50

50

50

2/2

(p. 24)

Sound Menu

Mode

Bass

Treble

Balance

Music

Headphone Volume

Surround Off

Volume Correction

Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm

MPX Stereo

Sound Menu

DVB Audio Preference MPEG

SPDIF Selection Auto

MPEG Optical Level

Audio Selection

0dB

English

HDMI1 Input Auto

Reset Sound Defaults Reset

1/2

16

16

12

2/2

(p. 24)

Setup Menu

DVB Favourites Edit Access

DVB Service List Access

Analogue Service List Access

Tuning Menu

Off Timer

Teletext

Access

Off

TOP

Shipping Condition

System Update

Power Save

Side Panel

Access

Access

Off

High

Setup Menu

Picture Overscan

Input Labels

Banner Display Timeout

VIERA Link Settings

Region Select

Daylight Saving Time

Refresh Rate

Software Licence

System Information

On

Access

3 seconds

Access

NSW / ACT

Auto

Access

Access

1/2

2/2

•

Depending on the received signals, available items are varied.

(p. 25)

The menu of the accessed equipment

Tuning Menu

Auto Tuning Access

DVB Manual Tuning Access

Analogue Manual Tuning Access

Add New DVB Services Access

New Service Message On

DVB Signal Display Access

(p. 31)

VIERA Link Settings

VIERA Link

Power off Link

Power on Link

On

Set

(p. 25, 36)

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24

How to Use Menu Functions

■

Menu list

Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Pause Live TV

Direct TV Rec

VIERA Link Control

Controls the connected equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables various convenient recording, playback, etc. (p. 37 - 39) •

You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the remote control.

Speaker Selection

Viewing Mode

Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema)

Dynamic : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness when viewing in a bright room

Normal : Recommended for viewing under normal ambient room lighting conditions

Cinema : For watching movies in a darkened room producing a cinema-like picture •

Set for each input signal

Increases or decreases the levels of these options according to your personal preference

Contrast, Brightness,

Colour, Sharpness

Tint

Colour Balance

With an NTSC signal source connected to the TV, the picture hue can be adjusted to suit your taste •

For NTSC or 60Hz (Component / HDMI) input signal reception only

Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture (Cool / Normal / Warm)

Colour Management

P-NR

3D-COMB

Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones (Off / On) •

Not valid on PC signal

Picture Noise Reduction

Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise and fl icker noise in the contoured parts of a picture (Off / Min / Mid / Max) •

Not valid on PC signal

Occasionally, whilst viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning may be seen

Set to “On” to display sharper and more accurate colours (Off / On) •

For PAL or NTSC signal reception only

Not valid on S-Video, Component, PC and HDMI

Reset Picture Defaults Press the OK button to reset Viewing Mode on all inputs to default settings.

Mode

Bass

Treble

Basic sound mode (Music / Speech)

Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output

Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output

Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers

Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of the headphones

Surround

Surround sound settings (Off / On)

Provides a dynamic enhancer to simulate improved spatial effects

Volume Correction

Speaker Distance to Wall

MPX

DVB Audio

Preference

SPDIF Selection

MPEG Optical Level

Adjusts volume of individual programme or input mode

Adjusts the low frequency sound (Over 30cm / Up to 30cm) •

If the back space between the TV and wall is over 30 cm, “Over 30cm” is recommended.

•

If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm, “Up to 30cm” is recommended.

Select stereo / monaural (Mono / Stereo) (p. 43) •

Normally: Stereo

Stereo signal cannot be received: Mono •

M1 / M2: Available while mono signal is transmitted

Analogue mode only

Selects the initial setting for Audio tracks (Dolby Digital / MPEG)

If programme has both Dolby Digital and MPEG audio tracks, priority is given to what you select

Dolby Digital: A method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories. Apart from stereo (2ch) audio, these signals can also be multi-channel audio.

MPEG: An audio compression method that compresses audio to small size without any considerable loss of audio quality.

•

DVB mode only

Selects the initial setting for digital audio output signal from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal

(Auto / PCM)

Auto: Dolby Digital is output as Dolby Digital Bitstream. MPEG is output as PCM.

PCM: Dolby Digital is output as PCM. MPEG is output as PCM.

•

DVB mode only

Normally, MPEG sound is larger than Dolby Digital one

You can adjust the audio level of MPEG output from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal as the initial setting •

0dB to -12dB in -2dB reductions

DVB mode only

Audio Selection

HDMI1 Input

Selects the preferred language for DVB multi audio (depending on the broadcaster)

Select to fi t the input signal (Auto / Digital / Analogue) (p. 35)

Auto: Automatic detection of digital or analogue sound source

Digital: HDMI cable connection

Analogue: HDMI-DVI adapter cable connection •

HDMI input mode only

HDMI2 terminal is for digital signal only •

No setting for HDMI2 available

Reset Sound Defaults Press the OK button to reset the present Sound Mode to the default settings

■

Menu list

Menu Item

DVB Favourites Edit Creates list of favourite programmes (p. 29)

DVB Service List Skips the unwanted DVB programmes (p. 29)

Analogue Service List Skips the unwanted Analogue programmes or edits Analogue programmes (p. 29)

Auto Tuning

DVB Manual

Tuning

Analogue

Manual Tuning

Add New DVB

Services

New Service

Message

DVB Signal

Display

Off Timer

Teletext

Automatically sets the programmes received in the area (p. 31)

Sets the DVB programmes manually (p. 31)

Sets the Analogue programmes manually (p. 31)

Adds new DVB services (p. 31)

Selects whether to give a noti fi cation message when a new DVB service is found (p. 31)

Checks the DVB signal condition (p. 31)

Sets the time the TV automatically turns Off (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes)

Teletext display mode (TOP (FASTEXT) / List) (p. 18)

Shipping Condition Resets all settings, for example, when moving house (p. 32)

System Update Downloads new software to TV (p. 27)

Power Save Reduces brightness of picture to economise on power consumption (Off / On)

Side Panel

Picture Overscan

Increases the brightness of the side panel (Off / Low / Mid / High) •

The recommended setting is “High” to prevent panel “image retention”

Selects the screen area displaying the image (Off / On)

On : Enlarged the image to hide the edge of the image.

Off : Displayed the image in the original size.

•

Set to “On” if noise is generated on the edge of the screen.

This function is available when aspect is set to 16:9.

•

This function can be memorized separately for SD (Standard de de fi nition) signals.

fi nition) and HD (High

Input Labels

Banner Display

Timeout

VIERA Link

Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Labels or skips each input terminals (p. 33)

Sets how long the information banner (p. 15) stays on screen •

0 (No display) to 10 sec. in 1-sec. increments

Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) (p. 36)

Power off Link Sets to use Power off Link function (No / Set) (p. 36)

Power on Link Sets to use Power on Link function (No / Set) (p. 36)

Region Select

Selects the region where you live to adjust the standard time (NSW/ACT / Victoria /

Queensland / South Australia / Western Australia / Northern Territory / Tasmania)

(p. 27)

Daylight Saving Time

Refresh Rate

Select time offset from the standard time for Summer Time

(Auto / Off / +1/2 Hr / +1 Hr) (p. 27) •

Set to “Auto” normally

Changes the image processing of the panel (depending on the input signal)

(50Hz / 100Hz) •

Set to “100Hz” normally

Displays the software licence information Software Licence

•

System Information Displays the system information of this TV

A different menu will be displayed while PC, DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used.

Only available items can be selected.

(p. 34-35)

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26

DVB Settings

DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features.

1

If in Analogue mode

Select DVB

(DVB mode)

POWER

GUIDE

INPUT

EXIT

OK

MENU RETURN

R

ASPECT

G Y

OPTION

B

1

4

7

INFO

8

0

2

5

MUTE

3

6

9

CH VOL

TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD

POWER REC

PROGRAMME

VCR DVD

2

3

4

TV

■

To return to TV

EXIT

Display the menu

MENU

Select “Setup”

Main Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

access

select

5

Select “System Update”, “Region Select” or

“Daylight Saving Time”

Setup Menu 1/2

access

DVB Favourites Edit

DVB Service List

Tuning Menu

Off Timer

Teletext

Shipping Condition

System Update

Power Save

Side Panel

Off

TOP

Access

Off

Off

select

2/2 Setup Menu

Picture Overscan

Input Labels

Banner Display Timeout

VIERA Link Settings

Region Select

Daylight Saving Time

Refresh Rate

Software Licence

System Information

On

3 seconds

NSW / ACT

Auto

100Hz

Set

•

For details p. 42

If System Update is performed, the software will be updated (it may change TV functions). If you do not wish to do so, set “Auto Update Search in Standby” to Off.

Update

TV’s software system

System

Update

Select “Auto Update Search in Standby” and then set “On” or “Off”

System Update

set

•

On: Automatically performs

Auto Update Search in Standby

System Update Search Now

On

select a search in standby and downloads an update, if any software updates are available

• Note

When the TV is switched to standby, there will be a clicking sound after a short delay.

Similar clicking sounds will also occur at 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM (p. 44) when “Auto update

Search in Standby” is set to “On”. These sounds are normal.

■

To update immediately

Select

“System Update Search Now”

start

select

Searches for an update

(for several mins.) and displays a corresponding message if any

•

Download

Download may take for about 20 mins.

• Note

During downloading, the TV will display a blank screen for 40 to 50 seconds. Do not interrupt the TV during this procedure.

Adjust the standard time

Region

Select

Adjust for

Summer Time

Daylight

Saving Time

Select the region where you live

•

The time contained in the broadcast signal is UTC

(Universal Time coordinated) formally known as GMT

(Greenwich Mean Time).

Region

NSW / ACT

Victoria

Queensland

South Australia

Western Australia

Northern Territory

Tasmania

Select time offset from the standard time for Summer

•

Normally select “Auto”.

If there is a gap between displayed time and actual time, set this function.

Standard time

+10:00

+9:30

+8:00

+10:00

Daylight Saving Time: Auto

(During Summer Time)

+11:00

+10:00

+10:30

+9:00

+9:30

+11:00

(Based on GMT)

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28

Editing Programmes

You can make your favourite programme lists and skip unwanted programmes, etc.

Select DVB or Analogue

1

•

“DVB Favourites Edit” and “DVB Service List” are available in

DVB mode only.

“Analogue Service List” is available in Analogue mode only.

2

Display the menu

MENU

ASPECT

INPUT

EXIT

MENU

R

1

4

7

CH

2

5

8

0

OK

RETURN

G Y B

OPTION DIRECT TV REC

3

6

9

TEXT F.P.

INDEX HOLD

REC

PROGRAMME

VCR DVD

3

4

Select “Setup”

Main Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

access

select

Select “DVB Favourites Edit”, “DVB Service List” or “Analogue Service List”

Setup Menu 1/2

access

DVB Favourites Edit

DVB Service List

Analogue Service List

Tuning Menu

Off Timer

Teletext

Shipping Condition

System Update

Power Save

Side Panel

Access

Access

Access

Off

TOP

Off

Off

select

TV

■

To return to TV

EXIT

5

Set

Skip unwanted programmes

DVB

Service List

Analogue

Service List

Create your favourite programme list from various broadcasters (up to 4: Fav List1 /

Fav List2 / Fav List3 / Fav List4).

The list is added to “Favourites” list in TV Guide (p. 17) and information banner (p. 15) and then easily accessed.

Select a programme and add it to the list

G

Favourites Edit

Fav List1

1

2

All DVB Services

TEN Digital

ABC TV Sydney

3 SBS DIGITAL 1

4 FTV guide

7 7 Digital

9

70

NINE DIGITAL

7 HD Digital

77 7 Guide

To display another List

B

■

To edit List select

•

To add all programmes to the list

Y

Favourites Edit

All DVB Services

1 TEN Digital

2 ABC TV Sydney

3 SBS DIGITAL 1

4 FTV guide

7 7 Digital

9 NINE DIGITAL

70 7 HD Digital

77 7 Guide

1

Fav List1

TEN Digital

A programme is added

List favourite programmes

DVB

Favourites

Edit

(DVB mode)

Select the field of List to edit and:

•

To name the List R Select the character

OK

RETURN

•

To move the programme G Select the new position Con fi rm G

OK

•

To delete the programme Y

•

To delete all programmes B

Note

•

Programme numbers (known as logical channel numbers) are de and cannot be changed.

Hidden services (see below) can be selected but not viewed.

fi ned by the broadcaster

You can hide unwanted services. The deleted services cannot be displayed except in this

•

“DVB Service List” is listed all tuned DVB programmes in DVB mode.

“Analogue Service List” is listed all tuned Analogue programmes in Analogue mode.

Select a service and add / delete

DVB Service List

70

72

105

719

720

1

7

CBBC Channel

Cartoon Nwk

BBCi

BBC Radio Wales

BBC Radio Cymru

BBC ONE Wales

BBC THREE

add / delete

select

:add

:delete (skip)

•

To retune each programme

(Manual Tuning)

R

(p. 31)

Edit analogue programmes

(Change name, Move)

Analogue

Service List

•

This function is available in Analogue mode.

If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, edit “VCR”.

Select the programme to edit

Analogue Service List

3

4

1

2

5

6

7

BBC1

*****

*****

*****

*****

*****

*****

CH page up page down

Programme position

Name

1 TEN

Coronation Street

10:30 am select

■

To change the name displayed when selecting programmes

Select

“Rename”

Set characters

select

Edit service name

G Name

set

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N

U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z ( ) + .

* _

O P Q R S T

7 8 9 !

: # o p q r s t

■

To move the programme position

Select new position

(maximum: fi ve characters)

Store

All Analogue Services

Store

RETURN

Y Y select 29

Tuning Programmes

You can retune all the TV programmes when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting.

1

Select DVB or Analogue

•

“DVB Manual Tuning”, “Add New DVB Services”, “New Service

•

Message” and “DVB Signal Display” are available in DVB mode only.

“Analogue Manual Tuning” is available in Analogue mode only.

2

Display the menu

MENU

ASPECT

INPUT

EXIT

30

MENU

R

OK

RETURN

G Y B

OPTION DIRECT TV REC

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

3

6

9

3

Select “Setup”

Main Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

CH

TEXT F.P.

INDEX HOLD

REC

PROGRAMME

VCR DVD

4

Select “Tuning Menu”

1/2 Setup Menu

DVB Favourites Edit

DVB Service List

Tuning Menu

Off Timer

Teletext

Shipping Condition

System Update

Power Save

Side Panel

Access

Off

TOP

Off

Off

TV

■

To return to TV

EXIT

5

Select a function

Tuning Menu

Auto Tuning Access

DVB Manual Tuning Access

Analogue Manual Tuning Access

Add New DVB Services Access

New Service Message

DVB Signal Display

On

Access

6

Set

■

For Auto Tuning, using the buttons on the front of the TV (p. 11)

Press repeatedly until “Auto Tuning” appears

Access “Auto Tuning”

Start “Auto Tuning”

•

To return to TV

access

select

access

select

access

select

Set all DVB or Analogue programmes automatically

Auto Tuning

Set DVB programme manually

DVB Manual

Tuning

•

Only DVB programmes are retuned in DVB mode.

Only Analogue programmes are retuned in Analogue mode.

Start Auto Tuning Settings are made automatically

Auto Tuning Auto Tuning - Digital (DVB)

Scan 6 69

All digital tuning data will be erased

Start Auto Tuning

EXIT

OK This will take about 3 minutes.

RF Ch Service Name

2 ABC TV Sydney

3

4

SBS DIGITAL 1

FTV guide

Type

DVB

DVB

DVB

Quality

10

10

10

7 7 Digital DTV 10

RETURN

CH 29

CH 33

Analogue

Analogue -

DVB: 3

Searching •

All the previous tuning settings are erased.

When the operation is completed, the programme at programme position “1” will be

• displayed.

If tuning has not been done completely “DVB Manual Tuning”, “Analogue Manual Tuning”

Normally use “Auto Tuning” or “Add New DVB Services” to add DVB programmes to your service list.

If tuning has not been done completely or for adjusting the direction of the aerial, use this function.

DVB Manual Tuning

select channel

Physical Channel [CH21] 474,00 MHz

Signal Strength

Prog.

DVB: 0

Service Name

Pay TV: -

0

Radio: Data: -

Type New

10

adjust frequency (set where the level of

“Signal Quality” becomes the maximum)

•

search

All services found will be added to the

DVB Service List.

Set Analogue programme manually

Analogue

Manual Tuning

Set Analogue programme manually after Auto Tuning.

•

If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable, select programme position “0”.

Analogue Manual Tuning

1 CH33

Manual Tuning 0 75

Select the programme position

1

4

7 8

0

2

5

3

6

9

Select the programme

CH

Search and store

search

store

Add DVB programme automatically

Add New

DVB Services

Any new services found will be added to the DVB Service List.

Add New DVB Services

•

The new service is added with the current settings

This will take about 3 minutes.

RF Ch Service Name Type Quality saved as they are.

DVB: 0 Pay TV: Radio: -

Searching

Data: -

Display a noti

fi

cation message

New Service

Message

Selects whether to give a noti fi cation message when a new DVB service is found. (Off / On)

New DVB service found!

Press OK to add new service.

Press EXIT to lgnore.

Check

DVB signal

DVB Signal

Display

Selects a programme and checks the DVB signal condition.

•

To change the programme

CH

DVB Signal Display

Service Name

Signal Quality

Signal Strength

0

[CH53] 7 7 Digital

0

10

10

A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal for DVB reception. Please use the Signal Quality indicator as follows:

Signal Quality: •

Green bar Good

Yellow bar Poor •

Red bar Bad (Check the aerial)

31

Restore Settings

Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no programmes tuned in.

All settings (programmes, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset.

1

Display the menu

MENU

INPUT

ASPECT EXIT

MENU

OK

RETURN

2

OPTION DIRECT TV REC

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

VCR

3

6

9

3

TEXT F.P.

INDEX HOLD

REC

PROGRAMME

VCR DVD

Select “Setup”

Main Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

Select “Shipping Condition”

1/2 Setup Menu

DVB Favourites Edit

DVB Service List

Tuning Menu

Off Timer

Teletext

Shipping Condition

System Update

Power Save

Side Panel

Off

TOP

Access

Off

Off

access

select

access

select

■

To return to TV

EXIT

4

Set

32

Restore

Settings

Shipping

Condition

Check the message and initialise

Shipping Condition

Analogue & DVB tuning data will be erased

Are you sure?

Are you sure?

Confirm

EXIT

RETURN

Follow the on-screen instructions

•

“Auto Tuning” will automatically start when Mains power On / Off switch is next turned

On. (p. 12)

■

To retune TV programmes only, e.g. after moving house

“Auto Tuning” (p. 31)

Input Labels

For easier identi fi 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. 20

Display the menu

1

MENU

ASPECT

OK

INPUT

EXIT

RETURN

2

MENU

OPTION DIRECT TV REC

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

VCR

3

6

9 3

TEXT F.P.

INDEX HOLD

REC

PROGRAMME

VCR DVD

Select “Setup”

Main Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

Select “Input Labels”

Setup Menu

Picture Overscan

Input Labels

Banner Display Timeout

VIERA Link Settings

Region Select

Daylight Saving Time

Refresh Rate

Software Licence

System Information

On

Access

3 seconds

NSW / ACT

Auto

2/2

TV

■

To return to TV

EXIT

access

select

access

select

4

Select a input terminal and set

Input Labels

AV1

AV2

AV3

AV4

PC

HDMI1

HDMI2

DVD

AV2

AV3

AV4

PC

HDMI1

HDMI2

•

If “Skip” is selected, you cannot select the mode.

set select

■

User input

You can name each input terminals freely.

Select “User input” Set characters

select

User input

Name select

access set

A B C D E F G H I J K L M N

U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z ( ) + .

* _

O P Q R S T

7 8 9 !

: # o p q r s t

(maximum: ten characters)

Store

RETURN

33

Displaying PC Screen on TV

The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV.

•

To connect PC p. 40

Select the external input

1

INPUT

ASPECT EXIT

OK

MENU RETURN 2

Select “PC”

Input Selection

access

1 2

OPTION DIRECT TV REC

3

AV1

AV2

AV3

AV4

PC

HDMI1

select

4

7

5

8

6

9

HDMI2

TV

•

Corresponding signals p. 44

If “H-freq.” or “V-freq.” is shown in red,

• the signals may not be supported.

PC Audio input is via AV2 Audio connection. (p. 41)

0

VCR ■

To return to TV

• (changed as desired)

To make settings “How to Use Menu Functions”

Menu Item

to (p. 22)

Adjustments / Configurations (options)

Advanced

PC

Settings

W/B High R White balance of bright red area

W/B High B White balance of bright blue area

W/B Low R White balance of dark red area

W/B Low B

Gamma

Reset PC

Settings

White balance of dark blue area

(S Curve / 2.0 / 2.2 / 2.5)

and repeatedly adjusted

Press the OK button to reset to the default Picture settings

Input

Resolution

Clock

• Switches to a wide view

VGA (640 × 480 pixels), WVGA (852 × 480 pixels),

XGA (1,024 × 768 pixels), WXGA (1,366 × 768 pixels) •

Options change depending on signals

Set to the minimum level if noise occurs

Adjusts horizontal position

H-pos

PC

Setup

Adjusts vertical position

V-pos

34

Clock Phase

Sync

Eliminates fl icker and distortion

•

Adjust after Clock adjustment

•

Set to the minimum level if noise occurs

• PC sync signal type (H & V / SOG)

H & V : Horizontal and Vertical sync from your PC (Most common sync format)

SOG : Sync on Green sync from your PC

Reset PC

Settings

•

Other items p. 24 and p. 25

Press the OK button to reset to the default Setup settings

HDMI Functions

HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and highquality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment.

HDMI-compatible equipment ( ∗ 1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.

About connections, see “External Equipment” (p. 40).

• Note

HDMI is the world’s fi rst complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.

Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI1 Input” menu screen. (p. 24)

Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (2ch L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz •

HDMI2 terminal is for digital audio signal only.

Use with a PC is not assumed.

If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.

These HDMI connectors are “type A”.

•

These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection.

An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either “COMPONENT”,

“S-VIDEO”, or “VIDEO” to receive analogue signals.

•

The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals:

480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. Match the output setting of the digital equipment.

For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 44.

■

•

If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI1 terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable ( ∗ 2).

When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (HDMI1: use

AV2 IN AUDIO terminals).

■

DVI Position Settings

If the picture position is not fi t to the screen during the DVI connection, adjust the position on “DVI Position

Settings” in Setup Menu. The settings are memorized for each HDMI terminals and input signals.

•

To make settings “How to Use Menu Functions” to (p. 22)

Menu Item Adjustments

Adjusts horizontal position

H-pos

DVI Position

Settings

V-pos

Adjusts vertical position

Reset

DVI Position

Settings

Press the OK button to reset to the default Setup settings

( ∗ 1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.

( ∗ 2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.

35

VIERA Link “ Control

TM

” ∗

∗ Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function.

This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” function.

Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Ampli fi er, etc.) with

HDMI cable allow you to interface them automatically.

•

Some functions are not available depending on the equipment’s version of HDAVI Control. Please con connected equipment’s version of HDAVI Control.

fi rm the

•

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added.

As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.

Please refer to individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting VIERA Link function.

About applicable Panasonic equipment, consult your local Panasonic dealer.

■

Summary of VIERA Link functions

•

• Easy playback

•

Power on link

•

Power off link

Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control

•

Speaker control

(Available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3” function.) •

Pause Live TV programme

(Available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 3” function.)

■

Connections

Read the manual of the equipment, too.

HDMI cable

DIGA Recorder / HD Video Camera with VIERA Link function

•

•

Direct TV Recording

HDMI cable

Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable.

Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.

Recommended Panasonic’s HDMI cable part number:

• RP-CDHG10 (1.0 m) • RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m)

• RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m) • RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m)

• RP-CDHG20 (2.0 m)

•

Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV’s HDMI1 or HDMI2 terminals via fully wired HDMI cables.

For Speaker control (Home Cinema) •

To use Ampli fi er

HDMI cable

Speaker system

•

To use Player theatre

Speaker system

36

Ampli fi er with

VIERA Link function

HDMI cable

■

•

HDMI cable

Optical digital audio cable or

RCA cable

HD Video Camera with

VIERA Link function

HDMI cable

Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link.

DIGA Recorder with

VIERA Link function

Optical digital audio cable or

RCA cable

Player theatre with

VIERA Link function

•

Set up the connected equipment. Read the manual of the equipment.

For optimal recording, the settings of the recorder might be required. For details, read the manual of the

• recorder.

Set VIERA Link On in Setup Menu “VIERA Link” (p. 25)

Set up the TV After connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. Select the input mode to HDMI1 or HDMI2 (p. 20), and make sure that an image is displayed correctly.

This setup should be done each time when the following conditions occur:

• for the first time / • when adding or reconnecting equipment / • when changing setup

■

Features available

Easy playback

Automatic Input switching - When the connected equipment is operated, input mode is switched automatically. When it is stopped operating, input mode is not returned.

Power on link

Set Power on Link “Set” in Setup Menu to use this function

“Power on Link” (p. 22 - 23, 25)

When the connected equipment starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment are activated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when TV is in Standby mode.)

Power off link

Set Power off Link “Set” in Setup Menu to use this function

“Power off Link” (p. 22 - 23, 25)

When TV is set to Standby mode, the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby.

•

This function will work even if the TV enters standby mode automatically by Off Timer function or auto power standby function.

•

The TV remains on even if the “VIERA Link” compatible equipment is turned off.

(

■

Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu)

Pause

Live TV programme

HDAVI Control 3 and

Recorder with HDD

Pause Live

TV

)

You can pause the live TV programme and resume later.

•

•

This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD and “HDAVI Control 3” function.

If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Preparations” (p. 36)

Available conditions:

• when watching TV programme

• when watching the input from DIGA Recorder

Access and pause the live TV programme

Display “VIERA Link Menu”

POWER

INPUT

GUIDE EXIT

MENU

R

ASPECT

G Y B

OPTION SD CARD

1

4

7

INFO

CH

POWER REC

PROGRAMME

OK

2

5

8

0

VOL

3

6

9

RETURN

MUTE

TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD

VCR DVD

Select “Pause Live TV” and pause

pause

VIERA Link Menu

Pause Live TV Access

Direct TV Rec Start

select

Speaker Selection paused.

Home Cinema •

Live TV programme is recorded on HDD from where it was

■

To resume (stop pause)

Select “Pause Live TV” and access •

About the operations after resuming, read the manual of the equipment.

resume

select

■

To return to Live TV

(cancel pause or resumed playback)

•

(change the input mode)

If you cancel pause or resumed playback, the recorded programme will be deleted from HDD.

Direct TV

Recording -

What you see is What you record

(HDAVI Control 3)

Direct TV

Rec

Recording the current programme in DIGA Recorder immediately.

•

This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has “HDAVI Control 3” function.

If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Preparations” (p. 36)

Available conditions:

•

The recording is performed by using the tuner of DIGA Recorder.

Changing programme, input mode or turning off the TV is available during the recording.

Display “VIERA Link Menu”

POWER

INPUT

GUIDE EXIT

MENU

R

ASPECT

G Y B

OPTION SD CARD

1

4

7

OK

2

5

8

3

6

9

RETURN

Select “Direct TV Rec” and start recording

VIERA Link Menu

start

Pause Live TV

Direct TV Rec Start

select

Speaker Selection Home Cinema

■

To stop recording

Select “Stop” in “Direct TV Rec” and access

VIERA Link Menu

Pause Live TV

Direct TV Rec Stop

select

stop

Speaker Selection Home Cinema

37

38

VIERA Link “

■

Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu)

Control

TM

”

(

Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control

HDAVI Control 2

HDAVI Control 3

)

VIERA Link

Control

•

You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver).

•

This function is available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2” or

“HDAVI Control 3” function.

If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Preparations” (p. 36)

Access and operate the menu of the equipment

Display “VIERA Link Menu”

INPUT

ASPECT EXIT

MENU

R

OK

RETURN

Select “VIERA Link Control”

VIERA Link Menu

Pause Live TV

Direct TV Rec Start

Speaker Selection Home Cinema

G Y B

OPTION DIRECT TV REC select

1

4

7

2

5

8

0

VCR

3

6

9

MUTE

VOL

Select the equipment you want to access

•

“Home Cinema” means Player theatre,

Recorder theatre and Ampli fi er.

VIERA Link Menu

Pause Live TV

Direct TV Rec Start

Speaker Selection Home Cinema

Recorder / Player / Home Cinema / Video Camera

The type of the connected equipment is displayed.

Select the type of the equipment and access.

■ TEXT F P INDEX HOLD

If you access the invalid equipment

When the equipment with

“HDAVI Control” function is connected

VIERA Link Menu

Pause Live TV

Direct TV Rec Start

Speaker Selection Home Cinema

Recorder / Player / Home Cinema /

Video Camera

The type of the connected equipment is displayed.

But you cannot access it. Use its own remote control to operate the equipment.

When the equipment of other types or manufacturers is connected

VIERA Link Menu

Pause Live TV

Direct TV Rec Start

Speaker Selection Home Cinema

Others

“Others” is displayed.

You cannot access it. Use its own remote control to operate the equipment.

•

select

access

The menu of the accessed equipment

(Input mode will be changed automatically)

Available VIERA remote control buttons

(depending on the connected equipment):

OK

Move the cursor / select the menu

Move the cursor / access / adjust

Store / set / access

RETURN

Return to the previous menu

EXIT

Exit the menu

OPTION

Display the operation guide for the equipment /

The same functions with the

OPTION button of the equipment

R G Y B

Access when the key words are displayed on colour bar

•

About the operations for the equipment, read the manual of the equipment.

■

Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu)

You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver).

•

This function is available with the Ampli function.

fi er or Player theatre which has “HDAVI Control”

If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment “Preparations” (p. 36)

Access and control the speaker volume

POWER

Display “VIERA Link Menu”

INPUT

GUIDE EXIT

Speaker control

Speaker

Selection

OK

MENU RETURN

R

ASPECT

G Y B

OPTION SD CARD

1

4

7

INFO

2

5

8

0

MUTE

3

6

9

CH VOL

TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD

VCR DVD POWER REC

PROGRAMME

TV

Select “Speaker Selection”

VIERA Link Menu

Pause Live TV

Direct TV Rec

VIERA Link Control

Speaker Selection

Start

Recorder

Home Cinema

Set to “Home Cinema” or “TV” select set

■

Home Cinema

Amplifier or Player theatre will be automatically turned on if it is in Standby mode and the sound is from theatre speakers connected to the equipment.

•

Volume up / down

VOL

•

•

Mute

MUTE

The sound of TV speakers is mute.

When the equipment is turned off, TV speakers will be active.

■

TV

TV speakers are active.

• Note

This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment.

Image or sound may not be available for the

Image or sound may not be available for the fi fi

rst few seconds when the playback starts.

rst few seconds when Input mode is switched.

Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment.

Easy playback is also available by using the remote control for Ampli the equipment.

fi er or Player theatre. Read the manual of

•

About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera, read the manual of the equipment.

If more than one equipment of the same type are connected to the TV by HDMI cables, for example two DIGA

Recorders to HDMI1 and HDMI2, VIERA Link will only be available for the lower terminal number, in this case

HDMI1.

•

•

“HDAVI Control 3” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2007) for HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with conventional HDAVI equipment.

To con fi rm this TV’s version of HDAVI Control “System Information” (p. 25)

39

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 speci fi cations (p. 48).

Camcorder /

Game equipment

(VIDEO) or

(S-VIDEO) (AUDIO)

AUDIO

AV4 IN

S VIDEO VIDEO L R

( M3 stereo mini plug)

Headphones

■

To adjust volume

“Headphone Volume” in the Sound Menu (p. 24)

To listen with speakers

or

40

Amplifier with speaker system

■

Types of connectable equipment to each terminal

AV1 IN AV2 IN AV3 IN

S VIDEO

AV4 IN

Terminal

VIDEO VIDEO

(Front of TV)

L

Y

L

Y

VIDEO

AUDIO

L

Recording / Playback

(equipment)

AUDIO

R

B /C B

P

R

/C

R

R

AUDIO P B

R

AUDIO

S VIDEO VIDEO L R

To record / playback videocassettes / DVDs

(VCR / DVD recorder)

To watch DVDs (DVD player)

To watch camcorder images (Video camera)

To watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box)

To play games (Game equipment)

To use ampli fi er with speaker system

VIERA Link

: Recommended Connection

To watch satellite broadcasts

Set top box

Fully wired HDMI compliant cable

Fully wired HDMI compliant cable

HDMI equipment

DVD Recorder

To record / playback

RF cable or

DVD Recorder /

VCR

ANT

1

AV IN

2

S VIDEO

PC

VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO

VIDEO

Y Y

L L L

AUDIO AUDIO P B /C B AUDIO P B /C B

L

AUDIO

R

MONITOR

OUT

R

P R /C R

COMPONENT

AV1 IN

R

P R /C R

COMPONENT

AV2 IN

R

AV3 IN

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

(Listening)

PC

(Viewing)

Conversion adapter (if necessary)

Computer

RCA cable

Optical digital audio cable

(Viewing)

To watch DVDs

(Listening)

DVD player

MONITOR

OUT

VIDEO

DIGITAL

AUDIO OUT

L

AUDIO

R

1 2

S VIDEO 4 pin terminal

Chrominance in Luminance in

Chrominance earth Luminance earth

Hot Plug Detect 19

DDC/CEC Ground 17

HDMI terminal

18 +5V Power

16 SDA

SCL 15 Reserved

(in cable but N.C. on device)

CEC 13

TMDS Clock Shield 11

12 TMDS Clock −

TMDS Data0 −

TMDS Data0+

9

7

10 TMDS Clock+

8 TMDS Data0 Shield

6 TMDS −

TMDS Data1 Shield 5

•

TMDS Data2 −

TMDS Data2+

3

1

2 TMDS Data2 Shield

Connect the S VIDEO or VIDEO terminal when using

• AV3 / AV4 IN terminals.

Connect the COMPONENT or VIDEO terminal when using AV1 / AV2 IN terminals.

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Technical Information

Programme Allocation (Analogue mode)

CH Display / Receive Programme CH Display / Receive Programme CH Display / Receive Programme

CH 0

CH 5

S 6

S 10

CH 10

CH 12

S 2

S 5

CH 6

CH 9

S 11

S 44

CH 20

CH 75

CH 5A CH 9A

Rating

-

P

C

G

PG

Rating (DVB mode)

Meaning

Not classi fi ed

Pre school

Children

General

Parental Guidance recommended

Rating

M

MA 15+

AV 15+

R

Meaning

Mature

Mature Adult 15+

Adult strong Violence 15+

Restricted 18+

Updating the software system (DVB mode)

Update system software regularly to ensure that you have latest version software.

• fi cation banner is displayed when the service has the update information.

To download new software, press “OK” Downloading (approx. 20 mins.)

If you choose not to download, press “EXIT”.

■

To update automatically

Set “Auto Update Search in Standby” to “On” (p. 27)

If there is a new version software being broadcast, the TV will download this automatically.

•

The automatic updating sequence is carried out at 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM every morning under the following conditions.

Standby (TV turned Off with the remote control)

Recording is not in progress.

■

To update manually

Perform “System Update Search Now” (p. 27)

• fi cation banner is displayed.

To download new software, press “OK” Downloading (approx. 20 mins.)

If you choose not to download, press “EXIT”.

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• Note

During downloading, do not turn Off the TV or touch any buttons.

• (The TV is automatically activated after downloading is completed.)

When the TV is switched to standby, there will be a clicking sound after a short delay. Similar clicking sounds will also occur at 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM when “Auto update Search in Standby” (p. 27) is set to “On”. These sounds are normal.

Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection (Analogue mode)

When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by “MPX” in the

Sound Menu (p. 24).

Audio Signal

Mode Indicator

STEREO MAIN

I

I

SUB

II

II

MONO

NICAM .......Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong etc.

Type of broadcast

Regular broadcast

(Standard Audio)

Regular + NICAM MONO

(MAIN

I

)

I

Mode Indicator No Indicator

I

NICAM STEREO

NICAM DUAL MONO

(MAIN

I

/ SUB

II

)

I II

A2(German) .......Used in Australia, Malaysia etc.

Type of broadcast

Regular broadcast

(Standard Audio)

BILINGUAL or DUAL MONO:

MAIN

I

/ SUB

II

Mode Indicator No Indicator

I II

STEREO

•

•

Note

If the stereo signal is poor or the receiving conditions are not optimum or if STEREO:MONO automatic switching occurs, it is recommended you switch from STEREO to MONO.

Even when the contents of the receiving signal undergo changes, selection mode is kept intact.

When the receiving conditions deteriorate, listening will be easier if the mode is set to the MONO position.

DUAL, also known as DUAL MONO or as BILINGUAL is not currently transmitted in some countries.

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Technical Information

PC connection

•

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).

A PC adapter is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector.

• Note

Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.

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

Aspect

4:3 768 × 768 pixels

16:9 1,024 × 768 pixels •

D-sub 15-pin connector signal

Pin No.

Signal Name Pin No.

Signal Name

R

G

B

NC (not connected)

GND (Ground)

GND (Ground)

GND (Ground)

GND (Ground)

NC (not connected)

GND (Ground)

Pin No.

Signal Name

NC (not connected)

NC (not connected)

HD

VD

NC (not connected)

44

Input signal that can be displayed

COMPONENT (Y, P

B

/C

B

, P

R

/C

R

) , HDMI

∗ Mark: Applicable input signal

Signal name

480i (60 Hz)

480p (60 Hz)

576i (50 Hz)

576p (50 Hz)

720p (60 Hz)

720p (50 Hz)

1,080i (60 Hz)

1,080i (50 Hz)

1,080p (60 Hz)

1,080p (50 Hz)

1,080p (24 Hz)

PC (D-sub 15P)

Signal name

640 × 400 @70 Hz

640 × 480 @60 Hz

640 × 480 @75 Hz

800 × 600 @60 Hz

800 × 600 @75 Hz

800 × 600 @85 Hz

852 × 480 @60 Hz

1,024 × 768 @60 Hz

1,024 × 768 @70 Hz

1,024 × 768 @75 Hz

1,024 × 768 @85 Hz

1,280 × 1,024 @60 Hz

1,366 × 768 @60 Hz

Macintosh13” (640 × 480)

Macintosh16” (832 × 624)

Macintosh21” (1,152 × 870)

COMPONENT

∗

∗

∗

∗

∗

∗

∗

∗

Horizontal frequency (kHz)

56.48

60.02

68.68

63.98

48.39

35.00

49.73

68.68

31.47

31.47

37.50

37.88

46.88

53.67

31.44

48.36

HDMI

∗

∗

∗

∗

∗

∗

∗

∗

∗

∗

∗

Vertical frequency (Hz)

70.07

75.03

85.00

60.02

60.04

66.67

74.55

75.06

70.07

59.94

75.00

60.32

75.00

85.06

59.89

60.00

•

•

Note

Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.

The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.

Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to VESA standard timing.

PC signal is magni clarity.

fi ed or compressed for display, so that it may not be possible to show fi ne detail with suf fi cient

FAQs

Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem.

If the 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.

Neither image nor sound is produced

•

Is the TV in “AV mode”?

Is the mains lead plugged into the socket

• outlet?

Is the TV turned On?

Check Picture Menu (p. 24) and volume.

An error message appears

•

Follow the message’s instructions.

If the problem persists, contact the authorized Service Centre.

“VIERA Link” function does not work and an error message appears

•

Con fi rm the connection.

Turn the connected equipment on and then switch the TV on. (p. 36)

Contrast is reduced

•

Contrast is lowered in the following conditions without any user operation for a few minutes:

● no signal in DVB or AV mode

● selected invalid programme

● selected radio service

● displayed menu

Pixel Statement

•

An image on a LCD or Plasma TV screen is created by many small groups of dots known as pixels (which is similar to the image in a newspaper). It also naturally follows that higher panel resolutions contain more pixels. To create a colour image, each pixel consists of three tiny coloured dots (known as sub-pixels), one each of red, green and blue. Each one of these dots is precisely controlled by the electronics of the TV to produce the picture.

Whilst Panasonic maintains the highest standards in manufacturing technology and processes in the construction of these panels, there are a number of allowable pixel/subpixel failures that still allow the panel to be de fi ned as a good panel. It is not possible to guarantee absolutely no pixel loss.

Problem

Chaotic image, noisy

No image can be displayed

Actions

•

Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 24)

Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fl uorescent lamp).

•

Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum?

(p. 24)

Blurry or distorted image

(no sound or low volume)

Unusual image is displayed

“Shop” appears on screen at switch on

No sound is produced

Sound level is low or sound is distorted

•

Reset programme. (p. 31)

•

Turn off the TV with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it on again.

•

“Shop” was selected in “Auto Tuning” (p. 12).

Reset settings in “Shipping Condition” (p. 32), then select “Home” in “Auto Tuning” (p. 12).

•

Is “Sound mute” active? (p. 11)

Is the volume set to the minimum?

•

Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.

Set “MPX” (p. 24) in the Sound Menu to “Mono”.

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FAQs

Problem

Sound is unusual

Actions

•

Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”.

Check the “HDMI1 Input” setting in the Sound Menu. (p. 24) •

If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound connection. (p. 35)

Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI

•

Is the HDMI cable connected properly? (p. 40)

Turn Off the TV and equipment, then turn them On again.

•

Check an input signal from the equipment. (p. 44)

Use an equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861B.

•

Digital TV reception technology requires high quality, robust DTV signals which in some domestic aerial installations, may be relatively poor despite good analogue reception.

•

To maintain optimum signal quality from TV aerial, use a TV aerial splitter (as illustrated) when connecting two or more equipments to the same aerial.

TV

(Individual aerial)

Aerial connection when using

DTV and VCR / DVD Recorder

Splitter

Aerial Output

Aerial

Input terminal

VCR

Aerial Output

Aerial Input

(Individual aerial)

After DVB Auto Tuning only some or no DVB services are found

Picture regularly breaks up on some programmes, or

“No Signal” message

Picture very infrequently breaks up on some or all programmes

•

Check to ensure your area is covered by DVB transmissions.

(www.dba.org.au/) •

Check that the aerial and antenna cable are designed for DVB.

For your safety, the aerial and cable should be inspected / installed by a licenced installer that should comply with Australian

Standard AS1417.1.

Note: If you live within 5-10 Km of DVB transmission towers, a combined VHF / UHF aerial should be adequate. Outside this area, separate VHF and UHF aerials provide superior reception performance.

•

If you live in a unit or apartment, check to ensure the Master

Antenna TV (MATV) system is designed for analogue and DVB-T reception. Please consult your body corporate. (www.dba.org.au/)

•

Check “Signal Display”. (p. 31)

If “Signal Quality” or “Signal Strength” are displayed in red or constantly changing, check aerial.

If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer.

•

Check that the aerial and antenna cable are designed for DVB.

For your safety, the aerial and cable should be inspected / installed by a licenced installer that should comply with Australian

Standard AS1417.1.

•

Interference (known as impulse noise) from household appliances such as light switches, fridges etc may cause picture break up and / or audio distortion. Use high quality quad shielded coaxial cable fl y lead between TV and antenna wall socket to minimise impulse noise pickup. If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer.

•

When “No Signal” message is displayed check TV aerial connection.

The received signal may be too weak to allow the TV to reliably lock to the desired “No Signal” programme to generate a stable picture. Repeat the tuning procedure (p. 31). If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer.

•

•

Electrical atmospheric interference caused by local or distant lighting storms or heavy rain with wind in “leafy” locations may cause pictures to break up and audio to mute or distort momentarily.

Impulse noise interference from an infrequently used electrical appliance, or a passing vehicle or lawn mower with a “noisy” ignition system.

Problem

TV takes so long to turn on

The programme cannot be changed

The programme cannot be selected

TV goes into “Standby mode”

The remote control does not work

Actions

•

Like your computer, the TV has to run a number of diagnostic and software checks before it can display any programmes.

•

Is the TV in Teletext mode? (p. 18)

•

Is the programme skipped? (p. 29)

•

Off Timer function is activated.

The TV enters “Standby mode” about 30 mins. after analogue broadcasting ends.

•

Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6)

Has the TV been switched On?

Licence

•

DVB is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996).

VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

•

Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., 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.

•

HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-De

Licensing LLC.

fi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI

•

HDAVI Control TM is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)

TH-42PX8A Declaration of Conformity No. 5217, 10 December 2007

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Speci

fi

cations

TH-42PX8A

Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

Power rating 335 W

Standby condition 0.7 W

Aspect Ratio

Visible screen size

Number of pixels

Speaker

Audio Output

Headphones

PC signals

Receiving Systems /

Band name

Aerial - Rear

Operating Conditions

AV1

Input

AV2

Input

AUDIO L - R

VIDEO

COMPONENT

AUDIO L - R

VIDEO

COMPONENT

16:9

106 cm (diagonal)

922 mm (W) × 518 mm (H)

786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H))

[3,072 × 768 dots]

Full range × 2 pcs, 8 Ω

20 W (10 W + 10 W ), 10% THD

M3 (3.5 mm) stereo mini Jack × 1

VGA, SVGA, XGA

SXGA ······ (compressed)

Horizontal scanning frequency 31 - 69 kHz

Vertical scanning frequency 59 - 86 Hz

PAL B/G

DVB-T

Reception of Off air broadcasts

7 MHz VHF / UHF (Australia) free-to-air TV broadcast reception

PAL 60 Hz Playback of NTSC tape from some PAL Video recorders (VCR)

M.NTSC

NTSC

Playback from M. NTSC Video recorders (VCR)

Playback from NTSC Video recorders (VCR)

Standard Belling & Lee connector

Temperature : 0 °C - 35 °C

Humidity : 20 % - 80 % RH (non-condensing)

RCA PIN Type × 2

RCA PIN Type × 1

0.5 V[rms]

1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω )

Y

P

Y

B

/C

B

, P

R

/C

R

RCA PIN Type × 2

RCA PIN Type × 1

1.0 V[p-p] (including synchronization)

±0.35

0.5 V[rms]

1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω )

1.0 V[p-p] (including synchronization)

P

B

/C

B

, P

R

/C

R

±0.35

RCA PIN Type × 2

RCA PIN Type × 1

Mini DIN 4-pin

V[p-p]

0.5 V[rms]

1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω )

Y:1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω ) C:0.286 V[p-p] (75 Ω )

AV3

Input

AV4

Input

Monitor

Output

Others

AUDIO L - R

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO L - R

VIDEO

S VIDEO

AUDIO L - R

PC Input

RCA PIN Type × 2

RCA PIN Type × 1

Mini DIN 4-pin

RCA PIN Type × 2

VIDEO RCA PIN Type × 1

HDMI1 / 2 Input TYPE A Connectors

•

0.5 V[rms]

1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω )

Y:1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω ) C:0.286 V[p-p] (75 Ω )

0.5 V[rms] (high impedance)

1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω )

This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” function.

HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN R, G, B/0.7 V[p-p] (75 Ω )

HD, VD/TTL Level 2.0 - 5.0 V[p-p] (high impedance)

(PC AUDIO via AV2 Input Audio L-R)

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber optic

Card slot

Dimensions ( W × H × D )

SD Card slot × 1 (Factory use)

1,020 mm × 727 mm × 327 mm (With Pedestal)

Mass

1,020 mm × 679 mm × 92.5 mm (TV only)

28.0 k Net (With Pedestal)

26.0 k Net (TV only)

Note •

Design and Speci fi cations are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate.

WARRANTY - Australia only

1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it’s Authorised

Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour if, in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period.

2. This warranty only applies to Panasonic products purchased in Australia and sold by Panasonic Australia or its Authorised Distributors or Dealers and only where the products are used and serviced within Australia or it’s territories. Warranty cover only applies to service carried out by a

Panasonic Authorised Service Centre and only if valid proof of purchase is presented when warranty service is requested.

3. This warranty only applies if the product has been installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations (as noted in the operating instructions) under normal use and reasonable care (in the opinion of Panasonic). The warranty covers normal domestic use only and does not cover damage, malfunction or failure resulting from use of incorrect voltages, incorrect installation, accident, misuse, neglect, build-up of dirt or dust, abuse, maladjustment of customer controls, mains supply problems, thunderstorm activity, infestation by insects or vermin, tampering or repair by unauthorised persons (including unauthorised alterations), exposure to abnormally corrosive conditions or any foreign object or matter having entered the product.

4. This warranty does not cover the following items unless the fault or defect existed at the time of purchase:

(a) Video or Audio Tapes (d) Cabinet Parts (g) Microwave Oven cook plates.

(b) Video or Audio Heads and Stylii resulting from wear and tear in normal use

(e) User replaceable Batteries

(f) Thermal Paper, Toner/Ink Cartridges,

(h) Kneader mounting shaft unit

(bread bakery)

(c) Shaver Heads or Cutters Drums, Developer, Film (Ink/Ribbon),

Film Cartridge, Printer Heads

5. If warranty service is required you should:

• Telephone Panasonic’s Customer Care Centre on 132600 or visit our website and use the Service Centre Locator for the name/address of the nearest Authorised Service Centre.

• Send or bring the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase receipt as a proof of purchase date.

Please note that freight and insurance to and / or from your nearest Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you.

• Note that home or pick-up/delivery service is available for the following products in the major metropolitan areas of Australia or the normal operating areas of the nearest Authorised Service Centres:

(a) Picture tube (CRT) based Television Receivers (screen sizes greater than 66cm); Rear Projection TV’s; Plasma/LCD televisions / displays (screen size greater than 103 cm)

(b) Convection/Combination Microwave Ovens

(c) Whiteboard (except portable type)

6. The warranties hereby conferred do not extend to, and exclude, any costs associated with the installation, de-installation or re-installation of a product, including costs related to the mounting, de-mounting or remounting of any screen, (and any other ancillary activities), delivery, handling, freighting, transportation or insurance of the product or any part thereof or replacement of and do not extend to, and exclude, any damage or loss occurring by reason of, during, associated with, or related to such installation, de-installation, re-installation or transit.

Panasonic Authorised Service Centres are located in major metropolitan areas and most regional centres of Australia, however, coverage will vary dependant on product. For advice on exact Authorised Service Centre locations for your product, please telephone our Customer Care Centre on

132600 or visit our website and use the Service Centre Locator.

Unless otherwise specified to the consumer the benefits conferred by this express warranty are additional to all other conditions, warranties, guarantees, rights and remedies expressed or implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 and similar consumer protection provisions contained in legislation of the States and Territories and all other obligations and liabilities on the part of the manufacturer or supplier and nothing contained herein shall restrict or modify such rights, remedies, obligations or liabilities. November 2005

THIS WARRANTY CARD AND THE PURCHASE DOCKET (OR SIMILAR PROOF OF PURCHASE)

SHOULD BE RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES

If you require assistance regarding warranty conditions or any other enquiries, please visit the

Panasonic Australia

website

www.panasonic.com.au

or by phone on 132 600

If phoning in, please ensure you have your operating instructions available.

PRO-031-F01 Issue: 3.0

ACN 001 592 187 ABN 83 001 592 187

Locked Bag 505, Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086 www.panasonic.com.au

23-11-2005

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Customer’s Record

The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identi fi cation in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.

Model Number Serial Number

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web Site : http://panasonic.net/

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