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... Precautions 4 Maintenance 5 Accessories 6 Fitting remote control batteries 6 AC cord connection 7 Cable binding instructions 7 Quick Start Guide 8 Basic controls: front panel and remote control ......... 10 Using the On Screen Displays 11 Picture menu 12 Sound menu 13 Setup menu 14 Tuning menu - Manual tuning 19 Manual tuning (via front panel 19 Q-Link 20 Aspect Controls 21 VCR / DVD operation 23 Teletext operation 24 Still 26 Audio / Video connections 27 How to connect the Audio Output terminals ......... 28 How to connect the AV1 / 2 / 3 Scart terminals...
... Precautions 4 Maintenance 5 Accessories 6 Fitting remote control batteries 6 AC cord connection 7 Cable binding instructions 7 Quick Start Guide 8 Basic controls: front panel and remote control ......... 10 Using the On Screen Displays 11 Picture menu 12 Sound menu 13 Setup menu 14 Tuning menu - Manual tuning 19 Manual tuning (via front panel 19 Q-Link 20 Aspect Controls 21 VCR / DVD operation 23 Teletext operation 24 Still 26 Audio / Video connections 27 How to connect the Audio Output terminals ......... 28 How to connect the AV1 / 2 / 3 Scart terminals...
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... Warranty. Refer servicing to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician. Even if no signal present, and without any user operation, the Panasonic screensaver will appear automatically after -image to dripping or splashing. Using this can cause a permanent after a few minutes to display fixed images for an extended period, as this appliance near sources of strong electromagnetic...
... Warranty. Refer servicing to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician. Even if no signal present, and without any user operation, the Panasonic screensaver will appear automatically after -image to dripping or splashing. Using this can cause a permanent after a few minutes to display fixed images for an extended period, as this appliance near sources of strong electromagnetic...
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... or unstable surfaces. • The Plasma TV may cause electric shocks. If the power cable is easily accessible. Ventilation should not be impleded by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) • Pedestal TY-ST42PA50W, TY-ST42PX5W • Display stand TY-S37PA50W (TH-37PA50E, TH-37PA40E), TY-S42PA50W (TH-42PA50E, TH-42PA40E) • Wall-hanging bracket (vertical).......... Do not handle the power cord plug with items such as doing...
... or unstable surfaces. • The Plasma TV may cause electric shocks. If the power cable is easily accessible. Ventilation should not be impleded by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) • Pedestal TY-ST42PA50W, TY-ST42PX5W • Display stand TY-S37PA50W (TH-37PA50E, TH-37PA40E), TY-S42PA50W (TH-42PA50E, TH-42PA40E) • Wall-hanging bracket (vertical).......... Do not handle the power cord plug with items such as doing...
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... equipment. Wipe the panel surface gently using the Plasma TV Do not bring your local Panasonic dealer so that need to come out from the Plasma TV, immediately unplug the power cord plug from the wall outlet and wipe the...port, otherwise burns or deformation could cause fire. If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it for any repairs that the necessary repairs can damage the insulation, which a small amount of neutral detergent has been added, and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth. Repairing the Plasma TV yourself is moved while some of the display panel...
... equipment. Wipe the panel surface gently using the Plasma TV Do not bring your local Panasonic dealer so that need to come out from the Plasma TV, immediately unplug the power cord plug from the wall outlet and wipe the...port, otherwise burns or deformation could cause fire. If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it for any repairs that the necessary repairs can damage the insulation, which a small amount of neutral detergent has been added, and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth. Repairing the Plasma TV yourself is moved while some of the display panel...
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.... How to fix: Fix by pushing in till a clicking sound is heard. Loosening Pull off. Binding strap Band 7 Connect cables. For using the two cable clampers (left and right) fitted to the plasma television with the cable clamper. Example of "connection cable routing" Mains Lead Clamp Keep the knob pressed. For TH-42PA50E TH-42PA40E For TH-37PA50E TH-37PA40E Cable clamper Bundle cable using the TY-ST42PA50W...
.... How to fix: Fix by pushing in till a clicking sound is heard. Loosening Pull off. Binding strap Band 7 Connect cables. For using the two cable clampers (left and right) fitted to the plasma television with the cable clamper. Example of "connection cable routing" Mains Lead Clamp Keep the knob pressed. For TH-42PA50E TH-42PA40E For TH-37PA50E TH-37PA40E Cable clamper Bundle cable using the TY-ST42PA50W...
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... cable (Not supplied) VCR / DVD OR Recorder Plug in Standby mode. The TV set can be switched on by pressing the button again if it was in aerial and connect ancillary equipment. 2 Connect the mains plug to Standby mode, press the button on . Quick Start Guide 1 Connection and setting up options Please ensure that the unit is still inserted into the wall socket. OK 123 456 789 C0 N TV Remote control signal...
... cable (Not supplied) VCR / DVD OR Recorder Plug in Standby mode. The TV set can be switched on by pressing the button again if it was in aerial and connect ancillary equipment. 2 Connect the mains plug to Standby mode, press the button on . Quick Start Guide 1 Connection and setting up options Please ensure that the unit is still inserted into the wall socket. OK 123 456 789 C0 N TV Remote control signal...
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... same order as stored in the menu. See page 20. See page 20. If a recording device other than those described above has been connected, then there will be downloaded to perform manual tuning, press the Green button. See page 19. Quick Start Guide 3 Select your stations will be located and stored. DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS PLEASE WAIT Programme : 63 Remote control unavailable The programme...
... same order as stored in the menu. See page 20. See page 20. If a recording device other than those described above has been connected, then there will be downloaded to perform manual tuning, press the Green button. See page 19. Quick Start Guide 3 Select your stations will be located and stored. DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS PLEASE WAIT Programme : 63 Remote control unavailable The programme...
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...) Displays the On Screen Display functions, use repeatedly to store tuning and other function settings. Channel up / down button ASPECT control button (see page 25) Direct channel access During normal TV viewing or when in Standby mode, switches TV On. Basic controls: front panel and remote control On / Off switch STR (Normalization store) Used to select from the available functions - GUIDE button Displays the Programme table. Standby On / Off button Switches TV On or Off (Standby mode). Status button Press to remove the...
...) Displays the On Screen Display functions, use repeatedly to store tuning and other function settings. Channel up / down button ASPECT control button (see page 25) Direct channel access During normal TV viewing or when in Standby mode, switches TV On. Basic controls: front panel and remote control On / Off switch STR (Normalization store) Used to select from the available functions - GUIDE button Displays the Programme table. Standby On / Off button Switches TV On or Off (Standby mode). Status button Press to remove the...
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... On Screen Display menu system. This Help box indicates which buttons on the remote control are used with a number of button functions. Use the remote control as shown below to access and adjust features as desired. Note: The Help box is displayed on the TV. Sound menu Bass Treble Balance MPX Mode Ambience Select Adjust Exit Return No service Music Off ON SCREEN HELP 'Instructions' box 11 The EXIT button is used to exit the menu system...
... On Screen Display menu system. This Help box indicates which buttons on the remote control are used with a number of button functions. Use the remote control as shown below to access and adjust features as desired. Note: The Help box is displayed on the TV. Sound menu Bass Treble Balance MPX Mode Ambience Select Adjust Exit Return No service Music Off ON SCREEN HELP 'Instructions' box 11 The EXIT button is used to exit the menu system...
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.... Displayed only when receiving PAL or NTSC signals. Not displayed during HD signal input. Main menu P i c t u r e menu Sound menu Setup menu Picture menu Viewing mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour balance Colour management P-NR MPEG NR 3D-COMB Dynamic Normal On Auto Off On Tint Colour balance Colour management With an NTSC signal source connected to select three different screen settings - Allows you to the TV, the picture hue can be adjusted and stored...
.... Displayed only when receiving PAL or NTSC signals. Not displayed during HD signal input. Main menu P i c t u r e menu Sound menu Setup menu Picture menu Viewing mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour balance Colour management P-NR MPEG NR 3D-COMB Dynamic Normal On Auto Off On Tint Colour balance Colour management With an NTSC signal source connected to select three different screen settings - Allows you to the TV, the picture hue can be adjusted and stored...
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... adjusted some features to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output. Main menu P i c t u r e menu Sound menu Setup menu The levels of sound between the left and right speakers can be selected if a mono signal is not available then switch to choose Sound menu. OK 123 456 789 C0 N TV Bass Treble Balance MPX Mode Ambience Increase or decrease level to store the new OK settings as the default (replacing the factory setting...
... adjusted some features to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output. Main menu P i c t u r e menu Sound menu Setup menu The levels of sound between the left and right speakers can be selected if a mono signal is not available then switch to choose Sound menu. OK 123 456 789 C0 N TV Bass Treble Balance MPX Mode Ambience Increase or decrease level to store the new OK settings as the default (replacing the factory setting...
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... 4:3, 14:9, Picture and text modes Setup menu Q-Link AV2 for data Main menu communication between this can choose from between TOP/FASTEXT or List mode. You can be used for text on the side Off timer Colour system Off Auto panels either side of such an 4 : 3 Volume correction Text language Side panel Power save By reducing the brighness of picture, power consumption can adjust volume level of country. P i c t u r e menu Offers...
... 4:3, 14:9, Picture and text modes Setup menu Q-Link AV2 for data Main menu communication between this can choose from between TOP/FASTEXT or List mode. You can be used for text on the side Off timer Colour system Off Auto panels either side of such an 4 : 3 Volume correction Text language Side panel Power save By reducing the brighness of picture, power consumption can adjust volume level of country. P i c t u r e menu Offers...
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... change channels. This option is used when a decoder is connected to customize your programme settings (e.g., adding or deleting a programme position). Decoder (AV2) Access Auto Off Tuning menu Programme edit Auto setup Manual tuning Fine tuning Colour system Volume correc. Tuning menu - MENU Move to adjust the volume each time you can avoid having adjusted some features to choose menu option. Move to watching TV. EXIT Press the EXIT button...
... change channels. This option is used when a decoder is connected to customize your programme settings (e.g., adding or deleting a programme position). Decoder (AV2) Access Auto Off Tuning menu Programme edit Auto setup Manual tuning Fine tuning Colour system Volume correc. Tuning menu - MENU Move to adjust the volume each time you can avoid having adjusted some features to choose menu option. Move to watching TV. EXIT Press the EXIT button...
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... FTP 123 456 Lock Off Off Off Off Off Sys SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS PLEASE WAIT Programme : 63 Remote control unavailable 17 Changing the sound system for a programme channel. Programme data will now be sent to the Sys column. Programme edit Renaming a programme channel Move to store the new setting. Tuning menu - Choose the required sound system: SC1...
... FTP 123 456 Lock Off Off Off Off Off Sys SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS PLEASE WAIT Programme : 63 Remote control unavailable 17 Changing the sound system for a programme channel. Programme data will now be sent to the Sys column. Programme edit Renaming a programme channel Move to store the new setting. Tuning menu - Choose the required sound system: SC1...
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... time to go back to confirm start Auto setup. MENU OK Access Setup menu. N Move to start . Press to choose Auto setup. WARNING All current tuning data will be sent to receive the local stations. OK The TV will display the programme now stored on programme position 1. Once this point and before Auto setup is completed the TV will search for, locate, store...
... time to go back to confirm start Auto setup. MENU OK Access Setup menu. N Move to start . Press to choose Auto setup. WARNING All current tuning data will be sent to receive the local stations. OK The TV will display the programme now stored on programme position 1. Once this point and before Auto setup is completed the TV will search for, locate, store...
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... REC button. TV Recording in Standby mode with usable recording media inserted, it is recording the programme signal from its own tuner. N If a "Q-Link" device is connected, a message will not switch into Standby mode if there is no media inserted, or if there is media inserted and the device is in Standby mode, the TV will only display the message when on the TV screen showing...
... REC button. TV Recording in Standby mode with usable recording media inserted, it is recording the programme signal from its own tuner. N If a "Q-Link" device is connected, a message will not switch into Standby mode if there is no media inserted, or if there is media inserted and the device is in Standby mode, the TV will only display the message when on the TV screen showing...
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... button. Panasonic Auto Press the ASPECT button, then use the Red or Green buttons to move in the top left of your VCR requires adjustment (your screen. It does this advanced TV set enhances the picture for optimum viewing pleasure. If these are detected. Aspect Controls The Widescreen TV will allow you experience problems with the screen display size when playing back widescreen format recordings from your VCR then it switches...
... button. Panasonic Auto Press the ASPECT button, then use the Red or Green buttons to move in the top left of your VCR requires adjustment (your screen. It does this advanced TV set enhances the picture for optimum viewing pleasure. If these are detected. Aspect Controls The Widescreen TV will allow you experience problems with the screen display size when playing back widescreen format recordings from your VCR then it switches...
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To store such a page, the TV must be Blue 456 in Picture and text mode, as more sub pages to be found. Update Display Press the MENU button to display special functions, followed by the Yellow button to view the TV picture whilst searching for the automatic changing of the screen. Press the TEXT button again to return to view the TV picture. When an update is displayed on screen. When...
To store such a page, the TV must be Blue 456 in Picture and text mode, as more sub pages to be found. Update Display Press the MENU button to display special functions, followed by the Yellow button to view the TV picture whilst searching for the automatic changing of the screen. Press the TEXT button again to return to view the TV picture. When an update is displayed on screen. When...
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..., video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in Standby mode. If this can cause a permanent after -image on . Picture / Sound controls set to remain on the Plasma TV. TV set at minimum levels. Poor or Distorted Picture Normal Picture Weak or No Sound Retune Channel (s). Examples of the unit may have luminous spots. Not switched on the rear of the screen do not light up. Note: The permanent after -image to AV mode. Volume...
..., video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in Standby mode. If this can cause a permanent after -image on . Picture / Sound controls set to remain on the Plasma TV. TV set at minimum levels. Poor or Distorted Picture Normal Picture Weak or No Sound Retune Channel (s). Examples of the unit may have luminous spots. Not switched on the rear of the screen do not light up. Note: The permanent after -image to AV mode. Volume...
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... equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below. S10 (M1 - R12 UHF E21 - E69 PAL 525/60 Playback of pixels) Sound Speaker Audio Output Applicable signals Colour System Scanning format Receiving Systems / Band name Aerial - S20 (U1 - S41 (Hyperband) PAL D, K, SECAM D, K VHF R1 - S05) CATV S1 - U10) CATV S21 - Rear Operating Conditions Connection Terminals AV1 (Scart connecter) AV2 (Scart connecter) AV3 (Scart connecter) COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO L -
... equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below. S10 (M1 - R12 UHF E21 - E69 PAL 525/60 Playback of pixels) Sound Speaker Audio Output Applicable signals Colour System Scanning format Receiving Systems / Band name Aerial - S20 (U1 - S41 (Hyperband) PAL D, K, SECAM D, K VHF R1 - S05) CATV S1 - U10) CATV S21 - Rear Operating Conditions Connection Terminals AV1 (Scart connecter) AV2 (Scart connecter) AV3 (Scart connecter) COMPONENT VIDEO AUDIO L -