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... Controls 7 Connection 8 Initial Setup 8 Auto Tuning 9 Enjoy your TV! Technical Information 24 FAQs 28 Licence 30 Specifications 30 WARRANTY 31 3 Preparations media excitement Enjoy rich multi-media Camcorder Set top box Amplifier with Speaker system DVD recorder VCR DVD player Contents Be Sure to Use Menu Functions 14 •••(picture, sound quality, etc.) Editing and Setting Channels 16 Owner ID 18 External Equipment 20 (Control with HDMI / Connections) Viewing...
... Controls 7 Connection 8 Initial Setup 8 Auto Tuning 9 Enjoy your TV! Technical Information 24 FAQs 28 Licence 30 Specifications 30 WARRANTY 31 3 Preparations media excitement Enjoy rich multi-media Camcorder Set top box Amplifier with Speaker system DVD recorder VCR DVD player Contents Be Sure to Use Menu Functions 14 •••(picture, sound quality, etc.) Editing and Setting Channels 16 Owner ID 18 External Equipment 20 (Control with HDMI / Connections) Viewing...
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...the TV on the mains plug is loose, it . Ensure the grounding pin on an unstable surface Use only the dedicated stands / mounting equipment Using an unauthorized stand or other sources of heat Avoid exposing the TV set . Do not touch the mains plug with the lead plugged in fire or ... plug is securely connected to perform setup. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer. AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz Do not remove covers NEVER modify the unit yourself (High-voltage components may cause serious electrical shock.) Have the unit checked, adjusted, or repaired at your local Panasonic ...
...the TV on the mains plug is loose, it . Ensure the grounding pin on an unstable surface Use only the dedicated stands / mounting equipment Using an unauthorized stand or other sources of heat Avoid exposing the TV set . Do not touch the mains plug with the lead plugged in fire or ... plug is securely connected to perform setup. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer. AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz Do not remove covers NEVER modify the unit yourself (High-voltage components may cause serious electrical shock.) Have the unit checked, adjusted, or repaired at your local Panasonic ...
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..., remove the mains plug from these equipment Electronic equipment In particular, do not place video equipment near the unit (electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound). Display panel Regular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of after-images, a screen saver will 10 10 7 be automatically activated after a few minutes if there is no signal and if there is no operation in 4:3 mode Video game...
..., remove the mains plug from these equipment Electronic equipment In particular, do not place video equipment near the unit (electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound). Display panel Regular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of after-images, a screen saver will 10 10 7 be automatically activated after a few minutes if there is no signal and if there is no operation in 4:3 mode Video game...
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Optional accessories Pedestal TY-ST42PX5W Plasma TV stand TY-S42PA60W Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) TY-WK42PV3W (angle) TY-WK42PR2W 6 INDEX HOLD 123 456 789 0 REC VCR DVD Check that you have the accessories and items shown Batteries for the Remote •Control Transmitter (2) R6 (AA) Operating Instructions Guarantee Clamper (2) TV Mains Lead Installing remote's batteries 1 Pull open Snap shut Remove from the TV unit...
Optional accessories Pedestal TY-ST42PX5W Plasma TV stand TY-S42PA60W Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) TY-WK42PV3W (angle) TY-WK42PR2W 6 INDEX HOLD 123 456 789 0 REC VCR DVD Check that you have the accessories and items shown Batteries for the Remote •Control Transmitter (2) R6 (AA) Operating Instructions Guarantee Clamper (2) TV Mains Lead Installing remote's batteries 1 Pull open Snap shut Remove from the TV unit...
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... ( ) Standby: red On: green Remote control signal receiver Selects programmes in sequence Switches TV/AV Function select ( ) Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / NTSCTint (Tint) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Tuning mode (p. 16) Store setting (p. 16) ( ) Used to store tuning and other function settings Switches TV to On or Standby (On / Off switch in sequence MENU ( ) Press to access the Picture, Sound and Setup menus Coloured buttons (used for various functions) (for example, see p. 12) Teletext (p. 12) Viewing...
... ( ) Standby: red On: green Remote control signal receiver Selects programmes in sequence Switches TV/AV Function select ( ) Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / NTSCTint (Tint) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Tuning mode (p. 16) Store setting (p. 16) ( ) Used to store tuning and other function settings Switches TV to On or Standby (On / Off switch in sequence MENU ( ) Press to access the Picture, Sound and Setup menus Coloured buttons (used for various functions) (for example, see p. 12) Teletext (p. 12) Viewing...
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... installation, upgrading of the TV Rear terminal portion (enlarged view) Note •••Do not put the Coaxial cable close to the mains lead to enter your PIN number and •name. Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may require the correct connection •cable and plug between the wall Aerial socket and the TV. Please ensure that the unit is used...
... installation, upgrading of the TV Rear terminal portion (enlarged view) Note •••Do not put the Coaxial cable close to the mains lead to enter your PIN number and •name. Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may require the correct connection •cable and plug between the wall Aerial socket and the TV. Please ensure that the unit is used...
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... tuning datas "Skip" (p. 16) 9 Preparations AutoTuning ••Connection / Initial Setup Auto Tuning Search and store TV channels automatically. 1 Display the menu MENU Need help with operations? (example: Sound menu) Sound menu Menu Volume Bass Treble Balance Surround Select Change Exit Return Music Off OK MENU TV/AV 2 Select "Setup menu" Main menu Picture menu Sound menu Setup menu On-screen operation guide will search for viewing. Australia Auto tuning Automatically set select Sys select (System selection) Select the system of...
... tuning datas "Skip" (p. 16) 9 Preparations AutoTuning ••Connection / Initial Setup Auto Tuning Search and store TV channels automatically. 1 Display the menu MENU Need help with operations? (example: Sound menu) Sound menu Menu Volume Bass Treble Balance Surround Select Change Exit Return Music Off OK MENU TV/AV 2 Select "Setup menu" Main menu Picture menu Sound menu Setup menu On-screen operation guide will search for viewing. Australia Auto tuning Automatically set select Sys select (System selection) Select the system of...
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... / DVD Pause Standby Set to • "16:9". Set it again. To connect the equipment (p. 22) 1 With the equipment turned On Select the external input TV/AV (AV mode screen) HDMI OK TV/AV 2 Select the connector connected to the equipment Displays the selected connector Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs ••Watching TV 123 456 789 0 REC VCR DVD HDMI red AV1 green AV2 yellow AV3 •example: AV1 red blue HDMI Some Panasonic...
... / DVD Pause Standby Set to • "16:9". Set it again. To connect the equipment (p. 22) 1 With the equipment turned On Select the external input TV/AV (AV mode screen) HDMI OK TV/AV 2 Select the connector connected to the equipment Displays the selected connector Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs ••Watching TV 123 456 789 0 REC VCR DVD HDMI red AV1 green AV2 yellow AV3 •example: AV1 red blue HDMI Some Panasonic...
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... (example: Picture menu) change store (Required by some functions) ■ Choose from among alternatives Number and positions of alternatives Colour temperature Standard Changed ■ Adjust using the slide bar Sharpness Moved ■ Go to the next screen Tuning menu Access Displays the next screen Setup menu Sound menu 3D-COMB Menu Volume Bass, Treble Balance Surround HDMI input HDMI setting Teletext Off timer Ch colour set (varies according to the input signal) ■ Menu list Menu Item Menu Contrast, Brightness...
... (example: Picture menu) change store (Required by some functions) ■ Choose from among alternatives Number and positions of alternatives Colour temperature Standard Changed ■ Adjust using the slide bar Sharpness Moved ■ Go to the next screen Tuning menu Access Displays the next screen Setup menu Sound menu 3D-COMB Menu Volume Bass, Treble Balance Surround HDMI input HDMI setting Teletext Off timer Ch colour set (varies according to the input signal) ■ Menu list Menu Item Menu Contrast, Brightness...
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..., shrill sound for each sound mode Bass Treble Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers •Gives a greater spatial effect by using dynamic enhancer (Off / On) Switching is also possible by SURROUND button on the remote control Chooses according to the signal when HDMI is connected (Auto / Digital / Analogue) (p. 26) Control with HDMI function (p. 20) Balance Surround HDMI input HDMI setting Teletext display mode (TOP / List) (p. 12) •Sets the time the unit automatically turns Off. (Off...
..., shrill sound for each sound mode Bass Treble Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers •Gives a greater spatial effect by using dynamic enhancer (Off / On) Switching is also possible by SURROUND button on the remote control Chooses according to the signal when HDMI is connected (Auto / Digital / Analogue) (p. 26) Control with HDMI function (p. 20) Balance Surround HDMI input HDMI setting Teletext display mode (TOP / List) (p. 12) •Sets the time the unit automatically turns Off. (Off...
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Set manually Manual tuning Edit Sound system Edit Colour system Small adjustment Fine tuning Skip the programme Skip For Auto tuning, see p. 9. 1 Display the menu MENU OK MENU TV/AV TV 2 Select "Setup menu" Main menu Picture menu Sound menu Setup menu 3 Select "Tuning menu" Setup menu HDMI setting Teletext Off timer Ch colour set Child lock Side panel Power save Tuning menu Owner ID TOP Off Off High Off Access 4 Select the function Tuning menu Sys select Auto tuning Manual tuning Sound system Colour system...
Set manually Manual tuning Edit Sound system Edit Colour system Small adjustment Fine tuning Skip the programme Skip For Auto tuning, see p. 9. 1 Display the menu MENU OK MENU TV/AV TV 2 Select "Setup menu" Main menu Picture menu Sound menu Setup menu 3 Select "Tuning menu" Setup menu HDMI setting Teletext Off timer Ch colour set Child lock Side panel Power save Tuning menu Owner ID TOP Off Off High Off Access 4 Select the function Tuning menu Sys select Auto tuning Manual tuning Sound system Colour system...
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... Tuning menu) (Press repeatedly until "Manual tuning" is reached) or (Access Manual tuning) (Programme, Channel (not displayed), Sound system) or (Change programme, Start searching channels, Change sound system) Programme number (Store) (flash) - (Repeat) •Not available when Child lock in Setup menu is connected with only the RF cable, select programme number "0". Note •If a VCR is set (p. 14). For Manual tuning, using the buttons on the unit ("Tuning mode" on the remote control.
... Tuning menu) (Press repeatedly until "Manual tuning" is reached) or (Access Manual tuning) (Programme, Channel (not displayed), Sound system) or (Change programme, Start searching channels, Change sound system) Programme number (Store) (flash) - (Repeat) •Not available when Child lock in Setup menu is connected with only the RF cable, select programme number "0". Note •If a VCR is set (p. 14). For Manual tuning, using the buttons on the unit ("Tuning mode" on the remote control.
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After connections turn the equipments on and then, switch the TV unit on. 1 Display the menu MENU OK MENU TV 2 Select "Setup menu" Main menu Home theatre Picture menu Sound menu Setup menu 3 Select "HDMI setting" Setup menu HDMI setting Teletext Off timer Ch colour set Child lock Side panel Power save Tuning menu Owner ID Access TOP Off Off High Off 4 Select "Control with HDMI" and set to "On" HDMI setting Control with Panasonic products which have "HDAVI Control" function. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. Recommended part number: RP...
After connections turn the equipments on and then, switch the TV unit on. 1 Display the menu MENU OK MENU TV 2 Select "Setup menu" Main menu Home theatre Picture menu Sound menu Setup menu 3 Select "HDMI setting" Setup menu HDMI setting Teletext Off timer Ch colour set Child lock Side panel Power save Tuning menu Owner ID Access TOP Off Off High Off 4 Select "Control with HDMI" and set to "On" HDMI setting Control with Panasonic products which have "HDAVI Control" function. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. Recommended part number: RP...
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... is in Standby mode) Main menu set to Standby mode, the connected Panasonic equipment is also automatically set Home theatre Picture menu Volume up / down Sound menu select Mute Setup menu ■ TV speaker: TV speakers are active. ••When selecting "Home theatre", the sound of Panasonic Amplifier or Player theatre for Control with HDMI" compatible equipment is turned off. 21 MENU Display the menu ■ Home theatre: Select "Home theatre" or "TV speaker" Adjustment for equipment...
... is in Standby mode) Main menu set to Standby mode, the connected Panasonic equipment is also automatically set Home theatre Picture menu Volume up / down Sound menu select Mute Setup menu ■ TV speaker: TV speakers are active. ••When selecting "Home theatre", the sound of Panasonic Amplifier or Player theatre for Control with HDMI" compatible equipment is turned off. 21 MENU Display the menu ■ Home theatre: Select "Home theatre" or "TV speaker" Adjustment for equipment...
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... speaker system Control with HDMI (p. 20) DIGA or Panasonic Amplifier To watch DVDs DVD player Types of each connector 22 Connector Recording / Playback (equipment) 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) Control with HDMI : Recommended Connection AV1 IN AV2 IN AV3 IN For other connections, consult the instructions...
... speaker system Control with HDMI (p. 20) DIGA or Panasonic Amplifier To watch DVDs DVD player Types of each connector 22 Connector Recording / Playback (equipment) 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) Control with HDMI : Recommended Connection AV1 IN AV2 IN AV3 IN For other connections, consult the instructions...
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•If the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is To watch satellite broadcasts used, connect the audio cable (p. 26). S VIDEO 4 pin terminal Chrominance in Luminance in Chrominance earth Luminance earth 23 Connect the COMPONENT or VIDEO terminal when using AV1 IN • terminals. Set top box To record / playback DVD Recorder / VCR RF cable or •External Equipment Advanced MONITOR OUT Connect the S-VIDEO or VIDEO terminal when using •AV2 / AV3 IN terminals.
•If the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is To watch satellite broadcasts used, connect the audio cable (p. 26). S VIDEO 4 pin terminal Chrominance in Luminance in Chrominance earth Luminance earth 23 Connect the COMPONENT or VIDEO terminal when using AV1 IN • terminals. Set top box To record / playback DVD Recorder / VCR RF cable or •External Equipment Advanced MONITOR OUT Connect the S-VIDEO or VIDEO terminal when using •AV2 / AV3 IN terminals.
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... screen. •If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set top box or a DVD player, can be displayed when adjusting the volume of either "Component", •"S-VIDEO", or "Video" to receive analogue signals. Audio settings can be operated by using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. HDMI-compatible equipment (∗1) with HDMI HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipments allow you experience picture •position errors using DVI connection. 26 If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI...
... screen. •If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set top box or a DVD player, can be displayed when adjusting the volume of either "Component", •"S-VIDEO", or "Video" to receive analogue signals. Audio settings can be operated by using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. HDMI-compatible equipment (∗1) with HDMI HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipments allow you experience picture •position errors using DVI connection. 26 If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI...
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... not operated for a certain time in plasma displays. (Not a faulty symptom) R-TUNE STILL SURROUND ASPECT N OK MENU TV/AV TV/TEXT F.P. The remote control does not work Are the batteries installed correctly? •(p. 6) •Has the TV unit been switched On? 28 INDEX HOLD 123 456 789 0 REC VCR DVD TV Pictures from the equipment. •(p. 27) Use an equipment compliant with...
... not operated for a certain time in plasma displays. (Not a faulty symptom) R-TUNE STILL SURROUND ASPECT N OK MENU TV/AV TV/TEXT F.P. The remote control does not work Are the batteries installed correctly? •(p. 6) •Has the TV unit been switched On? 28 INDEX HOLD 123 456 789 0 REC VCR DVD TV Pictures from the equipment. •(p. 27) Use an equipment compliant with...
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... lead plugged into "Standby mode" An error message appears Actions •Set "D. PNR" in the Picture menu (to remove noise). •(p. 14) Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). •Is "Colour" or "Contrast" in "AV mode"? Set "Control with HDMI" to "Off", then set to the minimum? ••Sound signal reception may be displayed Blurry or distorted image (no sound or low volume) Neither image nor sound...
... lead plugged into "Standby mode" An error message appears Actions •Set "D. PNR" in the Picture menu (to remove noise). •(p. 14) Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). •Is "Colour" or "Contrast" in "AV mode"? Set "Control with HDMI" to "Off", then set to the minimum? ••Sound signal reception may be displayed Blurry or distorted image (no sound or low volume) Neither image nor sound...
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...; Telephone Panasonic's Customer Care Centre on exact Authorised Service Centre locations for 12 months from your proof of purchase receipt as noted in the operating instructions) under normal use and reasonable care (in the opinion of purchase: (a) Video or Audio Tapes (d) Cabinet Parts (g) Microwave Oven cook plates. (b) Video or Audio Heads and Stylii resulting (e) User replaceable Batteries (h) Kneader mounting shaft unit from use (f) Thermal...
...; Telephone Panasonic's Customer Care Centre on exact Authorised Service Centre locations for 12 months from your proof of purchase receipt as noted in the operating instructions) under normal use and reasonable care (in the opinion of purchase: (a) Video or Audio Tapes (d) Cabinet Parts (g) Microwave Oven cook plates. (b) Video or Audio Heads and Stylii resulting (e) User replaceable Batteries (h) Kneader mounting shaft unit from use (f) Thermal...