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VIERA

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VIERA Link Control

Controls the connected Panasonic equipment

“Easy control only with VIERA remote control” (p. 37)

“Speaker control” (p. 37)

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

remote control.

Speaker Selection

Picture

Viewing Mode

Basic picture mode 

(Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Auto)

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Set for each input signal

Contrast, Brightness, 

Colour, Sharpness

Adjusts colour, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste 

Tint

Adjusts tint of image 

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For NTSC signal reception only

Colour Balance

Chooses the colour balance of the entire image 

(Cool / Normal / Warm)

Colour Management

Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones 

(Off / On)

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Not valid on PC signal

P-NR

Picture Noise Reduction

Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise 

(Off / Normal / Dynamic / Auto)

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Not valid on HDMI, PC signal or DVB

MPEG NR

Automatically reduces noise for watching DTV, DVD, VCD and SD Card 

(Off / Min / Mid / Max)

3D-COMB

Automatically makes still pictures and slow pictures look more vivid 

(Off / On)

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For PAL or NTSC signal reception only 

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Not valid on RGB, S-Video, components, PC, HDMI and SD Card

Reset to Default

Press the OK button to reset the present Picture Mode to the default settings

Sound

Mode

Basic sound mode 

(Music / Speech)

Bass

Adjusts the output level of deep bass

Treble

Adjusts the output level of high-pitch, shrill sound

Balance

Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers

Headphone Volume

Adjusts the volume of the headphones 

Surround

Surround sound settings 

(Off / Simulated Surround / SRS TruSurround XT)

Simulated Surround:  Provides a dynamic enhancer to simulate improved spatial effects

SRS TruSurround XT:  SRS TruSurround XT® creates a high quality surround sound effect using just 

two speakers from the source which can output surround encoded signals

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Switching is also possible by the Surround button on the remote control (p. 7)

Volume Correction

Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode

Preferred Multi Audio

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

MPX

Select stereo / monaural 

(Mono / Stereo)

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Normally: Stereo

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Stereo signal cannot be received: Mono

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M1 / M2: Available while mono signal is transmitted

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Analogue mode only

Audio Preference

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.

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DVB mode only

SPDIF Selection

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

terminal 

(Auto / PCM)

Auto: Dolby Digital is output as Bitstream (5.1ch).

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Dolby Digital is available for Bitstream (5.1ch) and PCM (2ch).

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MPEG is 

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DVB mode only

MPEG Audio Level

Normally, MPEG sound is larger than Dolby Digital one

You can adjust the audio level of MPEG as the initial setting

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0dB to -12dB in -2dB reductions

HDMI1 / 3 Input

Select to 

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(Auto / Digital / Analogue)

 (p. 35)

Auto 

: Automatic detection of digital or analogue sound source

Digital 

: HDMI cable connection

Analogue : HDMI-DVI adapter cable connection

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HDMI input mode only

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HDMI2 terminal is for digital signal only

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No setting for HDMI2 available

Reset to Default

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

Menu

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Adjustments / Con

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Setup

AV Colour System

Selects optional colour system based on video signals in AV mode 

(Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC)

DVB Pro

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Creates list of favourite programmes (p. 25)

DVB Service List

Skips the unwanted DVB channels (p. 25)

Q-Link Settings

Q-Link

Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a 

compatible recording equipment 

(AV2 / AV3)

 (p. 34)

AV2 / AV3 out

Chooses the signal to be transmitted from the TV to Q-Link 

(Analogue / DVB / AV1 / AV2 / AV3 / AV4 / Monitor)

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Monitor: Image displayed on screen 

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Component, PC and HDMI signals cannot be outputted

Download

Downloads analogue channel information to a Q-Link compatible equipment connected 

to the TV

Child Lock

Locks a programme channel to prevent access to it (p. 25)

Tuning Menu

Auto Setup

Automatically sets the channels received in the area (p. 27)

Analogue 

Programme Edit

Edits analogue channels (p. 27)

DVB Manual 

Tuning

Sets the DVB channels manually (p. 28)

Analogue 

Manual Tuning

Sets the analogue channels manually (p. 28)

Add New DVB 

Services

Adds new DVB services (p. 28)

New Service 

Message

Selects whether to give a noti

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 cation message when a new DVB service is found (p. 28)

DVB Signal 

Condition

Checks the DVB signal condition (p. 28)

Off Timer

Sets the time the TV automatically turns Off 

(Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes)

Language

OSD Language

Changes language for on-screen displays

Teletext 

Language

Selects teletext language 

(West / East1 / East2)

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West: English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish

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East1: Czech, English, Estonian, Lettish, Rumanian, Russian, Ukrainian

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East2: Czech, Hungarian, Lettish, Polish, Rumanian

Preferred 

Subtitles

Selects the preferred language for DVB subtitles (depending on the broadcaster)

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To display subtitles   p. 12

Teletext

Teletext display mode 

(TOP (FLOF) / List)

 (p. 16)

Shipping Condition

Resets all settings, for example, when moving house (p. 29)

Common Interface

Uses to watch pay-TV (p. 23)

System Update

Downloads new software to TV (p. 23)

Power Save

Reduces brightness of picture to economise on power consumption 

(Off / On)

Side Panel

Increases the brightness of the side panel 

(Off / Low / Mid / High)

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

Input Labels

Labels or skips each input terminals (p. 30)

Banner Display 

Timeout

Sets how long the information banner (p. 13) stays on screen

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

VIERA Link

Sets to use VIERA Link functions 

(Off / On)

 (p. 36)

SD Card LED

Lights blue LED while SD Card is inserted 

(Off / On)

 (p. 33)

Time Zone

Adjusts the time data (p. 23)

Refresh Rate

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

(50Hz / 100Hz)

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Set to “100Hz” normally

Software License

Displays the software licence information

System Information

Displays the system information of this TV

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Menu list

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality

, etc.)

How to Use Menu Functions

 

Menu list

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A different menu will be displayed while PC or SD Card is used.

 (p. 31 and p. 33)

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Only available items can be selected.

Summary of Contents for TH-42PX710E

Page 1: ...e waste handling Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or supplier for further information Information on ...

Page 2: ...PC Screen on TV 31 Viewing from card Photos 32 Q Link Functions 34 HDMI Functions 35 HDMI terminal VIERA Link External Equipment 38 Basic Features Watching TV 12 Watching Videos and DVDs 14 Viewing Teletext 16 Enjoy your TV Technical Information 40 FAQs 44 Licence 46 Specifications 47 FAQs etc Accessories Options 6 Identifying Controls 7 Basic Connection 8 Auto Setup 10 Quick Start Guide SD memory...

Page 3: ...g time When TV will not be used for a long 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 Do not allow children to handle SD card As with a small object SD card can be swallowed by young children Please remove SD card immediately after use Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces T...

Page 4: ...gue mode p 12 AV changes AV input mode p 14 Viewing SD Card p 32 Returns to the previous menu Still picture p 12 Teletext Hold p 17 Identifying Controls Accessories Options Clamper 2 Mains Lead Pedestal ST 42D2 WK ST 50D2 WK TBL0E0011 TH 42PX700E TBL0E0012 TH 50PX700E Read the manual of the pedestal for installation Caution In order to maintain the unit s performance and safety be absolutely sure ...

Page 5: ...ing DVD Recorder VCR Note Connect to AV2 3 for a DVD Recorder VCR supporting Q Link p 34 Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR and Set top box Mains lead supplied Mains lead supplied SCART cable fully wired DVD Recorder or VCR RF cable Aerial Aerial Rear of the TV Rear of the TV RF cable RF cable TV only TV DVD Recorder or VCR AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz DVD Recorder or VCR SCART c...

Page 6: ...al dealer Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode Power LED On To edit channels Editing Channels p 24 Analogue Programme Edit p 27 ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box Open the main menu Return to the previous menu Move the cursor select the menu Move the cursor adjust levels select from a range of o...

Page 7: ...gue mode Sound Menu p 20 Volume Correction Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode select change Note Also possible to change the settings in Menu list p 20 and p 21 Change aspect ratio Select Change EXIT RETURN Aspect selection 16 9 Just 14 9 4 3 Full 4 3 Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 Auto Change the aspect ratio p 40 Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect Aspect Selection list T...

Page 8: ...lect VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre 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 ...

Page 9: ... contrast As the blue bar is displayed Reveal hidden data red Re hide red Reveal hidden words e g quiz page answers Using teletext conveniently FULL TOP BOTTOM green Normal FULL BOTTOM Expand the BOTTOM half Return to the main index page If you wish to hold the current page without updating Stop or resume automatic updating To resume HOLD Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar List mode o...

Page 10: ...ink Control Speaker Selection VIERA Link Menu Home Cinema Recorder p 37 Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup The menu of the accessed equipment 1 2 Viewing Mode Auto Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Warm Colour Management Off P NR Off Picture Menu 2 2 3D COMB Off Reset to Default Set MPEG NR Off Picture Menu p 20 Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround ...

Page 11: ...ut 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 to Default Press the OK button to reset the present Sound Mode to the default settings Menu Item Adjustments Configurations alter...

Page 12: ...ral min and displays a corresponding message if any Download access select Download may take for about 20 min Pay TV The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface CI Modules This TV receiver works only Pay TV modules complying with CI standard Common Interface Slot 1 Module inserted Access Common Interface select go Coloured characters red green yellow ...

Page 13: ...dit and To name the Profile red Select the character RETURN To move the channel green Select the new position Confirm green To delete the channel yellow To delete all channels blue access select access select Control channel audience 1 of 2 Child Lock PIN Entry Please enter new PIN PIN Child Lock Service List Change PIN Access Wed 12 05 04 10 46 Child Lock Service List BBC One Wales Service Name 1...

Page 14: ... Name Type Quality CBBC Channel DVB 10 62 BBC Radio Wales DVB 10 62 BBC Radio Cymru DVB 10 62 E4 DVB 10 62 Cartoon Nwk DVB 10 CH 29 Analogue CH 33 BBC1 Analogue Settings are made automatically For Auto Setup using the buttons on the front of the TV Press repeatedly until Auto Setup appears Access Auto Setup Start Auto Setup To return to TV Edit Analogue channels Delete Add Move Change name Change ...

Page 15: ...w Service Message New DVB service found Press OK to add new service Press EXIT to lgnore Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB service is found Off On Set DVB channel manually DVB Manual Tuning Normally use Auto Setup or Add New DVB Services for the DVB channel setting If tuning has not done completely use this function adjust frequency set where the level of Signal Quality...

Page 16: ...ION SDCARD INPUT EXIT TV RETURN Input Labels AV1 DVD AV2 AV2S AV2 AV2S AV4 AV4S AV4 AV4S AV3 AV3S AV3 AV3S COMPONENT COMPONENT PC PC HDMI1 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI2 HDMI3 HDMI3 30 31 Displaying PC Screen on TV Input Labels To return to TV Displaying PC Screen on TV Select the external input Select PC 2 The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV You can also listen to PC sound with...

Page 17: ...he correct direction otherwise card may be damaged Electrical interference static electricity or erroneous operation may damage the data or card Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the TV Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data Selected photo information is displayed Main Menu Picture Viewin...

Page 18: ...th 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 38 Note HDMI is the world s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non compression standard If the external equipment has only a DVI output connect to the HDMI1 terminal via a DVI to...

Page 19: ...et to Standby This function will work even if the TV enters standby mode automatically by Off Timer function or auto power standby function select set Preparations Setup the equipment to enable this function Read the manuals of the equipment About connections see External Equipment p 39 Read the manuals of the equipment too For the first time When adding new equipment reconnecting equipment or cha...

Page 20: ...ector External Equipment Easy playback Easy control only with VIERA remote control Home Cinema Panasonic DVD Recorder HD Video Camera etc Panasonic Amplifier Panasonic DVD Recorder Speaker system Panasonic Player theatre HD Video Camera Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable Read the manuals of the equipment too or or VIERA Link p 36 Speaker system VIDEO or S VIDEO AUDIO Headphones Camcorder Game eq...

Page 21: ...atio and expands the picture to fill the screen This process can take several minutes depending on the darkness of the picture Multi Window You can watch two images at once p 13 The same input mode cannot be displayed at once The sound is active for main screen only in multi window You cannot change the aspect ratio in multi window Multi window cannot be used with PC SD card or HDMI available for ...

Page 22: ...nal COMPONENT Y PB PR HDMI PC D sub 15P SCART S VIDEO and HDMI terminal information Pin No Signal Name Pin No Signal Name Pin No Signal Name R GND Ground NC not connected G GND Ground NC not connected B GND Ground HD NC not connected NC not connected VD GND Ground GND Ground NC not connected 1 6 7 8 3 9 4 5 10 15 14 13 12 11 2 PC connection A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is...

Page 23: ...use to fill your screen For user control please see p 40 S Video black and white picture Using AV button please confirm your selection is S Video I e AV2 AV2S p 14 On Screen messages I e EC AV1 You can simply clear these by pressing the button Press again to redisplay No DVB programmes shown after Auto Setup Check the DVB transmitter Adjust the direction of the aerial to another transmitter instal...

Page 24: ... 0 V p p including synchronization PB PR 0 35 V p p AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms Others HDMI1 2 3 TYPE A Connectors This TV supports HDAVI Control 2 function PC 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 Card slot SD CARD slot 1 Output AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms high impedance DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM Dolby Digital Fiber optic Dimensions W...

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