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FAQs, etc.

DCIM

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100_PANA

SD_VIDEO

MOL001.ASF
MOL002.ASF
MOL003.ASF
MOL004.ASF

PRL001

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Multi Window

You can watch two images at once, such as a TV programme and a DVD. (p. 13)

• 

The TV unit has one tuner. Two programmes cannot be displayed at once.

• 

You cannot select the same input source between Main and Sub screen.

• 

This function cannot be used with a PC, HDMI, SD card, or when progressive signals/1080i signals

(Y, P

B

, P

R

) are being inputted.

Technical Information

Data format for Card browsing

Photo

Video

Created automatically

Created automatically

4-digit arbitrary char 4-digit 

fi

 le number

• 

Usable characters: 1-byte "a to z", "A to Z", "0 to 9," and "_"

3-digit folder 5-digit arbitrary characters

"MOL" + 3-digit arbitrary characters

• 

Usable characters: 1-byte "a to f", "A to F", and "0 to 9"

Created automatically

"PRL" + 3-digit arbitrary characters

Caution

• 

A JPEG image modi

fi

 ed with a PC cannot be displayed.

• 

Images imported from a PC must be compatible with EXIF (Exchangeable Image File) 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2.

• 

Partly degraded 

fi

 les might be displayed at a reduced resolution.

• 

MPEG4 view can only show moving pictures recorded by this unit, Panasonic DVD recorder DIGA or mobile 

camera D-snap.

• 

When recording in MPEG4, format the SD card with this unit. The card may not operate properly if formatted with 

different equipment.

• 

Memory cards must be formatted with FAT12 or FAT16 in order to be viewed on TV. If the card is not formatted, it 

may cause incompatibility with certain memory card adapters. If this happens, reformat the card using your digital 

camera.

  Reformatting the card will erase the images and pictures stored in it

. Refer to your camera manual for more 

information.

• 

This function cannot display Motion JPEG and still image not DCF formatted (i.e. TIFF, BMP).

• 

The displayed image size depends on the recorded image size.

Note

• 

Folder structure viewed in PC

 

The folder and 

fi

 le names may be different depending on the digital camera used.

Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes.

The card may become unusable with this unit if 

fi

 le or folder names are changed.

Photo 

: Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG 

fi

 les of 

DCF

 and EXIF standards

Video 

: Videos recorded with this TV unit , Panasonic DVD recorder or digital camcorder

Data format 

: FAT12 or FAT16

Number of pixels

for motion picture 

: 320 x 240 (QVGA) or 176 x 144 (QCIF)

Max. number of 

fi

 les  : 65,535

Image resolution 

: 8 x 8 to 5,120 x 3,840

Sound format 

: G.726 (32 Kbps, 8-kHz sampling frequency, monaural)

• 

Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SD Card (1 GB), Multi Media Card (128 MB),

miniSD Card (512 MB) (requiring miniSD adapter)

•  

Check the latest information on the card type at the following website. (English only)

http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs

DCF (Design rule for camera 

fi

 le system): Uni

fi

 ed standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA).

FAQs

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

If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Customer Care Centre 

for assistance. For details (p. 44)

White spots or shadow 

images (noise)

• 

Check the position, direction, and 

connection of the aerial.

Neither image nor 

sound is produced

• 

Is the unit in "AV mode"?

• 

Is the mains lead plugged into the socket 

outlet?

• 

Is the TV unit turned On?

• 

Check Picture menu (p. 19) and volume.

• 

Check all required SCART cables and 
connections are 

fi

 rmly in place.

Auto aspect

• 

Auto aspect is designed to provide you 

with the best aspect ratio to use to 

fi

 ll 

your screen. For user control please see 

p. 36.

Problem

Actions

 logo appears at the 

four corners of the screen

Screen

Contrast is reduced

• 

The function to prevent after-image (p. 5) is activated.

(Not a faulty symptom)

• 

The screen saver is activated when the following 

conditions without any user operation for a few minutes:

 no signal in AV mode

 selected locked channel

• 

Contrast is lowered when the following conditions without 

any user operation for a few minutes:

 displayed menu (except Tuning menu, Owner ID and 

Shipping condition)

S-Video / black and white picture

• 

Using TV/AV button please con

fi

 rm your selection is S-Video 

I.e. AV2/S-Video or AV3/S-Video (p. 16).

On Screen messages - I.e. AV1/EC1

• 

You can simply clear these by pressing 

.

Press again to redisplay.

Direct TV record / Q-Link functions not recording

• 

Please con

fi

 rm SCART cable and connection. Also please 

set "AV2/AV3 out" in the Setup menu (p. 20).

Permanently lit spots on 

screen

• 

Due to production process involved in this technology 

this may result in some pixels which are permanently lit 

or unlit. This is not a malfunction.

Chaotic image, noisy

• 

Set "P-NR" in the Picture menu (to remove noise). (p. 19)

• 

Check nearby electrical products

(car, motorcycle, 

fl

 uorescent lamp).

No image can be

displayed

• 

Is "Colour" or "Contrast" in the Picture menu set to the 

minimum? (p. 19)

Blurry or distorted image

(no sound or low volume)

• 

Reset channels. (p. 23)

Frequently Asked 

Questions

Technical Information

Summary of Contents for Viera TH-42PV600EY

Page 1: ...nd the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate 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...

Page 2: ...om card MPEG4 Videos and photos 26 Recording to card 28 Q Link Functions 30 HDMI Functions 31 External Equipment 34 Enjoy your TV Technical Information 36 FAQs 39 On screen messages 40 On screen messages SD Card 41 Index 42 Licence 42 Specifications 43 FAQs etc Accessories Options 6 Identifying Controls 7 Basic Connection 8 Auto Setup 10 Enjoy rich multi media Camcorder Amplifier with Speaker syst...

Page 3: ...ent electrical shock An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection Note If the set is not switched off when the TV station stops transmitting it will automatically go to standby mode after 30 minutes This function will operate only in TV mode Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat Avoid exposing the TV s...

Page 4: ...g mode p 19 Power LED Remote control signal receiver STR Normalisation store Stores tuning and other function settings TV AV switch Volume Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint NTSC mode Bass Treble Balance Manual tuning p 22 Cursor buttons to make selections and adjustments Headphones jack p 34 AV4 terminals p 34 Red light indicates Standby mode When using the remote control indicates the TV ...

Page 5: ...erial RGB S Video Video Choose between these three video formats depending on personal preference and equipment requirement RGB Red Green and Blue VCR Video Cassette Recorder Rear of the TV Satellite receiver External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV Please ensure that the TV is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads Basic Connection ...

Page 6: ... can now use the remote control to turn On the unit or turn the unit to standby mode Power LED On 2 If you input the ID later Owner ID p 25 If a compatible recording equipment with Q Link or similar technologies p 30 is connected channel information is automatically downloaded to the equipment Auto Setup will start to search for TV channels and store them To check programme list at a glance Progra...

Page 7: ...t red green To swap blue To change the source of sub screen yellow To return to the normal single screen view MULTI WINDOW Prog Name Chan VCR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 CH21 CH44 CH51 CH41 CH47 CH23 CH26 CH58 Das Erste ZDF RTL Prog Name Chan 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 select page Corresponds to the colour bar select programme watch 1 BBC 1 MAINS power On Off switch should be On Picture wi...

Page 8: ...urite pages Watch TV while waiting for update If you wish to hold the current page without updating Stop automatic updating P108 yellow yellow Appears when updating is completed You cannot change the channel Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news News Flash Changes to TV screen temporarily...

Page 9: ...video input AV3 AV3S S video input AV4 AV4S S video input Compo nent PC HDMI1 HDMI2 Auto input selection EC1 RGB AV1 RGB RGB input EC2 EC3 RGB AV3 RGB RGB input EC HDMI1 HDMI2 Screen display Main menu Picture menu Sound menu Setup menu Viewing mode Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour balance Colour management 3D COMB Normal On On P NR Off Picture menu Dynamic Advanced setting Access O...

Page 10: ...ontrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Increases or decreases the levels of these options according to your personal preference Tint With an NTSC signal source connected to the TV the picture hue can be adjusted to suit your taste Colour balance Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture Cool Normal Warm Colour management Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones Off On P NR Picture N...

Page 11: ...5 Shipping condition Resets all settings for example when moving house p 24 A different menu will be displayed while PC or SD Card is used p 21 and p 27 In AV mode the Setup menu gives a reduced number of options To return to TV yellow Press twice Displaying PC Screen on TV Select the external input Select PC The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV You can also listen...

Page 12: ...tion flash Channel number flash Channel The channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions To return to TV To return to TV Manual tuning screen Edit channels Delete Add Move Change name Lock Download to equipment Programme edit Set automatically Auto setup Set manually Manual tuning To download channel information to a Q Link compatible equipment connected to the ...

Page 13: ...ty to enter your details and help the police crack crime see instruction book PIN NUMBER NAME POSTCODE Owner ID HOUSE NO NAME A POSTCODE Owner ID HOUSE NO Owner ID Input owner ID Owner ID To change the stored information Characters Entry field Select the entry field To check the personal information stored Hold down for about 6 sec Displays the information on the screen for several sec The PIN num...

Page 14: ...lect MPEG4 view or Photo view Video Photo Select the file to be viewed 4 Date Movie without sound Movie for which lock has been set Displayed one at a time Rewind press and hold To previous video Pause Playback Fast forward press and hold To next video Stop To previous photo To thumbnail Rotate 90 clockwise To next photo ZOOM Select the SD mode select watch SD menu screen Rotate 90 anti clockwise ...

Page 15: ...ile will be unreadable Do not remove the SD card while recording The data being recorded and other data stored on the SD card may become unreadable SD recording may not be fully compatible or playable in some PC software or PDA devices When two pictures are shown on the same screen as Multi window functions the main window is the one that is recorded The picture can be switched for the sub window ...

Page 16: ...t 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 34 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...

Page 17: ...Only when TV is in Standby mode Power off link When TV is set to Standby mode the connected Panasonic equipment is also automatically set to Standby Theatre speaker You can control the theatre speaker with TV s remote control This function is available when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theatre is connected Display the menu Select Home theatre or TV speaker Home theatre Adjustment for equipment au...

Page 18: ... volume in the Sound menu p 19 Satellite receiver DVD Recorder VCR SCART cable RF cable or Q Link SCART cable Q Link To watch satellite broadcasts To record playback To watch DVDs DVD player External Equipment SCART cable Y PB PR 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 SYNC NC not connected NC not connecte...

Page 19: ...s the image at the standard 4 3 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 4 3 14 9 16 9 Zoom3 Zoom2 Zoom1 Auto aspect The best ratio is chosen and the picture expanded to fill the screen Auto aspect Technical Information SCART S VIDEO and HDMI terminal information Input signal tha...

Page 20: ...IF Max number of files 65 535 Image resolution 8 x 8 to 5 120 x 3 840 Sound format G 726 32 Kbps 8 kHz sampling frequency monaural Compliant card type maximum capacity SD Card 1 GB Multi Media Card 128 MB miniSD Card 512 MB requiring miniSD adapter Check the latest information on the card type at the following website English only http panasonic co jp pavc global cs DCF Design rule for camera file...

Page 21: ...Check Equipment The tape or disc is active Stop the equipment and try again WARNING All current tuning data will be erased Auto setup will be erased all present tuning data p 23 FAQs TV unit goes into Standby mode The sleep function is activated The TV unit enters Standby mode about 30 min after broadcasting ends The remote control does not work Are the batteries installed correctly p 6 Has the TV...

Page 22: ...C signals VGA SVGA XGA SXGA compressed Horizontal scanning frequency 31 69 kHz Vertical scanning frequency 59 86 Hz Receiving Systems Band name PAL I UHF E21 68 VHF Ireland channel PAL 525 60 Playback of NTSC tape from some PAL Video recorders VCR or NTSC disc playback from DVD player and recorder M NTSC Playback from M NTSC Video recorders VCR NTSC AV input only Playback from NTSC Video recorders...

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