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Audio Signal

STEREO

MAIN 

I

SUB 

II

MONO

Mode Indicator

I

II

Type of broadcast

Regular broadcast

(Standard Audio)

R NICAM MONO 

I

(MAIN 

I

 )

NICAM STEREO

NICAM DUAL MONO

(MAIN 

I

 / SUB 

II

 )

Mode Indicator

No Indicator 

I

I

II

Type of broadcast

Regular broadcast

(Standard Audio)

BILINGUAL or DUAL MONO:

MAIN 

I

 / SUB 

II

STEREO

Mode Indicator

No Indicator 

I

II

36

Multi Window

You can watch two images at once. (p. 13)

• 

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, HDMI (available for main screen only) or 1080p signal from 

Component (Y, P

B

/C

B

, P

R

/C

R

).

• 

Some signals are reformatted for suitable viewing on your display.

• 

The display timeout for the input mode or programme position can be adjusted by “Banner Display Timeout” in 

Setup Menu (p. 21).

• 

This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.

• 

Image or sound may not be available for the 

fi

 rst few seconds when the playback starts.

• 

Image or sound may not be available for the 

fi

 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 Player theatre. Read the manuals of the 

equipment.

• 

If you connect the same kind of equipment at once (for example: one DIGA to HDMI1 / another DIGA to HDMI2), 

VIERA Link is available for the terminal with the smaller number.

• 

“HDAVI Control 2” is the newest standard (current as of February, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control 

compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.

HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface them automatically. (p. 30)

VIERA Link “

 Control

TM

Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection

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, using 

the stereo / bilingual sound selection button.

• 

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

When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the 

Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection

 button.

NICAM

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

A2(German)

 .......Used in Australia, Malaysia etc.

Technical Information

Summary of Contents for Viera TH-42PV700AZ

Page 1: ...ULTI PIP POWER Operating Instructions Plasma Television English Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference The images shown in this manual are for il...

Page 2: ...2 Turn your own living room into a movie theatre Experience an amazing level of multi...

Page 3: ...nd quality etc Editing and Setting Channels 22 Control Channel Audience 24 Restore Settings 25 Input Labels 26 Displaying PC Screen on TV 27 Viewing from card Photos 28 VIERA Link HDAVI ControlTM 30 E...

Page 4: ...nd This may cause electrical shock Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV This may cause fire or electrical shock Do not damage the mains lead A damaged lead may cause fire or...

Page 5: ...de the TV could lead to product failure Use care not to subject surfaces to bug repellent solvent thinner or other volatile substances this may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint Do not allo...

Page 6: ...to secure the wall hanging brackets Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from tipping over Handle the TV...

Page 7: ...p 31 Changes aspect ratio p 13 Option menu Sets the preferred settings of viewing and sound options easily p 12 Main Menu Press to access VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup menus and Language p 10 and p 1...

Page 8: ...ns plug at the socket outlet first Example 1 Connecting aerial Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR 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 Note D...

Page 9: ...n Takes a few seconds to be displayed 1 Auto Tuning Search and store TV channels automatically These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer Auto Tuning is now com...

Page 10: ...nguage English Fran ais RECALL MUTE POWER INPUT OPTION MULTI PIP SDCARD ASPECT G R Y B F P CH VOL TV EXIT RETURN Language Setting You can change language for on screen displays 1 Display the menu 2 Se...

Page 11: ...ructions 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 options Access the menu store settings after adjustment...

Page 12: ...channel up Volume 2 Information banner Turn power on Mains power On Off switch should be On down or 1 Freeze unfreeze picture Hold Other useful functions Operate after in a short time Display the curr...

Page 13: ...de or position by the remote control p 12 or p 14 Swap again B B Other useful functions Operate after Change aspect ratio Select Change EXIT RETURN Aspect Selection 16 9 Just 4 3 Full 4 3 Zoom1 Zoom2...

Page 14: ...e input mode connected to the equipment 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 To return to T...

Page 15: ...ard Pause Pause Restart DVD Press and hold to play at slow speed Programme Up Down Select programme Record Start recording Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the rem...

Page 16: ...EXT 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 enable...

Page 17: ...ries depending on the broadcasters up to 79 pages It may take some time for searching during which time you can watch TV Enter the 4 digit number example P6 Appears at upper left corner of the screen...

Page 18: ...to Use Menu Functions Display the menu 3 2 4 Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture sound and other functions Displays the functions that can be set varies according to the input si...

Page 19: ...ss Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Off Volume Correction HDMI1 Input Auto Sound Menu Reset to Default Set 12 12 11 p 20 1 2 AV Colour System Auto Colour Matrix SD Child Lock Access Tuning Men...

Page 20: ...es look more vivid Off On For PAL or NTSC signal reception only Not valid on S Video components PC HDMI and SD Card Reset to Default Press the OK button to reset the present Picture Menu to the defaul...

Page 21: ...etext language English CIS E Europe Persian Shipping Condition Resets all settings for example when moving house p 25 Power Save Reduces brightness of picture to economise on power consumption Off On...

Page 22: ...channel affected by weather conditions etc Manual Tuning Set channel manually after Auto Tuning If a VCR is connected with only the RF cable select programme position 0 Select the channel CH Position...

Page 23: ...aster displayed when selecting channels Cursor Select the channel to edit Edit To delete R After confirming press R To add G After confirming press G To move Y Select new position Y Edit the programme...

Page 24: ...ct 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 Service Name 1 THREE 7 E4 14 C...

Page 25: ...ollow the on screen instructions Auto Tuning will automatically start p 9 To re tune TV channels only e g after moving house Auto Tuning p 23 3 2 4 Select Setup Select Shipping Condition Display the m...

Page 26: ...rn to TV EXIT For easier identification 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 14 1 The l...

Page 27: ...Adjust after Clock adjustment Set to the minimum level if noise occurs Sync Chooses another synchronous signal if the image is distorted H V On G H V by the horizontal and vertical signals from your P...

Page 28: ...en recordings are made without date signal To return to thumbnail screen RETURN To return to TV EXIT or SDCARD Photos Error display images that could not be loaded etc Selected photo To display the op...

Page 29: ...or the first view Display the menu Select Card Setup Menu Select the functions and set Picture Menu p 20 Menu Item Adjustments Configurations alternatives Card Setup Menu Interval Select slide show in...

Page 30: ...IERA 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 add...

Page 31: ...cally turned on Only when TV is in Standby mode Power off Link Set to Set When TV is set to Standby mode the connected Panasonic equipment is also automatically set to Standby This function will work...

Page 32: ...UT COMPONENT S VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENT MONO MONO MONO Y L R Y PR CR PB CB PR CR PB CB L R AUDIO VIDEO AV2 IN AV3 IN AV IN 1 2 32 These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV t...

Page 33: ...und SCL CEC TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Data0 TMDS Data0 TMDS Data1 Shield TMDS Data2 TMDS Data2 5V Power SDA Reserved in cable but N C on device TMDS Clock TMDS Clock TMDS Data0 Shield TMDS Data1 TMDS Dat...

Page 34: ...9 21 62 63 69 62 63 69 62 63 62 C13 70 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 S 1 S 2 S 3 S 1 S 2 S 3 S 1 S 2 S 3 S 1 S 1 S 2 S 3 80 81 89 Z1 Z9 S1 S2 S10 S1 S2 S10 S1 S2 S10 S1 S2 S10 S1 S2 S10 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97...

Page 35: ...he screen size looks unusual when a widescreen recorded programme is played back on a VCR adjust the tracking of the VCR See the VCR manual To select the ratio manually Only 16 9 or 4 3 in PC mode The...

Page 36: ...o available by using the remote control for Player theatre Read the manuals of the equipment If you connect the same kind of equipment at once for example one DIGA to HDMI1 another DIGA to HDMI2 VIERA...

Page 37: ...finition multimedia interface allows you to enjoy high definition digital images and high quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment HDMI compatible equipment 1 with an HDMI or DVI output te...

Page 38: ...48 39 60 04 Macintosh13 640 480 35 00 66 67 Macintosh16 832 624 49 73 74 55 Macintosh21 1 152 870 68 68 75 06 Mark Applicable input signal COMPONENT Y PB CB PR CR HDMI PC D sub 15P Pin No Signal Name...

Page 39: ...ead plugged into the socket outlet Is the TV turned On Check Picture Menu p 20 and volume An error message appears Follow the message s instructions If the problem persists contact the authorized Serv...

Page 40: ...8 Use an equipment compliant with EIA CEA 861 861B Sound is unusual Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to 2ch L PCM Check the HDMI1 3 Input setting in the Sound Menu p 20 If digital soun...

Page 41: ...and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd TruSurround XT SRS and s...

Page 42: ...1 1 0 V p p 75 S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin Y 1 0 V p p 75 C 0 286 V p p 75 Monitor Output AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms high impedance VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Others HDMI1 2 3 Input TYPE A...

Page 43: ...FAQs etc Specifi cations 43 MEMO...

Page 44: ...mer 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 re...

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