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Turn your own living room into a movie theatre!

Experience an amazing level of multi-  media excitement

Enjoy rich multi-media

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Speaker system

VCR

DVD player

DVD Recorder

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Set top box

Contents

Safety Precautions ······································ 4

(Warning / Caution)

Notes ··························································· 5

Maintenance ··············································· 5

Be Sure to Read

Advanced Features

How to Use Menu Functions ····················· 18

(picture, sound 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

Q-Link Functions ······································· 30

HDMI Functions  ······································· 31

  (HDMI terminal / VIERA Link)

External Equipment ··································· 34

Basic Features

Watching TV ·············································· 12

Watching Videos and DVDs ······················ 14

Viewing Teletext ········································ 16

Enjoy your TV!

Technical Information ································ 36

FAQs ························································· 40

Licence ······················································ 42

Speci

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FAQs, etc.

Accessories / Options

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Identifying Controls

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Basic Connection

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Auto Setup

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Quick Start Guide

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Summary of Contents for Viera TH-42PV700P

Page 1: ...ppropriate 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 Inform...

Page 2: ...es How to Use Menu Functions 18 picture sound 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 Q Link Functions 30 HDMI Functions 31 HDMI terminal VIERA Link External Equipment 34 Basic Features Watching TV 12 Watching Videos and DVDs 14 Viewing Teletext 16 Enjoy your TV Technical I...

Page 3: ...till 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 The TV may fall off or tip over Use only the dedicated stands mounting equipment Usin...

Page 4: ...nd p 20 Changes the input mode TV changes TV mode p 14 AV changes AV input mode p 14 Viewing SD Card p 28 Returns to the previous menu Still picture p 12 Teletext Hold p 17 Clamper 2 Mains Lead Pedestal ST 42D2 WK ST 50D2 WK TBL0E0011 TH 42PV700P TBL0E0012 TH 50PV700P Read the manual of the pedestal for installation Caution In order to maintain the unit s performance and safety be absolutely sure ...

Page 5: ...first Example 1 Connecting aerial Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR 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 cable fully wired ...

Page 6: ...w use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode Power LED On 3 To edit channels Editing and Setting Channels p 22 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 options Access the menu store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set...

Page 7: ...r position by the remote control p 12 or p 14 Swap again blue blue in a short time Other useful functions Operate after Display the current programme status OPTION Check or change the current programme status instantly To change Teletext Language Selects teletext language MPX Sound Menu p 20 Volume Correction Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode select change Note Also possible to ch...

Page 8: ...ip 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 the picture rapidly forward DVD Skip to the next track or title Press and hold to search forward Pause Pause Restart DVD Press and hold to play at slow speed Programme Up Down Select programme Record Start recording Panaso...

Page 9: ...ed Reveal hidden words e g quiz page answers Using teletext conveniently FULL TOP BOTTOM green Normal FULL BOTTOM Expand the BOTTOM half INDEX 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 Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar List mode only press and hold As page is displ...

Page 10: ...the slide bar store or access Required by some functions 1 Displays the next screen Go to the next screen To change menu pages up down select Overview VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection VIERA Link Menu Home Cinema Recorder p 33 Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup The menu of the accessed equipment Picture Menu 1 2 Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Warm Colour Manageme...

Page 11: ... 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 alternatives Setup AV Colour System Selects optional colour system based on video signals in AV mode Auto PAL SECAM M NTSC NTSC Q Link Settings Q Link Selects which...

Page 12: ...ble select programme position 0 store search Search and store Select the channel Select the programme position Edit channels 3 FTP CH05 SC1 PAL Corontation Street Programme Edit 1 CH33 2 CH21 3 CH21 4 CH60 5 CH21 Prog Chan Name 1 2 3 X Y Z F T P 4 5 6 SC1 Auto SC1 Auto SC1 Auto SC1 Auto SC1 Auto Sound Sys Colour Sys To change sound system based on signals Select the Sound Sys field Select sound sy...

Page 13: ...rol channel audience Child Lock Child Lock Service List Change PIN Access Wed 12 05 04 10 46 Child Lock Service List BBC 1 THREE 7 E4 14 CBBC 70 Nwk 72 BBCi 80 Radio 85 Cymru 90 Service Name Lock To change the PIN number Select Change PIN in and enter a new PIN number twice select Appears when the channel is locked Enter the PIN number 4 digits Select Service List To cancel Select the locked chann...

Page 14: ... 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 26 27 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 the audio...

Page 15: ...impact Insert the card in the 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 display...

Page 16: ...mark of Philips Corporation SMARTLINK a trademark of Sony Corporation Read the manuals of the equipment too Download channel settings Perform Auto Setup p 22 When first using this TV see Auto Setup p 10 Perform download to the equipment p 21 1 The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI compliant equipment 2 Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop HDMI high definition multimedia interface all...

Page 17: ...dby 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 35 Read the manuals of the equipment too For the first time When adding new equipment reconnecting equipment or changing setu...

Page 18: ...ipment to each connector 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 32 Speaker system VIDEO or S VIDEO AUDIO Headphones Camcorder Game eq...

Page 19: ...16 9 or 14 9 widescreen mode If Auto aspect does not detect a widescreen signal then this advanced TV enhances the picture for optimum viewing pleasure The text shown on the screen indicates how Auto aspect determined which ratio to use WIDE appears in the top left of the screen if a widescreen identification signal WSS is found or a signal found through a SCART terminal Auto aspect switches to th...

Page 20: ...nal COMPONENT Y PB PR HDMI PC D sub 15P 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 displayed and sound is heard from the TV PC...

Page 21: ...k Are the batteries installed correctly p 6 Has the TV been switched On Other Before requesting service or assistance please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem If problem still persists please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance White spots or shadow images noise Check the position direction and connection of the aerial Neither image nor sound is produced Is the TV in...

Page 22: ...Mini DIN 4 pin Y 1 0 V p p 75 Ω C 0 286 V p p 75 Ω AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms COMPONENT VIDEO Y 1 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...

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