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How to Use Menu Functions

 

Menu list

Menu

Item

Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

VIERA

 Link

Pause Live TV

Controls the connected equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables various 

convenient recording, playback, etc. (p. 35 - 37)

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

remote control.

Direct TV Rec
VIERA Link Control
Speaker Selection

Picture

Menu

Basic picture mode 

(Dynamic / Standard / Cinema / Eco)

Dynamic : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness when viewing in a bright room

Standard : Recommended for viewing under normal ambient room lighting conditions

Cinema   : For watching movies in a darkened room producing a cinema-like picture

Eco        : Adjusts picture settings automatically dependent on ambient lighting conditions

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Set for each input signal

Contrast, 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

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For NTSC or 60Hz (Component / HDMI) input signal reception only

Colour Temperature

Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture 

(Cool / Standard / Warm)

CH Colour Set

Colour density varying between broadcast programmes can be adjusted to three levels 

for each reception programme

• 

Select the programme you want to adjust and set this function

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 and 

fl

 icker noise in the contoured parts of 

a picture 

(Off / Weak / Mid / Strong)

• 

Not valid on PC signal

3D-COMB

Occasionally, whilst viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning may be seen

Set to “On” to display sharper and more accurate colours 

(Off / On)

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For PAL or NTSC signal reception only 

• 

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

Reset to Default

Press the OK button to reset the present Picture Menu on all inputs to default settings

Sound

Menu

Basic sound mode 

(Music / News / Cinema)

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Set for each input signal

Bass

Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output 

Treble

Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output 

Balance

Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers

Headphone Volume

Adjusts the volume of the headphones 

Surround

Surround sound settings 

(Off / On)

Provides a dynamic enhancer to simulate improved spatial effects

Volume Correction

Adjusts volume of individual programme or input mode

Speaker Distance 

to Wall

Adjusts the low frequency sound 

(Over 30cm / Up to 30cm)

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If the back space between the TV and wall is over 30 cm, “Over 30cm” is recommended.

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If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm, “Up to 30cm” is recommended.

HDMI1 / 3 Input

Select to 

fi

 t the input signal 

(Auto / Digital / Analogue)

 (p. 41)

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

• 

No setting for HDMI2 available

Reset to Default

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

Summary of Contents for Viera TH-42PV80AZ

Page 1: ...read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only Model No TH 42PV80AZ TH 50PV80AZ Operating Instructions Plasma Television ...

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

Page 3: ...store Settings 29 Input Labels 30 Displaying PC Screen on TV 31 Viewing from SD Card Photos 32 VIERA Link HDAVI ControlTM 34 External Equipment 38 Enjoy your TV Basic Features Watching TV 14 Viewing Teletext 16 Watching Videos and DVDs 18 FAQs etc Technical Information 40 FAQs 43 Licence 45 Specifications 46 Quick Start Guide Accessories Options 6 Identifying Controls 9 Basic Connection 10 Auto Tu...

Page 4: ...exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat To prevent fire never place any type of candle or naked flame on top or near the TV Power source This TV is designed to operate on 220 240 V 50 60 Hz AC Do not place foreign objects inside the TV Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV through the air vents fire or electrical shock may result Do not place the TV on sloped or unstabl...

Page 5: ...hard object Take care not to subject the surface to insect repellent solvent thinner or other volatile substances this may degrade surface quality Cabinet Pedestal Regular care Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth Major contamination Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent Then wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it Finally ...

Page 6: ...e the wall hanging brackets Carefully read the instructions accompanying the pedestal and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from tipping over Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage Optional accessories Wall hanging bracket vertical TY WK42PV3W TY WK42PV4W angle TY WK42PR3W TY WK42PR4W Batteries for the Rem...

Page 7: ... result Contact your nearest Panasonic dealer immediately During set up make sure that all screws are securely tightened If insufficient care is taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV and it might fall over and become damaged and personal injury may result Ensure that the TV does not fall over If the TV is knocked or c...

Page 8: ...s necessary When using the optional accessory follow the option s assembly manual to fix cables Rear of the TV snaps To loosen Keep pushing both side snaps Set the tip in the hooks Insert the clamper in a hole Attach the clamper Bundle the cables Keep pushing the knob knob hooks To remove from the TV hole Accessories Options ...

Page 9: ...de VIERA Link Menu p 35 Press to access VIERA Link Menu directly Main Menu p 20 Press to access VIERA Link Picture Sound and Setup Menus Option Menu p 14 Easy setting for viewing and sound options SD Card p 32 Switches to SD Card viewing mode Favourite Page p 17 Calls up the teletext page stored in blue button Input mode selection TV switches to TV mode p 18 AV switches to AV input mode from Input...

Page 10: ...e mains plug at the socket outlet first Example 1 Connecting aerial Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR RF cable TV only TV DVD Recorder or VCR AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Note Do not put the RF cable close to the mains lead to avoid noise Do not place the RF cable under the TV To obtain optimum quality picture and sound an Aerial the correct cable 75 Ω coaxial and the correct te...

Page 11: ...IO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT Basic Connection Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR and Set top box TV DVD Recorder VCR and Set top box DVD Recorder or VCR Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Aerial Mains lead supplied Rear of the TV Set top box AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz RF cable RCA cable RF cable RF cable RCA cable To remove from the TV Press both tabs and pull on mains connector to release Make sure that...

Page 12: ... the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode Power LED On To edit programmes Editing Programmes p 24 4 Start Auto Tuning Auto Tuning will start to search for TV programmes and store them The sorted programme order depends upon the TV signal the broadcasting system and reception conditions 2 Select your language select Home is the recommended mode for viewing at home Select ...

Page 13: ...o use remote control Using the On Screen Displays MENU Open the main menu Move the cursor select the menu Move the cursor adjust levels select from a range of options OK Access the menu store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set RETURN Return to the previous menu EXIT Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen Note If tuning has failed Auto Tuning p ...

Page 14: ...out in Banner Display Timeout p 23 select programme watch HOLD Freeze unfreeze picture Hold Other useful functions Display the selectable settings for the current programme OPTION Check or change the current programme status instantly To change CH Colour Set Adjusts the colour density Picture Menu p 22 Teletext Character Set Sets the teletext language Setup Menu p 23 Volume Correction Adjusts volu...

Page 15: ...distortion Displays a 4 3 image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen HD signal only Zoom1 Zoom2 Displays a 16 9 letterbox or 4 3 image without distortion Displays a 16 9 letterbox anamorphic image full screen without distortion Zoom3 Displays a 2 35 1 letterbox anamorphic image full screen without distortion At 16 9 displays the image at its maximum with slight enlargement Select Change EXIT RE...

Page 16: ...ects are situated at the bottom of the screen To access more information about one of these subjects press the appropriately coloured button This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown What is TOP mode in case of TOP text broadcasting TOP is a particular improvement of the standard teletext service that results in an easier search and effective guide Fast overview of the...

Page 17: ... you can watch TV Enter the 4 digit number example P6 Appears at top of the screen To view specific sub page MENU B View sub page Only when teletext is more than one page Watch TV while waiting for update P108 MENU Y Y Appears when updating is completed You cannot change the programme Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available The news page provides a function tha...

Page 18: ...pment Select the 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 TV Display the Input select menu Displays the selected mode You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote control or the front panel of the TV Press the button repeated...

Page 19: ...eed PROGRAMME Programme Up Down Select programme REC Record Start recording Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control Setting your remote control to operate Panasonic VCR DVD etc Set the VCR DVD switch to the appropriate position VCR DVD Press and hold POWER during the following operations Enter the appropriate code for the equipment to be controlled ...

Page 20: ... to the input signal Select the menu Select the item example Picture Menu Adjust or select example Picture Menu example Picture Menu 1 select access select change store or access Required by some functions To return to TV at any time EXIT To return to the previous screen RETURN To change menu pages CH up down Changed Number and positions of alternatives Moved Choose from among alternatives Adjust ...

Page 21: ... Access Access Setup Menu Service List Edit Access Colour Matrix SD Power Save Off Shipping Condition Access Teletext Character Set English 2 2 3 seconds Input Labels Access Setup Menu Banner Display Timeout Side Panel High Picture Overscan On System Information Access Software Licence Access VIERA Link Settings Access Refresh Rate 100Hz p 23 Access Tuning Menu Auto Tuning Access Channel Selection...

Page 22: ...Noise Reduction Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise and flicker noise in the contoured parts of a picture Off Weak Mid Strong Not valid on PC signal 3D COMB Occasionally whilst viewing still or slow moving pictures colour patterning may be seen Set to On to display sharper and more accurate colours Off On For PAL or NTSC signal reception only Not valid on S Video Component PC HDMI and SD ...

Page 23: ... Europe Persian Shipping Condition Resets all settings for example when moving house p 29 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 The recommended setting is High to prevent panel image retention Picture Overscan Selects the screen area displaying the image Off On On Enlarged the image t...

Page 24: ...et Off Off Service List Edit Access English PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TEXT F P INDEX HOLD OPTION DIRECTTV REC ASPECT 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 INPUT TV R G Y B EXIT MENU OK RETURN CH MENU 24 Editing Programmes Select Setup Select Service List Edit 3 2 Display the menu You can skip unwanted programmes or edit programmes To return to TV EXIT 1 access select access select 4 Set ...

Page 25: ...and add delete add delete select To retune each programme Manual Tuning R p 27 BBC1 Service List Editor 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 select Programme position Name Edit To change the name displayed when selecting programmes Select Rename G Set characters Edit service name Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z _ O P Q R S T 7 8 9 o p q r s t set select ...

Page 26: ...text Character Set English Shipping Condition Access Setup Menu Power Save Off Access Tuning Menu Auto Tuning Access Channel Selection Manual Tuning Access Position MENU 26 Tuning Programmes 3 4 5 You can retune all the TV programmes when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting To return to TV EXIT 2 1 Select Setup Select Tuning Menu Display the menu Se...

Page 27: ...e at programme position 1 will be displayed If tuning has not been done completely Manual Tuning Automatically retune all programmes received in the area If a Child Lock PIN number p 28 has been set it must be entered Select the Channel Selection method Position Direct Position Direct Example When Channel Selection is on Position and Auto Tuning is performed the TV memorises the programmes tuned i...

Page 28: ...tch it To return to TV EXIT Child Lock PIN Entry Please enter new PIN PIN Child Lock Child Lock List Change PIN Access Child Lock List Services and AV Name AV1 AV2 Lock TV TV TV TV TV TV AV AV Type BBC 1 THREE 7 E4 14 CBBC 70 Nwk 72 BBCi 80 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 To change the PIN number Select Change PIN in and enter a new PIN number twice Appears when the programme input is locked Enter the PIN num...

Page 29: ...reen instructions Auto Tuning will automatically start when Mains power On Off switch is next turned On p 12 To retune TV programmes only e g after moving house Auto Tuning p 27 3 2 4 Select Setup Select Shipping Condition Display the menu Set To return to TV EXIT Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition i e no programmes tuned in All settings programmes picture sound quality etc a...

Page 30: ...isplay the menu Select a input terminal and set To return 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 18 1 The labels you set will be displayed in Input Selection menu p 18 or banner If Skip is selected you cannot select the mode select access select access...

Page 31: ...Adjust after Clock adjustment Set to the minimum level if noise occurs Sync PC sync signal type H V On G H V Horizontal and Vertical sync from your PC Most common sync format On G Sync on Green sync from your PC Reset to Default Press the OK button to reset to the default Setup settings Other items p 22 and p 23 ASPECT RETURN EXIT MENU OPTION DIRECTTV REC VCR 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 INPUT OK Input Sel...

Page 32: ... 3 Displayed one at a time To the previous photo Rotate 90 anti clockwise To the next photo Rotate 90 clockwise 1 2 Enter SD mode Photo View Mode select view Operation guide Thumbnail Caution During the operation no signals are output from the monitor output terminals To return to TV EXIT or SDCARD Error display images that could not be loaded etc Selected photo information is displayed The maximu...

Page 33: ...e in step or Slide show settings operate in step or Slide show Select the photo for the first view Start Slide show Display the menu Select Card Setup Menu Select the items and set access Picture Menu p 22 Menu Item Adjustments Configurations alternatives Card Setup Menu Interval Select slide show interval 5 10 15 30 60 90 120 seconds Repeat Slide show repeat Off On set select To pause To return t...

Page 34: ...nction menu for the equipment are activated the TV is automatically turned on Only when TV is in Standby mode Power off link Set Power off Link Set in Setup Menu to use this function Power off Link p 20 21 23 When TV is set to Standby mode the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby This function will work even if the TV enters standby mode automatically by Off Timer function or a...

Page 35: ...mode change the programme If you cancel pause or resumed playback the recorded programme will be deleted from HDD Display VIERA Link Menu select pause select resume Pause Live TV programme HDAVIControl3 and RecorderwithHDD Pause Live TV Direct TV Recording What you see is What you record HDAVI Control 3 Direct TV Rec R G B Y GUIDE POWER RETURN EXIT 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 MENU OPTION SD CARD ASPECT INPU...

Page 36: ...eo Camera The type of the connected equipment is displayed But you cannot access it Use its own remote control to operate the equipment Direct TV Rec Speaker Selection VIERA Link Menu Home Cinema Start VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Home Cinema Others Pause Live TV When the equipment of other types or manufacturers is connected Others Others is displayed You cannot access it Use its own remo...

Page 37: ...ute MUTE The sound of TV speakers is mute When the equipment is turned off TV speakers will be active TV TV speakers are active Select Speaker Selection This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the playback starts Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switch...

Page 38: ...system VIERA Link L R VIDEO S VIDEO AV4 IN AV IN 3 AUDIO 38 These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment For other connections consult the instructions for each piece of equipment the table below and the specifications p 46 Recommended Connection Types of connectable equipment to each terminal External Equipment Amplifier with speaker system To listen...

Page 39: ...pliant cable Viewing Listening Computer or HDMI equipment DVD Recorder Fully wired HDMI compliant cable S VIDEO 4 pin terminal Chrominance in Chrominance earth Luminance in Luminance earth Hot Plug Detect 19 DDC CEC Ground 17 SCL 15 CEC 13 TMDS Clock Shield 11 TMDS Data0 9 TMDS Data0 7 TMDS Data1 Shield 5 TMDS Data2 3 TMDS Data2 1 18 5V Power 16 SDA 14 Reserved in cable but N C on device 12 TMDS C...

Page 40: ...1 21 62 63 69 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 32 41 S 1 S 1 S 2 S 3 80 81 89 Z1 Z9 S1 S2 S10 S1 S2 S10 S1 S2 S10 42 51 S1 S2 S10 S1 S2 S10 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 Z10 Z11 Z12 Z13 Z14 Z15 Z16 Z17 Z18 Z19 S11 S12 S13 S14 S15 S16 S17 S18 S19 S20 S11 S12 S13 S14 S15 S16 S17 S18 S19 S20 S11 S12 S13 S14 S15 S16 S17 S18 S19 S20 52 61 S11...

Page 41: ...asier 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 Au...

Page 42: ... NC not connected Input signal that can be displayed Note Signals other than above may not be displayed properly The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to VESA standard timing PC signal is magnified or compressed for display so that it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity COMPONENT Y PB...

Page 43: ...volume An error message appears Follow the message s instructions If the problem persists contact the authorized Service Centre VIERA Link function does not work and an error message appears Confirm the connection Turn the connected equipment on and then switch the TV on p 34 Permanently lit spots on screen Due to production process involved in this technology this may result in some pixels which ...

Page 44: ...Standby mode about 30 mins after broadcasting ends The remote control does not work Are the batteries installed correctly p 6 Has the TV been switched On No sound is produced Is Sound mute active p 9 Is the volume set to the minimum Sound level is low or sound is distorted Sound signal reception may be deteriorated Check Sound system p 27 Chaotic image noisy Set P NR in the Picture Menu to remove ...

Page 45: ...espected SDHC Logo is a trademark HDMI the HDMI Logo 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 WARRANTY New Zealand only Distributed in New Zealand by Panasonic New Zealand Limited 350 Te Irirangi Drive East Tamaki Private Bag 14911 Panmure Auckland Tel 09 272 0100 C...

Page 46: ...57 PAL D K 13 62 NTSC M Japan 14 69 NTSC M USA CATV S1 S20 OSCAR 1 125 USA CATV C13 C49 JAPAN S21 S41 HYPER Z1 Z37 CHINA 5A 9A AUST Aerial Rear VHF UHF Operating Conditions Temperature 0 C 40 C Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Connection Terminals AV1 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω COMPONENT Y 1 0 V p p including synchronization PB CB PR CR 0 35 V p p ...

Page 47: ...FAQs etc Specifi cations 47 MEMO ...

Page 48: ...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 receipt as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss and for Warranty Service purposes Model Number Serial Number ...

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