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FAQs, etc.

Problem

Actions

Other

TV takes so long to 
turn on

• 

Like your computer, the TV has to run a number of 

diagnostic and software checks before it can display any 

broadcast channels.

The channel cannot 
be changed

• 

Is the TV in Teletext mode? (p. 16)

The channel cannot 
be selected

• 

Is the channel locked? (p. 24)

The remote control
does not work

• 

Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6)

• 

Has the TV been switched On?

TV goes into
"Standby mode"

• 

The sleep function is activated.

• 

The TV enters "Standby mode" about 30 min. after 

broadcasting ends.

An error message
appears

• 

Follow the message's instructions.

• 

If the problem persists, contact the authorized

Service Centre.

FAQs

SD Card: On screen messages

Message

Meaning / Action

Cautions in handling SD Card :

• 

Do not remove the card while the TV is accessing data ("blue" LED 

On) (this can damage card or TV).

• 

Do not touch the pins on the back of the card.

• 

Do not subject the card to a high pressure or 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.)

WARNING: As with an small object, 

SD card can be swallowed by young 

children. Do not allow children to 

handle SD card. Please remove SD card 

immediately after use.

Is SD Card in? 

• 

Insert a SD card. 

SD Card is locked

Please unlock to operate

• 

Unlock the SD card.

This 

fi

 le is locked

Please unlock to operate

• 

Unlock the 

fi

 le in the card. 

This type of format is not

supported

• 

The TV does not support the format. 

(For the applicable formats and data, see p. 40.)

This type of card is not

supported

• 

A card not supported by the TV has been inserted.

(For the supported cards, see p. 40.)

Broken 

fi

 le

Cannot display image

• 

The 

fi

 le is broken. 

Memory full

• 

The card memory is full.

Not enough memory

• 

The card does not have enough memory to operate. 

Cannot read 

fi

 le

• 

The 

fi

 le is not readable. 

Unrecordable source

SD recording is stopped

• 

That channel cannot be recorded. (Recording is automatically 

stopped.)

Error

Check card

• 

Re-insert the card. If the error persists, format the card. (p. 31)

Card recording in progress

Please stop recording to operate

• 

That operation is not available during recording.

To continue the operation, stop recording.

(For example, changing channels while recording a TV 

programme.)

Delete 

fi

 le?

• 

Displayed when you press Red colour button to delete a 

MPEG4 

fi

 le. Press OK button to con

fi

 rm deleting.

No time data

Cannot store time info

• 

Since the signal does not have the time information, the date is 

recorded as 01/01/2000.

SD Card: On screen messages

Frequently Asked 

Questions

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Summary of Contents for Viera TH-42PX600A

Page 1: ...rs Drums Developer Film Ink Ribbon Film Cartridge Printer Heads 5 If warranty service is required you should Telephone Panasonic s Customer Care Centre on 132600 or visit our website and use the Service Centre Locator for the name address of the nearest Authorised Service Centre Send or bring the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase receipt as a pro...

Page 2: ...0 External Equipment 32 Control with HDMI Connections Basic Features Watching TV 10 Using TV Guide DVB 12 Watching Videos and DVDs 14 Viewing Teletext 16 Enjoy your TV Technical Information 36 FAQs 41 SD Card On screen messages 45 Licence 46 Specifications 47 WARRANTY 48 FAQs etc Accessories Options 6 Identifying Controls 7 Connection 8 Auto Tuning 9 Quick Start Guide Enjoy rich multi media Receiv...

Page 3: ...shock may result Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat Avoid 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 Blocked ventilation by curtains etc may cause overheating fire or electrical shock Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat Cleaning an energized TV may cause ...

Page 4: ...nstalling remote s batteries 1 Pull open Hook 2 Note the correct polarity or Close Snap open Snap shut Caution Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion resulting in damage to the remote control Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix different battery types such as alkaline and manganese batteries Do not use rechargeable Ni Cd batteries Do not burn or breakup batteries At...

Page 5: ...l dealer Input owner ID DVB Auto Tuning is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing When inputting owner ID later EXIT From now on you can use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode 4 If you input the ID later Owner ID p 26 Auto Tuning will start to search for digital TV services and store them To check service list at a glance TV Guide DVB p 12 To edit analogue c...

Page 6: ...B In Analogue Displays hides status information Displayed information For example Programme number Channel number Stereo mode Aspect mode Sound menu Picture menu Programme Programme Start Finish time Current time Displayed the rating information p 36 Displayed when programme contains Dolby Digital and MPEG audio sound After you have defined a Fav List press B to change Fav List To set display time...

Page 7: ...e DVB Analogue Service To previous day R To next day G To view a programme list of the selected favourites list B To view a programme list of the selected type Y Using TV Guide select favourite list TV Guide Electronic Programme Guide EPG provides an on screen listing of programmes currently broadcast and future broadcasts over the next seven days depending on the broadcaster TV Guide date Program...

Page 8: ... the connector connected to the equipment AV mode screen 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 TV AV example AV1 R PC B Y Displays the selected connector Watching Videos and DVDs AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 PC HDMI1 HDMI2 When colour bar disappears Press any coloured buttons You can also...

Page 9: ...eniently TOP BOTTOM Normal FULL Expand the BOTTOM half INDEX INDEX TOP mode only Return to the main index page HOLD If you wish to hold the current page without updating Stop or resume automatic updating To resume HOLD HOLD Watch TV while waiting for update P108 MENU Y Y Appears when updating is completed You cannot change the channel Teletext automatically updates itself when new information beco...

Page 10: ...e Side panel Off Power save Reduces brightness of picture to economise on power consumption Off On Power save Off Tuning menu Edits or sets channels Analogue p 24 Tuning menu Access DVB Setup Menu Setups DVB channels p 20 DVB Setup Menu Access DVB Tuning Menu Edits or sets channels DVB p 22 DVB Tuning Menu Access Owner ID Inputs the owner ID p 26 Owner ID Access Shipping condition Resets all setti...

Page 11: ...S DIGITAL 1 4 FTV guide 2 ABC TV Sydney 4 FTV guide All Services Fav List 1 To edit List Move the cursor to the field of List to edit and Delete the service G Delete all services Y Move the service B Select the position Confirm B To add all services to the list Y Create your favourite service List from various broadcasters up to 4 Fav List 1 Fav List 2 Fav List 3 Fav List 4 The list is displayed i...

Page 12: ...d Please Wait DVB Auto Tuning Prog RF Ch Service Name Net ID TS ID Quality This will take about 3 mins 2 3 4 7 9 2 3 4 7 9 12302 12302 12302 12302 12302 4158 4158 4158 4158 4158 9 9 9 9 9 ABC TV Sydney SBS DIGITAL 1 FTV guide 7 Digital NINE DIGITAL 69 6 Exit Settings are made automatically No data is stored if an Auto Tuning sequence is interrupted A new service is added to the DVB service list wh...

Page 13: ...e factory settings Analogue channel pre tuned perform Shipping condition p 36 Exit Return Start Tuning All analogue tuning data will be erased WARNING Start Auto tuning set Automatically set the channels received in the area AUTO TUNING IN PROGRESS SEARCHING PLEASE WAIT Exit Return 1 Settings are made automatically To exit EXIT Programme number flash Channel access select access select access or s...

Page 14: ...ave the opportunity to enter your details and help the police crack crime see instruction book PIN NUMBER NAME POSTCODE Owner ID HOUSE NO TV AV MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 To return to TV TV AV B To next page Y Displaying PC Screen on TV Select the external input 1 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 cable conn...

Page 15: ...e Thumbnail screen Caution During the playback no signals are output from the monitor output terminals Date shows the date on which the recording was made by this TV DIGA or D snap Its format is 01 01 2000 when recordings are made without date signal To return to TV To return to the SD menu EXIT Videos Photos To change the aspect ratio ASPECT SD Card access select Videos and photos Videos operate ...

Page 16: ... is not available for AV input signal During recording it is possible to watch other terminals input signal Start recording Cancel EXIT Set Select the SD mode Select Setup Should such a message appear Recording a Programme on SD Card Menu Item Adjustments Configurations Setup menu Rec mode Select image quality Extra fine Super fine Fine Normal Economy The quality of audio is not changed Multi Medi...

Page 17: ... on and the content is reproduced 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 Theatre speaker Control with HDMI ControlTM Preparations For the first time When adding new equipment reconnecting equipment or changing setup After connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV o...

Page 18: ...tening Control with HDMI p 32 To watch satellite broadcasts To record playback To watch DVDs Types of connectable equipment to each connector DVD player Connections To listen with speakers DIGA or Panasonic Amplifier External Equipment Conversion adapter if necessary VIDEO or S VIDEO Headphones Camcorder Game equipment M3 stereo mini plug When using HDMI2 terminal as Control with HDMI select the e...

Page 19: ... the software system DVB mode Note During downloading do not turn Off the TV or touch any button The TV is automatically activated after downloading is completed Update system software regularly to ensure that you have latest version software If there is an update available a notification banner is displayed when the channel has the update information To download new software press OK Downloading ...

Page 20: ...ble by using the remote control for Amplifier Read the manuals of Amplifier Control with HDMI function is not possible using DVI connection HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipments allow you to enjoy the easy playback or home theatre 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 STER...

Page 21: ...ture 320 x 240 QVGA or 176 x 144 QCIF 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 2 GB Multi Media Card miniSD Card 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...

Page 22: ...aks up on some channels or No Signal message Check Signal Display p 22 If Signal Quality or Signal Strength are displayed in red or constantly changing check aerial If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer Check that the aerial and antenna cable are designed for DVB For your safety the aerial and cable should be inspected installed by a licenced installer that should comply with ...

Page 23: ...of recorded data WARNING As with an small object SD card can be swallowed by young children Do not allow children to handle SD card Please remove SD card immediately after use Is SD Card in Insert a SD card SD Card is locked Please unlock to operate Unlock the SD card This file is locked Please unlock to operate Unlock the file in the card This type of format is not supported The TV does not suppo...

Page 24: ...ms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin Y 1 0 V p p 75 Ω C 0 286 V p p 75 Ω 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 Ω Others HDMI1 2 Input TYPE A Connectors PC Input 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 AUDIO Input RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM Dol...

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