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Technical Information

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Control with HDMI

Setup menu

AV2

Q-Link

TOP

On

AV2 out

Monitor

Off

Off

West

Off timer
Text language
Side panel

System language

Access

Tuning menu

Off

Power save

Shipping condition

Teletext

Deutschland
France

Land

All tuning data will be erased

Shipping condition

Exit
Return

Start

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Technical Information

Shipping condition (Restore settings)

Shipping condition will reset all settings, even if Child Lock PIN number (p. 22), clearing all DVB and Analogue 

tuning data and resetting all control levels back to factory settings.

 Select "Setup menu"

 Select "Shipping condition"

 Select your country and 

start Auto Setup

• 

"Auto Setup" will automatically start. (p. 9)

 next

 select

Updating the software system (DVB mode)

Note

• 

During downloading, do not turn Off the TV unit or touch any button.

(The TV unit is automatically activated after downloading is completed.)

• 

The message might be the noti

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 cation beforehand. In this case, the schedule information (the date that the new 

version can be used) will appear. You can set the reservation for update. The update will not start when the TV is 

set to Off.

Update system software regularly to ensure that you have latest version software.

If there is an update available, a noti

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 cation banner is displayed when the channel has the update information.

 

To download new software, press "OK"   Downloading (approx. 20 min.)

If you choose not to download, press "EXIT".

 

To update automatically

Set "Auto Update Search in Standby" to "On" (p. 18)

  If there is a new version software being broadcast, the TV will download this automatically.

 

The automatic updating sequence is carried out at 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM every night under the following conditions.

 

Standby (unit turned Off with the remote control)

 

Recording is not in progress.

 

To update manually

Perform "System Update Search Now" (p. 18)

  If there is an update available, a noti

fi

 cation banner is displayed.

 

To download new software, press "OK"   Downloading (approx. 20 min.)

If you choose not to download, press "EXIT".

Aspect Ratio

Note

• 

The ratio varies depending on the programme, etc. If the ratio is greater than the standard "16:9", black bands 

may appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

• 

If the 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 optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy 

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 ner images. (p. 11)

 

Auto aspect: Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to 

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 ll your screen. It does this using a four step 

process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture.

  If Auto aspect detects a widescreen signal it switches into the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen mode. If Auto 

aspect does not detect a widescreen signal then this advanced TV set 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 identi

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 cation signal (WSS) is found or a signal found 

through a SCART terminal. Auto aspect switches to the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen ratio. This function 

will also work in any aspect mode. "Auto aspect" appears in the top left of the screen if black stripes above and 

below the picture are detected. Auto aspect chooses the best ratio and expands the picture to 

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 ll the screen. This 

process can take several minutes, depending on the darkness of the picture.

14:9

16:9

Directly displays the image at "16:9" 

without distortion (anamorphic).

Displays the image at the standard "14:9" 

without enlargement.

14 : 9

16 : 9

Zoom3

Zoom2

Displays a "16:9" letterbox (anamorphic) 

image full-screen 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).

Zoom3

Zoom2

Just

Displays a 4:3 image full-screen. 

Stretching is only noticeable at the left 

and right edges.

Just

4:3

Displays the image at the standard "4:3" 

without distortion.

4 : 3

Zoom1

Displays a "16:9" letterbox or "4:3" image 

without distortion.

Zoom1

4 : 3 Full

4:3 Full

Displays a "4:3" image enlarged 

horizontally to 

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 t the screen.

 Display 

the menu

Signal name

Aspect modes

Aspect Control Signal

Widescreen signal (WSS)

Control signal through

SCART terminal (pin 8)

Auto

aspect 16:9 14:9 Just 4:3

4:3

Full Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 TV AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 Component AV1

AV2

AV3

TV/A

V1/A

V2/

A

V3/A

V4

PAL

O

O

O

O

O

-

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

-

O

O

O

PAL 525/60

O

O

O

O

O

-

O

O

O

-

-

-

-

-

-

O

O

O

DVB

O

O

O

O

O

-

O

O

O

O

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

M.NTSC

O

O

O

O

O

-

O

O

O

-

-

-

-

-

-

O

O

O

NTSC

(AV input only)

O

O

O

O

O

-

O

O

O

-

-

-

-

-

-

O

O

O

Component/HDMI

525(480)/60i

O

O

O

O

O

-

O

O

O

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

525(480)/60p

O

O

O

O

O

-

O

O

O

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

625(576)/50i

O

O

O

O

O

-

O

O

O

-

-

-

-

-

O

-

-

-

625(576)/50p

O

O

O

O

O

-

O

O

O

-

-

-

-

-

O

-

-

-

750(720)/50p

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

750(720)/60p

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1125(1080)/50i

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1125(1080)/60i

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

PC input

-

O

-

-

O

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

 Check the message and follow the 

on-screen instructions

set

 start

 select

 next

 select

Summary of Contents for Viera TH-42PX600E

Page 1: ...andling 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 Information on Disposal ...

Page 2: ...cture sound quality etc Advanced DVB Settings DVB 18 pay TV time etc Editing and Setting Channels Analogue 20 Editing and Setting Channels DVB 22 Displaying PC Screen on TV 25 Watching SD Card Videos and photos 26 Recording a Programme on SD Card 28 External Equipment 30 Q Link Control with HDMI Connections Basic Features Watching TV 10 Watching Videos and DVDs 12 Viewing Teletext 14 Enjoy your TV...

Page 3: ... not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high temperature object Do not twist the lead bend it excessively or stretch it Do not pull on the lead Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet Electronic equipment In particular do not place video equipment near...

Page 4: ...ction settings Optional accessories Pedestal Plasma TV stand Wall hanging bracket vertical TY WK42PV3W angle TY WK42PR3W TY ST42P600W TY S42PX600W TH 42PX600E TY S50PX600W TH 50PX600E TH 42PX600E TY ST42P60W TH 42PX600E TY ST50P60W TH 50PX600E SD CARD slot p 27 TY ST50P600W TH 50PX600E Rear of the TV Switches TV to On or Standby On Off switch in On position Sound mute On Off Changes aspect ratio p...

Page 5: ...as been completed by your local dealer VHF UHF aerial Rear terminal portion enlarged view Rear of the TV Mains lead Fastener To unfasten Connect to AV2 or AV3 for a unit supporting Q Link p 30 Watching TV To record TV programmes Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing You can now use the remote control to turn On the unit or turn the unit to standby mode Power lamp On 2 Connect...

Page 6: ...le Lotti auf der Flucht 20 00 20 55 For info press 1 Das Erste 20 30 All Services Profile ger Encrypted No Signal Multi Audio Now Channel Programme Broadcast time Current time During scrambled broadcasting Features available Displayed if programme type is radio channel or data channel In case of bad signal or non correct programme number a message will be displayed Teletext information will be dis...

Page 7: ...connect the equipment p 34 Select the connector connected to the equipment AV mode screen Note Automatic Input selection Input mode is automatically switched from TV to AV mode when the equipment connected via SCART or HDMI terminal is operated When the equipment is turned off the TV is set to TV mode If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function set to 16 9 For details see the manua...

Page 8: ...wers Using teletext conveniently green TOP BOTTOM Normal FULL Expand the BOTTOM half TOP FLOF mode only Return to the main index page If you wish to hold the current page without updating Stop or resume automatic updating To resume HOLD Sub pages The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters up to 79 pages It may take some time for searching during which time you can watch TV Enter ...

Page 9: ...roves sound quality for music and dramas Music Speech Mode Music SRS TruSurround XT SRS TruSurround XT creates a high quality surround sound effect using just two speakers from the source which can output surround encoded signals Off On Switching is also possible by SRS button on the remote control SRS TruSurround XT Off HDMI1 input Chooses according to the signal when HDMI is connected Auto Digit...

Page 10: ...as a set first insert the card reader then insert the view card into the card reader Rear of the TV CI slot Insert or remove squarely CI module next Access 3 seconds Auto Common Interface Module Time Zone DVB System Setup Display Timeout Preferred Language Setting Select Preferred Language Setting This is the initial language setting for Audio Subtitles p 11 and Teletext Set the language Audio Sub...

Page 11: ...C1 SC1 SC1 3 FTP Programme edit Prog Chan Name Lock Sys 1 2 3 4 5 CH44 CH51 CH41 CH47 CH37 ABC XYZ FTP 123 456 Off Off Off Off Off SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST UVWXYZ 0123456789 Programme edit Prog Chan Name Lock Sys 1 2 3 4 5 CH44 CH51 CH41 CH47 CH37 Off Off Off Off Off SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 XYZ FTP 123 456 To change the name of the broadcaster displayed when selecting channels Usable c...

Page 12: ...ge PIN Child Lock Child Lock Service List Access Child Lock Service List 1 Das Erste 2 arte 3 PHOENIX 4 ARD MHP Data 5 ZDF 6 Info 3sat 7 Doku KiKa 22 23 Editing and Setting Channels Select Setup menu Select DVB Setup Menu 3 1 2 Select the function 4 Display the menu 5 Set Prevent children from watching specific channels Child Lock Your favourite channels can be listed and children can be prevented...

Page 13: ...with the audio cable connected To connect PC p 34 Displays PC screen Corresponding signals p 39 If H freq or V freq is shown in red the signals may not be supported PC menu setting changed as desired Making settings How to Use Menu Functions to p 16 Menu Item Adjustments Configurations options Picture menu Viewing mode Contrast Brightness Sharpness Colour balance p 16 Advanced setting W B High R W...

Page 14: ...tion guide 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 unit 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 Videos Photos To change the aspect ratio SD Card next select select set Label surface Videos and ...

Page 15: ...he SD card During recording it is possible to watch other terminals input signal Recordable time is displayed if the recording time is not set p 29 Start recording Cancel Set Select the SD mode Select Setup Start recording Not enough memory Current setting Rec time 180min Rec mode Economy Recordable at 15min Card capacity is not enough Continue Recording is stopped when the card capacity is full C...

Page 16: ...sound of TV speakers is mute When the equipment is turned off TV speakers will be active Volume up down Mute TV 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 unit on Select the input mode to HDMI1 or HDMI2 p 12 and make sure that an image is display...

Page 17: ...nect DVD player Playback Connect Set top box RGB input Connect VCR DVD recorder and Set top box example Connect DVD recorder and VCR example Easy playback For connection to HDMI2 terminal refer to p 34 Rear of the TV Rear of the TV Front of the TV Rear of the TV Front of the TV Rear of the TV Rear of the TV Rear of the TV This TV Panasonic Player theatre Panasonic DVD recorder DIGA Panasonic Ampli...

Page 18: ...h equipment the table below and the specifications p 47 AUDIO Computer Amplifier with speaker system Set top box DVD Recorder VCR SCART cable RF cable or Q Link Recommended Connection SCART cable PC Listening Q Link Control with HDMI p 31 To watch satellite broadcasts To record playback To watch DVDs Types of connectable equipment to each connector DVD player Connections overview To listen with sp...

Page 19: ... in PC mode The optimum size and aspect can be chosen and you can enjoy finer images p 11 Auto aspect Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to fill your screen It does this using a four step process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture If Auto aspect detects a widescreen signal it switches into the appropriate 16 9 or 14 9 widescreen mode If Auto aspect do...

Page 20: ...liant equipment 2 Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop HDMI high definition multimedia interface allows you to enjoy high definition digital images and high quality sound by connecting the TV unit 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 full...

Page 21: ...ight 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 ma...

Page 22: ...t a faulty symptom The screen saver is activated if the TV unit is not operated for a certain time in AV mode Contrast is lowered when radio menu etc lasts for several minutes after image p 5 Only one part remains dark A pixel or luminescent spot may occasionally be missing in plasma displays Not a faulty symptom Chaotic image noisy Set P NR in the Picture menu to remove noise p 16 Check nearby el...

Page 23: ...act 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 unit Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data Blue LED WARNING As with an small obje...

Page 24: ...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 AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms Others COMPONENT Y 1 0 V p p including synchronization PB PR 0 35 V p p HDMI1 2 TYPE A Connectors 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 AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms Card slot SD CARD slot 1 Output AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V...

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