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FAQs, etc.

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39

Problem

Actions

Sound

Problem

Actions

No sound is produced

Other

Sound level is low
or sound is distorted

Unable to receive
signals with a
high-performance
aerial

Sound is unusual

TV unit goes into
"Standby mode"

An error message
appears

DVB

HDMI

• 

Due to the digital reception technologies involved, quality of the DTV signals may be relatively low in 

some cases, despite good reception of analogue programmes.

• 

Is "Sound Mute" active? (p. 7)

• 

Is the volume set to the minimum?

• 

Set the sound setting of the connected equipment 

to "2ch L.PCM".

• 

Check the "HDMI1 input" setting in the Sound menu.

(p. 16)

• 

If digital sound connection has a problem, select 

analogue sound connection. (p. 34)

• 

Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.

• 

Set "MPX" (p. 16) in the Sound menu to "Mono".

(Analogue only)

• 

The sleep function is activated.

• 

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

after broadcasting ends.

• 

Follow the message's instructions.

• 

If the problem persists, contact the authorized

Service Centre.

An error message
appears

• 

Contact the authorized Service Centre.

FAQs

Licence / Speci

fi

 cations

Frequently Asked 

Questions

• 

Install an aerial individually for the TV unit and VCR

(or use a splitter).

TV

VCR

(Individual aerial)

(Individual aerial)

Aerial

Input

terminal

Splitter

Aerial Output

Aerial Input

Aerial Output

Speci

fi

 cations

Note

• 

Design and Speci

fi

 cations are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate.

• 

This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below.

EN55013, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN55020, EN55022, EN55024.

TH-42PX64E

Power Source

AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

Power

Consumption

Average use

270 W

Standby condition

0.3 W (Without Tuner Lock On)

20 W (With Tuner Lock On)

Plasma 

Display panel

Drive method

AC type

Aspect Ratio

16:9

Contrast Ratio

Max 10000:1

Visible screen size

(No. of pixels)

106 cmV

920 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) × 1,056 mm (diagonal)

786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H)) [3,072 × 768 dots]

Sound

Speaker

12 cm × 6 cm × 2 pcs, 8 

Ω

Audio Output

20 W (10 W + 10 W ), 10% THD

Headphones

M3 (3.5 mm) Jack × 1

PC signals

VGA, SVGA, XGA

SXGA ······ (compressed)

Horizontal scanning frequency 31 - 69 kHz

Vertical scanning frequency 59 - 86 Hz

Receiving Systems /

Band name

PAL B, G, SECAM B, G, SECAM L / L’

 

VHF E2 - E12 

 

UHF E21 - E69

 

CATV (S01 - S05)   

CATV S1 - S10 (M1 - M10)

 

CATV S11 - S20 (U1 - U10) 

CATV S21 - S41 (Hyperband)

PAL 525/60

 

: Playback of NTSC tape from some PAL Video recorders (VCR).

DVB

 

: Digital terrestrial services via VHF / UHF aerial input.

M.NTSC

 

: Playback from M.NTSC Video recorders (VCR).

NTSC (AV input only)

 : Playback from NTSC Video recorders (VCR).

 TV signals may not be received in some areas.

Aerial - Rear

VHF / UHF

Operating Conditions

Temperature

  : 0 °C - 40 °C

Humidity

 

: 20 % - 80 % RH (non-condensing)

Connection T

erminals

AV1 (Scart terminal)

21 Pin terminal (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, RGB in)

AV2 (Scart terminal)

21 Pin terminal (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, S-Video in, Q-Link)

AV3 (Scart terminal)

21 Pin terminal (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, RGB in, S-Video in, Q-Link)

AV4

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

)

AUDIO L - R

RCA PIN Type × 2 

0.5 V[rms]

Others

COMPONENT

Y

 

1.0 V[p-p] (including synchronization)

P

B

, P

R

 ±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]

Output AUDIO L - R

RCA PIN Type × 2 

0.5 V[rms] (high impedance)

Dimensions ( W × H × D )

1,020 mm × 705 mm × 95 mm

Weight

30.0 k  Net

Licence

Trademark Credits

• 

DVB is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996).

• 

VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.

• 

Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA.

• 

S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.

Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected.

• 

HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-De

fi

 nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of 

HDMI Licensing LLC.

Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)

TH-42PX64E Declaration of Conformity No 3976, 19th January 2006

"Control with HDMI" 
function does not work

• 

Switch the TV unit on again with the equipment on.

• 

Set “Control with HDMI” to “Off”, then set to “On” again. 

(p. 27)

Summary of Contents for VIERA TH-42PX64E

Page 1: ...take these products to designated collection points where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis Alternatively in some countries you may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new product Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment ...

Page 2: ... Functions 16 picture 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 External Equipment 26 Q Link Control with HDMI Connections Enjoy your TV Technical Information 32 FAQs 36 Licence 39 Specifications 39 FAQs etc Accessories Options 6 Identifying Controls 7 Connection 8 Auto S...

Page 3: ...an of dirt by using a soft cloth Major contamination Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent Then using a soft dry cloth evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry Daily 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 ...

Page 4: ...ng System sensor senses brightness to adjust picture quality in Auto viewing mode p 16 DVB lamp Power lamp standby red Remote control signal receiver Switches TV AV Switches DVB digital broadcasting Analogue mode p 10 Volume Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint NTSC mode Bass Treble Balance Tuning mode analogue mode p 20 Changes aspect ratio p 11 Normalizes p 16 Resets settings Selects progra...

Page 5: ...n On the unit or turn the unit to standby mode Power lamp On Connect after all the other connections External equipments and cables shown in this manual are not supplied with this TV Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains before attaching or disconnecting any leads To check programme list at a glance Programme Guide p 10 To edit channels Editing and Setting Channels p 20 24 Aut...

Page 6: ...EXIT Details To hide To set display timeout p 18 Information on next programme Watching TV Change aspect ratio or 14 9 ASPECT Each press changes the mode Change the aspect ratio p 33 While the bar is displayed red green Auto aspect 16 9 14 9 Just 4 3 4 3 Full Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 Multi Audio TXT Subtitle Lotti auf der Flucht 20 00 20 55 For info press 1 Das Erste 20 30 All Services Profile ger Encryp...

Page 7: ...y viewed pages p 13 To change mode Teletext in Setup menu p 16 To adjust contrast MENU As the blue bar is displayed FULL TOP BOTTOM Reveal hidden data MENU red Re hide red Reveal hidden words e g quiz page answers Using teletext conveniently Note Contrast will be lowered in the still picture to prevent after image MENU green TOP BOTTOM Normal FULL Expand the BOTTOM half INDEX TOP FLOF mode only Re...

Page 8: ...rward Pause Pause Restart DVD Press and hold for slow motion play PROGRAMME Programme Up Down Select programme REC Record Start recording 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 a...

Page 9: ... the headphones High Low Headphone volume MPX Select stereo monaural Mono Stereo Normally Stereo Stereo signal cannot be received Mono M1 M2 Available while mono signal is transmitted MPX Stereo Mode Improves sound quality for music and dramas Music Speech Mode Music Ambience Gives a greater spatial effect by using dynamic enhancer Off On Ambience Off HDMI1 input Chooses according to the signal wh...

Page 10: ...never inserting or removing the CI module If a view card and a card reader come as a set first insert the card reader then insert the view card into the card reader Advanced DVB Settings DVB pay TV time etc Auto 3 seconds Common Interface Module Time Zone DVB System Setup Display Timeout Preferred Language Setting Select Display Timeout and set the time 0 none displayed to 10 sec in 1 sec incremen...

Page 11: ...gramme 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 OK To change the name of the broadcaster displayed when selecting channels Usable characters Select ...

Page 12: ...e 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 MENU VCR 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 OK OK 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 li...

Page 13: ...ew services which may have recently started broadcasting No data is stored if an Auto Setup sequence is interrupted To exit EXIT next select next select select To return to TV TV AV blue To next page yellow Press twice Displaying PC Screen on TV Select the external input 1 Select PC 2 The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV You can also listen to PC sound with the aud...

Page 14: ...ected Panasonic equipment is operated input mode is switched automatically When it is stopped operating input mode is returned Power on link When the connected Panasonic equipment is operated TV is also automatically turned on and the content is reproduced Only when TV is in Standby mode Power off link When TV is set to Standby mode the connected Panasonic equipment is also automatically set to St...

Page 15: ...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 30 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 16: ...mcorder images Video camera To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box To play games Game equipment Q Link Control with HDMI Recommended Connection SCART cable Q Link Control with HDMI p 27 To watch satellite broadcasts To record playback To watch DVDs Types of connectable equipment to each connector DVD player External Equipment Connections overview DIGA or Panasonic Amplifier SCART cable External...

Page 17: ...or 4 3 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 asp...

Page 18: ...equency 59 to 86 Hz more than 1 024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image A PC adapter is not necessary for the DOS V compliant D sub 15 pin connector Note Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV unit For details of the applicable PC signals see p 35 Max display resolution D sub 15 pin connector signal TH 42PX64E 4 3 768 768 dots 16 9 1 024 768 dots Aspect Model No 1 6 ...

Page 19: ...e four corners of the screen Screen Contrast is reduced Only one part remains dark Chaotic image noisy No image can be displayed Blurry or distorted image no sound or low volume Neither image nor sound is produced The function to prevent after image is activated Not 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 ...

Page 20: ...GA SXGA compressed Horizontal scanning frequency 31 69 kHz Vertical scanning frequency 59 86 Hz Receiving Systems Band name PAL B G SECAM B G SECAM L L VHF E2 E12 UHF E21 E69 CATV S01 S05 CATV S1 S10 M1 M10 CATV S11 S20 U1 U10 CATV S21 S41 Hyperband PAL 525 60 Playback of NTSC tape from some PAL Video recorders VCR DVB Digital terrestrial services via VHF UHF aerial input M NTSC Playback from M NT...

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