Panasonic VIERA TH-42PX70A Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 17

Advanced

External Equipment

Connector

Recording / Playback 

(equipment)

AV1 

IN

AV2 

IN

AV3 

IN

AV4 IN

(Front of TV)

MONITOR 

OUT

DIGITAL 

AUDIO 

OUT

1 2

To record / playback videocassettes / DVDs

  (VCR / DVD recorder)

 

To watch DVDs (DVD player)

 

 

To watch camcorder images (Video camera)

 

To watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box)

 

To play games (Game equipment)

 

To use ampli

fi

 er with speaker system

 

VIERA Link

 

 

PC

AUDIO

IN

L

R

AV1  IN

MONITOR

OUT

COMPONENT

S VIDEO

AUDIO

VIDEO

COMPONENT

MONO

MONO

MONO

Y

L

R

Y

P

R

/C

R

P

B

/C

B

P

R

/C

R

P

B

/C

B

L

R

AUDIO

VIDEO

AV2  IN

AV3  IN

S VIDEO

AV4 IN

VIDEO

L/MONO-R

AUDIO

AV IN

1

2

32

33

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 

speci

fi

 cations (p. 39).

(VIDEO)

or

(S-VIDEO)

(AUDIO)

: Recommended Connection

Headphones

Camcorder / Game equipment

Types of connectable equipment to each connector

External Equipment

 

To adjust volume

 “Headphone 

Volume” in the 

Sound Menu 

(p. 20)

( M3 stereo 

mini plug)

Ampli

fi

 er with 

speaker system

PC

(Viewing)

(Listening)

To listen with speakers

Conversion adapter (if necessary)

Set top box

DVD Recorder / VCR

RF cable

To watch satellite broadcasts

To record / playback

To watch DVDs

DVD player

Fully wired HDMI 

compliant cable

(Viewing)

(Listening)

or

Computer

S VIDEO 4 pin terminal

Chrominance in

Chrominance earth

Luminance in

Luminance earth

Hot Plug Detect
DDC/CEC Ground
SCL
CEC
TMDS Clock Shield
TMDS Data0

TMDS Data0+
TMDS Data1 Shield
TMDS Data2

TMDS Data2+

+5V Power
SDA
Reserved (in cable 
but N.C. on device)
TMDS Clock

TMDS Clock+
TMDS Data0 Shield
TMDS Data1

TMDS Data1+
TMDS Data2 Shield

19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

18
16
14

12
10
8
6
4
2

HDMI terminal

• 

Connect the S-VIDEO or VIDEO terminal 

when using AV1 / AV4 IN terminals.

• 

Connect the COMPONENT or VIDEO 

terminal when using AV2 / AV3 IN 

terminals.

This slot is for services by the Panasonic dealer.

 

Easy playback, Easy control 

only with VIERA remote control

 

Home Cinema

Panasonic DVD Recorder, 

HD Video Camera, etc.

Panasonic 

Ampli

fi

 er

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. 30)

Speaker system

or

Optical digital 

audio cable

Summary of Contents for VIERA TH-42PX70A

Page 1: ...m 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 proof of purchase date Pl...

Page 2: ...ions 29 VIERA Link HDAVI ControlTM 30 External Equipment 32 Basic Features Watching TV 10 Using TV Guide 12 Watching Videos and DVDs 14 Viewing Teletext 16 Enjoy your TV Technical Information 34 FAQs 37 Licence 39 Specifications 39 WARRANTY 40 FAQs etc Accessories Options 6 Identifying Controls 7 Basic Connection 8 Auto Tuning 9 Quick Start Guide Receive digital terrestrial services using an integ...

Page 3: ...of water Then using a soft dry cloth evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry Caution The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may be easily damaged Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard object Use care not to subject the surface to bug repellent solvent thinner or other volatile substances this may degrade surface quality Cabinet Regular ...

Page 4: ...ct damage Optional accessories Pedestal Plasma TV stand Wall hanging bracket vertical TY WK42PV3W angle TY WK42PR2W TY WK42PR3W TY S42PX70WK TH 42PX70A TY ST42D1 WK TY ST42D2 WK TH 42PX70A TY S50PX70WK TH 50PX70A TY ST50D2 WK TH 50PX70A Read the manual of the pedestal for installation Pedestal ST 42H2 WK ST 50H2 WK TBLX0024 TH 42PX70A TBLX0025 TH 50PX70A Cursor buttons to make selections and adjus...

Page 5: ...al Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct Aerial system for your particular area and the accessories required Any matters regarding Aerial installation upgrading of existing systems or accessories required and the costs incurred are the responsibility of you the Customer Mains lead supplied Mains lead supplied DVD Recorder or VCR RF cable Aerial Aeri...

Page 6: ...vailable Display subtitles Change aspect ratio Select Change EXIT RETURN Aspect Selection 16 9 Just 14 9 4 3 Full 4 3 Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 ASPECT Change the aspect ratio p 34 Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect Aspect Selection list To change the mode To change the mode using the ASPECT button only ASPECT Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode Display Aspect Selection ...

Page 7: ... of the selected favourites list B To view a programme list of the selected type DVB mode 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 Analogue broadcasts will be listed after DVB broadcasts D means DVB channel and A means Ana...

Page 8: ... mode Turn on Play Playback videocassette DVD Stop Stop the operations Rewind Skip 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 pla...

Page 9: ...top or resume automatic updating To resume HOLD Store frequently viewed pages 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar List mode only press and hold As page is displayed The number changes to white Corresponding colour button To change stored pages press and hold Enter new page number Colour button you want to change View sub page 0 0 0 6 Sub pages The number of sub page...

Page 10: ...creen Go to the next screen To change menu pages up down Overview VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection VIERA Link Menu Home Cinema Recorder p 31 Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup The menu of the accessed equipment 1 2 Viewing Mode Dynamic Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Warm Colour Management Off P NR Off Picture Menu 2 2 3D COMB Off Reset Picture Defaults Set MPEG ...

Page 11: ...etting 0dB to 12dB in 2dB reductions DVB mode only HDMI1 Input Select to fit the input signal Auto Digital Analogue p 29 Auto Automatic detection of digital or analogue sound source Digital HDMI cable connection Analogue HDMI DVI adapter cable connection HDMI input mode only HDMI2 terminal is for digital signal only No setting for HDMI2 available Reset Sound Defaults Press the OK button to reset t...

Page 12: ... TEN Digital All DVB Services 1 ABC TV Sydney 2 SBS DIGITAL 1 3 FTV guide 4 7 Digital 7 NINE DIGITAL 9 7 HD Digital 70 7 Guide 77 FavList1 TEN Digital 1 Wed 12 05 04 10 46 Favourites Edit TEN Digital All DVB Services 1 ABC TV Sydney 2 SBS DIGITAL 1 3 FTV guide 4 7 Digital 7 NINE DIGITAL 9 7 HD Digital 70 7 Guide 77 FavList1 G To add all services to the list Y Create your favourite service List fro...

Page 13: ...alogue mode only Auto Tuning Digital DVB and Analogue This will take about 3 mins Analogue Tuning 0 75 Digital DVB Tuning 6 69 2 RF Ch Service Name Type Quality ABC TV Sydney DVB 10 3 SBS DIGITAL 1 DVB 10 4 FTV guide DVB 10 7 7 Digital DVB 10 9 NINE DIGITAL DVB 10 CH 29 Analogue CH 33 Analogue For Auto Tuning using the buttons on the front of the TV Press repeatedly until Auto Tuning appears Acces...

Page 14: ...dition Display the menu Set To return to TV EXIT Restore Settings Shipping Condition Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition i e no channels tuned in All settings channels picture sound quality etc are reset 1 EXIT RETURN Confirm Analogue DVB tuning data will be erased Are you sure Are you sure Shipping Condition set Input Labels Restore Settings select access select access Input ...

Page 15: ...0 and p 21 1 select access 1 The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI compliant 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 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...

Page 16: ... turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on Select the input mode to HDMI1 or HDMI2 p 14 and make sure that an image is displayed correctly Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup Speaker control You can control the theatre speaker with TV s remote control This function is available when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theatre is connected If you cannot access the menu check the settings and t...

Page 17: ...Amplifier with speaker system PC Viewing Listening To listen with speakers Conversion adapter if necessary Set top box DVD Recorder VCR RF cable To watch satellite broadcasts To record playback To watch DVDs DVD player Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Viewing Listening or Computer S VIDEO 4 pin terminal Chrominance in Chrominance earth Luminance in Luminance earth Hot Plug Detect DDC CEC Ground SC...

Page 18: ...quipment that has HDAVI Control 2 function to the TV with HDMI cable the sound from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal can be output as multi channel surround Easy playback is also available by using the remote control for Amplifier or Player theatre Read the manuals of the equipment If you connect the same kind of equipment at once for example one DIGA to HDMI1 another DIGA to HDMI2 VIERA Link is availab...

Page 19: ...x display resolution D sub 15 pin connector signal TH 42PX70A TH 50PX70A 4 3 768 768 pixels 1 024 768 pixels 16 9 1 024 768 pixels 1 366 768 pixels Aspect Model No FAQs 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 posit...

Page 20: ... optimum signal quality from TV aerial use a TV aerial splitter as illustrated when connecting two or more equipments to the same aerial TV VCR Individual aerial Individual aerial Aerial Input terminal Splitter Aerial Output Aerial Input Aerial Output DVB Digital TV reception technology requires high quality robust DTV signals which in some domestic aerial installations may be relatively poor desp...

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