Panasonic VIERA TH-42PX70A Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 3

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Safety Precautions

If you 

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abnormality, 

remove the 

mains plug immediately!

Keep liquids away from the TV

To prevent damage which may result in 

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shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to 

dripping or splashing.

Do not place containers with water (

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cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the TV. (including on 

shelves above, etc.)

Do not remove covers

NEVER modify the TV yourself

(High-voltage components may cause serious

electrical shock.)

Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your 

local Panasonic dealer.

AC 220-240 V

50 / 60 Hz

Do not place foreign objects

inside the TV

Do not let metal or 

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TV through the air vents (

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may result).

(Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.)

 

When cleaning the TV, remove the 

mains plug

Handling the mains plug and lead

Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause 

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Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

Ensure the grounding pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.

Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)

Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. (This may cause 

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Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause 

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Do 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.

Warning

Caution

Blocked ventilation by curtains, 

etc. may cause overheating, 

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or electrical shock.

Do not block the rear air vents

Notes

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 

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type of candle or naked 

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Mains plug

Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to 

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Maintenance

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Display panel

Regular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth.

Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or diluted neutral 

detergent by 100 times of water. Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry.

Caution

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The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may be easily damaged.

Do not tap or scratch the surface with your 

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Use care not to subject the surface to bug repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances

(this may degrade surface quality).

Cabinet

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, wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth.

Caution

• 

Use care not to subject the TV's surfaces to detergent.

(A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.)

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Use care not to subject surfaces to bug repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances

(this may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint).

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Do not allow the cabinet to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time.

 

When TV will not be used for a 

long time, remove the mains plug

This TV will still consume some power even 

in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is 

still connected to a live socket outlet.

Electronic equipment
In particular, do not place video equipment near the 

TV (electromagnetic interference may distort images 

/ sound).
Equipment with an infrared sensor
This TV also emits infrared rays (this may affect 

operation of other equipment).

 

Keep the TV away from these equipment

Use only the dedicated stands 

/ mounting equipment

Using an unauthorized stand or other 

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 xtures may 

make the TV shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask 

your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup.

Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6).

Do not place the TV on sloped 

or unstable surfaces

The TV may fall off or tip over.

If no signal is received and no operation is 

performed in Analogue TV mode for 30 minutes, the 

TV will automatically go to standby mode.

 

Auto power standby function

Transporting the TV with its display panel 

facing upright or downward may cause 

damage to the internal circuitry.

 

Transport only in upright position

Do not display a still picture for a long time

This causes the image to remain on the plasma 

screen (“image retention”).

This is not considered a malfunction and is not 

covered by the warranty.

To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered 

automatically after a few minutes if no signals are 

sent or no operations are performed. (p. 37)

Typical still images

Channel number and other logos

Image displayed in 4:3 mode

Video game

Computer image

Allow suf

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TV for radiated heat

Minimum distance

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10

7

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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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