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External Equipment

Connector

Recording / Playback 

(equipment)

AV1 AV2

COMPONENT

Y

P

B

P

R

L

R

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

Q-Link
Direct TV Recording
VIERA Link

VIDEO

RGB

AUDIO

AUDIO

VIDEO

AV

S VIDEO

AV2

COMPONENT

VIDEO

RGB

AV1

PC

AUDIO

IN

L

R

Y

P

B

P

R

HDMI1

HDMI2

L

R

36

37

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. 43).

External Equipment

 

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.

VIERA Link

 (p. 34)

Speaker system

: Recommended Connection

Types of connectable equipment to each connector

Computer

Ampli

fi

 er with speaker system

PC

(Viewing)

(Listening)

To listen with speakers

Conversion adapter 

(if necessary)

Set top box

DVD Recorder / VCR

SCART 

cable

RF cable

SCART cable

To watch satellite broadcasts

To record / playback

To watch DVDs

DVD player

SCART 

cable

Fully wired HDMI 

compliant cable

(Viewing)

(Listening)

or

This slot is for services by the 

Panasonic dealer.

Summary of Contents for Viera TH-42PX74E

Page 1: ...urther information Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local a...

Page 2: ...Labels 30 Displaying PC Screen on TV 31 Q Link Functions 32 HDMI Functions 33 HDMI terminal VIERA Link External Equipment 36 Basic Features Watching TV 12 Watching Videos and DVDs 14 Viewing Teletext...

Page 3: ...ergent Then wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it Finally wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals Moisture and dust may lead to f...

Page 4: ...V3W angle TY WK42PR2W TY WK42PR3W TY ST42D1 WG TY ST42D1 WK TY ST42D2 WG TY S42PX70WK Operating Instructions Pan European Guarantee Card Clamper 2 Mains Lead Pedestal ST 42D2 WK TBL0E0007 Read the man...

Page 5: ...g the mains lead be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first Example 1 Connecting aerial Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR TV only TV DVD Recorder or VCR Note Connec...

Page 6: ...s now complete and your TV is ready for viewing You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode Power LED On To edit channels Editing Channels p 24 Analogue Program...

Page 7: ...language for DVB Preferred Subtitles p 21 If available Turn power on Note To watch pay TV p 23 To select from the Programme Guide Display the current programme status OPTION Check or change the curre...

Page 8: ...C HDMI1 HDMI2 TV 2 Display the Input select menu select watch VCR DVD selection buttons Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player hom...

Page 9: ...It may take some time for searching during which time you can watch TV Enter the 4 digit number example P6 Appears at upper left corner of the screen To view specific sub page blue View sub page Only...

Page 10: ...icture Menu example Picture Menu Changed Number and positions of alternatives Moved Choose from among alternatives Adjust using the slide bar 1 Displays the next screen Go to the next screen To change...

Page 11: ...DVB Service List Skips the unwanted DVB channels p 25 Q Link Settings Q Link Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a compatible recording equipment AV1 AV...

Page 12: ...with CI standard Off 2 of 2 Common Interface Slot 1 Module inserted Access Common Interface select go Coloured characters red green yellow blue Follow the on screen instructions example On screen ope...

Page 13: ...by entering the PIN number you can watch the channel Appears when the channel is locked Enter the PIN number 4 digits Select Service List To cancel Select the locked channel To lock all channels yello...

Page 14: ...C Radio Wales DVB 10 62 BBC Radio Cymru DVB 10 62 E4 DVB 10 62 Cartoon Nwk DVB 10 CH 29 Analogue CH 33 BBC1 Analogue Settings are made automatically 3 4 5 2 1 access select access select access select...

Page 15: ...ice found Press OK to add new service Press EXIT to lgnore Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB service is found Off On set Set DVB channel manually Normally use Auto Setup or...

Page 16: ...l Off OPTION DIRECTTVREC RETURN INPUT EXIT TV Input Labels AV1 DVD AV2 AV2S AV2 AV2S COMPONENT COMPONENT PC PC HDMI1 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI2 30 31 Displaying PC Screen on TV Input Labels To return to TV Dis...

Page 17: ...h 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 fully wired cable About connections see External Equipment p 36 Not...

Page 18: ...y set to Standby This function will work even if the TV enters standby mode automatically by Off Timer function or auto power standby function Preparations Setup the equipment to enable this function...

Page 19: ...iece of equipment the table below and the specifications p 43 External Equipment Easy playback Easy control only with VIERA remote control Home Cinema Panasonic DVD Recorder HD Video Camera etc Panaso...

Page 20: ...ds when the playback starts Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switched Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment Easy...

Page 21: ...connector signal 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 assistan...

Page 22: ...No image can be displayed Is Colour or Contrast in the Picture Menu set to the minimum p 20 Check Colour system p 27 Blurry or distorted image no sound or low volume Reset channels p 27 No sound is pr...

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