Panasonic Viera TH-42PX7A Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 4

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Quick Start Guide

TV

OK

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3

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8

0

CH

VOL

+

-

-

+

TV

PROGRAMME

GUIDE

POWER

INPUT

RETURN

EXIT

MENU

OK

OPTION

ASPECT

R

G

Y

B

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REC

POWER

VCR

DVD

TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD

CH

VOL

INFO

MUTE

Identifying Controls

Accessories / Options

Identifying Controls

Accessories / Options

Remote
Control
Transmitter

EUR7651150

Standard accessories

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Batteries for the 
Remote Control 
Transmitter 

(2)

R6 (AA)

Operating Instructions

Clamper

(2)

Installing remote’s batteries

Caution

Incorrect installation may cause battery 
leakage and corrosion, resulting in 
damage to the remote control.

Do not mix old and new batteries.

Do not mix different battery types (such 
as alkaline and manganese batteries).

Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) 
batteries.

Do not burn or breakup batteries.

1

Pull
open

Hook

2

Note the correct
polarity (+ or -)

Close

Using the clamper

Do not bundle the RF cable 
and mains lead together (could 
cause distorted image).

Fix cables with clampers as 
necessary.

When using the optional 
accessory, follow the option’s 
assembly manual to fi x cables.

Rear of the TV

snaps

To remove from the TV:

To loosen:

 Keep pushing 

both side snaps

 Set the tip 

in the hooks

Insert the clamper
in a hole

hole

1. Attach the clamper

2. Bundle the cables

 Keep pushing 

the knob

knob

hooks

Caution

In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licenced 
contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets.

Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to take 
steps to prevent the TV from tipping over.

Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage.

Optional accessories

Pedestal

Wall-hanging bracket

TY-WK42PV3W

(angle)

TY-WK42PR2W
TY-WK42PR3W

TY-ST42D1-WK
TY-ST42D2-WK

Read the manual 
of the pedestal for 
installation.

Pedestal (ST-42H2-WK)

TBLX0024

Cursor buttons to make selections and 
adjustments

Standby On / Off switch

(Switches TV On or Off standby)

Sound mute On / Off

TV Guide

 (p. 12)

Selects services in sequence

Access VIERA Link Menu

 (p. 31)

OK button to confi rm selections and choices
Press after selecting programme positions 
to quickly change programme.

VCR / DVD operations 

(p. 15)

Volume

Programme Information 

(p. 11)

Teletext Index 

(p. 17)

Coloured buttons used for the 
selection, navigation and operation of 
various functions

EXIT 

(Returns to TV screen)

Changes the sound track, if programme 
has multiple audio tracks 

(DVB)

Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection

(p. 35) (Analogue)

Programme / service change buttons (0-9) 
and Teletext page buttons. 

(p. 10 and p. 16)

When in Standby mode, switches TV On.

Option menu
Sets the preferred settings of the 
current programme easily 

(p. 11)

Main Menu
Press to access VIERA Link, Picture, 
Sound and Setup menus 

(p. 18)

Subtitles
Showing subtitles 

(p. 11)

Changes aspect ratio

 (p. 11)

Changes the input mode
TV - switches DVB (digital broadcasting) 

/ Analogue mode

 (p. 10)

AV -  changes AV input mode

 (p. 14)

Returns to the previous menu

Still picture

 (p. 11)

Teletext Hold

 (p. 17)

Teletext 

(p. 16)

Mains Lead

Guarantee

Changes the input mode

Mains power
On / Off switch

Remote control signal receiver

Increases or decreases the 
programme position by one. 
When a function is already 
displayed, press to increase 
or decrease the selected 
function. When in Standby 
mode, switches TV On.

Function select

Volume / Contrast / Brightness / 
Colour / Sharpness / 
Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / 
Treble / Balance / Auto Tuning 
(p. 24) 

Power LED

Standby: red
On: green

(vertical)

Summary of Contents for Viera TH-42PX7A

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: ...g PC Screen on TV 28 HDMI Functions 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 terre...

Page 3: ...ter 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 care W...

Page 4: ...ring installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage Optional accessories Pedestal Wall hanging bracket TY WK42PV3W angle TY WK42PR2W TY WK42PR3W TY ST42D1 WK TY ST42D2 WK Read the manual of the pedestal for installation Pedestal ST 42H2 WK TBLX0024 Cursor buttons to make selections and adjustments Standby On Off switch Switches TV On or Off standby Sound mute O...

Page 5: ...e 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 Aerial Rear of the TV Re...

Page 6: ...f available 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 Selecti...

Page 7: ...t of the selected favourites list B ŶTo view a programme list of the selected type DVB mode Y Using TV Guide select favourite list TV GuideʊElectronic 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 A...

Page 8: ...tandby 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 ...

Page 9: ...Stop or resume automatic updating ŶTo 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 ŶTo 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 p...

Page 10: ...he next screen ŶGo to the next screen ŶTo change menu pages up down ŶOverview 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 Defaul...

Page 11: ... initial setting 0dB to 12dB in 2dB reductions DVB mode only HDMI 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 Reset Sound Defaults Press the OK button to reset the present Sound Mode to the default settings Menu Item Adjustmen...

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: ...n Analogue 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 A...

Page 14: ...ay the menu Set ŶTo 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 Labels 2 3 ...

Page 15: ...ns to p 18 Other items p 20 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...

Page 16: ...ction turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on Select the input mode to HDMI 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 the equ...

Page 17: ...g Detect DDC CEC Ground SCL CEC TMDS Clock Shield TMDS Data0í TMDS Data0 TMDS Data1 Shield TMDS Data2í TMDS Data2 5V Power SDA Reserved in cable but N C on device TMDS Clockí TMDS Clock TMDS Data0 Shield TMDS Data1í 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 IN terminals Connect the COMPONENT or VI...

Page 18: ...will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment If you connect the equipment 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 HDAVI Control 2 is the newest standard curr...

Page 19: ...able PC signals see below Max display resolution D sub 15 pin 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 assistance White spots or shadow images noise Check the position direction and connection of the aerial Neither image nor sound is produced Is the...

Page 20: ...r 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 despite good analogue reception Other FAQs Picture very infrequently breaks up on some or all channels Electrical atmospheric interference caused by local or distant lighting storms or heavy rain with wind in leaf...

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