Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ70B Operating Instructions Manual Download Page 26

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FAQs, etc.

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Technical Information

Frequently Asked 

Questions

Technical Information

Input signal that can be displayed

Note

• 

Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.

• 

The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.

• 

Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to VESA standard timing.

• 

PC signal is magnified or compressed for display, so that it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient 

clarity.

Signal name

COMPONENT

HDMI

525 (480) / 60i

525 (480) / 60p

625 (576) / 50i

625 (576) / 50p

750 (720) / 60p

750 (720) / 50p

1,125 (1,080) / 60i

1,125 (1,080) / 50i

1,125 (1,080) / 60p

1,125 (1,080) / 50p

Signal name

Horizontal frequency (kHz)

Vertical frequency (Hz)

640 × 400 @70 Hz

31.47

70.07

640 × 480 @60 Hz

31.47

59.94

640 × 480 @75 Hz

37.50

75.00

800 × 600 @60 Hz

37.88

60.32

800 × 600 @75 Hz

46.88

75.00

800 × 600 @85 Hz

53.67

85.06

852 × 480 @60 Hz

31.44

59.89

1,024 × 768 @60 Hz

48.36

60.00

1,024 × 768 @70 Hz

56.48

70.07

1,024 × 768 @75 Hz

60.02

75.03

1,024 × 768 @85 Hz

68.68

85.00

1,280 × 1,024 @60 Hz

63.98

60.02

1,366 × 768 @60 Hz

48.39

60.04

Macintosh13” (640 × 480)

35.00

66.67

Macintosh16” (832 × 624)

49.73

74.55

Macintosh21” (1,152 × 870)

68.68

75.06

 Mark: Applicable input signal

COMPONENT 

(Y, P

B

, P

R

)

, HDMI

PC 

(D-sub 15P)

Pin No.

Signal Name

Pin No.

Signal Name

Pin No.

Signal Name

R

GND (Ground)

NC (not connected)

G

GND (Ground)

NC (not connected)

B

GND (Ground)

HD

NC (not connected)

NC (not connected)

VD

GND (Ground)

GND (Ground)

NC (not connected)

1

6

7

8

3

9

4

5

10

15 14 13 12 11

2

PC connection

A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV.

• 

PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning frequency 

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.

• 

When using PC, set the colour display quality of PC to the highest position.

• 

For details of the applicable PC signals, see below.

• 

Max. display resolution

• 

D-sub 15-pin connector signal

Aspect

4:3

1,440 × 1,080 pixels

16:9

1,920 × 1,080 pixels

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 or Panasonic Customer Care Centre

for assistance. For details (p. 56)

White spots or shadow 

images (noise)

 

 Check the position, direction, and 

connection of the aerial.

Neither image nor 

sound is produced

• 

Is the TV in “AV mode”?

• 

Is the mains lead plugged into the socket 

outlet?

• 

Is the TV turned On?

• 

Check Picture Menu (p. 24) and volume.

• 

Check all required SCART cables and 

connections are firmly in place.

Auto aspect

• 

Auto aspect is designed to provide you 

with the best aspect ratio to use to fill your 

screen. For user control please see p. 48.

S-Video / black and 

white picture

• 

Using AV button please confirm your 

selection is S-Video I.e. AV2/AV2S 

(p. 18).

No programmes shown 

on TV Guide

1 BBC O

D

D

D

D

D

7 BBC T

14 E4

70 CBBC

72 Cartoo

Prog. type

• 

Check the DVB transmitter.

• 

Adjust the direction of the aerial to another 

transmitter installed nearby.

• 

Check the analogue broadcast.

If the image quality is poor, check the 

aerial and consult your nearest dealer.

On Screen messages 

- I.e. EC/AV1

• 

You can simply clear these by pressing the   button.

Press again to redisplay.

Direct TV record / 

Q-Link functions not recording

• 

Please confirm SCART cable and connection. Also 

please set “AV1 / AV2 out” in the Setup Menu (p. 25).

Permanently lit spots on screen

• 

Due to production process involved in this technology 

this may result in some pixels which are permanently lit 

or unlit. This is not a malfunction.

Contrast is reduced

• 

Contrast is lowered when the following conditions without 

any user operation for a few minutes:

 no signal in DVB or AV mode

 selected locked channel

 selected invalid channel

 selected radio channel

 displayed  menu

 Digital teletext (no video contents)

 Thumbnail or still picture in SD Card mode

Summary of Contents for Viera TH-42PZ70B

Page 1: ... For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or supplier for further 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 authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of ...

Page 2: ...ponent associated with a broadcast which delivers a verbal description of the visual scene as an aid to understanding and enjoyment particularly for visually impaired viewers Receive digital terrestrial broadcastings using an integrated Digital Video Broadcasting tuner Display DVB programmes with TV Guide p 16 Timer recording p 38 Register and instantly call up favourite programmes with Profile Ed...

Page 3: ...r source This TV is designed to operate on 220 240 V 50 60 Hz AC Do not remove the cover Do not remove the rear cover as live parts are accessible when it is removed There are no user serviceable parts inside Transport only in upright position Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upright or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry IMPORTANT THE MOULDED MAINS PLUG FOR YOUR S...

Page 4: ...onal accessories Wall hanging bracket vertical TY WK42PV3W angle TY WK42PR2W TY WK42PR3W Pedestal ST 42D2 WG ST 50D2 WG TBL0E0009 TH 42PZ70BA TH 42PZ70B TBL0E0008 TH 50PZ70B For installation p 7 and p 8 Installation of the pedestal Accessories Options Securing the TV Label View from the bottom Arrow mark Hole for pedestal installation Assembling the pedestal Caution Do not use any other TV and dis...

Page 5: ...ndicates the TV has received a command Swing door to open Mains power On Off switch 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 Changes the input mode Function select Volume Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint NTSC mode Bass Treble Balance Auto Setup p 32 Head...

Page 6: ...ample 1 Connecting aerial Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR RF cable RF cable TV only TV DVD Recorder or VCR AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Note Connect to AV2 for a DVD Recorder VCR supporting Q Link p 42 Connect to AV1 for a Satellite receiver If connecting the TV and Satellite receiver with SCART cable you can watch satellite broadcast by RGB input signal SCART 21 pin connectio...

Page 7: ... your TV is ready for viewing When inputting owner ID later EXIT You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode Power LED On 2 If you input the ID later Owner ID p 35 If a compatible recording equipment with Q Link or similar technologies p 42 is connected analogue channel information is automatically downloaded to the equipment Auto Setup will start to search ...

Page 8: ...ribe events on screen Select On if the programme has this signal then you will hear the description sound Note Also possible to change the settings in Menu list p 24 and p 25 select change Off Timer Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup 1 3 DVB Timer Programming DVB Profile Edit DVB Service List Q Link Settings Child Lock Tuning Menu Off Timer Power on Preference Teletext FASTEXT TV Setup Menu ...

Page 9: ...listed after DVB broadcasts D means DVB channel and A means Analogue channel TV Guide date Programme TV Guide start page View TV Guide landscape or portrait select type Current date and time Category list Type list To list favourite channels p 31 To return to TV EXIT view view Landscape Displays by broadcaster View Portrait to see one channel at a time View Landscape to see many channels Note When...

Page 10: ...de panel of the TV Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected You can label or skip each input modes Input Labels p 36 Dependant on the setup of the equipment Screen display Watching VCR DVD and Satellites VCR DVD switch Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre Standby Set to Standby mode Turn on ...

Page 11: ...ou switch to a DVB teletext service the images you see can contain graphics and text laid out and controlled in a manner decided by the broadcaster You can check if the programme has teletext information To change the channel When select or go is displayed When symbol is displayed When the key words are displayed on colour bar red green yellow blue When options with numbers are displayed When i is...

Page 12: ...ilable The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news News Flash Changes to TV screen temporarily View the updated page View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page View sub page Enter the 4 digit number example P6 Appears at top of the screen To view specific sub page blue Sub pages The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters up to 79 pages It ...

Page 13: ...e signal Volume Adjusts the volume for audio description Speakers Set to On to active the description sound track from TV speakers Off On Headphones Set to On to active the description sound track from headphones Off On Reset to Default Press the OK button to reset the present Sound Mode to the default settings Effective to Bass Treble Balance and Headphone Volume Menu Item Adjustments Configurati...

Page 14: ...mme Edit 1 CH33 2 CH21 3 CH21 4 CH60 5 CH21 1 2 3 X Y Z F T P 4 5 6 Prog Chan Name p 33 Child Lock Service List Change PIN Access p 31 Input Labels AV1 DVD AV2 AV2S AV2 AV2S COMPONENT COMPONENT AV3 AV3S AV3 AV3S PC PC HDMI1 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI2 p 36 System Update Auto Update Search in Standby System Update Search Now On p 29 1 of 2 Owner ID Please enter new PIN PIN p 35 Off 2 of 2 Common Interface Sl...

Page 15: ...terface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface CI Modules This TV receiver works only Pay TV modules complying 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 operation guide may not correspond to the remote control butto...

Page 16: ...hannel select 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 yellow To cancel all channel locks blue Select the channel to be locked Note Setting Shipping Condition p 34 erases the PIN number and all settings Enter the PIN number twice at first setting Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it ...

Page 17: ... automatically Add DVB channel automatically Add New DVB Services Any new services found will be added to the DVB Service List p 31 automatically Add New DVB Services Please wait This will take about 3 mins 21 68 Prog Channel Service Name Net ID TS ID Quality ZDF ARD The new service is added with the current settings saved as they are Set Analogue channel manually Analogue Manual Tuning Programme ...

Page 18: ...estore Settings 3 4 Select Owner ID Set To return to TV EXIT Entry of the security code PIN number and personal information your name address and post code In the unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to determine the owner If you have skipped the Owner ID input in Auto Setup p 12 and input it later start from If you input the Owner ID in Auto Setup p 12 perform Select Setup Display t...

Page 19: ... Overscan OPTION SDCARD INPUT EXIT TV RETURN Input Labels AV1 DVD AV2 AV2S AV2 AV2S COMPONENT COMPONENT AV3 AV3S AV3 AV3S PC PC HDMI1 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI2 To return to TV Displaying PC Screen on TV Select the external input Select PC 2 The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected To connect PC p 46 Corresponding sig...

Page 20: ...tch analogue channels It may not be possible to record an encrypted programme which is copy protected Note Confirm the DVB LED lights Orange If not a timer programming is not available A message will appear if you try to programme a timer event which overlaps an already programmed event 2 min before the starting time a reminder message appears To remove the message To cancel the programming EXIT 1...

Page 21: ...andling SD Card Do not remove the card while the TV is accessing data this can damage card or TV Do not touch the pins on the back of the card Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact Insert the card in the correct direction otherwise card may be damaged Electrical interference static electricity or erroneous operation may damage the data or card Back up the recorded data at regular in...

Page 22: ... channels DATA LOGIC a trademark of Metz Corporation Megalogic a trademark of Grundig Corporation Easy Link a trademark of Philips Corporation SMARTLINK a trademark of Sony Corporation Read the manuals of the equipment too Download analogue channel settings Perform Auto Setup p 32 When first using this TV see Auto Setup p 12 Perform download to the equipment p 25 HDMI Functions Q Link Functions 1 ...

Page 23: ...the connected Panasonic equipment is also automatically set to Standby This function will work even if the TV enters standby mode automatically by Off Timer function or auto power standby function 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 set...

Page 24: ...ment To adjust volume Headphone Volume in the Sound Menu p 24 External Equipment M3 stereo mini plug Computer Amplifier with speaker system PC Viewing Listening To listen with speakers Conversion adapter if necessary HD Satellite receiver DVD Recorder VCR SCART cable RF cable SCART cable To watch satellite broadcasts To record playback To watch DVDs DVD player Fully wired HDMI compliant cable View...

Page 25: ...ep appearing during the period of new software availability usually 2 to 3 days To download any new software automatically ensure that the Auto Update Search in Standby function in the System Update menu is set to On p 29 The TV will then download new software automatically at night if it is left in standby without any timer programme in progress Technical Information This function may not work no...

Page 26: ... When using PC set the colour display quality of PC to the highest position For details of the applicable PC signals see below Max display resolution D sub 15 pin connector signal Aspect 4 3 1 440 1 080 pixels 16 9 1 920 1 080 pixels FAQs Before requesting service or assistance please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem If problem still persists please contact your local Panasonic de...

Page 27: ...mum p 24 HDMI Other An error message appears Follow the message s instructions If the problem persists contact the authorized Service Centre Whirling sound is heard The sound is from built in cooling fan not a sign of faulty operation VIERA Link function does not work and an error message appears Confirm the connection Turn the connected equipment on and then switch the TV on p 44 FAQs On screen m...

Page 28: ... enter PIN The selected channel is locked in Child Lock p 31 Please check settings and connections on HDMI devices Communication error in VIERA Link function p 44 Shipping condition completed TV can now be switched off Auto Setup will automatically start when Mains power On Off switch is next turned On p 12 Software Update failed Please try again later Press EXIT to continue Perform System Update ...

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