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Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro.
Las imágenes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos.

For assistance (U.S.A.), please call:

1-888-VIEW-PTV

(843-9788)

or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

For assistance (Puerto Rico), please call:

787-750-4300

or visit us at www.panasonic.com

For assistance (Canada), please call:

1-800-561-5505

or visit us at www.panasonic.ca

Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU.), llame al:

1-888-VIEW-PTV

(843-9788)

ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo

Para solicitar ayuda (Puerto Rico), llame al:

787-750-4300

ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com

Quick Start Guide

(See page 6)

Guía de inicio rápido

(vea la página 6)

TQB2AA0754

Operating Instructions

High Definition Plasma Television

Manual de instrucciones

Televisor de plasma de alta definición

TH-42PE7U

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Summary of Contents for TH-42PE7U

Page 1: ...V 843 9788 or visit us at www panasonic com contactinfo For assistance Puerto Rico please call 787 750 4300 or visit us at www panasonic com For assistance Canada please call 1 800 561 5505 or visit us at www panasonic ca Para solicitar ayuda EE UU llame al 1 888 VIEW PTV 843 9788 ó visítenos en www panasonic com contactinfo Para solicitar ayuda Puerto Rico llame al 787 750 4300 ó visítenos en www...

Page 2: ...demark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories DOLBY and the double D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories HDAVI Control HDAVI Control is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Turn your own living room into a movie theater ...

Page 3: ...Caption 34 Using Timer 36 Recommended AV Connections 38 Ratings List for Lock 40 Technical Information 41 Maintenance 44 Specifications 45 FAQ 46 Limited Warranty for U S A 48 Customer Services Directory for U S A 49 Limited Warranty for Canada 50 Enjoy your TV Basic Features Advanced Features FAQs etc Safety Precautions 4 Notes 5 Please read before using the unit Accessories Optional Accessory 6 ...

Page 4: ... within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Do not place liquid co...

Page 5: ...ks Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands Doing so may cause electric shocks Do not do anything that might damage the power cable When disconnecting the power cable hold the plug not the cable Do not make any modifications to place heavy objects on place near hot objects heat bend twist or forcefully pull the power cable Doing so may cause damage to the power cable which can cause fire o...

Page 6: ...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 break batteries Wall hanging bracket angle TY WK42PR2U TY WK42PR3U Note In order to maintain the TV s performance and safety be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contrac...

Page 7: ... the TV If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed the TV may fall over and personal injury may result Warning Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged and personal injury may result Base 1 M5 x 20 M5 x 30 Pole 2 Fix securely with assembly screws B Total 4 screws B Assembly screw 4 of each A Attaching the pedest...

Page 8: ...such an event The information in this section is designed to reduce the risk of injuries caused by the Plasma TV falling over during an earthquake etc However no measure can guarantee protection against all earthquakes The precautions in this section are recommendations for providing more secure installation of your plasma TV if you live in an earthquake prone area Band 2 Screw 2 Wood screw 2 Acce...

Page 9: ...9 Quick Start Guide To Prevent TV from Falling Over Fix to wall or post with strong commercial wire or chain Securing to a wall Main screw Remove screw Clamp 2 Accessories Main screw ...

Page 10: ... operate your Panasonic DVD Recorder with this TV s remote control p 23 EZ SyncTM All cables and external equipment shown in this book are not supplied with the TV For the details of the external equipment s connections please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment Enjoying Home theater and DVD recorder with HDMI connection Home theater and DVD Recorder HDMI connection enables you to enj...

Page 11: ...on Connecting Antenna To watch TV Example 1 If no Cable Box If using Cable Box Set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4 AC Cord Connect after all the other connections Cable TV VHF UHF Antenna TV Back of the TV Cable TV AC 120 V 60 Hz VHF UHF Antenna Cable Box Antenna terminal Note When disconnecting the power cord be absolutely sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet first For additio...

Page 12: ... IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Basic Connection Continued Connecting DVD recorder VCR To record playback Example 2 To use HDMI terminals next page To use COMPONENT terminals next page To use COMPOSITE terminals next page VHF UHF Antenna TV Back of the TV AC Cord AC 120 V 60 Hz VHF UHF Antenna Antenna terminal To use S VIDEO terminals next page To use PROG OUT terminals p 38 39 AV Equipment e g DVD Recorder...

Page 13: ...r For the details of the external equipment s connections please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment Note HDMI AV OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT white red green blue red white red green blue red To use COMPOSITE terminals COMPOSITE OUT yellow white red yellow white red The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected Connect either S Video ...

Page 14: ... 1 AV IN 2 R L HDMI 1 AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Example 3 Connecting DVD recorder VCR and satellite receiver Connect in the same way as on p 13 Basic Connection Continued DVD Recorder or VCR Satellite Receiver TV Satellite Receiver DVD Recorder or VCR with TV tuner VHF UHF Antenna VHF UHF Antenna Back of the TV AC Cord AC 120 V 60 Hz Antenna terminal To use HDMI terminals p 13 To use COMPONENT te...

Page 15: ...ellow white red Satellite Receiver The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected Connect either S Video or Video cable Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will enable you to enjoy greater picture quality than using Composite terminals white red yellow white red white red yellow white red S VIDEO IN AUDIO IN COMPOSITE IN VCR DVD Recorder VCR or or Note For t...

Page 16: ...minals or To use S VIDEO terminals If you connect RAM theater or Player theater with HDMI cable use audio cable instead of the optical digital audio cable p 39 Note or Home theater HDMI AV OUT Home theater DIGITAL AUDIO IN When listening to TV audio ATSC only Back of the TV AC cord Cable Binding Instructions Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord together could cause distorted image Fix cables wit...

Page 17: ...atio p 21 Operates the Favorite channel list function p 21 Switches to previously viewed channel and input modes EZ Sync menu p 23 28 29 Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing p 20 Exits menus Selects OK Change Returns to previous menu Volume up down Displays or removes the channel banner p 20 Sound mute On Off Numeric keypad to select any channel p 20 or press to enter alphanumeric input in menus p 22...

Page 18: ... outlet and when Auto power on p 26 27 is set to No Turn the TV On with the POWER button 1 Select your language 2 Adjust the clock 3 Year Select the year Month Select the month Day Select the day Hour Adjust the hour Minute Adjust the minute Go back to previous screen Press to exit from menu screen Press to return to previous screen Note To change setting Language Clock Auto program Picture later ...

Page 19: ...o program Select ANT in 5 Confirm registered channels Available channels analog digital are automatically set If OK is not pressed after selecting Apply the channels will not be saved If you perform scanning more than twice previously saved channels are erased Note About broadcasting systems Analog NTSC traditional TV programming Digital ATSC new programming that allows you to view more channels f...

Page 20: ...atching TV Digital mode Press SAP to select the next audio track if available when receiving a digital channel Audio track 1 of 2 English Analog mode Press SAP to select the desired audio mode Each press of SAP will change the audio mode Stereo SAP Mono Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen p 26 This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions When tuning to a digital channel press the but...

Page 21: ... same even after the TV is turned off 1 Press FAVORITE Press FAVORITE repeatedly to change between pages 1 3 2 3 3 3 or exit 2 Press or a Numbered key 1 9 and 0 to highlight a channel on the list Selecting a channel number from the list with the number button will display the channel directly 3 Press OK to display the highlighted channel Use Favorite Feature select ok To change the page Pressing c...

Page 22: ...seconds the Input select menu disappears The terminal and label of the connected equipment is indicated To label each of the inputs please refer to p 34 35 example or Operate the connected equipment using the remote control supplied with the equipment For details see the manual of the equipment Select the input mode Label example Terminal To return to TV Note 3 1 2 select enter Watching Videos and...

Page 23: ...low the menu of the equipment and enjoy watching For the remote control operations refer to p 29 Select the equipment 3 1 2 select enter If you connect equipment that has HDAVI Control 2 function to a TV with HDMI cable you can enjoy using more convenient functions For details refer to EZ Sync Control on p 28 29 For details see the manual for the equipment or ask your local dealer Note To return t...

Page 24: ...t Vivid 0 0 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 Picture 1 2 Normal Picture mode Picture Brightness Color Set Vivid 0 0 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 Menu Audio Lock Setup Timer Picture EZ Sync Displays the functions that can be set varies according to the input signal select next select adjust or select example Picture menu Press to exit from menu screen Press to return to the previous screen Select the menu Select the i...

Page 25: ... color in the picture On Off 3D Y C filter Off Selects image resolution of component connected devices HD SD SD Standard Definition HD High Definition Only 480p signal accepted regular TV NTSC is not available Color matrix SD Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD STB etc On Off MPEG NR Off Selects Dark or Light Valid only for external input signals Dark Light Black level Light Resets Ba...

Page 26: ...UB MENU MENU Menu Audio Lock Setup Timer Picture EZ Sync Setup 1 2 All Surf mode Language Clock Program channel External devices CC SUB SUB MENU MENU How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Displays the functions that can be set varies according to the input signal Press to exit from menu screen Press to return to the previous screen 1 Display menu Various menus allow you to make settings for the pict...

Page 27: ...g is Bright to prevent panel Image retention p 43 Side bar Bright To conserve energy the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL continues more than 10 minutes Set No Note Not in use when setting Auto power on On Off Timer Lock or Digital channel No signal shut off was activated will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for the first time after turning the power off by No s...

Page 28: ...ndustry standard known as HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control is a unique function that we have developed and added As such its operation with other manufacturers equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed For the first time When adding new equipment reconnecting the equipment or changing the setup After the connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on Select the input m...

Page 29: ...f if it is still in rec mode Caution The TV remains on even if the EZ Sync compatible equipment is turned off You can select Home theater or TV speakers for audio output Control theater speakers with the TV s remote control This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected In the EZ Sync menu you can select HDMI connected Panasonic equipment and access it quic...

Page 30: ...s your first time entering the password enter the password twice in order to register it next select Select the Lock mode Off Unlocks all the lock settings of Channel Game and Program All Locks all the inputs regardless of the lock settings of Channel Game and Program Custom Locks specified inputs of Channel Game and Program When you select a locked channel a message will be displayed that allows ...

Page 31: ...ms that have been set to Blocked Off Turns off the monitor terminal output for programs that have been set to Blocked To disable recording of the locked program Select Monitor out and set to On This television is designed to support the Downloadable U S Region Rating System when available Available only in U S A The Off rating is independent of other ratings When placing a block on a specific age ...

Page 32: ...according to your needs and reception conditions 2 1 3 4 5 Press to exit from menu screen Display menu Select Setup Select Program channel Select the function Set To reset the settings of setup menu Select Reset in Setup menu and press OK Input your 4 digit password with number buttons Select YES on the confirmation screen and press OK next select next select next select Auto Set automatically Man...

Page 33: ...Edit Caption select next select item to edit Caption Favorite Add next Select the item to be edited Caption Favorite Add Caption Changes the station identifier Favorite Registers channel to Favorite List Add Adds or skips channels Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image change channel ok Signal intensity Not available if Cable is selected in ANT in ...

Page 34: ...ls Monitor out Input Labels Monitor Out next select next select Select Setup 2 Display menu 1 3 5 Press to exit from menu screen Set Select External devices or CC Stop output of the picture and audio Display Closed Caption CC next select 4 External devices Select Input labels or Monitor out Monitor out Display labels of external devices Input labels ...

Page 35: ...ed must be transmitting Closed Caption CC information p 41 Select the item and set Size Text size Font Text font Style Text style Raised Depressed etc Foreground Color of text Fore opacity Opacity of text Background Color of text box Back opacity Opacity of text box Outline Outline color of text Identify the setting options on the screen Mode Select On when not using select Off Analog Choose the C...

Page 36: ...ext select Turns Off automatically Sleep Turns On Off automatically 5 timers can be set Timer 1 Timer 5 Press to exit from menu screen Press to return to the previous screen The TV can automatically turn On Off at the designated date and time The Clock must be set before On time Off time settings p 18 The Sleep timer and On Off timer will not function if Auto power on p 26 is set ...

Page 37: ... 4 set select set Select the channel Channel Select the day Day The time to turn On On time The time to turn Off Off time Timer setting On Off Set To set Sleep Off Timer Set to shut the unit off after a pre selected amount of time Note The TV automatically turns Off after 90 minutes when turned On by the Timer This operation will be cancelled if the Off time is selected or if a key is pressed 0 30...

Page 38: ...er Set Top Box Optical digital audio cable The picture and audio input signals connected to a terminal specified in Monitor out p 34 cannot be output from PROG OUT terminals However audio output can be obtained from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal To prevent howling and image oscillation set the Monitor out setting when connecting the VCR with loop connection p 26 34 Note DVD Recorder VCR To listen to ...

Page 39: ...th HDAVI control is changed switch the power of this unit Off then On again while the power of all equipment is On so that the unit can correctly recognize the connected equipment and check that DIGA RAM theater and Player theater playback operate EZ SyncTM Connections Setting of this unit after connection After making connections as shown above set EZ Sync under EZ Sync setting to On using the Se...

Page 40: ...over No profanity nudity or sexual content G General programming suitable for all audiences PG Parental Guidance suggested Some material may not be suitable for children 14 Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14 Parents are strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre teens and early teens 18 18 years old Programmi...

Page 41: ...t and the TV captions from each unit will overlap FULL JUST FULL JUST Enlarges the 4 3 image horizontally to the screen s side edges Recommended for anamorphic picture Stretches to justify the 4 3 image to the four corners of the screen Recommended for normal TV broadcast H FILL 4 3 H FILL Enlarges the 4 3 image horizontally to the screen s side edges The side edges of the image are cut off Standa...

Page 42: ...g the TV unit and the devices HDMI compatible equipment 1 with an HDMI or DVI output terminal such as a set top box or a DVD player can be connected to the HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant fully wired cable HDMI is the world s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non compression standard If the external equipment has only a DVI output connect to the HDMI terminal via...

Page 43: ...re Custom Photo Customizes each item according to your taste Photo is displayed in JPEG menu Side Bar Do not display a picture in 4 3 mode for an extended period as this can cause Image retention to remain on either or both sides of the display field To reduce the risk of such Image retention change the brightness of the side bars The side bar may flash alternate black white depending on the pictu...

Page 44: ...ion and then wring the cloth dry Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth Do not allow any detergent to come into direct contact with the surface of the Plasma TV If water droplets get inside the unit operating problems may result Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays solvents and thinner otherwise the quality of the cabinet surface may be adv...

Page 45: ...IO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 2 Y 1 0 V p p including synchronization PB PR 0 35 V p p AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms HDMI 1 2 AUDIO IN TYPE A Connector 2 This TV supports HDAVI Control 2 function AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms AV PROG OUT VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM Dolby Digital Fiber Optic FEATURE...

Page 46: ...direction and connection of the aerial Interference or frozen digital channels intermittent sound Change the direction of antenna for digital channels Check Signal meter p 33 If the signal is weak check the antenna and consult your local dealer The remote control does not work Are the batteries installed correctly p 6 Has the battery run down Pictures from external equipment are distorted when the...

Page 47: ...layed Only spots are displayed instead of images Neither image nor sound is produced If there is a problem with your TV please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms then carry out the suggested check If this does not solve the problem please contact your local Panasonic dealer quoting the model number and serial number both found on the rear of the TV A pixel or luminescent spot can o...

Page 48: ...s which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect bug infestation mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification or commercial use such as in a hotel office...

Page 49: ...am 9 pm Saturday Sunday 10 am 7 pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at http www pstc panasonic com or send your request by E mail to npcparts us panasonic com You may also contact us directly at 1 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday Friday 9 am t...

Page 50: ...AL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In certain instances some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or the exclusion of implied warranties so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable In home service requires clear complete and easy access to the product by the Authorized Servicentre and does not include removal or re instal...

Page 51: ...51 FAQs etc Note Limited Warranty for Canada ...

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Page 53: ...ie de este producto se encuentran en su panel posterior Deberá anotarlos en el espacio provisto a continuación y guardar este manual más el recibo de su compra como prueba permanente de su adquisición para que le sirva de ayuda al identificarlo en el caso de que le sea sustraído o lo pierda y también para disponer de los servicios que le ofrece la garantía Modelo Número de serie Customer s Record ...

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