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Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

English

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.

TQBC2106

Printed in Japan

MBS0706S0

TH-42PX600A

TH-50PX600A

Customer’s Record

The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. You should note this serial 
number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record 
of your purchase to aid in identi

fi

 cation in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.

Model Number 

Serial Number 

Model No.

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web Site : http://panasonic.net/

©

 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

WARRANTY  - Australia only

1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it’s Authorised 

Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour if, in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is 
found to be faulty within the warranty period.

2. This warranty only applies to Panasonic products purchased in Australia and sold by Panasonic Australia or its Authorised Distributors or Dealers 

and only where the products are used and serviced within Australia or it’s territories. Warranty cover only applies to service carried out by a 
Panasonic Authorised Service Centre and only if valid proof of purchase is presented when warranty service is requested.

3. This warranty only applies if the product has been installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations (as noted in the 

operating instructions) under normal use and reasonable care (in the opinion of Panasonic). The warranty covers normal domestic use only 
and does not cover damage, malfunction or failure resulting from use of incorrect voltages, incorrect installation, accident, misuse, neglect, 
build-up of dirt or dust, abuse, maladjustment of customer controls, mains supply problems, thunderstorm activity, infestation by insects or 
vermin, tampering or repair by unauthorised persons (including unauthorised alterations), exposure to abnormally corrosive conditions or any 
foreign object or matter having entered the product.

4. This warranty does not cover the following items unless the fault or defect existed at the time of purchase:
  (a) Video or Audio Tapes 

(d) Cabinet Parts 

(g) Microwave Oven cook plates.

  (b) Video or Audio Heads and Stylii resulting 

(e) User replaceable Batteries 

(h) Kneader mounting shaft unit

    

from wear and tear in normal use 

(f)  Thermal Paper, Toner/Ink Cartridges, 

(bread bakery)

  (c) Shaver Heads or Cutters 

Drums, Developer, Film (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. 

Please note that freight and insurance to and / or from your nearest Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you.

  • Note that home or pick-up/delivery service is available for the following products in the major metropolitan areas of Australia or the normal 

operating areas of the nearest Authorised Service Centres:

 

(a) Picture tube (CRT) based Television Receivers (screen 

(b) Convection/Combination Microwave Ovens

 

sizes greater than 66cm); Rear Projection TV’s; Plasma/LCD 

(c) Whiteboard (except portable type)

 

televisions / displays (screen size greater than 103 cm)

6. The warranties hereby conferred do not extend to, and exclude, any costs associated with the installation, de-installation or re-installation of a 

product, including costs related to the mounting, de-mounting or remounting of any screen, (and any other ancillary activities), delivery, 
handling, freighting, transportation or insurance of the product or any part thereof or replacement of and do not extend to, and exclude, any 
damage or loss occurring by reason of, during, associated with, or related to such installation, de-installation, re-installation or transit.

Panasonic Authorised Service Centres are located in major metropolitan areas and most regional centres of Australia, however, coverage will vary 
dependant on product. For advice on exact Authorised Service Centre locations for your product, please telephone our Customer Care Centre on 
132600 or visit our website and use the Service Centre Locator.
Unless otherwise specified to the consumer the benefits conferred by this express warranty are additional to all other conditions, warranties, 
guarantees, rights and remedies expressed or implied by the 

Trade Practices Act 1974

 and similar consumer protection provisions contained in 

legislation of the States and Territories and all other obligations and liabilities on the part of the manufacturer or supplier and nothing contained 
herein shall restrict or modify such rights, remedies, obligations or liabilities. 

November 2005

THIS WARRANTY CARD AND THE PURCHASE DOCKET (OR SIMILAR PROOF OF PURCHASE)

SHOULD BE RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES

Panasonic Australia Pty. Limited

Panasonic Australia Pty. Limited

ACN 001 592 187   ABN 83 001 592 187

Locked Bag 505, Frenchs Forest, NSW 2086

www.panasonic.com.au

If you require assistance regarding warranty conditions or any other enquiries, 

please visit the 

Panasonic Australia

Panasonic Australia

 website 

www.panasonic.com.au

www.panasonic.com.au

 or by phone on 132 600

If phoning in, please ensure you have your operating instructions available.

PRO-031-F01  Issue: 3.0 

 

23-11-2005

Summary of Contents for Viera TH-42PX600A

Page 1: ...rs Drums Developer Film 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 pro...

Page 2: ...0 External Equipment 32 Control with HDMI Connections Basic Features Watching TV 10 Using TV Guide DVB 12 Watching Videos and DVDs 14 Viewing Teletext 16 Enjoy your TV Technical Information 36 FAQs 41 SD Card On screen messages 45 Licence 46 Specifications 47 WARRANTY 48 FAQs etc Accessories Options 6 Identifying Controls 7 Connection 8 Auto Tuning 9 Quick Start Guide Enjoy rich multi media Receiv...

Page 3: ...shock may result 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 fire never place any type of candle or naked flame on top or near the TV Blocked ventilation by curtains etc may cause overheating fire or electrical shock Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat Cleaning an energized TV may cause ...

Page 4: ...nstalling remote s batteries 1 Pull open Hook 2 Note the correct polarity or Close Snap open Snap shut 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 At...

Page 5: ...l dealer Input owner ID DVB Auto Tuning is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing When inputting owner ID later EXIT From now on you can use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode 4 If you input the ID later Owner ID p 26 Auto Tuning will start to search for digital TV services and store them To check service list at a glance TV Guide DVB p 12 To edit analogue c...

Page 6: ...B In Analogue Displays hides status information Displayed information For example Programme number Channel number Stereo mode Aspect mode Sound menu Picture menu Programme Programme Start Finish time Current time Displayed the rating information p 36 Displayed when programme contains Dolby Digital and MPEG audio sound After you have defined a Fav List press B to change Fav List To set display time...

Page 7: ...e DVB Analogue Service To previous day R To next day G To view a programme list of the selected favourites list B To view a programme list of the selected type 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 TV Guide date Program...

Page 8: ... the connector connected to the equipment AV mode screen Note If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function set to 16 9 For details see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer To return to TV TV AV example AV1 R PC B Y Displays the selected connector Watching Videos and DVDs AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 PC HDMI1 HDMI2 When colour bar disappears Press any coloured buttons You can also...

Page 9: ...eniently TOP BOTTOM Normal FULL Expand the BOTTOM half INDEX INDEX TOP mode only Return to the main index page HOLD If you wish to hold the current page without updating Stop or resume automatic updating To resume HOLD HOLD Watch TV while waiting for update P108 MENU Y Y Appears when updating is completed You cannot change the channel Teletext automatically updates itself when new information beco...

Page 10: ...e Side panel Off Power save Reduces brightness of picture to economise on power consumption Off On Power save Off Tuning menu Edits or sets channels Analogue p 24 Tuning menu Access DVB Setup Menu Setups DVB channels p 20 DVB Setup Menu Access DVB Tuning Menu Edits or sets channels DVB p 22 DVB Tuning Menu Access Owner ID Inputs the owner ID p 26 Owner ID Access Shipping condition Resets all setti...

Page 11: ...S DIGITAL 1 4 FTV guide 2 ABC TV Sydney 4 FTV guide All Services Fav List 1 To edit List Move the cursor to the field of List to edit and Delete the service G Delete all services Y Move the service B Select the position Confirm B To add all services to the list Y Create your favourite service List from various broadcasters up to 4 Fav List 1 Fav List 2 Fav List 3 Fav List 4 The list is displayed i...

Page 12: ...d Please Wait DVB Auto Tuning Prog RF Ch Service Name Net ID TS ID Quality This will take about 3 mins 2 3 4 7 9 2 3 4 7 9 12302 12302 12302 12302 12302 4158 4158 4158 4158 4158 9 9 9 9 9 ABC TV Sydney SBS DIGITAL 1 FTV guide 7 Digital NINE DIGITAL 69 6 Exit Settings are made automatically No data is stored if an Auto Tuning sequence is interrupted A new service is added to the DVB service list wh...

Page 13: ...e factory settings Analogue channel pre tuned perform Shipping condition p 36 Exit Return Start Tuning All analogue tuning data will be erased WARNING Start Auto tuning set Automatically set the channels received in the area AUTO TUNING IN PROGRESS SEARCHING PLEASE WAIT Exit Return 1 Settings are made automatically To exit EXIT Programme number flash Channel access select access select access or s...

Page 14: ...ave the opportunity to enter your details and help the police crack crime see instruction book PIN NUMBER NAME POSTCODE Owner ID HOUSE NO TV AV MENU 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 To return to TV TV AV B To next page Y Displaying PC Screen on TV Select the external input 1 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 conn...

Page 15: ...e Thumbnail screen Caution During the playback no signals are output from the monitor output terminals Date shows the date on which the recording was made by this TV DIGA or D snap Its format is 01 01 2000 when recordings are made without date signal To return to TV To return to the SD menu EXIT Videos Photos To change the aspect ratio ASPECT SD Card access select Videos and photos Videos operate ...

Page 16: ... is not available for AV input signal During recording it is possible to watch other terminals input signal Start recording Cancel EXIT Set Select the SD mode Select Setup Should such a message appear Recording a Programme on SD Card Menu Item Adjustments Configurations Setup menu Rec mode Select image quality Extra fine Super fine Fine Normal Economy The quality of audio is not changed Multi Medi...

Page 17: ... on and the content is reproduced Only when TV is in Standby mode Power off link Set to Set When TV is set to Standby mode the connected Panasonic equipment is also automatically set to Standby Theatre speaker Control with HDMI ControlTM Preparations For the first time When adding new equipment reconnecting equipment or changing setup After connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV o...

Page 18: ...tening Control with HDMI p 32 To watch satellite broadcasts To record playback To watch DVDs Types of connectable equipment to each connector DVD player Connections To listen with speakers DIGA or Panasonic Amplifier External Equipment Conversion adapter if necessary VIDEO or S VIDEO Headphones Camcorder Game equipment M3 stereo mini plug When using HDMI2 terminal as Control with HDMI select the e...

Page 19: ... the software system DVB mode Note During downloading do not turn Off the TV or touch any button The TV is automatically activated after downloading is completed Update system software regularly to ensure that you have latest version software If there is an update available a notification banner is displayed when the channel has the update information To download new software press OK Downloading ...

Page 20: ...ble by using the remote control for Amplifier Read the manuals of Amplifier Control with HDMI function is not possible using DVI connection HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipments allow you to enjoy the easy playback or home theatre Note If the stereo signal is poor or the receiving conditions are not optimum or if STEREO MONO automatic switching occurs it is recommended you switch from STER...

Page 21: ...ture 320 x 240 QVGA or 176 x 144 QCIF Max number of files 65 535 Image resolution 8 x 8 to 5 120 x 3 840 Sound format G 726 32 Kbps 8 kHz sampling frequency monaural Compliant card type maximum capacity SD Card 2 GB Multi Media Card miniSD Card requiring miniSD adapter Check the latest information on the card type at the following website English only http panasonic co jp pavc global cs DCF Design...

Page 22: ...aks up on some channels or No Signal message Check Signal Display p 22 If Signal Quality or Signal Strength are displayed in red or constantly changing check aerial If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer Check that the aerial and antenna cable are designed for DVB For your safety the aerial and cable should be inspected installed by a licenced installer that should comply with ...

Page 23: ...of recorded data WARNING As with an small object SD card can be swallowed by young children Do not allow children to handle SD card Please remove SD card immediately after use Is SD Card in Insert a SD card SD Card is locked Please unlock to operate Unlock the SD card This file is locked Please unlock to operate Unlock the file in the card This type of format is not supported The TV does not suppo...

Page 24: ...ms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin Y 1 0 V p p 75 Ω C 0 286 V p p 75 Ω Monitor Output AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms high impedance VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω Others HDMI1 2 Input TYPE A Connectors PC Input HIGH DENSITY D SUB 15PIN R G B 0 7 V p p 75 Ω HD VD TTL Level 2 0 5 0 V p p high impedance AUDIO Input RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM Dol...

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