background image

18

19

Advanced

Menu

Item

Adjustments / Con

fi

 gurations (alternatives)

Picture menu

Viewing mode

Basic picture mode 

(Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Auto)

• 

Set for each input signal

Viewing mode

Dynamic

Adjust by each viewing mode

Contrast,

Brightness, Colour,

Sharpness

Adjusts colour, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste 

Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness

Tint

Adjusts tint of image 

• 

For NTSC signal reception only

Tint

Colour balance

Chooses the colour balance of the entire image 

(Cool / Normal / Warm)

Colour balance

Normal

Colour management

Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones 

(Off / On)

Colour management

On

P-NR

Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise 

(Off / Normal / Dynamic / Auto)

• 

Not valid on HDMI, PC, and Analogue component signal

• 

Set to Off when receiving a strong signal

P-NR

Auto

MPEG NR

Automatically reduces noise for watching DTV, DVD, VCD and SD Card 

(Off / Min / Mid / Max)

MPEG NR

Off

3D-COMB

Automatically makes still pictures and slow pictures look more vivid 

(Off / On)

• 

For PAL or NTSC signal reception only 

• 

Not valid on RGB, SECAM, S-Video, components, PC, HDMI and SD Card

• 

Cannot be used with DVB

3D-COMB

On

Sound menu

Bass

Adjusts the output level of deep bass

Bass

Treble

Adjusts the output level of high-pitch, shrill sound

Treble

Balance

Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers

Balance

Headphone volume

Adjusts the volume of the headphones

Headphone volume

Mode

Improves sound quality for music and dramas 

(Music / Speech)

Mode

Music

SRS TruSurround XT

SRS TruSurround XT® creates a high quality surround sound effect using just two 

speakers from the source which can output surround encoded signals 

(Off / On)

• 

Switching is also possible by SRS button on the remote control

SRS TruSurround XT

Off 

HDMI1 input

Chooses according to the signal when HDMI is connected 

(Auto / Digital / Analogue)

 (p. 38)

• 

HDMI2 terminal is for digital signal only

HDMI1 input

Auto

Setup menu

HDMI setting

Control with HDMI function (p. 32)

HDMI setting

Access

Teletext

Teletext display mode 

(TOP / List)

 (p. 16)

Teletext

TOP

Off timer

Sets the time the TV automatically turns Off. 

(Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90)

 (minutes)

Off timer

Off

Side panel

Increases the brightness of the side panel 

(Off / Low / Mid / High)

• 

The recommended setting is High to prevent panel “after-image”

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 settings, for example, when moving house (p. 36)

Shipping condition

Access

Volume correction

Adjusts volume for DVB, AV, PC, HDMI and component mode

Volume correction

Colour matrix

Displayed during AV or DVB mode

Available only with 480p or 576p input signals in a natural colour from DVB service or 

digital equipment connected to AV2 / AV3 Component or HDMI1 / HDMI2 terminals

Select SD or HD to adjust suitable colour parameters for SD (standard de

fi

 nition) or HD 

(high de

fi

 nition)

• 

SD: Input signal is a normal TV system

• 

HD: Input signal is a High-De

fi

 nition system

Colour matrix

SD

M a i n   m e n u

P i c t u r e   m e n u

S e t u p   m e n u

S o u n d   m e n u

Viewing mode
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint
Colour balance
Colour management

MPEG NR

Normal
On

Off

P-NR

Auto

Picture menu

Dynamic

3D-COMB

On

NORMALIZE

EXIT

MENU

Viewing mode
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint
Colour balance
Colour management

MPEG NR

Normal
On

Off

P-NR

Auto

3D-COMB

On

Picture menu

Dynamic

Colour balance

Normal

Sharpness

Access

Tuning menu

MENU

How to Use Menu Functions

Display menu

3

1

2

4

Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound,

and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way.

• 

Displays the functions that

can be set (varies according

to the input signal)

 

To return to TV

 

 

EXIT

 

To return to the

previous screen

 

 

MENU

Select the menu

Select the item

(example: Picture menu)

Adjust or select

(example: Picture menu)

(example: Picture menu)

Changed

Number and positions

of alternatives

Moved

Displays the next

screen

 

Choose from among alternatives

 

Adjust using the slide bar

 

Go to the next screen

 

To reset the setting (Picture and Sound)

 

NORMALIZE

 

Menu list

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality

, etc.)

• 

A different menu will be displayed while PC or SD Card is used.

 (p. 27 and p. 28)

• 

In AV mode, the Sound menu and Setup menu change a number of options.

 select

 access

select

 change

 store

(Required

by some 

functions)

Note

• 

To initialize all settings,

use "Shipping condition"

(p. 36). 

• 

Resets each Viewing mode (Dynamic / 

Normal / Cinema) to the default settings.

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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