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FAQs, etc.

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S e t u p   m e n u

Off timer

Tuning menu
Owner ID

Setup menu

Shipping condition

Off

Teletext

TOP

HDMI setting

Access

Power save

Off

Side panel

High

New South Wales / Australian Capital Territory
Victoria

Select State / Territory

Queensland
South Australia
Western Australia

Tasmania

Northern Territory

Select

Start Tuning

All tuning data will be erased

Shipping condition

Exit
Return

Start

MENU

Technical Information

Aspect Ratio

Note

• 

The ratio varies depending on the programme, etc. If the ratio is greater than the standard "16:9", black bands 

may appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

• 

If the screen size looks unusual when a widescreen-recorded programme is played back on a VCR, adjust the 

tracking of the VCR. (See the VCR manual.)

• 

To select the ratio manually: (Only "16:9" or "4:3" in PC mode)

The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy 

fi

 ner images. (p. 10)

Technical Information

16:9

Directly displays the image at "16:9" 

without distortion (anamorphic).

16 : 9

Zoom3

Displays a "2.35:1" letterbox (anamorphic) 

image full-screen without distortion. At 

"16:9", displays the image at its maximum 

(with slight enlargement).

Zoom3

4:3

Displays the image at the standard "4:3" 

without distortion.

4 : 3

Zoom1

Displays a "16:9" letterbox or "4:3" image 

without distortion.

Zoom1

Zoom2

Displays a "16:9" letterbox (anamorphic) 

image full-screen without distortion.

Zoom2

Just

Displays a 4:3 image full-screen. 

Stretching is only noticeable at the left 

and right edges.

Just

4 : 3 Full

4:3 Full

Displays a "4:3" image enlarged 

horizontally to 

fi

 t the screen.

14:9

Displays the image at the standard "14:9" 

without enlargement.

14 : 9

Shipping condition (Restore settings)

Shipping condition will reset all setting back to factory setting (DVB and Analogue tuning datas, contorol levels etc.) 

other than "Owner ID".

 Select "Setup menu"

 Select "Shipping condition"

 Select your state and start 

Auto Tuning

• 

"Auto Tuning" will automatically start. (p. 9)

 access

 select

Updating 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 noti

fi

 cation banner is displayed when the channel has the update information.

 

To download new software, press "OK"   Downloading (approx. 20 min.)

If you choose not to download, press "EXIT".

 

To update automatically

Set "Auto Update Search in Standby" to "On" (p. 20)

  If there is a new version software being broadcast, the TV will download this automatically.

 

The automatic updating sequence is carried out at 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM every night under the following conditions.

 

Standby (TV turned Off with the remote control)

 

Recording is not in progress.

 

To update manually

Perform "System Update Search Now" (p. 20)

  If there is an update available, a noti

fi

 cation banner is displayed.

 

To download new software, press "OK"   Downloading (approx. 20 min.)

If you choose not to download, press "EXIT".

 Display 

the menu

 Check the message and follow the 

on-screen instructions

set

 start

 select

 access

 select

Rating (DVB mode)

Rating

Meaning

Rating

Meaning

-

Not classi

fi

 ed

M

Mature

P

Pre school

MA 15+

Mature Adult 15+

C

Children

AV 15+

Adult strong Violence 15+

G

General

R

Restricted 18+

PG

Parental Guidance recommended

Multi Window

You can display two images simultaneously, such as a TV programme (digital, analogue) and a DVD picture. (p. 10)

• 

The same video sources cannot be displayed simultaneously in multi window.

• 

Multi window cannot be used with a PC, HDMI, SD card, or when 480p, 576p, 720p, 1080i signals (Y, P

B

/C

B

P

R

/C

R

) are being displayed from AV input.

• 

Some signals are reformatted for suitable viewing on your display.

Signal name

Aspect modes

16:9

14:9

Just

4:3

4:3 Full

Zoom1

Zoom2

Zoom3

TV/A

V1/A

V2/

A

V3/A

V4

PAL

O

O

O

O

-

O

O

O

PAL 525/60

O

O

O

O

-

O

O

O

DVB-T

O

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

M.NTSC

O

O

O

O

-

O

O

O

NTSC

O

O

O

O

-

O

O

O

Component/HDMI

480i (60 Hz)

O

O

O

O

-

O

O

O

480p (60 Hz)

O

O

O

O

-

O

O

O

576i (50 Hz)

O

O

O

O

-

O

O

O

576p (50 Hz)

O

O

O

O

-

O

O

O

720p (50 Hz)

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

720p (60 Hz)

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

1080i (50 Hz)

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

1080i (60 Hz)

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

O

PC input

O

-

-

O

-

-

-

-

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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