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Quick Start Guide

TV

OK

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CH

VOL

TV

PROGRAMME

GUIDE

POWER

INPUT

RETURN

EXIT

MENU

OK

OPTION

ASPECT

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G

Y

B

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REC

POWER

VCR

DVD

TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD

CH

VOL

INFO

MUTE

S VIDEO

AV4 IN

VIDEO

L/MONO-R

AUDIO

PULL

Identifying Controls

Accessories / Options

• 

Identifying Controls

• 

Accessories / Options

 

Remote 

Control 

Transmitter

• 

EUR7651150

Standard accessories

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

 

Batteries for the 

Remote Control 

Transmitter 

(2)

• 

R6 (AA)

 

Operating Instructions

 

Clamper 

(2)

Installing remote’s batteries

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.

1

Pull 

open

Hook

2

Note the correct

polarity (+ or -)

Close

Using the clamper

• 

Do not bundle the RF cable 

and mains lead together (could 

cause distorted image).

• 

Fix cables with clampers as 

necessary.

• 

When using the optional 

accessory, follow the option’s 

assembly manual to 

fi

 x cables.

Rear of the TV

snaps

To remove from the TV:

To loosen:

 Keep pushing 

both side snaps

 Set the tip 

in the hooks

Insert the clamper

in a hole

hole

1. Attach the clamper

2. Bundle the cables

 Keep pushing 

the knob

knob

hooks

Caution

• 

In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licenced 

contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets.

• 

Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to take 

steps to prevent the TV from tipping over.

• 

Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage.

Optional accessories

Pedestal

Plasma TV stand

Wall-hanging

bracket

(vertical)

TY-WK42PV3W

(angle)

TY-WK42PR2W

TY-WK42PR3W

TY-S42PX70WK

( TH-42PX70A)

TY-ST42D1-WK

TY-ST42D2-WK

( TH-42PX70A)

TY-S50PX70WK

( TH-50PX70A)

TY-ST50D2-WK

( TH-50PX70A)

Read the manual 

of the pedestal for 

installation.

 

Pedestal (ST-42H2-WK / ST-50H2-WK)

• 

TBLX0024

(TH-42PX70A)

• 

TBLX0025

(TH-50PX70A)

Cursor buttons to make selections and 

adjustments

Standby On / Off switch

(Switches TV On or Off standby)

Sound mute On / Off

TV Guide

 (p. 12)

Selects services in sequence

Access VIERA Link Menu

 (p. 31)

OK button to con

fi

 rm selections and choices

Press after selecting programme positions 

to quickly change programme.

VCR / DVD operations 

(p. 15)

Volume

Programme Information 

(p. 11)

Teletext Index 

(p. 17)

Coloured buttons used for the 

selection, navigation and operation of 

various functions

EXIT 

(Returns to TV screen)

Changes the sound track, if programme 

has multiple audio tracks 

(DVB)

Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection

(p. 35) (Analogue)

Programme / service change buttons (0-9) 

and Teletext page buttons. 

(p. 10 and p. 16)

When in Standby mode, switches TV On.

Option menu

Sets the preferred settings of the 

current programme easily 

(p. 11)

Main Menu

Press to access VIERA Link, Picture, 

Sound and Setup menus 

(p. 18)

Subtitles

Showing subtitles 

(p. 11)

Changes aspect ratio

 (p. 11)

Changes the input mode

TV -  switches DVB (digital broadcasting) 

/ Analogue mode

 (p. 10)

AV -  changes AV input mode

 (p. 14)

Returns to the previous menu

Still picture

 (p. 11)

Teletext Hold

 (p. 17)

Teletext 

(p. 16)

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.

Remote control 

signal receiver

Changes the input mode

Function select

 Volume / Contrast / 

Brightness / Colour / 

Sharpness / 

Tint (NTSC mode) / 

Bass / Treble / 

Balance / Auto Tuning 

(p. 24)

Power LED

 Standby: red

On: green

Lift door to open

Mains power 

On / Off switch

Headphones 

jack 

(p. 32)

AV4 

terminals 

(p. 32)

 

Mains Lead

 

Guarantee

Summary of Contents for VIERA TH-42PX70A

Page 1: ...m 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 Pl...

Page 2: ...ions 29 VIERA Link HDAVI ControlTM 30 External Equipment 32 Basic Features Watching TV 10 Using TV Guide 12 Watching Videos and DVDs 14 Viewing Teletext 16 Enjoy your TV Technical Information 34 FAQs 37 Licence 39 Specifications 39 WARRANTY 40 FAQs etc Accessories Options 6 Identifying Controls 7 Basic Connection 8 Auto Tuning 9 Quick Start Guide Receive digital terrestrial services using an integ...

Page 3: ...of water Then using a soft dry cloth evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry Caution The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may be easily damaged Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard object Use care not to subject the surface to bug repellent solvent thinner or other volatile substances this may degrade surface quality Cabinet Regular ...

Page 4: ...ct damage Optional accessories Pedestal Plasma TV stand Wall hanging bracket vertical TY WK42PV3W angle TY WK42PR2W TY WK42PR3W TY S42PX70WK TH 42PX70A TY ST42D1 WK TY ST42D2 WK TH 42PX70A TY S50PX70WK TH 50PX70A TY ST50D2 WK TH 50PX70A Read the manual of the pedestal for installation Pedestal ST 42H2 WK ST 50H2 WK TBLX0024 TH 42PX70A TBLX0025 TH 50PX70A Cursor buttons to make selections and adjus...

Page 5: ...al Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct Aerial system for your particular area and the accessories required Any matters regarding Aerial installation upgrading of existing systems or accessories required and the costs incurred are the responsibility of you the Customer Mains lead supplied Mains lead supplied DVD Recorder or VCR RF cable Aerial Aeri...

Page 6: ...vailable Display subtitles Change aspect ratio Select Change EXIT RETURN Aspect Selection 16 9 Just 14 9 4 3 Full 4 3 Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 ASPECT Change the aspect ratio p 34 Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect Aspect Selection list To change the mode To change the mode using the ASPECT button only ASPECT Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode Display Aspect Selection ...

Page 7: ... of the selected favourites list B To view a programme list of the selected type DVB mode 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 Analogue broadcasts will be listed after DVB broadcasts D means DVB channel and A means Ana...

Page 8: ... mode Turn on Play Playback videocassette DVD Stop Stop the operations Rewind Skip Search VCR Rewind view the picture rapidly in reverse DVD Skip to the previous track or title Press and hold to search backward Fast forward Skip Search VCR Fast forward view the picture rapidly forward DVD Skip to the next track or title Press and hold to search forward Pause Pause Restart DVD Press and hold to pla...

Page 9: ...top or resume automatic updating To resume HOLD Store frequently viewed pages 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar List mode only press and hold As page is displayed The number changes to white Corresponding colour button To change stored pages press and hold Enter new page number Colour button you want to change View sub page 0 0 0 6 Sub pages The number of sub page...

Page 10: ...creen Go to the next screen To change menu pages up down Overview VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection VIERA Link Menu Home Cinema Recorder p 31 Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup The menu of the accessed equipment 1 2 Viewing Mode Dynamic Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Warm Colour Management Off P NR Off Picture Menu 2 2 3D COMB Off Reset Picture Defaults Set MPEG ...

Page 11: ...etting 0dB to 12dB in 2dB reductions DVB mode only HDMI1 Input Select to fit the input signal Auto Digital Analogue p 29 Auto Automatic detection of digital or analogue sound source Digital HDMI cable connection Analogue HDMI DVI adapter cable connection HDMI input mode only HDMI2 terminal is for digital signal only No setting for HDMI2 available Reset Sound Defaults Press the OK button to reset t...

Page 12: ... TEN Digital All DVB Services 1 ABC TV Sydney 2 SBS DIGITAL 1 3 FTV guide 4 7 Digital 7 NINE DIGITAL 9 7 HD Digital 70 7 Guide 77 FavList1 TEN Digital 1 Wed 12 05 04 10 46 Favourites Edit TEN Digital All DVB Services 1 ABC TV Sydney 2 SBS DIGITAL 1 3 FTV guide 4 7 Digital 7 NINE DIGITAL 9 7 HD Digital 70 7 Guide 77 FavList1 G To add all services to the list Y Create your favourite service List fro...

Page 13: ...alogue mode only Auto Tuning Digital DVB and Analogue This will take about 3 mins Analogue Tuning 0 75 Digital DVB Tuning 6 69 2 RF Ch Service Name Type Quality ABC TV Sydney DVB 10 3 SBS DIGITAL 1 DVB 10 4 FTV guide DVB 10 7 7 Digital DVB 10 9 NINE DIGITAL DVB 10 CH 29 Analogue CH 33 Analogue For Auto Tuning using the buttons on the front of the TV Press repeatedly until Auto Tuning appears Acces...

Page 14: ...dition Display the menu Set To return to TV EXIT Restore Settings Shipping Condition Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition i e no channels tuned in All settings channels picture sound quality etc are reset 1 EXIT RETURN Confirm Analogue DVB tuning data will be erased Are you sure Are you sure Shipping Condition set Input Labels Restore Settings select access select access Input ...

Page 15: ...0 and p 21 1 select access 1 The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI compliant equipment 2 Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop HDMI high definition multimedia interface allows you to enjoy high definition digital images and high quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment HDMI compatible equipment 1 with an HDMI or DVI output terminal such as a set top box or a DVD player can...

Page 16: ... turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on Select the input mode to HDMI1 or HDMI2 p 14 and make sure that an image is displayed correctly Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup 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 settings and t...

Page 17: ...Amplifier with speaker system PC Viewing Listening To listen with speakers Conversion adapter if necessary Set top box DVD Recorder VCR RF cable To watch satellite broadcasts To record playback To watch DVDs DVD player Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Viewing Listening or Computer S VIDEO 4 pin terminal Chrominance in Chrominance earth Luminance in Luminance earth Hot Plug Detect DDC CEC Ground SC...

Page 18: ...quipment that has HDAVI Control 2 function to the TV with HDMI cable the sound from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal can be output as multi channel surround Easy playback is also available by using the remote control for Amplifier or Player theatre Read the manuals of the equipment If you connect the same kind of equipment at once for example one DIGA to HDMI1 another DIGA to HDMI2 VIERA Link is availab...

Page 19: ...x display resolution D sub 15 pin connector signal TH 42PX70A TH 50PX70A 4 3 768 768 pixels 1 024 768 pixels 16 9 1 024 768 pixels 1 366 768 pixels Aspect Model No 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 for assistance White spots or shadow images noise Check the posit...

Page 20: ... optimum signal quality from TV aerial use a TV aerial splitter as illustrated when connecting two or more equipments to the same aerial TV VCR Individual aerial Individual aerial Aerial Input terminal Splitter Aerial Output Aerial Input Aerial Output DVB Digital TV reception technology requires high quality robust DTV signals which in some domestic aerial installations may be relatively poor desp...

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