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How to Use Menu Functions

 

Menu list

Menu

Item

Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

VIERA

 Link

Pause Live TV

Controls the connected equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables various 

convenient recording, playback, etc.

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You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the 

remote control.

Direct TV Rec
VIERA Link Control
Speaker Selection

Picture

Viewing Mode

Basic picture mode 

(Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Eco)

Dynamic : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness when viewing in a bright room

Normal   : Recommended for viewing under normal ambient room lighting conditions

Cinema   : For watching movies in a darkened room producing a cinema-like picture

Eco        : Adjusts picture settings automatically dependent on ambient lighting conditions

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Set for each input signal

Contrast, Brightness, 

Colour, Sharpness

Increases or decreases the levels of these options according to your personal preference

Tint

With an NTSC signal source connected to the TV, the picture hue can be adjusted to 

suit your taste

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For NTSC signal reception only

Colour Balance

Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture 

(Cool / Normal / Warm)

Colour Management

Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones 

(Off / On)

• 

Not valid on PC signal

x.v.Colour

Increases the colour gradations 

(Off / Auto)

This is effective when watching HD moving pictures from an external equipment

• 

HDMI input mode only

P-NR

Picture Noise Reduction

Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise and 

fl

 icker noise in the contoured parts of 

a picture 

(Off / Min / Mid / Max)

• 

Not valid on PC signal

3D-COMB

Occasionally, whilst viewing still or slow moving pictures, colour patterning may be seen

Set to “On” to display sharper and more accurate colours 

(Off / On)

• 

For PAL or NTSC signal reception only 

• 

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

Reset to Default

Press the OK button to reset the present Picture Mode to the default settings

Sound

Mode

Basic sound mode 

(Music / Speech)

Bass

Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower, deeper sound output 

Treble

Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise sharper, higher sound output 

Balance

Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers

Headphone Volume

Adjusts the volume of the headphones 

Surround

Surround sound settings 

(Off / Simulated Surround / BBE ViVA)

Simulated Surround:  Provides a dynamic enhancer to simulate improved spatial effects

BBE ViVA: BBE ViVA HD3D (High De

fi

 nition 3D) Sound provides musically accurate 

natural 3D image with Hi-Fi sound. The clarity of the sound is improved by 

BBE while the width, depth and height of sound image are expanded by 

BBE’s proprietary 3D sound process. BBE ViVA HD3D Sound is compatible 

with all TV programmes including news, music, dramas, movies, sports and 

electronic games.

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Switching is also possible by the Surround button on the remote control.

Volume Correction

Adjusts volume of individual programme or input mode

Speaker Distance to 

Wall

Adjusts the low frequency sound 

(Over 30cm / Up to 30cm)

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If the back space between the TV and wall is over 30 cm, “Over 30cm” is recommended.

 If the back space between the TV and wall is within 30 cm, “Up to 30cm” is recommended.

MPX

Select stereo / monaural 

(Mono / Stereo)

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Normally: Stereo

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Stereo signal cannot be received: Mono

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M1 / M2: Available while mono signal is transmitted

HDMI1 / 3 Input

Select to 

fi

 t the input signal 

(Auto / Digital / Analogue)

Auto        : Automatic detection of digital or analogue sound source

Digital      : HDMI cable connection

Analogue : HDMI-DVI adapter cable connection

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HDMI input mode only

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HDMI2 terminal is for digital signal only

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No setting for HDMI2 available

Reset to Default

Press the OK button to reset the present Sound Mode to the default settings

Summary of Contents for Viera TH-42PY85P

Page 1: ...DF file under MANUAL PDF manually to view the instructions 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 Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance Operating Instructions Plasma Television Model No TH 42PY85P TH 46PY85...

Page 2: ...t 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 Power source This TV is designed to operate on 220 240 V 50 60 Hz AC Do not place foreign objects inside the TV Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV through the air vents fire or electric...

Page 3: ...pment In particular do not place video equipment near the TV electromagnetic interference may distort images sound Equipment with an infrared sensor This TV also emits infrared rays this may affect operation of other equipment Maintenance First remove the mains plug from the socket outlet Display panel Regular care Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth Major contamination Wip...

Page 4: ...ch as sunshine fire or the like Optional accessories Wall hanging bracket vertical TY WK42PV4W angle TY WK42PR4W 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 pedestal and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from tipping...

Page 5: ... the TV may fall over and become damaged and personal injury may result Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged personal injury may result Contact your nearest Panasonic dealer immediately During set up make sure that all screws are securely tightened If insufficient care is taken to ensure screws are properly tighte...

Page 6: ...e clamper in a hole Attach the clamper Bundle the cables Keep pushing the knob knob hooks To remove from the TV hole Adjust the panel to your desired angle Ensure that the pedestal does not hang over the edge of the base even if the TV swivels to the full rotation range Do not place any objects or hands within the full rotation range a b c c View from the top Set the mark at the centre as illustra...

Page 7: ...ng and sound options Main Menu Press to access VIERA Link Picture Sound and Setup Menus Favourite Page Calls up the teletext page stored in blue button Input mode selection TV switches to TV mode AV switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list SD Card Switches to SD Card viewing mode Return Returns to the previous menu Hold Freeze unfreeze picture Holds the current teletext page teletext mo...

Page 8: ...ting any leads When disconnecting the mains lead be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first Example 1 Connecting aerial Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR Mains lead supplied Mains lead supplied SCART cable fully wired DVD Recorder or VCR Aerial Aerial Rear of the TV Rear of the TV RF cable TV only TV DVD Recorder or VCR AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz AC 220 240 V 50 60 H...

Page 9: ...p box TV DVD Recorder VCR and Set top box DVD Recorder or VCR Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Aerial Mains lead supplied Rear of the TV Set top box AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz RF cable RF cable SCART cable fully wired SCART cable fully wired RF cable RF cable To remove from the TV Push until both side tabs click Press both tabs and pull on mains connector to release tabs Make sure that the mains lead i...

Page 10: ...yed 1 Auto Setup Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode Power LED On 4 Start Auto Setup If Q Link VIERA Link or similar technology compatible recorder is connected programme language country region settings are automatically downloaded to the recorder Auto Setup will start to search for TV prog...

Page 11: ...in menu Move the cursor select the menu Move the cursor adjust levels select from a range of options Access the menu store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set RETURN Return to the previous menu EXIT Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen Note If tuning has failed Auto Setup p 15 If downloading has failed Download p 15 To initialize all settings ...

Page 12: ...o to the next screen Tuning Menu Access Displays the next screen Enter characters by free input menu You can enter names or numbers freely for some items User input Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z _ O P Q R S T 7 8 9 o p q r s t Set characters RETURN Store set select 1 Display the menu MENU Displays the functions that can be set va...

Page 13: ... Auto Picture Menu 2 2 3D COMB Off Reset to Default Set Picture Menu P NR Off p 14 Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Off Volume Correction Sound Menu MPX Stereo Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm 1 2 2 2 Reset to Default Set Sound Menu HDMI1 Input Auto p 14 1 2 AV Colour System Auto Child Lock Access Tuning Menu Off Timer Off OSD Language Teletext TOP Access Access Setup Men...

Page 14: ...nal reception only Not valid on RGB S Video Component PC HDMI and SD Card Reset to Default Press the OK button to reset the present Picture Mode to the default settings Sound Mode Basic sound mode Music Speech Bass Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise lower deeper sound output Treble Increases or decreases level to enhance or minimise sharper higher sound output Balance Adjusts volu...

Page 15: ...ly turns Off Off 15 30 45 60 75 90 minutes OSD Language Changes language for on screen displays Teletext Teletext display mode TOP FLOF List Teletext Character Set Selects teletext language West East1 East2 West English French German Greek Italian Spanish Swedish Turkish etc East1 Czech English Estonian Lettish Rumanian Russian Ukrainian etc East2 Czech Hungarian Lettish Polish Rumanian etc Shippi...

Page 16: ...th national legislation For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or supplier for further information Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for...

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