Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ700B, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ... 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 U K Standard Model No TH 42PZ700BA TH 42PZ700B TH 50PZ700B TH 58PZ700B ...

Page 2: ...Conformity No 4470 15 January 2007 TH 50PZ700B Declaration of Conformity No 4469 15 January 2007 TH 58PZ700B Declaration of Conformity No 4468 15 January 2007 Support Audio Description signal p 12 and p 22 Audio description AD is an ancillary component associated with a broadcast which delivers a verbal description of the visual scene as an aid to understanding and enjoyment particularly for visua...

Page 3: ...ginal resolution V real Pro 2 V real Pro 2 technology is the collective name for original technologies developed by Panasonic to enhance total Full HD 1080p image quality V real Pro 2 PROCESSOR Enhance and output the incoming video signals as high image quality signals The resulting video signals deliver the kind of high resolution that large screens require V real Pro 2 DRIVER Precisely controls ...

Page 4: ...g which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the mains plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED How to replace the fuse Open the fuse compartment with a screwdriver and replace the fuse As the colours of the wire in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying ...

Page 5: ...ch as newspapers tablecloths and curtains Use only the dedicated stands mounting equipment Using an unauthorized stand or other fixtures may make the TV shaky risking injury Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup Use optional stands mounts p 6 Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces The TV may fall off or tip over Do not expose to rain or excessive moisture To preve...

Page 6: ...ccessory follow the option s assembly manual to fix cables Mains Lead K2CT3DH00018 TH 42PZ700BA TH 42PZ700B K2CT3DH00025 TH 50PZ700B TH 58PZ700B Snap open Snap shut Remove from the TV Push both side hooks and pull out Rear of the TV Optional accessories 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 h...

Page 7: ...tions easily p 12 Main Menu Press to access VIERA Link Picture Sound and Setup menus p 21 Subtitles Showing subtitles p 12 Multi window p 13 Surround p 22 Changes the input mode TV switches DVB digital broadcasting Analogue mode p 12 AV changes AV input mode p 16 Viewing SD Card p 38 Returns to the previous menu Still picture p 13 Teletext Hold p 20 Remote control signal receiver DVB LED Active fo...

Page 8: ...necting DVD Recorder VCR RF cable RF cable TV only TV DVD Recorder or VCR AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Note Connect to AV3 for a DVD Recorder VCR supporting Q Link p 40 Connect to AV1 for a Satellite receiver If connecting the TV and Satellite receiver with SCART cable you can watch satellite broadcast by RGB input signal SCART 21 pin connection used for video audio and switching si...

Page 9: ...able fully wired RF cable Aerial Mains lead supplied Rear of the TV Satellite receiver Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR and Sattelite receiver AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz RF cable RF cable TV DVD Recorder VCR and Satellite SCART cable fully wired SCART cable fully wired RF cable Clamper To unfasten ...

Page 10: ...rocedures Owner ID p 33 Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it Search and store TV channels automatically These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer When inputting owner ID Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing When inputting owner ID later EXIT You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby ...

Page 11: ... range of options Access the menu store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu Note If tuning has failed Auto Setup p 30 If downloading has failed Download p 23 If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On with Mains power On...

Page 12: ...ages of subtitles Multi Audio DVB mode Possible if the programme has some languages of sounds NICAM Analogue mode Sound Menu p 22 Volume Correction Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode Audio Description DVB mode This function can aid visually impaired viewers by adding an additional audio track to describe events on screen Select On if the programme has this signal then you will hear...

Page 13: ...edly until you reach the desired mode Display Aspect Selection list During the list is displayed select the mode Store Display information banner 1 BBC ONE WALES 23 35 Corontation Street Mute Bad signal Encrypted 20 00 20 55 Now For info press Change category Profile 1 Subtitles AD TXT Multi Audio 45 Display programme information To set display timeout Banner Display Timeout p 23 To hide EXIT Appe...

Page 14: ... 00 20 30 21 00 21 30 BBC THR Hot Wars Horiday Program E4 Emmerdal Coronation Street The Bill CBBC Cha 10 O clock News BBC Pepsi Char Good bye Hello Cartoon Panorama Sex And The City Terminator BBCi I m A Celebrity Pop Idol News The BBC Radi 1 7 14 70 72 105 719 D D D D D D D Rugby 15 To 1 The Bill TV Guide Landscape Wed 12th red green blue yellow To change the layout Landscape Portrait To previou...

Page 15: ...mer programming event Timer Programming p 36 Orange DVB LED Rapid blinking during recording Timer Programming screen select set To return to TV Guide RETURN DVB LED will turn on if Timer Programming is set Note When recording programmes you must make the proper settings on the external recording equipment connected to the TV If a compatible recording equipment with Q Link or similar technologies i...

Page 16: ...turn to TV Display the Input select menu Displays the selected mode 1 Turn the TV on When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 p 8 and p 9 Receives input signals automatically when playback starts or satellite receiver is switched on Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART pin 8 terminal This function is also available for HDMI connections p 43 If input mode is not switched auto...

Page 17: ...itle 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 play at slow speed Programme Up Down Select programme Record Start recording Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control Note Conf...

Page 18: ...TEXT button this will allow the software to download If you press the TEXT button before download is complete there will be a short delay before the text screen is displayed While navigating DVB teletext you will find there is a short delay when moving between pages while the page downloads There is often a prompt shown somewhere on the page for example Loading to let you know that this is happeni...

Page 19: ...gue teletext What is FASTEXT mode default In FASTEXT mode four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen To access more information about one of these subjects press the appropriately coloured button This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown What is List mode In List mode four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of ...

Page 20: ...do not change number on blue button To change stored pages press and hold Enter new page number Colour button you want to change Watch TV while waiting for update P108 yellow yellow Appears when updating is completed You cannot change the channel Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news News...

Page 21: ... Use Menu Functions Display the menu 3 2 4 Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture sound and other functions Displays the functions that can be set varies according to the input signal Note To initialize all settings Shipping Condition p 32 To return to TV at any time EXIT To return to the previous screen RETURN Select the menu Select the item example Picture Menu access select Ad...

Page 22: ...ach Sound Mode setting Bass and Treble can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular sound requirement Changes to any settings in a mode will affect all signal sources Sound quality can be improved 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 leve...

Page 23: ... satellite receiver TV AV The external equipment must be switched on and sending a control signal for automatic switching at power on to occur Teletext Analogue teletext display mode FASTEXT List p 19 Preferred Subtitles Selects the preferred language for DVB subtitles depending on the broadcaster To display subtitles p 12 Shipping Condition Resets all settings for example when moving house p 32 O...

Page 24: ...ult Set Sound Menu 1 2 Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Off Volume Correction Preferred Multi Audio English NICAM Off Sound Menu p 22 Audio Description Menu Audio Description Off Volume Speakers Off Headphones Off p 22 Input Resolution VGA Clock H pos V pos Clock Phase Sync H V Reset to Default Set PC Setup p 35 Only available in PC Only available in DVB Only available in D...

Page 25: ... HDMI3 HDMI3 p 34 System Update Auto Update Search in Standby System Update Search Now On p 27 1 of 2 Owner ID Please enter new PIN PIN p 33 Off 2 of 2 Common Interface Slot 1 Module inserted p 27 All tuning data will be erased Are you sure Are you sure Shipping Condition p 32 Programme 1 CH33 Analogue Manual Tuning Manual Tuning 21 68 p 31 DVB Manual Tuning Signal Quality Stopped 0 10 Signal Stre...

Page 26: ...ower Save Side Panel Off Picture Overscan Input Labels On Setup Menu Off OPTION SDCARD RETURN EXIT INPUT TV DVB Settings 4 3 5 Select Setup Select Common Interface or System Update Display the menu Set To return to TV EXIT DVB mode 1 If in Analogue mode Select DVB DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features 2 access select access select ...

Page 27: ... Interface select go Coloured characters red green yellow blue Follow the on screen instructions example On screen operation guide may not correspond to the remote control buttons Caution Turn Off Mains power On Off switch whenever inserting or removing the CI module If a view card and a card reader come as a set first insert the card reader then insert the view card into the card reader Do not in...

Page 28: ...xt FASTEXT TV Setup Menu OPTION SDCARD EXIT INPUT TV RETURN Editing Channels Select Setup Select DVB Profile Edit DVB Service List or Child Lock 4 3 Display the menu 5 Set You can make your favourite channel lists skip unwanted channels and control channel audience To return to TV EXIT 1 Select DVB or Analogue 2 DVB Profile Edit and DVB Service List are available in DVB mode only access select acc...

Page 29: ...ocks blue Select the channel to be locked Note Setting Shipping Condition p 32 erases the PIN number and all settings Enter the PIN number twice at first setting Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it set green To add all channels to the list yellow Create your favourite channel list Profile from various broadcasters up to 4 Profile 1 to 4 The list is added to Category in TV Guide p 1...

Page 30: ...y Analogue Programme Edit and Analogue Manual Tuning are available in Analogue mode only Auto Setup Digital and Analogue This will take about 3 mins Analogue Scan 21 68 Digital Scan 21 68 62 Channel Service Name Type Quality CBBC Channel DVB 10 62 BBC Radio Wales DVB 10 62 BBC Radio Cymru DVB 10 62 E4 DVB 10 62 Cartoon Nwk DVB 10 29 Analogue 33 BBC1 Analogue EXIT RETURN Start Auto Setup All tuning...

Page 31: ...ce List p 29 automatically Add DVB channel automatically Add New DVB Services Any new services found will be added to the DVB Service List p 29 automatically Add New DVB Services Please wait This will take about 3 mins 21 68 Prog Channel Service Name Net ID TS ID Quality ZDF ARD The new service is added with the current settings saved as they are Set Analogue channel manually Analogue Manual Tunin...

Page 32: ...lly start when Mains power On Off switch is next turned On p 10 To re tune TV channels only e g after moving house Auto Setup p 30 3 2 4 Select Setup Select Shipping Condition 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 other than Owner ID channels picture sound quality ...

Page 33: ...r start from If you input the Owner ID in Auto Setup p 10 perform Select Setup Display the menu 2 1 access select access select Input owner ID Owner ID Owner ID HOUSE NO NAME A POSTCODE EXIT Enter the PIN number twice at first setting Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it Enter the PIN number 4 digits To change the PIN number Select the entry field To check the personal information s...

Page 34: ...ut terminal and set To return to TV EXIT For easier identification and selection of the input mode you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment To select the input mode p 16 set select 1 The labels you set will be displayed in Input Selection menu p 16 or banner If Skip is selected you cannot select the mode access select access select User input You c...

Page 35: ...ter Clock adjustment Set to the minimum level if noise occurs Sync Chooses another synchronous signal if the image is distorted H V On G H V by the horizontal and vertical signals from your PC On G by the green signal from your PC if available OPTION SDCARD EXIT RETURN INPUT Input Selection AV1 AV2 AV2S AV4 AV4S AV3 AV3S COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 TV To return to TV Displaying PC Screen on TV ...

Page 36: ...d setup connection are done completely p 40 and p 44 you do not need to programme the equipment the DVB system will control the recording progress If the recording equipment is not compatible with Q Link or similar technologies set Q Link in Setup Menu p 23 to the connected terminal AV2 or AV3 and make timer programming of the recording equipment Read the manuals of the equipment Display the menu ...

Page 37: ... Date Starting time Ending time Subtitles Off Auto one day ahead daily or weekly press repeatedly Select the programme to be changed using and press Correct as necessary as above Repeat the operations as below and set items in the order of to Recording time automatic display Daily SU SA Sunday to Saturday Daily MO SA Monday to Saturday Daily MO FR Monday to Friday Weekly SA FR TH WE TU MO SU Same ...

Page 38: ...100 0011 100 0010 100 0009 Photo View Mode Select Reading View EXIT Select RETURN MENU Slide show Thumbnail screen Error display images that could not be loaded etc Selected photo Selected photo information is displayed view select Rewind Pause Playback Playback Fast forward Stop To previous photo Rotate 90 anti clockwise To next photo Rotate 90 clockwise Prev Rotate Rotate Select Slide show Singl...

Page 39: ...lue LED lights while SD Card is inserted if set SD Card LED to On in Setup Menu p 23 This operation is not possible Your operation is not available Confirm SD card The inserted SD card has a problem Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound To confirm or change the current sound status operate in step Audio output settings operate in step or You can enjoy the multi channel sound via an amplifier connecte...

Page 40: ...r SMARTLINK Connect the equipment to this TV s AV2 or AV3 terminal via a fully wired SCART cable p 44 Q Link terminal setup in Setup Menu Q Link AV2 AV3 out p 23 Direct TV Recording Recording the current programme in VCR DVD recorder immediately To change DVB channel stop recording EXIT When Direct TV Recording is performed the recording equipment is automatically turned on if it is in Standby mod...

Page 41: ...e HDMI1 3 terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable 2 When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal HDMI1 use COMPONENT AUDIO terminals HDMI3 use AV4 audio terminals Audio settings can be made on the HDMI1 3 Input menu screen p 22 Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies 2ch L PCM 48 kHz 44 1 kHz 32 kHz HDMI2 terminal is for digital audio signal ...

Page 42: ...tions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control is a unique function that we have developed and added As such its operation with other manufacturers equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed Refer to individual manuals for compatibility information About applicable equipment consult your local Panasonic dealer or refer to the URL www ...

Page 43: ... equipment with this TV remote control point the remote control at the TV s signal receiver If you cannot access the menu check the settings and the equipment p 42 Display VIERA Link Menu Operate the menu of the equipment Available VIERA remote control buttons depending on the connected equipment VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection VIERA Link Menu Home Cinema Recorder Select VIERA Link Control Se...

Page 44: ... Link These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment For other connections consult the instructions for each piece of equipment the table below and the specifications p 54 VIDEO or S VIDEO AUDIO Recommended Connection Headphones Camcorder Game equipment Types of connectable equipment to each connector External Equipment To adjust volume Headphone Volume...

Page 45: ... Easy playback Easy control only with VIERA remote control Home Cinema Panasonic DVD Recorder HD Video Camera etc Panasonic Amplifier Panasonic DVD Recorder Speaker system Panasonic Player theatre HD Video Camera Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable Read the manuals of the equipment too or or or VIERA Link p 42 Speaker system Optical digital audio cable DVD Recorder HDMI equipment Optical digital ...

Page 46: ...termines the best aspect ratio to use to fill your screen It does this using a four step process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture 4 3 14 9 16 9 Zoom3 Zoom2 Zoom1 Directly displays the image at 16 9 without distortion anamorphic Displays a 16 9 letterbox or 4 3 image without distortion Displays the image at the standard 14 9 without enlargement Displays a 16 9 letter...

Page 47: ... your display Multi window will be exited by pressing the GUIDE button to display TV Guide The display timeout for the input mode or programme position can be adjusted by Banner Display Timeout in Setup Menu p 23 If main screen has digital teletext signals some key words may appear on colour bar In this case the operations can be possible by using colour buttons on the remote control except for th...

Page 48: ...S out video CVBS earth Red in Red earth Green in Green earth Blue in Blue earth Audio out L Audio out R CVBS in video RGB status earth Status RGB Earth Status CVBS Audio in L Audio earth Audio in R 21 19 17 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1 20 18 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 AV1 SCART terminal RGB VIDEO Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB Red Green Blue Chrominance in Socket Earth CVBS out video CVBS earth Red in S C in ...

Page 49: ... 1 024 60 Hz 63 98 60 02 1 366 768 60 Hz 48 39 60 04 Macintosh13 640 480 35 00 66 67 Macintosh16 832 624 49 73 74 55 Macintosh21 1 152 870 68 68 75 06 Mark Applicable input signal COMPONENT Y PB PR HDMI PC D sub 15P Pin No Signal Name Pin No Signal Name Pin No Signal Name R GND Ground NC not connected G GND Ground NC not connected B GND Ground HD NC not connected NC not connected VD GND Ground GND...

Page 50: ...shown on TV Guide 1 BBC O D D D D D 7 BBC T 14 E4 70 CBBC 72 Cartoo Prog type Check the DVB transmitter Adjust the direction of the aerial to another transmitter installed nearby Check the analogue broadcast If the image quality is poor check the aerial and consult your nearest dealer On Screen messages I e EC AV1 You can simply clear these by pressing the button Press again to redisplay Direct TV...

Page 51: ...ng of the connected equipment to 2ch L PCM Check the HDMI1 3 Input setting in the Sound Menu p 22 If digital sound connection has a problem select analogue sound connection p 41 Interference or frozen disappearing image in DVB Check DVB Signal Condition p 31 If Signal Quality or Signal Strength are displayed in red check aerial If problem persists consult your local Panasonic dealer Turn the TV of...

Page 52: ...gs There is a new DVB station Max number of Timers already set Maximum timer programming event is 8 Key not available You cannot select the same input source between Main and Sub screen when you are viewing in multi window p 13 Invalid system time Please exit Cannot get the time information Check the connection of the RF cable Invalid DVB Channel Invalid DVB channel is selected Feature not availab...

Page 53: ...MI devices Communication error in VIERA Link function p 42 Shipping condition completed TV can now be switched off Auto Setup will automatically start when Mains power On Off switch is next turned On p 10 Software Update failed Please try again later Press EXIT to continue Perform System Update Search Now in System Update p 27 If it is still failed there may not be the new software Software succes...

Page 54: ...o in Audio Video out S Video in Q Link AV3 Scart terminal 21 Pin terminal Audio Video in Audio Video out RGB in S Video in Q Link AV4 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 AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms COMPONENT VIDEO Y 1 0 V p p including synchronization PB PR 0 35 V p p AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms Others HDMI1 2 3 TYPE A Connec...

Page 55: ...nd 22 Slide Show 39 Specifications 54 SRS TruSurround XT 22 Subtitles 12 20 Surround 22 S Video 8 48 System Update 27 47 Teletext 18 20 Tuning Menu 30 TV Guide 14 TV speaker 43 Type list 14 Update the software 27 47 User input 34 Video 8 16 VIERA Link 42 45 47 Viewing Mode 10 22 Volume Correction 22 WSS 46 Zoom 46 A C D E F H I L M O P Q R S T U V W Z N Licence Index Specifications Trademark Credi...

Page 56: ... Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with 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 othe...