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Operating Instructions
Plasma Television
TH-42PV8AZ
Model No.
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.
English
TQBC2280-1
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Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- 2
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Quick Start Guide Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read Safety Precautions ······································4 • (Warning / Caution) Notes ··························································· 5 Enjoy rich multi-media • Maintenance ··············································· 5 • Quick Start Guide Accessories / Options ········· 6 • Identifying Controls ·············· 9 • Basic Connection ················ 10 Camcorder • Auto Tuning ··················
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Safety Precautions Warning Handling the mains plug and lead Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fi re.) • Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. • Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock. • Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.) • Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. (This may cause fi re
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Notes Caution Do not display a still picture for a long time ■ When cleaning the TV , remove the mains plug This causes the image to remain on the plasma Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock. • screen (“image retention”). ■ When the TV is not going to be used for a This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty. long period of time, remove the mains plug This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as Typical still images • long as
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Accessories / Options Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control Batteries for the Clamper (2) OK Remote Control (2) N2QAYB000227 p. 8 13 2 • 46 5 R6 (AA) 79 8 • 0 VOL TV Mains Lead Pedestal ( ST-42R4-WK) p. 8 TBLX0060 • p. 7 Operating Instructions This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by • young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children. O
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Accessories / Options Quick Start Guide • Attaching the pedestal Warning Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. • Caution Do not use any other TV and displays. Otherwise 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
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Accessories / Options Using the clamper Rear of the TV 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. ■ Attach the clamper ■ Bundle the cables To remove To loosen: from the TV: hole snaps Insert the clamper Keep Keep Set the in a hole hooks knob pushing both pushing tip in the side snaps the knob hooks 8
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Identifying Controls Quick Start Guide • Accessories / Options • Identifying Controls TV Function select Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / • Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Lift door to open Treble / Balance / Auto Tuning (p. 27) AUDIO AV4 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L R Changes the Headphones jack AV4 terminals input mode (p. 36) (p. 36) Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected fu
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Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet fi rst. Example 1 Example 2 Connecting aerial Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV only TV, DVD Recorder or VCR Rear of the TV Aerial Rear of the TV Aerial AC 220-240 V, AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz 50 / 60
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Basic Connection Quick Start Guide • Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box Rear of the TV Aerial Push until both Make sure that side tabs click the mains lead is securely fi xed. T o remove from the TV: AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz • Press both tabs and pull on mains connector to release tabs Mains lead (supplied) RF cable ANT AV IN 12 S VIDEO PC VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO Y Y L L L L PB/CB PB/CB AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO DVD Recorder R R R
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Auto T uning Search and store TV programmes automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) 1 You can now use the remote • control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode. (Power LED: On) Select your language OSD Language 2 English Chinese Français POWER select INPUT store ASPECT EXIT Select your area Channel Plan OK 3 China MENU RETURN Hong Kong Asia
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Auto Tuning Quick Start Guide • Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. ■ How to use remote control MENU Open the main 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 OK have been set RETURN Return to the previous menu Using the On Screen EXIT Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen Displays ■ O
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W atching TV Turn power on POWER Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 9) 1 • POWER If “Shop” is displayed on the top right of the screen, • INPUT reset settings in “Shipping condition” (p. 29), and select “Home” in “Auto Tuning” (p. 12). ASPECT ASPECT EXIT OK MENU RETURN 1 BBS RG Y B CH05 5.5MHz Coronation Street Information banner appears whenever you select a ASPECT OPTION DIRECT TV REC programme For details p. 15 • 13 2 Select a programme 13 2 46 5 To select the two or t
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Watching TV Viewing • ■ Other useful functions Display Information banner RECALL Also appears when changing a programme • Programme Event Example: 1 BBS CH05 5.5MHz PAL Coronation Street 45 Sound System Colour System Features available / Message meanings Display Information Sound mute On Teletext service available banner I II , , , 1 - 90 Audio mode (p. 39) Off Timer remaining time For settings p. 14 • To confi rm another tuned To set display timeout • • programme name “Banner Disp
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Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. What is FASTEXT mode? 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 TOP mode? (in case of TOP text broadcasting) TOP is
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Viewing Teletext Viewing • Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) HOLD HOLD HOLD ■ To resume Return to the main index page INDEX INDEX View a favourite page stored Call up a favourite F.P. Call up the page stored in “blue”. • Factory setting is “P103”. page • Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once View in MENU Select Picture and text multi (Press twice) • On or Off window Operations can be made only in Teletext screen. • (List mode only) Sto
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Watching Videos and DVDs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment p. 10 and p. 11 • The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. Display the Input select menu 1 INPUT ASPECT EXIT Select the input mode connected to the equipment OK watch Input Selection MENU RETURN 2 AV1 AV2 AV3 select AV4 OPTION DIRECT TV REC PC HDMI1 HDMI2 TV 13 2 You can also select the input usi
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Watching Videos and DVDs Viewing • Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control. VCR / DVD switch VCR DVD ∗ Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre POWER Standby Set to Standby 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 an
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How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. Display the menu MENU Displays the functions that can be set 1 • (varies according to the input signal) INPUT ASPECT EXIT Select the menu OK access Main Menu MENU RETURN 2 VIERA Link Picture select Sound SURROUND OPTION DIRECT TV REC Setup (example: Picture Menu) 13 2 Select the item 46 5 Picture Menu 1/2 3 Menu Standard 79 8 Contrast Contrast 60 Brightness Brightness 50 se
