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Operating Instructions
Plasma Television
TH-37PV80P
Model No.
TH-42PV80P
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.
English
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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 SD memory Card Accessories / Options ········· 6 • Identifying Controls ·············· 8 • Camcorder Basic Connection ················ 10 • Auto Setup······
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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. • An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. • Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This
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Notes Caution Do not display a still picture for a long time This causes the image to remain on the plasma When cleaning the TV, remove the screen (“image retention”). mains plug This is not considered a malfunction and is not Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock. covered by the warranty. • Typical still images When the TV is not going to be used for a Programme number and other logos long period of time, remove the mains plug • Image displayed in 4:3 mode This TV will still
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Accessories / Options Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control Batteries for the Clamper (2) Mains Lead Remote Control (2) N2QAYB000241 p. 8 p. 11 • R6 (UM3) • TV Operating Instructions Cleaning cloth Pedestal (ST-42R4-WG) TBLX0053 Pan European • p. 7 Guarantee Card 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 youn
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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 nea
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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 Identifying Controls
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Identifying Controls Quick Start Guide • Accessories / Options • Identifying Controls Remote Control Standby On / Off switch Input mode selection Switches TV On or Off standby TV - switches to TV mode (p. 18) • • AV - switches to AV input mode from Input • Selection list (p. 18) INPUT Surround (p. 22) Switches Surround On or Off SD Card (p. 32) • Switches to SD Card viewing mode OPTION SD CARD • VIERA Link Menu (p. 37) Option Menu (p. 14) ASPECT EXIT Press to access VIERA Link Menu directly Ea
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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 Hz Ma
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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 side tabs click tabs AC 220-240 V To remove from the TV: 50 / 60 Hz • Keep pushing both side snaps snaps Mains lead (supplied) RF cable HDMI 1 HDMI 2 AV1 AV2 PC RGB RGB VIDEO VIDEO S VIDEO HDMI 3 COMPONENT AUDIO AUDIO OUT IN Y L L PB R R PR SCART cable (fully wired) RF OUT DVD Recorder or VCR RF IN RF cable Fully wired HDMI
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Auto Setup 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 the language Menüsprache select Deutsch Dansk Polski Srpski 2 English Svenska čeština Hrvatski Français Norsk Magyar Slovenščina Italiano Suomi Slovenčina Latvieš
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Auto Setup 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 have been set RETURN Return to the previous menu Using the On Screen EXIT Displays Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen ON SCREEN
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Watching TV Turn power on (Press for about 1 second) INPUT 1 Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 8) • MULTI WINDOW OPTION SD CARD ASPECT EXIT Information banner appears whenever you select a programme 1 BBS CH05 SC1 Coronation Street For details p. 15 • RETURN Select a programme To select the two or three-digit up • 2 programme number, e.g. 39 or down (in a short time) To select from the Programme List • All Services 6 7 8 select 1 2 programme 3 BBCi 4 Select Connect EXIT P
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Watching TV Viewing • Other useful functions Display Information banner Also appears when changing a programme • Programme Event Example: 1 BBS CH05 SC1 PAL Coronation Street Stereo 45 Sound System Colour System Features available / Message meanings Display Stereo, Mono Information Audio mode Sound mute On banner 1 - 90 Off Timer remaining time Teletext service available For settings p. 14 • To confi rm another tuned To set display timeout • • programme name “Banner Display Timeout” (p.
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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 FLOF (FASTEXT) mode? In FLOF 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
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Viewing Teletext Viewing • Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) HOLD To resume Return to the main index page INDEX View a favourite page stored Call up a F.P. favourite 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) Store frequently viewed pag
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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. Turn the TV on When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. 10 and p. 11) 1 Receives input signals automatically when playback starts Input signals are automatically identifi ed by the SCART (pin 8) • terminal. INPUT This function is a
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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 Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre 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 and hold to search
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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 INPUT • (varies according to the input signal) OPTION SD CARD EXIT Select the menu access Main Menu 2 VIERA Link Picture RETURN Sound select Setup (example: Picture Menu) Select the item Picture Menu 1/2 3 Viewing Mode Dynamic Contrast Brightness Colour select Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Warm Colour Management O
