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Operating Instructions
Plasma Television
Model No. TH-42PV700AZ
TH-50PV700AZ
POWER
INPUT
MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD
EXIT
RETURN
R G YB
F.P.
RECALL MUTE
CH VOL
TV
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.
TQBC2183
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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) Enjoy rich multi-media Notes ··························································· 5 • Maintenance ··············································· 5 • Quick Start Guide SD memory card ·········· 6 Accessories / Options ··············· 7 Identifying Controls Camcorder ··················· 8 Basic Connection ··············
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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 grounding 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 or electri
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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 covered by the warranty. ( Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.) Typical still images Channel number and other logos When TV will not be used for a Image displayed in 4:3 mode long time, remove the mains plug Video game This TV will still consume som
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Accessories / Options Check that you have the accessories and items shown Standard accessories Remote Control Batteries for the Clamper (2) Operating Transmitter Remote Control Instructions N2QAYB000120 Transmitter (2) • R6 (AA) • TV Mains Lead Installing remote’s batteries Using the clamper Pull open 1 Hook Rear of the TV Close 2 Remove from the TV Snap open Note the correct Push both side polarity (+ or -) hooks and pull Snap shut out Caution Incorrect installation may cause batte
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Identifying Controls Quick Start Guide • Accessories / Options • Identifying Controls SD CARD slot (p. 28) Function select Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / • Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Tuning (p. 23) Lift door to open AUDIO AV4 IN S VIDEO VIDEO L/MONO-R AV IN Changes the Headphones jack AV4 terminals HDMI3 terminal input mode (p. 32) (p. 32) (p. 32) Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a function is already displayed, press
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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 Rear of the TV Aerial AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz Mains lead (supplied) Clamper Ma
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Auto Tuning Quick Start Guide • Basic Connection • Auto Tuning Search and store TV channels 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 system 2 select POWER INPUT System REGION System Selection OPTION SD CARD Selection China China China E.
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Language Setting You can change language for on-screen displays. Display the menu 1 POWER INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD ASPECT EXIT Select “Language” access Main Menu 2 RETURN VIERA Link Picture RY G B select Sound F.P. Setup Language RECALL MUTE Select the language CH VOL Language 3 English Chinese Français change store TV 10
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Language Setting Quick Start Guide • Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. ■ How to use remote control 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 Using the Return to the previous menu On Screen Displays EXIT Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen ■ ON SCR
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Watching TV Turn power on POWER Mains power On / Off switch should be On. 1 POWER INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD ASPECT EXIT 1 BBS CH05 5.5MHz PAL Corontation Street Bad Signal Encrypted AD STTL TXT Stereo 45 Information banner RETURN RY G B F.P. Select a channel up 2 CH or down To select the two or three-digit programme number, e.g. 39 RECALL MUTE • (in a short time) CH VOL Volume POWER REC SURROUND SURROUND ■ Other useful functions (Operate after ) Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture OPTIO
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Watching TV Viewing • ■ Other useful functions (Operate after ) Display programme information RECALL Channel 1 BBS CH05 5.5MHz PAL Corontation Street Sound mute Bad Signal Encrypted AD STTL TXT Stereo 45 Features available Display Stereo sound Colour system Teletext Off timer information Sound system Programme banner To set display timeout To select another channel • • “Banner Display Timeout” (p. 21) EXIT To hide Appears also when changing channel. • • Programme information is
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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. 8) The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. POWER Display the Input select menu INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD 1 ASPECT EXIT Select the input mode connected to the equipment watch Input Selection 2 RETURN AV1 AV2 AV3 select RY G B AV4 PC HDMI1 F.P. HDMI2 HDMI3 TV You can also select the input us
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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 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 and hold t
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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 List mode? In List mode, four differently coloured p
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Viewing Teletext Viewing • If you wish to hold the current page without updating Stop or resume automatic updating HOLD To resume ■ Return to the main index page INDEX Call up a F.P. Call up the page stored in “blue”. favourite • Factory setting is “P103”. • pages Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once View in MULTI PIP Operations can be made only in Teletext screen. • multi window (List mode only) Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar B As page is press displayed Correspon
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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 Displays the functions that can be set 1 • (varies according to the input signal) POWER INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD Select the menu ASPECT EXIT access Main Menu 2 VIERA Link Picture Sound select RETURN Setup Language RY G B (example: Picture Menu) F.P. Select the item Picture Menu 1/2 3 Menu Auto Contrast 30 Brightness 50 Colour 50 select Sharpness 50 Tin
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How to Use Menu Functions Advanced • (picture, sound quality, etc.) Overview ■ Main Menu VIERA Link Menu VIERA Link The menu of the accessed VIERA Link Control Recorder equipment Speaker Selection Home Cinema Picture (p. 31) Sound Setup Picture Menu 1/2 Language Menu Auto Contrast 30 Brightness 50 Colour 50 Sharpness 50 Tint Colour Temperature Warm CH Colour Set Colour Management Off Picture Menu 2/2 P-NR Off MPEG NR Off 3D-COMB Off Reset to Default Set (p. 20) Sound Menu
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VIERA Link Picture Sound How to Use Menu Functions Menu list ■ Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives) Menu Controls the connected Panasonic equipment VIERA Link Control “Easy control only with VIERA remote control” (p. 31) “Speaker control” (p. 31) You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the • Speaker Selection remote control. Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Standard / Cinema / Auto) Menu Set for each input signal • Contrast, Brightness, Adjusts
