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Operating Instructions
Plasma Television
Model No. TH-42PZ700A
TH-50PZ700A
POWER
INPUT
ASPECT OPTION SD CARD
EXIT
RETURN
R G YB
STTL
INFO 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.
TQBC2205
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Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- Full HD Plasma Panel Receive digital terrestrial services using an integrated (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal Create home theatre and DVD recorder link-ups with “VIERA Link” without complicated settings! Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) TH-42PZ700A Declaration of Conformity No 4599, 28 February 2007 TH-50PZ700A Declaration of Conformi
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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 • SD memory card Quick Start Guide ·········· 6 Accessories / Options Camcorder ··············· 7 Identifying Controls ··················· 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 some
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Accessories / Options Check that you have the accessories and items shown Standard accessories Remote Batteries for the Clamper (2) Operating Instructions Control Remote Control Transmitter Transmitter (2) Guarantee CH VOL N2QAYB000122 R6 (AA) • • TV Pedestal (ST-42D2-WK / ST-50D2-WK) Mains Lead TBLX0026 • (TH-42PZ700A) TBL0E0012 • (TH-50PZ700A) Read the manual of the pedestal for installation. Installing remote’s batteries Using the clamper Pull open 1 Hook Rear of the TV Close
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Identifying Controls Quick Start Guide • Accessories / Options • Identifying Controls SD CARD slot (p. 31) Function select Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / • Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Auto Tuning (p. 24) 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. 34) (p. 34) (p. 34) 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 If your recorder is not available for DVB p. 41 • Rear of the TV Rear of the TV Aerial AC 22
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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 state POWER Select State / Territory INPUT 2 New South Wales / Australian Capital Territory Victoria OPTI
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Watching TV Turn power on POWER Mains power On / Off switch should be On. 1 POWER INPUT ASPECT OPTION SD CARD Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or Analogue GUIDE EXIT 2 RETURN 1 TEN Digital All DVB Services 10:30 am Select FAV List Corontation Street 9:00 am - 11:00 am Now RY G B Information banner STTL You can also select the mode using the TV button on the front panel • of the TV. Select a service up 3 CH or down INFO MUTE To select the two or three-digit programme number, e.g. 39 •
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Watching TV Viewing • Other useful functions (Operate after ) ■ Display programme information INFO B Current To change the Fav List Programme Service Current time favourite list (If you have defi ned a Fav List) R 1 TEN Digital 10:30 am All DVB Services To download new software to TV Select FAV List Corontation Street 9:00 am - 11:00 am Software update DVB: Programme Now “System Update Search Now” (p. 23) Mute Rating: PG Bad Signal STTL TEXT 45 • Start / Finish time Display Analogue: Prog
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Using TV Guide TV Guide ―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of programmes currently broadcast and future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcaster). Analogue broadcasts will be listed after DVB broadcasts. “D” means DVB channel and “A” means Analogue channel. GUIDE View TV Guide POWER INPUT ASPECT OPTION SD CARD Programme Current date and time Wed 12/05/04 10:15 am TV Guide GUIDE EXIT Fri 14th May Prog. type Favourites date Service DD 1 TEN
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Using TV Guide Viewing • Other useful functions (Operate after viewing TV Guide) ■ Select View details TV Guide Thu 05/08/04 10:49 am the programme To return View details to the start page of the select Details programme INFO EXIT (DVB mode) Return to List View RETURN INFO Select the programme now on the air (TV screen) select Watch the programme watch Note When this TV is turned on for the fi rst time, or the TV is switched off for more than a week, it may take some time • before the
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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. Display the Input select menu 1 POWER INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD 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 TOP mode? (in case of TOP text broadcasting) TOP is
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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 STTL Call up the page stored in “blue”. favourite • Factory setting is “P801” (subtitle page). • 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 As page is press displ
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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 (example: Picture Menu) RY G B Select the item F.P. Picture Menu 1/2 3 Viewing Mode Auto Contrast Brightness Colour select Sharpness Tint Colour Bala
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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. 33) Sound Setup Picture Menu 1/2 Viewing Mode Auto Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Warm Colour Management Off P-NR Off Picture Menu 2/2 MPEG NR Off 3D-COMB Off Reset Picture Defaults Set (p. 20) Sound Menu 1/2 Mode Music Bass Tr
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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. 33) “Speaker control” (p. 33) You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the • Speaker Selection remote control. Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Auto) Viewing Mode Set for each input signal • Contrast, Brightness, Ad
