Operating Instructions Plasma Television Model No. TH-42PV60A TH-50PV60A STILL SURROUND ASPECT R-TUNE N OK MENU TV/TEXT TV/AV F.P. INDEX HOLD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 VCR REC DVD 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.
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media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read Enjoy rich multi-media Personal computer Set top box DVD recorder Safety Precautions ······································ 4 (Warning / Caution) Notes ··························································· 5 Maintenance ··············································· 5 Preparations Accessories / Options ·········· 6 Identifying Controls ··············· 7 Connection ································ 8 Initial Setup ······························· 8 Auto Tu
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 fire.) 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 damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fire or electrical shock.
Notes Caution When cleaning the TV unit, remove the mains plug (Cleaning an energized unit may cause electrical shock.) When TV will not be used for a long time, remove the mains plug This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet.
Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control Transmitter • N2QAJB000121 STILL SURROUND ASPECT R-TUNE N OK MENU TV/TEXT TV/AV F.P.
Identifying Controls Store setting (p. 16) Used to store tuning and other function settings ( ) Function select ( Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / NTSC-Tint (Tint) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Tuning mode (p. 16) ) L/MONO-R AV4 IN S VIDEO VIDEO On / Off switch AUDIO Switches TV/AV AV4 terminals (p. 22) Headphones jack (p. 22) Swing up the door at "PULL". Selects programmes in sequence C.A.T.S.
Connection External equipments and cables shown in this manual are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains before attaching or disconnecting any leads. Rear of the TV •• • • • • Rear terminal portion (enlarged view) Note Do not put the Coaxial cable close to the mains lead to avoid noise. Do not place the Coaxial cable under the TV.
This TV has been pre-tuned in the factory to the following Australian TV channel. Programme No. 2 7 9 10 28 31 Channel No. 2 7 9 10 28 31 If your location does not receive these channels, perform "Auto Tuning" below. Auto Tuning Need help with operations? (example: Sound menu) Search and store TV channels automatically. TV/AV MENU Music Off Select Change Exit Return On-screen operation guide will help you.
Watching TV STILL ASPECT OK 1 Turn power on (for about 1 second) On / Off switch on unit should be On. Volume TV/AV 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 2 Select a programme number up or down 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 You can select the numbers directly by pressing Programme Number button and the two digit numbers by pressing Two Digit and Programme Number buttons. Programme Number 8 ..... 8 Programme Number 12....
Watching Videos and DVDs It is possible to connect a variety of external equipment to the TV unit. Once the equipment is connected, use the following procedure to view the input. To connect the equipment (p.
Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. What is TOP mode? In TOP mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the display. 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.
If you wish to hold the current page without updating HOLD INDEX Stop or resume automatic updating HOLD Return to the main index page INDEX Call up a favourite pages View in multi window ■ To resume HOLD F.P. • TOP mode only •• Call up the page stored in "blue". Factory setting is "P103". Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once • MENU (Press twice) • Select Picture and text On or Off Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way.
Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) • Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Standard / Cinema / Auto) Set for each input signal Menu Adjusts colour, brightness, etc.
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. For Auto tuning, see p. 9.
To freely change settings after Auto setup Select the programme number and search through the channel Programme number Store Repeat and Channel • search 1 OK Manual tuning • Programme down/up Search down/up Store Exit Return The programme number blinks. Note If a VCR is connected with only the RF cable, select programme number "0". For Manual tuning, using the buttons on the unit ("Tuning mode" on p.
Owner ID OK MENU TV/AV 1 Display the menu 2 Select "Setup menu" MENU M a i n me n u P i c t u r e me n u next select Sound menu Setup menu 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Select "Owner ID" 3 next Setup menu HDMI setting Teletext Off timer Ch colour set Child lock Side panel Power save Tuning menu Owner ID ■ To exit TOP Off Off High Off select Access TV/AV Input owner ID Entry of the security code (PIN number) and "personal information" (your name, address and zip code) in the unit allows th
Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p. 22) OK 1 Select the external input 2 Select "PC" TV/AV blue • • (To next page) TV/AV yellow Displays PC screen • ■ To return to TV TV/AV Corresponding signals (p. 27) If "H-freq." or "V-freq." is shown in red, the signals may not be supported. • Making settings Menu "How to Use Menu Functions" Item to (p.
External Equipment Control with HDMI " ControlTM"∗ ∗Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have "HDAVI Control" function. HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipments (Panasonic DVD Recorder DIGA, Panasonic Player theatre, Panasonic Amplifier, etc.) allow you to enjoy the easy playback or home theatre. About connections, see p. 21. Read the manuals of the equipment too. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
Connections for Control with HDMI ■ Easy playback Rear of the TV Panasonic DVD recorder DIGA 1 AV IN 2 AV1 IN S VIDEO AUDIO IN AV2 IN AV3 IN HDMI COMPONENT VIDEO COMPONENT MONITOR OUT Y Y VIDEO L MONO MONO PB/CB L MONO PB/CB L R AUDIO PR/CR R PR/CR R AUDIO PC ■ Home theatre This TV Panasonic Amplifier Speaker system This TV Panasonic Player theatre Speaker system • Read the manuals of Panasonic Amplifier or Player theatre for details.
External Equipment Connections These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions of each equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 30). Control with HDMI (p. 20) DIGA or Panasonic Amplifier • When using HDMI2 terminal as Control with HDMI, select the external input to HDMI2 for the first time (p. 11).
S VIDEO 4 pin terminal Chrominance in Luminance in To watch satellite broadcasts Chrominance earth Set top box Luminance earth To record / playback DVD Recorder / VCR RF cable or 1 AV IN 2 AV3 IN COMPONENT VIDEO COMPONENT MONITOR OUT Y Y VIDEO L MONO MONO PB/CB L MONO PB/CB L R AUDIO PR/CR R PR/CR R AUDIO PC External Equipment AUDIO IN AV2 IN • AV1 IN S VIDEO (Listening) Advanced To watch DVDs DVD player AV4 IN MONITOR OUT 1 2 • • Connect the S-VIDEO or VIDEO terminal
Technical Information Channel Allocation Sys select CH DISPLAY 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 NZ/INDONES 11 12 13 14 15 16 11 – – – – – – – – 21 19 20 21 22 23 24 Australia RECEIVE CHANNEL – 1 2 – 0 1 2 3 4 5 S2 S10 6 9 9A 10 11 12 S11 28 S44 20 21 57 58 59 62 63 62 63 69 70 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 69 – – – S’1 S’2 S’3 – – – S1 S2 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 S10 S11 S12 S13 S14 S15 S16 S17 S18 S19 S20 S21 107 117 118 120 125 24 S41 – – 69 – – – – – – –
Aspect Ratio The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 10) Aspect modes Signal name TV/AV1/AV2/ AV3/AV4 Component/HDMI PAL I PAL 525/60 M.
Technical Information HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment (∗1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. HDMI is the world's first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.
Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection button. Audio Signal STEREO Mode Indicator MAIN I SUB II I II MONO NICAM .......Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong etc. Type of broadcast Mode Indicator Regular broadcast Regular + NICAM MONO I NICAM DUAL MONO NICAM STEREO (Standard Audio) (MAIN I / SUB II ) I (MAIN ) No Indicator II I I A2(German) .......
FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Customer Care Centre for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) • Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial. logo appears at the four corners of the screen Contrast is reduced • The function to prevent after-image is activated.
Problem Actions Screen Chaotic image, noisy • • No image can be displayed • • Is "Colour" or "Contrast" in the Picture menu set to the minimum? (p. 14) Check "Colour system" (p. 16) • Reset channels. (pp. 9 and 16) Blurry or distorted image (no sound or low volume) Neither image nor sound is produced Sound No sound is produced Sound level is low or sound is distorted Is "Sound Mute" active? (p. 7) Is the volume set to the minimum? Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.
Specifications Power Source TH-42PV60A AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Power Plasma Display Consumption panel Sound Average use 341 W Standby condition 0.3 W Drive method Aspect Ratio Contrast Ratio AC type 16:9 Max 10000:1 106 cmV 920 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) × 1,056 mm (diagonal) 786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H)) [3,072 × 768 dots] 12 cm × 6 cm × 2 pcs, 8 Ω 20 W (10 W + 10 W ), 10% THD M3 (3.
WARRANTY - Australia only 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it’s Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour if, in the opinion of Panasonic, the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period. 2.
Licence Trademark Credits VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA. S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected. HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
