Operating Instructions Plasma Television Model No. TH-42PX45EH DVB DIRECT Analogue TV REC MODE GUIDE TV/AV OK MENU EXIT TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 VCR ASPECT N REC VCR DVD PROGRAMME IDTV 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 Safety Precautions ······································ 4 (Warning / Caution) Notes ··························································· 5 Maintenance················································ 5 Quick Start Guide Accessories / Options ·········· 6 Identifying Controls ··············· 7 Connection ································ 8 Auto Setup ································· 9 Set top box DVD recorder En
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. 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.
Notes Caution Remember not to keep still pictures on the screen for extended lengths of time When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug (Cleaning an energized TV 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 • MODE OK EUR765108A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 C 0 Check that you have the accessories and items shown Batteries for the Remote Operating Instructions Control Transmitter (2) Pan European Guarantee Card • R6 (UM3) Ferrite core • Pedestal • J0KF00000018 N IDTV Clamper (2) Mains Lead TBL0E0001 or TBL0E0002 equivalent to optional accessory TY-ST42P60W Read the manual of the pedestal for installation.
Identifying Controls Store setting (p. 20) Used to store tuning and other function settings ( ) Function select ( ) Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Tuning mode (analogue mode) (p. 20) AV4 S-V On / Off switch Remote control signal receiver V L R Switches TV/AV AV4 terminals (p. 30) Headphones jack (p. 30) Swing up the door at "PULL".
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. Ŷ Watching TV VHF / UHF aerial Rear terminal portion (enlarged view) Rear of the TV Fastener AV2 AV3 • • To unfasten Connect to AV2 or AV3 for a unit supporting Q-Link (p. 26). SCART cable (fully wired) Mains lead (Connect after all the other connections.
Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. 1 Turn the TV On with the On / Off switch 2 Select your country • You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode.
Watching TV 1 Turn power on 2 Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or Analogue (for about 1 second) On / Off switch on TV should be On.
Ŷ Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) Freeze / unfreeze picture Hold Display subtitles HOLD Display / hide subtitles (DVB only) STTL Display programme information • To change the language, see "Preferred Language Setting" (p. 18) or "Subtitles" (p. 22). • DVB Details EXIT To set display timeout (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 / FLOF mode? In TOP / 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.
If you wish to hold the current page without updating HOLD Stop or resume automatic updating HOLD Ŷ To resume HOLD Return to the main index page INDEX • •• INDEX Call up a favourite pages STTL TOP / FLOF mode only (Analogue mode only) Call up the page stored in "blue". Factory setting is "P103".
Watching Videos and DVDs It is possible to connect a variety of external equipment to the TV. Once the equipment is connected, use the following procedure to view the input. To connect the equipment (p.
Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control.
How to Use Menu Functions Ŷ Menu list 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 / Normal / Cinema / Auto) Set for each input signal Viewing mode Adjusts colour, brightness, etc.
Advanced DVB Settings 1 Display the menu 2 Select "Setup menu" MENU OK MENU EXIT Pay-TV Main menu P ic t u r e me n u next select Sound menu Common Interface Module Setup menu 3 IDTV 4 Select "DVB Setup Menu" Setup menu Q-Link AV2 out Control with HDMI Teletext Off timer Side panel Power save DVB Setup Menu System language Shipping condition next AV2 Monitor On TOP Off Off Off Access select Preferred Language Setting Select "System Setup" or "System Update" DVB Setup Menu Profile Edit Ch
(DVB mode only) Insert the CI module (optional) This TV receiver works only Pay TV modules complying with CI standard. Caution • • Turn Off the On / Off switch on the TV whenever inserting or removing the CI module. If a view card and a card reader come as a set, first insert the card reader, then insert the view card into the card reader.
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions.
(Analogue mode) Name Select the programme number to edit Programme edit Prog. 1 2 3 4 5 : : : : : Chan. Name Lock Sys CH44 CH51 CH41 CH47 CH37 ABC XYZ FTP 123 456 Off Off Off Off Off SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 select Programme number 3 FTP Cursor Edit Ŷ To lock 1 2 3 4 5 : : : : : Chan. Name Lock Sys CH44 CH51 CH41 CH47 CH37 ABC XYZ FTP 123 456 Off Off Off Off Off SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 SC1 • 1 2 3 4 5 Chan.
Editing and Setting Channels Your favourite channels can be listed, and children can be prevented from watching specific channels.
(DVB mode) Create your favourite channel list (Profile) from various broadcasters (up to 4: Profile 1 to 4). The list is displayed in information banner (p. 10) and then easily accessed.
Editing and Setting Channels (DVB mode) You can re-tune all TV channels when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. 1 Display the menu 2 Select "Setup menu" MENU OK MENU EXIT Main menu P ic t u r e me n u Sound menu next select Setup menu 3 4 Ŷ To exit EXIT • 5 No data is stored if an Auto Setup sequence is interrupted.
Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p. 30) 1 Select the external input 2 Select "PC" TV/AV TV/AV OK blue Ŷ To return to TV Ŷ PC menu setting (changed as desired) • Making settings Menu "How to Use Menu Functions" Item to TV/AV Displays PC screen (p.
External Equipment Q-Link Q-Link interlocks the TV and VCR / DVD recorder, enables easy recording and playback. Ŷ Condition • •• Ŷ • • Ŷ Use the VCR / DVD recorder with the following logos: "Q-Link", "NEXTVIEWLINK", "DATA LOGIC", "Easy Link", "Megalogic", or "SMARTLINK" Connect the equipment to this TV’s AV2 or AV3 terminal via a "fully-wired" SCART cable. (p. 28) Q-Link terminal setup in Setup menu (Q-Link, AV2/AV3 out). (p. 16) Download analogue channel settings Perform Auto setup. (p.
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 "Connections" (p. 29). Read the manuals of the equipment too. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. About applicable equipments, consult your local Panasonic dealer.
External Equipment Connections • External equipments and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Ŷ Connect VCR / DVD recorder (Recording, Playback) Rear of the TV 1 For Q-Link connection (p.
Ŷ Connect VCR / DVD recorder and Set top box (example) VCR / DVD recorder Rear of the TV 1 AV SCART 2 AV 1 AV 2 SCART AV 3 COMPONENT Y AUDIO IN L PB L R PR R AUDIO PC RGB VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO SCART AUDIO Set top box or SCART HDMI Ŷ Connect DVD recorder and VCR (example) DVD recorder Rear of the TV 1 SCART SCART AV 1 AV 2 AV 3 Y AUDIO IN L PB L R PR R AUDIO PC RGB VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO VCR AUDIO SCART Control with HDMI (
External Equipment Connections (overview) These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions of each equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 39). Control with HDMI (p. 27) DIGA or Panasonic Amplifier • When using HDMI2 terminal as Control with HDMI, select the external input to HDMI2 for the first time (p. 14).
To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box To record / playback DVD Recorder / VCR SCART cable RF cable or SCART cable SCART cable 1 AV • 2 AV 2 AV 3 (Q-Link) (Q-Link) COMPONENT Y AUDIO IN L PB L R PR R AUDIO PC RGB VIDEO VIDEO S-VIDEO RGB VIDEO S-VIDEO VIDEO External Equipment AV 1 AUDIO Advanced To watch DVDs DVD player Y AV4 PB PR COMPONENT 1 2 : Recommended Connection 31
Technical Information Shipping condition (Restore settings) Shipping condition will reset all settings, even if Child Lock PIN number (p. 22), clearing all DVB and Analogue tuning data and resetting all control levels back to factory settings.
Aspect Ratio The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 11) ŶAuto aspect: Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to fill your screen. It does this using a four step process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture. If Auto aspect detects a widescreen signal it switches into the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen mode.
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 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.
SCART and S-video terminal information Ŷ AV1 SCART terminal Ŷ AV2 SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO) (VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link) Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue).
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) • To customer using indoor aerial In order to enjoy a good quality DVB image, it is important to receive a good quality DVB signal. For this purpose check "Signal Condition" in Tuning Menu (p. 24).
Problem logo appears at the four corners of the screen Actions • Contrast is reduced Only one part remains dark • The function to prevent after-image is activated. (Not a faulty symptom) Ɣ The screen saver is activated if the TV is not operated for a certain time in AV mode. Ɣ Contrast is lowered when radio, menu, etc. lasts for several minutes. Ɣ "after-image" (p. 5) A pixel or luminescent spot may occasionally be missing in plasma displays.
FAQs Problem • Actions Due to the digital reception technologies involved, quality of the DTV signals may be relatively low in some cases, despite good reception of analogue programmes. • DVB Unable to receive signals with a high-performance aerial Install an aerial individually for the TV and VCR (or use a splitter).
Licence Trademark Credits DVB is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996). 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.
Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
