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Turn your living room into a home theatre! Contents Experience an amazing level of multi-media excitement Receive digital terrestrial broadcastings using an integrated (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner (Display DVB programmes with TV Guide (p. 16) / Timer recording (p. 38) / Register and instantly call up favourite programmes with Profile Edit (p.
Safety Precautions Notes Warning & Caution Handling the mains plug Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible at all times. The On / Off switch on this model does not fully disconnect the TV from the mains supply. Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when the TV is not used for a prolonged period of time. Ensure the grounding pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.
Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control Transmitter • N2QAYB000181 Warning Check that you have the accessories and items shown Batteries for the Clamper (2) Mains Lead TMME258 K2CT3DH00018 Remote Control (TH-42PZ70BA, TH-42PZ70B) Transmitter (2) • • • • R6 (UM3) K2CT3DH00025 (TH-50PZ70B) TV Pedestal (ST-42D2-WG / ST-50D2-WG) • • TBL0E0009 (TH-42PZ70BA, TH-42PZ70B) TBL0E0008 (TH-50PZ70B) For installation p. 7 and p.
Installation of the pedestal ■Attaching the bands for fixing cables Identifying Controls Function select Insert the spigot on the two To tighten: bands into the pedestal. • F TV Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected function. When in Standby mode, switches TV On. AV Swing door to open AV3 To loosen: S-V V L R AV3 terminals (p. 46) The TV could fall over during an earthquake, etc.
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 first.
Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. 1 Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On • Auto Setup - Digital and Analogue 21 21 68 68 Channel Service Name 62 CBBC Channel 62 BBC Radio Wales 62 BBC Radio Cymru 62 E4 62 Cartoon Nwk 29 33 BBC1 This will take about 3 mins.
Watching TV 1 INPUT ■ Other useful functions (Operate after Turn power on (Press for about 1 second) Mains power On / Off switch should be On. OPTION SD CARD EXIT Freeze / unfreeze picture Display subtitles Display / hide subtitles (if available) 1 BBC ONE WALES • 23:35 Now Profile 1 Change category For info press Information banner You can also select the mode using the TV button on the side panel of the TV.
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.
Watching VCR, DVD and Satellites Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. Connect the Satellite receiver and you can watch satellite broadcasts. To connect the equipment (p. 10 and p. 11) The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. 1 INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN 2 ■ When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. 10 and p.
Viewing Teletext You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster) DVB (digital broadcasting) mode Analogue mode What is FASTEXT mode (default)? DVB teletext services DVB teletext services differ greatly from analogue teletext. When you switch to a DVB teletext service, the images you see can contain graphics and text, laid out and controlled in a manner decided by the broadcaster. You can check if the programme has teletext information.
How to Use Menu Functions ■ Using Analogue teletext (Continued) Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. HOLD INDEX View in multi window ■ To resume Return to the main index page OPTION SD CARD EXIT View subtitles by pressing STTL button • Each time pressed: Teletext TV and Teletext TV ■ To change stored pages (List mode only) If you wish to use Subtitles, do not change number on blue button.
How to Use Menu Functions ■ Menu list ■ Menu list Item Menu Speaker Selection Viewing Mode DVB Timer Programming DVB Profile Edit DVB Service List Controls the connected Panasonic equipment “Access and control the connected equipment by VIERA remote control” (p. 45) “Speaker control” (p. 45) You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the remote control.
How to Use Menu Functions ■ Overview • DVB Timer Programming How to operate (p. 23) Main Menu Pos.
DVB Settings (DVB mode) DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features. 1 The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules. This TV receiver works only Pay TV modules complying with CI standard.
Editing Channels You can make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels and control channel audience. 1 Select DVB or Analogue Profile Editor “DVB Profile Edit” and “DVB Service List” are available in DVB mode only. 2 1 7 14 70 72 105 719 720 List favourite channels OPTION SD CARD EXIT Wed 12/05/04 10:46 All DVB Services • INPUT Create your favourite channel list (Profile) from various broadcasters (up to 4: Profile 1 to 4). The list is added to “Category” in TV Guide (p.
Tuning Channels You can re-tune all TV channels when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. INPUT • • EXIT “DVB Manual Tuning”, “Add New DVB Services”, “New Service Message” and “DVB Signal Condition” are available in DVB mode only. “Analogue Programme Edit” and “Analogue Manual Tuning” are available in Analogue mode only. access Main Menu Chan.
Restore Settings Owner ID Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings other than “Owner ID” (channels, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. Entry of the security code (PIN number) and “personal information” (your name, address and post code). In the unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to determine the owner. If you have skipped the Owner ID input in “Auto Setup” (p. 12), and input it later, start from . If you input the Owner ID in “Auto Setup” (p.
Input Labels Displaying PC Screen on TV For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. (To select the input mode p. 18) 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.
Recording Controls (DVB mode) Timer Programming from Menu Start making the settings The Timer programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to record. At the correct time, the DVB system will switch on and tune to the correct station (even if the TV is in Standby mode). TV Guide may also be used to set timer programmes. (p. 16) If the recording equipment is compatible with Q-Link or similar technologies (p. 42), and setup / connection are done completely (p. 42 and p.
Viewing from SD Card (Photos) •■ The still images recorded by the digital camera will be displayed. 1 2 Insert the SD Card • For details on SD Cards (p. 49) ■ To remove To insert Warning message for output signal is displayed. Signal output from all AV terminals will be disabled during SD card view. Press OK to proceed. Press EXIT to return to TV viewing.
Q-Link Functions HDMI Functions Q-Link connects the TV and VCR / DVD recorder, enables easy recording and playback. HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and highquality 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 Functions VIERA Link “ You can control some functions of the connected Panasonic equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver).
External Equipment To watch satellite broadcasts To record / playback HD Satellite receiver DVD Recorder / VCR RF cable or These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 55).
Technical Information Aspect Ratio Updating the DVB software The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 15) ■Auto: 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 PC connection A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV. PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning frequency 59 to 86 Hz (more than 1,024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image). A PC adapter is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector. • • •• •• Note Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.
FAQs On screen messages Problem Message Meaning / Action Screen Chaotic image, noisy •• Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 24) Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). All tuning data will be erased •• “Shipping Condition” will erase all tuning data (p. 34). “Auto Setup” will be erased all present DVB and Analogue tuning datas (p. 32). No image can be displayed • Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? (p.
On screen messages Message • No analogue signal can be found in Auto Setup. PIN incorrect ! • The PIN number you entered is wrong. Please check aerial or local DVB service availability. Press OK to start Auto Setup • Please follow the message. If it is still failed, consult your local Panasonic dealer. Please check settings and connections on HDMI devices. • Communication error in VIERA Link function (p. 44). • The software updating is finished. Software Update failed. Please try again later.