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Turn your living room into a home theatre! Contents Experience an amazing level of multi-media excitement Be Sure to Read 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 • OK EUR7651110 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Check that you have the accessories and items shown Batteries for the Remote Clamper (2) Mains Lead TMME289 K2CT3DH00018 Control Transmitter (2) • 0 • R6 (UM3) • TV Pedestal (ST-42H2-WK / ST-50H2-WK) • • TBLX0024 (TH-37PX7B, TH-42PX7B) TBLX0025 (TH-50PX7B) For installation p. 7 and p.
Attaching the pedestal Identifying Controls If required, additional fixings are supplied for securing the TV to a wall and table. Band (2) Screw (2) Wood screw (2) Power LED • Clamp (2) Standby: red On: green When using the remote control, indicates the TV has received a command. Mains power On / Off switch Nominal diameter 4 mm × 12 ■Securing to a base Changes the input mode Fix pedestal and base together with band.
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 Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) • 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 ■ Other useful functions (Operate after Turn power on 1 (Press for about 1 second) Mains power On / Off switch should be On.
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 INPUT GUIDE MENU RETURN TV Guide date 1 2 4 D 7 BBC THR Hot Wars 7 D 14 E4 6 8 9 0 Landscape (Displays by broadcaster) Timer Programming access select Emmerdal.
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 GUIDE EXIT 2 Turn the TV on ■ 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 Stop automatic updating HOLD ■ To resume HOLD Return to the main index page GUIDE EXIT INDEX MENU RETURN View subtitles by pressing STTL button STTL • Factory setting is “P888” (subtitle service) on blue button (List mode). • • TEXT Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.
How to Use Menu Functions ■ Menu list ■ Menu list Item Menu Speaker Selection Viewing Mode • Selects three different screen settings (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema) In each Viewing Mode setting, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, Tint (in NTSC only), Colour balance, Colour Management and 3D-COMB can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular viewing requirement (e.g., you may require different settings for viewing sports, films, news etc.
How to Use Menu Functions ■ Overview • DVB Timer Programming How to operate (p. 23) Main Menu Po s . N a me Date St a r t En d mi n . 1 BBC1 6/8 FR 18:00 20:00 120 Off 3 ITV1 7/8 SA 21:30 22:30 60 Off Profile Editor The menu of the accessed equipment VIERA Link Menu VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Wed 05/08/04 18:50 Recorder Home Cinema (p. 39) (p.
DVB Settings (DVB mode) DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features. 1 INPUT GUIDE EXIT 2 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 GUIDE EXIT 2 “DVB Profile Edit” and “DVB Service List” are available in DVB mode only. 1 7 14 70 72 105 719 720 List favourite channels Display the menu MENU DVB Profile Edit OK MENU 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).
Tuning Channels Select DVB or Analogue 1 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.
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 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) 1 You can name each input terminals freely.
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). If the recording equipment is compatible with Q-Link or similar technologies (p. 40) and connected to the TV’s AV2 terminal using a SCART cable (p.
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 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 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. 51). To watch satellite broadcasts To record / playback Satellite receiver DVD Recorder / VCR RF cable or SCART cable SCART cable SCART cable This slot is for services by the Panasonic dealer.
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.
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. For details (p. 52) • Screen White spots or shadow images (noise) 1 BBC O D 7 BBC T D 14 E4 D 70 CBBC D 72 Cartoo • Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? (p. 24) (no sound or low volume) • Reset channels. (p.
On screen messages Message Are you sure ? Are you sure you want to delete this timer ? Press OK to delete timer Press Exit to return Bad Signal Feature not available Invalid DVB Channel Invalid system time. Please exit ! Max. number of Timers already set ! New version 1.90 found.
