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Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80A Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic Viera TH-42PX80A Operating Instructions Manual

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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.
English

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

TH-42PX80A
Model No.
TH-50PX80A
TQBC2286-1

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    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. English Operating Instructions Plasma Television TH-42PX80A Model No. TH-50PX80A TQBC2286-1...
  • Page 2 Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- ■ Receives digital terrestrial broadcastings using an integrated DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner ■ Sharp pictures with HDMI connection ■ Links up and controls the connected equipment with “VIERA Link”...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    media excitement Enjoy rich multi-media Amplifi er with DVD Recorder Speaker system Contents Be Sure to Read • Safety Precautions ······································ 4 • (Warning / Caution) • Notes ··························································· 5 Maintenance ··············································· 5 Quick Start Guide • Accessories / Options •...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    • Using an unapproved pedestal or other fi xtures may make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. • Use approved pedestals / mounts (p. 6). Do not allow children to handle SD Card •...
  • Page 5: Notes

    Caution ■ When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug • Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock. ■ When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of 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.
  • Page 6: Accessories / Options

    Cleaning cloth (angle) • • Installing remote’s batteries Pull open Hook Clamper Mains Lead p. 10 p. 8 Pedestal (ST-42R4-WG / ST-50R4-WG) • TBLX0049 • (TH-42PX80A) TBLX0051 (TH-50PX80A) p. 7 TY-WK42PR3W TY-WK42PR4W Close Note the correct polarity (+ or -)
  • Page 7: Assembling The Pedestal

    Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. • If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic dealer immediately. During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened. •...
  • Page 8: Basic Connection

    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 Connecting aerial TV only...
  • Page 9 Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV, DVD Recorder or VCR Rear of the TV Mains lead (supplied) AV IN S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT COMPONENT MONITOR AV1 IN AV2 IN AV3 IN RCA cable AUDIO VIDEO RF OUT...
  • Page 10 Basic Connection Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box Rear of the TV AV IN VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT COMPONENT MONITOR AV1 IN AV2 IN Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Rear of the TV...
  • Page 11: Identifying Controls

    When in Standby mode, switches TV On Teletext (p. 18) • Switches to teletext mode Subtitles (p. 14) • Displays Subtitles VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment operations (p. 21) AV4 IN Changes the Headphones input mode jack (p. 42) Senses brightness to adjust picture quality in “Eco” mode in Picture Menu (p. 24)
  • Page 12: Auto Tuning

    Auto Tuning Search and store TV programmes automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. POWER INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) Select your state Select State / Territory...
  • Page 13 Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. ■ How to use remote control MENU Open the main menu Move the cursor / select the menu Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from a range of options Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set RETURN...
  • Page 14: Watching Tv

    Watching TV POWER INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN ASPECT OPTION DIRECT TV REC INFO Volume TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME Note • When the TV is switched to standby, there will be a clicking sound after a short delay. This is normal. ■...
  • Page 15 ■ Other useful functions Display Information banner • Also appears when changing a programme Event Example: 1 TEN Digital Coronation Street 9:00 am - 11:00 am DVB: Event Start / Finish time Analogue: Programme status Features available / Message meanings Sound mute On Audio mode (Analogue mode) (p.
  • Page 16 Watching TV ■ Other useful functions Change the aspect ratio Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. Display Aspect Selection list • To change the mode using the ASPECT button only ASPECT Change aspect ratio Note • •...
  • Page 17: Using Tv Guide

    Using TV Guide Using TV Guide enables you to select programme easily, view event informations, etc. TV Guide―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters).
  • Page 18: Viewing Teletext

    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.
  • Page 19 Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) HOLD HOLD Return to the main index page INDEX INDEX Display subtitles Call up STTL subtitles Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once View in MENU multi (Press twice)
  • Page 20: Watching Videos And Dvds

    Watching Videos and DVDs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. • To connect the equipment The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. INPUT ASPECT EXIT...
  • Page 21: Vcr Dvd Player

    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 Standby POWER...
  • Page 22: How To Use Menu Functions

    How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN SURROUND OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME ■ To return to TV at any time EXIT ■...
  • Page 23: Viera Link

    ■ Overview Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup • Depending on the received signals, available items are varied. VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Access Direct TV Rec Start VIERA Link Control Recorder Speaker Selection Home Cinema (p. 39) Picture Menu Viewing Mode Normal...
  • Page 24: Menu List

    How to Use Menu Functions ■ Menu list Menu Item Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Viewing Mode Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Colour Management P-NR 3D-COMB Reset Picture Defaults Mode Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround...
  • Page 25 ■ Menu list Menu Item DVB Favourites Edit DVB Service List Analogue Service List Auto Tuning DVB Manual Tuning Analogue Manual Tuning Add New DVB Services New Service Message DVB Signal Display Off Timer Teletext Shipping Condition System Update Power Save Side Panel Picture Overscan Input Labels...
  • Page 26: Dvb Settings (Dvb)

    DVB Settings DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features. POWER INPUT GUIDE EXIT MENU RETURN ASPECT OPTION INFO MUTE TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD POWER PROGRAMME ■ To return to TV EXIT (DVB mode) If in Analogue mode Select DVB Display the menu MENU Select “Setup”...
  • Page 27 • Download new software to TV. For details If System Update is performed, the software will be updated (it may change TV functions). If you do not wish to do so, set “Auto Update Search in Standby” to Off. Select “Auto Update Search in Standby” and then set “On” or “Off” System Update Auto Update Search in Standby Update...
  • Page 28: Editing Programmes

    Editing Programmes You can make your favourite programme lists and skip unwanted programmes, etc. INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME ■ To return to TV EXIT Select DVB or Analogue • “DVB Favourites Edit” and “DVB Service List” are available in •...
  • Page 29: Service List

    Create your favourite programme list from various broadcasters (up to 4: Fav List1 / Fav List2 / Fav List3 / Fav List4). The list is added to “Favourites” list in TV Guide (p. 17) and information banner (p. 15) and then easily accessed.
  • Page 30: Tuning Programmes

    Tuning Programmes You can retune all the TV programmes when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME ■ To return to TV EXIT ■...
  • Page 31 Automatically retune all DVB or Analogue programmes received in the area. • Only DVB programmes are retuned in DVB mode. • Only Analogue programmes are retuned in Analogue mode. Start Auto Tuning Set all DVB or Analogue Auto Tuning programmes All digital tuning data will be erased automatically EXIT...
  • Page 32: Restore Settings

    Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no programmes tuned in. All settings (programmes, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME ■ To return to TV EXIT Check the message and initialise Restore...
  • Page 33: Input Labels

    Input Labels For easier identifi cation 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. 20 INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT...
  • Page 34: Displaying Pc Screen On Tv

    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. 42 INPUT ASPECT EXIT MENU RETURN...
  • Page 35: Hdmi Functions

    HDMI Functions 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.
  • Page 36: Viewing From Sd Card (Photos)

    Viewing from SD Card Still images recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. POWER INPUT GUIDE EXIT MENU RETURN ASPECT OPTION SD CARD INFO MUTE TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD POWER PROGRAMME ■ To return to TV EXIT SD CARD Insert the SD Card Enter SD mode (Photo View Mode) •...
  • Page 37 Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card. Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) Message Cannot read fi...
  • Page 38: Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm

    VIERA Link “ ∗ Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifi er, etc.) with HDMI cable allow you to interface them automatically.
  • Page 39 ■ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) You can pause the live TV programme and resume later. • This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD and “HDAVI Control 3” function. • If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment •...
  • Page 40 VIERA Link “ ■ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). • This function is available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3”...
  • Page 41 • About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera, read the manual of the equipment. • If more than one equipment of the same type are connected to the TV by HDMI cables, for example two DIGA Recorders to HDMI1 and HDMI2, VIERA Link will only be available for the lower terminal number, in this case HDMI1.
  • Page 42: External Equipment

    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 specifi cations (p. 50). (VIDEO) (S-VIDEO) AV4 IN S VIDEO ( M3 stereo mini plug)
  • Page 43 To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable AV IN VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO AUDIO COMPONENT COMPONENT MONITOR AV1 IN AV2 IN RCA cable Optical digital audio cable MONITOR DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO AUDIO...
  • Page 44: Technical Information

    Technical Information Programme Allocation (Analogue mode) CH Display / Receive Programme CH 0 CH 5 CH 5A Rating Parental Guidance recommended Updating the software system (DVB mode) Update system software regularly to ensure that you have latest version software. If there is an update available, a notifi cation banner is displayed when the service has the update information. •...
  • Page 45 If miniSD Card is used, insert / remove it together with the adapter. • Check the latest information on the card type at the following website. (English only) http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/ ∗ DCF (Design rule for camera file system): Unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Note •...
  • Page 46 • PC signal is magnifi ed or compressed for display, so that it may not be possible to show fi ne detail with suffi cient clarity. PC connection TH-42PX80A 768 × 768 pixels 1,024 × 768 pixels Signal Name Pin No.
  • Page 47: Faqs

    FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) • Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial.
  • Page 48 FAQs Problem Sound is unusual Pictures from external equipment are unusual when the equipment is connected via HDMI • Digital TV reception technology requires high quality, robust DTV signals which in some domestic aerial installations, may be relatively poor despite good analogue reception. Aerial connection when using DTV and VCR / DVD Recorder After DVB Auto Tuning only...
  • Page 49: Licence

    Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) TH-42PX80A Declaration of Conformity No. 5215, 10 December 2007 TH-50PX80A Declaration of Conformity No. 5216, 10 December 2007 Actions •...
  • Page 50: Specifi Cations

    Dimensions ( W × H × D ) Mass Note • Design and Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate. TH-42PX80A AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz 335 W 0.7 W 16:9 106 cm (diagonal) 922 mm (W) ×...
  • Page 51: Warranty

    Authorised Service Centre. • Send or bring the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase receipt as a proof of purchase date. Please note that freight and insurance to and / or from your nearest Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you.
  • Page 52 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://panasonic.net/ © 2008 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Serial Number...

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