Table of Contents
Advertisement
Operating Instructions
Plasma Television
TH-42PY700FA
Model No.
TH-42PY700F
TH-50PY700F
TH-58PY700F
INPUT
MULTI WINDOW
OPTION SD CARD
EXIT
RETURN
F.P.
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.
Advertisement
Table of Contents
Related Manuals for Panasonic Viera TH-42PY700F
Summary of Contents for Panasonic Viera TH-42PY700F
-
Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Plasma Television TH-42PY700FA Model No. TH-42PY700F TH-50PY700F TH-58PY700F INPUT MULTI WINDOW OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN F.P. 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. - Page 2 Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi-...
-
Page 3: Table Of Contents
media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read • Safety Precautions ······································ 4 • (Warning / Caution) Enjoy rich multi-media • Notes ··························································· 5 Maintenance ··············································· 5 Quick Start Guide SD memory card Accessories / Options ·········· 6 Identifying Controls ··············· 7 Camcorder Basic Connection ···················... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
TV. (including on make the TV shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask shelves above, etc.) your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6). Do not expose to direct sunlight... -
Page 5: Notes
Notes Caution Do not display a still picture for a long time This causes the image to remain on the plasma When cleaning the TV, remove the screen (“image retention”). mains plug This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty. -
Page 6: Accessories / Options
• manual to fi x cables. Do not burn or breakup batteries. Optional accessories Pedestal Plasma TV stand Wall-hanging TY-ST42D1-WG TY-S42PZ700W bracket TY-ST42D1-WK ( TH-42PY700FA, TH-42PY700F) (vertical) TY-ST42D2-WG TY-S50PZ700W TY-WK42PV3W TY-ST42D2-WK ( TH-50PY700F) ( TH-42PY700FA, TH-42PY700F) TY-S58PZ700W (angle) TY-ST50D1-WG ( TH-58PY700F) -
Page 7: Identifying Controls
Identifying Controls SD CARD slot (p. 29) Function select • Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Lift door to open Treble / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 22) Changes the Headphones jack AV4 terminals HDMI3 terminal... -
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 Example 2 Connecting aerial... - Page 9 Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box Rear of the TV Clamper Aerial • To unfasten RF cable AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz Mains lead (supplied) SCART cable RF cable (fully wired)
-
Page 10: Auto Setup
Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) • You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode. - Page 11 Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. ■ How to use remote control 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 12: Watching Tv
Watching TV Turn power on (Press for about 1 second) Mains power On / Off switch should be On. INPUT MULTI WINDOW OPTION SD CARD ASPECT EXIT 1 BBS CH05 Corontation Street Information banner RETURN Select a channel down • To select the two-digit programme number, e.g. - Page 13 ■ Other useful functions (Operate after Display programme information Channel 1 BBS CH05 Corontation Street Display Features available STTL Stereo Bad Signal Encrypted Stereo information Sound mute Colour system Teletext Off timer Sound system Programme Stereo sound banner • • To set display timeout To select another channel •...
-
Page 14: Watching Videos And Dvds
Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment (p. 8 and p. 9) The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. Turn the TV on ■... - Page 15 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...
-
Page 16: 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 FLOF (FASTEXT) mode? In 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. - Page 17 If you wish to hold the current page without updating Stop or resume automatic updating HOLD ■ To resume Return to the main index page INDEX • Call up a Call up the page stored in “blue”. F.P. • favourite Factory setting is “P103”.
-
Page 18: How To Use Menu Functions
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. Display the menu • Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) INPUT OPTION SD CARD Select the menu EXIT access... -
Page 19: Viera Link
■ Overview Main Menu VIERA Link VIERA Link Menu The menu of the accessed VIERA Link Control Recorder equipment Speaker Selection Home Cinema Picture (p. 33) Sound Setup Picture Menu Viewing Mode Auto Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Warm Colour Management P-NR... -
Page 20: Menu List
■ Menu list Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives) Menu Controls the connected Panasonic equipment VIERA Link Control “Easy control only with VIERA remote control” (p. 33) “Speaker control” (p. 33) • You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the Speaker Selection remote control. - Page 21 ■ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives) Selects optional colour system based on video signals in AV mode AV Colour System (Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC) Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a Q-Link compatible recording equipment (AV2 / AV3) (p.
-
Page 22: Editing And Setting Channels
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Display the menu INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT Select “Setup” access Main Menu VIERA Link RETURN Picture select Sound Setup Select “Tuning Menu” access Setup Menu Q-Link Settings... -
Page 23: Fine Tuning
• Edit the programme position settings To change channel number “Manual Tuning” Select the channel to edit Programme Edit Prog. Chan. Name Sound Sys. Colour Sys. CH33 1 2 3 Auto CH21 X Y Z Auto select Name CH21 F T P Auto CH60 Auto... -
Page 24: Control Channel Audience
Control Channel Audience You can lock specifi c channels and control who watches them. (When a channel is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch the channel.) Display the menu INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT Select “Setup”... -
Page 25: Restore Settings
Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings (channels, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. Display the menu INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT Select “Setup” access Main Menu VIERA Link RETURN Picture select Sound Setup... -
Page 26: 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. 14) Display the menu INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT Select “Setup”... -
Page 27: 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. 34) Select the external input INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT... -
Page 28: Viewing From Sd Card (Photos And Movies)
Viewing from SD Card Photo View: The still images recorded by the digital camera can be displayed. Movie View: The moving pictures recorded by the digital video camera can be played back. Insert the SD Card Select “Photo View” or “Movie View” access SD Card Photo View... - Page 29 (Photos and Movies) • For details on SD Cards (p. 38) ■ ■ ■ To open To insert To remove Blue LED Card Label surface Open the cover Press the centre of the card Push until a click is heard •...
-
Page 30: Q-Link Functions
Q-Link Functions Q-Link connects the TV and VCR / DVD recorder, enables easy recording and playback. ■ Condition • 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. 34) •... -
Page 31: Hdmi Functions
(∗2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop. ■ Summary of Control functions Connecting with an HDMI cable to Panasonic equipment with VIERA Link function, you can control the equipment (p. 32). You can use VIERA Link and Q-Link functions together. Connection... - Page 32 ” ∗ VIERA Link “ Control ∗ Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function. Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifi er, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically.
- Page 33 TV is automatically turned on. link (Only when TV is in Standby mode.) When TV is set to Standby mode, the connected Panasonic equipment is also Power off automatically set to Standby.
-
Page 34: 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. 43). Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Camcorder / HDMI equipment Fully wired HDMI... - Page 35 Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. • Amplifi er Read the manuals of the equipment too. ■ Easy playback, Easy control only with VIERA remote control HD Video Camera Panasonic DVD Recorder Speaker system Panasonic Player theatre Panasonic DVD Recorder, HD Video Camera, etc.
-
Page 36: Technical Information
Technical Information Aspect Ratio The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy fi ner images. (p. 13) ■ Auto: Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to fi ll your screen. It does this using a four step process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture. - Page 37 If you connect the same kind of equipment at once (for example: one DIGA to HDMI1 / another DIGA to HDMI2), VIERA Link is available for the terminal with the smaller number. • “HDAVI Control 2” is the newest standard (current as of February, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.
- Page 38 • 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.) Data format for Card browsing Photo : Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG fi les of DCF ∗ and EXIF standards Data format - Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) Max.
- Page 39 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).
-
Page 40: Faqs
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 for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) • Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial. - Page 41 Problem Actions • Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 20) • Chaotic image, noisy Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fl uorescent lamp). • Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum? No image can be (p.
-
Page 42: Licence
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. -
Page 43: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations TH-42PY700FA TH-50PY700F TH-58PY700F TH-42PY700F Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Average use 486 W 561 W 667 W Standby condition 0.5 W 0.3 W 0.4 W Aspect Ratio 16:9 106 cm (diagonal) 127 cm (diagonal) - Page 44 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic-europe.com © 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Printed in Czech Republic...