The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. For more detailed instructions, refer to the Operating Instructions on the CD-ROM.
TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask • • your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other Use approved pedestals / mounts (p. 4). sources of heat. To prevent fi re never place any type of...
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 Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.
R6 (UM3) Operating Instructions Cleaning cloth Pedestal (ST-42R4-WG / ST-50R4-WG) • TBLX0053 Pan European (TH-42PY8P) • Guarantee Card TBLX0051 (TH-46PY8P) p. 5 • This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally.
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. •...
Accessories / Options Using the clamper Rear of the TV • Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together (could cause distorted image). • Fix cables with clampers as necessary. • When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s assembly manual to fi...
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Freeze / unfreeze picture • Holds the current teletext page (teletext mode) Favourite Page • PROGRAMME Calls up the teletext page stored in blue button Index • Returns to the teletext index page VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment (teletext mode) operations...
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...
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Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box Rear of the TV Aerial Push until both Make sure that side tabs click the mains lead is securely fi xed. •...
Auto Setup Search and store TV programmes 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.
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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...
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 MENU (varies according to the input signal) INPUT ASPECT EXIT Select the menu access Main Menu...
■ Overview Main Menu VIERA Link VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Access The menu of the accessed Direct TV Rec Start Picture VIERA Link Control Recorder equipment Speaker Selection Home Cinema Sound (p. 14) Setup Picture Menu Viewing Mode Dynamic Contrast Brightness...
How to Use Menu Functions ■ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Pause Live TV Controls the connected equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables various Direct TV Rec convenient recording, playback, etc. • You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the VIERA Link Control remote control.
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■ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Selects optional colour system based on video signals in AV mode AV Colour System (Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC) Service List Edit Skips the unwanted programmes or edits programmes VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a...