Panasonic TH-42PV700H, TH-50PV700M, TH-50PV700H, TH-50PV700MR, TH-42PV700MR User Manual

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

Model No. TH-42PV700H

TH-42PV700M

TH-42PV700MR

TH-42PV700MT

TH-50PV700H

TH-50PV700M

TH-50PV700MR

POWER

			INPUT
MULTI PIP		OPTION SD CARD
			EXIT
			RETURN
R	G	Y	B
	F.P.
RECALL			MUTE

CH VOL

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.

TQBC2184

Turn your own living room into a movie theatre!

Experience an amazing level of multi-

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media excitement

Enjoy rich multi-media

						SD memory card
						Camcorder
							Personal
						computer
Amplifier with				DVD Recorder		Set top box
Speaker system
						DVD player
VCR

Contents

Be Sure to Read

	Safety Precautions······································ 4
	•(Warning / Caution)
	Notes··························································· 5
	••Maintenance ··············································· 5
	Quick Start Guide	Quick
	Accessories / Options·········· 6	Start
	Identifying Controls ··············· 7
	Basic Connection ··················· 8
	Auto Tuning······························· 9	Guide
	Language Setting················· 10
	Enjoy your TV!
		Viewing
	Basic Features
	Watching TV·············································· 12
	•Watching Videos and DVDs······················ 14
	••Viewing Teletext ········································ 16
	Advanced Features
	How to Use Menu Functions····················· 18
	•(picture, sound quality, etc.)
	Editing and Setting Channels···················· 22
	•Control Channel Audience ························ 24	Advanced
	•Restore Settings ······································ 25
	•Input Labels ·············································· 26
	•Displaying PC Screen on TV····················· 27
	•Viewing from card (Photos)······················· 28
	•VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM”··················· 30
	••External Equipment··································· 32
	FAQs, etc.	.etc FAQs,
	Technical Information ································ 34
	•FAQs ························································· 39
	•Licence······················································ 41
	••Specifications············································ 42

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Safety Precautions

Warning

Handling the mains plug and lead

Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.) Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

Ensure the grounding pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock. Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)

Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. (This may cause fire or electrical shock.) Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fire or electrical shock.)

Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet.

Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object. Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it.

Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead. Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

If you find any abnormality,

remove the

mains plug immediately!

AC 220-240 V

50 / 60 Hz

Do not remove covers NEVER modify the TV yourself

(High-voltage components may cause serious electrical shock.)

Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your local Panasonic dealer.

Keep liquids away from the TV

To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing.

Do not place containers with water (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the TV. (including on shelves above, etc.)

Do not place foreign objects inside the TV

Do not let metal or flammable objects drop into the TV through the air vents (fire or electrical shock may result).

Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces

The TV may fall off or tip over.

Use only the dedicated stands / mounting equipment

Using an unauthorized stand or other fixtures may make the TV shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup.

Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6).

Do not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat

Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat. To prevent fire never place any

type of candle or naked flame on top or near the TV.

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Do not allow children to handle SD card

As with a small object, SD card can be swallowed by young children. Please remove SD card immediately after use.

Caution

This appliance is intended for use in tropical climates

When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug

(Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.)

When TV will not be used for a long 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.

Transport only in upright position

Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upright or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry.

Allow sufficient space around the TV for radiated heat

Minimum distance

10 (cm)

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10

10

4.5

Notes

Do not display a still picture for a long time

This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“image retention”).

This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.

Typical still images

Channel number and other logos

Image displayed in 4:3 mode

Video game

Computer image

To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered automatically after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 39)

Auto power standby function

If no signal is received and no operation is performed in TV mode for 30 minutes, the TV will automatically go to standby mode.

Keep the TV away from these equipment

Electronic equipment

In particular, do not place video equipment near the TV (electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound).

Equipment with an infrared sensor

This TV also emits infrared rays (this may affect operation of other equipment).

Do not block the rear air vents

Blocked ventilation by curtains,

etc. may cause overheating, fire or electrical shock.

Maintenance

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Display panel

Regular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth.

Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or diluted neutral detergent by 100 times of water. Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry.

Caution

	The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may be easily damaged.
	•Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard object.
	Use care not to subject the surface to bug repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances
	•(this may degrade surface quality).
	Cabinet
	Regular care: Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth.
	Major contamination: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent.
	Then, wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth.
	Caution
	Use care not to subject the TV's surfaces to detergent.
	•(A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.)
	Use care not to subject surfaces to bug repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances
	•(this may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint).
	•Do not allow the cabinet to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time.
	Mains plug	5
	Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock.)

Accessories / Options

Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown

Remote	Batteries for the	Mains Lead
Control	Remote Control	(TH-42PV700H,	(TH-42PV700M,
Transmitter	Transmitter (2)	TH-42PV700M,	TH-42PV700MR,
•N2QAYB000120	•R6 (AA)	TH-50PV700H,	TH-50PV700M,
		TH-50PV700M)	TH-50PV700MR)
Clamper (2)	Operating Instructions	(TH-42PV700MT)

Installing remote’s batteries		Using the clamper
1	Pull
	open

	2	Hook
		Close

Note the correct polarity (+ or -)

Caution

•Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control.

•Do not mix old and new batteries.

•Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries).

•Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.

•Do not burn or breakup batteries.

Rear of the TV

Snap open	Remove from the TV

Push both side

Snap shut hooks and pull out

•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 fix cables.

	Optional accessories
	Pedestal	Plasma TV stand
	TY-ST42P600W	TY-S42PX700W
	TY-ST42D2-WS	(TH-42PV700H, TH-42PV700M,
	(TH-42PV700H, TH-42PV700M,	TH-42PV700MR, TH-42PV700MT)
	TH-42PV700MR, TH-42PV700MT)	TY-S50PX700W
	TY-ST50P600W
		(TH-50PV700H, TH-50PV700M,
	TY-ST50D2-WS	TH-50PV700MR)
	(TH-50PV700H, TH-50PV700M,
	TH-50PV700MR)

Wall-hanging bracket (vertical)

TY-WK42PV3W

(angle)

TY-WK42PR3W

	Caution
	In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licenced
	•contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets.
	Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to take
6	•steps to prevent the TV from tipping over.
	•Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage.

Identifying Controls

SD CARD slot (p. 28)

Function select
Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour /
•Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass /	Lift door to open
Treble / Balance / Auto Tuning (p. 23)
	AUDIO
AV4 IN
S VIDEO VIDEO	L/MONO-R	AV IN

Changes the

Headphones jack

AV4 terminals

HDMI3 terminal

input mode

(p. 32)

(p. 32)

(p. 32)

Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a function is already displayed,

Mains power

press to increase or decrease the selected function. When in Standby mode, switches TV On.

Remote control signal receiver

On / Off switch

C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor

(senses brightness to adjust picture quality in “Auto” Mode in Picture Menu) (p. 20)

Power LED

Standby: red

•On: green

Changes the input mode

Standby On / Off switch

INPUT

TV - changes TV mode (p. 14)

(Switches TV On or Off standby)

POWER

AV - changes AV input mode (p. 14)

Multi window (p. 13)

MULTI PIP

OPTION SD CARD

Viewing SD Card (p. 28)

Access VIERA Link Menu (p. 31)

ASPECT

EXIT

Option menu

Changes aspect ratio (p. 13)

Sets the preferred settings of viewing

OK button to confirm selections and choices

and sound options easily (p. 12)

Press after selecting programme positions to

EXIT (Returns to TV screen)

quickly change programme.

RETURN

Cursor buttons to make selections and

Main Menu

adjustments

Press to access VIERA Link, Picture, Sound,

R G

Y

B

Returns to the previous menu

Setup menus and Language (p. 10 and p. 18)

F.P.

Teletext (p. 16)

Viewing a favourite teletext channel (p. 17)

Programme / channel change buttons (0-9) and Teletext page buttons. (p. 12 and p. 16)

When in Standby mode, switches TV On.

Programme Information (p. 13)RECALL

Selects programmes in sequence

CH

MUTE

VOL

Coloured buttons used for the selection, navigation and operation of various functions

Still picture (p. 12)

Teletext Hold (p. 17)

Teletext Index (p. 17)

Sound mute On / Off

Volume

VCR / DVD operations (p. 15)

POWER	REC
Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection (p. 36)	SURROUND
	Surround (p. 20)

Controls Identifying• Guide Start Quick

Options / Accessories

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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.

Example 1

Connecting aerial

TV only

Rear of the TV

AC 220-240 V

50 / 60 Hz

Clamper

•	To unfasten	Mains lead
		(supplied)

Aerial

			AUDIO
		R	IN	L
PC
AV1 IN	AV2 IN				AV3 IN
S VIDEO	COMPONENT			VIDEO	COMPONENT
MONITOR
OUT			Y		Y
VIDEO
MONO	MONO	PB/CB		MONO	PB/CB
				L
L
AUDIO		PR/CR		R	PR/CR
R
				AUDIO

Example 2

Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR

TV, DVD Recorder or VCR

Rear of the TV

Aerial

AC 220-240 V

50 / 60 Hz

Mains lead (supplied)
			AUDIO
		R	IN	L
PC
AV1 IN	AV2 IN				AV3 IN
S VIDEO	COMPONENT			VIDEO	COMPONENT
MONITOR
OUT			Y		Y
VIDEO
MONO	MONO	PB/CB		MONO	PB/CB
				L
L
AUDIO		PR/CR		R	PR/CR
R
				AUDIO

VIDEO AUDIO	RF cable
OUT OUT
	RF IN

DVD Recorder or VCR	RF OUT
RF cable	RF cable

Note

	Do not put the Coaxial cable close to the mains lead to avoid noise.
	•Do not place the Coaxial cable under the TV.
	•To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct cable (75 Ω coaxial) and the correct
	•terminating plug are required.
	If a communal Aerial system is used, you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall
	•Aerial socket and the TV.
	Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct Aerial system for
	•your particular area and the accessories required.
8	Any matters regarding Aerial installation, upgrading of existing systems or accessories required, and the costs
	•incurred, are the responsibility of you, the Customer.

•To edit channels

Editing and Setting Channels (p. 22)

Auto Tuning

Search and store TV channels automatically.

These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer.

POWER

1	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. (Power LED: On)

2	Select your system
	select

	INPUT			System
		System Selection			REGION
	OPTION SD CARD			Selection
		China	E.Europe	China	China
	EXIT	HK/UK	SPECL Ver	HK/UK	Hong Kong, United Kingdom
				Asia/M.East	Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, Asia
		Asia/M.East	America
					countries, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, United
		NZ/INDONES	CATV		Arab Emirates, Middle East countries, etc.
		Australia	Japan	NZ/INDONES	New Zealand, Indonesia, etc.
				Australia	Australia
	RETURN			E.Europe	CIS, Poland, etc.
				SPECL Ver	South Africa
				America	USA, Chile, Mexico, Panama, Peru,
					Philippines, Taiwan, Venezuela, etc.
				CATV	USA CATV
	3	Start Auto Tuning		Japan	Japan

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CH 4

Scan

PLEASE WAIT

EXIT

			Auto Tuning will start to search for
			•TV channels and store them.
			The TV memorises the channels
			tuned in order from programme
1		120	number 1.

The sorted programme order depends upon the TV signal, the broadcasting system and reception conditions.

Tuning Auto• Guide Start Quick

Connection Basic

Auto Tuning is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.

TV

Note

•If tuning have failed “Auto Tuning” (p. 23).

•If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On with Mains power On / Off switch.

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Language Setting

You can change language for on-screen displays.

POWER

	INPUT
MULTI PIP	OPTION SD CARD
ASPECT	EXIT

RETURN

R G Y B

F.P.

RECALL

MUTE

CH VOL

1

2

3

Display the menu

Select “Language”

Main Menu	access
VIERA Link
Picture	select
Sound
Setup
Language

Select the language

Language

English	Français	change
		store

TV

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Using the

On Screen

Displays

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

Return to the previous menu

EXIT

Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen

■ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box

(example: Sound Menu)

Sound Menu
Menu
	Music
Bass
			12
Treble
			12
Balance
Headphone Volume
		11
Surround
	Off
Volume Correction
Reset to Default
	Set

Select

EXIT

Change

RETURN

On-screen operation guide will help you.

Setting Language• Guide Start Quick

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Watching TV

POWER

	INPUT
MULTI PIP	OPTION SD CARD
ASPECT	EXIT

RETURN

R G Y B

	1	Turn power on
		POWER	Mains power On / Off switch should be On.

1 BBS
CH05	5.5MHz	PAL	Corontation Street
	Bad Signal	Encrypted	AD	STTL	TXT	Stereo	45

Information banner

F.P.

RECALL

MUTE

CH VOL

POWER REC

SURROUND

Select a channel

2	up
	CH or

down

•To select the two or three-digit programme number, e.g. 39 (in a short time)

Volume

■Other useful functions (Operate after )

Hold

Display the current programme status

Freeze / unfreeze picture

Check or change the current	OPTION
programme status instantly

•To change change

select

Teletext Language

Selects teletext language

Volume Correction

Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode

Note

•Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 20 and p. 21).

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■Other useful functions (Operate after )

Display programme information

RECALL

Channel

				1 BBS
	Display	Sound mute		CH05 5.5MHz PAL
					Bad			Signal	Encrypted
	information
			Stereo sound
								Colour system
	banner	•		Sound				system
			To select another channel
				EXIT
		•To hide

Corontation Street							Features available
AD STTL TXT Stereo				45
	Teletext			Off timer
Programme
		•	To set display timeout
				“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 21)

•Appears also when changing channel.

•Programme information is referred to teletext signal.

	Change the aspect ratio (p. 35)			Just
			ASPECT	Aspect Selection
				16:9
				4:3
	Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect.			4:3 Full
				Zoom1
				Zoom2
Change				Zoom3
	•		Aspect Selection list	Select	RETURN
				Change	EXIT
aspect		To change the mode
		Display Aspect ASPECT	During the list is displayed,
ratio		Selection list	select the mode	Store
	•ToASPECTchange the mode using the ASPECT button only
		(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode)

MULTI PIP

View in multi window (p. 36)

TH-42PV700MR, TH-50PV700MR (one tuner model)

Enjoy viewing two images at once, such as a TV programme and a DVD. Other model (two tuners model)

Enjoy viewing two images at once, such as a TV program and a DVD, or one TV program and another TV program.

Picture-in-Picture mode (PIP)

Picture-and-Picture mode (PAP)

TV

Y

TV

DVD

DVD

G

Exit

PAP

Change

Exit

PIP

Change

B

Watch TV,

Main screen

Sub screen

(TH-42PV700MR, TH-50PV700MR only)

DVD

Exit:

DVD, etc.

Focus: (Other model)

in multi

TV

Remote control operations

window

Exit

PAP

Change

Colour bar

•apply to the main screen.

Operations in multi window

	To exit multi window (return to the single-screen view with main screen)
•To change the layout, images, first show the colour bar
•	To change the layout		G Y		RECALL
	To swap	B
						R
	To exit multi window (TH-42PV700MR, TH-50PV700MR only)
	To change the sub screen’s channel (Other model)				R
	To change the input mode or position of sub screen
	Swap sub screen		B	Change the input mode or position
	for main screen			by the remote control (p. 12 or p. 14)

MULTI PIP

Swap again

B

TV Watching• Viewing

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Watching Videos and DVDs

Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment (p. 8)

The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment.

POWER

	INPUT
MULTI PIP	OPTION SD CARD
ASPECT	EXIT

RETURN

R G Y B

F.P.

1

2

Display the Input select menu

Select the input mode connected to the equipment

watch

Input Selection

AV1

AV2

AV3	select
AV4
PC

HDMI1

HDMI2

HDMI3 TV

•You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote control or the front panel of the TV.

Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected.

•You can label or skip each input modes “Input Labels” (p. 26)

RECALL	MUTE	3
			View
CH	VOL		Displays the selected mode

POWER REC

SURROUND

Note

•If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set to “16:9”.

•For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.

■To return to TV

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