Panasonic TH-42PX62E User Manual

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Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

Model No. TH-42PX62E

Customer’s Record

The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. You should note this serial
number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record
of your purchase to aid in identifi cation in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.

Model Number Serial Number

This TV is designed to be used in Germany and France.

DVB

Analogue

MODE

OK

MENU

TEXT

STTL INDEX HOLD

123

456

789

C

0

VCR

ASPECT

N

REC

PROGRAMME

IDTV

DIRECT
TV REC

VCR DVD

TV/AVGUIDE

EXIT

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web Site : http://www.panasonic-europe.com

© 2006 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Printed in Czech Republic

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.

Turn your own living room into a movie theatre!

Experience an amazing level of multi-

media excitement

Enjoy rich multi-media

Camcorder

Personal

computer

Set top box

DVD recorder

Amplifi er with

Speaker system

VCR

DVD player

Contents

Be Sure to Read

Safety Precautions ······································ 4

•

(Warning / Caution)

Notes ··························································· 5

•

Maintenance ··············································· 5

•

Quick Start Guide

Accessories / Options
Identifying Controls
Connection
Auto Setup

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

Watching TV ·············································· 10

•

Viewing Teletext ········································12

•

Watching Videos and DVDs ······················ 14

································ 8

································· 9

·········· 6

··············· 7

•

Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.Quick Start Guide

Advanced Features

How to Use Menu Functions ····················· 16

•

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

Advanced DVB Settings (DVB) ················· 18

•

(pay-TV, time, etc.)

Editing and Setting Channels (Analogue)

•

Editing and Setting Channels (DVB) ········· 22

•

Displaying PC Screen on TV ·····················25

•

External Equipment ··································· 26

•

(Q-Link / Control with HDMI / Connections)

FAQs, etc.

Technical Information ································32

•

FAQs ·························································36

•

Licence ······················································ 39

•

Specifi cations ············································ 39

•

···· 20

2 3

Safety Precautions

Notes

Warning Caution

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 fi re.)
Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.
Ensure the grounding pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.

An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.
Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)
Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause fi re 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 fi nd any
abnormality, remove
the mains plug immediately!

(such as strange smell or smoke)

When cleaning the TV unit, remove the

mains plug

(Cleaning an energized unit 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.

Allow suffi cient space around the unit

for radiated heat

10

10

10

7

6

(cm)

Do not block the rear air vents

Blocked ventilation by curtains, etc. may cause
overheating, fi re or electrical shock.

Remember not to keep still pictures on
the screen for extended lengths of time

Such still pictures cause after-images on the plasma
screen if they are displayed for a long time. These
after-images are not considered malfunctions and are
not covered by the warranty.

Typical still images

Channel number and unique logos
Image displayed in 4:3 mode
Video game
Computer image

4 : 3

To decrease the chance of after-images, a screen saver will
be automatically activated after a few minutes if there is no
signal and if there is no operation in AV mode. (p. 37)
The screen saver will be automatically deactivated when a
signal is detected or an operation is executed.

12

Keep the unit away from these equipment

Electronic equipment
In particular, do not place video equipment near the unit

(electromagnetic interference may distort images / sound).
Equipment with an infrared sensor
This TV also emits infrared rays (this may affect

operation of other equipment).

AC 220-240 V
50 / 60 Hz

Do not remove covers
NEVER modify the unit yourself

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

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

Do not place foreign objects
inside the unit

Do not let metal or fl ammable objects drop into the unit
through the air vents (fi re or electrical shock may result).

Do not expose to direct sunlight
and other sources of heat

Avoid exposing the TV set to direct sunlight and other
sources of heat. To prevent fi re never place any type
of candle or naked fl ame on top or near the TV set.

Keep liquids away from the TV

To prevent damage which may result in fi re or
shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to
dripping or splashing.
Do not place containers with water (fl ower vase,
cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on
shelves above, etc.)

Do not place the TV on an unstable

surface

Use only the dedicated stands /

mounting equipment

Using an unauthorized stand or other fi xtures may
make the unit shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask
your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup.
Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6).

Maintenance

First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.

Display panel

Daily 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 water containing a
small amount of neutral detergent. 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 fi ngernail 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

Daily 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 unit's surfaces to detergent.

•

(A liquid inside the TV unit 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

Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to fi re or electrical shock.)

4 5

Identifying ControlsAccessories / Options

Standard accessories

Remote Control
Transmitter

EUR7651080

•

Clamper (2)

123

456

789

C

Installing remote's batteries

1

Hook

2

Caution

Incorrect installation may cause battery

•

leakage and corrosion, resulting in
damage to the remote control unit.
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.

•

Optional accessories

Pedestal Plasma TV stand Wall-hanging

TY-ST42P600W TY-S42PX60W

+

­+

Note the correct
polarity (+ or -)

-

Check that you have the accessories and items shown

MODE

OK

0

N

IDTV

Batteries for the Remote
Control Transmitter

R6 (UM3)

•

Mains Lead

(2)

Operating Instructions

Pan European Guarantee Card

Ferrite core

J0KF00000018

•

Attaching the cable clampers

Rear of the TV

Pull
open

Close

Snap open

Snap shut

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 x cables.

Remove from the TV unit

bracket
(vertical)

TY-WK42PV3W

Push both side
hooks and pull out

Store setting (p. 20)

Used to store tuning and

( )

other function settings

On / Off
switch

(standby: red)

Switches TV to On or Standby

(On / Off switch in On position)

Programme Guide

Select / OK

MENU

Press to access the Picture, Sound and

( )

Setup menus

Teletext (p. 12)

Subtitles

Showing subtitles (p. 11) (DVB)
Viewing a favourite teletext

(

channel (p. 12)

Changes programme / channel

(p. 10)

Direct channel access

During normal TV viewing or when in the

Tuning, Programme edit or Manual tuning
menus, press and then enter channel number
using the numeric buttons

( )

Press twice to change to the Cableband mode

Selects programmes in sequence

Normalizes (p. 16)

(Resets settings)

Changes aspect ratio (p. 11)

Remote control
signal receiver

DVB lampPower lamp

DVB system active during
Direct TV Recording (Standby) :orange (fl ash)

(

Tuner Lock On (Standby) :orange

(p. 10)

Swing up the door at "PULL".

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

(senses brightness to adjust picture quality in "Auto" viewing mode) (p. 16)

)

)

DVB

Analogue

MODE

OK

MENU

STTL INDEX HOLD

TEXT

123

456

789

C

ASPECT

PROGRAMME

N

REC

0

VCR

VCR DVD

Function
select

Selects programmes in sequence

DIRECT
TV REC

TV/AVGUIDE

EXIT

Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness

/ Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance /

( )

Tuning mode (analogue mode) (p. 20)

Switches TV/AV

Headphones jack (p. 30)

Switches DVB (digital broadcasting)
/ Analogue mode (p. 10)

DIRECT TV Recording

To immediately record programme
in VCR / DVD recorder with Q-Link

( )

connection

(p. 26)

Switches TV/AV

(To watch videos or DVDs) (p. 14)

EXIT (Returns to TV screen)

Coloured buttons

(used for various functions)
(for example, see p. 12)

Still Picture (p. 11)

Teletext Index (p. 12)

Programme Information

Volume

Sound mute On / Off

VCR / DVD operations (p. 15)

AV4

S-V V L R

AV4 terminals (p. 30)

(p. 11)

Quick Start Guide

•

•

Identifying Controls

Accessories / Options

TY-ST42P60W

(angle)

TY-WK42PR2W

IDTV

6 7

AV2 AV3

Auto SetupConnection

External equipments and cables shown in this manual are not supplied with this TV.
Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains before attaching or disconnecting any leads.

Watching TV

■

VHF / UHF aerial

Rear of the TV

Rear terminal portion
(enlarged view)

Fastener

To unfasten

•

Search and store TV channels automatically.
These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed your local dealer.

Turn the TV On with the On / Off switch

1

You can now use the remote

•

control to turn On the unit or
turn the unit to standby mode.
(Power lamp: On)

Select your country

2

select

OK

EXIT

123

456

789

0

VCR

Land

Deutschland
France

Start ATP Abbruch

Start Auto Setup

Quick Start Guide

•

•

Auto Setup

Connection

Connect to AV2

•

or AV3 for a unit
supporting
Q-Link (p. 26).

SCART cable
(fully wired)

To record TV

■

programmes

DVD Recorder or VCR

RF OUT

RF IN

Mains lead

(Connect after all the other connections.)

RF cable

IDTV

Need help
with operations?

(example: Sound menu)

Sound menu

Bass
Treble
Balance
Headphone volume
MPX
Mode
Ambience

Select
Adjust

Exit
Return

On-screen operation
guide will help you.

No service
Music
Off

3

red

DVB Auto Setup

Please Wait !

Prog. Channel Service Name NetID. TS ID. Quality

4

34

VOX

5

54

N24

6

54

ProSieben

7

54

KABEL1

8

54

SAT.1

This will take about 3 mins.

Exit

DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS

PLEASE WAIT

Programme : 63

Remote control unavailable

12302

12302

12302

12302

12302

4158

4158

4158

4158

4158

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

69 5

9

9

9

9

9

Auto Setup will start to search

•

for TV channels and store them.

If Q-Link (p. 26) equipment is

•

connected, analogue channel
information is automatically
downloaded to the equipment.

To check programme list

•

at-a-glance

Programme Guide (p. 10)

To edit channels

•

"Editing and Setting Channels"

(p. 20-24)

8 9

A

Watching TV

A

Turn power on

Other Useful Functions (Operate after )

■

1

(for about 1 second)

On / Off switch on unit should be On.

DVB

Analogue

GUIDE

MODE

OK

STTL HOLD

2

EXIT

Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or Analogue

DVB

nalogue

MODE

123

456

789

C

0

VCR

ASPECT

IDTV

Note

To watch

•

pay-TV (p. 18)

Volume

3

Programme

1 Das Erste

Lotti auf der Flucht

-

20:00

Encrypted No Signal

Broadcast time

During scrambled
broadcasting

In case of bad signal or non correct
programme-number a message will
be displayed

Select a programme number

up

or

down

To select the two-digit programme number, e.g. 39

■

3 →

9

Select from the Programme table (Analogue)

GUIDE

select
page

select
programme

DVB Analogue

1

Das Erste

Channel

1 Das Erste

Lotti auf der Flucht

-

20:55

20:00

Information banner

•

Now

Multi Audio

Displayed if programme type is radio-channel or data-channel

For info press

ger

20:30

All Services

Profile

Current time

20:30

20:55

Multi-Audio TXT

Teletext information will be displayed, if programme has teletext

123

456

789

0

VCR

(in a short time)

Now

Subtitle information will be displayed, if programme has subtitle

For info press

Subtitle

ger

Multi Audio

To change the sound track

yellow

All Services

Profile

Select from the Programme list (DVB)

GUIDE

select programme

OKOK

Features available

To change the category

blue

Hold

Display
subtitles

Display
information
banner

Change
aspect
ratio

Freeze / unfreeze picture

HOLD

Display / hide subtitles (DVB only)

STTL

Display

To change the language, see "Preferred Language Setting" (p. 18) or

•

"Subtitles" (p. 22).

DVB

•

programme
information

1 Das Erste

Lotti auf der Flucht

-

20:55

20:00

Analogue Displays channel only, after showing analogue information.

•

(To go back )

Change the aspect ratio (p. 33)

SPECT

14 : 9

Details

EXIT

To set display

timeout (p. 18)

To hide

20:30

For info press

Now

Multi Audio

Each press changes the mode.

•

Auto aspect / 16:9 / 14:9 / Just / 4:3 /

( )

4:3 Full / Zoom1 / Zoom2 / Zoom3

ger

All Services

Profile

Information of
another channel

Information on next
programme

While the bar is displayed

green

red

Viewing

•

Watching TV

watch

Analogue Programme Guide

Prog. Name Chan.

VCR :

Das Erste

1 :
2 :

ZDF

3 :

RTL
4 :
5 :
6 :
7 :
8 :
9 :

10 :

:

11
12 :

10 11

CH21
CH44
CH51
CH41
CH47
CH23
CH26
CH58

-

-

-

-

-

Prog. Name Chan.

13 :
14 :
15 :
16 :
17 :
18 :
19 :
20 :
21 :
22 :
23 :
24 :

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

CBBC Channel

9

BBC Radio Wales

10

BBC Radio Cymru

11

ZDF

1

Info/3sat

2

Doku/KiKa

3

BBC ONE Wales

4

All Services

Select Programme

Connect Programme
Exit

watch

Viewing Teletext

You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is
provided by the broadcasters.

What is TOP / FLOF mode?

In TOP / FLOF mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the display. To access more
information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast access to
information on the subjects shown.

What is List mode?

In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen. Each of these
numbers can be altered and stored in the TV’s memory. ("Store Frequently viewed pages", p. 13)

To change mode "Teletext" in Setup menu (p. 16)

■

Sub page number

MENU

■

OK

TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD

123

456

789

0

VCR

To return to TV

TEXT

1

2

Switch to Teletext

TEXT

Displays Index

•

(content varies
depending on the
broadcasters)

Select the page

123

456

789

To adjust contrast

■

or

0

VCR

Current
page
number

up

or

down

MENU

<< 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >>

TELETEXT

INFORMATION

Colour bar

green

red

(Corresponds to the colour bar)

As the blue bar is displayed

17:51 28 Feb

yellow

blue

Time / date

HOLD

INDEX

Call up a
favourite
pages

View in
multi
window

Store
frequently
viewed
pages

If you wish to hold the current page without updating

Stop or resume automatic updating

HOLD

To resume

■

HOLD

Return to the main index page

INDEX

STTL

TOP / FLOF mode only

•

Call up the page stored in "blue".

•

Factory setting is "P103".

•

Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once

MENU

•

(Press twice)

Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.

Select Picture and text

•

On or Off

Store frequently viewed pages
(only on fi rst 25 Analogue channels on Programme
Guide) in the colour bar

As page is
displayed

To change stored pages

■

Colour button you
want to change

Corresponding
colour button

Enter new page number

hold

OK

down

123

456

789

0

VCR

The number changes to white.

hold

OK

down

(Analogue mode only)

(List mode only)

Any channels can

•

be stored in DVB
mode.

Viewing

•

Viewing Teletext

Note

Contrast will be lowered

•

in the still picture to
prevent after-image.

Using teletext conveniently

■

Reveal
hidden

Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers

MENU

data

red

Re-hide

•

View sub
page

red

View sub page (Only when teletext is more than one page)

Appears at upper-left
corner of the screen

To view specifi c sub page

■

MENU

blue

Sub pages:

•

The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters (up to 79 pages).
It may take some time for searching, during which time you can watch TV.

Enter the
4-digit number

example: P6

0 0 0

6

View theTV picture while searching for a teletext page

Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available.

FULL /
TOP /
BOTTOM

MENU

green

(TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL)

(Expand the BOTTOM half)

Watch
TV while
waiting
for update

MENU

yellow

The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news ("News Flash").

•

Changes to TV screen temporarily

Appears
when
updating is
completed

(You cannot change the channel.)

yellow

View the
updated
page

12 13

Watching Videos and DVDs

It is possible to connect a variety of external equipment to the TV unit. Once the equipment is connected,
use the following procedure to view the input.
To connect the equipment (p. 30)

With the equipment turned On

Select the external input

1

TV/AV

OK

TV/AV

(AV mode screen)

Select the connector

REC

PROGRAMME

IDTV

VCR DVD

2

connected to the equipment

red

AV1 AV2/

example: AV1

•

green

S-video

PC

yellow

AV3/

S-video

red

blue

yellow

Displays the selected connector

blue

red

green

AV4/

S-video

(twice)

yellow

Component/

PC

HDMI1/2

blue

HDMI1/

HDMI2

Some Panasonic VCR and DVD equipment connected to the TV unit can be directly operated
with the remote control.

VCR DVD

VCR / DVD switch

Select VCR / DVD

Standby

Set to Standby mode / Turn on

Play

Playback VCR / DVD

Stop

Stop the operations

Rewind / Skip / Search

VCR: Rewind, review (during playback)
DVD: Skip to the previous track or title
Press and hold to search backward

Fast-forward / Skip / Search

VCR: Fast-forward, cue (during playback)
DVD: Skip to the next track or title
Press and hold to search forward

Viewing

•

Watching Videos and DVDs

To return to TV

■

TV/AV

Note

Automatic Input selection - Input mode is automatically switched from TV to AV

•

mode when the equipment connected via SCART or HDMI terminal is operated.
When the equipment is turned off, the TV is set to TV mode.
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.

•

PROGRAMME

REC

Pause

Pause / Restart
DVD: Press and hold for slow-motion play

Programme Up / Down

Select programme

Record

Start recording

14 15

How to Use Menu Functions

Menu list

■

Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound,
and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way.

Display menu

MENU

1

OK

EXIT

MENU

Displays the functions that

•

can be set (varies according
to the input signal)

Select the menu

2

Main menu

Picture menu

Sound menu

Setup menu

(example: Picture menu)

select

next

Select the item

Picture menu

3

N

Viewing mode
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint
Colour balance
Colour management
P-NR
MPEG NR
3D-COMB On

(example: Picture menu)

Dynamic

Normal
On
Auto
Off

select

Adjust or select

Picture menu

IDTV

To return to TV

■

EXIT

To return to the

■

4

Viewing mode
Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint
Colour balance
Colour management
P-NR
MPEG NR
3D-COMB On

(example: Picture menu)

Choose from among alternatives

■

Colour balance

Adjust using the slide bar

■

Sharpness

Dynamic

Normal
On
Auto
Off

OK

Number and positions
of alternatives

Normal

Changed

Moved

change

store

(Required
by some
functions)

previous screen

Go to the next screen

MENU

■

Tuning Menu

Access

Displays the next
screen

Note

To reset the setting

To initialize all settings,

•

use "Shipping condition"
(p. 32).

■

N

16 17

Menu Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives)

Viewing mode

Adjust by each viewing mode

Contrast,

Picture menu

Brightness, Colour,
Sharpness

Tint

Colour balance
Colour management

P-NR

MPEG NR

3D-COMB

Bass
Treble

Sound menu

Balance
Headphone volume

MPX

Mode
Ambience

HDMI1 input

Q-Link

AV2/AV3 out

Control with HDMI
Teletext
Off timer

Text language

Setup menu

Side panel

Power save

Programme edit

Tuning menu

Auto setup
Manual tuning
Fine tuning
Colour system
Volume correc.

Decoder (AV2 / AV3)
DVB Setup Menu
System language
Shipping condition
Colour system
Volume correction

Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Auto)

Set for each input signal

•

Adjusts colour, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste

Adjusts tint of image

For NTSC signal reception only

•

Chooses the colour balance of the entire image (Cool / Normal / Warm)

Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones (Off / On)

Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise (Off / Normal / Dynamic / Auto)

Not valid on HDMI, PC, and HD signal

•

Automatically reduces noise for watching DTV, DVD and VCD (Off / Min / Mid / Max)

Automatically makes still pictures and slow pictures look more vivid (Off / On)

For PAL or NTSC signal reception only

•

Not valid on RGB, S-Video, components, PC and HDMI

•

Cannot be used with DVB

•

Adjusts the output level of deep bass (High Low)

Adjusts the output level of high-pitch, shrill sound (High Low)

Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers

Adjusts the volume of the headphones (High Low)

Select stereo / monaural (Mono / Stereo)

Normally: Stereo

•

Stereo signal cannot be received: Mono

•

M1 / M2: Available while mono signal is transmitted

•

Improves sound quality for music and dramas (Music / Speech)

Gives a greater spatial effect by using dynamic enhancer (Off / On)

Chooses according to the signal when HDMI is connected
(Auto / Digital / Analogue) (p. 34)

HDMI2 terminal is for digital signal only

•

Chooses the connector to which a Q-Link compatible equipment is connected
(Off / AV2 / AV3) (p. 30)

Chooses the signal to be transmitted from the TV to Q-Link

(Analogue / DVB / AV1 / AV2 / AV3 / AV4 / Monitor)

Monitor: Image displayed on screen

•

Component signals cannot be outputted

•

Control with HDMI function (Off / On) (p. 27)

Teletext display mode (TOP (FLOF) / List) (p. 12)

Sets the time the unit automatically turns Off. (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90) (minutes)

Selects teletext language (West / East1 / East2)

West: English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish

•

East1: Czech, English, Estonian, Lettish, Rumanian, Russian, Ukrainian

•

East2: Czech, Hungarian, Lettish, Polish, Rumanian

•

Increases the brightness of the side panel (Off / Low / Mid / High)

The recommended setting is High to prevent panel "after-image"

•

Reduces brightness of picture to economise on power consumption (Off / On)

Edits channels (p. 20)

Sets channels automatically (p. 20)

Sets channels manually (p. 20)

Fine tuning of channels (during rain, etc.)

Selects optional colour system depending on video signals

Adjusts volume of individual stations

Set “On” when the decoder is connected to AV2 or AV3 terminal via a Q-Link equipment

Edits or setups DVB channels (p. 18)

Changes language for on-screen displays

Resets all settings, for example, when moving (p. 32)

Selects optional colour system based on video signals in AV mode

Adjusts volume for AV, PC, and HDMI mode

A different menu will be displayed while PC is used. (p. 25)

•

In AV mode, the Sound menu and Setup menu give a smaller number of options.

•

Cannot be used with DVB

•

(Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC)

(Off / On)

Viewing mode Dynamic

Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness

Tint

Colour balance

Colour management On

P-NR

MPEG NR

3D-COMB On

Bass

Treble

Balance

Headphone volume

MPX Stereo

Mode Music

Ambience Off

HDMI1 input Auto

Q-Link

AV2 out Monitor

Control with HDMI On

Teletext TOP

Off timer Off

Text language

Side panel Off

Power save Off

Programme edit

Auto setup

Manual tuning

Fine tuning

Colour system

Volume correc.

Decoder (AV2)

DVB Setup Menu

System language

Shipping condition

Colour system

Volume correction

Normal

Auto

Off

AV2

West

Access

Access

Access

Auto

Off

Access

Access

Access

Auto

•

How to Use Menu Functions

(picture, sound quality, etc.)

Advanced

Advanced DVB Settings

(DVB mode only)

Display the menu

1

OK

EXITMENU

2

MENU

Select "Setup menu"

Main menu

Picture menu

next

select

Pay-TV

Common

Interface

Module

Sound menu

Setup menu

Select "DVB Setup Menu"

3

Setup menu

Q-Link
AV2 out
Control with HDMI
Teletext
Off timer
Side panel
Power save
DVB Setup Menu
System language
Shipping condition

AV2
Monitor
On
TOP
Off

Off

Off

Access

next

select

Language
of subtitles

Preferred

Language

Setting

Insert the CI module (optional)

Caution

Turn Off the On / Off switch on the TV unit

•

whenever inserting or removing the CI module.
If a view card and a card reader come as a set,

•

fi rst insert the card reader, then insert the view
card into the card reader.

Select "Common Interface Module"

DVB System Setup

Common Interface Module
Preferred Language Setting
Time Zone
Display Timeout

Access

Auto
3 seconds

next

Follow the on-screen instructions

example:

select, go

Coloured characters

OK

green

red

yellow

Select "Preferred Language Setting"

DVB System Setup

Common Interface Module
Preferred Language Setting
Time Zone
Display Timeout

Access

Auto
3 seconds

next

select

Set the language (Audio, Subtitles, Teletext)

CI slot

Insert or
remove
squarely

CI module

blue

(Rear of the TV)

For more details, see the manual of the CI

•

module, or check with the broadcaster.
Normally pay-TV services will appear without

•

following steps 1 and 2 (shown for information only).

On-screen operation guide may not correspond

•

to the remote control buttons.

This is the initial language setting for Audio,

•

Subtitles (p. 11) and Teletext.

•

Advanced DVB Settings (DVB)

(pay-TV, time, etc.)

To exit

■

EXIT

IDTV

4

5

6

Select "System Setup" or
"System Update"

DVB Setup Menu

Profile Edit
Child Lock
Tuning Menu
Tuner Lock
Multi Audio ger
Subtitles
Teletext
System Setup
System Update

Off

ger
ger

Access
Access

Select a function and set

Store

If you exit after , the setting is not stored after

•

turning off the unit.

OK

next

select

Adjust the
time data
automatically

Time Zone

Information
banner
display time

Display

Timeout

Update
unit's
software
system

System
Update

Select "Time Zone" and set the time

DVB System Setup

Common Interface Module
Preferred Language Setting
Time Zone
Display Timeout

Auto

3 seconds

set

select

Auto : The time data will be adjusted according to
your area automatically.
Others : The time data will be corrected based on
GMT.

Select "Display Timeout" and set the time

DVB System Setup

Common Interface Module
Preferred Language Setting
Time Zone
Display Timeout

Update the software at appropriate intervals to ensure that the unit's performance and functions are updated.
For details (p. 32)

Auto

3 seconds

set

select

0 (none displayed) to 10 sec. in 1-sec.

•

increments
Information banner (p. 10)

•

Select "Auto Update Search in Standby" and then select "On" or "Off"

DVB System Update

Auto Update Search in Standby
System Update Search Now
Software Licence

To update immediately

■

Select "System Update Search Now" Searches for an update (for several min.) and

displays a corresponding message if any OK Downloads (for about 20 min.)

The message might be the notifi cation beforehand. In this case, the schedule information (the date that the

•

new version can be used) will appear.

View software licence information

■

Select "Software Licence" Display

On

set

select

On: Automatically performs a search in standby

•

at 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM and downloads an
update, if any

Advanced

18 19

Editing and Setting Channels

(Analogue mode)

The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions.

OK

IDTV

Name

3 FTP

1

Display the menu

MENU

Select the programme number to edit

Programme edit

Prog. Chan. Name Lock Sys

1 :

2 :

3 :

4 :
5 :

CH44

CH51

CH41

CH47
CH37

ABC

XYZ

FTP

123
456

Off

SC1

Off

SC1

Off

SC1

Off

SC1

Off

SC1

select

Programme
number

Cursor

Edit

EXITMENU

2

3

Select "Setup menu"

Main menu

Picture menu

Sound menu

Setup menu

Select "Tuning menu"

Setup menu

Q-Link
AV2 out
Control with HDMI
Teletext
Off timer
Text language
Side panel
Power save
Tuning menu
System language
Shipping condition

AV2
Monitor
On
TOP
Off
West
Off
Off

Access

next

select

next

select

Edit
channels

Programme

edit

Delete

■

Add

■

Move

■

Change

■

channel
number
Change

■

name
Lock

■

Change

■

sound
system
Download to

■

equipment

4

Select the function

Tuning menu

Programme edit
Auto setup
Manual tuning
Fine tuning
Colour system
Volume correc.
Decoder (AV2)

Access

Auto

Off

next

select

To delete

■

To add

■

To move

■

To change channel number

■

Programme edit

Prog. Chan. Name Lock Sys

1 :
2 :
3 :
4 :
5 :

CH44
CH51
CH41
CH47
CH37

ABC
XYZ
FTP
123
456

After confi rming, press

red

After confi rming, press

green

Select destination

yellow

Select the

SC1

Off

SC1

Off

SC1

Off

SC1

Off

SC1

Off

"Chan." fi eld

Change number
(Can also be changed
with "C" and number
buttons)

To change the name of the broadcaster

■

displayed when selecting channels

Programme edit

Prog. Chan. Name Lock Sys

1 :

CH44

2 :

CH51

3 :

CH41

4 :

CH47

5 :

CH37

ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRST

-

UVWXYZ+

. 0123456789

XYZ
FTP
123
456

Off
Off
Off
Off
Off

Usable characters

SC1
SC1
SC1
SC1
SC1

Select the
"Name" fi eld

Select the
character

To next
character

red

green

yellow

Repeat

Store

5

Set

OK

To lock

■

Programme edit

Prog. Chan. Name Lock Sys

1 :

CH44

ABC

Off

2 :

CH51
CH41
CH47
CH37

CH44
CH51
CH41
CH47
CH37

XYZ
FTP
123
456

ABC
XYZ
FTP
123
456

3 :
4 :
5 :

You cannot select the channel with number

•

buttons or the "C" button when locked.

To change sound system based on signals

■

Programme edit

Prog. Chan. Name Lock Sys

1 :
2 :
3 :
4 :
5 :

SC1

Off

SC1

Off

SC1

Off

SC1

Off

SC1

Off

SC1

Off

SC1

Off

SC1

Off

SC1

Off

SC1

Select the "Lock"
fi eld

Select "On"
("Off" to unlock)

Select the "Sys" fi eld

Select sound system

SC1 : PAL B, G, H / SECAM B, G
SC2 : PAL I
SC3 : PAL D, K / SECAM D, K
F : SECAM L / L’

To download channel information to a Q-Link

■

compatible equipment connected to the unit

Automatically transmitted

blue

(for a few sec.)

For details (p. 26)

•

Not available if "Q-Link" is "Off" in the Setup

•

menu. (p. 16)

•

Editing and Setting Channels

(Analogue)

Automatically set the channels received in the area

To exit

■

EXIT

No data is stored

•

if an Auto setup
sequence is
interrupted.

For Manual tuning, using
the buttons on the unit

("Tuning mode" on p. 7)

(Press repeatedly until "Tuning mode" appears)

or (Access "Manual tuning")

(Programme, Channel (select), Sound system)

or (Change programme or start searching channels)

(Store)

-

(Repeat)

To return to TV

■

Programme
number (fl ash)

Channel
number
(fl ash)

Sound system
(fl ash)

1

CH12
SC1

Manual tuning

-

, + : Search
TV / AV : Move cursor
STR : To store
F : To exit

02 78:01 41

STR F- / + / TV / AV

Channel

Set
automatically

Auto setup

Set
manually

Manual

tuning

Start Auto setup

set

WARNING

All analogue tuning
data will be erased

Start Auto Setup
Exit
Return

The settings are downloaded to a Q-Link compatible equipment connected to the unit.

•

All previous settings are erased.

•

When the sequence is completed, the broadcast of programme number "1" will appear.

•

OK

Settings are made automatically

CH12

AUTO SETUP IN PROGRESS
SEARCHING : PLEASE WAIT

02 78:01 41

Exit
Return

To freely change settings after Auto setup

Select the programme number

Store

and search through the channel

1

CH12

Manual tuning

02 78:01 41

Search down/up
Store
Exit
Return

C

0 9

Direct entry

Programme
number

Channel

search

OK

The programme

•

number blinks.

Repeat and

Note

If a VCR is connected

•

with only the RF cable,
select programme
number "0".

20 21

Advanced

Editing and Setting Channels

(DVB mode)

Your favourite channels can be listed, and children can be prevented from watching specifi c channels.

Display the menu

Create your favourite channel list (Profi le) from various broadcasters (up to 4: Profi le 1 to 4).
The list is displayed in information banner (p. 10) and then easily accessed.

Select a broadcaster and add it to the list

Profile Editor

All Services Profile 1

1 Das Erste

2 arte

3 PHOENIX

4 ARD-MHP-Data

To display
another Profi le

green

Store

OK

MENU

OK

123

456

789

0

VCR

EXIT

1

2

3

MENU

Select "Setup menu"

Main menu

Picture menu

Sound menu

Setup menu

Select "DVB Setup Menu"

Setup menu

Q-Link
AV2 out
Control with HDMI
Teletext
Off timer
Side panel
Power save
DVB Setup Menu
System language
Shipping condition

AV2
Monitor
On
TOP
Off

Off

Off

Access

next

select

next

select

List
favourite
channels

Profi le

Edit

select

To add all stations

•

to the list

To edit Profi le

■

Move the cursor to the fi eld of Profi le to edit and:

Name the Profi le

•

Move the station

•

Delete the station

•

Delete all stations

•

blue

A broadcaster is added

Profile Editor

All Services Profile 1

yellow

red

Select the position Confi rm

green

yellow

blue

1 Das Erste

2 arte

3 PHOENIX

4 ARD-MHP-Data

1 arte

2 ARD-MHP-Data

green

•

Editing and Setting Channels

OK

IDTV

To exit

■

EXIT

Item Adjustments / Confi gurations

Tuner Lock

Multi Audio

Subtitles

Teletext

Select the function

4

5

Prevents you from accidentally changing programme while recording a DVB
broadcaster. If the TV is turned to Standby mode while Tuner Lock is On, the DVB
tuner will remain active to ensure recording can still take place.

Use for the recording without watching DVB broadcaster.

•

Do not switch the TV unit Off during recording.

•

Even if the TV unit is switched On or Off, this setting is memorized.

•

While recording a DVB programme, it is possible to change to the Analogue

•

programmes to watch.

Selects from several sound tracks (varies depending on the broadcaster).

This setting is available only for the present broadcaster.

•

Selects the language for subtitles (varies depending on the broadcaster).

This setting is available only for the present broadcaster.

•

Selects the language for teletext mode (varies depending on the broadcaster).

This setting is available only for the present broadcaster.

•

DVB Setup Menu

Profile Edit
Child Lock
Tuning Menu
Tuner Lock
Multi Audio
Subtitles
Teletext
System Setup
System Update

Set

Access
Access

Off
ger
ger
ger

next or set

select

Prevent
children
from
watching
specifi c
channels

Child Lock

You can lock specifi c broadcasters so that children cannot watch them.
(When a channel is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch the channel.)

Enter the PIN number (4 digits)

Child Lock-PIN Entry

Please enter new PIN
PIN

* * * *

123

456

789

0

VCR

Enter the PIN number twice at fi rst setting.

•

Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it.

•

Select "Child Lock Service List"

Child Lock

Change PIN
Child Lock Service List

Access

next

select

Select the station to be locked

Child Lock Service List

1 Das Erste

2 arte

3 PHOENIX

4 ARD-MHP-Data

5 ZDF

6 Info/3sat

7 Doku/KiKa

Appears when the
station is locked

To change the PIN number

■

Select "Change PIN" in and enter a new PIN number twice.

OK

select

set

To cancel Select the locked station and press

•

To lock all channels

•

To cancel all channel locks

•

yellow

blue

Note

Setting "Shipping condition" (p. 32) erases the PIN number and all settings.

•

(DVB)

Advanced

OK

22 23

Editing and Setting Channels

Displaying PC Screen on TV

(DVB mode)

You can re-tune all TV channels when moving house or search for new services which may have
recently started broadcasting.

Display the menu

1

OK

EXITMENU

MENU TV/AV

Select "Setup menu"

2

3

Main menu

Picture menu

Sound menu

Setup menu

Select
"DVB Setup Menu"

next

select

next

select

Select "Tuning Menu"

DVB Setup Menu

Profile Edit
Child Lock
Tuning Menu
Tuner Lock
Multi Audio ger
Subtitles
Teletext
System Setup
System Update

Access

Off

ger
ger

Select the function and set

DVB Tuning Menu

Auto Setup
Add New Service
Manual Tuning
New Service Message
Signal Condition

Access

On

next

select

set

select

(Message example)

New DVB Service Found!

Press OK to add new service

Press EXIT to lgnore

Signal Condition

DVB Programme
Signal Quality
Signal Strength

CH30 1 BBC ONE Wales

0510

To exit

■

EXIT

No data is stored

•

if an Auto Setup
sequence is
interrupted.

Item Adjustments / Confi gurations

Auto Setup

Add New Service

Manual Tuning

New Service
Message

Signal Condition

4

5

Automatically sets the DVB channels in the area.

The current setting is erased.

•

If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 22) has been set, it must be entered again.

•

Adds a new DVB station.

A new station is added to the DVB channel list, when found.

•

The new station is added with the current settings saved as they are.

•

Sets the DVB channels manually.
Normally use "Auto Setup" or "Add New Service" for the channel setting.

Selects whether to give a notifi cation message
when a new DVB station is found.

(On / Off)

Selects a channel and checks the DVB signal condition.
Use for adjusting the direction of the aerial.

Green bar Good

•

Red bar Poor (Check the aerial)

•

To change the programme during the menu appears

•

The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV.
You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC

(p. 30)

Select the external input

1

TV/AV

OK

2

PC menu setting (changed as desired)

■

Making settings "How to Use Menu Functions" to (p. 16)

•

Menu Item Adjustments / Confi gurations(options)

Picture menu

Viewing mode, Contrast, Brightness, Sharpness, Colour balance (p. 16)

W/B High R White balance of bright red area

W/B High B White balance of bright blue area

Advanced
setting

Setup menu

PC
setup

Volume correction, Side panel, Power save, System language (p. 16)

Sound menu (p. 16)

•

W/B Low R White balance of dark red area

W/B Low B White balance of dark blue area

Gamma (2.0 / 2.2 / 2.5 / S Curve)

Input
resolution

Clock Set to the minimum level if noise occurs

H-pos

V-pos

Clock phase

Sync

Select "PC"

(To next page)

blue

Press twice

yellow

To return to TV

■

Switches to a wide view

VGA (640 x 480 dots), WVGA (852 x 480 dots),

•

XGA (1,024 x 768 dots), WXGA (1,366 x 768 dots)
Options change depending on signals

•

Adjust horizontal position

Adjust vertical position

Eliminate fl icker and distortion

Adjust after Clock adjustment

•

Chooses another synchronous signal if the image is distorted (H&V / On G)

H&V : by the horizontal and vertical signals from your PC

•

On G : by the green signal from your PC (if available)

TV/AV

Displays PC screen

Set to the minimum level if noise occurs

•

Corresponding signals

•

(p. 35)
If "H-freq." or "V-freq."

•

is shown in red, the
signals may not be
supported.

and

repeatedly adjusted

•

Editing and Setting Channels (DVB)

•

Displaying PC Screen on TV

Advanced

24 25

External Equipment

Q-Link

Q-Link interlocks the TV unit 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 unit’s AV2 or AV3 terminal via a "fully-wired" SCART cable. (p. 28)

•

Q-Link terminal setup in Setup menu (Q-Link, AV2/AV3 out). (p. 16)

•

Download analogue channel settings

■

Perform Auto setup. (p. 20)

•

When fi rst using this unit, see "Auto Setup". (p. 9)

Perform download to the equipment. (p. 20)

•

Features available

■

Some recording equipments are not applicable. Read the manuals of the equipment.

Direct TV Recording:

Recording the current programme in VCR / DVD recorder immediately.

When Direct TV Recording is performed, the

•

recording equipment is automatically turned on if it
is in Standby mode.
The recording equipment is recording from its own

•

tuner. You can turn the TV off during recording
(Analogue only).
Do not turn the TV off during recording AV source.

•

Otherwise the recording will be stopped.
When Direct TV Recording is performed while

•

watching DVB channel, the DVB programme
position is locked and no other DVB channel can
be selected. (but not for the Analogue channel.)

EXIT

What you
see is
What you
record

DIRECT
TV REC

EXIT

DIRECT
TV REC

To change DVB channel, stop recording

■

Control with HDMI " Control"

∗

Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have "HDAVI Control" function.
HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipments (Panasonic DVD Recorder DIGA, Panasonic Player
theatre, Panasonic Amplifi er, etc.) allow you to enjoy the easy playback or home theatre.
About connections, see "Connections" (p. 29). Read the manuals of the equipment too.
Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
About applicable equipments, consult your local Panasonic dealer.

∗

After connections turn the equipments on and then, switch the TV unit on.

Display the menu

1

MENU

MENU

OK

IDTV

2

3

4

Select "Setup menu"

Main menu

Home theatre

Picture menu

Sound menu

Setup menu

Select "Control with HDMI"

Setup menu

Q-Link
AV2 out
Control with HDMI
Teletext
Off timer
Text language
Side panel
Power save
Tuning menu
System language
Shipping condition

AV2
Monitor

On

TOP
Off
West
Off
Off

Select "On" (default is On)

next

select

select

select

•

External Equipment

Advanced

Information
/ Message

Power
on link
and Easy
playback

Power off
link

• "DATA LOGIC" (a trademark of Metz Corporation) • "Megalogic" (a trademark of Grundig Corporation)

• "Easy Link" (a trademark of Philips Corporation) • "SMARTLINK" (a trademark of Sony Corporation)
Read the manuals of the equipment too.

Recording information or if recording is not possible, a message is displayed.
(Only when the programme number is "0" or "AV mode" for some equipment.)

Insert a videocassette or DVD in the recording equipment and it is operated, TV
is turned on and input mode is switched automatically so that you can view the
content. (Only when TV is in Standby mode.)

When TV is set to Standby mode, the recording equipment is also automatically
set to Standby. (Only when the videocassette or DVD is not active.)

Easy
playback

Theatre
speaker

Power on
link

Power off
link

Automatic Input switching-When the connected Panasonic equipment is operated, input
mode is switched automatically. When it is stopped operating, input mode is returned.

You can control the theatre speaker with TV’s remote control.
This function is available when Panasonic Amplifi er or Player theatre is connected.

Display the menu
Select "Home theatre" or "TV speaker"

Main menu

Home theatre

Picture menu

Sound menu

Setup menu

When selecting "Home theatre", the sound of TV speakers is mute.

•

When the equipment is turned off, TV speakers will be active.

•

When the connected Panasonic equipment is operated, TV is also automatically
turned on and the content is reproduced. (Only when TV is in Standby mode.)

When TV is set to Standby mode, the connected Panasonic equipment is also
automatically set to Standby.

MENU

next

select

Home theatre:

■

Adjustment for equipment (automatically
turned on if it is in Standby mode)

Volume up / down

Mute

TV speaker:

■

TV speakers are active.

26 27

External Equipment

Connections

External equipments and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.

•

Connect VCR / DVD recorder (Recording, Playback)

■

Rear of the TV

1

AV

2

AV 2 AV 3

AV 1

L

R

AUDIO RGB VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

PC

Connect DVD player (Playback)

■

COMPONENT

Y

AUDIO

IN

B

P

L

PR

R

RGB

For Q-Link connection (p. 26)

Rear of the TV

1

AV

2

AV 2 AV 3

AV 1

L

R

AUDIO RGB VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

PC

COMPONENT

Y

AUDIO

IN

P

B

L

PR

R

RGB

or

or

Front of the TV

AV4

S-V V L R

or

Connect the S-VIDEO or VIDEO terminal.

SCART

HDMI

SCART

L

R

R

P

PB

Y

R

L

V

S-V

VCR / DVD recorder

DVD player

Connect VCR / DVD recorder and Set top box (example)

■

Rear of the TV

1

AV

2

AV 2 AV 3

AV 1

L

R

AUDIO RGB VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

PC

COMPONENT

Y

AUDIO

IN

P

B

L

PR

R

RGB

or

Connect DVD recorder and VCR (example)

■

Rear of the TV

1

AV

2

AV 2 AV 3

AV 1

L

R

AUDIO RGB VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

PC

COMPONENT

Y

AUDIO

IN

B

P

L

PR

R

RGB

Control with HDMI (p. 27)

Easy playback (For connection to HDMI2 terminal, refer to p. 30)

■

Rear of the TV

1

AV

2

AV 2 AV 3

AV 1

L

R

AUDIO RGB VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

PC

COMPONENT

Y

AUDIO

IN

B

P

L

PR

R

RGB

VCR / DVD recorder

SCART SCART

SCART

Set top box

SCART

HDMI

DVD recorder

SCART

SCART

VCR

SCART

Panasonic DVD recorder

DIGA

HDMI

•

External Equipment

Advanced

Connect Set top box (RGB input)

■

Home theatre

Rear of the TV

1

AV

2

AV 2 AV 3

AV 1

L

R

AUDIO RGB VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

PC

Front of the TV

S-V V L R

HDMI

COMPONENT

Y

AUDIO

IN

B

P

L

PR

R

RGB

or

SCART

Set top box

or

AV4

R

L

V

S-V

Connect the S-VIDEO or VIDEO terminal.

■

This TV

Panasonic
Amplifi er

Speaker system

Panasonic DVD recorder

DIGA

Read the manuals of Panasonic Amplifi er or Player theatre for details.

This TV

It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.

•

Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m)

Panasonic
Player theatre

Speaker system

RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m)
RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m)

28 29

External Equipment

Connections (overview)

These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment.
For other connections, consult the instructions of each equipment, the table below, and the specifi cations
(p. 39).

Control with HDMI (p. 27)

DIGA or Panasonic Amplifi er

When using HDMI2 terminal as Control

•

with HDMI, select the external input to
HDMI2 for the fi rst time (p. 14).

AV4

S-V V L R

To listen with speakers

(M3
plug)

within
10 cm

Ferrite
core

(AUDIO)

(VIDEO)
or
(S-VIDEO)

Camcorder / Game equipment

Amplifi er with speaker system

PC

(Viewing)

To watch satellite broadcasts

Set top box

To record / playback

DVD Recorder / VCR

SCART

cable

SCART

cable

1

AV

2

AV 1

L

R

AV 2 AV 3

(Q-Link)

(Q-Link)

COMPONENT

Y

AUDIO

IN

P

B

PR

L

R

SCART
cable

RF cable

or

•

External Equipment

RGB

Advanced

Headphones

Pull back the

tabs to open

Press the

cable through
and close

Conversion adapter (if necessary)

Computer

(Listening)

To watch DVDs

DVD player

AUDIO RGB VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO

PC

VIDEO S-VIDEO S-VIDEO

Types of connectable equipment to each connector

Y

Connector

AV1 AV2 AV3

Recording / Playback (equipment)

To record / playback videocassettes / DVDs

(VCR / DVD recorder)

To watch DVDs (DVD player)
To watch camcorder images (Video camera)
To watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box)
To play games (Game equipment)
Q-Link
Control with HDMI

30 31

: Recommended Connection

AV4

B

P

COMPONENT

PR

12

Technical Information

Shipping condition (Restore settings)

Shipping condition will reset all settings, even if Child Lock PIN number (p. 22), clearing all DVB and Analogue
tuning data and resetting all control levels back to factory settings.

Display

the menu

MENU

Select your country and

start Auto Setup

Land

Deutschland
France

"Auto Setup" will automatically start. (p. 9)

•

Select "Setup menu" Select "Shipping condition"

Main menu

Picture menu

Sound menu

Setup menu

next

select

Setup menu

Q-Link
AV2 out
Control with HDMI
Teletext
Off timer
Text language
Side panel
Power save
Tuning menu
System language
Shipping condition

AV2
Monitor
On
TOP
Off

West

Off

Off

Access

Check the message and follow the

on-screen instructions

select

OK

start

Shipping condition

All tuning data will be erased

Start
Exit
Return

OK

select

set

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 channel has the update information.

To download new software, press "OK" Downloading (approx. 20 min.)

•

If you choose not to download, press "EXIT".

To update automatically

■

Set "Auto Update Search in Standby" to "On" (p. 18)

If there is a new version software being broadcast, the TV will download this automatically.

The automatic updating sequence is carried out at 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM every night under the following conditions.

•

Standby (unit turned Off with the remote control)
Recording is not in progress.

To update manually

■

Perform "System Update Search Now" (p. 18)

If there is an update available, a notifi cation banner is displayed.

To download new software, press "OK" Downloading (approx. 20 min.)

•

If you choose not to download, press "EXIT".

Note

During downloading, do not turn Off the TV unit or touch any button.

•

(The TV unit is automatically activated after downloading is completed.)
The message might be the notifi cation beforehand. In this case, the schedule information (the date that the new

•

version can be used) will appear. You can set the reservation for update. The update will not start when the TV is
set to Off.

next

Aspect Ratio

The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy fi ner images. (p. 11)

Auto aspect: 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.

If Auto aspect detects a widescreen signal it switches into the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen mode. If Auto

aspect does not detect a widescreen signal then this advanced TV set enhances the picture for optimum viewing

pleasure.
The text shown on the screen indicates how Auto aspect determined which ratio to use:
"WIDE" appears in the top left of the screen if a widescreen identifi cation signal (WSS) is found or a signal found

through a SCART terminal. Auto aspect switches to the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen ratio. This function

will also work in any aspect mode. "Auto aspect" appears in the top left of the screen if black stripes above and

below the picture are detected. Auto aspect chooses the best ratio and expands the picture to fi ll the screen. This

process can take several minutes, depending on the darkness of the picture.

Aspect Control Signal

Control signal through

SCART terminal (pin 8)

Component

-

O
O

Displays the image at the standard "14:9"
without enlargement.

Displays the image at the standard "4:3"
without distortion.

Displays a "16:9" letterbox or "4:3" image
without distortion.

AV1 AV2 AV3

OOO
OOO

OOO

OOO

---

---

Signal name

TV/AV1/AV2/

PAL I

AV3/AV4

PAL 525/60
DVB
M.NTSC
NTSC

(AV input only)

Component/HDMI

525(480)/60i
525(480)/60p
625(576)/50i
625(576)/50p
750(720)/50p
750(720)/60p
1125(1080)/50i
1125(1080)/60i

PC input

Aspect modes

Auto

16:9 14:9 Just

aspect

O OOOO
O OOOO
O OOOO
O OOOO

O OOOO

O OOOO
O OOOO
O OOOO
O OOOO
O OOOOO O O O
O OOOOO O O O
O OOOOO O O O
O OOOOO O O O

-

--

O

4:3

4:3

O

Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3TVAV1 AV2 AV3 AV4

Full

-

O O O OOOOO

-

OOO

-

OOOO

-

OOO

-

OOO

-

OOO

-

OOO

-

OOO

-

OOO

-- - - ----- - - - -

Widescreen signal (WSS)

----- -

---- - - - -

----- -

----- -

----- - - - -

----- - - - -

-----

-----

----- - - - -

----- - - - -

----- - - - -

----- - - - -

Note

The ratio varies depending on the programme, etc. If the ratio is greater than the standard "16:9", black bands

•

may appear at the top and bottom of the screen.

If the screen size looks unusual when a widescreen-recorded programme is played back on a VCR, adjust the

•

tracking of the VCR. (See the VCR manual.)

To select the ratio manually: (Only "16:9" or "4:3" in PC mode)

•

14:916:9

Just

4 : 3 Full

Directly displays the image at "16:9"
without distortion (anamorphic).

Just

Displays a 4:3 image full-screen.
Stretching is only noticeable at the left
and right edges.

4:3 Full

Displays a "4:3" image enlarged
horizontally to fi t the screen.

14 : 916 : 9

4:3

4 : 3

Zoom1

Zoom1

•

Technical Information

FAQs, etc.

Zoom3Zoom2

Displays a "16:9" letterbox (anamorphic)
image full-screen without distortion.

Zoom3Zoom2

Displays a "21:9" letterbox (anamorphic)
image full-screen without distortion. At
"16:9", displays the image at its maximum
(with slight enlargement).

32 33

Technical Information

HDMI connection

HDMI (high-defi nition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-defi nition digital images and high-quality sound
by connecting the TV unit 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 is the world's fi rst complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.

•

If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI1 terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (∗2).

•

When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal.

•

Audio settings can be made on the "HDMI1 input" menu screen. (p. 16)

•

Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (2ch L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz

•

(∗1): The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant equipment. (∗2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.

Note

HDMI2 terminal is for digital signal only.

•

Use with a PC is not assumed.

•

The 720p/1080i signals will be reformatted before being displayed on the screen.

•

If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to "16:9".

•

These HDMI connectors are "type A".

•

An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either "Component", "S-

•

VIDEO", or "Video" to receive analogue signals.
The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals:

•

480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p and 1080i. Match the output setting of the digital equipment.
For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 35.

•

PC connection

A PC may be connected to this TV unit 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).
A PC adapter is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector.

•

Note

Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV unit.

•

For details of the applicable PC signals, see p. 35.

•

Max. display resolution

•

D-sub 15-pin connector signal

•

45

10

15 14 13 12 11

1

2

67839

Aspect

Pin No.

NC (not connected) NC (not connected) VD

GND (Ground) GND (Ground) NC (not connected)

Model No.

4:3 768 × 768 dots

16:9 1,024 × 768 dots

Signal Name

R GND (Ground) NC (not connected)
G GND (Ground) NC (not connected)
B GND (Ground) HD/SYNC

Pin No.

Signal Name

TH-42PX62E

Pin No.

Signal Name

Control with HDMI

HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipments allow you to enjoy the easy playback or home theatre.

Setup the equipment to enable this function. Read the manual of the equipment.

•

Switch the TV unit on again with the equipment on when connection or setup is changed.

•

This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.

•

The equipment can be operated by TV’s remote control with this function on even if TV is in Standby mode.

•

Image or sound may not be available for the fi rst few seconds when the playback starts.

•

Image or sound may not be available for the fi rst few seconds when Input mode is switched.

•

Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment.

•

Easy playback is also available by using the remote control for Amplifi er. Read the manuals of Amplifi er.

•

SCART and S-video terminal information

AV1 SCART terminal

■

(RGB, VIDEO)

Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue).

Socket Earth

CVBS out (video)

CVBS earth

Red in

Red earth

Green in

Green earth

Blue in

Blue earth

Audio out (L)

Audio out (R)

AV3 SCART terminal

■

21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

20

CVBS in (video)

18

RGB status earth

16

Status RGB

14

Earth

12

--

10

--

8

Status CVBS

6

Audio in (L)

4

Audio earth

2

Audio in (R)

(RGB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link)

AV3 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV3 S-VHS /
VIDEO switching.

Socket Earth

CVBS out (video)

CVBS earth

Red in, S.C. - in

Red earth

Green in

Green earth

Blue in

Blue earth

Audio out (L)

Audio out (R)

21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

20

CVBS in (video)

18

Earth

16

Status RGB

14

Earth

12

--

10

Q-Link data

8

Status CVBS

6

Audio in (L)

4

Audio earth

2

Audio in (R)

AV2 SCART terminal

■

(VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link)

AV2 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV2 S-VHS /
VIDEO switching.

Socket Earth
CVBS out (video)
CVBS earth
S.C. - in
Earth

-­Earth

-­Earth
Audio out (L)
Audio out (R)

AV4 S-VIDEO 4 pin terminal

■

Chrominance in

Chrominance earth Luminance earth

Input signal that can be displayed

∗

Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, P

Signal name

525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94
525 (480) / 60p 31.47 59.94
625 (576) / 50i 15.63 50.00
625 (576) / 50p 31.25 50.00
750 (720) / 60p 45.00 60.00
750 (720) / 50p 37.50 50.00
1,125 (1,080) / 60i 33.75 60.00
1,125 (1,080) / 50i 28.13 50.00
640 × 400 @70 Hz 31.46 70.07
640 × 480 @60 Hz 31.47 59.94
640 × 480 @75 Hz 37.50 75.00
800 × 600 @60 Hz 37.88 60.32
800 × 600 @75 Hz 46.88 75.00
800 × 600 @85 Hz 53.67 85.06
1,024 × 768 @60 Hz 48.36 60.00
1,024 × 768 @70 Hz 56.48 70.07
1,024 × 768 @75 Hz 60.02 75.03
1,024 × 768 @85 Hz 68.68 85.00
1,280 × 1,024 @60 Hz 63.98 60.02
Macintosh13” (640 × 480) 35.00 66.67
Macintosh16” (832 × 624) 49.72 74.54
Macintosh21” (1,152 × 870) 68.68 75.06

Note

Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.

•

The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.

•

Horizontal

frequency (kHz)

B, PR), HDMI and PC (D-sub 15P)

Vertical

frequency (Hz)

21
19
17
15
13
11
9
7
5
3
1

Component HDMI PC

∗∗
∗∗
∗∗
∗∗
∗∗
∗∗
∗∗
∗∗

20

CVBS in (video)

18

Earth

16

--

14

Earth

12

--

10

Q-Link data

8

Status CVBS

6

Audio in (L)

4

Audio earth

2

Audio in (R)

Luminance in

•

Technical Information

∗
∗
∗
∗
∗
∗
∗
∗
∗
∗
∗
∗
∗
∗

FAQs, etc.

34 35

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.

White spots or

To customer using indoor aerial

shadow images
(noise)

Check the position, direction,

•

and connection of the aerial.

In order to enjoy a good quality DVB image, it is
important to receive a good quality DVB signal. For
this purpose check "Signal Condition" in Tuning
Menu (p. 24). A level of at least 5 is required in order
to provide a good picture. It may be necessary to
adjust the position and direction of the aerial to
achieve the best possible result.

Problem Actions

logo appears at
the four corners of the
screen

Contrast is reduced

Only one part
remains dark

The function to prevent after-image is activated.

•

(Not a faulty symptom)

● The screen saver is activated if the TV unit is not
operated for a certain time in AV mode.

● Contrast is lowered when teletext, radio, menu,
etc. lasts for several minutes.

● "after-image" (p. 5)

A pixel or luminescent spot may occasionally be missing

•

in plasma displays.
(Not a faulty symptom)

No DVB
programmes shown
after Auto Setup

Check the DVB transmitter.

•

Adjust the direction of the aerial

•

to another transmitter installed
nearby.
Check the analogue broadcast.

•

If the image quality is poor,
check the aerial and consult
your nearest dealer.

Interference or
frozen / disappearing
image in DVB

Check "Signal Condition". (p. 24)

•

If "Signal Quality" or "Signal
Strength" are displayed in red
check aerial.
If problem persists consult your
local Panasonic dealer.
Turn the TV unit off with the On /

•

Off switch, then turn it on again.

IDTV

Pictures from an
equipment are unusual
when the equipment is
connected via HDMI

Is the HDMI cable connected properly?

•

(p. 30)
Turn Off the TV unit and equipment,

•

then turn them On again.
Check an input signal from the equipment.

•

(p. 35)
Use an equipment compliant with

•

EIA/CEA-861/861B.

The remote control
does not work

Are the batteries installed correctly?

•

(p. 6)
Has the TV unit been switched On?

•

Screen

Chaotic image, noisy

No image can be
displayed

Blurry or
distorted image

(no sound or low volume)

Neither image nor
sound is produced

Set "P-NR" in the Picture menu (to remove noise).

•

(p. 16)
Check nearby electrical products

•

(car, motorcycle, fl uorescent lamp).

Is "Colour" or "Contrast" in the Picture menu set to the

•

minimum? (p. 16)

Reset channels. (pp. 20 and 24)

•

Some programmes may not be received when both Aerial

•

and CATV signals are connected to the TV through a
mixer. In this case, connect either Aerial or CATV signal
directly to the TV.

Is the unit in "AV mode"?

•

Is the mains lead plugged into the socket outlet?

•

Is the TV unit turned On?

•

Check Picture menu (p. 16) and volume.

•

•

Frequently Asked Questions

FAQs, etc.

36 37

FAQs

Problem Actions

Problem Actions

No sound is produced

Sound

Is "Sound Mute" active? (p. 7)

•

Is the volume set to the minimum?

•

Licence

Trademark Credits

DVB is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996).

•

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.
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of

•

HDMI Licensing LLC.

Sound level is low
or sound is distorted

Due to the digital reception technologies involved, quality of the DTV signals may be relatively low in

•

some cases, despite good reception of analogue programmes.

DVB HDMI

Unable to receive
signals with a
high-performance
aerial

Sound is unusual

An error message
appears

"Control with HDMI"
function does not work

TV unit goes into

Other

"Standby mode"

Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.

•

Set "MPX" (p. 16) in the Sound menu to "Mono".

•

(Analogue only)

Install an aerial individually for the TV unit and VCR

•

(or use a splitter).

TV

(Individual aerial)

Splitter

Aerial
Input

VCR

Set the sound setting of the connected equipment

•

to "2ch L.PCM".
Check the "HDMI1 input" setting in the Sound menu.

•

(p. 16)
If digital sound connection has a problem, select

•

analogue sound connection. (p. 34)

Contact the authorized Service Centre.

•

Switch the TV unit on again with the equipment on.

•

Set “Control with HDMI” to “Off”, then set to “On” again.

•

(p. 27)

The sleep function is activated.

•

The TV unit enters "Standby mode" about 30 min.

•

after broadcasting ends.

terminal

Aerial Output

Aerial Output

Aerial Input

(Individual aerial)

Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996)
TH-42PX62E Declaration of Conformity No 3978, 19th January 2006

Specifi cations

Power Source

Power

Consumption

Average use 270 W

Standby condition

Plasma

Display panel

Drive method AC type
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Contrast Ratio Max 10000:1

Visible screen size
(No. of pixels)

Sound

Speaker
Audio Output 20 W (10 W + 10 W ), 10% THD
Headphones M3 (3.5 mm) Jack × 1

PC signals

Receiving Systems /
Band name

Aerial - Rear VHF / UHF

Operating Conditions

Connection Terminals

AV1 (Scart terminal) 21 Pin terminal (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, RGB in)
AV2 (Scart terminal) 21 Pin terminal (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, S-Video in, Q-Link)
AV3 (Scart terminal) 21 Pin terminal (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, RGB in, S-Video in, Q-Link)

AV4

Others

Output AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms] (high impedance)

Dimensions ( W × H × D ) 1,020 mm × 705 mm × 95 mm
Weight

VIDEO
S-VIDEO
AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]

COMPONENT

HDMI1/2 TYPE A Connectors

PC

AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]

AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz

0.3 W (Without Tuner Lock On)
20 W (With Tuner Lock On)

106 cmV
920 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) × 1,056 mm (diagonal)
786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H)) [3,072 × 768 dots]
12 cm × 6 cm × 2 pcs, 8

VGA, SVGA, XGA
SXGA ······ (compressed)
Horizontal scanning frequency 31 - 69 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 59 - 86 Hz

PAL B, G, SECAM B, G, SECAM L / L’

VHF E2 - E12 UHF E21 - E69
CATV (S01 - S05) CATV S1 - S10 (M1 - M10)
CATV S11 - S20 (U1 - U10) CATV S21 - S41 (Hyperband)

PAL 525/60 : Playback of NTSC tape from some PAL Video recorders (VCR).
DVB : Digital terrestrial services via VHF / UHF aerial input.
M.NTSC : Playback from M.NTSC Video recorders (VCR).
NTSC (AV input only) : Playback from NTSC Video recorders (VCR).

TV signals may not be received in some areas.

•

Temperature : 0 °C - 40 °C
Humidity : 20 % - 80 % RH (non-condensing)

RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω)
Mini DIN 4-pin Y:1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω) C:0.286 V[p-p] (75 Ω)

Y 1.0 V[p-p] (including synchronization)
P

B, PR ±0.35 V[p-p]

HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN R,G,B/0.7 V[p-p] (75 Ω)
HD, VD/TTL Level 2.0 - 5.0 V[p-p] (high impedance)

30.0 k Net

Ω

TH-42PX62E

•

Frequently Asked Questions

•

Licence / Specifi cations

FAQs, etc.

An error message
appears

Follow the message's instructions.

•

If the problem persists, contact the authorized

•

Service Centre.

Note

Design and Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate.

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This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below.

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EN55013, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN55020, EN55022, EN55024.

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