Panasonic Viera TH-42PV600EY Operating Instructions Manual

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Model Number
6
Serial Number
Printed in Czech Republic
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
English

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television
TH-42PV600EY
Model No.
TH-50PV600EY
MULTI
WINDOW
N
F.P.
TV
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

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Summary of Contents for Panasonic Viera TH-42PV600EY

  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative TH-42PV600EY effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate Model No.
  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Turn your living room into a home theatre! Contents Experience an amazing level of multi-media excitement Be Sure to Read Sharp pictures with HDMI terminal • Control DVD recorder / VCR via TV with Q-Link connection (p. 30) Safety Precautions ······································ 4 Enjoy rich multi-media •...
  • Page 3: Safety Precautions

    If you lose the fuse cover the mains plug must not be used until a replacement cover is obtained. Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fi ngernail or A replacement fuse cover may be purchased from your local Panasonic Dealer. Do not place the TV on other hard object.
  • Page 4: Accessories/Options

    Pedestal Plasma TV stand Wall-hanging Direct channel access bracket TY-ST42P600W TY-S42PX600W Volume Use together with numeric buttons (vertical) (TH-42PV600EY) (TH-42PV600EY) to access TV channels by entering TY-ST50P600W TY-S50PX600W TY-WK42PV3W broadcast channel number. (p. 12) (TH-50PV600EY) (TH-50PV600EY) Selects programmes in sequence...
  • Page 5: Basic Connection

    Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the TV is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. Connecting aerial Connecting DVD Recorder (VCR) Connecting DVD Recorder (VCR) and Satellite receiver (TV only) (TV, DVD Recorder and VCR) (TV, DVD Recorder, VCR and satellite)
  • Page 6: Auto Setup

    Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On ■...
  • Page 7: Watching Tv

    Watching TV ■ Other Useful Functions (Operate after Freeze / unfreeze picture Turn power on Hold (Press for about 1 second) MAINS power On / Off switch should be On. MULTI WINDOW Picture will appear. Display Display / hide status information status •...
  • Page 8: Viewing Teletext

    Viewing Teletext You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster) If you wish to hold the current page without updating Stop automatic updating What is FASTEXT mode (default)? HOLD ■ In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more To resume information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button.
  • Page 9: Watching Vcr, Dvd And Satellites

    Changed (p. 24) HDMI (p. 31) ■ Some Panasonic VCR and DVD equipment connected to the TV unit can be directly operated with the remote control. Adjust using the slide bar Fast-forward / Skip / Search VCR / DVD switch...
  • Page 10: Display Menu

    How to Use Menu Functions ■ Menu list Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. • Menu Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives) Setup menu (p. 20) Display menu Selects four different screen settings (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Auto) •...
  • Page 11: Displaying Pc Screen On Tv

    How to Use Menu Functions Displaying PC Screen on TV ■ Menu list 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. 34) Item Adjustments / Confi...
  • Page 12: Editing And Setting Channels

    Editing and Setting Channels The channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Edit the programme position settings Name Display the menu Select the channel to edit Programme edit Channel 3 FTP Prog. Chan. Name Lock CH44 CH51 select...
  • Page 13: Restore Settings

    Restore Settings Owner ID Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. Entry of the security code (PIN number) and "personal information" (your name, address and post code). All settings other than "Owner ID" (channels, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. In the unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to determine the owner.
  • Page 14: Viewing From Card (Mpeg4 Videos And Photos)

    Viewing from card (MPEG4 Videos and photos) MPEG4 view : The moving pictures recorded by this unit, DIGA or D-snap can be played back. ■ ■ ■ To open To insert To remove Photo view : The still images recorded by the digital camera can be displayed. •...
  • Page 15: Recording To Card

    Recording to card The TV channels and AV1 input signals (PAL) can be recorded on the SD card. To set the recording time and mode / To format the card Select the SD mode select Insert the SD Card Setup (p.
  • Page 16: Q-Link Functions

    Q-Link Functions HDMI Functions Q-Link connects the TV unit and VCR / DVD recorder, enables easy recording and playback. HDMI connection ■ Condition • HDMI (high-defi nition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-defi nition digital images and high-quality sound Use the VCR / DVD recorder with the following logos: by connecting the TV unit and the equipment.
  • Page 17 HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment (Panasonic DVD Recorder DIGA, Panasonic Player input mode is switched automatically. When it is stopped operating, input mode is theatre, Panasonic Amplifi er, etc.) allow you to enjoy easy playback or home theatre. playback returned.
  • Page 18: External Equipment

    Max. display resolution To record / playback videocassettes / DVDs 768 × 768 dots 1,024 × 768 dots (VCR / DVD recorder) Aspect (TH-42PV600EY) (TH-50PV600EY) 16:9 1,024 × 768 dots 1,366 × 768 dots To watch DVDs (DVD player) •...
  • Page 19: Technical Information

    Technical Information Aspect Ratio SCART, S-VIDEO and HDMI terminal information ■ ■ The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy fi ner images. (p. 13) AV1 SCART terminal AV2 SCART terminal ■ Auto aspect: Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to fi ll your screen. It does this using a four step (RGB, VIDEO) (VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link) process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture.
  • Page 20: Faqs

    fi ll Press again to redisplay. MPEG4 view can only show moving pictures recorded by this unit, Panasonic DVD recorder DIGA or mobile your screen. For user control please see camera D-snap.
  • Page 21: On Screen Messages

    Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated card can be swallowed by young The recording equipment is recording the programme signal from or damaged data or erratic operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not children. Do not allow children to handle Recording in progress its own tuner.
  • Page 22: Index

    Index Specifi cations Accessories ···························································· 6 Off timer ································································ 20 TH-42PV600EY TH-50PV600EY Aspect ···························································· 13, 36 On / Off switch ·················································· 7, 10 Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Auto Setup ······················································ 10, 23 Optional accessories ·············································· 6...

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