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Operating Instructions
Plasma Television
Model No. TH-42PA60A
STILL
SURROUND ASPECT
R-TUNE N
OK
MENU TV/AV
TV/TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD
1 2 3
4 5 6
7 8 9
0
REC VCR DVD
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.
TQBC2079-1
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Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- 2
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Preparations Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read Safety Precautions ······································4 • (Warning / Caution) Enjoy rich multi-media Notes ··························································· 5 • Maintenance ··············································· 5 • Preparations Camcorder ·········· 6 Accessories / Options ··············· 7 Identifying Controls ································ 8 Connection Set top box ····················
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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 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. 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 t
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Notes Caution Remember not to keep still pictures on the screen for extended lengths of time When cleaning the TV unit, remove the Such still pictures cause after-images on the plasma mains plug screen if they are displayed for a long time. These (Cleaning an energized unit may cause electrical shock.) after-images are not considered malfunctions and are not covered by the warranty. When TV will not be used for a long time, remove the mains plug Typical still images This TV will still co
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Accessories / Options Check that you have the accessories and items shown Standard accessories STILL Remote Control Batteries for the Remote Operating Instructions SURROUND ASPECT R-TUNE N Transmitter OK Control Transmitter (2) MENU TV/AV N2QAJB000121 R6 (AA) TV/TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD • • 1 2 3 4 5 6 Guarantee 7 8 9 0 REC VCR DVD TV Clamper (2) Mains Lead Installing remote's batteries Attaching the cable clampers Rear of the TV Pull 1 open Hook Close 2 - Snap open + Remove from the TV u
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Identifying Controls Preparations • Accessories / Options • Identifying Controls Remote control signal receiver Selects programmes in sequence Switches TV/AV Function select Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / NTSC- On / Off switch Power lamp ( ) Tint (Tint) / Bass / Treble / Balance / Tuning mode (p. 16) Standby: red ( ) On: green Store setting (p. 16) Used to store tuning and ( ) other function settings Still Picture (p. 10) Switches TV to On or Standby (On / Off switch i
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Connection 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. Rear of the TV Note Do not put the Coaxial cable close to the mains lead to avoid noise. • Do not place the Coaxial cable under the TV. • Ω To obtain optimum quality picture and sound, an Aerial, the correct cable (75 • coaxial) and the correct terminating plug are required. If a communal Aerial
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AutoTuning Preparations • Connection / Initial Setup • This TV has been pre-tuned in the factory to the following Australian TV channel. Programme No. Channel No. 22 77 99 10 10 28 28 If your location does not receive these channels, perform 31 31 "Auto Tuning" below. Need help Auto Tuning with operations? (example: Sound menu) Search and store TV channels automatically. Sound menu Menu Music Volume Bass Display the menu Treble Balance Surround Off MENU Select Change 1 Exit Return On-screen
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Watching TV Turn power on STILL (for about 1 second) 1 ASPECT On / Off switch on unit should be On. OK Volume TV/AV 1 2 3 Select a programme number 4 5 6 up 1 2 3 2 7 8 9 or 4 5 6 down 7 8 9 0 0 You can select the numbers directly by pressing Programme Number button and the two digit numbers by pressing Two Digit and Programme Number buttons. 8 Programme Number 8 ..... 1 2 Programme Number 12.... , , TV ■ Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) Freeze / unfreeze picture STILL Hold Display
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Watching Videos and DVDs Viewing • Watching TV • 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. 22) (AV mode screen) With the equipment turned On Select the external input 1 TV/AV HDMI OK Select the connector connected to the equipment TV/AV Displays the selected connector 2 1 2 3 HDMI 4 5 6 red green yellow blue 7 8 9 AV1 AV2 AV3 HDM
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Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. What is TOP mode? In TOP 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 num
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Viewing Teletext Viewing • If you wish to hold the current page without updating Stop or resume automatic updating HOLD HOLD HOLD To resume ■ Return to the main index page INDEX INDEX TOP mode only • Call up a F.P. Call up the page stored in "blue". favourite • Factory setting is "P103". • pages Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once View in MENU multi Select Picture and text (Press twice) • On or Off window Operations can be made only in Teletext screen. • (List mode only) Store f
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Adjust by each Menu Picture menu Sound menu Setup menu How to Use Menu Functions 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. ■ Menu list Display menu MENU Displays the functions that Menu Item 1 • can be set (varies according Menu to the input signal) SURROUND Contrast, Brightness, Colour, N Sharpness Select the menu NTSC-Tint OK select Main menu 2 MENU TV/AV Colour temperature access Picture menu Colo
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How to Use Menu Functions Advanced • (picture, sound quality, etc.) Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives) Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Standard / Cinema) Menu Dynamic Set for each input signal • Contrast Brightness Adjusts colour, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste Colour Sharpness Adjusts tint of image NTSC-Tint For NTSC signal reception only • Item will be changed to "Tint" when receiving YUV(60Hz) or HDMI(60Hz) signal • Colour temperature Standard Chooses t
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Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. For Auto tuning, see p. 9. Display the menu MENU 1 Select "Setup menu" OK Main menu access 2 MENU TV/AV Picture menu select Sound menu Setup menu Set manually Select "Tuning menu" Manual Setup menu access tuning HDMI setting 3 Teletext TOP Off timer Off Ch colour set Child lock Off select Side panel High Power save Off Tuning menu Access Owner ID Select the function Tu
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Editing and Setting Channels Advanced • To freely change settings after Auto setup Select the programme number Store Repeat and search through the channel and Programme Channel Note number select If a VCR is search 1 • connected with OK only the RF Manual tuning cable, select Programme down/up Search down/up Store The programme programme Exit • Return number blinks. number "0". For Manual tuning, using the buttons on the unit ("Tuning mode" on p. 7) (Press repeatedly until "Tunin
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Owner ID Display the menu MENU 1 OK MENU TV/AV Select "Setup menu" Main menu access 2 Picture menu 1 2 3 select Sound menu 4 5 6 Setup menu 7 8 9 0 Select "Owner ID" Setup menu access HDMI setting 3 Teletext TOP TV Off timer Off Ch colour set Child lock Off Side panel High select Power save Off Tuning menu Owner ID Access ■ To exit TV/AV 18
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Owner ID Advanced • Input owner ID Entry of the security code (PIN number) and "personal information" (your name, address and zip code) in the unit allows the police to quickly trace the owner in case of theft. If a PIN number has already been stored, personal information can be changed by entering that number. Enter the 4-digit PIN number You now have the opportunity 1 2 3 to enter your details and To change the stored information help the police crack crime see instruction book 4 5 6 Owner
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External Equipment TM 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 p. 21. Read the manuals of the equipment too. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. About applicable equipments, consult your loc
