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Operating Instructions
Plasma Television
Model No. TH-42PX45EH
DVB DIRECT
Analogue TV REC
MODE
GUIDE TV/AV
OK
MENU EXIT
TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD
12 3
45 6
78 9
C 0
VCR
ASPECT
N
REC
VCR DVD
PROGRAMME
IDTV
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.
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Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- 2
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Quick Start Guide Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read Safety Precautions ······································4 • (Warning / Caution) Enjoy rich multi-media Notes ··························································· 5 • Maintenance················································5 • Camcorder Quick Start Guide ·········· 6 Accessories / Options ··············· 7 Identifying Controls Personal computer ································ 8 Connection ·····
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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. 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
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Notes Caution Remember not to keep still pictures on the screen for extended lengths of time When cleaning the TV, 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 TV may cause electrical shock.) after-images are not considered malfunctions and are When TV will not be used for a long not covered by the warranty. time, remove the mains plug Typical still images This TV will still consume so
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Accessories / Options Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown MODE Remote Control Batteries for the Remote Operating Instructions OK Transmitter Control Transmitter (2) Pan European Guarantee Card EUR765108A 12 3 R6 (UM3) 45 6 • • 78 9 C 0 Ferrite core J0KF00000018 N • IDTV Pedestal Clamper (2) Mains Lead TBL0E0001 or TBL0E0002 • equivalent to optional accessory () TY-ST42P60W Read the manual of the pedestal for installation. Installing remote's batteries Attac
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Identifying Controls Quick Start Guide • Accessories / Options • Identifying Controls Store setting (p. 20) Used to store tuning and Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness Function () / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Treble / Balance / other function settings select() Tuning mode (analogue mode) (p. 20) AV4 S-V V L R Switches TV/AV AV4 terminals (p. 30) On / Off Remote control Headphones jack (p. 30) switch signal receiver Swing up the door at "PULL". Selects programmes in sequence C.
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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. Watching TV VHF / UHF aerial Rear terminal portion Rear of the TV (enlarged view) Fastener AV2 AV3 To unfasten • Connect to AV2 • or AV3 for a unit supporting Q-Link (p. 26). SCART cable (fully wired) Mains lead (Connect after all the other connections.) To record TV programmes RF OUT RF cable D
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Auto Setup Quick Start Guide • Connection • Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Turn the TV On with the On / Off switch You can now use the remote 1 • control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode. (Power lamp: On) Select your country select 2 OK EXIT Land Deutschland France Italia España 12 3 45 6 Start ATP Abbruch 78 9 0 VCR Start Auto Setup 3 red DVB Auto Setup Auto Setup will sta
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Watching TV Turn power on (for about 1 second) 1 On / Off switch on TV should be On. DVB Analogue MODE GUIDE Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or Analogue DVB Analogue DVB 2 OK Analogue 1 ABC EXIT MODE 1 Das Erste 20:30 STTL HOLD Lotti auf der Flucht 20:00 - 20:55 Now For info press ger All Services Multi Audio Profile 12 3 Information banner • 45 6 Channel Displayed if programme type is radio-channel or data-channel Programme 78 9 Current time 1 Das Erste 20:30 C 0 VCR Lotti auf der Fluch
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Watching TV Viewing • Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) Freeze / unfreeze picture Hold HOLD Display / hide subtitles (DVB only) Display STTL To change the language, see "Preferred Language Setting" (p. 18) or • subtitles "Subtitles" (p. 22). Details To set display DVB Display • timeout (p. 18) EXIT programme To hide information Display Information of 1 Das Erste 20:30 information Lotti auf der Flucht another channel 20:00 - 20:55 Now For info press banner ger All Services Information o
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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 / FLOF mode? In TOP / FLOF mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. 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 colo
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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 / FLOF mode only • Call up a (Analogue mode only) STTL 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 Select Picture and text (Press twice) • multi On or Off window Operations can be made only in Teletext screen. • (Lis
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Watching Videos and DVDs It is possible to connect a variety of external equipment to the TV. 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 (AV mode screen) TV/AV TV/AV OK Select the connector connected to the equipment 12 3 Displays the selected connector 2 45 6 blue 78 9 0 VCR red HDMI1/2 green green red yellow yellow blue REC VCR DVD AV1 AV2/ AV3/ AV4/ Component/ HDMI1/
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Watching Videos and DVDs Viewing • Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control. VCR / DVD switch VCR DVD Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player theatre 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-for
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Adjust by each viewing mode Tuning menu Picture menu Sound menu Setup menu How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, Menu Item and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way. Viewing mode Display menu Contrast, Brightness, Colour, MENU Displays the functions that 1 • Sharpness can be set (varies according to the input signal) Tint Colour balance Colour management OK MENU EXIT P-NR Select the menu select MPEG NR M
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How to Use Menu Functions Advanced • (picture, sound quality, etc.) Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives) Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Auto) Viewing mode 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 Tint For NTSC signal reception only • Colour balance Normal Chooses the colour balance of the entire image (Cool / Normal / Warm) Colour management On
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Advanced DVB Settings Display the menu MENU 1 OK MENU EXIT Pay-TV Select "Setup menu" Common Main menu 2 next Interface Picture menu Module select Sound menu Setup menu Select "DVB Setup Menu" Setup menu 3 Q-Link AV2 next AV2 out Monitor Control with HDMI On Teletext TOP Language Off select Off timer Side panel Off Power save Off of subtitles DVB Setup Menu Access System language Shipping condition Preferred Language Setting Select "System Setup" or "System Update" IDTV Adjust the 4 DVB Setup
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Advanced DVB Settings (DVB) Advanced • (pay-TV, time, etc.) (DVB mode only) Insert the CI module (optional) This TV receiver works only Pay TV modules complying with CI standard. Caution CI slot Turn Off the On / Off switch on the TV whenever • inserting or removing the CI module. Insert or remove If a view card and a card reader come as a set, squarely • fi rst insert the card reader, then insert the view CI module card into the card reader. (Rear of the TV) Select "Common Interface Module" D
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Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Display the menu MENU 1 OK MENU EXIT Select "Setup menu" Edit channels Main menu 2 next Picture menu Programme select edit Sound menu Delete Setup menu Add Move Select "Tuning menu" Change channel Setup menu 3 Q-Link AV2 next number AV2 out Monitor Control with HDMI On Teletext TOP Change Off timer Off select Text language West name Side panel Off Power save Off Lock
