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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Operating Instructions Plasma Television TH-42PX74EA Model No. INPUT OPTION DIRECT TV REC EXIT RETURN 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. - Page 2 • Any functions related to DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) will work in areas where DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial broadcasting are received. Consult your local Panasonic dealer with coverage areas. • DVB functions may not be available in some countries. •...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read • Safety Precautions ······································ 4 • (Warning / Caution) Enjoy rich multi-media • Notes ··························································· 5 Maintenance ··············································· 5 Quick Start Guide Accessories / Options ·········· 6 Installation of the pedestal ··· 7 Camcorder Identifying Controls ···············... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
TV shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. sources of heat. To prevent fi re never place any Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6). -
Page 5: Notes
Notes Caution Do not display a still picture for a long time This causes the image to remain on the plasma When cleaning the TV, remove the screen (“image retention”). mains plug This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty. -
Page 6: Accessories / Options
Accessories / Options Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control Batteries for the Clamper Mains Lead Transmitter Remote Control • EUR7737Z50 Transmitter • R6 (UM3) Operating Pan European Pedestal (ST-42D2-WK) • Instructions Guarantee Card TBL0E0007 For installation p. -
Page 7: Installation Of The Pedestal
Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. • If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic dealer immediately. During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened. •... - Page 8 Installation of the pedestal ■ Attaching the bands for fixing cables Insert the spigot on the two To tighten: bands into the pedestal. To loosen: Keep the knob pressed Preventing the TV from falling over The TV could fall over during an earthquake, etc. We recommend that measures are taken to prevent the TV from falling over in such an event.
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Page 9: Identifying Controls
Identifying Controls Changes the input mode Function select • Volume / Contrast / Brightness / Colour / Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass / Increases or decreases Treble / Balance / Auto Setup the programme position (p. 29) by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease the selected... -
Page 10: Basic Connection
Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet fi rst. Example 1 Example 2 Connecting aerial... - Page 11 Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box Rear of the TV Clamper Aerial • To unfasten RF cable COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI 1 HDMI 2 AV 1 AV 2 AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz AUDIO...
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Page 12: 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. Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) • You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode. - Page 13 Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. ■ How to use remote control Open the main menu Move the cursor / select the menu Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from a range of options Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set RETURN...
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Page 14: Watching Tv
Watching TV Turn power on (Press for about 1 second) Mains power On / Off switch should be On. INPUT OPTION DIRECT TV REC EXIT Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or Analogue RETURN 1 BBS 23:35 Profile 1 Corontation Street Change category 20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55 For info press... - Page 15 ■ Other useful functions (Operate after Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture Display / hide subtitles (if available) Display STTL • To change the language for DVB subtitles “Preferred Subtitles” (p. 23) (If available) Check or change the current OPTION programme status instantly •...
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Page 16: Watching Videos And Dvds
Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment (p. 10 and p. 11) The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. Turn the TV on ■... -
Page 17: Vcr Dvd Player
Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control. ∗ VCR / DVD selection buttons Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre... -
Page 18: Viewing Teletext
Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. What is FLOF (FASTEXT) mode? In 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. - Page 19 If you wish to hold the current page without updating Stop or resume automatic updating HOLD ■ To resume Return to the main index page INDEX Call up a (Analogue mode only) • STTL Call up the page stored in “blue”. •...
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Page 20: How To Use Menu Functions
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. Display the menu • Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) INPUT OPTION DIRECT TV REC Select the menu EXIT access... -
Page 21: Viera Link
■ Overview Main Menu VIERA Link VIERA Link Menu The menu of the accessed VIERA Link Control Recorder equipment Speaker Selection Home Cinema Picture (p. 37) Sound Setup Picture Menu Viewing Mode Dynamic Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Warm Colour Management P-NR... -
Page 22: Menu List
■ Menu list Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives) Menu Controls the connected Panasonic equipment VIERA Link Control “Easy control only with VIERA remote control” (p. 37) “Speaker control” (p. 37) • You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the Speaker Selection remote control. -
Page 23: Programme Edit
■ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Confi gurations (alternatives) Selects optional colour system based on video signals in AV mode AV Colour System (Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC) DVB Profi le Edit Creates list of favourite programmes (p. 27) DVB Service List Skips the unwanted DVB channels (p. -
Page 24: Dvb Settings (Dvb)
DVB Settings (DVB mode) DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features. If in Analogue mode Select DVB INPUT Display the menu OPTION DIRECT TV REC EXIT RETURN Select “Setup” access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound select Setup Select “Common Interface”, “System Update” or “Time Zone”... - Page 25 The Common Interface Module menu provides access to software contained on Common Interface (CI) Modules. This TV receiver works only Pay TV modules complying with CI standard. Caution • Turn Off Mains power On / Off switch CI slot whenever inserting or removing the CI Insert or module.
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Page 26: Editing Channels
Editing Channels You can make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels and control channel audience. Select DVB or Analogue • “DVB Profi le Edit” and “DVB Service List” are available in DVB mode only. INPUT Display the menu OPTION DIRECT TV REC EXIT RETURN Select “Setup”... -
Page 27: Child Lock
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. 15) and then easily accessed. A channel is added Select a channel and add it to the list Profile Editor Wed 12/05/04 10:46 Profile Editor... -
Page 28: Tuning Channels
Tuning Channels You can re-tune all TV channels when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. Select DVB or Analogue • “DVB Manual Tuning”, “Add New DVB Services”, “New Service Message” and “DVB Signal Condition” are available in DVB mode only. •... - Page 29 Automatically set the DVB and Analogue channels received in the area. If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 27) has been set, it must be entered. Start Auto Setup Settings are made automatically Auto Setup Auto Setup - Digital and Analogue Digital Scan Analogue Scan 78 1...
- Page 30 Tuning Channels Normally use “Auto Setup” or “Add New DVB Services” for the DVB channel setting. Set DVB If tuning has not done completely, use this function. channel select channel DVB Manual Tuning manually Frequency [CH21] 474,00 adjust frequency Signal Quality ( set where the level of “Signal Quality”...
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Page 31: Restore Settings
Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings (channels, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. Display the menu INPUT OPTION DIRECT TV REC EXIT Select “Setup” access Main Menu VIERA Link RETURN Picture select Sound... -
Page 32: Input Labels
Input Labels For easier identifi cation and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. (To select the input mode p. 16) Display the menu INPUT OPTION DIRECT TV REC EXIT Select “Setup”... -
Page 33: Displaying Pc Screen On Tv
Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p. 38) Select the external input INPUT OPTION DIRECT TV REC EXIT... -
Page 34: Q-Link Functions
Q-Link Functions Q-Link connects the TV 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 TV’s AV1 or AV2 terminal via a “fully-wired” SCART cable. (p. 38) •... -
Page 35: Hdmi Functions
(∗2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop. ■ Summary of Control functions Connecting with an HDMI cable to Panasonic equipment with VIERA Link function, you can control the equipment (p. 36). You can use VIERA Link and Q-Link functions together. Connection... - Page 36 ” ∗ VIERA Link “ Control ∗ Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function. Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifi er, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically.
- Page 37 TV is automatically turned on. link (Only when TV is in Standby mode.) When TV is set to Standby mode, the connected Panasonic equipment is also Power off automatically set to Standby.
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Page 38: External Equipment
These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifi cations (p. 47). This slot is for services by the Panasonic dealer. COMPONENT VIDEO HDMI 1... - Page 39 Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. • Amplifi er Read the manuals of the equipment too. ■ Easy playback, Easy control only with VIERA remote control HD Video Camera Panasonic DVD Recorder Speaker system Panasonic Player theatre Panasonic DVD Recorder, HD Video Camera, etc.
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Page 40: Technical Information
Technical Information Aspect Ratio The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy fi ner images. (p. 15) ■ Auto: 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. - Page 41 If you connect the same kind of equipment at once (for example: one DIGA to HDMI1 / another DIGA to HDMI2), VIERA Link is available for the terminal with the smaller number. • “HDAVI Control 2” is the newest standard (current as of February, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.
- Page 42 Technical Information SCART and HDMI terminal information ■ ■ AV1 SCART terminal AV2 SCART terminal (RGB, VIDEO, Q-Link) (RGB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link) Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue). AV2 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV2 S-VHS / VIDEO switching.
- Page 43 PC connection A PC may be connected to this TV 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).
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Page 44: Faqs
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 for assistance. White spots or shadow To customer using images (noise) indoor aerial In order to enjoy a good quality DVB image, it is important to receive a good quality DVB signal. - Page 45 If “Signal Quality” or “Signal Strength” are displayed in red, check aerial. frozen / disappearing If problem persists, consult your local Panasonic dealer. • image in DVB Turn the TV off with the Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it On again.
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Page 46: Licence
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Defi nition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. • HDAVI Control is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) TH-42PX74EA Declaration of Conformity No 4875, 11 June 2007... -
Page 47: Specifi Cations
Specifi cations Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Average use 270 W 0.7 W (Without DVB recording) Standby condition 20 W (With DVB recording) Aspect Ratio 16:9 106 cm (diagonal) Visible screen size 922 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) Number of pixels 786,432 (1,024 (W) ×... - Page 48 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic-europe.com © 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved. Printed in Czech Republic...