Operating Instructions Plasma Television TH-42PZ700BA Model No. TH-42PZ700B TH-50PZ700B TH-58PZ700B INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN U.K. Standard Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. English The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
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Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996) TH-42PZ700BA Declaration of Conformity No 4824, 21 May 2007 TH-42PZ700B Declaration of Conformity No 4470, 15 January 2007 TH-50PZ700B Declaration of Conformity No 4469, 15 January 2007 TH-58PZ700B Declaration of Conformity No 4468, 15 January 2007...
Maintenance ··············································· 5 V-real Pro 2 technology is the collective name for original technologies developed by Quick Start Guide Panasonic to enhance total Full HD (1080p) image quality: V-real Pro 2 PROCESSOR: Enhance and output the Accessories / Options ········· 6 incoming video signals as high-image-quality signals.
5 amps (TH-42PZ700BA, TH-42PZ700B) / 10 amps (TH-50PZ700B, TH-58PZ700B) and that it is approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the body of the fuse.
Then, fixtures may make the TV shaky, risking wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic the surface clean with a dry cloth. dealer to perform setup.
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 first. Example 1 Example 2 Connecting aerial...
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Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Sattelite receiver TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Satellite Rear of the TV Clamper Aerial • To unfasten RF cable AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz Mains lead (supplied) SCART cable RF cable (fully wired) RF OUT...
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.
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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 Using the...
Watching TV Turn power on INPUT (Press for about 1 second) OPTION SD CARD Mains power On / Off switch should be On. EXIT Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or Analogue RETURN 1 BBC ONE WALES 23:35 Profile 1 Change category Corontation Street 20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55 For info press...
■ Other useful functions (Operate after Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture Display programme information Channel Current time Category Programme 1 BBC ONE WALES 23:35 Profile 1 To change the category Change category Corontation Street DVB: Programme 20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55 For info press blue Features available...
Using TV Guide TV Guide―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of programmes currently broadcast and future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcaster). Analogue broadcasts will be listed after DVB broadcasts. “D” means DVB channel and “A” means Analogue channel.
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■ Other useful functions (Operate after viewing TV Guide) Select the channel Select “View” or programme (DVB) now on the air Eastender select Watch the 19:30- 20:00 View Timer Programming programme access select (TV screen) access Select View details the programme View details To return TV Guide...
Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. Connect the Satellite receiver and you can watch satellite broadcasts. To connect the equipment (p. 8 and p. 9) The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. Turn the TV on ■...
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VIERA Link VIERA Link VIERA Link VIERA Link Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control. ∗ VCR / DVD switch Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre...
Viewing Teletext You can enjoy news, weather forecasts and subtitles, etc. (depending on the broadcaster) DVB (digital broadcasting) mode DVB teletext services DVB teletext services differ greatly from analogue teletext. When you switch to a DVB teletext service, the images you see can contain graphics and text, laid out and Information controlled in a manner decided by the broadcaster.
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Analogue mode What is FASTEXT mode (default)? In FASTEXT 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 coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen.
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Viewing Teletext ■ Using Analogue teletext (Continued) If you wish to hold the current page without updating Stop automatic updating HOLD ■ To resume Return to the main index page INDEX View subtitles by pressing STTL button • Subtitles Factory setting is “P888” (subtitle service) on blue button (List mode). Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once •...
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 SD CARD Select the menu EXIT access...
■ Menu list Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Menu Controls the connected Panasonic equipment VIERA Link Control “Access and control the connected equipment by VIERA remote control” (p. 43) “Speaker control” (p. 43) • You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the Speaker Selection remote control.
■ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) DVB Timer Records future programmes (p. 36) Programming DVB Profile Edit Creates list of favourite programmes (p. 29) DVB Service List Skips the unwanted DVB channels (p. 29) Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a Q-Link compatible recording equipment (AV2 / AV3) (p.
How to Use Menu Functions ■ Overview • How to operate (p. 21) The menu of the accessed VIERA Link Menu Main Menu VIERA Link Control Recorder equipment Speaker Selection Home Cinema (p. 43) VIERA Link Picture Only available in NTSC Picture Menu Viewing Mode Auto...
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DVB Timer Programming Wed 05/08/04 18:50 Pos. Name D a t e S ta r t En d min. BB C 1 6/8 FR 1 8 : 0 0 2 0 : 0 0 ITV1 7/8 SA 2 1 : 3 0 2 2 : 3 0 Profile Editor Wed 12/05/04 10:46...
DVB Settings (DVB mode) DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features. If in Analogue mode Select DVB INPUT Display the menu OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN Select “Setup” access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound select Setup Select “Common Interface” or “System Update” access Setup Menu Preferred Subtitles...
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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 • CI slot Turn Off Mains power On / Off switch Insert or whenever inserting or removing the CI remove straightly and...
Editing Channels You can make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels and control channel audience. Select DVB or Analogue • “DVB Profile Edit” and “DVB Service List” are available in DVB mode only. INPUT OPTION SD CARD Display the menu EXIT RETURN Select “Setup”...
Create your favourite channel list (Profile) from various broadcasters (up to 4: Profile 1 to 4). The list is added to “Category” in TV Guide (p. 14) and information banner (p. 13) 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...
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. •...
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• Edit the analogue programme position settings To change channel number “Analogue Manual Tuning” Select the channel to edit Analogue Programme Edit Prog. Chan. Name CH33 1 2 3 Edit CH21 X Y Z Name CH21 F T P Analogue select CH60 Channel...
Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings other than “Owner ID” (channels, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. Display the menu INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT Select “Setup” access Main Menu VIERA Link RETURN Picture...
Owner ID Entry of the security code (PIN number) and “personal information” (your name, address and post code). In the unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to determine the owner. If you have skipped the Owner ID input in “Auto Setup” (p. 10), and input it later, start from If you input the Owner ID in “Auto Setup”...
Input Labels For easier identification 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 SD CARD EXIT Select “Setup”...
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. 44) Select the external input INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT...
Recording Controls (DVB mode) Timer Programming from Menu The Timer programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to record. At the correct time, the DVB system will switch on and tune to the correct station (even if the TV is in Standby mode). TV Guide may also be used to set timer programmes.
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Start making Repeat the operations as below, the settings and set items in the order of select start also be entered the item with numeric buttons. DVB Timer Programming Wed 05/08/04 18:50 Previous timer Po s . N a m e D ate Star t m i n.
Viewing from SD Card Photo View: The still images recorded by the digital camera can be displayed. Movie View: The moving pictures recorded by the digital video camera can be played back. Insert the SD Card Select “Photo View” or “Movie View” access SD Card Photo View...
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(Photos and Movies) • For details on SD Cards (p. 48) ■ ■ ■ To open To insert To remove Blue LED Card Label surface Open the cover Press the centre of the card Push until a click is heard •...
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 AV2 or AV3 terminal via a “fully-wired” SCART cable. (p. 44) •...
(∗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. 42). You can use VIERA Link and Q-Link functions together. Connection...
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” ∗ 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, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically.
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Power on link the equipment are activated, the TV is automatically turned on. (Only when TV is in Standby mode.) When TV is set to Standby mode, the connected Panasonic equipment is also automatically set to Standby. Power off •...
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 specifications (p. 54). Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Camcorder / HDMI equipment...
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■ Easy playback, Easy control Optical digital only with VIERA remote control audio cable HDMI cable HDMI cable HD Video Camera Panasonic DVD Recorder HDMI cable HDMI cable Speaker system Panasonic Player theatre RCA cable Panasonic DVD Recorder, HD Video Camera, etc.
Technical Information Aspect Ratio The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 13) ■ Auto: Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to fill your screen. It does this using a four step process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture.
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HDMI1 and 2, VIERA Link will only be available for the lower terminal number, in this case HDMI1. • “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.
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• Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) Data format for Card browsing Photo : Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF ∗ and EXIF standards Data format - Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) Max.
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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).
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. For details (p. 56) White spots or shadow images (noise) •...
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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.
On screen messages Message Meaning / Action • “Shipping Condition” will erase all tuning data (p. 32). • All tuning data will be erased “Auto Setup” will be erased all present DVB and Analogue tuning datas (p. 30). • Are you sure ? Make sure the operation is with your desire.
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• Please check aerial or local Please follow the message. DVB service availability. If it is still failed, consult your local Panasonic dealer. Press OK to start Auto Setup • Please check settings and connections on Communication error in VIERA Link function (p. 42).
Specifications TH-42PZ700BA TH-50PZ700B TH-58PZ700B TH-42PZ700B Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Average use 494 W 569 W 675 W 0.5 W (Without DVB recording) 0.3 W (Without DVB recording) 0.4 W (Without DVB recording) Standby condition 20 W (With DVB recording)
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.
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Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.