Panasonic TH42PA20E Operations Instructions

Progressive Plasma TelevisionOperating InstructionsTH-37PA20TH-42PA20Model No.TQBC0619-1Please read these instruction before operating your set and re

10Q-LinkQuick start Guide4. Q-Link connection of Plasma TV, VCR/DVD recorder and Satellite Receiver using Scartand RF cablesFor Q-Link to function cor

11Quick start GuidePreset DownloadThis allows the programme order from the TV to be downloaded to the recording device, helping to ensure that correct

12Quick start GuideCable fixing band– AC cord fixing– Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required.To secure cables connected

13Power On/OffRemote Control SensorPower IndicatorAC cord connectionConnect the plug to the Wall OutletNote:Main plug types vary between countries. Th

14S VIDEOR - STANDBYG - POWER ONSTR F TV/AVAV3VIDEO L R/ /STR F TV/AV/ /N (Normalise) buttonResets all settings to their default leves• Direct channel

15NDVDREC-VCRSTRPROGRAMMETV/AV1 2 34 5 67 8 9F.P.INDEX HOLDCH SEACHSTILLPICTURESOUNDSET UPTV/TEXTASPECTC0VCRMULTIWINDOWDIRECTTV RECStore (see page 19

16NDVDREC-VCRSTRPROGRAMMETV/AV1 2 34 5 67 8 9F.P.INDEX HOLDCH SEACHSTILLPICTURESOUNDSET UPTV/TEXTASPECTC0VCRMULTIWINDOWDIRECTTV RECDuring “PC” input s

17Press to move the cursor up and down on the menu.Press to access menus, adjust levels or to select from a range of options.The STR button is used wi

183 Press to start Auto setup tuning, then the Searchingscreen will be displayed.When Searching is complete the screen will returnto the Turning menu

191 Press to display the Setup menu.2 Press to select the Tuning menu.Press to Access the Tuning menu.3 Press to select the menu to adjust.Press to ad

2Dear Panasonic CustomerWelcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years ofenjoyment from your new Plasma TV.To obt

201 Press to select the Manual tuning.Press to access the Manual tuning.2 Press to select the desiredProgramme Number.Press to search the higher or l

211Select the Programme Number which you’d like toreturn to Automatic Fine Tuning (cancel the manualfine tuning).2 Press to display the Setup menu scr

22The Colour system will change as shown.(When in TV mode)Note:• PAL and SECAM are different colour signal broadcast transmission systems applicable t

231 Press to select the Decoder (AV2/AV4) on tuningmenu screen.2 Press to select On or Off. On OffTuning menu / Channel SearchDecoder (AV2/AV4)I

241 Press to display the setup menuscreen.2 Press to select the menu to adjust.Press to adjust the desired setting.3 Press at any time to go back tow

25Setup menuDo not display a picture in 4:3, 14:9 mode for an extended period,as this can cause an after-image to remain on the side panelseither side

26Aspect ControlsPress the ASPECT ASPECT to move through the seven aspect options: Panasonic Auto, 16:9, Just, 4:3, Zoom1,Zoom2 and Zoom3.Notes:• If,

274:34:3 will display a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size without any stretching.Gray stripes will be visible down the left and right sides of the

28Audio Signal Receiving Mode IndicationsSound menu1 Press to display the sound menu screen.2 Press to select the menu to adjust.Adjust the desired le

29Sound menuBassTrebleHeadphone volumeMPX No serviceModeAmbience OffVolumeBalanceNo serviceMusicSound menuBassTrebleHeadphone volumeMPX No serviceMode

3Table of ContentsImportant Safety Notice ... 4Safety Precautions ...

30Colour balance AIlows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture.Press or to switch between modes.ContrastViewing modeBrightnessColourSha

31DarkerBrighterLessMoreLessMoreLessMoreReddishGreenishNotes:• When this set is receiving NTSC Signals, Tint is displayed and level adjustment is poss

32PictureNormalisePicture ModeBrightnessSharpnessNormal00White balanceNormalAdvanced settingsOnContrast25NormalPicture Adjustments (PC mode)1 Press t

33Note:In PICTURE, there is not a noticeable change even when contrast is increasedwith a bright picture or reduced with a dark picture.LessSelects th

343Press to adjust Pos./Size.Press to exit from adjust mode.Adjusting Position and SizeAdjusting screen1 Press to display the Setup menu.2 Press to se

351 2 34 5 67 8 90CMulti WindowYou can watch two channels or input video source and television channel.MULTIWINDOWPress to display main picture andsub

361 :-Off SC12 : Off SC13 : Off SC14 : Off SC15 : Off SC1Prog. Chan. Name Lock SysProgramme editTV/AV’STR’ Butto

37Delete Add Move1 :-Off SC12 : Off SC13 : Off SC14 : Off SC15 : Off SC1Prog. Chan. Name Lock SysProgramme editTV

38To move a programme to another position1 Choose the programme position to be moved.2 Press the Yellow button on remote control.3 Choose new positon.

39Programme editTo lock a programme position to prevent access1 Choose the programme positionto be moved.Move to the lock column.2 Choose between lock

4WARNING1) To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to rain ormoisture.Do not place containers with wa

40Tuning your VCR and satellite receiverYour new TV is supplied with programme position ‘0’ set to receive an RF signal from your VCR, although a Scar

41TELETEXT OperationTV / Teletext modePress TV/TEXT to switch between the current programme, teletext and the picture andtext feature (lets you see th

42List StoreIn List mode the four page numbers can be altered (programme positions 1 - 25only).To do this, press one of the four coloured buttons and

43IndexWhen in Top operationPress INDEX to return to the main index page.Depending on the way information is transmitted, this may have to be pressedm

44How to connect the Input/Output terminalsConnects VCRs and other peripheral equipmentInput/Output fromAV4 Scart SocketQ-Link dataInput/Output fromAV

45S VIDEOR - STANDBYG - POWER ONSTR F TV/AVAV3VIDEO L R/ /(Optional)Camcordor(Not supplied)3.5 mm stereo plugLess than 4" (10 cm)AUDIOVIDEOS-VIDE

46ConnectionsPC Input Terminals connectionS VIDEOR - STANDBYG - POWER ONSTR F TV/AVAV3VIDEO L R/ /S VIDEOAV3VIDEO L RCOMPUTERConversion adapter (if ne

47TroubleshootingIf there is a problem with your set please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out thesuggested check. If

48AV3 S VIDEO 4 pin socketLuminance earthLuminance inChrominance inChrominance earth211917151311975312018161412108642Socket EarthCVBS out (video)CVBS

49Applicable input signals for PC Input (D-sub 15P) (∗∗∗∗∗ Mark)Input signal can be displayedNote:Signals without above specification may not be displ

5Safety PrecautionsWARNINGSetupThis Plasma TV is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optionalaccessories

50TH-37PA20 TH-42PA20220 V - 240 V 50 Hz / 60 Hz A.C.243 W 313 W1.8 W1.0 WAC type16:94000:137-inch 42-inch818 mm (W) × 461 mm (H) × 939 mm (diagonal

Customer’s RecordThe model number and serial number of this product can be found on its rear panel. You should note thisserial number in the space pro

6Safety PrecautionsIf problems occur during useIf a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odour starts to come o

712 345 67C8 90Supplied Accessories• Operating Instruction book• Remote Control Transmitter (N2QAJB000081)• AC cord• Batteries for the RemoteContro

8Quick start GuideChoose Your Connection TypeConnection and setting up options• If connecting the TV using an RF cable only, see below.• If connecting

93. Q-Link connection of Plasma TV and VCR/DVD recorder using Scart and RF cablesRF connectionConnect the ANTENNA to the Antenna Input terminalof the