Panasonic TH42PZ8E Operations Instructions

EnglishPlease read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.The images shown in this manual are for illustrat

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11Quick Start Guide•Basic ConnectionExample 3Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top boxTV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top boxHDMI 1 HDMI 2COMPONENT

12GUIDEINPUTASPECTOPTIONDIRECT TV RECPROGRAMMERECVCR DVDTEXT STTL INDEX HOLDVCR1324657980TVRETURNEXITMENUOKAuto Setup - Digital and AnalogueThis will

13Quick Start GuideSelect EXIT Change RETURN Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Off Volume Correction Speaker Distance to

14DIRECT TV RECPROGRAMMERECTEXT INDEXVCR DVDRETURNMENUTVINPUTEXITOKOPTIONVCR1324657980STTL HOLDASPECTGUIDE1 BBC ONE WALES23:35Coronation Street20 : 00

15Viewing•Watching TVŶOther useful functionsDisplay the selectablesettings for the current programmeOPTIONCheck or change the current programme status

16ŶOther useful functionsWatching TVChangeaspectratioAuto 16:9The best ratio is chosen and the picture expanded to fi ll the screen.For details p. 44D

17ViewingINPUTMENUVCR1324657980ASPECTDIRECT TV RECRECTEXT STTL INDEX HOLDGUIDERETURNEXITOKOPTIOND 1 BBC O D 7 BBC T D 14 E4 D 70 CBBC19:30

18GUIDEINPUTRETURNEXITRECVCR DVDASPECTOPTIONDIRECT TV RECMENUOKVCR1324657980TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD<< 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 &g

19Viewing•Viewing TeletextINDEXINDEXReturn to the main index pageHOLDStop automatic updating(If you wish to hold the current page without updating)ŶTo

2Turn your own living room into a movie theatre!Experience an amazing level of multi-Notice for DVB functions•Any functions related to DVB (Digital Vi

20TEXT STTL INDEX HOLDASPECTOPTIONDIRECT TV RECGUIDERETURNEXITMENUTVPROGRAMMEINPUTOKVCR1324657980RECVCR DVDWatching Videos and DVDsConnect the externa

21Viewing•Watching Videos and DVDsVCR DVDVCR / DVD switchSelect VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipmentSelect DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equi

RECVCR DVDTEXT STTL INDEX HOLDVCR1324657980ASPECTOPTIONDIRECT TV RECGUIDEINPUTPROGRAMMETVRETURNEXITMENUOK22How to Use Menu FunctionsVarious menus allo

Advanced23•How to Use Menu Functions(picture, sound quality, etc.)Main MenuVIERA LinkPictureSoundSetupŶOverviewDirect TV RecVIERA Link MenuStartPause

24How to Use Menu FunctionsŶMenu listMenu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)VIERA LinkPause Live TVControls the connected equipment with

Advanced25•How to Use Menu Functions(picture, sound quality, etc.)ŶMenu listMenu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)SetupAV Colour System

Main MenuVIERA LinkPictureSoundSetup2/3Common Interface AccessShipping ConditionSystem Update AccessInput LabelsPicture OverscanBanner Display Timeout

Advanced27•DVB Settings (DVB)(pay-TV, software update, time adjustment)Auto : The time data will be adjusted according to your area automatically.O

Main MenuVIERA LinkPictureSoundSetup1/3Child LockOff TimerTeletext TOPTuning Menu Setup MenuDVB Profile Edit AccessLink SettingsLanguageOffAnalo

Advanced29•Editing ProgrammesListfavouriteprogrammesDVBProfile Edit(DVB mode)Wed 12/05/04 10:46Profile EditorBBC One WalesAll DVB Services1BBC THREE7E

3Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.Quick Start Guidemedia excitementEnjoy rich multi-mediaCamcorderAmplifi er withSpeaker systemVCRDVD playerDVD RecorderSet t

Main MenuVIERA LinkPictureSoundSetup1/3DVB Profile EditDVB Service ListLink SettingsChild LockTuning MenuOff Timer OffLanguageTeletext TOPTeletext Cha

Advanced31•Tuning ProgrammesAny new services found will be added to the DVB Service List.Add New DVB ServicesChannel Service Name Type QualityFree TV:

Main MenuVIERA LinkPictureSoundSetup1/3DVB Profile EditDVB Service ListLink SettingsChild LockTuning MenuOff Timer OffLanguageTeletext TOPTeletext Cha

AdvancedMain MenuVIERA LinkPictureSoundSetup2/3Shipping Condition Access Setup MenuCommon InterfaceSystem UpdateInput LabelsPicture OverscanBann

Main MenuVIERA LinkPictureSoundSetup2/3Common InterfaceShipping ConditionSystem UpdateInput LabelsPicture OverscanBanner Display Timeout3 secondsTime

Advanced35•Input LabelsŶUser inputYou can name each input terminals freely. Select “User input”access selectSet charactersUser inputNameABCDEFGH I JKL

36Link FunctionsQ-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc. (p. 37)VIERA Link (HDAVI ControlTM) connects

Advanced37Information/ MessageRecording information or if recording is not possible, a message is displayed.Poweron link and Easy playbackSet Power on

38Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function.This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” function.Con

Advanced•Link Functions(Q-Link / VIERA Link)39ŶFeatures available (Using VIERA Link Menu)GUIDERETURNEXITMENUASPECTOPTIONDIRECT TV RECVCR1324657980STTL

4Safety PrecautionsIf you fi nd anyabnormality,remove the mains plug immediately!AC 220-240 V50 / 60 HzWarningHandling the mains plug and lead•Insert t

GUIDEINPUTASPECTDIRECT TV RECVCR1324657980RETURNEXITMENUOKOPTION40•About the operations for the equipment, read the manual of the equipment.You can co

Advanced•Link Functions(Q-Link / VIERA Link)GUIDEINPUTRETURNEXITMENUASPECTOPTIONDIRECT TV RECVCR1324657980RECVCR DVDTEXT STTL INDEX HOLDPROGRAMMETVOK4

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Advanced43•External EquipmentCOMPONENTYPBPRLRAUDIO OUTLR12(S-VIDEO)or(VIDEO)(AUDIO)HeadphonesŶTo adjust volume“Headphone Volume” in the Sound Menu (p.

44Technical InformationHDMI connectionHDMI (high-defi nition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-defi nition digital images and high-quality

FAQs, etc.•Technical Information45Updating the software system (DVB mode)Update system software regularly to ensure that you have latest version softw

46Technical InformationInput signal that can be displayedCOMPONENT (Y, PB, PR), HDMI Mark: Applicable input signalSignal name COMPONENT HDMI525 (480)

FAQs, etc.•Frequently Asked Questions•Technical Information47FAQsBefore requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve

Problem ActionsChaotic image, noisy•Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 24)•Check nearby electrical products(car, motorcycle, fl uore

FAQs, etc.•Licence•Frequently Asked Questions49Licence•DVB is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996).•HDMI, the HDMI

5NotesCautionDo not display a still picture for a long timeThis causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“image retention”).This is not consid

TH-42PZ8E TH-46PZ8EPower Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 HzPowerConsumptionAverage use 385 W 470 WStandby condition0.4 W (Without monitor out recording)2

FAQs, etc.•Specifi cations51MEMO

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households)This symbol on the products and/or accompanying d

6Accessories / Options•This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children a

7Quick Start GuideARDLDBŶSecuring the TVUse the assembly screws to fasten securely.•Make sure that the screws are securely tightened.•Carry out the

8AV3PULLTVLift door to openIncreases or decreases the programme position by one. When a function is already displayed, press to increase or decrease t

9Quick Start GuideTVPROGRAMMEGUIDEINPUTRETURNEXITMENUOKASPECTOPTIONDIRECT TV RECVCR1324657980RECVCR DVDTEXT STTL INDEX HOLD•Identifying Controls•Acces