Panasonic THD42PS81EA 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 2COMPONEN

12OPTIONSD CARDINPUTEXITRETURNTVAuto Setup - Digital and AnalogueThis will take about 6 minutes.EXITRETURN62Channel Service Name Type QualityCBBC Chan

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

14SD CARDRETURNDIRECT TV RECTVOPTIONEXITINPUT1 BBC ONE WALES23:35Coronation Street20 : 00 ~ 20 : 55NowFor info pressChange categoryProfile 1Cartoon Nw

15Viewing• Watching TV Other useful functionsDisplay the selectable settings for the current programmeOPTION Check or change the current programme st

16 Other useful functionsWatching TVNote• Only “16:9” and “4:3” are available in PC mode.• Not available in teletext mode.• Aspect mode can be memori

17ViewingINPUTSD CARDEXITRETURNOPTIOND 1 BBC O D 7 BBC T D 14 E4 D 70 CBBC19:30~20:0020:00~21:0021:00~22:0021:00~22:0022:30~23:0023:00~23:

18OPTIONSD CARDEXITRETURN<< 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >>TELETEXTINFORMATION17:51 28 FebMENUMENUredgreen Viewing Teletext

19Viewing• Viewing TeletextINDEXReturn to the main index pageStop automatic updating(If you wish to hold the current page without updating) To resume

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

20OPTIONSD CARDEXITRETURNMULTI WINDOW DIRECT TV RECINPUT Watching Videos and DVDs23Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you

21Viewing• Watching Videos and DVDsVCR / DVD switchSelect VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipmentSelect DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment

INPUTOPTIONSD CARDMULTI WINDOW DIRECT TV RECEXITRETURNN22 How to Use Menu Functions To return to TV at any time EXIT To return to theprevious scre

Advanced23•How to Use Menu Functions(picture, sound quality, etc.) OverviewDirect TV RecVIERA Link MenuStartPause Live TVAccessVIERA Link ControlSpea

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

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

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

Advanced•DVB Settings (DVB)(pay-TV, software update, time adjustment)27Auto : The time data will be adjusted according to your area automatically.

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

Advanced29•Editing ProgrammesListfavouriteprogrammesDVB Profile Edit(DVB mode)Wed 12/05/04 10:46Profile EditorBBC One WalesAll DVB Services1BBC THREE7

3Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc.Quick Start Guidemedia excitementEnjoy rich multi-mediaCamcorderAmpli er withSpeaker systemVCRDVD playerDVD RecorderPerso

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

AdvancedMenu Item Adjustments / Configurations (options)PictureAdvancedPC SettingsW/B High R White balance of bright red area and repeatedly adjustedW

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Advanced37(Photos)SDCard•Viewing from SD Card (Photos)Interval 5 secondsRepeat OffViewing SetupMain MenuPictureViewing SetupMENUred Start Slide show

38 Link FunctionsQ-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc. (p. 39)VIERA Link (HDAVI ControlTM) connect

Advanced39Information / MessageRecording information or if recording is not possible, a message is displayed.Power on link and Easy playbackSet Power

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

40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)41 Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu)SD CARDOPTIONEXITRETURNINPUTYou can pause the live TV progra

SD CARDINPUTOPTIONEXITRETURN42• About the operations for the equipment, read the manual of the equipment.You can control some functions of the connect

Advanced•Link Functions(Q-Link / VIERA Link)SD CARDINPUTEXITRETURNOPTIONTV43You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control (point the

HDMI 1 HDMI 2COMPONENTLRLRYPBPRRGBVIDEOS VIDEORGBVIDEOAV2 PCAV1AUDIOOUTAUDIOINL HDMI 3 RVS-VAV344 External EquipmentThese diagrams show our recommenda

Advanced45•External EquipmentCOMPONENTYPBPRLRAUDIO OUTLR123(S-VIDEO)or(VIDEO)(AUDIO)HeadphonesCamcorder / HDMI equipment To adjust volume “Headphone

46 Technical InformationHDMI connectionHDMI (high-de nition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-de nition digital images and high-quality

FAQs, etc.•Technical Information47Updating the software system (DVB mode)Update system software regularly to ensure that you have latest version softw

48Technical InformationPC connectionA PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV.• PC signals th

FAQs, etc.•Frequently Asked Questions•Technical Information49 FAQsBefore requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolv

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

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

FAQs, etc.•Speci cations•Frequently Asked QuestionsPower Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 HzPowerConsumptionAverage use 385 WStandby condition0.4 W (With

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used BatteriesThese symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying docu

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

7Quick Start Guide• Accessories / OptionsARDLDB Securing the TVUse the assembly screws to fasten securely.• Make sure that the screws are securely

8Accessories / OptionsUsing the clamper• Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together (could cause distorted image).• Fix cables with clampers a

9Quick Start Guide• Identifying Controls• Accessories / OptionsMULTI WINDOWOPTIONSD CARDEXITRETURNINPUTDIRECT TV RECNL HDMI 3 RVS-VAV3Identifying Cont