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Panasonic TH-50PV500A Flat Panel Television User Manual

1. Remote Control Operation is possible for the Panasonic VCR s and DVD s equipment After completion of setting execute the various operations after pressing the VCR DVD selection switch VCR 4 DVD Switch to select VCR or DVD While pressing the VCR DVD Power button press the manufacturer code enter the two digit code and press the VCR DVD Stop button Dee wala e 0 Panasonic National 10 11 12 13 VD 70 71 Notes e After setting execute operation confirmation If there is no operation set a different code e The respective VCR DVD code is cancelled when battery has been exchanged Please set it again e Depending on the model operation may not be possible e In some cases new products may not be operative m J 38 VCR DVD operation The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic VCRs and DVD Digital Versatile Disc equipment Some VCR and DVD equipment have different functions so to ensure compatibility please refer to the equipment s instruction book or consult your dealer for details MULTI PIP SD REC ASPECT SURROUND S ke C L N TV AV E a U TEXT F P INDEX HOLD P J2 4J J6 7j 8j J oJ A V v A Oe rT REC VCRy DVD ee O V
2. Aerial location direction or connection Multiple Images Normal Sound Electrical appliances ae ff Cars Motorcycles Fluorescent lights Pe Interference Noisy Sound Switch on D PNR in Picture menu to reduce picture noise we N d Volume level N Sound mute switched on Normal Picture No Sound je TV set to AV mode o N D Not plugged into AC outlet E Not switched on D Picture Sound controls set at minimum levels No Picture No Sound Check if in Standby mode a N Jp Colour controls set at minimum levels N Colour System No Colour Normal Sound ye eed N L Retune Channel s e a Poor or Distorted Picture Weak or No Sound ye N f Sound reception may have deteriorated D Sound System Normal Picture Weak or Distorted Sound HDMI cable is not connected securely Turn the power supply of the TV and connected equipment off then turn on Check compatibility of input signal from the connected equipment The connected equipment must be EIA CEA 861 861B compliant Change the audio setting of the connected equipment to L PCM Poor Audio Check the setting of HDMI input in Sound menu l If the problem is due to the digital audio connection change to the analogue audio connection The error message appears Please consult an Authorized Service Center The SD card cannot be used even when it is formatted Please consult an Authorized Service Center Poor Video Snow noise no picture picture runs etc
3. J C Recall Press to display the current system status for example Programme number Channel number Stereo mode Aspect mode Sound menu Picture menu Channel up down button Volume up down button VCR DVD buttons see page 39 REC VCRy DVD cs Stereo Bilingual Sound Selection see page 38 13 Using the On Screen Displays Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu system Use the remote control as shown below to access and adjust features as desired MENU The MENU button is used to open the main menus and also to return to the previous menu The up and down cursor buttons are used to move the cursor and select menus The left and right cursor buttons are used to access menus adjust levels or to select from a range of options The OK button is used with a number of features to store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set EXIT The EXIT button is used to exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen Sound menu An On Screen Help box is displayed whenever a menu is Merit displayed on the TV This Help box indicates which buttons on Bass the remote control are used to navigate the menu shown see palance _ ann above for descriptions of button functions Su
4. Panasonic Operating Instructions Plasma Television with HD Monitor Input voin TH 42PV500A TH 50PV500A panasonic The illustration shown is an image Pedestal stand shown above is optional extra TM gt HILI HIGH DEFINITION MULTIMEDIA INTERFACE Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference TQBC2051 1 Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Plasma TV To obtain maximum benefit from your set please read these Instructions before making any adjustments and retain them for future reference Retain your purchase receipt also and note down the model number and serial number of your set in the space provided on the rear cover of these instructions Contents Important Safety Notice cccccccseeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeaeeees 3 Safety Precautions ccccccesceccesseecceseeeseeeeesseeeeees 4 MaintenanC E cincea ni 5 ACCES SONGS ainra a N 6 Fitting remote control batteries cceseeeeseeeeeeees 6 Cable binding instructions ccccccceceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 7 How to open the front COVED cccceeeceeeeeeeaeeeeeeees 7 Antenna CONNECTION cccccceseeceeeceseceseeaeeeseeeneeees 8 POW Er OO FO iiiaeotcsecasaawenicesenseracrs uns ucecmanedestnn teen 8 CON
5. H D M Troubleshooting CAUTION The plasma TV panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology however sometimes some parts of the screen may be missing picture elements or have luminous spots This is not a malfunction Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period as this can cause a permanent after image to remain on the Plasma TV Examples of still pictures include logos video games computer images teletext and Some parts of the screen do not light up ee aii images displayed in 4 3 mode With no signal present and without any user operation the Panasonic screensaver will appear automatically after a few minutes to prevent image retention Note The permanent after image on the Plasma TV resulting from fixed image use is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by the Warranty This product is not designed to display fixed images for extended periods of time Sleep Feature If the set is not switched off when the TV station stops transmitting it will automatically go to standby mode after 30 minutes This function will not operate when this TV is in AV mode Notes e External surfaces of the unit may become hot during operation But this is completely normal e See label on the base of this equipment for ratings and other information Input signal that can be displayed Applicable input signal for Component Y Ps Cs Pr Cr HDMI and PC
6. Setup menu Move to choose Setup menu Access Setup menu Move to choose menu option PC setup Access Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu ERT OO OOOHO m x 4o PC setup Input resolution Clock H pos V pos Clock phase Sync Press the EXIT button at any time to exit Setup menu PC setup Access to adjust chosen option Input Displayed during VGA 640 x 480 dots WVGA 852 x 480 dots XGA 1 024 x 768 dots resolution WXGA 1 366 x 768 dots input signals Select WVGA or WXGA during WVGA or WXGA input signal to avoid noise Clock If a periodic striped pattern noise occurs carry out adjustments to reduce the noise to the lowest level H pos Adjust the horizontal position V pos Adjust the vertical position Clock phase Eliminate the flickering and distortion Carry out this adjustment after adjusting Clock Adjust to reduce noise to the most inconspicuous level Sync H amp V To synchronize by the horizontal and vertical signals from your PC On G To synchronize by the green signal form your PC if available Side panel Power save About settings see page 21 H freq V freq If the input signal is not applicable the characters will turn to red For applicable PC signals information see page 41 26 Card operations This function lets you display Still ima
7. eo SISE S aiais lala Full Top Bottom MENU CD Press the MENU button to display special functions followed by the Green button QO Green Press the Green button again to expand the BOTTOM half Press again to return to normal FULL size Reveal O Press the MENU button to display special functions followed by the Red button to reveal Ra hidden words e g quiz page answers Press again to hide Red Green Yellow Blue buttons him In TOP mode they correspond to the differently coloured subjects In List mode they correspond to the differently coloured page numbers r mim List Store In List mode the four page numbers can be altered programme positions 1 25 only To do this press one of the four coloured buttons and enter the new page number CE ox Press and hold the OK button the page numbers will change to white indicating that the 9 page is stored Lo HOLD HOLD To hold the Teletext page when viewing multi page information Press again to return to automatic page update 35 Teletext operation It is not possible to change the programme position when in News flash Update or Sub Coded Page Access operation Favourite Page F P Co Stores a favourite page in memory for instant recall To store such a page the TV must be Bue 4 5 J 6 in List mode and the programme position must be from 1 25 me re Press the Blue button select the page number then press and hold the OK button The 0 page numbe
8. maladjustment of customer controls mains supply problems thunderstorm activity infestation by insects or vermin tampering or repair by unauthorised persons including unauthorised alterations exposure to abnormally corrosive conditions or any foreign object or matter having entered the product 4 This warranty does not cover the following items unless the fault or defect existed at the time of purchase a Video or Audio Tapes d Cabinet Parts g Microwave Oven cook plates b Video or Audio Heads and Stylii resulting e User replaceable Batteries h Kneader mounting shaft unit from wear and tear in normal use f Thermal Paper Toner Ink Cartridges bread bakery c Shaver Heads or Cutters Drums Developer Film Ink Ribbon Film Cartridge Printer Heads 5 If warranty service is required you should e Telephone Panasonic s Customer Care Centre on 132600 or visit our website and use the Service Centre Locator for the name address of the nearest Authorised Service Centre e Send or bring the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase receipt as a proof of purchase date Please note that freight and insurance to and or from your nearest Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you e Note that home or pick up delivery service is available for the following products in the major metropolitan areas of Australia or the normal operating areas of the nearest Authorised Service Centres a
9. 1 Output PAUBIOL F RCA PIN Type x 2 0 5 Vrms high impedance RCA PIN Type x 1 1 0 Vp p 75 Q Weight 40 0kKgNet AKG Net Note Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate 42 ARRANI Australia only The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it s Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts or labour if in the opinion of Panasonic the product is found to be faulty within the warranty period 2 This warranty only applies to Panasonic products purchased in Australia and sold by Panasonic Australia or its Authorised Distributors or Dealers and only where the products are used and serviced within Australia or it s territories Warranty cover only applies to service carried out by a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre and only if valid proof of purchase is presented when warranty service is requested 3 This warranty only applies if the product has been installed and used in accordance with the manufacturer s recommendations as noted in the operating instructions under normal use and reasonable care in the opinion of Panasonic The warranty covers normal domestic use only and does not cover damage malfunction or failure resulting from use of incorrect voltages incorrect installation accident misuse neglect build up of dirt or dust abuse
10. ID OOOHO If the Owner ID has previously been set enter the PIN NUMBER using 0 to 9 on the remote control followed by the OK button to proceed this will take you to the NAME WE HHHH ae option lf no Owner ID has previously been set enter the required SEUPINEMN ees 4 digit Owner ID PIN NUMBER using 0 to 9 on the remote 6 n SSS Of oo nn control EI Child lock Off Side panel High Lo Power save Off uning menu If a 4 digit PIN NUMBER was entered above you will be Owner ID taken automatically to the NAME line You now have the opportunity to enter your details and help the police crack crime see instruction book If not move to the NAME line Owner ID PIN NUMBER Change character Select character position Repeat above until NAME HOUSE NUMBER and POSTCODE are entered Press the OK button to store the details Press again when you are asked Are you sure For future reference write your PIN NUMBER here 22 Aspect Controls The Widescreen TV will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect including widescreen cinema format pictures ASPECT Press the ASPECT button repeatedly to move through the aspect options Fi 16 9 14 9 Just 4 3 Zoom1 Zoom2 and Zoom3
11. O PC mode 16 9 and 4 3 2 20 OR 3 4 6 Press the ASPECT button Whilst the on screen selector keys are displayed use the Red or Green buttons to move in either direction through the aspect J J options Red Green Note This is not available for 720p and 1080i signals input Aspect is fixed to 16 9 16 9 16 9 will display a true 16 9 anamorphic picture with no aspect distortions Signals in the 4 3 format will be stretched to fit the picture 14 9 14 9 will display a 14 9 picture at its standard 14 9 size without any stretching Just is QW Use Just when you wish to expand a 4 3 picture to fill the whole screen rather than watching a programme with black stripes down the left and right sides of the picture E The 4 3 picture will be stretched horizontally so that the image fills the screen this is done in such a way that the stretching is only obvious at the left and right edges of the screen 4 3 4 3 will display a 4 3 picture at its standard 4 3 size with no aspect distortions Zoom 1 Zoom1 allows you to magnify the picture Zoom2 Zoom2 will display 16 9 anamorphic letterbox pictures as a full screen display with no aspect distortions Zoom3 Zooms3 will display 21 9 letterbox pictures as a full screen display with no aspect distortions 16 9 will display the picture at its maximu
12. Service Centre NOTE Before reporting a fault please ensure that you read the item Troubleshooting in the information section of your Panasonic Instruction Book Itis important to retain your proof of purchase as this will be required by the serviceman or retailer as proof of purchase date should service be required In the event of service being required contact your Panasonic New Zealand retailer or Panasonic New Zealand Authorised Service Centre IMPORTANT Any request for warranty service must be through an Authorised Panasonic New Zealand Service Centre who during the period of the warranty undertakes to make any necessary adjustment and fit any replacement part supplied by the manufacturer during normal working hours or alternatively will arrange for such service to be provided by some other Panasonic New Zealand Authorised Service Centre NEW ZEALAND Distributed in New Zealand by Panasonic New Zealand Limited 350 Te Irirangi Drive East Tamaki Private Bag 14911 Panmure Auckland Tel 09 272 0100 Customer Care Center Email Customerservice panasonic co nz Wwww panasonic co nz 43 Customer s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its rear panel You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book plus your purchase receipt as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss and for Warranty Service purpos
13. button Move to choose Picture menu Access Picture menu Move to choose menu option Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu OOOHOO m x lt 4 Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV Menu Menu mode will be memorized for each TV AV1 AV2 AV3 Main menu AV4 PC HDMI and Card operations mode Dynamic Standard Cinema Auto You can change the level of each Item Contrast a Sound menu Brightness Colour Sharpness NTSC Tint Colour Boo E b temperature Colour management D PNR MPEG NR and PA 3D COMB for each Menu Dynamic Standard Cinema and Setup menu Auto according to your personal preference parene Menu Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Brightness i Colour Increase or decrease the levels of these options according Sharpness NTSC Tint to your personal preference Colourtomperanir Colour management i i D PNR Auto sigicks NTSC Tint Tint The picture hue can be adjusted to suit your taste MPEG NR 3D COMB Notes e When the TV is receiving NTSC signals NTSC Tint is displayed and level adjustment is possible e When the TV is receiving YUV 60Hz or HDMI 60Hz signals Tint is displayed and level adjustment is possible Colour Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture tempe
14. card are inserted in the slot SD card has the priority You can change the priority See page 32 Note Suitable SD Memory Cards Please confirm the latest information on the following website http panasonic co jp pavc global cs This site is in English only Card Data Protection e Do not remove the card or turn the unit off while the unit is accessing the information Such action may damage the memory card or the unit itself e The blue LED lights during recording e Before inserting or removing the PC card make sure that the TV is turned Off Otherwise it may damage the unit e Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card PC card e Always insert a card in the correct direction Failure to do so may result in damage to the card and this unit e Do not subject the card to excessive pressure or strong impacts e Electrical interference electrostatic discharges and malfunctions of the unit or card may all result in data loss or damage to the card e Stored data should be periodically backed up as a protection against data corruption data loss or device malfunction Please note that our company shall not accept any liability for damage or loss of stored data WARNING As with an small object SD card can be swallowed by young children Do not allow children to handle SD card Please remove SD card immediately after use 2 Card operations Folders and Files e Photo view can show still images
15. confirm the tuning condition for each Programme Number If some Programme Numbers are unused it is possible to skip such Programme Numbers Please refer to the Skip function on page 15 16 Cuming CSCid Manual tuning It is possible to retune individual programme positions m Z Press the MENU button Move to choose Setup menu Access Setup menu Move to choose Tuning menu Access Tuning menu Move to choose Manual tuning Access Manual tuning Select the programme position to be tuned Press repeatedly until required station is found Manual tuning OOHOWOLOWO When the desired station is found press the OK button to store The programme position will flash y search downsup EXIT A Store Exit Return Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV S Programme down up QO Manual tuning via front panel It is also possible to use the control panel buttons on the front of the TV to tune individual programme positions Press the F button until Tuning mode is reached Press the V or A button to access Tuning mode Press the F button until Manual tuning is reached Press the V or A button to access Manual tuning Press the TV AV button to move between Change programme Search and Change
16. data will be erased all stations and their programme positions stored in your TV s memory will be wiped out so the new settings can be stored e If you exit the procedure after this point and before Auto tuning is complete no station information will be stored Restart and complete the Auto tuning procedure so that the TV is retuned Access Auto tuning The TV will search for locate store and then sort into order your local stations AUTO SETUP IN PROGRESS Once this operation is completed the TV will display SEARCHING PLEASE WAIT the programme now stored on programme position 1 EXIT e e Exit Q Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching En TV please read the Notes in the above procedure Auto tuning via front panel It is also possible to use the control panel buttons on the front of the TV to tune individual programme positions Press the F button until Tuning mode is reached O V ih Press the V or A button to access Tuning mode OO F Press the F button until Auto tuning is reached Cj V A Press the V or A button to start search JO TV AV Press the TV AV button at any time to exit the Tuning menu Notes e If a clear picture with correct colours cannot be obtained when a Broadcast or AV signal is received refer to the Colour system selection on page 15 e After the Auto tuning is finished press the Programme Number up button to
17. menu Move to choose menu option Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV SOOO Menu Menu mode will be memorized for each TV AV1 AV2 AV3 Main menu AV4 PC HDMI and Card operations mode Rn J Music News Cinema Picture menu You can change the level of each Item Bass and Treble for each Menu Music News and Cinema Bass Increase or decrease level to enhance or minimise lower deeper sound output Sound menu Menu ass Ln Treble Increase or decrease level to enhance or minimise sharper Trebie_ higher sound output Headphone volume HDMI input Balance The levels of sound between the left and right speakers can Headphone volume Surround HDMI input Note be adjusted to suit your listening position Can be adjusted independently of the TV speakers so that everyone can enjoy listening at a level comfortable for them To enjoy a concert hall effect turn Surround to On Switching is also possible by pressing the SURROUND button The benefits of Surround sound are enormous You can be completely enveloped in sound just as if you were at a concert hall or cinema The Surround effect can be obtained without the use of external Surround speakers Displayed during HDMI input mode Allows you to choose from Auto Digital and A
18. recorded by a digital still camera with DCF and EXIF standard JPEG file DCF Design rule for Camera File system Unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association JEITA If the image is imported from a PC it must follow the EXIF Exchangeable image file format 2 0 2 1 2 2 or JFIF JPEG file interchange format in addition to the DCF design rule for Camera File system format e MPEG4 view can only show moving pictures recorded by this unit Panasonic DVD recorder DIGA or mobile camera D snap e When recording in MPEG4 format the SD card with this unit The card may not operate properly if formatted with different equipment e Memory cards must be formatted with FAT12 or FAT16 in order to be viewed on TV If the card is not formatted it may cause incompatibility with certain memory card adapters If this happens reformat the card using your digital camera Reformatting the card will erase the images and pictures stored in it Refer to your camera manual for more information e Maximum number of files that can be displayed 65 535 e Picture resolution Compatible in the range 8 x 8 5 120 x 3 840 If the picture resolution is not compatible the image will be shown as the error display e The JPEG modified using a PC may not be displayed on TV e This function cannot display Motion JPEG and still image not DCF formatted i e TIFF BMP e If the file is partially corrupted it may be
19. sound system Press the V or A button to change programme position or start search When the desired station is found press the STR button 5 5MHz to store The programme position will flash a a eee e Repeat above procedure to tune additional programme ee as positions eexit v A TV IAV b J Press the F button at any time to exit the Tuning menu Notes e If a clear picture cannot be obtained even when a Broadcast or AV signal is received refer to the Colour system selection on page 15 e After the Manual tuning is finished press the Programme Number up button to confirm the tuning condition for each Programme Numbers If some Programme Numbers are unused it is possible to skip such Programme Numbers Please refer to the Skip function on page 15 e When using a VCR without video and audio input output terminals it is convenient to connect the aerial cable as indicated in the instruction manual of VCR and to set the designated channel to Programme No 0 In that case perform Manual tuning after setting the Colour system and Sound system in advance Further in multi system VCR it is more convenient to set the designated channel to several Programme Numbers 17 Channel Allocation Sys select NZ INDONES CH DISPLAY RECEIVE CHANNEL 0 NO O1B ON LIN NYON SS TOouoBRWNH A o N OrDAN ATA YHaARWN 0 NO 18 Press the MENU
20. 5 5MHz 6 5MHz Manual tuning Colour system Fine tuning Colour system Lets you select the correct transmission standard for the _Skip transmission signal being received See page 21 Auto PAL NTSC 4 43 NTSC 3 58 a a ee Sound system 5 5MHZ Auto o a Off oooO Fine tuning Use to make small adjustments to the tuning of an individual station useful for example when weather conditions are affecting reception quality of a programme To cancel the Fine tuning tune again by Manual tuning Skip It is possible to skip Programme Number on which no TV stations are tuned appearing on the screen The function is only effective when pressing the Programme Number up or down button either on the TV set or on the remote control Under the normal viewing select the Programme Number you would like to skip Then access Tuning menu and set Skip to On 15 uing CiSY Auto tuning Auto tuning automatically retunes your TV This feature is useful if e g you move house and wish to retune your TV to receive the local stations MENU Press the MENU button Move to choose Setup menu Access Setup menu Move to choose Tuning menu Access Tuning menu Move to choose Auto tuning o O O O O oO Notes e If you proceed with the next step all tuning
21. AL OUT terminal output setting to 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p or 1080i For detailed information refer to the Digital Set Top Box instruction manual If you cannot display the picture because your Digital Set Top Box does not have a DIGITAL OUT terminal output setting use the component input or the S Video input or Video input In this case the picture will be displayed as an analogue signal 1 HDMI compliant device is that has the HDMI Logo on tt 2 HDMI DVI adapter cable Consult your consumer electronics dealer for availability 11 Connections i How to connect the PC Input terminal Example of input signal source COMPUTER 020 RGB gt a __ _9 D sub 15p 3 K AUDIO gt amp p R Stereo plug AUDIO IN Notes e Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the computer e Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 31 to 69 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 59 to 86 Hz However the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1 024 lines e The display resolution is a maximum of 768 x 768 dots TH 42PV500A 1 024 x 768 dots TH 50PV500A when the aspect mode is set to 4 3 and 1 024 x 768 dots TH 42PV500A 1 366 x 768 dots TH 50PV500A when the aspect mode is set to 16 9 If the display resolution exceeds these maximums it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient cla
22. CR 4 DVD REC VCR DVD switch Use this switch to select whether controls operate the DVD equipment or VCR Standby Press to switch the VCR DVD or DVD recorder to Standby mode Press again to switch back on Play Press to playback the tape or DVD Stop Press to stop the tape or DVD Skip Fast Forward Cue VCR Press to fast forward the tape In Play mode press to view the picture rapidly forward Cue When fast forwarding the tape the picture noise may Occur DVD Press to skip to the next track or title Press and hold to search forward Skip Rewind Review VCR Press to rewind the tape In Play mode press to view the picture rapidly in reverse Review DVD Press to skip to the previous track or title Press and hold to search backward Pause Still Press in Play mode the picture will pause Press again to restart play DVD Press and hold for slow motion play Programme Up Down Press to increase or decrease the programme position by one Record Press this button to start recording 39 Troubleshooting If there is a problem with your TV please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms then carry out the suggested check If this does not solve the problem please contact your local Panasonic dealer quoting the model number and serial number both found on the rear of the TV yo ef Aerial location direction or connection Snowy Picture Noisy Sound a
23. D sub 15P Mark Horizontal Vertical frequency Khz frequency Hz Component HDMI PC 0 o o e o sa oa S 280p 60 aa sa gt o 576i 60 e so 576p 60 azs so 7260 sxs so gt 2p 60 so saw gt Tosio r so gt 1 080i 50 He as so e aosiy srs w reaox400 70Hz s16 mo eax 4e0 eoHz sar sa eax 4e0 7sHz sso zo gt rgooxe00 eoHz sss eos so0x60 75shz ss zo 800x60 85hz sse sso r4 024 768 60Hz 3e w 1o24 x768 r0mz sess mo 1o24 x76805 soo zno 1024x768 esHz eese sso 4 260 1 024 e0Hz 6s eo Macintosh13 640x480 3500 ees o Macintosh16 832x624 4972 na 0o 0 Macintosh21 1152x870 6668 zs 1 Based on SMPTE295M standard Note Signals other than above may not be displayed properly 41 Specifications TH 42PV500A AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Power Consumption Average use 341 W Average use 461 W Standby condition 0 3 W Standby condition 0 3 W Plasma Display panel TH 50PV500A Drive method AC type Aspect Ratio 16 9 3000 1 Screen size Number of pixels 1 106 mm W x 622 mm H x 1 269 mm diagonal 1 049 088 1 366 W x 768 H 4 098 x 768 dots Woofer p 80 mm x 2 pcs Tweeter 16 mm x 73 mm x 4 pcs 26 W 13 W 13 W 10 THD M3 3 5
24. Headphones AV3 S Video Input terminals S VIDEO 4 pin terminal Chrominance in Luminance in L MONO R enrol mos OOO e 2 y M3 plug SVIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO S VIDEO VCR gt plional a a t ee VD PLAYER S VIDEO Sour os gt CAMCORDER VIDEO o gt yi mnie I OUT R Connect the S VIDEO or VIDEO terminal Notes e The volume level of the headphones can be adjusted by selecting Headphone volume from the Sound menu e Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV set Connections i How to connect the Monitor Output terminals to other Equipment Example of output signal source VIDEO IN 4 L na catia 5 S VIDEO 4 pin terminal Chrominance in Luminance in Chrominance earth Luminance earth Connect the S VIDEO or VIDEO terminal 3 O L OUT R gt 10 Connections How to connect the AV2 AV4 Component Input terminals Example of input signal source Connect the VIDEO or COMPONENT COMPONEN RE OUT VIDEO terminal DVD PLAYER Y Ps Pr ZAR OUT Pr gt Digital TV SET TOP BOX DTV STB ted L 8 gt AUDIO OUT p Note AV2 4 IN Component input terminals accept progressive or non progressive signals format as well as high definition 720p 50HZz 720p 60Hz 1080i 50HZ and 1080i 60HZ How to connect the HDMI
25. Input terminal HDMI High Definition Multi media Interface is the first all digital consumer electronics A V interface that supports uncompressed standard The HDMI terminal supports both video and audio information An HDMI compliant device such as a Set Top Box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output terminal can be connected to the HDMI input terminal e If the external device has DVI output only use a DVI to HDMI adapter cable to connect to the HDMI terminal e Connect the audio cables to the AUDIO IN terminals when using a DVI to HDMI adapter cable e Select the audio setting in HDMI input See page 20 Example of input signal source DVD PLAYER Digital TV SET TOP BOX om gt gt C ON gt OSa DTV STB HDMI IN O u S s Notes e This input terminal is not intended for use with computers e 720p 1080i signals will be re formatted to view on your display e If the external devices have the aspect adjustment set to 16 9 e For applicable HDMI signals information see page 41 E Compatible sampling frequency of AUDIO signal through HDMI L PCM 48 kHz 44 1 kHz 32 kHz Notes e This HDMI connecter is Type A e If you connect equipment without a digital output terminal connect to the COMPONENT S VIDEO or VIDEO input terminal on the TV so you can receive an analogue signal e The HDMI IN terminal can only be used with 480i 480p 576i 576p 720p or 1080i picture signals Set the Digital Set Top Box DIGIT
26. MNCCHONS aeaea a 9 How to connect the Headphones AV3 S Video IDLE TOMIMIN ANS sssitocenc bake tested aa 9 How to connect the Monitor Output terminals to other Equipment ccccceeecseeceeeeeeenes 10 How to connect the AV1 S Video Input terminals 10 How to connect the AV2 AV4 Component Input terminals cccccccssecsseeceeeseseceeeeeseeees 11 How to connect the HDMI Input terminal 11 How to connect the PC Input terminal 12 Basic controls front panel and remote control 13 Using the On Screen Displays c ccccceeceeeeeeeees 14 TUNNO serens satan vetassacticisvadeerdessveauanemdecucatetnars 15 TUNING MON extstanaends eu N 15 AOUN G taxtcitesswctata es casexodaaeas etaeenenecna ee iaeacnses 16 Auto tuning via front panel cceceeeseeeeeaeeees 16 Manual TUNG eei A anus 17 Manual tuning via front panel ccccceeeeeees 17 Channel Allocation cccccsccccsseeeseeeeeeeeeseeesseeeees 18 Picture IMONU atac there ee aoa ee 19 Sound MENU a e e T 20 SCUM AU ea a Ucn een ae 21 Owe UD r aes cane amae aaenetesa ae 22 ASpect ControlScan ibe cceeaeialehee kee 23 UC WNAOW eevee eet ete eee mente ee mee eee ee ieee eter 24 POMOJE ninn a 25 Card operatohS marcoses actee ee caieese cetea rect 27 Teletext operation ccccccccseecseeceeecceeeseeeseeeseeeeees 35 Ul ETETEA AE TETEE E E AATE ET 37 Stereo Bilingual Sound Se
27. Picture tube CRT based Television Receivers screen b Convection Combination Microwave Ovens sizes greater than 66cm Rear Projection TV s Plasma LCD c Whiteboard except portable type televisions displays screen size greater than 103 cm 6 The warranties hereby conferred do not extend to and exclude any costs associated with the installation de installation or re installation of a product including costs related to the mounting de mounting or remounting of any screen and any other ancillary activities delivery handling freighting transportation or insurance of the product or any part thereof or replacement of and do not extend to and exclude any damage or loss occurring by reason of during associated with or related to such installation de installation re installation or transit Panasonic Authorised Service Centres are located in major metropolitan areas and most regional centres of Australia however coverage will vary dependant on product For advice on exact Authorised Service Centre locations for your product please telephone our Customer Care Centre on 132600 or visit our website and use the Service Centre Locator Unless otherwise specified to the consumer the benefits conferred by this express warranty are additional to all other conditions warranties guarantees rights and remedies expressed or implied by the Trade Practices Act 1974 and similar consumer protection provisions contained in legislation of the St
28. V AV button to switch between the TV channel and all AV sources in turn 24 Pe ee MULTI PIP TV AV main A sub window window 4 T ik Press the Blue button Each time the main window and the sub window are swapped Picture out of picture mode PIP POP Change PC mode When you switch to PC input the menu will be changed About the PC connection see page 12 H 0 g A o 9 AA UV z0 t E TV AV Press the TV AV button Whilst the on screen selector keys are displayed press the Blue button to move to the next page and then press the Yellow OZO button to access PC mode Yellow Blue co LIif21 3 Press the TV AV button again to go back to watching TV aie 0 Ge gt lat Picture menu During PC mode Press the MENU button MENU Main menu Picture menu Move to choose Picture menu a Yor Sound menu f2 Setup menu Access Picture menu Move to choose menu option Picture menu Menu Contrast Brightness Sharpness Colour temperature Advanced setting OOOO O Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu m x 4o Press the EXIT button at any time to exit Picture menu QO Menu Contrast Brightnes
29. ates and Territories and all other obligations and liabilities on the part of the manufacturer or supplier and nothing contained herein shall restrict or modify such rights remedies obligations or liabilities November 2005 THIS WARRANTY CARD AND THE PURCHASE DOCKET OR SIMILAR PROOF OF PURCHASE SHOULD BE RETAINED BY THE CUSTOMER AT ALL TIMES If you require assistance regarding warranty conditions or any other enquiries please visit the Panasonic Australia website Www panasonic com au or by phone on 132 600 If phoning in please ensure you have your operating instructions available Panasonic Australia Pty Limited ACN 001 592 187 ABN 83 001 592 187 Locked Bag 505 Frenchs Forest NSW 2086 PRO 031 F01 Issue 3 0 www panasonic com au 23 11 2005 WARRANTY New Zealand only WE WARRANT thatthe Panasonic Television that you have purchased is free from defects in material and workmanship under normal home use and service Accordingly we undertake to repair or at our option replace without cost to the owner either for material or labour any part which within 12 months from the date of delivery is found to be defective provided that the appliance has been used for domestic purposes only and in accordance with the instructions given in the Instruction Book and not been subjected to misuse neglect or installed dismantled repaired or serviced by any other than an authorised Panasonic New Zealand Dealer or Panasonic New Zealand Authorised
30. ation During the SD card menu is displayed press the SD button to return to normal picture MPEG4 view N ON d i O C ma m a he he gel a 4 5 6 EXIT 71 81 9 O ut A vij SD card a 7 a Photo view Setup Memory left The moving pictures recorded by this unit DIGA or D snap will be played back This function is supported by SD cards only Press the SD button Move to choose MPEG4 view Access MPEG4 view The thumbnail screen is displayed Select the file Press the OK button The moving picture starts Notes e Picture menu Sound menu in playback only or Card setup menu in thumbnail only adjustment is possible by pressing the MENU button during MPEG4 view e Date shows the date on which the recording was made by this unit DIGA or D snap Its format is 01 01 2000 when recordings are made without date signal 30 Photo view Setup Memory left Error display images that could not be loaded etc Selected File MPEG4 VIEW MODE A S a Ky A es Ps i eb ees Ps yi ees es er eel Ps gt gt 20 A PX PO ee i s 7 Play a a Lz a z C ee PTER E x A AE E H amp v 00001 00028 9 Exit SD Return Lock Delet ane Filename MOLOO1 Date 01 01 2000 WE 2 Inserted card displayed this does not appear for PC cards Movie withou
31. e recording is in progress 34 Teletext operation e Teletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and is only available if the channel selected is transmitting Teletext e Pressing the MENU button whilst in Teletext operation will display the contrast function with a cyan bar press the left and right cursor buttons to alter the setting as required e Pressing the MENU button whilst in Teletext operation will display special function options at the bottom of the screen e Pressing the Volume up down button whilst in Teletext operation will display the volume function with a green bar press the Volume up down button to alter the setting as required What is List mode In List mode four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen Each of these numbers can be altered and stored in the TV s memory What is TOP mode In TOP mode four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the display 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 TV Teletext mode Press the TEXT button to switch between the current programme and teletext a Page Selection Pages can be selected in two ways a Press the Up Down cursor buttons to increase or decrease the page number by one b By entering the page number using 0 9 on the remote control
32. ec 60sec 90sec or 120sec Select the length of time that a slide is being displayed on screen E Repeat On or Off Select the repeat on or off E Card SD or PC Select either SD or PC when both cards are inserted in the slots Not selected when one card is inserted 32 Card operations Setup Press the SD button SD card 7 MPEG4 view Photo view Move to choose Setup Access Setup Move to choose menu option OOOH U LY Memory left Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu Setup Rec mode Econom Rec time No setting Card format Access E Rec mode Extra fine Super fine Fine Normal or Economy The quality of picture can be changed The recordable time will be changed by Rec mode Notes e Multi Media Cards do not support the Extra fine and Super fine recording mode If the recording is started in these status recording will automatically be performed in the Fine mode e The quality of audio is not changed E Rec time No setting 5min 10min 15min 30min 60min 90min 120min or 180min Set the recording time before recording Note If you set Rec time to No setting the recording does not stop until the card is fully recorded E Card format You can format the card Notes e If the card is formated all data is erased e Only cards that are supported by the SD card slot can be formatted e Do not remove the SD card while formatting That may cause the card to not be ab
33. ently transmitted selection of sub pages In Teletext operation use the following procedure to access sub pages If the sub page you want to look at is not yet available press the MENU button to display EAEE special functions followed by the Yellow button to view the TV picture whilst waiting for o more sub pages to be found The sub pages found will be displayed across the top of the screen When the sub page you are waiting for is available press the Yellow button to return to viewing the Teletext pages then use the left and right cursor buttons to select the sub page of your choice The maximum number for sub page that can be entered is restricted to 79 by broadcasters pa La Notes Yellow e If you do not want to display the on screen selector keys on the TV picture whilst waiting for a sub page to be found press the MENU button to clear the keys from the screen Press again to redisplay the keys e If you have cleared the special function keys from the screen and then used the left and right cursor buttons to select a sub page whilst still viewing the TV picture you must press the MENU button then the Yellow button to display the Teletext page again e If the top of the page indicates that sub pages are being transmitted but the page displayed never changes then the sub page number is there to show the page contents have been updated there are no sub pages 36 Teletext operation Alternatively if you know which s
34. es Model Number Serial Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Web Site http www panasonic co jp global 2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd All Rights Reserved Printed in Japan MBS0705S1016
35. ges JPEG or Moving pictures MPEG4 recorded by this unit DIGA D snap or digital camera on a memory card when it is inserted in the proper card slot Inserting and removing a card Insert until it has clicked in Removal Label side upward Push the center of the card m PC CARD slot Turn the TV off before inserting or removing a PC card Holding both edges securely insert it to we Align the X direction of Terminal face to the lt mark depth Insertion Label side call Removal e V c La HOSE 1 Push the EJECT button pops out 2 Push it again If the EJECT button does not pop out Push in PC card again and then push again the EJECT button Note If the card adapter is used remove it together with the adapter Compatible card type and maximum card size SD CARD slot e SD Card 1GB e miniSD Card 512MB e Multi Media Card 128MB PC CARD slot e SD Card 1GB e Multi Media Card 128MB e Smart Media 128MB e xD Picture Card 512MB e Memory Stick Pro 1GB The cards require standard PC card adapter Some PC card adapter will not be compatible e miniSD Card 512MB e Compact Flash 1GB e Memory Stick 128MB e Flash ATA 128MB miniSD Card requires miniSD adapter e This function is not compatible with card type hard disk Micro Drive Mobile type hard disk etc e Memory cards are not supplied with this television e When both SD card and PC
36. ges recorded by the digital camera will be displayed This function supports both SD cards and PC cards Press the SD button Move to choose Photo view MPEG4 view Access Photo view 7 Photo view The thumbnail screen is displayed i P pes Setup Select the file N Qy Memory left Press the OK button to view Notes e Picture menu or Card setup menu adjustment is possible by pressing U eae the MENU button during Photo view seet BPE z i Me e During single view and Slide show the Aspect ratio can be changed view tee ai uy by pressing the ASPECT button X g an PE D P FNA SD Return ye i During single view T PE g a When the operation guide is not displayed press the 4 Recall button LT NE aE Oe oeae to display it i 2048x1536 During the operation guide is displayed Inserted card displayed LZ Press to skip the previous view gt Press to display the thumbnail on Press to rotate the view a Each press rotates the view ninety degrees Press to skip the next view Press the Red button to zoom the view During zoom mode you can move the position by using the cursor buttons Card setup menu Press the MENU button during Photo view Move to choose Card setup menu Q Access Card setup menu Move and adjust options or access Slide show E Slide show Select the settings of Interval and Repeat before accessing Slide show E Interval 5sec 10sec 15sec 30s
37. he same screen as Multi window functions the main window is the one that is recorded The picture can be switched for the sub window e If the signal system is changed during recording it cannot be recorded completely e The signals without video only audio cannot be recorded completely To cancel the recording SD REC Press the SD REC button during recording Le The confirmation message will appear During the message appears press the OK button Recordable time for SD card Time is approximate Size Eae Superfine Fme Wormat Economy 256MB 2eminutes azmmutes thour 32minutes 2hours 7minutes Shours 2ominutes 512MB 55minutes 1hour 10minutes 4hours 30minutes 10hours 40minutes 1GB 1hour 50minutes 2hours 20minutes 21hours 20minutes This product is licensed under the MPEG 4 patent portfolio license for the personal and non commercial use of a consumer to i encode video in compliance with the MPEG 4 Video Standard MPEG 4 Video and or ii decode MPEG 4 Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged in a personal and non commercial activity and or was obtained from a licensed video provider No license is granted or implied for any other use Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA See hittp www mpegla com 29 Card operations Basic operation To enter Card operations mode Press the SD button To return to the SD card menu Press the EXIT button To exit Card oper
38. hing type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician Do not defeat the purpose of the earthing plug CAUTION 1 This appliance is intended for use in environments which are relatively free of electromagnetic fields Using this appliance near sources of strong electromagnetic fields or where electrical noise may overlap with the input signals could cause the picture and sound to wobble or cause interference such as noise to appear To avoid the possibility of harm to this appliance keep it away from sources of strong electromagnetic fields 2 If a static electricity discharge occurs inside the front cover the screen may momentarily flicker This is not a malfunction The screen will return to normality in a short while To prevent electric shock ensure the grounding pin on the AC cord power plug is securely connected Trademark Credits e VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation e Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer USA e 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 e SD Logo is a trademark e HDMI the HDMI Logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC CAUTION Symptoms Do not allow a still pictu
39. humidity can damage the insulation which could result in fire Pull the power supply plug out from the wall outlet and wipe the mains lead with a dry cloth This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays therefore it may affect other infrared communication equipment Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or reflected light from your Plasma TV Maintenance The front of the display panel has been specially treated Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft lint free cloth e If the surface is particularly dirty wipe with a soft lint free cloth which has been soaked in pure water or water to which a small amount of neutral detergent has been added and then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type until the surface is dry e Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects otherwise the surface may become damaged Furthermore avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays solvents and thinner otherwise the quality of the surface may be adversely affected If the cabinet becomes dirty wipe it with a soft dry cloth e If the cabinet is particularly dirty soak the cloth in water to which a small amount of neutral detergent has been added and then wring the cloth dry Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth e Do not allow any detergent to come into direct contact with the surface of the Plasma TV lf water droplet
40. ial system is used you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall Aerial socket and your TV e Your local Television Service Centre or Dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct Aerial system for your particular area and the accessories required e Any matters regarding Aerial installation upgrading of existing systems or accessories required and the costs incurred are the responsibility of you the Customer Power On Off Connect the mains plug to the wall socket Press the I switch on the TV set to turn the set O on Owner ID setting screen is displayed See page 22 To switch the TV set to Standby mode press the button on the remote control The TV set can be switched on by pressing the button again if it was in Standby mode Note This TV will still consume some power as long as the mains plug is still inserted into the wall socket Power Indicator Standby Red On No Light Remote control signal sensor C A T S sensor Plasma C A T S Contrast Automatic Tracking System automatically senses the ambient light conditions and adjusts the brightness and gradation accordingly to optimize contrast C A T S is in effect when Menu in Picture menu is set to Auto See page 19 Connections i It is possible to connect a varie
41. ide of the display field To prevent the appearance of such an after image illuminate the side panels Power save By reducing the brightness of picture power consumption can be lowered Tuning menu Provides access to many other features including Sys select and Auto tuning See page 15 Not displayed during AV mode Owner ID Allows you to enter a security code and address information See page 22 21 Owner ID allows you to enter a security code Owner ID and personal details into its memory so that in the unfortunate event of theft it will help the Police to trace the owner If you wish to check the personal details already entered F into the TV except your PIN number press the F button T Front panel and hold for 6 seconds initially the volume level function will appear as you continue to hold down the F button it will disappear again and the Owner ID information will appear The details already entered are displayed on screen and will disappear after a few seconds NV A TV AV If Owner ID information was not entered when you switched on your TV for the first time or it is necessary to alter some of the information Owner ID can be re accessed via the Setup menu aa Zz Press the MENU button Move to choose Setup menu Access Setup menu Move to choose Owner ID Access Owner
42. l disappear and a Black screen will appear Child lock Child lock can be set for each programme number and Power save each AV mode Cannot change the setting during SD Cowen Recording Colour system Displayed during AV mode Not displayed during HDMI and V mode PC mode If a clear picture with current colours cannot be Setup menu Teletext obtained when a Broadcast or AV signal is received this Ofttimer Ch colour set function is used Child took Auto PAL NTSC 4 43 NTSC 3 58 Colour matrix Side panel PAL and NTSC 3 58 are different colour signal broadcast Power save transmission systems applicable to differing countries NTSC 4 43 is a trick playback mode used in special VCR s to playback NTSC recorded video tapes through PAL television equipment Colour matrix Displayed during AV mode Available only with 480p or 576p input signals in a natural colour from digital equipment connected to AV2 AV4 Component terminals Select SD or HD to adjust suitable colour parameters for SD standard definition or HD high definition SD When the input signal is a normal TV system HD When the input signal is a High Definition system Side panel Allows you to choose from Off Low Mid and High p Side panel Do not display a picture in 4 3 14 9 Picture out of picture Picture and picture Picture and text modes for an extended period as this can cause an after image to remain on the side panels either s
43. le to record properly Memory left You can confirm the remaining time for recording in each Rec mode SD card DP Press the SD button C9 A MPEG4 view Move to choose Memory left N Photo view Access Memory left Setup The recordable time informations are displayed by each Rec ade Memory left Note spall A a Since Multi Media Cards do not support the Extra fine and Super fine recording Ce tamm mode appears Suraia an Extra fine Less than 1min Time is approximate 33 Card operations Error messages Ss eeartalde aes ae Unlock the SD card Please unlock to operate This file is locked Please unlock to operate Unlock the file in the card The card must be formatted with FAT 12 or FAT 16 This type of format is not supported Still image must be with DCF and EXIF standard JPEG file Moving picture must be with MPEG4 standard ASF file This type of card is not supported Incompatible card is inserted SKOREN ae The file is broken Cannot display image Memory full The card memory is full Not enough memory The card does not have enough memory to operate Cannot read file The file is not readable Unrecordable source l pa It is not possible on restricted channels SD recording is stopped Error Re insert the card If the error persists format the card Check card Card recording in progress The tuning buttons for the main picture do not work while Please stop recording to operat
44. lection 00008 38 Remote control setting ccccecccseeeeseeeeeeeeeeeeeenees 38 VCR DVD operation cece ceccccecceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 39 Troubleshooting wicidssncacincdnctiada DM cckicciancenanetdadscoWvabadane 40 Input signal that can be displayed cceeceeees 41 SDSCIICANOMS sss sta eed hie See ee eae 42 WARRANTY crossa aa aan a te eect 43 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U S patents and other intellectual property rights Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision Corporation Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited U S patent No 4 907 093 Important Safety Notice WARNING 1 To prevent damage which may result in fire or shock hazard do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing Do not place containers with water flower vase cups cosmetics etc above the set including on shelves above etc No naked flame sources such as lighted candles should be placed on above the set To prevent electric shock do not remove cover No user serviceable parts inside Refer servicing to qualified service personnel Do not remove the earthing pin on the power plug This apparatus is equipped with a three pin earthing type power plug This plug will only fit an eart
45. ly plug from the wall outlet e If you continue to use the Plasma TV in this condition fire or electric shock could result After checking that the smoke has stopped contact your local Panasonic dealer so that the necessary repairs can be made Repairing the Plasma TV yourself is extremely dangerous and should never be attempted If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV if the Plasma TV is dropped or if the cabinet becomes damages disconnect the power supply plug immediately e A short circuit may occur which could cause fire Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to be made A CAUTION m When using the Plasma TV Do not bring your hands face or objects close to the ventilation holes of the Plasma TV e Heated air comes out from the ventilation holes at the top of Plasma TV will be hot Do not bring your hands or face or objects which cannot withstand heat close to this port otherwise burns or deformation could result Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma TV e If the Plasma TV is moved while some of the cables are still connected the cables may become damaged and fire or electric shock could result Disconnect the power supply plug from the wall socket as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning e Electric shocks can result if this is not done Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it becoming dusty e If dust built up on the power supply plug the resultant
46. m size but with slight stretching Press the MULTI PIP button Whilst the on screen selector keys are displayed use the Red or Green buttons to move between the PIP Picture in picture POP Picture out of picture and PAP Picture and picture feature Press the Blue button to swap the contents of the two windows The on screen selector keys that appear for the features clear after a few seconds If you want to select an operation when the keys are not shown press the MULTI PIP button again and the keys will reappear Press the MULTI PIP button whilst the selector keys are displayed to return to normal viewing Notes e This operation cannot be made during PC HDMI Card operations mode and progressive HD signal input Y Ps Ce Pr Cr e This TV has one tuner When the main and sub windows are both TV mode these are the same TV channel Changing the channels e Main window Press the Programme Number button on the remote control e Sub window Press the MULTI PIP button Whilst the on screen selector keys are displayed press the Programme Number button on the remote control Changing the mode e Main window Press the TV AV button to switch between the TV and AV mode During the AV mode press any coloured button Whilst the on screen selector keys are displayed press coloured button to select the AV source e Sub window Press the MULTI PIP button Whilst the on screen selector keys are displayed press the T
47. mm Jack x 1 Applicable signals NTSC PAL PAL60 SECAM Modified NTSC 480i 60Hz 480p 60Hz 576i 50Hz 576p 50Hz 720p 50Hz 720p 60Hz 1080i 50Hz 1080i 60Hz PC signals XGA display VGA SVGA XGA compressed Horizontal scanning frequency 31 69 kHz Vertical scanning frequency 59 86 Hz 1 PAL B G Reception of Off air broadcasts Receiving Systems 2 NTSC 4 43 Playback from Video Tape Recorders Band name 3 NTSC 3 58 Playback from Special Video Tape Recorders and Special Video Disc Players 4 PAL 60Hz Via the AV Sockets only VHF 0 to 12 UHF 21 to 69 S 1 to S 3 HYPER TUNER S1 to S41 One tuner Aerial Rear UHF VHF Operating Conditions Temperature 0 C 40 C Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Receiving Channels Connection Terminals RCA PIN Type x 2 0 5 Vrms aa RCA PIN Type x 1 1 0 Vp p 75 Q MINI DIN 4 pin Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q C 0 286 Vp p 75 Q RCA PIN Type x 2 0 5 Vrms AV2 RCA PIN Type x 1 1 0 Vp p 75 Q Input Y 1 0 Vp p including synchronization PB CB PR CR 0 35 Vp p inp RCA PIN Type x 1 1 0 Vp p 75 Q MINI DIN 4 pin Y 1 0 Vp p 75 Q C 0 286 Vp p 75 Q AV4 RCA PIN Type x 1 1 0 Vp p 75 Q Input Y 1 0 Vp p including synchronization PB CB PR CR 0 35 Vp p HDMI Input TYPE A Connecter HIGH DENSITY D SUB 15PIN R G B 0 7 Vp p 75 Q HD VD TTL Level 2 0 5 0 Vp p high impedance om RCA PIN Type x 2 0 5 Vrms SD CARD slot x 1 PC CARD slot x
48. nalogue Select to fit the input signal Auto Set in normal use Digital HDMI cable connection Analogue HDMI DVI adapter cable connection See page 11 Surround On Surround Off By pressing the N button on the remote control while the Sound menu is displayed the selected menu Bass Treble and Balance will be changed to the Normal mode Normalization will not occur if the menu is not displayed when the N button is pressed The Normal mode is the factory preset condition Returning to this original condition is called Normalization 20 Press the MENU button Move to choose Setup menu Access Setup menu Move to choose menu option Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu OOOO gt F x lt z Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV QO Teletext Allows you to choose 2 modes See page 35 WEET Not displayed during HDMI PC mode and 60Hz TOP List S Picture menu Off timer Switches the TV off within a preset time which you can choose Sound menu from between 0 to 90 minutes in 15 minute intervals Ch colour set Colour density varying between broadcast channels can be adjusted to three levels for each reception channel Setup menu Child lock When On picture and sound of the TV AV mode being orimer viewed wil
49. on select Notes Displays the On Screen Display functions use repeatedly to select from the e NTSC Tint Receiving NTSC signals available functions Volume Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness NTSC e Tint Receiving YUV 60HZz signals Tint Tint Bass Treble Balance and Tuning mode e Tuning mode Not displayed during AV mode Standby On Off button Multi Window button Switches TV On or Off Standby mode NS MULTI io a see page 24 Aspect control button M E SD Record button see page 29 e mae Surround On Off see page 20 SD button Access Card operations see page 27 34 N Normalize button q Resets all settings to their default levels lt gt N Press to confirm selections and choices lt MENU button Press to access the Picture Sound and Setup menus see page 14 19 21 Switch between viewing TV or AV input see page 9 Cursor buttons to make selections and adjustments Exit the mode Coloured buttons used for the selection navigation and operation of various functions Text Hold Picture Still button see page 35 37 Teletext button see page 35 37 Text Index button see page 37 Text F P button see page 36 Direct Programme Number You can select the numbers directly by pressing Programme Number button and the two digit Numbers by pressing Two Digit and Programme Number buttons Programme Number 8 Programme Number 12
50. r is now stored Press the F P button to recall this page Update Display Press the MENU button to display special functions followed by the Yellow button to view the TV picture whilst searching for a Teletext page this is not necessary in Picture and text mode as the picture is displayed on the left of the screen When found the screen will display the page number at the top left Press the Yellow button to view the page Press the TEXT button again to return to normal TV operation News Flash GENU When a news flash page has been selected press the MENU Yellow buttons to view the C Li TV picture When an update is received the page number will be displayed on screen Press the Yellow button to display the News Flash Press the TEXT button to return to normal TV operation Update Press the MENU Yellow buttons to see the update of information on certain pages When an update is received the page number will be displayed at the top left of the screen Press the Yellow button to view the page Press the TEXT button to return to normal TV operation Accessing sub pages When Teletext information exceeds one page it may take some time for the automatic changing of the sub pages to reach the sub page you require As each sub page is found its number is displayed at the top of the page so that you may select it as more sub pages are picked up the display at the top of the page changes so that you are always offered the most rec
51. rature Choose from Cool Standard and Warm Colour Enables vivid colour adjustment automatically management D PNR Reduces noise in a channel with many noises Off Recommended mode when receiving a strong signal Strong Applies strong noise reductions regardless of input signals Weak Applies weak noise reductions regardless of input signals Auto Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise MPEG NR Reduces MPEG noise Off Strong Mid Weak This function is effective in reducing the digital block noise when viewing DVD VCD SD card or digital broadcasting The effect will be changed based on the scene and image MPEG Compression technology of the image signal adopted by DVD VCD SD card or digital broadcasting 3D COMB Occasionally whilst viewing still or slow moving pictures colour patterning may be seen Set 3D COMB to On to display sharper and more accurate colours Displayed only when receiving PAL or NTSC signals Not displayed during S Video Component PC HDMI input and Card operations Note By pressing the N button on the remote control while the Picture menu is displayed the selected menu will be changed to the Normal mode Normalization will not occur if the menu is not displayed when the N button is pressed The Normal mode is the factory preset condition Returning to this original condition is called Normalization 19 Press the MENU button Move to choose Sound menu Access Sound
52. rded on the SD card The recording is not available for AV input signal During recording it is possible to watch other terminals input signal Setup Rec mode and Rec time in Setup menu before recording See page 33 Select the channel you want to record Insert the SD card into the card slot See page 27 SD REC Press the SD REC button to start recording Le If the remaining time is not enough or Rec time in Setup menu is set to No setting the message will appear Remaining time is not enough Rec time is set to No setting Start recording Start recording Not enough memory Current setting Current setting Rec time No setting Rec time 180min Rec mode Economy Rec mode Economy Recordable at 17min Recordable at 15min Press the OK button to start recording Press the EXIT button to cancel Notes e You cannot record the copy protected signals e Even if the Off timer function is activated or the button is pressed during recording the recording will not stop e Do not press the 6 1 switch on the TV during recording Otherwise the file will be broken e Do not remove the SD card while recording The data being recorded and other data stored on the SD card may become unreadable e SD recording may not be fully compatible or playable in some PC software or PDA devices e When two pictures are shown on t
53. re to be displayed for an extended period as this can cause a permanent after image to remain on the Plasma TV Examples of still pictures include logos video games computer images teletext and After images appear images displayed in 4 3 mode With no signal present and without any user operation the Panasonic screensaver will appear automatically after a few minutes to prevent image retention Note The permanent after image on the Plasma TV resulting from fixed image use is not an operating defect and as such is not covered by the Warranty This product is not designed to display fixed images for extended periods of time Safety Precautions WARNING Setup This Plasma TV is for use only with the following optional accessories Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd Pedestal isipin aaa TY ST42PX500 TH 42PV500A TY ST50PX500 TH 50PV500A e Display Stand ccceceeseeeeeeeeeeeees TY S42PX500W TH 42PV500A TY S50PX500W TH 50PV500A e Wall hanging bracket vertical TY WK42PV3W e Wall hanging bracket angle TY WK42PR2W Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set up Do not place the Plasma TV on sloped or unstable surfaces e The Plasma TV may fall off or tip over Do not place an
54. return to watching the current programme Note This function is not available in MPEG4 view Photo view and PC mode 37 Stereo Bilingual Sound Selection y When you receive the stereo bilingual sound system sound output modes can be selected by pressing the Stereo Bilingual Sound Selection button Audio Signal STEREO MAIN 1 MONO Mode Indicator DT o E S NICAM Used in New Zealand Singapore Hong Kong etc Regular broadcast Regular NICAM MONO I NICAM DUAL MONO Type of broadcast standard Audio MAIN 1 NICAM STEREO MAINI SUB I II A2 German Used in Australia Malaysia etc Regular broadcast BILINGUAL or DUAL MONO Type of broadcast Standard Audio en clea STEREO Mode Indicator _ No Indicator V Notes e If the stereo signal is poor or the receiving conditions are not optimum or if STEREO MONO automatic switching occurs it is recommended you switch from STEREO to MONO e Even when the contents of the receiving signal undergo changes selection mode is kept intact e When the receiving conditions deteriorate listening will be easier if the mode is set to the MONO position using the stereo bilingual sound selection button e DUAL also known as DUAL MONO or as BILINGUAL is not currently transmitted in some countries Remote control setting
55. rity e Some PC models cannot be connected to the set e There is no need to use an adapter for computers with DOS V compatible D sub 15P terminal e The computer shown in the illustration is for example purposes only e Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set e Do not set the horizontal and vertical scanning frequencies for PC signals which are above or below the specified frequency range e For applicable PC signals information see page 41 Signal Names for D sub 15P Connector Pin No SignalName PinNo SignalName Pin No Signal Name C R GND Groun NC not connected o G GND Grouna NC not connected 0009090 0 D OOO V 8D GND Ground 43 HD SYNC om e sa OLES wpe NC not connected NC not connected om GND Ground GND Ground NC not connected 12 Basic controls front panel and remote control Headphones jack AV3 terminals PC CARD slot see page 9 see page 9 see page 27 STR FN TVIAV PC CARD Taw button PC CARD EJECT button On Off switch SD CARD slot see page 9 see page 27 see page 27 STR Normalization store Used to store tuning and other function settings Increases or decreases the programme position by one When a function is already displayed press to increase or decrease the selected function When in Standby mode switches TV On F Functi
56. rround _ Note The Help box is not shown in the menu pictures in this instruction ON SCREEN HELP book due to space limitations Instructions box 14 uning Cid Tuning menu During TV mode m Z Press the MENU button Move to choose Setup menu Access Setup menu Move to choose Tuning menu Access Tuning menu Move to choose menu option Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu Press the EXIT button at any time to go back to watching TV QDOLOOOMOLIO Pressing the OK button after having adjusted some features will store the setting as the default replacing the factory setting Sys select Select the system System Selection NZ INDONES Australia SYS SELECT REGION Main menu d Picture menu Sound menu NZ INDONES New Zealand Indonesia etc Australia Australia Setup menu Auto tuning Allows you to automatically retune the TV Useful if you move house and wish to retune your TV to the local stations Setup menu See page 16 Teletext Off timer Ch colour set Manual tuning Allows individual programme positions to be tuned Side pansi manually See page 17 Tone mene Owner ID Sound system Allows you to change the sound system used for a programme channel Tuning menu Choose the required sound system Sys select uto tuning
57. s Sharpness Colour temperature About settings see page 19 Advanced setting Access to adjust to the fine picture at a professional level W B High R Adjusts the white balance for light red areas W B High B Adjusts the white balance for light blue areas W B Low R Adjusts the white balance for dark red areas W B Low B Adjusts the white balance for dark blue areas Gamma 2 0 lt gt 2 2 lt gt 2 5 lt S Curve Note Carry out W B adjustment as follows 1 Adjust the white balance of the bright sections using the W B High R and W B High B settings 2 Adjust the white balance of the dark sections using the W B Low R and W B Low B settings 3 Repeat steps 1 and 2 to adjust Steps 1 and 2 affect each other s settings so repeat each step in turn to make the adjustment Sound menu During PC mode Press the MENU button Main menu Ga Picture menu Move to choose Sound menu Sound menu D Access Sound menu Setup menu Move to choose menu option Sound menu Menu Bass Treble Balance Headphone volume Surround OOOO Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu m x 4 Press the EXIT button at any time to exit Sound menu QO Menu Bass Treble Balance Headphone volume Surround About settings see page 20 2 Ql PC mode Setup menu During PC mode Press the MENU button Main menu Picture menu Sound menu
58. s at the bottom end 2 Push until it clicks Note G ins ai Clamp How to fix Fix by pushing in tlla clicking sound is heard How to release o Pull down while 2 drawing the A knob To avoid interference appearing on the screen do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together For using the pedestal Attach the bands Insert the spigot on the two bands into the pedestal Fastening band Ly Fastening ie a K om Band O Mittin KN RX ey a Connect cables Example of connection cable routing Mains Lead _ SD a a Binding strap ae NQ mm A x ee CZ Band Raise the lower part of the door marked PULL Antenna connection For proper reception of VHF UHF channels an external antenna is required For best reception an outdoor antenna is recommended VHF Aerial UHF Aerial Mixer a E E Ce O ANT OUTPUT ANT INPUT 75 Q Coaxial cable Notes e Do not put the Coaxial cable close to the mains lead to avoid noise e Do not place the Coaxial cable under the TV e Additional equipment cables and adapter plugs shown are not supplied with this TV set e To obtain optimum quality picture and sound an Aerial the correct cable 75 QO coaxial and the correct terminating plug are required e If a communal Aer
59. s get inside the unit operating problems may result e Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays solvents and thinner otherwise the quality of the cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off Furthermore do not leave it for long periods in contact with articles made from rubber or PVC 5 Accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown iy Operating Instructions Mains Lead Panasonic Remote Control Transmitter Batteries for the Remote _ Clamper x 2 N2QAJB000156 Control Transmitter 2 x R6 AA size R6 AAY size Pull and hold the hook then Insert batteries note correct Replace the cover open the battery cover polarity and e Make sure that the batteries are fitted the correct way round e Do not mix old batteries with new batteries Remove old exhausted batteries immediately e Do not mix different battery types i e Alkaline and Manganese e Do not use rechargeable Ni Cad batteries Cable binding instructions Cable cover Removal 1 Push down hooks and pull the cover slightly towards yourself to disengage the claws at 2 points 2 Slowly pull out in the downward direction Fitting Mains Lead F 1 Insert the claws at 2 point
60. s into the ventilations holes or drop them onto the Plasma TV as doing so can cause fire or electric shock Do not remove the cover or modify it in any way e High voltages which can cause severe electric shocks are present inside the Plasma TV For any inspection adjustment and repair work please contact your local Panasonic dealer Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible Securely insert the power supply plug as far as it will go e If the plug is not fully inserted heat may be generated which could cause fire If the plug is damaged or the wall socket plate is loose do not use them Do not handle the power supply plug with wet hands e Doing so may cause electric shocks Do not do anything that may damage the power cable When disconnecting the power cable pull on the plug body not the cable e Do not damage the cable make any modifications to it place heavy objects on top of it heat it place it near any hot objects twist it bend it excessively or pull it To do so may cause fire and electric shock If the power cable is damaged have it repaired at your local Panasonic dealer If the Plasma TV is not going to be used for any prolonged length of time unplug the power supply plug from the wall outlet 4 Safety Precautions m If problems occur during use If a problem occurs such as no picture or no sound or if smoke or an abnormal odour starts to come out from the Plasma TV immediately unplug the power supp
61. shown in lower resolution e The displayed image size depends on the recorded image size e The number of pixels for movies is 320 x 240 QVGA or 176 x 144 QCIF e When the number of files exceeds 65 535 no further recording is possible e The audio format used is G 726 32 Kbps 8 kHz sampling frequency monaural Example folder structure When the Card file hierarchy is displayed on the PC as shown below Copcim 100 PANA Folder names consist of a 3 digit folder number which is i followed by five arbitrary characters P1000001 JPG File names consist of four arbitrary characters followed by a P1000002 JPG 4 digit file number P1000003 JPG P1000004 JPG Use the characters a z A Z 0 9 and _ to name a directory or a file FEA SD_VIDEO Created automatically C PRL001 Folder names consist of PRL followed by three characters MOL001 ASF File name consist of MOL followed by three characters i MOL002 ASF MOL003 ASF MOL004 ASF Use the three characters a f A F and 0 9 to name a directory or a file Notes e Folder and file names may vary according to the digital camera e Do not use two byte characters or other special codes e The card may become unusable with this unit if file or folder names are changed 28 Card operations SD Record The TV channels can be reco
62. t sound Movie for which lock has been set Card operations During the playback When the operation guide is not displayed press the J Recall button to display it During the operation guide is displayed lt Il Press to pause gt Press to playback Ma gt gt 44 gt gt Press to skip the picture Press and hold to Rew FF lll E Press to stop Notes e During the playback the volume can be adjusted using the Volume up down button e During the playback no signals are output from the monitor output terminals e During the playback the Aspect ratio can be changed by pressing the ASPECT button Lock Unlock the file Select the file you want to lock in the thumbnail Press the Blue button to lock the file LJ Blue Press again to unlock Delete the file Select the file you want to delete in the thumbnail z Red Press the Red button to delete the file Press again to confirm your decision Note If the file is locked it is not possible to delete Card setup menu Press the MENU button during MPEG4 view thumbnail Main menu Ng Move to choose Card setup menu Picture menu Dp Sound menu Card setup menu Access Card setup menu Move and adjust options E Frame size Normal or Large Card setup menu Select the Frame size of the playback picture Roweat lt E Repeat Off One file or All Select the repeat mode 31 Card operations Photo view The still ima
63. ty of additional equipment to this TV The following pages detail how to connect external equipment to the front and rear of the TV Once your equipment is connected use the following procedure to view the input TV AV Press the TV AV button Whilst the on screen selector keys are displayed select the page by pressing the Red or Blue button and then press coloured buttons to LJ select the AV source you wish to view Beg Blug Red button AV1 Audio Video S Video terminals Back page Green button AV2 Audio Video Component terminals DD AV4 Audio Video Component terminals Yellow button AV3 Audio Video S Video terminals PC terminal Blue button Next page HDMI terminal The on screen selector keys will disappear after a few seconds If you want to select an input when the keys are not shown press any one of the coloured buttons and the keys will reappear Notes e You can also select an AV source using the TV AV button on the front panel of the TV Press the TV AV button repeatedly until you reach the AV source you wish to view e When a Monaural VCR is used connect the Monaural Audio cable to the AUDIO L terminal e Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV set e If the external devices have the aspect adjustment set to 16 9 How to connect the
64. ub page you require press the MENU button to display special functions followed by the Blue button T will be displayed where the page number is normally found Enter desired sub page number before the T disappears e g to select page 6 enter 0 0 O and 6 pe LO Press the Yellow button to view the TV picture whilst waiting for more sub pages to be found O Blue The sub pages found will be displayed across the top of the screen When the page is available press the Yellow button to view the page Regardless of how many pages are found pressing the Yellow button will take you to the sub page which you requested Press the TEXT button to return to normal TV operation INDEX raa When in TOP operation Press the INDEX button to return to the main index page Depending on the way information is transmitted this may have to be pressed more than once to return to the main index page Picture and text Press the TEXT button followed by the MULTI PIP button to move between viewing teletext T er and the Picture and text mode Picture and text mode lets you see the current programme and a page of teletext side by side Whilst using this feature the remote control affects the teletext page if you wish to make changes to the programme viewed press the TEXT button to return to watching the programme on its own then make the desired changes Press the HOLD button to freeze the picture HOLD Press again to
65. y objects on top of the Plasma TV e If water is spilt onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside it a short circuit may occur which could result in fire or electric shock If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV please consult your local Panasonic dealer Ventilation should not be impleded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers table cloths and curtains For sufficient ventilation If using the pedestal optional accessory leave a space of at least 10 cm at the top left and right at least 6 cm at the bottom and at least 7 cm at the rear If using some other setting up method leave a space of at least 10 cm at the top bottom left and right and at least 1 9 cm at the rear of the Plasma TV Electromagnetic interference may occur if electronic equipments are placed near each other e It will cause interference in image sound etc In particular keep video equipment away from this product Keep unneeded small parts and other objects out of the reach of small children These objects can be accidentally swallowed Also be careful about packaging materials and plastic sheets m When using the Plasma TV The Plasma TV is designed to operate on 220 240 V AC 50 60 Hz Do not cover the ventilation holes e Doing so may cause the Plasma TV to overheat which can cause fire or damage to the Plasma TV Do not insert any foreign objects into the Plasma TV e Do not insert any metal or flammable object

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