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MULTI WINDOW

Operating Instructions

Plasma Television

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Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.

The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.

Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment

(private households)

This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and

electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.

For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection

points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis. Alternatively, in some countries you

may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new

product.

Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative

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waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point.

Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.

For business users in the European Union

If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment, please contact your dealer or supplier for further

information.

Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union

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If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of

disposal.

Printed in Czech Republic

Model No. TH-42PV700F

TH-50PV700F

Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

Web Site : http://www.panasonic-europe.com

Customer’s Record

The model number and serial number of this product may 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 identiﬁ cation in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.

Model Number Serial Number

Summary of content (22 pages)

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Information on Disposal for Users of Waste Electrical & Electronic Equipment (private households) This symbol on the products and/or accompanying documents means that used electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste. For proper treatment, recovery and recycling, please take these products to designated collection points, where they will be accepted on a free of charge basis.
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Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read • •• Safety Precautions ······································ 4 (Warning / Caution) Notes ··························································· 5 Maintenance ··············································· 5 Enjoy rich multi-media Camcorder Personal computer Set top box Enjoy your TV! Basic Features VCR DVD player •• • Watching TV ······························
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Safety Precautions Notes Warning Caution Do not display a still picture for a long time When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug Handling the mains plug and lead Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.) Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. Ensure the grounding pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.
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Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control Transmitter • N2QAYB000116 Check that you have the accessories and items shown Batteries for the Clamper (2) Mains Lead Remote Control Transmitter (2) • SD CARD slot (p. 29) Function select • • TBL0E0011 (TH-42PV700F) TBL0E0012 (TH-50PV700F) Read the manual of the pedestal for installation. Changes the input mode Headphones jack AV4 terminals HDMI3 terminal (p. 34) (p. 34) (p. 34) Increases or decreases the programme position by one.
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Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first.
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Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On 1 (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) • ■ How to use remote control You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode.
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Watching TV 1 INPUT MULTI WINDOW ■ Other useful functions (Operate after Turn power on (Press for about 1 second) Mains power On / Off switch should be On.
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Watching Videos and DVDs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. To connect the equipment (p. 8 and p. 9) The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. 1 INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN 2 3 ■ When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. 8 and p. 9) Receives input signals automatically when playback starts Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART (pin 8) terminal.
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Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. What is FLOF (FASTEXT) mode? In FLOF mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown.
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How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. 1 ■ Overview Display the menu • Main Menu Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) VIERA Link INPUT Picture OPTION SD CARD EXIT 2 VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection (p.
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How to Use Menu Functions ■ Menu list ■ Menu list Item Menu Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Viewing Mode Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Auto) Set for each input signal AV Colour System • Q-Link Settings VIERA Link Speaker Selection Controls the connected Panasonic equipment “Easy control only with VIERA remote control” (p. 33) “Speaker control” (p. 33) You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the remote control.
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Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. 1 INPUT Select the channel to edit Prog. Chan. Name Sound Sys. Colour Sys.
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Control Channel Audience Restore Settings You can lock specific channels and control who watches them. (When a channel is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch the channel.) Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in. All settings (channels, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset.
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Input Labels Displaying PC Screen on TV For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. (To select the input mode p. 14) The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p.
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Viewing from card (Photos) •■ The still images recorded by the digital camera will be displayed. 1 Insert the SD Card • For details on SD Cards (p. 38) ■ To insert To open Warning message for output signal is displayed. ■ To remove Blue LED SD Card 2 Enter SD mode (Photo View Mode) Label surface Push until a click is heard Open the cover • INPUT OPTION SD CARD Press the centre of the card Note Blue LED lights while SD Card is inserted if set “SD Card LED” to “On” in Setup Menu (p. 21).
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Q-Link Functions HDMI Functions Q-Link connects the TV and VCR / DVD recorder, enables easy recording and playback. HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and highquality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment (∗1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
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HDMI Functions VIERA Link “ ControlTM”∗ •• •• • You can control some functions of the connected Panasonic equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver).
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External Equipment To watch satellite broadcasts To record / playback Set top box DVD Recorder / VCR RF cable or These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifications (p. 43).
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Technical Information Aspect Ratio Multi Window The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 13) ■Auto: Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to fill your screen. It does this using a four step process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture. If Auto aspect detects a widescreen signal it switches into the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen mode.
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Technical Information Data format for Card browsing PC connection Photo : Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF∗ and EXIF standards Data format : Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) Max.
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FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. Problem White spots or shadow images (noise) Screen • Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial. Neither image nor sound is produced Is the TV in “AV mode”? Is the mains lead plugged into the socket outlet? Is the TV turned On? Check Picture Menu (p. 20) and volume.
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Licence •• • •• •• TH-42PV700F AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Power Source Power Display Consumption panel Trademark Credits VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA. S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully respected. SDHC Logo is a trademark.