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Plasma Television with HD Monitor Input
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
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TH-42PV500A
Model No.
TH-50PV500A
The illustration shown is an image.
Pedestal stand shown above is optional extra.
TQBC2051-1
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Plasma Television with HD Monitor Input Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. English The illustration shown is an image. Pedestal stand shown above is optional extra. Operating Instructions TH-42PV500A Model No. TH-50PV500A TQBC2051-1... -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Welcome 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 benefi t from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. -
Page 3: Important Safety Notice
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. ABCDEF... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
• If water is spilt onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fi re or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, please consult your local Panasonic dealer. -
Page 5: Maintenance
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. • A short circuit may occur, which could cause fi re. Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to be made. -
Page 6: Accessories
Accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Operating Instructions Remote Control Transmitter (N2QAJB000156) Fitting remote control batteries Pull and hold the hook, then open the battery cover. • Make sure that the batteries are fi tted the correct way round. •... -
Page 7: Cable Binding Instructions
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 1. Insert the claws (at 2 points) at the bottom end. -
Page 8: Antenna Connection
Antenna connection For proper reception of VHF / UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception, an outdoor antenna is recommended. Notes: • Do not put the Coaxial cable close to the mains lead to avoid noise. • Do not place the Coaxial cable under the TV. •... -
Page 9: Connections
Connections It is possible to connect a variety 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: Press the TV/AV button. -
Page 10: How To Connect The Monitor Output Terminals To Other Equipment
Connections How to connect the Monitor Output terminals to other Equipment Example of output signal source MONITOR VIDEO Amplifi er to speaker system AUDIO How to connect the AV1 S Video Input terminals S VIDEO 4 pin terminal Chrominance in Luminance in Chrominance earth Luminance earth... -
Page 11: How To Connect The Av2 / Av4 Component Input Terminals
Connections How to connect the AV2 / AV4 Component Input terminals Example of input signal source COMPONENT VIDEO OUT DVD PLAYER Y, P Digital TV-SET-TOP-BOX (DTV-STB) VIDEO AUDIO Note: Component input terminals accept progressive or non-progressive signals format, as well as high defi nition 720p(50Hz), 720p(60Hz), 1080i(50Hz) and 1080i(60Hz). -
Page 12: How To Connect The Pc Input Terminal
• The display resolution is a maximum of 768 × 768 dots (TH-42PV500A), 1,024 × 768 dots (TH-50PV500A) when the aspect mode is set to “4:3”, and 1,024 × 768 dots (TH-42PV500A), 1,366 × 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 fi ne detail with suffi... -
Page 13: Basic Controls: Front Panel And Remote Control
Basic controls: front panel and remote control On / Off switch SD CARD slot (see page 27) STR (Normalization store) Used to store tuning and other function settings. F (Function select) Displays the On Screen Display functions, use repeatedly to select from the available functions - Volume, Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, NTSC- Tint (Tint), Bass, Treble, Balance and Tuning mode. -
Page 14: Using The On Screen Displays
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. The MENU button is used to open the main menus and also to return to the previous menu. -
Page 15: Tuning
Tuning Tuning menu During TV mode 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. Pressing the OK button after having adjusted some features will store the setting as the default (replacing the factory setting). -
Page 16: Auto Tuning
Tuning 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. Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to choose Tuning menu. -
Page 17: Manual Tuning
Tuning Manual tuning It is possible to retune individual programme positions: 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. -
Page 18: Channel Allocation
Channel Allocation Sys select CH DISPLAY NZ/INDONES RECEIVE CHANNEL – – – – – – – – – – – – S’1 S’2 S’3 – – – – – Australia – – – – – – – –... -
Page 19: Picture Menu
Picture menu Press the MENU button. Move to choose Picture menu. Access Picture 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. Menu Menu mode will be memorized for each TV, AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4, PC, HDMI and Card operations mode. -
Page 20: Sound Menu
Sound menu Press the MENU button. Move to choose Sound menu. Access Sound 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. Menu Menu mode will be memorized for each TV, AV1, AV2, AV3, AV4, PC, HDMI and Card operations mode. -
Page 21: Setup Menu
Setup menu Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup 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. Teletext Allows you to choose 2 modes. -
Page 22: Owner Id
Owner ID 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 into the TV (except your PIN number), press the F button (Front panel) and hold for 6 seconds(initially the volume level function will appear, as you continue to hold down the F... -
Page 23: Aspect Controls
Aspect Controls The Widescreen TV will allow you to enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect, including widescreen cinema format pictures. Press the ASPECT button repeatedly to move through the aspect options: 16:9, 14:9, Just, 4:3, Zoom1, Zoom2 and Zoom3 PC mode: 16:9 and 4:3 Press the ASPECT button. -
Page 24: Multi Window
Multi window 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. -
Page 25: Pc Mode
PC mode When you switch to PC input, the menu will be changed. About the PC connection, see page 12. 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 button to access PC mode. - Page 26 PC mode Setup menu During PC mode Press the MENU button. Move to choose Setup menu. Access Setup menu. Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Press the EXIT button at any time to exit Setup menu. PC setup Access to adjust chosen option.
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Page 27: Card Operations
Push the center Please confi rm the latest information on the following of the card. website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This site is in English only) Card Data Protection • Do not remove the card or turn the unit off while the unit is accessing the information. - Page 28 If the image is imported from a PC, it must follow the EXIF (Exchangeable image fi le format) 2.0, 2.1, 2.2 or JFIF (JPEG fi le interchange format) in addition to the DCF (design rule for Camera File system) format. • MPEG4 view can only show moving pictures recorded by this unit, Panasonic DVD recorder DIGA or mobile camera D-snap.
- Page 29 Card operations SD Record The TV channels can be recorded 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.
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Page 30: Basic Operation
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 operation During the SD card menu is displayed, press the SD button to return to normal picture. - Page 31 Card operations During the playback When the operation guide is not displayed, press the During the operation guide is displayed ) Press to pause. ) Press to playback. ) Press to stop. Notes: • During the playback, the volume can be adjusted using the Volume up/down button. •...
- Page 32 Card operations Photo view The still images 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. Access Photo view. The thumbnail screen is displayed. Select the fi...
- Page 33 Card operations Setup Press the SD button. Move to choose Setup. Access Setup. Move to choose menu option. Adjust chosen option or access chosen menu. Rec mode (Extra fi ne, Super fi ne, Fine, Normal or Economy) The quality of picture can be changed. The recordable time will be changed by Rec mode.
- Page 34 Card operations Error messages Is SD Card in? SD Card is locked Please unlock to operate This fi le is locked Please unlock to operate This type of format is not supported This type of card is not supported Broken fi le Cannot display image Memory full Not enough memory...
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Page 35: Teletext Operation
Teletext operation • Teletext features may vary depending on the Broadcasting Companies and is only available if the channel selected is transmitting Teletext. • 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. - Page 36 Teletext operation It is not possible to change the programme position when in News fl ash, Update or Sub Coded Page Access operation. Favourite Page (F.P.) Stores a favourite page in memory for instant recall. To store such a page, the TV must be in List mode, and the programme position must be from 1 - 25.
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Page 37: Still
Teletext operation Alternatively, if you know which sub 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, 0 and 6. -
Page 38: Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection
• DUAL, also known as DUAL MONO or as BILINGUAL is not currently transmitted in some countries. Remote control setting 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. -
Page 39: Vcr / Dvd Operation
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. -
Page 40: 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). -
Page 41: Input Signal That Can Be Displayed
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. ABCDEF... -
Page 42: Specifi Cations
40.0 kg Net Note: Design and Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate. TH-42PV500A AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz 42-inch (106 cmV) Woofer (φ 80 mm) × 2 pcs, Tweeter (16 mm × 73 mm) × 4 pcs 26 W (13 W + 13 W ), 10% THD M3 (3.5 mm) Jack ×... -
Page 43: Warranty
Authorised Service Centre. • 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. - Page 44 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Web Site : http://www.panasonic.co.jp/global/ © 2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.