User manual PANASONIC TH-42PX8BA

[. . . ] Ensure the grounding pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock. An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection. (This may cause electrical shock. ) Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. (This may cause fire or electrical shock. ) Do not damage the mains lead. [. . . ] 41) · If System Update is performed, the software will be updated (it may change TV functions). If you do not wish to do so, set "Auto Update Search in Standby" to Off. Advanced Update TV's software system System Update Select "Auto Update Search in Standby" and then set "On" or "Off" System Update Auto Update Search in Standby On System Update Search Now set select · To update immediately Select "System Update Search Now" access select On: Automatically performs a search in standby and downloads an update, if any software updates are available Searches for an update (for several min. ) and displays a corresponding message if any Download · Download may take for about 20 min. Adjust the time data automatically Time Zone Set the time set select : The time data will be adjusted according to your area automatically. Others : The time data will be corrected based on GMT. Auto 25 Editing Channels You can make your favourite channel lists, skip unwanted channels and control channel audience. 1 INPUT OPTION DIRECT TV REC EXIT Select DVB or Analogue · "DVB Profile Edit" and "DVB Service List" are available in DVB mode only. 2 3 4 Display the menu RETURN Select "Setup" Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup access select Select "DVB Profile Edit", "DVB Service List" or "Child Lock" Setup Menu 1/3 access DVB Profile Edit DVB Service List Q-Link Settings Child Lock Tuning Menu Off Timer Language Teletext Shipping Condition TV Access Access Access Off Off TOP select To return to TV EXIT 5 Set 26 Create your favourite channel list (Profile) from various broadcasters (up to 4: Profile 1 to 4). 15) and then easily accessed. Select a channel and add it to the list Profile Editor Wed 12/05/04 10:46 Profile Editor A channel is added Wed 12/05/04 10:46 All DVB Services 1 7 14 70 72 105 719 720 BBC One Wales BBC THREE E4 CBBC Channel Cartoon Nwk BBCi BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru Profile 1 All DVB Services Profile 1 1 BBC One Wales green List favourite channels DVB Profile Edit To display another Profile · select To add all channels to the list yellow 1 7 14 70 72 105 719 720 BBC One Wales BBC THREE E4 CBBC Channel Cartoon Nwk BBCi BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru blue To edit Profile Select the field of Profile to edit and: RETURN (DVB mode) Store · · · To name the Profile To move the channel To delete the channel red green yellow Select the character Select the new position · Confirm green blue To delete all channels · Editing Channels You can hide unwanted services. Use this function to skip unwanted services. Skip unwanted channels DVB Service List Select a service and add / delete DVB Service List 70 72 105 719 720 1 7 CBBC Channel Cartoon Nwk BBCi BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru BBC ONE Wales BBC THREE add / delete select (DVB mode) :add :delete (skip) 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. ) Enter the PIN number (4 digits) Child Lock-PIN Entry 1 of 2 Please enter new PIN PIN **** Select "Service List" · · access select set select Advanced Enter the PIN number twice at first setting. Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it. Control channel audience Child Lock Child Lock Change PIN Service List Access Select the channel to be locked Child Lock Service List Wed 12/05/04 10:46 1 7 14 70 72 105 719 720 Service Name BBC One Wales BBC THREE E4 CBBC Channel Cartoon Nwk BBCi BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru Type DVB DVB DVB DVB DVB DVB DVB DVB Lock · · · To cancel Select the locked channel To lock all channels yellow blue Appears when the channel is locked To change the PIN number Select "Change PIN" in To cancel all channel locks and enter a new PIN number twice. · Note Setting "Shipping Condition" (p. 31) erases the PIN number and all settings. 27 Tuning Channels You can re-tune all TV channels when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. 1 INPUT OPTION DIRECT TV REC EXIT Select DVB or Analogue · · 2 3 4 5 Display the menu "DVB Manual Tuning", "Add New DVB Services", "New Service Message" and "DVB Signal Condition" are available in DVB mode only. "Analogue Programme Edit" and "Analogue Manual Tuning" are available in Analogue mode only. Select "Setup" Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup RETURN access select Select "Tuning Menu" Setup Menu 1/3 access DVB Profile Edit DVB Service List Q-Link Settings Child Lock Tuning Menu Off Timer Language Teletext Shipping Condition Access Off TOP select Select a function Tuning Menu access Access Access Access Access Access On Off Access Auto Setup Analogue Programme Edit DVB Manual Tuning Analogue Manual Tuning Add New DVB Services New Service Message DVB Signal Condition select TV To return to TV EXIT 6 Set 28 Automatically set the DVB and Analogue channels received in the area. 27) has been set, it must be entered. Start Auto Setup Auto Setup Settings are made automatically Auto Setup - Digital and Analogue Digital Scan Analogue Scan Channel Service Name 62 CBBC Channel 62 BBC Radio Wales 62 BBC Radio Cymru 62 E4 62 Cartoon Nwk CH 29 CH 33 BBC1 This will take about 3 mins. 5 2 78 1 Quality 10 10 10 10 10 - All tuning data will be erased Start Auto Setup EXIT RETURN 69 41 Set DVB and Analogue channels automatically Auto Setup · · · · Type DVB DVB DVB DVB DVB Analogue Analogue All previous settings are erased. 43) If "H-freq. " or "V-freq. " is shown in red, the signals may not be supported. To return to TV PC menu setting (changed as desired) · · Menu Picture To make settings "How to Use Menu Functions" to (p. 20) Item W/B High R W/B High B Adjustments / Configurations (options) White balance of bright red area White balance of bright blue area White balance of dark red area White balance of dark blue area (2. 0 / 2. 2 / 2. 5 / S Curve) and repeatedly adjusted Advanced W/B Low R PC Settings W/B Low B Gamma Input Resolution Clock Set to the minimum level if noise occurs Adjusts horizontal position · · Switches to a wide view VGA (640 × 480 pixels), WVGA (852 × 480 pixels), XGA (1, 024 × 768 pixels), WXGA (1, 366 × 768 pixels) Options change depending on signals Advanced H-pos · Setup PC Setup V-pos Adjusts vertical position Clock Phase · · Eliminates flicker and distortion Adjust after Clock adjustment · Set to the minimum level if noise occurs Sync Chooses another synchronous signal if the image is distorted (H & V / On G) H & V : by the horizontal and vertical signals from your PC On G : by the green signal from your PC (if available) Other items p. 23 33 Q-Link Functions Q-Link connects the TV and VCR / DVD recorder, enables easy recording and playback. Condition · · · · · Use the VCR / DVD recorder with the following logos: "Q-Link", "NEXTVIEWLINK", "DATA LOGIC", "Easy Link", "Megalogic", or "SMARTLINK" Connect the equipment to this TV's AV1 or AV2 terminal via a "fully-wired" SCART cable. 23) Download analogue channel settings Some recording equipments are not applicable. Read the manuals of the equipment. Features available INPUT Direct TV Recording: Recording the current programme in VCR / DVD recorder immediately. DIRECT TV REC OPTION DIRECT TV REC EXIT What you see is What you record RETURN · · · · When Direct TV Recording is performed, the recording equipment is automatically turned on if it is in Standby mode. If you turn the TV off during recording from an AV source, the recording will be stopped. When Direct TV Recording is performed while watching DVB channel, the DVB programme position is locked and no other DVB channel can be selected. However you can watch analogue channels. To change DVB channel, stop recording EXIT Information / Message Power on link and Easy playback Power off link Recording information or if recording is not possible, a message is displayed. (Only when the programme number is "0" or "AV mode" for some equipment. ) When VCR or DVD recorder starts playback or direct navigator / function menu for the equipment are activated, the TV is turned on and input mode is switched automatically so that you can view the content. (Only when TV is in Standby mode. ) When TV is set to Standby mode, the recording equipment is also automatically set to Standby. (Only when the videocassette or DVD is not active. ) · "DATA LOGIC" (a trademark of Metz Corporation) · "Easy Link" (a trademark of Philips Corporation) Read the manuals of the equipment too. · "Megalogic" (a trademark of Grundig Corporation) · "SMARTLINK" (a trademark of Sony Corporation) 34 HDMI Functions HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and highquality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. [. . . ] If the problem persists, contact the authorized Service Centre. Contrast is lowered when the following conditions without any user operation for a few minutes: no signal in DVB or AV mode selected locked channel selected invalid channel selected radio channel displayed menu Problem Chaotic image, noisy No image can be displayed Blurry or distorted image (no sound or low volume) Actions · · · · · · · · · · · · Set "P-NR" in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). 22) Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). Is "Colour" or "Contrast" in the Picture Menu set to the minimum?29) Unusual image is displayed Turn off the TV with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it on again. No sound is produced Sound level is low or sound is distorted Is "Sound mute" active? [. . . ]