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Operating Instructions
Digital Progressive Plasma Television
Model No.
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
English
TQB0E0168-3
123
456
789
0
OK
C
IDTV
N
MODE
TH-37PE50B
TH-42PE50B
TH-37PE40B
TH-42PE40B
The image shown is for illustration only.
Pedestal stand shown above is optional extra.
(U.K. Standard)

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Panasonic TH-42PE50B Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPanasonic
ModelTH-42PE50B
CategoryPlasma TV
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Notice

Electrical and Fire Safety Precautions

Covers precautions against dripping, splashing, removing covers, and electrical hazards.

Moulded Plug and Earthing Safety

Details on the three-pin plug, earthing requirements, and fuse replacement procedures.

Safety Precautions During Setup and Use

Setup and Placement Warnings

Advises on accessory use, unstable surfaces, ventilation, and electromagnetic interference.

Usage and Handling Safety Guidelines

Covers ventilation, foreign objects, power cord care, and disconnection safety.

Maintenance and Problem Handling

Panel and Cabinet Cleaning Instructions

Instructions for cleaning the display panel and the TV cabinet using suitable cloths.

Responding to Operational Issues

Guidance on what to do if picture/sound problems or smoke occurs during operation.

Accessories and Initial Setup

Checking Included Accessories

Lists items to check upon unpacking the TV to ensure all are present.

Remote Control Battery Installation

Step-by-step guide for inserting batteries into the remote control.

Connection Procedures

AC Power Cord Connection

Instructions for securely connecting the TV's AC power cord to the wall socket.

Cable Management Instructions

Guidance on using bands and clamps for tidy cable routing and management.

Quick Start Guide

Connection and Setup Options

Overview of connecting external devices like satellite receivers and VCRs/DVDs.

Scart Cable Connection Details

Instructions for connecting VCRs, DVD recorders, and satellite receivers via Scart.

Initial TV Operation and Setup

Powering On and Auto Setup Process

Steps to power on the TV and initiate automatic channel tuning.

Connecting Recording Devices for Data

Information on downloading programme data to VCRs/DVD recorders via Q-Link.

Personalization and Viewing Guide

Owner ID Setup Procedure

Guide to setting up a security code and personal details for theft tracing.

TV Programme Guide Access

How to access and navigate DVB and Analogue programme listings.

Basic Controls Overview

Remote Control Functions Explained

Explanation of buttons on the remote control for TV operation and menu navigation.

Front Panel Controls and Features

Description of buttons and functions located on the TV's front panel.

Using On-Screen Displays and Menus

Navigating Menus and Options

How to use the MENU, Cursor, OK, and EXIT buttons for navigation.

Understanding the On-Screen Help Box

Explanation of the on-screen help feature that appears within menus.

Picture Menu Settings

Adjusting Picture Quality Parameters

Details on adjusting Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness, and Tint.

Advanced Picture Enhancement Options

Explains Colour balance, P-NR, MPEG NR, and 3D-COMB features.

Sound Menu Settings

Audio Level Adjustments

How to set Bass, Treble, and Balance levels for optimal sound output.

Sound Modes and Features

Explains NICAM stereo, Music/Speech modes, and Ambience effects.

Setup Menu Options

Q-Link and AV Output Configuration

Configuring Q-Link for communication and AV2/AV3 output settings.

System Configuration Settings

Covers Teletext, Off timer, Side panel, Power save, and Owner ID settings.

Analogue Tuning Menu

Tuning Menu Overview

Introduction to analogue tuning options like Programme edit and Auto setup.

Programme Editing Functions

Accessing and customizing the TV's programme list settings.

Programme Editing Details

Adding or Deleting Programme Channels

Steps to add new programme channels or remove existing ones from the list.

Moving Programme Channels

How to rearrange the order of channels in the programme list.

Programme Editing Features

Renaming Programme Channels

Process for assigning custom names to channels in the programme list.

Locking Programme Channels

How to lock specific channels to prevent unauthorized access.

Analogue Auto Setup

Performing Auto Setup for Tuning

Instructions for automatically retuning stations after moving house.

Auto Setup Notes and Warnings

Important considerations and data erasure warnings for auto setup.

Manual Tuning Procedures (Analogue)

Manual Tuning via Menu

Step-by-step guide to manually tuning individual analogue channels.

Front Panel Manual Tuning

How to tune channels using the TV's front panel controls.

Owner ID Management

Setting Up Owner ID and PIN

Procedure for entering personal details and a PIN for security purposes.

Accessing Owner ID Information

How to view or alter previously entered Owner ID details.

Shipping Condition Reset

Resetting TV to Factory Settings

How to reset the TV to its original condition, clearing all tuning data.

Auto Setup After Shipping Reset

What happens during the next power-on after a shipping condition reset.

DVB Setup Menu Overview

Navigating DVB Setup Options

Introduction to the DVB Setup menu and its main functional categories.

DVB Feature Configuration

Covers Timer Programming, Profile Edit, Child Lock, and DVB Tuning.

DVB Timer Programming

Setting Up DVB Timer Recordings

How to program the TV to record DVB programs automatically.

Timer Recording Management Notes

Important notes on deleting, editing, and managing timer recordings.

DVB Timer Programming Options

Daily and Weekly Recording Schedules

Options for setting recording frequency such as Daily, Weekly, MO-SA.

Encrypted Programme Recording

Information on recording encrypted DVB programs using CI modules.

Profile Edit Menu (DVB Mode)

Creating a Favourite Channel Profile

How to select and organize favourite channels into a Profile list.

Editing the Profile List

Procedures for editing profile names and managing channels within a profile.

Child Lock Menu (DVB Mode)

Locking Specific DVB Channels

How to lock specific DVB channels or all channels using a PIN.

Changing the Child Lock PIN Number

Steps to change the existing Child Lock PIN for security.

DVB Tuning Menu

DVB Auto Tuning for New Channels

How to automatically rescan for and tune new DVB channels.

New Service Notification and Signal Quality

Adding new DVB services and checking the signal quality.

DVB System Setup

Common Interface Module Access

Accessing functionality contained on a Common Interface Module.

System Preference Settings

Settings for Subtitles language, System Update, and Display Timeout.

Common Interface Module Operations

Inserting and Removing CI Modules

Instructions for installing and managing Common Interface Modules.

Navigating CI Software Interface

How to use on-screen commands and coloured buttons with CI modules.

System Software Update

Automatic Software Update Setup

Setting up the TV for automatic software downloads while in standby.

Manual Software Download Procedure

How to manually search for and download new software versions.

TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG)

Viewing Programme Listings

How to access and navigate the DVB TV Guide in Landscape/Portrait modes.

Setting Timer Recordings via EPG

Setting timer recordings for future programs directly from the EPG.

Information Banner and Subtitle Control

Displaying Channel Information Banner

How the information banner appears and how to navigate its content.

Subtitle Control (DVB Mode)

Turning DVB subtitles on and off using the STTL button.

Q-Link Communication

Q-Link Functionality Overview

How Q-Link enables communication and control between TV and recorders.

Direct TV Recording Feature

Using the DIRECT TV REC button for immediate program recording.

Aspect Ratio Controls

Adjusting Picture Aspect Ratio

How to select different aspect ratio modes like 16:9, 4:3, Zoom.

Panasonic Auto Aspect Ratio Function

How the TV automatically detects and adjusts the picture aspect ratio.

Aspect Ratio Modes Explained

Standard Aspect Ratios

Explanation of 16:9, 14:9, and 4:3 aspect ratio displays.

Zoom Aspect Ratio Options

Details on Zoom1, Zoom2, and Zoom3 picture adjustments.

VCR DVD Operation

Remote Control for External Devices

Using the TV remote to control functions of VCRs and DVD recorders.

Basic VCRDVD Functions

Controls for Play, Stop, Skip, Pause, Rewind, and Record operations.

Teletext Operation

Analogue Teletext Features

How to access and use teletext features in analogue mode.

Teletext Page Selection Methods

Methods for selecting teletext pages: List mode, FASTEXT, numeric.

Advanced Teletext Functions

Favourite Page Storage

Storing favourite teletext pages for instant recall.

Accessing Teletext Sub Pages

Navigating multiple sub-pages within teletext information.

DVB Teletext Services

DVB Teletext Characteristics

Differences and features of DVB teletext compared to analogue teletext.

Navigating DVB Teletext Interface

Using on-screen commands and coloured buttons for DVB teletext.

Audio Video Connections

Selecting AV Input Sources

How to switch between different AV inputs using the TV/AV button.

AV Mode Menu Limitations

Notes on reduced menu options available when the TV is in AV mode.

Connecting External Devices

Audio Output Connections

How to connect speakers or amplifiers to the audio output terminals.

Scart and Component Connections

Details on connecting external devices via Scart and Component terminals.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Picture and Sound Problems

Common symptoms like snowy picture, no sound, and their troubleshooting checks.

After-images and Sleep Feature

Warning about permanent after-images and the TV's sleep feature.

DVB Troubleshooting

DVB Channel Reception Issues

What to do if no DVB channels are found after an Auto Setup.

Blocky Interference and Signal Quality

Causes and solutions for blocky interference and poor signal quality.

Technical Terminal Information

Scart Terminal Pinout Details

Detailed pin configurations for AV1, AV2, and AV3 Scart terminals.

Component Signal Compatibility

Table of supported horizontal and vertical frequencies for component signals.

Product Specifications

Power, Consumption, and Display Specs

Details on power source, consumption, and plasma panel specifications.

Sound and Connectivity Specifications

Speaker, audio output, receiving systems, and terminal specifications.

Sales and Support Information

Customer Care Centre Contact Details

Contact information for customer support and product information.

Accessory and Guarantee Information

Information on ordering accessories and purchasing extended guarantees.

Disposal and Compliance Information

Waste Electrical Equipment Disposal

Guidelines for environmentally responsible disposal of electrical and electronic equipment.

Product Compliance and Customer Record

Declarations of conformity and space for recording model and serial numbers.

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