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Panasonic TH-42PV500E - User Manual

Panasonic TH-42PV500E
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TH-37PV500E
TH-42PV500E
TH-50PV500E
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Operating Instructions
High De nition Plasma Television

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BrandPanasonic
ModelTH-42PV500E
CategoryPlasma TV
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Important Safety Notice

General Safety Precautions

Covers essential safety precautions, warnings, and cautions for operating the TV.

Safety Precautions

Setup and Usage Safety

Details safety measures for TV setup, placement, ventilation, and electrical connections.

Safety Precautions

Operational Safety and Maintenance

Addresses safety during operation, handling problems, and cleaning procedures.

Maintenance

Cleaning the Display Panel and Cabinet

Provides instructions on how to clean the screen and the TV cabinet.

Accessories

Included Items and Installation Guides

Lists essential accessories and guides for initial setup like ferrite core installation and battery fitting.

Cable Binding Instructions

Cable Management and Front Cover Access

Explains how to manage cables, use cable clamps, and open the front cover.

Quick Start Guide

Initial Connection and Setup

Guides users through connecting the TV to power and initial setup options.

Quick Start Guide

Country Selection and Auto Setup

Covers selecting the country for tuning and initiating the automatic setup process.

Basic Controls: Front Panel and Remote

Remote Control Functions Overview

Details the various buttons and their functions on the remote control for TV operation.

Front Panel Controls

Describes the buttons and slots located on the front panel of the TV.

Using On-Screen Displays

Navigating Menus and On-Screen Help

Explains how to use the remote control to navigate on-screen menus and access help information.

Picture Menu

Picture Settings and Adjustments

Details options for adjusting picture quality like viewing mode, contrast, brightness, and colour.

Sound Menu

Audio Settings and Enhancements

Covers adjustments for bass, treble, balance, headphone volume, MPX, mode, and ambience.

Setup Menu

System Configuration Options

Provides access to system settings like Q-Link, Teletext, language, and power saving.

Tuning Menu Overview

Programme Management and Tuning

Introduces options for programme editing, auto setup, manual tuning, and colour system selection.

Tuning Menu: Programme Edit

Channel Management Operations

Explains how to add, delete, move, and tune individual programme channels.

Tuning Menu: Programme Edit

Channel Renaming, Locking, and Sound System

Covers renaming channels, locking them, changing sound systems, and copying data.

Tuning Menu: Auto Setup

Country Selection and Automatic Tuning

Guides users through selecting their country and performing an automatic TV channel scan.

Tuning Menu: Manual Tuning

Manual Channel Tuning Procedures

Details how to manually tune channels using the remote or front panel controls.

Q-Link

Connecting and Using Recording Devices

Explains how to connect and use features with compatible VCRs and DVD recorders via Q-Link.

Aspect Controls

Panasonic Auto Aspect Ratio

Details the automatic aspect ratio adjustment feature and how it optimizes picture display.

Manual Aspect Ratio Options

Standard and Zoom Aspect Ratios

Describes manual aspect ratio settings like 16:9, 14:9, Just, 4:3, and Zoom modes.

Multi Window

Picture Viewing Modes

Explains how to view multiple pictures simultaneously using Picture-in-Picture, Out-of-Picture, and Picture-and-Picture.

PC Mode

Picture and Sound Settings for PC Input

Details how to adjust picture and sound settings specifically when using a PC input source.

PC Mode

PC Input Setup and Resolution

Covers PC setup options, input resolution, clock adjustments, and signal synchronization.

Card Operations

Inserting, Removing, and Protecting Cards

Provides instructions on inserting/removing memory cards and important data protection guidelines.

Card Operations

Folder Structure and File Compatibility

Explains the expected folder structure and compatibility of files for viewing on the TV.

Card Operations

SD Recording Functionality

Details how to record TV channels or AV input signals onto an SD card and available recordable times.

Card Operations

MPEG4 Video Playback

Guides users on playing back moving pictures (MPEG4) recorded on an SD card.

Card Operations

Playback Controls and File Management

Covers playback controls, locking/unlocking files, deleting files, and viewing setup during playback.

Card Operations

Photo View and Slide Show Setup

Explains how to view still images (photos) from a memory card and configure slide show settings.

Card Operations

Card Setup and Memory Information

Details card setup options like recording mode, record time, card formatting, and checking remaining memory.

Card Operations

Error Messages and Still Image Freezing

Lists common error messages encountered during card operations and how to freeze a still picture.

VCR; DVD Operation

Playback and Recording Controls

Details remote control functions for playback, recording, and channel selection on VCR/DVD devices.

Device Selection and Standby

Explains how to switch between VCR/DVD control modes and put the device into standby.

Teletext Operation

Teletext Modes and Page Selection

Introduces List mode and TOP/FASTEXT mode, and how to select teletext pages.

Teletext Operation

Favourite Pages and Sub-page Access

Covers storing favourite teletext pages, accessing updates, news flashes, and sub-pages.

Teletext Operation

Index and Picture-Text Mode

Explains how to access the teletext index and view teletext alongside the TV picture.

Connections

Connecting Headphones and AV3 Terminals

Provides guidance on connecting headphones and AV3 input/output terminals.

Connections

Connecting Audio Output and Scart Terminals

Details how to connect audio output systems and various AV Scart terminals.

Connecting Component Input Terminals

Explains how to connect component video sources to the TV.

Connections

Connecting the HDMI Input Terminal

Guides users on connecting HDMI-compliant devices for high-definition audio and video signals.

Connections

Connecting the PC Input Terminal

Details how to connect a computer to the TV via the PC input terminal, including signal compatibility.

Troubleshooting

Screen Issues and Sleep Feature

Addresses screen-related problems like after-images and explains the sleep feature.

Specifications

Technical Specifications Overview

Lists key technical specifications for the TV, including power, display, sound, and connectivity.

Specifications

Model-Specific Technical Details

Provides detailed technical specifications for a specific model (TH-42PV500E).

Specifications

Model-Specific Technical Details

Provides detailed technical specifications for a specific model (TH-50PV500E).

Information on Disposal

Disposal Guidelines and Customer Record

Offers information on proper disposal of electronic equipment and a section for customer purchase records.

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