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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. Alternatively, in some countries you Operating Instructions
may be able to return your products to your local retailer upon the purchase of an equivalent new
product.
Plasma Television
Disposing of this product correctly will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative
effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate
waste handling. Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point. Model No. TH-42PV700F
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste, in accordance with national legislation.
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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
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INPUT

MULTI WINDOW OPTION SD CARD

EXIT

RETURN

F.P.

TV

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 identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.

Model Number Serial Number

English Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
Web Site : http://www.panasonic-europe.com
© 2007 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. All Rights Reserved.
Printed in Czech Republic
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)
Enjoy rich multi-media Notes ··························································· 5
Maintenance ··············································· 5

Quick Start Guide


SD memory card Quick Start Guide
Accessories / Options ·········· 6
Camcorder Identifying Controls ··············· 7
Basic Connection ··················· 8
Auto Setup ······························· 10
Personal
computer

Amplifier with DVD Recorder Set top box Enjoy your TV!

Viewing
Speaker system
Basic Features
VCR DVD player
•• Watching TV ·············································· 12


Watching Videos and DVDs ······················ 14
Viewing Teletext ········································ 16

Advanced Features
•How to Use Menu Functions ····················· 18

••
(picture, sound quality, etc.)
Editing and Setting Channels ······················ 22

Advanced
••
Control Channel Audience ························ 24
Restore Settings ······································ 25

••
Input Labels ·············································· 26
Displaying PC Screen on TV····················· 27

••
Viewing from card (Photos) ······················· 28
Q-Link Functions ······································· 30
HDMI Functions ······································· 31


(HDMI terminal / VIERA Link)
External Equipment ··································· 34

FAQs, etc.
FAQs, etc.
•• Technical Information ································ 36

••
FAQs ························································· 40
Licence ······················································ 42
Specifications ············································ 43

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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 This causes the image to remain on the plasma
screen (“image retention”).
Handling the mains plug and lead mains plug This is not considered a malfunction and is not
Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fire.) (Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock.) covered by the warranty.
Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.
Ensure the grounding pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.
When TV will not be used for a Typical still images
long time, remove the mains plug Channel number and other logos
An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective Image displayed in 4:3 mode
earthing connection. This TV will still consume some power even
in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is Video game
Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)
still connected to a live socket outlet. Computer image
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. (A damaged lead may cause fire or electrical shock.) To prevent image retention, contrast is lowered
Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet.
Transport only in upright position automatically after a few minutes if no signals are
Transporting the TV with its display panel sent or no operations are performed. (p. 40)
Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object.
Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it. facing upright or downward may cause
damage to the internal circuitry.
Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead. Auto power standby function
Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet. Allow sufficient space around the If no signal is received and no operation is
TV for radiated heat performed in TV mode for 30 minutes, the TV will
Minimum distance automatically go to standby mode.

10 Keep the TV away from these equipment


Electronic equipment
If you find any 10 10 7 In particular, do not place video equipment near the
abnormality, TV (electromagnetic interference may distort images
remove the mains plug / sound).
(cm)
immediately! Equipment with an infrared sensor
This TV also emits infrared rays (this may affect
Do not block the rear air vents operation of other equipment).
AC 220-240 V Blocked ventilation by curtains,
50 / 60 Hz etc. may cause overheating, fire
or electrical shock.

Maintenance
First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.
Do not remove covers Do not place foreign objects
inside the TV Display panel
NEVER modify the TV yourself Do not let metal or flammable objects drop into the Regular care: Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth.
(High-voltage components may cause serious TV through the air vents (fire or electrical shock Major contamination: Wipe the surface clean using a soft cloth dampened with clean water or diluted neutral
electrical shock.) may result). detergent by 100 times of water. Then, using a soft dry cloth, evenly wipe the surface clean until it is dry.
Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your Caution
local Panasonic dealer.
Do not place the TV on sloped • The surface of the display panel has been specially treated and may be easily damaged.
Do not tap or scratch the surface with your fingernail or other hard object.
or unstable surfaces
The TV may fall off or tip over.
• Use care not to subject the surface to bug repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances
(this may degrade surface quality).
Keep liquids away from the TV
To prevent damage which may result in fire or
shock hazard, do not expose this appliance to Use only the dedicated stands Cabinet
dripping or splashing. Regular care: Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth.
Do not place containers with water (flower vase,
/ mounting equipment Major contamination: Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent.
cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the TV. (including on Using an unauthorized stand or other fixtures may Then, wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it. Finally, wipe the surface clean with a dry cloth.
shelves above, etc.) make the TV shaky, risking injury. Be sure to ask
Caution
your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup.
Use optional stands / mounts (p. 6). • Use care not to subject the TV's surfaces to detergent.
(A liquid inside the TV could lead to product failure.)
Do not expose to direct sunlight Do not allow children to • Use care not to subject surfaces to bug repellent, solvent, thinner, or other volatile substances
(this may deteriorate the surface by peeling the paint).
and other sources of heat
Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other
handle SD card • Do not allow the cabinet to make contact with a rubber or PVC substance for a long time.

sources of heat. To prevent fire never place any As with a small object, SD card can be swallowed Mains plug
type of candle or naked flame on top or near the TV. by young children. Please remove SD card

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immediately after use. Wipe the mains plug with a dry cloth at regular intervals. (Moisture and dust may lead to fire or electrical shock.)
Accessories / Options Identifying Controls
Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown SD CARD slot (p. 29)
Remote Control Batteries for the Clamper (2) Mains Lead Function select
PULL

Transmitter Remote Control •Volume



/ Contrast / Brightness / Colour /
N2QAYB000116 Transmitter (2) Sharpness / Tint (NTSC mode) / Bass /

• R6 (UM3) Treble / Balance / Auto Setup (p. 22) Lift door to open

Pedestal (ST-42D2-WK / ST-50D2-WK)


• TBL0E0011
TV

(TH-42PV700F)

Changes the Headphones jack AV4 terminals HDMI3 terminal
Operating Pan European TBL0E0012 input mode (p. 34) (p. 34) (p. 34)
Instructions Guarantee Card (TH-50PV700F)
Read the manual of the pedestal for installation. Increases or decreases the programme position by one. When a function is already displayed,
press to increase or decrease the selected function. When in Standby mode, switches TV On.

Quick Start Guide


Mains power
Installing remote’s batteries Using the clamper On / Off switch Remote control signal receiver
Pull

1 open C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) sensor


(senses brightness to adjust picture quality in “Auto” Mode in Picture Menu) (p. 20)
Power LED
• Standby: red
On: green
Changes the input mode
Standby On / Off switch TV - changes TV mode (p. 14)
(Switches TV On or Off standby) INPUT AV - changes AV input mode (p. 14)
Hook Multi window (p. 13)
Rear of the TV Viewing SD Card (p. 28)

••
MULTI WINDOW OPTION SD CARD

2 Close Access VIERA Link Menu (p. 33)

Accessories / Options
Identifying Controls
ASPECT EXIT Option menu
Changes aspect ratio (p. 13) Sets the preferred settings of viewing
Snap open Remove from the TV
and sound options easily (p. 12)
OK button to confirm selections and choices
Press after selecting programme positions to EXIT (Returns to TV screen)
quickly change programme.
Note the correct RETURN Cursor buttons to make selections and
polarity (+ or -) Push both side Main Menu adjustments
Snap shut hooks and pull Press to access VIERA Link, Picture,
Caution out Sound and Setup menus (p. 18) Returns to the previous menu

• Incorrect installation may cause battery


leakage and corrosion, resulting in
Teletext (p. 16)
F.P.
Coloured buttons used for the
selection, navigation and operation of
damage to the remote control.
•• •
various functions
Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together (could cause Viewing a favourite teletext channel (p. 17)
Do not mix different battery types (such distorted image). Still picture (p. 12)


as alkaline and manganese batteries).
Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd)
•• Fix cables with clampers as necessary.
When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s assembly
Programme / channel change buttons (0-9)
and Teletext page buttons. (p. 12 and p. 16)
Teletext Hold (p. 17)
Teletext Index (p. 17)
batteries. manual to fix cables. When in Standby mode, switches TV On.
• Do not burn or breakup batteries.
Programme Information (p. 13)
Sound mute On / Off

Optional accessories
Pedestal Plasma TV stand Wall-hanging Selects programmes in sequence Volume
TY-ST42D1-WG TY-S42PX700W bracket
TY-ST42D1-WK (TH-42PV700F) (vertical)
TY-ST42D2-WG TY-S50PX700W
(TH-42PV700F) TY-WK42PV3W
(TH-50PV700F)
TY-ST50D1-WG
TY-ST50D1-WK (angle) VCR / DVD operations (p. 15)
TY-ST50D2-WG TY-WK42PR3W
(TH-50PV700F)
DIRECT TV REC
Caution Surround (p. 20) DIRECT TV Recording
• In order to maintain the unit’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licenced
contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets.
To immediately record programme in VCR /
DVD recorder with Q-Link connection

• Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to take
steps to prevent the TV from tipping over.
(p. 30)

6
• Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage.
7
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.
Example 1 Example 2 Example 3
Connecting aerial Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box
TV only TV, DVD Recorder or VCR TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box
Rear of the TV Aerial Rear of the TV Aerial Rear of the TV

AC 220-240 V AC 220-240 V Clamper Aerial


50 / 60 Hz 50 / 60 Hz

Quick Start Guide


Mains lead (supplied)
RF
cable
Mains lead (supplied)
• To unfasten

RF cable


AC 220-240 V

Basic Connection
50 / 60 Hz

Mains lead (supplied)

SCART cable SCART cable


(fully wired) RF cable
(fully wired) RF OUT

RF cable
RF IN
DVD Recorder
RF IN or VCR

RF cable
RF OUT
DVD Recorder or VCR
RF cable SCART cable
(fully wired)
SCART cable
(fully wired)
Note

RF OUT
Connect to AV2 / 3 for a DVD Recorder / VCR supporting Q-Link (p. 30).

RF IN

RF cable
RF IN

8 Set top box


9
Auto Setup
Search and store TV channels automatically.
These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display
Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On menu.

1 (Takes a few seconds to be displayed)

• You can now use the remote


■ How to use remote control
control to turn On the TV or turn
the TV to standby mode. Open the main menu
(Power LED: On)

Select the language


2
Move the cursor / select the menu
Menüsprache select

Quick Start Guide


Deutsch Español Nederlands
English Norsk Suomi
Français Dansk Türkçe
Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from a range of options
Italiano Svenska Português
INPUT Еλληνικά Magyar Hrvatski store
Čeština Български Românǎ
Slovenčina Slovenščina Polski
OPTION SD CARD Srpski Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options
have been set
Select your country
3
EXIT

Country select RETURN


Germany Denmark Poland Using the Return to the previous menu
On Screen
Austria Sweden Czech
France Norway Hungary

RETURN
Italy
Spain
Finland
Belgium
Ireland
E.Eu Displays


EXIT
Portugal Switzerland
Netherlands Greece Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen

Auto Setup
Start Auto Setup
4 ■ ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box
(example: Sound Menu)
Auto Setup

Scan 2 78 1 41
• Auto Setup will start to search for
TV channels and store them.
Sound Menu
Mode Music
Channel
CH 29
CH 33
Service Name
The sorted programme order Bass
depends upon the TV signal, Treble
the broadcasting system and Balance
This will take about 3 mins.
reception conditions. Headphone Volume
Surround Off
EXIT
RETURN
Volume Correction
MPX Stereo
Reset to Default Set


Select
EXIT
DOWNLOAD IN PROGRESS If a compatible recording equipment Change
RETURN
PLEASE WAIT with Q-Link or similar technologies
Programme : 63 (p. 30) is connected, channel
Remote control unavailable information is automatically On-screen operation
downloaded to the equipment. guide will help you.

Select the picture setting


TV 5 Viewing Mode

Dynamic Normal Cinema Auto


••
Note
If tuning has failed “Auto Setup” (p. 22).


select If downloading has failed “Download” (p. 21).

Also possible to change the setting
in Picture Menu (p. 20) set If you turned the TV Off during Standby mode last time, the TV will be in Standby mode when you turn the TV On
with Mains power On / Off switch.

Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.


• To edit channels
Editing and Setting Channels
(p. 22)

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Watching TV
Turn power on ■ Other useful functions (Operate after )

INPUT
1 (Press for about 1 second)
Mains power On / Off switch should be On.
Display programme information

MULTI WINDOW OPTION SD CARD


Channel
1 BBS
CH05 SC1 PAL Corontation Street

Display
ASPECT EXIT
Bad Signal Encrypted Features available
AD STTL TXT Stereo 45

Sound mute Colour system Teletext Off timer


1 BBS
CH05 SC1 PAL Corontation Street
information Sound system Programme Stereo sound
banner
RETURN
Information banner
• To select another channel • To set display timeout


“Banner Display Timeout” (p. 21)
••
EXIT
To hide Appears also when changing channel.
Programme information is referred to
teletext signal.

ASPECT
Select a channel Change the aspect ratio (p. 36)
2
Aspect Selection
Auto
16:9
14:9
Just

up Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. 4:3
4:3 Full
Zoom1

or
Change
Zoom2


Zoom3
Aspect Selection list
down
Select

aspect
EXIT

To change the mode


Change

RETURN

• To select the two-digit programme number, e.g. 39 ratio Display Aspect ASPECT
Selection list
During the list is displayed,
select the mode
Store
(in a short time)
• To change the mode using the ASPECT button only
ASPECT

Viewing
Volume
(Press repeatedly until you reach the desired mode)

MULTI WINDOW
View in multi window (p. 37)
Enjoy viewing two images at once, such as a TV programme and a DVD.


Picture-in-Picture mode (PinP) Picture-and-Picture mode (PandP)

Watching TV
DIRECT TV REC DVD DVD AV1/RGB

■ Other useful functions (Operate after ) yellow


AV1/RGB

Exit PandP Swap green Exit PinP Swap

Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture


blue Main screen Sub screen

Watch TV,

AV1/RGB

Remote control operations


Check or change the current OPTION
DVD, etc. apply to the main screen.
programme status instantly in multi DVD

window Colour bar


Exit PandP Swap

To change change
Operations in multi window
Display the
current
Teletext Language
Selects teletext language
select
•• To exit multi window (return to the single-screen view with main screen)
To change the layout, images, first show the colour bar
MULTI WINDOW

programme MPX To change the layout


status Sound Menu (p. 20) To swap
green yellow
blue
Volume Correction To exit multi window
Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode red
To change the input mode or position of sub screen
Swap again
Note Swap sub screen Change the input mode or position

• Also possible to change the settings in Menu list (p. 20 and p. 21). for main screen blue by the remote control (p. 12 or p. 14)
blue

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Watching Videos and DVDs
Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control.
To connect the equipment (p. 8 and p. 9)
The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment.
VCR / DVD switch ∗
Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment
Turn the TV on
1 ■ When connecting with SCART as example 2 or 3 (p. 8 and p. 9)
Receives input signals automatically when playback starts
Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre

• Input signals are automatically identified by the SCART (pin 8)


terminal.
Standby

• Set to Standby mode / Turn on


INPUT
This function is also available for HDMI connections (p. 33).
OPTION SD CARD
■ If input mode is not switched automatically
Perform and Play

EXIT
Dependant on the setup of the equipment Playback videocassette / DVD

Display the Input select menu


2
Stop
RETURN Stop the operations

Rewind / Skip / Search


VCR: Rewind, view the picture rapidly in reverse
Select the input mode connected to the equipment DVD: Skip to the previous track or title

3 Input Selection
AV1
watch
Press and hold to search backward

AV2/AV2S
Fast-forward / Skip / Search
AV3/AV3S
VCR: Fast-forward, view the picture rapidly forward
AV4/AV4S
select

Viewing
COMPONENT DVD: Skip to the next track or title
PC Press and hold to search forward
HDMI1
HDMI2
HDMI3 Pause
TV
Pause / Restart
• You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote DVD: Press and hold to play at slow speed


control or the front panel of the TV.
Press the button repeatedly until the desired input is selected.

Watching Videos and DVDs


You can label or skip each input modes “Input Labels” (p. 26) Programme Up / Down
Select programme

View
MULTI WINDOW DIRECT TV REC
4 Displays the selected mode Record
Start recording

∗Setting your remote control to operate Panasonic VCR, DVD, etc.


Set the VCR / DVD switch to the appropriate position
Press and hold during the following operations
Enter the appropriate code for the equipment
Press
to be controlled, see table below
Note “VCR” position “DVD” position
■ To return to TV
•• If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set to “16:9”.
For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.
Equipment
VCR
Code
10 (default)
Equipment
DVD
Code
70 (default)
DVD 11 Player home theatre 71

Note
•• Confirm correct operation after the code changed.
The codes will be reset to default values if batteries are replaced.
•• “DVD” means DVD player, DVD recorders and Recorder home theatre.
Some operations may not be possible on some equipment models.

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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. If you wish to hold the current page without updating
Stop or resume automatic updating
What is FLOF (FASTEXT) mode? HOLD
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
■ To resume
information on the subjects shown.
What is TOP mode? Return to the main index page
TOP is a particular improvement of the standard teletext service that results in an easier search and effective guide. INDEX
••Fast overview of the teletext information available
Easy to use step-by-step selection of the topical subject
•Page status information at the bottom of the screen
Available page up / down
red green
Call up a
favourite
F.P.
•• Call up the page stored in “blue”.
Factory setting is “P103”.
To select among subject blocks
blue
pages
To select next subject within the subject block
(After the last subject, it moves to the next subject block.) yellow Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once
What is List mode?
In List mode, four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of the screen. Each of these
View in
multi
MULTI WINDOW
• Operations can be made only in Teletext screen.

numbers can be altered and stored in the TV’s memory. (“Store frequently viewed pages”, p. 17) window
■ To change mode “Teletext” in Setup Menu (p. 21)
Sub page number
Switch to Teletext Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode only)

1
INPUT


<< 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >>

Displays Index Current 17:51 28 Feb Time / date


page As page is
MULTI WINDOW OPTION SD CARD
(content varies number TELETEXT press
depending on the displayed Corresponding and

Viewing
INFORMATION colour button hold
ASPECT EXIT
broadcasters) Store
frequently
Colour bar viewed ■ To change stored pages The number changes to white.

RETURN
pages Enter new page number
press
Colour button you and
Select the page
2
want to change hold


up

Viewing Teletext
F.P.

or or
red green yellow blue
down
(Corresponds to the colour bar) View sub page (Only when teletext is more than one page)
Appears at upper-left
corner of the screen
As the blue bar is displayed

■ To adjust contrast View sub ■ To view specific sub page


page Enter the
blue 4-digit number
■ To return to TV example: P6

■ Using teletext conveniently • Sub pages:


The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters (up to 79 pages).
It may take some time for searching, during which time you can watch TV.
Reveal hidden words e.g. quiz page answers
Reveal
hidden
data red
• Re-hide
red
View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page
Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available.
Changes to TV screen temporarily
Watch
(TOP) (BOTTOM) Normal (FULL)
TV while P108 Appears
when
waiting View the
FULL / green yellow
updating is
completed yellow updated
TOP / for update page
BOTTOM (You cannot change the channel.)
(Expand the TOP half) (Expand the BOTTOM half)
• The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest news (“News Flash”).

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How to Use Menu Functions
Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. ■ Overview
Display the menu
1
Main Menu

INPUT
• Displays the functions that can be set
(varies according to the input signal)
VIERA Link VIERA Link Menu
VIERA Link Control
Speaker Selection
Recorder
Home Cinema
The menu of the accessed
equipment
Picture
(p. 33)
OPTION SD CARD
Sound
Select the menu
EXIT

2 Main Menu
VIERA Link
Picture
access Setup
Picture Menu
Viewing Mode Auto
1/2

Contrast

RETURN
Sound
select Brightness
Setup Colour
Sharpness
(example: Picture Menu) Tint
Colour Balance Warm
Select the item
3
Colour Management Off
P-NR Off


Picture Menu 1/2
Viewing Mode Auto Picture Menu 2/2

How to Use Menu Functions


(picture, sound quality, etc.)
Contrast MPEG NR Off
Brightness 3D-COMB Off
Colour Reset to Default Set
Sharpness
select
Tint
(p. 20)
Colour Balance Warm
Colour Management Off
P-NR Off

(example: Picture Menu)

Adjust or select
4
Sound Menu 1/2
Mode Music
Picture Menu 1/2 Bass
Treble
Viewing Mode Auto
Balance
Contrast
Brightness
change Headphone Volume
Surround Off
Colour Volume Correction
Sharpness MPX Stereo
Tint store or access HDMI1 Input Auto
Colour Balance Warm
(Required by some
Colour Management Off Sound Menu 2/2
P-NR Off
functions) Reset to Default Set

MULTI WINDOW DIRECT TV REC


(example: Picture Menu) (p. 20)
■ Choose from among alternatives

Advanced
Q-Link Settings
Number and positions Q-Link AV2
of alternatives AV2 out TV

■ To return to TV Colour Balance Normal Setup Menu 1/2


Download Access

(p. 21)
at any time AV Colour System Auto

EXIT Changed Q-Link Settings Access

■ Adjust using the slide bar


Child Lock Access
Tuning Menu Access Tuning Menu
Off Timer Access
Off Auto Setup Access
Language Access Programme Edit Access

■ To return to the
Sharpness Teletext TOP Manual Tuning Access

previous screen Moved


Shipping Condition
Power Save
Access
Off
(p. 22)
RETURN
■ Go to the next screen Setup Menu
Side Panel Off
2/2

Input Labels Access


Tuning Menu Access
Banner Display Timeout 3 seconds
VIERA Link On
Note Displays the next screen SD Card LED On

• ■ To change menu pages


Refresh Rate 100Hz
To initialize all settings Software License Access

“Shipping Condition” System Information Access

(p. 25) up (p. 21)


down
• Only available items can be selected.

18 19
How to Use Menu Functions
■ Menu list ■ Menu list
Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)
VIERA Link

Controls the connected Panasonic equipment Selects optional colour system based on video signals in AV mode
VIERA Link Control AV Colour System (Auto / PAL / SECAM / M.NTSC / NTSC)
“Easy control only with VIERA remote control” (p. 33)
“Speaker control” (p. 33)
Speaker Selection • You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the
remote control. Q-Link Selects which AV terminal is to be used for data communication between this TV and a

Q-Link Settings
compatible recording equipment (AV2 / AV3) (p. 30)


Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / Auto)
Viewing Mode Set for each input signal
Chooses the signal to be transmitted from the TV to Q-Link
(TV / AV1 / AV2 / AV3 / AV4 / Monitor)
Contrast, Brightness, Adjusts colour, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste
Colour, Sharpness
AV2 / AV3 out
••Monitor: Image displayed on screen
Component, PC and HDMI signals cannot be outputted


Adjusts tint of image Download Downloads channel information to a Q-Link compatible equipment connected to the TV
Tint For NTSC signal reception only

Colour Balance Chooses the colour balance of the entire image (Cool / Normal / Warm) Child Lock Locks a programme channel to prevent access to it (p. 24)

Tuning Menu
Picture


Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones (Off / On) Auto Setup Automatically sets the channels received in the area (p. 22)
Colour Management
• Not valid on PC signal

How to Use Menu Functions


(picture, sound quality, etc.)
Picture Noise Reduction
Programme Edit Edits channels (p. 23)
P-NR

Automatically reduces unwanted picture noise (Off / Normal / Dynamic / Auto)
Not valid on HDMI or PC signal Manual Tuning Sets the channels manually (p. 23)

Automatically reduces noise for watching DTV, DVD, VCD and SD Card
MPEG NR (Off / Min / Mid / Max) Off Timer Sets the time the TV automatically turns Off (Off / 15 / 30 / 45 / 60 / 75 / 90 minutes)

Automatically makes still pictures and slow pictures look more vivid (Off / On) OSD Language Changes language for on-screen displays
••

Language
3D-COMB For PAL or NTSC signal reception only
Not valid on RGB, S-Video, components, PC, HDMI and SD Card
Selects teletext language (West / East1 / East2)

Setup
Reset to Default Press the OK button to reset the present Picture Mode to the default settings
Teletext
Language ••West: English, French, German, Greek, Italian, Spanish, Swedish, Turkish
East1: Czech, English, Estonian, Lettish, Rumanian, Russian, Ukrainian

Mode Basic sound mode (Music / Speech) •East2: Czech, Hungarian, Lettish, Polish, Rumanian

Teletext Teletext display mode (TOP (FLOF) / List) (p. 16)


Bass Adjusts the output level of deep bass

Treble Adjusts the output level of high-pitch, shrill sound Shipping Condition Resets all settings, for example, when moving house (p. 25)

Balance Adjusts volume level of right and left speakers Power Save Reduces brightness of picture to economise on power consumption (Off / On)

Headphone Volume Adjusts the volume of the headphones


Increases the brightness of the side panel (Off / Low / Mid / High)

Advanced
Side Panel The recommended setting is “High” to prevent panel “image retention”
Surround sound settings (Off / Simulated Surround / SRS TruSurround XT)
Simulated Surround: Provides a dynamic enhancer to simulate improved spatial effects
SRS TruSurround XT: SRS TruSurround XT® creates a high quality surround sound effect Input Labels Labels or skips each input terminals (p. 26)
Surround using just two speakers from the source which can output surround
Sound

encoded signals
• Switching is also possible by the Surround button on the remote control (p. 7) Banner Display
Timeout
Sets how long the information banner (p. 13) stays on screen
• 0 (No display) to 10 sec. in 1-sec. increments
Volume Correction Adjusts volume of individual channel or input mode
VIERA Link Sets to use VIERA Link functions (Off / On) (p. 32)
Select stereo / monaural (Mono / Stereo)
MPX ••Normally: Stereo
Stereo signal cannot be received: Mono SD Card LED Lights blue LED while SD Card is inserted (Off / On) (p. 29)

•M1 / M2: Available while mono signal is transmitted


Changes the image processing of the panel (depending on the input signal) (50Hz / 100Hz)
Select to fit the input signal (Auto / Digital / Analogue) (p. 31)
Auto : Automatic detection of digital or analogue sound source
Refresh Rate
• Set to “100Hz” normally

Digital : HDMI cable connection


HDMI1 / 3 Input Analogue : HDMI-DVI adapter cable connection Software License Displays the software licence information

••HDMI input mode only


HDMI2 terminal is for digital signal only
•No setting for HDMI2 available System Information Displays the system information of this TV

Reset to Default Press the OK button to reset the present Sound Mode to the default settings •• A different menu will be displayed while PC or SD Card is used. (p. 27 and p. 29)
Only available items can be selected.

20 21
Editing and Setting Channels

The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions.
Edit the programme position settings To change channel number
Display the menu
1 Select the channel to edit “Manual Tuning”
INPUT Programme Edit
Prog. Chan. Name Sound Sys. Colour Sys.
1 CH33 123 SC1 Auto

OPTION SD CARD 2 CH21 XYZ SC1 Auto


3 CH21 FTP SC1 Auto select Name
4 CH60 SC1 Auto
EXIT 5 CH21 456 SC1 Auto
Channel 3 FTP
CH05 SC1 PAL Corontation Street
Cursor
Select “Setup”

RETURN
2 Main Menu
VIERA Link
Picture
access

Edit
To delete
After confirming, press
red
red
Sound
Setup
select ■ To add green
Edit After confirming, press
green

Select “Tuning Menu” channels ■ To move


3
yellow
Programme Select new


Setup Menu 1/2 access
Edit position yellow

Editing and Setting Channels


Q-Link Settings

■ Delete ■ To change the name of the broadcaster displayed when selecting channels
Child Lock
Tuning Menu Access
Off Timer Off
select ■ Add
■ Move
Programme Edit
Language Prog. Chan. Name Sound Sys. Colour Sys.
Select the “Name” field
■ Change
Teletext TOP 1 CH33 123 SC1 Auto
2 CH21 XYZ SC1 Auto
Shipping Condition
Power Save Off
name
3
4
CH21
CH60
FTP SC1
SC1
Auto
Auto red Enter the “User input” mode
Side Panel Off
■ Change 5 CH21 456 SC1 Auto

Select the character


sound
Select a function system

4
Set (Maximum: five characters)
access
■ Change RETURN
Tuning Menu
colour Store
Auto Setup Access
Programme Edit Access
system
■ To return to TV Manual Tuning Access

select
■ To change sound system based on signals
EXIT Programme Edit Select the SC1 : PAL B, G, H / SECAM B, G

5
Prog. Chan. Name Sound Sys. Colour Sys.
1 CH33 123 SC1 Auto “Sound Sys.” field SC2 : PAL I
Set
2 CH21 XYZ SC1 Auto
3 CH21 FTP SC1 Auto Select SC3 : PAL D, K / SECAM D, K
4
5
CH60
CH21 456
SC1
SC1
Auto
Auto
sound system F: SECAM L / L’

■ To change colour system based on signal


Automatically set the channels received in the area.
• Normally, select “Auto”

Advanced
If a Child Lock PIN number (p. 24) has been set, it must be entered.
Programme Edit
Start Auto Setup Settings are made automatically Prog. Chan. Name Sound Sys. Colour Sys. Select the “Colour Sys.” field
1 CH33 123 SC1 Auto
Auto Setup Auto Setup 2 CH21 XYZ SC1 Auto

All tuning data will be erased Scan

Channel Service Name


2 78 1 41 3
4
CH21
CH60
FTP SC1
SC1
Auto
Auto
Select colour system
CH 29
Start Auto Setup EXIT CH 33 5 CH21 456 SC1 Auto

RETURN

■ Fine Tuning
••
This will take about 3 mins.

All previous settings are erased.


The settings are downloaded to a Q-Link compatible equipment connected to the TV. Use to make small adjustments to the tuning of an individual channel (affected by weather
Set channels
automatically •• When the operation is completed, the broadcast of programme number “1” will appear.
If tuning has not done completely “Manual Tuning” Set
conditions, etc.)
■ Manual Tuning
Set channel manually after Auto Setup.
Auto Setup For Auto Setup, using the buttons on the front of the TV
channels If a VCR is connected with only the RF cable, select programme position “0”.
Press repeatedly until “Auto Setup” appears manually Manual Tuning
Programme 1 [CH33]
Fine Tuning
Manual Manual Tuning 2 78 1 41

Tuning Select the programme position Select the channel Search and store
Access “Auto Setup”
search
Start “Auto Setup” store
■ To return to TV
22 23
Control Channel Audience Restore Settings
You can lock specific channels and control who watches them. Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no channels tuned in.
(When a channel is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch the All settings (channels, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset.
channel.)
Display the menu
INPUT

OPTION SD CARD
1 1
Display the menu

EXIT
INPUT

Select “Setup”
2
OPTION SD CARD

Main Menu access


EXIT
RETURN VIERA Link

Select “Setup”
2
Picture
Sound
select access
Setup Main Menu
RETURN VIERA Link
Picture
Sound
select
Select “Child Lock”
3

• •
Setup

Control Channel Audience


Setup Menu 1/2 access
Q-Link Settings
Child Lock Access

Select “Shipping Condition”


3
Tuning Menu
Off Timer Off
select
Language
access

Restore Settings
Setup Menu 1/2
Teletext TOP
Q-Link Settings
Shipping Condition
Child Lock
Power Save Off
Tuning Menu
Side Panel Off
Off Timer Off
select
Language
Teletext TOP

■ To return to TV
4
Shipping Condition Access
Power Save Off
EXIT Set Side Panel Off

Enter the PIN number (4 digits)


■ To return to TV
EXIT 4 Set
Child Lock-PIN Entry
Please enter new PIN
1 of 2
• Enter the PIN number twice at first
setting.

Advanced
PIN * * * *
Make a note of the PIN number in
case you forget it.
Select “Service List” Check the message and initialise
Child Lock access
Change PIN Shipping Condition
Service List Access set
Control select
All tuning data will be erased
Are you sure?
channel Are you sure?
Select the channel to be locked Restore
audience
Child Lock
Child Lock Service List

1
7
Service Name
BBC
THREE
Wed 12/05/04 10:46

Lock
select
• To cancel
Select the locked channel
Settings
Confirm EXIT

RETURN
14
70
E4
CBBC
Shipping

• Condition
72
80
Nwk
BBCi set
To lock all channels
Follow the on-screen instructions
85 Radio
90 Cymru
yellow
Appears when the channel is locked
■ To change the PIN number • To cancel all channel locks
blue
• “Auto Setup” will automatically start. (p. 10)
Select “Change PIN” in and enter a new PIN number twice. ■ To re-tune TV channels only, e.g. after moving house
Note “Auto Setup” (p. 22)

• Setting “Shipping Condition” (p. 25) erases the PIN number and all settings.

24 25
Input Labels Displaying PC Screen on TV
For easier identification and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV.
terminal that is not connected to any equipment. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p. 34)
(To select the input mode p. 14)
Select the external input
Display the menu 1
1
INPUT

OPTION SD CARD

INPUT EXIT

Select “PC”
2
OPTION SD CARD

EXIT Input Selection access


AV1

Select “Setup”
RETURN

2
AV2/AV2S
AV3/AV3S
Main Menu access AV4/AV4S select
VIERA Link COMPONENT
RETURN

••
PC
Picture
HDMI1 Corresponding signals (p. 39)


Sound
select HDMI2
If “H-freq.” or “V-freq.” is shown in red,
Setup

Displaying PC Screen on TV
HDMI3
TV
the signals may not be supported.

■ To return to TV
Select “Input Labels”
3 access ■ PC menu setting (changed as desired)


Setup Menu 2/2
Input Labels Access To make settings “How to Use Menu Functions” to (p. 18)

Input Labels
Banner Display Timeout 3 seconds
VIERA Link On Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (options)
SD Card LED On
select
Refresh Rate 100Hz W/B High R White balance of bright red area
Software License

Picture
System Information W/B High B White balance of bright blue area
Advanced and
PC W/B Low R White balance of dark red area repeatedly adjusted
Settings
W/B Low B White balance of dark blue area
Gamma (2.0 / 2.2 / 2.5 / S Curve)
Select a input terminal and set
4 Input Labels
AV1 DVD
Input
Resolution
Switches to a wide view


VGA (640 × 480 pixels), WVGA (852 × 480 pixels),
XGA (1,024 × 768 pixels), WXGA (1,366 × 768 pixels)

Advanced
AV2/AV2S AV2/AV2S set Options change depending on signals
AV3/AV3S AV3/AV3S
AV4/AV4S AV4/AV4S select Clock Set to the minimum level if noise occurs
TV
COMPONENT COMPONENT
PC PC
Adjusts horizontal position
HDMI1 HDMI1
HDMI2 HDMI2 H-pos
■ To return to TV HDMI3 HDMI3
Setup
The labels you set will be displayed in “Input Selection” menu (p. 14) or banner.

EXIT
PC
If “Skip” is selected, you cannot select the mode. Adjusts vertical position
Setup
V-pos
■ User input
You can name each input terminals freely.
Eliminates flicker and distortion
Select “User input” Set characters
User input select
Store
RETURN
Clock Phase
• Adjust after Clock adjustment
• Set to the minimum level if noise occurs
Name
select Chooses another synchronous signal if the image is distorted (H & V / On G)
access
A B C D E
U V W X Y
a b c d e
u v w x y
F G H I
Z 0 1
f g h i
z ( ) +
J
2
j
-
K
3
k
.
L M N O P Q R S
4 5 6 7 8 9 ! :
l m n o p q r s
* _
T
#
t
set Sync
• H & V : by the horizontal and vertical signals from your PC
On G : by the green signal from your PC (if available)

(maximum: ten characters)


• Other items p. 20 and p. 21

26 27
Viewing from card (Photos)
The still images recorded by the digital camera will be displayed.

Insert the SD Card


•■ For details on SD Cards (p. 38)
■ To insert ■ To remove
1
To open
• Warning message for output signal is displayed. Blue LED

SD
Card
Enter SD mode (Photo View Mode)
2
Label surface
Open the cover Push until a
Press the centre of the card
click is heard

Note

INPUT
Blue LED lights while SD Card is inserted if set “SD Card LED” to “On” in Setup Menu (p. 21).
OPTION SD CARD

EXIT

Select the photo to be viewed


3
Slide show


Error display
(images that could not be loaded, etc.) ■ Start Slide show (operate in step or )

Viewing from card (Photos)


RETURN
select Select the photo for the first view Start Slide show
Selected
photo
Photo View Mode

Filename
1/17

100-0001 100-0002 100-0003 100-0004 red


• To pause

Date
100-0001
view
■ Slide show
10/23/2006
Pixel
1600 x 1200
100-0005 100-0006 100-0007 100-0008
■ Slide show settings (operate in step or )


Reading red
Select
EXIT
For details, Display the Select “Viewing Setup” Select the functions and set
Select
RETURN 100-0009 100-0010 100-0011 100-0012 see p. 29 menu
View
Main Menu access
Slide show
Picture
Viewing Setup set
Selected photo (Thumbnail screen) Interval 5 seconds

information is displayed Viewing Setup


select Repeat Off
select

View • “Picture Menu” (p. 20)

4 ■ To display the operation guide or


OPTION

Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives)

Viewing
To previous photo Interval Select slide show interval (5 / 10 / 15 / 30 / 60 / 90 / 120 seconds)

Setup
Rotate 90˚ (anti-clockwise)

To next photo Repeat Slide show repeat (Off / On)


View

Advanced
Rotate
EXIT
Select
List Rotate 90˚
Operation (clockwise)
■ To return to
Rotate
guide
Slide show

thumbnail screen
RETURN Displayed one at a time On screen messages
Caution Message Meaning / Action
■ ToEXIT
return to TV
SD CARD •• During the operation, no signals are output from the monitor output terminals.
“Date” shows the date on which the recording was made by the digital camera. It
or shows “**/**/****” when recordings are made without date signal. Is SD Card in?
• Insert a SD card.

Cautions in handling SD Card No valid file to play


• The card has no data.

•• Do not remove the card while the TV is accessing data (this can damage card or TV).
Do not touch the pins on the back of the card.
•• Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact.
Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card may be damaged). Cannot read file •• The file is broken or unreadable.
The TV does not support the format.

•• Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card.
Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the
(For the applicable formats and data, see p. 38.)

28 TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.)
29
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 high-
quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment.
■ Condition
• Use the VCR / DVD recorder with the following logos:
“Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DATA LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic”, or “SMARTLINK”
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.
•• Connect the equipment to this TV’s AV2 or AV3 terminal via a “fully-wired” SCART cable. (p. 34)
Q-Link terminal setup in Setup menu (Q-Link, AV2 / AV3 out). (p. 21)
About connections, see “External Equipment” (p. 34).
Note
■ Download channel settings
• Perform Auto Setup. (p. 22) •• HDMI is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.
If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI1 terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (∗2).
When first using this TV, see “Auto Setup”. (p. 10)

■•
When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal (HDMI1: use
Perform download to the equipment. (p. 21) COMPONENT-AUDIO terminals / HDMI3: use AV4 audio terminals).
Features available
Some recording equipments are not applicable. Read the manuals of the equipment. •• Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI1 / 3 Input” menu screen. (p. 20)
Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (2ch L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz
•• HDMI2 terminal is for digital audio signal only.
Use with a PC is not assumed.
Direct TV Recording: •• If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.
These HDMI connectors are “type A”.
Recording the current programme in VCR / DVD recorder
immediately. • These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright
protection.

• When Direct TV Recording is performed, the


• An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either “Component”,
“S-VIDEO”, or “Video” to receive analogue signals.

DIRECT TV REC
recording equipment is automatically turned on if it The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals:
is in Standby mode. 480i, 480p, 576i, 576p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p. Match the output setting of the digital equipment.
What you • The recording equipment is recording from its own
tuner. You can turn the TV off during recording.
• For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see p. 39.
(∗1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI-compliant equipment.
see is

••
If you turn the TV off during recording from an AV (∗2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
What you source, the recording will be stopped.

Q-Link Functions
HDMI Functions
record

■ Summary of Control functions


Connecting with an HDMI cable to Panasonic equipment with VIERA Link function, you can control the equipment
(p. 32). You can use VIERA Link and Q-Link functions together.
Connection VIERA Link and Q-Link VIERA Link only Q-Link only
Function (HDMI) (SCART) (HDMI) (SCART)
Information Recording information or if recording is not possible, a message is displayed. Easy playback O O O
/ Message (Only when the programme number is “0” or “AV mode” for some equipment.)
Power on link O O O

Advanced
Power off link O O O
Power
on link When VCR or DVD recorder starts playback or direct navigator / function menu O
Speaker control O -
for the equipment are activated, the TV is turned on and input mode is switched (not via SCART)
and Easy automatically so that you can view the content. (Only when TV is in Standby mode.) Easy control only with O
playback VIERA remote control (not via SCART) O -
O -
Direct TV Recording O
(not via HDMI)
Power off When TV is set to Standby mode, the recording equipment is also automatically Channel download O
(not via HDMI)
- O
link set to Standby. (Only when the videocassette or DVD is not active.)

• “DATA LOGIC” (a trademark of Metz Corporation) • “Megalogic” (a trademark of Grundig Corporation)


• “Easy Link” (a trademark of Philips Corporation) • “SMARTLINK” (a trademark of Sony Corporation)
Read the manuals of the equipment too.

30 31
HDMI Functions
VIERA Link “ ControlTM”∗
∗Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function.
You can control some functions of the
connected Panasonic equipment with
• Available VIERA remote control buttons:
(depending on the connected equipment)
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function. this TV remote control (point the remote
Move the cursor / select the
Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, control at the TV’s signal receiver).

menu
Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically. If you cannot access the menu, check the
The equipment with “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations: settings and the equipment (p. 32).

••
Move the cursor / access /
Easy playback (p. 33) Access the menu of the equipment adjust
Power on link (p. 33)
••Power off link (p. 33)
Speaker control (p. 33)
Display “VIERA Link Menu”
Select “VIERA Link Control”
Store / Set / Access

In addition, the equipment with “HDAVI Control 2” function enables the following operation: RETURN
Return to the previous

• Easy VIERA Link Menu


menu
Easy control only with VIERA remote control (p. 33) VIERA Link Control Recorder

These features are limited to models incorporating Panasonic’s “HDAVI Control” and “VIERA Link”. control Speaker Selection Home Cinema
EXIT

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry only with select Exit the menu
standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have VIERA
developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI remote Select the OPTION The same functions with
equipment you select the OPTION button of the
CEC cannot be guaranteed. control want to access
equipment
Refer to individual manuals for compatibility information. About applicable equipment, consult your local access
Panasonic dealer. Access when the key words
Operate the menu of the equipment
■ are displayed on colour bar

red green yellow blue
HDMI cable
Example:
This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number: DVD Recorder DIGA HD Video Camera Player theatre

•• RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m) FUNCTION MENU ALL Start


RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m)
HDD

■•
Listen

HDMI Functions
Playback
RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m) Recording Watch

Preparations Delete Import/Record

Setup the equipment to enable this function. Read the manuals of the equipment. Copy
8/8 Setup

About connections, see “External Equipment” (p. 35). Read the manuals of the equipment too. To Others DATE/TIME 2006.12. 1 10:46

■ For the first time / When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing setup
After connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.
• About the operations for the equipment, read the manual of the equipment.

Select the input mode to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 (p. 14), and make sure that an image is Easy Automatic Input switching-When the connected Panasonic equipment is operated, input
displayed correctly. playback mode is switched automatically. When it is stopped operating, input mode is returned.
Display the menu
INPUT

OPTION SD CARD
1 Power on
link
When the connected Panasonic equipment starts playback or direct navigator /
function menu for the equipment are activated, the TV is automatically turned on.
(Only when TV is in Standby mode.)
EXIT

Advanced
When TV is set to Standby mode, the connected Panasonic equipment is also
Select “Setup”
2
Power off automatically set to Standby.

RETURN
Main Menu
VIERA Link
access link • This function will work even if the TV enters standby mode automatically by Off Timer
function or auto power standby function.
Picture
Sound
select You can control the theatre speaker with TV’s remote control.
This function is available when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theatre is connected.

Setup
If you cannot access the menu, check the
settings and the equipment (p. 32).
Home Cinema ■
Adjustment for equipment
Select “VIERA Link” (automatically turned on if it is in

3
Display “VIERA Link Menu”
Standby mode).
Setup Menu 2/2
Input Labels Speaker Select “Speaker Selection” Volume up / down
control
Banner Display Timeout 3 seconds VIERA Link Menu
VIERA Link Control Recorder
VIERA Link On Speaker Selection Home Cinema
Mute
select
••
SD Card LED On
Refresh Rate 100Hz select The sound of TV speakers is mute.
Software License
System Information Set to “Home Cinema” When the equipment is turned off,
TV speakers will be active.

4
or “TV”
Set to “On” set set ■ TV
(default is On) TV speakers are active.
32 33
External Equipment To watch satellite broadcasts
Set top box
To record / playback
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). SCART cable
Fully wired HDMI
compliant cable SCART
cable

SCART
cable
PC

(Viewing)

(Listening)
Camcorder / HDMI equipment
Fully wired HDMI
compliant cable Conversion adapter
(if necessary) Computer

To listen with speakers

•External Equipment
or
(M3 stereo
mini plug) Optical digital audio cable
Amplifier with speaker system
(VIDEO)
or (AUDIO)
(S-VIDEO) (Viewing) To watch DVDs

Headphones DVD player


■ To adjust (Listening)
volume
“Headphone
Volume” in
the Sound
Menu (p. 20)
Camcorder /
VIERA Link (p. 32) ■ Home Cinema

Advanced
Game equipment
••
Panasonic
Use fully wired HDMI compliant cable. Speaker system
■Types of connectable equipment to each connector Read the manuals of the equipment too.
Amplifier

COMPONENT
AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 DIGITAL or
■ Easy playback, Easy control
Y
Connector (Front of TV) AUDIO
PB

PR
OUT only with VIERA remote control
Recording / Playback L

(equipment) R
1 2 3
To record / playback videocassettes / DVDs
(VCR / DVD recorder)
To watch DVDs (DVD player)
HD Video Camera Panasonic DVD Recorder
To watch camcorder images (Video camera)
To watch satellite broadcasts (Set top box)
To play games (Game equipment) Speaker system
Panasonic
To use amplifier with speaker system Player theatre
Q-Link
Direct TV Recording or
Panasonic DVD Recorder,
VIERA Link HD Video Camera, etc.

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: Recommended Connection
Technical Information
Aspect Ratio Multi Window
The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 13) You can watch two images at once. (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. ••The same input mode cannot be displayed at once.
The sound is active for main screen only in multi window.
If Auto aspect detects a widescreen signal it switches into the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen mode. If Auto aspect
does not detect a widescreen signal then this advanced TV enhances the picture for optimum viewing pleasure. ••
You cannot change the aspect ratio in multi window.
Multi window cannot be used with PC, SD card or HDMI (available for main screen only).
The text shown on the screen indicates how Auto aspect determined which ratio to use:
“WIDE” appears in the top left of the screen if a widescreen identification signal (WSS) is found or a signal found
through a SCART terminal. Auto aspect switches to the appropriate 16:9 or 14:9 widescreen ratio. This function
••
Some signals are reformatted for suitable viewing on your display.
The display timeout for the input mode or programme position can be adjusted by “Banner Display Timeout” in
will also work in any aspect mode. “Auto” appears in the top left of the screen if black stripes above and below Setup Menu (p. 21).
the picture are detected. Auto aspect chooses the best ratio and expands the picture to fill the screen. This
process can take several minutes, depending on the darkness of the picture.
Aspect Control Signal
Aspect modes Control signal through SCART
Widescreen signal (WSS)
(pin 8) or HDMI terminal
4:3 Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 TV AV1 AV2 AV3 AV4 Component AV1 AV2 AV3 HDMI HDMI HDMI
Signal name Auto 16:9 14:9 Just 4:3 Full 1 2 3
- - - - -
TV/AV1/AV2/AV3/AV4

PAL O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O O
PAL 525/60 O O O O O - O O O - - - - - - O O O - - -
M.NTSC O O O O O - O O O - - - - - - O O O - - -
NTSC
(AV input only) O O O O O - O O O - - - - - - O O O - - - VIERA Link “ ControlTM”
525(480)/60i O O O O O - O O O - - - - - - - - - O O O HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface them automatically. (p. 32)
525(480)/60p O O O O O - O O O - - - - - - - - - O O O
••
SD

This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.
Component/HDMI

625(576)/50i O O O O O - O O O - - - - - O - - - O O O
Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the playback starts.
625(576)/50p
750(720)/50p
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
-
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
O
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
O
O
O
O
O
O ••
Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switched.
Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment.
750(720)/60p
1125(1080)/50i
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
O
O
O
O
O
O •
If you connect the equipment that has “HDAVI Control 2” function to the TV with HDMI cable, the sound from
HD

DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal can be output as multi channel surround.


1125(1080)/60i
1125(1080)/50p
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
O
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
O
O
O
O
O
O •
Easy playback is also available by using the remote control for Amplifier or Player theatre. Read the manuals of
the equipment.
1125(1080)/60p
PC input
O
-
O
O
O
-
O
-
O
O
O
-
O
-
O
-
O
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
O
-
O
-
O
- •
If you connect the same kind of equipment at once (for example: one DIGA to HDMI1 / another DIGA to HDMI2),
VIERA Link is available for the terminal with the smaller number.


Note
The ratio varies depending on the programme, etc. If the ratio is greater than the standard “16:9”, black bands

“HDAVI Control 2” is the newest standard (current as of February, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control
compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment.
may appear at the top and bottom of the screen.
• If the screen size looks unusual when a widescreen-recorded programme is played back on a VCR, adjust the
tracking of the VCR. (See the VCR manual.)
•• Aspect mode can be memorized for SD (Standard definition) and HD (High definition) signals separately.
To select the ratio manually: (Only “16:9” or “4:3” in PC mode)
Auto 16:9 14:9
The best ratio is Directly displays Displays the image


chosen and the the image at at the standard
picture expanded “16:9” without “14:9” without

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to fill the screen. distortion enlargement.
(anamorphic).

Just 4:3 4:3 Full


Displays a 4:3 Displays the Displays a “4:3”
image full-screen. image at the image enlarged
Stretching is only standard “4:3” horizontally to fit
noticeable at without distortion. the screen.
the left and right
edges.

Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3


Displays a “16:9” Displays a Displays a
letterbox or “4:3” “16:9” letterbox “2.35:1” letterbox
image without (anamorphic) (anamorphic)
distortion. image full-screen image full-screen
without distortion. without distortion.
At “16:9”, displays
the image at its
maximum (with
slight enlargement).

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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 A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV.

Data format
DCF∗ and EXIF standards
: Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) • PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning frequency
59 to 86 Hz (more than 1,024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image).
Max. number of files : 9,999
Image resolution : 160 × 120 to 10,000,000 • A PC adapter is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector.

• Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (4 GB), SD Card (2 GB), Multi Media Card (128 MB),
miniSD Card (1 GB) (requiring miniSD adapter)
••
Note

••
Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.
If miniSD Card is used, insert / remove it together with the adapter. When using PC, set the colour display quality of PC to the highest position.
Check the latest information on the card type at the following website. (English only)
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/ •• For details of the applicable PC signals, see below.
Max. display resolution
∗DCF (Design rule for camera file system): Unified standard established by Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA). Model No.
Aspect TH-42PV700F TH-50PV700F
Note 4:3 768 × 768 pixels 1,024 × 768 pixels

•• A JPEG image modified with a PC may not be displayed. 16:9 1,024 × 768 pixels 1,366 × 768 pixels

••
Images imported from a PC must be compatible with EXIF (Exchangeable Image File) 2.0, 2.1, and 2.2.
Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution.
Only “.JPG” extension can be read by this TV.
• D-sub 15-pin connector signal

•• 5 4 3 2 1 Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name
The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital camera used.
Do not use two-byte characters or other special codes. 10 9 8 7 6 R GND (Ground) NC (not connected)

• The card may become unusable with this TV if file or folder names are changed. 15 14 13 12 11 G
B
GND (Ground)
GND (Ground)
NC (not connected)
HD
NC (not connected) NC (not connected) VD
GND (Ground) GND (Ground) NC (not connected)

SCART, S-VIDEO and HDMI terminal information Input signal that can be displayed
■ AV1 SCART terminal ■ AV2 SCART terminal COMPONENT (Y, PB, PR), HDMI
(RGB, VIDEO) (VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link) ∗ Mark: Applicable input signal
Suitable inputs for AV1 include RGB (Red / Green / Blue). AV2 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV2 S-VHS / Signal name COMPONENT HDMI
VIDEO switching. 525 (480) / 60i ∗ ∗
525 (480) / 60p ∗ ∗
Socket Earth 21
20 CVBS in (video)
Socket Earth 21
20 CVBS in (video) 625 (576) / 50i ∗ ∗
CVBS out (video) 19
18 RGB status earth
CVBS out (video) 19
18 Earth 625 (576) / 50p ∗ ∗
CVBS earth 17
16 Status RGB
CVBS earth 17
16 -- 750 (720) / 60p ∗ ∗
Red in 15 S.C. - in 15 ∗ ∗
14 Earth 14 Earth 750 (720) / 50p
Red earth 13 Earth 13
12 -- 12 -- 1,125 (1,080) / 60i ∗ ∗
Green in 11 -- 11
Green earth 9
10 --
Earth 9
10 Q-Link data 1,125 (1,080) / 50i ∗ ∗
Blue in 7
8 Status CVBS
-- 7
8 Status CVBS 1,125 (1,080) / 60p ∗
6 Audio in (L) 6 Audio in (L) 1,125 (1,080) / 50p ∗
Blue earth 5 Earth 5
4 Audio earth 4 Audio earth
Audio out (L) 3 Audio out (L) 3
Audio out (R) 1
2 Audio in (R)
Audio out (R) 1
2 Audio in (R) PC (D-sub 15P)


Signal name Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz)

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640 × 400 @70 Hz 31.47 70.07
■ AV3 SCART terminal ■ AV4 S-VIDEO 4 pin terminal 640 × 480 @60 Hz
640 × 480 @75 Hz
31.47
37.50
59.94
75.00
(RGB, VIDEO, S-VIDEO, Q-Link) Chrominance in Luminance in 800 × 600 @60 Hz 37.88 60.32
AV3 - Pins 15 and 20 are dependent on AV3 S-VHS /
800 × 600 @75 Hz 46.88 75.00
VIDEO switching. 800 × 600 @85 Hz 53.67 85.06
Socket Earth 21
852 × 480 @60 Hz 31.44 59.89
CVBS out (video) 19
20 CVBS in (video) 1,024 × 768 @60 Hz 48.36 60.00
18 RGB status earth 1,024 × 768 @70 Hz 56.48 70.07
CVBS earth 17 Chrominance earth Luminance earth
16 Status RGB
Red in, S.C. - in 15 1,024 × 768 @75 Hz 60.02 75.03
14 Earth
Red earth 13 1,024 × 768 @85 Hz 68.68 85.00
12 --
Green in
Green earth
11
9
10
8
Q-Link data
Status CVBS
■ HDMI terminal 1,280 × 1,024 @60 Hz
1,366 × 768 @60 Hz
63.98
48.39
60.02
60.04
Blue in 7 Hot Plug Detect 19
6 Audio in (L) 18 +5V Power Macintosh13” (640 × 480) 35.00 66.67
Blue earth 5 DDC/CEC Ground 17
4 Audio earth SCL 15
16 SDA Macintosh16” (832 × 624) 49.73 74.55
Audio out (L) 3 14 Reserved (in cable but N.C. on device)
2 Audio in (R) CEC 13 Macintosh21” (1,152 × 870) 68.68 75.06

••
Audio out (R) 1 12 TMDS Clock−
TMDS Clock Shield 11
TMDS Data0− 9
10 TMDS Clock+ Note Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.
8 TMDS Data0 Shield The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
••
TMDS Data0+ 7
6 TMDS Data1−
TMDS Data1 Shield 5
4 TMDS Data1+
Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to VESA standard timing.
TMDS Data2− 3
2 TMDS Data2 Shield PC signal is magnified or compressed for display, so that it may not be possible to show fine detail
TMDS Data2+ 1
with sufficient clarity.

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FAQs
Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. Problem Actions
If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance.

Chaotic image, noisy •• Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 20)
Check nearby electrical products
(car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp).
White spots or shadow
images (noise)
No image can be • Is “Colour” or “Contrast” in the Picture Menu set to the minimum?
(p. 20)
displayed
• Check Colour system. (p. 23)

Screen
• Check the position, direction, and
connection of the aerial.
Blurry or distorted image
(no sound or low volume) • Reset channels. (p. 22)

Neither image nor Unusual image is displayed • Turn off the TV with Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it on
again.
sound is produced
•• Is the TV in “AV mode”?
Is the mains lead plugged into the socket

••
outlet?
Is the TV turned On?
No sound is produced •• Is “Sound mute” active? (p. 7)
Is the volume set to the minimum?

Sound
Check Picture Menu (p. 20) and volume.
• Check all required SCART cables and
connections are firmly in place.
Sound level is low •• Sound signal reception may be deteriorated.
Set “MPX” (p. 20) in the Sound Menu to “Mono”.

Direct TV record / Q-Link


or sound is distorted
• Check Sound system. (p. 23)

Auto aspect functions not recording


• Auto aspect is designed to provide you
with the best aspect ratio to use to fill your • Please confirm SCART cable and connection. Also
please set “AV2 / AV3 out” in the Setup Menu (p. 21). • Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to
“2ch L.PCM”.
screen. For user control please see p. 36. Sound is unusual •• Check the “HDMI1 / 3 Input” setting in the Sound Menu. (p. 20)
If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound
connection. (p. 31)


HDMI
S-Video / black and

Frequently Asked Questions FAQs, etc.


Permanently lit spots on screen
white picture
• Using AV button please confirm your • Due to production process involved in this technology
Pictures from external
equipment are unusual •• Is the HDMI cable connected properly? (p. 34)
Turn Off the TV and equipment, then turn them On again.
selection is S-Video I.e. AV2/AV2S
(p. 14).
this may result in some pixels which are permanently lit
or unlit. This is not a malfunction. when the equipment is
connected via HDMI
•• Check an input signal from the equipment. (p. 39)
Use an equipment compliant with EIA/CEA-861/861B.

On Screen messages Contrast is reduced


TV goes into
“Standby mode”
•• Off Timer function is activated.
The TV enters “Standby mode” about 30 min. after broadcasting
ends.
- I.e. EC/AV1
• You can simply clear these by pressing •Contrast is lowered when the following conditions without
any user operation for a few minutes:
the button . ● no signal in AV mode
Other

Press again to redisplay. ● selected locked channel


● selected invalid channel
The remote control
does not work •• Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6)
Has the TV been switched On?
● displayed menu

An error message appears •• Follow the message’s instructions.


If the problem persists, contact the authorized Service Centre.

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Licence Specifications
Trademark Credits
••
TH-42PV700F TH-50PV700F
VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz
Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA.

Consumption panel
Power
S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association. Average use 261 W 364 W
Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully
respected. Standby condition 0.7 W 0.5 W
••
SDHC Logo is a trademark.
Aspect Ratio 16:9

Display
HDMI, the HDMI Logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI
Licensing LLC. 106 cm (diagonal) 127 cm (diagonal)

••
Visible screen size
HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 922 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) 1,106 mm (W) × 622 mm (H)
TruSurround XT, SRS and symbol are trademarks of SRS Labs, Inc. Number of pixels 786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H)) 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768 (H))
TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. [3,072 × 768 dots] [4,098 × 768 dots]
Speaker Woofer (Φ 80 mm) × 2 pcs, Tweeter (23 mm × 100 mm) × 2 pcs

Sound
Audio Output 31 W (15.5 W + 15.5 W), 10 % THD
Headphones M3 (3.5 mm) stereo mini Jack × 1
VGA, SVGA, XGA
SXGA ······ (compressed)
PC signals Horizontal scanning frequency 31 - 69 kHz
Vertical scanning frequency 59 - 86 Hz
PAL B, G, H, I, SECAM B, G, SECAM L / L’
VHF E2 - E12 VHF H1 - H2 (ITALY)
VHF A - H (ITALY) UHF E21 - E69
CATV (S01 - S05) CATV S1 - S10 (M1 - M10)
CATV S11 - S20 (U1 - U10) CATV S21 - S41 (Hyperband)
Receiving Systems /
Band name PAL D, K, SECAM D, K
VHF R1 - R2 VHF R3 - R5
VHF R6 - R12 UHF E21 - E69
PAL 525/60 Playback of NTSC tape from some PAL Video recorders (VCR)
M.NTSC Playback from M. NTSC Video recorders (VCR)
NTSC (AV input only) Playback from NTSC Video recorders (VCR)
Aerial - Rear VHF / UHF
Temperature : 0 °C - 35 °C
Operating Conditions Humidity : 20 % - 80 % RH (non-condensing)
AV1 (Scart terminal) 21 Pin terminal (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, RGB in)

Connection Terminals
AV2 (Scart terminal) 21 Pin terminal (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, S-Video in, Q-Link)
AV3 (Scart terminal) 21 Pin terminal (Audio/Video in, Audio/Video out, RGB in, S-Video in, Q-Link)
VIDEO RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω)
AV4 S-VIDEO Mini DIN 4-pin Y:1.0 V[p-p] (75 Ω) C:0.286 V[p-p] (75 Ω)
AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]
Y 1.0 V[p-p] (including synchronization)
VIDEO
COMPONENT PB, PR ±0.35 V[p-p]
AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms]

Others
HDMI1 / 2 / 3
PC
TYPE A Connectors
HIGH-DENSITY D-SUB 15PIN
• This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.
R,G,B/0.7 V[p-p] (75 Ω)
HD, VD/TTL Level 2.0 - 5.0 V[p-p] (high impedance)
Card slot SD CARD slot × 1
AUDIO L - R RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V[rms] (high impedance)
Output DIGITAL


AUDIO OUT PCM, Fiber optic

Specifications FAQs, etc.


1,077 mm × 736 mm × 330 mm (With Pedestal) 1,266 mm × 850 mm × 369 mm (With Pedestal)
Dimensions ( W × H × D ) 1,077 mm × 689 mm × 138 mm (TV only) 1,266 mm × 802 mm × 138 mm (TV only)


38.0 k Net (With Pedestal) 50.0 k Net (With Pedestal)
Mass 31.0 k Net (TV only) 42.0 k Net (TV only)

Licence
Note
•• Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate.
This equipment complies with the EMC standards listed below.
EN55013, EN61000-3-2, EN61000-3-3, EN55020, EN55022, EN55024.

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