Th42pa20 manual

Disconnect the mains plug from the mains socket as a safety precaution before carrying out any cleaning. Pull the mains plug out from the mains outlet and wipe the mains lead with a dry cloth.

This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays, therefore it may affect other infrared communication equipment. Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or reflected light from your Plasma TV. The front of the display panel has been specially treated.

Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth. Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner, otherwise the quality of the surface may be adversely affected. Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet, and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods in contact with articles made from rubber or PVC.

Pull back the tabs in two places. Press the cable through and close. Remove old, exhausted batteries immediately. Alkaline and Manganese or use rechargeable Ni - Cad batteries. Connect the Aerial lead into the TV Aerial socket.

Note: Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set. Antenna Input terminal. Scart socket. To secure cables connected to Terminals, wrap the cable fixing band around them then pass the pointed end through the locking block, as shown in the figure. While ensuring there is sufficient slack in cables to minimize stress especially in the power cord , firmly bind all cables with the supplied fixing band. Mains plug types vary between countries. The mains plug shown at left may, therefore, not be the type fitted to your set.

Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma TV to standby. Press the button on the remote control to turn the Plasma TV on. The unit will still consume some power as long as the mains lead is still inserted into the mains outlet. If the TV has not been programmed for you then Auto setup will begin, your. If Q-Link is not operating correctly, check the following:.

For further information on Q-Link and connecting equipment, see pages 18 and If the order is not to your preference it can be rearranged. Refer to the Programme edit menu - see page 17 for details. Refer to the Programme edit - see page 38 for details. The next available channel will appear, if no other stations are available then the Programme position will remain unused.

Programme Number Up , Down. Volume adjustment which uses these buttons is performed after pressing Function button. When programme number up or down button on the front panel of the Plasma TV is pressed in stand-by mode, the Plasma TV will be turned on. Displays the On Screen Display functions, press repeatedly to select from the available functions.

Press to display programme position, programme name, channel number, time, MPX mode, Aspect mode, receiving system and programme table. The main picture and sub picture can be changed by using Red, Green, Yellow and Blue buttons. Many features available on this set can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu system. Use the remote control as shown below to access and adjust features as desired. Picture menu. This Help box indicates which buttons on the remote control are used to navigate the menu shown, see above for descriptions of button functions.

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Sales and Support Information. Important Safety Notice Sound menu Safety Precautions If problems occur during use If a problem occurs such as no picture or no sound , or if smoke or an abnormal odour starts to come out from the Plasma TV, immediately unplug the mains plug from the mains outlet. Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma TV. Clean the mains lead regularly to prevent it becoming dusty. Cleaning and maintenance The front of the display panel has been specially treated.

If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result. Supplied Accessories Check the accessories before installations. Installing the ferrite core Small size 1 2 Pull back the tabs in two places Installing the ferrite core Large size 1 2 Pull back the tabs in two places. See page 46 for details 3 Open Press the cable through and close See page 47 for details 3 Open Press the cable through and close.

What is Q-Link? Further information on Q-Link can be found on page Quick start Guide 2. Quick start Guide 4. Quick start Guide Cable fixing band — Mains lead fixing. Ferrite core Large size supplied.

How to fix: Fix by pushing in till a clicking sound is heard. How to release: Pull up while drawing the knob. To tighten: To loosen: Push the catch Pull Pull. Example: The screen below is displayed for a while after the Plasma TV is turned on. Power Indicator setting condition is an example. Remote Control Sensor From the second time on, the below screen is C. S sensor displayed for a while setting condition is an example. Plasma C. Effective when Viewing mode is set to Auto.

Note: The unit will still consume some power as long as the mains lead is still inserted into the mains outlet. First, ensure that the recording device is in Standby mode, if it has Q-Link function and Satellite receiver is switched ON. Store see page , 35, , 43 Function selection Displays the On Screen Display functions, press repeatedly to select from the available functions.

The following adjustments can be accessed directly. Sound Menu see page 28, 29 Setup Menu see page 24, 25 Status button Press to display programme position, programme name, channel number, time, MPX mode, Aspect mode, receiving system and programme table. Press to display main picture and sub picture see page Channel Number Programme Number N Normalise button Resets all settings to their default levels.

Press again to restore the previous sound level, and cancel the mute. Programme Number Selection Press to select the next higher or lower Programme number.

Volume Adjustment Press to increase or decrease the sound volume level. Some VCR and DVD equipment have different functions, so to ensure compatibility 4 5 6 please refer to the equipment's instruction book or consult your dealer for details.

In Play mode, press to view the picture rapidly forward Cue. DVD: Press once to skip to the next track. Record VCR only Press this button to start recording. Press again to switch back on. Store see page , 35, , 43 Press again to restart play. Press to increase or decrease the VCR programme position by one. Press to enter Advanced settings.

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Page 6: Cleaning And Maintenance If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the Plasma TV is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damages, disconnect the power cord plug immediately. Contact your local Panasonic dealer for any repairs that need to be made. Page 9 Quick start Guide 2. Page Q-Link Quick start Guide 4. Fix the left clamper. Fix the right clamper.

Install the ferrite core. Ferrite core Large size supplied. The power plug shown at left may, therefore, not be the type fitted to your set. When programme number up or down button on the front panel of the Plasma TV is pressed in stand-by mode, the Plasma TV will be turned on. Some VCR and DVD equipment have different functions, so to ensure compatibility please refer to the equipment's instruction book or consult your dealer for details. Use the remote control as shown below to access and adjust features as desired.

Press to access menus, adjust levels or to select from a range of options. The STR button is used with a number of features to store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set. Auto setup automatically retunes your set. This feature is useful, if for example, you move house and wish to retune your set to receive the local stations. Setup menu Display the Tuning menu screen Q-Link Page Manual Tuning Tuning menu Manual Tuning Manual tuning of the programme position is available either from the On Screen Display menu or from the front panel controls.

Turn this set on and select the broadcast channel. Follow the step on the previous page to display the Tuning menu screen. Page Fine Tuning Tuning menu Fine tuning Under normal reception conditions this function is not required or necessary. However, in areas of poor reception or constant interference, a slight adjustment of the tuning may improve the picture and sound quality.

Press to select the Fine tuning. Tuning menu Programme edit Auto setup Press to select the Colour System. Page Setup Menu Setup menu The setup menu provides access to various advanced features and also to the Tuning menu.

Off timer Text language West Side panel Page 25 Setup menu Side panel Do not display a picture in , mode for an extended period, Setup menu Q-Link as this can cause an after-image to remain on the side panels AV2 out either side of the display field. Teletext To prevent the appearance of such an after-image, illuminate the Off timer Page Aspect Controls Zoom2 and Zoom3.

In order not to disrupt your viewing, no mode information is displayed while this is happening. Page 27 Aspect Controls will display the picture at its maximum size but with slight stretching. Press to select the menu to adjust. Adjust the desired level by listening to the sound. Some features are only available with the Ambience feature switched off.

Page 29 Sound menu Mode Sound quality can be improved when watching music Sound menu or speech by selecting the appropriate mode Music Volume or Speech. Bass Treble Press to select Mode. Adjust the desired level by looking at the picture behind the menu.

This returns the set to the normal viewing condition. Viewing mode Picture menu mode will be memorized for each TV, Picture menu Brightness The P-NR mode will change as below. Sound menu will not be accessible in PC mode. Normalise Normal Normal Picture Mode Sharpness for each Picture menu.

Adjusts for easier viewing of dark pictures Brightness Darker Brighter