Panasonic TH-P42A20K, TH-P42A20P, TH-P42A20M Display Viera Link Menu, Hdavi ControlTM, Home Cinema

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Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu)

Speaker Selection Speaker control

Access and control the speaker volume

You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control by pointing at the TV’s signal receiver.

If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment

“Summary of features”, “Connection”, “Preparations” (p. 34, 35)

Display “VIERA Link Menu”

POWER

 

 

INPUT

 

 

 

 

 

PC

TV

AV

 

 

 

 

MENU SURROUND OFF TIMER

Select “Speaker Selection”

 

ASPECT

 

 

EXIT

 

 

 

VIERA Link Menu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

VIERA Link Control

Recorder

 

 

 

 

 

Speaker Selection

Home Cinema

select

 

 

 

 

 

 

OPTION

 

 

RETURN

Set to “Home Cinema” or “TV”

 

 

 

 

 

 

R

G

Y

B

 

 

set

TEXT

F.P.

INDEX HOLD

 

 

 

“HDAVI ControlTM

MUTERECALL

POWER PROGRAMME

REC

Home Cinema

Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or Amplifier will be automatically turned on if it is in Standby mode and the sound is from theatre speakers connected to the equipment.

Volume up / down

Mute

MUTE

The sound of TV speakers is mute.

When the equipment is turned off, TV speakers will be active.

TV

TV speakers are active.

VIERA Link

Advanced

If you wish to enjoy the multi-channel sound via an Amplifier, connect with HDMI cable (p. 34), and then select “Home Cinema”. If your Amplifier has “HDAVI Control 5” function, you can connect only with HDMI cable. In this case, connect your Amplifier to the TV’s HDMI2 terminal.

To enjoy the sound from the DIGA Recorder in multi-channel sound, connect an HDMI cable from the DIGA Recorder to the Amplifier (p. 34).

These functions may not work properly depending on the connected equipment.

Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when input mode is switched.

Easy playback may be available by using the remote control for Player theatre, Blu-ray Disc theatre or Amplifier. Read the manual of the equipment.

“HDAVI Control 5” is the newest standard (current as of December, 2009) for HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with conventional HDAVI equipment.

To confirm this TV’s version of HDAVI Control “System Information” (p. 26)

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Contents English TQB3EC0021 TH-P42A2G TH-P42A2SMains Lead Operating Instructions Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitementContents Safety Precautions View from the top Do not block the rear air ventsAttaching the pedestal Accessories / OptionsGuide Optional accessoriesBasic Connection Connecting aerialTV only Push until both side Make sure thatTV, DVD Recorder or VCR Connecting DVD Recorder / VCRIdentifying Controls Remote controlHow to use remote control Using the On Screen DisplaysControls Quick Start Guide Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On Auto TuningSelect your language Select your areaSelect TV mode Turn power onWatching TV Select a channelInput mode Sound Menu p Display the selectable settings for the current programmeDisplay information banner Change OSD languageChange aspect ratio To change the mode using the Aspect button onlyDisplay Aspect Selection list Viewing Teletext Switch to TeletextSelect the page up to Reveal hidden dataView in multi window Watch TV while waiting for updateStore frequently viewed pages View subWatching External inputs Select the input mode of the connected equipmentDisplay the input selection menu ViewOperating the equipment with the TV remote control Display icons of the feature How to Use Viera ToolsSelect a feature Follow the operation of each featureAdjust or select How to Use Menu FunctionsDisplay the menu Select the menuPicture SetupSound OverviewReset to Set Colour Eco ModeDefaults Menu listSound Setup Signal 50Hz / 100Hz Power SaveViera Link Link StandbySelect Setup Tuning and Editing ChannelsSelect Tuning Menu Display the menuManual Tuning Set channel manually Auto Tuning Set all TV channels automaticallyChannel List Edit Skip unwanted channels Select Child Lock Child LockSelect Child Lock List Select the channel / input to be lockedSelect Display Settings Select SetupInput Labels Select Input LabelsSelect System Menu Shipping Condition Reset settingsSelect Shipping Condition To retune TV channels only, e.g. after moving houseInsert the SD Card Select Photo View Viewing from SD CardSelect a folder to display the thumbnail Select a photo from the thumbnail to be viewedTo sort by date or month recorded SlideshowViera Link Functions FeaturesViera Link ControlTM PlayerPower off link Power on linkEasy playback Viera Link ControlTM Hdavi ControlTM Display Viera Link MenuHome Cinema External Equipment HeadphonesCamcorder / Game Equipment To listen with speakersTo watch DVDs To record / playbackTo watch satellite Broadcasts Hdmi equipmentChannel Allocation Technical InformationPressing the Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection button Stereo / Bilingual Sound SelectionNicam .......Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong etc A2 German .......Used in Australia, Malaysia etcSub 15-pin connector signal Applicable Hdmi featuresHdmi connection PC connectionPC from D-sub 15P Input signal that can be displayedPC from Hdmi terminal SD Card Image resolution 160 × 120 to 20,000,000Data format for Card browsing Max. number of files 9,999FAQs MaintenanceDisplay panel, Cabinet, Pedestal Mains plugRemote control does When the equipment isChaotic image, noisy No image can be displayedTechnical SpecificationsFAQs SpecificationsThis product incorporates the following software LicenceCustomer’s Record Web Site http//panasonic.net

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