Panasonic TH-50PX70A, TH-42PX70A warranty Technical Information

Technical Information

Channel Allocation (Analogue mode)

CH Display / Receive Channel			CH Display / Receive Channel		CH Display / Receive Channel
CH 0			S 6		CH 10
CH 5			S 10		CH 12
S 2			CH 6		S 11
S 5			CH 9		S 44
CH 5A			CH9A		CH 20
					CH 75
			Rating (DVB mode)
Rating		Meaning		Rating	Meaning
-	Not classified			M	Mature
P		Pre school		MA 15+	Mature Adult 15+
C		Children		AV 15+	Adult strong Violence 15+
G		General		R	Restricted 18+
PG	Parental Guidance recommended

Aspect Ratio

The optimum size and aspect can be chosen, and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 11)

Signal name					Aspect modes
		16:9	14:9	Just	4:3	4:3 Full	Zoom1	Zoom2	Zoom3
TV/AV1/AV2/ AV3/AV4	PAL	O	O	O	O	-	O	O	O
	PAL 525/60	O	O	O	O	-	O	O	O
	DVB-T	O	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
	M.NTSC	O	O	O	O	-	O	O	O
	NTSC	O	O	O	O	-	O	O	O
	480i (60 Hz)	O	O	O	O	-	O	O	O
Component/HDMI	480p (60 Hz)	O	O	O	O	-	O	O	O
	576i (50 Hz)	O	O	O	O	-	O	O	O
	576p (50 Hz)	O	O	O	O	-	O	O	O
	720p (50 Hz)	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O
	720p (60 Hz)	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O
	1,080i (50 Hz)	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O
	1,080i (60 Hz)	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O
	1,080p (50 Hz)	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O
	1,080p (60 Hz)	O	O	O	O	O	O	O	O
PC input		O	-	-	O	-	-	-	-

Note

	The ratio varies depending on the programme, etc. If the ratio is greater than the standard "16:9", black bands
•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.)
•	To select the ratio manually: (Only “16:9” or “4:3” in PC mode)
	16:9	14:9	Just

Updating the software system

Update system software regularly to ensure that you have latest version software.
If there is an update available, a notification banner is displayed when the channel	has the update information.
To download new software, press “OK” Downloading (approx. 20 min.)
•If you choose not to download, press “EXIT”.

■To update automatically

Set “Auto Update Search in Standby” to “On” (p. 23)

If•there is a new version software being broadcast, the TV will download this automatically.

The automatic updating sequence is carried out at 3:00 AM and 5:00 AM every night under the following conditions. Standby (TV turned Off with the remote control)

Recording is not in progress.

■To update manually

Perform “System Update Search Now” (p. 23)

If•there is an update available, a notification banner is displayed.

To download new software, press “OK” Downloading (approx. 20 min.)

If you choose not to download, press “EXIT”.

Note

•During downloading, do not turn Off the TV or touch any button. (The TV is automatically activated after downloading is completed.)

VIERA Link “ ControlTM”

HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface them automatically. (p. 30)

•This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.

•Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the playback starts.

•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.

•If you connect the equipment that has “HDAVI Control 2” function to the TV with HDMI cable, the sound from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal can be output as multi channel surround.

•Easy playback is also available by using the remote control for Amplifier or Player theatre. Read the manuals of the equipment.

•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.

•“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.

Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection (Analogue mode)

When you receive the stereo / bilingual sound system, sound output modes can be selected by pressing the

Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection button.

Audio Signal	STEREO	MAIN I		SUB				MONO
						II
Mode Indicator			I
					II
NICAM .......Used in New Zealand, Singapore, Hong Kong etc.
Type of broadcast	Regular broadcast	Regular + NICAM MONO I		NICAM STEREO			NICAM DUAL MONO
	(Standard Audio)	(MAIN I )					(MAIN I / SUB			II	)
							I
Mode Indicator	No Indicator	I							II

•Technical

4:3

Directly displays the image at “16:9” without distortion (anamorphic).

Displays the image at the standard “4:3” without distortion.

4:3 Full

Displays the image at the standard “14:9” without enlargement.

Displays a

“4:3” image enlarged horizontally to fit the screen.

Zoom1

Displays a 4:3 image full-screen. Stretching is only noticeable at the left and right edges.

Displays a

“16:9” letterbox or “4:3” image without distortion.

A2(German) .......Used in Australia, Malaysia etc.
Type of broadcast	Regular broadcast	BILINGUAL or DUAL MONO:			STEREO
	(Standard Audio)	MAIN I / SUB		II
Mode Indicator	No Indicator	I
			II

Note

•If the stereo signal is poor or the receiving conditions are not optimum or if STEREO:MONO automatic switching occurs, it is recommended you switch from STEREO to MONO.

Information FAQs, etc

Zoom2

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Displays a “16:9” letterbox (anamorphic) image full-screen without distortion.

Zoom3

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

•Even when the contents of the receiving signal undergo changes, selection mode is kept intact.

•When the receiving conditions deteriorate, listening will be easier if the mode is set to the MONO position, using the stereo / bilingual sound selection button.

•DUAL, also known as DUAL MONO or as BILINGUAL is not currently transmitted in some countries.

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