Panasonic TH-42PX7A operating instructions Technical Information

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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 classifi ed

 

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 fi ner images. (p. 11)

Signal name

 

 

 

Aspect modes

 

 

 

16:9

14:9

Just

4:3

4:3 Full

Zoom1

Zoom2

Zoom3

TV/AV1/AV2/AV3

 

NTSC

O

O

O

O

-

O

O

O

 

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

O

O

O

O

-

O

O

O

 

 

 

480i (60 Hz)

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 notifi cation 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”.

ŶTo 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.

ŶTo update manually

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

If there is an update available, a notifi cation 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 fi rst few seconds when the playback starts.

Image or sound may not be available for the fi rst 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.

Easythe equipment.playback is also available by using the remote control for Amplifi er or Player theatre. Read the manuals of

“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.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Technical

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Directly displays

 

the image at “16:9”

 

without distortion

 

(anamorphic).

 

4:3

 

Displays the image

 

at the standard “4:3”

 

without distortion.

 

Zoom2

 

Displays a

 

“16:9” letterbox

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(anamorphic) image

full-screen without

distortion.

 

Displays the image

Displays a 4:3 image

at the standard

full-screen.

“14:9” without

Stretching is only

enlargement.

noticeable at the left

 

and right edges.

4:3 Full

Zoom1

Displays a

Displays a

“4:3” image enlarged

“16:9” letterbox or

horizontally to fi t the

“4:3” image without

screen.

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).

A2(German) .......Used in Australia, Malaysia etc.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Information

Type of broadcast

Regular broadcast

BILINGUAL or DUAL MONO:

STEREO

 

(Standard Audio)

MAIN I / SUB

II

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mode Indicator

No Indicator

 

 

I

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

etc.FAQs,

 

 

 

 

II

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Note

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

When the receiving conditions deteriorate, listening will be easier if the mode is set to the MONO position, using

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.

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

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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