Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Viera TH-42LRG20 Panasonic
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English Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. Please read these instructions carefully before operating this product and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only . Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance.
2 Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Notice for DVB functions This TV is designed to meet the standards (current as of August, 2009) of DVB-T (MPEG2 and MPEG4-A VC (H.264) ) digital terrestrial services and DVB-C (MPEG2 and MPEG4-A VC (H.
Basic Advanced Quick Start Guide 3 Contents Be Sure to Read Safety Precautions (W arning / Caution) ● ················· 4 Maintenance ● ·····················.
4 Safety Precautions W arning Handling the mains plug and lead Insert the mains plug fully in to the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause ● fire.) Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible. ● Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand.
5 Caution When cleaning the TV remove the mains plug ■ Cleaning an energized TV may cause electric shock. ● Remove the mains plug from the wall socket when TV is not in use for a ■ prolonged period of time The TV will still consume some power even in the of f mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected.
6 Accessories / Options Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control □ N2QA YB000487 ● TV EXIT DIRECT TV REC OPTION RETURN LAST VIEW TEXT PROGRAMME STTL .
Accessories / Options ● Quick Start Guide 7 Attaching the pedestal W arning Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. ● Caution Do not use any other TV and displays.
TV EXIT DIRECT TV REC OPTION RETURN TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD MENU N ASPECT INPUT TV AV REC SD CARD LAST VIEW jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def 8 Remote Control Cursor buttons Makes selections and adjustments ● Standby On / Off switch Switches TV On or Of f standby ● Sound Mute Switches sound mute On or Off ● Aspect (p.
Identifying Controls ● Quick Start Guide 9 Changes the input mode Headphones jack (p. 58) CI Slot (p. 42) TV Mains power On / Off switch • Switch On to turn on the TV or turn the TV to Standby mode by the remote control Increases or decreases the channel position by one.
10 1 COMPONENT Y P B P R V L R L R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN 2 PC PC RF OUT RF IN 1 COMPONENT Y P B P R V L R L R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN 2 PC PC Cable Cable 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.
Basic Connection ● Quick Start Guide 11 2 (ARC) DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT 1 ( ARC ) PC COMPONENT Y P B P R V L R L R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN 2 RF OUT RF IN RF IN RF OUT RF IN Cable Example 3 Connecting DVD Reco.
DIRECT TV REC ASPECT N INPUT TV AV OPTION TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME RETURN TV jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def 12 Auto Setup Search and store TV channels automatically . These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer .
Auto Setup ● Quick Start Guide 13 Sending Preset Data Please wait! 0% 100% Remote control unavailable If Q-Link, VIERA Link or similar technology (p. 52 and p. 53) ● compatible recorder is connected, channel, language, country / region settings are automatically downloaded to the recorder .
DIRECT TV REC N AV TEXT INDEX PROGRAMME RETURN TV EXIT INPUT TV OPTION STTL HOLD MENU ASPECT jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def LAST VIEW 14 W atching TV Select a channel using Information banner ■ (p. 15) Possible to confirm the channel name and programme before changing channels.
W atching TV ● Basic 15 Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture HOLD Display Information banner 1 ZDF 20:35 Radio Coronation Street Now For info press Change category All DVB-T Channels 45 Encrypted Dolby D .
16 W atching TV Display subtitles Display / hide subtitles (if available) T o change the language for DVB (if available) ● “Preferred Subtitles” (p. 30) STTL Note If you press the STTL button in Analogue mode, it switches to teletext service and calls up a favourite page ● (p.
W atching TV ● Basic 17 Display the selectable settings for the current programme Check or change the current programme status instantly OPTION T o change ● change select Multi Video (DVB mode) Al.
EXIT OPTION RETURN INPUT TV 18 Using TV Guide TV Guide - Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters). This function varies depending on the country you select (p.
Using TV Guide ● Basic 19 V iew details of the programme (DVB mode) Select the programme View details Wed 28.10.2009 10:46 Timer Programming RETURN EXIT Wed 28.10.2009 DIY SOS BBC ONE 20:00 - 20:30, 30 min. TV Guide: Landscape Return to list Details Press again to return ● to TV Guide.
DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION RETURN N INPUT TV AV EXIT TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD MENU jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def 20 V iewing T eletext T eletext services are the text information provided by the broadcasters. The features may vary depending on the broadcasters.
Viewing T eletext ● Basic 21 INDEX Return to the main index page INDEX Call up a favourite page View a favourite page stored STTL Call up the page stored on the blue button (List mode).
EXIT DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD MENU N TV PROGRAMME INPUT TV AV PROGRAMME REC jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def 22 Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch through the input. T o connect the equipment ● p.
W atching External inputs ● Basic 23 Operating the equipment with the TV remote control The equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the below buttons of this TV remote control.
DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION RETURN TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD N INPUT TV AV MENU TV EXIT 24 How to Use VIERA T OOLS Y ou can access some special features easily by using the VIERA TOOLS function.
How to Use Menu Functions ● How to Use VIERA T OOLS ● Basic DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD INPUT TV AV REC TV EXIT RETURN N MENU 25 How to Use Menu Functions V arious menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions.
26 How to Use Menu Functions Menu list ■ Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Picture Viewing Mode Basic picture mode (Dynamic / Normal / Cinema / T rue Cinema / Game) In each Viewi.
How to Use Menu Functions ● Basic 27 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Sound Mode Selects the basic sound mode (Music / Speech / User) The selected mode affects all input signals. ● Music: Improves sound quality for watching music video, etc.
28 How to Use Menu Functions Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup Timer Programming Sets a timer to remind watching or record forthcoming programmes (p.
How to Use Menu Functions ● Basic 29 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup DVB-C T uning Menu Favourites Edit Creates list of favourite DVB-C channels (p. 35) Channel List Skips the unwanted DVB-C channels or edits DVB-C channels (p.
30 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup Language OSD Language Changes language for on screen displays Preferred Audio 1 / 2 Selects the first and second preferred language for D.
How to Use Menu Functions ● Basic 31 Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup System Menu Shipping Condition Resets all settings, for example, when moving house (p. 43) System Update Downloads new software to TV (p. 44) This function does not work on TH-42LRG20E.
For Auto Setup, using ■ the buttons on the side panel of the TV (p. 9) Press repeatedly until “Auto Setup” appears Access “Auto Setup” Set the search mode and scan mode (select the item) (se.
Retuning from Setup Menu ● Advanced TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD DIRECT TV REC ASPECT N AV OPTION RETURN EXIT INPUT TV MENU 33 1 Select DVB-T or Analogue p. 14 TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select “Setup.
DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD N AV EXIT RETURN INPUT TV jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def MENU 34 1 Select DVB-C or DVB-T p.
T uning and Editing Channels ● (DVB) Advanced 35 List favourite DVB channels Favourites Edit Create your favourite channel lists from various broadcasters (up to 4: Favourites1 to 4). The DVB Favourites lists are available from “Category” in the Information banner (p.
TV EXIT RETURN INPUT TV MENU jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def 36 1 Select Analogue p. 14 TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 4 Select “Analog.
T uning and Editing Channels ● (Analogue) Advanced 37 Skip unwanted Analogue channels, Edit Analogue channels Channel List Y ou can hide unwanted Analogue channels. The hidden channels cannot be displayed except in this function. Use this function to skip unwanted channels.
EXIT MENU INPUT TV jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def 38 T imer Programming T imer Programming from Menu The T imer Programming menu allows you to choose programmes that you wish to record or remind watching. At the correct time, the TV will switch on and tune to the correct channel even if the TV is in Standby mode.
T imer Programming ● Advanced Note Check that the LED is lit (orange). If not, timer programmes are not active or not stored. ● “!” identifies that any timer programming events have overlapped. “Ext Rec.” is given priority over “Reminder”.
40 DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD N INPUT TV AV EXIT MENU jkl ghi mno tuv pqrs wxyz abc def Child Lock 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Set.
Input Labels ● Child Lock ● Advanced DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD N INPUT TV AV TV EXIT RETURN MENU 41 Input Labels 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select “Setup” Main .
TV EXIT MENU INPUT TV 42 Using Common Interface 1 Select DVB-C or DVB-T p. 14 TV 2 Display the menu MENU 3 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 4 Select “Common Interface.
Shipping Condition ● Using Common Interface ● Advanced DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION RETURN TEXT PROGRAMME STTL INDEX HOLD N INPUT TV AV TV MENU EXIT 43 Shipping Condition 1 Display the menu MENU 2 .
44 EXIT MENU Updating the TV Software 1 Display the menu MENU 2 Select “Setup” Main Menu Picture Sound Setup access select 3 Select “System Menu” Setup Menu 1/2 Off Timer Off Access Link Setti.
Advanced 45 Displaying PC Screen on TV ● Updating the TV Software ● EXIT DIRECT TV REC ASPECT OPTION RETURN TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD MENU N INPUT TV AV Displaying PC Screen on TV 1 Select the external input AV 2 Select “PC” Input Selection AV1/S AV2 COMPONENT PC HDMI1 HDMI2 TV access select Corresponding signals ● p.
EXIT RETURN MENU SD CARD 46 T o return to TV ■ EXIT or SD CARD T o return to ■ the previous screen RETURN Photo mode Photo mode : Still pictures recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. Video mode : Moving pictures recorded by digital video cameras will be played back.
Using Media Player ● Advanced 47 Photo Setup Setup the settings for Photo mode. Display the menu MENU Select “Photo Setup” Select the items and set Main Menu Picture Sound Photo Setup Video Setu.
TV EXIT OPTION RETURN MENU ASPECT SD CARD 48 T o return to TV ■ EXIT or SD CARD T o return to ■ the previous screen RETURN V ideo mode Using Media Player V iewing from SD Card (VIERA IMAGE VIEWER).
Using Media Player ● Advanced 49 Sound Settings Y ou can enjoy the multi-channel sound via an amplifier connected to DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT terminal. T o confirm or change the current sound status ■ (.
50 Link Functions ( Q-Link VIERA Link ) Q-Link connects the TV and DVD Recorder / VCR, and enables easy recording, playback, etc. (p. 52) VIERA Link (HDA VI Control™) connects the TV and the equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables easy control, convenient recording, playback, energy saving, creating home theatre, etc.
Link Functions ● (Q-Link / VIERA Link) Advanced 51 VIERA Link (HDMI and Audio out connections) ■ Connected equipment Features Player theatre with VIERA Link function Blu-ray Disc theatre with VIER.
52 Q-Link Preparations ■ Connect the DVD Recorder / VCR with the following logos: ● “Q-Link”, “NEXTVIEWLINK”, “DA T A LOGIC”, “Easy Link”, “Megalogic” or “SMARTLINK” Q-Link connection ● p. 50 Use fully wired SCART cable. ● Set up the DVD Recorder / VCR.
Link Functions ● (Q-Link / VIERA Link) Advanced 53 VIERA Link “ Control™” ∗ ∗ Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDA VI Control” function. This TV supports “HDA VI Control 5” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder , HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifier , etc.
54 Link Functions ( Q-Link VIERA Link ) Direct TV Recording - What you see is What you record Direct TV Rec Recording the current programme in DIGA Recorder immediately . If you connect a variety of recorders including other manufacturers’ recorders at the same time, please ● connect DIGA Recorder to the TV’ s lower HDMI terminal number .
Link Functions ● (Q-Link / VIERA Link) Advanced 55 Pause Live TV programme Pause Live TV Y ou can pause the live TV programme and resume later . Live TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder . This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD.
56 Link Functions ( Q-Link VIERA Link ) Features available ■ (Using VIERA Link Menu) Control the menu of the connected equipment by VIERA remote control VIERA Link Control Y ou can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’ s signal receiver).
Link Functions ● (Q-Link / VIERA Link) Advanced 57 Features available ■ (Using VIERA Link Menu) Note 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.
58 External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for connection of your TV to various pieces of equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below , and the specifications (p.
External Equipment ● Advanced 59 DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT SERIAL IR - OUT PC COMPONENT Y P B P R V L R L R AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN 2 (ARC) 1 “HDMI connection” (p.
60 T echnical Information Auto Aspect The optimum size and aspect can be chosen automatically , and you can enjoy finer images. (p. 16) Aspect Control Signal ■ “WIDE” will appear in the top left of the screen if a Widescreen signal (WSS) or a Control signal through SCART / HDMI terminal is found.
T echnical Information ● F AQs, etc. 61 SD Card Use an SD Card which meets SD standards. If not, it may cause the TV to malfunction. 24 mm 32 mm 2.1 mm Cautions in handling SD Card ■ Do not remove the card while the TV is accessing data (this can damage card or TV).
62 T echnical Information Characters table for numeric buttons Y ou can enter characters by using numeric buttons for free input items. Press the numeric button repeatedly until you reach the desired character . User input Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f g h i j k l m n u v w x y z ( ) + - .
T echnical Information ● F AQs, etc. 63 HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is the world’s first complete digital consumer A V interface complying with a non-compression standard. HDMI allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment.
64 T echnical Information Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT (Y , P B , P R ) , HDMI ∗ Mark: Applicable input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 (480) / 60i ∗∗ 525 (480) / 60p ∗.
Frequently Asked Questions ● T echnical Information ● F AQs, etc. 65 F AQs Block noise, frozen or disappearing image occurs in DVB mode / White spots or shadow image (ghosting) occurs in Analogue mode / Some channels cannot be tuned Check the position, direction and connection of ● the aerial.
66 Problem Actions Screen Chaotic image, noisy Set “P-NR” in the Picture Menu (to remove noise). (p. 26) ● Check nearby electrical products ● (car , motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). No image can be displayed Is “Contrast”, “Brightness” or “Colour” in the Picture Menu set to the ● minimum? (p.
Specifications ● Frequently Asked Questions ● F AQs, etc. 67 Specifications TH-42LRG20E Power Source AC 220-240 V , 50 Hz Rated Power Consumption 182 W Standby Power Consumption 0.
Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and used Batteries These symbols on the products, packaging, and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic products and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.
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