Panasonic Viera TH-42PE7 Quick Start Manual

Panasonic Viera TH-42PE7 Quick Start Manual

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Quick Start Guide
(See page 6)
Guía de inicio rápido
(vea la página 6)
For assistance (U.S.A.), please call:
1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)
or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For assistance (Puerto Rico), please call:
787-750-4300
or visit us at www.panasonic.com
For assistance (Canada), please call:
1-800-561-5505
or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU.), llame al:
1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)
ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
Para solicitar ayuda (Puerto Rico), llame al:
787-750-4300
ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
English
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro.
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High Definition Plasma Television
Televisor de plasma de alta definición
Número de modelo

Operating Instructions

Manual de instrucciones
Model No.
TH-42PE7U
TQB2AA0754

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    (See page 6) Guía de inicio rápido (vea la página 6) For assistance (U.S.A.), please call: 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For assistance (Puerto Rico), please call: 787-750-4300 or visit us at www.panasonic.com For assistance (Canada), please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca...
  • Page 2: Ez Sync

    Turn your own living room into a movie theater! Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement EZ Sync™ HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. HDAVI Control™...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Please read before using the unit • Safety Precautions ······································· 4 • Enjoy rich multimedia Notes ···························································· 5 Quick Start Guide • Camcorder Accessories/Optional Accessory ··· 6 • To Prevent TV from Falling Over ··· 8 • Before Connection ······················ 10 •...
  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting TV to peripheral devices.
  • Page 5: Notes

    WARNING/CAUTION ■ If problems occur during use WARNING If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the Plasma SMALL PARTS CAN PRESENT CHOKING HAZARD IF TV, unplug the power cord immediately. ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED.
  • Page 6: Accessories/Optional Accessory

    Accessories/Optional Accessory Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control Batteries for the Antenna Adapter Cable clamper • Transmitter Remote Control F-Type for 5C-2V • Transmitter N2QAYB000103 • AA Battery AC cord Pedestal • TBL2AX00141 How to assemble (p.7) Operating Instructions Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Quick Setup Guide...
  • Page 7 Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. • If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.
  • Page 8: To Prevent Tv From Falling Over

    To Prevent TV from Falling Over The Plasma TV could fall over during an earthquake, etc. We recommend that measures are taken to prevent the Plasma TV from falling over in such an event. • The information in this section is designed to reduce the risk of injuries caused by the Plasma TV falling over during an earthquake, etc.
  • Page 9 Securing to a wall • Fix to wall or post with strong commercial wire or chain. Accessories Clamp (2) Remove screw Main screw Main screw...
  • Page 10: Before Connection

    DVD Recorder Note • If your Panasonic DVD Recorder is compatible with EZ Sync (HDAVI control 2), you can operate your Panasonic DVD Recorder with this TV’s remote control (p. 23 EZ Sync • All cables and external equipment shown in this book are not supplied with the TV.
  • Page 11: Basic Connection

    Set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4. Cable Box Note • When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet first. • For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca...
  • Page 12 Basic Connection (Continued) Example 2 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback) VHF/UHF Antenna AV Equipment (e.g. DVD Recorder or VCR) To connect antenna terminals VHF/UHF Antenna AC 120 V 60 Hz ANTENNA C a b le I n AC Cord Back of the TV Antenna terminal...
  • Page 13 ■ To use HDMI terminals AV Equipment HDMI 2 AUDIO IN HDMI AV IN AV IN AV OUT e.g. DVD Recorder • Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. ■ To use COMPONENT terminals white white white...
  • Page 14 Basic Connection (Continued) Example 3 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver Satellite VHF/UHF Antenna DVD Recorder Receiver To connect antenna terminals VHF/UHF Antenna AC 120 V 60 Hz ANTENNA C a b le I n AC Cord Back of the TV Antenna terminal ANTENNA...
  • Page 15 ■ To use COMPOSITE terminals yellow yellow DVD Recorder yellow yellow Satellite Receiver COMPOSITE COMPOSITE white white white white ■ To use S VIDEO terminals S VIDEO S VIDEO DVD Recorder Satellite Receiver white white AUDIO white white AUDIO • The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected.
  • Page 16 (When listening to TV audio) [ATSC only] Note • It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. (P. 28) • When Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or the S VIDEO OUT terminal, refer to p. 13 “To use COMPONENT terminals”...
  • Page 17: Identifying Controls

    Identifying Controls Volume up/down Selects channels in Switches TV/VIDEO sequence Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set. POWER button POWER indicator (on: red, of: no light) Note • The TV consumes a limited amount of power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. EZ Sync menu (p.
  • Page 18: First Time Setup

    First Time Setup “First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 26-27) is set to “No”. Turn the TV On with the POWER button (TV) (Remote)
  • Page 19: Auto Channel Setup

    Auto channel setup Select “Auto program” First time setup next Language Clock select Auto program Picture Select “ANT in” Program channel ANT in ANT in Cable Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna Auto select Select “Auto” Program channel next ANT in Cable Auto select...
  • Page 20: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 10-15) Turn power on Select a channel number down MENU MENU ■ To directly input the digital channel Note number • If the mode is not TV, press When tuning to a digital and select TV.
  • Page 21 ■ Press ASPECT to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 41) Change • 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM aspect • 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM ratio ■ FAVORITE Call up Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune a favorite screen.
  • Page 22: Watching Videos And Dvds

    Watching Videos and DVDs If you have some equipment connected to the TV, you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV’s screen. Input Select You can select the external equipment to access. With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode Press corresponding NUMBER Input select...
  • Page 23 EZ Sync If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control 2” function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions. For details, refer to “EZ Sync Control” on p. 28-29. Display EZ Sync menu Select the equipment select DVD recorder Home theater...
  • Page 24: How To Use Menu Functions

    How to Use Menu Functions ■ Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and Menu list other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in the way best Menu Item suited for you. DVD recorder, Home theater, Display menu HD camcorder,...
  • Page 25 Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) [DVD recorder/Home theater/HD camcorder] Select equipment to access and operate. (p.28) [Speaker output] Select audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 28) EZ Sync menu is accessible directly by pressing the EZ Sync button on the remote control. (p. 23) Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Other adjust”...
  • Page 26 How to Use Menu Functions ■ Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and Menu list other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in the way best Menu Item suited for you. Surf mode Display menu Language Clock...
  • Page 27 (Continued) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (Favorite/All) Surf mode Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 33) Selects the screen menu language (p. 18) Language Adjusts the clock (p. 18) Clock Sets channels (p. 32) Program channel Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p.
  • Page 28: Ez Sync Tm "Hdavi Control Tm

    ” Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button Automatic on one remote. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. Input This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function. Switching Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, RAM theater, Player theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface automatically.
  • Page 29 “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on. If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the remote control for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following sequence of operations is performed automatically.
  • Page 30: Lock

    Lock You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. Display menu Select “Lock” You will be asked to enter your next Menu password each time you display the EZ Sync Lock menu. Picture select Audio Timer Lock...
  • Page 31 ■ To select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked. These channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating. Select “Mode” and set to “Custom” Channel Select channel to lock.
  • Page 32: Editing And Setting Channels

    Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Display menu Auto automatically Select “Setup” Menu next EZ Sync select Picture Audio Timer Lock Setup Select “Program channel” Setup next Surf mode Manual select Language...
  • Page 33 Automatically searches and adds active channels to memory. Select “ANT in” Select scanning mode Select Cable or Antenna (p. 19) (p. 19) Auto program Select “Auto” All channels Program channel Analog only next select ANT in Cable Digital only Auto select Manual Settings are made automatically...
  • Page 34: Input Labels/Monitor Out/Closed Caption

    Input Labels/Monitor Out/ Display menu Input labels Display labels of external devices Select “Setup” next Menu EZ Sync select Picture Monitor out Audio Timer Stop output Lock of the Setup picture and audio Select “External devices” or “CC” next Setup Surf mode select Language...
  • Page 35: Closed Caption

    Closed Caption Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection. (In selecting input mode from p. 22 ■ Select the terminal and label of the external equipment • Label Terminal select Terminals: Comp. 1-2/HDMI 1-2/ Input labels Video 1-2 •...
  • Page 36: Using Timer

    Using Timer The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. • The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 18) • The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not function if “Auto power on” (p. 26) is set. Display menu Select “Timer”...
  • Page 37 Set the timer ■ To set “Sleep” (Off Timer) Set to shut the unit off after a pre-selected amount of time. • 0/30/60/90 (minutes) Sleep Sleep ■ To set “Timer 1-5” (On/Off Timer) Select the item and set Timer 1 select Channel 310 - 1...
  • Page 38: Recommended Av Connections

    These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment and the specifications (p. 45). For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca...
  • Page 39 Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control of If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDAVI a single AV piece of equipment such as a Panasonic DIGA- control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off then On DVD recorder, RAM theater, or Player theater system.
  • Page 40: Ratings List For Lock

    Ratings List for Lock “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. (p. 31) ■ U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie has not been rated or rating does not apply.
  • Page 41: Technical Information

    Technical Information Closed Caption (CC) • For viewing Closed Caption of digital broadcasting, set the aspect ratio to FULL. (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3, characters will be cut off.) • The Closed Caption is not displayed when you use HDMI connection. •...
  • Page 42 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. • “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. HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and the devices.
  • Page 43 Side Bar Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause “Image Side Bar Image retention retention” to remain on either or both sides of the display field. To reduce the risk of such “Image retention”, change the brightness of the side bars. •...
  • Page 44: Maintenance

    Maintenance First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. Display panel 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. • If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent diluted by 100 times the amount of water) and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid.
  • Page 45: Specifications

    Specifications TH-42PE7U Power Source AC 120 V, 60 Hz Maximum 387 W Standby condition 0.2 W Drive method AC type Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size 42 ” (Diagonal) (W × H × Diagonal) 36.2 ” × 20.4 ” × 41.6 ” (922 mm × 518 mm × 1,057 mm) (No.
  • Page 46: Faq

    Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. For details (p. 49, 50) For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: www.panasonic.com/contactinfo...
  • Page 47 If there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV).
  • Page 48: Limited Warranty (For U.s.a.)

    If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited Warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product.
  • Page 49: Customer Services Directory (For U. S. A.)

    Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. ■ For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com...
  • Page 50: Limited Warranty (For Canada)

    If removal is required to service the product, it will be at the discretion of the Servicentre and in no event will Panasonic Canada Inc. or the Servicentre be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages.
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