Panasonic High Definition Plasma Television Th 42pe7 Operating Instructions

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FAQs, etc.
 Technical Information Ratings List for Lock
Technical Information
Closed Caption (CC)
Aspect Ratio
Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 21) 
(e.g.:  in case of 4:3 image)
• 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.
• If analog connected equipment is used for displaying or recording, Closed Caption (CC) should be set On/Off on 
the connected equipment.
The CC mode setting of the TV will not affect the analog input.
If a digital program is being output in analog format, the CC data will also be output in analog format.
  If digital connected equipment is used for input, CC should be set On on either the connected equipment or the TV.
  If CC is set On on both the connected equipment and the TV, captions from each unit will overlap.
• FULL• JUST
FULLJUST
Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges.
(Recommended for anamorphic picture)Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the 
screen. 
(Recommended for normal TV broadcast)
• H-FILL• 4:3
H-FILL
Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. 
The side edges of the image are cut off.Standard
(Note that “Image retention” of the side bar may occur from
displaying it for a long time.)
• ZOOM
ZOOM
Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen. 
(Recommended for Letter Box)
• Zoom adjust
 Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in “ZOOM”.
 Select “Zoom adjust” on the “Picture” menu. (p. 24-25)
 V-position:  Vertical position adjustment    V-size:  Vertical size adjustment
Side bar
• To reset the aspect ratio   (OK)Note
• 480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9):  
  FULL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM
• 1080p / 1080i / 720p:  
  FULL, H-FILL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM
• When the signal is 720p/1080i/1080p, the aspect mode 
automatically defaults to Full after turning off the TV, 
after changing input mode, or after changed signal 
resolution other than 720p/1080i/1080p. 
						

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DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals
You can enjoy your home theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and “Multi Channel” amplifier to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. 
Caution
• Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may operate and disable optical output.
• External speakers cannot be connected directly to PROG OUT terminals.
• When an ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. When an NTSC 
channel is selected, the output will be PCM.
EZ SyncTM “HDAVI ControlTM” 
HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 28)
• This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition.
• The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function on even if TV is in Standby mode.
• 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 same kind of equipment at once (for example:  one DIGA to HDMI 1 / another DIGA to HDMI 2), EZ SyncTM is 
available for the terminal with the smaller number.
• 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.
HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set-top box or a DVD player, can be connected 
to the HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
• HDMI is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.
• If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (*2).
• When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal.
• Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI 1 in” or “HDMI 2 in” menu screen. (p. 24)
Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (L.PCM):  48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz
 (*1):  The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant device. 
 (*2):  Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.Caution
• Use with a PC is not assumed.
• All signals are reformatted before being displayed on the screen.
• If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.
•  These HDMI connectors are “type A”.
•  These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection.
• A device having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either “COMPONENT”, “S VIDEO”, or 
“VIDEO” to receive analog signals.
• The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals:  480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.
Match the output setting of the digital device.
• For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see below.
horizontal
frequency (kHz)vertical
frequency (Hz)COMPONENT HDMI
525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94
**
525 (480) /60p 31.47 59.94
**
750 (720) /60p 45.00 59.94
**
1,125 (1,080) /60i 33.75 59.94
**
1,125 (1,080)/60p 67.43 59.94
*
1,125 (1,080)/60p 67.50 60.00
*
* Mark:  Applicable input signal for Component (Y, PB, PR) and HDMI
• Signals other than those shown above may not be displayed properly.
• The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
Input signals that can be displayed
Note
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 Technical Information
Picture mode
• Vivid (default):  Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit room.
• Standard:  Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting.
• Cinema:  For watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like picture.
• Custom (Photo):  Customizes each item according to your taste.
  Photo is displayed in JPEG menu.
Side Bar
Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause “Image 
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.
• The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture. Using 
Cinema mode will reduce such flashing (See below).
Side Bar
4:3
Screen
DisplayImage retention 
						

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Maintenance
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. Use this cloth to wipe the surface 
of the display panel, then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type until the surface is dry.
• Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects. Furthermore, avoid contact 
with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents, and thinner; otherwise, the quality of the surface may be 
adversely affected.
First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet.
Cabinet
If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
• If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution and then wring the cloth dry.
  Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth.
• Do not allow any detergent to come into direct contact with the surface of the Plasma TV.
  If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result.
• Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents, and thinner; otherwise, the quality of the 
cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods 
in contact with articles made from rubber or PVC.
Pedestal
• Cleaning
  Wipe the surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. If the unit is particularly dirty, clean it using a cloth soaked with water to 
which a small amount of neutral detergent has been added and then wipe with a dry cloth. 
  Do not use products such as solvents, thinner, or household wax for cleaning, as they can damage the surface 
coating. (If using a chemically-treated cloth, follow the instructions supplied with the cloth.)
• Do not attach sticky tape or labels, as they can make the surface of the pedestal dirty. Do not allow long-term 
contact with rubber, vinyl products, or the like. (Doing so will cause deterioration.) 
						

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FAQs, etc.
 Specifications Maintenance
TH-42PE7U
Power SourceAC 120 V, 60 HzPower
Consumption
Maximum387 W
Standby condition0.2 W
Plasma Display 
panelDrive methodAC type
Aspect Ratio16:9
Visible screen size
(W × H × Diagonal)
(No. of pixels) 42 ” (Diagonal) 
36.2 ” × 20.4 ” × 41.6 ” 
(922 mm × 518 mm × 1,057 mm)
786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H))[3,072 × 768 dots]
Sound
Audio Output16 W [ 8 W + 8 W ] ( 10 % THD )
Channel Capability
(Digital/Analog)VHF/ UHF:  2 - 69, CATV:  1 - 135
Operating ConditionsTemperature:  32 °F – 104 °F (0 °C – 40 °C) 
Humidity:  20 % – 80 % RH (non-condensing)
Connection TerminalsINPUT 1-2VIDEO:    RCA PIN Type × 1    1.0 V [p-p] (75 Ω)
S-VIDEO:  Mini DIN 4-pin           Y:  1.0 V [p-p] (75 Ω)        C:  0.286 V [p-p] (75 Ω)
AUDIO L-R:  RCA PIN Type × 2     0.5 V [rms]
COMPONENT VIDEO
INPUT 1-2Y:    1.0 V [p-p] (including synchronization)
P
B, PR:   ±0.35 V [p-p]
AUDIO L-R:  RCA PIN Type × 2    0.5 V [rms]
HDMI 1-2
AUDIO INTYPE A Connector × 2
•  This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.
AUDIO L-R:   RCA PIN Type × 2    0.5 V [rms]
AV PROG. OUTVIDEO:    RCA PIN Type × 1    1.0 V [p-p] (75 Ω)
AUDIO L-R:   RCA PIN Type × 2    0.5 V [rms] 
DIGITAL AUDIO OUTPCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic
FEATURES3D Y/C FILTER    V-Chip 
CLOSED CAPTION  HDAVI Control 2   
Dimensions
( W × H × D )
Including pedestal40.2 ” × 29.6 ” × 12.6 ” (1,020 mm × 750 mm × 320 mm)
TV Set only40.2 ” × 27.8 ” × 3.8 ” (1,020 mm × 704 mm × 95 mm)
Mass  Including pedestal64.0 lb. (29 )
TV Set only59.6 lb. (27 
)
Specifications
Note
• Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate.
40.2” (1,020 mm) 3.8 ” (95 mm)
12.6 ” (320 mm)
27.8 ” (704 mm) 29.6 ” (750 mm)
31.9 ”  (809 mm)
[TH-42PE7U] 
						

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FA Q
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
www.panasonic.ca
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SUBSUBMENUMENU
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White spots or
shadow images
(noise)
• Check the position, direction,
and connection of the aerial.
Interference or 
frozen digital 
channels
(intermittent sound)
• Change the direction of antenna 
for digital channels.
• Check “Signal meter” (p. 33).
If the signal is weak, check the
antenna and consult your local
dealer.
The remote control does 
not work
• Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6)
• Has the battery run down?
Pictures from external 
equipment are distorted 
when the unit is 
connected via HDMI
• Is the HDMI cable connected properly?
(p. 38-39)
• Turn Off the TV unit and equipment, then 
turn them On again.
• Check an input signal from the equipment.
(p. 42)
• Use equipment compliant with 
EIA/CEA-861/861B. 
						

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 Frequently Asked Questions
No sound is produced
Sound is unusual
• Are the speakers’ cables connected correctly? (p. 38)
• Is “Sound Mute” active? (p. 17)
• Is the volume set to the minimum?
• Is “Speaker output” set to “Off”? (p. 24)
• Change “SAP” settings. (p. 20)
• Check “HDMI 1 in” or “HDMI 2 in” settings. (p. 24)
• Set “SAP” setting to “Stereo” or “Mono.”
• Check the HDMI device connected to the unit.
• Set the audio setting of the HDMI device to
“Linear PCM.”
• If digital sound connection has a problem,
select analog sound connection.
Problem Actions
Screen
One spot remains dark
Chaotic image, noisy
No image can be
displayed
Only spots are displayed 
instead of images
Neither image nor
sound is produced
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).
• A pixel or luminescent spot can occasionally
be missing in plasma displays.
(Not a faulty symptom)
• Check nearby electrical products
(car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp).
• Check Picture menu (p. 24)
• Check the channel settings. (p. 32)
• Check the antenna cables.
• Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet?
• Is the TV unit turned On?
• Check Picture menu (p. 24) and volume.
Black Box appears• Change settings of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 34)
Sound 
						

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Limited Warranty Coverage
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. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
During the “Labor” Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” Limited Warranty 
period, there will be no charge for parts.
You must carry-in your product or arrange for in-home service during the Limited Warranty period. If non-
rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This Limited Warranty only applies to products 
purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original 
purchaser and only covers product purchased as new. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date 
is required for Limited Warranty service.
In-Home or Carry-in Service
For In-Home or Carry-In Service in the United States call 1-888-VIEW-PTV(1-888-843-9788).
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
In-Home service requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does 
not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be 
completed in-home, but will require that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or 
repair and then returned.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER 
normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube 
resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, 
or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). 
The Limited Warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused 
by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug 
infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer 
controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a 
hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Service 
Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. 
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM 
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. (As 
examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if 
applicable, or travel to and from the servicer. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL 
EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE LIMITED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE 
LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how 
long an implied Limited Warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have others rights which vary from state 
to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the Limited Warranty period, you may contact your 
dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer 
Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH 
ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.)
Panasonic Color Television
Limited Warranty
CATEGORIESALL PARTS EXCEPT
GLASS PANEL OR CRTLABOR GLASS PANEL OR CRTGLASS PANEL 
OR
CRT LABORSERVICE
PLASMA DISPLAY 1 (ONE) YEAR 1 (ONE) YEARGLASS PANEL - 2 (TWO) 
YEARS1 (ONE) YEAR IN-HOME OR CARRY-IN
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY,
DIVISION OF
PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA
One Panasonic Way
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
DIVISION OF
PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5
San Gabriel Industrial Park
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 
						

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 Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A.)
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Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A.)
Customer Services Directory
Accessory Purchases
Service in Puerto Rico
Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; 
purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web 
Site at:
http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport
or, contact us via the web at:
http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
You may also contact us directly at:
1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)
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
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web 
Site at:
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or, send your request by E-mail to: 
[email protected]
You may also contact us directly at: 
1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday - Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
Panasonic Service and Technology Company
20421 84th Avenue South,
Kent, WA 98032
(We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
■ For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277
Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910 
						

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Panasonic Canada Inc.
PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY
Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to 
remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized 
Panasonic service facility.
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS
This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly 
installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, 
or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor 
does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this 
warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original 
purchase is required before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, 
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR 
PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR 
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential 
damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.
In-home service requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the Authorized Servicentre and does not 
include removal or re-installation of an installed product. 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.
WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation and information assistance, please contact: 
    Our Customer Care Centre:  Telephone #:  (905) 624-5505
      1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505
      Fax #:  (905) 238-2360
      Email link: “Customer support” on www.panasonic.ca
FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca:
    Link: “Servicentres™ locator” under “Customer support”
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase. Plasma TV / Monitor In-home service One (1) year, parts (including Plasma Panel) and labour.
LCD TV (26 in & over) In-home service One (1) year, parts (including LCD Panel) and labour. 
LCD TV (25 in & under)  Carry-in service only One (1) year, parts (including LCD Panel) and labour. 
Limited Warranty (for Canada)