FAQs, etc.• Frequently Asked Questions• Technical Information40 41Technical InformationInput signal that can be displayedNote • Signals other than above may not be displayed properly.• The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.• Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to VESA standard timing.• PC signal is magnified or compressed for display, so that it may not be possible to show fine detailwith sufficient clarity.Signal name COMPONENT HDMI525 (480) / 60i ∗ ∗525 (480) / 60p ∗ ∗625 (576) / 50i ∗ ∗625 (576) / 50p ∗ ∗750 (720) / 60p ∗ ∗750 (720) / 50p ∗ ∗1,125 (1,080) / 60i ∗ ∗1,125 (1,080) / 50i ∗ ∗1,125 (1,080) / 60p ∗1,125 (1,080) / 50p ∗Signal name Horizontal frequency (kHz) Vertical frequency (Hz)640 × 400 @70 Hz 31.47 70.07640 × 480 @60 Hz 31.47 59.94640 × 480 @75 Hz 37.50 75.00800 × 600 @60 Hz 37.88 60.32800 × 600 @75 Hz 46.88 75.00800 × 600 @85 Hz 53.67 85.06852 × 480 @60 Hz 31.44 59.891,024 × 768 @60 Hz 48.36 60.001,024 × 768 @70 Hz 56.48 70.071,024 × 768 @75 Hz 60.02 75.031,024 × 768 @85 Hz 68.68 85.001,280 × 1,024 @60 Hz 63.98 60.021,366 × 768 @60 Hz 48.39 60.04Macintosh13” (640 × 480) 35.00 66.67Macintosh16” (832 × 624) 49.73 74.55Macintosh21” (1,152 × 870) 68.68 75.06∗ Mark: Applicable input signalCOMPONENT (Y, PB, PR ), HDMIPC (D-sub 15P)Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal Name Pin No. Signal NameR GND (Ground) NC (not connected)G GND (Ground) NC (not connected)B GND (Ground) HDNC (not connected) NC (not connected) VDGND (Ground) GND (Ground) NC (not connected)167839451015 14 13 12 112PC connectionA PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV.• PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning frequency59 to 86 Hz (more than 1,024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image).• A PC adapter is not necessary for the DOS/V-compliant D-sub 15-pin connector.Note• Some PC models cannot be connected to this TV.• When using PC, set the colour display quality of PC to the highest position.• For details of the applicable PC signals, see below.• Max. display resolution• D-sub 15-pin connector signalFAQsBefore requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem.If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance.White spots or shadowimages (noise)• Check the position, direction, andconnection of the aerial.Neither image norsound is produced• Is the TV in “AV mode”?• Is the mains lead plugged into the socketoutlet?• Is the TV turned On?• Check Picture Menu (p. 20) and volume.• Check all required SCART cables andconnections are firmly in place.Auto aspect• Auto aspect is designed to provide youwith the best aspect ratio to use to fill yourscreen. For user control please see p. 38.S-Video / black andwhite picture• Using AV button please confirm yourselection is S-Video I.e. AV2/AV2S(p. 14).On Screen messages- I.e. EC/AV1• You can simply clear these by pressingthe button .Press again to redisplay.No DVB programmesshown after Auto Setup• Check the DVB transmitter.• Adjust the direction of the aerial to anothertransmitter installed nearby.• Check the analogue broadcast.If the image quality is poor,check the aerial and consultyour nearest dealer.An error message appears• Follow the message’s instructions.• If the problem persists, contact theauthorized Service Centre.Direct TV record / Q-Linkfunctions not recording• Please confirm SCART cable and connection. Alsoplease set “AV1 / AV2 out” in the Setup Menu (p. 21).Permanently lit spots on screen• Due to production process involved in this technologythis may result in some pixels which are permanently litor unlit. This is not a malfunction.Contrast is reduced• Contrast is lowered when the following conditions withoutany user operation for a few minutes:● no signal in DVB or AV mode● selected locked channel● selected invalid channel● selected radio channel● displayed menuTo customer usingindoor aerialIn order to enjoy a good quality DVB image, it isimportant to receive a good quality DVB signal.For this purpose check “DVB Signal Condition”in Tuning Menu (p. 28). A level of at least 5 isrequired in order to provide a good picture. It maybe necessary to adjust the position and direction ofthe aerial to achieve the best possible result.TH-42PX74E4:3 768 × 768 pixels16:9 1,024 × 768 pixelsAspectModel No.