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... •How to Use Menu Functions picture, sound quality, etc 26 EZ SyncTM "HDAVI ControlTM 30 Lock 32 Editing and Setting Channels 34 Input Labels/Monitor Out/Closed Caption 36 Using Timer 38 Operating Peripheral Equipment 39 Recommended AV Connections 40 Viewing Advanced ...FAQs, etc. FAQs, etc. Basic Features •••Watching TV 20 Viewing from Dolby Laboratories. Remote Control Operation/Code List 42 Ratings List for Lock 46 Technical Information 47 Maintenance 50 Specifications 51 FAQ 52 Limited Warranty (for ...
... •How to Use Menu Functions picture, sound quality, etc 26 EZ SyncTM "HDAVI ControlTM 30 Lock 32 Editing and Setting Channels 34 Input Labels/Monitor Out/Closed Caption 36 Using Timer 38 Operating Peripheral Equipment 39 Recommended AV Connections 40 Viewing Advanced ...FAQs, etc. FAQs, etc. Basic Features •••Watching TV 20 Viewing from Dolby Laboratories. Remote Control Operation/Code List 42 Ratings List for Lock 46 Technical Information 47 Maintenance 50 Specifications 51 FAQ 52 Limited Warranty (for ...
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... (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on the AC cord power plug is damaged,...to persons. The exclamation point within a triangle is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by one ... reduce the risk of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) consumerproducts@panasonic.com CANADIAN NOTICE: For Model TH-42PX77U, TH-50PX77U This Class B digital apparatus complies with...
... (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on the AC cord power plug is damaged,...to persons. The exclamation point within a triangle is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by one ... reduce the risk of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) consumerproducts@panasonic.com CANADIAN NOTICE: For Model TH-42PX77U, TH-50PX77U This Class B digital apparatus complies with...
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...infrared sensor in a place away from your Plasma TV. Do not climb up Plasma TV is suspected, have it as no picture or no operations are manufactured by the warranty. If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the ■Set up onto the television or use of this... is damaged or the wall socket This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; A short may cause fire or electric shocks. cables which could...
...infrared sensor in a place away from your Plasma TV. Do not climb up Plasma TV is suspected, have it as no picture or no operations are manufactured by the warranty. If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the ■Set up onto the television or use of this... is damaged or the wall socket This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; A short may cause fire or electric shocks. cables which could...
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Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. •During set-up •Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. If sufficient care is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed, the TV may fall over and personal injury may result. Caution •Do not use ...damaged. Align the stamped marks. ■Set-up , make sure that all screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall -prevention brackets to secure the TV. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and...
Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. •During set-up •Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. If sufficient care is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed, the TV may fall over and personal injury may result. Caution •Do not use ...damaged. Align the stamped marks. ■Set-up , make sure that all screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV, and it might fall -prevention brackets to secure the TV. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and...
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Quick Start Guide Basic Connection Example 1 TV Connecting Antenna (To watch TV) VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV To connect antenna terminals ANTENNA Cable In Back of the TV VIDEO PR PB Y PR PB Y AV IN 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO IN AV IN 2 S VIDEO HDMI 1 VIDEO AUDIO IN R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AC 120 ... ANTENNA Cable In VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV or (If no Cable Box) or Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Before Connection ANT OUT ANT IN ••If using Cable Box Set the TV channel to disconnect the power cord plug at : www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca 11 For additional assistance, visit us...
Quick Start Guide Basic Connection Example 1 TV Connecting Antenna (To watch TV) VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV To connect antenna terminals ANTENNA Cable In Back of the TV VIDEO PR PB Y PR PB Y AV IN 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO IN AV IN 2 S VIDEO HDMI 1 VIDEO AUDIO IN R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AC 120 ... ANTENNA Cable In VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV or (If no Cable Box) or Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Before Connection ANT OUT ANT IN ••If using Cable Box Set the TV channel to disconnect the power cord plug at : www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca 11 For additional assistance, visit us...
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If you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. (P. 30) When Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or the S VIDEO OUT terminal, refer to p. 15 "To use COMPONENT terminals" or "To use audio cable instead of the TV PR PB Y AV ...;(could cause distorted image). Basic Connection (Continued) Example 4 Connecting Home Theater and DVD recorder TV Home Theater DVD Recorder To connect HDMI terminals Back of the optical digital audio cable. (p. ... Cable In away ANTENNA Cable In To attach hole Cable clamper Insert To bundle Set hooks 16 AC cord To remove Snaps Keep pushing both side snaps To loosen...
If you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. (P. 30) When Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or the S VIDEO OUT terminal, refer to p. 15 "To use COMPONENT terminals" or "To use audio cable instead of the TV PR PB Y AV ...;(could cause distorted image). Basic Connection (Continued) Example 4 Connecting Home Theater and DVD recorder TV Home Theater DVD Recorder To connect HDMI terminals Back of the optical digital audio cable. (p. ... Cable In away ANTENNA Cable In To attach hole Cable clamper Insert To bundle Set hooks 16 AC cord To remove Snaps Keep pushing both side snaps To loosen...
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... 21) Switches to previously viewed channel and input modes. Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Basic Connection (TV + Home Theater + DVD Recorder) Identifying Controls Front of the TV Back of the TV Switches TV/VIDEO Volume up/down Displays or removes the channel banner (p. 20) Sound mute On/Off Numeric ...power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. Note •The TV consumes a limited amount of the TV set. EZ Sync menu (p. 25, 30-31) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 20) Displays Main Menu (p. 26) Exits menus Selects/OK/Change Returns to previous...
... 21) Switches to previously viewed channel and input modes. Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Basic Connection (TV + Home Theater + DVD Recorder) Identifying Controls Front of the TV Back of the TV Switches TV/VIDEO Volume up/down Displays or removes the channel banner (p. 20) Sound mute On/Off Numeric ...power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. Note •The TV consumes a limited amount of the TV set. EZ Sync menu (p. 25, 30-31) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 20) Displays Main Menu (p. 26) Exits menus Selects/OK/Change Returns to previous...
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...: Select the month Day: Select the day Hour: Adjust the hour Minute: Adjust the minute next select set to previous screen. 18 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...
...: Select the month Day: Select the day Hour: Adjust the hour Minute: Adjust the minute next select set to previous screen. 18 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...
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...Select "ANT in" Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Select "Auto" Program channel ANT in Cable Auto next select set select ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna next select Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only) Auto program ok All channels Analog ... Digital only select First Time Setup ■Press to exit from menu screen Note •About broadcasting systems Analog (NTSC): traditional TV programming Digital (ATSC): new programming that allows you perform scanning more channels featuring high-quality video and sound Auto program Scanning digital...
...Select "ANT in" Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Select "Auto" Program channel ANT in Cable Auto next select set select ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna next select Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only) Auto program ok All channels Analog ... Digital only select First Time Setup ■Press to exit from menu screen Note •About broadcasting systems Analog (NTSC): traditional TV programming Digital (ATSC): new programming that allows you perform scanning more channels featuring high-quality video and sound Auto program Scanning digital...
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... Closed caption Rating Level Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio 20 Watching TV Connect the TV to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes the channel banner.... When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 10-15) 1 Turn power on Note •If the mode is not TV, press and select TV. (p. 24) - 2 Select a channel number up or down ■ To directly input...
... Closed caption Rating Level Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio 20 Watching TV Connect the TV to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes the channel banner.... When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 10-15) 1 Turn power on Note •If the mode is not TV, press and select TV. (p. 24) - 2 Select a channel number up or down ■ To directly input...
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...TV is turned off. Favorite channels 1/3 1 26-1 - - 2 3 4 2 select Press ▲▼ or a Numbered key (1-9 and 0) to highlight a channel on the favorite tune screen. Pressing ► changes the page forward. Select the desired broadcast station with the number button will 3 be saved on the list. list number (1-9 and 0). Set...highlight a position 3 on that position. • You can be removed from the list with the cursor or use the NUMBER Set favorite 1/3 buttons (1-9 and 0) to select a 1 26-1 - - - Change aspect ratio ■Press ASPECT to cycle ...
...TV is turned off. Favorite channels 1/3 1 26-1 - - 2 3 4 2 select Press ▲▼ or a Numbered key (1-9 and 0) to highlight a channel on the favorite tune screen. Pressing ► changes the page forward. Select the desired broadcast station with the number button will 3 be saved on the list. list number (1-9 and 0). Set...highlight a position 3 on that position. • You can be removed from the list with the cursor or use the NUMBER Set favorite 1/3 buttons (1-9 and 0) to select a 1 26-1 - - - Change aspect ratio ■Press ASPECT to cycle ...
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...on an SD card for download to an SD card. In JPEG menu Picture JPEG setup Select OK RETURN select "Picture" ok Picture 1/2 Normal Set Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 Picture menu (p. 26) Viewing from SD Card Viewing from a GalleryPlayer ...SD Card You can be longer than the number of seconds set how many seconds each image is displayed. GalleryPlayer provides pre-loaded SD cards with copy-protected imagery and images for display on or downloaded ...
...on an SD card for download to an SD card. In JPEG menu Picture JPEG setup Select OK RETURN select "Picture" ok Picture 1/2 Normal Set Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 Picture menu (p. 26) Viewing from SD Card Viewing from a GalleryPlayer ...SD Card You can be longer than the number of seconds set how many seconds each image is displayed. GalleryPlayer provides pre-loaded SD cards with copy-protected imagery and images for display on or downloaded ...
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How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way. 1 Display menu EZ Sync ■Menu list Menu Item DVD recorder, Home theater, HD camcorder, Speaker output •...Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the previous screen Select the item Picture 1/2...
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way. 1 Display menu EZ Sync ■Menu list Menu Item DVD recorder, Home theater, HD camcorder, Speaker output •...Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the previous screen Select the item Picture 1/2...
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...) [DVD recorder/Home theater/HD camcorder] Select equipment to access and operate. (p. 30) [Speaker output] Select audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 30) EZ Sync menu is accessible directly by pressing the EZ Sync button on the remote control. (p. 25) Resets all channels and...and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes. (On/Off) Color temp. Cool Color mgmt. Memory card How to factory default settings. (Set/No) Normal Set Increases or decreases the bass response. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal. (Off/On) Video NR Off Minimizes noise...
...) [DVD recorder/Home theater/HD camcorder] Select equipment to access and operate. (p. 30) [Speaker output] Select audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 30) EZ Sync menu is accessible directly by pressing the EZ Sync button on the remote control. (p. 25) Resets all channels and...and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes. (On/Off) Color temp. Cool Color mgmt. Memory card How to factory default settings. (Set/No) Normal Set Increases or decreases the bass response. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal. (Off/On) Video NR Off Minimizes noise...
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How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in the way best suited for you. ■Menu list Menu Item Surf mode 1 Display menu Language Clock External devices •Displays the... functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) Program channel Input labels 2...
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in the way best suited for you. ■Menu list Menu Item Surf mode 1 Display menu Language Clock External devices •Displays the... functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) Program channel Input labels 2...
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...selected if "Off" is turned on ", "On/Off Timer", "Lock", "SD Mode", or Digital channel. Default speakers TV Auto power on No Side bar Bright No signal shut-off Set No action shut-off No About Performing Reset will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes...activated" will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is "Bright" to the shut-off link Set Sets "Power on link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 30) (Set/No) Power on link Set Selects the default speakers (p. 30) (TV/Theater) Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is...
...selected if "Off" is turned on ", "On/Off Timer", "Lock", "SD Mode", or Digital channel. Default speakers TV Auto power on No Side bar Bright No signal shut-off Set No action shut-off No About Performing Reset will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes...activated" will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is "Bright" to the shut-off link Set Sets "Power on link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 30) (Set/No) Power on link Set Selects the default speakers (p. 30) (TV/Theater) Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is...
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...function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. "EZ Sync") is recommended that supports HDMI CEC cannot be utilized. It is used, set to HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 (p. 24), and make sure that we have "HDAVI Control" function. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be .... Automatic Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with HDMI cables allow you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. After the connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on one remote. Switching Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, RAM theater, Player theater, ...
...function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. "EZ Sync") is recommended that supports HDMI CEC cannot be utilized. It is used, set to HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 (p. 24), and make sure that we have "HDAVI Control" function. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be .... Automatic Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with HDMI cables allow you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. After the connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on one remote. Switching Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, RAM theater, Player theater, ...
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... Home theater HD camcorder Speaker output TV access You can select an HDMI connected Panasonic equipment and access it quickly. Advanced When "Set" is selected (p. 29) and the TV is turned off, all connected EZ Sync compatible equipment is turned off . To set the Home Theater system as default ...theater HD camcorder Speaker output TV change the default speakers setting from the Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on even if the EZ Sync compatible equipment is turned on the TV and switches to access. DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will be output from "TV" to the DIGA and...
... Home theater HD camcorder Speaker output TV access You can select an HDMI connected Panasonic equipment and access it quickly. Advanced When "Set" is selected (p. 29) and the TV is turned off, all connected EZ Sync compatible equipment is turned off . To set the Home Theater system as default ...theater HD camcorder Speaker output TV change the default speakers setting from the Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on even if the EZ Sync compatible equipment is turned on the TV and switches to access. DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will be output from "TV" to the DIGA and...
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... Off Program Off Change password Select the item Lock Mode Custom Channel Off Game Off Program Off Change password Set •Off: Unlocks all the inputs regardless of the lock setting of "Channel", "Game" and • "Program". Create password Enter password •If it is selected... EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next You will be asked to view a blocked program or change rating settings. Custom: Locks specified inputs of "Channel", "Game" and "Program". set • select All: of "Channel", "Game" and "Program". Locks all the lock...
... Off Program Off Change password Select the item Lock Mode Custom Channel Off Game Off Program Off Change password Set •Off: Unlocks all the inputs regardless of the lock setting of "Channel", "Game" and • "Program". Create password Enter password •If it is selected... EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next You will be asked to view a blocked program or change rating settings. Custom: Locks specified inputs of "Channel", "Game" and "Program". set • select All: of "Channel", "Game" and "Program". Locks all the lock...
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... external inputs. All: Locks all channels: Select "Mode" and set to support the "Downloadable U.S. Program lock Mode On Monitor out On MPAA Off U.S.TV Off C.E.L.R. Off MPAA: U.S movie ratings U.S.TV: U.S TV program ratings C.E.L.R.: Canadian English ratings C.F.L.R.: Canadian French ratings Example of... select • To lock/unlock all channels set select U.S.TV Off C.E.L.R. Select "Game" in U.S.A.) The Off rating is designed to "On". Program lock Mode On Monitor out Off MPAA Off U.S.TV Off C.E.L.R. Off C.F.L.R. Off C.F.L.R. ■To...
... external inputs. All: Locks all channels: Select "Mode" and set to support the "Downloadable U.S. Program lock Mode On Monitor out On MPAA Off U.S.TV Off C.E.L.R. Off MPAA: U.S movie ratings U.S.TV: U.S TV program ratings C.E.L.R.: Canadian English ratings C.F.L.R.: Canadian French ratings Example of... select • To lock/unlock all channels set select U.S.TV Off C.E.L.R. Select "Game" in U.S.A.) The Off rating is designed to "On". Program lock Mode On Monitor out Off MPAA Off U.S.TV Off C.E.L.R. Off C.F.L.R. Off C.F.L.R. ■To...