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... Connection 10 Basic Connection 11 Identifying Controls 17 First Time Setup 18 Enjoy your TV! A.)···· 55 Limited Warranty (for U. Remote Control Operation/Code List 42 Ratings List for Lock 46 Technical Information 47 Maintenance 50 Specifications 51 FAQ 52 Limited... Warranty (for U.S.A 54 Customer Services Directory (for Canada 56 3 Basic Features •••Watching TV 20 Viewing from SD Card ...
... Connection 10 Basic Connection 11 Identifying Controls 17 First Time Setup 18 Enjoy your TV! A.)···· 55 Limited Warranty (for U. Remote Control Operation/Code List 42 Ratings List for Lock 46 Technical Information 47 Maintenance 50 Specifications 51 FAQ 52 Limited... Warranty (for U.S.A 54 Customer Services Directory (for Canada 56 3 Basic Features •••Watching TV 20 Viewing from SD Card ...
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...provided plug does not fit into your safety. However, there is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which .... Responsible Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic Corporation 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...
...provided plug does not fit into your safety. However, there is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which .... Responsible Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic Corporation 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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...in fire or electric shock. CHILDREN, CREATING THE POTENTIAL RISK OF SUFFOCATION. If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the ■Set up Plasma TV is strongly discouraged due to its cables attached might cause fire or permanent damage to carry out set-up dust on...damaged, disconnect the power cord plug immediately. CAUTION Do not cover the ventilation holes. cause instability which can result if this TV. If using the Plasma TV Always be made . Be sure to disconnect all cables before carrying out any cleaning. television. Transport only in 4:3 mode ...
...in fire or electric shock. CHILDREN, CREATING THE POTENTIAL RISK OF SUFFOCATION. If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the ■Set up Plasma TV is strongly discouraged due to its cables attached might cause fire or permanent damage to carry out set-up dust on...damaged, disconnect the power cord plug immediately. CAUTION Do not cover the ventilation holes. cause instability which can result if this TV. If using the Plasma TV Always be made . Be sure to disconnect all cables before carrying out any cleaning. television. Transport only in 4:3 mode ...
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... •(TH-42PX77U) TBL2AX00171 (TH-50PX77U) How to crack. Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. •Do not burn or break batteries. ••Make a note of the remote control codes before changing batteries in Close damage to secure the wall-hanging • brackets. Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or...
... •(TH-42PX77U) TBL2AX00171 (TH-50PX77U) How to crack. Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries. •Do not burn or break batteries. ••Make a note of the remote control codes before changing batteries in Close damage to secure the wall-hanging • brackets. Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or...
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... and personal injury may result. •Use the accessory fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. •During set-up •Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. If sufficient care is physically damaged... Base (1) Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory Arrow mark Hole for pedestal installation Pole Pole Label Base •Fix securely with the TV installed, the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. •Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or...
... and personal injury may result. •Use the accessory fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. •During set-up •Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. If sufficient care is physically damaged... Base (1) Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory Arrow mark Hole for pedestal installation Pole Pole Label Base •Fix securely with the TV installed, the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. •Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or...
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Securing to both a base and a wall. To Prevent TV from Falling Over •The TV must be fastened to a base •Fix pedestal and base together with band. Accessories Band (2) Screw (2) • Nominal diameter 4 mm x 10 (for 42 ') 4 mm x 12 (for 50 ') Wood screw (2) 8
Securing to both a base and a wall. To Prevent TV from Falling Over •The TV must be fastened to a base •Fix pedestal and base together with band. Accessories Band (2) Screw (2) • Nominal diameter 4 mm x 10 (for 42 ') 4 mm x 12 (for 50 ') Wood screw (2) 8
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Securing to a wall •Fix to wall or post with strong commercial wire or chain. Accessories Clamp (2) Main screw Remove screw Main screw Quick Start Guide To Prevent TV from Falling Over 9
Securing to a wall •Fix to wall or post with strong commercial wire or chain. Accessories Clamp (2) Main screw Remove screw Main screw Quick Start Guide To Prevent TV from Falling Over 9
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...;•surround-sound audio and interactive television. Cable Box/Cable You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their VHF/UHF Antenna Cable Box/ Cable programming. •You can operate your Panasonic •DVD Recorder with this book are not supplied with • HDMI connection Home theater and DVD...
...;•surround-sound audio and interactive television. Cable Box/Cable You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their VHF/UHF Antenna Cable Box/ Cable programming. •You can operate your Panasonic •DVD Recorder with this book are not supplied with • HDMI connection Home theater and DVD...
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... For additional assistance, visit us at the wall outlet first. 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 ....) Antenna terminal 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 at the wall outlet first. 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 ....) Antenna terminal 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
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... Recorder VHF/UHF Antenna or VCR To connect antenna terminals AC 120 V 60 Hz VHF/UHF Antenna ANTENNA Cable In Back of the TV AC Cord AUDIO COMPONENT R L VIDEO INPUT R L INPUT 1 R L INPUT 2 R L PROG OUT TO AUDIO AMP R L AUDIO VIDEO PR PB Y PR PB Y AV IN 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO IN AV ... terminals (p. 40, 41) To use COMPOSITE terminals (next page) To use COMPONENT terminals (next page) 12 ANT OUT ANT IN DVD Recorder or VCR (with TV tuner)
... Recorder VHF/UHF Antenna or VCR To connect antenna terminals AC 120 V 60 Hz VHF/UHF Antenna ANTENNA Cable In Back of the TV AC Cord AUDIO COMPONENT R L VIDEO INPUT R L INPUT 1 R L INPUT 2 R L PROG OUT TO AUDIO AMP R L AUDIO VIDEO PR PB Y PR PB Y AV IN 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO IN AV ... terminals (p. 40, 41) To use COMPOSITE terminals (next page) To use COMPONENT terminals (next page) 12 ANT OUT ANT IN DVD Recorder or VCR (with TV tuner)
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... red Y green blue green PB COMPONENT VIDEO OUT blue PR DVD Recorder red red red •Recorders may also be distorted on the other TV monitor through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below) ...-Definition •The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor. 13 When the copyright protection program is connected. Video signals fed through a VCR. Quick Start Guide High-Definition Basic Connection...
... red Y green blue green PB COMPONENT VIDEO OUT blue PR DVD Recorder red red red •Recorders may also be distorted on the other TV monitor through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below) ...-Definition •The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor. 13 When the copyright protection program is connected. Video signals fed through a VCR. Quick Start Guide High-Definition Basic Connection...
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... DVD Recorder Receiver VHF/UHF Antenna or VCR To connect antenna terminals AC 120 V 60 Hz VHF/UHF Antenna ANTENNA Cable In Back of the TV AC Cord AUDIO COMPONENT R L VIDEO INPUT R L INPUT 1 R L INPUT 2 R L PROG OUT TO AUDIO AMP R L AUDIO VIDEO PR PB Y PR PB Y AV IN 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO IN AV... use COMPOSITE terminals (p. 13) To use HDMI terminals (p. 13) ANT OUT ANT IN ANT IN To use COMPONENT terminals (p. 13) DVD Recorder or VCR (with TV tuner) Satellite Receiver Connecting TV and DVD recorder (VCR) Connect in the same way as on p. 13. 14
... DVD Recorder Receiver VHF/UHF Antenna or VCR To connect antenna terminals AC 120 V 60 Hz VHF/UHF Antenna ANTENNA Cable In Back of the TV AC Cord AUDIO COMPONENT R L VIDEO INPUT R L INPUT 1 R L INPUT 2 R L PROG OUT TO AUDIO AMP R L AUDIO VIDEO PR PB Y PR PB Y AV IN 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO IN AV... use COMPOSITE terminals (p. 13) To use HDMI terminals (p. 13) ANT OUT ANT IN ANT IN To use COMPONENT terminals (p. 13) DVD Recorder or VCR (with TV tuner) Satellite Receiver Connecting TV and DVD recorder (VCR) Connect in the same way as on p. 13. 14
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... L white white R red red •The S Video input will enable you to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below) ■To use COMPOSITE terminals Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite receiver) To connect VCR and satellite receiver VCR COMPOSITE IN yellow yellow L white white R red red ■To use COMPONENT...
... L white white R red red •The S Video input will enable you to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below) ■To use COMPOSITE terminals Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite receiver) To connect VCR and satellite receiver VCR COMPOSITE IN yellow yellow L white white R red red ■To use COMPONENT...
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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 IN 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO IN AV IN 2 or S VIDEO HDMI 1 VIDEO AUDIO IN R... (HDMI AV OUT) (DIGITAL AUDIO IN) (When listening to fix cables. 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. 41) DVD Recorder Cable Binding Instructions HDMI AV IN ...
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 IN 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO IN AV IN 2 or S VIDEO HDMI 1 VIDEO AUDIO IN R... (HDMI AV OUT) (DIGITAL AUDIO IN) (When listening to fix cables. 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. 41) DVD Recorder Cable Binding Instructions HDMI AV IN ...
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... the channel banner (p. 20) Sound mute On/Off Numeric keypad to select any channel (p. 20) or press to enter alphanumeric input in front of the TV set. EZ Sync menu (p. 25, 30-31) Selects Audio Mode for DTV and DBS (p. 20) External equipment operations (VCRs, DVDs, etc.) (p. 24) 17... Direct channel access for TV viewing (p. 20) Displays Main Menu (p. 26) Exits menus Selects/OK/Change Returns to previous menu Volume up /down ANTENNA Cable In Power indicator (on: red...
... the channel banner (p. 20) Sound mute On/Off Numeric keypad to select any channel (p. 20) or press to enter alphanumeric input in front of the TV set. EZ Sync menu (p. 25, 30-31) Selects Audio Mode for DTV and DBS (p. 20) External equipment operations (VCRs, DVDs, etc.) (p. 24) 17... Direct channel access for TV viewing (p. 20) Displays Main Menu (p. 26) Exits menus Selects/OK/Change Returns to previous menu Volume up /down ANTENNA Cable In Power indicator (on: red...
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... with the POWER button or (TV) (Remote) 2 Select your language First time setup Language next Clock Auto program Picture Language Language English select English Español Français Go ...: 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 "Auto power on" (p. 28-29) is set...
... with the POWER button or (TV) (Remote) 2 Select your language First time setup Language next Clock Auto program Picture Language Language English select English Español Français Go ...: 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 "Auto power on" (p. 28-29) is set...
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... 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 only 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...
... 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 only 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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... mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio 20 example: CH15-1: - ■Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) ■Selects Audio Mode for watching TV Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) •Digital mode Press SAP to convenient functions. Audio track 1 of 2 (English) •Analog mode ... MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes the channel banner. Watching TV Connect the TV to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to a cable box...
... mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio 20 example: CH15-1: - ■Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) ■Selects Audio Mode for watching TV Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) •Digital mode Press SAP to convenient functions. Audio track 1 of 2 (English) •Analog mode ... MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes the channel banner. Watching TV Connect the TV to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to a cable box...
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... the aspect modes. (p. 47) • 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM • 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM Viewing Watching TV Call up a favorite channel ■ FAVORITE Channel numbers registered in that list number 4 without pressing OK. •To delete a favorite channel A...or "Antenna" in "ANT in" of "Program channel" to switch the signal reception between cable TV •and antenna. (p. 19, 35) The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is highlighted. •To change between pages (1/3, 2/3, 3/3, or exit). 1 Press FAVORITE. ...
... the aspect modes. (p. 47) • 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM • 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM Viewing Watching TV Call up a favorite channel ■ FAVORITE Channel numbers registered in that list number 4 without pressing OK. •To delete a favorite channel A...or "Antenna" in "ANT in" of "Program channel" to switch the signal reception between cable TV •and antenna. (p. 19, 35) The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is highlighted. •To change between pages (1/3, 2/3, 3/3, or exit). 1 Press FAVORITE. ...
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... card •Remove the card Press in lightly on the JPEG format, "Information" contents may not be viewed Thumbnail view ■Press to return to TV Photo viewer Total 12 Information No. 101-0365 Date 01/01/2007 Pixel 1600x1200 Accessing 101-0365 101-0366 101-0367 101-0368 101-0369...
... card •Remove the card Press in lightly on the JPEG format, "Information" contents may not be viewed Thumbnail view ■Press to return to TV Photo viewer Total 12 Information No. 101-0365 Date 01/01/2007 Pixel 1600x1200 Accessing 101-0365 101-0366 101-0367 101-0368 101-0369...