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...of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 2 Experience an amazing level of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. For information on the TV Converter program, and on government coupons that may be necessary to continue to receive over the air digital programming, but should ...of multimedia excitement This device contains a digital television tuner, so it should continue to work as required by law) on a TV antenna, will need a TV Converter to receive low-power analog broadcasts via an antenna. When a Converter is a trademark of GalleryPlayer, Inc. GalleryPlayer and the...
...of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 2 Experience an amazing level of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. For information on the TV Converter program, and on government coupons that may be necessary to continue to receive over the air digital programming, but should ...of multimedia excitement This device contains a digital television tuner, so it should continue to work as required by law) on a TV antenna, will need a TV Converter to receive low-power analog broadcasts via an antenna. When a Converter is a trademark of GalleryPlayer, Inc. GalleryPlayer and the...
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... Safety Precautions 4 Notes 5 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory ····· 6 Basic Connection 9 Identifying Controls 13 First Time Setup 14 Enjoy your TV! Basic Features Watching TV 16 Viewing from Dolby Laboratories. DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
... Safety Precautions 4 Notes 5 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory ····· 6 Basic Connection 9 Identifying Controls 13 First Time Setup 14 Enjoy your TV! Basic Features Watching TV 16 Viewing from Dolby Laboratories. DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
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... heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) consumerproducts@panasonic.com CANADIAN NOTICE: For Model TH-42PX80U, TH-50PX80U This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may cause... protection against harmful interference in any ventilation openings. When a cart is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for replacement of fire or electric shock, do not remove cover or back. Any changes or ...
... heat. 9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) consumerproducts@panasonic.com CANADIAN NOTICE: For Model TH-42PX80U, TH-50PX80U This Class B digital apparatus complies with the instructions, may cause... protection against harmful interference in any ventilation openings. When a cart is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for replacement of fire or electric shock, do not remove cover or back. Any changes or ...
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...the cord is Clean the power cord plug regularly to , place heavy objects on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; Install your Plasma TV. Notes Do not display a still picture for any modifications to prevent it with its cables attached might damage the insulation and... accessories may Doing so may cause damage to carry out set-up Do not place the Plasma TV on top of the Plasma TV. inside the Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center. CAUTION This Plasma TV is for use it , a short-circuit may result. Doing so may affect other than...
...the cord is Clean the power cord plug regularly to , place heavy objects on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; Install your Plasma TV. Notes Do not display a still picture for any modifications to prevent it with its cables attached might damage the insulation and... accessories may Doing so may cause damage to carry out set-up Do not place the Plasma TV on top of the Plasma TV. inside the Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center. CAUTION This Plasma TV is for use it , a short-circuit may result. Doing so may affect other than...
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... read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to prevent the TV from tipping over. Accessories Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000221 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) AA Battery Cable clamper AC cord Pedestal TBLX0036 (TH-42PX80U) TBLX0037 (TH-50PX80U) How to assemble (p.7) Operating...
... read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to prevent the TV from tipping over. Accessories Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000221 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) AA Battery Cable clamper AC cord Pedestal TBLX0036 (TH-42PX80U) TBLX0037 (TH-50PX80U) How to assemble (p.7) Operating...
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... physically damaged. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. During set-up Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged...not use the pedestal if it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. 7 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory Attaching the pedestal to TV ■Assembling the pedestal Fix securely with assembly screws B . Tighten screws firmly. Base (1) Pole Pole Fix securely with assembly screws ...
... physically damaged. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. During set-up Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged...not use the pedestal if it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. 7 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory Attaching the pedestal to TV ■Assembling the pedestal Fix securely with assembly screws B . Tighten screws firmly. Base (1) Pole Pole Fix securely with assembly screws ...
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Insert firmly. Cable Binding Instructions To attach hole Cable clamper Insert Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord together (could cause distorted image). HDMI terminal Insert firmly. Fasten the cables with the Cable clamper as necessary. To bundle Set hooks Keep pushing both side snaps To remove Snaps Keep pushing both sides click into place. When using the optional accessories, follow their assembly manuals to fix cables. Accessories/Optional Accessory (Continued) Cable BindAiCngcoanrddcAoCnnceocrdtioInnstructions To attach To remove Insert it firmly until the tabs on...
Insert firmly. Cable Binding Instructions To attach hole Cable clamper Insert Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord together (could cause distorted image). HDMI terminal Insert firmly. Fasten the cables with the Cable clamper as necessary. To bundle Set hooks Keep pushing both side snaps To remove Snaps Keep pushing both sides click into place. When using the optional accessories, follow their assembly manuals to fix cables. Accessories/Optional Accessory (Continued) Cable BindAiCngcoanrddcAoCnnceocrdtioInnstructions To attach To remove Insert it firmly until the tabs on...
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...-definition programming by subscribing to a highdefinition cable service. For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca 9 To connect the antenna terminal and Cable Box VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV or Back of HDMI or Component Video cable. Note All cables and external equipment shown in this ...book are not supplied with the use of the TV AC 120 V 60 Hz * See page 8 ( AC ...
...-definition programming by subscribing to a highdefinition cable service. For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca 9 To connect the antenna terminal and Cable Box VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV or Back of HDMI or Component Video cable. Note All cables and external equipment shown in this ...book are not supplied with the use of the TV AC 120 V 60 Hz * See page 8 ( AC ...
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... or VCR VHF/UHF Antenna AC 120 V 60 Hz Back of Component Video or HDMI cable. DVD Recorder or VCR) (with the use of the TV * See page 8 ( AC cord connection) AC Cord Antenna terminal HDMI 1 AV IN HDMI 2 A 1 COMPONENT R IN 2 R AUDIO L L B PR PB Y PR PB Y ... R PROG OUT TO AUDIO AMP R L S VIDEO L C AUDIO VIDEO ANT IN ANT OUT Connecting TV and AV equipment Please refer to A - Basic Connection (Continued) Example 2 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback) TV DVD Recorder AV Equipment (e.g. D on p. 12. DVD Recorder or VCR) VHF/UHF Antenna If this ...
... or VCR VHF/UHF Antenna AC 120 V 60 Hz Back of Component Video or HDMI cable. DVD Recorder or VCR) (with the use of the TV * See page 8 ( AC cord connection) AC Cord Antenna terminal HDMI 1 AV IN HDMI 2 A 1 COMPONENT R IN 2 R AUDIO L L B PR PB Y PR PB Y ... R PROG OUT TO AUDIO AMP R L S VIDEO L C AUDIO VIDEO ANT IN ANT OUT Connecting TV and AV equipment Please refer to A - Basic Connection (Continued) Example 2 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback) TV DVD Recorder AV Equipment (e.g. D on p. 12. DVD Recorder or VCR) VHF/UHF Antenna If this ...
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... the antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder or VCR VHF/UHF Antenna AC 120 V 60 Hz ANT IN ANT IN Back of the TV * See page 8 ( AC cord connection) AC Cord Antenna terminal HDMI 1 AV IN HDMI 2 A 1 COMPONENT R IN 2 R AUDIO L L B PR PB ...Y PR PB Y DVIDEO IN R PROG OUT TO AUDIO AMP R L S VIDEO L C AUDIO VIDEO ANT OUT Connecting TV and AV equipment Please refer to A - Quick Start Guide Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR) (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver) Example 3 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver...
... the antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder or VCR VHF/UHF Antenna AC 120 V 60 Hz ANT IN ANT IN Back of the TV * See page 8 ( AC cord connection) AC Cord Antenna terminal HDMI 1 AV IN HDMI 2 A 1 COMPONENT R IN 2 R AUDIO L L B PR PB ...Y PR PB Y DVIDEO IN R PROG OUT TO AUDIO AMP R L S VIDEO L C AUDIO VIDEO ANT OUT Connecting TV and AV equipment Please refer to A - Quick Start Guide Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR) (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver) Example 3 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver...
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... OUT e.g. Video signals fed through a VCR. DVD Recorder or red red red e.g. Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will be distorted on the other TV monitor through VCRs may also be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will enable you to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below) ...Connecting to HDMI terminals will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor. For the details of the external equipment's connections, please refer to enjoy greater picture quality than using Composite terminals.
... OUT e.g. Video signals fed through a VCR. DVD Recorder or red red red e.g. Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will be distorted on the other TV monitor through VCRs may also be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will enable you to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below) ...Connecting to HDMI terminals will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor. For the details of the external equipment's connections, please refer to enjoy greater picture quality than using Composite terminals.
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...previously viewed channel - or input modes. Chooses menu and submenu entries. VIERA Link menu (p. 28-29) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 16) Exits from SD card (p. 18) Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Displays Main Menu (p. 22) Changes the input mode (p. 20) Displays Sub Menu (p. 16, 24... power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Basic Connection (AV cable connections) Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Displays the Main menu. Viewing from menu screen Selects/OK/Change Returns to previous menu Volume up the door at "▲"....
...previously viewed channel - or input modes. Chooses menu and submenu entries. VIERA Link menu (p. 28-29) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 16) Exits from SD card (p. 18) Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Displays Main Menu (p. 22) Changes the input mode (p. 20) Displays Sub Menu (p. 16, 24... power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Basic Connection (AV cable connections) Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Displays the Main menu. Viewing from menu screen Selects/OK/Change Returns to previous menu Volume up the door at "▲"....
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... select set to previous screen . Select your language Language English Español Français select ok Be sure to Menu screen (p. 24) (TV) (Remote) * This setting will be skipped next time if you select "Yes", Screen enters store demonstration mode. Displays "Please select your viewing environment... OK button. ■ If you select "Store" by mistake in , confirmation screen will be displayed. If you select "Home". or Turn the TV On with the POWER button or ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Note To change setting...
... select set to previous screen . Select your language Language English Español Français select ok Be sure to Menu screen (p. 24) (TV) (Remote) * This setting will be skipped next time if you select "Yes", Screen enters store demonstration mode. Displays "Please select your viewing environment... OK button. ■ If you select "Store" by mistake in , confirmation screen will be displayed. If you select "Home". or Turn the TV On with the POWER button or ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Note To change setting...
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...): Conventional broadcasting Digital (ATSC): New programming that allows you perform scanning more than twice, previously saved channels are automatically set select ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna Select "Auto" Program channel ANT in Cable Auto set . Yes ... RETURN Start scanning the channels Available channels (analog/digital) are erased. If you...
...): Conventional broadcasting Digital (ATSC): New programming that allows you perform scanning more than twice, previously saved channels are automatically set select ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna Select "Auto" Program channel ANT in Cable Auto set . Yes ... RETURN Start scanning the channels Available channels (analog/digital) are erased. If you...
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... shortcuts to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. example: CH15-1: (TV) ■Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) ■Select Audio Mode for watching TV Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) Display the SUB MENU Digital mode Press SAP to convenient functions. SUB...set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 9-12) To watch TV and other functions Turn power on or (TV) Select a channel number up or down Note If the mode is not TV, press (p. 20) and select TV. ■To directly input the digital channel number When tuning to a ...
... shortcuts to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. example: CH15-1: (TV) ■Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) ■Select Audio Mode for watching TV Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) Display the SUB MENU Digital mode Press SAP to convenient functions. SUB...set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 9-12) To watch TV and other functions Turn power on or (TV) Select a channel number up or down Note If the mode is not TV, press (p. 20) and select TV. ■To directly input the digital channel number When tuning to a ...
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...favorite" ok Set favorite 1 --2 --3 --4 --- 1/3 • Press FAVORITE repeatedly to change between cable TV and antenna. (p. 15, 33) The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is highlighted. Then, press OK to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 40) • 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 Favorite are displayed on that position. Change aspect ratio ■Press FORMAT to...
...favorite" ok Set favorite 1 --2 --3 --4 --- 1/3 • Press FAVORITE repeatedly to change between cable TV and antenna. (p. 15, 33) The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is highlighted. Then, press OK to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 40) • 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 Favorite are displayed on that position. Change aspect ratio ■Press FORMAT to...
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Pana0365 Date 01/01/2008 Pixel 1600x1200 Accessing Pana0365 Pana0366 Pana0367 Pana0368 Pana0369 Pana0370 Pana0371 Pana0372 Select OK RETURN R Slide show ) (to Slide show G B Y Pana0373 Pana0374 Pana0375 Pana0376 select view Navigation area Accessing Selected picture information is displayed. Pixel: Display resolution is displayed. Pause Next RETURN R G Single B Y (to Single photo display) Note Depending on the Menu. When SD card is set in "Play SD card automatically" setting. Menu or VIERA Link Lock SD card Select the data to the previous screen 18 Photo viewer ...
Pana0365 Date 01/01/2008 Pixel 1600x1200 Accessing Pana0365 Pana0366 Pana0367 Pana0368 Pana0369 Pana0370 Pana0371 Pana0372 Select OK RETURN R Slide show ) (to Slide show G B Y Pana0373 Pana0374 Pana0375 Pana0376 select view Navigation area Accessing Selected picture information is displayed. Pixel: Display resolution is displayed. Pause Next RETURN R G Single B Y (to Single photo display) Note Depending on the Menu. When SD card is set in "Play SD card automatically" setting. Menu or VIERA Link Lock SD card Select the data to the previous screen 18 Photo viewer ...
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Note For large image sizes, the display time will be longer than the number of seconds set how many seconds each image is heard Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (16 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter) For cautions and details on SD Card, then release. time 5 Repeat On Select Adjust Disp. Push until a click is displayed in Slide show mode. (1-10/15/20/30/45/60/120 sec) Turn the slide show Disp. To stop in mid-cycle Press 3 Select the item Picture 1/2 Reset Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 Picture menu (p....
Note For large image sizes, the display time will be longer than the number of seconds set how many seconds each image is heard Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (16 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter) For cautions and details on SD Card, then release. time 5 Repeat On Select Adjust Disp. Push until a click is displayed in Slide show mode. (1-10/15/20/30/45/60/120 sec) Turn the slide show Disp. To stop in mid-cycle Press 3 Select the item Picture 1/2 Reset Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 Picture menu (p....
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... Input label, refer to p. 35. enter During the selection, if no action is set to "Game", refer to p. 42.) For more details for picture mode setting, refer to p. 42. For front input terminals (HDMI 3/Video 2), "GAME" input label is set as default. (Picture mode is set on ...connected equipment using the remote control supplied with the equipment. With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu ■To return to TV Select the input mode Input select 1 TV 2 Component 1 AUX 3 Component 2 or 4 HDMI 1 5 HDMI 2 6 HDMI 3 GAME 7 Video 1 8 Video 2 GAME (example...
... Input label, refer to p. 35. enter During the selection, if no action is set to "Game", refer to p. 42.) For more details for picture mode setting, refer to p. 42. For front input terminals (HDMI 3/Video 2), "GAME" input label is set as default. (Picture mode is set on ...connected equipment using the remote control supplied with the equipment. With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu ■To return to TV Select the input mode Input select 1 TV 2 Component 1 AUX 3 Component 2 or 4 HDMI 1 5 HDMI 2 6 HDMI 3 GAME 7 Video 1 8 Video 2 GAME (example...
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Before using these functions, you need to set it to "Off". VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has "HDAVI Control" function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can set each "VIERA Link" function according to your preference (p. 26-27) Note If no HDMI equipment is used, set "...Link On Power off link Set Power on the external equipment's connections, please refer to p. 26-29. For the details on link Set Default speakers TV Select "On" (default is On) select change Now you can use more convenient functions. Please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. 21
Before using these functions, you need to set it to "Off". VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has "HDAVI Control" function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can set each "VIERA Link" function according to your preference (p. 26-27) Note If no HDMI equipment is used, set "...Link On Power off link Set Power on the external equipment's connections, please refer to p. 26-29. For the details on link Set Default speakers TV Select "On" (default is On) select change Now you can use more convenient functions. Please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. 21