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...and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Remote Control Operation/Code List 42 Ratings List for Lock 46 Technical Information 47 Maintenance 50 Specifications 51 FAQ 52 ... Customer Services Directory (for Canada 56 3 S. Basic Features •••Watching TV 20 Viewing from Dolby Laboratories. A.)···· 55 Limited Warranty (for ...rich multimedia SD memory card Camcorder Amplifier Home theater system VCR DVD player DVD recorder Set Top Box Contents Please read before using the unit ••Safety Precautions 4 ...
...and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Remote Control Operation/Code List 42 Ratings List for Lock 46 Technical Information 47 Maintenance 50 Specifications 51 FAQ 52 ... Customer Services Directory (for Canada 56 3 S. Basic Features •••Watching TV 20 Viewing from Dolby Laboratories. A.)···· 55 Limited Warranty (for ...rich multimedia SD memory card Camcorder Amplifier Home theater system VCR DVD player DVD recorder Set Top Box Contents Please read before using the unit ••Safety Precautions 4 ...
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... outlet on , the user is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined... Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on the AC cord power plug is required when the apparatus has been ... 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-42PZ77U, TH-50PZ77U This Class ...
... outlet on , the user is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined... Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on the AC cord power plug is required when the apparatus has been ... 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-42PZ77U, TH-50PZ77U This Class ...
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... Channel number and other Image displayed in turn, can cause fire or electric shock. If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the ■Set up dust on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. CAUTION Do not cover the ventilation holes. affect other than that need to its... reflected light from direct or Do not use any foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center. injury may cause fire or electric shocks. If damage to carry out set-up onto the television or use of fluorescent lighting may occur which might cause KEEP...
... Channel number and other Image displayed in turn, can cause fire or electric shock. If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the ■Set up dust on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. CAUTION Do not cover the ventilation holes. affect other than that need to its... reflected light from direct or Do not use any foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center. injury may cause fire or electric shocks. If damage to carry out set-up onto the television or use of fluorescent lighting may occur which might cause KEEP...
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...(4 of each) A M5 x 16 B M5 x 30 Pole (2) a b Base (1) 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 physically damaged... is physically damaged, 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.
...(4 of each) A M5 x 16 B M5 x 30 Pole (2) a b Base (1) 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 physically damaged... is physically damaged, 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.
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... www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca 11 Cable Box Note ••When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to CH3 or CH4. Quick Start Guide Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Before Connection Basic Connection Example 1 TV Connecting Antenna (To watch TV) VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV Back of the TV To ... Cord (Connect after all the other connections.) VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV or 1 AV IN 2 Antenna terminal ANTENNA Cable In (If no Cable Box) or ANT OUT ANT IN ••If using Cable Box Set the TV channel to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet first...
... www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca 11 Cable Box Note ••When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to CH3 or CH4. Quick Start Guide Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Before Connection Basic Connection Example 1 TV Connecting Antenna (To watch TV) VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV Back of the TV To ... Cord (Connect after all the other connections.) VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV or 1 AV IN 2 Antenna terminal ANTENNA Cable In (If no Cable Box) or ANT OUT ANT IN ••If using Cable Box Set the TV channel to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet first...
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... 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 HDMI AV OUT To fix To release Push until it clicks Press catch in and pull away To attach hole Cable clamper Insert To bundle Set... 2 or AUDIO IN Home theater (DIGITAL AUDIO IN) (When listening to TV audio) [ATSC only] Home theater (HDMI AV OUT) DIGITAL AUDIO IN HDMI AV OUT Home Theater (AV amp) Note •• It is recommended that you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. (p. 30) When Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or...
... 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 HDMI AV OUT To fix To release Push until it clicks Press catch in and pull away To attach hole Cable clamper Insert To bundle Set... 2 or AUDIO IN Home theater (DIGITAL AUDIO IN) (When listening to TV audio) [ATSC only] Home theater (HDMI AV OUT) DIGITAL AUDIO IN HDMI AV OUT Home Theater (AV amp) Note •• It is recommended that you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. (p. 30) When Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or...
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...Sound mute On/Off Numeric keypad to select any channel (p. 20) or press to previously viewed channel and input modes. 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 Changes aspect ratio (p. ...list function. (p. 21) Switches to enter alphanumeric input in front of the TV set. 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 Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) ...
...Sound mute On/Off Numeric keypad to select any channel (p. 20) or press to previously viewed channel and input modes. 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 Changes aspect ratio (p. ...list function. (p. 21) Switches to enter alphanumeric input in front of the TV set. 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 Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) ...
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... after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when "Auto power on" (p. 28-29) is set select item Go back to "No". or 1 Turn the TV On 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...
... after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when "Auto power on" (p. 28-29) is set select item Go back to "No". or 1 Turn the TV On 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...
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...pressed after selecting "Apply", the channels will not be saved. Yes . ... If you to view more than twice, previously saved channels are automatically set. First time setup Language Clock Auto program Picture (Refer to p. 26) 19 Yes ok . ... Quick Start Guide First Time Setup 4 Auto...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 ...
...pressed after selecting "Apply", the channels will not be saved. Yes . ... If you to view more than twice, previously saved channels are automatically set. First time setup Language Clock Auto program Picture (Refer to p. 26) 19 Yes ok . ... Quick Start Guide First Time Setup 4 Auto...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 ...
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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. 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 SUB MENU Note •If the mode is not TV, press and select TV. (p. 24) - 2 Select a channel number up or down ■ To directly ...
...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. 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 SUB MENU Note •If the mode is not TV, press and select TV. (p. 24) - 2 Select a channel number up or down ■ To directly ...
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...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 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). Set Favorite Feature Use Favorite Feature 1 Display the SUB MENU. Change aspect ratio ■Press ASPECT to change between pages (1/3, 2/3, ...
...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 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). Set Favorite Feature Use Favorite Feature 1 Display the SUB MENU. Change aspect ratio ■Press ASPECT to change between pages (1/3, 2/3, ...
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... Slide show Repeat function On or Off. In or JPEG menu Picture JPEG setup Select OK RETURN select "Picture" ok Picture 1/2 Normal Set Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 Picture menu (p. 26) Viewing Viewing from SD Card Viewing from GalleryPlayer, Inc. 23 GalleryPlayer provides ...a GalleryPlayer SD Card You can view high-definition art and photography purchased on your computer that can set . time Repeat You can be longer than the number of seconds set how many seconds each image is displayed. 4 View Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise) To next ...
... Slide show Repeat function On or Off. In or JPEG menu Picture JPEG setup Select OK RETURN select "Picture" ok Picture 1/2 Normal Set Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 Picture menu (p. 26) Viewing Viewing from SD Card Viewing from GalleryPlayer, Inc. 23 GalleryPlayer provides ...a GalleryPlayer SD Card You can view high-definition art and photography purchased on your computer that can set . time Repeat You can be longer than the number of seconds set how many seconds each image is displayed. 4 View Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise) To next ...
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...card Setup 3 ■Press to exit from menu screen 4 ■Press to return to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in Audio leveler Timer Sleep, Timer 1-5 Lock Memory Card Memory card 26 How to Use Menu ...Functions Various menus allow you to the previous screen Select the item Picture 1/2 Normal Set Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint ...
...card Setup 3 ■Press to exit from menu screen 4 ■Press to return to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in Audio leveler Timer Sleep, Timer 1-5 Lock Memory Card Memory card 26 How to Use Menu ...Functions Various menus allow you to the previous screen Select the item Picture 1/2 Normal Set Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint ...
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...Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) Advanced 27 Balance 0 Equalizes overall volume levels across all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for "HD size". for "HD size". Bass + 4 Increases or decreases the treble response. Size 1: Selected ...20 Brightness 0 Color 0 Picture mode Vivid Tint 0 Sharpness 0 Color temp. On Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is not available. regular TV (NTSC) is "ZOOM" (p. 47) Zoom adjust Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) [DVD recorder/Home...
...Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) Advanced 27 Balance 0 Equalizes overall volume levels across all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for "HD size". for "HD size". Bass + 4 Increases or decreases the treble response. Size 1: Selected ...20 Brightness 0 Color 0 Picture mode Vivid Tint 0 Sharpness 0 Color temp. On Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is not available. regular TV (NTSC) is "ZOOM" (p. 47) Zoom adjust Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) [DVD recorder/Home...
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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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...screen display will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is set with Channel up/down button (Favorite/All) Favorite: Only channels registered as channel settings. (p. 34) Reset Advanced Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to select the channel with Setup, such as... clear all items set . Sets "Power off link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 30) (Set/No) CC EZ Sync On Power 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...
...screen display will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is set with Channel up/down button (Favorite/All) Favorite: Only channels registered as channel settings. (p. 34) Reset Advanced Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to select the channel with Setup, such as... clear all items set . Sets "Power off link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 30) (Set/No) CC EZ Sync On Power 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...
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... MENU Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup 3 Select "EZ Sync setting" Setup 2/2 select EZ Sync setting Other adjust About next 4 ■Press to "Off". As such, its operation with HDMI cables allow you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. "EZ Sync") is connected or standard HDMI equipment.... ■For the first time / When adding new equipment, reconnecting the equipment or changing the setup. Automatic Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with TV's remote control (for "HDAVI Control 2") (p. 31). It is a unique function that you to HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 (p. 24), and...
... MENU Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup 3 Select "EZ Sync setting" Setup 2/2 select EZ Sync setting Other adjust About next 4 ■Press to "Off". As such, its operation with HDMI cables allow you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. "EZ Sync") is connected or standard HDMI equipment.... ■For the first time / When adding new equipment, reconnecting the equipment or changing the setup. Automatic Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with TV's remote control (for "HDAVI Control 2") (p. 31). It is a unique function that you to HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 (p. 24), and...
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... menu SUB MENU Display the Functions menu on the equipment Available when the purpose of the keys is displayed on screen When "Set" is selected (p. 29), TV is turned on and Play mode is displayed. In the EZ Sync menu, you want to the appropriate HDMI input whenever EZ..." key is pressed on even if the EZ Sync compatible equipment is still in standby mode. ■TV: The TV speakers are active. Press Select the equipment you can select HDMI connected Panasonic equipment and access it is turned off . Home Theater power switches On, and playback begins. You can...
... menu SUB MENU Display the Functions menu on the equipment Available when the purpose of the keys is displayed on screen When "Set" is selected (p. 29), TV is turned on and Play mode is displayed. In the EZ Sync menu, you want to the appropriate HDMI input whenever EZ..." key is pressed on even if the EZ Sync compatible equipment is still in standby mode. ■TV: The TV speakers are active. Press Select the equipment you can select HDMI connected Panasonic equipment and access it is turned off . Home Theater power switches On, and playback begins. You can...
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...password A 4-digit code must be displayed that allows you to view the channel if you display the Lock menu. Locks all the lock setting set 32 Lock You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from menu screen Caution •Make a note of "Channel", "Game...", "Game" and • "Program". select •"Channel", "Game" and "Program" will be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. Create password Enter password. •If it is selected in order to register it . (If you have forgotten your password, consult your local dealer.)...
...password A 4-digit code must be displayed that allows you to view the channel if you display the Lock menu. Locks all the lock setting set 32 Lock You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from menu screen Caution •Make a note of "Channel", "Game...", "Game" and • "Program". select •"Channel", "Game" and "Program" will be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. Create password Enter password. •If it is selected in order to register it . (If you have forgotten your password, consult your local dealer.)...
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...and external inputs. All: Locks all channels Off: Unlocks all channels: Select "Mode" and set select U.S.TV Off C.E.L.R. Off: Turns off the monitor terminal output for programs that have been set to "Blocked." When placing a block on the monitor terminal output for children under 13 R... Advanced Note •••This television is independent of the program rating. These channels will also be locked according to TV ratings. select set On: Locks Off: Unlocks Select the rating to be blocked regardless of other more information (p. 46) ■To disable ...
...and external inputs. All: Locks all channels Off: Unlocks all channels: Select "Mode" and set select U.S.TV Off C.E.L.R. Off: Turns off the monitor terminal output for programs that have been set to "Blocked." When placing a block on the monitor terminal output for children under 13 R... Advanced Note •••This television is independent of the program rating. These channels will also be locked according to TV ratings. select set On: Locks Off: Unlocks Select the rating to be blocked regardless of other more information (p. 46) ■To disable ...