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...TH-42PX20 TH-50PX20 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV(843-9788) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com or visit us at www.panasonic.com (U.S.A) For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300 or visit us at www.panasonic.com (Puerto Rico) For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic....ca (Canada) Before connecting, operating or adjusting this manual for future reference. Please keep this product, please read these instructions completely. M TV A POWER ASPECT UTE SAP TV/VIDEO LIG VCR DVD AUX RCVR...
...TH-42PX20 TH-50PX20 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV(843-9788) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com or visit us at www.panasonic.com (U.S.A) For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300 or visit us at www.panasonic.com (Puerto Rico) For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic....ca (Canada) Before connecting, operating or adjusting this manual for future reference. Please keep this product, please read these instructions completely. M TV A POWER ASPECT UTE SAP TV/VIDEO LIG VCR DVD AUX RCVR...
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... your new Plasma TV. Retain your purchase receipt also, and record the model number and serial number of enjoyment from your set in the space provided on the back cover of customers. Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com or visit us at www.panasonic.com (U.S.A) ...For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300 or visit us at www.panasonic.com (Puerto Rico) For assistance, please call : 1-800...
... your new Plasma TV. Retain your purchase receipt also, and record the model number and serial number of enjoyment from your set in the space provided on the back cover of customers. Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com or visit us at www.panasonic.com (U.S.A) ...For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300 or visit us at www.panasonic.com (Puerto Rico) For assistance, please call : 1-800...
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...harmful interference, and (2) this plasma display to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. TH-42PX20, TH-50PX20 Responsible Party: Contact Source: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-888-...Even if no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used when connecting this Plasma TV to video equipment. (see page 11,12,13,14,15,18,19,21) CANADIAN NOTICE: This Class B digital ...
...harmful interference, and (2) this plasma display to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in accordance with the instructions, may cause undesired operation. TH-42PX20, TH-50PX20 Responsible Party: Contact Source: Matsushita Electric Corporation of America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-888-...Even if no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used when connecting this Plasma TV to video equipment. (see page 11,12,13,14,15,18,19,21) CANADIAN NOTICE: This Class B digital ...
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... Earphones 12 Front Control Panel 13 Optional Equipment Connections 13 Cable Box Connection 13 VCR Connection 14 VCR and Cable Box Connection 15 Digital TV - Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 FCC STATEMENT 5 Table of Contents 6 Safety Precautions 7 Installation 9 Receiver Location 9 Optional ... SPEAKERS 34 CHANNELS Adjustment 35 CHANNEL SCAN 35 FAVORITE CHANNELS Selection 35 Selecting option menus in Picture Operation 48 Split Screen 50 ASPECT Controls 52 PC MENU 53 PICTURE Adjustment 54 Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE 55 SYNC 56 H-FREQ. (kHz)/V-FREQ. ...
... Earphones 12 Front Control Panel 13 Optional Equipment Connections 13 Cable Box Connection 13 VCR Connection 14 VCR and Cable Box Connection 15 Digital TV - Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 FCC STATEMENT 5 Table of Contents 6 Safety Precautions 7 Installation 9 Receiver Location 9 Optional ... SPEAKERS 34 CHANNELS Adjustment 35 CHANNEL SCAN 35 FAVORITE CHANNELS Selection 35 Selecting option menus in Picture Operation 48 Split Screen 50 ASPECT Controls 52 PC MENU 53 PICTURE Adjustment 54 Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE 55 SYNC 56 H-FREQ. (kHz)/V-FREQ. ...
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... off or tip over. If using some other setting-up Do not place the Plasma TV on , place near electronic equipment that might cause fire or permanent damage to be used for any objects on 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Services to the cable is not fully inserted, heat may occur, ...which could cause fire. If problems occur during use of the TV under these conditions might damage the power cable. Avoid installing this product. AC Power Supply Cord The Plasma TV is dropped, or if...
... off or tip over. If using some other setting-up Do not place the Plasma TV on , place near electronic equipment that might cause fire or permanent damage to be used for any objects on 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Services to the cable is not fully inserted, heat may occur, ...which could cause fire. If problems occur during use of the TV under these conditions might damage the power cable. Avoid installing this product. AC Power Supply Cord The Plasma TV is dropped, or if...
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... TY-WK42PR2U • Display stand TY-S42PX20U (TH-42PX20) / TY-S50PX20U (TH-50PX20) Always be adversely affected. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods in a place away from direct or reflected light from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before moving the Plasma TV. • Moving the TV with a dry cloth, of the following...
... TY-WK42PR2U • Display stand TY-S42PX20U (TH-42PX20) / TY-S50PX20U (TH-50PX20) Always be adversely affected. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods in a place away from direct or reflected light from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before moving the Plasma TV. • Moving the TV with a dry cloth, of the following...
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Adequate ventilation is necessary when remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the TV set . 2. Remove top cover by pressing down . Do not combine a used batteries. 5. For best performance, video cables should always be sure you may need . Before ...
Adequate ventilation is necessary when remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the TV set . 2. Remove top cover by pressing down . Do not combine a used batteries. 5. For best performance, video cables should always be sure you may need . Before ...
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... VOL PC MENU EXIT CH PAGE RECALL GUIDE 1 2 4 5 7 8 R-TUNE 0 3 6 9 PROG PIP MIN REW PLAY PIP MAX FF PAUSE STOP REC FREEZE TV/VCR PIP CH VCR CH SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE PIP SPLIT MOVE SWAP Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (AA Battery × 2) Pedestal TY-ST42PX20...List Warranty F Type Antenna Adapter (for 3C-2V) (×2) (for 5C-2V) (×2) Ferrite core (small size) (×5) (large size) (×6) TH-42PX20 (×7) TH-50PX20 AC cord Clamper (×2) Installing the ferrite core Be sure to choose the appropriate size of ferrite core (large or small) and the...
... VOL PC MENU EXIT CH PAGE RECALL GUIDE 1 2 4 5 7 8 R-TUNE 0 3 6 9 PROG PIP MIN REW PLAY PIP MAX FF PAUSE STOP REC FREEZE TV/VCR PIP CH VCR CH SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE PIP SPLIT MOVE SWAP Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (AA Battery × 2) Pedestal TY-ST42PX20...List Warranty F Type Antenna Adapter (for 3C-2V) (×2) (for 5C-2V) (×2) Ferrite core (small size) (×5) (large size) (×6) TH-42PX20 (×7) TH-50PX20 AC cord Clamper (×2) Installing the ferrite core Be sure to choose the appropriate size of ferrite core (large or small) and the...
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... is preset at the factory. For best reception, an outdoor antenna is required for proper reception. Antenna users must be able to TV mode and select ANT1 in obtaining the correct Aerial system for its compatibility requirements. Connecting Headphones / Earphones Connect headphones / earphones as ...) Ferrite core (small size) (supplied) Less than 4" (10 cm) F-Type Antenna Adapter (supplied) 75 Ohm VHF/UHF on back of TV Note: Certain cable systems offset some channels to sound from Home Antenna Connect home antenna to ANT1 connection on back of television. Check with your...
... is preset at the factory. For best reception, an outdoor antenna is required for proper reception. Antenna users must be able to TV mode and select ANT1 in obtaining the correct Aerial system for its compatibility requirements. Connecting Headphones / Earphones Connect headphones / earphones as ...) Ferrite core (small size) (supplied) Less than 4" (10 cm) F-Type Antenna Adapter (supplied) 75 Ohm VHF/UHF on back of TV Note: Certain cable systems offset some channels to sound from Home Antenna Connect home antenna to ANT1 connection on back of television. Check with your...
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... control is not available. Optional Equipment Connections Cable Box Connection Follow this diagram when connecting your television to Channel 3 or Channel 4. 3. CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 1 2 S VIDEO PROG OUT VIDEO 2 Y PB VIDEO PR Less than 4" (10 cm) A second VCR, video disc player... for details. Cable Connection Front Control Panel Push to open the front panel of the television to use the TV without remote control or to use special features such as instructed in the SET UP menu. 2. It overrides other VIDEO connections...
... control is not available. Optional Equipment Connections Cable Box Connection Follow this diagram when connecting your television to Channel 3 or Channel 4. 3. CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 1 2 S VIDEO PROG OUT VIDEO 2 Y PB VIDEO PR Less than 4" (10 cm) A second VCR, video disc player... for details. Cable Connection Front Control Panel Push to open the front panel of the television to use the TV without remote control or to use special features such as instructed in the SET UP menu. 2. It overrides other VIDEO connections...
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... to view. Begin the video. • Option B 1. Use either the S-Video or the Video connection. Viewing a television program Procedure 1. Press the TV/VIDEO button on your VCR. 3. Recording a television program Procedure • Option A (Recording and viewing the same program) 1. Using the VCR, tune ...SET UP menu. 2. Tune the television to Channel 3 or 4, depending on the remote control to switch back to record. 4. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your television to record. 4. Viewing ...
... to view. Begin the video. • Option B 1. Use either the S-Video or the Video connection. Viewing a television program Procedure 1. Press the TV/VIDEO button on your VCR. 3. Recording a television program Procedure • Option A (Recording and viewing the same program) 1. Using the VCR, tune ...SET UP menu. 2. Tune the television to Channel 3 or 4, depending on the remote control to switch back to record. 4. Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your television to record. 4. Viewing ...
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... Note: To use special features such as Favorite Channels and Channel Captions, ANT1 must be selected in the SET UP menu. • Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your television to operate the VCR and cable... box (see page 26). Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to TV mode. • Tune the television to record. 6. Cable Connection VCR and Cable Box Connection Follow this diagram when connecting your VCR...
... Note: To use special features such as Favorite Channels and Channel Captions, ANT1 must be selected in the SET UP menu. • Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to your television to operate the VCR and cable... box (see page 26). Press the TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to TV mode. • Tune the television to record. 6. Cable Connection VCR and Cable Box Connection Follow this diagram when connecting your VCR...
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...: There are now controlled through the external amplifier. Set amplifier volume to control audio functions through the television. Use this diagram to connect the Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) or DVD Player to a DTV Tuner set-top-box (STB). Select SPEAKERS OFF & FIXED AUDIO OUT to minimum. 3. See optional...
...: There are now controlled through the external amplifier. Set amplifier volume to control audio functions through the television. Use this diagram to connect the Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) or DVD Player to a DTV Tuner set-top-box (STB). Select SPEAKERS OFF & FIXED AUDIO OUT to minimum. 3. See optional...
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... In SET UP Menu, Select IDIOMA/LANGUE to change menu language to ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL (Spanish) or FRANÇAIS (French). (refer to the Plasma TV with the clamper. Fix the AC cord plug securely to page 26) 19 STANDBY: No light Example: The screen below is displayed for a while after... 3 SAP JUST VIVID POWER Press the POWER button on the remote control to turn the TV on: Red Press the POWER button on the remote control to turn the TV off: No light (standby) Note: The TV will still consume some power as long as the power cord is on press the POWER...
... In SET UP Menu, Select IDIOMA/LANGUE to change menu language to ENGLISH, ESPAÑOL (Spanish) or FRANÇAIS (French). (refer to the Plasma TV with the clamper. Fix the AC cord plug securely to page 26) 19 STANDBY: No light Example: The screen below is displayed for a while after... 3 SAP JUST VIVID POWER Press the POWER button on the remote control to turn the TV on: Red Press the POWER button on the remote control to turn the TV off: No light (standby) Note: The TV will still consume some power as long as the power cord is on press the POWER...
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... RECALL GUIDE 1 2 4 5 7 8 R-TUNE 0 3 6 9 PROG PIP MIN REW PLAY PIP MAX FF PAUSE STOP REC FREEZE TV/VCR PIP CH VCR CH SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE PIP SPLIT MOVE SWAP 20 SD CARD PUSH-EJECT ACTION INPUT VOLUME CHANNEL PC CARD EJECT HPJ... INPUT button (Change to input signal.) Remote control sensor Operation can be done from the TV set. • Channel selectors • Volume adjusters C.A.T.S sensor Plasma C.A.T.S (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) Plasma C.A.T.S automatically senses the ambient light conditions and adjusts the brightness and gradation accordingly, to optimise...
... RECALL GUIDE 1 2 4 5 7 8 R-TUNE 0 3 6 9 PROG PIP MIN REW PLAY PIP MAX FF PAUSE STOP REC FREEZE TV/VCR PIP CH VCR CH SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE PIP SPLIT MOVE SWAP 20 SD CARD PUSH-EJECT ACTION INPUT VOLUME CHANNEL PC CARD EJECT HPJ... INPUT button (Change to input signal.) Remote control sensor Operation can be done from the TV set. • Channel selectors • Volume adjusters C.A.T.S sensor Plasma C.A.T.S (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) Plasma C.A.T.S automatically senses the ambient light conditions and adjusts the brightness and gradation accordingly, to optimise...
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...SD CARD PUSH-EJECT ACTION INPUT VOLUME CHANNEL PC CARD EJECT HPJ S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R PC INPUT 3 Less than 4" (10 cm) OUTPUT INPUT M TV A POWER ASPECT UTE SAP TV/VIDEO LIGH VCR DVD AUX RCVR DTV CBL DBS CH CTIO VOL VOL PC MENU EXIT CH PAGE RECALL GUIDE 1 2 4 5 7 8 R-TUNE 0 ...(supplied) ANTENNA TERMINAL ON THE BACK OF THE TV To Antenna Input Incoming Cable from VIDEO INPUT. VHF, UHF and Cable TV Cable TV When the antenna cable is connected to the TV antenna terminal via a cable box or VCR, set for Panasonic products. This does not apply when signal is ...
...SD CARD PUSH-EJECT ACTION INPUT VOLUME CHANNEL PC CARD EJECT HPJ S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R PC INPUT 3 Less than 4" (10 cm) OUTPUT INPUT M TV A POWER ASPECT UTE SAP TV/VIDEO LIGH VCR DVD AUX RCVR DTV CBL DBS CH CTIO VOL VOL PC MENU EXIT CH PAGE RECALL GUIDE 1 2 4 5 7 8 R-TUNE 0 ...(supplied) ANTENNA TERMINAL ON THE BACK OF THE TV To Antenna Input Incoming Cable from VIDEO INPUT. VHF, UHF and Cable TV Cable TV When the antenna cable is connected to the TV antenna terminal via a cable box or VCR, set for Panasonic products. This does not apply when signal is ...
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...Video Disk Mode Selection for Remote Control Aux Mode Selection for Remote Control VCR Mode Selection for Remote Control DVD VCR DTV TV TV Mode Selection for Remote Control Digital TV Mode Selection for Remote Control AUX CBL RCVR DBS Receiver/Amplifier Mode Selection for Remote Control Digital Broadcasting Satellite for Remote ... again to previously viewed channel or video mode. DVD/LD/CD Skip Search REW/FF RCVR Surround -/+ PLAY JPEG Viewer PLAY PLAY - Note: The TV's power cord must first be plugged into the wall outlet and then turned on at the POWER switch (standby mode).
...Video Disk Mode Selection for Remote Control Aux Mode Selection for Remote Control VCR Mode Selection for Remote Control DVD VCR DTV TV TV Mode Selection for Remote Control Digital TV Mode Selection for Remote Control AUX CBL RCVR DBS Receiver/Amplifier Mode Selection for Remote Control Digital Broadcasting Satellite for Remote ... again to previously viewed channel or video mode. DVD/LD/CD Skip Search REW/FF RCVR Surround -/+ PLAY JPEG Viewer PLAY PLAY - Note: The TV's power cord must first be plugged into the wall outlet and then turned on at the POWER switch (standby mode).
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...the MENU screen. for DTV and DBS. Split Screen (see page 48) 23 Swap pictures in Split Screen and Picture in Picture Operation (see page 50) Picture in Picture operation (See page 48, 51). Move PIP frame in Picture in MENU. STEREO SAP MONO POWER ASPECT UTE SAP... VOL VOL PC MENU CH RECALL Increases volume Moves cursor to select the PC input mode. Page up Moves cursor upward during menu mode. M TV A A Location of Controls TV/VIDEO button The input mode changes each time this button is pressed. EXIT GUIDE button PAGE GUIDE for DBS, skip +/- The selected button...
...the MENU screen. for DTV and DBS. Split Screen (see page 48) 23 Swap pictures in Split Screen and Picture in Picture Operation (see page 50) Picture in Picture operation (See page 48, 51). Move PIP frame in Picture in MENU. STEREO SAP MONO POWER ASPECT UTE SAP... VOL VOL PC MENU CH RECALL Increases volume Moves cursor to select the PC input mode. Page up Moves cursor upward during menu mode. M TV A A Location of Controls TV/VIDEO button The input mode changes each time this button is pressed. EXIT GUIDE button PAGE GUIDE for DBS, skip +/- The selected button...
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... CABLE AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM AUTO POWER ON OTHER ADJ. SET UP MODE CABLE AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM AUTO POWER ON OFF OTHER ADJ. CABLE TV AUTO PROGRAM To automatically program all channels with signal. CH CTIO A N VOL VOL CH Press to select desired channel. Press to select MANUAL PROGRAM. CHAN... DELETE PRESS ACTION TO RETURN CH CTIO A N VOL VOL CH Press to start AUTO PROGRAM. SET UP Operation MODE Selection To select either CABLE or TV. Press to select CABLE or...
... CABLE AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM AUTO POWER ON OTHER ADJ. SET UP MODE CABLE AUTO PROGRAM MANUAL PROGRAM AUTO POWER ON OFF OTHER ADJ. CABLE TV AUTO PROGRAM To automatically program all channels with signal. CH CTIO A N VOL VOL CH Press to select desired channel. Press to select MANUAL PROGRAM. CHAN... DELETE PRESS ACTION TO RETURN CH CTIO A N VOL VOL CH Press to start AUTO PROGRAM. SET UP Operation MODE Selection To select either CABLE or TV. Press to select CABLE or...
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... A N VOL VOL CH Press to select ON or OFF. Press to select the SIDE BAR. side bars 4:3 Screen Display after -image to power up the TV at the same time as the cable box or other components or select OFF. In such an occurrence, use the Cinema mode. 29 ON OFF...
... A N VOL VOL CH Press to select ON or OFF. Press to select the SIDE BAR. side bars 4:3 Screen Display after -image to power up the TV at the same time as the cable box or other components or select OFF. In such an occurrence, use the Cinema mode. 29 ON OFF...