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...Lock 39 Technical Information 40 Maintenance 43 FAQ 44 Specifications 46 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A 48 Customer Services Directory (for Canada 50 3 FAQs, etc. Advanced Quick Start Guide Viewing Contents Be Sure to Use Menu Functions picture, sound quality, etc 20...;••Accessories/Options 6 Connection 10 Identifying Controls 12 First Time Setup 13 Enjoy your TV ! Enjoy rich multimedia SD memory card Camcorder VCR Amplifier Home theater unit DVD player DVD recorder Set Top Box HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. S.
...Lock 39 Technical Information 40 Maintenance 43 FAQ 44 Specifications 46 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A 48 Customer Services Directory (for Canada 50 3 FAQs, etc. Advanced Quick Start Guide Viewing Contents Be Sure to Use Menu Functions picture, sound quality, etc 20...;••Accessories/Options 6 Connection 10 Identifying Controls 12 First Time Setup 13 Enjoy your TV ! Enjoy rich multimedia SD memory card Camcorder VCR Amplifier Home theater unit DVD player DVD recorder Set Top Box HDAVI ControlTM is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. S.
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...TH-42PX60U, TH-50PX60U, TH-50PX60X, TH-58PX60U This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for long periods of the FCC Rules. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. When a cart is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV...other . Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by responsible party...
...TH-42PX60U, TH-50PX60U, TH-50PX60X, TH-58PX60U This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for long periods of the FCC Rules. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. When a cart is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV...other . Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on , the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by responsible party...
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...the cable. Clean the power cable regularly to the Plasma TV. This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; therefore, it from the Plasma ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. it 's exposed to operate on 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz (TH-37PX60U, TH-42PX60U, TH-50PX60U, TH-58PX60U) or on the plasma screen ("after a few minutes if no signals ... damage the power cable. Servicing of the TV by any foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, please CAUTION consult an Authorized Service Center. If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the ■Set up onto the television or use of fluorescent...
...the cable. Clean the power cable regularly to the Plasma TV. This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; therefore, it from the Plasma ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. it 's exposed to operate on 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz (TH-37PX60U, TH-42PX60U, TH-50PX60U, TH-58PX60U) or on the plasma screen ("after a few minutes if no signals ... damage the power cable. Servicing of the TV by any foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, please CAUTION consult an Authorized Service Center. If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the ■Set up onto the television or use of fluorescent...
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... the threads. 7 Contact your nearest Panasonic •Dealer immediately. •During setting-up, make sure that they fit... securely as shown in the illustration above. ■Securing the poles D D Front Front A A Use the assembly A screws to secure the poles firmly to the plasma television Caution Do not use the pedestal if it is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the Plasma TV...For 42˝ ,50˝ Plasma television (Outside) D C C For 37˝ Plasma television (Inside) D C C For 58˝ Plasma television Insert the poles...
... the threads. 7 Contact your nearest Panasonic •Dealer immediately. •During setting-up, make sure that they fit... securely as shown in the illustration above. ■Securing the poles D D Front Front A A Use the assembly A screws to secure the poles firmly to the plasma television Caution Do not use the pedestal if it is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the Plasma TV...For 42˝ ,50˝ Plasma television (Outside) D C C For 37˝ Plasma television (Inside) D C C For 58˝ Plasma television Insert the poles...
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...of the display unit on the rear side of the pedestal and lower the television unit into place. Accessories/Options 2 Setting-up Television unit * Carry out work on main body Securing method * Use strong wire or chain which is commercially available to secure...holes in the back edge of the wood worktop. For 37'', 42'', 50'' Plasma television Accessories for pedestal security 1 Band (2) 2 Screw (2) 3 Wood screw (2) Nominal diameter 4 mm x 12 ■Securing to a base ■Securing to the plasma TV using the removed screws. Label B B Rear Pedestal Lift the television unit ...
...of the display unit on the rear side of the pedestal and lower the television unit into place. Accessories/Options 2 Setting-up Television unit * Carry out work on main body Securing method * Use strong wire or chain which is commercially available to secure...holes in the back edge of the wood worktop. For 37'', 42'', 50'' Plasma television Accessories for pedestal security 1 Band (2) 2 Screw (2) 3 Wood screw (2) Nominal diameter 4 mm x 12 ■Securing to a base ■Securing to the plasma TV using the removed screws. Label B B Rear Pedestal Lift the television unit ...
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... the PROG.OUT terminals. For additional assistance, visit us at : www.panasonic.com • www.panasonic.ca The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected. •Connect either S Video cable or Video cable. Set the TV channel to prevent VCR recording. Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to...
... the PROG.OUT terminals. For additional assistance, visit us at : www.panasonic.com • www.panasonic.ca The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected. •Connect either S Video cable or Video cable. Set the TV channel to prevent VCR recording. Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to...
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... Volume Selects channels in sequence SD CARD slot (p. 17) POWER button Remote control sensor Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Switches TV to On or Standby Sets the remote to communicate with other equipment (p. 33) Changes input signal (p. 19) Display Main Menu (p. 20) Sound mute On/Off Changes aspect ratio (p. 15...
... Volume Selects channels in sequence SD CARD slot (p. 17) POWER button Remote control sensor Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Switches TV to On or Standby Sets the remote to communicate with other equipment (p. 33) Changes input signal (p. 19) Display Main Menu (p. 20) Sound mute On/Off Changes aspect ratio (p. 15...
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...Confirm registered channels Edit Favorite Apply Add select "Apply" - - - First Time Setup "First time setup" is displayed only when the TV is turned on " (p. 20) is set to "Off". Or, select icon, then press OK for the first time after selecting "Apply", the channels will not be memorized....screen Note •To change increases.) Select antenna and input modes Auto program ANT In Cable Mode All Start scan set select ANT In Mode Cable: Cable TV All: digital and analog Antenna: Antenna Analog: analog only (Reduces time for scanning) •About broadcasting systems Analog...
...Confirm registered channels Edit Favorite Apply Add select "Apply" - - - First Time Setup "First time setup" is displayed only when the TV is turned on " (p. 20) is set to "Off". Or, select icon, then press OK for the first time after selecting "Apply", the channels will not be memorized....screen Note •To change increases.) Select antenna and input modes Auto program ANT In Cable Mode All Start scan set select ANT In Mode Cable: Cable TV All: digital and analog Antenna: Antenna Analog: analog only (Reduces time for scanning) •About broadcasting systems Analog...
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...numbers will be removed from the list with the cursor, or using number keys. (see below) VViieewwiinngg Watching TV Caution •ATSC broadcasts cannot be placed on the Favorites list. 2 Setting 1/3 [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Hold down FAVORITE for several seconds. • Press FAVORITE repeatedly to highlight ... while its position is turned off. Pressing ◄ ► also changes the page. 3 Setting 1/3 [1] 26-1 [2] [3] [4] [5] select ok Press ▲▼to change between cable TV and •antenna. (p. 13) •The channel number and volume level remain the same even...
...numbers will be removed from the list with the cursor, or using number keys. (see below) VViieewwiinngg Watching TV Caution •ATSC broadcasts cannot be placed on the Favorites list. 2 Setting 1/3 [1] [2] [3] [4] [5] Hold down FAVORITE for several seconds. • Press FAVORITE repeatedly to highlight ... while its position is turned off. Pressing ◄ ► also changes the page. 3 Setting 1/3 [1] 26-1 [2] [3] [4] [5] select ok Press ▲▼to change between cable TV and •antenna. (p. 13) •The channel number and volume level remain the same even...
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...in mid-cycle Press "OK" button ■To adjust picture When MENU is pressed, the Picture Adjust menu is displayed in Slide mode. You can set how many seconds each image is displayed. (p. 20) In Picture 1/2 Normal Pic. Note •For large image sizes, the display time will be... longer than the •number of seconds set. mode Picture Brightness Color Tint Sharpness No Standard +30 0 0 0 +10 Picture menu (p. 20) •To display/hide Navigation Area Viewing from SD Card ...
...in mid-cycle Press "OK" button ■To adjust picture When MENU is pressed, the Picture Adjust menu is displayed in Slide mode. You can set how many seconds each image is displayed. (p. 20) In Picture 1/2 Normal Pic. Note •For large image sizes, the display time will be... longer than the •number of seconds set. mode Picture Brightness Color Tint Sharpness No Standard +30 0 0 0 +10 Picture menu (p. 20) •To display/hide Navigation Area Viewing from SD Card ...
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How to Use Menu Functions ■ Various menus allow you to select settings for the picture, sound, and Menu list other functions so that can enjoy watching TV in Audio leveler Timer Sleep, Timer1-5 Lock Memory Card CH scan Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC Auto power on Other ... Ctrl with HDMI Power off link Power on link About Reset 20 Menu Item Normal 1 • Display menu Displays the functions that you can be set (varies according to the input signal) Pic. mode Picture Brightness Color Tint Sharpness No Standard +30 0 0 0 +10 (example: Picture menu) select ...
How to Use Menu Functions ■ Various menus allow you to select settings for the picture, sound, and Menu list other functions so that can enjoy watching TV in Audio leveler Timer Sleep, Timer1-5 Lock Memory Card CH scan Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC Auto power on Other ... Ctrl with HDMI Power off link Power on link About Reset 20 Menu Item Normal 1 • Display menu Displays the functions that you can be set (varies according to the input signal) Pic. mode Picture Brightness Color Tint Sharpness No Standard +30 0 0 0 +10 (example: Picture menu) select ...
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... Auto power on Side bar Prog-out stop Ctrl with HDMI Power off link" of options. regular TV (NTSC) is set with "Program up/down" button (Fav./All) Fav.: Only channels registered as channel settings. (p. 28) •In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give a smaller number... of the external equipment (p. 30) Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 30) Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned On (Set/Off) The Sleep Timer and On / Off timer will clear all items set . for "Other adjust" Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema) (p. 42) Picture...
... Auto power on Side bar Prog-out stop Ctrl with HDMI Power off link" of options. regular TV (NTSC) is set with "Program up/down" button (Fav./All) Fav.: Only channels registered as channel settings. (p. 28) •In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give a smaller number... of the external equipment (p. 30) Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 30) Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned On (Set/Off) The Sleep Timer and On / Off timer will clear all items set . for "Other adjust" Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema) (p. 42) Picture...
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...Control with HDMI output connections can be utilized. Newer Panasonic audio-video products with HDMI") is "On". select next 3 Select "Other adjust" Setup Other adjust About Reset select next ■Press to return to TV ■Press to return to the ••...Panasonic's HDMI cable. It is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- Limited features such as home theater system •volume and automatic switching to "Off". Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be controlled using one-button on link Set Select "On" select change •Default setting is used, set to the TV...
...Control with HDMI output connections can be utilized. Newer Panasonic audio-video products with HDMI") is "On". select next 3 Select "Other adjust" Setup Other adjust About Reset select next ■Press to return to TV ■Press to return to the ••...Panasonic's HDMI cable. It is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- Limited features such as home theater system •volume and automatic switching to "Off". Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be controlled using one-button on link Set Select "On" select change •Default setting is used, set to the TV...
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...Set" is selected, this allows for the TV to DIGA and the DIGA menu is displayed. Control with HDMI" home theater system is connected via the HDMI input (1 or 2). ••Pressing the OK button toggles between TV and home theater volume control. "Home theater" with speaker icon appears when a Panasonic...Audio is mute. For equipment connection details, see the operation manual for Panasonic Amplifier, Panasonic Player theater, Panasonic RAM theater Volume up / down Mute ■TV speakers: The TV speakers are active. ••When selecting "Home theater", the sound...
...Set" is selected, this allows for the TV to DIGA and the DIGA menu is displayed. Control with HDMI" home theater system is connected via the HDMI input (1 or 2). ••Pressing the OK button toggles between TV and home theater volume control. "Home theater" with speaker icon appears when a Panasonic...Audio is mute. For equipment connection details, see the operation manual for Panasonic Amplifier, Panasonic Player theater, Panasonic RAM theater Volume up / down Mute ■TV speakers: The TV speakers are active. ••When selecting "Home theater", the sound...
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...single AV piece of the unit Note •HDMI 1 is On (to this unit to HDMI 2, set "Ctrl with HDMI cable and audio cable. Connect the TV's PROG. Back of equipment such as shown above, set the input mode to HDMI 2 (p. 19) initially before connecting to "On" using the Setup menu... HDMI cable Audio Cable HDMI (AV OUT) HDMI (AV OUT) Audio IN HDMI (AV OUT) Audio IN or DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) or Panasonic RAM theater Panasonic Player theater ■Setting of this unit to a DVD recorder, RAM theater or Player theater •For DIGA : •Connect with HDMI cable ...
...single AV piece of the unit Note •HDMI 1 is On (to this unit to HDMI 2, set "Ctrl with HDMI cable and audio cable. Connect the TV's PROG. Back of equipment such as shown above, set the input mode to HDMI 2 (p. 19) initially before connecting to "On" using the Setup menu... HDMI cable Audio Cable HDMI (AV OUT) HDMI (AV OUT) Audio IN HDMI (AV OUT) Audio IN or DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) or Panasonic RAM theater Panasonic Player theater ■Setting of this unit to a DVD recorder, RAM theater or Player theater •For DIGA : •Connect with HDMI cable ...
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... 1 is output using the Setup menu. (p. 22). After connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 22-23). HDMI (AV OUT) Panasonic AV amp HDMI cable HDMI (AV OUT) DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) ■Setting of this •unit, the system switches to 2CH audio. (When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI is recommended...
... 1 is output using the Setup menu. (p. 22). After connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 22-23). HDMI (AV OUT) Panasonic AV amp HDMI cable HDMI (AV OUT) DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) ■Setting of this •unit, the system switches to 2CH audio. (When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI is recommended...
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... activated All: Locks all channels and Video inputs Game: Locks CH3, CH4, and Video inputs CH: Locks specified channels (analog/digital) ■To change rating settings. next select 3 Input your password in
... activated All: Locks all channels and Video inputs Game: Locks CH3, CH4, and Video inputs CH: Locks specified channels (analog/digital) ■To change rating settings. next select 3 Input your password in
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... rating Select the rating category you may occur, and you wish to follow Program lock MPAA U.S.TV C.E.L.R. set select G PG PG-13 General Audience: All ages admitted Parental Guidance Suggested Parents Strongly Cautioned: Inappropriate for programs that ... 39) ••••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 ■To disable recording of the locked program Select "Monitor out" in this set rating level "V-chip" technology enables restricted shows to be blocked. ...
... rating Select the rating category you may occur, and you wish to follow Program lock MPAA U.S.TV C.E.L.R. set select G PG PG-13 General Audience: All ages admitted Parental Guidance Suggested Parents Strongly Cautioned: Inappropriate for programs that ... 39) ••••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 ■To disable recording of the locked program Select "Monitor out" in this set rating level "V-chip" technology enables restricted shows to be blocked. ...
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..." Setup next CH scan All Language select Clock Program channel Input labels CC Auto Set automatically Manual Set manually ■Press to exit 28 4 Select the function Program channel Auto Manual Signal meter next select 5 Set ■To reset the settings of Setup menu Select "Reset" in Setup menu ( ) and press "OK" button Input...
..." Setup next CH scan All Language select Clock Program channel Input labels CC Auto Set automatically Manual Set manually ■Press to exit 28 4 Select the function Program channel Auto Manual Signal meter next select 5 Set ■To reset the settings of Setup menu Select "Reset" in Setup menu ( ) and press "OK" button Input...
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...8226;If "Channel lock" (p. 26) is activated and "Auto", "Manual" or "Signal meter" is weak, check the antenna. Use this procedure when changing setting of receiving channels or changing the channel display. No 5 - - - - - - Signal meter CH 2 - 1 select channel •If the signal...Select "Edit" Edit Favorite - - - will be edited Edit Apply CH Caption Favorite Add 1 - - - - - - Editing and Setting Channels Automatically searches and adds receivable channels to add or delete channels from channel list manually. Select "ANT In" Select "Mode" (Select Cable ...
...8226;If "Channel lock" (p. 26) is activated and "Auto", "Manual" or "Signal meter" is weak, check the antenna. Use this procedure when changing setting of receiving channels or changing the channel display. No 5 - - - - - - Signal meter CH 2 - 1 select channel •If the signal...Select "Edit" Edit Favorite - - - will be edited Edit Apply CH Caption Favorite Add 1 - - - - - - Editing and Setting Channels Automatically searches and adds receivable channels to add or delete channels from channel list manually. Select "ANT In" Select "Mode" (Select Cable ...