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...multimedia excitement This device contains a digital television tuner, so it should continue to work as before for other purposes (e.g., for watching low-power TV stations still broadcasting in the United States (as required by law) on government coupons that may be necessary to continue to receive low-power analog... an antenna. For more information, please see www.dtv2009.gov, or call the NTIA at 1-888-DTV-2009. For information on the TV Converter program, and on February 17, 2009. GalleryPlayer and the GalleryPlayer Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of full-power analog...
...multimedia excitement This device contains a digital television tuner, so it should continue to work as before for other purposes (e.g., for watching low-power TV stations still broadcasting in the United States (as required by law) on government coupons that may be necessary to continue to receive low-power analog... an antenna. For more information, please see www.dtv2009.gov, or call the NTIA at 1-888-DTV-2009. For information on the TV Converter program, and on February 17, 2009. GalleryPlayer and the GalleryPlayer Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of full-power analog...
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...Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory ····· 6 Basic Connection 9 Identifying Controls 13 First Time Setup 14 Enjoy your TV! Manufactured under license from SD Card 18 Watching Videos and DVDs 20 Advanced Features How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound ... 48 Limited Warranty (for U. DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Basic Features Watching TV 16 Viewing from Dolby Laboratories. Ratings List for Lock 39 Technical Information 40 Care and Cleaning 43 FAQ 44 Specifications 46 Limited Warranty...
...Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory ····· 6 Basic Connection 9 Identifying Controls 13 First Time Setup 14 Enjoy your TV! Manufactured under license from SD Card 18 Watching Videos and DVDs 20 Advanced Features How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound ... 48 Limited Warranty (for U. DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Basic Features Watching TV 16 Viewing from Dolby Laboratories. Ratings List for Lock 39 Technical Information 40 Care and Cleaning 43 FAQ 44 Specifications 46 Limited Warranty...
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... receiver is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Responsible Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic Corporation 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...
... receiver is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Responsible Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic Corporation 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...
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...; Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK42PR3U bottom of some power as long as a safety precaution before moving the Plasma TV. Disconnect the power plug from the Plasma TV, unplug the power cord immediately. AC Power Supply Cord Electric shocks can cause fire or electric shock. If the ...outlet. If damage to the cord is designed to remain on sloped or unstable surfaces. Unplug the cord from your Plasma TV. The TV will go. inside the Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center. accessories. TY-WK42PR4W Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to prevent it...
...; Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK42PR3U bottom of some power as long as a safety precaution before moving the Plasma TV. Disconnect the power plug from the Plasma TV, unplug the power cord immediately. AC Power Supply Cord Electric shocks can cause fire or electric shock. If the ...outlet. If damage to the cord is designed to remain on sloped or unstable surfaces. Unplug the cord from your Plasma TV. The TV will go. inside the Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center. accessories. TY-WK42PR4W Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to prevent it...
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Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to the remote control. Accessories/Optional Accessory ... Pedestal TBLX0036 (TH-42PX80U) TBLX0037 (TH-50PX80U) How to assemble (p.7) Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide (For viewing HD programming) Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) Optional Accessory Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) TY-WK42PV3U TY-WK42PV4W (angle) TY-WK42PR3U TY-WK42PR4W Note In order to maintain the TV's performance and safety...
Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to the remote control. Accessories/Optional Accessory ... Pedestal TBLX0036 (TH-42PX80U) TBLX0037 (TH-50PX80U) How to assemble (p.7) Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide (For viewing HD programming) Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) Optional Accessory Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) TY-WK42PV3U TY-WK42PV4W (angle) TY-WK42PR3U TY-WK42PR4W Note In order to maintain the TV's performance and safety...
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... and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. A Pole R L Pole Front Base ■Set-up , make sure that all screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV, and it becomes warped or physically damaged. During set-up...
... and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. A Pole R L Pole Front Base ■Set-up , make sure that all screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the TV, and it becomes warped or physically damaged. During set-up...
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...disconnecting the power cord, be done with the TV. If using a Cable Box set the TV channel to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet first. For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca 9 The connection for regular cable. •...;• To view high-definition programming select the correct video input. Basic Connection Example 1 TV Connecting Antenna (To watch TV) VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV VHF/UHF Antenna • NTSC ...
...disconnecting the power cord, be done with the TV. If using a Cable Box set the TV channel to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet first. For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca 9 The connection for regular cable. •...;• To view high-definition programming select the correct video input. Basic Connection Example 1 TV Connecting Antenna (To watch TV) VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV VHF/UHF Antenna • NTSC ...
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... or VCR) VHF/UHF Antenna If this source has higher resolution through interlace or progressive signal, connection can be done 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 DVIDEO IN 1 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 - AV Equipment (e.g. Basic Connection (Continued) Example 2 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback...
... or VCR) VHF/UHF Antenna If this source has higher resolution through interlace or progressive signal, connection can be done 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 DVIDEO IN 1 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 - AV Equipment (e.g. Basic Connection (Continued) Example 2 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback...
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...cable. 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 TV Satellite You can be done with TV tuner) Note For details of the TV * See page 8 ( AC cord ... 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 - VCR Connection can enjoy high-definition DVD Recorder Receiver VHF/UHF Antenna programming by subscribing to the operating manuals...
...cable. 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 TV Satellite You can be done with TV tuner) Note For details of the TV * See page 8 ( AC cord ... 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 - VCR Connection can enjoy high-definition DVD Recorder Receiver VHF/UHF Antenna programming by subscribing to the operating manuals...
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... e.g. Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor through VCRs may also be distorted on the other TV monitor. VCR The S Video input will enable you to enjoy greater picture quality than using Composite terminals. Basic Connection (Continued...
... e.g. Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor through VCRs may also be distorted on the other TV monitor. VCR The S Video input will enable you to enjoy greater picture quality than using Composite terminals. Basic Connection (Continued...
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Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Note The TV consumes a limited amount of the TV set. Viewing from menu screen Selects/OK/Change Returns to previous menu Volume up/down Changes aspect ratio (p. 17) Operates the Favorite channel list function. (p. .... (p. 20, 30, 32) Direct channel access for DTV and DBS (p. 16) 13 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) Colored buttons (used...
Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Note The TV consumes a limited amount of the TV set. Viewing from menu screen Selects/OK/Change Returns to previous menu Volume up/down Changes aspect ratio (p. 17) Operates the Favorite channel list function. (p. .... (p. 20, 30, 32) Direct channel access for DTV and DBS (p. 16) 13 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) Colored buttons (used...
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...screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Note To change setting (Language/Clock/ Auto program) later, go to Menu screen (p. 24) (TV) (Remote) * This setting will be skipped next time if you select "Yes", Screen enters store demonstration mode. You are selecting the mode for...viewing environment. Home Store select ok Please confirm your viewing environment" screen once again as shown below. Reselect "Home". • Unplug the TV and plug it again. • Press and hold down the front POWER button. Adjust the clock First time setup Language Clock Auto program Clock...
...screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Note To change setting (Language/Clock/ Auto program) later, go to Menu screen (p. 24) (TV) (Remote) * This setting will be skipped next time if you select "Yes", Screen enters store demonstration mode. You are selecting the mode for...viewing environment. Home Store select ok Please confirm your viewing environment" screen once again as shown below. Reselect "Home". • Unplug the TV and plug it again. • Press and hold down the front POWER button. Adjust the clock First time setup Language Clock Auto program Clock...
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... program" First time setup Language Clock Auto program next select Select "ANT in" Program channel ANT in Cable Auto set select ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna Select "Auto" Program channel ANT in Cable Auto next select Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only) Auto program ok All...
... program" First time setup Language Clock Auto program next select Select "ANT in" Program channel ANT in Cable Auto set select ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna Select "Auto" Program channel ANT in Cable Auto next select Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only) Auto program ok All...
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... CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes the channel banner. 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 select the...(if available) when receiving a digital channel. Channel Clock Information Recall 15-2 THE NEWS 12:30 PM ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30 16 Station identifier SAP indication Signal resolution Closed caption Rating Level Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio
... CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes the channel banner. 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 select the...(if available) when receiving a digital channel. Channel Clock Information Recall 15-2 THE NEWS 12:30 PM ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30 16 Station identifier SAP indication Signal resolution Closed caption Rating Level Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio
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...saved on the list. ok 1 Press FAVORITE. • 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. To change between pages (1/3, 2/3, 3/3, or exit). 3 select Press ▲▼.... (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 that list number without pressing OK. Pressing ► changes the page forward. 17...
...saved on the list. ok 1 Press FAVORITE. • 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. To change between pages (1/3, 2/3, 3/3, or exit). 3 select Press ▲▼.... (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 that list number without pressing OK. Pressing ► changes the page forward. 17...
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... screen if Input label is set on p. 35. 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...) Press corresponding NUMBER button on the TV's screen. select Select the input of the input, please refer to the TV, you have applicable equipment connected to p. 35. Input Select You can watch videos and DVDs on the remote control to ...
... screen if Input label is set on p. 35. 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...) Press corresponding NUMBER button on the TV's screen. select Select the input of the input, please refer to the TV, you have applicable equipment connected to p. 35. Input Select You can watch videos and DVDs on the remote control to ...
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...previous screen Select "VIERA Link" VIERA Link setting VIERA Link On Power off link Set Power on the external equipment's connections, please refer 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, ..."VIERA Link" setting to p. 26-29. "VIERA Link") is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- For the details on link Set Default speakers TV Select "On" (default is On) select change Now you can use more convenient functions. VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has "HDAVI Control...
...previous screen Select "VIERA Link" VIERA Link setting VIERA Link On Power off link Set Power on the external equipment's connections, please refer 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, ..."VIERA Link" setting to p. 26-29. "VIERA Link") is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- For the details on link Set Default speakers TV Select "On" (default is On) select change Now you can use more convenient functions. VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has "HDAVI Control...
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...;Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. Color mgmt. How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to the previous screen 22 Displays the functions that you...
...;Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. Color mgmt. How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to the previous screen 22 Displays the functions that you...
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... Provide the appropriate picture when images corresponding to suit your taste • Display range Picture/Brightness/Color/Sharpness: 0 - 100 Tint: -50 - +50 Picture +20 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 Selects a choice of component-connected devices (HD/SD) SD: Standard Definition HD...: High Definition •• Only 480p signal accepted; regular TV (NTSC) is not available. Treble 0 Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume. Bass 0 Increases or decreases the treble response. Reset...
... Provide the appropriate picture when images corresponding to suit your taste • Display range Picture/Brightness/Color/Sharpness: 0 - 100 Tint: -50 - +50 Picture +20 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 Selects a choice of component-connected devices (HD/SD) SD: Standard Definition HD...: High Definition •• Only 480p signal accepted; regular TV (NTSC) is not available. Treble 0 Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume. Bass 0 Increases or decreases the treble response. Reset...
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...;Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to the previous screen Displays the functions that you can be set...
...;Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to the previous screen Displays the functions that you can be set...