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... a trademark. GalleryPlayer and the GalleryPlayer Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of one, see www.DTV.gov. For information on the TV Converter program, and on government coupons that may be necessary to continue to receive low-power analog broadcasts via an antenna. HDAVI Control...your cable or satellite service provider if you have questions about your own living room into a movie theater! Turn your cable or satellite set-top box. Some older television receivers, if they rely on February 17, 2009. Please check with a suitable antenna, after the end...
... a trademark. GalleryPlayer and the GalleryPlayer Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of one, see www.DTV.gov. For information on the TV Converter program, and on government coupons that may be necessary to continue to receive low-power analog broadcasts via an antenna. HDAVI Control...your cable or satellite service provider if you have questions about your own living room into a movie theater! Turn your cable or satellite set-top box. Some older television receivers, if they rely on February 17, 2009. Please check with a suitable antenna, after the end...
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...Care and Cleaning 43 FAQ 44 Specifications 46 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A 47 Customer Services Directory (for Canada 49 3 Basic Features Watching TV 16 Viewing from Dolby Laboratories. EZ Sync™ EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. S. Quick Start Guide ...Enjoy rich multimedia SD memory card Camcorder Amplifier Home theater system VCR Set Top Box DVD recorder/ DVD player/ Blu-ray Disc recorder Blu-ray Disc player Contents Please read before using the unit Safety Precautions...
...Care and Cleaning 43 FAQ 44 Specifications 46 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A 47 Customer Services Directory (for Canada 49 3 Basic Features Watching TV 16 Viewing from Dolby Laboratories. EZ Sync™ EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. S. Quick Start Guide ...Enjoy rich multimedia SD memory card Camcorder Amplifier Home theater system VCR Set Top Box DVD recorder/ DVD player/ Blu-ray Disc recorder Blu-ray Disc player Contents Please read before using the unit Safety Precautions...
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... Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for an Other Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 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... to tell the user that parts inside . 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 may cause harmful interference to qualified service...
... Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for an Other Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 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... to tell the user that parts inside . 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 may cause harmful interference to qualified service...
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...with this is Clean the power cord plug regularly to prevent them from becoming dusty. Moving the TV with by the warranty. The Plasma TV is designed to carry out set-up dust on the plasma screen ("Image retention"). Securely insert the power cord plug as far as a step. (Young...CAUTION WARNING If problems occur during use If a problem occurs (such as a safety precaution before moving the Plasma TV. If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the Set up onto the television or use with its high voltage dangerous nature. accessories. cause fire or damage to ...
...with this is Clean the power cord plug regularly to prevent them from becoming dusty. Moving the TV with by the warranty. The Plasma TV is designed to carry out set-up dust on the plasma screen ("Image retention"). Securely insert the power cord plug as far as a step. (Young...CAUTION WARNING If problems occur during use If a problem occurs (such as a safety precaution before moving the Plasma TV. If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the Set up onto the television or use with its high voltage dangerous nature. accessories. cause fire or damage to ...
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... firmly. Do not use any other TV and displays. Caution Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. During set-up Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. Tighten screws firmly. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. If you use the ... screws are securely tightened. Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory Attaching the pedestal to TV ■Assembling the pedestal Fix securely with assembly screws B . A Pole R L Pole Front Base ■Set-up , make sure that all screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal ...
... firmly. Do not use any other TV and displays. Caution Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. During set-up Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. Tighten screws firmly. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. If you use the ... screws are securely tightened. Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory Attaching the pedestal to TV ■Assembling the pedestal Fix securely with assembly screws B . A Pole R L Pole Front Base ■Set-up , make sure that all screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal ...
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... the knob Reference of connection Antenna terminal Pin terminals Firmly tighten by hand. 8 red blue green green Match colors of plugs and terminals. To bundle Set hooks Keep pushing both side snaps To remove Snaps Keep pushing both sides click into place. HDMI terminal Insert firmly. Fasten the cables with the...
... the knob Reference of connection Antenna terminal Pin terminals Firmly tighten by hand. 8 red blue green green Match colors of plugs and terminals. To bundle Set hooks Keep pushing both side snaps To remove Snaps Keep pushing both sides click into place. HDMI terminal Insert firmly. Fasten the cables with the...
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...not supplied with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable. When 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. You can be absolutely sure to CH3 or CH4... Start Guide Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Accessories/Optional Accessory Antenna terminal (If no Cable Box) or ANT IN ANT OUT Cable Box •Cable Box/Cable You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to a highdefinition cable service. For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca 9
...not supplied with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable. When 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. You can be absolutely sure to CH3 or CH4... Start Guide Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Accessories/Optional Accessory Antenna terminal (If no Cable Box) or ANT IN ANT OUT Cable Box •Cable Box/Cable You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to a highdefinition cable service. For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca 9
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Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in menus. (p. 20, 30, 32) Direct channel access 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 ... menu (p. 28-29) Selects Audio Mode for DTV and DBS (p. 16) 13 Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Note The TV consumes a limited amount of the TV set. Chooses menu and submenu entries. Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Basic Connection (AV cable connections) Identifying Controls...
Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in menus. (p. 20, 30, 32) Direct channel access 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 ... menu (p. 28-29) Selects Audio Mode for DTV and DBS (p. 16) 13 Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Note The TV consumes a limited amount of the TV set. Chooses menu and submenu entries. Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Basic Connection (AV cable connections) Identifying Controls...
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...Store" by mistake in , confirmation screen will be displayed. 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 (Language/Clock/ Auto program) later, go to previous screen . Displays "Please...for store demonstration Yes No select ok Select "No" and return to Menu screen (p. 24) (TV) (Remote) * This setting will be skipped next time if you select "Home". Reselect "Home". • Unplug the TV and plug it again. • Press and hold down the front POWER button. Adjust the ...
...Store" by mistake in , confirmation screen will be displayed. 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 (Language/Clock/ Auto program) later, go to previous screen . Displays "Please...for store demonstration Yes No select ok Select "No" and return to Menu screen (p. 24) (TV) (Remote) * This setting will be skipped next time if you select "Home". Reselect "Home". • Unplug the TV and plug it again. • Press and hold down the front POWER button. Adjust the ...
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... channels 10 Number of digital channels 0 Press RETURN to view 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 . All channels: Scans digital and analog channels Analog only: Scans Analog channels only Digital only: Scans Digital...
... channels 10 Number of digital channels 0 Press RETURN to view 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 . All channels: Scans digital and analog channels Analog only: Scans Analog channels only Digital only: Scans Digital...
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... 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 convenient functions. Watching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, 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 ...
... 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 convenient functions. Watching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, 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 ...
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... the list by holding down OK while its position is turned off. ■Set Favorite Feature Favorite Feature ■Use Favorite Feature 1 Display the SUB MENU. Set favorite 1/3 1 26-1 - - - 2 3 4 • You can...Set favorite" ok Set favorite 1 --2 --3 --4 --- 1/3 • Press FAVORITE repeatedly to change the page Pressing ◄ changes the page backward. By doing so, the displayed channel will display the channel directly. 3 Press OK to display the highlighted ok channel. ok 1 Press FAVORITE. • Press FAVORITE repeatedly to change between cable TV...
... the list by holding down OK while its position is turned off. ■Set Favorite Feature Favorite Feature ■Use Favorite Feature 1 Display the SUB MENU. Set favorite 1/3 1 26-1 - - - 2 3 4 • You can...Set favorite" ok Set favorite 1 --2 --3 --4 --- 1/3 • Press FAVORITE repeatedly to change the page Pressing ◄ changes the page backward. By doing so, the displayed channel will display the channel directly. 3 Press OK to display the highlighted ok channel. ok 1 Press FAVORITE. • Press FAVORITE repeatedly to change between cable TV...
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...Menu or VIERA Link Lock SD card Select the data to Single photo display) Note Depending on the Menu. When SD card is set in "Play SD card automatically" setting. You can be displayed automatically each time a SD card is displayed. Pixel: Display resolution is displayed. View Rotate 90 degrees (counter... time To display/hide Navigation area No.: Image number or file name is inserted. SD card setting Play SD card automatically On Play SD card now Play SD card automatically: On: Off: Set it to the previous screen 18 Photo viewer Insert the SD card and select "Play SD card ...
...Menu or VIERA Link Lock SD card Select the data to Single photo display) Note Depending on the Menu. When SD card is set in "Play SD card automatically" setting. You can be displayed automatically each time a SD card is displayed. Pixel: Display resolution is displayed. View Rotate 90 degrees (counter... time To display/hide Navigation area No.: Image number or file name is inserted. SD card setting Play SD card automatically On Play SD card now Play SD card automatically: On: Off: Set it to the previous screen 18 Photo viewer Insert the SD card and select "Play SD card ...
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... or select Picture 1/2 Reset Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 select "Picture" ok select Adjust or Select Viewing from SD Card 19 time Repeat You can set . Push until a click is displayed in Slide show mode. (1-10/15/20/30/45/60/120 sec) Turn the slide show Disp. 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...
... or select Picture 1/2 Reset Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 select "Picture" ok select Adjust or Select Viewing from SD Card 19 time Repeat You can set . Push until a click is displayed in Slide show mode. (1-10/15/20/30/45/60/120 sec) Turn the slide show Disp. 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...
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... will be displayed on "Input select" screen if Input label is set to "Game", refer to p. 42.) For more details for picture mode setting, refer to select the input of the input, please refer to the TV, you have applicable equipment connected to p. 35. HDMI 3 GAME ...front input terminals (HDMI 3/Video 2), "GAME" input label is set as default. (Picture mode is taken for the connected equipment. 20 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...
... will be displayed on "Input select" screen if Input label is set to "Game", refer to p. 42.) For more details for picture mode setting, refer to select the input of the input, please refer to the TV, you have applicable equipment connected to p. 35. HDMI 3 GAME ...front input terminals (HDMI 3/Video 2), "GAME" input label is set as default. (Picture mode is taken for the connected equipment. 20 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...
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.... 21 For the details on link Set Default speakers TV Select "On" (default is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has "HDAVI Control" function to a TV with HDMI cable, you need to set "VIERA Link" setting to "On" as shown below. ...Before using these functions, you can set it to "Off". "VIERA Link") is used, set each "VIERA Link" function...
.... 21 For the details on link Set Default speakers TV Select "On" (default is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has "HDAVI Control" function to a TV with HDMI cable, you need to set "VIERA Link" setting to "On" as shown below. ...Before using these functions, you can set it to "Off". "VIERA Link") is used, set each "VIERA Link" function...
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... output VIERA Link ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to make settings for you can enjoy watching TV best suited for the picture, sound, and other functions so that can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select the menu Menu select VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer...
... output VIERA Link ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to make settings for you can enjoy watching TV best suited for the picture, sound, and other functions so that can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select the menu Menu select VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer...
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...of this TV. (Off/Auto) Color mgmt. Treble 0 Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume. Advanced How to "Off" when using external speakers (On/Off) • "AI sound", "Surround", and "Audio leveler" do not work if "Off" is selected The default setting is "Digital... 0 Equalizes overall volume levels across all picture adjustments 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 ...
...of this TV. (Off/Auto) Color mgmt. Treble 0 Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume. Advanced How to "Off" when using external speakers (On/Off) • "AI sound", "Surround", and "Audio leveler" do not work if "Off" is selected The default setting is "Digital... 0 Equalizes overall volume levels across all picture adjustments 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 ...
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... exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to make settings for you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select "Setup" Menu next...Anti image retention next select External devices Anti image retention VIERA Link setting Setup Language Clock Program channel Input labels Monitor out Pixel orbiter ...Menu SUB MENU Select the item Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter No action shut-off ...9632; select Sub menu list Setup SUB MENU set Menu Item or Surf mode next Set favorite CC Caption select Signal meter How to Use...
... exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to make settings for you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select "Setup" Menu next...Anti image retention next select External devices Anti image retention VIERA Link setting Setup Language Clock Program channel Input labels Monitor out Pixel orbiter ...Menu SUB MENU Select the item Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter No action shut-off ...9632; select Sub menu list Setup SUB MENU set Menu Item or Surf mode next Set favorite CC Caption select Signal meter How to Use...
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...On/Off) Pixel orbiter Automatic Time 4 Side bar Bright Scrolling bar VIERA Link On Power off link Set Power on link Set Default speakers TV Auto power on No No signal shut-off Set No action shut-off link", "Power on link", and "Default speakers" cannot be selected if ..."Power off No Play SD card automatically On Displays TV version and software license. To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of HDMI connection equipment (p. 26) (Set/No) Selects the default speakers (p. 26) (TV/Theater) Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected ...
...On/Off) Pixel orbiter Automatic Time 4 Side bar Bright Scrolling bar VIERA Link On Power off link Set Power on link Set Default speakers TV Auto power on No No signal shut-off Set No action shut-off link", "Power on link", and "Default speakers" cannot be selected if ..."Power off No Play SD card automatically On Displays TV version and software license. To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of HDMI connection equipment (p. 26) (Set/No) Selects the default speakers (p. 26) (TV/Theater) Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected ...