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... damaged or the wall socket plate is securely connected. Notes ■Do not display a still picture for a long time This causes the image to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used . Typical still images Channel number and other infrared communication equipment. No user-serviceable parts inside the Plasma TV, please CAUTION consult an Authorized Service Center. A polarized plug has two...
... damaged or the wall socket plate is securely connected. Notes ■Do not display a still picture for a long time This causes the image to radio or television reception, which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used . Typical still images Channel number and other infrared communication equipment. No user-serviceable parts inside the Plasma TV, please CAUTION consult an Authorized Service Center. A polarized plug has two...
Operating Instructions
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... instructions. Connect the cable antenna to tune digital and high definition cable channels through a VCR. If this book are down on the •other TV monitor. Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord together •(could cause distorted image). Tab ■Attaching the Cable clampers Snap open Snap shut Remove from the TV unit Push both side hooks and pull out 11 Quick Start Guide Connection...
... instructions. Connect the cable antenna to tune digital and high definition cable channels through a VCR. If this book are down on the •other TV monitor. Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord together •(could cause distorted image). Tab ■Attaching the Cable clampers Snap open Snap shut Remove from the TV unit Push both side hooks and pull out 11 Quick Start Guide Connection...
Operating Instructions
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... Menu screen (p. 32) 2 Select your language First time setup Language Clock Auto program Language Language English English Español Français next select Press to go to enter alphanumeric input in menus. - (p. 29, 30, 38, 40, 45) Direct channel access for the first time after the AC cord is turned on TV Guide Sound mute On/Off Changes aspect ratio (p. 18) Switch to right or left during menu Input 3 mode.) connector Choose menu and Adjust the volume...
... Menu screen (p. 32) 2 Select your language First time setup Language Clock Auto program Language Language English English Español Français next select Press to go to enter alphanumeric input in menus. - (p. 29, 30, 38, 40, 45) Direct channel access for the first time after the AC cord is turned on TV Guide Sound mute On/Off Changes aspect ratio (p. 18) Switch to right or left during menu Input 3 mode.) connector Choose menu and Adjust the volume...
Operating Instructions
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... Quick Start Guide INITIAL GUIDE SETUP for scanning) Auto program ANT In Cable Mode All Start scan start Follow the instructions on the types of service(s) you selected. 4 Check Your Settings After you have cable, you must select Antenna in order to receive a channel lineup and listings. 3 Configure Your Service(s) For each service you chose in Step 2 you are automatically set select Start scanning the channels ANT In Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna Mode All: digital and analog Analog: analog only (Reduces time for TV Guide First Time Setup...
... Quick Start Guide INITIAL GUIDE SETUP for scanning) Auto program ANT In Cable Mode All Start scan start Follow the instructions on the types of service(s) you selected. 4 Check Your Settings After you have cable, you must select Antenna in order to receive a channel lineup and listings. 3 Configure Your Service(s) For each service you chose in Step 2 you are automatically set select Start scanning the channels ANT In Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna Mode All: digital and analog Analog: analog only (Reduces time for TV Guide First Time Setup...
Operating Instructions
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... Guide when turning power On Select "SETUP" select Select "Change default options" and press "OK" button Select "General defaults" and press "OK" button 5 Select "auto guide" and set up VCR control. To close the screen press ◄ or [OK]. Watching TV Insert the CableCARD™ when watching cable TV. (p. 11) 1 Switch to enter the minor number in use TV Guide On Screen Listings to schedule recordings to receive your VCR, answer Yes, set "off . When tuning a digital channel, press the button to TV mode 2 Turn power...
... Guide when turning power On Select "SETUP" select Select "Change default options" and press "OK" button Select "General defaults" and press "OK" button 5 Select "auto guide" and set up VCR control. To close the screen press ◄ or [OK]. Watching TV Insert the CableCARD™ when watching cable TV. (p. 11) 1 Switch to enter the minor number in use TV Guide On Screen Listings to schedule recordings to receive your VCR, answer Yes, set "off . When tuning a digital channel, press the button to TV mode 2 Turn power...
Operating Instructions
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... delete a favorite channel A memorized channel can be changed on the list. • Selecting a channel number from the list with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) •Digital mode Press SAP to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. Watching TV ■Other Useful Functions (Operate after in p. 17) Sleep Timer Switches the unit OFF in a preset amount of 1 (English) •Analog mode Press SAP to select the desired audio mode. • Press the SAP button to cycle through the aspect modes. •...
... delete a favorite channel A memorized channel can be changed on the list. • Selecting a channel number from the list with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) •Digital mode Press SAP to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. Watching TV ■Other Useful Functions (Operate after in p. 17) Sleep Timer Switches the unit OFF in a preset amount of 1 (English) •Analog mode Press SAP to select the desired audio mode. • Press the SAP button to cycle through the aspect modes. •...
Operating Instructions
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...) ■To reserve with input date and time "Manual Recording" "Manual Reminder" (p. 25) Change settings SETUP Select "SETUP" in (p. 20) Select the search type and category set recording" on the panel menu Show list ■Searching for a Specific Keyword, Actor, or Director Select "KEYWORD" in above for category and press "OK" button Select "new search" and press "OK" button Make the selections for your Guide default settings Display setup progress: Views the Setup Progress screen Note ••When...
...) ■To reserve with input date and time "Manual Recording" "Manual Reminder" (p. 25) Change settings SETUP Select "SETUP" in (p. 20) Select the search type and category set recording" on the panel menu Show list ■Searching for a Specific Keyword, Actor, or Director Select "KEYWORD" in above for category and press "OK" button Select "new search" and press "OK" button Make the selections for your Guide default settings Display setup progress: Views the Setup Progress screen Note ••When...
Operating Instructions
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... correct direction (otherwise, card may damage the data or card. Programming the remote control is necessary to operate other manufacturers' products. (p. 45) 1 With VCR or DVD turned On Switch to external input Press to display the Input select menu. 2 Select the input mode Input select [1] TV [2] Component 1 Press corresponding NUMBER key on the back of the connected device is indicated. To change the input label (p. 42) Label Video 1 VCR Terminal ■Press to return to select the input of...
... correct direction (otherwise, card may damage the data or card. Programming the remote control is necessary to operate other manufacturers' products. (p. 45) 1 With VCR or DVD turned On Switch to external input Press to display the Input select menu. 2 Select the input mode Input select [1] TV [2] Component 1 Press corresponding NUMBER key on the back of the connected device is indicated. To change the input label (p. 42) Label Video 1 VCR Terminal ■Press to return to select the input of...
Operating Instructions
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... or is blurred. Viewing Displaying PC Screen on the TV. H-position Adjust the horizontal position. Dot clock Alleviates the problem if a picture appears to wide display. Input resolution Switches to be possible to display a clear picture due to (p. 32) Adjustments/Configurations(options) Normal Sync Resets PC adjust H&V : The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector. ••On G : Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is blurred...
... or is blurred. Viewing Displaying PC Screen on the TV. H-position Adjust the horizontal position. Dot clock Alleviates the problem if a picture appears to wide display. Input resolution Switches to be possible to display a clear picture due to (p. 32) Adjustments/Configurations(options) Normal Sync Resets PC adjust H&V : The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector. ••On G : Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is blurred...
Operating Instructions
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... Audio leveler Timer Sleep, Timer1-5 Lock TVG/ Memory card Photo TV Guide CH scan Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC SD card LED Auto power on Side bar Prog-out stop " setting to the terminal connected the VCR. Equalize overall volume levels across all items set with Hi-Fi sound. C.A.T.S. Sets "Power off link Power on link About 32 Reset •In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give a smaller number of HDMI connection equipment (p. 34) (Set/No) Displays...
... Audio leveler Timer Sleep, Timer1-5 Lock TVG/ Memory card Photo TV Guide CH scan Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC SD card LED Auto power on Side bar Prog-out stop " setting to the terminal connected the VCR. Equalize overall volume levels across all items set with Hi-Fi sound. C.A.T.S. Sets "Power off link Power on link About 32 Reset •In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give a smaller number of HDMI connection equipment (p. 34) (Set/No) Displays...
Operating Instructions
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... is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- "Ctrl with HDMI" compatible equipment is displayed. Limited to "On". Display menu Select "Home theater" or "TV speakers" Menu Home theater Picture Audio change •Default setting is performed automatically. When selecting "Home theater", the sound of operations is "On". See "Power on link" below. •If home theater/Player theater/RAM theater power is turned Off, speakers automatically switch to the appropriate HDMI input whenever a "Control with HDMI" compatible DVD player/recorder is initially turned on and Play mode is...
... is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- "Ctrl with HDMI" compatible equipment is displayed. Limited to "On". Display menu Select "Home theater" or "TV speakers" Menu Home theater Picture Audio change •Default setting is performed automatically. When selecting "Home theater", the sound of operations is "On". See "Power on link" below. •If home theater/Player theater/RAM theater power is turned Off, speakers automatically switch to the appropriate HDMI input whenever a "Control with HDMI" compatible DVD player/recorder is initially turned on and Play mode is...
Operating Instructions
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... locked according to view a blocked program or change the password In , select "Change password" and press "OK" button Note •When you select a locked channel, a message will be displayed that have been set to enter your password each time you input 38 your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be entered to TV ratings. Select "CH" in ■To select the channel or the rating of the locked program Select "Monitor out" in ---- When placing a block on the monitor terminal output...
... locked according to view a blocked program or change the password In , select "Change password" and press "OK" button Note •When you select a locked channel, a message will be displayed that have been set to enter your password each time you input 38 your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be entered to TV ratings. Select "CH" in ■To select the channel or the rating of the locked program Select "Monitor out" in ---- When placing a block on the monitor terminal output...
Operating Instructions
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... Auto Manual Signal meter next select 5 Set ■To reset the settings of received channels or changing the channel display. Use this procedure when changing setting of Setup menu Select "Reset" in "ANT In" •(see below ). All previous memorized •channels are made automatically After completing the setting, •select "Apply". (see above). Select "ANT In" Select "Mode" (Select Cable or Antenna) Select All or Analog All: Analog and digital Analog: Analog only Auto program ANT In Cable Mode All Start scan set /next Select the station identifier Caption...
... Auto Manual Signal meter next select 5 Set ■To reset the settings of received channels or changing the channel display. Use this procedure when changing setting of Setup menu Select "Reset" in "ANT In" •(see below ). All previous memorized •channels are made automatically After completing the setting, •select "Apply". (see above). Select "ANT In" Select "Mode" (Select Cable or Antenna) Select All or Analog All: Analog and digital Analog: Analog only Auto program ANT In Cable Mode All Start scan set /next Select the station identifier Caption...
Operating Instructions
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... 1 Display menu 2 Select "Setup" Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock TMVeGm/oPrhyoctoard Setup next select - 3 Select "Input labels" or "CC" Setup next CH scan Fav. Language select Clock Program channel Input labels CC ■Press to exit 4 Set Input labels Display labels of external devices CC Display Closed Caption 42 Devices connected to external input terminals can be transmitting Closed Captioning (CC) information. (p. 52) ■Select the item and set CC Mode Analog Digital Off CC1 Primary Digital setting select set Comp. 2 SKIP Label Video 1 VCR Terminal HDMI...
... 1 Display menu 2 Select "Setup" Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock TMVeGm/oPrhyoctoard Setup next select - 3 Select "Input labels" or "CC" Setup next CH scan Fav. Language select Clock Program channel Input labels CC ■Press to exit 4 Set Input labels Display labels of external devices CC Display Closed Caption 42 Devices connected to external input terminals can be transmitting Closed Captioning (CC) information. (p. 52) ■Select the item and set CC Mode Analog Digital Off CC1 Primary Digital setting select set Comp. 2 SKIP Label Video 1 VCR Terminal HDMI...
Operating Instructions
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... cable TV, connect Cable TV directly to "ANTENNA Cable In" terminal. • CableCARD™ Insert a card to watch digital video image or or HDMI cable HDMI-DVI conversion cable Audio cable S-Video signals have priority DVD Player or Set Top Box (HDMI compatible machines only) Note •The picture and audio input signals connected to a terminal specified in "Progout stop " setting when connecting •VCR with IR blaster, you have to select in OFF condition. (Refer to the Operating Instruction manual of VCR) Top shelf of TV stand VCR Mount...
... cable TV, connect Cable TV directly to "ANTENNA Cable In" terminal. • CableCARD™ Insert a card to watch digital video image or or HDMI cable HDMI-DVI conversion cable Audio cable S-Video signals have priority DVD Player or Set Top Box (HDMI compatible machines only) Note •The picture and audio input signals connected to a terminal specified in "Progout stop " setting when connecting •VCR with IR blaster, you have to select in OFF condition. (Refer to the Operating Instruction manual of VCR) Top shelf of TV stand VCR Mount...
Operating Instructions
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... be operated by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and "Multi Channel" amplifier to the entire screen. (Recommended for displaying or recording, closed caption (CC) should be connected directly to PROG.OUT terminals. Aspect Ratio Let you choose the aspect depending on either the connected equipment or the TV. When the signal is 720p/1080i/1080p, the aspect mode automatically defaults to Full after turning off the TV, after changing input mode, or after image...
... be operated by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and "Multi Channel" amplifier to the entire screen. (Recommended for displaying or recording, closed caption (CC) should be connected directly to PROG.OUT terminals. Aspect Ratio Let you choose the aspect depending on either the connected equipment or the TV. When the signal is 720p/1080i/1080p, the aspect mode automatically defaults to Full after turning off the TV, after changing input mode, or after image...
Operating Instructions
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... box or a DVD player, can cause an after -images 4:3 Screen Display •••Vivid (default) Standard Cinema Pic. If the external device has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to provide information when a CableCARDTM is displayed on your display. 54 Side Bar Do not display a picture in Split frame. "CableCARD" is needed to receive premium digital services (where available) through the Cable input. The CableCARDTM is not accessible...
... box or a DVD player, can cause an after -images 4:3 Screen Display •••Vivid (default) Standard Cinema Pic. If the external device has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to provide information when a CableCARDTM is displayed on your display. 54 Side Bar Do not display a picture in Split frame. "CableCARD" is needed to receive premium digital services (where available) through the Cable input. The CableCARDTM is not accessible...
Operating Instructions
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... the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it may result. If the surface is dry. otherwise, the quality of the cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may be connected to a remote control signal and sends it G-LINK jack IR Blaster (Supplied) G-LINK CableCARDTM TV Video recorder (VCR) Infrared emitter VCR Setting the recording time, channel and recording mode, etc. Wipe the panel surface gently using...
... the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it may result. If the surface is dry. otherwise, the quality of the cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may be connected to a remote control signal and sends it G-LINK jack IR Blaster (Supplied) G-LINK CableCARDTM TV Video recorder (VCR) Infrared emitter VCR Setting the recording time, channel and recording mode, etc. Wipe the panel surface gently using...
Operating Instructions
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... be displayed •Check Picture menu (p. 32) Only spots are distorted when the unit is produced ••Check the channel settings. (p. 40) Check the antenna cables. ••••Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? If digital sound connection has a problem, select analog sound connection. Interference or frozen digital channels (intermittent sound) •Change the direction of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 42) Is "Sound Mute" active? (p. 12) Is the volume set to "Off"? (p. 32) Change "SAP" settings...
... be displayed •Check Picture menu (p. 32) Only spots are distorted when the unit is produced ••Check the channel settings. (p. 40) Check the antenna cables. ••••Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? If digital sound connection has a problem, select analog sound connection. Interference or frozen digital channels (intermittent sound) •Change the direction of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 42) Is "Sound Mute" active? (p. 12) Is the volume set to "Off"? (p. 32) Change "SAP" settings...
Operating Instructions
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Check the connection of pixels) Speaker Audio Output PC signals Channel Capability (Digital/Analog) Operating Conditions INPUT 1-3 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1-2 HDMI 1-2 PC IR Blaster Card slot AV PROG. Weight and Dimensions shown are subject to change without notice. of the TV, the cables and the antenna. 60 Specifications Power Source Maximum TH-42PX600U AC 120 V, 50 / 60 Hz 399 W TH-50PX600U 525 W TH-58PX600U 665 W Power Consumption panel Connection Terminals Sound Plasma Display Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Contrast Ratio Visible screen size (W × H ×...
Check the connection of pixels) Speaker Audio Output PC signals Channel Capability (Digital/Analog) Operating Conditions INPUT 1-3 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1-2 HDMI 1-2 PC IR Blaster Card slot AV PROG. Weight and Dimensions shown are subject to change without notice. of the TV, the cables and the antenna. 60 Specifications Power Source Maximum TH-42PX600U AC 120 V, 50 / 60 Hz 399 W TH-50PX600U 525 W TH-58PX600U 665 W Power Consumption panel Connection Terminals Sound Plasma Display Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Contrast Ratio Visible screen size (W × H ×...