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... Use Menu Functions picture, sound quality, etc 20 Control with HDMI "HDAVI ControlTM 22 Channel Lock 26 Editing and Setting Channels 28 Input Labels/Closed Caption 30 Using Timer 32 Operating Peripheral Equipment 33 Recommended AV Connections 34 FAQs, etc. S. Remote Control Operation/Code List 36 Ratings List for Channel 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...
... Use Menu Functions picture, sound quality, etc 20 Control with HDMI "HDAVI ControlTM 22 Channel Lock 26 Editing and Setting Channels 28 Input Labels/Closed Caption 30 Using Timer 32 Operating Peripheral Equipment 33 Recommended AV Connections 34 FAQs, etc. S. Remote Control Operation/Code List 36 Ratings List for Channel 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...
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... block any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to operate this device. When a cart is intended to tell the user that parts inside . The exclamation point within a triangle is used in a particular installation. A grounding type plug has two blades...
... block any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, the apparatus has been exposed to operate this device. When a cart is intended to tell the user that parts inside . The exclamation point within a triangle is used in a particular installation. A grounding type plug has two blades...
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... the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before moving the Plasma TV. Do not make any cleaning. ■AC Power Supply Cord The Plasma TV is designed 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 are sent or no sound), or if SMALL PARTS CAN PRESENT...
... the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety precaution before moving the Plasma TV. Do not make any cleaning. ■AC Power Supply Cord The Plasma TV is designed 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 are sent or no sound), or if SMALL PARTS CAN PRESENT...
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Set the TV channel to prevent VCR recording. Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to CH3 or CH4 for using Cable Box Connection. 10 To record TV shows AC cord (Connect after all digital formats are not supplied with TV Tuner DVD Recorder / VCR S-Video OUT Video OUT L Audio OUT R Video IN L Audio IN R S-Video signals have priority. When receiving digital channel signals, all the other connections.) •• Note All cables and external equipment shown in this book are...
Set the TV channel to prevent VCR recording. Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to CH3 or CH4 for using Cable Box Connection. 10 To record TV shows AC cord (Connect after all digital formats are not supplied with TV Tuner DVD Recorder / VCR S-Video OUT Video OUT L Audio OUT R Video IN L Audio IN R S-Video signals have priority. When receiving digital channel signals, all the other connections.) •• Note All cables and external equipment shown in this book are...
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... sound Start scanning the channels Auto program ANT In Cable Mode All Start scan Now scanning analog channel ... Progress start select "Start scan" •Available channels (analog/digital) are automatically set to "Off". First Time Setup "First time setup" is displayed only when the TV is turned on " (p. 20) is not pressed after the AC cord is held, the speed of change increases.) Select antenna and input modes Auto program ANT In Cable Mode All Start scan set select ANT In Mode Cable: Cable...
... sound Start scanning the channels Auto program ANT In Cable Mode All Start scan Now scanning analog channel ... Progress start select "Start scan" •Available channels (analog/digital) are automatically set to "Off". First Time Setup "First time setup" is displayed only when the TV is turned on " (p. 20) is not pressed after the AC cord is held, the speed of change increases.) Select antenna and input modes Auto program ANT In Cable Mode All Start scan set select ANT In Mode Cable: Cable...
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... blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes. (On/Off) Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is set with Setup, such as channel settings. (p. 28) •In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give a smaller number of DVD, STB, etc. (On/Off) Select Dark or Light. Reduces noise of specific digital signals of options. Equalize overall volume levels across all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for each picture mode to factory default settings. CH scan Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC Auto power...
... blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes. (On/Off) Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is set with Setup, such as channel settings. (p. 28) •In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give a smaller number of DVD, STB, etc. (On/Off) Select Dark or Light. Reduces noise of specific digital signals of options. Equalize overall volume levels across all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for each picture mode to factory default settings. CH scan Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC Auto power...
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...;Default setting is used, set to the previous screen 22 4 5 Select "Ctrl with HDMI" Other adjust Auto power on Off Side bar Off Prog-out stop Off Ctrl with HDMI output connections can be utilized. Newer Panasonic audio-video products with HDMI On Power off link One-touch theater playback Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m) Automatic input switching 1 Display menu 2 Select "Setup" Menu Home theater Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup - Theater speaker Power on link Power off link Set Power...
...;Default setting is used, set to the previous screen 22 4 5 Select "Ctrl with HDMI" Other adjust Auto power on Off Side bar Off Prog-out stop Off Ctrl with HDMI output connections can be utilized. Newer Panasonic audio-video products with HDMI On Power off link One-touch theater playback Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m) Automatic input switching 1 Display menu 2 Select "Setup" Menu Home theater Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup - Theater speaker Power on link Power off link Set Power...
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... Menu TV speakers Picture Audio change Picture Audio Timer Timer Lock Memory card Lock Memory card Setup Setup ■Home theater: Adjustment for the TV to automatically turn on and switch to turn off and also turn the equipment on even if the "Control with HDMI" compatible equipment is currently off, selecting the "Home theater" option will display "Home Theater + / -" on link" below. See "Power on screen. Note •Before using HDMI control functions, the connected equipment (DIGA, RAM theater, Player...
... Menu TV speakers Picture Audio change Picture Audio Timer Timer Lock Memory card Lock Memory card Setup Setup ■Home theater: Adjustment for the TV to automatically turn on and switch to turn off and also turn the equipment on even if the "Control with HDMI" compatible equipment is currently off, selecting the "Home theater" option will display "Home Theater + / -" on link" below. See "Power on screen. Note •Before using HDMI control functions, the connected equipment (DIGA, RAM theater, Player...
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... Player theater : Connect with HDMI cable and audio cable. If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDMI control is recommended. Please refer to each model. Refer to "On" using the Setup menu. (p. 22). Back of equipment such as shown above, set the input mode to HDMI 2 (p. 19) initially before connecting to the TV program through the theater system. Control with HDMI "HDAVI ControlTM" Recommended HDMI Connections Follow the connection diagrams below for Setup Menu settings and additional control information. Optional HDMI...
... Player theater : Connect with HDMI cable and audio cable. If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDMI control is recommended. Please refer to each model. Refer to "On" using the Setup menu. (p. 22). Back of equipment such as shown above, set the input mode to HDMI 2 (p. 19) initially before connecting to the TV program through the theater system. Control with HDMI "HDAVI ControlTM" Recommended HDMI Connections Follow the connection diagrams below for Setup Menu settings and additional control information. Optional HDMI...
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...;with HDMI" (under "Other adjust") to "On" using an "Control with HDMI" audio-video amplifier and a compatible DIGA recorder, use a daisy chain connection as shown above, set the input mode to HDMI 2 (p. 19) initially before connecting to HDMI 2. 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 to a DVD recorder and AV amp When using the Setup menu. (p. 22). ■Connecting this...
...;with HDMI" (under "Other adjust") to "On" using an "Control with HDMI" audio-video amplifier and a compatible DIGA recorder, use a daisy chain connection as shown above, set the input mode to HDMI 2 (p. 19) initially before connecting to HDMI 2. 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 to a DVD recorder and AV amp When using the Setup menu. (p. 22). ■Connecting this...
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... one 17 and under admitted C.F.L.R. Monitor out Off On : Turns on p. 26 Select "Channel" Lock Mode CH Channel next select Select channel to lock Channel lock CH 1 3 - 0 CH 2 select "CH1-7" select channel ■To set to "Blocked." Channel Lock Advanced Caution •The V-Chip system that have been set rating level "V-chip" technology enables restricted shows to be locked Lock next Mode CH select Channel Program Change password select Example of "MPAA...
... one 17 and under admitted C.F.L.R. Monitor out Off On : Turns on p. 26 Select "Channel" Lock Mode CH Channel next select Select channel to lock Channel lock CH 1 3 - 0 CH 2 select "CH1-7" select channel ■To set to "Blocked." Channel Lock Advanced Caution •The V-Chip system that have been set rating level "V-chip" technology enables restricted shows to be locked Lock next Mode CH select Channel Program Change password select Example of "MPAA...
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... channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. 1 Display menu 2 Select "Setup" Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next select - 3 Select "Program channel" 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 your 4-digit password with number buttons...
... channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. 1 Display menu 2 Select "Setup" Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next select - 3 Select "Program channel" 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 your 4-digit password with number buttons...
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... television to view the digital captioning.) •Select the setting. Input labels Video 3 SKIP Input Labels/Closed Caption Advanced The television includes a built-in digital programs Select "Digital setting" and press "OK" button Select the item and set Digital setting Size Automatic Font Automatic Style Automatic select set • Video1-3 Label: SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/ [example] DBS/PVR/GAME/AUX/[BLANK] HDMI 1 DVD Terminal HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 AUX VCR SKIP * If "SKIP" is capable or providing a visual display of the audio...
... television to view the digital captioning.) •Select the setting. Input labels Video 3 SKIP Input Labels/Closed Caption Advanced The television includes a built-in digital programs Select "Digital setting" and press "OK" button Select the item and set Digital setting Size Automatic Font Automatic Style Automatic select set • Video1-3 Label: SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/ [example] DBS/PVR/GAME/AUX/[BLANK] HDMI 1 DVD Terminal HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 AUX VCR SKIP * If "SKIP" is capable or providing a visual display of the audio...
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... image are cut off.) The closed caption (CC) should be output in "ZOOM." If a digital program is used for input, CC should be set On/Off on both the connected equipment and the TV, captions from displaying it for Letter Box) Standard (Note that "after changed signal resolution other than 720p/1080i/1080p. •Zoom adjust Vertical image position and size can be cut off the TV, after changing input mode, or after image...
... image are cut off.) The closed caption (CC) should be output in "ZOOM." If a digital program is used for input, CC should be set On/Off on both the connected equipment and the TV, captions from displaying it for Letter Box) Standard (Note that "after changed signal resolution other than 720p/1080i/1080p. •Zoom adjust Vertical image position and size can be cut off the TV, after changing input mode, or after image...
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... DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. Image or sound may not be displayed. Read the manual of Amplifier. Note •Folder structure viewed in Standby mode. This function may be operated by TV's remote control with the equipment on the digital camera used. Setup the equipment to enable this function on even if TV is switched. Easy playback is changed. Photo: Data format: Max. Technical Information FAQs, etc. 41 http://panasonic...
... DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. Image or sound may not be displayed. Read the manual of Amplifier. Note •Folder structure viewed in Standby mode. This function may be operated by TV's remote control with the equipment on the digital camera used. Setup the equipment to enable this function on even if TV is switched. Easy playback is changed. Photo: Data format: Max. Technical Information FAQs, etc. 41 http://panasonic...
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... the digital device. Input signal that can be connected to HDMI adapter cable is displayed on the picture. If the external device has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and the devices. The HDMI input terminal can be displayed * Mark: Applicable input signal for optimal viewing on the screen. The above may flash (alternate black/white) depending on an HDMI-compliant...
... the digital device. Input signal that can be connected to HDMI adapter cable is displayed on the picture. If the external device has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and the devices. The HDMI input terminal can be displayed * Mark: Applicable input signal for optimal viewing on the screen. The above may flash (alternate black/white) depending on an HDMI-compliant...
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... TV unit turned On? Is "Speakers" set to •"Linear PCM." If digital sound connection has a problem, •select analog sound connection. Check Picture menu (p. 20) and volume. Are the remote control codes correct? (p. 37-38) Black Box appears No sound is produced Sound is heard "Control with HDMI" to "Off", then set to "Off"? (p. 20) Change "SAP" settings. (p. 14) Check "HDMI1 in" or "HDMI2 in SD mode. Screen No image can occasionally be displayed •Check Picture menu (p. 20...
... TV unit turned On? Is "Speakers" set to •"Linear PCM." If digital sound connection has a problem, •select analog sound connection. Check Picture menu (p. 20) and volume. Are the remote control codes correct? (p. 37-38) Black Box appears No sound is produced Sound is heard "Control with HDMI" to "Off", then set to "Off"? (p. 20) Change "SAP" settings. (p. 14) Check "HDMI1 in" or "HDMI2 in SD mode. Screen No image can occasionally be displayed •Check Picture menu (p. 20...
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Specifications Consumption panel Power Source Maximum TH-37PX60U AC 120 V, 50 / 60 Hz 323 W TH-42PX60U 390 W Power Weight Dimensions ( W × H × D ) Connection Terminals Sound Plasma Display Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Contrast Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No.of pixels) Speaker Audio Output Channel Capability (Digital/Analog) Operating Conditions INPUT 1-3 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1-2 HDMI 1-2 Card slot AV PROG. R: RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V [p-p] (75 Ω) RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms] PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic ...
Specifications Consumption panel Power Source Maximum TH-37PX60U AC 120 V, 50 / 60 Hz 323 W TH-42PX60U 390 W Power Weight Dimensions ( W × H × D ) Connection Terminals Sound Plasma Display Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Contrast Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No.of pixels) Speaker Audio Output Channel Capability (Digital/Analog) Operating Conditions INPUT 1-3 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1-2 HDMI 1-2 Card slot AV PROG. R: RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V [p-p] (75 Ω) RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms] PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic ...
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... CARD slot × 1 VIDEO: AUDIO L - Consumption panel Power Source Maximum TH-50PX60U, TH-50PX60X AC 120 V, 50 / 60 Hz (TH-50PX60U, TH-58PX60U) AC 110 - 127 V, 50 / 60 Hz (TH-50PX60X) 515 W TH-58PX60U 655 W Power Weight Dimensions ( W × H × D ) Connection Terminals Sound Plasma Display Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Contrast Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No.of pixels) Speaker Audio Output Channel Capability (Digital/Analog) Operating Conditions INPUT 1-3 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1-2 HDMI 1-2 Card slot AV PROG. OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT...
... CARD slot × 1 VIDEO: AUDIO L - Consumption panel Power Source Maximum TH-50PX60U, TH-50PX60X AC 120 V, 50 / 60 Hz (TH-50PX60U, TH-58PX60U) AC 110 - 127 V, 50 / 60 Hz (TH-50PX60X) 515 W TH-58PX60U 655 W Power Weight Dimensions ( W × H × D ) Connection Terminals Sound Plasma Display Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Contrast Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No.of pixels) Speaker Audio Output Channel Capability (Digital/Analog) Operating Conditions INPUT 1-3 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1-2 HDMI 1-2 Card slot AV PROG. OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT...
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... PANEL OR CRT LABOR SERVICE 1 (ONE) YEAR IN-HOME OR CARRY-IN During the "Labor" Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for Limited Warranty service. If a problem with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other proof of having someone remove or re-install an installed...
... PANEL OR CRT LABOR SERVICE 1 (ONE) YEAR IN-HOME OR CARRY-IN During the "Labor" Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for Limited Warranty service. If a problem with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other proof of having someone remove or re-install an installed...