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... Watching Videos and DVDs 24 Advanced Features How to Use Menu Functions •(picture, sound quality, etc 26 EZ SyncTM "HDAVI ControlTM 30 •Lock 32 •Editing and Setting Channels 34 •Input Labels/Monitor out/Closed Caption 36 •Using Timer 38 ••Recommended AV Connections 40 Manufactured under license from falling over ··· 8 Before Connection 10 Basic Connection 11 Identifying Controls 17 First Time Setup...
... Watching Videos and DVDs 24 Advanced Features How to Use Menu Functions •(picture, sound quality, etc 26 EZ SyncTM "HDAVI ControlTM 30 •Lock 32 •Editing and Setting Channels 34 •Input Labels/Monitor out/Closed Caption 36 •Using Timer 38 ••Recommended AV Connections 40 Manufactured under license from falling over ··· 8 Before Connection 10 Basic Connection 11 Identifying Controls 17 First Time Setup...
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Refer servicing to disconnect all instructions. 5) Do not use it as it , a short-circuit may cause electric shocks. The wide blade or the third prong are performed. (p. 49) Typical still images Channel number and other logos Image displayed in 4:3 mode SD Card photo Video game Computer image ■ Setup Do not place the unit where it's exposed to the unit. When a cart is strongly...
Refer servicing to disconnect all instructions. 5) Do not use it as it , a short-circuit may cause electric shocks. The wide blade or the third prong are performed. (p. 49) Typical still images Channel number and other logos Image displayed in 4:3 mode SD Card photo Video game Computer image ■ Setup Do not place the unit where it's exposed to the unit. When a cart is strongly...
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... it becomes warped or physically damaged. Bottom view B Rear side Accessories Assembly screw (4 of each) A M5 x 16 B M5 x 30 Pole (2) a b Base (1) Arrow mark Hole for 5C-2V Cable clamper (2) AC cord •Pedestal TBL2AX00161 •(TH-42PX75U) TBL2AX00171 (TH-50PX75U) 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.) 1 Open Hook Installing remote's batteries 2 Note the correct polarity (+ or...
... it becomes warped or physically damaged. Bottom view B Rear side Accessories Assembly screw (4 of each) A M5 x 16 B M5 x 30 Pole (2) a b Base (1) Arrow mark Hole for 5C-2V Cable clamper (2) AC cord •Pedestal TBL2AX00161 •(TH-42PX75U) TBL2AX00171 (TH-50PX75U) 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.) 1 Open Hook Installing remote's batteries 2 Note the correct polarity (+ or...
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... using Cable Box Set the TV channel to the operating manuals of the equipment. ■Antenna terminal Reference of connection ■Pin terminals ■HDMI terminal •Firmly tighten by hand. 10 red blue green green ••Match colors of Component Video or HDMI cable. Cable Box Note ••When disconnecting the power cord, be done with this book are not supplied with a single cable. Insert firmly. •Insert firmly. VCR DVD...
... using Cable Box Set the TV channel to the operating manuals of the equipment. ■Antenna terminal Reference of connection ■Pin terminals ■HDMI terminal •Firmly tighten by hand. 10 red blue green green ••Match colors of Component Video or HDMI cable. Cable Box Note ••When disconnecting the power cord, be done with this book are not supplied with a single cable. Insert firmly. •Insert firmly. VCR DVD...
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...) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 20) Exits menus Selects/OK/Change Returns to previous menu Volume up/down Swing up /down Changes aspect ratio (p. 21) Operates the Favorite channel list function. (p. 21) Switches to previously viewed channel and input modes. If you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. (P. 30) • When Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or the S VIDEO OUT terminal, refer to p. 15 "To use COMPONENT • terminals" or "To use audio cable instead of the optical digital audio cable. • (p. 41) Cable Binding Instructions To fix To...
...) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 20) Exits menus Selects/OK/Change Returns to previous menu Volume up/down Swing up /down Changes aspect ratio (p. 21) Operates the Favorite channel list function. (p. 21) Switches to previously viewed channel and input modes. If you use Panasonic's HDMI cable. (P. 30) • When Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or the S VIDEO OUT terminal, refer to p. 15 "To use COMPONENT • terminals" or "To use audio cable instead of the optical digital audio cable. • (p. 41) Cable Binding Instructions To fix To...
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... channels •Available channels (analog/digital) are erased. All channels: Scans digital and analog channels Analog only: Scans Analog channels only Digital only: Scans Digital channels only 5 Confirm registered channels program Apply Cancel select "Apply" Caption Favorite Add . ... If you to p. 26) 19 First Time Setup Quick Start Guide Yes ok . ... Yes . ... Yes ••If OK is set . First Time Setup "First time setup" is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall...
... channels •Available channels (analog/digital) are erased. All channels: Scans digital and analog channels Analog only: Scans Analog channels only Digital only: Scans Digital channels only 5 Confirm registered channels program Apply Cancel select "Apply" Caption Favorite Add . ... If you to p. 26) 19 First Time Setup Quick Start Guide Yes ok . ... Yes . ... Yes ••If OK is set . First Time Setup "First time setup" is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall...
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... channel A saved channel can also use number buttons. (see below) Note Reselect "Cable" or "Antenna" in "ANT in" of shortcuts to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. Information Recall Channel Clock 15-2 THE NEWS 12:30 pm ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30 Station identifier SAP indication Signal resolution Closed caption Rating Level Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio 20 Change aspect ratio ■Press ASPECT to switch the signal reception between cable...
... channel A saved channel can also use number buttons. (see below) Note Reselect "Cable" or "Antenna" in "ANT in" of shortcuts to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. Information Recall Channel Clock 15-2 THE NEWS 12:30 pm ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30 Station identifier SAP indication Signal resolution Closed caption Rating Level Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio 20 Change aspect ratio ■Press ASPECT to switch the signal reception between cable...
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... with a digital camera or digital video camera and saved on a SD card. (Media other than the number of seconds set how many seconds each image is displayed in lightly on your television. 23 Viewing from menu screen ■Press to return to an SD card. Pause Next RETURN R G Single B Y Total number of recording is displayed. Rotate Prev. Note ••For large image sizes, the display time will...
... with a digital camera or digital video camera and saved on a SD card. (Media other than the number of seconds set how many seconds each image is displayed in lightly on your television. 23 Viewing from menu screen ■Press to return to an SD card. Pause Next RETURN R G Single B Y Total number of recording is displayed. Rotate Prev. Note ••For large image sizes, the display time will...
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...example: Picture menu) 26 Color matrix select adjust or select MPEG NR Black level Normal Bass Treble Balance AI sound Surround Speaker output Other adjust Audio HDMI 1 in HDMI 2 in Audio leveler Timer Sleep, Timer 1-5 Lock Memory Card Memory card Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) [DVD recorder/Home theater/HD camcorder] Select equipment to access and operate. (p.30-31) [Speaker output] Select audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 30-31) EZ Sync menu is accessible directly by pressing the EZ Sync button on the remote control. (p. 25) Resets all channels and external inputs...
...example: Picture menu) 26 Color matrix select adjust or select MPEG NR Black level Normal Bass Treble Balance AI sound Surround Speaker output Other adjust Audio HDMI 1 in HDMI 2 in Audio leveler Timer Sleep, Timer 1-5 Lock Memory Card Memory card Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) [DVD recorder/Home theater/HD camcorder] Select equipment to access and operate. (p.30-31) [Speaker output] Select audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 30-31) EZ Sync menu is accessible directly by pressing the EZ Sync button on the remote control. (p. 25) Resets all channels and external inputs...
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... menu list Menu Item Surf mode Setup SUB MENU Set favorite CC Caption select Signal meter (Continued) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up /down button (Favorite/All) Sets favorite channels. (p. 21) Displays Closed Caption. (p. 36-37) Changes the station identifier. (p. 34-35) Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image. (p. 34-35) 29 How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) Advanced To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off . Default speakers...
... menu list Menu Item Surf mode Setup SUB MENU Set favorite CC Caption select Signal meter (Continued) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up /down button (Favorite/All) Sets favorite channels. (p. 21) Displays Closed Caption. (p. 36-37) Changes the station identifier. (p. 34-35) Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image. (p. 34-35) 29 How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) Advanced To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off . Default speakers...
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... speakers automatically switch to access. select ■Available TV's remote control buttons Move the cursor/Select DVD recorder Home theater HD camcorder Speaker output TV access You can select an HDMI connected Panasonic equipment and access it at the TV. •To operate the equipment, read the manual of TV is muted. •When the equipment is displayed. Input This TV supports "HDAVI Control 2" function. Press ■Home theater: Adjustment for equipment Select "Speaker output" Select "Home theater" or "TV" select Volume up...
... speakers automatically switch to access. select ■Available TV's remote control buttons Move the cursor/Select DVD recorder Home theater HD camcorder Speaker output TV access You can select an HDMI connected Panasonic equipment and access it at the TV. •To operate the equipment, read the manual of TV is muted. •When the equipment is displayed. Input This TV supports "HDAVI Control 2" function. Press ■Home theater: Adjustment for equipment Select "Speaker output" Select "Home theater" or "TV" select Volume up...
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...objectionable content. 1 Display menu 2 Select "Lock" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next You will be asked to enter your password. 6 Select the Lock mode Lock Mode Off Channel Off Game Off Program Off Change password Select the item Lock Mode Custom Channel Off Game Off Program Off Change password Set •Off: Unlocks all the lock setting set • select All: of "Channel", "Game" and "Program". set Off: Unlocks all channels Game lock Program lock Change password Locks Channel 3, Channel 4 and external inputs. Off C.F.L.R. Off...
...objectionable content. 1 Display menu 2 Select "Lock" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next You will be asked to enter your password. 6 Select the Lock mode Lock Mode Off Channel Off Game Off Program Off Change password Select the item Lock Mode Custom Channel Off Game Off Program Off Change password Set •Off: Unlocks all the lock setting set • select All: of "Channel", "Game" and "Program". set Off: Unlocks all channels Game lock Program lock Change password Locks Channel 3, Channel 4 and external inputs. Off C.F.L.R. Off...
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... dealer. Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. 1 Display menu 2 Select "Setup" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next select Auto Set automatically 3 ■Press to exit from channel list manually. Use this procedure when changing setting of setup menu Select "Reset" in Cable Auto Manual Signal meter Select Cable or Antenna (p. 19) next select Select scanning mode (p. 19) Auto program All channels Analog only Digital only ok select •• Settings are erased. Yes...
... dealer. Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. 1 Display menu 2 Select "Setup" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next select Auto Set automatically 3 ■Press to exit from channel list manually. Use this procedure when changing setting of setup menu Select "Reset" in Cable Auto Manual Signal meter Select Cable or Antenna (p. 19) next select Select scanning mode (p. 19) Auto program All channels Analog only Digital only ok select •• Settings are erased. Yes...
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...connected to HDMI or COMPONENT terminals, only audio signals can be Video 1 Off obtained. The television includes a built-in this menu. (p. 28) ■Select the terminal and set "Off" Monitor out select Comp.1 On set Terminals: Comp.1-2/HDMI 1-2/ • Video1-2 Label: SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/ • DBS/PVR/GAME/AUX/[BLANK] HDMI 1 3 * If "SKIP" is selected, the TV/VIDEO HDMI 2 4 button press will skip its input. Label Terminal Video 1 VCR Video 1 - [example] Video 2 - Input Labels/Monitor out/ 1 Display menu 2 Select "Setup" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock...
...connected to HDMI or COMPONENT terminals, only audio signals can be Video 1 Off obtained. The television includes a built-in this menu. (p. 28) ■Select the terminal and set "Off" Monitor out select Comp.1 On set Terminals: Comp.1-2/HDMI 1-2/ • Video1-2 Label: SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/ • DBS/PVR/GAME/AUX/[BLANK] HDMI 1 3 * If "SKIP" is selected, the TV/VIDEO HDMI 2 4 button press will skip its input. Label Terminal Video 1 VCR Video 1 - [example] Video 2 - Input Labels/Monitor out/ 1 Display menu 2 Select "Setup" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock...
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... instructions of each model. When connecting to HDMI 2, set the "Monitor out" setting when connecting the VCR with A or B Amplifier A HDMI cable ■ To listen to the TV through the theater system. ■Connecting this unit via HDMI, you cannot listen to the TV program through speakers OPTICAL IN Optical digital audio cable B HDMI-DVI Conversion cable + Audio cable or ■ To watch DVDs DVD Player/Set Top Box • Note The picture and audio input signals connected to a DVD recorder and AV amp When using the Setup menu...
... instructions of each model. When connecting to HDMI 2, set the "Monitor out" setting when connecting the VCR with A or B Amplifier A HDMI cable ■ To listen to the TV through the theater system. ■Connecting this unit via HDMI, you cannot listen to the TV program through speakers OPTICAL IN Optical digital audio cable B HDMI-DVI Conversion cable + Audio cable or ■ To watch DVDs DVD Player/Set Top Box • Note The picture and audio input signals connected to a DVD recorder and AV amp When using the Setup menu...
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... entire screen. (Recommended for children. Programming intended for children under 13. Aspect Ratio Lets you use HDMI connection. GENERAL AUDIENCES. Some material may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. This program may not be suitable for Letter Box) after changing input mode, or after turning off the TV, Enlarges the 4:3 image to...
... entire screen. (Recommended for children. Programming intended for children under 13. Aspect Ratio Lets you use HDMI connection. GENERAL AUDIENCES. Some material may contain mature themes, profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. This program may not be suitable for Letter Box) after changing input mode, or after turning off the TV, Enlarges the 4:3 image to...
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..., as a set-top box or a DVD player, can cause "Image retention" to remain on the screen. • If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to "16:9". • This HDMI connector is used . Check the data inside the SD card. COMPONENT * * * * HDMI * * * * * * Side Bar Do not display a picture in Jpeg menu. 45 Technical Information FAQs, etc. number of files: Image resolution: Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with a PC...
..., as a set-top box or a DVD player, can cause "Image retention" to remain on the screen. • If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to "16:9". • This HDMI connector is used . Check the data inside the SD card. COMPONENT * * * * HDMI * * * * * * Side Bar Do not display a picture in Jpeg menu. 45 Technical Information FAQs, etc. number of files: Image resolution: Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with a PC...
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....) 46 Specifications Consumption panel Power Source Maximum TH-42PX75U AC 120 V, 60 Hz 387 W 499 W TH-50PX75U Power Plasma Display Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No. of the pedestal dirty. AUDIO L-R: RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms] SD CARD slot × 1 VIDEO: AUDIO L-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 3D Y/C FILTER CLOSED CAPTION Photo Viewer V-Chip HDAVI Control 2 C: 0.286...
....) 46 Specifications Consumption panel Power Source Maximum TH-42PX75U AC 120 V, 60 Hz 387 W 499 W TH-50PX75U Power Plasma Display Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No. of the pedestal dirty. AUDIO L-R: RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms] SD CARD slot × 1 VIDEO: AUDIO L-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 3D Y/C FILTER CLOSED CAPTION Photo Viewer V-Chip HDAVI Control 2 C: 0.286...
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...;Check the channel settings. (p. 34) Check the antenna cables. Problem "Press any key to return" moves on the rear of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 36 Are the speakers' cables connected correctly? (p. 40) Is "Sound Mute" active? (p. 17) Is the volume set to "Off"? (p. 26) Change "SAP" settings. (p. 20) Check "HDMI 1 in" or "HDMI 2 in plasma displays. (Not a faulty symptom) •Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). If digital sound connection has a problem, •select analog sound connection. 49...
...;Check the channel settings. (p. 34) Check the antenna cables. Problem "Press any key to return" moves on the rear of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 36 Are the speakers' cables connected correctly? (p. 40) Is "Sound Mute" active? (p. 17) Is the volume set to "Off"? (p. 26) Change "SAP" settings. (p. 20) Check "HDMI 1 in" or "HDMI 2 in plasma displays. (Not a faulty symptom) •Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). If digital sound connection has a problem, •select analog sound connection. 49...
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... installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV's, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on the chart below, which result from viewing fixed images (including, among other Authorized Servicer, or damage that the product, or parts of...
... installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV's, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on the chart below, which result from viewing fixed images (including, among other Authorized Servicer, or damage that the product, or parts of...