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... Model TH-42PX77U, TH-50PX77U This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for help. Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on , the user is intended to tell the user that parts inside . A polarized plug has two blades with the apparatus. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for replacement of time...
... Model TH-42PX77U, TH-50PX77U This Class B digital apparatus complies with the limits for help. Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on , the user is intended to tell the user that parts inside . A polarized plug has two blades with the apparatus. The wide blade or the third prong are provided for replacement of time...
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...power cord plug as far as a safety Transporting the unit with its display panel facing upright or precaution before moving the Plasma Two or more at the rear. • Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical) TY-WK42PV3U • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK42PR2U TY-WK42PR3U ■When using the pedestal, leave a space of 3 15/16 " (10 cm) or (All of the TV... power cable. Transport only in 4:3 mode SD Card photo Video game Computer image bright light (including reflections). The included power cord is automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no sound...
...power cord plug as far as a safety Transporting the unit with its display panel facing upright or precaution before moving the Plasma Two or more at the rear. • Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical) TY-WK42PV3U • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK42PR2U TY-WK42PR3U ■When using the pedestal, leave a space of 3 15/16 " (10 cm) or (All of the TV... power cable. Transport only in 4:3 mode SD Card photo Video game Computer image bright light (including reflections). The included power cord is automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no sound...
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... its paneling to prevent the TV from tipping • over. Accessories/Optional Accessory Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control •Transmitter N2QAYB000100 Batteries for the Remote Control •Transmitter (2) AA Battery •Antenna Adapter F-Type for 5C-2V Cable clamper (2) AC cord •Pedestal TBL2AX00161 •(TH-42PX77U) TBL2AX00171 (TH-50PX77U) How to assemble (p.7) Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide (For viewing HD programming) Product Registration Card...
... its paneling to prevent the TV from tipping • over. Accessories/Optional Accessory Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control •Transmitter N2QAYB000100 Batteries for the Remote Control •Transmitter (2) AA Battery •Antenna Adapter F-Type for 5C-2V Cable clamper (2) AC cord •Pedestal TBL2AX00161 •(TH-42PX77U) TBL2AX00171 (TH-50PX77U) How to assemble (p.7) Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide (For viewing HD programming) Product Registration Card...
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Cable Box/Cable You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their VHF/UHF Antenna Cable Box/ Cable programming. •You can be done with the use of Component Video or HDMI cable. Home Theater DVD Recorder Note If your Panasonic •DVD Recorder with this book are not supplied with the TV. ••For the details of the external equipment's connections, please refer to a high-definition cable box. Before Connection Connected Equipment Introduction (Signal source) ■...
Cable Box/Cable You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their VHF/UHF Antenna Cable Box/ Cable programming. •You can be done with the use of Component Video or HDMI cable. Home Theater DVD Recorder Note If your Panasonic •DVD Recorder with this book are not supplied with the TV. ••For the details of the external equipment's connections, please refer to a high-definition cable box. Before Connection Connected Equipment Introduction (Signal source) ■...
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... Standby Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-23) The equipment selection button (p. 24) Changes the input mode (p. 24) SUB MENU Displays Sub Menu (p. 20, 28) Colored buttons (used for various functions) (for DTV and DBS (p. 20) External equipment operations (VCRs, DVDs, etc.) (p. 24) 17 Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Basic Connection (TV + Home Theater + DVD Recorder) Identifying Controls Front of the TV Back of the TV Switches TV/VIDEO Volume up/down ANTENNA Cable In Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Selects channels...
... Standby Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-23) The equipment selection button (p. 24) Changes the input mode (p. 24) SUB MENU Displays Sub Menu (p. 20, 28) Colored buttons (used for various functions) (for DTV and DBS (p. 20) External equipment operations (VCRs, DVDs, etc.) (p. 24) 17 Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Basic Connection (TV + Home Theater + DVD Recorder) Identifying Controls Front of the TV Back of the TV Switches TV/VIDEO Volume up/down ANTENNA Cable In Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Selects channels...
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... input the digital channel number - 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 Watching TV Connect the TV to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes the channel banner. Audio...
... input the digital channel number - 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 Watching TV Connect the TV to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes the channel banner. Audio...
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... each picture mode to external inputs Audio leveler 0 The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 38) Sleep 60 Locks the channels and programs (p. 32) Displays SD card data (p. 22) •In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options. Cool Color mgmt. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal. (Off/On) Video NR Off Minimizes noise and cross-color in Auto Auto Minimizes volume disparity after switching to...
... each picture mode to external inputs Audio leveler 0 The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 38) Sleep 60 Locks the channels and programs (p. 32) Displays SD card data (p. 22) •In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options. Cool Color mgmt. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal. (Off/On) Video NR Off Minimizes noise and cross-color in Auto Auto Minimizes volume disparity after switching to...
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... to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in the way best suited for you. ■Menu list Menu Item Surf mode 1 Display menu Language Clock External devices •Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) Program channel Input labels 2 Select "Setup" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next select Monitor out CC EZ Sync Power...
... to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in the way best suited for you. ■Menu list Menu Item Surf mode 1 Display menu Language Clock External devices •Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) Program channel Input labels 2 Select "Setup" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next select Monitor out CC EZ Sync Power...
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... (Closed Caption) (p. 36) Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 30) (On/Off) "Power off . The on-screen display will not function if "Auto power on" is set. (p. 38) Increases the brightness of the pictures and audio specified in use when setting "Auto power on", "On/Off Timer", "Lock", "SD Mode", or Digital channel. "No action shut-off was activated" will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for the first time...
... (Closed Caption) (p. 36) Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 30) (On/Off) "Power off . The on-screen display will not function if "Auto power on" is set. (p. 38) Increases the brightness of the pictures and audio specified in use when setting "Auto power on", "On/Off Timer", "Lock", "SD Mode", or Digital channel. "No action shut-off was activated" will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for the first time...
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...;displayed correctly. Automatic Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with TV's remote control (for "HDAVI Control 2") (p. 31). Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be guaranteed. ■For the first time / When adding new equipment, reconnecting the equipment or changing the setup. Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m) 1 Display menu 2 Select "Setup" Menu select EZ Sync SUB Picture next MENU Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup 3 Select "EZ Sync setting" Setup 2/2 select EZ Sync setting Other adjust...
...;displayed correctly. Automatic Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with TV's remote control (for "HDAVI Control 2") (p. 31). Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be guaranteed. ■For the first time / When adding new equipment, reconnecting the equipment or changing the setup. Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m) 1 Display menu 2 Select "Setup" Menu select EZ Sync SUB Picture next MENU Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup 3 Select "EZ Sync setting" Setup 2/2 select EZ Sync setting Other adjust...
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... DIGA and DIGA menu is turned off , TV speakers •become active. Sound will not turn off , all connected EZ Sync compatible equipment is muted on the TV and switches to the input •based on . "TV" is performed automatically. If the "ONE TOUCH PLAY" key is pressed on even if the EZ Sync compatible equipment is displayed. Home Theater power switches On, and playback begins. If using your TV's remote control to operate...
... DIGA and DIGA menu is turned off , TV speakers •become active. Sound will not turn off , all connected EZ Sync compatible equipment is muted on the TV and switches to the input •based on . "TV" is performed automatically. If the "ONE TOUCH PLAY" key is pressed on even if the EZ Sync compatible equipment is displayed. Home Theater power switches On, and playback begins. If using your TV's remote control to operate...
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... item Lock Mode Custom Channel Off Game Off Program Off Change password Set •Off: Unlocks all the inputs regardless of the lock setting of "Channel", "Game" and • "Program". select •"Channel", "Game" and "Program" will grey out unless "Custom" is the first time to enter the password, enter the code twice in order to register it. ---- 0- 9 4 ■Press to exit from watching objectionable content. 1 Display menu 2 Select "Lock" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next...
... item Lock Mode Custom Channel Off Game Off Program Off Change password Set •Off: Unlocks all the inputs regardless of the lock setting of "Channel", "Game" and • "Program". select •"Channel", "Game" and "Program" will grey out unless "Custom" is the first time to enter the password, enter the code twice in order to register it. ---- 0- 9 4 ■Press to exit from watching objectionable content. 1 Display menu 2 Select "Lock" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next...
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... OK Input the new 4-digit password twice Lock Mode Off Channel Off Game Off Program Off Change password Change password Enter new password ---- 0- 9 Advanced Note •••This television is independent of other ratings. All: Locks all channels set Off: Unlocks all channels: Select "Mode" and set to TV ratings. Off C.F.L.R. Off MPAA: U.S movie ratings U.S.TV: U.S TV program ratings C.E.L.R.: Canadian English ratings C.F.L.R.: Canadian French ratings Example of the program rating. Off: Turns off the monitor terminal output...
... OK Input the new 4-digit password twice Lock Mode Off Channel Off Game Off Program Off Change password Change password Enter new password ---- 0- 9 Advanced Note •••This television is independent of other ratings. All: Locks all channels set Off: Unlocks all channels: Select "Mode" and set to TV ratings. Off C.F.L.R. Off MPAA: U.S movie ratings U.S.TV: U.S TV program ratings C.E.L.R.: Canadian English ratings C.F.L.R.: Canadian French ratings Example of the program rating. Off: Turns off the monitor terminal output...
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... 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 Select "Program channel" Setup 1/2 next Surf mode All Language select Clock Program channel External devices CC 4 ■Press to exit from menu screen Select the function Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Manual Signal meter next select 5 Set ■ To reset the settings of setup menu Select "Reset" in Setup menu ( ) and press OK Input your 4-digit password with number buttons Select...
... 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 Select "Program channel" Setup 1/2 next Surf mode All Language select Clock Program channel External devices CC 4 ■Press to exit from menu screen Select the function Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Manual Signal meter next select 5 Set ■ To reset the settings of setup menu Select "Reset" in Setup menu ( ) and press OK Input your 4-digit password with number buttons Select...
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..., DVD, etc.) is selected, the TV/VIDEO HDMI 2 4 button press will skip its input. Closed Caption Input Labels/Monitor Out/Closed Caption Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection. (In selecting input mode from p. 24 ) ■Select the terminal and label of screen) Textual information (Appears over entire screen) (The Digital Closed Caption menu lets you configure the way you choose to view the digital captioning.) •Select the setting...
..., DVD, etc.) is selected, the TV/VIDEO HDMI 2 4 button press will skip its input. Closed Caption Input Labels/Monitor Out/Closed Caption Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection. (In selecting input mode from p. 24 ) ■Select the terminal and label of screen) Textual information (Appears over entire screen) (The Digital Closed Caption menu lets you configure the way you choose to view the digital captioning.) •Select the setting...
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... output from •"DIGITAL AUDIO OUT" terminal. For other Cable Box connections are down-converted to composite NTSC video to be obtained from "PROG OUT" terminals. Recommended AV Connections These diagrams show our recommendations for each piece of the TV ANTENNA Cable In AC 120 V 60 Hz Cable TV Power Cord or (Connect after all digital formats are complete.) SD Slot ■ To watch DVDs DVD Player/Set Top Box • Note The picture and audio input signals connected...
... output from •"DIGITAL AUDIO OUT" terminal. For other Cable Box connections are down-converted to composite NTSC video to be obtained from "PROG OUT" terminals. Recommended AV Connections These diagrams show our recommendations for each piece of the TV ANTENNA Cable In AC 120 V 60 Hz Cable TV Power Cord or (Connect after all digital formats are complete.) SD Slot ■ To watch DVDs DVD Player/Set Top Box • Note The picture and audio input signals connected...
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... you use HDMI connection. Select "Zoom adjust" on either the connected equipment or the TV. Technical Information Closed Caption (CC) •For viewing Closed Caption of digital broadcasting, set the aspect ratio to FULL. ••(If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3, characters will be output in analog format. If CC is being output in "ZOOM". If a digital program is set On on the "Picture" menu. (p. 26-27) V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment Technical Information Ratings List...
... you use HDMI connection. Select "Zoom adjust" on either the connected equipment or the TV. Technical Information Closed Caption (CC) •For viewing Closed Caption of digital broadcasting, set the aspect ratio to FULL. ••(If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3, characters will be output in analog format. If CC is being output in "ZOOM". If a digital program is set On on the "Picture" menu. (p. 26-27) V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment Technical Information Ratings List...
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... TV with HDMI cable, the sound from DIGITAL AUDIO • OUT terminal can be displayed properly. The side bar may not be made on the screen. • If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set -top box or a DVD player, can be displayed * Mark: Applicable input signal for optimal viewing on even if TV is in a well-lit room. Audio settings can be output as a set the aspect ratio to HDMI adapter cable is used...
... TV with HDMI cable, the sound from DIGITAL AUDIO • OUT terminal can be displayed properly. The side bar may not be made on the screen. • If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set -top box or a DVD player, can be displayed * Mark: Applicable input signal for optimal viewing on even if TV is in a well-lit room. Audio settings can be output as a set the aspect ratio to HDMI adapter cable is used...
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... refer to the table below to prevent "Image retention" is activated. (Not a faulty symptom) The screen saver is activated if the TV unit is unusual ••Check the channel settings. (p. 34) Check the antenna cables. ••••Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? If there is a problem with your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found...
... refer to the table below to prevent "Image retention" is activated. (Not a faulty symptom) The screen saver is activated if the TV unit is unusual ••Check the channel settings. (p. 34) Check the antenna cables. ••••Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? If there is a problem with your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found...
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... you specific legal rights and you may also have others rights which result from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV's, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on how long an implied Limited Warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to the product by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other business), rental use...
... you specific legal rights and you may also have others rights which result from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV's, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on how long an implied Limited Warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to the product by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other business), rental use...