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... read before using the unit ••Safety Precautions 4 Notes 5 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory ··· 6 To Prevent TV from Dolby Laboratories. Remote Control Operation/Code List 42 Ratings List for Lock 46 Technical Information 47 Maintenance 50 Specifications 51 FAQ 52 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A 54 Customer Services Directory...
... read before using the unit ••Safety Precautions 4 Notes 5 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory ··· 6 To Prevent TV from Dolby Laboratories. Remote Control Operation/Code List 42 Ratings List for Lock 46 Technical Information 47 Maintenance 50 Specifications 51 FAQ 52 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A 54 Customer Services Directory...
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.... Responsible Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) consumerproducts@panasonic.com CANADIAN NOTICE: For Model TH-42PX77U, TH-50PX77U This Class B digital apparatus complies ... cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. When a cart is used in a residential installation. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these...
.... Responsible Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) consumerproducts@panasonic.com CANADIAN NOTICE: For Model TH-42PX77U, TH-50PX77U This Class B digital apparatus complies ... cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. When a cart is used in a residential installation. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these...
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... not display a still picture for use any cleaning. This is not considered a malfunction and is damaged or the wall socket This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; Servicing of injury. cause instability which could cause fire. downward may occur which could cause fire. reflected light from...if the cabinet becomes damaged, disconnect the power cord plug immediately. KEEP SMALL PARTS AWAY FROM YOUNG CHILDREN. Use with this TV. Do not climb up Plasma TV is for a long time 4 : 3 12 This causes the image to the internal circuitry. If damage to sunlight or...
... not display a still picture for use any cleaning. This is not considered a malfunction and is damaged or the wall socket This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; Servicing of injury. cause instability which could cause fire. downward may occur which could cause fire. reflected light from...if the cabinet becomes damaged, disconnect the power cord plug immediately. KEEP SMALL PARTS AWAY FROM YOUNG CHILDREN. Use with this TV. Do not climb up Plasma TV is for a long time 4 : 3 12 This causes the image to the internal circuitry. If damage to sunlight or...
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Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure ...Antenna Adapter F-Type for 5C-2V Cable clamper (2) AC cord •Pedestal TBL2AX00161 •(TH-42PX77U) TBL2AX00171 (TH-50PX77U) How to prevent the TV from tipping • over. Caution •Incorrect installation may cause its paneling to crack....vertical) TY-WK42PV3U ••(angle) TY-WK42PR2U TY-WK42PR3U 6 Note •In order to maintain the TV's performance and safety, be absolutely sure to take steps to assemble (p.7) Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide (For...
Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure ...Antenna Adapter F-Type for 5C-2V Cable clamper (2) AC cord •Pedestal TBL2AX00161 •(TH-42PX77U) TBL2AX00171 (TH-50PX77U) How to prevent the TV from tipping • over. Caution •Incorrect installation may cause its paneling to crack....vertical) TY-WK42PV3U ••(angle) TY-WK42PR2U TY-WK42PR3U 6 Note •In order to maintain the TV's performance and safety, be absolutely sure to take steps to assemble (p.7) Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide (For...
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...damaged, and personal injury may result. •Use the accessory fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. 7 Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. •During set-up •Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. Caution •Do not use the pedestal ...while it is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed, the TV may result. If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are securely tightened. Align the stamped marks. ■Set-up ,...
...damaged, and personal injury may result. •Use the accessory fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. 7 Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. •During set-up •Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. Caution •Do not use the pedestal ...while it is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed, the TV may result. If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are securely tightened. Align the stamped marks. ■Set-up ,...
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Securing to both a base and a wall. Accessories Band (2) Screw (2) • Nominal diameter 4 mm x 10 (for 42 ') 4 mm x 12 (for 50 ') Wood screw (2) 8 To Prevent TV from Falling Over •The TV must be fastened to a base •Fix pedestal and base together with band.
Securing to both a base and a wall. Accessories Band (2) Screw (2) • Nominal diameter 4 mm x 10 (for 42 ') 4 mm x 12 (for 50 ') Wood screw (2) 8 To Prevent TV from Falling Over •The TV must be fastened to a base •Fix pedestal and base together with band.
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Securing to a wall •Fix to wall or post with strong commercial wire or chain. Accessories Clamp (2) Main screw Remove screw Main screw Quick Start Guide To Prevent TV from Falling Over 9
Securing to a wall •Fix to wall or post with strong commercial wire or chain. Accessories Clamp (2) Main screw Remove screw Main screw Quick Start Guide To Prevent TV from Falling Over 9
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...this book are not supplied with the use of an RF cable and Composite Video/S Video cable. Home Theater DVD Recorder Note If your Panasonic •DVD Recorder with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable. VCR DVD Recorder Connection can operate your... Panasonic DVD Recorder is compatible with EZ Sync (HDAVI control 2), you to a high-definition cable box. All cables and external equipment shown in this TV's remote control (p. 25 EZ SyncTM). The connection can be done with the...
...this book are not supplied with the use of an RF cable and Composite Video/S Video cable. Home Theater DVD Recorder Note If your Panasonic •DVD Recorder with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable. VCR DVD Recorder Connection can operate your... Panasonic DVD Recorder is compatible with EZ Sync (HDAVI control 2), you to a high-definition cable box. All cables and external equipment shown in this TV's remote control (p. 25 EZ SyncTM). The connection can be done with the...
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Quick Start Guide Basic Connection Example 1 TV Connecting Antenna (To watch TV) VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV To connect antenna terminals ANTENNA Cable In Back of the TV VIDEO PR PB Y PR PB Y AV IN 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO IN AV IN 2 S VIDEO HDMI 1 VIDEO AUDIO IN R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AC 120 V 60 ... Connection ANT OUT ANT IN ••If using Cable Box Set the TV channel to disconnect the power cord plug at : www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca 11 Cable Box Note ••When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to CH3 or CH4. For additional assistance, visit ...
Quick Start Guide Basic Connection Example 1 TV Connecting Antenna (To watch TV) VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV To connect antenna terminals ANTENNA Cable In Back of the TV VIDEO PR PB Y PR PB Y AV IN 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO IN AV IN 2 S VIDEO HDMI 1 VIDEO AUDIO IN R L DIGITAL AUDIO OUT AC 120 V 60 ... Connection ANT OUT ANT IN ••If using Cable Box Set the TV channel to disconnect the power cord plug at : www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca 11 Cable Box Note ••When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to CH3 or CH4. For additional assistance, visit ...
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... Recorder VHF/UHF Antenna or VCR To connect antenna terminals AC 120 V 60 Hz VHF/UHF Antenna ANTENNA Cable In Back of the TV AC Cord AUDIO COMPONENT R L VIDEO INPUT R L INPUT 1 R L INPUT 2 R L PROG OUT TO AUDIO AMP R L AUDIO VIDEO PR PB Y PR PB Y AV IN 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO IN AV ... terminals (p. 40, 41) To use COMPOSITE terminals (next page) To use COMPONENT terminals (next page) 12 ANT OUT ANT IN DVD Recorder or VCR (with TV tuner)
... Recorder VHF/UHF Antenna or VCR To connect antenna terminals AC 120 V 60 Hz VHF/UHF Antenna ANTENNA Cable In Back of the TV AC Cord AUDIO COMPONENT R L VIDEO INPUT R L INPUT 1 R L INPUT 2 R L PROG OUT TO AUDIO AMP R L AUDIO VIDEO PR PB Y PR PB Y AV IN 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO IN AV ... terminals (p. 40, 41) To use COMPOSITE terminals (next page) To use COMPONENT terminals (next page) 12 ANT OUT ANT IN DVD Recorder or VCR (with TV tuner)
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.... When the copyright protection program is connected. Connect either S Video or Video cable. •Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will be distorted on the other TV monitor through VCRs may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below) ■ To use COMPOSITE terminals R L PR PB Y INPUT...The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor. 13 Note ••Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to enjoy greater picture quality than using Composite terminals.
.... When the copyright protection program is connected. Connect either S Video or Video cable. •Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will be distorted on the other TV monitor through VCRs may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below) ■ To use COMPOSITE terminals R L PR PB Y INPUT...The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor. 13 Note ••Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to enjoy greater picture quality than using Composite terminals.
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... DVD Recorder Receiver VHF/UHF Antenna or VCR To connect antenna terminals AC 120 V 60 Hz VHF/UHF Antenna ANTENNA Cable In Back of the TV AC Cord AUDIO COMPONENT R L VIDEO INPUT R L INPUT 1 R L INPUT 2 R L PROG OUT TO AUDIO AMP R L AUDIO VIDEO PR PB Y PR PB Y AV IN 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO IN AV... use COMPOSITE terminals (p. 13) To use HDMI terminals (p. 13) ANT OUT ANT IN ANT IN To use COMPONENT terminals (p. 13) DVD Recorder or VCR (with TV tuner) Satellite Receiver Connecting TV and DVD recorder (VCR) Connect in the same way as on p. 13. 14
... DVD Recorder Receiver VHF/UHF Antenna or VCR To connect antenna terminals AC 120 V 60 Hz VHF/UHF Antenna ANTENNA Cable In Back of the TV AC Cord AUDIO COMPONENT R L VIDEO INPUT R L INPUT 1 R L INPUT 2 R L PROG OUT TO AUDIO AMP R L AUDIO VIDEO PR PB Y PR PB Y AV IN 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO IN AV... use COMPOSITE terminals (p. 13) To use HDMI terminals (p. 13) ANT OUT ANT IN ANT IN To use COMPONENT terminals (p. 13) DVD Recorder or VCR (with TV tuner) Satellite Receiver Connecting TV and DVD recorder (VCR) Connect in the same way as on p. 13. 14
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... L white white R red red •The S Video input will enable you to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below) ■To use COMPOSITE terminals Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite receiver) To connect VCR and satellite receiver VCR COMPOSITE IN yellow yellow L white white R red red ■To use COMPONENT...
... L white white R red red •The S Video input will enable you to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below) ■To use COMPOSITE terminals Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite receiver) To connect VCR and satellite receiver VCR COMPOSITE IN yellow yellow L white white R red red ■To use COMPONENT...
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...follow the option's •assembly manual to p. 15 "To use COMPONENT terminals" or "To use S VIDEO • terminals". Fix cables with HDMI cable, use Panasonic's HDMI cable. (P. 30) When Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or the S VIDEO OUT terminal, refer to fix cables. If you use audio cable instead... OUT HDMI AV OUT Home Theater DIGITAL (AV amp) AUDIO IN Home theater Home theater (HDMI AV OUT) (DIGITAL AUDIO IN) (When listening to TV audio) [ATSC only] Note •• It is recommended that you connect RAM theater or Player theater with Cable clamper and Band as •...
...follow the option's •assembly manual to p. 15 "To use COMPONENT terminals" or "To use S VIDEO • terminals". Fix cables with HDMI cable, use Panasonic's HDMI cable. (P. 30) When Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or the S VIDEO OUT terminal, refer to fix cables. If you use audio cable instead... OUT HDMI AV OUT Home Theater DIGITAL (AV amp) AUDIO IN Home theater Home theater (HDMI AV OUT) (DIGITAL AUDIO IN) (When listening to TV audio) [ATSC only] Note •• It is recommended that you connect RAM theater or Player theater with Cable clamper and Band as •...
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...channel banner (p. 20) Sound mute On/Off Numeric keypad to select any channel (p. 20) or press to previously viewed channel and input modes. Switches TV to On or Standby Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-23) The equipment selection button (p. 24) Changes the input mode (p. 24) SUB MENU ... 22, 34) Channel up/down Changes aspect ratio (p. 21) Operates the Favorite channel list function. (p. 21) Switches to enter alphanumeric input in front of the TV set. EZ Sync menu (p. 25, 30-31) Selects Audio Mode for DTV and DBS (p. 20) External equipment operations (VCRs, DVDs, etc.) (p. 24) ...
...channel banner (p. 20) Sound mute On/Off Numeric keypad to select any channel (p. 20) or press to previously viewed channel and input modes. Switches TV to On or Standby Viewing from SD Card (p. 22-23) The equipment selection button (p. 24) Changes the input mode (p. 24) SUB MENU ... 22, 34) Channel up/down Changes aspect ratio (p. 21) Operates the Favorite channel list function. (p. 21) Switches to enter alphanumeric input in front of the TV set. EZ Sync menu (p. 25, 30-31) Selects Audio Mode for DTV and DBS (p. 20) External equipment operations (VCRs, DVDs, etc.) (p. 24) ...
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... inserted into a wall outlet and when "Auto power on" (p. 28-29) is set select item Go back to "No". or 1 Turn the TV On with the POWER button or (TV) (Remote) 2 Select your language First time setup Language next Clock Auto program Picture Language Language English select English Español Fran...
... inserted into a wall outlet and when "Auto power on" (p. 28-29) is set select item Go back to "No". or 1 Turn the TV On with the POWER button or (TV) (Remote) 2 Select your language First time setup Language next Clock Auto program Picture Language Language English select English Español Fran...
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..." First time setup Language Clock Auto program Picture Select "ANT in" Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Select "Auto" Program channel ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna next select Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only) Auto program ok All channels Analog only Digital only select First Time... Setup ■Press to exit from menu screen Note •About broadcasting systems Analog (NTSC): traditional TV programming Digital (ATSC): new programming that allows you to p. 26) 19
..." First time setup Language Clock Auto program Picture Select "ANT in" Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Select "Auto" Program channel ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna next select Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only) Auto program ok All channels Analog only Digital only select First Time... Setup ■Press to exit from menu screen Note •About broadcasting systems Analog (NTSC): traditional TV programming Digital (ATSC): new programming that allows you to p. 26) 19
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... mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio 20 example: CH15-1: - ■Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) ■Selects Audio Mode for watching TV Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) •Digital mode Press SAP to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable... 10-15) 1 Turn power on Note •If the mode is not TV, press and select TV. (p. 24) - 2 Select a channel number up or down ■ To directly input the digital channel number - Watching TV Connect the TV to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel....
... mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio 20 example: CH15-1: - ■Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) ■Selects Audio Mode for watching TV Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) •Digital mode Press SAP to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable... 10-15) 1 Turn power on Note •If the mode is not TV, press and select TV. (p. 24) - 2 Select a channel number up or down ■ To directly input the digital channel number - Watching TV Connect the TV to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel....
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... by holding down OK while its position is highlighted. •To change between cable TV •and antenna. (p. 19, 35) The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off. SUB MENU 2 Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC... to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 47) • 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM • 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM Viewing Watching TV Call up a favorite channel ■ FAVORITE Channel numbers registered in " of "Program channel" to switch the signal reception between pages (1/3, 2/3, 3/3, or exit). ...
... by holding down OK while its position is highlighted. •To change between cable TV •and antenna. (p. 19, 35) The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off. SUB MENU 2 Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC... to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 47) • 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM • 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM Viewing Watching TV Call up a favorite channel ■ FAVORITE Channel numbers registered in " of "Program channel" to switch the signal reception between pages (1/3, 2/3, 3/3, or exit). ...
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... card •Remove the card Press in lightly on the JPEG format, "Information" contents may not be viewed Thumbnail view ■Press to return to TV Photo viewer Total 12 Information No. 101-0365 Date 01/01/2007 Pixel 1600x1200 Accessing 101-0365 101-0366 101-0367 101-0368 101-0369...
... card •Remove the card Press in lightly on the JPEG format, "Information" contents may not be viewed Thumbnail view ■Press to return to TV Photo viewer Total 12 Information No. 101-0365 Date 01/01/2007 Pixel 1600x1200 Accessing 101-0365 101-0366 101-0367 101-0368 101-0369...