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Turn your own living room into a movie theater! HDAVI Control™ HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of GalleryPlayer, Inc. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark. EZ Sync™ EZ Sync™ is a trademark of multimedia excitement SDHC Logo is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Experience an amazing level of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. GalleryPlayer and the GalleryPlayer Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 2
Turn your own living room into a movie theater! HDAVI Control™ HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of GalleryPlayer, Inc. HDAVI Control™ is a trademark. EZ Sync™ EZ Sync™ is a trademark of multimedia excitement SDHC Logo is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Experience an amazing level of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. GalleryPlayer and the GalleryPlayer Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 2
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Basic Features •••Watching TV 20 Viewing 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 (for Canada...read before using the unit ••Safety Precautions 4 Notes 5 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory ··· 6 To Prevent TV from Falling Over ··· 8 Before Connection 10 Basic Connection 11 Identifying Controls 17 First Time Setup 18 Enjoy your...
Basic Features •••Watching TV 20 Viewing 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 (for Canada...read before using the unit ••Safety Precautions 4 Notes 5 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory ··· 6 To Prevent TV from Falling Over ··· 8 Before Connection 10 Basic Connection 11 Identifying Controls 17 First Time Setup 18 Enjoy your...
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...12 This causes the image to the unit. could cause fire. If damage to be made . If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the ■Set up dust on sloped or unstable surfaces. Do not handle the power cord plug with the following ... cable, hold the plug, not the cable. power cable. Use of some power as long as a step. A short may reduce the remote control's transmission range. 5 made particularly aware of fluorescent lighting may occur, which can increase humidity Securely insert the power cord plug as far as a ...
...12 This causes the image to the unit. could cause fire. If damage to be made . If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the ■Set up dust on sloped or unstable surfaces. Do not handle the power cord plug with the following ... cable, hold the plug, not the cable. power cable. Use of some power as long as a step. A short may reduce the remote control's transmission range. 5 made particularly aware of fluorescent lighting may occur, which can increase humidity Securely insert the power cord plug as far as a ...
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... batteries. •Do not burn or break batteries. ••Make a note of the remote control codes before changing batteries in Close damage to secure the wall-hanging • brackets. Caution •...plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to the remote control. 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...
... batteries. •Do not burn or break batteries. ••Make a note of the remote control codes before changing batteries in Close damage to secure the wall-hanging • brackets. Caution •...plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to the remote control. 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...
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... and video 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 TV. ••For the details of the external equipment's connections, please refer to a high-definition cable box. All cables... and external equipment shown in this book are not supplied with this TV's remote control (p. 25 EZ SyncTM). VCR ■Watching Satellite You can enjoy high-definition programming by hand. 10 red blue green green ••...
... and video 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 TV. ••For the details of the external equipment's connections, please refer to a high-definition cable box. All cables... and external equipment shown in this book are not supplied with this TV's remote control (p. 25 EZ SyncTM). VCR ■Watching Satellite You can enjoy high-definition programming by hand. 10 red blue green green ••...
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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 Displays or removes the channel banner (p. 20) Sound mute On/Off Numeric keypad to select any channel (p. 20) or press to ... front of power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. EZ Sync menu (p. 25, 30-31) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 20) Displays Main Menu (p. 26) Exits menus Selects/OK/Change Returns to previous menu Volume up /down Changes aspect ratio (p. 21) Operates the ...
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 Displays or removes the channel banner (p. 20) Sound mute On/Off Numeric keypad to select any channel (p. 20) or press to ... front of power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. EZ Sync menu (p. 25, 30-31) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 20) Displays Main Menu (p. 26) Exits menus Selects/OK/Change Returns to previous menu Volume up /down Changes aspect ratio (p. 21) Operates the ...
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Skip Reverse/Forward Note •For details, see p. 42) To label each of your choice, then press OK. •During the selection, if no action is taken for several seconds, the "Input select" menu ... the input of the inputs please refer to p. 36-37. ■ To return to TV (example) 3 Select the remote control mode Press the key to access. Input Select You can easily watch videos and DVDs using the TV's remote control. To operate other operations, see the manual of the connected equipment is indicated. select...
Skip Reverse/Forward Note •For details, see p. 42) To label each of your choice, then press OK. •During the selection, if no action is taken for several seconds, the "Input select" menu ... the input of the inputs please refer to p. 36-37. ■ To return to TV (example) 3 Select the remote control mode Press the key to access. Input Select You can easily watch videos and DVDs using the TV's remote control. To operate other operations, see the manual of the connected equipment is indicated. select...
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...see the manual of the equipment and enjoy watching. For details, "EZ Sync Control" on p. 30-31. 1 Display EZ Sync menu 2 Select the equipment DVD recorder Home theater HD camcorder Speaker output TV select enter 3 Operate You can enjoy using more convenient functions. Viewing EZ ...SyncTM If you connect equipment that has "HDAVI Control 2" function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can operate the selected equipment with the...
...see the manual of the equipment and enjoy watching. For details, "EZ Sync Control" on p. 30-31. 1 Display EZ Sync menu 2 Select the equipment DVD recorder Home theater HD camcorder Speaker output TV select enter 3 Operate You can enjoy using more convenient functions. Viewing EZ ...SyncTM If you connect equipment that has "HDAVI Control 2" function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can operate the selected equipment with the...
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...Black level Light Resets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings. (Set/No) Normal Set Increases or decreases the bass response. regular TV (NTSC) is "ZOOM" (p. 47) Zoom adjust Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Bass + 4 Increases or decreases the treble response. Adjustments/...equipment to access and operate. (p. 30) [Speaker output] Select audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 30) EZ Sync menu is accessible directly by pressing the EZ Sync button on the remote control. (p. 25) Resets all channels and external inputs. (On/Off) AI sound On Enhances ...
...Black level Light Resets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings. (Set/No) Normal Set Increases or decreases the bass response. regular TV (NTSC) is "ZOOM" (p. 47) Zoom adjust Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Bass + 4 Increases or decreases the treble response. Adjustments/...equipment to access and operate. (p. 30) [Speaker output] Select audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 30) EZ Sync menu is accessible directly by pressing the EZ Sync button on the remote control. (p. 25) Resets all channels and external inputs. (On/Off) AI sound On Enhances ...
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...off link Set Sets "Power on link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 30) (Set/No) Power on link Set Selects the default speakers (p. 30) (TV/Theater) Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned On (No/Set) The "Sleep" timer, "On / Off timer", and "First... off when NO SIGNAL continues more than 10 minutes. (Set/No) Note Not in this menu. (p. 36) (On/Off) Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 36) Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 30) (On/Off) "Power off . The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining...
...off link Set Sets "Power on link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 30) (Set/No) Power on link Set Selects the default speakers (p. 30) (TV/Theater) Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned On (No/Set) The "Sleep" timer, "On / Off timer", and "First... off when NO SIGNAL continues more than 10 minutes. (Set/No) Note Not in this menu. (p. 36) (On/Off) Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 36) Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 30) (On/Off) "Power off . The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining...
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... have developed and added. Input This TV supports "HDAVI Control 2" function. EZ Sync Control only with TV's remote control (for "HDAVI Control 2") Power on link Set ■Press to return to the previous screen 5 Select "On" (default is On) change •If no HDMI equipment is used, set to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder...
... have developed and added. Input This TV supports "HDAVI Control 2" function. EZ Sync Control only with TV's remote control (for "HDAVI Control 2") Power on link Set ■Press to return to the previous screen 5 Select "On" (default is On) change •If no HDMI equipment is used, set to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder...
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... the default setting. In the EZ Sync menu, you want to "Theater". Operate the equipment with the TV's remote control. DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will be output from "TV" to access. Selecting "Home theater" turns the equipment on even if the EZ Sync compatible equipment is...the DIGA and DIGA menu is selected. select ■Available TV's remote control buttons Move the cursor/Select DVD recorder Home theater HD camcorder Speaker output TV access You can select Home theater, or TV speakers for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following sequence of operations is pressed...
... the default setting. In the EZ Sync menu, you want to "Theater". Operate the equipment with the TV's remote control. DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will be output from "TV" to access. Selecting "Home theater" turns the equipment on even if the EZ Sync compatible equipment is...the DIGA and DIGA menu is selected. select ■Available TV's remote control buttons Move the cursor/Select DVD recorder Home theater HD camcorder Speaker output TV access You can select Home theater, or TV speakers for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following sequence of operations is pressed...
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... Timer Advanced 5 ■Press to return to the TV mode Operate the equipment with the remote control (p. 42) •The external equipment turns On. ■If the equipment does not operate with the •remote control When your equipment has a single code • Input the remote control code again When your equipment has multiple codes...
... Timer Advanced 5 ■Press to return to the TV mode Operate the equipment with the remote control (p. 42) •The external equipment turns On. ■If the equipment does not operate with the •remote control When your equipment has a single code • Input the remote control code again When your equipment has multiple codes...
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... theater, and Player theater playback operate. Refer to page 30-31 for HDAVI control of a single AV piece of this unit to the TV program through the theater system. ■Connecting this unit after connection After making connections as a Panasonic DIGADVD recorder, RAM theater, or Player theater system. Optional HDMI and/or optical...
... theater, and Player theater playback operate. Refer to page 30-31 for HDAVI control of a single AV piece of this unit to the TV program through the theater system. ■Connecting this unit after connection After making connections as a Panasonic DIGADVD recorder, RAM theater, or Player theater system. Optional HDMI and/or optical...
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... (if needed) while in the selected remote control mode, CABLE, DBS, VCR, or DVD. Yellow D Yellow Channel Up/Down Channel Up/Down Channel Up/Down Channel Up/Down 42 TV Volume Up/Down - - LIST LIST DVD AUDIO TV Input Switch TV Input Switch TV Input Switch TV Input Switch - - - - Red A... size of all functions of the remote control. Green B Green - Blue C Blue - TV/VCR Switch Rewind/Fast Forward VCR Record Stop Pause Play TV Volume Up/Down Aspect Favorite Info TV Mute 0-9 Last Channel Sub Channel Page Down/Up TV/DBS Switch Rewind/Fast Forward PVR Record ...
... (if needed) while in the selected remote control mode, CABLE, DBS, VCR, or DVD. Yellow D Yellow Channel Up/Down Channel Up/Down Channel Up/Down Channel Up/Down 42 TV Volume Up/Down - - LIST LIST DVD AUDIO TV Input Switch TV Input Switch TV Input Switch TV Input Switch - - - - Red A... size of all functions of the remote control. Green B Green - Blue C Blue - TV/VCR Switch Rewind/Fast Forward VCR Record Stop Pause Play TV Volume Up/Down Aspect Favorite Info TV Mute 0-9 Last Channel Sub Channel Page Down/Up TV/DBS Switch Rewind/Fast Forward PVR Record ...
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■Remote Control Code List Cable Converter ( ) Brand Code A-Mark 0008, 0144 ABC 0003, 0008, 0237 Accuphase..., 0476, 0810 Cable/PVR Combination ( Brand Gibralter GMI GoldStar Hamlin Hitachi Insight Jerrold Memorex Mitsubishi Motorola Multitech Nova Vision Novaplex NSC Pace Panasonic Paragon ) Americast General Instrument 0899 0810 Jerrold 0810 Satellite Receiver ( ) Bell ExpressVu Chaparral Crossdigital DirecTV 0775 0216 1109 0099, 0247,... 1972 0037, 0045, 0278, 1278 0037, 0278 1972 0042, 0081 0739 0000 0038, 0039 0000, 0240 Remote Control Operation/Code List FAQs, etc. 43
■Remote Control Code List Cable Converter ( ) Brand Code A-Mark 0008, 0144 ABC 0003, 0008, 0237 Accuphase..., 0476, 0810 Cable/PVR Combination ( Brand Gibralter GMI GoldStar Hamlin Hitachi Insight Jerrold Memorex Mitsubishi Motorola Multitech Nova Vision Novaplex NSC Pace Panasonic Paragon ) Americast General Instrument 0899 0810 Jerrold 0810 Satellite Receiver ( ) Bell ExpressVu Chaparral Crossdigital DirecTV 0775 0216 1109 0099, 0247,... 1972 0037, 0045, 0278, 1278 0037, 0278 1972 0042, 0081 0739 0000 0038, 0039 0000, 0240 Remote Control Operation/Code List FAQs, etc. 43
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.../Code List (Continued) ■Remote Control Code List VCR ( ) Brand Electrohome Electrophonic Emerald Emerex Emerson Code 0000, 0037, 0043, 0060, 0209, 0240 0037 0121, 0184 0032 0000, 0002, 0037, 0043, 0121, ... MGA MGN Technology Microsoft Midland Mind Minolta Mitsubishi Motorola MTC MTX Multitech NAD NEC Nikko Nikkodo Nishi Niveus Media Noblex Northgate Olympus Optimus Orion Panama Panasonic Penney Pentax Philco Philips Pilot Pioneer Polk Audio Portland Profitronic Proscan Protec Pulsar Pulser Quartz Code 0240 0035, 0038, 0081 0037 0037, 0209 0035, 0162...
.../Code List (Continued) ■Remote Control Code List VCR ( ) Brand Electrohome Electrophonic Emerald Emerex Emerson Code 0000, 0037, 0043, 0060, 0209, 0240 0037 0121, 0184 0032 0000, 0002, 0037, 0043, 0121, ... MGA MGN Technology Microsoft Midland Mind Minolta Mitsubishi Motorola MTC MTX Multitech NAD NEC Nikko Nikkodo Nishi Niveus Media Noblex Northgate Olympus Optimus Orion Panama Panasonic Penney Pentax Philco Philips Pilot Pioneer Polk Audio Portland Profitronic Proscan Protec Pulsar Pulser Quartz Code 0240 0035, 0038, 0081 0037 0037, 0209 0035, 0162...
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...-compliant device. Picture mode Vivid (default): Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for example: one DIGA to HDMI 1 / another DIGA to the TV with HDMI cable, the sound from DIGITAL AUDIO • OUT terminal can be output as this function on even if....94 59.94 59.94 59.94 60.00 Note •• Signals other remote controls with this can cause "Image retention" to receive analog signals. EZ SyncTM "HDAVI ControlTM" HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 30) This function may not work normally depending...
...-compliant device. Picture mode Vivid (default): Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for example: one DIGA to HDMI 1 / another DIGA to the TV with HDMI cable, the sound from DIGITAL AUDIO • OUT terminal can be output as this function on even if....94 59.94 59.94 59.94 60.00 Note •• Signals other remote controls with this can cause "Image retention" to receive analog signals. EZ SyncTM "HDAVI ControlTM" HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 30) This function may not work normally depending...
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Mass and Dimensions shown are subject to change without notice. Specifications Consumption panel Power Source Maximum TH-42PX77U AC 120 V, 60 Hz 387 W 499 W TH-50PX77U Power Plasma Display Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × ... Y: PB, PR: AUDIO L-R: 1.0 V [p-p] (including synchronization) ±0.35 V [p-p] RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms] •TYPE A Connector × 2 This TV supports "HDAVI Control 2" function. of pixels) 0.2 W AC type 16:9 106 cm 36.3 " × 20.3 " × 41.6 " (922 mm × 518 mm × 1,057 mm) ...
Mass and Dimensions shown are subject to change without notice. Specifications Consumption panel Power Source Maximum TH-42PX77U AC 120 V, 60 Hz 387 W 499 W TH-50PX77U Power Plasma Display Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × ... Y: PB, PR: AUDIO L-R: 1.0 V [p-p] (including synchronization) ±0.35 V [p-p] RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms] •TYPE A Connector × 2 This TV supports "HDAVI Control 2" function. of pixels) 0.2 W AC type 16:9 106 cm 36.3 " × 20.3 " × 41.6 " (922 mm × 518 mm × 1,057 mm) ...
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...55) For additional assistance, please contact us via HDMI •Is the HDMI cable connected properly? •(p. 40-41) Turn Off the TV unit and equipment, then •turn them On again. Interference or frozen digital channels SUB MENU (intermittent sound) Change the direction of ... Check "Signal meter" (p. 35). •If the signal is weak, check the antenna and consult your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for digital channels. The remote control does not work •••Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6) Has the battery run down? FAQ ...
...55) For additional assistance, please contact us via HDMI •Is the HDMI cable connected properly? •(p. 40-41) Turn Off the TV unit and equipment, then •turn them On again. Interference or frozen digital channels SUB MENU (intermittent sound) Change the direction of ... Check "Signal meter" (p. 35). •If the signal is weak, check the antenna and consult your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for digital channels. The remote control does not work •••Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6) Has the battery run down? FAQ ...