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...Top Box Contents Please read before using the unit ••Safety Precautions 4 Notes 5 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory ··· 6 To Prevent TV from SD Card 22 Watching Videos and DVDs 24 Advanced Features •How to Use Menu Functions ... Before Connection 10 Basic Connection 11 Identifying Controls 17 First Time Setup 18 Enjoy your TV! 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 56...
...Top Box Contents Please read before using the unit ••Safety Precautions 4 Notes 5 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory ··· 6 To Prevent TV from SD Card 22 Watching Videos and DVDs 24 Advanced Features •How to Use Menu Functions ... Before Connection 10 Basic Connection 11 Identifying Controls 17 First Time Setup 18 Enjoy your TV! 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 56...
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...to take steps 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 -). Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to ask... •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 prevent the TV from tipping • over.
...to take steps 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 -). Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to ask... •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 prevent the TV from tipping • over.
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... over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. •During set-up •Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. Attaching the pedestal to TV ■Assembling the pedestal Pole () a •Fix securely with assembly ... B Rear side Accessories Assembly screw (4 of each) A M5 x 16 B M5 x 30 Pole (2) a b Base (1) Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory Arrow mark Hole for pedestal installation Pole Pole Label Base •Fix securely with assembly screws B . (Total 4 screws) Warning...
... over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. •During set-up •Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. Attaching the pedestal to TV ■Assembling the pedestal Pole () a •Fix securely with assembly ... B Rear side Accessories Assembly screw (4 of each) A M5 x 16 B M5 x 30 Pole (2) a b Base (1) Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory Arrow mark Hole for pedestal installation Pole Pole Label Base •Fix securely with assembly screws B . (Total 4 screws) Warning...
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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 Securing to a wall •Fix to wall or post with strong commercial wire or chain.
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For additional assistance, visit us at the wall outlet first. 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 ...Cable In VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV or (If no Cable Box) or Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Before 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 ...
For additional assistance, visit us at the wall outlet first. 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 ...Cable In VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV or (If no Cable Box) or Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Before 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 ...
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... through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will enable you to prevent recording. Quick Start Guide High-Definition Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR) ■To use HDMI terminals AV IN 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO IN AV IN 2 HDMI AV OUT DVD Recorder •Connecting to HDMI ... Recorder or VCR Standard-Definition •The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor. 13 Video signals fed through a VCR.
... through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will enable you to prevent recording. Quick Start Guide High-Definition Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR) ■To use HDMI terminals AV IN 1 HDMI 2 AUDIO IN AV IN 2 HDMI AV OUT DVD Recorder •Connecting to HDMI ... Recorder or VCR Standard-Definition •The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor. 13 Video signals fed through a VCR.
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... red red •Connecting to enjoy greater picture quality than using Composite terminals. 15 ■To use HDMI terminals Quick Start Guide To connect DVD recorder and satellite receiver HDMI AV IN HDMI AV OUT DVD Recorder Satellite Receiver •Connecting to HDMI terminals ... red •Satellite Receiver may also be connected 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 ...
... red red •Connecting to enjoy greater picture quality than using Composite terminals. 15 ■To use HDMI terminals Quick Start Guide To connect DVD recorder and satellite receiver HDMI AV IN HDMI AV OUT DVD Recorder Satellite Receiver •Connecting to HDMI terminals ... red •Satellite Receiver may also be connected 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 ...
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...about 23 feet (7 meters) in menus. (p. 24, 25, 32, 34, 39) - 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 enter alphanumeric input in front of the TV set. 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 ...
...about 23 feet (7 meters) in menus. (p. 24, 25, 32, 34, 39) - 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 enter alphanumeric input in front of the TV set. 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 ...
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... 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 perform scanning more channels featuring high-quality video and sound Auto program Scanning ...digital channel progress quit 40% Start scanning the channels •Available channels (analog/digital) are erased. Quick Start Guide 4 Auto channel setup Select "Auto program" First time setup Language Clock Auto program Picture Select "ANT in" Program channel ANT in...
... 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 perform scanning more channels featuring high-quality video and sound Auto program Scanning ...digital channel progress quit 40% Start scanning the channels •Available channels (analog/digital) are erased. Quick Start Guide 4 Auto channel setup Select "Auto program" First time setup Language Clock Auto program Picture Select "ANT in" Program channel ANT in...
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... - Yellow D Yellow Channel Up/Down Channel Up/Down Channel Up/Down Channel Up/Down 42 TV Volume Up/Down - - SUB MENU - Menu Exit Up/Down/Left/Right Select Guide Menu Exit Up/Down/Right/Left Select Guide Functions Up/Down/Right/Left Enter Sub Menu - Remote Control Operation/Code List •The following...
... - Yellow D Yellow Channel Up/Down Channel Up/Down Channel Up/Down Channel Up/Down 42 TV Volume Up/Down - - SUB MENU - Menu Exit Up/Down/Left/Right Select Guide Menu Exit Up/Down/Right/Left Select Guide Functions Up/Down/Right/Left Enter Sub Menu - Remote Control Operation/Code List •The following...
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... of antenna •for assistance. FAQ Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. For details (p. 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. Check an input signal from external ... are distorted when the unit is weak, check the antenna and consult your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for digital channels. The remote control does not work •••...
... of antenna •for assistance. FAQ Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. For details (p. 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. Check an input signal from external ... are distorted when the unit is weak, check the antenna and consult your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for digital channels. The remote control does not work •••...