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...183;·· 55 Limited Warranty (for U. 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 3 Basic Features •••Watching...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...
...183;·· 55 Limited Warranty (for U. 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 3 Basic Features •••Watching...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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... FCC Rules. 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 with dry cloth... do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. However, there is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for replacement of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use caution when moving the ...
... FCC Rules. 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 with dry cloth... do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. However, there is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for replacement of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use caution when moving the ...
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...can cause fire or electric shock. which can accessories. This is not considered a malfunction and is damaged or the wall socket This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; WARNING/CAUTION WARNING ■If problems occur during use If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no ...to overheat, which might damage the power cable. When If the unit falls over . If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the ■Set up onto the television or use it repaired at an Authorized Service Center. downward may...
...can cause fire or electric shock. which can accessories. This is not considered a malfunction and is damaged or the wall socket This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; WARNING/CAUTION WARNING ■If problems occur during use If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no ...to overheat, which might damage the power cable. When If the unit falls over . If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the ■Set up onto the television or use it repaired at an Authorized Service Center. downward may...
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...-2V Cable clamper (2) AC cord •Pedestal TBL2AX00161 •(TH-42PX77U) TBL2AX00171 (TH-50PX77U) How to crack. Do not mix old and new batteries. •• Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries). Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to ask...
...-2V Cable clamper (2) AC cord •Pedestal TBL2AX00161 •(TH-42PX77U) TBL2AX00171 (TH-50PX77U) How to crack. Do not mix old and new batteries. •• Do not mix different battery types (such as alkaline and manganese batteries). Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to ask...
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Caution •Do not use the pedestal while it becomes warped or physically damaged. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. •During set-up •Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. If sufficient care is not taken ...(2) a b Base (1) Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory Arrow mark Hole for pedestal installation Pole Pole Label Base •Fix securely with the TV installed, the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. •Use the accessory fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may...
Caution •Do not use the pedestal while it becomes warped or physically damaged. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. •During set-up •Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. If sufficient care is not taken ...(2) a b Base (1) Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory Arrow mark Hole for pedestal installation Pole Pole Label Base •Fix securely with the TV installed, the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. •Use the accessory fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may...
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Securing to both a base and a wall. To Prevent TV from Falling Over •The TV must be fastened to a base •Fix pedestal and base together with band. Accessories Band (2) Screw (2) • Nominal diameter 4 mm x 10 (for 42 ') 4 mm x 12 (for 50 ') Wood screw (2) 8
Securing to both a base and a wall. To Prevent TV from Falling Over •The TV must be fastened to a base •Fix pedestal and base together with band. Accessories Band (2) Screw (2) • Nominal diameter 4 mm x 10 (for 42 ') 4 mm x 12 (for 50 ') Wood screw (2) 8
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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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... of connection ■Pin terminals ■HDMI terminal •Firmly tighten by subscribing to enjoy higher quality audio and video with the TV. ••For the details of the external equipment's connections, please refer to •high-definition satellite source. VCR DVD Recorder...Cable Box/ Cable programming. •You can be done with the use of Component Video or HDMI cable. Connection can operate your Panasonic DVD Recorder is compatible with the use of plugs and terminals. Satellite Antenna Satellite Receiver ■Enjoying Home theater and DVD recorder ...
... of connection ■Pin terminals ■HDMI terminal •Firmly tighten by subscribing to enjoy higher quality audio and video with the TV. ••For the details of the external equipment's connections, please refer to •high-definition satellite source. VCR DVD Recorder...Cable Box/ Cable programming. •You can be done with the use of Component Video or HDMI cable. Connection can operate your Panasonic DVD Recorder is compatible with the use of plugs and terminals. Satellite Antenna Satellite Receiver ■Enjoying Home theater and DVD recorder ...
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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 us...
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 us...
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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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Quick Start Guide High-Definition Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR) ■To use COMPONENT terminals L COMPONENT R L VIDEO INPUT R L INPUT 1 white PR PB Y red PR PB Y green blue white white AUDIO R OUT ... picture quality than using Composite terminals. When the copyright protection program is connected. Video signals fed through VCRs may also be distorted on the other TV monitor through a VCR. Connect either S Video or Video cable. •Connecting to prevent recording. Note ••Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to S VIDEO...
Quick Start Guide High-Definition Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR) ■To use COMPONENT terminals L COMPONENT R L VIDEO INPUT R L INPUT 1 white PR PB Y red PR PB Y green blue white white AUDIO R OUT ... picture quality than using Composite terminals. When the copyright protection program is connected. Video signals fed through VCRs may also be distorted on the other TV monitor through a VCR. Connect either S Video or Video cable. •Connecting to prevent recording. Note ••Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to S VIDEO...
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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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... Recorder Satellite Receiver •Connecting to HDMI terminals 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 S VIDEO...
... Recorder Satellite Receiver •Connecting to HDMI terminals 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 S VIDEO...
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... 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 use Panasonic's HDMI cable. (P. 30) When Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or the S VIDEO OUT terminal, refer...15 "To use COMPONENT terminals" or "To use S VIDEO • terminals". Basic Connection (Continued) Example 4 Connecting Home Theater and DVD recorder TV Home Theater DVD Recorder To connect HDMI terminals Back of the optical digital audio cable. (p. 41) DVD Recorder Cable Binding Instructions HDMI AV IN ...
... 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 use Panasonic's HDMI cable. (P. 30) When Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or the S VIDEO OUT terminal, refer...15 "To use COMPONENT terminals" or "To use S VIDEO • terminals". Basic Connection (Continued) Example 4 Connecting Home Theater and DVD recorder TV Home Theater DVD Recorder To connect HDMI terminals Back of the optical digital audio cable. (p. 41) DVD Recorder Cable Binding Instructions HDMI AV IN ...
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...(p. 20) Sound mute On/Off Numeric keypad to select any channel (p. 20) or press to previously viewed channel and input modes. Note •The TV consumes a limited amount of power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. Direct channel access for example p. 22, 34) ...: no light) Selects channels in sequence POWER button Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in menus. (p. 24, 25, 32, 34, 39) - 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 Displays Sub Menu...
...(p. 20) Sound mute On/Off Numeric keypad to select any channel (p. 20) or press to previously viewed channel and input modes. Note •The TV consumes a limited amount of power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. Direct channel access for example p. 22, 34) ...: no light) Selects channels in sequence POWER button Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in menus. (p. 24, 25, 32, 34, 39) - 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 Displays Sub Menu...
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... 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 Français Go ...: Adjust the hour Minute: Adjust the minute next select set to previous screen. 18 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 outlet and when "Auto power on" (p. 28-29) is set...
... 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 Français Go ...: Adjust the hour Minute: Adjust the minute next select set to previous screen. 18 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 outlet and when "Auto power on" (p. 28-29) is set...
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... Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Select "Auto" Program channel ANT in Cable Auto next select set select 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 perform scanning more channels featuring high-quality video and sound Auto program Scanning digital...
... Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Select "Auto" Program channel ANT in Cable Auto next select set select 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 perform scanning more channels featuring high-quality video and sound Auto program Scanning digital...
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... 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. 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...
... 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. 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...
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...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 cable TV •and antenna. (p. 19, 35) The channel number and volume ...level remain the same even after the TV is highlighted. •To change between pages (1/3, 2/3, 3/3, or exit). 1 Press FAVORITE...
...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 cable TV •and antenna. (p. 19, 35) The channel number and volume ...level remain the same even after the TV is highlighted. •To change between pages (1/3, 2/3, 3/3, or exit). 1 Press FAVORITE...
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...;Remove the card Press in lightly on a SD card. (Media other than SD Cards 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...
...;Remove the card Press in lightly on a SD card. (Media other than SD Cards 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...