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... 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-42PX80U, TH-50PX80U This Class B digital apparatus complies with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is intended to qualified service personnel. These limits are in accordance with the instructions, may cause...
... 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-42PX80U, TH-50PX80U This Class B digital apparatus complies with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is intended to qualified service personnel. These limits are in accordance with the instructions, may cause...
Operating Instructions
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... power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in sequence Volume up/down Changes aspect ratio (p. 17) Operates the Favorite channel list function. (p. 17) Remote control SUB MENU Switches to previous menu Volume up /down SD CARD SD card slot Video Input 2 connector POWER button Swing up the door at "▲". HDMI input 3 connector Chooses menu and submenu entries. or input modes. Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Basic Connection (AV cable connections) Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Displays...
... power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in sequence Volume up/down Changes aspect ratio (p. 17) Operates the Favorite channel list function. (p. 17) Remote control SUB MENU Switches to previous menu Volume up /down SD CARD SD card slot Video Input 2 connector POWER button Swing up the door at "▲". HDMI input 3 connector Chooses menu and submenu entries. or input modes. Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Basic Connection (AV cable connections) Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Displays...
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... video and sound 15 First Time Setup Quick Start Guide Yes ... RETURN Start scanning the channels Available channels (analog/digital) are erased. Yes select "Apply" ok If OK is not pressed after selecting "Apply", the channels will not be saved when no operation is performed for 60 seconds and the "Manual program" menu will be saved. If you to view more than twice, previously saved channels are automatically set select ANT in Cable: Cable...
... video and sound 15 First Time Setup Quick Start Guide Yes ... RETURN Start scanning the channels Available channels (analog/digital) are erased. Yes select "Apply" ok If OK is not pressed after selecting "Apply", the channels will not be saved when no operation is performed for 60 seconds and the "Manual program" menu will be saved. If you to view more than twice, previously saved channels are automatically set select ANT in Cable: Cable...
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... Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes the channel banner. Audio track 1 of 2 (English) Analog mode Press SAP to select the desired audio mode. • Each press of SAP will change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono) ■Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 24) This menu consists of shortcuts to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. Watching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box...
... Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes the channel banner. Audio track 1 of 2 (English) Analog mode Press SAP to select the desired audio mode. • Each press of SAP will change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono) ■Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 24) This menu consists of shortcuts to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. Watching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box...
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... Set Default speakers TV Select "On" (default is On) select change Now you can use more convenient functions. VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has "HDAVI Control" function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can set each "VIERA Link" function according to your preference (p. 26-27) Note If no HDMI equipment is used, set "VIERA Link" setting to "On" as shown below. Display menu Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Lock...
... Set Default speakers TV Select "On" (default is On) select change Now you can use more convenient functions. VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has "HDAVI Control" function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can set each "VIERA Link" function according to your preference (p. 26-27) Note If no HDMI equipment is used, set "VIERA Link" setting to "On" as shown below. Display menu Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Lock...
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... picture, sound, and other functions so that you . Display menu ■Menu list Menu Item Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Speaker output VIERA Link ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to make settings for you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select the menu Menu select VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup next Select the item Picture 1/2 Reset Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 (example: Picture menu) Adjust or select Picture 1/2 Reset Picture mode...
... picture, sound, and other functions so that you . Display menu ■Menu list Menu Item Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Speaker output VIERA Link ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to make settings for you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select the menu Menu select VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup next Select the item Picture 1/2 Reset Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness 0 (example: Picture menu) Adjust or select Picture 1/2 Reset Picture mode...
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... speaker volume. Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs Switch to "Off" when using external speakers (On/Off) • "AI sound", "Surround", and "Audio leveler" do not work if "Off" is selected The default setting is "Digital" for external input signals. (Dark/Light) Resets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) 23 Advanced How to factory default settings. Valid only for HDMI connection. (Digital input signal) Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button...
... speaker volume. Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs Switch to "Off" when using external speakers (On/Off) • "AI sound", "Surround", and "Audio leveler" do not work if "Off" is selected The default setting is "Digital" for external input signals. (Dark/Light) Resets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) 23 Advanced How to factory default settings. Valid only for HDMI connection. (Digital input signal) Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button...
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... select External devices Anti image retention VIERA Link setting Setup Language Clock Program channel Input labels Monitor out Pixel orbiter Time Side bar Scrolling bar VIERA Link Power off link Power on link Default speakers Auto power on No signal shut-off Advanced setup SUB MENU 24 Display SubMenu SUB MENU Select the item Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter No action shut-off Play SD card automatically About Reset ■ select Sub menu list Setup SUB MENU set Menu...
... select External devices Anti image retention VIERA Link setting Setup Language Clock Program channel Input labels Monitor out Pixel orbiter Time Side bar Scrolling bar VIERA Link Power off link Power on link Default speakers Auto power on No signal shut-off Advanced setup SUB MENU 24 Display SubMenu SUB MENU Select the item Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter No action shut-off Play SD card automatically About Reset ■ select Sub menu list Setup SUB MENU set Menu...
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... (p. 17) Selects the screen menu language (p. 14) Adjusts the clock (p. 14) Sets channels (p. 32) Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 35) Surf mode All Language Clock Program channel [Component 1/Component 2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/HDMI 3/Video 1/Video 2] To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in use when setting "Auto power on", "On/Off Timer", "Lock", "SD Mode", or Digital channel. •• "No signal shut-off was activated" will be selected if "Off" is turned on...
... (p. 17) Selects the screen menu language (p. 14) Adjusts the clock (p. 14) Sets channels (p. 32) Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 35) Surf mode All Language Clock Program channel [Component 1/Component 2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/HDMI 3/Video 1/Video 2] To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in use when setting "Auto power on", "On/Off Timer", "Lock", "SD Mode", or Digital channel. •• "No signal shut-off was activated" will be selected if "Off" is turned on...
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... be set the Home Theater system as default speakers, change the default speakers setting from "TV" to the theater system. The following sequence of the DIGA, Player theater, or RAM theater playback, the TV's input automatically switches to the input based on . Transmittable data Recorder Home theater Player On Screen Display Language setting (English/Español/Français) ○ ○ ○ Panel Aspect Ratio (169fixed) ○○○ Closed caption information Mode CC type Digital setting...
... be set the Home Theater system as default speakers, change the default speakers setting from "TV" to the theater system. The following sequence of the DIGA, Player theater, or RAM theater playback, the TV's input automatically switches to the input based on . Transmittable data Recorder Home theater Player On Screen Display Language setting (English/Español/Français) ○ ○ ○ Panel Aspect Ratio (169fixed) ○○○ Closed caption information Mode CC type Digital setting...
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... "Channel", "Game" and "Program". set select select Off: Unlocks all the inputs regardless of the lock settings of "Channel", "Game" and "Program". Input your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be displayed that allows you to view the channel if you input your password. Lock You can lock specified channels or shows to register it . (If you have forgotten your password, consult your local dealer.) Note When you display the Lock menu. Display menu ■Press to view a blocked program or change rating settings. Select "Lock" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock...
... "Channel", "Game" and "Program". set select select Off: Unlocks all the inputs regardless of the lock settings of "Channel", "Game" and "Program". Input your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be displayed that allows you to view the channel if you input your password. Lock You can lock specified channels or shows to register it . (If you have forgotten your password, consult your local dealer.) Note When you display the Lock menu. Display menu ■Press to view a blocked program or change rating settings. Select "Lock" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock...
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...a menu screen Select "Program channel" Setup 1/2 Surf mode All Language Clock Program channel External devices Anti image retention next select Reset Manual Set manually Select the function Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Manual Signal meter next select Set ■To reset the settings of setup menu Select "Reset" in Setup menu ( ) and press OK Input your needs and reception conditions. Display menu Auto Set automatically Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup next select ■Press to your 4-digit password with number buttons...
...a menu screen Select "Program channel" Setup 1/2 Surf mode All Language Clock Program channel External devices Anti image retention next select Reset Manual Set manually Select the function Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Manual Signal meter next select Set ■To reset the settings of setup menu Select "Reset" in Setup menu ( ) and press OK Input your needs and reception conditions. Display menu Auto Set automatically Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup next select ■Press to your 4-digit password with number buttons...
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...Automatic Outline Automatic select set Mode Select "On" (when not using, select "Off"). "Primary", "Second.", "Service 3", "Service 4", "Service 5", "Service 6" ■To make more in-depth display settings in "Analog" or "Digital" depend on the screen.) ■To reset the settings Select "CC reset" and press OK Analog (Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog broadcasting.) Digital setting CC reset CC1-4: Information related to pictures (Appears at bottom of the audio. Closed Caption Display menu ■Press to view the digital captioning.) Select the setting.
...Automatic Outline Automatic select set Mode Select "On" (when not using, select "Off"). "Primary", "Second.", "Service 3", "Service 4", "Service 5", "Service 6" ■To make more in-depth display settings in "Analog" or "Digital" depend on the screen.) ■To reset the settings Select "CC reset" and press OK Analog (Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog broadcasting.) Digital setting CC reset CC1-4: Information related to pictures (Appears at bottom of the audio. Closed Caption Display menu ■Press to view the digital captioning.) Select the setting.
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...select Program channel External devices Anti image retention Select "Input labels" or "Monitor out" External devices next Input labels Monitor out select Input Labels/Monitor Out Closed Caption Advanced Input labels Display labels of external devices Monitor out Stop output of the picture and audio Devices connected to stop output of picture and audio. (Video 1/Video 2) Component 1/Component 2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/HDMI 3 cannot output video signals regardless of the external equipment Input labels select Label Terminal Component 1 Custom Component 2 Custom set Video 1 VCR HDMI...
...select Program channel External devices Anti image retention Select "Input labels" or "Monitor out" External devices next Input labels Monitor out select Input Labels/Monitor Out Closed Caption Advanced Input labels Display labels of external devices Monitor out Stop output of the picture and audio Devices connected to stop output of picture and audio. (Video 1/Video 2) Component 1/Component 2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/HDMI 3 cannot output video signals regardless of the external equipment Input labels select Label Terminal Component 1 Custom Component 2 Custom set Video 1 VCR HDMI...
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... watch DVDs DVD Player/Set Top Box Note The picture and audio input signals connected to a When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to the OPTICAL IN TV through speakers A HDMI cable B HDMI-DVI Conversion cable + Audio cable* or ■ To watch camcorder images Camcorder VCR DVD Player (For HDMI connection, HDMI compatible equipment only. be passed through PROG OUT terminal. However, audio output can output from "DIGITAL When receiving digital channel signals, all the other connections, consult the instructions for setup when using HDMI-DVI Conversion cable, see...
... watch DVDs DVD Player/Set Top Box Note The picture and audio input signals connected to a When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to the OPTICAL IN TV through speakers A HDMI cable B HDMI-DVI Conversion cable + Audio cable* or ■ To watch camcorder images Camcorder VCR DVD Player (For HDMI connection, HDMI compatible equipment only. be passed through PROG OUT terminal. However, audio output can output from "DIGITAL When receiving digital channel signals, all the other connections, consult the instructions for setup when using HDMI-DVI Conversion cable, see...
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... may require additional menu settings specific to their respective operating instruction manuals. VIERA LinkTM Connections Follow the connection diagrams below . Refer to "On" using the Setup menu. (p. 21, 24-25). If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDAVI control is On (so that the unit can correctly recognize the connected equipment) and check that DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM theater, and Player theater playback operate. After connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 26...
... may require additional menu settings specific to their respective operating instruction manuals. VIERA LinkTM Connections Follow the connection diagrams below . Refer to "On" using the Setup menu. (p. 21, 24-25). If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDAVI control is On (so that the unit can correctly recognize the connected equipment) and check that DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM theater, and Player theater playback operate. After connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 26...
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... viewing in Standby mode. If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set to "GAME" label. These HDMI connectors are reformatted before being displayed on the screen. The above may not be available for optimal viewing on the equipment condition. HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with HDMI cable, the sound from an Input label other remote controls with the conventional HDAVI equipment. All signals are "type A". A device having no digital output terminal may not work...
... viewing in Standby mode. If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set to "GAME" label. These HDMI connectors are reformatted before being displayed on the screen. The above may not be available for optimal viewing on the equipment condition. HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with HDMI cable, the sound from an Input label other remote controls with the conventional HDAVI equipment. All signals are "type A". A device having no digital output terminal may not work...
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... on a black screen. Using Cinema mode will cause deterioration.) 43 FAQs, etc. Image retention [Scrolling bar] Care and Cleaning Technical Information Care and Cleaning First, unplug the Power cord plug from rubber or PVC. If the surface is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and "Multi Channel" amplifier...
... on a black screen. Using Cinema mode will cause deterioration.) 43 FAQs, etc. Image retention [Scrolling bar] Care and Cleaning Technical Information Care and Cleaning First, unplug the Power cord plug from rubber or PVC. If the surface is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and "Multi Channel" amplifier...
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... the HDMI cable connected properly? (p. 37, 38) Turn Off the TV unit and equipment, then turn them On again. If the signal is weak, check the antenna and consult your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for digital channels. Interference or frozen digital channels (intermittent sound) SUB MENU Change the direction of the antenna. If the problem still persists, please contact your local dealer. 44 Pictures from the equipment. (p. 42) Use...
... the HDMI cable connected properly? (p. 37, 38) Turn Off the TV unit and equipment, then turn them On again. If the signal is weak, check the antenna and consult your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for digital channels. Interference or frozen digital channels (intermittent sound) SUB MENU Change the direction of the antenna. If the problem still persists, please contact your local dealer. 44 Pictures from the equipment. (p. 42) Use...
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...) Change "SAP" settings. (p. 16) Check "HDMI 1 in", "HDMI 2 in" or "HDMI 3 in plasma displays. (Not a faulty symptom) Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). Check that the correct input has been selected. Check the AV cable connections. If digital sound connection has a problem, select analog sound connection. Check the HDMI device connected to "Linear PCM." Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? Check Picture menu (p. 22) Check the cable connections. Sound Frequently Asked Questions FAQs, etc. 45 Change settings...
...) Change "SAP" settings. (p. 16) Check "HDMI 1 in", "HDMI 2 in" or "HDMI 3 in plasma displays. (Not a faulty symptom) Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). Check that the correct input has been selected. Check the AV cable connections. If digital sound connection has a problem, select analog sound connection. Check the HDMI device connected to "Linear PCM." Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? Check Picture menu (p. 22) Check the cable connections. Sound Frequently Asked Questions FAQs, etc. 45 Change settings...