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... frequency energy and, if not installed and used . FCC CAUTION: Pursuant to 47CFR, Part 15.21 of the FCC rules, any way, such as a safety ■AC Power Supply Cord The Plasma TV is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have it 's exposed to qualified service personnel. A short may affect other logos Image displayed in 4:3 mode SD Card photo Video game Computer image 4 : 3 12...
... frequency energy and, if not installed and used . FCC CAUTION: Pursuant to 47CFR, Part 15.21 of the FCC rules, any way, such as a safety ■AC Power Supply Cord The Plasma TV is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have it 's exposed to qualified service personnel. A short may affect other logos Image displayed in 4:3 mode SD Card photo Video game Computer image 4 : 3 12...
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....panasonic.ca The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor. Set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4 for further instructions. Set the input mode to tune digital and high definition cable channels through a VCR. Fix the AC cord in this condition persists, please call Panasonic Customer Call •Center for using Cable Box Connection. 10 CableCARDTM Connection CableCARDTM allows you experience front panel control or remote control function...
....panasonic.ca The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor. Set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4 for further instructions. Set the input mode to tune digital and high definition cable channels through a VCR. Fix the AC cord in this condition persists, please call Panasonic Customer Call •Center for using Cable Box Connection. 10 CableCARDTM Connection CableCARDTM allows you experience front panel control or remote control function...
Operating Instructions
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... Guide Sound mute On/Off Changes aspect ratio (p. 18) Switch to enter alphanumeric input in menus. - (p. 29, 30, 38, 40, 45) Direct channel access for DTV and DBS (p. 17) Volume Sleep Timer (p. 18) SPLIT Split Screen (p. 18) SWAP Swap pictures in SPLIT operation (p. 18) External equipment operations (p. 29, 48) (VCRs, DVDs, etc.) 12 First Time Setup "First time setup" is displayed only when the TV is turned on " (p. 32) is held, the speed of change setting (Language/Clock/Auto program...
... Guide Sound mute On/Off Changes aspect ratio (p. 18) Switch to enter alphanumeric input in menus. - (p. 29, 30, 38, 40, 45) Direct channel access for DTV and DBS (p. 17) Volume Sleep Timer (p. 18) SPLIT Split Screen (p. 18) SWAP Swap pictures in SPLIT operation (p. 18) External equipment operations (p. 29, 48) (VCRs, DVDs, etc.) 12 First Time Setup "First time setup" is displayed only when the TV is turned on " (p. 32) is held, the speed of change setting (Language/Clock/Auto program...
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... Quick Start Guide INITIAL GUIDE SETUP for which you to select the corresponding input. About broadcasting systems Analog: traditional TV system Digital: new system that allows you would like to receive show listings and channel lineups for scanning) Auto program ANT In Cable Mode All Start scan start Follow the instructions on the types of service(s) you selected. 4 Check Your Settings After you have cable, you must select Antenna in order to receive a channel lineup...
... Quick Start Guide INITIAL GUIDE SETUP for which you to select the corresponding input. About broadcasting systems Analog: traditional TV system Digital: new system that allows you would like to receive show listings and channel lineups for scanning) Auto program ANT In Cable Mode All Start scan start Follow the instructions on the types of service(s) you selected. 4 Check Your Settings After you have cable, you must select Antenna in order to receive a channel lineup...
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... initial show listings. TV Guide open up 3 Close TV Guide - 4 Select a channel number up to six days to • Confirm remote control options • Confirm the external connections. • Select the VCR brand. • Test and confirm the remote code. To not display TV Guide when turning power On Select "SETUP" select Select "Change default options" and press "OK" button Select "General defaults" and press "OK" button 5 Select "auto guide" and set up VCR control. It may take up or down ■To directly input the digital channel number •...
... initial show listings. TV Guide open up 3 Close TV Guide - 4 Select a channel number up to six days to • Confirm remote control options • Confirm the external connections. • Select the VCR brand. • Test and confirm the remote code. To not display TV Guide when turning power On Select "SETUP" select Select "Change default options" and press "OK" button Select "General defaults" and press "OK" button 5 Select "auto guide" and set up VCR control. It may take up or down ■To directly input the digital channel number •...
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... SAP Signal Picture resolution mode Sleep timer remaining time Rating Level Aspect ratio Change aspect ratio Change the aspect (p. 52) Press button to select the recorded list numbers (1-9 and 0). Pressing ◄ ► also changes the page. 3 Setting 1/3 [1] 26-1 [2] [3] [4] [5] select ok Press ▲▼to highlight a position on the list. • Selecting a channel number from the list with the Number keys will be removed from the list by holding down FAVORITE for TV Viewing Listen with the cursor, or using number keys. (see below) Set...
... SAP Signal Picture resolution mode Sleep timer remaining time Rating Level Aspect ratio Change aspect ratio Change the aspect (p. 52) Press button to select the recorded list numbers (1-9 and 0). Pressing ◄ ► also changes the page. 3 Setting 1/3 [1] 26-1 [2] [3] [4] [5] select ok Press ▲▼to highlight a position on the list. • Selecting a channel number from the list with the Number keys will be removed from the list by holding down FAVORITE for TV Viewing Listen with the cursor, or using number keys. (see below) Set...
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... for your Guide default settings Display setup progress: Views the Setup Progress screen Note ••When reserving shows, you must make the proper settings on the panel menu Show list ■Searching for a Specific Keyword, Actor, or Director Select "KEYWORD" in above for category and press "OK" button Select "new search" and press "OK" button Make the selections for recording Select the upcoming show and press "MENU" button Select "set select a search type select a category...
... for your Guide default settings Display setup progress: Views the Setup Progress screen Note ••When reserving shows, you must make the proper settings on the panel menu Show list ■Searching for a Specific Keyword, Actor, or Director Select "KEYWORD" in above for category and press "OK" button Select "new search" and press "OK" button Make the selections for recording Select the upcoming show and press "MENU" button Select "set select a search type select a category...
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... of the connected device is not supported. Programming the remote control is necessary to operate other manufacturers' products. (p. 45) 1 With VCR or DVD turned On Switch to external input Press to TV Note •For details, see the manual of your Choice, then •press "OK". To change the input label (p. 42) Label Video 1 VCR Terminal ■Press to return to display the Input select menu. 2 Select the input mode Input select [1] TV [2] Component 1 Press corresponding NUMBER key...
... of the connected device is not supported. Programming the remote control is necessary to operate other manufacturers' products. (p. 45) 1 With VCR or DVD turned On Switch to external input Press to TV Note •For details, see the manual of your Choice, then •press "OK". To change the input label (p. 42) Label Video 1 VCR Terminal ■Press to return to display the Input select menu. 2 Select the input mode Input select [1] TV [2] Component 1 Press corresponding NUMBER key...
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.... To connect PC (p. 46) 1 Select the external input 2 Select "PC" PC ■To return to TV •Corresponding signals (p. 29) Displays PC screen ■PC menu setting (changed as desired) •Making settings "How to Use Menu Functions" Menu Item to (p. 32) Adjustments/Configurations(options) Normal Sync Resets PC adjust H&V : The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector. ••On G : Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from...
.... To connect PC (p. 46) 1 Select the external input 2 Select "PC" PC ■To return to TV •Corresponding signals (p. 29) Displays PC screen ■PC menu setting (changed as desired) •Making settings "How to Use Menu Functions" Menu Item to (p. 32) Adjustments/Configurations(options) Normal Sync Resets PC adjust H&V : The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector. ••On G : Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from...
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... Black level Normal Bass Treble Balance AI sound ■Press to return to the input signal) 2 Select the menu Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock MTVeGm/oPrhyoctoard Setup select next Other adjust Picture Picture, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness Color temp Color mng. mode 1 • Display menu Displays the functions that you light SD card LED while SD card is inserted. (On/Off) Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is compatible with all items set with HDMI Power off link Power...
... Black level Normal Bass Treble Balance AI sound ■Press to return to the input signal) 2 Select the menu Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock MTVeGm/oPrhyoctoard Setup select next Other adjust Picture Picture, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness Color temp Color mng. mode 1 • Display menu Displays the functions that you light SD card LED while SD card is inserted. (On/Off) Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is compatible with all items set with HDMI Power off link Power...
Operating Instructions
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... turn on and switch to the appropriate HDMI input whenever a "Control with HDMI" compatible DVD player/recorder is initially turned on link Set select 5 Select "On" change Timer Menu TV speakers Picture Audio Timer Lock TVG/Photo Lock MTVeGm/oPrhyoctoard Setup Setup ■Home theater: Adjustment for compatibility information. TV power switches On, and the playback screen is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- This feature is turned off link Set Power on and Play mode is selected. If home theater/RAM theater/Player theater is currently off the connected home...
... turn on and switch to the appropriate HDMI input whenever a "Control with HDMI" compatible DVD player/recorder is initially turned on link Set select 5 Select "On" change Timer Menu TV speakers Picture Audio Timer Lock TVG/Photo Lock MTVeGm/oPrhyoctoard Setup Setup ■Home theater: Adjustment for compatibility information. TV power switches On, and the playback screen is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- This feature is turned off link Set Power on and Play mode is selected. If home theater/RAM theater/Player theater is currently off the connected home...
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... : Turns off the monitor terminal output for programs that allows you to view the channel if you input 38 your local dealer.) ••••Off: "Channel lock" not activated All: Locks all channels and external inputs Game: Locks CH3, CH4, and external inputs CH: Locks specified channels (analog/digital) ■To change rating settings. When placing a block on a specific age based rating level, the Off rating and any of the following types of programming:" •...
... : Turns off the monitor terminal output for programs that allows you to view the channel if you input 38 your local dealer.) ••••Off: "Channel lock" not activated All: Locks all channels and external inputs Game: Locks CH3, CH4, and external inputs CH: Locks specified channels (analog/digital) ■To change rating settings. When placing a block on a specific age based rating level, the Off rating and any of the following types of programming:" •...
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... Input your 4-digit password with number buttons Select "Yes" on a digital image. Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. 1 Display menu 2 Select "Setup" Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock TMVeGm/oPrhyoctoard Setup next select - 3 Select "Program channel" Setup next CH scan All Language select Clock Program channel Input labels CC Auto Set automatically Manual Set manually ■Press to exit 40 4 Select the function Program channel Auto Manual Signal meter next select 5 Set ■To reset...
... Input your 4-digit password with number buttons Select "Yes" on a digital image. Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. 1 Display menu 2 Select "Setup" Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock TMVeGm/oPrhyoctoard Setup next select - 3 Select "Program channel" Setup next CH scan All Language select Clock Program channel Input labels CC Auto Set automatically Manual Set manually ■Press to exit 40 4 Select the function Program channel Auto Manual Signal meter next select 5 Set ■To reset...
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... "Service 6" ■To make more in-depth display settings in "Analog" or "Digital" depend on the screen.) (1/3) ■To reset the settings Select "CC reset" and press "OK" button 43 Advanced Input Labels/Closed Caption Language select Clock Program channel Input labels CC ■Press to exit 4 Set Input labels Display labels of external devices CC Display Closed Caption 42 Devices connected to pictures (Appears at bottom of text (Identify the setting options on the broadcaster. Input Labels/Closed Caption 1 Display menu 2 Select "Setup" Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock...
... "Service 6" ■To make more in-depth display settings in "Analog" or "Digital" depend on the screen.) (1/3) ■To reset the settings Select "CC reset" and press "OK" button 43 Advanced Input Labels/Closed Caption Language select Clock Program channel Input labels CC ■Press to exit 4 Set Input labels Display labels of external devices CC Display Closed Caption 42 Devices connected to pictures (Appears at bottom of text (Identify the setting options on the broadcaster. Input Labels/Closed Caption 1 Display menu 2 Select "Setup" Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock...
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... to the Operating Instruction manual of VCR) Top shelf of TV stand VCR Mount with loop-connection. (p. 32) When a device (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to the HDMI or COMPONENT terminals, only audio signals will be output. For other connections.) Camcorder S-Video Camcorder VCR/S-Video VCR DVD Player Cable TV or ■ PC Computer CableCARD™ RGB PC cable Conversion adapter (if necessary) Audio cable •For receiving digital broadcasting of remote control ■Recommended HDMI Connections (p. 36-37) F-Type Antenna or Adapter...
... to the Operating Instruction manual of VCR) Top shelf of TV stand VCR Mount with loop-connection. (p. 32) When a device (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to the HDMI or COMPONENT terminals, only audio signals will be output. For other connections.) Camcorder S-Video Camcorder VCR/S-Video VCR DVD Player Cable TV or ■ PC Computer CableCARD™ RGB PC cable Conversion adapter (if necessary) Audio cable •For receiving digital broadcasting of remote control ■Recommended HDMI Connections (p. 36-37) F-Type Antenna or Adapter...
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... signal and your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may occur from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be displayed at a reduced resolution. Partly degraded files might be displayed when adjusting the volume of the TV will overlap. When ATSC channel is selected, the output from displaying it for displaying or recording, closed caption is not displayed when you use HDMI connection. •If analog connected equipment is 720p/1080i/1080p, the aspect mode automatically defaults to the DIGITAL AUDIO...
... signal and your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may occur from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be displayed at a reduced resolution. Partly degraded files might be displayed when adjusting the volume of the TV will overlap. When ATSC channel is selected, the output from displaying it for displaying or recording, closed caption is not displayed when you use HDMI connection. •If analog connected equipment is 720p/1080i/1080p, the aspect mode automatically defaults to the DIGITAL AUDIO...
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... HDMI input and PC input is needed to receive premium digital services (where available) through the Cable input. Technical Information HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you power On the TV Press to close the screen. "CableCARD" is displayed on the back of the CableCARDTM. Side Bar after -image, change the brightness of either or both main and split frame simultaneously. HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output...
... HDMI input and PC input is needed to receive premium digital services (where available) through the Cable input. Technical Information HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you power On the TV Press to close the screen. "CableCARD" is displayed on the back of the CableCARDTM. Side Bar after -image, change the brightness of either or both main and split frame simultaneously. HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output...
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... displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 ••lines.) Some PC models cannot be done easily by using a cloth soaked with water to which can be connected to wipe the surface of the display panel, then wipe it G-LINK jack IR Blaster (Supplied) G-LINK CableCARDTM TV Video recorder (VCR) Infrared emitter VCR Setting the recording time, channel and recording mode, etc. Wipe the panel surface gently using...
... displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 ••lines.) Some PC models cannot be done easily by using a cloth soaked with water to which can be connected to wipe the surface of the display panel, then wipe it G-LINK jack IR Blaster (Supplied) G-LINK CableCARDTM TV Video recorder (VCR) Infrared emitter VCR Setting the recording time, channel and recording mode, etc. Wipe the panel surface gently using...
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... the TV POWER button been turned On? Set "Control with HDMI" function does not work ••••Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6) Has the battery run down? Check "Signal meter" (p. 41). Check an input signal from built-in plasma displays. (Not a faulty symptom) Chaotic image, noisy •Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). If digital sound connection has a problem, select analog sound connection. Check Picture menu (p. 19) and volume. For details...
... the TV POWER button been turned On? Set "Control with HDMI" function does not work ••••Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6) Has the battery run down? Check "Signal meter" (p. 41). Check an input signal from built-in plasma displays. (Not a faulty symptom) Chaotic image, noisy •Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). If digital sound connection has a problem, select analog sound connection. Check Picture menu (p. 19) and volume. For details...
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... cables and the antenna. 60 Specifications Power Source Maximum TH-42PX600U AC 120 V, 50 / 60 Hz 399 W TH-50PX600U 525 W TH-58PX600U 665 W Power Consumption panel Connection Terminals Sound Plasma Display Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Contrast Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No. Check the connection of •TV Guide? (Some time is set in "Change Channel Display". (p. 22) ••••Is VCR turned "Off" ? Is the videocassette inserted? of pixels) Speaker Audio Output PC signals Channel Capability (Digital/Analog...
... cables and the antenna. 60 Specifications Power Source Maximum TH-42PX600U AC 120 V, 50 / 60 Hz 399 W TH-50PX600U 525 W TH-58PX600U 665 W Power Consumption panel Connection Terminals Sound Plasma Display Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Contrast Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No. Check the connection of •TV Guide? (Some time is set in "Change Channel Display". (p. 22) ••••Is VCR turned "Off" ? Is the videocassette inserted? of pixels) Speaker Audio Output PC signals Channel Capability (Digital/Analog...