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...No user serviceable parts inside . This apparatus is intended to remain on shelves above the set (including on the Plasma Television. Examples of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and... mode. No user-serviceable parts inside . This is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of HDMI Licensing LLC. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: To reduce the risk of the grounding plug. Do not place liquid...
...No user serviceable parts inside . This apparatus is intended to remain on shelves above the set (including on the Plasma Television. Examples of Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and... mode. No user-serviceable parts inside . This is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of HDMI Licensing LLC. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: To reduce the risk of the grounding plug. Do not place liquid...
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..., and retain them for U.S.A.) ... 47 Retain your new Plasma TV. Visit our Panasonic Web Site: www.panasonic.com For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo (U.S.A.) For assistance, please call : 787-750-... Code Index 40 Mode Operational Key Chart 43 Specifications 45 VIDEO/COMPONENT/HDMI input signals 45 Troubleshooting Chart 46 CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTORY (for future reference. Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 FCC STATEMENT 5 Safety Precautions ...
..., and retain them for U.S.A.) ... 47 Retain your new Plasma TV. Visit our Panasonic Web Site: www.panasonic.com For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo (U.S.A.) For assistance, please call : 787-750-... Code Index 40 Mode Operational Key Chart 43 Specifications 45 VIDEO/COMPONENT/HDMI input signals 45 Troubleshooting Chart 46 CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTORY (for future reference. Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 FCC STATEMENT 5 Safety Precautions ...
TH42PD50 User Guide
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... release: Fix by pushing in until Pull up while drawing a clicking sound is in the knob. Cable Connection DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (see page 14) HDMI terminal (see page 12) D I G I TA L AUDIO OUT SERVICE ONLY ANT Antenna terminals (see pages 11) IN AV IN Y Y R L AUDIO IN VIDEO PB PB S VIDEO PR...
... release: Fix by pushing in until Pull up while drawing a clicking sound is in the knob. Cable Connection DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (see page 14) HDMI terminal (see page 12) D I G I TA L AUDIO OUT SERVICE ONLY ANT Antenna terminals (see pages 11) IN AV IN Y Y R L AUDIO IN VIDEO PB PB S VIDEO PR...
TH42PD50 User Guide
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...on your plasma display. Input a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) high-definition picture source to equipment that supports uncompressed standard. HDMI cable HDMI cable D...HDMI or DVI output terminal. In this TV in HDMI In (see page 27). The HDMI terminal supports both video and audio information. To the HDMI∗1 input terminal, you can display high-definition pictures on the TV...digital video including high bandwidth digital content protection. ∗3.HDMI-DVI conversion cable (TY-SCH03DH): available from Panasonic Website (USA only). of dots (H × V)...
...on your plasma display. Input a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) high-definition picture source to equipment that supports uncompressed standard. HDMI cable HDMI cable D...HDMI or DVI output terminal. In this TV in HDMI In (see page 27). The HDMI terminal supports both video and audio information. To the HDMI∗1 input terminal, you can display high-definition pictures on the TV...digital video including high bandwidth digital content protection. ∗3.HDMI-DVI conversion cable (TY-SCH03DH): available from Panasonic Website (USA only). of dots (H × V)...
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...channel signals, all digital formats are down-converted to composite NTSC video to prevent VCR recording. 14 Notes: • Depending on the TV. ∗ Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound delivers digital-quality sound. Cable Connection Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP) For a full Home... connected to the desired level. No video signals will be output. Adjust the amplifier volume to the HDMI terminal (see page 27). 2. VCR DVD recorder MONITOR VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO INPUT R AV cable Back of the TV Y Y R L AUDIO IN VIDEO PB PB S VIDEO PR PR VIDEO L L AUDIO R 1...
...channel signals, all digital formats are down-converted to composite NTSC video to prevent VCR recording. 14 Notes: • Depending on the TV. ∗ Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound delivers digital-quality sound. Cable Connection Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP) For a full Home... connected to the desired level. No video signals will be output. Adjust the amplifier volume to the HDMI terminal (see page 27). 2. VCR DVD recorder MONITOR VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO INPUT R AV cable Back of the TV Y Y R L AUDIO IN VIDEO PB PB S VIDEO PR PR VIDEO L L AUDIO R 1...
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... buttons, and push "OK" key. Input select [1] TV [2] Component 1 [3] Component 2 [4] HDMI [5] Video 1 [6] Video 2 • Press corresponding number key on the remote control to select the input of other Device (see page 39) TV: TV VCR: VCR DVD: DVD DTV: Digital TV RCVR: Receiver/Amplifier CBL: Cable TV AUX: Aux TV/VIDEO Change the input mode. • Press...
... buttons, and push "OK" key. Input select [1] TV [2] Component 1 [3] Component 2 [4] HDMI [5] Video 1 [6] Video 2 • Press corresponding number key on the remote control to select the input of other Device (see page 39) TV: TV VCR: VCR DVD: DVD DTV: Digital TV RCVR: Receiver/Amplifier CBL: Cable TV AUX: Aux TV/VIDEO Change the input mode. • Press...
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... Press to enter each adjust screen. Press to display Other adjust menu. Other adjust AI Sound Surround Speakers HDMI In Audio leveler On Off On Auto 0 Timer adjust (See page 28) Press to TV/VCR diDsVDp/VlaCRyCHmaOPiEnN/CLmOSE enu. Press to return to previous menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R-TUNE 0 9 PROG REW ...11:00 AM On CH VOL OK VOL CH Press to display desired Timer Adjust menu. 22 POWER SAP LIGHT TV VCR DVD DTV RCVR DBS/CBL AUX TV/VIDEO SLEEP EXIT MUT CALL E ASPECT FAVORITE RE CH VOL OK VOL MENU CH RETURN Press to display Other adjust...
... Press to enter each adjust screen. Press to display Other adjust menu. Other adjust AI Sound Surround Speakers HDMI In Audio leveler On Off On Auto 0 Timer adjust (See page 28) Press to TV/VCR diDsVDp/VlaCRyCHmaOPiEnN/CLmOSE enu. Press to return to previous menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R-TUNE 0 9 PROG REW ...11:00 AM On CH VOL OK VOL CH Press to display desired Timer Adjust menu. 22 POWER SAP LIGHT TV VCR DVD DTV RCVR DBS/CBL AUX TV/VIDEO SLEEP EXIT MUT CALL E ASPECT FAVORITE RE CH VOL OK VOL MENU CH RETURN Press to display Other adjust...
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...4 / 1 / 2005 Time 9 : 43 AM Time zone EST DST On Input labels (See page 32) Input labels Comp. 1 Comp. 2 HDMI Video 1 Video 2 CH VOL OK VOL CH Press to select Press to go to each adjust screen. Program channel (See page 30) Program channel Auto... - - - - - Lock Mode Off Channel Program Change password Channel lock Channel lock CH 1 3 - 0 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 CH 7 Program lock MPAA U.S.TV C.E.L.R. Set up (See page 29) Setup 1/2 CH scan Fav. RETURN Press to return to each setting screen. No 2 2 Yes 3 - - - - - - Enter a 4-digit password....
...4 / 1 / 2005 Time 9 : 43 AM Time zone EST DST On Input labels (See page 32) Input labels Comp. 1 Comp. 2 HDMI Video 1 Video 2 CH VOL OK VOL CH Press to select Press to go to each adjust screen. Program channel (See page 30) Program channel Auto... - - - - - Lock Mode Off Channel Program Change password Channel lock Channel lock CH 1 3 - 0 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 CH 7 Program lock MPAA U.S.TV C.E.L.R. Set up (See page 29) Setup 1/2 CH scan Fav. RETURN Press to return to each setting screen. No 2 2 Yes 3 - - - - - - Enter a 4-digit password....
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... bass response. CH VOL OK VOL Press to factory default settings. AI sound is set to select Other adjust. Other adjust AI Sound Surround Speakers HDMI In Audio leveler On Off On Auto 0 26 Press to select or adjust the sub-menu. CH Press to select or adjust the sub-menu.... VOL OK VOL CH Other adjust AI Sound Surround Speakers HDMI In Audio leveler On Off On Auto 0 AI Sound Equalize overall volume levels across all channels. Other adjust 1 Press to Off. Note: Fixed to Off...
... bass response. CH VOL OK VOL Press to factory default settings. AI sound is set to select Other adjust. Other adjust AI Sound Surround Speakers HDMI In Audio leveler On Off On Auto 0 26 Press to select or adjust the sub-menu. CH Press to select or adjust the sub-menu.... VOL OK VOL CH Other adjust AI Sound Surround Speakers HDMI In Audio leveler On Off On Auto 0 AI Sound Equalize overall volume levels across all channels. Other adjust 1 Press to Off. Note: Fixed to Off...
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...On Off On Auto 0 Speakers This feature is used to select On or Off. • On : TV speakers operate normally. • Off : TV speakers off. Other adjust AI Sound Surround Speakers HDMI In Audio leveler On Off On Auto 0 Note: AI Sound, Surround and Audio leveler are not available.... • On : For stereo audio. • Off : For monaural audio. CH VOL OK VOL CH Press to select Audio leveler. HDMI In When using HDMI (see page 14, Amplifier Connection). Speakers On CH • Digital : Digital Input only. Press to stereo. Surround Enhances audio response when listening...
...On Off On Auto 0 Speakers This feature is used to select On or Off. • On : TV speakers operate normally. • Off : TV speakers off. Other adjust AI Sound Surround Speakers HDMI In Audio leveler On Off On Auto 0 Note: AI Sound, Surround and Audio leveler are not available.... • On : For stereo audio. • Off : For monaural audio. CH VOL OK VOL CH Press to select Audio leveler. HDMI In When using HDMI (see page 14, Amplifier Connection). Speakers On CH • Digital : Digital Input only. Press to stereo. Surround Enhances audio response when listening...
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The input will be skipped when you use HDMI connection. • If analog connected equipment is used for video related information. • T1 : Blanks out a large portion of the picture on either the connected equipment or the TV. The program viewed must provide Closed Captioning (CC) for ...the television to display it does not dis- CH VOL OK VOL CH Press to select Analog. Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC Input labels Comp. 1 Skip Comp. 2 Skip HDMI DVD Video 1 AUX...
The input will be skipped when you use HDMI connection. • If analog connected equipment is used for video related information. • T1 : Blanks out a large portion of the picture on either the connected equipment or the TV. The program viewed must provide Closed Captioning (CC) for ...the television to display it does not dis- CH VOL OK VOL CH Press to select Analog. Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC Input labels Comp. 1 Skip Comp. 2 Skip HDMI DVD Video 1 AUX...
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...2 PROGOUT COMPONENT input VIDEO input TH-42PD50 Power Source AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Maximum : 390 W Stand-by condition : 0.6 W Plasma Display panel Drive method : AC type 42-inch , 16 : 9 aspect ratio Screen Size Dimensions ( W × H × D ) Mass (Weight) Approx. 36 7/32 " (...) × 2 23/64 " (60 mm) × 2 pcs 6 Ω 16 W [ 8 W + 8 W ] ( 10 % THD ) 3D Y/C FILTER CLOSED CAPTION HDMI V-Chip Remote control: EUR7627Z60 AA Battery × 2 AC Cord Pedestal Cable clamper × 2 F-type antenna adapter (5C-2V × 1) Temperature : 34 °F - 104 °F...
...2 PROGOUT COMPONENT input VIDEO input TH-42PD50 Power Source AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Maximum : 390 W Stand-by condition : 0.6 W Plasma Display panel Drive method : AC type 42-inch , 16 : 9 aspect ratio Screen Size Dimensions ( W × H × D ) Mass (Weight) Approx. 36 7/32 " (...) × 2 23/64 " (60 mm) × 2 pcs 6 Ω 16 W [ 8 W + 8 W ] ( 10 % THD ) 3D Y/C FILTER CLOSED CAPTION HDMI V-Chip Remote control: EUR7627Z60 AA Battery × 2 AC Cord Pedestal Cable clamper × 2 F-type antenna adapter (5C-2V × 1) Temperature : 34 °F - 104 °F...
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Rarely, the TV will not display video in HDMI input from electrical - Page 11 Multiple Image Interference Normal Video No Video with Digital Audio... antenna location and connection. 11 • Check the antenna lead-in . 15 24,26,27 20, 22 10-14 39-42 39-44 12 • Adjust Color settings. • Change channel. 24, 25 20 • Re-orient the ATSC antenna... Black Box on /off. 27 • Change channel. 20 • Stereo/SAP/Mono 17 • When using HDMI 27 • Set Input Setup properly. 30 • Check the antenna cables. 11 • Check if the power...
Rarely, the TV will not display video in HDMI input from electrical - Page 11 Multiple Image Interference Normal Video No Video with Digital Audio... antenna location and connection. 11 • Check the antenna lead-in . 15 24,26,27 20, 22 10-14 39-42 39-44 12 • Adjust Color settings. • Change channel. 24, 25 20 • Re-orient the ATSC antenna... Black Box on /off. 27 • Change channel. 20 • Stereo/SAP/Mono 17 • When using HDMI 27 • Set Input Setup properly. 30 • Check the antenna cables. 11 • Check if the power...