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...8 9 Digital Progressive R-TUNE PROG 0 REW PLAY FF PAUSE STOP REC TV/VCR DVD/VCR CH OPEN/CLOSE TV Wide Plasma Television Model No. TH-42PD50U 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 : 787-750-4300 or visit... us at www.panasonic.com (Puerto Rico) ...
...8 9 Digital Progressive R-TUNE PROG 0 REW PLAY FF PAUSE STOP REC TV/VCR DVD/VCR CH OPEN/CLOSE TV Wide Plasma Television Model No. TH-42PD50U 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 : 787-750-4300 or visit... us at www.panasonic.com (Puerto Rico) ...
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... purchase receipt also, and record the model number and serial number of enjoyment from 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 : 787-750-4300 or visit us at www...
... purchase receipt also, and record the model number and serial number of enjoyment from 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 : 787-750-4300 or visit us at www...
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...try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for an Other Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this equipment ...for help. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by one 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 Models TH-42PD50U This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003...
...try to correct the interference by turning the equipment off and on, the user is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for an Other Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. If this equipment ...for help. This equipment generates, uses and can be determined by one 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 Models TH-42PD50U This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003...
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... plug is suspected, have it , a short-circuit may occur, which could cause fire. If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center. Safety Precautions WARNING KEEP UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS OUT OF THE REACH OF SMALL CHILDREN. ...in fire or electric shock. Contact an Authorized Service Center for a long period of the Plasma TV. • If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the Plasma TV is detected from the wall outlet. In particular, keep video equipment away from this product...
... plug is suspected, have it , a short-circuit may occur, which could cause fire. If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center. Safety Precautions WARNING KEEP UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS OUT OF THE REACH OF SMALL CHILDREN. ...in fire or electric shock. Contact an Authorized Service Center for a long period of the Plasma TV. • If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the Plasma TV is detected from the wall outlet. In particular, keep video equipment away from this product...
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... display panel has been specially treated. Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it from becoming dusty. • Built-up . This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner; If water droplets get inside the ...cause fire. Placing any other infrared communication equipment. Disconnect the power plug from rubber or PVC. Install your Plasma TV. Wipe the panel surface gently using the Plasma TV Do not bring your hands, face or objects close . Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet, and ...
... display panel has been specially treated. Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it from becoming dusty. • Built-up . This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; Furthermore, avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents and thinner; If water droplets get inside the ...cause fire. Placing any other infrared communication equipment. Disconnect the power plug from rubber or PVC. Install your Plasma TV. Wipe the panel surface gently using the Plasma TV Do not bring your hands, face or objects close . Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet, and ...
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... audio cables. Open the cover. 2. Install the batteries and replace the cover. Battery replacement is necessary when remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the TV set . 2. Position for comfortable viewing. For best performance, video cables should always be used battery with "Alkaline"). 4. Note the correct polarity (+ and -). Precaution on page...
... audio cables. Open the cover. 2. Install the batteries and replace the cover. Battery replacement is necessary when remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the TV set . 2. Position for comfortable viewing. For best performance, video cables should always be used battery with "Alkaline"). 4. Note the correct polarity (+ and -). Precaution on page...
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Accessories Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating Instruction Remote control EUR7627Z60 Warranty card (for U.S.A.) (for Canada) CH VOL OK VOL CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TV Product Registration Card (for U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (for U.S.A.) Batteries for the remote control (AA Battery × 2) Pedestal TY-ST42PX5W AC cord Cable clamper × 2 F-Type antenna adapter (for 5C-2V) ( × 1) Optional Accessories • Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) TY-WK42PV2W TY-WK42PV3U • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK42PR2U 9
Accessories Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating Instruction Remote control EUR7627Z60 Warranty card (for U.S.A.) (for Canada) CH VOL OK VOL CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TV Product Registration Card (for U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (for U.S.A.) Batteries for the remote control (AA Battery × 2) Pedestal TY-ST42PX5W AC cord Cable clamper × 2 F-Type antenna adapter (for 5C-2V) ( × 1) Optional Accessories • Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) TY-WK42PV2W TY-WK42PV3U • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK42PR2U 9
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... and VCR Back of cable channels (01 - 135), connect the cable supplied by your local cable company for proper reception. Cable Connection Back of the TV D I G I TA L AUDIO OUT S E RV I C E O N LY ANTENNA Cable In VIDEO IN AV IN Y Y PB PB PR PR R L AUDIO IN S VIDEO L AUDIO IN R... Antenna UHF Antenna ANT F-Type Antenna Connector Mixer 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable (5C-2V or higher specification) Cable Box Connection • For reception of the TV D I G I TA L AUDIO OUT SERVICE ONLY ANTENNA Cable In VIDEO IN AV IN Y Y PB PB PR PR R L AUDIO IN S VIDEO L AUDIO IN R ...
... and VCR Back of cable channels (01 - 135), connect the cable supplied by your local cable company for proper reception. Cable Connection Back of the TV D I G I TA L AUDIO OUT S E RV I C E O N LY ANTENNA Cable In VIDEO IN AV IN Y Y PB PB PR PR R L AUDIO IN S VIDEO L AUDIO IN R... Antenna UHF Antenna ANT F-Type Antenna Connector Mixer 75 Ohm Coaxial Cable (5C-2V or higher specification) Cable Box Connection • For reception of the TV D I G I TA L AUDIO OUT SERVICE ONLY ANTENNA Cable In VIDEO IN AV IN Y Y PB PB PR PR R L AUDIO IN S VIDEO L AUDIO IN R ...
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... not have a DIGITAL OUT terminal Output setting, use with HDMI or DVI output terminal. In this TV in HDMI In (see page 27). Consult your plasma display. Input a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) high-definition picture source to equipment that supports...sampling freguency of uncompressed digital video including high bandwidth digital content protection. ∗3.HDMI-DVI conversion cable (TY-SCH03DH): available from Panasonic Website (USA only). Cable Connection HDMI Connection HDMI∗1 (High Definition Multi media Interface) is not necessary to connect an ...
... not have a DIGITAL OUT terminal Output setting, use with HDMI or DVI output terminal. In this TV in HDMI In (see page 27). Consult your plasma display. Input a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) high-definition picture source to equipment that supports...sampling freguency of uncompressed digital video including high bandwidth digital content protection. ∗3.HDMI-DVI conversion cable (TY-SCH03DH): available from Panasonic Website (USA only). Cable Connection HDMI Connection HDMI∗1 (High Definition Multi media Interface) is not necessary to connect an ...
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... Box (STB). Video Input Connection VCR CAMCORDER VIDEO GAME CONSOLE S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT R S-Video cable Video cable Audio cable Back of the TV INPUT 1 / 2 IN AV IN Y Y R L AUDIO IN VIDEO PB PB S VIDEO PR PR VIDEO L L AUDIO R 1 2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1... R TO AUDIO AMP INPUT 2 PROGOUT Note: The S Video input will be available in your area. • Use a Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) or DVD Player. Component Video cable Back of the STB to the display. Component color inputs provide luminance and separate color...
... Box (STB). Video Input Connection VCR CAMCORDER VIDEO GAME CONSOLE S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT R S-Video cable Video cable Audio cable Back of the TV INPUT 1 / 2 IN AV IN Y Y R L AUDIO IN VIDEO PB PB S VIDEO PR PR VIDEO L L AUDIO R 1 2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1... R TO AUDIO AMP INPUT 2 PROGOUT Note: The S Video input will be available in your area. • Use a Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) or DVD Player. Component Video cable Back of the STB to the display. Component color inputs provide luminance and separate color...
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... AUDIO INPUT L R D I G I TA L AUDIO OUT SERVICE ONLY Audio cable D I G I TA L AUDIO OUT ANTENNA Cable In L R OUTPUT AUDIO OUT Back of the TV OUTPUT IN AV IN Y Y R L AUDIO IN VIDEO PB PB PR PR S VIDEO VIDEO L L AUDIO R 1 2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 R TO AUDIO AMP INPUT 2... (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected 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 2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 R TO AUDIO AMP INPUT 2 ...
... AUDIO INPUT L R D I G I TA L AUDIO OUT SERVICE ONLY Audio cable D I G I TA L AUDIO OUT ANTENNA Cable In L R OUTPUT AUDIO OUT Back of the TV OUTPUT IN AV IN Y Y R L AUDIO IN VIDEO PB PB PR PR S VIDEO VIDEO L L AUDIO R 1 2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 R TO AUDIO AMP INPUT 2... (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected 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 2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 R TO AUDIO AMP INPUT 2 ...
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...the AC cord plug to the wall outlet. 3 Press POWER button on after purchase. Power indicator Power on : Red Power off . Channel selectors Volume adjusters TV/VIDEO Change the input mode. VOL + CH POWER button Press to change the settings of these items later, select them via the Setup menu. If...or off : No Light POWER button Remote control sensor POWER SAP LIGHT TV VCR DVD DTV RCVR DBS/CBL AUX TV/VIDEO SLEEP EXIT ASPECT FAVORITE E RE MUT CALL CH The Main Unit VOL OK VOL 2 Connect the plug to the Plasma TV. • Fix the power cord plug securely with the clamper (see...
...the AC cord plug to the wall outlet. 3 Press POWER button on after purchase. Power indicator Power on : Red Power off . Channel selectors Volume adjusters TV/VIDEO Change the input mode. VOL + CH POWER button Press to change the settings of these items later, select them via the Setup menu. If...or off : No Light POWER button Remote control sensor POWER SAP LIGHT TV VCR DVD DTV RCVR DBS/CBL AUX TV/VIDEO SLEEP EXIT ASPECT FAVORITE E RE MUT CALL CH The Main Unit VOL OK VOL 2 Connect the plug to the Plasma TV. • Fix the power cord plug securely with the clamper (see...
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...OK" key. Operation of Controls The Illuminated Remote Control POWER Turn the TV ON or OFF. Mode Selection buttons (see pages 43, 44) 16 POWER SAP LIGHT TV VCR DVD DTV RCVR DBS/CBL AUX TV/VIDEO SLEEP EXIT MUT CALL ASPECT FAVORITE E RE CH VOL OK VOL... MENU CH RETURN 1 2 4 5 7 8 R-TUNE 0 REW PLAY PAUSE STOP 3 6 9 PROG FF REC TV/VCR DVD/VCR CH OPEN/CLOSE TV R-TUNE Switch to select the input of your choice. 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...
...OK" key. Operation of Controls The Illuminated Remote Control POWER Turn the TV ON or OFF. Mode Selection buttons (see pages 43, 44) 16 POWER SAP LIGHT TV VCR DVD DTV RCVR DBS/CBL AUX TV/VIDEO SLEEP EXIT MUT CALL ASPECT FAVORITE E RE CH VOL OK VOL... MENU CH RETURN 1 2 4 5 7 8 R-TUNE 0 REW PLAY PAUSE STOP 3 6 9 PROG FF REC TV/VCR DVD/VCR CH OPEN/CLOSE TV R-TUNE Switch to select the input of your choice. 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...
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.... SAP • Digital channel Select the audio track (if available). RECALL Display or remove the channel banner. HD - 10:30 Andrew's cooking show CC SAP TV-G 1080i STANDARD 4 : 3 10:00 am 30 Closed Caption Rating Picture mode setting SAP indication Signal resolution Aspect Time remaining in Sleep Timer CH: Change to...
.... SAP • Digital channel Select the audio track (if available). RECALL Display or remove the channel banner. HD - 10:30 Andrew's cooking show CC SAP TV-G 1080i STANDARD 4 : 3 10:00 am 30 Closed Caption Rating Picture mode setting SAP indication Signal resolution Aspect Time remaining in Sleep Timer CH: Change to...
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... to move the cursor to select the language used for setting up the features. press and hold to manual. POWER SAP LIGHT TV VCR DVD DTV RCVR DBS/CBL AUX TV/VIDEO SLEEP EXIT Language Allows you to . Clock Mode Manual Date 4 / 1 / 2005 Time 9 : 43 AM Time zone EST DST On Clock...
... to move the cursor to select the language used for setting up the features. press and hold to manual. POWER SAP LIGHT TV VCR DVD DTV RCVR DBS/CBL AUX TV/VIDEO SLEEP EXIT Language Allows you to . Clock Mode Manual Date 4 / 1 / 2005 Time 9 : 43 AM Time zone EST DST On Clock...
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... and howling sound can also use the direct program number selection CH buttons and PROG-button (see pages 39 - 42). 20 Watching TV programs VHF and UHF 1 TV Press to operate the TV set for Panasonic products. • To operate other manufacturer's product (see page 17). VOL OK VOL CH 4 CH Select the desired volume...
... and howling sound can also use the direct program number selection CH buttons and PROG-button (see pages 39 - 42). 20 Watching TV programs VHF and UHF 1 TV Press to operate the TV set for Panasonic products. • To operate other manufacturer's product (see page 17). VOL OK VOL CH 4 CH Select the desired volume...
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... a prolonged period of time.) Expands a 4:3 picture uniformly (width and height) to full screen width and then repositions the picture 9 vertically. (Recommended for regular TV viewing.) 21 This will show picture at full screen size.) Displays a picture at its standard 4:3 size with gray side bars. (It may create an after...-image on the format of the received signal and your preference. POWER SAP LIGHT TV VCR DVD DTV RCVR DBS/CBL AUX TV/VIDEO SLEEP EXIT ASPECT FAVORITE E RE CH MUT CALL VOL OK VOL MENU CH RETURN ASPECT Press to change the aspect...
... a prolonged period of time.) Expands a 4:3 picture uniformly (width and height) to full screen width and then repositions the picture 9 vertically. (Recommended for regular TV viewing.) 21 This will show picture at full screen size.) Displays a picture at its standard 4:3 size with gray side bars. (It may create an after...-image on the format of the received signal and your preference. POWER SAP LIGHT TV VCR DVD DTV RCVR DBS/CBL AUX TV/VIDEO SLEEP EXIT ASPECT FAVORITE E RE CH MUT CALL VOL OK VOL MENU CH RETURN ASPECT Press to change the aspect...
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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 select picture menu. On-Screen Menu Displays for ... select or adjust picture items. Picture 1/2 Normal Pic. Press to return to previous menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R-TUNE 0 9 PROG REW PLAY FF MENU PAUSE PreSsTsOP RbEuC tton to TV/VCR diDsVDp/VlaCRyCHmaOPiEnN/CLmOSE enu.
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 select picture menu. On-Screen Menu Displays for ... select or adjust picture items. Picture 1/2 Normal Pic. Press to return to previous menu. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 R-TUNE 0 9 PROG REW PLAY FF MENU PAUSE PreSsTsOP RbEuC tton to TV/VCR diDsVDp/VlaCRyCHmaOPiEnN/CLmOSE enu.
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... to previous screen. No 7 - - - - - - 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. No Signal meter scene (See page 31) Signal meter CH 2 - 1 Signal strength Current Peak level 85 % 85 % 23 Lock settings (See page 35) Enter password. ----
... to previous screen. No 7 - - - - - - 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. No Signal meter scene (See page 31) Signal meter CH 2 - 1 Signal strength Current Peak level 85 % 85 % 23 Lock settings (See page 35) Enter password. ----
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... feature is a High-Definition system (ATSC). Displays 480p input signals in the picture. Select SD or HD. • SD : When the input signal is a normal TV system (NTSC). • HD : When the input signal is available only with 480p signal and not available with regular... TV (NTSC) program. • When viewing a nonstandard DTV signal format, you can change color parameters manually for the best picture quality. Leave off when receiving a strong ...
... feature is a High-Definition system (ATSC). Displays 480p input signals in the picture. Select SD or HD. • SD : When the input signal is a normal TV system (NTSC). • HD : When the input signal is available only with 480p signal and not available with regular... TV (NTSC) program. • When viewing a nonstandard DTV signal format, you can change color parameters manually for the best picture quality. Leave off when receiving a strong ...