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... Reverse engineering or disassembly is a trademark. SD Logo is prohibited. Licensed by U.S. BBE and BBE symbol are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove..., Inc. Note : Do not allow a still picture to remain on shelves above the set (including on the Plasma Television. Examples of the grounding plug. under license from Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. No user-serviceable parts inside . No user serviceable parts inside . Patents Nos. 4,631,603...
... Reverse engineering or disassembly is a trademark. SD Logo is prohibited. Licensed by U.S. BBE and BBE symbol are registered marks of Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove..., Inc. Note : Do not allow a still picture to remain on shelves above the set (including on the Plasma Television. Examples of the grounding plug. under license from Gemstar-TV Guide International, Inc. No user-serviceable parts inside . No user serviceable parts inside . Patents Nos. 4,631,603...
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...Refer to instructions on or pinched particularly at least 40 cm spacing to other peripheral devices. TH-42PX500U, TH-50PX500U Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America could result harmful interference and would void the user's authority to operate this apparatus near water. 6) Clean...and used in a particular installation. However, there is used when connecting this TV not expressly approved by the manufacturer, or sold with Canadian ICES-003. 3 Any changes or modifications to this plasma television to Part 15 of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord...
...Refer to instructions on or pinched particularly at least 40 cm spacing to other peripheral devices. TH-42PX500U, TH-50PX500U Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America could result harmful interference and would void the user's authority to operate this apparatus near water. 6) Clean...and used in a particular installation. However, there is used when connecting this TV not expressly approved by the manufacturer, or sold with Canadian ICES-003. 3 Any changes or modifications to this plasma television to Part 15 of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord...
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... or DVD Connection 12 Video Input Connection 12 Connecting to the Panasonic family of customers. Retain your purchase receipt also, and record the model number and serial number of 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...
... or DVD Connection 12 Video Input Connection 12 Connecting to the Panasonic family of customers. Retain your purchase receipt also, and record the model number and serial number of 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...
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... socket plate is detected from the wall outlet. Doing so may cause the Plasma TV to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to , place heavy objects on 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Install your Plasma TV. If problems occur during use of exhaust air being released through the ventilation ...holes. This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; Do not cover the ventilation holes. • Doing so may cause...
... socket plate is detected from the wall outlet. Doing so may cause the Plasma TV to overheat, which can cause fire or damage to , place heavy objects on 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Install your Plasma TV. If problems occur during use of exhaust air being released through the ventilation ...holes. This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; Do not cover the ventilation holes. • Doing so may cause...
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... a dry cloth, of the same type, until the surface is dry. • Do not scratch or hit the surface of the Plasma TV. Use this cloth to choose the appropriate size of ferrite core 1 (large or small) and the correct setting of the display panel ...CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Batteries for the remote control (AA Battery × 2) Product Registration Card (for U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (for U.S.A.) AC cord TV Cable clamper × 2 F-Type antenna adapter (for long periods in a weak detergent solution and then wring the cloth dry. otherwise, the quality of the cabinet...
... a dry cloth, of the same type, until the surface is dry. • Do not scratch or hit the surface of the Plasma TV. Use this cloth to choose the appropriate size of ferrite core 1 (large or small) and the correct setting of the display panel ...CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 Batteries for the remote control (AA Battery × 2) Product Registration Card (for U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (for U.S.A.) AC cord TV Cable clamper × 2 F-Type antenna adapter (for long periods in a weak detergent solution and then wring the cloth dry. otherwise, the quality of the cabinet...
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... cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter. Battery replacement is necessary when remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the TV set . 2. Also determine the length of cable you know what type of excessive heat or moisture. Optional External Equipment The Video/Audio connection between components...
... cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter. Battery replacement is necessary when remote control acts sporadically or stops operating the TV set . 2. Also determine the length of cable you know what type of excessive heat or moisture. Optional External Equipment The Video/Audio connection between components...
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...1. Insert the CableCARDTM (with this condition persists, please call Panasonic Customer Call Center for further instructions. • Do not insert a PCMCIA card into CableCARDTM slot on and try the controls again. Back of the TV ANTENNA Cable In Antenna Terminal F-Type Antenna Connector Home antenna ...and high definition cable channels through the cable antenna. Consult your cable company on (see page 16). 4. Turn the TV on the availability of the TV. Follow the messages displayed on the screen. Antenna Connection The RF input mode must be set . Connection Note: ...
...1. Insert the CableCARDTM (with this condition persists, please call Panasonic Customer Call Center for further instructions. • Do not insert a PCMCIA card into CableCARDTM slot on and try the controls again. Back of the TV ANTENNA Cable In Antenna Terminal F-Type Antenna Connector Home antenna ...and high definition cable channels through the cable antenna. Consult your cable company on (see page 16). 4. Turn the TV on the availability of the TV. Follow the messages displayed on the screen. Antenna Connection The RF input mode must be set . Connection Note: ...
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Once you wish to send remote control signals from the plasma TV to the plasma TV. Introduction to recording scheduling using a video recorder connected to control the recording of a connected video recorder. Converts scheduling data displayed on the VCR. 10 ...Connect the IR Blaster if you have to select in your VCR Line-1 (L-1) and set on the TV to a flat surface. If necessary, use the...
Once you wish to send remote control signals from the plasma TV to the plasma TV. Introduction to recording scheduling using a video recorder connected to control the recording of a connected video recorder. Converts scheduling data displayed on the VCR. 10 ...Connect the IR Blaster if you have to select in your VCR Line-1 (L-1) and set on the TV to a flat surface. If necessary, use the...
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... and disable optical output. • External speakers cannot be connected directly to OUTPUT terminals. • When ATSC channel is connected to the channel of the TV C a b l e C A R D TM ANTENNA Cable In L R OUTPUT AUDIO OUT AV IN Y Y R L AUDIO IN VIDEO PB PB S VIDEO PC L PR PR ...VIDEO L AUDIO AUDIO IN R 1 2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 R TO AUDIO AMP INPUT 2 PROGOUT Notes: • Depending on the TV Guide, the show . • When receiving digital channel signals, all digital formats are down-converted to composite NTSC video to prevent VCR recording. ...
... and disable optical output. • External speakers cannot be connected directly to OUTPUT terminals. • When ATSC channel is connected to the channel of the TV C a b l e C A R D TM ANTENNA Cable In L R OUTPUT AUDIO OUT AV IN Y Y R L AUDIO IN VIDEO PB PB S VIDEO PC L PR PR ...VIDEO L AUDIO AUDIO IN R 1 2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 R TO AUDIO AMP INPUT 2 PROGOUT Notes: • Depending on the TV Guide, the show . • When receiving digital channel signals, all digital formats are down-converted to composite NTSC video to prevent VCR recording. ...
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...cable. Ferrite core (Large size) (supplied) A second VCR, video disc player, video game equipment and DSS equipment can also be available in your plasma display. Use INPUT 3, AUDIO L and R with S-VIDEO connection. 12 Ferrite core (Small size white color) (supplied) Audio cable CAMCORDER Video cable... cable All signals will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is capable of the TV. See the optional equipment manual for viewing on your area. • Use a Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) or DVD Player. Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection This...
...cable. Ferrite core (Large size) (supplied) A second VCR, video disc player, video game equipment and DSS equipment can also be available in your plasma display. Use INPUT 3, AUDIO L and R with S-VIDEO connection. 12 Ferrite core (Small size white color) (supplied) Audio cable CAMCORDER Video cable... cable All signals will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is capable of the TV. See the optional equipment manual for viewing on your area. • Use a Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) or DVD Player. Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection This...
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... information. Compatible sampling frequency of uncompressed digital video including high bandwidth digital content protection. 3.HDMI-DVI conversion cable (TY-SCH03DH): available from Panasonic Website. HDMI cable HDMI cable AV IN R L AUDIO IN Audio cable AV IN Y Y R L AUDIO IN VIDEO PB PB S ...bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) high-definition picture source to the COMPONENT VIDEO, S VIDEO or VIDEO input terminal on your plasma display. In this TV in HDMI In (see page 27). To the HDMI1 input terminal, you can enjoy an analog signal. •...
... information. Compatible sampling frequency of uncompressed digital video including high bandwidth digital content protection. 3.HDMI-DVI conversion cable (TY-SCH03DH): available from Panasonic Website. HDMI cable HDMI cable AV IN R L AUDIO IN Audio cable AV IN Y Y R L AUDIO IN VIDEO PB PB S ...bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) high-definition picture source to the COMPONENT VIDEO, S VIDEO or VIDEO input terminal on your plasma display. In this TV in HDMI In (see page 27). To the HDMI1 input terminal, you can enjoy an analog signal. •...
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... to change the settings of these items later, select them via the Setup menu. Display the Main menu. Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System). See page 24. 2 Connect the plug to the Plasma TV. • Fix the power cord plug securely with the clamper (see page 8). If you turn the power... on after purchase. Video Input 3 connector PC CARD slot Open the front cover Raise the lower part of the TV set. Choose menu and submenu entry...
... to change the settings of these items later, select them via the Setup menu. Display the Main menu. Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System). See page 24. 2 Connect the plug to the Plasma TV. • Fix the power cord plug securely with the clamper (see page 8). If you turn the power... on after purchase. Video Input 3 connector PC CARD slot Open the front cover Raise the lower part of the TV set. Choose menu and submenu entry...
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... CH OPEN/CLOSE Operation of other Device (see page 56) SWAP Swap pictures in SPLIT operation (see page 52) 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 TVGUIDE INFO PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... selection menu. Location of your choice. Mode Selection buttons (see page 53-55) TV : TV RCVR : Receiver/Amplifier VCR : VCR DBS/CBL : Digital Broadcast System/Cable TV DVD : DVD AUX : Aux DTV : Digital TV TV/VIDEO Change the input mode. • Press to select the input of Controls POWER...
... CH OPEN/CLOSE Operation of other Device (see page 56) SWAP Swap pictures in SPLIT operation (see page 52) 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 TVGUIDE INFO PAGE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 ... selection menu. Location of your choice. Mode Selection buttons (see page 53-55) TV : TV RCVR : Receiver/Amplifier VCR : VCR DBS/CBL : Digital Broadcast System/Cable TV DVD : DVD AUX : Aux DTV : Digital TV TV/VIDEO Change the input mode. • Press to select the input of Controls POWER...
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... end time FAVORITE Channel numbers registered in a compound channel number. • To enter the channel number e.g. Program title Clock 15-2 ABC - HD - 10:30 Andrew's cooking show CC SAP TV-G 1080I Standard 4 : 3 Closed Caption Rating Picture mode setting SAP indication Signal resolution Aspect 10:00 am 30 Time remaining in Sleep Timer...
... end time FAVORITE Channel numbers registered in a compound channel number. • To enter the channel number e.g. Program title Clock 15-2 ABC - HD - 10:30 Andrew's cooking show CC SAP TV-G 1080I Standard 4 : 3 Closed Caption Rating Picture mode setting SAP indication Signal resolution Aspect 10:00 am 30 Time remaining in Sleep Timer...
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Press to select "Mode". Mode Press to select "Language". Manual : Registers the time set to previous screen. 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+ Language Allows you to select "English", "Español" or "Franç...
Press to select "Mode". Mode Press to select "Language". Manual : Registers the time set to previous screen. 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+ Language Allows you to select "English", "Español" or "Franç...
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... highlighting to perform setup. (See pages 49-51) 20 Follow the instructions on the screen to select an option. Reminder Screen If you previously skipped TV Guide setup, you see the Reminder Screen when you selected "Don't remind me again : The system returns to the normal... TV screen. • Don't remind me again"). Note: If you decide not to setup the TV Guide now, this reminder screen will no longer be displayed when power is turned On. Follow the instructions...
... highlighting to perform setup. (See pages 49-51) 20 Follow the instructions on the screen to select an option. Reminder Screen If you previously skipped TV Guide setup, you see the Reminder Screen when you selected "Don't remind me again : The system returns to the normal... TV screen. • Don't remind me again"). Note: If you decide not to setup the TV Guide now, this reminder screen will no longer be displayed when power is turned On. Follow the instructions...
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... 17). VOL OK VOL+ CH Press channel up/down buttons to tune to page 43 for the TV Guide description and operating instruction. To disable this default mode and view a TV channel on every power on . CH 3 Press to select "done". CH LISTINGS SEARCH SETUP SCHEDULE ...General defaults". SETUP SCHEDULE LISTINGS SEARCH SETUP Press to select "off". CH - CH -VOL OK VOL+ Press to exit from the TV Guide on screen display. TV Guide channel listing will no longer appear. 21 LISTINGS SEARCH SETUP SCHEDULE LISTINGS 2 Press to select "auto guide". CH 4 Press to...
... 17). VOL OK VOL+ CH Press channel up/down buttons to tune to page 43 for the TV Guide description and operating instruction. To disable this default mode and view a TV channel on every power on . CH 3 Press to select "done". CH LISTINGS SEARCH SETUP SCHEDULE ...General defaults". SETUP SCHEDULE LISTINGS SEARCH SETUP Press to select "off". CH - CH -VOL OK VOL+ Press to exit from the TV Guide on screen display. TV Guide channel listing will no longer appear. 21 LISTINGS SEARCH SETUP SCHEDULE LISTINGS 2 Press to select "auto guide". CH 4 Press to...
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... BBE On -VOL OK VOL+ Other Adjust Surround Off CH menu. C.A.T.S. Speakers HDMI In On Auto Audio Leveler 0 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 TVGUIDE INFO PAGE Press to display desired... (See page 27) Press to display PC Adjust menu. Press to select either "Sleep" or "Timer 1" "Timer 5". SPLIT SWAP TV/VCR DVD/VCR CH OPEN/CLOSE Picture Audio TimTeVr Lock Memory card TV Guide Setup Timer adjust (See page 28) CH -VOL OK VOL+ CH Press to enter each adjust screen. mode...
... BBE On -VOL OK VOL+ Other Adjust Surround Off CH menu. C.A.T.S. Speakers HDMI In On Auto Audio Leveler 0 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 TVGUIDE INFO PAGE Press to display desired... (See page 27) Press to display PC Adjust menu. Press to select either "Sleep" or "Timer 1" "Timer 5". SPLIT SWAP TV/VCR DVD/VCR CH OPEN/CLOSE Picture Audio TimTeVr Lock Memory card TV Guide Setup Timer adjust (See page 28) CH -VOL OK VOL+ CH Press to enter each adjust screen. mode...
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.../01/2000 Pixel 2048x1536 Select OK Select MENU RETURN 102-0001 102-0004 102-0007 102-0002 102-0005 102-0008 102-0003 102-0006 TV Guide (See page 43) SETUP SCHEDULE LISTINGS SEARCH SETUP CH -VOL OK VOL+ CH Press to enter the Photo Viewer. Setup (See page... Input labels PC Press to select "SD card" or "PC card". 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. Photo Viewer for Navigation 1 2 3 Lock settings 4 5 6 (See page 35) 7 8 9 0 Press to previous screen. CH -VOL OK VOL+ CH Press to go to each ...
.../01/2000 Pixel 2048x1536 Select OK Select MENU RETURN 102-0001 102-0004 102-0007 102-0002 102-0005 102-0008 102-0003 102-0006 TV Guide (See page 43) SETUP SCHEDULE LISTINGS SEARCH SETUP CH -VOL OK VOL+ CH Press to enter the Photo Viewer. Setup (See page... Input labels PC Press to select "SD card" or "PC card". 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. Photo Viewer for Navigation 1 2 3 Lock settings 4 5 6 (See page 35) 7 8 9 0 Press to previous screen. CH -VOL OK VOL+ CH Press to go to each ...
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...Color Tint Sharpness No Standard +30 0 0 0 +10 Picture 2/2 Color Temp Color Mng. Press to optimize contrast. Pic. mode". Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) automatically senses the ambient light conditions and adjusts the brightness and gradation accordingly, to adjust the sub-menu. .... Note: Each mode has its own picture settings (Picture, Brightness, Color, Tint and Sharpness). 24 Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card TV G id Picture 1/2 Normal Pic. Adjusts natural fresh tones. Picture 1/2 Normal Pic. This feature also affects Color Temp setting. It provides...
...Color Tint Sharpness No Standard +30 0 0 0 +10 Picture 2/2 Color Temp Color Mng. Press to optimize contrast. Pic. mode". Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) automatically senses the ambient light conditions and adjusts the brightness and gradation accordingly, to adjust the sub-menu. .... Note: Each mode has its own picture settings (Picture, Brightness, Color, Tint and Sharpness). 24 Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card TV G id Picture 1/2 Normal Pic. Adjusts natural fresh tones. Picture 1/2 Normal Pic. This feature also affects Color Temp setting. It provides...