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Please keep this manual for future reference.
English
POWER
SAP
LIGHT
TV
VCR
DVD
DTV
RCVR DBS/CBL
AUX
TV/VIDEO
SLEEP
EXIT
CH
VOL
OK
VOL
MENU
CH
RETURN
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
R-TUNE
PROG
0
REW
PLAY
FF
PAUSE
STOP
REC
TV/VCR
DVD/VCR CH
OPEN/CLOSE
Wide Plasma Television
TV
Operating Instructions
Digital Progressive
Model No.
TH-42PD50U
(U.S.A.)
(Puerto Rico)
(Canada)
TQBC2006-1
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
STOP TV/VCR DVD/VCR CH OPEN/CLOSE For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300 or visit us at www.panasonic.com For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely. - Page 2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on shelves above, etc.).
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Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Plasma TV. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. -
Page 5: Fcc Statement
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting TV to peripheral devices. -
Page 6: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions WARNING KEEP UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS OUT OF THE REACH OF SMALL CHILDREN. THESE OBJECTS CAN BE ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. ALSO, BE CAREFUL ABOUT PACKAGING MATERIALS AND PLASTIC SHEETS. Set up Do not place the Plasma TV on sloped or unstable surfaces. •... -
Page 7: Cleaning And Maintenance
CAUTION This Plasma TV is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury. (All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) •... -
Page 8: Installation
Installation Receiver Location This unit is intended to be used with the stand or bracket. Consult your dealer for available options. Position for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including reflections) will fall on the screen. Use of some types of fluorescent lighting can reduce remote control transmitter range. -
Page 9: Accessories
Accessories Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating Instruction Warranty card (for U.S.A.) (for Canada) AC cord Optional Accessories • Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) TY-WK42PV2W TY-WK42PV3U Remote control EUR7627Z60 Product Registration Card (for U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (for U.S.A.) Cable clamper ×... -
Page 10: Cable Connection
Cable Connection DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (see page 14) D I G I T A L A U D I O O U T S E R V I C E O N L Y Antenna terminals (see pages 11) COMPONENT Input terminals (see page13) Clamper... -
Page 11: Antenna Connection
Note: Cables and connectors are not supplied with this set. Antenna Connection The RF input mode must be set to Antenna (see pages 19, 30). Back of the TV AV IN AUDIO IN D I G I T A L A U D I O O U T S E R V I C E O N LY C a b l e I n... -
Page 12: Hdmi Connection
∗1.HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. ∗2.EIA/CEA-861/861B profiles compliance covers profiles for transmission of uncompressed digital video including high bandwidth digital content protection. ∗3.HDMI-DVI conversion cable (TY-SCH03DH): available from Panasonic Website (USA only). Consult your consumer electronics dealer for availability details. HDMI cable Audio cable •... -
Page 13: Digital Tv - Set-Top Box (Dtv-Stb) Or Dvd Connection
• Set the output of the STB to either 1080i, 720p, 480p or 480i. • A DTV signal must be available in your area. • Use a Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) or DVD Player. COMPONENT VIDEO OUT... -
Page 14: Amplifier Connection (To Audio Amp)
Cable Connection Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP) For a full Home Theater sound experience, an external Dolby Digital connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal on the TV. ∗ Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound delivers digital-quality sound. Dolby Digital provides five discrete full- bandwidth channels for front left, front right, center, surround left and surround right, plus a LFE (Low Frequency Effect) subwoofer channel. -
Page 15: Power On / Off
Power ON / OFF AV IN AUSIO IN D I G I T A L A NT E NNA A U D I O O U T S E R V I C E O N L Y C a b l e I n VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO IN... -
Page 16: Location Of Controls
Location of Controls The Illuminated Remote Control POWER Turn the TV ON or OFF. Mode Selection buttons (see page 39) VCR: VCR DVD: DVD DTV: Digital TV RCVR:Receiver/Amplifier CBL: Cable TV AUX: Aux TV/VIDEO Change the input mode. • Press to display the Input selection menu. Input select [1] TV [2] Component 1... - Page 17 • Digital channel Select the audio track (if available). Audio Track 1 of 1 (English) • Analog channel Cycle through different audio modes. LIGHT Illuminate the remote control buttons. The selected button blinks when lit. SLEEP timer (minutes) EXIT menus Normal viewing, from each menu. MUTE Mute the sound.
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Page 18: First Time Setup
First time setup For your convenience, First time setup menu will be displayed on screen when the set is turned on for the first time. If needed, follow the menus and procedures displayed on-screen for setting up the features. You can also make the settings in Setup menu (see pages 29, 30). POWER LIGHT RCVR DBS/CBL... -
Page 19: Auto Program
Time Valid when Mode is set to manual. Press to select Time. Press to adjust the Time. If the button is held the speed of change increases. Time zone Valid when Mode is set to Auto. Press to select Time zone. Press to select your zone. -
Page 20: Watching Tv Programs
POWER Press to turn the cable box on. • Point the remote control towards the cable box. Notes: • The remote control code number is set for Panasonic products. • To operate other manufacturer’s product (see pages 39 - 42). -
Page 21: Aspect Controls
Aspect Controls Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. POWER LIGHT RCVR DBS/CBL TV/VIDEO SLEEP EXIT MENU RETURN Mode 4 : 3 Zoom Full Just Press to change the aspect mode. Note: The available aspect modes depend on the receiving signal. -
Page 22: On-Screen Menu Displays For Navigation
On-Screen Menu Displays for Navigation Picture adjust (See page 24) Press to select picture menu. Press to select or adjust picture items. Picture 1/2 Picture 2/2 Normal Color Temp Pic. Mode Standard Color Mng. Picture Zoom adjust Brightness Other adjust Color Tint Sharpness... - Page 23 Press to select Press to go to each setting screen. Enter a 4-digit password. Lock settings (See page 35) Enter password. - - - - Lock Mode Channel Program Change password Set up (See page 29) Setup 1/2 CH scan Fav.
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Page 24: Sub-Menu Navigation
Sub-Menu Navigation Picture Press the MENU button to display the Main menu. Press to select Picture. Press to enter sub-menu. Picture Audio Timer Lock Setup Normal / Picture / Brightness / Color / Tint / Sharpness / Color Temp / Color Mng. Press to select the sub-menu. - Page 25 Zoom adjust Adjust the Zoom position. It works when Aspect mode is Zoom. Press to select Zoom adjust menu. Press to adjust Size / V-Position. • Size • V-Position : Adjust the vertical Other adjust Press to select Other adjust. Press to display the sub-menu.
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Page 26: Audio
Sub-Menu Navigation Audio Press the MENU button to display the Main menu. Press to select Audio. Press to enter sub-menu. Normal / Bass / Treble / Balance Press to select Normal, Bass, Treble or Balance. Press to select or adjust the sub-menu. Item Reset Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings. - Page 27 Surround Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. Press to select Surround. Press to select On or Off. • On : For stereo audio. • Off : For monaural audio. Note: Fixed to Off when “Speakers” is set to Off. Speakers This feature is used to turn TV speakers On or Off (see page 14, Amplifier Connection).
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Page 28: Timer
Sub-Menu Navigation Timer Select Timer to turn the TV on and off at selected times and on selected days. Press the MENU button to display the Main menu. Press to select Timer. Press to enter the sub-menu. Sleep timer Press to select Sleep. Press to enter the Sleep set screen. -
Page 29: Set Up
Set up Press the MENU button to display the Main menu. Press to select Setup. Press to enter the sub-menu. CH scan Press to select CH scan. Press to select Fav. or All Channels. Language Press to select Language. Press to display the Language screen. Please read about Language in First time setup on page 18. - Page 30 Sub-Menu Navigation Program CH Press to select Program channel. Press to enter Program channel menu. Setup 1/2 CH scan Language Clock Program channel Input labels Auto program Automatically scans all available channels. Press to select ANT In. Press to select Cable or Antenna. Auto program ANT In Mode...
- Page 31 Edit (Caption) Press to select Preset. Press to select Broadcast st. Apply Caption select Preset Caption detail Press to select Caption detail. Press to display the Caption input screen. Press to move cursor to Caption. Press to enter input field. Apply Caption detail Caption...
- Page 32 Sub-Menu Navigation Input labels To label video input connections for on-screen display. Press to select Input labels. Press to enter the sub-menu field. Press to select the Video input. Press to select the input label. • To skip the input, select ‘‘SKIP’’. The input will be skipped when you press TV/VIDEO.
- Page 33 Digital The Digital Closed Caption menu lets you configure the way you choose to view the digital captioning. Press to select Digital. Press to select the setting. • Primary, Secondary, Service 3, Service 4, Service 5, Service 6 Digital settings Selecting digital broadcast service and viewing formats.
- Page 34 Sub-Menu Navigation Other adjust (Setup) Setup 1/2 Setup 2/2 Other adjust CH scan Fav. About Language Reset Clock Program channel Input labels Auto Power On Press to select Auto Power On. Press to select Set or Off. Select Set to power on the TV at the same time as the cable box or other connected components. Note: •...
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Page 35: Lock
Lock Press the MENU button to display the Main menu. Press to select Lock. Press to display the Input password screen. Lock mode Select Lock mode to prevent viewing of video games, VCR tapes, channels and Video modes. Press to select Mode. Press to select the setting. - Page 36 Sub-Menu Navigation Block program This television incorporates V-Chip technology to block the viewing of movies and television programs according to the rating category. There are four (4) Content Advisory Categories: MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), U.S.TV Program, Canadian English ratings and Canadian French ratings. These categories are used as guidelines for blocking programs.
- Page 37 U.S. MOVIES RATINGS CHART NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie has not been rated or rating does not apply. GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted. PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED.
- Page 38 Sub-Menu Navigation CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS CHART Exempt - Exempt programming. General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately. 8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light 8 ANS+ or occasional violence.
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Page 39: Operating Peripheral Equipment
• The selected button lights and all others go out. RCVR DBS/CBL Enter the 3-digit infrared code (see pages 40-42). • Factory default setting : Panasonic • Press POWER to test the operation. Notes: • If the component does not operate with the remote control, repeat the procedure using another code. -
Page 40: Infrared Code Index
Compact Disc Player Other Component Other Component Brand Code Optimus 306, 321, 328, 335 Orion 320, 326 Panasonic 321, 322, 323, 324 Penney 300, 305, 310, 311, 324, 339, 345 Pentax 300, 311, 345 Philco 320, 323, 324, 326, 331, 343 Philips... - Page 41 200, 201, 211, 245 LXI/Sears Magnavox 229, 232 Marantz McIntosh Nakamichi Onkyo 214, 215 Codes for Personal Video Recorders Brand Panasonic Replay TV 100 Philips Tivo Sony Tivo Codes for Cassette Deck Brand Aiwa 223, 224, 225 Denon Fisher Jensen 229, 230...
- Page 42 Diamond Eagle Eastern GC Brand Gemini General Instrument/Jerrold 224, 225, 226, 227 Hamlin Hitachi Macom Magnavox Memorex Movietime Panasonic Philips Pioneer Pulsar Code 125, 126 134, 135, 136 115, 123 132, 133 100, 108 109, 114 Code 105, 115, 116...
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Page 43: Mode Operational Key Chart
Mode Operational Key Chart This chart defines which keys are operational after programming (if needed), while in the selected remote control mode, DTV, CABLE, DBS, VCR, DVD ...etc. KEY NAME DTV MODE POWER POWER NAVIGATION UP/DOWN NAVIGATION RIGHT/LEFT MENU DTV MENU PROGRAM INFO. - Page 44 Operating peripheral equipment KEY NAME VCR MODE (DVD) POWER POWER POWER TV MUTE TV MUTE TV/VIDEO TV INPUT SW LIGHT NAVIGATION UP/DOWN NAVIGATION VOLUME +/- RIGHT/LEFT MENU ONSCREEN VCR DVD DISPLAY DISPLAY EXIT R-TUNE PROG SKIP SEARCH VCR REW/FF REW/FF PLAY PLAY PLAY...
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Page 45: Specifications
VIDEO/COMPONENT/HDMI input signals VIDEO input signal name NTSC Applicable input signals (∗ mark) signal name frequency(kHz) frequency(Hz) 525 (480) /60i 525 (480) /60p 750 (720) /60p 1,125 (1,080) /60i Note: Signals without above specification may not be displayed properly. Specifications Power Source AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz Maximum : 390 W... -
Page 46: Troubleshooting Chart
Troubleshooting Chart Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions. Symptoms VIDEO Snowy Video Multiple Image Interference Normal Video No Video with Snow No Video No Color Digitalization of image Image freeze up Normal Video Black Box on Screen Normal Video Intermittent Remote Control Operation... -
Page 47: Customer Services Directory (For U.s.a.)
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com... - Page 48 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 U.S.A.