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Panasonic TH-37PX60U Operating Instructions Manual

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Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro.
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
Número de modelo
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TH-37PX60U
Model No.
TH-42PX60U
TH-42PX60X
TH-50PX60U
TH-50PX60X
TH-58PX60U
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  • Page 1 Número de modelo TH-42PX60X TH-50PX60U TH-50PX60X TH-58PX60U For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) or contact 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) For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca...
  • Page 2 Turn your own living room into a movie theater! Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition SD Logo is a “Dolby” and the double-D symbols are trademarks of Multimedia Interface are trademarks trademark.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents Be Sure to Read • Safety Precautions ······································· 4 Enjoy rich multimedia (Warning/Caution) • Notes···························································· 5 • SD memory card Accessories/Options ······················· 6 • Connection ··························· 10 • Camcorder Identifying Controls ······················· 12 • First Time Setup ················ 13 DVD player Enjoy your TV ! Amplifier...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    • 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 5: Warning/Caution

    The Plasma TV is designed to operate on 120 V AC, 50/60 Built-up dust on the power cord plug can increase humidity Hz (TH-37PX60U, TH-42PX60U, TH-50PX60U, TH-58PX60U) which might damage the insulation and cause fire. Unplug the or on 110 - 127 V AC, 50/60 Hz (TH-42PX60X, TH-50PX60X).

  • Page 6: Accessories/Options

    (U.S.A.) Warranty Card (TH-42PX60X, TH-50PX60X) (Mexico) Pedestal • • • TBL2AX00011 TBL2AX00051 TBL2AX00081 (TH-37PX60U, TH-42PX60U, (TH-50PX60U, TH-50PX60X) (TH-58PX60U) TH-42PX60X) Installing remote’s batteries Close Open Hook Note the correct polarity (+ or -). Caution • Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control unit.
  • Page 7 Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. • If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. During setting-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.
  • Page 8 Accessories/Options Setting-up * Place pedestal on Bottom view Lift the television unit above the pedestal, Television unit a horizontal and with the back of the television unit on level surface. the same side as the pedestal Label. Then align the holes in the television unit (bottom) with the poles of the pedestal and lower the television unit into place.
  • Page 9 For 58'' Plasma television Accessories for pedestal security Hook (2) Hook securing 1 Band (4) 2 Screw (4) 3 Wood screw (4) screw (2) Nominal diameter M8 x 35 4 mm x 12 Securing to a base. Securing to a wall. Hook * Use a flat-head screwdriver to remove the caps at the left...
  • Page 10 • All cables and external equipment shown in this book are not supplied with the TV. • For additional assistance, visit us at : www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca • The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected.
  • Page 11 Cable Binding Instructions Attaching the Cable clampers • Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord together (could cause distorted image). • Fix cables with Cable clampers as necessary. • When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s assembly manual to fix cables. Back of the TV unit Snap open Remove from the TV unit...

  • Page 12: Identifying Controls

    Identifying Controls Switches TV/VIDEO Selects channels in SD CARD slot sequence (p. 17) Volume POWER Remote control Swing up the door at “PULL”. button sensor Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Viewing from SD Card (p. 16) Switches TV to On or Standby SAP (p.

  • Page 13: First Time Setup

    First Time Setup “First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the AC cord is inserted into a wall outlet. Available only when “Auto power on” (p. 20) is set to “Off”. Auto channel setup Select “Auto program”...

  • Page 14: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Connect cable Box when watching cable TV. (p. 10) Switch to TV mode Select a channel number down To directly input the digital channel Turn power on number • • When tuning digital channel, POWER button on press the button to enter the unit should be On.
  • Page 15 Change the aspect (p. 40) Change • Each press changes the mode. • aspect 480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9) : ratio FULL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM • 1080p / 1080i / 720p : FULL, H-FILL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM.

  • Page 16: Viewing From Sd Card

    Viewing from SD Card You can view photos taken with a digital camera or a digital video camera saved on SD card. (Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly.) Insert the SD Card • For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 18 and 41) Select the SD mode Select the data to be viewed While reading...
  • Page 17 • • Insert the card Remove the card Press in lightly on SD Card, then release. Label surface Card Push until a click is heard • Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SD Card (2 GB), Mini SD Card (1 GB) (requiring mini SD Card adapter) To change the view (slide show, adjusting images, etc.)

  • Page 18: Sd Cards: Notes And Cautions

    Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card. • Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.)

  • Page 19: Watching Videos And Dvds

    Watching Videos and DVDs Some Panasonic equipment connected to the TV unit can be operated with the remote control. Programming the remote control is necessary to operate other manufacturers’ products. (p. 33) With VCR or DVD turned On Switch to external input Press to display the Input select menu.

  • Page 20: How To Use Menu Functions

    How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to select settings for the picture, sound, and Menu list other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way. Item Menu Normal Display menu Pic. mode • Displays the functions that Picture, Brightness, can be set (varies according...
  • Page 21 Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Other adjust” Normal Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema) (p. 42) Pic. mode Standard Picture Tint Adjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your Brightness Sharpness taste Color Selects level of warm colors (red) and cool colors (blue) (Warm/Cool/Normal) Color temp...

  • Page 22: Control With Hdmi "Hdavi Control Tm

    TV’s remote. Limited features such as home theater system volume and automatic switching to the TV’s HDMI input are available. • This feature is limited to models incorporating Panasonic’s “Control with HDMI”. Refer to the individual instruction manuals for compatibility information. •...
  • Page 23 If using DIGA operation, the TV’s input automatically switches to DIGA and the DIGA menu is displayed. You can control the theater speaker with TV’s remote control. “Home theater” with speaker icon appears when a Panasonic “Control with HDMI” home theater system is connected via the HDMI input (1 or 2).
  • Page 24 Follow the connection diagrams below for HDMI control of If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDMI a single AV piece of equipment such as a Panasonic DIGA- control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off then DVD recorder, RAM Theater or Player Theater system.
  • Page 25 Be sure to connect the AV amp between this unit and the DIGA. HDMI (AV OUT) DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) Setting of this unit after connection After making connections as shown above, set “Ctrl with HDMI” (under “Other adjust”) to “On” using the Setup menu.

  • Page 26: Channel Lock

    Channel Lock You can lock out specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. Display menu Select “Lock” You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. Menu next Picture Audio select Timer Lock...
  • Page 27 To select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked out. These channels will be blocked out regardless of the program rating. Select “CH” in on p. 26 Channel Select “Channel”...

  • Page 28: Editing And Setting Channels

    Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Display menu Auto automatically Select “Setup” Menu next Picture Audio select Timer Lock Memory card Setup Select “Program channel” Setup next CH scan select Language Manual...
  • Page 29 Automatically searches and adds receivable channels to memory. start Select “ANT In” Select “Start scan” (Select Cable or Antenna) Select All or Analog Select “Mode” Auto program select All: Analog and digital ANT In Cable Analog: Analog only Mode Settings are made Start scan Auto program automatically...

  • Page 30: Input Labels/Closed Caption

    Input Labels/Closed Caption Display menu Input labels Display labels of Select “Setup” external devices Menu next Picture Audio select Timer Lock Memory card Setup Select “Input labels” or “CC” Setup next CH scan Fav. select Language Clock Program channel Input labels Display Press to exit Closed...
  • Page 31 Label Terminal The labels of devices connected to external input terminals can be indicated for easy recognition on the screen. (In selecting input mode of p. 19 Video 1 Select the terminal and the label of the external equipment • select Terminals: Comp.1-2/HDMI1-2/ Input labels...

  • Page 32: Using Timer

    Using Timer The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. • The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 13) Display menu Select “Timer” Menu next Picture Audio select Timer Lock Memory card Setup Select the timer to set select...

  • Page 33: Operating Peripheral Equipment

    Operating Peripheral Equipment You can operate other manufacturers’ components using this TV’s remote control. Connect the external equipment to the TV and turn Off the external equipment Press both buttons simultaneously for more than 3 seconds. • Release the buttons when the equipment selection buttons start flashing.

  • Page 34: Recommended Av Connections

    These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions of each equipment, and the specifications (p. 46-47). For additional assistance, please visit our website at : www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca...
  • Page 35 Recommended HDMI Connections (p. 24-25) To watch digital video image HDMI cable HDMI-DVI conversion cable Audio cable DVD Player or Set Top Box (HDMI compatible machines only) Note • The picture and audio input signals connected to a terminal specified in “Prog- out stop”...

  • Page 36: Remote Control Operation/Code List

    Remote Control Operation/Code List The following explains how to operate external devices with the remote control. • Register the remote control codes (p. 33) if you want to operate an external device of another manufacturer. (p. 37-38) Note • Operation may not be possible depending on the available memory size of the remote control. This remote control is not designed to cover operation of all functions of all models.
  • Page 37 Quasar 0000 Supercable 0276 Director 0476 Pace 0008, 0237, 1877 Regal 0273, 0279 Torx 0003 General Instrument 0003, 0276, 0476, 0810 Panasonic 0000, 0107 Runco 0000 Toshiba 0000 GoldStar 0144 Paragon 0000 Samsung 0144 Zenith 0000, 0525, 0899 Satellite Receiver (...
  • Page 38 Niveus Media 1972 Systemax 1972 Hughes Network 0739 Systems Alienware 1972 Northgate 1972 Tagar Systems 1972 CyberPower 1972 Humax 0739 Panasonic 0616 Dell 1972 Hush 1972 Philips 0618, 0739 Tivo 0618, 0636, 0739 DirecTV 0739 iBUYPOWER 1972 0880 Toshiba 1008, 1972...

  • Page 39: Ratings List For Channel Lock

    Ratings List for Channel Lock “V-chip” technology enables you to lock out channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. (p. 27) U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie has not been rated or rating does not apply. GENERAL AUDIENCES.

  • Page 40: Technical Information

    Technical Information Closed Caption (CC) • For viewing Closed Caption of digital broadcasting, set the aspect ratio to FULL. (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3, characters will be cut off.) • The closed caption is not displayed when you use HDMI connection. •...
  • Page 41 PCM. Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to enjoy the easy playback or home theater. • Setup the equipment to enable this function. Read the manual of the equipment.
  • Page 42 Technical Information HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and the devices. HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.

  • Page 43: Maintenance

    Maintenance First, unplug the AC cord plug from the wall outlet. Display panel The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth. • If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in a weak detergent solution and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid.

  • Page 44: Faq

    Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service center for assistance. For details (p. 49, 50) For additional assistance, please contact our website at: www.panasonic.com/contactinfo...
  • Page 45 Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service center for assistance. For details (p. 49, 50) Problem Actions • The function to prevent “after image” is activated.

  • Page 46: Specifications

    Specifications TH-37PX60U TH-42PX60U, TH-42PX60X AC 120 V, 50 / 60 Hz (TH-37PX60U, TH-42PX60U) Power Source AC 110 - 127 V, 50 / 60 Hz (TH-42PX60X) Maximum 323 W 390 W Standby condition 0.2 W 0.2 W Drive method AC type...
  • Page 47 TH-50PX60U, TH-50PX60X TH-58PX60U AC 120 V, 50 / 60 Hz (TH-50PX60U, TH-58PX60U) Power Source AC 110 - 127 V, 50 / 60 Hz (TH-50PX60X) Maximum 515 W 655 W Standby condition 0.2 W 0.2 W Drive method AC type Aspect Ratio 16:9 Contrast Ratio (max) 10000:1...

  • Page 48: Limited Warranty (For U.s.a.)

    If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited Warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product.

  • Page 49: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 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 50: Limited Warranty (For Canada)

    If removal is required to service the product, it will be at the discretion of the Servicentre and in no event will Panasonic Canada Inc. or the Servicentre be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages.
  • Page 51 Note...
  • Page 52 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Moras No.313, Col. Tlacoquemecatl Del Valle Del. CANADA Benito Juárez MÉXICO, D.F. C.P. 03200 2006 Panasonic Corporation of North America. All Rights Reserved. Printed in U.S.A. 2006 Panasonic Corporation of North America. Todos los Derechos Reservados. Impreso en EE.UU.

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