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Panasonic TH-42PX600U, TH-50PX600U, TX-58PX600U Operating Instructions Manual

Panasonic digital high definition plasma television operating instructions
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Digital High Definition Plasma Television
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For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)
or contact 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
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.

Operating Instructions

Model No.
(Puerto Rico)
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
TH-42PX600U
TH-50PX600U
TH-58PX600U
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
TQB2AA0665

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  • Page 1: Operating Instructions

    Digital High Definition Plasma Television For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) or contact 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 Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
  • Page 2 Turn your own living room into a movie theater! Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Enjoy rich multimedia DVD player Amplifier Home theater unit DVD recorder Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, Inc.

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    Pursuant to 47CFR, Part 15.21 of the FCC rules, any changes or modifications to this TV not expressly approved by Panasonic Corporation of North America could result in harmful interference and would void the user’s authority to operate this device.

  • Page 5: Warning/Caution

    WARNING SMALL PARTS CAN PRESENT CHOKING HAZARD IF ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. KEEP SMALL PARTS AWAY FROM YOUNG CHILDREN. DISCARD UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS, INCLUDING PACKAGING MATERIALS AND PLASTIC BAGS/SHEETS TO PREVENT THEM FROM BEING PLAYED WITH BY YOUNG CHILDREN, CREATING THE POTENTIAL RISK OF SUFFOCATION.

  • Page 6: Accessories/Options

    Accessories/Options Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control Transmitter • EUR7737Z10 Cable clamper Pedestal • • TBL2AX00021 TBL2AX00061 (TH-42PX600U) (TH-50PX600U) Open Hook Caution • Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control unit. Do not mix old and new batteries.

  • Page 7: Assembling The Pedestal

    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: Preventing The Plasma Television From Falling Over

    Accessories/Options Preventing the plasma television from falling over * The plasma TV must be fastened to both the base and the wall. Accessories for pedestal security Band (1) Securing to a base Fasten with wood screws in the holes in the back edge of the wood worktop. If there are no holes, first drill them in the middle of the thickness of the wood worktop, and then fasten the strap with...
  • Page 9 Accessories for pedestal security Band (3) Screw (3) Nominal diameter 4 mm x 12 Securing to a base Screw Band Wood screw Fasten with wood screws in the holes in the back edge of the wood worktop. If there are no holes, first drill them in the middle of the thickness of the wood worktop, and then fasten the strap with wood screws.

  • Page 10: Connection

    All cables and external equipment shown in this book are not supplied with the TV. • For additional assistance, visit us at : www.panasonic.com • The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected.
  • Page 11 • If you experience front panel control or remote control function hang-up when using CableCARD TV and plug it back on and try the controls again. If this condition persists, please call Panasonic Customer Call Center for further instructions. •...

  • Page 12: Identifying Controls

    Identifying Controls POWER Remote button control C.A.T.S. sensor sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System). Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Switches TV to On or Standby Sets the remote to communicate with other equipment (p. 45) Changes the input mode (p. 29) Display Main Menu (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. 32) is set to “Off”. Press to exit Press to return to previous screen...

  • Page 14: Initial Guide Setup For Tv Guide

    First Time Setup Press to exit Note • Auto program is not available while the CableCARD™ is inserted. • About broadcasting systems Analog: traditional TV system Digital: new system that allows you to view more channels featuring high- quality video and sound Auto channel setup Select “Auto program”...

  • Page 15: Initial Guide Setup For Tv Guide

    INITIAL GUIDE SETUP for TV Guide The TV Guide Welcome Screen is displayed when you use TV Guide function for the first time, or at first time setup. (p. 13) Identify Your Location The Guide uses setup information to provide TV show listings and channel lineups for your area.
  • Page 16 INITIAL GUIDE SETUP for TV Guide Caution • In order to begin to receive your listings, power Off the TV when not in use. Within 24 hours, you will begin to receive TV show listings. It may take up to six days to receive the full eight days of initial show listings. Configure Your VCR If you want to use TV Guide On Screen Listings to schedule recordings to your VCR, answer Yes, set up VCR control.

  • Page 17: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Insert the CableCARD™ when watching cable TV. (p. 11) Note • Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT In” of “Auto program” to switch the signal reception between cable TV and antenna. (p. 14) • The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off.
  • Page 18 Watching TV Other Useful Functions Switches the unit OFF in a preset amount of time from 0 to 90 minutes in 30 minute intervals. Sleep Timer Display or remove the channel banner. Information Recall Change the aspect Change aspect ratio Watch in multi window (Audio is from Main picture only) Split -...
  • Page 19 Select Audio Mode for TV Viewing Listen with SAP • (Secondary Digital mode Audio Press SAP to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. Program) Audio track 1 of 1 (English) • Analog mode Press SAP to select the desired audio mode. •...

  • Page 20: Using Tv Guide

    Using TV Guide TV Guide provides an on-screen listing of shows currently broadcast and to be broadcast over the next one week. Initial setup (p. 14) is required. Lock/Unlock icon Indicates status of the Video Windows Video Window Displays TV video while the Guide is displayed (can...
  • Page 21 Select "LISTINGS" in Select the show now on the air Watch the show select Select "LISTINGS" in Listings is always the first Service displayed in the Guide. Use to move the highlight within Listings to • View show listings for today plus 7 days (8 days total) •...
  • Page 22 Using TV Guide Select "LISTINGS" in Select the show and display the panel menu Reserve a show Select "set recording" or Recording "set reminder" Reminder To check/change/delete reserved contents "SCHEDULE" (p. 24) Select "SETUP" in Change settings Select an item and follow the on-screen instructions for further settings SETUP •...
  • Page 23 Select "SEARCH" in Select the search type and category Category example: All, Action, Musical... Search type example: MOVIES, SPORTS The show list appears. Search for shows Show list SEARCH Searching for a Specific Keyword, Actor, or Director Select "KEYWORD" in Select "new search"...
  • Page 24 Using TV Guide Select "SCHEDULE" in Select "TO DO" List From TO DO, press MENU. The Schedule Options menu appears. You can set sort by, new manual recording, new manual reminder. To edit/delete reservations Check Select the reservation • reservation delete manual recording: Deletes the recording reservation •...
  • Page 25 Select "TO DO" under "SCHEDULE" (see above) and press Select "new manual recording" or "new manual reminder" and press "OK" button Set the date and time, the channel, and other settings and press "OK" button Caution A conflict message appears when a show you schedule to Reserve •...

  • Page 26: 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.) Press to return to Press to exit Navigation Area Press to return to the previous...
  • Page 27 • Insert the card Card • Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SD Card (2 GB), Mini SD Card (1 GB) (requiring mini SD Card adapter) To change the view (single play mode, adjusting images, etc.) To watch photos in single play mode Adjust Slide Slide...

  • Page 28: Sd Card: 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.) Card Warning Messages Meaning •...

  • Page 29: 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. 45) Press to return to Note • For details, see the...

  • Page 30: Displaying Pc Screen On Tv

    Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p. 46) Select the external input Select "PC"...

  • Page 31: How To Use Menu Functions

    PC menu setting (changed as desired) • Making settings "How to Use Menu Functions" Menu Item Normal Resets PC adjust • • Sync Alleviates the problem if a picture appears to be vertically-striped, flickers partially or is Dot clock blurred. Adjust the horizontal position.

  • Page 32: How To Use Menu Functions

    How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way. Press to return to TV Press to return to the previous screen Display menu •...
  • Page 33 • In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give a smaller number of options. Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Other adjust” Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema) (p. 55) Adjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste Selects level of warm colors (red) and cool colors (blue) (Warm/Cool/Normal) On : enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes.

  • Page 34: 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 35 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 36 Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control Follow the connection diagrams below for HDMI control of a single AV piece of equipment such as a Panasonic DIGA- DVD recorder, RAM Theater or Player Theater system. Refer to page 34 for Setup Menu settings and additional control information.
  • Page 37 HDMI 2 (p. 29) initially before connecting to HDMI 2. After connection, confirm the HDMI HDMI cable control functions (p. 34-35). HDMI cable HDMI HDMI (AV OUT) (AV IN) Panasonic AV amp HDMI (AV OUT) DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder)

  • Page 38: Channel Lock

    Channel Lock You can lock out specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. Press to exit Caution • Make a note of your password in case you forget it. (If you have forgotten your password, consult your local dealer.) Note •...
  • Page 39 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 Channel Select “Channel” Lock Lock Mode...

  • Page 40: Editing And Setting Channels

    Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Press to exit Display menu Select “Setup” Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card TVG/Photo Setup Select “Program channel” Setup CH scan Language Clock Program channel...
  • Page 41 Automatically searches and adds active channels to memory. Select “ANT In” (Select Cable or Antenna) Select “Mode” Select All or Analog All: Analog and digital Analog: Analog only Auto program ANT In Cable Mode Start scan Use this procedure when changing setting of received channels or changing the channel display. Also, use to add or delete channels from channel list manually.

  • Page 42: Input Labels/Closed Caption

    Input Labels/Closed Caption Press to exit Display menu Select “Setup” Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock TVG/Photo Memory card Setup Select “Input labels” or “CC” Setup CH scan Fav. Language Clock Program channel Input labels Input labels Display labels of external devices next select...
  • Page 43 Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection. (In selecting input mode of p. 29 Select the terminal and the label of the external equipment Input labels Comp. 1 SKIP Comp. 2 SKIP HDMI 1 •...

  • Page 44: 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) Press to exit Press to return to the previous screen Note • The TV automatically turns Off after 90 minutes when turned On by the Timer.

  • Page 45: Operating Peripheral Equipment

    Operating Peripheral Equipment You can operate other manufacturers’ components using this TV’s remote control. Caution • Registration will fail if the wrong code is input or it takes more than 30 seconds to register. To find a code not listed in the code list This procedure searches all codes and is called the “sequence method.”...

  • Page 46: 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. 61). For additional assistance, please visit our website at : www.panasonic.com To watch camcorder...
  • Page 47 • If you use both IR Blaster and “HDAVI Control” (P. 34) for the same Panasonic DIGA (with VCR type), please set “Power off link” (under “Other adjust” of “Setup” menu ) to “No” (P. 34), to avoid failure for your recording.

  • Page 48: 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. 45) if you want to operate an external device of another manufacturer. (p. 49-50) 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 49 Hamlin Americast 0899 Jerrold Bell South 0899 Memorex Digeo 1187 Motorola Director 0476 Pace General Instrument 0003, 0276, 0476, 0810 Panasonic GoldStar 0144 Paragon Satellite Receiver ( AlphaStar 0772 General Instrument Chaparral 0216 Crossdigital 1109 0099, 0247, 0392, 0566, Goodmans...
  • Page 50 Gateway 1158 Brand Code Brand Philips 0739 Samsung 0739 Niveus Media 1972 Hughes Network 0739 Systems Northgate Humax 0739 Panasonic Hush 1972 Philips iBUYPOWER 1972 Linksys 1972 ReplayTV Sonic Blue Media Center 1972 Sony Microsoft 1972 Stack 9 Mind 1972...

  • Page 51: Ratings List For Channel Lock

    Ratings List “V-chip” technology enables you to lock out channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. (p. 39) U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie has not been rated or rating does not apply.

  • Page 52: Technical Information

    Technical Information • 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 53 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 54 Technical Information 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 55 Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause an after-image to remain on either or both sides of the display field. To reduce the risk of such an after-image, change the brightness of the side bars. •...
  • Page 56 Technical Information • Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15 to 110 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. (However, the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 lines.) •...

  • Page 57: Maintenance

    Maintenance First, unplug the AC cord plug from the wall outlet. 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 58: 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. 63, 64) For additional assistance, please contact our website at: www.panasonic.com/contactinfo...
  • Page 59 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. 63, 64) Problem “Press any key to return”...
  • Page 60 Problem Show list disappears after blackout Channel display is not correct Unable to execute the reserved recording Unable to receive the reserved broadcast No show list appears in TV Guide Actions • The list will be downloaded within 24 hours. •...

  • Page 61: Specifications

    Specifications Power Source AC 120 V, 50 / 60 Hz Maximum 399 W 0.2 W Standby condition (With CableCARD™: 14.0 W) Drive method AC type Aspect Ratio 16:9 Contrast Ratio (max) 10000:1 106 cmV Visible screen size 36.3 ” × 20.4 ” × 41.6 ” (W ×...

  • Page 62: 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 63: Customer Services Directory (For U. S. A.)

    1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) 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 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 64: 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.
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