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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-37PX60U
TH-42PX60U
TH-50PX60U
TH-50PX60X
TH-58PX60U
(U.S.A.)
(Canada)
TQB2AA0663-2
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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 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.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Enjoy rich multimedia DVD player Amplifier Home theater unit DVD recorder HDAVI Control is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Contents Be Sure to Read • Safety Precautions ······································· 4 (Warning/Caution) • Notes···························································· 5 • SD memory card Accessories/Options ·······················... -
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
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 • EUR7737Z20 Cable clamper Pedestal • TBL2AX00011 (TH-37PX60U, TH-42PX60U) 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 Accessories/Options Setting-up Television unit Label Stopping the plasma television from falling over * The plasma TV must be fastened to both the base and the wall. Accessories for pedestal security 1 Band (2) Securing to a base Front Front Wood Worktop Fasten with wood screws in the holes in the back edge of the wood worktop.
- Page 9 Accessories for pedestal security 1 Band (4) 2 Screw (4) Nominal diameter 4 mm x 12 Securing to a base. Front Wood Worktop 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 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 Attaching the Cable clampers Back of the TV unit Snap open Remove from the TV unit Snap shut Cable Binding Instructions Bind all cables to the plasma television with the Cable clamper. Cable clamper Cable Binding Instructions • Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord together (could cause distorted image).
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Page 12: Identifying Controls
Identifying Controls POWER Remote control button sensor Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Switches TV to On or Standby Sets the remote to communicate with other equipment (p. 33) Changes input signal (p. 19) Display Main Menu (p. 20) Sound mute On/Off Changes aspect ratio (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”. Turn the TV On with the POWER button Select your language... -
Page 14: Watching Tv
Watching TV Connect cable Box when watching cable TV. (p. 10) Switch to TV mode Turn power on Other Useful Functions Switches the unit OFF in a preset amount of time from 0 to 90 minutes in 30 minute intervals. Sleep Timer Select Audio Mode for TV Viewing... - Page 15 Change the aspect Change aspect ratio Call up a favorite channel Caution • ATSC broadcasts cannot be received in countries other than the USA, Canada, and Mexico. Note • Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT In” of “Auto program” to switch the signal reception between cable TV and antenna.
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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.) Press to return to Press to exit Navigation Area Press to return to the previous... - Page 17 • 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 (slide show, adjusting images, etc.) To watch photos in slide show Adjust Mode Disp time...
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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.) Card Warning Messages Meaning •... -
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) Press to return to Note • For details, see the... -
Page 20: How To Use Menu Functions
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to select 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 21 Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Other adjust” Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema) (p. 42) 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.
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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 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 22 for Setup Menu settings and additional control information.
- Page 25 HDMI 2 (p. 19) initially before connecting to HDMI 2. After connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 22-23). HDMI cable HDMI (AV OUT) HDMI (AV IN) HDMI cable HDMI (AV OUT) Panasonic AV amp DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder)
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Page 26: 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 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 Channel Select “Channel” Lock Lock Mode...
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Page 28: 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 Setup Select “Program channel” Setup CH scan Language Clock Program channel Input labels... - Page 29 Automatically searches and adds receivable 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 receiving channels or changing the channel display. Also, use to add or delete channels from channel list manually.
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Page 30: Input Labels/Closed Caption
Input Labels/Closed Caption Press to exit Display menu Select “Setup” Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock 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 next... - Page 31 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 Select the terminal and the label of the external equipment Input labels Comp. 1 SKIP Comp.
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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) 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 33: 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 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 To watch camcorder images... -
Page 35: Recommended Hdmi Connections
Recommended HDMI Connections S-Video signals have priority (p. 24-25) To watch digital video image 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 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 Goodmans 0099, 0247, 0392, 0566,...
- Page 38 Gateway 1158 Brand Code Brand Philips 0739 Samsung 0739 Niveus Media Hughes Network 0739 Systems Northgate Humax 0739 Panasonic Hush 1972 Philips iBUYPOWER 1972 Linksys 1972 ReplayTV Sonic Blue Media Center PC 1972 Sony Microsoft 1972 Stack 9 Mind 1972...
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Page 39: 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. 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 • 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 (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.
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Page 43: 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 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 “Press any key to return”...
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Page 46: Specifications
Specifications Power Source Maximum Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Contrast Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No.of pixels) Speaker Audio Output Channel Capability (Digital/Analog) Operating Conditions INPUT 1-3 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1-2 HDMI 1-2 Card slot AV PROG. - Page 47 AC 120 V, 50 / 60 Hz (TH-50PX60U, TH-58PX60U) Power Source AC 110 - 127 V, 50 / 60 Hz (TH-50PX60X) Maximum Standby condition Drive method AC type Aspect Ratio 16:9 Contrast Ratio (max) 10000:1 Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) 43.6 ”...
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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.)
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 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 53 One Panasonic Way, Secaucus New Jersey 07094 U.S.A. Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 CANADA 2006 Panasonic Corporation of North America. All Rights Reserved. Serial Number Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc. (“PSC”) Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic De México S.A.