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Quick Start Guide
(See page 6)
Guía de inicio rápido
(vea la página 6)
For assistance (U.S.A.), please call:
1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)
or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For assistance (Puerto Rico), please call:
787-750-4300
or visit us at www.panasonic.com
For assistance (Canada), please call:
1-800-561-5505
or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU.), llame al:
1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)
ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
Para solicitar ayuda (Puerto Rico), llame al:
787-750-4300
ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
English
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro.
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High Definition Plasma Television
Manual de instrucciones
Televisor de plasma de alta definición
Número de modelo
Operating Instructions
Model No.
TH-42PX75U
TH-50PX75U
TQB2AA0751-2
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Summary of Contents for Panasonic Viera TH-42PX75
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
(See page 6) Guía de inicio rápido (vea la página 6) For assistance (U.S.A.), please call: 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For assistance (Puerto Rico), please call: 787-750-4300 or visit us at www.panasonic.com For assistance (Canada), please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca... -
Page 2: Ez Sync
Turn your own living room into a movie theater! Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement EZ Sync™ GalleryPlayer and the EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. SDHC Logo is a trademark. GalleryPlayer Logo are trademarks of GalleryPlayer, Inc. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Please read before using the unit • Safety Precautions ······································· 4 • Enjoy rich multimedia Notes ···························································· 5 Quick Start Guide • SD memory card Accessories/Optional Accessory ··· 6 • To Prevent TV from falling over ··· 8 • Before Connection ······················... -
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: Notes
WARNING/CAUTION ■ If problems occur during use WARNING If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the Plasma SMALL PARTS CAN PRESENT CHOKING HAZARD IF TV, unplug the power cord immediately. ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. -
Page 6: Accessories/Optional Accessory
Accessories/Optional Accessory Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control Batteries for the Antenna Adapter Cable clamper (2) • Transmitter Remote Control F-Type for 5C-2V • Transmitter N2QAYB000103 • AA Battery AC cord Pedestal • TBL2AX00161 How to assemble (p.7) •... - 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 set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.
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Page 8: To Prevent Tv From Falling Over
To Prevent TV from falling over • The TV must be fastened to both a base and a wall. Securing to a base • Fix pedestal and base together with band. Accessories Wood screw Band (2) Screw (2) • Nominal diameter 4mm x 10 (for 42’) 4mm x 12 (for 50’) - Page 9 Securing to a wall • Fix to wall or post with strong commercial wire or chain. Accessories Clamp (2) Remove screw Main screw Main screw...
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Page 10: Hdmi Connection
DVD Recorder Note • If your Panasonic DVD Recorder is compatible with EZ Sync (HDAVI control 2), you can operate your Panasonic DVD Recorder with this TV’s remote control (p. 25 EZ Sync • All cables and external equipment shown in this book are not supplied with the TV. -
Page 11: Basic Connection
Set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4. Cable Box Note • When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the power cord plug at the wall outlet first. • For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca... - Page 12 Basic Connection (Continued) Example 2 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback) DVD Recorder VHF/UHF Antenna To connect antenna terminals VHF/UHF Antenna AC 120 V 60Hz ANTENNA C a b l e I n Power Cord Back of the TV Antenna terminal ANTENNA C a b l e I n...
- Page 13 ■ To use HDMI terminals HDMI 2 AUDIO IN HDMI AV IN AV IN AV OUT DVD Recorder • Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. ■ To use COMPONENT terminals white white white AUDIO...
- Page 14 Basic Connection (Continued) Example 3 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver Satellite VHF/UHF Antenna DVD Recorder Receiver To connect antenna terminals VHF/UHF Antenna AC 120 V 60Hz ANTENNA C a b l e I n Power Cord Back of the TV Antenna terminal ANTENNA...
- Page 15 ■ To use HDMI terminals HDMI HDMI AV IN AV OUT DVD Recorder Satellite Receiver • Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. ■ To use COMPONENT terminals white white white white AUDIO AUDIO Satellite...
- Page 16 (When listening to TV audio) [ATSC only] Note • It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. (P. 30) • When Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or the S VIDEO OUT terminal, refer to p. 15 “To use COMPONENT terminals”...
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Page 17: Identifying Controls
Identifying Controls Switches TV/VIDEO Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down Swing up the door at “PULL”. POWER Remote control sensor button Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set. Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Note •... -
Page 18: First Time Setup
First Time Setup “First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 28-29) is set to “No”. Turn the TV On with the POWER button (TV) (Remote) -
Page 19: Auto Channel Setup
Auto channel setup Select “Auto program” First time setup next Language Clock select Auto program Picture Select “ANT in” Program channel ANT in ANT in Cable Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna Auto select Select “Auto” Program channel next ANT in Cable Auto select... -
Page 20: Watching Tv
Watching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 10-15) Turn power on Select a channel number down ■ To directly input the digital channel Note number • If the mode is not TV, press When tuning to a digital and select TV. - Page 21 ■ Press ASPECT to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 43) Change • 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM aspect • 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM ratio ■ FAVORITE Call up Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune a favorite screen.
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Page 22: Viewing From Sd Card
Viewing from SD Card You can view photos taken with a digital camera or digital video camera and saved on a SD card. (Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly.) • • Insert the card Remove the card Press in lightly on SD Card, then release. - Page 23 View Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise) To next photo Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise) To previous photo • Rotate To display/hide Navigation area Prev. Next RETURN Slide show Displays one at a time Navigation area To change the view (slide show mode, adjusting images, etc.) ■...
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Page 24: Watching Videos And Dvds
Watching Videos and DVDs If you have some equipment connected to the TV, you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV’s screen. Input Select You can select the external equipment to access. With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode Press corresponding NUMBER Input select... - Page 25 EZ Sync If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control 2” function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions. For details, “EZ Sync Control” on p. 30-31. Display EZ Sync menu Select the equipment select DVD recorder Home theater...
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Page 26: How To Use Menu Functions
How to Use Menu Functions ■ Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and Menu list other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way. Menu Item DVD recorder, Home theater, Display menu HD camcorder, Speaker output Normal... - Page 27 Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) [DVD recorder/Home theater/HD camcorder] Select equipment to access and operate. (p.30-31) [Speaker output] Select audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 30-31) EZ Sync menu is accessible directly by pressing the EZ Sync button on the remote control. (p. 25) Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Other adjust”...
- Page 28 How to Use Menu Functions ■ Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and Menu list other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in the way best Menu Item suited for you. Surf mode Display menu Language Clock...
- Page 29 (Continued) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (Favorite/All) Surf mode Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 35) Selects the screen menu language (p. 18) Language Adjusts the clock (p. 18) Clock Sets channels (p. 34) Program channel Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p.
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Page 30: Ez Sync Tm "Hdavi Control Tm
Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button Automatic on one remote. Input Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function. Switching Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, RAM theater, Player theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface automatically. - Page 31 “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on. If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the remote control for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following sequence of operations is performed automatically.
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Page 32: Lock
Lock You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. Display menu Select “Lock” You will be asked to enter your next Menu password each time you display the Lock menu. EZ Sync Picture select Audio Timer Lock... - Page 33 ■ To select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked. These channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating. Select “Mode” and set to “Custom” Channel Select channel to lock.
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Page 34: 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 EZ Sync select Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup Select “Program channel” Manual Setup next Surf mode... - Page 35 Automatically searches and adds active channels to memory. Select “ANT in” Select scanning mode (p. 19) Select Cable or Antenna (p. 19) Auto program Select “Auto” All channels Program channel Analog only next select ANT in Cable Digital only Auto select Manual Settings are made automatically...
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Page 36: Input Labels/Monitor Out/Closed Caption
Input Labels/Monitor out/ Display menu Input labels Display labels of external devices Select “Setup” next Menu EZ Sync select Picture Monitor out Audio Timer Stop output Lock the picture and audio Memory card Setup Select “External devices” or “CC” next Setup Surf mode select... -
Page 37: Closed Caption
Closed Caption Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection. (In selecting input mode from p. 24 ■ Select the terminal and label of the external equipment • Label Terminal select Terminals: Comp.1-2/HDMI 1-2/ Input labels Video1-2 Comp.1... -
Page 38: 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. 18) • The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not function if “Auto power on” (p. 29) is set. Display menu Select “Timer”... - Page 39 Set the timer ■ To set “Sleep” (Off Timer) Set to shut the unit off after a pre-selected amount of time. • 0/30/60/90 (minutes) Sleep Sleep ■ To set “Timer 1-5” (On/Off Timer) Select the item and set Timer 1 select Channel 310 - 1...
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Page 40: 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 piece of equipment and the specifications (p. 47). For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca... - Page 41 Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control of If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDAVI a single AV piece of equipment such as a Panasonic DIGA- control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off then On DVD recorder, RAM theater, or Player theater system.
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Page 42: Ratings List For Lock
Ratings List for Lock “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. (p. 33) ■ 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 43: 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 44 • 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.) DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals You can enjoy your home theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and “Multi Channel” amplifier to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals.
- Page 45 EZ Sync “HDAVI Control ” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 30) • This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. • The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function on even if TV is in Standby mode.
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Page 46: Maintenance
Maintenance First, unplug the Power 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 diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent diluted by 100 times the amount of water) and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid. -
Page 47: Specifications
Specifications TH-42PX75U TH-50PX75U Power Source AC 120 V, 60 Hz Maximum 387 W 499 W Standby condition 0.2 W 0.2 W Drive method AC type Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size 106 cm 127 cm (W × H × Diagonal) 36.3 ”... -
Page 48: Faq
Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. For details (p. 51, 52) For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: www.panasonic.com/contactinfo... - Page 49 If there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV).
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Page 50: 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 51: 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.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com... -
Page 52: 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 53 Note...
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