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Operating Instructions
Digital High Definition Plasma Television
Manual de instrucciones
Televisor digital con pantalla de plasma de alta definición
Model No. TH-37PX60U
Número de modelo TH-42PX60U
TH-42PX60X
TH-50PX60U
TH-50PX60X
TH-58PX60U
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Quick Start Guide Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. Turn your own living room into a movie theater! Experience an amazing level of multimedia Contents excitement Be Sure to Read Safety Precautions ······································· 4 • (Warning/Caution) Enjoy rich multimedia Notes···························································· 5 • SD memory card Accessories/Options ······················· 6 • Connection ··························· 10 Camcorder • Identifying Controls ················
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WARNING/CAUTION Safety Precautions If problems occur during use WARNING If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if The lightning flash with smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the Plasma arrow-head within a triangle SMALL PARTS CAN PRESENT CHOKING HAZARD IF TV, unplug the power cord immediately. is intended to tell the user ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. CAUTION Continued use of the TV under these conditions might cause that parts inside the product KEEP SMALL PARTS
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Quick Start Guide Accessories/Options Accessories/Options Check you have all the items shown. Attaching the pedestal to the plasma television Caution Accessories Do not use any television or displays other than those given in this manual. Remote Control Batteries for the Remote Antenna Adapter Otherwise the unit may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. F-Type Transmitter Control Transmitter (2) • • Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically da
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Quick Start Guide Accessories/Options B Accessories/Options For 58'' Plasma television Setting-up 2 * Place pedestal on Bottom view Lift the television unit above the pedestal, Accessories for pedestal security Television unit a horizontal and with the back of the television unit on level surface. 1 Band (4) 2 Screw (4) 3 Wood screw (4) 4 Hook (2) 5 Hook securing the same side as the pedestal Label. screw (2) Then align the holes in the television unit (bottom) with the poles of the pe
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Quick Start Guide Connection Connection Watching TV Cable Binding Instructions Back of the unit VHF/UHF aerial Attaching the Cable clampers Cable BOX Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord • IN OUT together (could cause distorted image). or 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 Fastener or Snap open Remove from the TV unit Push both side hooks and pull out Snap shut To unfas
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Quick Start Guide First Time Setup Identifying Controls Identifying Controls 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 4 Switches TV/VIDEO Selects channels in SD CARD slot Select “Auto program” sequence (p. 17) First time setup next Volume Language Clock select - Auto program Turn the TV On with the POW
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Viewing Viewing Watching TV Watching TV Connect cable Box when watching cable TV. (p. 10) Change the aspect (p. 40) Change Switch to TV mode Select a channel number Each press changes the mode. • aspect 480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9) : 1 3 up • FULL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM ratio 1080p / 1080i / 720p : FULL, H-FILL, JUST, 4:3 or or • ZOOM. down FAVORITE To directly input the digital channel Call up Turn power on Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the fav
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Viewing 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. Insert the card Remove the card (Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly.) • • Press in lightly on SD Card, then release. Label surface SD Card Push until a click is heard Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SD Card (2 GB), Mini SD Card (1 GB) (requiring mini Insert the SD Card • SD Card adapter) For cautions and details on SD
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Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs Cards: Notes and Cautions SD Card: Notes and Cautions 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) Card Warning Messages Message Meaning With VCR or DVD turned On Switch to external input 1 Is memory card in? Press to display the Input select menu. The card is not inserted or this unit does not supp
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How to Use Menu Functions Advanced (picture, sound quality, etc.) Other adjust Other adjust Other adjust Picture Audio Setup 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. Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Other adjust” Normal Normal No Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema)
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TM Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control ” Advanced TM Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control ” Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using At the start of DIGA, Player theater or RAM theater playback, the TV’s input automatically switches to the input Automatic one-button on one remote. corresponding to the playback equipment. input Newer Panasonic audio-video products with HDMI output connections can be For RAM theater, the speakers automatically switch to the
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TM Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control ” Advanced TM Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control ” Connecting this unit to a DVD recorder and AV amp Recommended HDMI Connections When using an “Control with HDMI” audio-video amplifier and a compatible DIGA recorder, use a daisy chain connection as shown below. 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, s
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Channel Lock Advanced Channel Lock You can lock out specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. 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 Display menu Channel Select “Channel” Select channel to lock 1 Lock select Lock Channel lock next “CH1-7” Mode CH CH 1 3 - 0 select Channel CH 2
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Editing and Setting Channels Advanced Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Automatically searches and adds receivable channels to memory. start Select “ANT In” (Select Cable or Antenna) Select “Start scan” Display menu Select “Mode” Select All or Analog select Auto program 1 All: Analog and digital ANT In Cable Auto Analog: Analog only All Mode Settings are made Set Start scan Auto program automatically
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Input Labels/Closed Caption Advanced Input Labels/Closed Caption Label Terminal The labels of devices connected to external input terminals can be indicated Display menu Video 1 for easy recognition on the screen. (In selecting input mode of p. 19 ) 1 VCR Select the terminal and the label of the external equipment select Terminals: Comp.1-2/HDMI1-2/ Input labels • Video1-3 Input labels Comp. 1 SKIP set Label: SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/ [example] Comp. 2 SKIP • Display DBS/PVR/GAME/AUX/[BLA
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Operating Peripheral Equipment Advanced Using Timer ~ Using Timer Operating Peripheral Equipment The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. You can operate other manufacturers’ components using this TV’s remote control. The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 13) • Connect the external equipment to the TV and Display menu 1 turn Off the external equipment 1 Press both buttons simultaneously + 2 for more than 3 seconds. Release the buttons wh
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Recommended AV Connections Advanced 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 Recommended HDMI Connections (p. 24-25) To watch digital video image or or AC Cord Back of the unit (Connect after all the other connect
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Remote Control Operation/Code List FAQs, etc. Remote Control Operation/Code List The following explains how to operate external devices with the remote control. Remote Control Code List Register the remote control codes (p. 33) if you want to operate an external device of another manufacturer. Cable Converter ( ) • (p. 37-38) Brand Code Brand Code Brand Code Brand Code ABC 0003, 0008 Hamlin 0009, 0273 Philips 0317, 1305 Scientific Atlanta 0008, 0477, 0877, 1877 Note Americast 0899 Jerrold 0
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Ratings List FAQs, etc. Remote Control Operation/Code List Remote Control Operation/Code List Ratings List for Channel Lock Remote Control Code List “V-chip” technology enables you to lock out channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. (p. 27) DBS/PVR Combination ( ) Brand Code Brand Code Brand Code Brand Code Philips 0739 Hughes Network 0739 U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) Systems Samsung 0739 PVR ( ) NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PRO
