TH42PX75U

Operating Instructions
High Definition Plasma Television

Manual de instrucciones
Televisor de plasma de alta definición
Model No.
Número de modelo TH-42PX75U
TH-50PX75U
Quick Start Guide

(See page 6)
Guía de inicio rápido

(vea la página 6)
For assistance (U.S.A.), please call:

Customer’s Record 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)
or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You should note this serial
For assistance (Puerto Rico), please call:
number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of
your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes. 787-750-4300
or visit us at www.panasonic.com
For assistance (Canada), please call:
Model Number Serial Number 1-800-561-5505
or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU.), llame al:

Anotación del cliente 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)
El modelo y el número de serie de este producto se encuentran en su panel posterior. Deberá anotarlos en el ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
espacio provisto a continuación y guardar este manual, más el recibo de su compra, como prueba permanente de Para solicitar ayuda (Puerto Rico), llame al:
su adquisición, para que le sirva de ayuda al identificarlo en el caso de que le sea sustraído o lo pierda, y también 787-750-4300
para disponer de los servicios que le ofrece la garantía. ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com
Modelo Número de serie
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Canada Inc.
Company, Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 5770 Ambler Drive
Division of Panasonic Corporation San Gabriel Industrial Park Mississauga, Ontario
of North America Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 L4W 2T3 CANADA Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus English The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
New Jersey 07094 U.S.A.
Español Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro.
© 2007 Panasonic Corporation of North America. All Rights Reserved. Las imágenes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos. TQB2AA0751-2
© 2007 Panasonic Corporation of North America. Todos los Derechos Reservados. Printed in U.S.A.
Impreso en EE.UU.
Turn your own living room into a movie theater!
Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement
Contents
Please read before using the unit
Enjoy rich multimedia •• Safety Precautions ······································· 4

Notes···························································· 5
Quick Start Guide

SD memory card
•• Accessories/Optional Accessory ··· 6
Quick Start
••
To Prevent TV from falling over ··· 8
Guide
Before Connection ······················ 10
••
Basic Connection ·························11
Camcorder
Identifying Controls ···················· 17
First Time Setup ·························· 18
VCR DVD player Enjoy your TV!

Amplifier
Basic Features
Viewing
••
Home theater
system
Watching TV··············································· 20
DVD recorder Set Top Box
•
Viewing from SD Card ······························· 22
Watching Videos and DVDs ······················· 24
Advanced Features
• How to Use Menu Functions
••
(picture, sound quality, etc.) ······················· 26
EZ SyncTM “HDAVI ControlTM”····················· 30
Advanced
••
Lock ··························································· 32
Editing and Setting Channels ···················· 34
••
Input Labels/Monitor out/Closed Caption······· 36
Using Timer ················································ 38
Recommended AV Connections ················ 40
FAQs, etc.
•• Ratings List for Lock ·································· 42
FAQs, etc.
••
Technical Information ································· 43
EZ Sync™ Maintenance ·············································· 46
••
GalleryPlayer and the EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Specifications ············································· 47
SDHC Logo is a trademark. GalleryPlayer Logo are
trademarks of GalleryPlayer, Inc. FAQ ···························································· 48
••
Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.) ····················· 50
Customer Services Directory (for U. S. A.) ···· 51
HDAVI Control™ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
DOLBY and the double-D symbol are
Limited Warranty (for Canada) ··················· 52
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
2 3
Turn your own living room into a movie theater!
Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement
Contents
Please read before using the unit
Enjoy rich multimedia •• Safety Precautions ······································· 4

Notes···························································· 5
Quick Start Guide

SD memory card
•• Accessories/Optional Accessory ··· 6
Quick Start
To Prevent TV from falling over ··· 8
••
Guide
Before Connection ······················ 10
Basic Connection ·························11
Camcorder
•• Identifying Controls ···················· 17

First Time Setup ·························· 18
VCR DVD player Enjoy your TV!

Amplifier
Basic Features
Viewing
Home theater
system
DVD recorder Set Top Box •• Watching TV··············································· 20
Viewing from SD Card ······························· 22
• Watching Videos and DVDs ······················· 24
Advanced Features
• How to Use Menu Functions
(picture, sound quality, etc.) ······················· 26
•• EZ SyncTM “HDAVI ControlTM”····················· 30
Advanced
Lock ··························································· 32
•• Editing and Setting Channels ···················· 34

Input Labels/Monitor out/Closed Caption······· 36
•• Using Timer ················································ 38

Recommended AV Connections ················ 40
FAQs, etc.
•• Ratings List for Lock ·································· 42
FAQs, etc.
Technical Information ································· 43
GalleryPlayer and the

EZ Sync™
•• Maintenance ·············································· 46
Specifications ············································· 47
••
EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
SDHC Logo is a trademark. GalleryPlayer Logo are
trademarks of GalleryPlayer, Inc. FAQ ···························································· 48
Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.) ····················· 50
HDAVI Control™ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

DOLBY and the double-D symbol are
•• Customer Services Directory (for U. S. A.) ···· 51
Limited Warranty (for Canada) ··················· 52
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
2 3
Safety Precautions WARNING
WARNING/CAUTION
■ If problems occur during use
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
arrowhead within a triangle SMALL PARTS CAN PRESENT CHOKING HAZARD IF TV, unplug the power cord immediately.
CAUTION is intended to tell the user
that parts inside the product ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. Continued use of the TV under these conditions might cause
are a risk of electric shock to KEEP SMALL PARTS AWAY FROM YOUNG CHILDREN. fire or permanent damage to the unit. Have the TV evaluated
persons.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DISCARD UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS, at an Authorized Service Center. Servicing of the TV by any
DO NOT OPEN The exclamation point within INCLUDING PACKAGING MATERIALS AND PLASTIC BAGS/SHEETS unauthorized personnel is strongly discouraged due to its
a triangle is intended to
tell the user that important TO PREVENT THEM FROM BEING PLAYED WITH BY YOUNG high voltage dangerous nature.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. operating and servicing CHILDREN, CREATING THE POTENTIAL RISK OF SUFFOCATION. If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the
instructions are in the papers
Plasma TV is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damaged,
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. with the appliance.
■ Set up disconnect the power cord plug immediately.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not place the Plasma TV on sloped or unstable surfaces. A short may occur, which could cause fire. Contact an
Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set The Plasma TV may fall off or tip over. Authorized Service Center for any repairs that need to be
(including on shelves above, etc.). Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV. made.
If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get
inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire
Important Safety Instructions or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma
TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center. CAUTION
1) Read these instructions. 11) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the
2) Keep these instructions. manufacturer. This Plasma TV is for use only with the following optional Do not cover the ventilation holes.
3) Heed all warnings. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may Doing so may cause the Plasma TV to overheat, which can
4) Follow all instructions. bracket, or table specified by the cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury. cause fire or damage to the Plasma TV.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water. manufacturer, or sold with the (All of the following accessories are manufactured by If using the pedestal, leave a space of 3 15/16” (10 cm) or
6) Clean only with dry cloth. apparatus. When a cart is used, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) more at the top, left and right, 2 3/8” (6 cm) or more at the
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance use caution when moving the cart / • Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical) TY-WK42PV3U bottom, and 2 3/4” (7 cm) or more at the rear.
with the manufacturer’s instructions. apparatus combination to avoid injury • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK42PR2U
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
TY-WK42PR3U ■ When using the Plasma TV
Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up. Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma
that produce heat. storms or when unused for long periods of time.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing Two or more people are required to install and remove the TV.
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any television. If two people are not present, the television may Moving the TV with its cables attached might damage the
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid be dropped, and personal injury may result. cables which, in turn, can cause fire or electric shock.
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, Transport only in upright position! Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does Transporting the unit with its display panel facing upright or precaution before carrying out any cleaning.
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for not operate normally, or has been dropped. downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry. Electric shocks can result if this is not done.
replacement of the obsolete outlet. 15) To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it from
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched AC cord power plug is securely connected. ■ AC Power Supply Cord becoming dusty.
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the The Plasma TV is designed to operate on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. Built-up dust on the power cord plug can increase humidity
point where they exit from the apparatus. Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go. which might damage the insulation and cause fire. Unplug the
If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may be generated which cord from the wall outlet and clean it with a dry cloth.
could cause fire. If the plug is damaged or the wall socket This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; therefore, it may
plate is loose, they should not be used. affect other infrared communication equipment.
The included power cord is for use with this unit only. Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or
Do not use any power cord other than that provided with this TV. reflected light from your Plasma TV.
FCC STATEMENT Doing so may cause fire or electric shocks. Do not climb up onto the television or use it as a step.
Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands. (Young children should be made particularly aware of this
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an Other Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Doing so may cause electric shocks. caution.)
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Do not do anything that might damage the power cable. When If the unit falls over or becomes damaged through misuse,
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the disconnecting the power cable, hold the plug, not the cable. injury may result.
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not Do not make any modifications to, place heavy objects on, The TV will still consume some power as long as the power
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully pull the cord is inserted into the wall outlet.
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the power cable. Doing so may cause damage to the power cable
following measures: which can cause fire or electric shock. If damage to the cable
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. is suspected, have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center.
• 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.
Notes
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by responsible party may cause harmful interference and could
void the user’s authority to operate this device.
■ Do not display a still picture for a long time 4:3 12
To prevent “Image retention”,
the screen saver is
This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen automatically activated after
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America (“Image retention”). This is not considered a malfunction and is a few minutes if no signals
not covered by the warranty. are sent or no operations are
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 performed. (p. 49)
Contact Source: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) Typical still images ■ Setup
email: consumerproducts@panasonic.com Channel number and other logos Do not place the unit where it’s exposed to sunlight or other
Image displayed in 4:3 mode bright light (including reflections).
CANADIAN NOTICE: SD Card photo Video game Computer image Use of some types of fluorescent lighting may reduce the
For Model TH-42PX75U, TH-50PX75U remote control’s transmission range.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
4 5
Safety Precautions WARNING
WARNING/CAUTION
■ If problems occur during use
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
arrowhead within a triangle SMALL PARTS CAN PRESENT CHOKING HAZARD IF TV, unplug the power cord immediately.
CAUTION is intended to tell the user
that parts inside the product ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. Continued use of the TV under these conditions might cause
are a risk of electric shock to KEEP SMALL PARTS AWAY FROM YOUNG CHILDREN. fire or permanent damage to the unit. Have the TV evaluated
persons.
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DISCARD UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS, at an Authorized Service Center. Servicing of the TV by any
DO NOT OPEN The exclamation point within INCLUDING PACKAGING MATERIALS AND PLASTIC BAGS/SHEETS unauthorized personnel is strongly discouraged due to its
a triangle is intended to
tell the user that important TO PREVENT THEM FROM BEING PLAYED WITH BY YOUNG high voltage dangerous nature.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. operating and servicing CHILDREN, CREATING THE POTENTIAL RISK OF SUFFOCATION. If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the
instructions are in the papers
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. with the appliance.
■ Set up
Plasma TV is dropped, or if the cabinet becomes damaged,
disconnect the power cord plug immediately.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not place the Plasma TV on sloped or unstable surfaces. A short may occur, which could cause fire. Contact an
Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set The Plasma TV may fall off or tip over. Authorized Service Center for any repairs that need to be
(including on shelves above, etc.). Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV. made.
If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get
inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire
Important Safety Instructions or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma
TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center. CAUTION
1) Read these instructions. 11) Only use attachments / accessories specified by the
2) Keep these instructions. manufacturer. This Plasma TV is for use only with the following optional Do not cover the ventilation holes.
3) Heed all warnings. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may Doing so may cause the Plasma TV to overheat, which can
4) Follow all instructions. bracket, or table specified by the cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury. cause fire or damage to the Plasma TV.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water. manufacturer, or sold with the (All of the following accessories are manufactured by If using the pedestal, leave a space of 3 15/16” (10 cm) or
6) Clean only with dry cloth. apparatus. When a cart is used, Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) more at the top, left and right, 2 3/8” (6 cm) or more at the
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance use caution when moving the cart / • Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical) TY-WK42PV3U bottom, and 2 3/4” (7 cm) or more at the rear.
with the manufacturer’s instructions. apparatus combination to avoid injury • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-WK42PR2U
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat
registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
from tip-over.
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning
TY-WK42PR3U ■ When using the Plasma TV
Always be sure to ask a qualified technician to carry out set-up. Be sure to disconnect all cables before moving the Plasma
that produce heat. storms or when unused for long periods of time.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing Two or more people are required to install and remove the TV.
grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any television. If two people are not present, the television may Moving the TV with its cables attached might damage the
one wider than the other. A grounding type plug has two way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid be dropped, and personal injury may result. cables which, in turn, can cause fire or electric shock.
blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus, Transport only in upright position! Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet as a safety
third prong are provided for your safety. If the provided the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does Transporting the unit with its display panel facing upright or precaution before carrying out any cleaning.
plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for not operate normally, or has been dropped. downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry. Electric shocks can result if this is not done.
replacement of the obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched
15) To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the
AC cord power plug is securely connected. ■ AC Power Supply Cord
Clean the power cable regularly to prevent it from
becoming dusty.
particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the The Plasma TV is designed to operate on 120 V AC, 60 Hz. Built-up dust on the power cord plug can increase humidity
point where they exit from the apparatus. Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it will go. which might damage the insulation and cause fire. Unplug the
If the plug is not fully inserted, heat may be generated which cord from the wall outlet and clean it with a dry cloth.
could cause fire. If the plug is damaged or the wall socket This Plasma TV radiates infrared rays; therefore, it may
plate is loose, they should not be used. affect other infrared communication equipment.
The included power cord is for use with this unit only. Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or
Do not use any power cord other than that provided with this TV. reflected light from your Plasma TV.
FCC STATEMENT Doing so may cause fire or electric shocks. Do not climb up onto the television or use it as a step.
Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands. (Young children should be made particularly aware of this
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an Other Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the Doing so may cause electric shocks. caution.)
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. Do not do anything that might damage the power cable. When If the unit falls over or becomes damaged through misuse,
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the disconnecting the power cable, hold the plug, not the cable. injury may result.
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not Do not make any modifications to, place heavy objects on, The TV will still consume some power as long as the power
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be place near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully pull the cord is inserted into the wall outlet.
determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the power cable. Doing so may cause damage to the power cable
following measures: which can cause fire or electric shock. If damage to the cable
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. is suspected, have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center.
• 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.
Notes
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by responsible party may cause harmful interference and could
void the user’s authority to operate this device.
■ Do not display a still picture for a long time 4:3 12
To prevent “Image retention”,
the screen saver is
This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen automatically activated after
Responsible Party: Panasonic Corporation of North America (“Image retention”). This is not considered a malfunction and is a few minutes if no signals
not covered by the warranty. are sent or no operations are
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 performed. (p. 49)
Contact Source: Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) Typical still images ■ Setup
email: consumerproducts@panasonic.com Channel number and other logos Do not place the unit where it’s exposed to sunlight or other
Image displayed in 4:3 mode bright light (including reflections).
CANADIAN NOTICE: SD Card photo Video game Computer image Use of some types of fluorescent lighting may reduce the
For Model TH-42PX75U, TH-50PX75U remote control’s transmission range.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
4 5
Accessories/Optional Accessory
Check you have all the items shown. Attaching the pedestal to TV
Accessories ■Assembling the pedestal
Remote Control Batteries for the Antenna Adapter Cable clamper (2) • Fix securely with assembly
Transmitter
• N2QAYB000103
Remote Control
Transmitter (2)
• F-Type for 5C-2V
Pole
( )
a screws A . (Total 4 screws) Accessories
Assembly screw
• AA Battery Fix
with A
Front
A
Pole
Pole
( ) b
Front
(4 of each)
A
Pole
M5 x 16
AC cord Pedestal B
• Align the stamped Align the stamped
Quick Start
TBL2AX00161 marks. marks. M5 x 30
How to assemble (p.7)
•
(TH-42PX75U)
Guide
TBL2AX00171
(TH-50PX75U) Pole (2)
■Set-up a
• Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface.

b
Operating Instructions Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Bottom view
Quick Setup Guide Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) Base (1)
(For viewing HD programming)
B Rear side
Installing remote’s batteries

Hole for pedestal
1 2 Note the correct polarity
(+ or -).
•
Caution
Incorrect installation may cause battery
leakage and corrosion, resulting in
installation
Pole
Arrow mark
Open damage to the remote control.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• alkaline
Close
•
Do
Do
not mix different battery types (such as
not
and manganese batteries).
use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.
Pole • Fix securely with assembly screws B .
(Total 4 screws)
Hook
• Do not burn or break batteries. Label
Base
Warning
Optional Accessory Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.
Note •Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
• In order to maintain the TV’s performance and

Caution
Do not use any television or displays other than those given in this Operating Instructions.
•
safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or
a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged.
•
brackets.
• Carefully read the instructions accompanying the
plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely
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.
•
Wall-hanging bracket sure to take steps to prevent the TV from tipping
over. If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to
(vertical)
• TY-WK42PV3U
(angle)
••TY-WK42PR2U • Handle the TV carefully during installation since support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
Use the accessory fall-prevention brackets to secure the TV.
•
subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause
TY-WK42PR3U If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed, the TV may fall over and personal
its paneling to crack.
injury may result.
6 7
Check you have all the items shown. Attaching the pedestal to TV
Accessories ■Assembling the pedestal
Remote Control Batteries for the Antenna Adapter Cable clamper (2) Pole • Fix securely with assembly
Transmitter
• N2QAYB000103
Remote Control
Transmitter (2)
• F-Type for 5C-2V ( )
a screws A . (Total 4 screws) Accessories
Assembly screw
• AA Battery Fix
with A
Front
A
Pole
Pole
( ) b
Front
(4 of each)
A
Pole
M5 x 16
AC cord Pedestal B
Align the stamped Align the stamped
•
Quick Start
TBL2AX00161 marks. marks. M5 x 30
How to assemble (p.7)
Guide
(TH-42PX75U)
• TBL2AX00171
(TH-50PX75U) Pole (2)
■Set-up a
b
• Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface.
Operating Instructions Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Bottom view
Quick Setup Guide Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) Base (1)
(For viewing HD programming)
B Rear side
Installing remote’s batteries
Caution Hole for pedestal

1 2 Note the correct polarity
(+ or -).
• Incorrect installation may cause battery
leakage and corrosion, resulting in
installation
Pole
Arrow mark
Open damage to the remote control.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
Close • alkaline
•
Do
Do
not mix different battery types (such as
not
and manganese batteries).
use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.
Pole • Fix securely with assembly screws B .
(Total 4 screws)
Hook
• Do not burn or break batteries. Label
Base
Warning
Optional Accessory Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal.
Note •Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
• In order to maintain the TV’s performance and

safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or
Caution
Do not use any television or displays other than those given in this Operating Instructions.
a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging
brackets.
•Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged.
• Carefully read the instructions accompanying the

plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely
•If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic
Dealer immediately.
sure to take steps to prevent the TV from tipping During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.
Wall-hanging bracket
over. •If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to
(vertical)
• TY-WK42PV3U
(angle)
••TY-WK42PR2U • Handle the TV carefully during installation since
subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause
support the TV, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
Use the accessory fall-prevention brackets to secure the TV.
TY-WK42PR3U
its paneling to crack. •If the TV is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the TV installed, the TV may fall over and personal
injury may result.
6 7
To Prevent TV from falling over
• The TV must be fastened to both a base and a wall.
Securing to a base Securing to a wall
• Fix pedestal and base together with band.

• Fix to wall or post with strong commercial wire or chain.
Accessories Accessories
Quick Start
Band (2) Screw (2) Wood screw
(2) Clamp (2)
• Nominal diameter
Guide
4mm x 10 (for 42’)
4mm x 12 (for 50’)
Remove screw
Main screw

Main screw
8 9
• The TV must be fastened to both a base and a wall.
Securing to a base Securing to a wall
• Fix pedestal and base together with band.

• Fix to wall or post with strong commercial wire or chain.
Accessories Accessories
Quick Start
Band (2) Screw (2) Wood screw
(2) Clamp (2)
• Nominal diameter
Guide
4mm x 10 (for 42’)
4mm x 12 (for 50’)
Remove screw
Main screw

Main screw
8 9
Before Connection Basic Connection
Connected Equipment Introduction (Signal source) Example 1 Connecting Antenna (To watch TV)
■Watching TV TV
•• VHF/UHF Antenna
NTSC (National Television System Committee):
VHF/UHF Antenna
Conventional broadcasting
•ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):
Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV),
or Cable TV
standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel

surround-sound audio and interactive television. VHF/UHF Antenna Cable Box/
•• Cable Box/Cable
You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their
Cable
To connect antenna terminals
programming.
•You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-definition cable box. The connection can be
Quick Start
done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable. VHF/UHF Antenna
AC 120 V
Guide
■Recording/playing back with DVD recorder or VCR 60Hz
• DVD Recorder
This source has higher resolution through interlace or progressive signal.
DVD Recorder
or
VCR Cable TV
Connection can be done with the use of Component Video or HDMI cable. or
•
ANTENNA
Cable In
VCR
Connection can be done with the use of an RF cable and Composite Video/S Video cable. Power Cord
(Connect after all the
Back of the TV other connections.)
■Watching Satellite
Before Connection
Basic Connection (Antenna + TV)
• You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to
high-definition satellite source. Connection can be done with the use of
Antenna
terminal
HDMI or Component Video cable. Satellite
Satellite Antenna Receiver ANTENNA
VIDEO Cable In
■Enjoying Home theater and DVD recorder with PR PB Y
HDMI connection
•
PR PB Y
Home theater and DVD Recorder HDMI 2

AUDIO IN
HDMI connection enables you to enjoy higher quality audio and video with AV IN 1 AV IN 2
a single cable.
Home Theater DVD Recorder
S VIDEO
Note
•
HDMI 1
If your Panasonic DVD Recorder is compatible with EZ Sync (HDAVI control 2), you can operate your Panasonic VIDEO AUDIO IN R L
DIGITAL (If no Cable Box)
DVD Recorder with this TV’s remote control (p. 25 EZ SyncTM). AUDIO OUT
•• All cables and external equipment shown in this book are not supplied with the TV.
For the details of the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals of the equipment.
or
ANT OUT ANT IN

Reference of connection
■Antenna terminal ■Pin terminals ■HDMI terminal ••If using Cable Box
Set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4.
Cable Box
red blue green
Note
••
green
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
• Firmly tighten by hand.
•• Match colors of plugs and terminals.
Insert firmly. • Insert firmly. www.panasonic.ca
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Before Connection Basic Connection
Connected Equipment Introduction (Signal source) Example 1 Connecting Antenna (To watch TV)
■Watching TV TV
•• VHF/UHF Antenna
NTSC (National Television System Committee):
VHF/UHF Antenna
Conventional broadcasting
or
•ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):
Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV),
Cable TV
standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel

surround-sound audio and interactive television. VHF/UHF Antenna Cable Box/
•• Cable Box/Cable
You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to enjoy viewing their
Cable
To connect antenna terminals
programming.
•You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-definition cable box. The connection can be
Quick Start
done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable. VHF/UHF Antenna
Guide
AC 120 V
■Recording/playing back with DVD recorder or VCR 60Hz
• DVD Recorder
This source has higher resolution through interlace or progressive signal.
DVD Recorder
or
VCR Cable TV
Connection can be done with the use of Component Video or HDMI cable. or
•
ANTENNA
Cable In
VCR
Connection can be done with the use of an RF cable and Composite Video/S Video cable. Power Cord
(Connect after all the
Back of the TV other connections.)
■Watching Satellite
Before Connection
Basic Connection (Antenna + TV)
• You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to
high-definition satellite source. Connection can be done with the use of
Antenna
terminal
HDMI or Component Video cable. Satellite
Satellite Antenna Receiver ANTENNA
VIDEO Cable In
■Enjoying Home theater and DVD recorder with PR PB Y
HDMI connection PR PB Y
• Home theater and DVD Recorder

HDMI connection enables you to enjoy higher quality audio and video with AV IN 1
HDMI 2
AUDIO IN
AV IN 2
a single cable.
Home Theater DVD Recorder
S VIDEO
Note
•
HDMI 1
If your Panasonic DVD Recorder is compatible with EZ Sync (HDAVI control 2), you can operate your Panasonic VIDEO AUDIO IN R L
DIGITAL (If no Cable Box)
AUDIO OUT
DVD Recorder with this TV’s remote control (p. 25 EZ SyncTM).
•• All cables and external equipment shown in this book are not supplied with the TV.
For the details of the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals of the equipment.
or
ANT OUT ANT IN

Reference of connection
■Antenna terminal ■Pin terminals ■HDMI terminal ••If using Cable Box
Set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4.
Cable Box
red blue green
Note
green
•• 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
• Firmly tighten by hand.
•• Match colors of plugs and terminals.
Insert firmly. • Insert firmly. www.panasonic.ca
10 11
Basic Connection (Continued)
Example 2 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback)
TV
DVD Recorder VHF/UHF Antenna ■To use HDMI terminals
or
VCR HDMI 2
AUDIO IN
AV IN 1 AV IN 2 HDMI
AV OUT
DVD Recorder
To connect antenna terminals • Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality
High-Definition
sound.
■To use COMPONENT terminals L
Quick Start
VHF/UHF Antenna white white white AUDIO
AC 120 V
Guide
60Hz R OUT
red
COMPONENT R L PR PB Y
VIDEO
red red
INPUT
ANTENNA
Cable In
R L PR PB Y green Y
green green
Power Cord INPUT 1 DVD Recorder
PB COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Back of the TV blue blue blue
Antenna PR
(TV + DVD Recorder or VCR)

Basic Connection
terminal
red red red
•
ANTENNA
AUDIO VIDEO Cable In Recorders may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below)
COMPONENT R
VIDEO
INPUT
L PR PB Y
■ To use COMPOSITE terminals
R L PR PB Y
R L PR PB Y
HDMI 2
INPUT 1 AUDIO IN INPUT 1
R L AV IN 1 AV IN 2 R L yellow yellow yellow DVD Recorder
L or
INPUT 2
L COMPOSITE
white OUT
R
white white
Standard-Definition
TO S VIDEO
PROG AUDIO
OUT AMP L R
R
AUDIO VIDEO
HDMI 1
AUDIO IN R L
red red red
VCR
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
■To use S VIDEO terminals
INPUT 1
R L S VIDEO
OUT
To use HDMI
terminals INPUT 2
L DVD Recorder
(next page) R
TO S VIDEO
PROG AUDIO
OUT AMP
or
L
L
To use S VIDEO terminals
(next page) white white white
AUDIO
To use PROG OUT terminals R OUT
(p. 40, 41) VCR
red red red
To use COMPOSITE terminals

ANT OUT ANT IN
• The S Video input will override the composite
video signal when S Video cable is connected. • Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will enable
you to enjoy greater picture quality than using
(next page) Connect either S Video or Video cable. Composite terminals.
Note
To use COMPONENT terminals
(next page) DVD Recorder or VCR
(with TV tuner)
•• Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent recording.
When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor through a VCR. Video
signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the
other TV monitor.
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Example 2 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback)
TV
DVD Recorder VHF/UHF Antenna ■To use HDMI terminals
or
HDMI 2
VCR AUDIO IN
AV IN 1 AV IN 2 HDMI
AV OUT
DVD Recorder
• Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality
High-Definition
To connect antenna terminals sound.
■To use COMPONENT terminals L
Quick Start
VHF/UHF Antenna white white white AUDIO
AC 120 V
Guide
60Hz R OUT
red
VIDEO
red red
INPUT
ANTENNA
Cable In
R L PR PB Y green Y
green green
Power Cord INPUT 1 DVD Recorder
PB COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
Back of the TV blue blue blue
Antenna PR
(TV + DVD Recorder or VCR)

Basic Connection
terminal
red red red
ANTENNA
AUDIO VIDEO Cable In
• Recorders may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below)
COMPONENT R
VIDEO
INPUT
L PR PB Y
■ To use COMPOSITE terminals
R L PR PB Y
R L PR PB Y
HDMI 2
INPUT 1 AUDIO IN INPUT 1
R L AV IN 1 AV IN 2 R L yellow yellow yellow DVD Recorder
INPUT 2 L or
L COMPOSITE
R
white white white OUT
Standard-Definition
TO S VIDEO
PROG AUDIO
OUT AMP L R
R HDMI 1
AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO IN R L
red red red
VCR
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
■To use S VIDEO terminals
INPUT 1
R L S VIDEO
OUT
To use HDMI
terminals INPUT 2
R
L DVD Recorder
(next page)
TO S VIDEO
PROG AUDIO
OUT AMP
or
L
L
To use S VIDEO terminals
(next page) white white white
AUDIO
To use PROG OUT terminals R OUT
(p. 40, 41) VCR
red red red

ANT OUT ANT IN
(next page) Connect either S Video or Video cable. Composite terminals.
Note
To use COMPONENT terminals
(next page) DVD Recorder or VCR
(with TV tuner)
•• Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent recording.
When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor through a VCR. Video
signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the
other TV monitor.
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Example 3 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver
TV
DVD Recorder
Satellite
Receiver VHF/UHF Antenna
■To use HDMI terminals
or
VCR
HDMI HDMI
AV IN AV OUT
DVD Recorder Satellite
To connect DVD recorder

Receiver
To connect antenna terminals •
and satellite receiver

Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality
sound.
VHF/UHF Antenna ■To use COMPONENT terminals
Quick Start
AC 120 V
L L
Guide
60Hz
AUDIO white white white white AUDIO
IN R R OUT
red red red red
ANTENNA
Cable In
Power Cord
DVD Recorder Y Y Satellite
Back of the TV Receiver
green green green green
Antenna PB COMPONENT
terminal COMPONENT PB
(TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite receiver)

Basic Connection
VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
blue blue blue blue
ANTENNA PR PR
red red red red
•
VIDEO
INPUT Satellite Receiver may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below)
R L PR PB Y
HDMI 2
INPUT 1 AUDIO IN
INPUT 2
R L AV IN 1 AV IN 2
■To use COMPOSITE terminals
L
R
TO S VIDEO
PROG AUDIO
OUT AMP L yellow yellow yellow yellow
R
AUDIO VIDEO
HDMI 1
VCR L L Satellite
AUDIO IN R L
DIGITAL COMPOSITE COMPOSITE Receiver
AUDIO OUT IN OUT
white white white white
To connect VCR and

R R
satellite receiver
red red red red
To use HDMI
terminals
(p. 13) ■To use S VIDEO terminals
To use S VIDEO terminals S VIDEO S VIDEO
(p. 13) IN OUT
ANT OUT ANT IN ANT IN
(p. 13) L L Satellite
VCR
Receiver
To use COMPONENT terminals IN R R OUT
(p. 13) DVD Recorder or VCR Satellite Receiver
(with TV tuner) red red red red
Connecting TV and DVD recorder (VCR)

Connect either S Video or Video cable. Composite terminals.
Connect in the same way as on p. 13.
14 15
Example 3 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver
TV
DVD Recorder
Satellite
Receiver VHF/UHF Antenna
■To use HDMI terminals
or
VCR
HDMI HDMI
AV IN AV OUT
DVD Recorder Satellite
To connect DVD recorder

Receiver
To connect antenna terminals •
and satellite receiver

Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality
sound.
■To use COMPONENT terminals
Quick Start
VHF/UHF Antenna
AC 120 V
L L
Guide
60Hz
IN R R OUT
ANTENNA
Cable In
red red red red

Power Cord
DVD Recorder Y Y Satellite
Back of the TV Receiver
green green green green
Antenna PB COMPONENT
terminal COMPONENT PB
(TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite receiver)

Basic Connection
VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT
blue blue blue blue
ANTENNA PR PR
red red red red

VIDEO
INPUT
R L PR PB Y
HDMI 2
• Satellite Receiver may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below)
INPUT 1 AUDIO IN
INPUT 2
R L AV IN 1 AV IN 2
■To use COMPOSITE terminals
L
R
TO S VIDEO
PROG AUDIO
OUT AMP
R
L yellow yellow yellow yellow
AUDIO VIDEO
HDMI 1
AUDIO IN R L VCR L L Satellite
DIGITAL COMPOSITE COMPOSITE Receiver
AUDIO OUT IN OUT
white white white white
To connect VCR and

R R
satellite receiver
red red red red
To use HDMI
terminals
(p. 13) ■To use S VIDEO terminals
To use S VIDEO terminals S VIDEO S VIDEO
(p. 13) IN OUT
ANT OUT ANT IN ANT IN
(p. 13) L L Satellite
VCR
Receiver
To use COMPONENT terminals IN R R OUT
(p. 13) DVD Recorder or VCR Satellite Receiver
(with TV tuner) red red red red
Connecting TV and DVD recorder (VCR)

Connect either S Video or Video cable. Composite terminals.
Connect in the same way as on p. 13.
14 15
Basic Connection (Continued) Identifying Controls
Example 4 Connecting Home Theater and DVD recorder
TV Home Theater
DVD recorder Switches TV/VIDEO Selects channels in sequence
Volume up/down
To connect HDMI terminals
Swing up the door at “PULL”.
Back of the TV HDMI
POWER Remote control sensor
Quick Start
PR PB Y HDMI AV IN
HDMI 2
AUDIO IN
AV OUT button Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set.
Guide
AV IN 1 AV IN 2
Power indicator (on: red, off: no light)
or Home Theater
S VIDEO DIGITAL (AV amp)
AUDIO IN Note
VIDEO
HDMI 1
AUDIO IN R L
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT • The TV consumes a limited amount of power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet.
Home theater Home theater HDMI

(HDMI AV OUT) (DIGITAL AUDIO IN) AV OUT
DVD Recorder
Basic Connection
Identifying Controls
(When listening to TV audio) [ATSC only]
Note Switches TV to On or Standby EZ Sync menu (p. 25, 30-31)

•• 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 Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing
terminals” or “To use S VIDEO terminals”. (p. 20)
•
Displays Main Menu (p. 26)
If you connect RAM theater or Player theater with HDMI cable, use audio cable instead of the optical digital audio cable.
(p. 41) Exits menus
Changes the input mode (p. 24)
Cable Binding Instructions Selects/OK/Change

SUB
MENU
Displays Sub Menu (p. 20, 28) Returns to previous menu
To fix To release
Push until Press catch Colored buttons
clicks in and pull (used for various functions)
ANTENNA
Cable In
away ANTENNA
Cable In
(for example p. 22, 35)

Volume up/down
AC cord
Channel up/down
To attach To attach To fasten To loosen Displays or removes the channel

To remove
hole Changes aspect ratio (p. 21) banner (p. 20)
Band
Cable clamper Snaps Sound mute On/Off
Operates the Favorite channel list
Insert Keep pushing tab function. (p. 21) Numeric keypad to select any
both side channel (p. 20) or press to enter
snaps Accessories
alphanumeric input in menus.
Band (2) (p. 24, 25, 32, 34)
To bundle To loosen Insert
(Supplied with
Pedestal)
Switches to previously viewed channel - Direct channel access for DTV and
• Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord together

(could cause distorted image).
and input modes. DBS (p. 20)
Keep pushing • Fix cables with Cable clamper and Band as

necessary.
•
Set the knob
hooks knob
When using the options, follow the option’s
assembly manual to fix cables.
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Basic Connection (Continued) Identifying Controls
Example 4 Connecting Home Theater and DVD recorder
TV Home Theater
DVD recorder Switches TV/VIDEO Selects channels in sequence
Volume up/down
To connect HDMI terminals
Swing up the door at “PULL”.
Back of the TV HDMI
Quick Start
PR PB Y HDMI AV IN POWER Remote control sensor
HDMI 2
AUDIO IN
AV OUT button Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set.
Guide
AV IN 1 AV IN 2
Power indicator (on: red, off: no light)
or Home Theater
S VIDEO DIGITAL (AV amp)
AUDIO IN Note
VIDEO
HDMI 1
AUDIO IN R L
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT • The TV consumes a limited amount of power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet.
Home theater Home theater HDMI

(HDMI AV OUT) (DIGITAL AUDIO IN) AV OUT
DVD Recorder
Basic Connection
Identifying Controls
(When listening to TV audio) [ATSC only]
Note Switches TV to On or Standby EZ Sync menu (p. 25, 30-31)

•• 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 Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing
terminals” or “To use S VIDEO terminals”. Displays Main Menu (p. 26) (p. 20)
• If you connect RAM theater or Player theater with HDMI cable, use audio cable instead of the optical digital audio cable.
(p. 41)
Changes the input mode (p. 24) Exits menus
Cable Binding Instructions Selects/OK/Change

SUB
MENU
Displays Sub Menu (p. 20, 28) Returns to previous menu
To fix To release
Push until Press catch Colored buttons
clicks in and pull (used for various functions)
ANTENNA
Cable In
away ANTENNA
Cable In
(for example p. 22, 35)

Volume up/down
AC cord
Channel up/down
To attach To attach To fasten To loosen Displays or removes the channel

To remove
hole Changes aspect ratio (p. 21) banner (p. 20)
Band
Cable clamper Snaps Sound mute On/Off
Operates the Favorite channel list
Insert Keep pushing tab function. (p. 21) Numeric keypad to select any
both side channel (p. 20) or press to enter
snaps Accessories
alphanumeric input in menus.
Band (2) (p. 24, 25, 32, 34)
To bundle To loosen Insert
(Supplied with
Pedestal)
Switches to previously viewed channel - Direct channel access for DTV and
DBS (p. 20)
• Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord together
(could cause distorted image).
and input modes.
Set
Keep pushing • Fix cables with Cable clamper and Band as
necessary.
hooks knob the knob
• When using the options, follow the option’s
assembly manual to fix cables.
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First Time Setup
“First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is Auto channel setup
inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 28-29) is set to “No”.
4 Select “Auto program”
First time setup next
or 1 Turn the TV On with the POWER button Language

Clock
Auto program
select
or
Picture
(TV) (Remote)
Select “ANT in”
Program channel set ANT in
2 Select your language
Quick Start
ANT in Cable Cable: Cable TV
Auto Antenna: Antenna
Guide
First time setup select
next
Language
Clock Select “Auto”
Auto program
Program channel
Picture next
ANT in Cable
Auto select
Language
select
First Time Setup

Language English
Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only)

English Español Français Auto program
ok
All channels
Go back to previous screen. Analog only select
Digital only
■ Press to exit from

menu screen
3 Adjust the clock
menu screen Auto program
Scanning digital channel
progress
Start scanning the channels
• Available channels (analog/digital)

Language quit 40% are automatically set.
Clock select
Note
• All channels: Scans digital and analog channels

Auto program
■ Press to return to Picture
About broadcasting
systems
Analog only: Scans Analog channels only
previous screen Digital only: Scans Digital channels only
Clock Analog (NTSC):
set
traditional TV 5 Confirm registered channels
Year 2007
programming
Month 1 select item Digital (ATSC): program
Apply Cancel
select
new programming “Apply”
Day 7 Caption Favorite Add
that allows you to . ... Yes
Hour 10 AM
view more channels . ... Yes ok
Note Minute 10 featuring high-quality .
•
... Yes
To change setting
(Language/Clock/Auto
Year:
Month:
Select the year
Select the month
video and sound
•• If OK is not pressed after selecting “Apply”, the channels will not be saved.
If you perform scanning more than twice, previously saved channels are erased.
program/Picture) later, Day: Select the day
go to Menu screen Hour: Adjust the hour
(p. 26, 28) Minute: Adjust the minute First time setup
Language
Go back to previous screen. Clock

Auto program
Picture
(Refer to p. 26)
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First Time Setup
“First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is Auto channel setup
inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 28-29) is set to “No”.
4 Select “Auto program”
Turn the TV On with the POWER button
or 1 Language
Clock
Auto program
select
or
Picture
(TV) (Remote)
Select “ANT in”
Program channel set ANT in
Select your language
2
Quick Start
ANT in Cable Cable: Cable TV
Auto Antenna: Antenna
Guide
First time setup select
next
Language
Clock Select “Auto”
Auto program
Program channel
Picture next
ANT in Cable
Auto select
Language
First Time Setup

Language English select
Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only)
English Español Français Auto program
ok
All channels
Go back to previous screen. Analog only select
Digital only
Adjust the clock

menu screen
3 First time setup next
menu screen Auto program
Scanning digital channel
progress
Start scanning the channels
• Available channels (analog/digital)

Language quit 40% are automatically set.
Clock select
Note
Auto program
■ Press to return to Picture • About broadcasting
systems
All channels: Scans digital and analog channels
Analog only: Scans Analog channels only
previous screen Digital only: Scans Digital channels only
Clock Analog (NTSC):
set
traditional TV 5 Confirm registered channels
Year 2007
programming
program
Month 1 select item Digital (ATSC): select
Apply Cancel
new programming “Apply”
Day 7 Caption Favorite Add
that allows you to . ... Yes
Hour 10 AM
view more channels . ... Yes ok
Note Minute 10 featuring high-quality . ... Yes
• To change setting
(Language/Clock/Auto
Year:
Month:
Select the year
Select the month
video and sound
•• If OK is not pressed after selecting “Apply”, the channels will not be saved.
If you perform scanning more than twice, previously saved channels are erased.
program/Picture) later, Day: Select the day
go to Menu screen Hour: Adjust the hour
(p. 26, 28) Minute: Adjust the minute First time setup
Language
Go back to previous screen. Clock

Auto program
Picture
(Refer to p. 26)
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Watching TV
Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 10-15)
■ Press ASPECT to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 43)
Change
1 Turn power on
2 Select a channel number
up
aspect
ratio
• 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM
• 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM
or
down
Call up ■ FAVORITE
■ To directly input the digital channel a favorite Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune
Note number screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use number
• If the mode is not TV, press

and select TV. (p. 24) - When tuning to a digital
channel, press the button to
channel buttons. (see below)
enter the minor number in a

Note
•
compound channel number.
Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “Program channel” to switch the signal reception between cable TV
and antenna. (p. 19, 35)
- example: CH15-1: -
• The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off.
Set Favorite Feature Use Favorite Feature

■ Other Useful Functions (Operate after )
1 Display the SUB MENU. 1 Press FAVORITE.
• Press FAVORITE repeatedly
■ Selects Audio Mode for watching TV SUB Setup SUB MENU
Viewing
MENU Surf mode All to change between pages (1/3,
Set favorite 2/3, 3/3, or exit).
CC Off
Caption select
Favorite channels 1/3
Listen Signal meter
1 26-1 ---
with SAP
(Secondary
Audio
• Digital mode
Press SAP to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel.
2 Setup SUB MENU
Surf mode
Set favorite
All
select
“Set favorite”
2
3
4
Program)
Watching TV
Audio track 1 of 2 CC Off
(English) ok
•
Caption select
Analog mode Signal meter
Press SAP to select the desired audio mode. 2 select Press ▲▼ or a Numbered key
• Each press of SAP will change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono) (1-9 and 0) to highlight a channel
on the list.
Set favorite 1/3 • Press FAVORITE repeatedly
• Selecting a channel number
■ Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 28) 1
2
---
---
to change between pages (1/3,
2/3, 3/3, or exit).
from the list with the number
This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions. button will display the channel
3 ---
directly.
Setup SUB MENU 4 ---
SUB
Display the MENU Surf mode All
SUB MENU Set favorite 3 select
Press ▲▼to highlight a position
3 Press OK to display the
CC Off on the list.
ok highlighted channel.
Caption select Then, press OK to save the
ok
Signal meter displayed channel in that position.
• You can also use the NUMBER
buttons (1-9 and 0) to select a
■ Displays or removes the channel banner.
Set favorite 1/3
1 26-1 --- list number (1-9 and 0). By doing
2 so, the displayed channel will
Channel Clock
3 be saved on that list number
Information 15-2 THE NEWS 12:30 pm 4 without pressing OK.
Recall
•
ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30
To delete a favorite channel
Station SAP Signal Picture Sleep timer A saved channel can be removed from the list by holding
identifier indication resolution mode remaining time down OK while its position is highlighted.
20
Closed caption Rating Level Aspect ratio
• To change the page
Pressing ◄ changes the page backward. Pressing ► changes the page forward.
21
Watching TV
Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 10-15)
■ Press ASPECT to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 43)
Change
Turn power on Select a channel number
1 2 up
aspect
ratio
• 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM
• 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM
or
down
Call up ■ FAVORITE
■ To directly input the digital channel a favorite Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune
Note number screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use number
channel
• If the mode is not TV, press
and select TV. (p. 24) - When tuning to a digital
channel, press the button to
buttons. (see below)
enter the minor number in a

Note
compound channel number.
• Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “Program channel” to switch the signal reception between cable TV
and antenna. (p. 19, 35)
- example: CH15-1: -
• The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off.
Set Favorite Feature Use Favorite Feature

■ Other Useful Functions (Operate after )
1 Display the SUB MENU. 1 Press FAVORITE.
• Press FAVORITE repeatedly
■ Selects Audio Mode for watching TV SUB Setup SUB MENU
Viewing
MENU Surf mode All to change between pages (1/3,
Set favorite 2/3, 3/3, or exit).
CC Off
Caption select
Favorite channels 1/3
Listen Signal meter
1 26-1 ---
with SAP
(Secondary
Audio
• Digital mode
Press SAP to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel.
2 Setup SUB MENU
Surf mode
Set favorite
All
select
“Set favorite”
2
3
4
Watching TV
Audio track 1 of 2
Program) (English)
CC Off
ok
Caption select
• Analog mode
Press SAP to select the desired audio mode.
Signal meter
2 select Press ▲▼ or a Numbered key

• Each press of SAP will change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono) (1-9 and 0) to highlight a channel
on the list.
Set favorite 1/3 • Press FAVORITE repeatedly
• Selecting a channel number
■ Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 28) 1
2
---
---
to change between pages (1/3,
2/3, 3/3, or exit).
from the list with the number
This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions. button will display the channel
3 ---
directly.
Setup SUB MENU 4 ---
SUB
Display the MENU Surf mode All
SUB MENU Set favorite
CC Off
3 select
Press ▲▼to highlight a position
3 Press OK to display the
on the list.
ok highlighted channel.
Caption select Then, press OK to save the
ok
Signal meter displayed channel in that position.
• You can also use the NUMBER
■ Displays or removes the channel banner.

Set favorite 1/3 buttons (1-9 and 0) to select a
1 26-1 --- list number (1-9 and 0). By doing
2 so, the displayed channel will
Channel Clock
3 be saved on that list number
Information 15-2 THE NEWS 12:30 pm 4 without pressing OK.
Recall ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30
Station SAP Signal Picture Sleep timer
• To delete a favorite channel
A saved channel can be removed from the list by holding
down OK while its position is highlighted.
identifier indication resolution mode remaining time
20
Closed caption Rating Level Aspect ratio
• To change the page
Pressing ◄ changes the page backward. Pressing ► changes the page forward.
21
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.) 4 View
Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise)
To next photo
Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise)

To previous photo
Rotate
Prev. Next
RETURN
R Slide show G B Y
• To display/hide Navigation area
Displays one at a time

• Insert the card
• Remove the card
Press in lightly on SD Card, then release.
Navigation area
To change the view (slide show mode, adjusting images, etc.)

SD
Label
surface
■ To watch photos in slide show mode
In
Card JPEG menu
Picture
Push until a JPEG setup
click is heard
• Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (4 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card
(1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter) Pause
ok
select JPEG setup

“JPEG Disp. time 5
Prev. Next
RETURN
setup”
Viewing
R G Single B Y
Repeat On
1 Insert
•
the SD Card
For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 44) Disp. time You can set how many seconds each image is displayed in Slide show mode.
(1-10/15/20/30/45/60/120 sec)
Repeat Turn the slide show Repeat function On or Off.
2 Display menu Note

Select “Memory card” •• For large image sizes, the display time will be longer than the number of seconds set.

To stop in mid-cycle Press
■ To adjust picture
3 Select the data to be viewed
Thumbnail view When MENU is pressed, the “JPEG menu” is displayed.
In
select JPEG menu Picture 1/2
Photo viewer
Total
Information
12
Picture Normal Set
No. 101-0365 101-0366 101-0367 101-0368 select
JPEG setup Picture mode Vivid
Date
101-0365
view “Picture”
01/01/2007 Select
Pixel OK Picture 0
1600x1200
101-0369 101-0370 101-0371 101-0372
RETURN
Accessing
ok Brightness 0
Navigation area Present status
Select OK
(While reading the data) Color 0
101-0373 101-0374 101-0375 101-0376
RETURN
R Slide show G B Y
Accessing Accessing
Tint 0
■ Press to exit from Sharpness 0

menu screen Selected picture information is displayed.
Rotate Picture menu (p. 26)
No.: Image number or file name is Pause
displayed. Prev. Next Prev. Next
Date: Date of recording is displayed. RETURN RETURN
Pixel: Display resolution is displayed.
■ Press to return R Slide show G B Y R G Single B Y
to the previous
Total number of images
Viewing from a GalleryPlayer SD Card
screen
(to Slide show) (to Single photo display) You can view high-definition art and photography purchased on or downloaded to an SD card.
Note GalleryPlayer provides pre-loaded SD cards with copy-protected imagery and images for download
• Depending on the JPEG format, “Information” contents may not be displayed
correctly. Refer to p. 44 (Data format for SD card browsing) for details.
to your computer that can be saved on an SD card for display on your television.
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You can view photos taken with a digital camera or digital video camera and saved on a SD card. View
(Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly.) 4 Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise)
To next photo
Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise)

To previous photo
Rotate
Prev. Next
RETURN
R Slide show G B Y
• To display/hide Navigation area
Displays one at a time

• Insert the card
• Remove the card
Press in lightly on SD Card, then release.
Navigation area
To change the view (slide show mode, adjusting images, etc.)

SD
Label
surface
■ To watch photos in slide show mode
In JPEG menu
Card Picture
Push until a JPEG setup
click is heard
• Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (4 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card
(1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter)
Prev.
Pause
Next
ok
select JPEG setup

Disp. time 5
RETURN “JPEG
Viewing
R G Single B Y
setup” Repeat On
1 Insert
•
the SD Card
For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 44) Disp. time You can set how many seconds each image is displayed in Slide show mode.
(1-10/15/20/30/45/60/120 sec)
Repeat Turn the slide show Repeat function On or Off.
2 Display menu Note

Select “Memory card” •• For large image sizes, the display time will be longer than the number of seconds set.

To stop in mid-cycle Press
Select the data to be viewed ■ To adjust picture

3 Thumbnail view When MENU is pressed, the “JPEG menu” is displayed.
In
select JPEG menu Picture 1/2
Photo viewer
Total
Information
12
Picture Normal Set
No. 101-0365 101-0366 101-0367 101-0368 select
101-0365 JPEG setup Picture mode Vivid
Date view “Picture”
01/01/2007 Select
Pixel OK Picture 0
1600x1200
101-0369 101-0370 101-0371 101-0372
RETURN
Accessing
ok Brightness 0
Navigation area Present status
Select OK
(While reading the data) Color 0
101-0373 101-0374 101-0375 101-0376
RETURN
R Slide show G B Y
Accessing Accessing
Tint 0
■ Press to exit from Sharpness 0

menu screen Selected picture information is displayed.
Rotate Picture menu (p. 26)
No.: Image number or file name is Pause
displayed. Prev. Next Prev. Next
Date: Date of recording is displayed. RETURN RETURN
Pixel: Display resolution is displayed.
■ Press to return R Slide show G B Y R G Single B Y
to the previous
Total number of images
Viewing from a GalleryPlayer SD Card
screen
(to Slide show) (to Single photo display) You can view high-definition art and photography purchased on or downloaded to an SD card.
Note GalleryPlayer provides pre-loaded SD cards with copy-protected imagery and images for download
• Depending on the JPEG format, “Information” contents may not be displayed
correctly. Refer to p. 44 (Data format for SD card browsing) for details.
to your computer that can be saved on an SD card for display on your television.
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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
EZ SyncTM
You can select the external equipment to access.
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.
1
With the connected equipment turned On
Display the Input select menu
1 Display EZ Sync menu
2 Select the input mode

Press corresponding NUMBER
Input select
button on the remote control to
1 TV
select the input of your choice.
2 Component 1
3 Component 2 or
2 Select the equipment
select
4 HDMI 1
Viewing
select Select the input of your choice, DVD recorder
5 HDMI 2 then press OK.
Home theater
•
6 Video 1 enter
enter During the selection, if no action HD camcorder
7 Video 2 is taken for several seconds, the Speaker output
(example)
“Input select” menu disappears.
TV
Label
• The terminal and label of
the connected equipment is

Video 1
indicated.
3
VCR Terminal
To label each of the inputs please Operate
refer to p. 36-37.
(example)
You can operate the selected equipment with the TV’s remote
control.
Follow the menu of the equipment and enjoy watching.
3 Operate the connected equipment using the remote

control supplied with the equipment.
For the remote control operations, refer to p. 31.
■ To return to TV
Note
•
Note
For details, see the manual of the equipment.
■ To return to TV • For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.
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If you have some equipment connected to the TV, you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV’s screen.
Input Select
EZ SyncTM
You can select the external equipment to access.
If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control 2” function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can
With the connected equipment turned On enjoy using more convenient functions. For details, “EZ Sync Control” on p. 30-31.
1 Display the Input select menu
Display EZ Sync menu

1
2 Select the input mode
Press corresponding NUMBER
Input select
button on the remote control to
1 TV
select the input of your choice.
2 Component 1
3 Component 2 or
2 Select the equipment
select
4 HDMI 1
Viewing
select Select the input of your choice, DVD recorder
5 HDMI 2 then press OK.
Home theater enter
6 Video 1
7 Video 2
enter • During the selection, if no action
is taken for several seconds, the
HD camcorder
Speaker output
(example)
“Input select” menu disappears.
TV
• The terminal and label of

the connected equipment is

Video 1 Label
VCR Terminal indicated.
(example)
To label each of the inputs please
refer to p. 36-37. 3 Operate
You can operate the selected equipment with the TV’s remote
control.
Follow the menu of the equipment and enjoy watching.
3 Operate the connected equipment using the remote

control supplied with the equipment.
For the remote control operations, refer to p. 31.
■ To return to TV
Note
•
Note
For details, see the manual of the equipment.
■ To return to TV • For details, see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer.
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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 Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
EZ Sync
DVD recorder, [DVD recorder/Home theater/HD camcorder]
Select equipment to access and operate. (p.30-31)
Home theater,
1 Display menu HD camcorder,
Speaker output
[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)
Normal Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Other adjust” (Set/No) Normal Set
• Displays the functions that can be set

(varies according to the input signal)
Picture mode Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom) (p. 45)
Adjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste Picture +20
Picture mode
Tint 0
Vivid
Picture, Brightness,
2 Select the menu Brightness 0 Sharpness 0

Color, Tint, Sharpness
Color 0
Menu select
EZ Sync Color temp. Selects level of warm colors (red) and cool colors (blue) (Cool/Normal/Warm) Color temp. Cool

(picture, sound quality, etc.)
Picture next Color mgmt. On: Enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes. (On/Off)
Picture
Color mgmt. On
Audio
Timer Zoom adjust Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM” (p. 43) Zoom adjust
Lock
Video NR Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal. (Off/On) Video NR Off
Memory card
Setup 3D Y/C filter Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. (On/Off) 3D Y/C filter Off
Other adjust
Selects image resolution of component-connected devices (HD/SD)
Color matrix SD: Standard Definition HD: High Definition Color matrix SD
3 Select the item Only 480p signal accepted; regular TV (NTSC) is not available.
select MPEG NR Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. (On/Off) MPEG NR Off
Picture 1/2
Normal Set
Black level Selects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light) Black level Light
Picture mode Vivid
Picture 0 Normal Resets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings. (Set/No) Normal Set
Brightness 0
Color 0 Bass Increases or decreases the bass response. Bass +4
Advanced
Tint 0
Treble Increases or decreases the treble response. Treble 0
Sharpness 0
menu screen
(example: Picture menu) Balance Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume. Balance 0
Audio
AI sound Equalizes overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs. (On/Off) AI sound On
■ Press to return
4 Adjust or select Surround Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (On/Off) Surround Off
Other adjust
to the previous
Picture 1/2 Switches to “Off” when using external speakers (On/Off)
screen Speaker output “AI sound”, “Surround”, and “Audio leveler” do not work if “Off” is selected
Speaker output On
Normal Set adjust
Picture mode Vivid or
select HDMI 1 in Selects according to the signal when HDMI is connected (Auto/Digital/Analog) HDMI1 in Auto
Picture 0 HDMI 2 in Auto: Automatically selects Analog / Digital signal HDMI2 in Auto
Brightness 0
Color 0 Audio leveler Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs Audio leveler 0
Tint 0
Timer Sleep, Timer 1-5 The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 38) Sleep 60
Sharpness 0
(example: Picture menu) Lock Locks the channels and programs (p. 32)
Memory Memory card Displays SD card data (p. 22-23) Memory card
Card
26 • In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give a fewer options.
27
other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way. Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
EZ Sync
DVD recorder, [DVD recorder/Home theater/HD camcorder]
Select equipment to access and operate. (p.30-31)
Display menu Home theater,
1 HD camcorder,
Speaker output
[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)
Normal Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Other adjust” (Set/No) Normal Set

Picture mode Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom) (p. 45)
Adjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your taste Picture +20
Picture mode
Tint 0
Vivid
Picture, Brightness,
Select the menu Brightness 0 Sharpness 0
2 Menu select
Color, Tint, Sharpness
Color 0
EZ Sync Color temp. Selects level of warm colors (red) and cool colors (blue) (Cool/Normal/Warm) Color temp. Cool

Picture next Color mgmt. On: Enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes. (On/Off)
Picture
Color mgmt. On
Audio
Timer Zoom adjust Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM” (p. 43) Zoom adjust
Lock
Video NR Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave it off when receiving a strong signal. (Off/On) Video NR Off
Memory card
Setup 3D Y/C filter Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. (On/Off) 3D Y/C filter Off
Other adjust
Selects image resolution of component-connected devices (HD/SD)
Color matrix SD: Standard Definition HD: High Definition Color matrix SD
Select the item Only 480p signal accepted; regular TV (NTSC) is not available.
3 Picture 1/2 select MPEG NR Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. (On/Off) MPEG NR Off
Normal Set
Black level Selects Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light) Black level Light
Picture mode Vivid
Picture 0 Normal Resets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings. (Set/No) Normal Set
Brightness 0
Color 0 Bass Increases or decreases the bass response. Bass +4
Advanced
Tint 0
Treble Increases or decreases the treble response. Treble 0
Sharpness 0
menu screen
(example: Picture menu) Balance Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume. Balance 0
Audio
AI sound Equalizes overall volume levels across all channels and external inputs. (On/Off) AI sound On
■ Press to return Adjust or select

4 Surround Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (On/Off) Surround Off
Other adjust
to the previous
Picture 1/2 Switches to “Off” when using external speakers (On/Off)
screen Speaker output “AI sound”, “Surround”, and “Audio leveler” do not work if “Off” is selected
Speaker output On
Normal Set adjust
Picture mode Vivid or
HDMI 1 in Selects according to the signal when HDMI is connected (Auto/Digital/Analog) HDMI1 in Auto
select
Picture 0 HDMI 2 in Auto: Automatically selects Analog / Digital signal HDMI2 in Auto
Brightness 0
Color 0 Audio leveler Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs Audio leveler 0
Tint 0
Timer Sleep, Timer 1-5 The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 38) Sleep 60
Sharpness 0
(example: Picture menu) Lock Locks the channels and programs (p. 32)
Memory Memory card Displays SD card data (p. 22-23) Memory card
Card
26 • In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give a fewer options.
27
How to Use Menu Functions (Continued)
other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in the way best Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
suited for you. Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (Favorite/All)
Surf mode Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 35)
Surf mode All
1 Display menu Language

Clock
Selects the screen menu language (p. 18)
Adjusts the clock (p. 18)

Language
Clock
Program channel Sets channels (p. 34) Program channel
External devices
Input labels Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 36)
2 Select “Setup”
Menu next
Monitor out
[Comp.1/Comp.2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/Video 1/Video 2]
To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this menu.
(p. 36) (On/Off)
EZ Sync
select

Picture

CC Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 36) CC
Audio
Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 30) (On/Off)
EZ Sync setting
Timer EZ Sync “Power off link”, “Power on link”, and “Default speakers” cannot be selected if “Off” is set.
EZ Sync On
Lock
Power off link Sets “Power off link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 30) (Set/No) Power off link Set
Memory card
Power on link Sets “Power on link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 30) (Set/No)
Setup
Setup Power on link Set
Default speakers Selects the default speakers (p. 30) (TV/Theater) Default speakers TV
3 Select the item

Setup 1/2 next
Auto power on
Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned On (No/Set)
The “Sleep” timer, “On / Off timer”, and “First time setup” will not function if “Auto power on” is set.
(p. 38)
Auto power on No
Surf mode Increases the brightness of the side bar (Mid/Off/Bright/Dark) (4:3 mode only)
■ Press to exit from All
select
Side bar The recommended setting is “Bright” to prevent panel “Image retention”. (p. 45)
Side bar Bright
menu screen Language To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL continues more than 10 minutes.
(Set/No)
Other adjust
Clock
Note
Program channel No signal shut-off Not in use when setting “Auto power on”, “On/Off Timer”, “Lock”, “SD Mode”, or Digital channel. No signal shut-off Set
External devices “No signal shut-off was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for
■ Press to return the first time after turning the power off by “No signal shut-off”.
Advanced
CC The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off.
to the previous
To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote or front panel key
screen continues more than 3 hours. (No/Set)
Note
No action shut-off Not in use when setting “Auto power on” or “On/Off Timer”. No action shut-off No
“No action shut-off was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for
the first time after turning the power off by “No action shut off”.
The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off.
Display Sub Menu
1 SUB
MENU
About
Reset
Displays TV version and software license.
Performing Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel settings. (p. 34)
About
Reset
■ Sub menu list

SUB
2 Select the item
Setup SUB MENU select Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
MENU
Surf mode All Surf mode Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (Favorite/All)
SUB MENU
set
Set favorite or Set favorite Sets favorite channels. (p. 21)
Setup
next Displays Closed Caption. (p. 36-37)

CC Off CC
Caption select
Caption select Changes the station identifier. (p. 34-35)
Signal meter
Signal meter Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image. (p. 34-35)
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How to Use Menu Functions (Continued)
other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in the way best Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
suited for you. Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (Favorite/All)
Surf mode Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 35)
Surf mode All
Display menu
1 Language
Clock
Selects the screen menu language (p. 18)
Adjusts the clock (p. 18)

Language
Clock
Program channel Sets channels (p. 34) Program channel
External devices
Displays the functions that can be set Input labels Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 36)
Select “Setup”
2 Menu next
Monitor out
[Comp.1/Comp.2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/Video 1/Video 2]
To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this menu.
(p. 36) (On/Off)
EZ Sync
select

Picture

CC Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 36) CC
Audio
Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 30) (On/Off)
EZ Sync setting
Timer EZ Sync EZ Sync On
“Power off link”, “Power on link”, and “Default speakers” cannot be selected if “Off” is set.
Lock
Power off link Sets “Power off link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 30) (Set/No) Power off link Set
Memory card
Power on link Sets “Power on link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 30) (Set/No)
Setup
Setup Power on link Set
Default speakers Selects the default speakers (p. 30) (TV/Theater) Default speakers TV
Select the item

3 Setup 1/2 next
Auto power on
Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned On (No/Set)
The “Sleep” timer, “On / Off timer”, and “First time setup” will not function if “Auto power on” is set.
(p. 38)
Auto power on No
Surf mode
■
Increases the brightness of the side bar (Mid/Off/Bright/Dark) (4:3 mode only)
Press to exit from All
Side bar The recommended setting is “Bright” to prevent panel “Image retention”. (p. 45)
Side bar Bright
select
menu screen Language To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL continues more than 10 minutes.
(Set/No)
Other adjust
Clock
Note
Program channel No signal shut-off Not in use when setting “Auto power on”, “On/Off Timer”, “Lock”, “SD Mode”, or Digital channel. No signal shut-off Set
External devices “No signal shut-off was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for
■ Press to return the first time after turning the power off by “No signal shut-off”.
Advanced
CC The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off.
to the previous
To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote or front panel key
screen continues more than 3 hours. (No/Set)
Note
No action shut-off Not in use when setting “Auto power on” or “On/Off Timer”. No action shut-off No
“No action shut-off was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for
the first time after turning the power off by “No action shut off”.
The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off.
Display Sub Menu
1 SUB
MENU
About
Reset
Displays TV version and software license.
Performing Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel settings. (p. 34)
About
Reset
Select the item ■ Sub menu list

SUB
MENU
2 Setup SUB MENU select Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Surf mode All Surf mode Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (Favorite/All)
SUB MENU
set
Set favorite Set favorite Sets favorite channels. (p. 21)
Setup
or
CC Off next Displays Closed Caption. (p. 36-37)
CC
Caption select
Caption select Changes the station identifier. (p. 34-35)
Signal meter
Signal meter Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image. (p. 34-35)
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EZ SyncTM “HDAVI ControlTM”
Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button
on one remote. Automatic At the start of the DIGA, Player theater, or RAM theater playback, the TV’s input automatically switches to the input
based on the playback equipment.
Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function.
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.
Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, RAM theater,
Input
Switching • For the RAM theater, the speakers automatically switch to the theater system.
If using the DIGA operation, the TV’s input automatically switches to the DIGA and DIGA menu is displayed.
Player theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface automatically.
The equipment with “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations: You can select Home theater, or TV speakers for audio output.
Automatic Input Switching, Power on link, Power off link and Speaker control (p. 31). Control theater speakers with the TV’s remote control.
In addition, the equipment with “HDAVI Control 2” function enables the following operation: This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected.
EZ Sync Control only with TV’s remote control (for “HDAVI Control 2”) (p. 31).
EZ Sync “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard
Press ■ Home theater: Adjustment for equipment
known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. Select “Speaker output”
As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
Volume up / down
Speaker Select “Home theater” or “TV”
■ For the first time / When adding new equipment, reconnecting the equipment or changing the setup. select Mute
After the connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. control
Select the input mode to HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 (p. 24), and make sure that an image is
displayed correctly.
DVD recorder change
•• The sound of TV is muted.
• Home theater When the equipment is turned off, TV speakers

This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot become active.
•

be utilized. HD camcorder
Selecting “Home theater” turns the equipment on
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Speaker output automatically if it is in standby mode.
Recommended part number:
RP-CDHG15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m)
TV
■ TV: The TV speakers are active.
1 Display menu In the EZ Sync menu, you can select an HDMI connected Panasonic equipment and access it quickly. Continue
using your TV’s remote control to operate the equipment, pointing it at the TV.
Press ■ Available TV’s remote control buttons
Select the equipment you want to access.
EZ Sync select Move the cursor/Select
SUB
Menu select
Control
only with
DVD recorder
Home theater
Set/Access
TV’s remote
MENU
access
EZ Sync
Picture next control HD camcorder Return to the previous menu

Speaker output
(for “HDAVI You can select available SUB
Audio
TV items only. MENU Display the Functions menu on the
Timer
Control 2”) equipment
Lock Operate the equipment with the TV’s remote
Advanced
Available when the purpose of the keys
Memory card control, pointing it at the TV. are displayed on screen
Setup
• To operate the equipment, read the manual of the
equipment.
3 Select “EZ Sync setting”

Setup 2/2 select
Power on
link
When “Set” is selected (p. 29), TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever
EZ Sync compatible equipment is initially turned on and Play mode is selected.
EZ Sync setting
Other adjust
next When “Set” is selected (p. 29) and the TV is turned off, all connected EZ Sync compatible equipment is also
Power off automatically turned off.
•
About
link DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will not turn off if it is still in rec mode.
■ Press to exit from 4 Select “EZ Sync”

EZ Sync setting select
Caution: The TV remains on even if the EZ Sync compatible equipment is turned off.
menu screen EZ Sync On Default “TV” is the default setting. To set the Home Theater system as default speakers, change the default speakers
Power off link Set speakers setting from “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on.
Power on link Set
If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the remote control for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following
■ Press to return
to the previous 5 Select “On”
(default is On) change
One-touch
theater
sequence of operations is performed automatically.
Home Theater power switches On, and playback begins.
TV power switches On, and the playback screen is displayed.
screen playback
Audio is muted on the TV and switches to the theater system.
• If no HDMI equipment is connected or standard HDMI
equipment (non- “EZ Sync”) is used, set to “Off”.
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Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button
on one remote. Automatic At the start of the DIGA, Player theater, or RAM theater playback, the TV’s input automatically switches to the input
based on the playback equipment.
Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. Input
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.
Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, RAM theater,
Switching • For the RAM theater, the speakers automatically switch to the theater system.
If using the DIGA operation, the TV’s input automatically switches to the DIGA and DIGA menu is displayed.
Player theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface automatically.
The equipment with “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations: You can select Home theater, or TV speakers for audio output.
Automatic Input Switching, Power on link, Power off link and Speaker control (p. 31). Control theater speakers with the TV’s remote control.
In addition, the equipment with “HDAVI Control 2” function enables the following operation: This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected.
EZ Sync Control only with TV’s remote control (for “HDAVI Control 2”) (p. 31).
EZ Sync “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard
Press ■ Home theater: Adjustment for equipment
known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. Select “Speaker output”
As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
Volume up / down
Select “Home theater” or “TV”
■ For the first time / When adding new equipment, reconnecting the equipment or changing the setup. Speaker
select Mute
After the connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. control
Select the input mode to HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 (p. 24), and make sure that an image is
displayed correctly.
DVD recorder change
•• The sound of TV is muted.
When the equipment is turned off, TV speakers
• This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot
Home theater
become active.

be utilized.
It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
Recommended part number:
HD camcorder
Speaker output • Selecting “Home theater” turns the equipment on
automatically if it is in standby mode.
RP-CDHG15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m)
TV
■ TV: The TV speakers are active.
1 Display menu In the EZ Sync menu, you can select an HDMI connected Panasonic equipment and access it quickly. Continue
using your TV’s remote control to operate the equipment, pointing it at the TV.
Press ■ Available TV’s remote control buttons
Select the equipment you want to access.
EZ Sync select Move the cursor/Select
Select “Setup”
SUB
MENU
2 Menu select
Control
only with
DVD recorder
Home theater
Set/Access
TV’s remote access
EZ Sync
HD camcorder
Picture next control Return to the previous menu
Speaker output
(for “HDAVI You can select available SUB
Audio
TV items only. MENU Display the Functions menu on the
Timer
Control 2”) equipment
Lock Operate the equipment with the TV’s remote
Advanced
Available when the purpose of the keys
Memory card control, pointing it at the TV. are displayed on screen
Setup
• To operate the equipment, read the manual of the
equipment.
Select “EZ Sync setting”
3 Setup 2/2 select
Power on
link
When “Set” is selected (p. 29), TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever
EZ Sync compatible equipment is initially turned on and Play mode is selected.
EZ Sync setting
Other adjust When “Set” is selected (p. 29) and the TV is turned off, all connected EZ Sync compatible equipment is also
next
About Power off automatically turned off.
Select “EZ Sync”
link • DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will not turn off if it is still in rec mode.
■ Press to exit from 4 EZ Sync setting select

Caution: The TV remains on even if the EZ Sync compatible equipment is turned off.
menu screen EZ Sync On Default “TV” is the default setting. To set the Home Theater system as default speakers, change the default speakers
Power off link Set speakers setting from “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on.
Power on link Set
If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the remote control for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following
■ Press to return Select “On”
to the previous 5 (default is On) change
One-touch
theater
sequence of operations is performed automatically.
Home Theater power switches On, and playback begins.
TV power switches On, and the playback screen is displayed.
screen playback
Audio is muted on the TV and switches to the theater system.
• If no HDMI equipment is connected or standard HDMI
equipment (non- “EZ Sync”) is used, set to “Off”.
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Lock
You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. ■ To select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked
1 Display menu 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.
lock Channel lock
Mode Custom
select • To lock/unlock all channels:
Select “Mode” and set to “All” or “Off”.
2 Select “Lock”
Menu next You will be asked to enter your
password each time you display the
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
3
4
-
set
All: Locks all channels
Off: Unlocks all channels
EZ Sync Lock menu.
Picture select Locks Channel 3, Channel 4 and external inputs. select
Audio
Timer
Game lock Select “Game” in 5 and set to “On”. On: Locks
Off: Unlocks
Lock set
■ To set a rating level

Memory card
Setup Select the rating to be locked

“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows select
to be locked according to TV ratings.
3 Input your 4-digit password

A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings.
Select “Mode” and set to “On”.
Program lock
•
Mode On Example of “MPAA” (U.S movie ratings)
If it is the first time to enter the set
Create password Monitor out On NR No rating
password, enter the code twice in MPAA Off
Enter password order to register it. select G General Audience: All ages admitted
U.S.TV Off
PG Parental Guidance Suggested
- - - - C.E.L.R. Off
Lock
Parents Strongly Cautioned: Inappropriate for
C.F.L.R. Off PG-13 children under 13
0 - 9
Restricted: Under 17 requires accompanying
R
Select the rating category you wish parent or adult guardian
4 Select the Lock mode Program to follow NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted
■ Press to exit from • lock Program lock next X Adults only
• To disable recording of the locked

Lock Off: Unlocks all the lock setting
To get other information (p. 42)
menu screen Mode Off set
of “Channel”, “Game” and Mode On
set
“Program”. Monitor out On
■
•
Advanced
Channel Off select
select All: Locks all the inputs MPAA Off
program
Game Off
regardless of the lock setting U.S.TV Off
Select “Monitor out” and set to “On”.
Program Off of “Channel”, “Game” and C.E.L.R. Off
“Program”. On: Turns on the monitor
•
C.F.L.R. Off
Caution Change password Program lock
•
terminal output
Custom: Locks specified inputs of
••
Mode On
Make a note of your MPAA: U.S movie ratings for programs that
“Channel”, ”Game” and Monitor out Off
password in case U.S.TV: U.S TV program ratings have been set to
you forget it. (If you
have forgotten your
“Program”.
•• C.E.L.R.:
C.F.L.R.:
Canadian English ratings
Canadian French ratings
MPAA
U.S.TV
Off
Off
“Blocked.”
Off: Turns off the monitor
password, consult your C.E.L.R. Off terminal output
for programs that
5 Select the item

local dealer.) C.F.L.R. Off
have been set to
Lock
Mode Custom
• “Channel”, ”Game” and “Program”
will grey out unless “Custom” is
“Blocked.”
Note selected in “Mode”. ■ To change the password

•
Channel Off Lock Change password
When you select a select Mode Off
Game Off
Change In , select “Change password” and press OK Enter new password
locked channel, Channel Off
a message will be Program Off

password Input the new 4-digit password twice Game Off - - - -
displayed that allows Change password Program Off

0 - 9
you to view the Change password
channel if you input

your password.
6 Set set
••
Note
This television is designed to support the “Downloadable U.S. Region Rating System” when available. (Available only in U.S.A.)
The Off rating is independent of other ratings.
32 • When placing a block on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will also be blocked.
33
Lock
You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. ■ To select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked
Display menu Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked. These channels will be blocked regardless of the
1 program rating.
Select “Mode” and set to “Custom”
Channel Select channel to lock.
lock Channel lock
Mode Custom
select • To lock/unlock all channels:
Select “Mode” and set to “All” or “Off”.
Select “Lock”
2 Menu next You will be asked to enter your
password each time you display the
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
3
4
-
set
All: Locks all channels
Off: Unlocks all channels
EZ Sync Lock menu.
Picture select Locks Channel 3, Channel 4 and external inputs. select
Audio
Game lock Select “Game” in 5 and set to “On”. On: Locks
Timer
Off: Unlocks
Lock set
■ To set a rating level

Memory card
Setup Select the rating to be locked

“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows select
to be locked according to TV ratings.
3 Input your 4-digit password

A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings.
Select “Mode” and set to “On”.
Program lock
Example of “MPAA” (U.S movie ratings)
•
Mode On
Create password
If it is the first time to enter the Monitor out On set
NR No rating
password, enter the code twice in MPAA Off
Enter password order to register it. select G General Audience: All ages admitted
U.S.TV Off
PG Parental Guidance Suggested
- - - - C.E.L.R. Off
Lock
Parents Strongly Cautioned: Inappropriate for
C.F.L.R. Off PG-13 children under 13
0 - 9
Restricted: Under 17 requires accompanying
R
Select the rating category you wish parent or adult guardian
Select the Lock mode Program to follow NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted

menu screen
4 Lock • Off: Unlocks all the lock setting
of “Channel”, “Game” and
lock Program lock
Mode On
next
set
X Adults only
• To disable recording of the locked

To get other information (p. 42)
Mode Off
■
set Monitor out On
“Program”.
Advanced
Channel
Game
Off
Off
select
• All: Locks all the inputs
regardless of the lock setting
MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
Off
Off
Off
select
program
Select “Monitor out” and set to “On”.
Program Off of “Channel”, “Game” and
Change password “Program”. C.F.L.R. Off Program lock On: Turns on the monitor
Caution
• Make a note of your

password in case
• Custom: Locks specified inputs of
“Channel”, ”Game” and •• MPAA:
U.S.TV:
U.S movie ratings
U.S TV program ratings
Mode
Monitor out
On
Off
terminal output
for programs that
have been set to
you forget it. (If you
have forgotten your
“Program”.
•• C.E.L.R.:
C.F.L.R.:
Canadian English ratings
Canadian French ratings
MPAA
U.S.TV
Off
Off
“Blocked.”
Off: Turns off the monitor
password, consult your C.E.L.R. Off terminal output
local dealer.) C.F.L.R. Off for programs that
Select the item
5 Lock
Mode Custom
• “Channel”, ”Game” and “Program”
will grey out unless “Custom” is
have been set to
“Blocked.”
Note selected in “Mode”. ■ To change the password Lock
•
Channel Off Change password
When you select a select Mode Off
Game Off
Change In , select “Change password” and press OK Enter new password
locked channel, Channel Off
Program Off Input the new 4-digit password twice
a message will be password Game Off - - - -
displayed that allows Change password Program Off

Change password 0 - 9
you to view the
channel if you input
your password.
6 Set set
••
Note
This television is designed to support the “Downloadable U.S. Region Rating System” when available. (Available only in U.S.A.)
The Off rating is independent of other ratings.
32 • When placing a block on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will also be blocked.
33
Editing and Setting Channels
The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception
conditions. Automatically searches and adds active channels to memory.
Select “ANT in” Select Cable or Antenna Select scanning mode (p. 19)
(p. 19)
1 Display menu Auto program

Select “Auto” ok
All channels
Auto Program channel
next Analog only
select
Set ANT in Cable
Digital only
automatically Auto
select
Manual
Settings are made automatically
Menu
Signal meter
•• After completing the setting, select “Apply”. (see below 5 ).
All previously saved channels are erased.
next
Use this procedure when changing setting of receiving Edit
•
EZ Sync
channels or changing the channel display. Caption
Picture select Also, use to add or skip channels from channel list
Caption select select
manually.

Audio
Caption --- change
Timer
Select “Edit” Caption detail
set/next
Lock
Manual program Apply Cancel
Edit Apply Cancel
Memory card
Caption Caption detail
Cannnel Caption Favorite Add
... select
Setup 2 ... Yes
Select the station identifier Rename (maximum 7 characters available)

3 ... ... Yes
•
4 ... ... Yes next
Favorite
5 ... ... Yes
select
Select the item to be edited Set favorite 1/3
3 Select “Program channel” Manual program select item to edit 1 26-1 ---
(Caption/Favorite/Add)
Edit Apply Cancel
2 next
Manual
Setup 1/2 next
2 ... ... Yes
3 ... ... Yes Set favorite Select the number
•
Surf mode next
Set 4 ... ... Yes
Add
•
5 ... ... Yes
All
select manually 6
7
...
...
Favorite
...
...
Yes
Yes Caption: Press OK to select “Yes (add)” or “No (skip)”
Language Caption Add Changes the station identifier
•
8 ... ... Yes
9 ... ... Yes Move cursor to channel number
Clock Select Favorite: Manual program
Registers channel to Favorite
OK
Program channel RETURN R Prev. page G Next page B Y

Edit Apply Cancel select
List
•
External devices 2 ... ... Yes

Add:
Advanced
...
3 ... Yes
Press OK to tune
CC Proceed to Adds or skips channels
■ Press to exit from next page 5 Select “Apply”
to the channel.
select “Apply”
menu screen
4 Select the function
program
Go back to previous page Apply Cancel
Caption Favorite Add ok

Program channel next
. ... Yes
ANT in Cable
To cancel the Edit
Auto select Manual program
Edit Apply Cancel Changes will be lost. Continue? ok
Manual Cannnel Caption
2 ...
Favorite
...
Add
Yes
select Yes No (returns to “Program
Signal meter 3 ... ... Yes
channel”)
4 ... ... Yes next select “Yes”
5 ... ... Yes
5 Set
Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image.
Signal meter
• If the signal is weak, check the antenna.
Signal Channel 1-1 change channel If no problem is found, consult your
meter local dealer.
Signal strength ok
■ To reset the settings of setup menu Check Note
Select “Reset” in Setup menu ( ) and press OK signal
strength
Current 30% Signal intensity
• Not available if “Cable” is selected in “ANT in”
(see above).
•
Input your 4-digit password with number buttons Peak level 45%
Effective only for digital antenna channels.
Select “YES” on the confirmation screen and press OK
34 • If “Lock” (p. 32) is activated and “Auto”, “Manual” or “Signal meter” is selected, “Enter password.” will be displayed.
35
The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception
conditions. Automatically searches and adds active channels to memory.
Select “ANT in” Select Cable or Antenna Select scanning mode (p. 19)
(p. 19)
Display menu Auto program
1 Auto
Select “Auto”
Program channel
next
All channels
Analog only
ok
ANT in Cable select

Set Digital only
Auto
automatically select
Manual
Settings are made automatically
Menu
Signal meter
•• After completing the setting, select “Apply”. (see below 5 ).
All previously saved channels are erased.
next
EZ Sync
Use this procedure when changing setting of receiving Edit
Picture select
channels or changing the channel display.
Also, use to add or skip channels from channel list
manually.
• Caption
Caption select select

Audio
Caption --- change
Timer
Select “Edit” Caption detail
set/next
Lock
Manual program Apply Cancel
Edit Apply Cancel
Memory card
Setup 2 ... ... Yes

select Caption Caption detail
3 ... ... Yes
4 ... ... Yes next Select the station identifier Rename (maximum 7 characters available)
5 ... ...
Select the item to be edited

Yes
• Favorite
Set favorite 1/3
select
Select “Program channel” 1 26-1 ---

3 select item to edit
Manual program
Edit Apply Cancel
(Caption/Favorite/Add) 2
Cannnel Caption Favorite Add next
Setup 1/2 next
Manual 2 ... ... Yes
3 ... ... Yes Set favorite Select the number
Surf mode next
•
...
Set 4
5 ...
...
...
Yes
Yes
Add
All
manually
•
6 ... ... Yes
select ...
Favorite Caption: Press OK to select “Yes (add)” or “No (skip)”
7 ... Yes
Language 8 ...
Caption ...
Add
Yes
Changes the station identifier Move cursor to channel number
•
9 ... ... Yes
Clock Select
OK
Favorite: Manual program
Program channel RETURN R Prev. page G Next page B Y Registers channel to Favorite Edit Apply Cancel select
List Cannnel Caption Favorite Add
External devices
• 2 ... ... Yes
Add:
Advanced
3 ... ... Yes
Press OK to tune
CC Proceed to Adds or skips channels
■ Press to exit from next page 5 Select “Apply”
to the channel.
select “Apply”
menu screen Select the function
program
4 Program channel next

Go back to previous page
Caption
.
Apply Cancel
Favorite
...
Add
Yes
ok
ANT in Cable
To cancel the Edit
Auto select Manual program
Edit Apply Cancel Changes will be lost. Continue? ok
Manual Cannnel Caption
2 ...
Favorite
...
Add
Yes
select Yes No (returns to “Program
Signal meter 3 ... ... Yes
channel”)
4 ... ... Yes next select “Yes”
5 ... ... Yes
5 Set
Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image.
Signal meter
• If the signal is weak, check the antenna.
Signal Channel 1-1 change channel If no problem is found, consult your
meter local dealer.
Signal strength ok
■ To reset the settings of setup menu Check Note
Select “Reset” in Setup menu ( ) and press OK
Input your 4-digit password with number buttons
signal
strength
Current 30% Signal intensity
• Not available if “Cable” is selected in “ANT in”
(see above).
•
Peak level 45%
Effective only for digital antenna channels.
Select “YES” on the confirmation screen and press OK
34 • If “Lock” (p. 32) is activated and “Auto”, “Manual” or “Signal meter” is selected, “Enter password.” will be displayed.
35
Input Labels/Monitor out/ Closed Caption
Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection.
1 Display menu (In selecting input mode from p. 24 )

■ Select the terminal and label of the external equipment
Input labels Input labels select
• Terminals: Comp.1-2/HDMI 1-2/
Video1-2
Label Terminal
Display
• Video 1
Comp.1 Custom
set
Label: SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/ VCR
labels of Comp.2 Custom
DBS/PVR/GAME/AUX/[BLANK]
external
HDMI 1 3
* If “SKIP” is selected, the TV/VIDEO
HDMI 2 4
devices button press will skip its input.
2
Video 1 - [example]
Select “Setup” Video 2 -
Input Labels/Monitor out/Closed Caption

Menu next
EZ Sync To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this menu. (p. 28)
select ■ Select the terminal and set “Off”
•
Picture
Monitor out select Select “Off” to stop output of picture and audio.
Audio Monitor out (Video 1/Video 2)
•
Comp.1 On
set
Timer Comp.1/Comp.2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2 cannot output video
Stop output Comp.2 On
signals regardless of “Monitor out” setting.
Lock
the picture HDMI 1 On
When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to HDMI
Memory card
and audio HDMI 2 On
or COMPONENT terminals, only audio signals can be
Video 1 Off
Setup obtained. From the output terminals, no video signals can be
Video 2 On passed.
3 Select “External devices” or “CC” The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of the audio. The program being
next
viewed must be transmitting Closed Caption (CC) information. (p. 43)
Setup
Surf mode
1/2
■ Select the item and set
select Select “On” (when not using, select “Off”).
All CC Mode
select On
Mode
set (Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog
Language
Analog CC1 Analog
Clock
broadcasting.)
Digital Primary
CC1-4: Information related to pictures
Program channel Digital setting
(Appears at bottom of screen)
External devices CC reset
T1-4: Textual information
•
CC (Appears over entire screen)
■ Press to exit from The settings in “Analog” or “Digital”
(The Digital Closed Caption menu lets you
Advanced
menu screen depend on the broadcaster. Digital
4 (External devices)
Select “Input Labels” or “Monitor out”
configure the way you choose to view the digital
captioning.)
Select the setting.
External devices
Input labels
next
CC • “Primary”, “Second.”, “Service 3”, “Service 4”, “Service 5”,
“Service 6”
Monitor out
Display ■ To make more in-depth display settings in digital programs
select Closed Select “Digital setting” and press OK
Caption
Select the item and set
5 Set
Digital setting select
•• Size: Text size
Font: Text font
••
Size Automatic
set Style: Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.)
Font Automatic
Foreground: Color of text
Style Automatic
Foreground Automatic •• Fore opacity: Opacity of text
Background: Color of text box
Fore opacity Automatic
Background Automatic •• Back opacity: Opacity of text box
Outline: Outline color of text
Back opacity Automatic (Identify the setting options on the screen.)
Outline Automatic
■ To reset the settings

Select “CC reset” and press OK
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Input Labels/Monitor out/ Closed Caption
Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection.
Display menu
1 (In selecting input mode from p. 24 )
■ Select the terminal and label of the external equipment
Input labels Input labels select
• Terminals: Comp.1-2/HDMI 1-2/
Video1-2
Label Terminal
•
Comp.1 Custom Video 1
Display set
Label: SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/ VCR
Comp.2 Custom
labels of HDMI 1 3
DBS/PVR/GAME/AUX/[BLANK]
external HDMI 2 4
* If “SKIP” is selected, the TV/VIDEO
devices button press will skip its input.
Video 1 - [example]
Select “Setup”
2 Video 2 -
Input Labels/Monitor out/Closed Caption

Menu next
EZ Sync To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this menu. (p. 28)
Picture select ■ Select the terminal and set “Off”
Audio Monitor out Monitor out
Comp.1 On
select
• Select “Off” to stop output of picture and audio.
(Video 1/Video 2)
Timer
Lock
Stop output
the picture
Comp.2
HDMI 1
On
On
set
• Comp.1/Comp.2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2 cannot output video
signals regardless of “Monitor out” setting.
Memory card
When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to HDMI
and audio HDMI 2 On
or COMPONENT terminals, only audio signals can be
Setup Video 1 Off
obtained. From the output terminals, no video signals can be
Video 2 On passed.
Select “External devices” or “CC” The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of the audio. The program being
3 Setup 1/2 next
viewed must be transmitting Closed Caption (CC) information. (p. 43)
■ Select the item and set
Surf mode
CC select Select “On” (when not using, select “Off”).
All Mode
select On
Mode
Language set (Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog
Analog CC1 Analog
Clock
broadcasting.)
Digital Primary
CC1-4: Information related to pictures
Program channel Digital setting
(Appears at bottom of screen)
External devices CC reset
T1-4: Textual information
CC (Appears over entire screen)
■ Press to exit from • The settings in “Analog” or “Digital”
Advanced
depend on the broadcaster. (The Digital Closed Caption menu lets you
Digital
menu screen
(External devices) configure the way you choose to view the digital
4 Select “Input Labels” or “Monitor out” captioning.)
Select the setting.
External devices
Input labels
next
CC • “Primary”, “Second.”, “Service 3”, “Service 4”, “Service 5”,
“Service 6”
Monitor out
Display ■ To make more in-depth display settings in digital programs
select Closed Select “Digital setting” and press OK
Caption
Select the item and set
5 Set
Digital setting
Size Automatic
select
•• Size: Text size
Font: Text font
Font Automatic
set
•• Style: Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.)
Foreground: Color of text
Style Automatic
Foreground Automatic •• Fore opacity: Opacity of text
Background: Color of text box
Fore opacity Automatic
Background Automatic •• Back opacity: Opacity of text box
Outline: Outline color of text
Back opacity Automatic (Identify the setting options on the screen.)
Outline Automatic
■ To reset the settings

Select “CC reset” and press OK
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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.
1 Display menu
4 Set the timer
■ To set “Sleep” (Off Timer)
Set to shut the unit off after a pre-selected amount of time.
Sleep
Sleep 60 set
• 0/30/60/90 (minutes)
2 Select “Timer”
Menu next
EZ Sync ■ To set “Timer 1-5” (On/Off Timer)

Picture select Select the item and set
Audio Timer 1 select
Timer Channel 310 - 1
Lock Day EVR FRI set
Memory card On time 10:00 AM
Off time 11:00 AM
Set On
3 Select the timer to set
Using Timer
Timer select Channel Select the channel
Sleep Day Select the day
next
Timer 1 SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT
Timer 2 (displays the nearest future date)
MON-FRI/SAT-SUN/DAILY/EVR SUN/EVR MON/
Timer 3
EVR TUE/EVR WED/EVR THU/EVR FRI/ EVR SAT
Timer 4
Timer 5 On time The time to turn On
Off time The time to turn Off
■ Press to exit from Set Timer setting (On/Off)
Advanced
Sleep Turns Off automatically
menu screen Timer 1 Turns On/Off automatically
(5 timers can be set.)
~
Timer 5 Note
■ Press to return
to the previous
• The TV automatically turns Off after 90 minutes when turned On by the Timer. This operation will be
cancelled if the Off time is selected or if a key is pressed.
screen
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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 Set the timer

1 4 ■ To set “Sleep” (Off Timer)
Set to shut the unit off after a pre-selected amount of time.
Sleep
Sleep 60 set
• 0/30/60/90 (minutes)
Select “Timer”
2 Menu next
EZ Sync ■ To set “Timer 1-5” (On/Off Timer)

Picture select Select the item and set
Audio Timer 1 select
Timer Channel 310 - 1
Lock Day EVR FRI set
Memory card On time 10:00 AM
Off time 11:00 AM
Set On
Select the timer to set
3
Using Timer
Timer select Channel Select the channel
Sleep Day Select the day
next
Timer 1 SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT
Timer 2 (displays the nearest future date)
MON-FRI/SAT-SUN/DAILY/EVR SUN/EVR MON/
Timer 3
EVR TUE/EVR WED/EVR THU/EVR FRI/ EVR SAT
Timer 4
Timer 5 On time The time to turn On
Off time The time to turn Off
Advanced
Sleep Turns Off automatically Set Timer setting (On/Off)
menu screen Timer 1 Turns On/Off automatically
(5 timers can be set.)
~
Timer 5 Note
■ Press to return
to the previous
• The TV automatically turns Off after 90 minutes when turned On by the Timer. This operation will be
cancelled if the Off time is selected or if a key is pressed.
screen
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Recommended AV Connections Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control of
a single AV piece of equipment such as a Panasonic DIGA-
EZ SyncTM Connections
If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDAVI
control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off then On
These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. DVD recorder, RAM theater, or Player theater system. again while the power of all equipment is On (so that the
Refer to page 30-31 for Setup Menu settings and additional unit can correctly recognize the connected equipment) and
For other connections, consult the instructions of each piece of equipment and the specifications (p. 47). control information. check that DIGA, RAM theater, and Player theater playback
For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not provided. operate.
www.panasonic.ca
Note
Front of the TV Back of the TV
AC 120 V Cable TV
• HDMI 1 is recommended.
When connecting to HDMI 2, set the input mode to HDMI 2 (p. 24) initially before connecting to HDMI 2. After
60Hz connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 30-31).
Power Cord
(Connect after all the other Cable Box
or
■ Connecting this unit to the DIGA, RAM theater, or Player ■ Connecting this unit to a DVD
theater recorder and AV amp
••
connections are complete.)
For DIGA: Connect with HDMI cable
ANTENNA
Cable In
When using an “EZ Sync” audio-video

For RAM theater and Player theater: amplifier and a compatible DIGA recorder,
Connect with the HDMI and audio cables.
use a daisy chain connection as shown
If audio cable is not connected, you cannot listen to the TV
ANTENNA
Cable In program through the theater system. below.
AUDIO VIDEO
Recommended AV Connections
VIDEO
INPUT
R L PR PB Y
or INPUT
HDMI 2 R L PR PB Y
INPUT 1 AUDIO IN
R L HDMI 2
AV IN 1 AV IN 2
INPUT 1 AUDIO IN
SD slot INPUT 2
R
L
R L AV IN 1 AV IN 2
TO S VIDEO INPUT 2
PROG AUDIO
OUT AMP L
or R
L or
R
ANTENNA
Cable In
HDMI 1
AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO IN R L TO S VIDEO
DIGITAL PROG AUDIO
AUDIO OUT OUT AMP L
■ DVD Recorder /
R HDMI 1
Back of the TV AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO IN R L
DIGITAL
VCR AUDIO OUT
Digital Audio
out
Connect with
A or B
or
A HDMI cable
Amplifier or or
Advanced
HDMI cable
HDMI
■ To listen to the OPTICAL IN
Optical digital
(AV OUT)
HDMI
TV through audio cable AUDIO HDMI HDMI HDMI
IN (AV OUT) (AV OUT) (AV IN) (AV OUT)
speakers
or
B HDMI-DVI
Conversion cable Panasonic RAM theater / DIGA Panasonic DIGA Panasonic AV amp
Panasonic Player theater (Panasonic DVD Recorder) HD Camcorder (Panasonic DVD Recorder)
+ Audio cable
or
■ To watch DVDs
•• One AV amp and one DIGA recorder can be operated with this unit.
Be sure to connect the AV amp between this unit and the DIGA recorder.
DVD Player/Set Top Box ■ Setting of this unit after connection
After making connections as shown above, set “EZ Sync” (under “EZ Sync setting”) to “On” using the Setup menu.
Note
• •
(p. 30-31).
The picture and audio input signals connected to a When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to
terminal specified in “Monitor out” (p. 36) cannot be HDMI or COMPONENT terminals, only audio signals
output from “PROG OUT” terminals. can be obtained. From the output terminals, no video Note
However, audio output can be obtained from
“DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” terminal.
•
signals can be passed.
When receiving digital channel signals, all digital • Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their
respective operating instruction manuals.
• To prevent howling and image oscillation, set the
“Monitor out” setting when connecting the VCR with
formats are down-converted to composite NTSC
video to be output through the PROG OUT terminals. • When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output using “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of this
unit, the system switches to 2CH audio.
loop-connection. (p. 28, 36) (When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.)
40 41
Recommended AV Connections Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control of
a single AV piece of equipment such as a Panasonic DIGA-
EZ SyncTM Connections
If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDAVI
control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off then On
These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. DVD recorder, RAM theater, or Player theater system. again while the power of all equipment is On (so that the
Refer to page 30-31 for Setup Menu settings and additional unit can correctly recognize the connected equipment) and
For other connections, consult the instructions of each piece of equipment and the specifications (p. 47). control information. check that DIGA, RAM theater, and Player theater playback
For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not provided. operate.
www.panasonic.ca
Note
Front of the TV Back of the TV
AC 120 V Cable TV
• HDMI 1 is recommended.
When connecting to HDMI 2, set the input mode to HDMI 2 (p. 24) initially before connecting to HDMI 2. After
60Hz connection, confirm the HDMI control functions (p. 30-31).
Power Cord
(Connect after all the other Cable Box
or
■ Connecting this unit to the DIGA, RAM theater, or Player ■ Connecting this unit to a DVD
connections are complete.) theater recorder and AV amp
••
ANTENNA
Cable In
For DIGA: Connect with HDMI cable When using an “EZ Sync” audio-video
For RAM theater and Player theater: amplifier and a compatible DIGA recorder,
Connect with the HDMI and audio cables.
use a daisy chain connection as shown
If audio cable is not connected, you cannot listen to the TV
ANTENNA
Cable In program through the theater system. below.
AUDIO VIDEO
Recommended AV Connections
VIDEO
INPUT
R L PR PB Y
or INPUT
HDMI 2 R L PR PB Y
INPUT 1 AUDIO IN
R L HDMI 2
AV IN 1 AV IN 2
INPUT 1 AUDIO IN
SD slot INPUT 2
R
L
R L AV IN 1 AV IN 2
TO S VIDEO INPUT 2
PROG AUDIO
OUT AMP L
or R
L or
R
ANTENNA
Cable In
HDMI 1
AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO IN R L TO S VIDEO
DIGITAL PROG AUDIO
AUDIO OUT OUT AMP L
■ DVD Recorder /
R HDMI 1
Back of the TV AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO IN R L
DIGITAL
VCR AUDIO OUT
Digital Audio
out
Connect with
A or B
or
A HDMI cable
Amplifier or or
Advanced
HDMI cable
HDMI
■ To listen to the OPTICAL IN
Optical digital
(AV OUT)
HDMI
TV through audio cable AUDIO HDMI HDMI HDMI
IN (AV OUT) (AV OUT) (AV IN) (AV OUT)
speakers
or
B HDMI-DVI
Conversion cable Panasonic RAM theater / DIGA Panasonic DIGA Panasonic AV amp
Panasonic Player theater (Panasonic DVD Recorder) HD Camcorder (Panasonic DVD Recorder)
+ Audio cable
or
■ To watch DVDs
•• One AV amp and one DIGA recorder can be operated with this unit.
Be sure to connect the AV amp between this unit and the DIGA recorder.
DVD Player/Set Top Box ■ Setting of this unit after connection
After making connections as shown above, set “EZ Sync” (under “EZ Sync setting”) to “On” using the Setup menu.
Note
(p. 30-31).
• The picture and audio input signals connected to a
terminal specified in “Monitor out” (p. 36) cannot be • When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to
HDMI or COMPONENT terminals, only audio signals
Note
output from “PROG OUT” terminals. can be obtained. From the output terminals, no video
However, audio output can be obtained from
“DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” terminal.
•
signals can be passed.
When receiving digital channel signals, all digital • Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their
respective operating instruction manuals.
• To prevent howling and image oscillation, set the
“Monitor out” setting when connecting the VCR with
formats are down-converted to composite NTSC
video to be output through the PROG OUT terminals. • When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output using “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of this
unit, the system switches to 2CH audio.
loop-connection. (p. 28, 36) (When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.)
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Ratings List for Lock Technical Information
“V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the Closed Caption (CC)
entertainment industry. (p. 33)
■ U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) • 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.)
NR
G
NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie has not been rated or
rating does not apply.
GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted.
•• The Closed Caption is not displayed when you use HDMI connection.
If analog connected equipment is used for displaying or recording, Closed Caption (CC) should be set On/Off on
the connected equipment.
PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children. The CC mode setting of the TV will not affect the analog input.
PG-13 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. If a digital program is being output in analog format, the CC data will also be output in analog format.
R RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. If digital connected equipment is used for input, CC should be set On on either the connected equipment or the TV.
NC-17 NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED. If CC is set On on both the connected equipment and the TV, captions from each unit will overlap.
X ADULTS ONLY.
■ U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S. TV)

Age-based Age-based Possible Content Aspect Ratio
Description
Group Ratings Selections
NR Viewable
Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 21)
(Not Rated) TV-NR Blocked Not Rated. (e.g.: in case of 4:3 image)
Youth
TV-Y Viewable
Blocked
FV Blocked
All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically
designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6.
Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may
• FULL JUST
•
TV-Y7 Viewable include mild physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children under FULL JUST
Blocked the age of 7.
Viewable General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language,
TV-G Blocked and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
D,L,S,V (all selected) Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent
TV-PG Any combination of D, coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and
L, S, V situations. Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the
Guidance D,L,S,V (all selected) (Recommended for anamorphic picture) screen.
Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated
TV-14 Any combination of D, themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence. (Recommended for normal TV broadcast)
• •
L, S, V
L,S,V (all selected) Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes,
H-FILL 4:3
TV-MA Any combination of L, profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content.
S, V
H-FILL
FV: Fantasy/Cartoon Violence. V: Violence S: Sex L: Offensive Language D: Dialogue with sexual content.
■ CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS (C. E. L. R.)

Side bar
Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming,
E talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
C Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content. Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. Standard
The side edges of the image are cut off. (Note that “Image retention” of the side bar may occur from
C8+ Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over. No profanity, nudity or sexual content. displaying it for a long time.)
Technical Information
G General programming, suitable for all audiences.
Ratings List for Lock

PG Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
ZOOM Note
14+ Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents are
strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens. ZOOM • 480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9):
FULL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM
18+ 18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.
• 1080p / 1080i / 720p:
FULL, H-FILL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM
■ CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS (C. F. L. R.)
E Exempt - Exempt programming.
Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen.
• When the signal is 720p/1080i/1080p, the aspect mode
automatically defaults to Full after turning off the TV,
G General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal after changing input mode, or after changed signal
or is depicted appropriately. (Recommended for Letter Box)
resolution other than 720p/1080i/1080p.
8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light
8 ans+ or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.
13 ans+ Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a few violent scenes or one or
more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested.
Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent scenes of violence or intense
• Zoom adjust
Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in “ZOOM”.
16 ans+ Select “Zoom adjust” on the “Picture” menu. (p. 26-27)
FAQs, etc.
violence.
18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence. V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment
Caution
• The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” programs (non rated, not applicable and
none) as per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking “NR” programs is chosen “unexpected and
possibly confusing results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of
programming:”
• Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)
• Locally originated programming • News • Political • Public Service Announcements • Religious • Sports • Weather • To reset the aspect ratio (OK)
42 43
Ratings List for Lock Technical Information
“V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the Closed Caption (CC)
entertainment industry. (p. 33)
■ U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) • 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.)
NR
G
NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie has not been rated or
rating does not apply.
GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted.
•• The Closed Caption is not displayed when you use HDMI connection.
If analog connected equipment is used for displaying or recording, Closed Caption (CC) should be set On/Off on
the connected equipment.
PG PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children. The CC mode setting of the TV will not affect the analog input.
PG-13 PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. If a digital program is being output in analog format, the CC data will also be output in analog format.
R RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. If digital connected equipment is used for input, CC should be set On on either the connected equipment or the TV.
NC-17 NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED. If CC is set On on both the connected equipment and the TV, captions from each unit will overlap.
X ADULTS ONLY.
■ U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS (U. S. TV)

Age-based Age-based Possible Content Aspect Ratio
Description
Group Ratings Selections
NR Viewable
Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 21)
(Not Rated) TV-NR Blocked Not Rated. (e.g.: in case of 4:3 image)
Youth
TV-Y Viewable
Blocked
FV Blocked
All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically
designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6.
Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may
• FULL JUST
•
TV-Y7 Viewable include mild physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children under FULL JUST
Blocked the age of 7.
Viewable General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language,
TV-G Blocked and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
D,L,S,V (all selected) Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent
TV-PG Any combination of D, coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and
L, S, V situations. Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the
Guidance D,L,S,V (all selected) (Recommended for anamorphic picture) screen.
Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated
TV-14 Any combination of D, themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence. (Recommended for normal TV broadcast)
L, S, V
TV-MA
L,S,V (all selected)
Any combination of L,
S, V
Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes,
profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content.
• H-FILL
• 4:3
H-FILL
FV: Fantasy/Cartoon Violence. V: Violence S: Sex L: Offensive Language D: Dialogue with sexual content.
■ CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS (C. E. L. R.)

Side bar
Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming,
E talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
C Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content. Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. Standard
The side edges of the image are cut off. (Note that “Image retention” of the side bar may occur from
C8+ Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over. No profanity, nudity or sexual content. displaying it for a long time.)
G General programming, suitable for all audiences.
•
Ratings List for Lock

PG Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
ZOOM Note
14+ Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents are
strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens. ZOOM • 480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9):
FULL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM
18+ 18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.
• 1080p / 1080i / 720p:
FULL, H-FILL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM
■ CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS (C. F. L. R.)
E Exempt - Exempt programming.
Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen.
• When the signal is 720p/1080i/1080p, the aspect mode
automatically defaults to Full after turning off the TV,
G General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal after changing input mode, or after changed signal
or is depicted appropriately. (Recommended for Letter Box)
resolution other than 720p/1080i/1080p.
8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light
8 ans+ or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.
13 ans+ Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a few violent scenes or one or
more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested.
Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent scenes of violence or intense
• Zoom adjust
Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in “ZOOM”.
16 ans+ Select “Zoom adjust” on the “Picture” menu. (p. 26-27)
FAQs, etc.
violence.
18 ans+ Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence. V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment
Caution
• The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” programs (non rated, not applicable and
none) as per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking “NR” programs is chosen “unexpected and
possibly confusing results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of
programming:”
• Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)
• Locally originated programming • News • Political • Public Service Announcements • Religious • Sports • Weather • To reset the aspect ratio (OK)
42 43
Technical Information (Continued)
Data format for SD Card browsing EZ SyncTM “HDAVI ControlTM”
HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 30)
••
Photo: Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF* and EXIF** standards
Data format: Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) 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.
••
Max. number of files: 9,999
Image resolution: 160 x 120 to 10,000,000 Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the playback starts.
Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switched.
* DCF (Design rule for camera file system): A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association’s standard
** EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) ••
Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment.
If you connect the same kind of equipment at once (for example: one DIGA to HDMI 1 / another DIGA to HDMI 2), EZ SyncTM is
Caution available for the terminal with the smaller number.
•• A JPEG image modified with a PC may not be displayed.

Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution.
•
If you connect the equipment that has “HDAVI Control 2” function to the TV with HDMI cable, the sound from DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT terminal can be output as multi channel surround.
Note
HDMI connection
• Folder structure viewed in PC
DCIM Created automatically
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.
100_PANA 3-digit folder number + 5-digit arbitrary characters 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 connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
P1000001.JPG
P1000002.JPG
4-digit arbitrary characters + 4-digit file number
• Usable characters: 1-byte “a to z”, “A to Z”, “0 to 9,” and “_” •• HDMI is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.
If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (*2).
••
P1000003.JPG
P1000004.JPG When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal.
•• The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital camera used.
For the suitable SD Memory Cards, please confirm the latest information on the following website.
Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI 1 in” or “HDMI 2 in” menu screen. (p. 26)
Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz
(*1): The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant device.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This site is in English only) (*2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
Caution
SD Card warning messages
•• Use with a PC is not assumed.
All signals are reformatted before being displayed on the screen.
Message Meaning
•• If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.
•
This HDMI connector is “type A”.
Is memory card in? The card is not inserted.
•• These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection.
A device having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either “COMPONENT”, “S VIDEO”, or
No file
• The card has no data or this type of data is not supported.
•
“VIDEO” to receive analog signals.
The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.
Match the output setting of the digital device.
Cannot read file •• The file is broken or unreadable.
The TV does not support the format.
• For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see below.
Input signals that can be displayed

GalleryPlayer warning messages * Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, PB, PR) and HDMI
•• There is a problem with decoder of your TV. horizontal vertical
COMPONENT HDMI
Cannot display image due to If this message appears, please contact Panasonic Service Center for frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz)
incorrect ID data. assistance. 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 * *
525 (480) /60p 31.47 59.94 * *
Refer to page 51 (Customer Services Directory), page 52 (Limited Warranty) 750 (720) /60p 45.00 59.94 * *
1,125 (1,080) /60i 33.75 59.94 * *
Cannot display image on SD card. • There is a probrem with the data.

Check the data inside the SD card.
1,125 (1,080)/60p
1,125 (1,080)/60p
67.43
67.50
59.94
60.00
*
*
Note
Cautions in handling SD Card: •• Signals other than those shown above may not be displayed properly.
The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
•• Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data (this can damage card or unit).
Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.
•• Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact.
Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card may be damaged).
Side Bar
•• Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card.
Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause “Image
retention” to remain on either or both sides of the display field.
Side Bar Image retention
FAQs, etc.
Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic To reduce the risk of such “Image retention”, change the brightness of the side bars.
•
operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) 4:3
The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture. Using Screen
Cinema mode will reduce such flashing (See below). Display
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.
Picture mode
••
Caution
Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may operate and disable optical output. •• Vivid (default):
Standard:
Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit room.
Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting.
•
External speakers cannot be connected directly to PROG OUT terminals.
When an ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. When an NTSC •• Cinema:
Custom (Photo):
For watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like picture.
Customizes each item according to your taste.
channel is selected, the output will be PCM. Photo is displayed in Jpeg menu.
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Technical Information (Continued)
Data format for SD Card browsing EZ SyncTM “HDAVI ControlTM”
Photo: Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF* and EXIF** standards HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 30)
Data format:
Max. number of files:
Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
9,999
••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.
Image resolution: 160 x 120 to 10,000,000 ••
Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the playback starts.
Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switched.
* DCF (Design rule for camera file system): A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association’s standard
** EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) ••
Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment.
If you connect the same kind of equipment at once (for example: one DIGA to HDMI 1 / another DIGA to HDMI 2), EZ SyncTM is
Caution available for the terminal with the smaller number.
•• A JPEG image modified with a PC may not be displayed.

Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution.
•
If you connect the equipment that has “HDAVI Control 2” function to the TV with HDMI cable, the sound from DIGITAL AUDIO
OUT terminal can be output as multi channel surround.
Note
HDMI connection
• Folder structure viewed in PC
DCIM Created automatically
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.
100_PANA 3-digit folder number + 5-digit arbitrary characters 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 connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
P1000001.JPG
P1000002.JPG
P1000003.JPG
4-digit arbitrary characters + 4-digit file number
• Usable characters: 1-byte “a to z”, “A to Z”, “0 to 9,” and “_” •• HDMI is the world’s first complete digital consumer AV interface complying with a non-compression standard.
If the external equipment has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to HDMI adapter cable (*2).
P1000004.JPG
•• When the DVI to HDMI adapter cable is used, connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal.
•• The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital camera used.
For the suitable SD Memory Cards, please confirm the latest information on the following website.
Audio settings can be made on the “HDMI 1 in” or “HDMI 2 in” menu screen. (p. 26)
Applicable audio signal sampling frequencies (L.PCM): 48 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 32 kHz
(*1): The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI-compliant device.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This site is in English only) (*2): Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop.
Caution
Message
SD Card warning messages
Meaning
•• Use with a PC is not assumed.
All signals are reformatted before being displayed on the screen.
•• If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set the aspect ratio to “16:9”.
This HDMI connector is “type A”.
Is memory card in?
• The card is not inserted.
•• These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP (High-Bandwidth Digital Content Protection) copyright protection.
A device having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input terminal of either “COMPONENT”, “S VIDEO”, or
No file
• The card has no data or this type of data is not supported.
•
“VIDEO” to receive analog signals.
The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals: 480i, 480p, 720p, 1080i and 1080p.
Match the output setting of the digital device.
Cannot read file •• The file is broken or unreadable.
The TV does not support the format.
• For details of the applicable HDMI signals, see below.
Input signals that can be displayed

GalleryPlayer warning messages * Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, PB, PR) and HDMI
••
There is a problem with decoder of your TV. horizontal vertical COMPONENT HDMI
Cannot display image due to If this message appears, please contact Panasonic Service Center for frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz)
incorrect ID data. assistance. 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 * *
525 (480) /60p 31.47 59.94 * *
Refer to page 51 (Customer Services Directory), page 52 (Limited Warranty) 750 (720) /60p 45.00 59.94 * *
1,125 (1,080) /60i 33.75 59.94 * *
Cannot display image on SD card. • There is a probrem with the data.

Check the data inside the SD card.
1,125 (1,080)/60p
1,125 (1,080)/60p
67.43
67.50
59.94
60.00
*
*
Note
Cautions in handling SD Card: •• Signals other than those shown above may not be displayed properly.
The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display.
•• Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data (this can damage card or unit).
Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.
•• Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact.
Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card may be damaged).
Side Bar
Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause “Image
•• Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card. retention” to remain on either or both sides of the display field.
Side Bar Image retention
FAQs, etc.
Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic To reduce the risk of such “Image retention”, change the brightness of the side bars. 4:3
operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.)
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals

• The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture. Using
Cinema mode will reduce such flashing (See below).
Screen
Display
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.
Picture mode
Caution
•• Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may operate and disable optical output. •• Vivid (default):
Standard:
Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit room.
Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting.
•
External speakers cannot be connected directly to PROG OUT terminals.
When an ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. When an NTSC •• Cinema:
Custom (Photo):
For watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like picture.
Customizes each item according to your taste.
channel is selected, the output will be PCM. Photo is displayed in Jpeg menu.
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Maintenance Specifications
First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. TH-42PX75U TH-50PX75U
Display panel Power Source AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Consumption panel
Power
The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or Maximum 387 W 499 W
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. Use this cloth to wipe the surface
Standby condition 0.2 W 0.2 W
of the display panel, then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type until the surface is dry. Drive method AC type
•
Plasma Display
Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects. Furthermore, avoid contact Aspect Ratio 16:9
with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents, and thinner; otherwise, the quality of the surface may be
adversely affected. Visible screen size 106 cm 127 cm
(W × H × Diagonal) 36.3 ” × 20.3 ” × 41.6 ” 43.5 ” × 24.4 ” × 49.9 ”
(922 mm × 518 mm × 1,057 mm) (1,106 mm × 622 mm × 1,269 mm)
Cabinet (No. of pixels)
786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H)) 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768 (H))
If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. [3,072 × 768 dots] [4,098 × 768 dots]
• If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution and then wring the cloth dry.
Sound
Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth.
•
Audio Output 20 W [ 10 W + 10 W ] ( 10 % THD )
Do not allow any detergent to come into direct contact with the surface of the Plasma TV.
If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result.
• Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents, and thinner; otherwise, the quality of the
cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods
Channel Capability
(Digital/Analog) VHF/ UHF: 2 - 69, CATV: 1 - 135
Temperature: 32 °F – 104 °F (0 °C – 40 °C)

in contact with articles made from rubber or PVC. Operating Conditions Humidity: 20 % – 80 % RH (non-condensing)
VIDEO: RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V [p-p] (75 Ω)
Pedestal INPUT 1-2 S-VIDEO: Mini DIN 4-pin Y: 1.0 V [p-p] (75 Ω) C: 0.286 V [p-p] (75 Ω)
•
AUDIO L-R: RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]
Cleaning
Connection Terminals
Y: 1.0 V [p-p] (including synchronization)
Wipe the surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. If the unit is particularly dirty, clean it using a cloth soaked with water to COMPONENT VIDEO PB, PR: ±0.35 V [p-p]
which a small amount of neutral detergent has been added and then wipe with a dry cloth. INPUT 1-2 AUDIO L-R: RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]
Do not use products such as solvents, thinner, or household wax for cleaning, as they can damage the surface
HDMI 1-2 TYPE A Connector × 2
•
coating. (If using a chemically-treated cloth, follow the instructions supplied with the cloth.)
Do not attach sticky tape or labels, as they can make the surface of the pedestal dirty. Do not allow long-term
contact with rubber, vinyl products, or the like. (Doing so will cause deterioration.)
AUDIO IN • This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.
Card slot SD CARD slot × 1
AV PROG. OUT AUDIO L-R: RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic
3D Y/C FILTER
FEATURES CLOSED CAPTION V-Chip
Photo Viewer HDAVI Control 2
( W × H × D ) Mass
Dimensions
40.2 ” × 28.7 ” × 13.0 ” 47.7 ” × 33.2 ” × 14.6 ”
Including pedestal (1,020 mm × 727 mm × 330 mm) (1,210 mm × 841 mm × 369 mm)
Specifications
Maintenance
40.2 ” × 26.8 ” × 3.8 ” 47.7 ” × 31.3 ” × 3.8 ”
TV Set only (1,020 mm × 680 mm × 97 mm) (1,210 mm × 793 mm × 97 mm)
Including pedestal 75.0 lb. (34 ) 99.2 lb. (45 )
TV Set only 59.6 lb. (27 ) 83.8 lb. (38 )
[TH-42PX75U] [TH-50PX75U]
40.2 ” (1,020 mm) 3.8 ” (97 mm) 47.7 ” (1,210 mm) 3.8 ” (97 mm)
28.7 ” (727 mm)

26.8 ” (680 mm)
33.2 ” (841 mm)

31.3 ” (793 mm)
FAQs, etc.
26.7 ” (676 mm) 13.0 ” (330 mm) 28.8 ” (730 mm) 14.6 ” (369 mm)
Note
46
• Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate.
47
Maintenance Specifications
First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. TH-42PX75U TH-50PX75U
Display panel Power Source AC 120 V, 60 Hz
Consumption panel
Power
The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or Maximum 387 W 499 W
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. Use this cloth to wipe the surface
Standby condition 0.2 W 0.2 W
of the display panel, then wipe it evenly with a dry cloth of the same type until the surface is dry. Drive method AC type
Plasma Display
• Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with fingernails or other hard objects. Furthermore, avoid contact
with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents, and thinner; otherwise, the quality of the surface may be
Aspect Ratio
Visible screen size
16:9
106 cm 127 cm
adversely affected.
(W × H × Diagonal) 36.3 ” × 20.3 ” × 41.6 ” 43.5 ” × 24.4 ” × 49.9 ”
(922 mm × 518 mm × 1,057 mm) (1,106 mm × 622 mm × 1,269 mm)
Cabinet (No. of pixels)
786,432 (1,024 (W) × 768 (H)) 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768 (H))
If the cabinet becomes dirty, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth. [3,072 × 768 dots] [4,098 × 768 dots]
• If the cabinet is particularly dirty, soak the cloth in a weak detergent solution and then wring the cloth dry.
Sound
Use this cloth to wipe the cabinet and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth. Audio Output 20 W [ 10 W + 10 W ] ( 10 % THD )
• Do not allow any detergent to come into direct contact with the surface of the Plasma TV.
If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result.
• Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays, solvents, and thinner; otherwise, the quality of the
cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Furthermore, do not leave it for long periods
Channel Capability
(Digital/Analog) VHF/ UHF: 2 - 69, CATV: 1 - 135
Temperature: 32 °F – 104 °F (0 °C – 40 °C)

in contact with articles made from rubber or PVC. Operating Conditions Humidity: 20 % – 80 % RH (non-condensing)
Pedestal INPUT 1-2 S-VIDEO: Mini DIN 4-pin Y: 1.0 V [p-p] (75 Ω) C: 0.286 V [p-p] (75 Ω)
•
Connection Terminals
Cleaning
Y: 1.0 V [p-p] (including synchronization)
Wipe the surfaces with a soft, dry cloth. If the unit is particularly dirty, clean it using a cloth soaked with water to COMPONENT VIDEO PB, PR: ±0.35 V [p-p]
which a small amount of neutral detergent has been added and then wipe with a dry cloth. INPUT 1-2 AUDIO L-R: RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]
Do not use products such as solvents, thinner, or household wax for cleaning, as they can damage the surface
HDMI 1-2 TYPE A Connector × 2
coating. (If using a chemically-treated cloth, follow the instructions supplied with the cloth.)
• Do not attach sticky tape or labels, as they can make the surface of the pedestal dirty. Do not allow long-term
contact with rubber, vinyl products, or the like. (Doing so will cause deterioration.)
AUDIO IN • This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.
Card slot SD CARD slot × 1
AV PROG. OUT AUDIO L-R: RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms]
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic
3D Y/C FILTER
FEATURES CLOSED CAPTION V-Chip
Photo Viewer HDAVI Control 2
( W × H × D ) Mass
Dimensions
40.2 ” × 28.7 ” × 13.0 ” 47.7 ” × 33.2 ” × 14.6 ”
Including pedestal (1,020 mm × 727 mm × 330 mm) (1,210 mm × 841 mm × 369 mm)
Specifications
Maintenance
40.2 ” × 26.8 ” × 3.8 ” 47.7 ” × 31.3 ” × 3.8 ”
TV Set only (1,020 mm × 680 mm × 97 mm) (1,210 mm × 793 mm × 97 mm)
Including pedestal 75.0 lb. (34 ) 99.2 lb. (45 )
TV Set only 59.6 lb. (27 ) 83.8 lb. (38 )
[TH-42PX75U] [TH-50PX75U]
40.2 ” (1,020 mm) 3.8 ” (97 mm) 47.7 ” (1,210 mm) 3.8 ” (97 mm)
28.7 ” (727 mm)

26.8 ” (680 mm)
33.2 ” (841 mm)

31.3 ” (793 mm)
FAQs, etc.
26.7 ” (676 mm) 13.0 ” (330 mm) 28.8 ” (730 mm) 14.6 ” (369 mm)
Note
46
• Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate.
47
FAQ
Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the
If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model
For details (p. 51, 52) number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV).
For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at:
www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
www.panasonic.ca Problem Actions
“Press any key to return”

• The function to prevent “Image retention” is activated.
(Not a faulty symptom)
The screen saver is activated if the TV unit is not operated for
moves on the screen a certain time in SD mode.
“Image retention” (p. 5)
White spots or One spot remains dark • A pixel or luminescent spot can occasionally
be missing in plasma displays.
shadow images (Not a faulty symptom)
(noise)
Chaotic image, noisy • Check nearby electrical products
(car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp).
Screen
No image can be
displayed • Check Picture menu (p. 26)
Only spots are displayed

instead of images
•• Check the channel settings. (p. 34)
Check the antenna cables.
• Check the position, direction,

and connection of the aerial.
Neither image nor •• Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet?
Is the TV unit turned On?
sound is produced
• Check Picture menu (p. 26) and volume.
Frequently Asked Questions

Interference or
frozen digital Pictures from external
channels equipment are distorted Black Box appears • Change settings of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 36)
(intermittent sound) when the unit is

SUB
MENU
connected via HDMI •• Are the speakers’ cables connected correctly? (p. 40)
Is “Sound Mute” active? (p. 17)
• Is the HDMI cable connected properly? No sound is produced •• Is the volume set to the minimum?
Is “Speaker output” set to “Off”? (p. 26)
•
(p. 40-41)
Turn Off the TV unit and equipment, then •• Change “SAP” settings. (p. 20)
Sound
Check “HDMI 1 in” or “HDMI 2 in” settings. (p. 26)
turn them On again.
• Change the direction of antenna • Check an input signal from the equipment.
(p. 45) •• Set “SAP” setting to “Stereo” or “Mono.”
•
for digital channels.
Check “Signal meter” (p. 35).
If the signal is weak, check the
• Use equipment compliant with
EIA/CEA-861/861B. Sound is unusual •
Check the HDMI device connected to the unit.
Set the audio setting of the HDMI device to
“Linear PCM.”
antenna and consult your local
• If digital sound connection has a problem,
FAQs, etc.
dealer. select analog sound connection.
-
The remote control does
not work
•• Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6)
Has the battery run down?
48 49
FAQ
Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the
If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model
For details (p. 51, 52) number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV).
For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at:
www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
www.panasonic.ca Problem Actions
“Press any key to return”

• The function to prevent “Image retention” is activated.
The screen saver is activated if the TV unit is not operated for
moves on the screen a certain time in SD mode.
“Image retention” (p. 5)
White spots or One spot remains dark • A pixel or luminescent spot can occasionally
be missing in plasma displays.
shadow images
(noise)
Chaotic image, noisy • Check nearby electrical products
(car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp).
Screen
No image can be
displayed • Check Picture menu (p. 26)
Only spots are displayed

instead of images
•• Check the channel settings. (p. 34)
Check the antenna cables.
• Check the position, direction,

and connection of the aerial.
Neither image nor •• Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet?
Is the TV unit turned On?
sound is produced
• Check Picture menu (p. 26) and volume.
Frequently Asked Questions

Interference or
frozen digital Pictures from external
channels equipment are distorted Black Box appears • Change settings of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 36)
(intermittent sound) when the unit is

SUB
MENU
connected via HDMI •• Are the speakers’ cables connected correctly? (p. 40)
Is “Sound Mute” active? (p. 17)
• Is the HDMI cable connected properly? No sound is produced •• Is the volume set to the minimum?
Is “Speaker output” set to “Off”? (p. 26)
•
(p. 40-41)
•• Change “SAP” settings. (p. 20)
Sound
Turn Off the TV unit and equipment, then Check “HDMI 1 in” or “HDMI 2 in” settings. (p. 26)
turn them On again.
• Change the direction of antenna

for digital channels.
• Check an input signal from the equipment.
(p. 45) •• Set “SAP” setting to “Stereo” or “Mono.”
• Check “Signal meter” (p. 35).

If the signal is weak, check the
• Use equipment compliant with
EIA/CEA-861/861B. Sound is unusual •
Check the HDMI device connected to the unit.
Set the audio setting of the HDMI device to
“Linear PCM.”
antenna and consult your local
• If digital sound connection has a problem,
FAQs, etc.
dealer. select analog sound connection.
-
The remote control does
not work
•• Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6)
Has the battery run down?
48 49
Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.) Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A.)
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
DIVISION OF DIVISION OF Customer Services Directory
PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
One Panasonic Way Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center;
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 San Gabriel Industrial Park purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Site at:
Panasonic Color Television http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport
Limited Warranty or, contact us via the web at:
Limited Warranty Coverage http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer You may also contact us directly at:
Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)
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
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
■For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855
GLASS PANEL
ALL PARTS EXCEPT
CATEGORIES LABOR GLASS PANEL OR CRT OR SERVICE
GLASS PANEL OR CRT CRT LABOR Accessory Purchases
GLASS PANEL - 2 (TWO)
PLASMA DISPLAY 1 (ONE) YEAR 1 (ONE) YEAR 1 (ONE) YEAR IN-HOME OR CARRY-IN
YEARS
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web
During the “Labor” Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” Limited Warranty Site at:
period, there will be no charge for parts. http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
You must carry-in your product or arrange for in-home service during the Limited Warranty period. If non- or, send your request by E-mail to:
rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This Limited Warranty only applies to products
purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original npcparts@us.panasonic.com
purchaser and only covers product purchased as new. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date You may also contact us directly at:
is required for Limited Warranty service. 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday - Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
In-Home or Carry-in Service Panasonic Service and Technology Company
Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A.)

For In-Home or Carry-In Service in the United States call 1-888-VIEW-PTV(1-888-843-9788). 20421 84th Avenue South,
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
Kent, WA 98032
In-Home service requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does
not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be (We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
completed in-home, but will require that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or
repair and then returned. ■For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-866-605-1277
Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.)

Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER Service in Puerto Rico
normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube
resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,
The Limited Warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer
controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a
hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Service
Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. (As
examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if
applicable, or travel to and from the servicer. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL
EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE LIMITED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE
FAQs, etc.
LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how
long an implied Limited Warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have others rights which vary from state
to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the Limited Warranty period, you may contact your
dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer
Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH
ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
50 51
Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.) Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A.)
PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, PANASONIC SALES COMPANY,
DIVISION OF DIVISION OF Customer Services Directory
PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC.
One Panasonic Way Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center;
Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 San Gabriel Industrial Park purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web
Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
Site at:
Panasonic Color Television http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport
Limited Warranty or, contact us via the web at:
Limited Warranty Coverage http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer You may also contact us directly at:
Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)
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
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST.
product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor.
GLASS PANEL
ALL PARTS EXCEPT
CATEGORIES LABOR GLASS PANEL OR CRT OR SERVICE
GLASS PANEL OR CRT CRT LABOR Accessory Purchases
GLASS PANEL - 2 (TWO)
PLASMA DISPLAY 1 (ONE) YEAR 1 (ONE) YEAR 1 (ONE) YEAR IN-HOME OR CARRY-IN
YEARS
Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web
During the “Labor” Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” Limited Warranty Site at:
period, there will be no charge for parts. http://www.pstc.panasonic.com
You must carry-in your product or arrange for in-home service during the Limited Warranty period. If non- or, send your request by E-mail to:
rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This Limited Warranty only applies to products
purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original npcparts@us.panasonic.com
purchaser and only covers product purchased as new. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date You may also contact us directly at:
is required for Limited Warranty service. 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday - Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.)
In-Home or Carry-in Service Panasonic Service and Technology Company
Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A.)

For In-Home or Carry-In Service in the United States call 1-888-VIEW-PTV(1-888-843-9788). 20421 84th Avenue South,
For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910.
Kent, WA 98032
In-Home service requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does
not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be (We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks)
completed in-home, but will require that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or
Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.)

repair and then returned.
Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions
This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER Service in Puerto Rico
normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube
resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park,
The Limited Warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985
by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910
infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer
controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a
hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Service
Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”.
THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM
THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. (As
examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if
applicable, or travel to and from the servicer. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL
EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE LIMITED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE
FAQs, etc.
LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how
long an implied Limited Warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you.
This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have others rights which vary from state
to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the Limited Warranty period, you may contact your
dealer or Service Center. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer
Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor.
PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH
ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY.
50 51
Limited Warranty (for Canada) Note
Panasonic Canada Inc.
PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to
remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Plasma TV / Monitor In-home service One (1) year, parts (including Plasma Panel) and labour.
LCD TV (26 in & over) In-home service One (1) year, parts (including LCD Panel) and labour.
LCD TV (25 in & under) Carry-in service only One (1) year, parts (including LCD Panel) and labour.
In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized
Panasonic service facility.
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly
installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping,
or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor
does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this
warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original
purchase is required before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.
In-home service requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the Authorized Servicentre and does not
include removal or re-installation of an installed product. 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.
Limited Warranty (for Canada)

WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation and information assistance, please contact:
Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505
1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505
Fax #: (905) 238-2360
Email link: “Customer support” on www.panasonic.ca
FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca:
Link: “Servicentres™ locator” under “Customer support”
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.
FAQs, etc.
52 53
Limited Warranty (for Canada) Note
Panasonic Canada Inc.
PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY

Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to
remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase.
Plasma TV / Monitor In-home service One (1) year, parts (including Plasma Panel) and labour.
LCD TV (26 in & over) In-home service One (1) year, parts (including LCD Panel) and labour.
LCD TV (25 in & under) Carry-in service only One (1) year, parts (including LCD Panel) and labour.
In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized
Panasonic service facility.
LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS

This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly
installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping,
or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor
does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this
warranty.
This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original
purchase is required before warranty service is performed.
THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED,
INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR
PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES.
In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable.
In-home service requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the Authorized Servicentre and does not
include removal or re-installation of an installed product. 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.
Limited Warranty (for Canada)

WARRANTY SERVICE
For product operation and information assistance, please contact:
Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505
1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505
Fax #: (905) 238-2360
Email link: “Customer support” on www.panasonic.ca
FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca:
Link: “Servicentres™ locator” under “Customer support”
IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE

Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton.
Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase.
FAQs, etc.
52 53
Operating Instructions
High Definition Plasma Television
Manual de instrucciones
Televisor de plasma de alta definición
Model No.
Número de modelo TH-42PX75U
TH-50PX75U
Quick Start Guide

(See page 6)
Guía de inicio rápido

(vea la página 6)
For assistance (U.S.A.), please call:

Customer’s Record 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)
or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You should note this serial
For assistance (Puerto Rico), please call:
number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of
your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes. 787-750-4300
or visit us at www.panasonic.com
For assistance (Canada), please call:
Model Number Serial Number 1-800-561-5505
or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU.), llame al:

Anotación del cliente 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)
El modelo y el número de serie de este producto se encuentran en su panel posterior. Deberá anotarlos en el ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
espacio provisto a continuación y guardar este manual, más el recibo de su compra, como prueba permanente de Para solicitar ayuda (Puerto Rico), llame al:
su adquisición, para que le sirva de ayuda al identificarlo en el caso de que le sea sustraído o lo pierda, y también 787-750-4300
para disponer de los servicios que le ofrece la garantía. ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com
Modelo Número de serie
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Panasonic Canada Inc.
Company, Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 5770 Ambler Drive
Division of Panasonic Corporation San Gabriel Industrial Park Mississauga, Ontario
of North America Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 L4W 2T3 CANADA Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus English The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
New Jersey 07094 U.S.A.
Español Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro.
© 2007 Panasonic Corporation of North America. All Rights Reserved. Las imágenes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos. TQB2AA0751-2
© 2007 Panasonic Corporation of North America. Todos los Derechos Reservados. Printed in U.S.A.
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Operating Instructions

High Definition Plasma Television

Quick Start Guide

Guía de inicio rápido

For assistance (U.S.A.), please call:

Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU.), llame al:

Modelo Número de serie

Enjoy rich multimedia •• Safety Precautions ······································· 4

Quick Start Guide

VCR DVD player Enjoy your TV!

Enjoy rich multimedia •• Safety Precautions ······································· 4

Quick Start Guide

•• Identifying Controls ···················· 17

VCR DVD player Enjoy your TV!

• Watching Videos and DVDs ······················· 24

•• EZ SyncTM “HDAVI ControlTM”····················· 30

•• Editing and Setting Channels ···················· 34

•• Using Timer ················································ 38

GalleryPlayer and the

HDAVI Control™ Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.

• Align the stamped Align the stamped

• Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface.

Operating Instructions Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Bottom view

Installing remote’s batteries

• In order to maintain the TV’s performance and

Operating Instructions Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Bottom view

Installing remote’s batteries

Caution Hole for pedestal

• In order to maintain the TV’s performance and

• Carefully read the instructions accompanying the

Securing to a base Securing to a wall

• Fix pedestal and base together with band.

To Prevent TV from falling over

Securing to a base Securing to a wall

• Fix pedestal and base together with band.

To Prevent TV from falling over

standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel

■Enjoying Home theater and DVD recorder with PR PB Y

Home theater and DVD Recorder HDMI 2

ANT OUT ANT IN

standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel

■Enjoying Home theater and DVD recorder with PR PB Y

• Home theater and DVD Recorder

ANT OUT ANT IN

■To use COMPONENT terminals L

(TV + DVD Recorder or VCR)

To use COMPOSITE terminals

■To use COMPONENT terminals L

(TV + DVD Recorder or VCR)

To use COMPOSITE terminals

To connect DVD recorder

and satellite receiver

VHF/UHF Antenna ■To use COMPONENT terminals

(TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite receiver)

red red red red

To connect VCR and

Connecting TV and DVD recorder (VCR)

Connect in the same way as on p. 13.

To connect DVD recorder

and satellite receiver

■To use COMPONENT terminals

red red red red

(TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite receiver)

red red red red