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Register online at www .panasonic.com/register (U.S. customers only) Owner ’s Manual 42”/50” Class 720p Plasma HDTV (41.9/49.9 inches measured diagonally) Manual de usuario T elevisión de alta definición de 720p y clase 42”/50” de Plasma (41,9/49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente) For assistance (U.S.A./Puerto Rico), please call: 1-877-9 ...
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2 ■ Do not display a still picture for a long time This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“Image retention”). This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty . 4 : 3 12 T o prevent the “Image retention”, the screen saver is automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no oper ...
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3 Basic Advanced Support Information Getting started Contents • W atching TV ······································· 16 • W atching content from external devices ··· 19 • Using Media player ···························· 20 • How to Use Menu Functions ··········· ...
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4 Safety Precautions W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on shelves above, etc.). Important Safety Instructions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN W ARNING: T o reduce the risk o ...
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5 W ARNING/CAUTION (TV set) W ARNING Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally swallowed. Keep small parts away from young children. Discard unneeded small parts and other objects, including packaging materials and plastic bags/ sheets to prevent them from being played with by young children, creating the potential risk of suffocation. ...
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6 ● Do not damage the power cord. (A damaged cord may cause fire or electrical shock.) • Do not move the TV with the cord plugged in the socket outlet. • Do not place a heavy object on the cord or place the cord near a high-temperature object. • Do not twist the cord, bend it excessively , or stretch it. • Do not pull on the cord. Hold on ...
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7 CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES W ARNING Flat panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands or installed according to the manufacturer ’s recommendations. Flat panel displays that are inappropriately situated on dressers, bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests or carts may fall over and may cause personal injury or even death. The ...
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8 Optional Accessory Remote Control N2QA YB000820 Batteries (2) AA Battery Power cord Accessories Check if you have all of the items shown below . Quick start guide Owner ’s Manual Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Child safety Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories. For additional details, ...
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9 Getting started Attaching the pedestal to TV ■ Assembling the pedestal Fix securely with assembly screws A (T otal 4 screws). T ighten screws firmly . A L R Pole Front Pole Base ■ Set-up T ighten assembly screws B (total 4 screws) loosely at first, then tighten them firmly to fix securely . B Fix securely with assembly screws B (T otal 4 scre ...
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10 Power cord connection T o attach T o remove Insert it firmly until the tabs on both sides click into place. Keep pushing both sides until they snap and pull. Installing the remote’ s batteries Open Hook Note the correct polarity (+ or -). Close Caution Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the r ...
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11 Getting started Connections Connection Panels C B A Back of the TV DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT USB connector Power Cord Connect after all other connections have been made. VHF/UHF Antenna • NTSC (National T elevision System Committee): Analog television system A TSC (Advanced T elevision Systems Committee): Digital TV Standards include digital high-def ...
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12 A V cable connection Best Good Basic (Not HD) T o use HDMI terminals L R HDMI A V OUT HDMI-DVI Conversion cable DVI OUT AUDIO OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player e.g. Blu-ray Disc player A V Equipment A V Equipment Connect to Audio input terminal HDMI connection (p. 29) T o use COMPONENT terminals L R Y P B P R AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO OUT white red g ...
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13 Getting started Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Note ● The TV consumes a small amount of electric energy even when turned of f. ● Do not place any objects between the TV remote control sensor and remote control. Front of the TV Back of the TV Changes the input mode Selects Menu and Submenu entries (Press and hold down for MENU fu ...
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14 Remote control Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Viewing from external media Sets the period after which the TV turns to standby automatically Displays Main Menu Displays or removes the information banner (p. 17) Displays Options Menu for special functions (when available) (p.17) Numeric keypad to select any channel V olume up/down Use for digital ...
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15 First T ime Setup or T urn the TV on with the POWER button or (Remote) (TV) Setup the following items ● Select your language ● Select your viewing mode (Be sure to select “ Home Use”) If you select “ Store Demonstration” by mistake, confirmation screen will be displayed. T o display the “Set viewing mode” screen again and select ...
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16 W atching TV T urn power on (TV) or (Remote) Note Please select correct input --> (p. 19) Select a channel number up down or • CH buttons are also available on the side of the TV . [For Cable/Satellite box connection] - Use your connected box’s remote control. T o directly enter a digital channel number When tuning to a digital channel, p ...
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17 Displaying Information ■ Displays TV status information. Also, when watching programs via the Antenna/ Cable input, INFO will include the channel banner . 14-1 ABC-HD Antenna 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM SAP TV -G CC1 480i SD The News Channel Station identifier Input signal Program duration Rating Level Closed caption Signal resolution SAP indication Pro ...
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18 Call up a Favorite channel ■ F A VORITE Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor . Favorite List 14-1 A TSC-1 2-22 A TSC-03 select view ■ Set the Favorite channel While viewing the channel that you want to set: Favorite List 14-1 A TSC-1 2-22 A TSC- ...
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19 With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode ANT/Cable in Input select HDMI 1 HDMI 2 AV OK Exit Select (example) select or enter GAME (example) Label Press INPUT repeatedly to cycle through the available inputs. ● Y ou can label or skip each input mode • Skipped inputs will be grayed out when the ...
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20 Y ou can view still and motion images and play music saved on a USB flash memory device. Basic features for Media player ■ A vailable contents and features Option menu • Photos • Videos • Music Displays data information. (File name, Date, and Size, etc.) * Information differs depending on selected data. select OK select OK Photos OPTION ...
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21 V arious menus allow you to set the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. Display the menu ● Shows the functions that can be adjusted. ● Some functions will be disabled depending on the type of input signal. Menu structure Reset to defaults Picture mode Vivid Color temp. Cool C.A.T.S. Off ...
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22 Picture settings Adjust the image or picture quality Settings Items Item Description Reset to defaults Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Picture mode”. Picture mode Vivid Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit room. Standard Recommended for normal viewing conditions wit ...
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23 Audio settings Adjust Audio quality Settings Items Item Description Reset to defaults Resets Bass, T reble, Balance, Surround, TV speakers, Digital audio out and Audio Input adjustments to factory default settings. Bass Increases or decreases the bass response. T reble Increases or decreases the treble response. Balance Emphasizes the left / rig ...
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24 TV settings T uning, setting audio mode & language Settings Items Item Description ANT in Cable/ Antenna Auto program Manual program MTS Stereo/SAP/ Mono Selects the Audio mode for watching TV (p. 16) Audio Language English/ Spanish/ French Selects the language for TV programs Preferred audio type Main Audio/ Hearing Impaired/ Visually Impai ...
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25 Settings Items Item Description • The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of the audio. The program being viewed must be transmitting the Closed caption (CC) information. (p. 30) • The settings in “Analog” or “Digital” depend on the broadcaster . Closed Caption Analog Closed Caption Off/ ...
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26 Ratings List for parental control “V -chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry . NR Not Rated. G All children and General Audience. PG Parental Guidance suggested. PG-13 Parental Guidance for children under 13. R Restricted Viewing, parental guidance is suggested f ...
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27 Aspect Ratio (FORMA T) Press the FORMA T button to cycle through the aspect modes. This lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 17) (e.g.: in case of 4:3 image) ● FULL: Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. (Recommended for anamorphic picture) ● 4:3: Stand ...
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28 Data format information Compatible Data format for Media player (USB flash memory) Media Compatible format Photo • JPEG files (.jpg) (DCF and EXIF standards) Image resolution 15,360 × 8,640 pixels Videos • MP4 files (.mp4/.m4v) V ideo codec H.264 Audio codec MP3 • A VI files (.avi) V ideo codec H.264 Audio codec MP3/AC3/MPEG1 • MKV file ...
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29 HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and HD devices. HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a Cable or Satellite box or a DVD player , can be connected to the HDMI connector using an HDMI ...
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30 DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT terminal Y ou can enjoy your Home theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and “Multi Channel” amplifier to the DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT terminals. Caution ● Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may operate and disable optical output. ● When an A TSC channel ...
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31 First, unplug the power cord plug from the wall outlet. Display panel The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth. ● If the surface is particularly dirty after cleaning up the dust, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted, mild liquid dish soap ...
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32 Frequently Asked Questions (F AQ) Questions Answers Picture If there is a problem with your TV , please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, visit the Panasonic website for further assistance. (see cover) How do I view the picture from devices such as a: Cable ...
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33 Questions Answers Picture Sound Other Support Information Frequently Asked Questions (F AQ) Why do some small spots on the screen remain bright or dark? The Plasma panel is made up of a few million pixels and is produced with advanced technology through an intricate process. Sometimes a few pixels may be bright or dark. These pixels do not indic ...
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34 TC-P42X60 TC-P50X60 Power Source AC 120 V , 60 Hz Power Consumption (Rated power / Standby power) 212 W / 0.3 W 265 W / 0.3 W Display Panel Panel System Plasma Display panel Screen size 42 ” class (41.9 inches measured diagonally) 50 ” class (49.9 inches measured diagonally) W × H × Diagonal 36.5 ” × 20.5 ” × 41.9 ” (929 mm × 522 ...
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35 A Accessories ................................................. 8 Antenna ......................................................1 1 Audio .......................................................... 23 Auto program ............................................. 24 B Battery ......................................................... 8 C Cable ....... ...
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36 Limited W arranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) Panasonic Consumer Marketing Company of North America, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic W ay Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 Panasonic T elevision Limited W arranty Limited W arranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or w ...
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37 Support Information Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) Limited W arranty (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico only) Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A. and Puerto Rico) Customer Services Directory (United States and Puerto Rico) Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance, locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center , p ...
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38 Limited W arranty (for Canada) Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive, Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 P ANASONIC PRODUCT – LIMITED W ARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship under normal use and for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase agrees to, at its option ...
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39 Support Information Limited W arranty (for Canada) Note ...
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Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover . Y ou should note this serial 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 W arranty Service purposes. ...
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