Panasonic TH42PD50U TH42PD50 User Guide
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Progressive R-TUNE PROG 0 REW PLAY FF PAUSE STOP REC TV/VCR DVD/VCR CH OPEN/CLOSE TV Wide Plasma Television Model No. TH-42PD50U For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo (U.S.A.) For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300 - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 2
user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions a permanent afterimage to remain on the Plasma Television. Examples of still pictures include logos - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 3
) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 4
26 Timer 28 Set up 29 Lock 35 Operating peripheral equipment 39 Programming the remote control code 39 Infrared Code Index 40 Mode Operational Key Chart 43 Specifications 45 VIDEO/COMPONENT/HDMI input signals 45 Troubleshooting Chart 46 CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTORY (for U.S.A.) ... 47 - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 5
user's authority to operate this device. Responsible Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) [email protected] CANADIAN NOTICE: For Models TH-42PD50U - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 6
AC Power Supply Cord The Plasma TV is designed to operate on 120 V AC, 50/60 Hz. Securely insert the power cord repaired at an Authorized Service Center. If the Plasma TV will not be used for a long period of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. If problems occur during use If a problem - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 7
Plasma TV. • Moving the TV with its cables attached might damage the cables which, in turn, can cause fire or electric shock. Disconnect the power plug from the wall contact with the surface of the Plasma TV. If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may result. • Avoid contact with - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 8
Two AA size Helpful Hints: For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with alkaline batteries for longer life. Helpful Hints: Whenever you remove the batteries, you may need to reset the remote control infrared codes. We recommend that you record the code on page 40, prior to setting - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 9
you have the Accessories and items shown Operating Instruction Remote control EUR7627Z60 Warranty card (for U.S.A.) (for Canada) CH VOL OK VOL CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TV Product Registration Card (for U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (for U.S.A.) Batteries for the remote control (AA - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 10
terminal (see page 14) HDMI terminal (see page 12) D I G I TA L AUDIO OUT SERVICE ONLY ANT Antenna terminals ( SERVICE ONLY IN AV IN Y ANT PB PB VIDEO PR PR ARUDIO L IN S VIDEO L AUDIO IN R 1 2 COMPOINNEPNUTT VIDEO INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT 10 - AC cord fixing 1 Connect power - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 11
2V or higher specification) Cable Box Connection • For reception of cable channels (01 - 135), connect the cable supplied by your local higher specification) Incoming 75 Ohm Cable from Cable Company ANT OUTPUT INPUT CABLE BOX Cable Box and VCR Back of the TV D I G I TA L AUDIO OUT SERVICE - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 12
a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) high-definition picture source to this HDMI terminal, so you can display high-definition pictures on this TV in digital form. HDMI cable HDMI cable D I G I TA L AUDIO OUT SERVICE ONLY ANTENNA Cable In VIDEO IN AV IN Y Y PB PB PR PR - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 13
to the component video input terminals (Y, PB, PR) of the TV. Component color inputs provide luminance and separate color signal. • Set in your area. • Use a Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) or DVD Player. Component Video cable Back of the TV Set Top Box DVD player COMPONENT VIDEO - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 14
G I TA L AUDIO OUT SERVICE ONLY Audio cable D I G I TA L AUDIO OUT ANTENNA Cable In L R OUTPUT AUDIO OUT Back of the TV Y Y R L AUDIO IN Program Out Connection (PROG OUT) See optional equipment manual for further instructions for recording and monitoring. VCR DVD recorder MONITOR VIDEO - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 15
1 Connect the AC cord plug to the Plasma TV. • Fix the power cord plug securely with the clamper (see page 10). Power indicator Power on : Red Power off : No Light POWER button Remote control sensor POWER SAP LIGHT TV VCR DVD DTV RCVR DBS/CBL AUX TV/VIDEO SLEEP EXIT ASPECT FAVORITE E RE - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 16
[1] TV [2] Component 1 [3] Component 2 [4] HDMI [5] Video 1 [6] Video 2 • Press corresponding number key on the remote control to select Operation of other Device (see pages 43, 44) 16 POWER SAP LIGHT TV VCR DVD DTV RCVR DBS/CBL AUX TV/VIDEO SLEEP EXIT MUT CALL ASPECT FAVORITE E RE CH - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 17
Location of Controls • Analog channel Cycle through different audio modes. Stereo SAP Mono LIGHT Illuminate the remote control buttons. The selected button blinks when lit end time Program title Clock 15-2 ABC - HD - 10:30 Andrew's cooking show CC SAP TV-G 1080i STANDARD 4 : 3 10:00 am - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 18
Press to select Mode. CH VOL OK VOL CH Press to select Manual or Auto. Manual : Registers the time set by users. Auto : Updates the clock time by extracting time information from the digital broadcast. Date Valid when Mode is set to manual. Press to select Date. CH VOL OK VOL CH Press and - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 19
analog channel ... Progress First time setup Clock Mode Manual Date 4 / 1 / 2005 Time 9 : 43 AM Time zone EST DST On Clock Mode Manual Date 4 / 1 / 2005 Time 9 : 43 AM Time zone EST DST On Clock Mode Manual Date 4 / 1 / 2005 Time 9 : 43 AM Time zone EST DST On Auto - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 20
/CBL Press to operate the cable box with the remote control. 3 POWER Press to turn the cable box on. • Point the remote control towards the cable box. Notes: • The remote control code number is set for Panasonic products. • To operate other manufacturer's product (see pages 39 - 42). 20 - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 21
Controls Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. POWER SAP LIGHT TV VCR DVD DTV RCVR DBS/CBL AUX TV displayed for a prolonged period of time.) Expands a 4:3 picture uniformly to fill the screen, and the center of the screen has aspect 9 - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 22
Sound Surround Speakers HDMI In Audio POWER SAP LIGHT TV VCR DVD DTV RCVR DBS/CBL AUX TV TV/VCR diDsVDp/VlaCRyCHmaOPiEnN/CLmOSE enu. Picture Audio TimTeVr Lock Setup Timer Sleep Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Timer 4 Timer 5 Sleep Sleep 60 Timer 1 CH Day On time Off time Set 310 - 1 EVR FRI 10 - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 23
U.S.TV Manual Date 4 / 1 / 2005 Time 9 : 43 AM Time zone EST DST On Input labels (See page 32) Input labels Comp. 1 Comp. 2 HDMI Power On Off Side Bar Off About (See page 34) About Version License Auto program (See page 30) Auto program ANT In Cable Mode All Start scan Manual - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 24
Pic. Mode Picture Brightness Color Tint Sharpness No Standard +30 0 0 0 +10 Picture 2/2 Color Temp Color Mng. Zoom adjust Other adjust Cool Off Normal / select the picture mode. • Vivid (default) : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit room. • Standard : - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 25
Press to select or adjust the submenu. No Standard +30 0 0 0 +10 Picture 2/2 Color Temp Color Mng. Zoom adjust Other adjust Other adjust Video NR available with regular TV (NTSC) program. • When viewing a nonstandard DTV signal format, you can change color parameters manually for the best - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 26
0 2 Press to select the sub-menu. CH Press to select or adjust the sub-menu. VOL OK VOL CH Other adjust AI Sound Surround Speakers HDMI In Audio leveler On Off On Auto 0 AI Sound Equalize overall volume levels across all channels. AI sound is not available in VIDEO input mode - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 27
Connection). CH VOL OK VOL CH Press to select Speakers. Press to select On or Off. • On : TV speakers operate normally. • Off : TV speakers off. Other adjust AI Sound Surround Speakers HDMI In Audio leveler On Off On Auto 0 Note: AI Sound, Surround and Audio leveler are not available when - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 28
time 10:00 AM Off time 11:00 AM Set On Notes: • 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. • When the power to the TV set is disrupted due to a power outage or similar problem - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 29
Input labels CC Language CH VOL OK VOL CH Press to select Language. Press to display the Language screen. Please read about Language in First time setup on page 18. Setup 1/2 CH scan Fav. Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC Clock CH VOL OK VOL CH Press to select Clock - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 30
Manual Signal meter Manual program To add or delete channels from channels list manually. Press to select Manual. CH VOL OK VOL CH Press to enter the Manual Program screen. Program channel Auto Manual - - - - No 9 - - - - - - No 10 - - - - - - No 2 Press to select the desired preset - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 31
) Displays the signal strength of the ATSC digital channel in Antenna. 1 Press to select Signal meter. Program channel CH Auto VOL OK VOL Manual CH Signal meter Press to display signal meter. 2 CH Press to select desired channel. VOL OK VOL Signal meter CH CH 2 - 1 Signal strength - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 32
when you use HDMI connection. • If TV. If CC is set On on both the connected equipment and the TV, captions from each unit will overlap. Analog Choose the closed caption service - Digital setting turb the relevant parts of the picture). Script can and displays program guide or any other information - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 33
way you choose to view the digital captioning. CH VOL OK VOL CH Press to select Digital. Press to select the setting. • Primary, Secondary, Service 3, Service 4, Service 5, Service 6 CC Mode Analog Digital Off CC1 Primary Digital setting CC reset Digital settings Selecting digital broadcast - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 34
adjust About Reset Other Adjust Auto Power On Off Side Bar Off Auto Power On CH VOL OK VOL Press to select Auto Power On. Other Adjust Auto Power On Off Press to select Set or Off. Side Bar Select Set to power on the TV at the same time as the cable box or other connected - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 35
functions. • All : All channels are locked regardless of the rating level. • Game : Locks out CH 3, 4 and Video inputs. • CH : Locks out specific analog and digital channels. Password is required to view any of the locked channels. Lock Mode Off Channel Program Change password Channel - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 36
Content Advisory Categories: MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), U.S.TV Program, Canadian English ratings and Canadian French ratings. These categories other ratings. • When placing a block on a specific age based rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will also be blocked - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 37
under 13. RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED. ADULTS ONLY. U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS CHART The TV Parental Guidelines has 7 levels of age-based ratings that can be selected. These 7 levels are split into 2 agebased groups: Youth Age - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 38
entering your password for the first time, "New 0 Password" will change to " Enter Password". Enter new password, again. ---- Notes: • Use a code that is easy to remember and record it in a safe place. • If you forget your secret code, the TV must be serviced by a qualified technician to clear - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 39
code (see pages 40-42). • Factory default setting : Panasonic 4 5 6 • Press POWER to test the operation. 7 8 9 0 1 2 4 5 7 8 R-TUNE 0 REW PLAY PAUSE STOP 3 6 9 PROG FF REC TV/VCR DVD/VCR CH OPEN/CLOSE TV Notes: • If the component does not operate with the remote control - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 40
models. • After entering the proper infrared code, press the desired Mode Selection buttons (see page 16). Refer to pages 43 and 44 for details on operating peripheral equipment using the remote control. Infrared Remote Codes for Specific Component Brand Optimus Orion Panasonic Penney Pentax Philco - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 41
229, 232 Marantz 229 McIntosh 221 Nakamichi 210 Onkyo 214, 215 Codes for Personal Video Recorders Brand Code AUX Panasonic Replay TV 100 Philips Tivo 101 Sony Tivo 102 Codes for Cassette Deck AUX Brand Code Aiwa 223, 224, 225 Denon 231 Fisher 203 Jensen 214 JVC - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 42
42 Codes for Receivers Brand Admiral Aiwa Denon Fisher Garrard Harman Kardon Jensen JVC Kenwood Magnavox Marantz Mclntosh Nakamichi Onkyo Code 120 125, 126 134, 135, 136 104 113 115, 123 129 132, 133 100, 108 127 124 116 106 109, 114 Codes Oak Panasonic Philips Pioneer Pulsar Code 224 225 - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 43
This chart defines which keys are operational after programming (if needed), while in the selected remote control mode, DTV, CABLE, DBS, VCR, DVD ...etc. KEY NAME POWER DTV MODE POWER CABLE MODE POWER DBS MODE POWER CH VOL OK VOL CH MENU RE EXIT CALL NAVIGATION UP/DOWN CABLE CHANNEL UP/DOWN - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 44
POWER POWER MUT E TV MUTE TV MUTE RCVR MUTE TV MUTE RCVR MUTE RCVR MUTE RCVR MUTE TV/VIDEO LIGHT CH VOL OK VOL CH MENU RE EXIT CALL TV INPUT SW - - - TV INPUT SW - - - - - NAVIGATION NEXT/PREVIOUS NAVIGATION - UP/DOWN TRACK UP/DOWN - - RCVR INPUT SW REMOTE - BUTTONS - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 45
2 PROGOUT COMPONENT input VIDEO input TH-42PD50 Power Source AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz Power Consumption Maximum : 390 W Stand-by condition : 0.6 W Plasma Display panel Drive method : AC type 42-inch , 16 : 9 aspect ratio Screen Size Dimensions ( W × H × D ) Mass (Weight) Approx. 36 7/32 " (920mm - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 46
if the power cord is plugged into the wall outlet. • Adjust Brightness and Audio controls. • Change channel. • Check the cable connections. • Program the remote control code. • Check the second video source operation. • Make sure that a PC is not connected to HDMI input. Rarely, the TV will not - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 47
at: 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc - Panasonic TH42PD50U | TH42PD50 User Guide - Page 48
in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 U.S.A. Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc. ("PSC") Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km
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Operating Instructions
Digital Progressive
Wide Plasma Television
TQBC2006
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Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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English
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)
or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
(U.S.A.)
For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300
or visit us at www.panasonic.com
(Puerto Rico)
For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505
or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
(Canada)
TH-42PD50U
Model No.