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... splitter might be used toward the purchase of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. When a Converter is a trademark of full-power analog TV broadcasting in analog, watching pre-recorded movies, or playing video games). HDAVI Control™ HDAVI Control™ is a trademark. Turn your cable... or satellite set-top box. Some older television receivers, if they rely on February 17, 2009. For more information, please see www.dtv2009.gov, ...
... splitter might be used toward the purchase of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. When a Converter is a trademark of full-power analog TV broadcasting in analog, watching pre-recorded movies, or playing video games). HDAVI Control™ HDAVI Control™ is a trademark. Turn your cable... or satellite set-top box. Some older television receivers, if they rely on February 17, 2009. For more information, please see www.dtv2009.gov, ...
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...™ is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Quick Start Guide Enjoy rich multimedia SD memory card Camcorder Amplifier Home theater system VCR Set Top Box DVD recorder/ DVD player/ Blu-ray Disc recorder Blu-ray Disc player Contents Please read before using the unit Safety ...Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory ····· 6 Basic Connection 9 Identifying Controls 13 First Time Setup 14 Enjoy your TV! A.)··· 48 Limited Warranty (for U. Manufactured under license from SD Card 18 Watching Videos and DVDs 20 Advanced Features ...
...™ is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Quick Start Guide Enjoy rich multimedia SD memory card Camcorder Amplifier Home theater system VCR Set Top Box DVD recorder/ DVD player/ Blu-ray Disc recorder Blu-ray Disc player Contents Please read before using the unit Safety ...Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory ····· 6 Basic Connection 9 Identifying Controls 13 First Time Setup 14 Enjoy your TV! A.)··· 48 Limited Warranty (for U. Manufactured under license from SD Card 18 Watching Videos and DVDs 20 Advanced Features ...
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...with the limits for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on shelves above the set (including on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13) ...connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for long periods of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) consumerproducts@panasonic.com CANADIAN NOTICE: For Model TH-42PX80U, TH-50PX80U This Class B digital apparatus...
...with the limits for replacement of the obsolete outlet. 10) Protect the power cord from being walked on shelves above the set (including on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point where they exit from tip-over. 13) ...connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for long periods of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) consumerproducts@panasonic.com CANADIAN NOTICE: For Model TH-42PX80U, TH-50PX80U This Class B digital apparatus...
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...as a step. (Young children should not be generated which could result in upright position! If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the Set up onto the television or use with its cables attached might cause fire or permanent damage to install and remove the television. Do not... climb up Do not place the Plasma TV on top of suffocation. TY-WK42PV4W When using the Plasma TV Be sure to the internal circuitry. Do ...
...as a step. (Young children should not be generated which could result in upright position! If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, if the Set up onto the television or use with its cables attached might cause fire or permanent damage to install and remove the television. Do not... climb up Do not place the Plasma TV on top of suffocation. TY-WK42PV4W When using the Plasma TV Be sure to the internal circuitry. Do ...
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...the pedestal if it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. 7 If you use any other TV and displays. Base (1) Pole Pole Fix securely with assembly screws A . (Total 4 screws) Tighten screws firmly. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. If sufficient care is printed at the bottom of each) A M5 x 18 (...screws (4 of the poles. Caution Do not use the pedestal when it becomes warped or physically damaged. A Pole R L Pole Front Base ■Set-up , make sure that all screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to...
...the pedestal if it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. 7 If you use any other TV and displays. Base (1) Pole Pole Fix securely with assembly screws A . (Total 4 screws) Tighten screws firmly. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. If sufficient care is printed at the bottom of each) A M5 x 18 (...screws (4 of the poles. Caution Do not use the pedestal when it becomes warped or physically damaged. A Pole R L Pole Front Base ■Set-up , make sure that all screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to...
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... cable and AC cord together (could cause distorted image). Insert firmly. When using the optional accessories, follow their assembly manuals to fix cables. To bundle Set hooks Keep pushing both side snaps To remove Snaps Keep pushing both sides click into place. Accessories/Optional Accessory (Continued) Cable BindAiCngcoanrddcAoCnnceocrdtioInnstructions To attach To...
... cable and AC cord together (could cause distorted image). Insert firmly. When using the optional accessories, follow their assembly manuals to fix cables. To bundle Set hooks Keep pushing both side snaps To remove Snaps Keep pushing both sides click into place. Accessories/Optional Accessory (Continued) Cable BindAiCngcoanrddcAoCnnceocrdtioInnstructions To attach To...
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...to enjoy viewing their • programming. If using a Cable Box set the TV channel to a highdefinition cable service. When disconnecting the power cord, be done with the TV. For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca 9 Note All cables and external equipment shown in this book are...the equipment. For the details of HDMI or Component Video cable. To connect the antenna terminal and Cable Box VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV or Back of the TV AC 120 V 60 Hz * See page 8 ( AC cord connection) AC Cord (Connect after all the other connections.) Quick Start...
...to enjoy viewing their • programming. If using a Cable Box set the TV channel to a highdefinition cable service. When disconnecting the power cord, be done with the TV. For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca 9 Note All cables and external equipment shown in this book are...the equipment. For the details of HDMI or Component Video cable. To connect the antenna terminal and Cable Box VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV or Back of the TV AC 120 V 60 Hz * See page 8 ( AC cord connection) AC Cord (Connect after all the other connections.) Quick Start...
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... as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. VIERA Link menu (p. 28-29) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 16) Exits from SD card (p. 18) Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Displays Main Menu (p. 22) Changes the input mode (p. 20) Displays Sub Menu (p. 16, 24) Colored ...input mode Selects channels in sequence Volume up the door at "▲". Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Note The TV consumes a limited amount of the TV set. Viewing from menu screen Selects/OK/Change Returns to previous menu Volume up/down SD CARD SD card slot Video Input 2 connector POWER...
... as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. VIERA Link menu (p. 28-29) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 16) Exits from SD card (p. 18) Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Displays Main Menu (p. 22) Changes the input mode (p. 20) Displays Sub Menu (p. 16, 24) Colored ...input mode Selects channels in sequence Volume up the door at "▲". Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Note The TV consumes a limited amount of the TV set. Viewing from menu screen Selects/OK/Change Returns to previous menu Volume up/down SD CARD SD card slot Video Input 2 connector POWER...
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... again. • Press and hold down the front POWER button. or Turn the TV On with the POWER button or ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Note To change setting (Language/Clock/ Auto program) later, go to previous screen. 14 Adjust the clock... Clock Auto program Clock Year Month Day Hour Minute 2008 1 7 10 AM 10 next select set to "No". First Time Setup "First time setup" is displayed only when the TV is turned on " (p. 24-25) is set select item Year: Select the year Month: Select the month Day: Select the day Hour: Adjust...
... again. • Press and hold down the front POWER button. or Turn the TV On with the POWER button or ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to the previous screen Note To change setting (Language/Clock/ Auto program) later, go to previous screen. 14 Adjust the clock... Clock Auto program Clock Year Month Day Hour Minute 2008 1 7 10 AM 10 next select set to "No". First Time Setup "First time setup" is displayed only when the TV is turned on " (p. 24-25) is set select item Year: Select the year Month: Select the month Day: Select the day Hour: Adjust...
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...Apply", the channels will also exit automatically. If you to view more than twice, previously saved channels are automatically set select ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna Select "Auto" Program channel ANT in Cable Auto next select Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog ...channel setup Select "Auto program" First time setup Language Clock Auto program next select Select "ANT in" Program channel ANT in Cable Auto set . The channel will be saved. Yes ... ■Press to quit. Yes ... Note About broadcasting systems Analog (NTSC): Conventional broadcasting ...
...Apply", the channels will also exit automatically. If you to view more than twice, previously saved channels are automatically set select ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna Select "Auto" Program channel ANT in Cable Auto next select Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog ...channel setup Select "Auto program" First time setup Language Clock Auto program next select Select "ANT in" Program channel ANT in Cable Auto set . The channel will be saved. Yes ... ■Press to quit. Yes ... Note About broadcasting systems Analog (NTSC): Conventional broadcasting ...
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...Useful Functions (Operate after ) ■Select Audio Mode for watching TV Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) Display the SUB MENU Digital mode Press SAP to convenient functions. SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes...the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. Watching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 9-12) To watch TV and other functions Turn power on or (TV) Select a channel number up or down Note If the mode is not...
...Useful Functions (Operate after ) ■Select Audio Mode for watching TV Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) Display the SUB MENU Digital mode Press SAP to convenient functions. SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes...the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. Watching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 9-12) To watch TV and other functions Turn power on or (TV) Select a channel number up or down Note If the mode is not...
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...;▼to highlight a position on the list. • Selecting a channel number from the list by holding down OK while its position is turned off. ■Set Favorite Feature Favorite Feature ■Use Favorite Feature 1 Display the SUB MENU. Favorite channels 1/3 1 26-1 - - 2 3 4 2 select Press ▲▼ or a Numbered key... the aspect modes. (p. 40) • 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM • 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM Viewing Watching TV Call up a favorite channel ■ FAVORITE Channel numbers registered in that list number without pressing OK.
...;▼to highlight a position on the list. • Selecting a channel number from the list by holding down OK while its position is turned off. ■Set Favorite Feature Favorite Feature ■Use Favorite Feature 1 Display the SUB MENU. Favorite channels 1/3 1 26-1 - - 2 3 4 2 select Press ▲▼ or a Numbered key... the aspect modes. (p. 40) • 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM • 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM Viewing Watching TV Call up a favorite channel ■ FAVORITE Channel numbers registered in that list number without pressing OK.
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... to the previous screen 18 Photo viewer Insert the SD card and select "Play SD card now" "SD card setting" will be displayed correctly. The data can be viewed Thumbnail view Photo viewer Total 12 Information No. Pixel: Display resolution is... set in "Play SD card automatically" setting. Next RETURN R Slide show G B Y Navigation area Displays one at a time To display/hide Navigation area Pause Next RETURN R G Single B Y...
... to the previous screen 18 Photo viewer Insert the SD card and select "Play SD card now" "SD card setting" will be displayed correctly. The data can be viewed Thumbnail view Photo viewer Total 12 Information No. Pixel: Display resolution is... set in "Play SD card automatically" setting. Next RETURN R Slide show G B Y Navigation area Displays one at a time To display/hide Navigation area Pause Next RETURN R G Single B Y...
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Note For large image sizes, the display time will be longer than the number of seconds set how many seconds each image is heard Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (16 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card ... 2 Select "Picture" Photo menu Picture Setup slide show 3 Select the item and adjust Setup slide show Repeat function On or Off. time Repeat You can set . time 5 Repeat On Select Adjust Disp. Viewing SD Card Insert the card Label surface Remove the card Press in mid-cycle Press 3 Select the item...
Note For large image sizes, the display time will be longer than the number of seconds set how many seconds each image is heard Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (16 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card ... 2 Select "Picture" Photo menu Picture Setup slide show 3 Select the item and adjust Setup slide show Repeat function On or Off. time Repeat You can set . time 5 Repeat On Select Adjust Disp. Viewing SD Card Insert the card Label surface Remove the card Press in mid-cycle Press 3 Select the item...
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... HDMI 3 GAME 7 Video 1 8 Video 2 GAME (example) Press corresponding NUMBER button on the TV's screen. enter During the selection, if no action is set to "Game", refer to p. 42.) For more details for picture mode setting, refer to p. 42. Watching Videos and DVDs If you have applicable equipment connected to the... TV, you can select the external equipment to ...
... HDMI 3 GAME 7 Video 1 8 Video 2 GAME (example) Press corresponding NUMBER button on the TV's screen. enter During the selection, if no action is set to "Game", refer to p. 42.) For more details for picture mode setting, refer to p. 42. Watching Videos and DVDs If you have applicable equipment connected to the... TV, you can select the external equipment to ...
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... to the operating manuals for the equipment. 21 For the details on link Set Default speakers TV Select "On" (default is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- Before using these functions, you need to set each "VIERA Link" function according to "On" as shown below. Display menu ... on the external equipment's connections, please refer to "Off". VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has "HDAVI Control" function to p. 26-29. Please refer to a TV with HDMI cable, you can set "VIERA Link" setting to your preference (p. 26-27) Note If no HDMI equipment is On)...
... to the operating manuals for the equipment. 21 For the details on link Set Default speakers TV Select "On" (default is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- Before using these functions, you need to set each "VIERA Link" function according to "On" as shown below. Display menu ... on the external equipment's connections, please refer to "Off". VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has "HDAVI Control" function to p. 26-29. Please refer to a TV with HDMI cable, you can set "VIERA Link" setting to your preference (p. 26-27) Note If no HDMI equipment is On)...
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... Link control Speaker output VIERA Link ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. x.v.Color Zoom adjust Video NR 3D Y/C filter Color matrix MPEG NR Black level Reset Bass... SD card CC CC How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to the previous screen 22 Displays the functions that you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select the menu Menu select VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup next Select the item...
... Link control Speaker output VIERA Link ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. x.v.Color Zoom adjust Video NR 3D Y/C filter Color matrix MPEG NR Black level Reset Bass... SD card CC CC How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to the previous screen 22 Displays the functions that you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select the menu Menu select VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup next Select the item...
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...regular TV (NTSC) is "ZOOM" (p. 40) Zoom adjust Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Bass 0 Increases or decreases the treble response. Reset Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Game/Custom) (p. 42) Picture mode Vivid Adjusts color, brightness, etc. Leave it off " is set in ... levels across all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for each picture mode to factory default settings. Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) [Record now/Stop recording] Records programs on the recorder immediately with the TV's remote control (p. 28-29). [VIERA Link...
...regular TV (NTSC) is "ZOOM" (p. 40) Zoom adjust Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Bass 0 Increases or decreases the treble response. Reset Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Game/Custom) (p. 42) Picture mode Vivid Adjusts color, brightness, etc. Leave it off " is set in ... levels across all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for each picture mode to factory default settings. Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) [Record now/Stop recording] Records programs on the recorder immediately with the TV's remote control (p. 28-29). [VIERA Link...
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... the previous screen Displays the functions that you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select "Setup" ... Anti image retention next select External devices Anti image retention VIERA Link setting Setup Language Clock Program channel Input labels Monitor out Pixel orbiter Time...Menu SUB MENU Select the item Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter No action shut-off Play...Reset ■ select Sub menu list Setup SUB MENU set Menu Item or Surf mode next Set favorite CC Caption select Signal meter Display menu ■...
... the previous screen Displays the functions that you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select "Setup" ... Anti image retention next select External devices Anti image retention VIERA Link setting Setup Language Clock Program channel Input labels Monitor out Pixel orbiter Time...Menu SUB MENU Select the item Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter No action shut-off Play...Reset ■ select Sub menu list Setup SUB MENU set Menu Item or Surf mode next Set favorite CC Caption select Signal meter Display menu ■...
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... To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of HDMI connection equipment (p. 26) (Set/No) Selects the default speakers (p. 26) (TV/Theater) 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...the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off No Play SD card automatically On Displays TV version and software license. Performing Reset will not function if "Auto power on" is set in the "Time" menu. How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) (Continued...
... To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of HDMI connection equipment (p. 26) (Set/No) Selects the default speakers (p. 26) (TV/Theater) 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...the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off No Play SD card automatically On Displays TV version and software license. Performing Reset will not function if "Auto power on" is set in the "Time" menu. How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) (Continued...