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...of GalleryPlayer, Inc. Some older television receivers, if they rely on a TV antenna, will need a TV Converter to receive over the air TV programming, with a suitable antenna, after the end of full-power analog TV broadcasting in the United States (as before for other purposes (e.g., for watching ... HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 2 Turn your cable or satellite set-top box. When a Converter is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Experience an amazing level of one, see www.DTV.gov. HDAVI ...
...of GalleryPlayer, Inc. Some older television receivers, if they rely on a TV antenna, will need a TV Converter to receive over the air TV programming, with a suitable antenna, after the end of full-power analog TV broadcasting in the United States (as before for other purposes (e.g., for watching ... HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 2 Turn your cable or satellite set-top box. When a Converter is a trademark of HDMI Licensing LLC. Experience an amazing level of one, see www.DTV.gov. HDAVI ...
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...183; 48 Limited Warranty (for U. DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Basic Features Watching TV 16 Viewing from Dolby Laboratories. FAQs, etc. Manufactured under license from SD Card 18 Watching Videos and DVDs 20 Advanced Features How to ... AV Connections 37 Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. 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 ...
...183; 48 Limited Warranty (for U. DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Basic Features Watching TV 16 Viewing from Dolby Laboratories. FAQs, etc. Manufactured under license from SD Card 18 Watching Videos and DVDs 20 Advanced Features How to ... AV Connections 37 Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. 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 ...
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...liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into an outlet on shelves above the set (including on a circuit different from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments / accessories... FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting TV to qualified service personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock... 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...
...liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into an outlet on shelves above the set (including on a circuit different from the apparatus. 11) Only use attachments / accessories... FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting TV to qualified service personnel. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock... 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...
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...Image retention", the screen saver is not done. Doing so may cause damage to prevent it , a short-circuit may cause the Plasma TV to carry out set-up onto the television or use it with wet hands. A short may be generated which might damage the power cord. Do not...insulation and cause fire. The Plasma TV is inserted into the wall outlet. Built-up Do not place the Plasma TV on the power cord plug can present choking hazard if accidentally swallowed. inside the Plasma TV, if the Set up dust on sloped or unstable surfaces. The TV will go. If water ...
...Image retention", the screen saver is not done. Doing so may cause damage to prevent it , a short-circuit may cause the Plasma TV to carry out set-up onto the television or use it with wet hands. A short may be generated which might damage the power cord. Do not...insulation and cause fire. The Plasma TV is inserted into the wall outlet. Built-up Do not place the Plasma TV on the power cord plug can present choking hazard if accidentally swallowed. inside the Plasma TV, if the Set up dust on sloped or unstable surfaces. The TV will go. If water ...
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... the poles. Base (1) Pole Pole Fix securely with assembly screws A . (Total 4 screws) Tighten screws firmly. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. Base (Total 4 screws) Warning Do not disassemble ...or modify the pedestal. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. During set-up Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. Accessories Assembly screws (4 of each) A M5 ...
... the poles. Base (1) Pole Pole Fix securely with assembly screws A . (Total 4 screws) Tighten screws firmly. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. Base (Total 4 screws) Warning Do not disassemble ...or modify the pedestal. Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. During set-up Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. Accessories Assembly screws (4 of each) A M5 ...
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Insert firmly. To bundle Set hooks Keep pushing both side snaps To remove Snaps Keep pushing both sides click into place. Cable Binding Instructions To attach hole Cable clamper Insert ...
Insert firmly. To bundle Set hooks Keep pushing both side snaps To remove Snaps Keep pushing both sides click into place. Cable Binding Instructions To attach hole Cable clamper Insert ...
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... cable service. When disconnecting the power cord, be done with the TV. If using a Cable Box set the TV channel to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet first. For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca 9 Note All cables and external equipment shown in this book ...are not supplied with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable. You can be absolutely sure to CH3 or CH4 for the equipment. For the details of the TV AC 120 V 60...
... cable service. When disconnecting the power cord, be done with the TV. If using a Cable Box set the TV channel to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet first. For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca 9 Note All cables and external equipment shown in this book ...are not supplied with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable. You can be absolutely sure to CH3 or CH4 for the equipment. For the details of the TV AC 120 V 60...
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...Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Basic Connection (AV cable connections) Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Displays the Main menu. Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Note The TV consumes a limited amount of the TV set. Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front ... HDMI input 3 connector Changes the input mode Selects channels in menus. (p. 20, 30, 32) Direct channel access 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,...
...Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Basic Connection (AV cable connections) Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Displays the Main menu. Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Note The TV consumes a limited amount of the TV set. Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front ... HDMI input 3 connector Changes the input mode Selects channels in menus. (p. 20, 30, 32) Direct channel access 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,...
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... time setup Language 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 inserted into a wall outlet and when "Auto power on for...to previous screen. 14 Select your language Language English Español Français select ok Be sure to Menu screen (p. 24) (TV) (Remote) * This setting will be skipped next time if you select "Yes", Screen enters store demonstration mode. Displays "Please select your viewing environment. Home Store ...
... time setup Language 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 inserted into a wall outlet and when "Auto power on for...to previous screen. 14 Select your language Language English Español Français select ok Be sure to Menu screen (p. 24) (TV) (Remote) * This setting will be skipped next time if you select "Yes", Screen enters store demonstration mode. Displays "Please select your viewing environment. Home Store ...
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...will not be saved. Yes ... Yes ... 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 only/...Select "Auto program" First time setup Language Clock Auto program next select Select "ANT in" Program channel ANT in Cable Auto set . Note About broadcasting systems Analog (NTSC): Conventional broadcasting Digital (ATSC): New programming that allows you perform scanning more channels ...
...will not be saved. Yes ... Yes ... 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 only/...Select "Auto program" First time setup Language Clock Auto program next select Select "ANT in" Program channel ANT in Cable Auto set . Note About broadcasting systems Analog (NTSC): Conventional broadcasting Digital (ATSC): New programming that allows you perform scanning more channels ...
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...MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes the channel banner. 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 TV, press (p. 20) and select TV. ■To directly...
...MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes the channel banner. 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 TV, press (p. 20) and select TV. ■To directly...
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... MENU. SUB MENU 2 Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter select "Set favorite" ok Set favorite 1 --2 --3 --4 --- 1/3 • Press FAVORITE repeatedly to change between cable TV and antenna. (p. 15, 33) The channel number and volume...
... MENU. SUB MENU 2 Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter select "Set favorite" ok Set favorite 1 --2 --3 --4 --- 1/3 • Press FAVORITE repeatedly to change between cable TV and antenna. (p. 15, 33) The channel number and volume...
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... Accessing Prev. Next RETURN R Slide show G B Y Pana0373 Pana0374 Pana0375 Pana0376 select view Navigation area Accessing Selected picture information is set in "Play SD card automatically" setting. You can skip this step when "Play SD card now" is selected or "On" is displayed. Rotate Prev. View Rotate 90...■Press to return to the previous screen 18 Photo viewer Insert the SD card and select "Play SD card now" "SD card setting" will be displayed automatically each time a SD card is inserted for details. The data can be viewed Thumbnail view Photo viewer Total 12...
... Accessing Prev. Next RETURN R Slide show G B Y Pana0373 Pana0374 Pana0375 Pana0376 select view Navigation area Accessing Selected picture information is set in "Play SD card automatically" setting. You can skip this step when "Play SD card now" is selected or "On" is displayed. Rotate Prev. View Rotate 90...■Press to return to the previous screen 18 Photo viewer Insert the SD card and select "Play SD card now" "SD card setting" will be displayed automatically each time a SD card is inserted for details. The data can be viewed Thumbnail view Photo viewer Total 12...
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.../45/60/120 sec) Turn the slide show Disp. 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...
.../45/60/120 sec) Turn the slide show Disp. 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...
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... the equipment. For front input terminals (HDMI 3/Video 2), "GAME" input label is set as default. (Picture mode is set to "Game", refer to p. 42.) For more details for picture mode setting, refer to p. 42. Input Select You can watch videos and DVDs on p. 35. select Select the input... of your choice, then press OK. Watching Videos and DVDs If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV,...
... the equipment. For front input terminals (HDMI 3/Video 2), "GAME" input label is set as default. (Picture mode is set to "Game", refer to p. 42.) For more details for picture mode setting, refer to p. 42. Input Select You can watch videos and DVDs on p. 35. select Select the input... of your choice, then press OK. Watching Videos and DVDs If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV,...
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... your preference (p. 26-27) Note If no HDMI equipment is On) select change Now you need to set "VIERA Link" setting to "Off". For the details on link Set Default speakers TV Select "On" (default is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- Before using these functions, you can use... more convenient functions. Please refer to a TV with HDMI cable, you can set it to "On" as shown below. VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect ...
... your preference (p. 26-27) Note If no HDMI equipment is On) select change Now you need to set "VIERA Link" setting to "Off". For the details on link Set Default speakers TV Select "On" (default is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- Before using these functions, you can use... more convenient functions. Please refer to a TV with HDMI cable, you can set it to "On" as shown below. VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect ...
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... 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 can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select the menu Menu select VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer...
... 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 can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select the menu Menu select VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer...
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...decreases the bass response. Treble 0 Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume. On x.v.Color Auto Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is not available. Leave it off " is connected. (Analog audio input signal) (Digital/Component 1/Component 2/Video 1/Video 2) Surround Off...to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) 23 regular TV (NTSC) is "ZOOM" (p. 40) Zoom adjust Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Reset Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Game/Custom) (p. 42) Picture mode Vivid Adjusts color, brightness, etc. Cool On: ...
...decreases the bass response. Treble 0 Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume. On x.v.Color Auto Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is not available. Leave it off " is connected. (Analog audio input signal) (Digital/Component 1/Component 2/Video 1/Video 2) Surround Off...to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) 23 regular TV (NTSC) is "ZOOM" (p. 40) Zoom adjust Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Reset Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Game/Custom) (p. 42) Picture mode Vivid Adjusts color, brightness, etc. Cool On: ...
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...Menu Functions Various menus allow you to the previous screen Displays the functions that can enjoy watching TV best suited for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select "Setup" Menu next VIERA Link Picture Audio ... Setup 1/2 Surf mode All Language Clock Program channel External devices 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 Side bar Scrolling bar VIERA Link Power off link Power on...
...Menu Functions Various menus allow you to the previous screen Displays the functions that can enjoy watching TV best suited for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Select "Setup" Menu next VIERA Link Picture Audio ... Setup 1/2 Surf mode All Language Clock Program channel External devices 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 Side bar Scrolling bar VIERA Link Power off link Power on...
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...and "First time setup" will not function if "Auto power on" is set in the "Time" menu. Sets "Power off No Play SD card automatically On Displays TV version and software license. Performing Reset will clear all items set . Set "On" to play back SD cards automatically. (On/Off) Pixel orbiter Automatic... 4 Side bar Bright Scrolling bar VIERA Link On Power off link Set Power on link Set Default speakers TV Auto power on No No signal shut-off Set No action shut-off link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 26) (Set/No) Sets "Power on link" of the pictures and audio specified in this ...
...and "First time setup" will not function if "Auto power on" is set in the "Time" menu. Sets "Power off No Play SD card automatically On Displays TV version and software license. Performing Reset will clear all items set . Set "On" to play back SD cards automatically. (On/Off) Pixel orbiter Automatic... 4 Side bar Bright Scrolling bar VIERA Link On Power off link Set Power on link Set Default speakers TV Auto power on No No signal shut-off Set No action shut-off link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 26) (Set/No) Sets "Power on link" of the pictures and audio specified in this ...