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... television reception, which the receiver is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within a triangle is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for an Other Class B digital device, pursuant to tell the user that parts inside . Install in a particular installation. However, there is used...
... television reception, which the receiver is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are a risk of electric shock to persons. The exclamation point within a triangle is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for an Other Class B digital device, pursuant to tell the user that parts inside . Install in a particular installation. However, there is used...
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... any repairs that need to install and remove the TV. Notes ■Do not display a still picture for any modifications to the Plasma TV. WARNING/CAUTION WARNING ■If problems occur during use it as a step. Have the TV evaluated at an Authorized Service Center. CAUTION Do not cover the ventilation holes. Transport only in 4:3 mode SD Card photo Video game Computer image bright light (including reflections). KEEP SMALL PARTS...
... any repairs that need to install and remove the TV. Notes ■Do not display a still picture for any modifications to the Plasma TV. WARNING/CAUTION WARNING ■If problems occur during use it as a step. Have the TV evaluated at an Authorized Service Center. CAUTION Do not cover the ventilation holes. Transport only in 4:3 mode SD Card photo Video game Computer image bright light (including reflections). KEEP SMALL PARTS...
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... Remote Control •Transmitter (2) AA Battery •Antenna Adapter F-Type for 5C-2V Cable clamper (2) AC cord •Pedestal TBL2AX00161 •(TH-42PX77U) TBL2AX00171 (TH-50PX77U) How to crack. Caution •Incorrect installation may cause its paneling to assemble (p.7) Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide (For viewing HD programming) Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) 1 Open Hook Installing remote's batteries 2 Note the correct polarity (+ or -). Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal...
... Remote Control •Transmitter (2) AA Battery •Antenna Adapter F-Type for 5C-2V Cable clamper (2) AC cord •Pedestal TBL2AX00161 •(TH-42PX77U) TBL2AX00171 (TH-50PX77U) How to crack. Caution •Incorrect installation may cause its paneling to assemble (p.7) Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide (For viewing HD programming) Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) 1 Open Hook Installing remote's batteries 2 Note the correct polarity (+ or -). Carefully read the instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal...
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... red blue green green ••Match colors of an RF cable and Composite Video/S Video cable. All cables and external equipment shown in this TV's remote control (p. 25 EZ SyncTM). VCR DVD Recorder Connection can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to enjoy viewing their VHF/UHF Antenna Cable Box/ Cable programming. •You can be done with the use of plugs and terminals. Cable Box/Cable You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to •high-definition satellite source. Before Connection Connected...
... red blue green green ••Match colors of an RF cable and Composite Video/S Video cable. All cables and external equipment shown in this TV's remote control (p. 25 EZ SyncTM). VCR DVD Recorder Connection can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to enjoy viewing their VHF/UHF Antenna Cable Box/ Cable programming. •You can be done with the use of plugs and terminals. Cable Box/Cable You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to •high-definition satellite source. Before Connection Connected...
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... next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. Information Recall Channel Clock 15-2 THE NEWS 12:30 pm ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30 Station identifier SAP indication Signal resolution Closed caption Rating Level Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio 20 SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes the channel banner. Watching TV Connect the TV to enter the minor number...
... next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. Information Recall Channel Clock 15-2 THE NEWS 12:30 pm ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30 Station identifier SAP indication Signal resolution Closed caption Rating Level Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio 20 SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes the channel banner. Watching TV Connect the TV to enter the minor number...
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... cross-color in Auto Auto Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs Audio leveler 0 The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 38) Sleep 60 Locks the channels and programs (p. 32) Displays SD card data (p. 22) •In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options. regular TV (NTSC) is connected (Auto/Digital/Analog) Auto: Automatically selects Analog / Digital signal HDMI1 in HDMI2 in the picture. (On/Off) Selects image resolution of DVD...
... cross-color in Auto Auto Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs Audio leveler 0 The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 38) Sleep 60 Locks the channels and programs (p. 32) Displays SD card data (p. 22) •In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options. regular TV (NTSC) is connected (Auto/Digital/Analog) Auto: Automatically selects Analog / Digital signal HDMI1 in HDMI2 in the picture. (On/Off) Selects image resolution of DVD...
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... to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in the way best suited for you. ■Menu list Menu Item Surf mode 1 Display menu Language Clock External devices •Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) Program channel Input labels 2 Select "Setup" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next select Monitor out CC EZ Sync Power...
... to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in the way best suited for you. ■Menu list Menu Item Surf mode 1 Display menu Language Clock External devices •Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) Program channel Input labels 2 Select "Setup" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next select Monitor out CC EZ Sync Power...
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... in use when setting "Auto power on", "On/Off Timer", "Lock", "SD Mode", or Digital channel. "No signal shut-off was activated" will not function if "Auto power on" is set. (p. 38) Increases the brightness of HDMI connection equipment (p. 30) (Set/No) Power on link Set Selects the default speakers (p. 30) (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" will be displayed for...
... in use when setting "Auto power on", "On/Off Timer", "Lock", "SD Mode", or Digital channel. "No signal shut-off was activated" will not function if "Auto power on" is set. (p. 38) Increases the brightness of HDMI connection equipment (p. 30) (Set/No) Power on link Set Selects the default speakers (p. 30) (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" will be displayed for...
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... MENU Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup 3 Select "EZ Sync setting" Setup 2/2 select EZ Sync setting Other adjust next About 4 ■Press to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, RAM theater, Player theater, Amplifier, etc.) with TV's remote control (for "HDAVI Control 2") Power on link, Power off link Set select Power on . Input This TV supports "HDAVI Control 2" function. Switching Connections to exit from menu screen Select "EZ Sync" EZ Sync setting EZ Sync On Power off link and Speaker control (p. 31). This function needs an HDMI...
... MENU Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup 3 Select "EZ Sync setting" Setup 2/2 select EZ Sync setting Other adjust next About 4 ■Press to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, RAM theater, Player theater, Amplifier, etc.) with TV's remote control (for "HDAVI Control 2") Power on link, Power off link Set select Power on . Input This TV supports "HDAVI Control 2" function. Switching Connections to exit from menu screen Select "EZ Sync" EZ Sync setting EZ Sync On Power off link and Speaker control (p. 31). This function needs an HDMI...
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... standby mode. ■TV: The TV speakers are displayed on screen When "Set" is selected (p. 29), TV is turned on automatically and switches to access. In the EZ Sync menu, you want to the appropriate HDMI input whenever EZ Sync compatible equipment is initially turned on the playback equipment. select ■Available TV's remote control buttons Move the cursor/Select DVD recorder Home theater HD camcorder Speaker output TV access You can select available items only. TV power switches...
... standby mode. ■TV: The TV speakers are displayed on screen When "Set" is selected (p. 29), TV is turned on automatically and switches to access. In the EZ Sync menu, you want to the appropriate HDMI input whenever EZ Sync compatible equipment is initially turned on the playback equipment. select ■Available TV's remote control buttons Move the cursor/Select DVD recorder Home theater HD camcorder Speaker output TV access You can select available items only. TV power switches...
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... time to enter the password, enter the code twice in order to register it. ---- 0- 9 4 ■Press to exit from watching objectionable content. 1 Display menu 2 Select "Lock" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next You will be displayed that allows you to view the channel if you display the Lock menu. select 3 Input your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. set • select All: of "Channel", "Game" and "Program". Custom: Locks specified inputs...
... time to enter the password, enter the code twice in order to register it. ---- 0- 9 4 ■Press to exit from watching objectionable content. 1 Display menu 2 Select "Lock" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next You will be displayed that allows you to view the channel if you display the Lock menu. select 3 Input your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. set • select All: of "Channel", "Game" and "Program". Custom: Locks specified inputs...
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...blocked. Program lock Mode On Monitor out Off MPAA Off U.S.TV Off C.E.L.R. Region Rating System" when available. (Available only in 5 and set to "On". All: Locks all channels Lock Game lock Program lock Change password Locks Channel 3, Channel 4 and external inputs. Off On: Turns on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and any other ratings. Select "Game" in U.S.A.) The Off rating is designed to be locked Channel lock Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to support the "Downloadable U.S. Off C.F.L.R. Off C.F.L.R. Channel 1 3 Channel 2 4 Channel...
...blocked. Program lock Mode On Monitor out Off MPAA Off U.S.TV Off C.E.L.R. Region Rating System" when available. (Available only in 5 and set to "On". All: Locks all channels Lock Game lock Program lock Change password Locks Channel 3, Channel 4 and external inputs. Off On: Turns on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and any other ratings. Select "Game" in U.S.A.) The Off rating is designed to be locked Channel lock Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to support the "Downloadable U.S. Off C.F.L.R. Off C.F.L.R. Channel 1 3 Channel 2 4 Channel...
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... be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. 1 Display menu 2 Select "Setup" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next select Auto Set automatically 3 Select "Program channel" Setup 1/2 next Surf mode All Language select Clock Program channel External devices CC 4 ■Press to exit from menu screen Select the function Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Manual Signal meter next select 5 Set ■ To reset the settings of setup menu Select "Reset" in Setup menu ( ) and press OK Input your 4-digit password with number buttons Select...
... be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. 1 Display menu 2 Select "Setup" Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup next select Auto Set automatically 3 Select "Program channel" Setup 1/2 next Surf mode All Language select Clock Program channel External devices CC 4 ■Press to exit from menu screen Select the function Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Manual Signal meter next select 5 Set ■ To reset the settings of setup menu Select "Reset" in Setup menu ( ) and press OK Input your 4-digit password with number buttons Select...
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... is selected, the TV/VIDEO HDMI 2 4 button press will skip its input. From the output terminals, no video signals can be Video 1 Off obtained. Mode Analog CC1-4: T1-4: Digital Select "On" (when not using, select "Off"). (Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog broadcasting.) Information related to pictures (Appears at bottom of the audio. "Primary", "Second.", "Service 3", "Service 4", "Service 5", "Service 6" ■To make more in-depth display settings in digital programs Select "Digital setting" and press OK...
... is selected, the TV/VIDEO HDMI 2 4 button press will skip its input. From the output terminals, no video signals can be Video 1 Off obtained. Mode Analog CC1-4: T1-4: Digital Select "On" (when not using, select "Off"). (Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog broadcasting.) Information related to pictures (Appears at bottom of the audio. "Primary", "Second.", "Service 3", "Service 4", "Service 5", "Service 6" ■To make more in-depth display settings in digital programs Select "Digital setting" and press OK...
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.... When receiving digital channel signals, all the other connections, consult the instructions and specifications for how to connect the TV unit to HDMI or COMPONENT terminals, only audio signals can be output from •"DIGITAL AUDIO OUT" terminal. Recommended AV Connections These diagrams show our recommendations for each piece of the TV ANTENNA Cable In AC 120 V 60 Hz Cable TV Power Cord or (Connect after all digital formats are complete.) SD Slot ■ To watch DVDs DVD Player/Set Top Box...
.... When receiving digital channel signals, all the other connections, consult the instructions and specifications for how to connect the TV unit to HDMI or COMPONENT terminals, only audio signals can be output from •"DIGITAL AUDIO OUT" terminal. Recommended AV Connections These diagrams show our recommendations for each piece of the TV ANTENNA Cable In AC 120 V 60 Hz Cable TV Power Cord or (Connect after all digital formats are complete.) SD Slot ■ To watch DVDs DVD Player/Set Top Box...
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... TV, Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen. (Recommended for input, CC should be adjusted in analog format, the CC data will not affect the analog input. If a digital program is used for Letter Box) after changing input mode, or after changed signal resolution other than 720p/1080i/1080p. •Zoom adjust Vertical image position and size can be set On/Off on both the connected equipment and the TV, captions from displaying it for a long time...
... TV, Enlarges the 4:3 image to the entire screen. (Recommended for input, CC should be adjusted in analog format, the CC data will not affect the analog input. If a digital program is used for Letter Box) after changing input mode, or after changed signal resolution other than 720p/1080i/1080p. •Zoom adjust Vertical image position and size can be set On/Off on both the connected equipment and the TV, captions from displaying it for a long time...
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... terminal with HDMI cable, the sound from DIGITAL AUDIO • OUT terminal can be made on the "HDMI 1 in" or "HDMI 2 in Standby mode. • Image or sound may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the screen. • If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set -top box or a DVD player, can be used , connect the audio cable to HDMI adapter cable is displayed in a darkened room. When the DVI to the audio input terminal. Use with a PC is switched. • Volume function...
... terminal with HDMI cable, the sound from DIGITAL AUDIO • OUT terminal can be made on the "HDMI 1 in" or "HDMI 2 in Standby mode. • Image or sound may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the screen. • If the connected device has an aspect adjustment function, set -top box or a DVD player, can be used , connect the audio cable to HDMI adapter cable is displayed in a darkened room. When the DVI to the audio input terminal. Use with a PC is switched. • Volume function...
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....9 " (1,106 mm × 622 mm × 1,269 mm) 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768 (H)) [4,098 × 768 dots] Sound Audio Output 20 W [ 10 W + 10 W ] ( 10 % THD ) Connection Terminals Channel Capability (Digital/Analog) Operating Conditions INPUT 1-3 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1-2 HDMI 1-2 AUDIO IN Card slot AV PROG. Specifications Consumption panel Power Source Maximum TH-42PX77U AC 120 V, 60 Hz 387 W 499 W TH-50PX77U Power Plasma Display Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No.
....9 " (1,106 mm × 622 mm × 1,269 mm) 1,049,088 (1,366 (W) × 768 (H)) [4,098 × 768 dots] Sound Audio Output 20 W [ 10 W + 10 W ] ( 10 % THD ) Connection Terminals Channel Capability (Digital/Analog) Operating Conditions INPUT 1-3 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1-2 HDMI 1-2 AUDIO IN Card slot AV PROG. Specifications Consumption panel Power Source Maximum TH-42PX77U AC 120 V, 60 Hz 387 W 499 W TH-50PX77U Power Plasma Display Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No.
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... symptom) The screen saver is activated if the TV unit is a problem with your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of images Neither image nor sound is produced Black Box appears No sound is produced Sound is unusual ••Check the channel settings. (p. 34) Check the antenna cables. ••••Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? Problem "Press any...
... symptom) The screen saver is activated if the TV unit is a problem with your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of images Neither image nor sound is produced Black Box appears No sound is produced Sound is unusual ••Check the channel settings. (p. 34) Check the antenna cables. ••••Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? Problem "Press any...
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..., alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in -home, but are caused by products not supplied by the authorized servicer and does not include removal or re-installation of God. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER "LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE". If a problem with the date...
..., alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in -home, but are caused by products not supplied by the authorized servicer and does not include removal or re-installation of God. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER "LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE". If a problem with the date...