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..., if not installed and used when connecting this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from your set , please read these instructions. To...
..., if not installed and used when connecting this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which the receiver is subject to the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from your set , please read these instructions. To...
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... Cable Box Connection 12 VCR Connection 13 VCR and Cable Box Connection 14 Digital TV - TV PROGRAMS 41 U.S. Table of Controls 20 Illuminated Remote Control 20 Basic Menu Operations 22 SET UP Operation 24 MENU Languages 24 ANTENNA Selection 24 cc ON MUTE cc MODE (Closed Captions 24 Selecting option menus in OTHER ADJ 25 MODE Selection 26 AUTO PROGRAM 26 MANUAL PROGRAM 26 AUTO POWER ON 27 CHAN BANNER 27 SIDE BAR 27 POWER SAVE 28 PICTURE Adjustment 28 PICTURE MODE...
... Cable Box Connection 12 VCR Connection 13 VCR and Cable Box Connection 14 Digital TV - TV PROGRAMS 41 U.S. Table of Controls 20 Illuminated Remote Control 20 Basic Menu Operations 22 SET UP Operation 24 MENU Languages 24 ANTENNA Selection 24 cc ON MUTE cc MODE (Closed Captions 24 Selecting option menus in OTHER ADJ 25 MODE Selection 26 AUTO PROGRAM 26 MANUAL PROGRAM 26 AUTO POWER ON 27 CHAN BANNER 27 SIDE BAR 27 POWER SAVE 28 PICTURE Adjustment 28 PICTURE MODE...
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...panel surface gently using the Plasma TV Do not bring your hands, face or objects close . Furthermore, avoid contact with its ventilation holes are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) • Pedestal (included TY-ST42PA20 • Wall-hanging bracket (vertical TY-WK42PV2W Always be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-image.... • Avoid contact with articles made from your infrared sensor in turn, can result if this cloth to remain on the power cord plug can happen if any object near the top of the TV could result...
...panel surface gently using the Plasma TV Do not bring your hands, face or objects close . Furthermore, avoid contact with its ventilation holes are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) • Pedestal (included TY-ST42PA20 • Wall-hanging bracket (vertical TY-WK42PV2W Always be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-image.... • Avoid contact with articles made from your infrared sensor in turn, can result if this cloth to remain on the power cord plug can happen if any object near the top of the TV could result...
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... output and input connectors your dealer for comfortable viewing. Remote Control Battery Installation Requires two AA batteries. 1. must match the markings in the direction indicated. 2. Optional External Equipment The Video/Audio connection between components can be made with an optional stand or entertainment center. Install the batteries as a pair. Observe the following precautions: 1. Installation Receiver Location This unit is intended to be used with shielded video and audio cables...
... output and input connectors your dealer for comfortable viewing. Remote Control Battery Installation Requires two AA batteries. 1. must match the markings in the direction indicated. 2. Optional External Equipment The Video/Audio connection between components can be made with an optional stand or entertainment center. Install the batteries as a pair. Observe the following precautions: 1. Installation Receiver Location This unit is intended to be used with shielded video and audio cables...
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... the correct connection cable and plug between the wall Aerial socket and your television receiver. (3) Your local Television Service Centre or Dealer may be set to TV. • Incoming Cable from the headphone Jack. (Optional) 11 Antenna users must be able to assist you in obtaining the correct Aerial system for its compatibility requirements. INPUT 3 ACTION INPUT VOLUME CHANNEL HPJ S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R PC (M3 plug) Ferrite core (small size) (supplied) Less than...
... the correct connection cable and plug between the wall Aerial socket and your television receiver. (3) Your local Television Service Centre or Dealer may be set to TV. • Incoming Cable from the headphone Jack. (Optional) 11 Antenna users must be able to assist you in obtaining the correct Aerial system for its compatibility requirements. INPUT 3 ACTION INPUT VOLUME CHANNEL HPJ S VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R PC (M3 plug) Ferrite core (small size) (supplied) Less than...
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... INPUT Ferrite core (large size) (supplied) CABLES NOT SUPPLIED Note: The remote control must be connected to use the Audio/Video input jacks for details. See the optional equipment manual for optional equipment. Note: The S-VIDEO connection provides higher quality picture. Operate optional equipment as Favorite Channels and Channel Captions, ANT1 must be used to front Audio/Video input jacks. 2. Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel Procedure 1. Note: To use special features such as instructed in the SET UP menu. 2. Cable Connection Front Control Panel...
... INPUT Ferrite core (large size) (supplied) CABLES NOT SUPPLIED Note: The remote control must be connected to use the Audio/Video input jacks for details. See the optional equipment manual for optional equipment. Note: The S-VIDEO connection provides higher quality picture. Operate optional equipment as Favorite Channels and Channel Captions, ANT1 must be used to front Audio/Video input jacks. 2. Viewing a premium (scrambled) cable channel Procedure 1. Note: To use special features such as instructed in the SET UP menu. 2. Cable Connection Front Control Panel...
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... TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to view. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu. 2. Tune the television to the television program you would like to a VCR only. S-VIDEO VIDEO CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 1 2 S VIDEO PROG OUT VIDEO 2 Y PB VIDEO PR DIGITAL IN ANT 1 SPLIT OUT ANT 2 L AUDIO R L TO AUDIO AMP R L AUDIO R Less than 4" (10cm) ANT INPUT Incoming Cable Ferrite core (large size) (supplied) ANT OUTPUT CABLES NOT SUPPLIED VCR...
... TV/VIDEO button on the remote control to select the video input (VIDEO 1, VIDEO 2, etc.) connected to view. Select ANT2 in the SET UP menu. 2. Tune the television to the television program you would like to a VCR only. S-VIDEO VIDEO CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 1 2 S VIDEO PROG OUT VIDEO 2 Y PB VIDEO PR DIGITAL IN ANT 1 SPLIT OUT ANT 2 L AUDIO R L TO AUDIO AMP R L AUDIO R Less than 4" (10cm) ANT INPUT Incoming Cable Ferrite core (large size) (supplied) ANT OUTPUT CABLES NOT SUPPLIED VCR...
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... in the SET UP menu. 2. Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you would like to record. 6. Input 3 is given to Channel 3 or 4, depending on the switch setting on the remote control to TV mode. • Tune the television to a program (except another premium cable channel). Notes: (1) Similar connections are connected at the INPUT 1, 2, 3 input terminals. CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 1 2 S VIDEO PROG OUT VIDEO L TO AUDIO AMP R 2 Y PB VIDEO PR DIGITAL IN ANT...
... in the SET UP menu. 2. Using the cable box, tune to the premium cable channel you would like to record. 6. Input 3 is given to Channel 3 or 4, depending on the switch setting on the remote control to TV mode. • Tune the television to a program (except another premium cable channel). Notes: (1) Similar connections are connected at the INPUT 1, 2, 3 input terminals. CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV S-VIDEO VIDEO L AUDIO R COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 1 2 S VIDEO PROG OUT VIDEO L TO AUDIO AMP R 2 Y PB VIDEO PR DIGITAL IN ANT...
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... with interlaced TV pictures. Adjust television volume to external speakers. A DTV signal must be available in the onscreen AUDIO menu. 2. Volume, mute, bass, treble and balance are 2 sets of television. Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be used. Cable Connection Digital TV - External Amplifier CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 1 2 S VIDEO PROG OUT AUDIO INTPUT L R VIDEO L TO AUDIO AMP R CABLES NOT SUPPLIED 2 Y PB VIDEO PR DIGITAL IN ANT 1 SPLIT OUT ANT 2 L AUDIO R 15 Select the output of displaying 1080i and...
... with interlaced TV pictures. Adjust television volume to external speakers. A DTV signal must be available in the onscreen AUDIO menu. 2. Volume, mute, bass, treble and balance are 2 sets of television. Note: TO AUDIO AMP terminals cannot be used. Cable Connection Digital TV - External Amplifier CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 1 2 S VIDEO PROG OUT AUDIO INTPUT L R VIDEO L TO AUDIO AMP R CABLES NOT SUPPLIED 2 Y PB VIDEO PR DIGITAL IN ANT 1 SPLIT OUT ANT 2 L AUDIO R 15 Select the output of displaying 1080i and...
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...INPUT LABEL menu. Set the Digital Set -Top -Box DIGITAL OUT terminal Output setting to the Digital Set -Top -Box instruction manual. CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV VCR OR COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 1 2 S VIDEO PROG OUT 2 Y PB VIDEO DIGITAL IN ANT 1 SPLIT OUT ANT 2 MONITOR VIDEO VIDEO PR L AUDIO R L TO AUDIO AMP R L AUDIO R CABLES NOT SUPPLIED Procedure 1. See optional equipment manual for further instructions for use with personal computers.) Note: The DIGITAL IN terminal can be displayed as onscreen display. Box to DIGITAL IN When connecting a Digital Set -Top -Box...
...INPUT LABEL menu. Set the Digital Set -Top -Box DIGITAL OUT terminal Output setting to the Digital Set -Top -Box instruction manual. CONNECTIONS ON BACK OF TV VCR OR COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 1 2 S VIDEO PROG OUT 2 Y PB VIDEO DIGITAL IN ANT 1 SPLIT OUT ANT 2 MONITOR VIDEO VIDEO PR L AUDIO R L TO AUDIO AMP R L AUDIO R CABLES NOT SUPPLIED Procedure 1. See optional equipment manual for further instructions for use with personal computers.) Note: The DIGITAL IN terminal can be displayed as onscreen display. Box to DIGITAL IN When connecting a Digital Set -Top -Box...
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... POWER Press the POWER button on the remote control to turn the set off. Fix the AC cord plug securely to turn the set on the TV to page 24) 18 STANDBY: No light Power indicater Example: The screen below is displayed for a while after the TV is turned on. (setting condition is still inserted into the wall outlet and then turned on the remote control to the Plasma TV with the clamper. M TV A Menu...
... POWER Press the POWER button on the remote control to turn the set off. Fix the AC cord plug securely to turn the set on the TV to page 24) 18 STANDBY: No light Power indicater Example: The screen below is displayed for a while after the TV is turned on. (setting condition is still inserted into the wall outlet and then turned on the remote control to the Plasma TV with the clamper. M TV A Menu...
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... when signal is input from VIDEO INPUT. INPUT button (Change to input signal.) • Channel selectors • Volume adjusters C.A.T.S sensor Remote control sensor Plasma C.A.T.S (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) Plasma C.A.T.S automatically senses the ambient light conditions and adjusts the brightness and gradation accordingly, to optimise contrast. (Effective when Picture mode is set to Auto.) Cable TV When the antenna cable is connected to the TV antenna terminal via a cable box or VCR, set for Panasonic products. M TV A Cable TV / VHF, UHF and CATV POWER...
... when signal is input from VIDEO INPUT. INPUT button (Change to input signal.) • Channel selectors • Volume adjusters C.A.T.S sensor Remote control sensor Plasma C.A.T.S (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) Plasma C.A.T.S automatically senses the ambient light conditions and adjusts the brightness and gradation accordingly, to optimise contrast. (Effective when Picture mode is set to Auto.) Cable TV When the antenna cable is connected to the TV antenna terminal via a cable box or VCR, set for Panasonic products. M TV A Cable TV / VHF, UHF and CATV POWER...
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.../DBS Switch TV/DBS CH up/down - - - - DVD/LD/CD Skip Search REW/FF RCVR Surround -/+ PLAY PLAY PLAY - STOP STOP STOP - Note: The TV's power cord must first be plugged into the wall outlet and then turned on at the POWER switch (standby mode). Location of other Device Buttons Device PIP MIN REW PIP MAX FF TV PIP Minimize/Maximize VCR VCR REW/FF CABLE/DBS - ASPECT button Change of screen size (See...
.../DBS Switch TV/DBS CH up/down - - - - DVD/LD/CD Skip Search REW/FF RCVR Surround -/+ PLAY PLAY PLAY - STOP STOP STOP - Note: The TV's power cord must first be plugged into the wall outlet and then turned on at the POWER switch (standby mode). Location of other Device Buttons Device PIP MIN REW PIP MAX FF TV PIP Minimize/Maximize VCR VCR REW/FF CABLE/DBS - ASPECT button Change of screen size (See...
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... Picture in MENU. EXIT GUIDE button PAGE GUIDE for DVD & CD. STEREO SAP MONO POWER ASPECT UTE SAP TV/VIDEO LIGH VCR DVD AUX RCVR DTV CBL DBS CH CTIO VOL VOL PC MENU EXIT CH PAGE RECALL GUIDE 1 2 4 5 7 8 R-TUNE 0 3 6 9 PROG PIP MIN REW PLAY PIP MAX FF PAUSE STOP REC FREEZE TV/VCR PIP CH VCR CH SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE PIP SPLIT MOVE SWAP N T N Lights the remote control buttons. Direct program number selection buttons...
... Picture in MENU. EXIT GUIDE button PAGE GUIDE for DVD & CD. STEREO SAP MONO POWER ASPECT UTE SAP TV/VIDEO LIGH VCR DVD AUX RCVR DTV CBL DBS CH CTIO VOL VOL PC MENU EXIT CH PAGE RECALL GUIDE 1 2 4 5 7 8 R-TUNE 0 3 6 9 PROG PIP MIN REW PLAY PIP MAX FF PAUSE STOP REC FREEZE TV/VCR PIP CH VCR CH SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE PIP SPLIT MOVE SWAP N T N Lights the remote control buttons. Direct program number selection buttons...
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... output equipment. Select HD or SD to suit personal preferences. PRESS ACTION FOR MAIN MENU Item COLOR TEMP (temperature) NATURAL COLOR VIDEO NR 3D Y/C FILTER Mode NORMAL WARM COOL ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF Explanations To increase or decrease WARM (red) and COOL (blue) colors to automatically adjust color parameters for 480p signal source. 29 COLOR MATRIX Displays input signals (480p signals) in a natural color from digital equipment adaptors connected...
... output equipment. Select HD or SD to suit personal preferences. PRESS ACTION FOR MAIN MENU Item COLOR TEMP (temperature) NATURAL COLOR VIDEO NR 3D Y/C FILTER Mode NORMAL WARM COOL ON OFF ON OFF ON OFF Explanations To increase or decrease WARM (red) and COOL (blue) colors to automatically adjust color parameters for 480p signal source. 29 COLOR MATRIX Displays input signals (480p signals) in a natural color from digital equipment adaptors connected...
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... to view picture source status. Main Picture Picture-in Picture Operation This television includes a two-tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. or Use the remote control numeric keypad. This allows you to cancel the PIP Frame. FREEZE TV/VCR PIP CH VCR CH SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE PIP SPLIT MOVE SWAP 5 PIP Press PIP again to watch two (2) live broadcasts at the same time with or without an external video source such as a VCR, cable box, etc...
... to view picture source status. Main Picture Picture-in Picture Operation This television includes a two-tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. or Use the remote control numeric keypad. This allows you to cancel the PIP Frame. FREEZE TV/VCR PIP CH VCR CH SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE PIP SPLIT MOVE SWAP 5 PIP Press PIP again to watch two (2) live broadcasts at the same time with or without an external video source such as a VCR, cable box, etc...
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... the rear monitor output terminal. (3) The left and right screens are processed by side with or without an external video source. Notes: (1) Sound from the left screen is output from the speakers on the right screen or check video recording status. Split Screen This feature lets you to search other channels on the TV set (and headphone jack). (2) When the screen is split, signals of the left screen are output...
... the rear monitor output terminal. (3) The left and right screens are processed by side with or without an external video source. Notes: (1) Sound from the left screen is output from the speakers on the right screen or check video recording status. Split Screen This feature lets you to search other channels on the TV set (and headphone jack). (2) When the screen is split, signals of the left screen are output...
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... change even when PICTURE is pressed during PC input signal. 2 CH CTIO VOL VOL Press to (RGB/PC in Mode) carry out adjustment. Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE A A N N Adjusting screen 1 Select PICTURE POS./SIZE from a VCR or DVD player is pressed. H-SIZE When the Position Left " " button is pressed. V-SIZE When the Position Left " " button is pressed. Notes: (1)You can be controlled by using the Position Left " " or Right " " button to select H-POS/H-SIZE...
... change even when PICTURE is pressed during PC input signal. 2 CH CTIO VOL VOL Press to (RGB/PC in Mode) carry out adjustment. Adjusting PICTURE POSITION/SIZE A A N N Adjusting screen 1 Select PICTURE POS./SIZE from a VCR or DVD player is pressed. H-SIZE When the Position Left " " button is pressed. V-SIZE When the Position Left " " button is pressed. Notes: (1)You can be controlled by using the Position Left " " or Right " " button to select H-POS/H-SIZE...
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...Source Operation Adjust Color Settings Change Channel Normal Video Wrong Audio Check Audio Is Set To Stereo or Mono, Not SAP Black Box on the Plasma Display resulting from Text Mode Normal Video Normal Audio Intermittent Remote Control Operation Plasma Display panel Symptoms Replace Remote Control Batteries Check Some parts of time. 61 Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in Wire Move Television away from Electrical Appliances, Lights, Vehicles and Medical Equipment Increase Volume Check Mute Check Television SPEAKERS...
...Source Operation Adjust Color Settings Change Channel Normal Video Wrong Audio Check Audio Is Set To Stereo or Mono, Not SAP Black Box on the Plasma Display resulting from Text Mode Normal Video Normal Audio Intermittent Remote Control Operation Plasma Display panel Symptoms Replace Remote Control Batteries Check Some parts of time. 61 Examples of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in Wire Move Television away from Electrical Appliances, Lights, Vehicles and Medical Equipment Increase Volume Check Mute Check Television SPEAKERS...
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...; 1.38" (35 mm) × 2 Sound Audio Output 16 W [ 8 W + 8 W ] ( 10 % THD ) Headphone M3 (3.5 mm) Jack × 1 FEATURES Accessories Supplied Operating Conditions Connection Terminals Two screen display fuctions BBE VIVA CLOSED CAPTION 3D Y/C FILTER LINEAR PIP V-Chip Remote control Transmitter : EUR7603ZC0 AA Battery × 2 AC Cord Ferrite cores (small × 5, large × 5) F type Antenna Adaptor (3C-2V × 2, 5C-2V × 2) Pedestal Fixing band Temperature : 34 °F - 104...
...; 1.38" (35 mm) × 2 Sound Audio Output 16 W [ 8 W + 8 W ] ( 10 % THD ) Headphone M3 (3.5 mm) Jack × 1 FEATURES Accessories Supplied Operating Conditions Connection Terminals Two screen display fuctions BBE VIVA CLOSED CAPTION 3D Y/C FILTER LINEAR PIP V-Chip Remote control Transmitter : EUR7603ZC0 AA Battery × 2 AC Cord Ferrite cores (small × 5, large × 5) F type Antenna Adaptor (3C-2V × 2, 5C-2V × 2) Pedestal Fixing band Temperature : 34 °F - 104...