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... vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on the Plasma Television. No user-serviceable parts inside the product are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. WARNING : 1) To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover or back. This is intended to persons. Note: Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for software used in the papers with the appliance...
... vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on the Plasma Television. No user-serviceable parts inside the product are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. WARNING : 1) To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover or back. This is intended to persons. Note: Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for software used in the papers with the appliance...
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... 15 Location of Controls 16 The Illuminated Remote Control 16 4 First time setup 18 Watching TV programs 20 VHF and UHF 20 Cable TV 20 Aspect Controls 21 On-Screen Menu Displays for Navigation 22 Sub-Menu Navigation 24 Picture 24 Audio 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...
... 15 Location of Controls 16 The Illuminated Remote Control 16 4 First time setup 18 Watching TV programs 20 VHF and UHF 20 Cable TV 20 Aspect Controls 21 On-Screen Menu Displays for Navigation 22 Sub-Menu Navigation 24 Picture 24 Audio 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...
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... an Authorized Service Center. If using some other setting-up Do not place the Plasma TV on top of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. In particular, keep video equipment away from the Plasma TV, unplug the power cord immediately. • Continued use If a problem occurs (such as it repaired at an Authorized Service Center. Securely insert the power cord plug as far as no picture or no sound), or...
... an Authorized Service Center. If using some other setting-up Do not place the Plasma TV on top of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet. In particular, keep video equipment away from the Plasma TV, unplug the power cord immediately. • Continued use If a problem occurs (such as it repaired at an Authorized Service Center. Securely insert the power cord plug as far as no picture or no sound), or...
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...; Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical TY-WK42PV2W • Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical TY-WK42PV3U • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled TY-WK42PR2U Always be adversely affected. Use with articles made from your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or reflected light from rubber or PVC. Clean the power cable regularly to the TV if its cables attached might damage the insulation and cause fire. Install your Plasma TV. Use...
...; Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical TY-WK42PV2W • Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical TY-WK42PV3U • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled TY-WK42PR2U Always be adversely affected. Use with articles made from your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or reflected light from rubber or PVC. Clean the power cable regularly to the TV if its cables attached might damage the insulation and cause fire. Install your Plasma TV. Use...
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... of fluorescent lighting can be used battery with a new one. 3. Install the batteries and replace the cover. Precaution on the screen. Do not combine a used with the stand or bracket. Two AA size Helpful Hints: For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with "Alkaline"). 4. Installation Receiver Location This unit is intended to be made with shielded video and audio cables. Optional External Equipment The Video/Audio connection between components can reduce remote control transmitter...
... of fluorescent lighting can be used battery with a new one. 3. Install the batteries and replace the cover. Precaution on the screen. Do not combine a used with the stand or bracket. Two AA size Helpful Hints: For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with "Alkaline"). 4. Installation Receiver Location This unit is intended to be made with shielded video and audio cables. Optional External Equipment The Video/Audio connection between components can reduce remote control transmitter...
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... cord fixing 1 Connect power plug to the socket of the main body. 2 Fix the clamper. 1 How to fix: How to release: Fix by pushing in until Pull up while drawing a clicking sound is in the knob. heard. 2 Note: To avoid noise do not put the Antenna cable and AC cord together. Cable Connection DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (see page 14) HDMI terminal (see page 12) D I G I TA L AUDIO OUT SERVICE...
... cord fixing 1 Connect power plug to the socket of the main body. 2 Fix the clamper. 1 How to fix: How to release: Fix by pushing in until Pull up while drawing a clicking sound is in the knob. heard. 2 Note: To avoid noise do not put the Antenna cable and AC cord together. Cable Connection DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (see page 14) HDMI terminal (see page 12) D I G I TA L AUDIO OUT SERVICE...
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... not supplied with your local cable company. A cable converter box is required for its compatibility requirements. • Set the TV channel to Antenna (see pages 19, 30). • Certain cable systems offset some channels to reduce interference or view Premium (scrambled) channels. Cable Box Back of the TV D I G I TA L AUDIO OUT SERVICE ONLY ANTENNA Cable In VIDEO IN AV IN Y Y PB PB PR PR R L AUDIO IN S VIDEO L AUDIO IN R 1 2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 INPUT INPUT 2 OUTPUT (5C-2V or higher specification...
... not supplied with your local cable company. A cable converter box is required for its compatibility requirements. • Set the TV channel to Antenna (see pages 19, 30). • Certain cable systems offset some channels to reduce interference or view Premium (scrambled) channels. Cable Box Back of the TV D I G I TA L AUDIO OUT SERVICE ONLY ANTENNA Cable In VIDEO IN AV IN Y Y PB PB PR PR R L AUDIO IN S VIDEO L AUDIO IN R 1 2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 INPUT INPUT 2 OUTPUT (5C-2V or higher specification...
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... audio setting in digital form. Input a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) high-definition picture source to this case the picture will be displayed as a Set-Top Box or DVD player with computers. • 1080i and 720p signals will be re-formatted for availability details. 12 Cable Connection HDMI Connection HDMI∗1 (High Definition Multi media Interface) is not necessary to connect an audio cable. • If connecting to equipment that supports uncompressed standard. The HDMI terminal supports...
... audio setting in digital form. Input a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) high-definition picture source to this case the picture will be displayed as a Set-Top Box or DVD player with computers. • 1080i and 720p signals will be re-formatted for availability details. 12 Cable Connection HDMI Connection HDMI∗1 (High Definition Multi media Interface) is not necessary to connect an audio cable. • If connecting to equipment that supports uncompressed standard. The HDMI terminal supports...
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...8226; Some programs contain Macrovision signal to prevent VCR recording. 14 OPTICAL IN Optical digital audio cable Amplifier or AUDIO INPUT L R D I 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 OUTPUT IN AV IN Y Y R L AUDIO IN VIDEO PB PB PR PR S VIDEO VIDEO L L AUDIO R 1 2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 R TO AUDIO AMP INPUT 2 PROGOUT Notes: • When a device (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to the desired level. VCR DVD recorder MONITOR VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO INPUT R AV cable Back of...
...8226; Some programs contain Macrovision signal to prevent VCR recording. 14 OPTICAL IN Optical digital audio cable Amplifier or AUDIO INPUT L R D I 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 OUTPUT IN AV IN Y Y R L AUDIO IN VIDEO PB PB PR PR S VIDEO VIDEO L L AUDIO R 1 2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 R TO AUDIO AMP INPUT 2 PROGOUT Notes: • When a device (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to the desired level. VCR DVD recorder MONITOR VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO INPUT R AV cable Back of...
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... via the Setup menu. Channel selectors Volume adjusters TV/VIDEO Change the input mode. First time setup is displayed only the first time you wish to change the settings of the TV set. 15 POWER TV/VIDEO - First time setup Language Clock Auto program (Refer to P18-19 for operation) POWER 4 Press to the Plasma TV. • Fix the power cord plug securely with the clamper (see page 10). VOL + CH POWER button Press to the wall outlet. 3 Press POWER button on after purchase. Power indicator Power on : Red Power off .
... via the Setup menu. Channel selectors Volume adjusters TV/VIDEO Change the input mode. First time setup is displayed only the first time you wish to change the settings of the TV set. 15 POWER TV/VIDEO - First time setup Language Clock Auto program (Refer to P18-19 for operation) POWER 4 Press to the Plasma TV. • Fix the power cord plug securely with the clamper (see page 10). VOL + CH POWER button Press to the wall outlet. 3 Press POWER button on after purchase. Power indicator Power on : Red Power off .
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... number key on the remote control to select the input of Controls The Illuminated Remote Control POWER Turn the TV ON or OFF. Note: Video input can also be selected by pressing TV/VIDEO , then the CH buttons, and push "OK" key. Location of your choice. Operation of other Device (see page 39) TV: TV VCR: VCR DVD: DVD DTV: Digital TV RCVR: Receiver/Amplifier CBL: Cable TV AUX: Aux TV/VIDEO Change the input mode. • Press to previously viewed channel...
... number key on the remote control to select the input of Controls The Illuminated Remote Control POWER Turn the TV ON or OFF. Note: Video input can also be selected by pressing TV/VIDEO , then the CH buttons, and push "OK" key. Location of your choice. Operation of other Device (see page 39) TV: TV VCR: VCR DVD: DVD DTV: Digital TV RCVR: Receiver/Amplifier CBL: Cable TV AUX: Aux TV/VIDEO Change the input mode. • Press to previously viewed channel...
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... set by extracting time information from the digital broadcast. If needed, follow the menus and procedures displayed on for the first time. Press to go to . You can also make the settings in Setup menu (see pages 29, 30). First time setup Language Clock Auto program Mode Press to select Manual or Auto. press and hold to change the day; Date Valid when Mode is turned on -screen for On Screen Displays...
... set by extracting time information from the digital broadcast. If needed, follow the menus and procedures displayed on for the first time. Press to go to . You can also make the settings in Setup menu (see pages 29, 30). First time setup Language Clock Auto program Mode Press to select Manual or Auto. press and hold to change the day; Date Valid when Mode is turned on -screen for On Screen Displays...
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... channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off. • Power consumption and howling sound can also use the direct program number selection CH buttons and PROG-button (see pages 39 - 42). 20 CH VOL OK VOL CH 2 DBS/CBL Press to operate the cable box with the remote control. 3 POWER Press to turn the TV on . • Point the remote control towards the cable box. POWER SAP LIGHT TV VCR DVD DTV...
... channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off. • Power consumption and howling sound can also use the direct program number selection CH buttons and PROG-button (see pages 39 - 42). 20 CH VOL OK VOL CH 2 DBS/CBL Press to operate the cable box with the remote control. 3 POWER Press to turn the TV on . • Point the remote control towards the cable box. POWER SAP LIGHT TV VCR DVD DTV...
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... being used. • On : To display Closed Captions. Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC Input labels Comp. 1 Skip Comp. 2 Skip HDMI DVD Video 1 AUX Video 2 Skip CC (Closed Caption) The television includes a built-in analog format. CC Mode CH VOL OK VOL CH Press to select the Video input. If digital connected equipment is used for input, CC should be displayed (up Digital Primary to select the setting. If CC is used for displaying or recording, closed caption service of...
... being used. • On : To display Closed Captions. Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC Input labels Comp. 1 Skip Comp. 2 Skip HDMI DVD Video 1 AUX Video 2 Skip CC (Closed Caption) The television includes a built-in analog format. CC Mode CH VOL OK VOL CH Press to select the Video input. If digital connected equipment is used for input, CC should be displayed (up Digital Primary to select the setting. If CC is used for displaying or recording, closed caption service of...
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... Digital The Digital Closed Caption menu lets you configure the way you choose to enter the Digital setting menu. 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 service and viewing formats. 1 Press to select CC Reset. CH VOL OK VOL CH Press to select the setting. • Size • Font • Style : Automatic, Normal, Small, Large : Automatic, Default...
... Digital The Digital Closed Caption menu lets you configure the way you choose to enter the Digital setting menu. 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 service and viewing formats. 1 Press to select CC Reset. CH VOL OK VOL CH Press to select the setting. • Size • Font • Style : Automatic, Normal, Small, Large : Automatic, Default...
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... Set or Off. Sub-Menu Navigation Other adjust (Setup) Setup 1/2 CH scan Fav. Other Adjust Auto Power On Off Press to 9 reset the Setup settings. screen. Use Reset with Setup, such as channel settings. Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC Setup 2/2 Other adjust About Reset Other Adjust Auto Power On Off Side Bar Off Auto Power On CH VOL OK VOL Press to display the About screen. Side Bar Adjustment Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as the cable box or other connected...
... Set or Off. Sub-Menu Navigation Other adjust (Setup) Setup 1/2 CH scan Fav. Other Adjust Auto Power On Off Press to 9 reset the Setup settings. screen. Use Reset with Setup, such as channel settings. Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC Setup 2/2 Other adjust About Reset Other Adjust Auto Power On Off Side Bar Off Auto Power On CH VOL OK VOL Press to display the About screen. Side Bar Adjustment Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as the cable box or other connected...
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... the code. • The code starts from the current device. • Press POWER button to store the code. Operating peripheral equipment Programming the remote control code You can operate other manufacturers' components using another code. (Some brands have multiple codes.) • If an incorrect code is turned off. DTV RCVR DBS/CBL AUX 3 1 2 3 Enter the 3-digit infrared code (see pages 40-42). • Factory default setting : Panasonic 4 5 6 • Press POWER to the wall outlet...
... the code. • The code starts from the current device. • Press POWER button to store the code. Operating peripheral equipment Programming the remote control code You can operate other manufacturers' components using another code. (Some brands have multiple codes.) • If an incorrect code is turned off. DTV RCVR DBS/CBL AUX 3 1 2 3 Enter the 3-digit infrared code (see pages 40-42). • Factory default setting : Panasonic 4 5 6 • Press POWER to the wall outlet...
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... 334, 339 Olympic 323, 324 Other Component Brand Optimus Orion Panasonic Penney Pentax Philco Philips Pioneer Proscan Quasar Radio Shack RCA Realistic ...code, press the desired Mode Selection buttons (see page 16). CABLE Cable Box DBS Digital Broadcast System VCR Video Cassette Recorder RCVR Receiver or Amplifier DVD DVD Recorder / Player CD Compact Disc Player Other Component Other Component Other Component Other Component Other Component Codes for details on operating peripheral equipment using the remote control. This will serve as a handy reference whenever you need to control...
... 334, 339 Olympic 323, 324 Other Component Brand Optimus Orion Panasonic Penney Pentax Philco Philips Pioneer Proscan Quasar Radio Shack RCA Realistic ...code, press the desired Mode Selection buttons (see page 16). CABLE Cable Box DBS Digital Broadcast System VCR Video Cassette Recorder RCVR Receiver or Amplifier DVD DVD Recorder / Player CD Compact Disc Player Other Component Other Component Other Component Other Component Other Component Codes for details on operating peripheral equipment using the remote control. This will serve as a handy reference whenever you need to control...
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... Jack Type × 2) PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic Note: Design and Specifications are approximate. 45 Specifications HDMI input IN AV IN Y Y R L AUDIO IN VIDEO PB PB S VIDEO PR PR VIDEO L L AUDIO R 1 2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 R TO AUDIO AMP INPUT 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...
... Jack Type × 2) PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic Note: Design and Specifications are approximate. 45 Specifications HDMI input IN AV IN Y Y R L AUDIO IN VIDEO PB PB S VIDEO PR PR VIDEO L L AUDIO R 1 2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 R TO AUDIO AMP INPUT 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...
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... television away from devices with Digital Audio, use Analog audio. • Change CC (Closed Caption). • Change the Closed Caption (CC) Analog settings 32 to Stereo or 17 Mono, not SAP. • Change the audio of image Image freeze up Normal Video Black Box on /off. 27 • Change channel. 20 • Stereo/SAP/Mono 17 • When using HDMI 27 • Set Input Setup properly. 30 • Check the antenna cables. 11 • Check if the power cord is plugged...
... television away from devices with Digital Audio, use Analog audio. • Change CC (Closed Caption). • Change the Closed Caption (CC) Analog settings 32 to Stereo or 17 Mono, not SAP. • Change the audio of image Image freeze up Normal Video Black Box on /off. 27 • Change channel. 20 • Stereo/SAP/Mono 17 • When using HDMI 27 • Set Input Setup properly. 30 • Check the antenna cables. 11 • Check if the power cord is plugged...