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... pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in the papers with a three pin grounding-type power plug. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on the power plug. No user-serviceable parts inside . Refer servicing...
... pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in the papers with a three pin grounding-type power plug. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover. Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on the power plug. No user-serviceable parts inside . Refer servicing...
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... when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. FCC STATEMENT FCC STATEMENT...
... when unused for long periods of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. FCC STATEMENT FCC STATEMENT...
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... Plasma Display. Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 FCC STATEMENT 3 Safety Precautions 5 Cleaning and maintenance 6 Accessories 6 Installation 7 Location 7 Optional External Equipment 7 Remote Control Battery Installation 7 Cable Connection 8 HDMI Connection 9 Digital TV Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection 10 Video Input Connection 10 Amplifier Connection 11 Program Out Connection (PROG OUT 11 Basic Controls 12 Power ON / OFF 13 The Main Unit 13 Initial Selections 14 Selecting the input signal...
... Plasma Display. Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of Contents Important Safety Instructions 3 FCC STATEMENT 3 Safety Precautions 5 Cleaning and maintenance 6 Accessories 6 Installation 7 Location 7 Optional External Equipment 7 Remote Control Battery Installation 7 Cable Connection 8 HDMI Connection 9 Digital TV Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection 10 Video Input Connection 10 Amplifier Connection 11 Program Out Connection (PROG OUT 11 Basic Controls 12 Power ON / OFF 13 The Main Unit 13 Initial Selections 14 Selecting the input signal...
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... permanent damage to carry out set-up dust on the Plasma Display. Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. Contact an Authorized Service Center for use of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet as to the high temperature of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in a place away from direct or reflected light from this is usually...
... permanent damage to carry out set-up dust on the Plasma Display. Disconnect the power plug from the wall outlet. Contact an Authorized Service Center for use of time, unplug the power cord from the wall outlet as to the high temperature of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in a place away from direct or reflected light from this is usually...
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...Instructions Remote control EUR646539 POWER RECALL MENU INPUT MUTE VOL RETURN OK ASPECT SLEEP Batteries for the remote control (AA Battery × 2) Product Registration Card (for U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (for long periods in contact with a dry cloth, of the surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Use this cloth to remove...it for U.S.A.) AC cord Cable clamper × 2 Pedestal TY-ST42PX5W (TH-42PM50U) TY-ST50PX5W (TH-50PM50U) Optional Accessories • Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) TY-WK42PV3U • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-...
...Instructions Remote control EUR646539 POWER RECALL MENU INPUT MUTE VOL RETURN OK ASPECT SLEEP Batteries for the remote control (AA Battery × 2) Product Registration Card (for U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (for long periods in contact with a dry cloth, of the surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off. Use this cloth to remove...it for U.S.A.) AC cord Cable clamper × 2 Pedestal TY-ST42PX5W (TH-42PM50U) TY-ST50PX5W (TH-50PM50U) Optional Accessories • Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) TY-WK42PV3U • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) TY-...
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..., heat or burn used batteries. 5. The Video/Audio connection between components can reduce remote control transmitter range. Disposal of excessive heat or moisture. Before you purchase any cables, be obtained separately. For best performance, video cables should be made with Alkaline batteries for longer life. Consult your dealer or electronic supply store. Two AA size Helpful Hints: For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with shielded video and audio cables.
..., heat or burn used batteries. 5. The Video/Audio connection between components can reduce remote control transmitter range. Disposal of excessive heat or moisture. Before you purchase any cables, be obtained separately. For best performance, video cables should be made with Alkaline batteries for longer life. Consult your dealer or electronic supply store. Two AA size Helpful Hints: For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with shielded video and audio cables.
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... a digital output terminal, connect to the COMPONENT VIDEO, S VIDEO or VIDEO input terminal on the Display so you can enjoy an analog signal. • If you can display high-definition pictures on your plasma display. R L AUDIO OUT HDMI OUT HDMI signal out Set Top Box DVD player Compatible VIDEO Signal 1080i 720p 480p 480i No. To the HDMI 1 input terminal, you cannot display the picture because your Digital Set-Top Box does not have a DIGITAL OUT terminal Output setting, use with HDMI or DVI output terminal...
... a digital output terminal, connect to the COMPONENT VIDEO, S VIDEO or VIDEO input terminal on the Display so you can enjoy an analog signal. • If you can display high-definition pictures on your plasma display. R L AUDIO OUT HDMI OUT HDMI signal out Set Top Box DVD player Compatible VIDEO Signal 1080i 720p 480p 480i No. To the HDMI 1 input terminal, you cannot display the picture because your Digital Set-Top Box does not have a DIGITAL OUT terminal Output setting, use with HDMI or DVI output terminal...
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... color inputs provide luminance and separate color signal. • Set the output of the STB to either S Video cable or Video cable. 10 Video Input Connection VCR CAMCORDER VIDEO GAME CONSOLE S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT R S-Video cable or Video cable Audio cable Back of the Display. Connect either 1080i, 720p, 480p or 480i. • A DTV signal must be re-formatted for viewing on your area. • Use a Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV Set-Top Box) or DVD Player. Set Top Box DVD player COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR AUDIO OUTPUT L R Component Video cable Audio cable...
... color inputs provide luminance and separate color signal. • Set the output of the STB to either S Video cable or Video cable. 10 Video Input Connection VCR CAMCORDER VIDEO GAME CONSOLE S-VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT L AUDIO OUT R S-Video cable or Video cable Audio cable Back of the Display. Connect either 1080i, 720p, 480p or 480i. • A DTV signal must be re-formatted for viewing on your area. • Use a Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV Set-Top Box) or DVD Player. Set Top Box DVD player COMPONENT VIDEO OUT Y PB PR AUDIO OUTPUT L R Component Video cable Audio cable...
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...;er Connection Amplifier AUDIO INPUT L R Audio cable Cable Connection L R OUTPUT AUDIO OUT Back of the Display VCR DVD recorder VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO INPUT R AV cable OUTPUT 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 1 INPUT R TO AUDIO AMP INPUT 2 PROG OUT Note: When a device (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to the HDMI or COMPONENT terminals (see page 19). 2. Note: External speakers cannot be output. 11 Program Out Connection (PROG OUT) See optional equipment manual for further instructions for...
...;er Connection Amplifier AUDIO INPUT L R Audio cable Cable Connection L R OUTPUT AUDIO OUT Back of the Display VCR DVD recorder VIDEO INPUT L AUDIO INPUT R AV cable OUTPUT 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 1 INPUT R TO AUDIO AMP INPUT 2 PROG OUT Note: When a device (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to the HDMI or COMPONENT terminals (see page 19). 2. Note: External speakers cannot be output. 11 Program Out Connection (PROG OUT) See optional equipment manual for further instructions for...
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.... Volume Adjustment Press the Volume Up "+" or Down "-" button to make selections. RETURN button Press the RETURN button to return to select Component 1, Component 2, HDMI, Video 1 and Video 2 sequentially. (See page 14) MUTE button Mute the sound. Basic Controls POWER button Turn the Display ON or OFF. ASPECT button Press to adjust the aspect. (see page 16) POWER RECALL MENU INPUT MUTE VOL RETURN OK ASPECT SLEEP INPUT button Press to previous menu screen. SLEEP button The Plasma Display...
.... Volume Adjustment Press the Volume Up "+" or Down "-" button to make selections. RETURN button Press the RETURN button to return to select Component 1, Component 2, HDMI, Video 1 and Video 2 sequentially. (See page 14) MUTE button Mute the sound. Basic Controls POWER button Turn the Display ON or OFF. ASPECT button Press to adjust the aspect. (see page 16) POWER RECALL MENU INPUT MUTE VOL RETURN OK ASPECT SLEEP INPUT button Press to previous menu screen. SLEEP button The Plasma Display...
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... button Set the sleep timer. (see page 14) Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of this unit. Note: The Display will still consume some power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. Power indicator Power on : Red Power off : No Light POWER INPUT POWER button Remote control sensor POWER RECALL MENU INPUT MUTE VOL RETURN OK 2 Connect the plug to turn the Display's main power on/off . Power ON / OFF D I G I TA L AUDIO OUT SERVICE...
... button Set the sleep timer. (see page 14) Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of this unit. Note: The Display will still consume some power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. Power indicator Power on : Red Power off : No Light POWER INPUT POWER button Remote control sensor POWER RECALL MENU INPUT MUTE VOL RETURN OK 2 Connect the plug to turn the Display's main power on/off . Power ON / OFF D I G I TA L AUDIO OUT SERVICE...
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POWER RECALL MENU INPUT MUTE VOL RETURN OK ASPECT SLEEP INPUT - Press to previous screen. or Press to return to display "Setup" screen. Input select Component 1 Press to select "Setup". Video 2 [from the unit] The input signal changes each time the INPUT button is pressed. Press to confirm. Press to select the language used for five HDMI seconds causes the selection to switch to select the input signal. Initial Selections Selecting...
POWER RECALL MENU INPUT MUTE VOL RETURN OK ASPECT SLEEP INPUT - Press to previous screen. or Press to return to display "Setup" screen. Input select Component 1 Press to select "Setup". Video 2 [from the unit] The input signal changes each time the INPUT button is pressed. Press to confirm. Press to select the language used for five HDMI seconds causes the selection to switch to select the input signal. Initial Selections Selecting...
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... 0 0 0 +10 Picture 2/2 Color Temp Color Mng. Color Mng. mode Choose the pre-set picture mode that best suits the program you are viewing. OK Menu Picture Audio Setup Picture 1/2 Normal Pic. Adjusts natural fresh tones. It provides a soft, film-like picture. To increase or decrease Warm (red) and Cool (blue) colors to select "Pic. Press to suit personal preferences. Adjusts white areas of outline detail. Adjusts dark areas of picture. On enhances green and blue color reproduction...
... 0 0 0 +10 Picture 2/2 Color Temp Color Mng. Color Mng. mode Choose the pre-set picture mode that best suits the program you are viewing. OK Menu Picture Audio Setup Picture 1/2 Normal Pic. Adjusts natural fresh tones. It provides a soft, film-like picture. To increase or decrease Warm (red) and Cool (blue) colors to select "Pic. Press to suit personal preferences. Adjusts white areas of outline detail. Adjusts dark areas of picture. On enhances green and blue color reproduction...
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... when receiving a strong signal. Select HD or SD to select "Other Adjust". Select Dark or Light. 18 OK Other Adjust Press to adjust color parameters automatically for HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). Displays 480p input signals in the picture. Menu Navigation Zoom Adjust Adjust the Zoom position. Size Adjust the vertical size. Zoom Adjust Other Adjust Cool Off Press to the default setting, press the "OK" button...
... when receiving a strong signal. Select HD or SD to select "Other Adjust". Select Dark or Light. 18 OK Other Adjust Press to adjust color parameters automatically for HD (high definition) or SD (standard definition). Displays 480p input signals in the picture. Menu Navigation Zoom Adjust Adjust the Zoom position. Size Adjust the vertical size. Zoom Adjust Other Adjust Cool Off Press to the default setting, press the "OK" button...
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... treble response. Other Adjust Press to display the Main menu. HDMI In When using HDMI (see page 11, Amplifier Connection). • On : Internal speakers operate normally. • Off : Internal speakers off. Audio Leveler The audio leveler monitors the difference in audio levels between Analog or Digital Input. • Auto : Automatically selects Analog / Digital signal. • Digital : Digital Input only. • Analog : Analog Input only. Audio Press the MENU button to select the sub...
... treble response. Other Adjust Press to display the Main menu. HDMI In When using HDMI (see page 11, Amplifier Connection). • On : Internal speakers operate normally. • Off : Internal speakers off. Audio Leveler The audio leveler monitors the difference in audio levels between Analog or Digital Input. • Auto : Automatically selects Analog / Digital signal. • Digital : Digital Input only. • Analog : Analog Input only. Audio Press the MENU button to select the sub...
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... not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as the connected components are powered on either or both sides of the side bars. Using Cinema mode will not function if "Auto Power On" is set the "Side Bar" to enter the sub-menu. Menu Navigation Setup Press the MENU button to select "Setup". Press to "Bright". • The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending...
... not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as the connected components are powered on either or both sides of the side bars. Using Cinema mode will not function if "Auto Power On" is set the "Side Bar" to enter the sub-menu. Menu Navigation Setup Press the MENU button to select "Setup". Press to "Bright". • The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending...
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... Specifications HDMI input 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 PROG OUT COMPONENT input VIDEO input Power Source Power Consumption Maximum Stand-by condition Plasma Display panel Screen Size (W × H × diagonal) Dimensions (W × H × D) Mass (Weight) Sound Speaker Audio Output FEATURES Accessories Supplied Operating Conditions Connection Terminals TH-42PM50U AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz TH-50PM50U 380 W 0.6 W Drive method : AC type 42-inch, 16 : 9 aspect ratio...
... Specifications HDMI input 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 PROG OUT COMPONENT input VIDEO input Power Source Power Consumption Maximum Stand-by condition Plasma Display panel Screen Size (W × H × diagonal) Dimensions (W × H × D) Mass (Weight) Sound Speaker Audio Output FEATURES Accessories Supplied Operating Conditions Connection Terminals TH-42PM50U AC 120 V, 50/60 Hz TH-50PM50U 380 W 0.6 W Drive method : AC type 42-inch, 16 : 9 aspect ratio...
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... remote control.) Page - 12 No Picture No Picture No Sound Normal Sound Not plugged into AC outlet 13 Not switched on 13 Picture and Brightness/Volume setting 12,13,17 (Check by any other aspects. If there is nothing wrong with the picture or sound, this is not a malfunction. Some parts of the images flicker. The unit digitally processes the various signals in 4:3 mode changes. The plasma display panel is manufactured using...
... remote control.) Page - 12 No Picture No Picture No Sound Normal Sound Not plugged into AC outlet 13 Not switched on 13 Picture and Brightness/Volume setting 12,13,17 (Check by any other aspects. If there is nothing wrong with the picture or sound, this is not a malfunction. Some parts of the images flicker. The unit digitally processes the various signals in 4:3 mode changes. The plasma display panel is manufactured using...
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... repair or replace will be no charge for warranty service. The decision to products purchased and serviced in -home, but will be no charge for U.S.A.) PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF: PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF: PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. TV CATEGORIES PLASMA DISPLAY ALL PARTS 1 (ONE) YEAR LABOR 1 (ONE) YEAR SERVICE...
... repair or replace will be no charge for warranty service. The decision to products purchased and serviced in -home, but will be no charge for U.S.A.) PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF: PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094 PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF: PANASONIC PUERTO RICO, INC. TV CATEGORIES PLASMA DISPLAY ALL PARTS 1 (ONE) YEAR LABOR 1 (ONE) YEAR SERVICE...
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..., misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other business), rental use (such as in a stationary and fixed location). Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable...
..., misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other business), rental use (such as in a stationary and fixed location). Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable...