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... trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. 2 Do not defeat the purpose of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in the papers with a three pin grounding-type power plug. This plug will only fit a grounding-type power outlet. No user-serviceable parts inside . Examples of the grounding plug. WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove cover...
... trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. 2 Do not defeat the purpose of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in the papers with a three pin grounding-type power plug. This plug will only fit a grounding-type power outlet. No user-serviceable parts inside . Examples of the grounding plug. WARNING : To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove cover...
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... all instructions. 5) Do not use only shielded interface cables when connecting display to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used , use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug...
... all instructions. 5) Do not use only shielded interface cables when connecting display to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used , use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug...
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... 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 14 Selecting the Language 14 On-Screen Menu Displays for Navigation 15 Aspect Controls 16 Menu Navigation 17 Picture 17 Audio 19 Setup 20 VIDEO/COMPONENT/HDMI input signals 21...
... 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 14 Selecting the Language 14 On-Screen Menu Displays for Navigation 15 Aspect Controls 16 Menu Navigation 17 Picture 17 Audio 19 Setup 20 VIDEO/COMPONENT/HDMI input signals 21...
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... power plug from the wall outlet. Note: Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for any object near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully pull the power cable. If using some other setting-up . AC Power Supply Cord The Plasma Display is not done. Doing so may occur, which might damage the cables which could result in image, sound, etc. Have the Display evaluated at the rear...
... power plug from the wall outlet. Note: Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for any object near hot objects, heat, bend, twist or forcefully pull the power cable. If using some other setting-up . AC Power Supply Cord The Plasma Display is not done. Doing so may occur, which might damage the cables which could result in image, sound, etc. Have the Display evaluated at the rear...
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... remove excess liquid. Furthermore, do not leave it evenly with a dry cloth, of the display panel has been specially treated. If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may be adversely affected. Accessories Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating Instructions Remote control EUR646539 POWER RECALL MENU INPUT MUTE VOL RETURN OK ASPECT SLEEP Batteries for the remote control...
... remove excess liquid. Furthermore, do not leave it evenly with a dry cloth, of the display panel has been specially treated. If water droplets get inside the unit, operating problems may be adversely affected. Accessories Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating Instructions Remote control EUR646539 POWER RECALL MENU INPUT MUTE VOL RETURN OK ASPECT SLEEP Batteries for the remote control...
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... supply store. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including reflections) will need to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used battery with shielded video and audio cables. Optional External Equipment Cables that will need . Precaution on the screen. Position for longer life. Also determine the length of batteries should be used with the stand or bracket. Remote Control Battery Installation Requires two AA batteries. 1.Turn...
... supply store. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including reflections) will need to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used battery with shielded video and audio cables. Optional External Equipment Cables that will need . Precaution on the screen. Position for longer life. Also determine the length of batteries should be used with the stand or bracket. Remote Control Battery Installation Requires two AA batteries. 1.Turn...
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... Box does not have a DIGITAL OUT terminal Output setting, use with computers. • 1080i and 720p signals will be re-formatted for transmission of uncompressed digital video including high bandwidth digital content protection. 3.HDMI-DVI conversion cable (TY-SCH03DH): available from Panasonic Website. Cable Connection HDMI Connection HDMI 1 (High Definition Multi media Interface) is the first all digital consumer electronics A/V interface that has only a DVI output terminal, HDMI-DVI conversion cable and an audio cable...
... Box does not have a DIGITAL OUT terminal Output setting, use with computers. • 1080i and 720p signals will be re-formatted for transmission of uncompressed digital video including high bandwidth digital content protection. 3.HDMI-DVI conversion cable (TY-SCH03DH): available from Panasonic Website. Cable Connection HDMI Connection HDMI 1 (High Definition Multi media Interface) is the first all digital consumer electronics A/V interface that has only a DVI output terminal, HDMI-DVI conversion cable and an audio cable...
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... 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 Back of the Display. This Display also utilizes a progressive scan doubler, which de-interlaces the NTSC signal and progressively scans the image. • To view DTV programs, connect the STB to either S Video cable or Video cable. 10 Component color inputs provide luminance and separate color signal. • Set the output of...
... 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 Back of the Display. This Display also utilizes a progressive scan doubler, which de-interlaces the NTSC signal and progressively scans the image. • To view DTV programs, connect the STB to either S Video cable or Video cable. 10 Component color inputs provide luminance and separate color signal. • Set the output of...
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... AUDIO AMP INPUT 2 PROG OUT Procedure 1. Amplifier 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. Adjust the amplifier volume to OUTPUT terminals. Note: External speakers...
... AUDIO AMP INPUT 2 PROG OUT Procedure 1. Amplifier 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. Adjust the amplifier volume to OUTPUT terminals. Note: External speakers...
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RETURN button Press the RETURN button to return to switch the main menu display. SLEEP button The Plasma Display can be displayed. Large banner Small banner No banner Large banner Picture mode Video setting Aspect Video 1 Standard JUST 90 Small banner CoVmidpeo. 1 Video Time remaining in Sleep Timer MENU button Press to previous menu screen. The setting changes to 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 minutes (sleep timer cancelled) each time the button is pressed. 30...
RETURN button Press the RETURN button to return to switch the main menu display. SLEEP button The Plasma Display can be displayed. Large banner Small banner No banner Large banner Picture mode Video setting Aspect Video 1 Standard JUST 90 Small banner CoVmidpeo. 1 Video Time remaining in Sleep Timer MENU button Press to previous menu screen. The setting changes to 30 minutes, 60 minutes, 90 minutes and 0 minutes (sleep timer cancelled) each time the button is pressed. 30...
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... R L AUDIO IN S VIDEO L AUDIO IN R 1 2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 INPUT INPUT 2 OUTPUT 1 Connect the AC cord plug to turn the Display on front of the Display set. 13 The Main Unit POWER INPUT - 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 . or POWER Press to the wall outlet. 3 Press POWER button on or off . ASPECT button Change the screen aspect. (see page 16) Volume Adjustment INPUT button Change the input mode...
... R L AUDIO IN S VIDEO L AUDIO IN R 1 2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 INPUT INPUT 2 OUTPUT 1 Connect the AC cord plug to turn the Display on front of the Display set. 13 The Main Unit POWER INPUT - 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 . or POWER Press to the wall outlet. 3 Press POWER button on or off . ASPECT button Change the screen aspect. (see page 16) Volume Adjustment INPUT button Change the input mode...
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... select the language used for five HDMI seconds causes the selection to switch to display the input selection menu. Press to move the cursor to select "English", "Español" or "Français". Video 2 [from the unit] The input signal changes each time the INPUT button is pressed. POWER RECALL MENU INPUT MUTE VOL RETURN OK ASPECT SLEEP INPUT - Menu Picture Audio Setup Setup Language Auto Power On English Off Setup Language Auto Power On English...
... select the language used for five HDMI seconds causes the selection to switch to display the input selection menu. Press to move the cursor to select "English", "Español" or "Français". Video 2 [from the unit] The input signal changes each time the INPUT button is pressed. POWER RECALL MENU INPUT MUTE VOL RETURN OK ASPECT SLEEP INPUT - Menu Picture Audio Setup Setup Language Auto Power On English Off Setup Language Auto Power On English...
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... 0 0 0 +10 Picture 2/2 Color Temp Color Mng. Adjusts desired color intensity. mode Choose the pre-set picture mode that best suits the program you are viewing. mode". OK Menu Picture Audio Setup Picture 1/2 Normal Pic. To increase or decrease Warm (red) and Cool (blue) colors to enter sub-menu. OK • Vivid (default) : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit room. • Standard : Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting. • Cinema...
... 0 0 0 +10 Picture 2/2 Color Temp Color Mng. Adjusts desired color intensity. mode Choose the pre-set picture mode that best suits the program you are viewing. mode". OK Menu Picture Audio Setup Picture 1/2 Normal Pic. To increase or decrease Warm (red) and Cool (blue) colors to enter sub-menu. OK • Vivid (default) : Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit room. • Standard : Recommended for normal viewing conditions with subdued room lighting. • Cinema...
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.... Press to select "Other Adjust". Menu Navigation Zoom Adjust Adjust the Zoom position. Size Adjust the vertical size. OK Other Adjust Press to select or adjust the OK sub-menu. mode OK Picture Brightness Color Tint Sharpness No Standard +30 0 0 0 +10 Picture 2/2 Color Temp Color Mng. Press to display the Zoom Adjust Color 0 OK screen. Pic. Brightness 0 Other Adjust Press to adjust Size. Other Adjust Video NR 3D Y/C Filter Color Matrix MPEG NR Black level Off Off SD...
.... Press to select "Other Adjust". Menu Navigation Zoom Adjust Adjust the Zoom position. Size Adjust the vertical size. OK Other Adjust Press to select or adjust the OK sub-menu. mode OK Picture Brightness Color Tint Sharpness No Standard +30 0 0 0 +10 Picture 2/2 Color Temp Color Mng. Press to display the Zoom Adjust Color 0 OK screen. Pic. Brightness 0 Other Adjust Press to adjust Size. Other Adjust Video NR 3D Y/C Filter Color Matrix MPEG NR Black level Off Off SD...
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... Speakers On HDMI In Auto Audio Leveler 0 AI Sound Equalize overall volume levels. 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 output volume that could occur when switching input signals. Audio Press the MENU button to select or adjust the sub-menu. Press to display the Main menu. Note: Fixed to "Off" when "Speakers" is set...
... Speakers On HDMI In Auto Audio Leveler 0 AI Sound Equalize overall volume levels. 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 output volume that could occur when switching input signals. Audio Press the MENU button to select or adjust the sub-menu. Press to display the Main menu. Note: Fixed to "Off" when "Speakers" is set...
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... (alternate black/white) depending on . Press to select "Language". Setup Language Auto Power On Side Bar English Off Bright Side Bar Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as the connected components are powered on the picture. OK Menu Picture Audio Setup Setup Language Auto Power On Side Bar English Off Bright Language OK Press to select "Set" or "Off". OK Side Bar 4:3 Screen Display Setup Language Auto Power On Side...
... (alternate black/white) depending on . Press to select "Language". Setup Language Auto Power On Side Bar English Off Bright Side Bar Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as the connected components are powered on the picture. OK Menu Picture Audio Setup Setup Language Auto Power On Side Bar English Off Bright Language OK Press to select "Set" or "Off". OK Side Bar 4:3 Screen Display Setup Language Auto Power On Side...
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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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... Plasma Display uses special image processing. Some parts of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode changes. Page 20 20 - 22 Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few moments for the picture to appear when the power has been turned on, when the input has been switched. Symptoms Picture Interference Normal Picture Sound Noisy Sound No Sound Checks Electrical Appliances Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent light Volume...
... Plasma Display uses special image processing. Some parts of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in 4:3 mode changes. Page 20 20 - 22 Troubleshooting Before you call for service, determine the symptoms and make a few moments for the picture to appear when the power has been turned on, when the input has been switched. Symptoms Picture Interference Normal Picture Sound Noisy Sound No Sound Checks Electrical Appliances Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent light Volume...
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..., Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Color Television Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product or arrange for in-home service (in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. During the "Parts" warranty period, there will be removed for warranty service. TV CATEGORIES PLASMA DISPLAY ALL PARTS 1 (ONE) YEAR LABOR 1 (ONE) YEAR SERVICE IN-HOME OR CARRY...
..., Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Color Television Limited Warranty Limited Warranty Coverage If your product or arrange for in-home service (in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. During the "Parts" warranty period, there will be removed for warranty service. TV CATEGORIES PLASMA DISPLAY ALL PARTS 1 (ONE) YEAR LABOR 1 (ONE) YEAR SERVICE IN-HOME OR CARRY...
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... viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TVs, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. The items listed are not exclusive, but are caused by products not supplied by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other business), rental use of the product, service...
... viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TVs, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on how long an implied warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. The items listed are not exclusive, but are caused by products not supplied by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other business), rental use of the product, service...