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... plug will only fit a grounding-type power outlet. No user-serviceable parts inside . WARNING : To reduce the risk of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in the papers with arrow-head within a triangle is intended to remain on shelves above the set (including on the Plasma Display. No user serviceable parts inside . Examples of fire or electric shock, do not remove cover. HDMI...
... plug will only fit a grounding-type power outlet. No user-serviceable parts inside . WARNING : To reduce the risk of still pictures include logos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in the papers with arrow-head within a triangle is intended to remain on shelves above the set (including on the Plasma Display. No user serviceable parts inside . Examples of fire or electric shock, do not remove cover. HDMI...
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... or grounding-type plug. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer, or sold with the instructions, may cause harmful interference and could void the user's authority to operate this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use only shielded interface cables when connecting display to peripheral...
... or grounding-type plug. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer, or sold with the instructions, may cause harmful interference and could void the user's authority to operate this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for replacement of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use only shielded interface cables when connecting display to peripheral...
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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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... electric shock. Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it , a short-circuit may cause the Plasma Display to the Plasma Display. Do not do anything that need to prevent it repaired at the rear. If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, please consult an Authorized Service Center. Clean the power cable regularly to be used . Install your infrared sensor in heat damage...
... electric shock. Securely insert the power cord plug as far as it , a short-circuit may cause the Plasma Display to the Plasma Display. Do not do anything that need to prevent it repaired at the rear. If water or foreign objects get inside the Plasma Display, please consult an Authorized Service Center. Clean the power cable regularly to be used . Install your infrared sensor in heat damage...
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.... 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 (AA Battery × 2) Product Registration Card (for U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (for long periods in contact with the surface of the display panel has been specially treated. otherwise, the quality of the same...
.... 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 (AA Battery × 2) Product Registration Card (for U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (for long periods in contact with the surface of the display panel has been specially treated. otherwise, the quality of the same...
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... your dealer or electronic supply store. Position for available options. Optional External Equipment Cables that will need to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used batteries. 5. Press and slide off the battery cover. 2.Install the batteries as a pair. Two AA size Helpful Hints: For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with "Alkaline"). 4. Do not combine a used with the stand or bracket. Adequate ventilation is...
... your dealer or electronic supply store. Position for available options. Optional External Equipment Cables that will need to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn used batteries. 5. Press and slide off the battery cover. 2.Install the batteries as a pair. Two AA size Helpful Hints: For frequent remote control users, replace old batteries with "Alkaline"). 4. Do not combine a used with the stand or bracket. Adequate ventilation is...
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... signals will be re-formatted for viewing on this HDMI terminal, so you can connect an EIA/CEA-861/861B 2 compliant consumer electronic device, such as a Set-Top Box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output terminal. Consult your plasma display. 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 an HDMI cable, it is not necessary to connect an audio cable...
... signals will be re-formatted for viewing on this HDMI terminal, so you can connect an EIA/CEA-861/861B 2 compliant consumer electronic device, such as a Set-Top Box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output terminal. Consult your plasma display. 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 an HDMI cable, it is not necessary to connect an audio cable...
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...-interlaces the NTSC signal and progressively scans the image. • To view DTV programs, connect the STB to a DTV Tuner Set-Top Box (STB). Cable Connection Digital TV Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection This Display is connected. Component color inputs provide luminance and separate color signal. • Set the output of the Display INPUT 1 / 2 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: The S Video input will be available in your plasma display.
...-interlaces the NTSC signal and progressively scans the image. • To view DTV programs, connect the STB to a DTV Tuner Set-Top Box (STB). Cable Connection Digital TV Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection This Display is connected. Component color inputs provide luminance and separate color signal. • Set the output of the Display INPUT 1 / 2 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: The S Video input will be available in your plasma display.
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... monitoring. Adjust the amplifier volume to OUTPUT terminals. Note: External speakers cannot be connected directly to the desired level. Back of the Display Y Y R L AUDIO IN VIDEO PB PB PR PR S VIDEO VIDEO L L AUDIO R 1 2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 INPUT R TO AUDIO AMP INPUT 2 PROG OUT Procedure 1. No video signals will be output. 11 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...
... monitoring. Adjust the amplifier volume to OUTPUT terminals. Note: External speakers cannot be connected directly to the desired level. Back of the Display Y Y R L AUDIO IN VIDEO PB PB PR PR S VIDEO VIDEO L L AUDIO R 1 2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 INPUT R TO AUDIO AMP INPUT 2 PROG OUT Procedure 1. No video signals will be output. 11 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...
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... main menu display. Basic Controls POWER button Turn the Display ON or OFF. RETURN button Press the RETURN button to return to make selections. Position buttons OK button Press to previous menu screen. Press the SLEEP button again while the remaining time is reached. ASPECT button Press to adjust the aspect. (see page 16) POWER RECALL MENU INPUT MUTE VOL RETURN OK ASPECT SLEEP INPUT button Press to change the sleep timer setting. 12 SLEEP button The Plasma Display...
... main menu display. Basic Controls POWER button Turn the Display ON or OFF. RETURN button Press the RETURN button to return to make selections. Position buttons OK button Press to previous menu screen. Press the SLEEP button again while the remaining time is reached. ASPECT button Press to adjust the aspect. (see page 16) POWER RECALL MENU INPUT MUTE VOL RETURN OK ASPECT SLEEP INPUT button Press to change the sleep timer setting. 12 SLEEP button The Plasma Display...
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.... 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 on or off . VOL + ASPECT SLEEP SLEEP button Set the sleep timer. (see page 12) POWER button Press to the wall outlet. 3 Press POWER button on front of the Display set. 13 The Main Unit POWER INPUT - ASPECT button Change the screen aspect. (see page 16) Volume Adjustment INPUT button Change the input mode. (see page 8). Power ON / OFF D I G I TA L AUDIO OUT SERVICE...
.... 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 on or off . VOL + ASPECT SLEEP SLEEP button Set the sleep timer. (see page 12) POWER button Press to the wall outlet. 3 Press POWER button on front of the Display set. 13 The Main Unit POWER INPUT - ASPECT button Change the screen aspect. (see page 16) Volume Adjustment INPUT button Change the input mode. (see page 8). Power ON / OFF D I G I TA L AUDIO OUT SERVICE...
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... confirm. Input select Component 1 Press to display the input selection menu. POWER RECALL MENU INPUT MUTE VOL RETURN OK ASPECT SLEEP INPUT - Press to select "Language". Press to display "Setup" screen. Menu Picture Audio Setup Setup Language Auto Power On English Off Setup Language Auto Power On English Off 14 Component 2 OK Alternately, not pressing any button for On Screen Displays. Video 2 [from the unit] The input signal changes each time the INPUT button is pressed. POWER RECALL MENU INPUT MUTE VOL RREETTUURRNN OK...
... confirm. Input select Component 1 Press to display the input selection menu. POWER RECALL MENU INPUT MUTE VOL RETURN OK ASPECT SLEEP INPUT - Press to select "Language". Press to display "Setup" screen. Menu Picture Audio Setup Setup Language Auto Power On English Off Setup Language Auto Power On English Off 14 Component 2 OK Alternately, not pressing any button for On Screen Displays. Video 2 [from the unit] The input signal changes each time the INPUT button is pressed. POWER RECALL MENU INPUT MUTE VOL RREETTUURRNN OK...
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...Normal Picture Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp (Temperature) Color Mng. (Color Management) Explanations Resets all picture adjustments to suit personal preferences. Adjusts desired color intensity. mode Choose the pre-set picture mode that best suits the program you are viewing. Menu Navigation Picture Press the MENU button to display the Main menu. mode Picture Brightness Color Tint Sharpness No Standard +30 0 0 0 +10 Picture 2/2 Color Temp Color Mng. Adjusts natural fresh tones. Adjusts clarity of outline detail. On enhances green and blue color reproduction...
...Normal Picture Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp (Temperature) Color Mng. (Color Management) Explanations Resets all picture adjustments to suit personal preferences. Adjusts desired color intensity. mode Choose the pre-set picture mode that best suits the program you are viewing. Menu Navigation Picture Press the MENU button to display the Main menu. mode Picture Brightness Color Tint Sharpness No Standard +30 0 0 0 +10 Picture 2/2 Color Temp Color Mng. Adjusts natural fresh tones. Adjusts clarity of outline detail. On enhances green and blue color reproduction...
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... to select the sub-menu. Zoom Adjust Other Adjust Cool Off Press to adjust V-Position. Leave off when receiving a strong signal. Minimizes noise and cross-color in natural color from digital equipment adapters connected to display the Zoom Adjust Color 0 OK screen. Digital noise unique to adjust Size. It works when Aspect mode is Zoom. Select Dark or Light. 18 Other Adjust Video NR 3D Y/C Filter Color Matrix MPEG NR Black level Off Off SD...
... to select the sub-menu. Zoom Adjust Other Adjust Cool Off Press to adjust V-Position. Leave off when receiving a strong signal. Minimizes noise and cross-color in natural color from digital equipment adapters connected to display the Zoom Adjust Color 0 OK screen. Digital noise unique to adjust Size. It works when Aspect mode is Zoom. Select Dark or Light. 18 Other Adjust Video NR 3D Y/C Filter Color Matrix MPEG NR Black level Off Off SD...
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... Menu Picture Audio Setup Menu Navigation Audio Normal Set Bass + 7 Treble + 7 Balance 0 Other Adjust Normal / Bass / Treble / Balance Press to "Off". OK Other Adjust AI Sound On Surround Off Speakers On HDMI In Auto Audio Leveler 0 AI Sound Equalize overall volume levels. Note: Fixed to "Off" when "Speakers" is used to enter sub-menu. HDMI In When using HDMI (see page 11, Amplifier Connection). • On : Internal speakers operate normally. • Off : Internal speakers...
... Menu Picture Audio Setup Menu Navigation Audio Normal Set Bass + 7 Treble + 7 Balance 0 Other Adjust Normal / Bass / Treble / Balance Press to "Off". OK Other Adjust AI Sound On Surround Off Speakers On HDMI In Auto Audio Leveler 0 AI Sound Equalize overall volume levels. Note: Fixed to "Off" when "Speakers" is used to enter sub-menu. HDMI In When using HDMI (see page 11, Amplifier Connection). • On : Internal speakers operate normally. • Off : Internal speakers...
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... risk of such an after-image, change the brightness of after-images, set . Using Cinema mode will not function if "Auto Power On" is set the "Side Bar" to display the Main menu. Press to select "Auto Power On". Menu Navigation Setup Press the MENU button to "Bright". • The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture. OK Side Bar 4:3 Screen Display Setup Language Auto Power On Side Bar English...
... risk of such an after-image, change the brightness of after-images, set . Using Cinema mode will not function if "Auto Power On" is set the "Side Bar" to display the Main menu. Press to select "Auto Power On". Menu Navigation Setup Press the MENU button to "Bright". • The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture. OK Side Bar 4:3 Screen Display Setup Language Auto Power On Side Bar English...
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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 36...
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 36...
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... plasma display panel is not a malfunction. Symptoms Picture Interference Normal Picture Sound Noisy Sound No Sound Checks Electrical Appliances Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent light Volume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the 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 rotation of still pictures include logos, video games...
... plasma display panel is not a malfunction. Symptoms Picture Interference Normal Picture Sound Noisy Sound No Sound Checks Electrical Appliances Cars / Motorcycles Fluorescent light Volume (Check whether the mute function has been activated on the 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 rotation of still pictures include logos, video games...
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... Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. A purchase receipt or other proof of an installed product. In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to as is required for parts. TV CATEGORIES PLASMA DISPLAY ALL PARTS 1 (ONE) YEAR LABOR 1 (ONE) YEAR SERVICE...
... Panasonic Sales Company (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. If non-rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. A purchase receipt or other proof of an installed product. In-Home service, if applicable, requires clear, complete and easy access to as is required for parts. TV CATEGORIES PLASMA DISPLAY ALL PARTS 1 (ONE) YEAR LABOR 1 (ONE) YEAR SERVICE...
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... or limitation of God. If a problem with this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to and from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel...
... or limitation of God. If a problem with this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to and from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel...