POWER SAP LIGHT TV DTV VCR DVD RCVR DBS/CBL PECT AS FAVORI T SLEEP OK VOL MU CH 1 2 4 5 7 8 EXIT RE CH VOL MENU AUX E E LL CA T TV/VIDEO R-TUNE RETURN 3 6 9 PROG 0 REW PLAY FF PAUSE STOP REC TV/VCR DVD/VCR CH OPEN/CLOSE TV Operating Instructions Digital Progressive Wide Plasma Television Model No. TH-42PD50U For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo (U.S.A.
CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. The lightning flash with arrow-head within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons.
Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this apparatus near water. 6) Clean only with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. 8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers) that produce heat.
Dear Panasonic Customer Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Plasma TV. To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference. Retain your purchase receipt also, and record the model number and serial number of your set in the space provided on the back cover of these instructions. Visit our Panasonic Web Site: www.panasonic.
FCC STATEMENT FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an Other Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
Safety Precautions WARNING KEEP UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS OUT OF THE REACH OF SMALL CHILDREN. THESE OBJECTS CAN BE ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. ALSO, BE CAREFUL ABOUT PACKAGING MATERIALS AND PLASTIC SHEETS. Set up Do not place the Plasma TV on sloped or unstable surfaces. • The Plasma TV may fall off or tip over. Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV.
Safety Precautions CAUTION This Plasma TV is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury. (All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.) • Pedestal (included) ............................................. TY-ST42PX5W • Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical) ........................... TY-WK42PV2W • Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical) .........
Installation Receiver Location This unit is intended to be used with the stand or bracket. Consult your dealer for available options. Position for comfortable viewing. Avoid placing where sunlight or other bright light (including reflections) will fall on the screen. Use of some types of fluorescent lighting can reduce remote control transmitter range. Adequate ventilation is essential to prevent internal component failure. Keep away from areas of excessive heat or moisture.
Accessories Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating Instruction Remote control EUR7627Z60 Batteries for the remote control (AA Battery × 2) CH VOL OK VOL CH 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 TV Warranty card (for U.S.A.) (for Canada) Product Registration Card (for U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (for U.S.A.
Cable Connection DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal (see page 14) HDMI terminal (see page 12) IN AV IN R D I G I TA L AUDIO OUT Y Y PB PB PR PR L AUDIO IN ANT S E R V I C E O N LY S VIDEO VIDEO VIDEO L IN AV IN R L AUDIO IN Y D I G I TA L AUDIO OUT S E R V I C E O N LY Y ANTENNA Cable In PB PB PR PR S VIDEO VIDEO L L AUDIO IN R 1 2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT AUDIO R Antenna terminals (see pages 11) R 1 2 COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT COMPONENT Input terminals (see page
Cable Connection Note: Cables and connectors are not supplied with this set. Antenna Connection The RF input mode must be set to Antenna (see pages 19, 30).
Cable Connection HDMI Connection HDMI∗1 (High Definition Multi media Interface) is the first all digital consumer electronics A/V interface that supports uncompressed standard. The HDMI terminal supports both video and audio information. To the HDMI∗1 input terminal, 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.
Cable Connection Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection This TV is capable of displaying 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i DTV signals when connected to a DTV Tuner Set-Top Box (STB). This TV 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 the component video input terminals (Y, PB, PR) of the TV. Component color inputs provide luminance and separate color signal.
Cable Connection Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP) For a full Home Theater sound experience, an external Dolby Digital* decoder and a multichannel amplifier must be connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal on the TV. ∗ Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound delivers digital-quality sound. Dolby Digital provides five discrete fullbandwidth channels for front left, front right, center, surround left and surround right, plus a LFE (Low Frequency Effect) subwoofer channel.
Power ON / OFF 1 Connect the AC cord plug to the Plasma TV. • Fix the power cord plug securely with the clamper (see page 10). 2 Connect the plug to the wall outlet. 3 Press POWER button on front of this unit. First time setup is displayed on screen.
Location of Controls The Illuminated Remote Control POWER Turn the TV ON or OFF. Mode Selection buttons (see page 39) TV: TV VCR: VCR DVD: DVD DTV: Digital TV RCVR:Receiver/Amplifier CBL: Cable TV AUX: Aux POWER SAP LIGHT TV VCR DVD DTV RCVR DBS/CBL AUX SLEEP EXIT TV/VIDEO TV/VIDEO Change the input mode. • Press to display the Input selection menu. MU T CH VOL • Press corresponding number key on the remote control to select the input of your choice.
Location of Controls SAP • Digital channel Select the audio track (if available). Audio Track 1 of 1 (English) • Analog channel Cycle through different audio modes. Stereo SAP Mono LIGHT Illuminate the remote control buttons. The selected button blinks when lit. 30 0 SLEEP timer (minutes) 60 90 EXIT menus Normal viewing, from each menu. MUTE Mute the sound. Press again to cancel the mute. FAVORITE Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune screen.
First time setup For your convenience, First time setup menu will be displayed on screen when the set is turned on for the first time. If needed, follow the menus and procedures displayed on-screen for setting up the features. You can also make the settings in Setup menu (see pages 29, 30). Language POWER SAP LIGHT TV VCR DVD DTV RCVR DBS/CBL AUX SLEEP EXIT Allows you to select the language used for On Screen Displays. Press to select Language.
First time setup Time Valid when Mode is set to manual. Press to select Time. CH VOL OK VOL Clock Mode Manual Date 4 / 1 / 2005 Time 9 : 43 AM Time zone EST Press to adjust the Time. If the button is held the speed of change increases. CH DST On Time zone Valid when Mode is set to Auto. Press to select Time zone. CH VOL OK Clock Mode Press to select your zone. VOL AST EST CST MST PST AKST HST NST CH Daylight saving Valid when Mode is set to Auto. Press to select Daylight saving.
Watching TV programs VHF and UHF 1 2 POWER TV Press to operate the TV set with the remote control. POWER Press to turn the TV on. SAP LIGHT TV DTV VCR DVD RCVR PECT AS AUX SLEEP EXIT FAVORI TE RE LL CA E CH Press to select desired channel. • You can also use the direct program number selection buttons and PROG–button (see page 17). CH DBS/CBL TV/VIDEO MU T 3 VOL OK VOL CH 4 CH VOL OK Select the desired volume level.
Aspect Controls Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. Press to change the aspect mode. PECT AS POWER SAP Note: The available aspect modes depend on the receiving signal.
On-Screen Menu Displays for Navigation Picture adjust (See page 24) Press to select picture menu. OK SAP LIGHT CH VOL POWER VOL Press to select or adjust picture items. CH TV VCR DVD DTV RCVR DBS/CBL AUX SLEEP EXIT TV/VIDEO Picture 1/2 Picture 2/2 No Pic. Mode Standard +30 0 Color 0 Tint 0 Sharpness Cool Color Mng. PECT AS Off Zoom adjust Other adjust RE CH VOL +10 FAVORI TE E MENU Press to select.
On-Screen Menu Displays for Navigation 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Press to select CH VOL 0 OK Press to go to each setting screen. VOL CH Enter a 4-digit password. Lock settings (See page 35) Channel lock Enter password. - - - - Lock Mode Off Channel Program Channel lock CH 1 3-0 CH 2 CH 3 Program lock MPAA U.S.TV C.E.L.R. CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 CH 7 C.F.L.R. Monitor out On Change password Change password Enter new password. Enter new password, again.
Sub-Menu Navigation Picture Press the MENU button to display the Main menu. Press to select Picture. CH VOL OK Press to enter sub-menu. VOL CH Picture Audio Timer Lock Setup Picture 1/2 Normal Pic. Mode No Standard Picture Brightness +30 0 Color Tint Sharpness 0 0 +10 Picture 2/2 Color Temp Color Mng. Cool Off Zoom adjust Other adjust Normal / Picture / Brightness / Color / Tint / Sharpness / Color Temp / Color Mng. Press to select the sub-menu. CH VOL OK VOL Press to adjust the sub-menu.
Sub-Menu Navigation Zoom adjust Adjust the Zoom position. It works when Aspect mode is Zoom. CH VOL OK VOL CH Press to select Zoom adjust menu. Press to adjust Size / V-Position. • Size : Adjust the vertical size. • V-Position : Adjust the vertical position. Picture 1/2 Normal Pic. Mode No Standard Picture Brightness +30 0 Color Tint Sharpness 0 0 +10 Picture 2/2 Color Temp Color Mng. Cool Off Zoom adjust Other adjust Other adjust Press to select Other adjust.
Sub-Menu Navigation Audio Press the MENU button to display the Main menu. Press to select Audio. CH VOL OK Press to enter sub-menu. Audio Normal Bass Set +7 Timer Treble Balance +7 0 Lock Other adjust Picture Audio VOL CH Setup Normal / Bass / Treble / Balance Press to select Normal, Bass, Treble or Balance. CH VOL OK Press to select or adjust the sub-menu.
Sub-Menu Navigation Surround Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. Press to select Surround. CH VOL OK VOL CH Press to select On or Off. • On : For stereo audio. • Off : For monaural audio. Other adjust AI Sound Surround Speakers HDMI In On Off On Auto Audio leveler 0 Other adjust AI Sound Surround Speakers HDMI In Audio leveler On Off On Auto 0 Note: Fixed to Off when “Speakers” is set to Off.
Sub-Menu Navigation Timer Select Timer to turn the TV on and off at selected times and on selected days. Press the MENU button to display the Main menu. Press to select Timer. Timer Sleep Picture Audio Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer CH VOL OK Press to enter the sub-menu. Timer 3 Timer 4 Timer 5 Lock VOL Setup CH Sleep timer Press to select Sleep. CH CH VOL OK VOL CH Press to enter the Sleep set screen. VOL OK Press to select off time (minutes).
Sub-Menu Navigation Set up Press the MENU button to display the Main menu. CH VOL OK VOL Press to select Setup. Press to enter the sub-menu. Picture Setup 1/2 CH scan Audio Fav. Language Timer Clock Lock Program channel Input labels Setup CC CH Setup 2/2 Other adjust About Reset CH scan Press to select CH scan. CH VOL OK Press to select Fav. or All Channels. VOL CH Setup 1/2 CH scan Fav. Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC Language Press to select Language.
Sub-Menu Navigation Program CH 1 CH VOL OK VOL Press to select Program channel. Press to enter Program channel menu. Press to select sub-menus. 2 CH VOL VOL Program channel Auto CH Setup 1/2 CH Press to enter sub-menu. OK CH scan Manual Signal meter Fav. Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC Auto program Automatically scans all available channels. Manual program To add or delete channels from channels list manually. Press to select ANT In.
Sub-Menu Navigation Edit (Caption) Edit (Add) Setting of register/delete in Program channel. Press to select Preset. 1 CH VOL OK Press to select Yes or No. Press to select Broadcast st. CH VOL Caption select Preset CH Apply VOL ---- OK VOL CH Caption detail Signal meter Press to select Caption detail. 2 CH VOL OK VOL Press to display the Caption input screen. (For digital channels only) Displays the signal strength of the ATSC digital channel in Antenna.
Sub-Menu Navigation Input labels To label video input connections for on-screen display. 1 Press to select Input labels. CH VOL OK Press to enter the sub-menu field. VOL 2 Press to select the Video input. CH OK Fav. Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC CH VOL Setup 1/2 CH scan VOL CH Press to select the input label. • To skip the input, select ‘‘SKIP’’. The input will be skipped when you press TV/VIDEO. Input labels Comp. 1 Comp.
Sub-Menu Navigation Digital The Digital Closed Caption menu lets you configure the way you choose to view the digital captioning. Press to select Digital. CH VOL OK VOL CH 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 CH VOL OK Press to select Digital settings.
Sub-Menu Navigation Other adjust (Setup) Setup 1/2 CH scan Fav. Language Clock Setup 2/2 Other adjust Other Adjust Auto Power On About Reset Side Bar Off Off Program channel Input labels CC Auto Power On Press to select Auto Power On. Other Adjust Auto Power On CH VOL OK VOL Off Side Bar Press to select Set or Off. Select Set to power on the TV at the same time as the cable box or other connected components.
Sub-Menu Navigation Lock Press the MENU button to display the Main menu. Press to select Lock. CH VOL OK VOL CH Press to display the Input password screen. Picture Audio Timer Lock 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Enter your password by pressing 0 ~ 9 keys. 0 Enter password. - - - - Setup Lock Mode Off Channel Program Change password Lock mode Select Lock mode to prevent viewing of video games, VCR tapes, channels and Video modes. Press to select Mode.
Sub-Menu Navigation Block program This television incorporates V-Chip technology to block the viewing of movies and television programs according to the rating category. There are four (4) Content Advisory Categories: MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), U.S.TV Program, Canadian English ratings and Canadian French ratings. These categories are used as guidelines for blocking programs. • The default mode for the Lock category is the Unlocked state. CH VOL OK Press to select Block Program.
Sub-Menu Navigation U.S. MOVIES RATINGS CHART Off G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie has not been rated or rating does not apply. GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted. PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children. PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian. NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED. ADULTS ONLY. U.S.
Sub-Menu Navigation CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS CHART E Exempt - Exempt programming. General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately. 8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.
Operating peripheral equipment Programming the remote control code You can operate other manufacturers’ components using this TV’s remote control. Preparations: • Connect the power cord of the external component to the wall outlet. • Make sure the component is turned off. 1 CH POWER + POWER VOL OK VOL CH SAP Press and hold POWER and OK together, for at least 5 seconds. • The mode selection buttons flashes, and then release POWER and OK.
Operating peripheral equipment Infrared Code Index The remote control is capable of operating many brands of peripheral equipment. Refer to page 39 for programming procedures. Notes: • The remote control memory is limited and therefore some models may not be operated. The remote control is not designed to control all features available in all models. • After entering the proper infrared code, press the desired Mode Selection buttons (see page 16).
Operating peripheral equipment Codes for DVD DVD Brand Denon Ferguson JVC Mitsubishi Nordmende Panasonic Philips Pioneer RCA Code 100 101 109 105 101 100 103 102 101 Brand Saba Samsung Sharp Sony Technics Thomson Toshiba Yamaha Zenith 101 110 108 104 100 101 103 100 107 Code Brand Optimus Panasonic Philips Pioneer Quasar RCA Sansui Sanyo Scott Sharp Sherwood Sony Soundesign Teac Technics Victor Yamaha Code 208, 218, 220, 222 224, 225, 227 229, 230 208 224, 225, 227 231, 237, 238, 247 210, 246 205 210
Operating peripheral equipment Codes for Receivers RCVR Brand Admiral Aiwa Denon Fisher Garrard Harman Kardon Jensen JVC Kenwood Magnavox Marantz Mclntosh Nakamichi Onkyo Code 120 125, 126 134, 135, 136 104 113 115, 123 129 132, 133 100, 108 127 124 116 106 109, 114 Brand Optimus Panasonic Philips Pioneer Quasar RCA Sansui Sharp Sony Soundesign Teac Technics Victor Yamaha Code 103, 127, 130, 131 118, 119, 121 123 105, 107 118, 119, 121 103, 105, 127, 130, 131 103, 111, 139 134, 137 122 138 111, 112, 113
Operating peripheral equipment Mode Operational Key Chart This chart defines which keys are operational after programming (if needed), while in the selected remote control mode, DTV, CABLE, DBS, VCR, DVD ...etc. KEY NAME DTV MODE CABLE MODE DBS MODE POWER POWER POWER NAVIGATION UP/DOWN CABLE CHANNEL UP/DOWN DBS NAVIGATION UP/DOWN OK - DBS MENU NAVIGATION RIGHT/LEFT - DBS NAVIGATION RIGHT/LEFT DTV MENU - - PROGRAM INFO. - DBS PROGRAM INFO.
Operating peripheral equipment KEY NAME VCR MODE DVD/CD MODE (DVD) (CD) (PVR) AUX MODE (VCR2) (TAPE) RCVR MODE MU T POWER E TV/VIDEO LIGHT POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER TV MUTE TV MUTE RCVR MUTE TV MUTE RCVR MUTE RCVR MUTE RCVR MUTE TV INPUT SW - - - TV INPUT SW - RCVR INPUT SW - - - - - - REMOTE BUTTONS - NAVIGATION UP/DOWN NEXT/PREVIOUS TRACK NAVIGATION UP/DOWN - - TUNER +/- - - - - - - - VOLUME +/- NAVIGATION RIGHT/LEFT RCVR VOLUME +/- N
VIDEO/COMPONENT/HDMI input signals VIDEO input HDMI input horizontal frequency(kHz) 15.73 signal name 1 NTSC vertical frequency(Hz) 59.94 IN AV IN R Y Applicable input signals (∗ mark) signal name 1 2 3 4 525 (480) /60i 525 (480) /60p 750 (720) /60p 1,125 (1,080) /60i PB PB PR PR S VIDEO VIDEO horizontal vertical frequency(kHz) frequency(Hz) COMPONENT HDMI 15.73 59.94 ∗ ∗ 31.47 59.94 ∗ ∗ 45.00 60.00 ∗ ∗ 33.75 59.
Troubleshooting Chart Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions. Symptoms VIDEO AUDIO Page Snowy Video Noisy Audio • Adjust the antenna location and connection. 11 Multiple Image Noisy Audio • Adjust the antenna location and connection. • Check the antenna lead-in cable. 11 11 Interference Noisy Audio • Move the television away from electrical appliances, lights, vehicles and medical equipment. - Normal Video No Audio • Increase volume • Check Mute.
Troubleshooting Chart Plasma Display panel Symptoms Some parts of the screen do not light up. An after-image appears. Check • The plasma display panel is manufactured using an extremely high level of precision technology; however, sometimes some parts of the screen may be missing picture elements or have luminous spots. This is not a malfunction. • Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-image to remain on the Plasma TV.
Customer’s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 U.S.A.
