Operating Instructions 42”/50” Class 720p Plasma HDTV (41.6/49.9 inches measured diagonally) Manual de instrucciones Television de alta definición de 720p y clase 42”/50” de Plasma (41,6/49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente) Model No. Número de modelo TH-42PX80U TH-50PX80U Quick Start Guide (See page 6-15) Guía de inicio rápido (vea la página 6-15) For assistance (U.S.A.), please call: 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) or visit us at www.panasonic.
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Contents Please read before using the unit Enjoy rich multimedia Safety Precautions ······································· 4 Notes ···························································· 5 SD memory card Camcorder Accessories/Optional Accessory ····· 6 Basic Connection ····························· 9 Identifying Controls ························ 13 First Time Setup ···························· 14 Quick Start Guide Quick Start Guide Enjoy your TV! VCR Watching TV ······························
Safety Precautions The lightning flash with arrowhead within a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons. 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.
WARNING/CAUTION If problems occur during use WARNING If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the Plasma Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally TV, unplug the power cord immediately. swallowed. Continued use of the TV under these conditions might cause Keep small parts away from young children. fire or permanent damage to the unit.
Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control Transmitter Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) N2QAYB000221 Cable clampers (2) Antenna Adapter F-Type for 5C-2V AA Battery AC cord Pedestal TBLX0036 (TH-42PX80U) TBLX0037 (TH-50PX80U) How to assemble (p.7) Operating Instructions Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Quick Setup Guide (For viewing HD programming) Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.
Attaching the pedestal to TV ■Assembling the pedestal Fix securely with assembly screws A . (Total 4 screws) Tighten screws firmly. A Accessories Pole Assembly screws (4 of each) R M5 x 18 (Silver) B Front M5 x 25 (Black) Poles (2) Base ■Set-up L R Bottom view L or R is printed at the bottom of the poles. Base (1) Rear side Arrow mark Hole for pedestal installation Accessories/Optional Accessory Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. Tighten screws firmly.
Accessories/Optional Accessory (Continued) Cable Binding AC cord and connection AC cord Instructions To attach To remove Keep pushing both side snaps Insert it firmly until the tabs on both sides click into place. Cable Binding Instructions To attach To remove hole Snaps Cable clamper Keep pushing both sides till they snap Insert Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord together (could cause distorted image). Fasten the cables with the Cable clamper as necessary.
Basic Connection Example 1 Connecting Antenna (To watch TV) TV VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV VHF/UHF Antenna NTSC (National Television System Committee): Conventional broadcasting ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee): Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel surround-sound audio and interactive television.
Basic Connection (Continued) Example 2 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback) TV AV Equipment (e.g. DVD Recorder or VCR) VHF/UHF Antenna DVD Recorder If this source has higher resolution through interlace or progressive signal, connection can be done with the use of Component Video or HDMI cable. VCR Connection can be done with the use of an RF cable and Composite Video/S Video cable.
Example 3 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver TV DVD Recorder or VCR Satellite Receiver You can enjoy high-definition programming by subscribing to a high-definition satellite service. Connection can be done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable.
Basic Connection (Continued) AV cable connections A To use HDMI terminals AV Equipment AV IN HDMI 1 HDMI AV OUT HDMI 2 e.g. DVD Recorder High-Definition Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. For “VIERA LinkTM connections”, please refer to p. 38.
Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Displays the Main menu. Chooses menu and submenu entries. HDMI input 3 connector SD CARD Changes the input mode SD card slot Selects channels in sequence Video Input 2 connector Swing up the door at “▲”. POWER button Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set. Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Quick Start Guide Volume up/down Note Remote control Viewing from SD card (p. 18) VIERA Link menu (p.
First Time Setup “First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 24-25) is set to “No”. or Turn the TV On with the POWER button or (TV) (Remote) Be sure to select “Home” (Normal display mode) Please select your viewing environment. Home select Store ok This setting will be skipped from next time. If you select “Store”, “First time setup” will not be displayed.
Auto channel setup Select “Auto program” First time setup next Language Clock select Auto program Select “ANT in” ANT in Cable Auto ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna select Select “Auto” Program channel ANT in Quick Start Guide set Program channel next Cable select Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only) Auto program ok All channels Analog only select First Time Setup Auto Digital only ■ Press to exit from Start scanning the channels Auto program a menu
Watching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 9-12) To watch TV and other functions Turn power on Note If the mode is not TV, press (p. 20) or and select TV. (TV) Select a channel number up ■ To directly input the digital channel number or When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to enter the minor number in a compound channel number.
■ Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 40) Change aspect ratio • 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM • 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM ■ FAVORITE Call up a favorite channel Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use number buttons. (see below) Note Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “Program channel” to switch the signal reception between cable TV and antenna. (p.
Viewing from SD Card You can view photos taken with a digital camera or digital video camera and saved on an SD card. (Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly.) Photo viewer Insert the SD card and select “Play SD card now” “SD card setting” will be displayed automatically each time a SD card is inserted for the first time. Play SD card automatically: SD card setting Play SD card automatically On: On Off: Set it to playback the data when SD card is inserted.
Insert the card SD Card Remove the card Press in lightly on SD Card, then release. Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (16 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter) For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 41) Label surface Push until a click is heard To change the view (slide show mode, adjusting images, etc.
Watching Videos and DVDs If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can watch videos and DVDs on the TV’s screen. Input Select You can select the external equipment to access. With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode Press corresponding NUMBER button on the remote control to select the input of your choice.
VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control” function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can use more convenient functions. Please refer to p. 26-29. Before using these functions, you need to set “VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. Menu VIERA Link Display menu ■ Menu list Displays the functions that can be set (varies depending on the input signal) Item Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Speaker output Reset Picture mode Select the menu Menu select Picture, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness next Color temp. VIERA Link Picture Audio Color mgmt.
Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) [Record now/Stop recording] Records programs on the recorder immediately with the TV’s remote control (p. 28-29). [VIERA Link control] Selects equipment to access and operate. (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder) (p.28-29) [Speaker output] Selects an audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 28-29) VIERA Link menu is accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the remote control. (p.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you.
(Continued) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (All/Favorite/Digital Only/Analog only) Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 17) Surf mode Selects the screen menu language (p. 14) Language Adjusts the clock (p. 14) Clock Sets channels (p. 32) Program channel • All Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p.
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on one remote. VIERA LinkTM is a new name for EZ SyncTM. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control”. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” function. Connections to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theatre, RAM theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically.
At the start of the DIGA, Player theater, or RAM theater playback, the TV’s input automatically switches to the input based on the playback equipment. For the RAM theater, the speakers automatically switch to the theater system. If using the DIGA operation, the TV’s input automatically switches to the DIGA and DIGA menu is displayed. When “Set” is selected (p.
VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM” You can enjoy more convenient operation with the “HDAVI Control” function in the “VIERA Link” menu. For more details on the “HDAVI Control” function, refer to p.
(Continued) You can select Home theater or TV speakers for audio output. Control theater speakers with the TV’s remote control. This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected. ■Home theater: Select “Speaker output” Select “Home theater” or “TV” Volume up / down select Record now Adjustment for equipment change Mute Stop recording VIERA Link control Speaker output TV ■ The sound of the TV is muted.
Lock You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. Display menu Select “Lock” next Menu VIERA Link Picture You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. select Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup Input your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings. If it is your first time entering the Create password password, enter the password Enter password.
■ To select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked. These channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating. Channel lock Select “Mode” and set to “Custom” Select channel to lock. Channel lock Mode select To lock/unlock all channels: Select “Mode” and set to “All” or “Off”. set All: Locks all channels Off: Unlocks all channels Custom Channel 1 3 Channel 2 4 Channel 3 - Channel 4 Locks Channel 3, Channel 4 and external inputs.
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions.
Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory. Select “ANT in” Select a scanning mode (p. 15) Select Cable or Antenna (p. 15) Auto program Select “Auto” Program channel ANT in Analog only next Cable select Manual Settings are made automatically After the scanning is completed, select “Apply”. (see below ). All previously saved channels are erased.
Closed Caption Display menu Select “CC” Menu next VIERA Link Picture select Audio Timer Lock SD card ■ Press to exit from CC a menu screen Setup The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of the audio. The program being viewed must be transmitting Closed Caption (CC) information. (p. 40) ■ Select the item and set select CC Mode On Analog CC1 Digital Primary Select “On” (when not using, select “Off”).
Input Labels/Monitor Out Display menu and select “Setup” next Menu VIERA Link select Lock SD card CC Setup Select “External devices” Setup next 1/2 Surf mode All select Clock Program channel External devices Anti image retention ■ Press to exit from Select “Input labels” or “Monitor out” next External devices a menu screen Input labels Monitor out select Input Labels/Monitor Out Closed Caption Language Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification d
Using Timer The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 14) The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not work if the “Auto power on” (p. 25) is set.
Recommended AV Connections These diagrams show our recommendations on how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment and its specifications. For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca Front of the TV Back of the TV AC 120 V 60 Hz Cable TV or AC Cord (Connect after all the other connections are complete.
VIERA LinkTM Connections If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDAVI control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off and On again while the power of all equipment is On (so that the unit can correctly recognize the connected equipment) and check that DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM theater, and Player theater playback operate. Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control of a single piece of AV equipment such as a DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM theater, or Player theater system.
Ratings List for Lock “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. (p. 31) ■ U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) NR G PG PG-13 R NC-17 X NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or where rating does not apply. GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted. PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children. PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED.
Technical Information Closed Caption (CC) For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to FULL (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM, or 4:3; characters might be cut off). The CC can be displayed on the TV if the receiver (such as a set-top box or satellite receiver) has the CC set On using the Component or HDMI connection to the TV. If the CC is set to On on both the receiver and TV when the signal is 480i (except for the HDMI connection), the CC may overlap on the TV.
Data format for SD Card browsing Photo: Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF* and EXIF** standards Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling: 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) 9,999 160 x 120 to 10,000,000 Data format: Max. number of files: Image resolution: * DCF (Design rule for camera file system): A Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association’s standard ** EXIF (Exchangeable Image File Format) Caution A JPEG image modified with a PC may not be displayed.
Technical Information (Continued) VIERA Link “HDAVI ControlTM” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 26) This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function on even if TV is in Standby mode. Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the playback starts.
DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals You can enjoy your home theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and “Multi Channel” amplifier to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. Caution Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may operate and disable optical output. External speakers cannot be connected directly to PROG OUT terminals. When an ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital.
FAQ Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. For details (p. 48, 49) For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: www.panasonic.com/contactinfo www.panasonic.ca White spots or shadow images (noise) Check the position, direction, and connection of the antenna.
If there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV). Problem “Press any key to return” moves on the screen Actions The function to prevent “Image retention” is activated.
Specifications TH-42PX80U TH-50PX80U Power Source AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power Plasma Display Consumption panel Maximum 385 W 497 W Standby condition 0.3 W 0.2 W Drive method AC type Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) 42 ” class (41.6 inches measured diagonally) 50 ” class (49.9 inches measured diagonally) 36.2 ” × 20.4 ” × 41.6 ” (922 mm × 518 mm × 1,057 mm) 43.5 ” × 24.4 ” × 49.
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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 Serial Number Anotación del cliente El modelo y el número de serie de este producto se encuentran en su panel posterior.
