Panasonic TH 42PX50U manuale d’uso

Operating Instructions Digital High Definition Plasma T elevision TQBC2003-1 Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely . Please keep this manual for future reference. TV POWER MENU R-TUNE PLAY TV FF REW PROG RETURN VCR DVD DTV RCVR DBS/CBL LIGHT TV/VIDEO SLEEP EXIT SAP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 AUX [...]

2 CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN W ARNING: T o 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 [...]

3 3 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 s[...]

4 Dear Panasonic Customer We lcome to the Panasonic family of customers. W e hope that you will have many years of enjoyment fr om your new Plasma TV . To obtain maximum benefit fr om your set, please r ead these Instructions before making any adjustments, and r etain them for futur e r efer ence. Retain your pur chase r eceipt also, and r ecor d t[...]

5 5 FCC ST A TEMENT FCC ST A TEMENT 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 [...]

6 Safety Precautions W ARNING KEEP UNNEEDED SMALL P ARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS OUT OF THE REACH OF SMALL CHILDREN. THESE OBJECTS CAN BE ACCIDENT ALL Y SW ALLOWED. ALSO, BE CAREFUL ABOUT P ACKAGING MA TERIALS AND PLASTIC SHEETS. Set up Do not place the Plasma TV on sloped or unstable surfaces. • The Plasma TV may fall of f or tip over . Do not place a[...]

7 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) .........[...]

8 Installation The Video/Audio connection between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables. For best performance, video cables should utilize 75 ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables are available from your dealer or electronic supply store. Before you purchase any cables, be sure you know what type of output and input connectors you[...]

9 9 Accessories 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 TV OK CH VOL CH VOL + - Check that you have the Accessories and items shown Operating Instruction Optional Accessories •W all-hanging bracket (Angled) TY -WK42PR2U AC cord Cable clamper × 2 Remote control EUR7627Z60 Batteries for the remote control (AA Battery × 2) F-T ype antenna adapter (for 5C-2V) ( × 1) [...]

10 Cable Connection 2 1 AV IN A UD IO IN R L IN Y P B P R P B P R C O MPO N E N T VI D E O IN P U T IN P U T 1 IN P U T 2 OU TP U T S V I DEO 1 2 L R V I DEO AU D I O IN CableCA R D TM AN T ENN A Cable I n AV IN A UD IO IN R L IN Y P B P R P B P R C O MPO N E N T VI D E O IN P U T IN P U T 1 IN P U T 2 OU TP U T S V I DEO 1 2 L R V I DEO AU D I O I[...]

11 Antenna Connection The RF input mode must be set to Antenna (see pages 19, 30). Cable Connection Note: Cables and connectors are not supplied with this set. Y P B P R Y P B P R COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT S VIDEO 12 L R VIDEO AUDIO IN AV IN R L AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT SERVICE ONLY SERVICE ONLY ANT ANTENNA Cable In Mixer UHF V[...]

12 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 [...]

13 Cable Connection This TV is capable of displaying 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i DTV signals when connected to a DTV T uner Set-T op Box (STB). This TV also utilizes a progressive scan doubler , which de-interlaces the NTSC signal and progressively scans the image. •T o view DTV programs, connect the STB to the component video input terminals (Y ,[...]

14 See optional equipment manual for further instructions for recording and monitoring. Program Out Connection (PROG OUT) Cable Connection Notes: • 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 OUTPUT terminals. ?[...]

15 15 TV VCR DVD DTV RCVR DBS/CBL LIGHT TV/VIDEO SLEEP EXIT SAP AUX A S P E C T M U T E R E C A L L F A V O R I T E POWER CH VOL VOL + - OK POWER button Power ON / OFF Connect the AC cord plug to the Plasma TV . • Fix the power cord plug securely with the clamper (see page 10). Remote control sensor Notes: • The TV will still consume some power[...]

16 TV MENU R-TUNE PLA Y TV FF REW PROG RETURN VCR DVD DTV RCVR DBS/CBL LIGHT TV/VIDEO SLEEP EXIT SAP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 AUX A S P E C T M U T E R E C A L L F A V O R I T E STOP PA U S E TV/VCR OPEN/CLOSE DVD/VCR CH REC CH VOL CH VOL OK POWER + - Location of Controls The Illuminated Remote Control POWER T urn the TV ON or OFF . R-TUNE Switch to pre[...]

17 Location of Controls SAP • Digital channel Select the audio track (if available). • Analog channel Cycle through different audio modes. RETURN Press to return to previous Menu. CH : Change to the next channel up. : Move cursor upward during menu mode. - VOL : Reduces volume. - : Move cursor to the left during menu mode. Choose menu and subme[...]

18 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. Y ou can also adjust the settings in Setup menu (see pages 29, 30). Allows you to select the language used for On Screen[...]

19 Now scanning analog channel ... Progress Auto program is not available while the CableCARD TM is inserted. Y ou can scan All (Analog and Digital) channels. If needed, follow the menus and procedures displayed on-screen for setting up the features. Y ou can also adjust the settings in Setup menu. Auto program Press to select “T ime”. Press to[...]

20 W atching TV programs Notes: • The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off. • Power consumption and howling sound can be reduced if the volume level is lowered. 1 Press to operate the TV set with the remote control. 2 Press to turn the TV on. 3 Press to select desired channel. •Y ou can also use the [...]

21 21 Aspect Controls Let you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. Press to change the aspect mode. Note: The available aspect modes depend on the receiving signal. • 480i, 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9) : 4:3, Full, Just or Zoom • 1080i / 720p : 16:9 only CH VOL CH VOL + - OK TV MENU RETURN VCR DVD DTV[...]

22 TV R-TUNE PLA Y FF REW PROG VCR DVD DTV RCVR DBS/CBL LIGHT TV/VIDEO SLEEP EXIT SAP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 AUX A S P E C T M U T E R E C A L L F A V O R I T E STOP P AUSE TV/VCR OPEN/CLOSE DVD/VCR CH REC POWER TV CH VOL CH VOL + - OK MENU RETURN Picture Audio Timer Lock Setup T imer adjust (See page 28) Audio adjust (See page 26) Picture adjust (See[...]

23 On-Screen Menu Displays for Navigation Enter new password. ---- Channel lock CH 1 CH 2 CH 3 CH 4 CH 5 CH 6 CH 7 3 - 0 Clock Mode Date Time Time zone DST Manual 4 / 1 / 2005 9 : 43 AM EST On Fav. Setup 1/2 CH scan Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC Setup 2/2 Other adjust About Reset CC Mode Analog Digital Digital setting CC reset Off [...]

24 OK CH VOL CH VOL + - OK CH VOL CH VOL + - Press to select the sub-menu. Press to adjust the sub-menu. Choose the pre-set picture mode that best suits the program you are viewing. This feature also af fects Color T emp setting. Note: Each mode has its own picture settings (Picture, Brightness, Color , T int and Sharpness). Picture Press to select[...]

25 Sub-Menu Navigation Adjust the Zoom position. It works when Aspect mode is Zoom. Press to select Zoom Adjust menu. Press to display the Zoom Adjust screen. OK CH VOL CH VOL + - OK CH VOL CH VOL + - Other Adjust Press to select the sub-menu. Press to select or adjust the sub- menu. Press to select “Other Adjust”. Press to display the sub-menu[...]

26 Sub-Menu Navigation Audio OK CH VOL CH VOL + - OK CH VOL CH VOL + - OK CH VOL CH VOL + - Press to select “AI Sound”. Press to select “On” or “Off”. Press to select “Normal”, “Bass”, “T reble” or “Balance”. Press to select or adjust the sub-menu. Press to select “Other Adjust”. Press to display the sub-menu. Press [...]

27 Sub-Menu Navigation Press to select “Surround”. Press to select “On” or “Off”. • On : For stereo audio. • Off : For monaural audio. Press to select “Speakers”. Press to select “On” or “Off”. • On : TV speakers operate normally . • Off : TV speakers off. Press to select “HDMI In”. Press to select the mode. • [...]

28 310 - 1 EVR FRI 10:00 AM 11:00 AM On Timer 1 CH Day On time Off time Set Press to select “On time” / “Off time”. Press to select hour (AM or PM) and the minutes of “O n time” / “O ff time”. OK CH VOL CH VOL + - On time / Off time Set Press to select “Set”. Press to select “On” or “Off”. OK CH VOL CH VOL + - 310 - 1 EV[...]

29 Sub-Menu Navigation Set up Press to select “CH scan”. Press to select “Fav .” or “All”. Please read about Language in First time setup on page 18. CH scan Language Clock Press to select “Setup”. Press to enter the sub-menu. OK CH VOL CH VOL + - Picture Audio Timer Lock Setup Fav. Setup 1/2 CH scan Language Clock Program channel I[...]

30 Press to select “Manual”. Press to enter the Manual Program screen. Press to select “Edit”. Press to enter the edit mode. Press to select the desired preset channel line. Press to select edit area. “Caption”, “Favorite”, “Add”. Press to enter the preset screen. Refer to next page for each adjustment. Press to move cursor to ?[...]

31 Press to select “Signal meter”. Press to display “Signal meter”. Press to select “Preset”. Press to select Broadcast st. Press to select “Caption detail”. Press to display the Caption input screen. Press to move cursor to “Caption”. Press to enter input field. Press to select the character to input/change. Press to move to ne[...]

32 Press to select “Input labels”. Press to enter the sub-menu field. Press to select the Video input. Press to select the input label. •T o skip the input, select ‘‘ SKIP ’ ’. The input will be skipped when you press [TV/VIDEO] . To label video input connections for on-screen display . 1 2 OK CH VOL CH VOL + - Fav. Setup 1/2 CH scan [...]

33 Sub-Menu Navigation Press to select “Digital”. Press to select the setting. • “Primary”, “Second.”, “Service 3”, “Service 4”, “Service 5”, “Service 6” • Size : “Automatic”, “Normal”, “Small”, “Large” • Font : “Automatic”, “Default”, “Mono-serif”, “Prop-serif”, “Mono”, “Prop?[...]

34 Sub-Menu Navigation Auto Power On Other adjust (Setup) Press to select “Auto Power On”. Press to select “Set” or “Off”. Select “Set” to power the TV on at the same time as the cable box or other connected components are powered on. OK CH VOL CH VOL + - Off Other Adjust Auto Power On Side Bar Side Bar Adjustment Do not display a p[...]

35 Sub-Menu Navigation Lock Select Lock mode to prevent viewing of video games, VCR tapes, channels and Video modes. Press to select “Mode”. Press to select the setting. • Off : T urns off Lock set functions. • All : All channels are locked regardless of the rating level. • Game : Locks out CH 3, 4 and Video inputs. • CH : Locks out spe[...]

36 Sub-Menu Navigation 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: MP AA (Motion Picture Association of America), U.S.TV Program, Canadian English ratings and Canadian French ratings. These categories are use[...]

37 Sub-Menu Navigation U.S. MOVIES RA TINGS CHART U.S. TV PROGRAMS RA TINGS CHART CANADIAN ENGLISH RA TINGS CHART Description Not Rated. See CUSTOMER CAUTION on page 38. All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6. Directed to older children. Themes and [...]

38 Sub-Menu Navigation V arious Blocking messages are displayed on-screen depending upon the type of blocking you have selected in the Lock menu. Note: Entering the password will override the block condition. However , the ratings selection will be retained. Blocking Messages Message Game locked. Channel Locked. All locked. Program locked. CANADIAN[...]

39 Operating peripheral equipment Programming the remote control code Press and hold POWER and OK together , for at least 5 seconds . • The mode selection buttons flashes, and then release POWER and OK . Select the type of the component. • The selected button lights and all others go out. Enter the 3-digit infrared code (see pages 40-42). • F[...]

40 Operating peripheral equipment Infrared Code Index Infrared Remote Codes for Specific Components Helpful Hint: Write down the code numbers for your components in the space provided below . This will serve as a handy reference whenever you need to reprogram your remote control. CABLE Cable Box DBS Digital Broadcast System Other Component Other Co[...]

41 Operating peripheral equipment Brand Code Panasonic Replay TV 100 Philips T ivo 101 Sony T ivo 102 Codes for Personal Video Recorders Brand Code Denon 100 Ferguson 101 JVC 109 Mitsubishi 105 Nordmende 101 Panasonic 100 Philips 103 Pioneer 102 RCA 101 Brand Code Saba 101 Samsung 1 10 Sharp 108 Sony 104 T echnics 100 Thomson 101 T oshiba 103 Y ama[...]

42 Operating peripheral equipment Brand Code Admiral 120 Aiwa 125, 126 Denon 134, 135, 136 Fisher 104 Garrard 1 13 Harman Kardon 1 15, 123 Jensen 129 JVC 132, 133 Kenwood 100, 108 Magnavox 127 Marantz 124 Mclntosh 1 16 Nakamichi 106 Onkyo 109, 1 14 Codes for Receivers Brand Code Optimus 103, 127, 130, 131 Panasonic 1 18, 1 19, 121 Philips 123 Pione[...]

43 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 NA VIGA TION UP/DOWN CABLE CHANNEL UP/DOWN DBS NA VIGA TION UP/DOWN OK - DBS M[...]

44 Operating peripheral equipment 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 -- - - - - -- - TUNER +/ - -- - - --- VOLUME - /+ RCVR VOLUME - /+ VOLUME - /+ VOLUME - /+ RCVR VOLUME - /+ -- - PVR MENU --- DVD DISPLA Y TIME FORMA T -- - -- - EXI[...]

45 AV IN R L AUDIO IN S VIDEO VIDEO L L R R Y VIDEO AUDIO P B P R P B P R Y Y PROGOUT TO AUDIO AMP COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 2 INPUT 2 INPUT 1 Power Source Power Consumption Maximum Stand-by condition TH-37PX50U TH-42PX50U TH-50PX50U AC 120 V , 50/60 Hz 325 W 0.6 W (with CableCARD TM : 18.0 W) signal name horizontal vertical frequency(kHz) frequency([...]

46 T roubleshooting Chart Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions. 11 11 11 - 20 17 27 20 17 27 30 11 15 24,26,27 20, 22 10-14 39-42 39-44 12 24, 25 20 - 31 17 - 27 32 8 Digitalization of image Image freeze up Audio Break up Page Noisy Audio Noisy Audio Noisy Audio No Audio Noisy Audio No Audio Normal Audio[...]

47 T roubleshooting Chart Symptoms Some parts of the screen do not light up. An after-image appears. Whirring sounds can be heard from the display unit. Plasma Display panel 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 el[...]

Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover . Y ou 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 W arranty Service purposes.[...]