Panasonic TH-42XVS30U, TH-50XVS30U manual

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2 W ARNING: 1) T o prevent electric shock, do not remove cover . No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 2) Do not remove the grounding pin on the power plug. This apparatus is equipped with a three pin grounding-type power plug. This plug will only fit a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety featur[...]

3 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 r[...]

4 For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV(843-9788) or send e-mail to : consumerproducts@panasonic.com or visit us at www .panasonic.com (U.S.A.) For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300 or visit us at www .panasonic.com (Puerto Rico) For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www .panasonic.ca (Canada) Dear Panasonic Custom[...]

5 T able of Contents Important Safety Instructions ....................................... 3 FCC ST A TEMENT ........................................................... 6 Safety Precautions ......................................................... 7 Cleaning and maintenance ........................................... 8 Installation ................[...]

6 FCC ST A TEMENT FCC ST A TEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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[...]

7 Safety Precautions W ARNING 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 any objects on top of the Plasma TV . • If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire or electric shock. If any forei[...]

8 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) ............................[...]

9 Precaution on battery use Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter . Observe the following precautions: 1. Batteries should always be replaced as a pair . Always use new batteries when replacing the old set. 2. Do not combine a used battery with a new one. 3. Do not mix battery[...]

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11 Connection 1 2 DEDICA TED RECEIVER IN SERVICE USE 1 2 1 2 SPEAKERS T erminals (R) SPEAKERS T erminals (L) – Cable fixing bands Secure any excess cables with bands as required. Note: Please turn off the power of the Plasma Display unit and Digital Media Receiver when connecting or removing Display - Receiver cable. Display connection When conne[...]

12 • For proper reception of VHF/UHF channels, an external antenna is required. For best reception, an outdoor antenna is recommended. • When you enjoy terrestrial TV programs only , connect the home antenna to ANTENNA (A). • When you enjoy cable TV programs only , connect the cable TV’ s cable to ANTENNA (A). • When you enjoy both the te[...]

13 Connection AV Connection CableCARD TM CARD TOP (Turn Card upside down and gently insert it.) AUDIO SERVICE ONLY L R Cable In DEDICATED DISPLA Y OUT ANTENNA AB DIGITAL AUDIO OUT LL P B LP B P R RP R 2 AUDIO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT PROG OUT INPUT DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT AUDIO AUDIO L R VIDEO S VIDEO 1 YY RR 2 1 LL P B LP B P R RP R 2 AUDIO AUDI[...]

14 DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT LP B RP R COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT AUDIO Y LL P B LP B P R RP R 2 AUDIO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT PROG OUT INPUT AUDIO AUDIO L R VIDEO S VIDEO 1 YY RR 2 1 AUDIO OUTPUT DIGIT AL TV OUTPUT R L P B P R Y DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT RROG OUT LL P B LP B P R RP R 2 AUDIO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT PROG OUT INPUT AUDIO AUDIO L R VIDE[...]

15 Connection LL P B LP B P R RP R 2 AUDIO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT PROG OUT INPUT DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT AUDIO AUDIO L R VIDEO S VIDEO 1 YY RR 2 1 L AUDIO OUT DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT R AUDIO INPUT OPTICAL IN R L Amplifier Connection For a full Home Theater sound experience, an external Dolby Digital ∗ decoder and a multichannel amplifier must be c[...]

16 AUDIO L R SERVICE ONLY CableCARD TM CARD TOP (Turn Card upside down and gently insert it.) AUDIO Cable In DEDICATED DISPLA Y OUT ANTENNA AB DIGITAL AUDIO OUT L R LL P B LP B P R RP R 2 AUDIO AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT PROG OUT INPUT AUDIO AUDIO L R VIDEO S VIDEO 1 YY RR 2 1 AUDIO OUTPUT HDMI signal out R L Connection HDMI Connection HDMI ?[...]

17 Connection PC Connection Notes: • Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15 to 1 10 kHz and vertical scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. (However , the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 lines.) • The maximum resolution: If the display resolution exceeds these maxim[...]

18 Connection CableCARD TM Connection CableCARD TM allows you to tune digital and high definition cable channels through the cable antenna. Consult your cable company on the availability of CableCARD TM . Notes: • If you experience keyboard or remote control function hang-up when using CableCARD TM , unplug the TV and plug it back on and try the [...]

19 Power ON / OFF[...]

20 TV MENU R-TUNE PIP MIN REW PIP MAX FF PLA Y PROG EXIT VCR DVD DBS RCVR CBL LIGHT TV/VIDEO A -A N T E NN A - B 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 B B E STOP PA U S E FREEZE TV/VCR PIP SPLIT MOVE SW AP SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE SPLIT CH DVD/VCR CH REC CH VOL CH VOL OK POWER Component 2 HDMI TV Component 1 Video 3 PC Video 1 Video [...]

21 SAP • Digital channel Select the audio track (if available). • Analog channel Cycle through different audio modes. e.g. Stereo SAP Mono LIGHT Light the remote control buttons. The selected button blinks when lit. A -ANTENNA - B Switch to (A or B) RF antenna input. Audio T rack 1 of 1 (English) Location of Controls A: 15-1 KPBS - HD Add F A V[...]

22 Language First T ime Setup For your convenience, First T ime 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 make the settings in Setup menu (see pages 36-38). TV VCR DVD DBS RCVR CBL LIGHT TV/VIDEO A -AN[...]

23 W atching TV programs MENU R-TUNE PIP MIN REW PIP MAX FF PLA Y EXIT VCR DVD DBS RCVR LIGHT SAP AUX A S P E C T M U T E R E C A L L B B E STOP P AUSE FREEZE TV/VCR PIP SPLIT MOVE SW AP SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE SPLIT CH DVD/VCR CH REC CH VOL CH VOL OK TV/VIDEO TV CBL A -ANTENNA - B POWER 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 PROG 0 1 Press to operate the TV set with the rem[...]

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25 Press to return. To return to the previous screen Press to return to normal picture. To exit menu MENU EXIT Menu Navigation [Channel / Setup] CH VOL CH VOL OK Press to select the menu. Press to enter the sub- menu field. Proceed to adjustment and setting. Password Enter Password - - - - [Lock] Enter password and repeat step 2. Proceed to adjustm[...]

26 CH VOL CH VOL OK Press to select Pic Mode. Press to select the picture mode. • 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 : For watching movies in a darkened room. It provides a soft, film-like[...]

27 CH VOL CH VOL OK Press to select Color Matrix. Press to select SD or HD. • SD : When the input signal is a normal TV system (NTSC). • HD : When the input signal is a High-Definition system (A TSC). Notes: • This feature is available only with 480p signal and not available with regular TV (NTSC) program. • When viewing a non-standard DTV [...]

28 CH VOL CH VOL OK Press to select AI Sound. Press to select On or Off. Audio CH VOL CH VOL OK Press to select the sub-menu. Press to adjust or activate the sub-menu. 1 CH VOL CH VOL OK Press to select Other Adjust. Press to display the sub-menu. 2 Press to select the sub-menu. Press to select or activate the sub-menu. Item Explanations Bass T reb[...]

29 Press to select Surround. Press to select On or Off. The benefits of Surround sound are enormous. Y ou can be completely enveloped in sound; just as if you were at a concert hall or cinema. The Surround effect can be obtained without the use of external Ambience speakers. CH VOL CH VOL OK Press to select Speakers. Press to select On or Off. • [...]

30 Channel Press to select Surf Mode. Press to select Favorites or All Channels. Press to enter your selection. 1 Press to select Channel. Press to select the channel. Press to add the channel. To delete the channel, press again while the channel number is displayed. • Repeat step 2 to program up to 16 favorite channels. 2 Press to select RF Inpu[...]

31 To enter preset and manual labels to desired stations. Also to enter input label to video inputs. Menu Navigation Select the channel (refer to your local TV guide). 4 1 Press to select Preset Labels. Press to enter the sub-menu field. Note: Only inputs with a signal will be selectable. 3 Press to select the desired preset caption. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 [...]

32 1 Press to select Manual Labels. Press to enter the sub-menu field. 3 Press to select Channel. Press to select the available channel number . 4 Press to select Caption. 5 Press to select the character position. Press to select the character (refer to your local TV guide). •R epeat until all characters are added, up to 7 characters can be added[...]

33 1 Press to select Input Labels. Press to enter the sub-menu field. 2 Press to select the video input. Press to select the preset input label. •T o delete Input labels, press until no label is displayed, and then press OK button to enter your selection. •T o skip the input, select ‘ ‘ SKIP ’ ’. The input will be skipped when you press[...]

34 Press to select Set. Press to select Y es or No. CH VOL CH VOL OK Press to select the hour (AM or PM ) or the minutes position. Press to set the hour (AM or PM) and the minutes. 2 Notes: • The TV automatically turns Off after 90 minutes when turned On by the T imer . It will be cancelled if the Off Time is selected or if a key is pressed. • [...]

35 To return to the previous screen Press to return. To activate T imer Select the channel and turn off the TV . MENU Menu Navigation Press to select Sleep. Press to select the desired sleep time (No, 30, 60 or 90). •T o turn of f the timer , select No. •T o confirm the remaining time, press RECALL button (see page 21). Sleep CH VOL CH VOL OK T[...]

36 Setup CH VOL CH VOL OK Press to select the menu. Press to display the sub-menu. Press to select the antenna mode. Press to enter your selection. • The confirmation message appears. CH VOL CH VOL OK Input Setup Cable/Antenna Auto Scan Setting Manual Program Signal Meter Language Program Channel 1 2 CH VOL CH VOL OK Press to select Input Setup. [...]

37 1 3 CH VOL CH VOL OK 1 CH VOL CH VOL OK CH VOL CH VOL OK Press to select Auto Scan. Press to enter the sub-menu field. CH VOL CH VOL OK Press to select the sub-menu. Press to start Auto Scan. • After Auto Scan is completed, press MENU to return to the previous screen. Program Channel Input Setup Scan All Antenna (A) Analog Antenna (A) Analog &[...]

38 CH VOL CH VOL OK 1 Press to select Signal Meter . Press to enter the sub-menu field. Press to select the channel. Press to display the Signal Strength. • The color of the signal bar usually indicates the strength of the received signal. Green - Adequate signal for a good reception. Y ellow - Poor signal strength. Red - V ery poor signal streng[...]

39 Press to select Analog. Press to enter the sub-menu field. Closed Caption CC Mode CC1 Analog[...]

40 Menu Navigation Press to select Digital. Press to enter the sub-menu field. CH VOL CH VOL OK CH VOL CH VOL OK Press to select the sub-menu. Press to select the setting. • Service : Primary , Secondary , Service 3, Service 4, Service 5, Service 6 • Font : Automatic, Default, Mono-serif, Pro-serif, Mono, Prop, Casual, Cursive, Small Caps • S[...]

41 Notes: •T o reduce the occurrence of after-images, set the Side Bar to Bright. • The side bar may flash (alternate black/white) depending on the picture. Using Cinema mode will reduce such flashing (see page 26). 1 Press to select Other Adj. Press to display the sub-menu. 2 Press to select the sub-menu. Press to select or activate the sub-me[...]

42 Lock Enter a 4-digit password. After entering your password for the first time, “New Password” will change to “Enter Password”. Notes: • Use a code that is easy to remember and record it in a safe place. • If Always is selected in How Long? (see page 45) and you forget your secret code, the TV must be serviced by a qualified technici[...]

43 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) and TV Parental Guidelines Ratings. These categories are used as guidelines for blocking the programs. • The defa[...]

44 U.S. MOVIES RA TINGS CHART U.S. TV PROGRAMS RA TINGS CHART Menu Navigation CANADIAN ENGLISH RA TINGS CHART Description Not Rated. See CUSTOMER CAUTION on page 45. 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 elem[...]

45 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. Press to select How Long? Press to select 12 hours, 24 hours, 48 hours or “Always”. (see Note below) Press [...]

46 Photo V iewer Photo Viewer lets you display JPEG images recorded by digital camera on SD card or other types of memory card when it is inserted in the proper card slot. DIGITAL MEDIA RECEIVER TU-PT700U SD CARD PC CARD MENU OK TV/VIDEO VOLUME CHANNEL INPUT 3 PC S VIDEO VIDEO L-AUDIO10-R[...]

47 ROOT DCIM P1000001.jpg P1000002.jpg P1000003.jpg P1000004.jpg P1010001.jpg P1010002.jpg P1010003.jpg P1010004.jpg 100_PANA 101_PANA Created automatically Folder names consist of a 3-digit folder number which is followed by five arbitrary characters. File names consist of four arbitrary characters followed by a 4-digit file number. Example folder[...]

48 Notes: •Y ou can also enter the thumbnail screen from MENU screen (see page 24). • It may take long time to display the thumbnail if there are lots of files or the file size is large. • The video disappears from the screen while the Photo Viewer access the information from the card. After accessing the images from the card, a thumbnail scr[...]

49 Photo V iewer Setup Menu This menu allows you to customize features in the Photo Viewer Setup Menu. While in the thumbnail mode or the single picture view mode (see page 48) 1 2 Press to select the sub-menu. Press to adjust or activate the sub-menu. CH VOL CH VOL OK Press to display the Setup Menu screen. Select the settings of Interval, Sequenc[...]

50 Photo V iewer Press to select Rotate. Press to select Left or Right. Press to activate the setting. To access menu see page 49. Allows you to rotate the image (see also page 48). CH VOL CH VOL OK To access menu see page 49. (While in the single picture view mode only) Lets you select the magnification of the single picture display . Press to sel[...]

51 Symptom Cannot read the content of the card. PC card cannot be ejected. Poor picture quality . Long time to display . The screen turns black. Cause and remedy • Incompatible format. Must be formatted with F A T 12 or F A T 16. • The extension is not “JPG”. • The folders not under DCF standard. Push the card all the way in, and eject. I[...]

52 : smaller : larger PIP (Picture in Picture) Operation This television includes a two-tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. This allows you to watch two (2) live broadcasts at the same time with or without an external video source such as a VCR, cable box, etc. 1 Press to display the PIP frame. Notes: • Audio is from Main picture only . • P[...]

53 PIP (Picture in Picture) Operation The input mode changes in PIP frame. (For analog channels only) 1 2 PIP Frame Press to select the channel. • Y ou can also use the numbered buttons. Search frames TV/VIDEO CH # CH # Comp 1 Comp 2 HDMI Video 1 Video 2 Video 3 CH10 CH1 1 CH12 CH13 CH VOL CH VOL OK SEARCH OPEN/CLOSE Press to display search frame[...]

54 CH10 CH5 CH5 CH10 SPLIT Operation This feature lets you watch two different channels side by side with or without an external video source. 1 Press to display the SPLIT frame. Notes: • Audio is from Main picture only . • SPLIT frame displays analog channel signal of ANTENNA (A) only , and cannot display ANTENNA (B) or digital channel signal.[...]

55 CH10 TV/VIDEO Notes: • The Main picture and the SPLIT frame are processed by individual circuits, and may have a slight dif ference in image quality . •Y ou cannot display the same picture in the Main picture and the SPLIT frame at the same time. • While Main picture freeze frame is displayed, you cannot select or search the channel, swap [...]

56 Aspect Controls Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. Press to change the aspect mode. Displays a 4:3 picture at its standard 4:3 size with gray side bars. (It may create an after-image on screen if displayed for a prolonged period of time.) Expands a 4:3 picture uniformly (width and heigh[...]

57 CH VOL CH VOL OK PC MENU 1 Press to display the PC MENU. 2 Press to select the sub-menu. Press to display the sub-menu screen. TV VCR DVD DBS RCVR CBL LIGHT TV/VIDEO A -ANTENNA - B SAP 1 2 3 AUX A S P E C T M U T E R E C A L L B B E CH VOL CH VOL OK OK[...]

58 Adjust the horizontal size. Adjust the vertical size. Adjust the horizontal position. Adjust the vertical position. Note: If a “Cue” or “Rew” signal from a VCR or may DVD player is received, the picture position may shift up or down despite of the PICTURE POS./SIZE settings. PC MENU NORMAL NORMALIZE PICTURE POS. /SIZE V -POS H-POS V -SIZ[...]

59 Operating peripheral equipment Programming the remote control code Y ou can operate other manufacturers’ components using this TV’s remote control. Preparation: • Connect the plug of the external component to the wall outlet. • Make sure the component is turned off. 1 TV VCR DV D DBS RCVR CBL AU X 2 POWER + CH VOL CH VOL OK 1 2 3 4 5 6 7[...]

60 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[...]

61 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 Codes for DVD DV D Brand Code Saba 101 Samsung 1 10 Sharp 108 Sony 104 T echnics 100 Thomson 101 T oshiba 103 Y amaha 100 Zenit[...]

62 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 Pioneer 105, 107 Quasar 1 18, 1 19, [...]

63 Operating peripheral equipment Mode Operational Key Chart This chart defines which keys that 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 - [...]

64 POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER POWER -- - - - - RCVR MUTE TV INPUT SW -- - TV INPUT SW - RCVR INPUT SW -- - - - - -- - TUNER +/ - -- - - - - - -- - - VOLUME +/ - RCVR VOLUME +/ - -- - PVR MENU --- DVD DISPLA Y TIME FORMA T -- - -- - EXIT PVR MENU --- -- - Select Channel -- -- - - DECK A/B - -- - - - - VCR REW/FF SEARCH REW/FF - VCR REW/FF T[...]

65 T roubleshooting Chart Before calling for service, determine the symptoms and follow suggested solutions. 12, 13 12, 13 12, 13 - 23 21 11 29 23 36 12, 13 19 26,28,29 23 13-18 59-62 59-64 16 26, 27 23 - 38 21 - 29 39, 40 9 36 Digitalization of image Image freeze up Audio Break up Symptoms Solutions VIDEO AUDIO Page • Adjust the antenna location[...]

66 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[...]

67 Specifications Note: Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate. Power Source Power Consumption Maximum Stand-by condition Power off condition Display panel Contrast Ratio Screen size (No.of pixels) Dimensions (W × H × D) Display unit only with speakers and pedestal Mass (weight)[...]

68 By using this TV you are indicating acceptance of the GNU Public Licenses indicated below . This product utilizes the following so called “open source” software: (1) the software which is licensed under the GNU GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE, (2) the software which is licensed under the GNU LESSER GENERAL PUBLIC LICENSE, and (3) software developed b[...]

69 7. If, as a consequence of a court judgment or allegation of patent infringement or for any other reason (not limited to patent issues), conditions are imposed on you (whether by court order , agreement or otherwise) that contradict the conditions of this License, they do not excuse you from the conditions of this License. If you cannot distribu[...]

70 We call this license the "Lesser" General Public License because it does Less to protect the user's freedom than the ordinary General Public License. It also provides other free software developers Less of an advantage over competing non-free programs. These disadvantages are the reason we use the ordinary General Public License f[...]

71 libraries that do not normally accompany the operating system. Such a contradiction means you cannot use both them and the Library together in an executable that you distribute. 7. Y ou may place library facilities that are a work based on the Library side-by-side in a single library together with other library facilities not covered by this Lic[...]

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.[...]