Panasonic Viera TH-42PD60 Operating Instructions Manual
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Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro.
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
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Model No.
TH-42PD60U
TH-42PD60X
(U.S.A.)
(Puerto Rico)
(Canada)
(EE.UU.)
(Puerto Rico)
TQB2AA0664-2
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Televisión de plasma panorámica progresiva digital Model No. TH-42PD60U Número de modelo TH-42PD60X For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) or contact us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo (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... - Page 2 Turn your own living room into a movie theater! Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface “Dolby” and the double-D symbols are trademarks of Dolby are trademarks Laboratories.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Please read before using the unit • Safety Precautions ······································· 4 Enjoy rich multimedia (Warning/Caution) • Notes ···························································· 5 • Accessories/Options ······················· 6 • Connection ····························· 9 • Camcorder Identifying Controls ······················· 10 • First Time Setup ·················11 DVD player Enjoy your TV ! Amplifier Home theater unit... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. FCC Caution: To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting TV to peripheral devices. -
Page 5: Warning/Caution
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 TV, unplug the power cord immediately. ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. -
Page 6: Accessories/Options
Accessories/Options Check you have all the items shown. Accessories □ □ □ Remote Control Batteries for the Remote Antenna Adapter • Transmitter Control Transmitter F-Type • • for 5C-2V EUR7737Z30 AA Battery □ □ □ Product Registration Card Cable clamper AC cord (U.S.A.) □... -
Page 7: Assembling The Pedestal
Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. • If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. During setting-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened. - Page 8 Accessories/Options Setting-up Remove the plasma television unit from its packing box, spread a clean blanket or other covering on a level floor or stand, place the television on the floor or stand with its front panel facing down, and keep it like this until installing it on the pedestal.
- Page 9 TV. Snap open Remove from the TV • For additional assistance, visit us at : unit www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca • The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected. Snap shut Connect either S Video cable or Video cable.
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Page 10: Identifying Controls
Identifying Controls Power indicator Power on : Red Power off : No Light TV/VIDEO - VOL + POWER POWER button Channel selectors Press to turn the TV’s main power on/off. Volume adjusters Remote control sensor TV/VIDEO Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in Change the input mode. -
Page 11: First Time Setup
First Time Setup “First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the AC cord is inserted into a wall outlet. Available only when “Auto power on” (p. 16) is set to “Off”. Turn the TV On with the POWER button POWER... -
Page 12: Auto Channel Setup
First Time Setup Auto channel setup Select “Auto program” First time setup next Language Clock select Auto program Select antenna and input modes Auto program ANT In ANT In Cable Cable: Cable TV Mode Antenna: Antenna select Start scan Mode All: digital and analog Analog: analog only (Reduces time... -
Page 13: Turn Power On
Watching TV Connect cable Box when watching cable TV. (p. 9) Switch to TV mode Select a channel number down ■ To directly input the digital channel Turn power on number • • When tuning digital channel, POWER button on press the button to enter the unit should be On. - Page 14 Watching TV Change the aspect (p. 36) Change • Press button to cycle through the aspect modes. • aspect 480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9) : ratio FULL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM • 1080p / 1080i / 720p : FULL, H-FILL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM.
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Page 15: Watching Videos And Dvds
Watching Videos and DVDs Some Panasonic equipment connected to the TV unit can be operated with the remote control. Programming the remote control is necessary to operate other manufacturers’ products. (p. 29) With VCR or DVD turned On Switch to external input Press to display the Input select menu. -
Page 16: How To Use Menu Functions
How to Use Menu Functions ■ Various menus allow you to select settings for the picture, sound, and Menu list other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way. Item Menu Normal Pic. mode Display menu •... - Page 17 Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Other adjust” Normal Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema) (p. 38) Pic. mode Standard Picture Tint Adjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your Brightness Sharpness taste Color Selects level of warm colors (red) and cool colors (blue) (Warm/Cool/Normal) Color temp...
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Page 18: Control With Hdmi "Hdavi Control Tm
TV’s remote. Limited features such as home theater system volume and automatic switching to the TV’s HDMI input are available. • This feature is limited to models incorporating Panasonic’s “Control with HDMI”. Refer to the individual instruction manuals for compatibility information. •... - Page 19 If using DIGA operation, the TV’s input automatically switches to DIGA and the DIGA menu is displayed. You can control the theater speaker with TV’s remote control. “Home theater” with speaker icon appears when a Panasonic “Control with HDMI” home theater system is connected via the HDMI input.
- Page 20 Follow the connection diagrams below for HDMI control of If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDMI a single AV piece of equipment such as a Panasonic DIGA- control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off then DVD recorder, RAM Theater or Player Theater system.
- Page 21 Be sure to connect the AV amp between this unit and the DIGA. HDMI (AV OUT) DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) ■ Setting of this unit after connection After making connections as shown above, set “Ctrl with HDMI” (under “Other adjust”) to “On” using the Setup menu.
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Page 22: Channel Lock
Channel Lock You can lock out specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. Display menu Select “Lock” You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. Menu next Picture Audio select Timer Lock... - Page 23 ■ To select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked out. These channels will be blocked out regardless of the program rating. Select “CH” in on p. 22 Channel Select “Channel”...
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Page 24: Editing And Setting Channels
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Display menu Auto automatically Select “Setup” Menu next Picture Audio select Timer Lock Setup Select “Program channel” Setup next CH scan select Language Manual Clock... - Page 25 Automatically searches and adds receivable channels to memory. start Select “ANT In” Select “Start scan” (Select Cable or Antenna) Select All or Analog Select “Mode” Auto program select All: Analog and digital ANT In Cable Analog: Analog only Mode Settings are made Start scan Auto program automatically...
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Page 26: Input Labels/Closed Caption
Input Labels/Closed Caption Display menu Input labels Display labels of Select “Setup” external devices Menu next Picture Audio select Timer Lock Setup Select “Input labels” or “CC” Setup next CH scan Fav. select Language Clock Program channel Input labels Display ■... - Page 27 Label Terminal The labels of devices connected to external input terminals can be indicated for easy recognition on the screen. (In selecting input mode of p. 15 Video 1 Select the terminal and the label of the external equipment • select Terminals: Comp.1-2/HDMI/ Input labels...
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Page 28: Using Timer
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. 12) Display menu Select “Timer” Menu next Picture Audio select Timer Lock Setup Select the timer to set select Timer Sleep... -
Page 29: Operating Peripheral Equipment
Operating Peripheral Equipment You can operate other manufacturers’ components using this TV’s remote control. Connect the external equipment to the TV and turn Off the external equipment Press both buttons simultaneously for more than 3 seconds. • Release the buttons when the equipment selection buttons start flashing. -
Page 30: Recommended Av Connections
These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions of each equipment, and the specifications (p. 42). For additional assistance, please visit our website at : www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca ■... - Page 31 HDMI-DVI Audio cable HDMI cable conversion cable ■ Recommended HDMI Connections (p. 20-21) S Video signals have priority ■ To watch camcorder images Camcorder S Video Camcorder VCR/S Video VCR DVD Player Note • The picture and audio input signals connected to a terminal specified in “Prog- out stop”...
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Page 32: Remote Control Operation/Code List
Remote Control Operation/Code List The following explains how to operate external devices with the remote control. • Register the remote control codes (p. 29) if you want to operate an external device of another manufacturer. (p. 33-34) Note • Operation may not be possible depending on the available memory size of the remote control. This remote control is not designed to cover operation of all functions of all models. - Page 33 1376, 0276, 0476, 0810, 1187 Quasar 0000 Supercable 0276 Director 0476 Pace 0008, 0237, 1877 Regal 0273, 0279 Torx 0003 General Instrument 0003, 0276, 0476, 0810 Panasonic 0000, 0107 Runco 0000 Toshiba 0000 GoldStar 0144 Paragon 0000 Samsung 0144 Zenith 0000, 0525, 0899...
- Page 34 Niveus Media 1972 Systemax 1972 Hughes Network 0739 Systems Alienware 1972 Northgate 1972 Tagar 1972 Systems CyberPower 1972 Humax 0739 Panasonic 0616 Dell 1972 Hush 1972 Philips 0618, 0739 Tivo 0618, 0636, 0739 DirecTV 0739 iBUYPOWER 1972 0880 Toshiba 1008, 1972 Gateway...
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Page 35: Ratings List For Channel Lock
Ratings List for Channel Lock “V-chip” technology enables you to lock out channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. (p. 22) ■ U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie has not been rated or rating does not apply. -
Page 36: Technical Information
Technical Information Closed Caption (CC) • For viewing Closed Caption of digital broadcasting, set the aspect ratio to FULL. (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM or 4:3, characters will be cut off.) • The closed caption is not displayed when you use HDMI connection. •... - Page 37 PCM. Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control ” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to enjoy the easy playback or home theater. • Setup the equipment to enable this function. Read the manual of the equipment.
- Page 38 Technical Information Input signal that can be displayed * Mark: Applicable input signal for Component (Y, P ), and HDMI horizontal vertical COMPONENT HDMI frequency (kHz) frequency (Hz) 525 (480) / 60i 15.73 59.94 525 (480) /60p 31.47 59.94 750 (720) /60p 45.00 59.94 1,125 (1,080) /60i...
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Page 39: Maintenance
Maintenance First, unplug the AC cord plug from the wall outlet. Display panel The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint-free cloth. • If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in a weak detergent solution and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid. -
Page 40: Faq
Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service center for assistance. For details (p. 44, 45, 46) For additional assistance, please contact our website at: www. - Page 41 Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service center for assistance. For details (p. 44, 45, 46) Problem Actions • A pixel or luminescent spot can occasionally One spot remains dark be missing in plasma displays.
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Page 42: Specifications
Specifications TH-42PD60U, TH-42PD60X AC 120 V, 50 / 60 Hz (TH-42PD60U) Power Source AC 110 - 127 V, 50 / 60 Hz (TH-42PD60X) Maximum 345 W Standby condition 0.2 W Drive method AC type Aspect Ratio 16:9 Contrast Ratio (max) 10000:1 Visible screen size 106 cmV (W ×... -
Page 43: Limited Warranty (For U.s.a.)
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited Warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. -
Page 44: Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Customer Services Directory (For U. S. A.)
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. ■ For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com... -
Page 45: Limited Warranty (For Canada)
If removal is required to service the product, it will be at the discretion of the Servicentre and in no event will Panasonic Canada Inc. or the Servicentre be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages. - Page 46 Panasonic De México S.A. De C.V. 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 Moras No.313, Col. Tlacoquemecatl Del Valle Del. CANADA Benito Juárez MÉXICO, D.F. C.P. 03200 © 2006 Panasonic Corporation of North America. All Rights Reserved. Printed in U.S.A.
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