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© Panasonic Corporation 2013
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- Page 1 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Web Site: http://panasonic.net/ © Panasonic Corporation 2013 Printed in Mexico M0213-0...
- Page 2 Owner’s Manual 42”/50” Class 720p Plasma HDTV (41.9/49.9 inches measured diagonally) Thank you for purchasing this Panasonic product. English Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
- Page 3 PURPOSE. Please refer to the detailed terms and conditions thereof shown in the menu on this product. At least three (3) years from delivery of this product, Panasonic Corporation will give to any third party who contacts us at the contact information provided below, for a charge no more than our cost of physically performing source code distribution, a complete machine-readable copy of the corresponding source code covered under GPL V2.0 or the other licenses with the obligation to do so, as well as the respective copyright...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
HDMI, the HDMI logo and Contents High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United States and other countries. Manufactured under license under U.S. Patent Nos: Please read before using the unit 5,956,674; 5,974,380; 6,487,535 &... -
Page 5: Safety Precautions
Safety Precautions The lightning flash with arrowhead within a triangle is intended to tell the CAUTION user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK The exclamation point within a DO NOT OPEN triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. - Page 6 TV. of optional accessories may cause instability. ● The following accessories are manufactured by Do not handle the power cord plug with wet Panasonic Corporation. hands. ● • Wall-hanging bracket (Angled) Do not do anything that might damage the TY-WK4P1RW power supply cord.
- Page 7 ● Do not damage the power cord. (A damaged CAUTION cord may cause fire or electrical shock.) • Do not move the TV with the cord plugged in the ● Do not cover the ventilation holes. socket outlet. Doing so may cause the Plasma TV to overheat, •...
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Page 8: Accessories/Optional Accessory
Pedestal Owner’s Manual Warranty card (Mexico) Assembly (p. 8) Optional Accessory Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended optional accessories. For additional details, please refer to the optional accessories installation manual. Wall-hanging bracket ● TY-WK4P1RW Rear of the TV... -
Page 9: Attaching The Pedestal To Tv
Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened. - Page 10 Power cord connection To attach To remove Keep pushing both Insert it firmly until the sides until they snap tabs on both sides click and pull. into place. Installing the remote’s batteries Caution Open Incorrect installation may cause battery Close leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control.
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Page 11: Connections
Connections Connection Panels DIGITAL AUDIO OUT Back of the TV connector Antenna or Cable connection * See page 9 Back of the TV VHF/UHF Antenna (Power cord connection) Cable TV Power Cord VHF/UHF Antenna Connect after all other • NTSC (National Television System Committee): Analog television system connections have been ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee): made. - Page 12 AV cable connection To use HDMI terminals Best AV Equipment HDMI AV OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player DVI OUT HDMI-DVI AV Equipment Connect to Audio Conversion cable input terminal AUDIO OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc HDMI connection player (p. 28) To use COMPONENT terminals green green COMPONENT...
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Page 13: Identifying Controls
Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Front of the TV Back of the TV Changes the input mode Selects Menu and Submenu entries (Press and hold down for MENU function) Selects channels in sequence C.A.T.S. sensor Volume up/down (Contrast Automatic Tracking System) POWER button Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) - Page 14 Remote control Viewing from external media Closed Caption On/Off (p. 15) Switches TV Selects Secondary Audio On or Off (Standby) Programming (p. 15) Operates the Favorite channel Sets the period after which the TV list function (p. 17) turns to standby automatically Select source to watch (p.
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Page 15: First Time Setup
First Time Setup The setup screen will be displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time and after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet. Turn the TV on with the POWER button (TV) (Remote) Setup the following items ●... -
Page 16: Watching Tv
Watching TV Turn power on Note (Remote) (TV) Please select correct input --> (p. 18) Select a channel number To directly enter a digital channel number When tuning to a digital channel, press the button to down enter the minor number in a compound channel number. - Page 17 Displaying Information ■ Displays TV status information. Also, when watching programs via the Antenna/ Cable input, INFO will include the channel banner. Program Channel 14-1 The News Station ABC-HD 7:00 AM - 8:00 AM identifier indication Antenna TV-G 480i SD Input Rating Program...
- Page 18 Call up a Favorite channel ■ FAVORITE Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor. select Favorite List 14-1 ATSC-1 2-22 ATSC-03 view ■ Set the Favorite channel While viewing the channel that you want to set: select the list Favorite List...
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Page 19: Watching Content From External Devices
Watching content from external devices With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode Input select ANT/Cable in HDMI 1 select HDMI 2 Press INPUT repeatedly to cycle through the available inputs. enter Select Exit (example) ●... -
Page 20: Using Media Player
Using Media player You can view still and motion images and play music saved on a USB flash memory device. Basic features for Media player ■ Available contents and features Photos Music Videos Media player Photos All photos Media player Music Folders Media player... -
Page 21: How To Use Menu Functions
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to set the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. Display the menu ● Shows the functions that can be adjusted. ● Some functions will be disabled depending on the type of input signal. - Page 22 Picture settings Adjust the image or picture quality Settings Items Item Description Reset to Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Picture mode”. defaults Picture mode Vivid Provides enhanced picture contrast and sharpness for viewing in a well-lit room.
- Page 23 Audio settings Adjust Audio quality Settings Items Item Description Reset to Resets Bass, Treble, Balance, Surround, TV speakers, Digital audio out and Audio Input adjustments to factory default settings. defaults Bass Increases or decreases the bass response. Treble Increases or decreases the treble response. Balance Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume.
- Page 24 Tuning, setting audio mode & language TV settings Settings Items Item Description ANT in Cable/ Antenna Auto program Manual program Stereo/SAP/ Selects the Audio mode for watching TV (p. 15) Mono Audio English/ Language Spanish/ Selects the language for TV programs French Preferred Main Audio/...
- Page 25 Yes: When the TV is turned off, all HDMI connected equipment is also automatically turned off. Link • A Panasonic DVD Recorder will not turn off if it is still in Rec mode. • The TV remains on even if the HDMI connected equipment is turned off.
- Page 26 Technical Information Ratings List for parental control “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. ■ ■ U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS (C. E. L. R.) Not Rated. Exempt programming.
- Page 27 Aspect Ratio (FORMAT) Press the FORMAT button to cycle through the aspect modes. This lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 16) (e.g.: in case of 4:3 image) ● FULL: Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. (Recommended for anamorphic picture) ●...
- Page 28 Data format information Compatible Data format for Media player (USB flash memory) Media Compatible format • JPEG files (.jpg) (DCF and EXIF standards) Photo Image resolution 15,360 × 8,640 pixels • MP4 files (.mp4/.m4v) Video codec H.264 Audio codec MP3 •...
- Page 29 HDMI connection HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by connecting the TV unit and HD devices. HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a Cable or Satellite box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI connector using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
- Page 30 ● The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display. Panasonic does not guarantee operation and performance of peripheral devices made by other manufacturers; and we disclaim any liability or damage arising from operation and/or performance from usage of such other maker’s peripheral devices.
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Page 31: Technical Information
Care and Cleaning First, unplug the power 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. ●... -
Page 32: Frequently Asked Questions (Faq)
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, visit the Panasonic website for further assistance. (see cover) - Page 33 Why doesn’t the remote To operate other devices, such as changing channels when control work? using Cable or Satellite boxes, or operating non-Panasonic Blu-ray players, use the remote supplied with the device. Some menu items are Depending on certain modes or the selected input, some grayed-out and unable to options are not available.
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Page 34: Specifications
Specifications TC-P42X60X TC-P50X60X Power Source AC 110 - 127 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption 212 W / 0.3 W 265 W / 0.3 W (Rated power / Standby power) Panel System Plasma Display panel 42 ” class 50 ” class Screen size (41.9 inches measured diagonally) -
Page 35: Index
Index Accessories ..........7 Antenna ............. 10 Audio ............22 Auto program ..........23 Battery ............7 Cable ............9,10 Care & Cleaning ........30 CC Closed Caption ........15,29 Channel ..........15-17 Colored buttons ......... 13 Component ..........11 Composite ...........11 Connections ..........