Digital High Definition Plasma Television Televisor digital con pantalla de plasma de alta definición For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) or contact us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300 or visit us at www.panasonic.com For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca...
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 “Dolby” and the double-D symbols are trademarks of Multimedia Interface are trademarks Dolby Laboratories.
• 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.
Caution Otherwise the unit may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately. If sufficient care is not taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly, the pedestal will not be strong enough to support the plasma television, and it might fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
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Accessories/Options Setting-up * Place pedestal on Bottom view Television unit a horizontal and level surface. Hole for installation pedestal Rear side Pole Arrow mark Pole Pedestal Label Stopping the plasma television from falling over * The plasma TV must be fastened to both the base and the wall. For 37'', 42'', 50'' Plasma television Accessories for pedestal security 1 Band (2)
• All cables and external equipment shown in this book are not supplied with the TV. • For additional assistance, visit us at : www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca • The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected.
Identifying Controls Switches TV/VIDEO POWER Remote control Swing up the door at “PULL”. button sensor Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Switches TV to On or Standby Sets the remote to communicate with other equipment (p. 33) Changes input signal (p. 19) Display Main Menu (p.
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Watching TV Connect cable Box when watching cable TV. (p. 10) Switch to TV mode Turn power on • POWER button on unit should be On. Other Useful Functions (Operate after Switches the unit OFF in a preset amount of time from 0 to 90 minutes in 30 minute intervals.
Viewing from SD Card You can view photos taken with a digital camera or a digital video camera saved on SD card. (Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly.) Insert the SD Card • For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 18 and 41) Select the SD mode Select the data to be viewed While reading...
• Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) Watching Videos and DVDs Some Panasonic equipment connected to the TV unit can be operated with the remote control.
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to select settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way. Display menu • Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) Select the menu Menu...
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 (1 or 2).
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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.
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 Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup...
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Display menu Select “Setup” Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup Select “Program channel” Setup CH scan Language Clock Program channel Input labels Select the function Press to exit...
Input Labels/Closed Caption Display menu Select “Setup” Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup Select “Input labels” or “CC” Setup CH scan Fav. Language Clock Program channel Input labels Press to exit The labels of devices connected to external input terminals can be indicated for easy recognition on the screen.
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. 13) Display menu Select “Timer” Menu Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup Select the timer to set Timer Sleep Timer 1...
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. 46-47). For additional assistance, please visit our website at : www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca...
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. Side bar • • Note HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to enjoy the easy playback or home theater. • • • • •...
Technical Information 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 the devices. HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
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. 49, 50) Pictures from external...
Specifications TH-37PX60U AC 120 V, 50 / 60 Hz (TH-37PX60U, TH-42PX60U) Power Source AC 110 - 127 V, 50 / 60 Hz (TH-42PX60X) Maximum 323 W Standby condition 0.2 W Drive method AC type Aspect Ratio 16:9 Contrast Ratio (max) 10000:1...
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.
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.
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