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Quick Start Guide
(See page 6)
Guía de inicio rápido
(vea la página 6)
For assistance (U.S.A.), please call:
1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)
or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For assistance (Puerto Rico), please call:
787-750-4300
or visit us at www.panasonic.com
For assistance (Canada), please call:
1-800-561-5505
or visit us at www.panasonic.ca
Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU.), llame al:
1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)
ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
Para solicitar ayuda (Puerto Rico), llame al:
787-750-4300
ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
English
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro.
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High Definition Plasma Television
Televisor de plasma de alta definición
Número de modelo
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
Model No.
TH-42PC77U
TH-50PC77U
TQB2AA0861
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
(See page 6) Guía de inicio rápido (vea la página 6) For assistance (U.S.A.), please call: 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For assistance (Puerto Rico), please call: 787-750-4300 or visit us at www.panasonic.com For assistance (Canada), please call: 1-800-561-5505 or visit us at www.panasonic.ca... -
Page 2: Hdavi Control
Turn your own living room into a movie theater! Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement EZ Sync™ GalleryPlayer and the EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. SDHC Logo is a trademark. GalleryPlayer Logo are trademarks of GalleryPlayer, Inc. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
Enjoy rich multimedia DVD player Amplifier Home theater system DVD recorder Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Contents Please read before using the unit • Safety Precautions ······································· 4 • Notes ····························································... -
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: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by responsible party may cause harmful interference and could void the user’s authority to operate this device. -
Page 5: Notes
WARNING SMALL PARTS CAN PRESENT CHOKING HAZARD IF ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. KEEP SMALL PARTS AWAY FROM YOUNG CHILDREN. DISCARD UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS, INCLUDING PACKAGING MATERIALS AND PLASTIC BAGS/SHEETS TO PREVENT THEM FROM BEING PLAYED WITH BY YOUNG CHILDREN, CREATING THE POTENTIAL RISK OF SUFFOCATION. ■... -
Page 6: Accessories/Optional Accessory
Antenna Adapter • Remote Control F-Type for 5C-2V Transmitter • AA Battery Pedestal • TBL2AX00141 (TH-42PC77U) • TBL2AX00151 (TH-50PC77U) Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) Installing the remote’s batteries Note the correct polarity (+ or -). Close •... - Page 7 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 set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened.
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Page 8: To Prevent Tv From Falling Over
To Prevent TV from Falling Over • The TV must be fastened to both a base and a wall. • Fix pedestal and base together with band. Securing to a base Accessories Band (2) Screw (2) • Nominal diameter 4 mm x 12 Wood screw (2) - Page 9 Securing to a wall • Fix to wall or post with strong commercial wire or chain. Accessories Clamp (2) Remove screw Main screw Main screw...
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Page 10: Before Connection
Note • If your Panasonic DVD Recorder is compatible with EZ Sync (HDAVI control 2), you can operate your Panasonic DVD Recorder with this TV’s remote control (p. 25 EZ Sync • All cables and external equipment shown in this book are not supplied with the TV. -
Page 11: Basic Connection
Note • When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet first. • For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com AC 120 V 60 Hz AC Cord (Connect after all the other connections.) - Page 12 Basic Connection Example 2 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback) DVD Recorder Back of the TV AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 S VIDEO PROG AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO To use PROG OUT terminals (p. 40, 41) To use COMPOSITE terminals (next page) To use COMPONENT terminals (next page)
- Page 13 ■ To use HDMI terminals HDMI 2 AUDIO IN AV IN AV IN • Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. ■ To use COMPONENT terminals COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 • Recorders may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals.
- Page 14 Basic Connection Example 3 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver DVD Recorder Back of the TV AUDIO VIDEO COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 S VIDEO PROG AUDIO AUDIO VIDEO To use S VIDEO terminals (p. 13) To use COMPOSITE terminals (p.
- Page 15 ■ To use HDMI terminals HDMI AV IN DVD Recorder • Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. ■ To use COMPONENT terminals white AUDIO DVD Recorder green COMPONENT VIDEO IN blue •...
- Page 16 (When listening to TV audio) [ATSC only] Note • It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. (p. 30) • When Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or the S VIDEO OUT terminal, refer to p. 15 “To use COMPONENT terminals” or “To use S VIDEO terminals”.
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Page 17: Identifying Controls
Identifying Controls Front of the TV Switches TV/VIDEO Volume up/down Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Selects channels in sequence POWER button Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set. Note • The TV consumes a limited amount of power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. -
Page 18: First Time Setup
First Time Setup “First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 28-29) is set to “No”. ■... - Page 19 Auto channel setup Select “Auto program” First time setup Language Clock Auto program Picture Select “ANT in” Program channel ANT in Auto Select “Auto” Program channel ANT in Auto Select scanning mode Auto program All channels Analog only Digital only Auto program Scanning digital channel progress...
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Page 20: Watching Tv
Watching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 10-15) Turn power on MENU MENU • If the mode is not TV, press ■ Other Useful Functions ■ Selects Audio Mode for watching TV Listen with SAP •... - Page 21 ■ Press ASPECT to cycle through the aspect modes. Change aspect ratio Call up a favorite channel Note • Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “Program channel” to switch the signal reception between cable TV and antenna. (p. 19, 35) •...
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Page 22: Viewing From Sd Card
Viewing from SD Card You can view photos taken with a digital camera or digital video camera and saved on an SD card. (Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly.) Card ■ Press to return to TV ■... - Page 23 View Rotate Prev. Next RETURN Slide show Displays one at a time Navigation area To change the view (Slide show mode, adjusting images, etc.) ■ To watch photos in Slide show mode JPEG menu Picture JPEG setup Select You can set how many seconds each image is displayed in Slide show mode. Disp.
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Page 24: Watching Videos And Dvds
Watching Videos and DVDs If you have some equipment connected to the TV, you can easily watch videos and DVDs using the TV’s remote control. You can select the external equipment to access. To operate other manufacturers’ equipment, you need to register the code of the equipment. (p. 39) ■... - Page 25 If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control 2” function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can enjoy using more convenient functions. For details, refer to “EZ Sync Control” on p. 30-31. Display EZ Sync menu Select the equipment DVD recorder Home theater HD camcorder...
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Page 26: How To Use Menu Functions
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way. ■ Press to exit from menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen Display menu... - Page 27 Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) [DVD recorder/Home theater/HD camcorder] Select equipment to access and operate. (p. 30) [Speaker output] Select audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 30) EZ Sync menu is accessible directly by pressing the EZ Sync button on the remote control. Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Other adjust” (Set/No) Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema/Custom) (p.
- Page 28 How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in the way best suited for you. ■ Press to exit from menu screen ■...
- Page 29 (Continued) Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (Favorite/All) Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 35) Selects the screen menu language (p. 18) Adjusts the clock (p. 18) Sets channels (p. 34) Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 36) [Comp.
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Page 30: Ez Sync Tm "Hdavi Control Tm
Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on one remote. Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function. Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, RAM theater, Player theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface automatically. - Page 31 “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on. If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the remote control for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following sequence of operations is performed automatically.
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Page 32: Lock
Lock You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. ■ Press to exit from menu screen Caution • Make a note of your password in case you forget it. (If you have forgotten your password, consult your local dealer.) Note... - Page 33 ■ To select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked. These channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating. Select “Mode” and set to “Custom” Channel Select channel to lock.
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Page 34: Editing And Setting Channels
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. ■ Press to exit from menu screen Display menu Select “Setup” Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup Select “Program channel” Setup Surf mode Language... - Page 35 Automatically searches and adds active channels to memory. Select “ANT in” Select Cable or Antenna (p. 19) Select “Auto” Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Manual Signal meter Use this procedure when changing setting of receiving channels or changing the channel display. Also, use to add or skip channels from channel list manually.
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Page 36: Input Labels/Monitor Out/Closed Caption
Input Labels/Monitor Out/ ■ Press to exit from menu screen Display menu Select “Setup” Menu EZ Sync Picture Audio Timer Lock Memory card Setup Select “External devices” or “CC” Setup Surf mode Language Clock Program channel External devices (External devices) Select “Input labels”... -
Page 37: Closed Caption
Closed Caption Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection. (In selecting input mode from p. 24 ■ Select the terminal and label of the external equipment Input labels Comp. 1 Custom Comp. 2 Custom HDMI 1 HDMI 2... -
Page 38: 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. 18) • The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not function if “Auto power on” (p. 28) is set. ■... -
Page 39: Operating Peripheral Equipment
Operating Peripheral Equipment You can operate other manufacturers’ equipment using this TV’s remote control. Connect the external equipment to the TV and Power Off the external equipment ■ Press to return to the TV mode Caution • Registration will fail if the wrong code is input or it takes more than 30 seconds to register. To find a code not listed in the code list This procedure searches all codes and is called the “sequence method.”... -
Page 40: 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 and specifications for each piece of equipment (p. 51). For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com SD Slot ■... - Page 41 Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control of a single AV piece of equipment such as a Panasonic DIGA- DVD recorder, RAM theater, or Player theater system. Refer to page 30-31 for Setup Menu settings and additional control information.
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Page 42: 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. 39) if you want to operate an external device of another manufacturer. (p. 43-45) 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 43 0883 Multitech ClearMax 0883 Nova Vision Cool Box 0883 Novaplex Coolmax 0883 Director 0476 Pace Fosgate 0276 0144 Panasonic General 0003, 0012, 0276, Instrument 0476, 0810 Paragon Cable/PVR Combination ( Americast 0899 Motorola General 0810 Pace Instrument Pioneer Jerrold 0810...
- Page 44 Shintom Orion 0000, 0002, 0121, Shogun 0184, 0209, 0240, Siemens 0278, 0479, 1479 Signature Panama 0035 Panasonic 0000, 0035, 0162, Singer 0225, 0614, 0616, Sonic Blue 1035, 1062, 1244 Sony Penney 0000, 0035, 0037, 0038, 0042, 0047, 0067, 0081, 0162,...
- Page 45 McIntosh Entivo 0503, 0539 Medion 1268 Memorex Firstline 0651 Microsoft DVD-Recorder (Y) ( Apex Digital 1056 CyberHome 1129 Magnavox Funai 0675 Panasonic Go Video 0741 1164 Philips Code Brand Code 0739 0739 0739 Northgate 1972 Panasonic 0616 0739 Philips 0618, 0739...
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Page 46: Ratings List For Lock
Ratings List for Lock “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. (p. 33) ■ 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 47: Technical Information
Technical Information • 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 48 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.) 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.
- Page 49 OUT terminal can be output as multi channel surround. • “HDAVI Control 2” is the newest standard (current as of February, 2007) for Panasonic’s HDAVI Control compatible equipment. This standard is compatible with Panasonic’s conventional HDAVI equipment. 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.
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Page 50: Maintenance
Maintenance First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. 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 diluted neutral detergent (1 part detergent diluted by 100 times the amount of water) and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid. -
Page 51: Specifications
(1,134 mm × 641 mm × 99.5 mm) Including pedestal 66.2 lb. (30 TV Set only 60.7 lb. (27.5 [TH-42PC77U] Note • Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate. TH-42PC77U 499 W 0.2 W... -
Page 52: Faq
Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. For details (p. 55) For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: www.panasonic.com/contactinfo... - Page 53 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, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV).
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Page 54: 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 55: 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 Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com... -
Page 56: 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 57 Note...
- Page 58 North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus New Jersey 07094 U.S.A. © 2007 Panasonic Corporation of North America. All Rights Reserved. © 2007 Panasonic Corporation of North America. Todos los Derechos Reservados. Serial Number Número de serie Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc.
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