Panasonic 42"50" Class 720p Plasma Hdtv Tc P42x5 Owners Manual

Owner’s Manual
42”/50” Class 720p Plasma HDTV
(41.9/49.9 inches measured diagonally)
Manual de usuario
Televisión de alta definición de 720p y 
clase 42”/50” de Plasma
(41,9/49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)
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This product incorporates the following software or technology:
(1) the software based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Gro\
up,
(2) the software developed by the FreeType Project,
(3) the software licensed under the GNU General Public License, Version 2 (GPL v2) and/or,
(4) open sourced software other than the software licensed under the G\
PL and/or LGPL.
For the software categorized as (3), please refer to the terms and con\
ditions
of GPL, as the case may be at...

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Basic
Advanced
Support Information
Getting started
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-
Definition Multimedia Interface are 
trademarks or registered trademarks 
of HDMI Licensing LLC in the United 
States and other countries.
SDHC Logo is a trademark of SD-
3C, LLC.
“AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo 
are trademarks of Panasonic 
Corporation and Sony Corporation.
This product qualifies for ENERGY 
STAR in the “Home Use” setting 
and this is the setting in which 
energy savings will be achieved. 
Any modifications...

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 Safety Precautions
WARNING:To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatu\
s to rain or moisture.
Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) ab\
ove the set
(including on shelves above, etc.).
Important Safety Instructions
   
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
   
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service p\
ersonnel.
The lightning flash...

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● In the unlikely event that you receive a shock from this 
product, it is possible that your household outlet may 
be wired improperly.
  Have an electrician verify that the TV’s outlet is properly  wired. If the problem persists, have the TV serviced by a 
qualified authorized technician.
 
●To prevent the spread of fire, keep candles 
or other open flames away from this 
product at all times
 
■AC Power Supply CordTo prevent fire or electric shock:
 
●The Plasma TV is designed to operate on a 120...

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CEA CHILD SAFETY NOTICES
WARNING
Flat panel displays are not always supported on the proper stands 
or installed according to the manufacturer’s recommendations. 
Flat panel displays that are inappropriately situated on dressers, 
bookcases, shelves, desks, speakers, chests or carts may fall 
over and may cause personal injury or even death. 
The consumer electronics industry (of which Panasonic is 
a member) is committed to making home entertainment 
enjoyable and safe. To prevent personal injury or...

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Getting started
 Accessories/Optional Accessory
Accessories/Optional Accessory
 Accessories
Remote Control 
Transmitter
 N2QAYB000706
Batteries for the
Remote Control
Transmitter (2)
 AA Battery
Power cord
Accessories
Check if you have all of the items shown below.
Quick start guide
Owner’s Manual
Product Registration Card 
(U.S.A.)
Child safety
Optional AccessoryPlease contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended\
 
Optional accessories. For additional details, please refer to the...

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Accessories
Assembly screws 
(4 of each)
 
A
 XYN5+F18FN
  size (M5 × 18) (Silver)
B
 THEL080N
  size (M5 × 30) (Black)
Poles (2) (L) TBLA3680 (R) TBLA3679
LR
  L or R is printed at the 
bottom of the poles.
 Base (1)
  TBL5ZX0337 (for 50”)  TBL5ZX0338 (for 42”)
 Attaching the pedestal to TV
■Assembling the pedestal
   Fix securely with assembly screws A (Total 4 screws).
   Tighten screws firmly.
A
L
RPole
Front
Pole
Base
■Set-up
    Tighten assembly screws B (total 4 screws) loosely at first, then...

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Getting started
 Accessories/Optional Accessory
Power cord connection
To attachTo remove
Insert it firmly until the 
tabs on both sides click 
into place. Keep pushing both 
sides until they snap 
and pull.
 Installing the remote’s batteries
Open
Hook
Note the correct polarity
(+ or -). Close
Caution
  Incorrect installation may cause 
battery leakage and corrosion, 
resulting in damage to the remote 
control.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix different battery types (such 
as alkaline...

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CB
A
 Connections
Connection Panels
Power Cord
(Connect after all the 
other connections have 
been made.)VHF/UHF Antenna
•  NTSC (National Television System Committee):
ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee):
Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standa\
rd-definition television 
(SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel surround sound audio and inte\
ractive television.
Back of the TV
Cable TV
VHF/UHF Antenna
or
*  See page 9 
(Power cord 
connection)
  Antenna...