Panasonic 42"50" Class 720p Plasma Hdtv Tc P42x60 Owners Manual

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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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■Do not display a still picture for a long timeThis causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“Image retenti\
on”).
This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty.
4 : 312 To prevent the “Image retention”, the screen 
saver is automatically activated after a 
few minutes if no signals are sent or no 
operations are performed.
Typical still images
 
●Channel number and other logos 
●Image displayed in 4:3 mode 
●Photo     ●Video game
 
■Set up 
●Do not place the unit...

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Basic
Advanced
Support Information
Getting started
Contents
• Watching TV ··················\
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• Watching content from external devices ··· 19
• Using Media player ··················\
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• How to Use Menu Functions ·············· 21
• Technical Information ··················\
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• Care and Cleaning ··················\
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• Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) ··· 32
• Specifications ···············\
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• Index...

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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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WARNING/CAUTION (TV set)
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.
 
■Set up  This Plasma TV may fall and can cause personal 
injury or even death if not installed correctly. To 
prevent personal injury or death, follow...

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●Do not damage the power cord. (A damaged 
cord may cause fire or electrical shock.)
•  Do not move the TV with the cord plugged in the 
socket outlet.
•  Do not place a heavy object on the cord or place the cord near a high-temperature object.
•  Do not twist the cord, bend it excessively, or  stretch it.
•  Do not pull on the cord. Hold onto the power  plug body when disconnecting cord.
•  Do not use a damaged power plug or socket  outlet.
 
●If a problem occurs (such as no picture or 
no sound),...

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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...

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Optional Accessory
Remote Control N2QAYB000820Batteries (2) AA BatteryPower 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
Please contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended\
 optional accessories. For 
additional details, please refer to the optional accessories installatio\
n manual.
Wall-hanging bracket 
●TY-WK4P1RW 
 a:  15.7” (400 mm) 
b: 11.8” (300 mm)
The angle of...

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Getting started
 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 tighten them firmly to fix securely.
B
 Fix securely with assembly 
screws B (Total 4 screws).
Rear side
Arrow 
mark
Pole Hole for pedestal 
installation 
Pole
 Base 
Bottom view
Work on a flat surface
Removing the pedestal from the TVBe sure to...

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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 and manganese batteries).
• Do not use...