Panasonic 42" Class 720p Plasma Hdtv Tc 42px34 Owners Manual

Owner’s Manual
42” Class 720p Plasma HDTV
(41.6 inches measured diagonally)
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Model No.
TC-42PX34
EnglishThank you for purchasing this Panasonic product.
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. 

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■Do not display a still picture for a long timeThis causes the image to remain on the plasma screen
(“Image retention”). 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 
●SD Card photo     ●Video game     ●Computer image
 
■Set up...

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Basic
Advanced
Support Information
Getting started
VIERA Link™ is a trademark of 
Panasonic Corporation.
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.
SDXC Logo is a trademark of SD-
3C, LLC.
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 to the “Home 
Use” setting or other...

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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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●Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV.
  If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get  inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in 
fire or electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the 
Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center.
  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...

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FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a\
n Other Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the 
FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmf\
ul interference in a residential installatio n.
This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy an\
d, if not installed and used in accordance with the 
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. Ho\
wever, there is no...

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Getting started
 Accessories/Optional Accessory
Accessories/Optional Accessory
 Accessories
Remote Control 
Transmitter
 N2QAYB000570
Batteries for the
Remote Control
Transmitter (2)
 AA Battery
AC cord
Accessories
Check you have all the items shown.
 Pedestal TBLX0134
Quick start guide
Owner’s Manual
Product Registration Card (U.S.A.)
Child safety
How to assemble (p. 8)
  Optional AccessoryPlease contact your nearest Panasonic dealer to purchase the recommended\
 
wall-hanging bracket. For additional...

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Accessories
Assembly screws 
(4 of each)
 
A
 XYN5+F18FN
  size (M5 × 18) (Silver)
B
 THEL078N
  size (M5 × 30) (Black)
Poles (2)
LR
  L or R is printed at the 
bottom of the poles.
 Base (1)
 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
  Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface.
   Tighten screws firmly.
B
 Fix securely with assembly 
screws B (Total 4 screws).
Rear...

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Getting started
 Accessories/Optional Accessory
 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 rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.
 Do not burn or break batteries.
Power cord connection
To attach To remove
Insert it...

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 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, multichannel surround-sound audio and inter\
active television.
Back of the TV
Cable TV
VHF/UHF Antenna
or
*  
See page 9 
(Power cord 
connection)
 
■Antenna...