Panasonic Digital Hd Plasma Televison Th 42px500 Operating Instructions

Operating Instructions
Digital High Definition
Plasma Television
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property
rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for
home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or
disassembly is prohibited.
U.S. Patents Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 6,381,747; and 6,516,132.
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Important Safety Instructions
FCC STATEMENT
FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications....

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Dear Panasonic Customer
Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment
from your new Plasma TV.
To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments,
and retain them for future reference.
Retain your purchase receipt also, and record the model number and serial number of your set in the
space provided on the back cover of these instructions.
Visit our Panasonic Web Site:    www.panasonic.com
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Safety Precautions
 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
Do not place the Plasma TV on sloped or unstable surfaces.
• The Plasma TV may fall off or tip over.
Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV.
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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.
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If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free
cloth in a weak detergent solution and then wring the
cloth to remove excess liquid. Use this cloth to wipe the
surface of the display panel, then wipe it evenly with a
dry cloth, of the same type, until the surface is dry.
• Do not scratch or hit the surface of the panel with
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Installation
The Video/Audio connection between components can be made with shielded video and audio cables. For best
performance, video cables should utilize 75 ohm coaxial shielded wire. Cables are available from your dealer or electronic
supply store.
Before you purchase any cables, be sure you know what type of output and input connectors your various components
require. Also determine the length of cable you will need.
Receiver Location
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Cable binding instructions
Cable cover
1 Push down hooks and pull the
cover slightly towards yourself to
disengage the claws (at 2 points).
2 Slowly pull out in the upward
direction. Removal
Fitting
1 Insert the claws (at 2 points) at the
bottom end.
2 Push until it clicks.Clamper
Open
How to fix: AC cord
Clamp Close
Fix by pushing in
until a clicking
sound is heard.
Pull down while
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Cable In
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The RF input mode must be set to Antenna
(see pages 19, 30).Note:
Cables and connectors are not supplied with this set.
Mixer UHF VHF Back of the TV
75 Ohm Coaxial Cable (5C-2V or higher specification)Antenna
Terminal
F-Type Antenna
ConnectororIncoming
Cable signal Home antenna
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TM allows you to tune digital and high definition cable channels through the cable antenna.
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Connection
Connect the IR Blaster if you wish to send remote control signals
from the plasma TV to control the recording of a connected
video recorder.
Position the IR Blaster remote control emitter facing the signal
sensor of the video recorder and you will be able to easily record
programs from digital broadcasts using a video recorder
connected to the plasma TV.
Setting the IR Blaster
IR Blaster Connection
Place the IR Blaster in front of the signal sensor of the video
recorder. (VCR)
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