Panasonic Digital Hd Plasma Televison Th 42px500 Operating Instructions

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AV IN
R           L
AUDIO IN
L
R
VIDEO
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
PC
S VIDEO
VIDEO
L
R
Y
P
B
PR
PB
PR
YY
PROGOUTTO AUDIO AMPCOMPONENT VIDEO
 INPUT 12 INPUT 2  INPUT 1
AUDIO
INPUT
VIDEO
INPUT
RL
OUTPUT
AV IN
R           L
AUDIO IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
L
RY
VIDEO
AUDIO
PB
PR
PB
PR
YY
PROGOUT COMPONENT VIDEO
 INPUT 12 INPUT 2  INPUT 1TO AUDIO AMP
CableCARDTMANTENNA
Cable InDIGITAL
AUDIO OUTG-LINK
AUDIO
IN
PCL
R
OUTPUT
AUDIO OUT
L
R
OPTICAL IN
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUT
AUDIO INPUT
RL
DIGITAL
AUDIO OUTG-LINK
See optional equipment manual for further instructions for recording and monitoring. Notes:
• Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may operate and disable
optical output.
• External speakers cannot be connected directly to OUTPUT terminals.
• When ATSC channel is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. When NTSC
channel is selected, the output will be PCM.Optical digital audio cable
Audio cable For a full Home Theater sound experience, an external Dolby Digital›
decoder and a multichannel amplifier must be
connected to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminal on the TV.
›
Dolby Digital 5.1 channel surround sound delivers digital-quality sound. Dolby Digital provides five discrete full-
bandwidth channels for front left, front right, center, surround left and surround right, plus a LFE (Low Frequency
Effect) subwoofer channel.
Back of the TV
Notes:
• The input signals connected to INPUT1 cannot be output from PROG. OUT terminals. (both picture and audio)
However, output can be obtained from optical Digital Audio terminals.
(Input signals other than from INPUT1 can be output from PROG. OUT.)
• Connect the output of the Video recorder to INPUT1, when recording by using TV GUIDE.
• When a device (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to the HDMI or COMPONENT terminals (see pages 12, 13), only audio
signals will be output. No video signals will be output.
• When a schedule recording is activated on the TV Guide, the show will be recorded on a connected VCR. Please
note that the screen will automatically be switched to the channel of the recorded show.
• When receiving digital channel signals, all digital formats are down-converted to composite NTSC video to be output
through Program Out terminals.
• Some programs contain a Macrovision signal to prevent VCR recording.1. Select Speakers “Off” in Audio menu (see page 27).
2. Adjust the amplifier volume to the desired level.Amplifier
or
VCR
AV cableBack of the TV
 DVD recorder
Connection
Program Out Connection (PROG OUT)
Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP)
Procedure 
						

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AV IN
R           L
AUDIO IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
LL
R RY
VIDEOPB
PR
PB
PR
YY
PROGOUTTO AUDIO AMPCOMPONENT VIDEO
 INPUT 12 INPUT 2  INPUT 1
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
PC
 INPUT 1 / 2
AUDIO
OUTVIDEO
OUT S-VIDEO
OUT
RL
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO OUTPUT
PB
PR
Y
RL
VIDEO
AUDIOL
R
COMPONENT VIDEO
 INPUT 1/2
PB
PR
Y
AUDIO
AUDIO
IN
PC
AV  I N
R           L
AUDIO IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
LL
R RY
VIDEO
AUDIO
PB
PR
PB
PR
YY
PROGOUTTO AUDIO AMPCOMPONENT VIDEO
 INPUT 12 INPUT 2  INPUT 1
This TV is capable of displaying 1080i, 720p, 480p and 480i DTV signals when connected to a DTV Tuner Set-Top Box
(STB). This TV also utilizes a progressive scan doubler, which de-interlaces the NTSC signal and progressively scans
the image.
• To view DTV programs, connect the STB to the component video input terminals (Y, P
B, PR) of the TV. Component
color inputs provide luminance and separate color signal.
• Set the output of the STB to either 1080i, 720p, 480p or 480i.
• A DTV signal must be available in your area.
• Use a Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) or DVD Player.Back of the TV
Component Video cable
Audio cable
Note:
All signals will be re-formatted for viewing on your plasma display.
Note:
The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected.
Connect either S Video cable or Video cable.S-Video cable
Video cable
Audio cable VCR Set Top Box
DVD player
Back of the TV
CAMCORDER
VIDEO GAME
CONSOLE
Connection
Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection
Video Input Connection
Connecting to the front AV terminals
Push to open the front panel and connect equipment to front
Audio/Video input terminals.
Ferrite core (Large size)
(supplied)
A second VCR, video disc player, video game equipment and
DSS equipment can also be connected to the video input
terminals. See the optional equipment manual for details.
Note:
The S-VIDEO connection provides higher quality picture. It
overrides other VIDEO connections. Use INPUT 3, AUDIO L
and R with S-VIDEO connection.Audio cable
Video cable
S-Video cableCAMCORDER Ferrite core (Small size white color)
(supplied) 
						

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LR
AV  I N
R           L
AUDIO IN
HDMI
OUT
AUDIO
OUTAV IN
R           L
AUDIO IN
S VIDEO
VIDEO
LL
R RY
VIDEOPB
PR
PB
PR
YY
PROGOUTTO AUDIO AMPCOMPONENT VIDEO
 INPUT 12 INPUT 2  INPUT 1
AUDIOAUDIO
IN
PC
Connection
HDMI›1 (High Definition Multi media Interface) is the first all digital consumer electronics A/V interface that supports
uncompressed standard. The HDMI terminal supports both video and audio information.
To the HDMI›
1input terminal, you can connect an EIA/CEA-861/861B›2compliant consumer electronic device, such as
a Set-Top Box or DVD player with HDMI or DVI output terminal.
Input a High-bandwidth Digital Content Protection (HDCP) high-definition picture source to this HDMI terminal, so you
can display high-definition pictures on this TV in digital form.
›1.
HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
›2. EIA/CEA-861/861B profiles compliance covers profiles for transmission of uncompressed digital video including
high bandwidth digital content protection.
›3. HDMI-DVI conversion cable (TY-SCH03DH): available from Panasonic Website. Consult your consumer electronics
dealer for availability details. Notes:
• This input terminal is not intended for use with computers.
• All signals will be re-formatted for viewing on your plasma display.HDMI cable
1080i
720p
480p
480i
No. of dots (H ×
V)
 1,920×
1,080i
 1280×
720p
 720×
480p, 640×
480p
 720(1,440)×
480i
Vertical scanning frequency (Hz)
 59.94/60
 59.94/60
 59.94/60, 59.94/60
 59.94/60 HDMI cable
HDMI signal out
Set Top Box
DVD player Audio cable
• If connecting with an HDMI
cable, it is not necessary to
connect an audio cable.
• If connecting to equipment
that has only a DVI output
terminal, HDMI-DVI
conversion cable and an
audio cable are necessary.›
3
• Select the audio setting in
HDMI In (see page 27).
HDMI Connection
 Compatible VIDEO Signal
 Compatible sampling frequency of AUDIO signal through HDMI (L.PCM) : 48 kHz / 44.1 kHz / 32 kHz
Notes:
• This HDMI connector is Type A.
• If you connect equipment without a digital output terminal, connect to the COMPONENT VIDEO, S VIDEO or VIDEO
input terminal on the TV so you can enjoy an analog signal.
• If you cannot display the picture because your Digital Set-Top Box does not have a DIGITAL OUT terminal Output
setting, use the component Video Input (or the S Video Input or Video Input). In this case the picture will be displayed
as an analog signal. 
						

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AV  I N
R           L
AUDIO IN
1 678
39
45
1015 14 13 12 11
2
Notes:
(1) Computer signals which can be input are those with a horizontal scanning frequency of 15 to 110 kHz and vertical
scanning frequency of 48 to 120 Hz. (However, the image will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200
lines.)
(2) The maximum resolution:
If the display resolution exceeds these maximums, it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity.
(3) Some PC models cannot be connected to the set.
(4) There is no need to use an adapter for computers with IBM PC/AT compatible D-sub 15P terminal.
(5) The computer shown in the illustration is for example purposes only.
(6) Additional equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this set.
Signal Names for D-sub 15P Connector
Pin Layout for PC Input
TerminalCOMPUTER
Audio
Connect a cable which matches the audio output terminal on the
computer. Conversion adapter (if necessary)
RGB
PC cable
Connection
D-sub 15p
Stereo plug
Pin No.
1
2
3
4
5
Signal Name
R
G
B
NC (not connected)
GND (Ground)
Pin No.
6
7
8
9
10
Pin No.
11
12
13
14
15
Signal Name
GND (Ground)
GND (Ground)
GND (Ground)
NC (not connected)
GND (Ground)
Signal Name
NC (not connected)
NC
HD/SYNC
VD
NC Model
TH-42PX500U
TH-50PX500U
4:3
 768×
768
 1,024×
768
16:9
1,024×
768
1,366×
768
Aspect
PC Input Terminals Connection
Less than
       10cm (4”)
Ferrite core
(Small size gray color)
Ferrite core
(Small size white color) Less than
10cm (4”) 
						

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TVVCRDVD
DTVRCVRDBS/CBL
LIGHT
TV/VIDEOSLEEPEXIT
SAP
AUX
ASPECT
MUTERECALL
FAVORITE
POWER
CH
VOL
CH
VOL+-OK
Y
PBPRY
PBPRCOMPONENT VIDEO
 INPUT INPUT 1  INPUT 2 OUTPUTS VIDEO12LRVIDEO
AUDIO INAV  I N
R           L
AUDIO IN
POWER
POWER
Power ON / OFF
Connect the AC cord plug to the Plasma TV.
• Fix the power cord plug securely with the clamper (see
page 8).
Remote control
sensor
Within about 23
feet (7 meters) in
front of the TV set.
Notes:
• The TV will still consume some power as long as the power
cord is inserted into the wall outlet.
• The First time setup screen is displayed only the first time
you turn the power on after purchase.
If you wish to change the settings of these items later, select
them via the Setup menu.
1
Adjust the volume level.
(Move cursor to right or left during menu mode.)Change the TV Channel.
(Move cursor to up or down during menu mode.)
Change the input mode.Press POWER button on front of this unit.
First time setup is displayed on screen.
(Refer to page 18-20 for operation)
3
Press to turn the TV on or off.4
Connect the plug to the wall outlet.2
PC CARD slot Video Input 3 connector POWER button
Press to turn the
TV’s main power
on/off.
Power indicator
Power on : Red
Power off : No Light
Choose menu and submenu entry.
Display the Main menu.
Display the TV GUIDE. Raise the lower part of the
door labeled “PULL”.Open the front cover
The Main Unit
C.A.T.S.
Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast
Automatic Tracking System).
See page 24.
First time setup
Language
Clock
Auto program 
						

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TV
MENU
R-TUNE
PLAY
TV
FF REW
PROG
RETURN
VCRDVD
DTVRCVRDBS/CBL
LIGHT
TV/VIDEOSLEEPEXIT
SAP
123
456
78
0
9
AUX
ASPECT
MUTERECALL
FAVORITE
STOPPAUSE
TV/VCROPEN/CLOSEDVD/VCR CH
REC
TVGUIDEPAGEINFO
CH
VOL
CHVOLOK
POWER
+-
SPLITSWAPPLAY FFREW
STOPPAUSE
TV/VCROPEN/CLOSEDVD/VCR CH
REC
SPLITSWAP
Input select
[1] TV
[2] Component 1
[3] Component 2
[4] HDMI
[5] Video 1
[6] Video 2
[7] Video 3
[8] PC 
POWER
Turn the TV ON or OFF.
Mode Selection buttons (see page 53-55)
TV :TV
VCR :VCR
DVD :DVD
DTV :
Digital TV
TV/VIDEO
Change the input mode.
• Press to display the Input selection menu.RCVR :
Receiver/Amplifier
DBS/CBL :Digital Broadcast System/Cable TV
AUX :Aux
SD
Access SD Memory Card. (see page 39).
Operation of other Device
(see page 56)
SWAP
Swap pictures in SPLIT operation
(see page 52).
SPLIT
Split Screen (see page 52)
Location of Controls
• Press corresponding number key on the remote
control to select the input of your choice.
Note:
Video input can also be selected by pressing 
TV/VIDEO,
then the CH
buttons, then pressing “OK” key.
R-TUNE
Switch to previously viewed channel and input modes.
TVGUIDEPAGEINFO
Page scroll on TV Guide
Press to display a help screen on TV Guide
Press to enter the TV Guide
(see page 43) 
						

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SAP
 • Digital channel
Select the audio track (if available).
 • Analog channel
Cycle through different audio modes.
LIGHT
Illuminate the remote control buttons. The selected button blinks when lit.
RECALL
Display or remove the channel banner.
ASPECT
Change the screen aspect (see page 51). MUTE
Mute the sound. Press again to cancel mute.FAVORITE
Channel numbers registered in Favorite are
displayed on the favorite tune screen. Select the
desired broadcast station with the cursor, or using
number keys. SLEEP timer (minutes)
EXIT menus   Normal viewing, from each menu.
OK
MENURETURN
CH
VOL
CHVOL
+-
15-2
ABC - HD- 10:30Andrew’s cooking show
1080I TV-GStandard4 : 3
10:00 am
30
CC
Channel, Program
and Station identifier
Clock
Closed Caption Rating Picture mode setting
SAP indication Signal resolution AspectTime remaining
in Sleep Timer
SAP
Program titleProgram end time
Stereo SAP Mono
30 60 90
0
RETURN
Press to return to previous Menu. Choose menu and submenu entry.
MENU
Display Main Menu
PROG
-:When tuning digital channel, press the button to enter the minor number in a compound
channel number.
• To enter the channel number
  e.g. CH 15-1: [1]        [5]       [-]       [1]       [OK]
Location of Controls
 CH: Change to the next channel up.
: Move cursor upward during menu mode.
-VOL : Reduces volume.
-: Move cursor to the left
during menu mode.VOL+: Increase volume.
+: Move cursor to the right during
menu mode.
CH: Change to the next channel down.
: Move cursor downward during menu mode.
Direct program number selection buttons
Audio Track 1 of 1
(English) 
						

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TVVCRDVD
DTVRCVRDBS/CBL
LIGHT
TV/VIDEOSLEEPEXIT
SAP
123
456
789
AUX
ASPECT
MUTERECALL
FAVORITE
POWER
TVGUIDEPAGEINFO
MENURETURN
CH
VOL
CHVOL
+-OK
First time setup
For your convenience, First time setup menu will be displayed on screen when the set is turned on for the first time. If
needed, follow the menus and procedures displayed on-screen for setting up the features.
You can also adjust the settings in Setup menu (see pages 29-31).
Allows you to select the language used for On
Screen Displays.
Press to select “Language”.
Press to display “Language”
screen.
Language
Press to select “Date”.
Press and release immediately to change the day; press
and hold to change the month. Press to select “Clock”.
Press to display the clock adjust screen.Press to select “English”,
“Español” or “Français”.
Press to select “Mode”.
Press to select “Manual” or “Auto”.
Manual : Registers the time set by user.
Auto : Updates the clock time by extracting time
information from the digital broadcast.
 Date
Valid when Mode is set to manual.Press to move the cursor to 
.
Press to go to previous screen.
 Mode
OKCH
VOL
CHVOL+-
OKCH
VOL
CHVOL+-
OKCH
VOL
CHVOL+-
OKCH
VOL
CHVOL+-
OKCH
VOL
CHVOL+-
OKCH
VOL
CHVOL+-
First Time Setup
Language
Clock
Auto program
Clock
Mode
Date
Time
Time zone
DST
Manual
4 / 1 / 2005
9 : 43 AM
EST
Off
First Time Setup
Language
Clock
Auto program
Language
LanguageEnglish
Language
Language
English
Clock
Mode
Date
Time
Time zone
DST
Manual
4 / 1 / 2005
9 : 43 AM
EST
Off
Clock 
						

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Auto program is not available while the CableCARDTMis
inserted.
You can scan All (Analog and Digital) channels. If needed,
follow the menus and procedures displayed on-screen for
setting up the features.
You can also adjust the settings in Setup menu. Press to select “Time”.
Press to adjust “Time”.
If the button is held, the speed
of change increases.
Press to select “Time zone”.
Press to select your zone.
Press to select “DST” (Daylight saving).
Press to select “On” or “Off”.
 Time
Valid when Mode is set to manual.
 Time zone
Valid when Mode is set to “Auto”.
 Daylight saving
Valid when Mode is set to “Auto”.
ASTESTCSTMST PST
NSTHSTAKST
Clock
Mode
Date
Time
Time zone
DST
Manual
4 / 1 / 2005
9 : 43 AM
EST
Off
Clock
Mode
Date
Time
Time zone
DST
Auto
4 / 1 / 2005
9 : 43 AM
EST
Off
Clock
Mode
Date
Time
Time zone
DST
Auto
4 / 1 / 2005
9 : 43 AM
EST
Off
OKCH
VOL
CHVOL+-
OKCH
VOL
CHVOL+-
Auto program
ANT In
Mode
Start scan
Cable
All
Auto program
ANT In
Mode
Start scan
Cable
All
OKCH
VOL
CHVOL+-
First time setup
Press to select “Auto program”.
Press to display “Auto program” adjust
screen.1
Press to select “Mode”.
Press to select “All” or “Analog ”. Press to select “ANT In”.
Press to select “Cable” or “Antenna”.
2
3
Press to select “Start scan”.
Press to start.
Channels available for reception will be
set automatically.
• After Auto program is complete, the
unit will return to Manual Program
mode.4
OKCH
VOL
CHVOL+-
OKCH
VOL
CHVOL+-
OKCH
VOL
CHVOL+-
PressEXIT : To exit the menu screen
Now scanning analog channel ...
Progress
Auto program
ANT In
Mode
Start scan
Cable
All
Auto program
OKCH
VOL
CHVOL+-
First time setup
Language
Clock
Auto program
To make available a channel that has been located by auto
scan, in the Manual program mode, move the cursor to
“Apply” and press 
OK key. 
						

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INITIAL GUIDE SETUP for TV Guide
First time setup
 Reminder Screen
If you previously skipped TV Guide setup, you see the
Reminder Screen when you power On your TV.
OKCH
VOL
CHVOL+-
Press OK to begin TV Guide setup.
Follow the instructions on the screen
to perform setup.
(See pages 49-51) Move the highlighting to select an
option.
Press OK to choose the option.
OKCH
VOL
CHVOL+-
 Welcome Screen
The Welcome Screen is displayed at first time setup. • Set up TV Guide On Screen now : TV Guide setup begins. Follow the instructions on the screen to perform setup.
(See page 49, INITIAL GUIDE SETUP for TV Guide)
• Remind me to set it up later : The system returns to the normal TV screen.
• Don’t remind me again : The system returns to the normal TV screen. The Reminder Screen will no longer
be displayed when power is turned On.
Note:
If you decide not to setup the TV Guide now, this reminder screen will appear each time you power On the TV (except if you
selected “Don’t remind me again”).The TV Guide Welcome Screen is displayed at first time setup. Follow the guidance shown on the screen.