Panasonic Digital Hd Plasma Televison Th 42px500 Operating Instructions

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Program channel
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Manual
Signal meter
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Press to select “Signal meter”.
Press to display “Signal meter”. Press to select “Preset”.
Press to select Broadcast station.
Press to select “Caption detail”.
Press to display the Caption detail
screen.
Press to move cursor to “Caption”.
Press to enter input field.
Press to select the character to input/
change.
Press to move to next character.
You may enter up to 7 characters.
Press to enter your selection.
Press to move cursor to “Apply”.
Press to enter “Caption” and return to
Edit screen.
 Edit (Caption)
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2
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 Edit (Favorite)
Press to select “Favorite”.
Press to select Favorite number.
 Edit (Add)
Setting to register/delete in Program channel.
Press to select Yes or No.
Press to select desired channel.
Press to turn desired channel.
 Signal meter
(For digital channels only)
Displays the signal strength of the ATSC digital channel in
Antenna.
“Signal meter” is not available while the CableCARD
TMis
inserted.
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Press to move the cursor to “Apply”.
Press to enter “Favorite” and return to
Edit screen.Note:
The signal meter works only for digital signals input via the
antenna.
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Caption select
Preset
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Caption  detail
    Caption
Signal meter
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Signal strength
Current
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Setup
CH scan
Language
Clock
Program channel
Input labels
CC
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CC
Mode
Analog
Digital
Digital setting
CC reset
Off
CC1
Primary
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CC
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Digital
Digital setting
CC reset
Off
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SKIP
SKIP
DVD
AUX
SKIP
SKIP
Input labels
Comp. 1
Comp. 2
HDMI
Video 1
Video 2
Video 3
Press to select “Input labels”.
Press to enter the sub-menu field.
Press to select the Video input.
Press to select the input label.
• To skip the input, select ‘‘SKIP’’. The input will be skipped
when you press [TV/VIDEO]. To label video input connections for on-screen display.1
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The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable or providing a visual display of the audio portion. The program
viewed must provide Closed Captioning (CC) for the television to display it.
Notes:
• The closed caption is not displayed when you use HDMI connection and PC inputs.
• If analog connected equipment is used for displaying or recording, closed caption (CC) should be set On/Off on the
connected equipment.
The CC mode setting of the TV will not affect the analog input.
If a digital program is being output in analog format, the CC data will also be output in analog format.
If digital connected equipment is used for input, CC should be set On on either the connected equipment or the TV.
If CC is set On on both the connected equipment and the TV, captions from each unit will overlap.Press to select “Mode”.
Press to select the setting.
• Off : Recommended mode when Closed Caption is not being used.
• On : To display Closed Captions.
 CC Mode
Press to select “Analog”.
Press to select the setting.
• CC1 : For video related information that can be displayed (up to 4
lines of script on the screen, where it does not disturb the
relevant parts of the picture). Script can be in any language.
• CC2/CC3/CC4 : Other modes used for video related information.
• T1 : Blanks out a large portion of the picture on the television screen, and displays
program guide or any other information currently being transmitted.
• T2/T3/T4 : Other modes that display information and blank out a large portion of the
picture of the TV screen.
Analog
Choose the closed caption service of Analog broadcasting.
Input labels
CC (Closed Caption)
Selectable input labels :
SKIP, VCR, DVD, CABLE, DBS, PVR, GAME, AUX
SKIP
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Press to select “Digital”.
Press to select the setting.
• “Primary”, “Second.”, “Service 3”, “Service 4”, “Service 5”, “Service 6”
• Size : “Automatic”, “Normal”, “Small”, “Large”
• Font : “Automatic”, “Default”, “Mono-serif”, “Prop-serif”, “Mono”,
“Prop”, “Casual”, “Cursive”, “Small caps”
• Style : “Automatic”, “None”, “Raised”, “Depressed”, “Uniform”, “Drop
shadow”
• Foreground : The color of the font (“Automatic”, “Black”, “White”, “Red”,
“Green”, “Blue”, “Yellow”, “Magenta”, “Cyan”)
• Fore opacity : The opacity of the font (“Automatic”, “Transparent”,
“Translucent”, “Solid”, “Flashing”)
• Background : The color of the text box (“Automatic”, “Black”, “White”, “Red”,
“Green”, “Blue”, “Yellow”, “Magenta”, “Cyan”)
• Back opacity : The opacity of the text box (“Automatic”, “Transparent”,
“Translucent”, “Solid”, “Flashing”)
• Outline : The outline of the text (if selected under style)(“Automatic”,
“Black”, “White”, “Red”, “Green”, “Blue”, “Yellow”, “Magenta”,
“Cyan”)
 Digital
The Digital Closed Caption menu lets you configure the way you choose to view the digital captioning.
Press to reset Closed Caption settings. Press to select “Digital setting”.
Press to enter the Digital setting menu.
 Digital setting
Selecting digital broadcast service and viewing formats.
Press to select the sub-menu.
Press to select the setting.
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Press to select “CC reset”.
CC
Mode
Analog
Digital
Digital setting
CC reset
Off
CC1
Primary
Digital setting
Size
Font
StyleAutomatic
Automatic
Automatic
Digital setting
Foreground
Fore opacity
BackgroundAutomatic
Automatic
Automatic
Digital setting
Back opacity
OutlineAutomatic
Automatic
CC
Mode
Analog
Digital
Digital setting
CC reset
Off
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CC
Mode
Analog
Digital
Digital setting
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Auto Power On
Side Bar
4:3
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Display
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Other Adjust
Auto Power On
Side Bar
Off
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Setup
CH scan
Language
Clock
Program channel
Input labels
CCSetup
Other adjust
About
Reset
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Bright Other Adjust
Auto Power On
Side Bar
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Setup
CH scan
Language
Clock
Program channel
Input labels
CCSetup
Other adjust
About
Reset
off About
Version
License
CableCARD
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CH scan
Language
Clock
Program channel
Input labels
CC
Setup
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About
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1234567809
Enter password.
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Auto Power On
Press to select “Auto Power On”.
Press to select “Set” or “Off”.
Select “Set” to power the TV on at the same
time as the cable box or other connected
components are powered on.
 Side Bar Adjustment
Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as
this can cause an after-image to remain on either or both sides
of the display field.
To reduce the risk of such an after-image, change the brightness
of the side bars.
Press to select “About”.
Press to display the About screen. Display the TV set version, Software License and CableCARD
TMinformation.
Press to select “Version”, “License” or “CableCARD”.
Press to display “Version”, “License” or “CableCARD”. Press to select “Side bar”.
Press to select “Off”, “Dark”, “Mid”, “Bright”.Notes:
• To reduce the occurrence of after-images, set the
“Side Bar” to “Bright”.
• The side bar may flash (alternate black/white)
depending on the picture. Using Cinema mode will
reduce such flashing (see page 24).
Press to select
“Reset”.
Press to display
the password
screen. Setup is reset.Note:
The Sleep Timer and On / Off timer will not function if
“Auto Power On” is set.
Note:Performing Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel settings. Use Reset with care.The confirmation screen is displayed.
Select “Yes”, and press 
OK key.
 CableCARD
This menu is used to provide information when a CableCARDTMis inserted into the CableCARDTMslot on the back of the
television. “CableCARD” is not accessible without inserting a CableCARDTM into the CableCARDTM slot. To receive the
features offered by your cable company, you may have to subscribe to those services.
Note:Please contact your cable company regarding availability of the CableCARD
TM. The CableCARDTM is needed to
receive premium digital services (where available) through the Cable input. You may also be able to order call-
ahead pay per view events.
About
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after-
images
Enter your password by
pressing
0~9keys to
reset the Setup settings.
Other adjust (Setup)
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TV Guide
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Mode
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Channel lock
CH 1
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CH 3
CH 4
CH 5
CH 6
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Press to select “Mode”.
Press to select the setting.
• Off : Turns off Lock set functions.
• All : All channels and Video inputs are locked regardless
of the rating level.
• Game : Locks out CH 3, 4 and Video inputs.
• CH : Locks out specific analog and digital channels.
Password is required to view any of the locked channels.
Press the MENU button to display the Main menu.
Press to select “Channel”.
Press to display the channel block screen.
Press to select “CH 1” - “CH 7”.
Press to select the desired Block channel. Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked out. These channels will be blocked out regardless of the program rating.Press to select “Lock”.
Press to display the Input
password screen.
Create a 4-digit password to enter the Lock menu.
Enter a 4-digit password.
After entering your password for the first time, “Create
password.” will change to “ Enter password.”.
Notes:
• Use a code that is easy to remember and record it in a safe place.
• If you forget your secret code, the TV must be serviced by a qualified technician to clear the Lock setup.
Select Lock mode to prevent viewing of video games, VCR tapes, channels and Video modes.Enter your password
by pressing 
0 ~ 9 keys.
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This television incorporates V-Chip technology to block the viewing of movies and television programs according to the
rating category. There are four (4) Content Advisory Categories: MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), U.S.TV
Program, Canadian English ratings and Canadian French ratings. These categories are used as guidelines for blocking
programs.
• The default mode for the Lock category is the Unlocked state.
Press to select “MPAA”, “U.S.TV”, “C.E.L.R.” or “C.F.L.R.”.
Press to enter Block program adjust screen.
MPAA: for U.S movie ratings
U.S.TV: for U.S TV program ratings
C.E.L.R.: for Canadian English ratings
C.F.L.R.: for Canadian French ratings
Press to select “Monitor out”.
Press to select “On” or “Off”.
Monitor out: On Turns on the monitor terminal output for programs that have been set to
“Blocked.”
Off Turns off the monitor terminal output for programs that have been set to
“Blocked.” Press to highlight the desired rating level. Press to select “Program”.
Press to enter Program menu.
Block program
Notes:
• The Off rating is independent of other ratings.
• When placing a block on a specific age based rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will also
be blocked.
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MPAA
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U.S. MOVIES RATINGS CHART
U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS CHART
CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS CHART
Description
Not Rated. See CUSTOMER CAUTION on page 38.
All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically
designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6.
Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may
include mild physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children under
the age of 7.
General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language,
and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent
coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and
situations.
Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated
themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence.
Mature audiences only. This program may contain mature themes,
profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content.
NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie has not been rated or
rating does not apply.
GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted.
PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children.
PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED.
ADULTS ONLY. NR
G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
Exempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other information programming, talk
shows, music videos, and variety programming.
Programming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual content.
Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over. No profanity, nudity or sexual content.
General programming, suitable for all audiences.
Parental Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents are
strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens.
18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence. E
C
C8+
G
PG
14+
18+
The TV Parental Guidelines has 7 levels of age-based ratings that can be selected. These 7 levels are split into 2 age-
based groups:
Youth Age-based Ratings and Guidance Age-based Ratings. Some of these age-based ratings can also have content-
based ratings, denoted as D (Dialog), L (Language), S (Sex) and V (Violence).The table below shows the age-based
ratings selection.
Age-based
Ratings
TV-NR
TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
Age-based
Group
NR
(Not Rated)
Youth
Guidance
Possible Content
Selections
• Viewable
• Blocked
• Viewable
• Blocked
• FV Blocked
• Viewable
• Blocked
• Viewable
• Blocked
• D,L,S,V (all selected)
• Any combination of D,
L, S, V
• D,L,S,V (all selected)
• Any combination of D,
L, S, V
• L,S,V (all selected)
• Any combination of L,
S, V
FV : Fantasy/Cartoon Violence.
V : Violence
S:Sex
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Various Blocking messages are displayed on-screen depending upon the type of blocking you have selected in the Lock
menu.
Note:
Entering the password will override the block condition. However, the ratings selection will be retained.
Message
Game locked.
Channel locked.
All locked.
Program locked. CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS CHART
Exempt - Exempt programming.
General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal
or is depicted appropriately.
8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light
or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.
Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a few violent scenes or one or
more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested.
Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent scenes of violence or intense
violence.
Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.E
G
8 ans+
13 ans+
16 ans+
18 ans+
The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” programs (non rated, not applicable and none) as
per FCC Rules Section15.120(e)(2). If the option of blocking “NR” programs is chosen “unexpected and possibly confusing
results may occur, and you may not receive emergency bulletins or any of the following types of programming:”
Customer Caution
• Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)
• Locally originated programming  • News  • Political  • Public Service Announcements  • Religious  • Sports
• Weather
Possible cause
The [TV/VIDEO] button was pressed when the Game lock had been
selected.
Tuned to CH 3 or CH 4 when the Game lock had been selected.
Tuned to the designated channel when the Channel lock had been
selected.
Lock all is selected.
Received program that exceeds the Block Program rating level.
Press to select “Change password”.
Press to enter the Input Password screen.
Blocking Messages
Change password
Lock
Mode
Channel
Program
Change passwordCHEnter new password.
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again.
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TV Guide
Setup
TVVCRDVD
DTVRCVRDBS/CBL
LIGHT
TV/VIDEOSLEEPEXIT
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ASPECTFAVORITE
POWER
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Info Total 8
No.       102-0006
Date     01/01/2000
Pixel     2048x1536
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102-0002102-0003
102-0004102-0005102-0006
102-0007102-0008
102-0001
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PC card
Photo Viewer
Still image data (JPEG) made with a digital camera or digital video camera can be played back using an SD Card
/ PC Card.
Displayable Image Formats: Baseline JPEG 160 ×
 120 – 2,560 ×
 1,920 pixels (sub-sampling 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0)
 SD card slot
Insert the card.
Remove the card.
 PC card slot
Turn the TV off before inserting or removing a PC card.
Insert the card.
Remove the card.
Label-side
upward
Insert it to be
clicked in.
Push the center of
the card.
1. Push the EJECT button pops out.
2. Push it again.
If the eject button does not pop out
Push in PC card again, and then push the eject button
again.
Note:
If PC card adapter is used, remove it together with the
adapter.Press to select “Memory Card”.
Press to display the CARD selection menu. Press MENU to display the Main Menu screen.
The SD button may also be
pressed for Photo Viewer
mode.
As with any small object, SD cards can be swallowed
by young children. Do not allow children to handle the
SD card.
1. Always insert card in the correct direction. Failure to do
so may result in damage to the card and this unit.
2. The SD Card is precision devices. Do not subject them
to excessive pressure or strong impacts.
Note:
Suitable SD Memory Cards. Please confirm the latest information on the following website.
http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs (This site is in English only)
Inserting and removing a card
Press to select “SD card” or “PC card”.
Press to enter
the Photo Viewer.
Holding
both edges,
securely insert it to
the depth.
Terminal face to
the depth.Label-side upward
Align the
direction
of
mark.
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Photo Viewer
› miniSD Card requires miniSD adapter.
• This function is not compatible with card type hard disk
(Micro Drive, Mobile type hard disk, etc).
• Memory cards are not supplied with this television.
 Card Data Protection
• Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing the
information. Such action may damage the memory card
or the unit itself.
• Before inserting or removing the PC card, make sure that
the TV is turned Off. Otherwise, it may damage the unit.
• Do not touch the terminals on the back of the SD card/PC
card.
• Always insert a card in the correct direction. Failure to
do so may result in damage to the card and this unit.
• Do not subject the card to excessive pressure or strong
impacts.
• Electrical interference, electrostatic discharges and
malfunctions of the unit or card may all result in data loss
or damage to the card.
• Stored data should be periodically backed up as a
protection against data corruption, data loss or device
malfunction. Please note that our company shall not
accept any liability for damage or loss of stored data.
Compatible card type and card size
PC card slot
•SD Card (1GB)•miniSD Card› (128MB)
•Compact Flash (1GB)•Smart Media (128MB)
•Memory Stick (128MB)•xD Picture Card (128MB)
•Flash ATA (128 MB)•Memory Stick Pro (1GB)
The cards require standard PC card adapter.
(Some PC card adapter will not be compatible.)
SD card slot
•SD Card (1GB)
•miniSD Card› (128MB)
JPEG thumbnail
If “Is memory card in?” appears, check if a card is inserted.
If not, turn the unit power off, correctly insert a card, then
turn the unit back on. Now, place unit into JPEG Viewer
mode.
Card Warning Messages
If there is a problem with the card or card data, the following
messages will appear.
Is memory card in?
No file.A card may not be inserted, or
the card format may not be
supported. (Use SD cards
formatted in a digital camera.)
The card may not contain image
data, or all images on the card
may be incompatible.
Message description Total number of JPEG images on the inserted card is
displayed.
Selected picture information is displayed.
No.: Image number or file name is displayed.
Date: Date of recording is displayed.
Pixel: Display resolution is displayed.
Note:
Depending on the JPEG type, Info contents may not be
displayed correctly.
Notes:
• Only JPEG files can be displayed.
• Up to 9,999 JPEG files can be displayed.
• If images have duplicate numbers, none of the images
will be displayed.
• Depending on the JPEG type, it may not be displayed
normally.Navigation Area
Operational buttons are displayed as “GUI”
(Graphical User Interface).“Accessing” is displayed while data is read.
Index Area
JPEG images contained on the inserted card are
displayed for viewing.
JPEG thumbnailAccessing
Info Total 8
No.       102-0001
Date     01/01/2000
Pixel     2048x1536102-0001102-0002102-0003
102-0004102-0005102-0006
102-0007102-0008
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Afterimage prevention function
If still image data is displayed for more than a few
minutes, the afterimage prevention function will
activate and the image disappears.