Panasonic Digital Progressive Wide Plasma Television Th 42pd50 Operating Instructions

Operating InstructionsDigital Progressive
W ide Plasma Television
TQBC2006-1
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Please keep this manual for future reference.
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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 personnel.
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Important Safety Instructions
  1) Read these instructions.
  2) Keep these instructions.
  3) Heed all warnings.
  4) Follow all instructions.
  5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
  6) Clean only with dry cloth.
  7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer ’s instructions.
  8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
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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.
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FCC STATEMENT
FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an Other 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. However, there is
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Safety Precautions
 WARNING
KEEP UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS OUT OF THE REACH OF SMALL CHILDREN. THESE
OBJECTS CAN BE ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. ALSO, BE CAREFUL ABOUT PACKAGING MATERIALS AND
PLASTIC SHEETS.
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.
•If water spills onto the Plasma TV or foreign objects get inside it, a short-circuit may occur which could result in fire or
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Safety Precautions
 CAUTION
This Plasma TV is for use only with the following optional accessories. Use with any other type of optional
accessories may cause instability which could result in the possibility of injury.
(All of the following accessories are manufactured by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.)
• Pedestal (included) ............................................. TY-ST42PX5W
• Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical) ........................... TY-WK42PV2W
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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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Accessories
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Warranty card
(for U.S.A.)
(for Canada)
Optional Accessories
•Wall-hanging bracket (Angled)
TY-WK42PR2U
AC cordCable clamper × 2
Product Registration Card
(for U.S.A.)
Customer Care Plan Card
(for U.S.A.)
Remote control
EUR7627Z60Batteries for the remote
control
(AA Battery × 2)
Pedestal
TY-ST42PX5W
F-Type antenna
adapter
(for 5C-2V) ( × 1)
•Wall-hanging bracket (vertical)
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