Panasonic Digital Progressive Wide Plasma Television Th 42pd60 Operating Instructions

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Quick Start Guide
 First Time  Setup Identifying  Controls
First time setup
Language 
Clock 
Auto program 
-
Language 
Language 
English
First time setup
Language 
Clock 
Auto program 
Clock
Date
Time
4 / 1 / 2006
9 : 43 AM
POWER
First Time Setup
“First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the AC cord is inserted 
into a wall outlet. Available only when “Auto power on” (p. 16) is set to “Off”.
Turn the TV On with the 
POWER button
1
Select your language
2
Adjust the clock
3 next
 select  “Clock”
English  Español  Français
Date:  Adjust the date
  (Press and hold to change the month.)
Time:  Adjust the time 
  (If the button is held, the speed of change increases.)
next
select
 set
 select  item
Press to go to previous screen.
Or, select 
 icon, then press OK for same results.
■ Press to exit
Note
• To change setting 
(Language/Clock/Auto 
program) later, go to 
Menu screen 
(p. 16)
■ Press to return to 
previous screen 
(Continue to next page.) 
						

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First time setup 
Language 
Clock 
Auto program 
Now scanning analog channel ... 
Progress 
Auto program
ANT In
Mode
Start scan
All Cable
Auto program
ANT In
Mode
Start scan
All Cable
Edit
- - -
2 FavoriteApply
No
Ye s Add
-
First Time Setup
ANT In
Cable: Cable TV
Antenna: Antenna
Mode
All: digital and analog
Analog:  analog only 
(Reduces time 
for scanning)
Auto channel setup
4
 set
 select
 start
 select “Start scan”
 select  “Apply”
 ok
 Start scanning the channels
 Select “Auto program”
 Select antenna and input modes
 Confirm registered channels
• Available channels (analog/digital)
are automatically set.
 next
 select
• If OK is not pressed after selecting “Apply”, 
the channels will not be memorized.Note
• About broadcasting 
systems
 Analog:  traditional TV 
system
  Digital:   new system 
that allows 
you to view 
more channels 
featuring high-
quality video 
and sound
■ Press to exit 
						

							Quick Start Guide
Viewing
13
 Watching TV First Time  Setup
-
15-2 
ABC - HD - 10:30 Andrew ’ s cooking show 
1080I  T V -G Standard 4 : 3 
10:00 am 
30 
CC SAP 
3
Watching TV
Switch to TV mode
1
2
up
down
or
Connect cable Box when watching cable TV. (p. 9)
Select a channel number
■ To directly input the digital channel 
number
-
example: CH15-1:   - 
Turn power on
• POWER button on 
unit should be On.
Rating LevelPicture
mode Signal 
resolution
■ Other Useful Functions (Operate after )
• 0/30/60/90 (minutes)
Switches the unit OFF in a preset amount of time from 0 to 90 minutes in 30 
minute intervals.
Display or remove the channel banner.
■ Select Audio Mode for TV Viewing
• Digital mode
  Press SAP to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel.
Audio Track 1 of 1 
(English) 
• Analog mode
  Press SAP to select the desired audio mode.
• Each press of SAP will change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono)
Channel Ending time Show title
Station 
identifierSAP
Aspect ratioSleep timer
remaining timeClock
Sleep 
Timer
Listen
with SAP
(Secondary 
Audio 
Program)
Information
Recall
• When tuning digital channel, 
press the button to enter the 
minor number in a compound 
channel number. 
						

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Setting 1/3
[1] 
[2] 
[3] 
[4] 
[5]
Setting 1/3
[1]   26-1 
[2] 
[3] 
[4] 
[5]
Favorite 1/3
[1] 
[2] 
[3] 
[4] 
[5]
1 Display the channel to be placed on the Favorites list.
2  Hold down FAVORITE for several 
seconds.
 •  Press FAVORITE repeatedly 
to change between pages (1/3, 
2/3, 3/3, or exit). Pressing ◄ ► 
also changes the page.
3 Press ▲▼to highlight a position 
on the list. 
Then, press OK to memorize the 
displayed CH in that position.
 •  You can also use the NUMBER 
keys (1-9 and 0) to select the 
recorded list numbers (1-9 and 
0). By doing so, the numbers 
will be directly recorded without 
having to press the OK key.
 
• To delete a favorite channel
  A memorized channel can be removed from the list by 
holding down FAVORITE while its position is highlighted.
Caution
• ATSC broadcasts cannot be received in countries other than the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
• Press button to cycle through the aspect modes.
• 480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9) : 
FULL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM
• 1080p / 1080i / 720p : FULL, H-FILL, JUST, 4:3 or 
ZOOM.
Change the aspect (p. 36)
■ 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. (see below)
Change
aspect
ratio
Call up
a favorite
channel
Set Favorite FeatureUse Favorite Feature
 select 
 ok
1 Press FAVORITE.
 •  Press FAVORITE repeatedly 
to change between pages (1/3, 
2/3, 3/3, or exit). Pressing ◄ ► 
also changes the page.
2 Press ▲▼ or a Numbered key 
(1-9 and 0) to highlight a channel 
on the list.
•  Selecting a channel number 
from the list with the Number 
keys will display the channel 
directly.
3  Press OK to display the 
highlighted channel. select 
ok 
Watching TV
Note
• Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT In” of “Auto program” to switch the signal reception between cable TV and 
antenna. (p. 12)
• The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off. 
						

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Viewing
 Watching Videos and DVDs Watching TV
VCR DVD
VCR Record Record
-Open/Close
-Skip Reverse/Forward
Rewind/Fast Forward Reverse/Forward
Stop Stop
Pause Pause
Play Play
-
Input select
[1] TV
[2] Component 1
[3] Component 2
[4] HDMI
[5] Video 1
[6] Video 2 
Video 1
VCR
Press corresponding NUMBER 
key on the Remote Control to 
select the input of your choice.
Press to select the input of your 
choice, then press “OK”.
• If during selection, no action 
is taken for several seconds, 
the Input selection menu is 
exited.
Watching Videos and DVDs
Some Panasonic equipment connected to the TV unit can be operated with the remote control.
Programming the remote control is necessary to operate other manufacturers’ products. (p. 29)
3
With VCR or DVD turned On
Switch to external input
Press to display the Input select menu.
1
2
Select the input mode
or
 select
 enter
(example)
Operate
the VCR or DVD with the remote control
Note
• For details, see the
manual of the 
equipment
or ask your local
dealer.
• The terminal and label of the connected device is 
indicated.
  To label each of the connected devices (p. 26) 
(For other operations, see p. 32.)
■ Press to return to 
TV
 
(Initial screen)
Label Terminal
[example] 
						

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MenuItem
Picture
Normal 
Pic. mode
Picture, Brightness,
Color, Tint, Sharpness
Color temp
Color mng. 
Zoom adjust
Other adjustVideo NR
3D Y/C filter 
Color matrix
MPEG NR
Black level
Audio
Normal
Bass
Treble
Balance
Other adjustAI sound
Surround
Speakers
HDMI in
Audio leveler
TimerSleep, Timer1-5
Lock
Setup
CH scan
Language
Clock
Program channel
Input labels
CC
Other adjust
Auto power on
Side bar
Prog-out stop
Ctrl with HDMI
Power off link
Power on link
About
Reset
Menu
Picture
Audio
Lock
Setup
Timer
No
Standard
+30
0
0
0
+10 Picture   1/2 
Normal 
Pic. mode 
Picture 
Brightness 
Color 
Tint 
Sharpness 
No
Standard
+30
0
0
0
+10 Picture   1/2 
Normal
Pic. mode
Picture
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness
■ Press to return 
to TV
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
 
How to Use Menu Functions
Select the menu
Select the item
3
2
Adjust or select
4
adjust
or
select
1
 select
 next
select
Display menu
(example: Picture menu)
Various menus allow you to select settings for the picture, sound, and 
other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way.■ Menu list
(example: Picture menu)
• Displays the functions that
can be set (varies according
to the input signal) 
						

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Advanced
 How to Use Menu Functions
(picture, sound quality, etc.)
Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Other adjust”No Normal 
Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema) (p. 38)Standard Pic. mode 
Adjusts color, brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your 
taste+30
0
0 Picture 
Brightness 
Color 0
+10 Tint 
Sharpness 
Selects level of warm colors (red) and cool colors (blue) (Warm/Cool/Normal)Cool Color temp
On enhances green and blue color reproduction, especially outdoor scenes. (On/Off)Off Color mng.
Adjusts vertical alignment and size when aspect setting is “ZOOM” (p. 36)Zoom adjust
Reduces noise, commonly called snow. Leave off when receiving a strong signal. (On/Off)Video NR Off
Minimizes noise and cross-color in the picture. (On/Off) 3D Y/C filterOff
Selects image resolution of component-connected devices (SD/HD)
 SD: normal vision  HD: high-definition vision
 Only 480p signal accepted; regular TV (NTSC) is not available.
Color matrixSD
Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD, STB, etc. (On/Off)MPEG NR Off
Select Dark or Light. Valid only for external input signals. (Dark/Light)Black level Dark
Reset Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings.Set Normal 
Increase or decrease the bass response.+ 7 Bass 
Increase or decrease the treble response.+ 7 Treble 
Emphasize the left / right speaker volume.0 Balance 
Equalize overall volume levels across all channels and VIDEO inputs. (On/Off)On AI sound
Enhances audio response when listening to stereo. (On/Off)Off Surround 
Switches to “Off” when using external speakers (On/Off)
 “AI sound”, “Surround” and “Audio leveler” do not work if “Off” is selectedOn Speakers 
Selects according to the signal when HDMI is connected (Auto/Digital/Analog)
  Auto: Automatically  selects Analog  /  Digital  signalAuto HDMI in
Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs0 Audio leveler
The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. (p. 28)60 Sleep 
Locks the channels and programs (p. 22)
Selects the channel with “Program up/down” button (Fav./All)
 Fav.: Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 24)CH scan All
Selects the screen menu language (p. 12)Language 
Adjusts the clock (p. 12)Clock 
Sets channels (p. 24)Program channel 
Select the terminal and the label of the external equipment (p. 26)Input labels 
Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 26)CC 
Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned On (Set/Off)
 The Sleep Timer and On / Off timer will not function if “Auto power on” is set.Off Auto power on
Increases the brightness of the side bar (Off/Dark/Mid/Bright) (4:3 mode only)
 The recommended setting is Bright to prevent panel “after image”. (p. 38)Bright Side bar
To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this 
menu. (p. 31) (Off/Comp.1/Comp.2/HDMI/Video 1/Video 2)Off Prog-out stop
Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 18) (On/Off)
 “Power off link” and “Power on link” do not work if “Off” is selected.On Ctrl with HDMI
Sets “Power off link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 18) (Set/No)Set Power off link
Sets “Power on link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 18) (Set/No)Set Power on link
Displays TV version and software licenseAbout 
Performing Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel settings. (p. 24)Reset 
• In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give a smaller number of options. 
						

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-Setup
Other adjust
About
Reset
Other adjust
Auto power on
Side barOff
Off
Prog-out stop
OffOn
Set
Set Ctrl with HDMI
Power off link
Power on link
Menu
Home theater
Picture
Audio
Lock
Setup
Timer
 select
 next
Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control
TM
”
*  Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using 
one-button on one remote.
Newer Panasonic audio-video products with HDMI output connections can be 
controlled using the TV’s remote. Limited features such as home theater system 
volume and automatic switching to the TV’s HDMI input are available.
• This feature is limited to models incorporating Panasonic’s “Control with HDMI”. Refer to the 
individual instruction manuals for compatibility information.
• Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized.
• It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
 
Recommended part number: RP-CDHG15 (1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (5.0 m)
■ Press to return to 
TV
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Select “Setup”
Select “Other adjust”
3
Select “Ctrl with HDMI”
4select
 select
 next
Display menu
Select “On”
5
change
Automatic 
input 
switching
Theater 
speaker
1
2
• Default setting is “On”. If no HDMI equipment is connected 
or standard HDMI equipment (non- “Control with HDMI”) is 
used, set to “Off”.
Power on 
link
Power off 
link
One-touch 
theater 
playback 
						

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Advanced
 Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control
TM
”
 
Menu
Home theater
Picture
Audio
Lock
Setup
Timer
Menu
TV speakers
Picture
Audio
Lock
Setup
Timer
At the start of DIGA, Player theater or RAM theater playback, the TV’s input automatically switches to the input 
corresponding to the playback equipment.
• For RAM theater, the speakers automatically switch to theater.
If using DIGA operation, the TV’s input automatically switches to DIGA and the DIGA menu is displayed. 
You can control the theater speaker with TV’s remote control.
“Home theater” with speaker icon appears when a Panasonic “Control with HDMI” home theater system is 
connected via the HDMI input.
Pressing the OK button toggles between TV and home theater volume control.
• “Ctrl with HDMI” must be set to “On”. 
• Limited to newer Panasonic Home Theater, RAM theater and DIGA/DVD models with “Control with HDMI”.
 Display  menu  
 Select “Home theater” or “TV speakers”
■ Home theater:
Adjustment for Panasonic Amplifier, Panasonic Player theater, Panasonic RAM theater
• When selecting “Home theater”, the sound of TV speakers is mute.
• When “Home theater” is selected, the home theater volume control can be raised or lowered using the TV remote 
volume button. The TV will display “Home Theater + / -” on screen.
• If home theater/RAM theater/Player theater is currently off, selecting the “Home theater” option will automatically 
turn the equipment on. See “Power on link” below.
• If home theater/Player theater/RAM theater power is turned Off, speakers automatically switch to the TV.Volume up / down  
 Mute    
■ TV speakers:
The TV speakers are active.
change
Note
• Before using HDMI control functions, the connected equipment (DIGA, RAM theater, Player theater, AV amp) must 
also be set. For details, see the operation manual for each equipment.
• For equipment connection details, see p. 20. When “Set” is selected, this allows for the TV to automatically turn on and switch to the appropriate HDMI input 
whenever a “Control with HDMI” compatible DVD player/recorder is initially turned on and Play mode is selected.
When “Set” is selected, this allows for the TV to turn off and also turn off the connected home theater/RAM theater/
player theater and/or DIGA-DVD player.
If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the AV amp or Player theater remote control, the following sequence 
of operations is performed automatically. 
 Home theater/Player theater power switches On, and playback begins.
 TV power switches On, and the playback screen is displayed.
 Audio is muted on the TV and switches to theater.
Caution
• “Control with HDMI” function does not work in countries other than the USA and Canada.
• The TV remains on even if the “Control with HDMI” compatible equipment is turned off. 
						

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Note
• Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their 
respective operating instruction manuals.
Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control
TM
”
■ Setting of this unit after connection
After making connections as shown above, set “Ctrl with HDMI” (under “Other adjust”) to “On” using the Setup 
menu. (p. 18).
Audio
IN
• For DIGA :
Connect with HDMI cable
• For RAM theater and Player theater :
 
Connect with HDMI cable and audio cable.
  Connect the TV’s PROG. OUT audio 
(L&R) to listen to the TV program 
through the theater system.
Audio Cable HDMI cable
HDMI
(AV OUT)HDMI
(AV OUT)HDMI
(AV OUT)Audio
IN
DIGA
(Panasonic DVD Recorder)Panasonic RAM theater Panasonic Player theater or or
■ Connecting this unit to a DVD recorder, RAM theater or Player theater
Follow the connection diagrams below for HDMI control of 
a single AV piece of equipment such as a Panasonic DIGA-
DVD recorder, RAM Theater or Player Theater system.
Refer to page 18 for Setup Menu settings and additional 
control information.
 Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not provided.
If connection (or setting) of equipment compatible with HDMI 
control is changed, switch the power of this unit Off then 
On again while the power of all equipment is On (to this 
unit to correctly recognize the connected equipment) and 
check that DIGA, RAM theater and Player theater playback 
operates.
Back of the unit
Recommended HDMI Connections