Panasonic Digital Progressive Wide Plasma Television Th 42pd60 Operating Instructions

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Advanced
 Control with HDMI “HDAVI Control
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AUDIO
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ANT
HDMI cable
■ 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).
Note
Optic fiber
Digital audio input 
(Optic)HDMI (AV OUT)
HDMI (AV IN)
HDMI (AV OUT)
DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) HDMI cablePanasonic AV  amp
■ Connecting this unit to a DVD recorder and AV amp
When using an “Control with HDMI” audio-video amplifier and a compatible DIGA recorder, use a daisy chain 
connection as shown below.
• One AV amp and one DIGA can be operated 
with this unit.
• Be sure to connect the AV amp between this 
unit and the DIGA.
• Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their 
respective operating instruction manuals.
• When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output using “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of this 
unit, the system switches to 2CH audio.
  (When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.)  
						

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Menu
Picture
Audio
Lock
Setup
Timer
Enter password.
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Lock 
Mode 
Channel 
Program 
Change password Off
Channel Lock
Select “Lock”
2
 next
 select
select
Display menu
1
Input your 4-digit password
3
Select the Lock mode
4
■ Press to exit
You can lock out specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content.
Caution
• Make a note of your 
password in case 
you forget it. (If you 
have forgotten your 
password, consult your 
local dealer.)
• If it is the first time to enter the 
password, enter the number twice in 
order to register it.
Note
• When you select a 
locked channel,
a message will be 
displayed that allows 
you to view the 
channel if you input 
your password.
■ To change the password
 In , select “Change password” and press “OK” button
 Input the new 4-digit password twice
■ To cancel the “Channel lock”
Select “Off” in 
• Off: “Channel lock” not activated
• All: Locks all channels and external inputs
• Game: Locks CH3, CH4, and external inputs
• CH: Locks specified channels (analog/digital) You will be asked to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu.
A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating 
settings. 
						

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Advanced
 Channel Lock 
Lock
Mode
ChannelCHChannel lock 
CH 1 
CH 2 3 - 0
Lock
Mode
Channel
Program
Change passwordCH
On
Program lock 
MPAA 
U.S.TV 
C.E.L.R. 
C.F.L.R. 
Monitor out
Off
Program lock
MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
Monitor out
 next
 select
Block 
program Channel 
Lock
 Select channel to lock
 select
“CH1-7”
 select
channel
■ To set rating level
“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows to be locked according to TV ratings.
 Select  “Program”
 Select the rating category you wish 
to follow
set
select
 Select the rating to be locked
select
Off No rating
G General Audience: All  ages  admitted
PG Parental Guidance Suggested
PG-13Parents Strongly Cautioned: Inappropriate 
for children under 13
RRestricted: Under 17 requires 
accompanying parent or adult guardian
NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted
X Adults only Example of “MPAA” (U.S movie ratings)
■ To disable recording of the locked program
 Select “Monitor out” in “Program lock” menu ()
• MPAA : U.S movie ratings
• U.S.TV : U.S TV program ratings
• C.E.L.R : Canadian English ratings
• C.F.L.R : Canadian French ratings
• To get other information (p. 35)
Caution
• 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:”
  • Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)
  • Locally originated programming • News • Political • Public Service Announcements • Religious • Sports
 • WeatherSelect up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked out. These channels will be blocked out regardless 
of the program rating.
Select “CH” in 
 on p. 22
 Select  “Channel”
■ To select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked
 next
 select
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.”
Note
• 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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Menu
Picture
Audio
Lock
Setup
Timer
Setup 
CH scan 
Language
Clock
Program channel
Input labels
CC
All
Program channel 
Auto 
Manual 
Signal meter 
Editing and Setting Channels
Select “Setup”
2
Display menu
1
3
4■ Press to exit
The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions.
■ To reset the settings of Setup menu
 Select “Reset” in Setup menu () and press “OK” 
button
 Input your 4-digit password with number buttons
 Select “Yes” on the confirmation screen and press 
“OK” button
Set5
Select “Program channel”
Select the function
Check 
signal 
strength
Signal
meter
Set
automatically
Auto
Set
manually
Manual
 next
 select
 next
 select
 next
 select 
						

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Advanced
 Editing and Setting Channels
Apply
Caption detail
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Caption select
Preset
Auto program
ANT In
Mode
Start scan
All Cable
Edit
- - -
FavoriteApply
No Add
Edit
CH
1
2
3
4
5- - -
2
- - -
- - -
- - - FavoriteApply
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - - Caption
No
Ye s
No
No
No Add
Signal meter 
CH 
Signal strength 
Current 
Peak level 
85 % 
85 %  2 - 1
Apply 
12 Favorite 
Favorite 
Auto program
ANT In
Mode
Start scan
All Cable
Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image.Select the station identifier
  Select All  or Analog
All: Analog and digital
Analog: Analog  only
Settings are made 
automatically
• After completing the setting, 
select “Apply”. (see below 
).
• All previous memorized 
channels are erased.
 set
 select
 Select “ANT In”
 Select  “Mode”
 Select “Start scan”
 Select  “Edit”
 Select the item to be edited
 select item to edit
(Caption/Favorite/
Add)
 next
 Edit
• Caption:
  Changes the station identifier
• Favorite:
  Registers channel to Favorites List
• Add:
  Adds or deletes channels
 start
 select
(Select Cable or Antenna)
 select
 next
CaptionFavorite
Add
• Caption
Preset
Caption detail
Rename (maximum 7 characters available)
Select the number
• Favorite
Favorite
• Add
• Press “OK” button to select “Yes (add)” or “No 
(delete)”
 Select  “Apply”
Press to move cursor to  
“Apply”
Signal intensity 
 select  channel
 ok
Use this procedure when changing setting of receiving channels or changing the channel display.
Also, use to add or delete channels from channel list manually. Automatically searches and adds receivable channels to memory.
 select
 set/next
ok
(to enter 
your 
program)
 select
 next
• If the signal is weak, check the antenna.
If no problem is found, consult your
local dealer.
Note
• Not available if “Cable” is selected in “ANT In” 
(see above).
• Effective only for digital antenna channels.
• If “Channel lock” (p. 22) is activated and “Auto”, “Manual” or “Signal meter” is selected, “Enter password.” will be 
displayed. 
						

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Menu
Picture
Audio
Lock
Setup
Timer
Fav.
Setup 
CH scan 
Language
Clock
Program channel
Input labels
CC
Input Labels/Closed Caption
Select “Setup”
2
 next
 select
Display menu
1
3
4■ Press to exit
 Set
Select “Input labels” or “CC”
Display
labels of
external 
devices
Input labels
Display
Closed 
Caption
CC
 next
 select 
						

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Advanced
 Input Labels/Closed Caption
Digital setting
Size
Font
StyleAutomatic
Automatic
Automatic
SKIP
SKIP
DVD
VCR
SKIP
Input labels 
Comp. 1 
Comp. 2 
HDMI
Video 1
Video 2
CC 
Mode 
Analog 
Digital 
Digital setting 
CC reset 
Off
CC1
Primary
Video 1
VCR
■ To make more in-depth display settings in digital programs
 Select “Digital setting” and press “OK” button
 Select the item and set
The labels of devices connected to external input terminals can be indicated
for easy recognition on the screen. (In selecting input mode of p. 15 
)
Select the terminal and the label of the external equipment
• Terminals: Comp.1-2/HDMI/
   Video1-2
• Label: SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/
■ To reset the settings
 Select “CC reset” and press “OK” button
(1/3)
 select
 set
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. (p. 36)
■ Select the item and set
• Size: Text size
• Font: Text font
• Style: Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.)
• Foreground: Color of text
• Fore opacity: Opacity of text
• Background: Color of text box
• Back opacity: Opacity of text box
• Outline: Outline color of text
(Identify the setting options on the screen.)     DBS/PVR/GAME/AUX/[BLANK]
*  If “SKIP” is selected for a non-connected terminal, its input 
is skipped when switched with TV/VIDEO button.
Mode
Select “On” (when not using, select “Off”).
Analog(Choose the closed caption service of Analog 
broadcasting.)
CC1-4:  Information related to pictures 
(Appears at bottom of screen)
T1-4: Textual information
(Appears over entire screen)
Digital(The Digital Closed Caption menu lets you 
configure the way you choose to view the digital 
captioning.)
Select the setting.
• “Primary”, “Second.”, “Service 3”, “Service 4”, “Service 5”, 
“Service 6”
 select
 set
 select
 setLabel Terminal
[example]
• The settings in “Analog” or “Digital”
depend on the broadcaster. 
						

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Menu
Picture
Audio
Lock
Setup
Timer
-
Timer
Sleep
Timer 1
Timer 2
Timer 3
Timer 4
Timer 5
60 Sleep 
Sleep 
310 - 1
EVR FRI
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
On Timer 1 
CH 
Day 
On time 
Off time 
Set 
SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT/
MON-FRI/SAT-SUN/DAILY/EVR SUN/
EVR MON/EVR TUE/EVR WED/EVR THU/
EVR FRI/ EVR SAT 
Using Timer
Select “Timer”
Select the timer to set
3
2
Set the timer
4
select
Display menu
1
 select
 next
 next
 select
Turns Off automatically Sleep
Turns On/Off automatically
(5 timers can be set.) Timer 1
Timer 5
~
 select
 set
Select the channel
CH
Select the day Day
The time to turn On
On time
The time to turn Off
Off time
Timer setting (On/Off)
Set
■ To set “Sleep” (Off Timer)
Press to set unit to shut itself off after a preselected amount of time.
■ Press to exit
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Note
• The TV automatically 
turns Off after 90 
minutes when turned 
On by the Timer. 
This operation will be 
cancelled if the Off 
time is selected or if a 
key is pressed.
The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time.
• The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 12)
• 0/30/60/90 (minutes)
■ To set “Timer 1-5” (On/Off Timer)
Select the item and set 
						

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Advanced
 Operating Peripheral Equipment
 Using Timer
Operating Peripheral Equipment
You can operate other manufacturers’ components using this TV’s remote control.
4
1
2
Press both buttons simultaneously 
for more than 3 seconds.
• Release the buttons when the equipment selection 
buttons start flashing. +
3
5
Caution
• Registration will fail if the wrong code is input or it takes more than 30 seconds to register.
Select the equipment
with the equipment selection button
• The selected button remains lit (other buttons are not 
lit). 
Connect the external equipment to the TV and
turn Off the external equipment
Input the equipment’s 4-digit remote 
control code 
(p. 33-34)
Confirm the equipment with the 
remote control
• The external equipment turns On.
■ If the equipment does not operate with 
remote control
• When your equipment has a single code
 
  Input the remote control code again
• When your equipment has multiple codes
 
  Change the code with  above and test again  
(p. 33-34)
 After  step  above, change the code and 
test 
store
Operate the equipment with the 
remote control (p. 32)
• Repeat until the code is found
• It may take many attempts before the correct 
code is found
 When the correct code is found
change
To find a code not listed in the code list
This procedure searches all codes and is called the “sequence method.” 
						

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PBPRCOMPONENT VIDEO
 INPUT INPUT 1  INPUT 2 OUTPUTS VIDEO12L
RVIDEO
AUDIO INDIGITAL
AUDIO
OUT SERVICE
ONLY
ANT
SERVICE
ONLY
RF OUT
RF IN
■ To watch digital 
video image
DVD Player or
Set Top Box
(HDMI compatible machines 
only)
or
■ To record TV 
shows
DVD Recorder /
VCR
Recommended AV Connections
These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment.
For other connections, consult the instructions of each equipment, and the specifications (p. 42). 
For additional assistance, please visit our website at :  www.panasonic.com
www.panasonic.ca
■ To watch DVDs
DVD Player
Set Top Box
Caution
• For Antenna connection via VCR, please refer to the Operating Instructions of a VCR.
Cable TV
Cable Box
• For receiving digital 
broadcasting of cable TV, 
connect Cable TV directly to 
“ANT” terminal.
or
AC Cord
(Connect after all the 
other connections are 
complete.)
Back of the unit
• Digital audio amplifier
• Theater system