Panasonic Digital Progressive Wide Plasma Televison Th 42pd60 Operating Instructions

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Operating Instructions
Digital Progressive Wide Plasma Television
Manual de instrucciones
Televisión de plasma panorámica progresiva digital
 TH-42PD60U
 TH-42PD60X
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro.
Las imágenes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos....

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Experience an amazing level of multi-media 
excitement
Turn your own living room into a movie theater!
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Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
“Dolby” and the double-D symbols are trademarks of Dolby 
Laboratories.HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface 
are trademarks
or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. 

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Viewing
Advanced
FAQs, etc.
Quick Start Guide
Enjoy rich multi-media
Camcorder
Amplifier
Home theater unitVCR DVD player
DVD recorder Set Top Box
• Watching TV ··············································· 13
• Watching Videos and DVDs ······················· 15
• How to Use Menu Functions 
(picture, sound quality, etc.) ······················· 16
• Control with HDMI “HDAVI ControlTM” ········ 18
• Channel Lock ············································· 22
• Editing and Setting Channels...

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Safety Precautions
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.
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...

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WARNING/CAUTION
4 : 3 12This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen
(“after image”). This is not considered a malfunction and is
not covered by the warranty.
Typical still images
■ Do not display a still picture for a long time
 Do not place the unit where it’s exposed to sunlight or other 
bright light (including reflections).
 Use of some types of fluorescent lighting may reduce the remote 
control’s transmission range.
■ Setup
Notes
Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally...

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Check you have all the items shown.
Accessories/Options
Installing remote’s batteries
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Open
Hook
2
Note the correct polarity (+ or -).Close
Caution
• Incorrect installation may cause battery 
leakage and corrosion, resulting in 
damage to the remote control unit.
 Do not mix old and new batteries. Do not mix different battery types (such as 
alkaline and manganese batteries).
 Do not use rechargeable (Ni-Cd) batteries.
• Do not burn or break batteries.
• Make a note of the remote control codes 
before...

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Quick Start Guide
 Accessories/Options
Attaching the pedestal to the plasma television
Caution
Do not use any television or displays other than those supplied in the package.
• Otherwise the unit may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result.
Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged.
• If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic 
Dealer immediately.
During setting-up, make sure that all...

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2Setting-up
3Stopping the plasma television from falling over
* Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface.
Lift the television unit above the pedestal base, 
with the back of the television unit on the same 
side as the Pedestal No. label. Then align the 
holes in the television unit with the poles of the 
pedestal and lower the television unit into place. 
Use the assembly...

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Quick Start Guide
 Connection Accessories/Options
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Connection
■ Watching TVBack of the unit
Cable BOX
S-Video signals have 
priority. orVHF/UHF aerial
  DVD Recorder /
VCR
Fastener
• To unfasten
AC cord
(Connect after 
all the other 
connections.)
Note
• All cables and external equipments shown in this book are...

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POWER TV/VIDEO- VOL +CH
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Identifying Controls
Power indicator Power on : Red
      Power off : No Light
POWER button
Press to turn the TV’s main power on/off.
Switches TV to On or Standby
Sets the remote to communicate with 
other equipments (p. 29)
Changes input signal (p. 15)
Display Main Menu (p. 16)
Sound mute On/Off
Changes aspect ratio (p. 14)
Switch to previously viewed channel 
and input modes.
Selects channels in sequence
Sleep Timer (p. 28)Remote control sensor
Within about 23 feet (7...