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41 FAQs, etc. Frequently Asked Questions No sound is produced Sound is unusual • Is “Sound Mute” active? (p. 10) • Is the volume set to the minimum? • Is “Speakers” set to “Off”? (p. 16) • Change “SAP” settings. (p. 13) • Check “HDMI in” settings. (p. 16) • Set “SAP” setting to “Stereo” or “Mono.” • Check the HDMI device connected to the unit. • Set the audio setting of the HDMI device to “Linear PCM.” • If digital sound connection has a problem, select analog sound connection. Problem Actions Screen One spot remains dark Chaotic image, noisy No image can be displayed Only spots are displayed instead of images Neither image nor sound is produced Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service center for assistance. For details (p. 44, 45, 46) • A pixel or luminescent spot can occasionally be missing in plasma displays. (Not a faulty symptom) • Check nearby electrical products (car, motorcycle, fluorescent lamp). • Check Picture menu (p. 16) • Check the channel settings. (p. 12) • Check the antenna cables. • Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? • Is the TV unit turned On? • Check Picture menu (p. 16) and volume. • Are the remote control codes correct? (p. 33-34) Black Box appears• Change settings of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 26) Sound HDMI “Control with HDMI” function does not work• Switch the TV unit on again with the equipment on. • Set “Control with HDMI” to “Off”, then set to “On” again. (p. 18)

42 TH-42PD60U, TH-42PD60X Power SourceAC 120 V, 50 / 60 Hz (TH-42PD60U) AC 110 - 127 V, 50 / 60 Hz (TH-42PD60X) Power Consumption Maximum 345 W Standby condition 0.2 W Plasma Display panelDrive method AC type Aspect Ratio 16:9 Contrast Ratio (max) 10000:1 Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No.of pixels)106 cmV 36.3 ” × 20.4 ” × 41.6 ” (920 mm × 518 mm × 1,056 mm) 408,960 (852 (W) × 480 (H)) [2,556 × 480 dots] SoundSpeaker 4.8 ” × 2.4 ” (120 mm × 60 mm) × 2pcs, 8 Ω Audio Output 20 W [10 W + 10 W] (10 % THD) Channel Capability (Digital/Analog) VHF/ UHF : 2-69, CATV:1-135 Operating Conditions Temperature : 32 °F - 104 °F (0 °C - 40 °C) Humidity : 20 % - 80 % RH (non-condensing) Connection TerminalsINPUT 1-2VIDEO : RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V [p-p] (75 Ω) S-VIDEO : Mini DIN 4-pin Y:1.0 V [p-p] (75 Ω) C:0.286 V [p-p] (75 Ω) AUDIO L - R : RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms] COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1-2 Y : 1.0 V [p-p] (including synchronization) P B, PR: ±0.35 V [p-p] AUDIO L-R : RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms] HDMI TYPE A Connector AUDIO L-R: RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms] Card slot (Service only) (p. 30) SD CARD slot × 1 AV PROG. OUT VIDEO: RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V [p-p] (75 Ω) AUDIO L - R: RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms] DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic FEATURES 3D Y/C FILTER CLOSED CAPTION V-Chip Dimensions( W × H × D ) Including pedestal42.1 ” × 30.1 ” × 12.6 ” (1,068 mm × 764 mm × 320 mm) TV Set only 42.1 ” × 27.6 ” × 3.8 ” (1,068 mm × 701 mm × 97 mm) WeightIncluding pedestal 68.4 lb. (31 ) TV Set only 64.0 lb. (29 ) Specifications Note • Design and Specifications are subject to change without notice. Weight and Dimensions shown are approximate. 42.1 ” (1068 mm)3.8 ” (97 mm) 12.6 ” (320 mm) 27.6 ” (701 mm) 30.1 ” (764 mm) 31.7 ” (804 mm) [TH-42PD60U, TH-42PD60X]

43 FAQs, etc. Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.) Specifications Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited Warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. The decision to repair or replace will be made by the warrantor. During the “Labor” Limited Warranty period there will be no charge for labor. During the “Parts” Limited Warranty period, there will be no charge for parts. You must carry-in your product or arrange for in-home service during the Limited Warranty period. If non- rechargeable batteries are included, they are not warranted. This Limited Warranty only applies to products purchased and serviced in the United States or Puerto Rico. This Limited Warranty is extended only to the original purchaser and only covers product purchased as new. A purchase receipt or other proof of the original purchase date is required for Limited Warranty service. In-Home or Carry-in Service For In-Home or Carry-In Service in the United States call 1-888-VIEW-PTV(1-888-843-9788). For assistance in Puerto Rico call Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (787)-750-4300 or fax (787)-768-2910. In-Home service requires clear, complete and easy access to the product by the authorized servicer and does not include removal or re-installation of an installed product. It is possible that certain in-home repairs will not be completed in-home, but will require that the product, or parts of the product, be removed for shop diagnosis and/or repair and then returned. Limited Warranty Limits And Exclusions This Limited Warranty ONLY COVERS failures due to defects in materials or workmanship, and DOES NOT COVER normal wear and tear or cosmetic damage, nor does it cover markings or retained images on the picture tube resulting from viewing fixed images (including, among other things, letterbox pictures on standard 4:3 screen TV’s, or non-expanded standard 4:3 pictures on wide screen TV’s, or onscreen data in a stationary and fixed location). The Limited Warranty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment, or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor, or failures which result from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use (such as in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other business), rental use of the product, service by anyone other than a Factory Servicenter or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable to acts of God. THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES EXCEPT AS LISTED UNDER “LIMITED WARRANTY COVERAGE”. THE WARRANTOR IS NOT LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM THE USE OF THIS PRODUCT, OR ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF THIS LIMITED WARRANTY. (As examples, this excludes damages for lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel to and from the servicer. The items listed are not exclusive, but are for illustration only.) ALL EXPRESS AND IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING THE LIMITED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, ARE LIMITED TO THE PERIOD OF THE LIMITED WARRANTY. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or limitations on how long an implied Limited Warranty lasts, so the exclusions may not apply to you. This Limited Warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have others rights which vary from state to state. If a problem with this product develops during or after the Limited Warranty period, you may contact your dealer or Servicenter. If the problem is not handled to your satisfaction, then write to the warrantor’s Consumer Affairs Department at the addresses listed for the warrantor. PARTS AND SERVICE (INCLUDING COST OF AN IN-HOME SERVICE CALL, WHERE APPLICABLE) WHICH ARE NOT COVERED BY THIS LIMITED WARRANTY ARE YOUR RESPONSIBILITY. Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.) Panasonic Color Television Limited Warranty CATEGORIESALL PARTS EXCEPT GLASS PANEL OR CRTLABOR GLASS PANEL OR CRTGLASS PANEL OR CRT LABORSERVICE PLASMA DISPLAY 1 (ONE) YEAR 1 (ONE) YEARGLASS PANEL - 2 (TWO) YEARS1 (ONE) YEAR IN-HOME OR CARRY-IN PANASONIC CONSUMER ELECTRONICS COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC CORPORATION OF NORTH AMERICA One Panasonic Way Secaucus, New Jersey 07094PANASONIC SALES COMPANY, DIVISION OF PANASONIC PUERTO RICO INC. Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km. 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985

44 Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A.) Customer Services Directory Accessory Purchases Service in Puerto Rico Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.panasonic.com/consumersupport or, contact us via the web at: http://www.panasonic.com/contactinfo You may also contact us directly at: 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788) Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. ■ For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-877-833-8855 Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pasc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: [email protected] You may also contact us directly at: 1-800-332-5368 (Phone) 1-800-237-9080 (Fax Only) (Monday - Friday 9 am to 8 pm, EST.) Panasonic Services Company 20421 84th Avenue South, Kent, WA 98032 (We Accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, American Express, and Personal Checks) ■ For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY : 1-866-605-1277 Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. Ave. 65 de Infantería, Km. 9.5, San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Phone (787)750-4300, Fax (787)768-2910

45 FAQs, etc. Panasonic Canada Inc. PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. In-home Service will be carried out only to locations accessible by roads and within 50 km of an authorized Panasonic service facility. LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS This warranty does not apply to products purchased outside Canada or to any product which has been improperly installed, subjected to usage for which the product was not designed, misused or abused, damaged during shipping, or which has been altered or repaired in any way that affects the reliability or detracts from the performance, nor does it cover any product which is used commercially. Dry cell batteries are also excluded from coverage under this warranty. This warranty is extended to the original end user purchaser only. A purchase receipt or other proof of date of original purchase is required before warranty service is performed. THIS EXPRESS, LIMITED WARRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ALL OTHER WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE. IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC. BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. In certain instances, some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, or the exclusion of implied warranties, so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable. WARRANTY SERVICE For product operation and information assistance, please contact: Our Customer Care Centre: Telephone #: (905) 624-5505 1-800 #: 1-800-561-5505 Fax #: (905) 238-2360 Email link: “Contact Us” on www.panasonic.ca FOR PRODUCT REPAIRS, please locate your nearest Authorized Servicentre at www.panasonic.ca : Link: “Servicentres™ locator” under “Customer support” Panasonic Factory Service: IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE Carefully pack and send prepaid, adequately insured and preferably in the original carton. Include details of the defect claimed, and proof of date of original purchase. Plasma TV / Monitor In-home service One (1) year, parts (including Plasma Panel) and labour. LCD TV (26 in & over) In-home service One (1) year, parts (including LCD Panel) and labour. LCD TV (25 in & under) Carry-in service only One (1) year, parts (including LCD Panel) and labour. LCD Projector Carry-in service only One (1) year, parts (lamp ninety (90) days) and labour. Accessories Ninety (90) days (parts only) Vancouver, British Columbia Panasonic Canada Inc. 12111 Riverside Way Richmond, BC V6W 1K8 Tel: (604) 278-4211 Fax: (604) 278-5627Mississauga, Ontario Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Dr. Mississauga, ON L4W 2T3 Tel: (905) 624-8447 Fax: (905) 238-2418 Limited Warranty (for Canada) Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A.) Limited Warranty (for Canada)

46 Customer Services Directory (for Canada) British Columbia a Audio Video Electronics 4450 Juneau Street Burnaby, BC V5C 4C8 Canada Bus: (604) 299-6969 Bus Fax: (604) 299-8464 E-mail: [email protected] A-Z Tech Electronics 3356 Tennyson Avenue Victoria, BC V8Z 3P6 Canada Bus: (250) 475-3341 Bus Fax: (250) 475-3315 E-mail: [email protected] g GS Audio Services Ltd. 10511 King George Hwy Surrey, BC V3T 2X1 Canada Bus: (604) 582-4833 Bus Fax: (604) 951-9183 E-mail: [email protected] G TV Electronics Ltd. 1590 Commercial Drive Vancouver, BC V5L 3Y2 Canada Bus: (604) 253-0033 Bus Fax: (604) 253-0007 E-mail: [email protected] Giddens Services Ltd. 1613 Valleyview Drive Kamloops, BC V2C 4B4 Canada Bus: (250) 372-8842 Bus Fax: (250) 372-0603 E-mail: [email protected] i IT Electronics 5690 Imperial Street Burnaby, BC V5J 1G2 Canada Bus: (604) 430-4228 Bus Fax: (604) 433-3619 E-mail: [email protected] k Kelowna Teltronics TV & Audio 1695 Burtch Road Kelowna, BC V1Y 4A9 Canada Bus: (250) 860-9888 Bus Fax: (250) 860-0766 E-mail: [email protected] n NESA 102 1636 West 2nd Avenue Vancouver, BC V6J 1H4 Canada Bus: (604) 734-7606 Bus Fax: (604) 734-9783 E-mail: [email protected] Nippon Video & Sound 180 3771 Jacombs Road Richmond, BC V6V 2L9 Canada Bus: (604) 270-2820 Bus Fax: (604) 270-3359 E-mail: [email protected] v Vernon Electronics Service 2705 45th Avenue Vernon, BC V1T 3N5Canada Bus: (250) 545-2266 Bus Fax: (250) 545-4065 E-mail: [email protected] Alberta e Electronic Analyst (51st Ave only) 9006 51st Avenue Edmonton, AB T6E 5X4 Canada Bus: (780) 468-2575 Bus Fax: (780) 466-1337 E-mail: [email protected] m MSJ Electronic Services Ltd. 10558 114th Street Edmonton, AB T5H 3J7 Canada Bus: (780) 426-1560 Bus Fax: (780) 425-9595 E-mail: [email protected] s Southland Crossing TV Ltd. Bay 5-7, 5708-1st Street SE Calgary, AB T2H 2W9 Canada Bus: (403) 255-9647 Bus Fax: (403) 259-4034 E-mail: [email protected] Sylvan Electronic Services Inc. Bay #12 7619 50th Avenue Red Deer, AB T4P 1M6 Canada Bus: (403) 358-3540 Bus Fax: (403) 358-3540 E-mail: [email protected] t T.H.E Service Department Bay 6 1247 36 Ave NE Calgary, AB T2E 6N6 Canada Bus: (403) 291-3717 Bus Fax: (403) 250-1322 E-mail: [email protected] Manitoba a Autek Lab Ltd. 488 A St Annes Road Winnipeg, MB R2M 3E1 Canada Bus: (204) 256-4048 Bus Fax: (204) 257-6556 E-mail: [email protected] j Japan Audio Video 1037 Erin Street Winnipeg, MB R3G 2X1 Canada Bus: (204) 775-0494 Bus Fax: (204) 774-2747 E-mail: [email protected] s Sonnx Service Inc. Unit L 675 Berry Street Winnipeg, MB R3H 1A7 Canada Bus: (204) 953-0110 Bus Fax: (204) 953-0119 E-mail: [email protected] New-Brunswick b BJW Electronics Ltd. 90 Millennium DriveMoncton, NB E1E 2G7 Canada Bus: (506) 857-2118 Bus Fax: (506) 857-8763 E-mail: [email protected] o Ohmega Electronics Ltd. 165 Whitting Rd, Unit2, Industr. Park Fredericton, NB E3B 5Y5 Canada Bus: (506) 450-6020 Bus Fax: (506) 452-7053 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail 2: [email protected] s Servicetek Electronics 164 Albert Street Moncton, NB E1C 1B2 Canada Bus: (506) 387-4373 Bus Fax: (506) 387-4332 E-mail: [email protected] Nova Scotia a A & N Electronics 196 Joseph Zatzman Drive, Unit 8Dartmouth, NS B3B 1N4 Canada Bus: (902) 468-7205 Bus Fax: (902) 468-1047 E-mail: [email protected] Ontario a Advanced Audio & Video 60 Meg Drive (Unit 14) London, ON N6E 3T6 Canada Bus: (519) 686-4334 Bus Fax: (519) 686-9515 E-mail: [email protected] b Beaver Creek Electronics 155 East Beaver Creek Road, 17Richmond Hill, ON L4B 2N1 Canada Bus: (905) 731-1872 Bus Fax: (905) 731-8034 E-mail: [email protected] c C Agusta TV Sales & Service 25 Fisherman Drive 13 Brampton, ON L7A 1C9 Canada Bus: (905) 846-4739 Bus Fax: (905) 846-9289 E-mail: [email protected] Coltech Electronics 306 Kenora Avenue N Hamilton, ON L8E 2W2 Canada Bus: (905) 561-5506 Bus Fax: (905) 578-1001 E-mail: [email protected] Crescent TV 3033 Marentette Avenue Windsor, ON N8X 4G1 Canada Bus: (519) 969-1622 Bus Fax: (519) 969-6772 E-mail: [email protected] d Downtown Dupont Electronics 1137 Dupont Street Toronto, ON M6H 2A3 Canada Bus: (416) 532-2888 Bus Fax: (416) 535-5720 E-mail: [email protected] h Hagopian Television Centre Ltd. 864 Merivale Road Ottawa, ON K1Z 5Z6 Canada Bus: (613) 728-2894 Bus Fax: (613) 728-2926 E-mail: [email protected] Hextech Consumer Electronics 110 Pony Drive, Unit 16 Newmarket, ON L3Y 7B6 Canada Bus: (905) 830-6797 Bus Fax: (905) 830-6799 E-mail: [email protected] n Northern Electronic Services 660 Bayview Drive, Unit 10 & 11 Barrie, ON L4N 9P5 Canada Bus: (705) 733-2195 Bus Fax: (705) 725-7686 E-mail: [email protected] r Regional Factory Parts & Service 22 Antares Drive, Unit “J” Ottawa, ON K2E 7Z6 Canada Bus: (613) 820-8606 Bus Fax: (613) 820-3145 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail 2: [email protected] s Service Depot 252 Lasalle Blvd Sudbury, ON P3A 1W6 Canada Bus: (705) 566-3557 Bus Fax: (705) 566-3455 E-mail: [email protected] S & R Electronics 805 West Frederica Street Thunder Bay, ON P7E 3X4 Canada Bus: (807) 475-4956 Bus Fax: (807) 475-7252 E-mail: [email protected] Saskatchewan c Consumer Electronics Servicentre 2305 7th Avenue Regina, SK S4R 1C6 Canada Bus: (306) 781-8033 Bus Fax: (306) 569-2177 E-mail: [email protected] i Image Electronics (1992) Inc. 643 Park Street Regina, SK S4N 5N1 Canada Bus: (306) 522-6655 Bus Fax: (306) 569-9660 E-mail: [email protected] t Tricom Electronics Ltd. #4-1622 Ontario Avenue Saskatoon, SK S7K 1S8Canada Bus: (306) 653-3913 Bus Fax: (306) 665-1445 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail 2: [email protected] Quebec a Acadien Electronique 5215 De La Savane Montreal, QC H4P 1V4 Canada Bus: (514) 270-1105 Bus Fax: (514) 738-4229 E-mail: [email protected] Audio Beaudoin TV Inc. 945 Rte de L‘Eglise Ste.Foy, QC G1V 3V2 Canada Bus: (418) 653-8951 Bus Fax: (418) 653-8964 E-mail: [email protected] c Capri Electronique 7903 20E Avenue St Michel Montreal, QC H1Z 3S6 Canada Bus: (514) 376-4990 Bus Fax: (514) 376-4305 E-mail: [email protected] Clinic Electronique Enr. 4230 King Ouset Sherbrooke, QC J1L 1W6 Canada Bus: (819) 823-1097 Bus Fax: (819) 821-3701 E-mail: [email protected] h Hecotron International Inc. 1370 rue Poncet (coin Hamon) Montreal, QC H3M 3A4 Canada Bus: (514) 736-1313 Bus Fax: (514) 736-1254 E-mail: [email protected] l Labtronic 5115 Boul Jean XXIII Trois Riveres, QC G8Z 4A5 Canada Bus: (819) 373-0066 Bus Fax: (819) 373-4317 E-mail: [email protected] Leblond Electronique 162 rue Fraser Riviere-du-Loop, QC G5R 1C8 Canada Bus: (418) 862-9062 Bus Fax: (418) 862-6392 E-mail: [email protected] v V. G. S. Electronique Inc. 25 Rue Neron Suite #3 Chicoutimi, QC G7H 8B7 Canada Bus: (418) 696-3292 Bus Fax: (418) 696-2457 E-mail: [email protected]

© 2006 Panasonic Corporation of North America. All Rights Reserved. Printed in U.S.A. Customer’s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identification in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company, Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus New Jersey 07094 U.S.A.Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc. (“PSC”) Ave. 65 de Infanteria, Km 9.5 San Gabriel Industrial Park, Carolina, Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc. 5770 Ambler Drive Mississauga, Ontario L4W 2T3 CANADAPanasonic De México S.A. De C.V. Moras No.313, Col. Tlacoquemecatl Del Valle Del. Benito Juárez MÉXICO, D.F. C.P. 03200

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2 Sienta un nivel increíble de excitación multimedia ¡Convierta su propia sala de estar en un cine! R Fabricado bajo licencia de Dolby Laboratories. “Dolby” y el símbolo de la doble D son marcas comerciales de Dolby Laboratories.HDMI, el símbolo HDMI y la Interface de Multimedios de Alta Definición son marcas comerciales ó marcas registradas de HDMI Licensing LLC.