Panasonic Hd Plasma Television Th 42px20 Operating Instructions

TH-42PX20
TH-50PX20
Operating Instructions
High Definition
Plasma Television
Model No.
EnglishTQBC0628-1
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV(843-9788)
or send e-mail to : [email protected]
or visit us at www.panasonic.com (U.S.A)
For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300
or visit us at www.panasonic.com (Puerto Rico)
For assistance, please call : 1-800-561-5505
or visit us at www.panasonic.ca        (Canada)
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these...

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WARNING:1) To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
2) Do not remove the grounding pin on the power plug. This apparatus is equipped with a three pin
grounding-type power plug. This plug will only fit a grounding-type power outlet. This is a safety feature.
If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician.
Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of...

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  1) Read these instructions.
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
  2) Keep these instructions.
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
  3) Heed all warnings.
All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
  4) Follow all instructions.
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
  5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
For example, near a bathtub, wash bowl,...

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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.
Visit our Panasonic Web Site for USA :     www.panasonic.com...

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FCC STATEMENT
FCC STATEMENT
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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 no
guarantee...

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BBE VIVA / BBE .......................................................... 34
SURROUND ............................................................... 34
SPEAKERS ................................................................. 34
CHANNELS Adjustment .............................................. 35
CHANNEL SCAN ........................................................ 35
FAVORITE CHANNELS Selection .............................. 35
Selecting option menus in OTHER ADJ. ..................... 36
PRESET...

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Safety Precautions
WARNING
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
electric shock. If any foreign objects get inside the Plasma TV, please consult an Authorized Service Center.
Do not cover the ventilation holes.
• Doing so may cause the Plasma TV to overheat,...

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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-ST42PX20 (TH-42PX20) / TY-ST50PX20 (TH-50PX20)
• Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical) ........................... TY-WK42PV3U
• Wall-hanging...

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     Precaution on battery use
Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that
will damage the remote control transmitter.
Observe the following precautions:
1. Batteries should always be replaced as a pair. Always use new
batteries when replacing the old set.
2. Do not combine a used battery with a new one.
3. Do not mix battery types (example: “Zinc Carbon” with “Alkaline”).
4. Do not attempt to charge, short-circuit, disassemble, heat or burn
used batteries.
5. Battery...

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Accessories Supplied
Check that you have the Accessories and items shown
Ferrite core
(small size) (×5)
Accessories
AC cord
Pedestal
TY-ST42PX20 (TH-42PX20)
TY-ST50PX20 (TH-50PX20)
Customer CardService
Center ListF Type Antenna
Adapter
(for 3C-2V) (×2)
(for 5C-2V)...