Panasonic Hd Plasma Television Th 42px20 Operating Instructions

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LOCK Feature
CREATE
CODE  FIRSTLOCK
PRESS  ACTION  FOR  MAIN  MENU
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456
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After entering your secret code for the first time, the
onscreen display will change to ENTER CODE. Use the remote numeric keypad to enter a four-digit
secret code.
While entering a code, by pressing the up 
 or down
 button you can input a new code again.
Notes:
(1) Use a code that is easy to remember and record it in a safe place.
(2) If you do not remember your code, LOCK will unlock in 12, 24, or 48 hours, depending...

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CHANNEL
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
Press to select CHANNEL.
2 1
Press to select channel position.
Press to select channels.
(Or use remote numeric keypad to select channels.)
3Repeat step 2 for up to four channels.
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LOCK  THESE  CHANNELS
 1                       124
PRESS  ACTION  TO  RETURNLOCK  MODE
TO  MOVE  CURSOR
TO  SELECT  LOCK MODE
LOCK
CHANNEL
LOCK  THESE  CHANNELS
 1                       124
PRESS  ACTION  TO  RETURNLOCK  MODE
TO  MOVE  CURSOR
TO  SELECT  CHANNEL...

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U.S. TV PROGRAMS
U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATING CHART
1
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
Press to select U.S. TV PROGRAMS.
Press to select U.S. TV PROGRAMS ON or OFF.
ON OFF
2
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOL
Press to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS?.
Press to select VIEW NR PROGRAMS? YES or NO.
NO YES
YES: NR  programs will be received.
NO: NR  programs will be blocked.
3Press to select SETTING.
Press to select BASIC or DETAILED.
BASIC: Allows you to select only general ratings
such as TV-Y, TV-PG, etc.
DETAILED: Allows you to select both...

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LOCK Feature
The V-Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking “NR” programs (non rated, not applicable and
none) 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:”
Customer Caution
• Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)
• Locally originated programming  • News  • Political...

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Canadian English
The V-CHIP used in this TV model allows you to block various types of movies and television programs based on the two
rating systems used in Canada. PIP will also be blocked automatically.
CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS CHART
EExempt - Exempt programming includes: news, sports, documentaries and other informationprogramming, talk shows, music videos, and variety programming.
CProgramming intended for children under age 8. No offensive language, nudity or sexual
content.
C8+Programming...

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Canadian French
The V-CHIP used in this TV model also lets you block or unblock Canadian French programs according to various ratings
categories. PIP will also be blocked automatically.
1
ACTIONCH
CH VOL VOLPress to select CANADIAN FRENCH ON or OFF.
ON OFF
Press to select CANADIAN FRENCH.
CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS CHART
EExempt - Exempt programming.
GGeneral - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the
violence content is minimal or is depicted appropriately.
8 ANS+8+...

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Blocking Message
If V-Chip is enabled and the program exceeds the rating limit set by you, the blocking message will appear and the audio
will be muted. Enter your four-digit secret code if you wish to continue viewing the program. After entering your code, all
locks and rating blocks are disabled until the TV is turned off or until all settings are off.
Note:
If you enter your four-digit secret code to override rating blocks, you must reset
all rating blocks by either reprogramming or turning the TV...

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Picture in Picture Operation
This television includes a two-tuner Picture In Picture (PIP) feature. This allows you to watch two (2) live broadcasts at the
same time with or without an external video source such as a VCR, cable box, etc.
Basic PIP Operation
1Press the PIP button on the remote control to display the PIP
Frame on screen.
Note:
Audio is from Main Picture
only.
2Select channels for the PIP frame by pressing PIP CH
VCR CH .
3Press to select channel for the Main Picture.
or
Use the remote...

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Move
Picture in Picture Operation
PIP MIN, PIP MAX
Freeze
These features are used to size PIP Frame.
Press PIP MINREW or 
PIP MAXFF to size the PIP Frame.
During PIP operation this feature is used to stop action in PIP frame.
PIP MINREWPIP MAXFF
FREEZETV/VCR
Press FREEZETV/VCR again to continue action. Press 
FREEZETV/VCR to stop PIP frame action.
 1  In PICTURE MENU OTHER ADJ, select FREEZE
PIP or SPLIT (see page 32).
 2  Press FREEZETV/VCR while PIP frame is not displayed.
1
2
Note:
To stop action...

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This feature lets you watch two different channels side by side with or without an external video source.
The audio is from the Main picture only (left side).
Split screen enables you to search other channels on the right screen or check video recording status.
Split Screen
Notes:
(1) Sound from the left screen is output from the speakers on the TV set (and headphone jack).
(2) When the screen is split, signals of the left screen are output from the rear monitor output terminal.
(3) The left and right...