Panasonic High Definition Plasma Television Th 42pe7 Operating Instructions

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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 pa\
ra consultarlas en el futuro.
Las imágenes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrat\
ivos.
  For assistance (U.S.A.), please call: 
 1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)
or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo 
  For...

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HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are 
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
EZ Sync™
EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
DOLBY and the double-D symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.HDAVI Control™
HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement
Turn your own living room into a movie...

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Advanced
FAQs, etc.
Quick Start Guide
Contents
Enjoy rich multimedia
Camcorder
Amplifier
Home theater systemVCR
DVD recorderSet Top Box
• Watching TV ··············································· 20
• Watching Videos and DVDs ······················· 22
• How to Use Menu Functions 
(picture, sound quality, etc.) ······················· 24
• EZ SyncTM “HDAVI ControlTM” ····················· 28
• Lock ··························································· 30
• Editing and Setting Channels...

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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.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Safety Precautions
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....

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WARNING/CAUTION
This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen
(“Image retention”). This is not considered a malfunction and is
not covered by the warranty.
Typical still images
To prevent “Image retention”, 
the screen saver is 
automatically activated after 
a few minutes if no signals 
are sent or no operations are 
performed. (p. 47)■ 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)....

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Accessories/Optional Accessory
1
Open
Hook
2
Note the correct polarity
(+ or -).Close
Caution
Accessories
Check you have all the items shown.
Remote Control
Transmitter
•N2QAYB000103
Cable clamper (2)Batteries for the
Remote Control
Transmitter 
(2)
•AA Battery
AC cordAntenna Adapter
•F-Type for 5C-2V
Pedestal
•TBL2AX00141How to assemble (p.7)
Installing the remote’s batteries
Product Registration Card (U.S.A.)
Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) Operating Instructions
Quick Setup Guide 
(For viewing HD...

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Quick Start Guide
 Accessories/Optional Accessory
B
A
Caution
Do not use any television or displays other than those given in these Operating Instructions.
• Otherwise the TV 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 set-up, make sure that all screws are securely...

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• Fix pedestal and base together with band.
Securing to a base
To Prevent TV from Falling Over
The Plasma TV could fall over during an earthquake, etc.
We recommend that measures are taken to prevent the Plasma TV from falling over in such an event.
• The information in this section is designed to reduce the risk of injuries caused by the Plasma TV falling over 
during an earthquake, etc.
  However, no measure can guarantee protection against all earthquakes.
• The precautions in this section are...

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Quick Start Guide
 To Prevent TV from Falling Over
• Fix to wall or post with strong commercial wire or chain.
Securing to a wall
Main screwRemove screw Clamp (2)
Accessories
Main screw 

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Reference of connection
Before Connection
■Antenna terminal■Pin terminals■HDMI terminal
• Firmly tighten by hand.• Match colors of plugs and terminals.
• Insert firmly.• Insert firmly.
Connected Equipment Introduction (Signal source)
VHF/UHF Antenna Cable Box/
Cable
or
■ Recording/playing back with DVD recorder or VCR
• DVD Recorder
This source has higher resolution through interlace or progressive signal. 
Connection can be done with the use of Component Video or HDMI cable.
• VCR
Connection can be...