Panasonic High Definition Plasma Television Th 42pe7 Operating Instructions

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Quick Start Guide
 Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Before  Connection
To connect antenna terminals
ANTENNACable In
ANT OUTANT IN
VIDEO
VIDEO
S VIDEO
PRPBY
P
RPBY
ANTENNACable In
HDMI 2AUDIO INAV IN  1AV IN  2
RL
HDMI 1AUDIO INDIGITALAUDIO OUT
Basic Connection
Connecting Antenna (To watch TV)Example 1
(If no Cable Box) 
• If using Cable Box
•Set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4.AC Cord
(Connect after all the 
other connections.)
Cable TVVHF/UHF Antenna
TV
Back of the TV
Cable TV AC 120 V
60 HzVHF/UHF Antenna
Cable Box
Antenna 
terminal
Note
•When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet first.
• For additional assistance, visit us at:   www.panasonic.com
www.panasonic.ca oror 
						

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To connect antenna terminals
ANT OUTANT IN
ANTENNACable In
TO
AUDIO
AMP
COMPONENT
VIDEO
INPUT
INPUT  1
INPUT  2
AUDIOAUDIO VIDEO
VIDEO
S VIDEOPROG
OUT
RPRPBY
P
RPBYR
R
RL
L
L
L
RL
ANTENNACable In
HDMI 2AUDIO INAV IN  1AV IN  2
RL
HDMI 1AUDIO INDIGITALAUDIO OUT
Basic Connection (Continued)
Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback)Example 2
To use HDMI 
terminals
(next page)
To use COMPONENT terminals
(next page)To use COMPOSITE terminals
(next page)
VHF/UHF AntennaTV
Back of the TVAC Cord
AC 120 V
60 HzVHF/UHF Antenna
Antenna 
terminal
To use S VIDEO terminals
(next page)
To use PROG OUT terminals
(p. 38, 39)
AV Equipment
(e.g. DVD Recorder or VCR)
AV Equipment
(e.g. DVD Recorder or VCR)
(with TV tuner) 
						

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Quick Start Guide
 Basic  Connection
(TV + DVD Recorder or VCR)
High-Definition
Standard-Definition
HDMI 2AUDIO INAV IN  1AV IN  2
L
R
Y
P
B
PR
INPUT 1
COMPONENTVIDEO
INPUT
RPRPBY
P
RPBYRL
L
L
R
INPUT  1
PRPBYR
RL
L
TO
INPUT  2
S VIDEOPROG
R
RL
L
L
R
■To use HDMI terminals
■To use COMPONENT terminals
• Recorders may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below)
•Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent recording.
• When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor through a VCR. Video signals fed 
through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the other TV monitor.
•For the details of the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.
Note
HDMI
AV OUT
COMPONENT
VIDEO OUT
AUDIO
OUTwhite
red
green
blue
redwhite
red
green
blue
red
■ To use COMPOSITE terminals
COMPOSITE
OUT
yellow
white
redyellow
white
red
• The S Video input will override the composite 
video signal when S Video cable is connected. 
Connect either S Video or Video cable.• Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will enable 
you to enjoy greater picture quality than using 
Composite terminals.
white
red
green
blue
red
yellow
white
red
• Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality 
sound.
white
redwhite
redAUDIO
OUT S VIDEO
OUT
■To use S VIDEO terminals
white
red
e.g. DVD Recorder
e.g. DVD Recorder
or e.g. DVD Recorder AV Equipment
AV Equipment
AV Equipment
e.g. VCR
or e.g. DVD Recorder AV Equipment
e.g. VCR 
						

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To connect antenna terminals
Connecting TV and DVD recorder (VCR)
ANT INANT OUTANT IN
ANTENNACable In
TO
AUDIO
AMP
COMPONENT
VIDEO
INPUT
INPUT  1
INPUT  2
AUDIOAUDIO VIDEO
VIDEO
S VIDEOPROG
OUT
RPRPBY
P
RPBYR
R
RL
L
L
L
RL
ANTENNACable In
HDMI 2AUDIO INAV IN  1AV IN  2
RL
HDMI 1AUDIO INDIGITALAUDIO OUT
Example 3Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver
Connect in the same way as on p. 13.
Basic Connection (Continued)
DVD Recorder
or 
VCRSatellite 
Receiver TV
Satellite Receiver DVD Recorder or VCR
(with TV tuner)VHF/UHF Antenna
VHF/UHF Antenna
Back of the TVAC Cord
AC 120 V
60 Hz
Antenna 
terminal
To use HDMI 
terminals
(p. 13)
To use COMPONENT terminals
(p. 13)To use COMPOSITE terminals
(p. 13)To use S VIDEO terminals
(p. 13) 
						

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Quick Start Guide
 Basic  Connection
(TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver)
To Connect DVD Recorder/
VCR and satellite receiver
L
R
L
R
L
R
L
R
white
redwhite
redAUDIO
OUT S VIDEO
OUT
■To use COMPOSITE terminals
■To use S VIDEO terminals
Satellite ReceiverCOMPOSITE
OUT
DVD Recorderyellow
white
redyellow
white
red
Satellite Receiver
• The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected. Connect 
either S Video or Video cable.
• Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will enable you to enjoy greater picture quality than using Composite 
terminals.
white
red yellow
white
redwhite
red yellow
white
red
S VIDEO
IN
AUDIO
IN
COMPOSITEIN
VCR
DVD Recorder
VCRor
or
Note
• For the details of the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. 
						

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To connect HDMI terminals
VIDEO
S VIDEO
HDMI 2AUDIO INAV IN  1AV IN  2
RLHDMI 1AUDIO INDIGITALAUDIO OUT
ANTENNACable In
Basic Connection (Continued)
Example 4Connecting Home Theater and DVD recorder
Home Theater
DVD Recorder TV
DIGITAL
AUDIO IN
DVD RecorderHome Theater
(AV amp)
HDMI
AV OUTHDMI
AV IN
HDMI
AV OUT
• It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. (P. 28)
• When Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or the S VIDEO OUT terminal, refer to p. 13 “To use COMPONENT 
terminals” or “To use S VIDEO terminals”.
• If you connect RAM theater or Player theater with HDMI cable, use audio cable instead of the optical digital audio cable. 
(p. 39)
Note
or
Home theater (HDMI AV  OUT)Home theater (DIGITAL AUDIO  IN)
(When listening to TV audio)  [ATSC only]
Back of the TV
AC cord
Cable Binding Instructions
• Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord together 
(could cause distorted image).
• Fix cables with Cable clamper as necessary.
• When using the options, follow the option’s assembly 
manual to fix cables.
Push until 
clicks
To fix
Press catch 
in and pull 
away
To release
To attach
hole
Insert
To bundle
To remove To loosen
Keep pushing 
both side 
snaps Snaps
Set
hooksknobKeep pushing 
the knob 
						

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Quick Start Guide
 Identifying  Controls Basic Connection (TV + Home Theater + DVD Recorder)
- - 
SUB SUB MENU MENU 
- - 
Identifying Controls
• The TV consumes a limited amount of power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet.
Note
Switches TV to On or Standby
Displays Main Menu (p. 24)
Changes the input mode (p. 22)
Displays Sub Menu (p. 20, 26)
Colored buttons 
(used for various functions)
(for example p. 28, 33)
Channel up/down
Changes aspect ratio (p. 21)
Operates the Favorite channel list 
function. (p. 21)
Switches to previously viewed channel 
and input modes.EZ Sync menu (p. 23, 28-29)
Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing 
(p. 20)
Exits menus
Selects/OK/Change
Returns to previous menu
Volume up/down
Displays or removes the channel 
banner (p. 20)
Sound mute On/Off
Numeric keypad to select any 
channel (p. 20) or press to enter 
alphanumeric input in menus.
(p. 22, 23, 30, 32)
Direct channel access for DTV and 
DBS (p. 20) POWER buttonRemote control sensor
Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set.Selects channels in 
sequence
POWER indicator (on: red, of: no light)Volume up/down
Switches TV/VIDEO 
						

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First time setup
Language
Auto program
Picture Clock
Language
EnglishLanguage
First time setup
Auto program
Picture
Language
Clock
Clock
2007Ye a r
Month
7
1
Day
Hour
10
10 AM
Minute
or
First Time Setup
“First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is 
inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 26-27) is set to “No”.
Turn the TV On with the POWER button
1
Select your language
2
Adjust the clock
3
Year:  Select the year
Month:  Select the month 
Day:  Select the day
Hour:  Adjust the hour 
Minute:  Adjust the minuteGo back to previous screen.
■ Press to exit from 
menu screen
■ Press to return to 
previous screen 
Note
• To change setting 
(Language/Clock/Auto 
program/Picture) later, 
go to Menu screen 
(p. 24, 26)
English  Español   Français
next
select
 set
 select  item
Go back to previous screen.
or
 next
 select (Remote) (TV) 
						

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Quick Start Guide
 First Time  Setup
Program channel
CableANT in
Auto
Caption Favorite Add
ApplyCancelprogram
... .
Ye s
... .
Ye s
... .
Ye s
First time setup
Picture
Language
Clock
Auto program
Program channel
CableANT in
Auto
Auto program
All channels
Analog only
Digital only
First time setup
Picture
Language
Clock
Auto program
Auto program
progress Scanning digital channel
Quit40%
 next
 select 
 select 
“Apply”
 ok
 next
 select
 set
 select
ANT in
Cable:  Cable TV
Antenna:  Antenna
Auto channel setup
4
 Select  “Auto”
 Select “Auto program”
 Select “ANT in”
5 Confirm registered channels
• Available channels (analog/digital)
are automatically set.
• If OK is not pressed after selecting “Apply”, the channels will not be saved.
• If you perform scanning more than twice, previously saved channels are erased.
Note
• About broadcasting 
systems
  Analog (NTSC):  
traditional TV 
programming
 Digital (ATSC): 
new programming 
that allows you to 
view more channels 
featuring high-quality 
video and sound
■ Press to exit from 
menu screen
 ok
 select
All channels:  Scans digital and analog channels
Analog only:  Scans Analog channels only
Digital only:  Scans Digital channels only
Start scanning the channels
 Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only)
(Refer to p. 24) 
						

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SUBSUBMENUMENU
15-2 12:30 pm
30THE NEWS 
CC SAP
TV-G 1 0 8 0 i Standard 4:3ABC-HD
Setup SUB MENU
AllSurf mode
Set favorite
OffCC
Caption select
Signal meter
SUBSUBMENUMENU
Watching TV
Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 10-15)
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Turn power on Select a channel number
up
down
or
■ To directly input the digital channel 
number
example:  CH15-1:   - 
■ Other Useful Functions (Operate after )
Display the 
SUB MENU Listen
with SAP
(Secondary 
Audio 
Program)
■ Selects Audio Mode for watching TV
• Digital mode
  Press SAP to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel.
Audio track 1 of 2 
(English) 
• Analog mode
  Press SAP to select the desired audio mode.
• Each press of SAP will change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono)
■ Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 26)
This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.
-When tuning to a digital 
channel, press the button to 
enter the minor number in a 
compound channel number. Note• If the mode is not TV, press 
 and select TV. (p. 22)
Information
Recall
■ Displays or removes the channel banner.
Channel
Station 
identifierSAP
indicationSignal
resolution
Rating LevelPicture
modeSleep timer
remaining time
Aspect ratio Closed captionClock