Panasonic Th 50px60u Operating Instructions

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Quick Start Guide
 Connection
Snap open
Snap shutBack of the TV unit
•Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord 
together (could cause distorted image).
•Fix cables with Cable clampers as necessary.
•When using the optional accessory, follow the 
option’s assembly manual to fix cables.
Remove from the TV unit
Push both side hooks 
and pull out
Cable clamperAC cord
•Bundle cables with the Cable clamper on the left 
side.
•Fasten the AC cord with the Cable clamper on 
the right side. Bind all cables to the plasma television with the 
Cable clamper.
Cable Binding Instructions

vAttaching the Cable clampers

vCable Binding Instructions
 
						

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Identifying Controls
Switches TV/VIDEO
Volume 
POWER
buttonSwing up the door at “PULL”. Remote control
sensorSelects channels in 
sequenceSD CARD slot
(p. 17)
Switches TV to On or Standby
Sets the remote to communicate with 
other equipment (p. 33)
Changes input signal (p. 19)
Display Main Menu (p. 20)
Sound mute On/Off
Changes aspect ratio (p. 15)
Switch to previously viewed channel 
and input modes.
Selects channels in sequence
Sleep Timer (p. 14, 32) Power indicator 
(on: red, off: no light)
Viewing from SD Card (p. 16)
SAP (p. 14)
Exit menus
Select/OK/Change
RETURN (to previous menu)
Display or remove the channel 
banner (p. 14)
Operate the Favorite channel list 
function. (p. 15)
Numeric keypad to select 
any channel or press to enter 
alphanumeric input in menus.
(p. 14)
Direct channel access for DTV and 
DBS (p. 14)
Volume
External equipment operations
(p. 19, 36) (VCRs, DVDs, etc.)
 
						

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Quick Start Guide
 First Time  Setup Identifying  ControlsFirst time setup
Language
Clock
Auto program 
-
Language
Language
English
First time setup
Language
Clock
Auto program 
Clock
Date
Time
4 / 1 / 2006
9 : 43 AM
First time setup 
Language
Clock
Auto program 
Now scanning analog channel ... 
Progress
Auto program
ANT In
Mode
Start scan
All Cable
Auto program
ANT In
Mode
Start scan
All Cable
Edit
- - -
2 FavoriteApply
No
Ye s Add

vPress to exit
Turn the TV On with the 
POWER button
1
First Time Setup
Select your language
2
Adjust the clock
3 next
 select 
“Clock”
English   Español   Français
Date:  Adjust the date
  (Press and hold to change the month.)
Time:  Adjust the time 
(If the button is held, the speed of 
change increases.)
next
select
Note
•To change setting later, go to Menu screen (p. 20)
 set
 select 
item
ANT In
Cable: Cable TV
Antenna: AntennaMode
All: digital and analog
Analog: analog only
 (Reduces time
 for scanning)
Auto channel setup
4
 set
 select
 start
 select 
“Start
scan”
 select 
“Apply”
 ok
 Start scanning the channels
 Select “Auto program”
 Select antenna and input modes
 Confirm registered channels
•Available channels 
(analog/digital)
are automatically 
set.

vPress to return to 
previous screen 
“First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the AC cord is inserted 
into a wall outlet. Available only when “Auto power on” (p. 20) is set to “Off”.
 next
 select
Press to go to previous screen.
Or, select 
 icon, then press OK 
for same results.
•About broadcasting systems
  Analog: traditional TV system
  Digital :  new system that allows you to view 
more channels featuring high-quality 
video and sound
•If OK is not pressed after selecting “Apply”, 
the channels will not be memorized.
 
						

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15-2
ABC - HD - 10:30 Andrew’ s cooking show 
1080I TV-GStandard4 : 3 
10:00 am 
30
CCSAP 
3
Watching TV
Switch to TV mode
1
2
up
down
or
Connect cable Box when watching cable TV. (p. 10)
Select a channel number

vTo directly input the digital channel 
number
-
example: CH15-1: -
Turn power on
•POWER button on 
unit should be On.
Rating LevelPicture
mode Signal
resolution

vOther Useful Functions (Operate after )
•0/30/60/90 (minutes)
Switches the unit OFF in a preset amount of time from 0 to 90 minutes in 30 
minute intervals.
Display or remove the channel banner.

vSelect Audio Mode for TV Viewing
•Digital mode
  Press SAP to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel.
Audio Track 1 of 1 
(English)
•Analog mode
  Press SAP to select the desired audio mode.
• Each press of SAP will change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono)
Channel Ending time Show title
Station
identifierSAP
Aspect ratioSleep timer
remaining timeClock
Sleep
Timer
Listen
with SAP
(Secondary
Audio
Program)
Information
Recall
•When tuning digital channel, 
press the button to enter the 
minor number in a compound 
channel number.
 
						

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Viewing
 Watching TV
Viewing
Setting 1/3
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
Setting 1/3
[1]   26-1 
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
Favorite 1/3
[1]
[2]
[3]
[4]
[5]
1Display the channel to be placed on the Favorites list.
2  Hold down FAVORITE for several 
seconds.
 •  Press FAVORITE repeatedly 
to change between pages (1/3, 
2/3, 3/3, or exit). Pressing 
{
y
also changes the page.
3 Press 
x
zto highlight a position 
on the list. 
Then, press OK to memorize the 
displayed CH in that position.
 •  You can also use the NUMBER 
keys (1-9 and 0) to select the 
recorded list numbers (1-9 and 
0). By doing so, the numbers 
will be directly recorded without 
having to press the OK key.
• To delete a favorite channel
  A memorized channel can be removed from the list by 
holding down FAVORITE while its position is highlighted.
Caution
•ATSC broadcasts cannot be received in countries other than the USA, Canada, and Mexico.
•Each press changes the mode.
•480i (4:3), 480i (16:9), 480p (4:3), 480p (16:9) : 
FULL, JUST, 4:3 or ZOOM
•1080p / 1080i / 720p : FULL, H-FILL, JUST, 4:3 or 
ZOOM.
Change the aspect (p. 40)

vFAVORITE
  Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite 
tune screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor, or using 
number keys. (see below)
Change
aspect
ratio
Call up
a favorite
channel
Set Favorite FeatureUse Favorite Feature
 select 
 ok
1 Press FAVORITE.
 •  Press FAVORITE repeatedly 
to change between pages (1/3, 
2/3, 3/3, or exit). Pressing 
{
y
also changes the page.
2 Press 
x
z or a Numbered key 
(1-9 and 0) to highlight a channel 
on the list.
• Selecting a channel number 
from the list with the Number 
keys will display the channel 
directly.
3  Press OK to display the 
highlighted channel. select
ok
Note
•Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT In” of “Auto program” to switch the signal reception between cable TV and 
antenna. (p. 13)
•The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off.
 
						

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-
Accessing
•To display/hide Navigation Area 
To previous photo
Rotate 90 degree
(clockwise)
To next photo
Rotate 90 degree
(counter-clockwise)
Viewing from SD Card
You can view photos taken with a digital camera or a digital video camera saved on SD card.
(Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly.)
View
4
Select the data to be viewed
3While reading
the data
1
2Select the SD mode
 select
 view
Thumbnail view
Navigation Area
Selected picture information is displayed.
No. : Image number or file name is displayed.
Date : Date of recording is displayed.
Pixel : Display resolution is displayed.
Insert the SD Card
•For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 18 and 41)
Displayed
one at a time
Navigation
Area

vPress to return to 
TV

vPress to exit

vPress to return 
to the previous 
screen
Note
•This SD modes selection are able to operate from MENU screen.
Total number of images
Note
•Depending on the JPEG type, Info contents may not be displayed correctly.
 
						

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Viewing
 Viewing from SD Card
No
Standard
+30
0
0
0
+10 Picture   1/2
Normal
Pic. mode
Picture
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness

vTo adjust picture
Adjust
SD
Card
In
 select
 set
Start
slide show
 select 
 ok
Picture menu
(p. 20)
•Remove the card
 Press in lightly on SD Card, then 
release.
Label
surface
Push until a
click is heard
•Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SD Card (2 GB), Mini SD Card (1 GB) (requiring mini 
SD Card adapter)
To change the view (slide show, adjusting images, etc.)

vTo watch photos in slide show 
In
ok
•Insert the card
When MENU is pressed, the Picture Adjust menu is displayed. (p. 20)
ModeSet to Single/Slide to view single images or 
perform a slide show.
Disp timeYou can set how many seconds each image is 
displayed in Slide mode.
Repeat
Turn the slide show Repeat function On or Off.
Note
•For large image sizes, the display time will be longer than the 
number of seconds set.
•To stop in mid-cycle  Press “OK” button
•To display/hide Navigation Area
 
						

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SD Card: Notes and Cautions
Message Meaning
Card Warning Messages
Cautions in handling card :
Is memory card in?
•The card is not inserted or this unit does not support the format.
•Do not remove the card while the unit is accessing data (this can damage card or unit).
•Do not touch the terminals on the back of the card.
•Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact.
•Insert the card in the correct direction (otherwise, card may be damaged).
•Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card.
•Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic
operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.)
No file
•The card has no data or this type of data is not supported.
 
						

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Viewing
 Watching Videos and DVDs Cards: Notes and Cautions
VCR DVD
VCR Record Record
-Open/Close
-Skip Reverse/Forward
Rewind/Fast Forward Reverse/Forward
Stop Stop
Pause Pause
Play Play
-
Input select 
[1] TV
[2] Component 1
[3] Component 2
[4] HDMI 1
[5] HDMI 2
[6] Video 1
[7] Video 2
[8] Video 3 
Video 1
VCR
Press corresponding NUMBER 
key on the Remote Control to 
select the input of your choice.
Press to select the input of your 
choice, then press “OK”.
•If during selection, no action 
is taken for several seconds, 
the Input selection menu is 
exited.
Watching Videos and DVDs
Some Panasonic equipment connected to the TV unit can be operated with the remote control.
Programming the remote control is necessary to operate other manufacturers’ products. (p. 33)
3
With VCR or DVD turned On
Switch to external input
Press to display the Input select menu.
1
2
Select the input mode
or
 select
 enter
(example)
Operate
the VCR or DVD with the remote control
Note
•For details, see the
manual of the 
equipment
or ask your local
dealer.
•The terminal and label of the connected device is 
indicated.
  To label each of the connected devices (p. 30) 
(For other operations, see p. 36.)

vPress to return to 
TV
(Initial screen)
Label Terminal
[example]
 
						

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MenuItem
Picture
Normal
Pic. mode
Picture, Brightness,
Color, Tint, Sharpness
Color temp
Color mng. 
Zoom adjust
Other adjustVideo NR
3D Y/C filter 
Color matrix
MPEG NR
Black level
Audio
Normal
Bass
Treble
Balance
Other adjustAI sound
Surround
Speakers
HDMI1 in
HDMI2 in
Audio leveler
TimerSleep, Timer1-5
Lock
Memory
Card
Setup
CH scan
Language
Clock
Program channel
Input labels
CC
Other adjust
Auto power on
Side bar
Prog-out stop
Ctrl with HDMI
Power off link
Power on link
About
Reset
Menu
Picture
Audio
Lock
Setup
Memory card
Timer
No
Standard
+30
0
0
0
+10 Picture   1/2 
Normal
Pic. mode 
Picture
Brightness
Color
Tint 
Sharpness
No
Standard
+30
0
0
0
+10 Picture   1/2 
Normal
Pic. mode
Picture
Brightness
Color
Tint
Sharpness

vPress to return 
to TV

vPress to return 
to the previous 
screen
How to Use Menu Functions
Select the menu
Select the item
3
2
Adjust or select
4
adjust
or
select
1
 select
 next
select
Display menu
(example: Picture menu)
Various menus allow you to select settings for the picture, sound, and 
other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV in your own way.
vMenu list
(example: Picture menu)
•Displays the functions that
can be set (varies according
to the input signal)