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Advanced

 Recommended 

A

V

 Connections

• 

Turn Off the TV speakers.
(p. 16 “Speakers”)

S Video signals have priority

■

 

To listen to the TV through 
speakers

Amplifier

HDMI cable

HDMI-DVI 
conversion 
cable

Audio cable

or

■

 

Recommended HDMI Connections

 

(p. 20-21)

Camcorder
S Video Camcorder
VCR/S Video VCR
DVD Player

■

 

To watch camcorder 
images

S Video 
signals have 
priority

Note

• 

The picture and audio input signals 
connected to a terminal specified in “Prog-
out stop” (p. 16) cannot be output from 
“OUTPUT” terminals. However, audio 
output can be obtained from the optical 
Digital Audio Out terminal.

• 

To prevent howling and image oscillation, set 
the “Prog-out-stop” setting when connecting 
VCR with loop-connection.

 (p. 16)

• 

When a device (STB, DVD, etc.) is 
connected to the HDMI or COMPONENT 
terminals, only audio signals will be 
output. No video signals will be output.

Summary of Contents for Viera TH-42PD60

Page 1: ...las en el futuro Las imágenes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos TQB2AA0664 2 For assistance please call 1 888 VIEW PTV 843 9788 or contact us at www panasonic com contactinfo 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 Español English Para solic...

Page 2: ...ving room into a movie theater R Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbols are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC ...

Page 3: ...Peripheral Equipment 29 Recommended AV Connections 30 Remote Control Operation Code List 32 Ratings List for Channel Lock 35 Technical Information 36 Maintenance 39 FAQ 40 Specifications 42 Limited Warranty for U S A 43 Customer Services Directory for U S A 44 Limited Warranty for Canada 45 Contents Enjoy your TV Basic Features Advanced Features FAQs etc Safety Precautions 4 Warning Caution Notes ...

Page 4: ...ithin a triangle is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Do not place liquid cont...

Page 5: ...at bend twist or forcefully pull the power cable Doing so may cause damage to the power cable which can cause fire or electric shock If damage to the cable is suspected have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center If problems occur during use If a problem occurs such as no picture or no sound or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the Plasma TV unplug the power cord immediately Conti...

Page 6: ...Antenna Adapter F Type for 5C 2V Product Registration Card U S A Customer Care Plan Card U S A Warranty Card TH 42PD60X Mexico Accessories Installing remote s batteries Caution Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion resulting in damage to the remote control unit Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix different battery types such as alkaline and manganese batteries Do n...

Page 7: ...nd personal injury may result Use the accessory fall prevention brackets to secure the plasma television If the unit is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the Plasma TV installed the plasma television may fall over and personal injury may result Two people are required to install and remove the television If two people are not present the television may be dropped and personal injury...

Page 8: ...strong wire or chain which is commercially available to secure the plasma television to a solid area of the wall or a pillar Remove the plasma television unit from its packing box spread a clean blanket or other covering on a level floor or stand place the television on the floor or stand with its front panel facing down and keep it like this until installing it on the pedestal Securing the televi...

Page 9: ...w panasonic ca The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected Connect either S Video cable or Video cable When receiving digital channel signals all digital formats are down converted to composite NTSC video to be output through the PROG OUT terminals Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent VCR recording Set the TV channel to CH3 o...

Page 10: ...wed channel and input modes Selects channels in sequence Sleep Timer p 28 Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet 7 meters in front of the TV set SAP p 13 Exit menus Select OK Change RETURN to previous menu Display or remove the channel banner p 13 Operate the Favorite channel list function p 14 Numeric keypad to select any channel or press to enter alphanumeric input in menus p 13 Direct chann...

Page 11: ...Available only when Auto power on p 16 is set to Off Turn the TV On with the POWER button 1 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 set select item Press to go to previous screen Or select icon then press OK for sa...

Page 12: ...ces 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 next select If OK is not pressed after selecting Apply the channels will not be memorized Note About broadcasting systems Analog traditional TV...

Page 13: ...hes the unit OFF in a preset amount of time from 0 to 90 minutes in 30 minute intervals Display or remove the channel banner Select 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...

Page 14: ... to cycle through the aspect modes 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 36 FAVORITE 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 Fe...

Page 15: ...ion 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 29 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 rem...

Page 16: ...u Picture Audio Lock Setup 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 Press to return to TV Press 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 Dis...

Page 17: ...rs On Off AI sound Surround and Audio leveler do not work if Off is selected On Speakers Selects according to the signal when HDMI is connected Auto Digital Analog Auto Automatically selects Analog Digital signal Auto HDMI in Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs 0 Audio leveler The TV can automatically turn On Off at the designated date and time p 28 60 Sleep Locks the cha...

Page 18: ...HDMI input are available This feature is limited to models incorporating Panasonic s Control with HDMI Refer to the individual instruction manuals for compatibility information Non HDMI compliant cables cannot be utilized It is recommended that you use Panasonic s HDMI cable Recommended part number RP CDHG15 1 5 m RP CDHG30 3 0 m RP CDHG50 5 0 m Press to return to TV Press to return to the previou...

Page 19: ...n If home theater RAM theater Player theater is currently off selecting the Home theater option will automatically turn the equipment on See Power on link below If home theater Player theater RAM theater power is turned Off speakers automatically switch to the TV Volume up down Mute TV speakers The TV speakers are active change Note Before using HDMI control functions the connected equipment DIGA ...

Page 20: ...ugh the theater system Audio Cable HDMI cable HDMI AV OUT HDMI AV OUT HDMI AV OUT Audio IN DIGA Panasonic DVD Recorder Panasonic RAM theater Panasonic Player theater or or Connecting this unit to a DVD recorder RAM theater or Player theater Follow the connection diagrams below for HDMI control of a single AV piece of equipment such as a Panasonic DIGA DVD recorder RAM Theater or Player Theater sys...

Page 21: ...asonic AV amp Connecting this unit to a DVD recorder and AV amp When using an Control with HDMI audio video amplifier and a compatible DIGA recorder use a daisy chain connection as shown below One AV amp and one DIGA can be operated with this unit Be sure to connect the AV amp between this unit and the DIGA Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model Pleas...

Page 22: ...st time to enter the password enter the number twice in order to register it Note When you select a locked channel a message will be displayed that allows you to view the channel if you input your password To change the password In select Change password and press OK button Input the new 4 digit password twice To cancel the Channel lock Select Off in Off Channel lock not activated All Locks all ch...

Page 23: ... Canadian English ratings C F L R Canadian French ratings To get other information p 35 Caution The V Chip system that is used in this set is capable of blocking NR programs non rated not applicable and none as 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...

Page 24: ...t channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions To reset the settings of Setup menu Select Reset in Setup menu and press OK button Input your 4 digit password with number buttons Select Yes on the confirmation screen and press OK button Set 5 Select Program channel Select the function Check signal strength Signal meter Set automatically Auto Set manually Manual n...

Page 25: ...next Edit Caption Changes the station identifier Favorite Registers channel to Favorites List Add Adds or deletes channels start select Select Cable or Antenna select next Caption Favorite Add Caption Preset Caption detail Rename maximum 7 characters available Select the number Favorite Favorite Add Press OK button to select Yes add or No delete Select Apply Press to move cursor to Apply Signal in...

Page 26: ...can Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC Input Labels Closed Caption Select Setup 2 next select Display menu 1 3 4 Press to exit Set Select Input labels or CC Display labels of external devices Input labels Display Closed Caption CC next select ...

Page 27: ...rtion The program viewed must provide Closed Captioning CC for the television to display it p 36 Select the item and set Size Text size Font Text font Style Text style Raised Depressed etc Foreground Color of text Fore opacity Opacity of text Background Color of text box Back opacity Opacity of text box Outline Outline color of text Identify the setting options on the screen DBS PVR GAME AUX BLANK...

Page 28: ...e set Timer 1 Timer 5 select set Select the channel CH Select the day Day The time to turn On On time The time to turn Off Off time Timer setting On Off Set To set Sleep Off Timer Press to set unit to shut itself off after a preselected amount of time Press to exit Press to return to the previous screen Note The TV automatically turns Off after 90 minutes when turned On by the Timer This operation...

Page 29: ...quipment to the TV and turn Off the external equipment Input the equipment s 4 digit remote control code p 33 34 Confirm the equipment with the remote control The external equipment turns On If the equipment does not operate with remote control When your equipment has a single code Input the remote control code again When your equipment has multiple codes Change the code with above and test again ...

Page 30: ...nnect the TV unit to your various equipment For other connections consult the instructions of each equipment and the specifications p 42 For additional assistance please visit our website at www panasonic com www panasonic ca To watch DVDs DVD Player Set Top Box Caution For Antenna connection via VCR please refer to the Operating Instructions of a VCR Cable TV Cable Box For receiving digital broad...

Page 31: ...rder images S Video signals have priority Note The picture and audio input signals connected to a terminal specified in Prog out stop p 16 cannot be output from OUTPUT terminals However audio output can be obtained from the optical Digital Audio Out terminal To prevent howling and image oscillation set the Prog out stop setting when connecting VCR with loop connection p 16 When a device STB DVD et...

Page 32: ...n TV Volume Up Down Sleep Sleep TV VCR Switch TV DBS Switch TV CBL Switch VCR Record PVR Record 1 PVR Record 1 Record Search 1 Search 1 Open Close Skip Reverse Forward Reverse Forward Rewind Fast Forward Stop Stop Pause Pause Play Play 1 Combination type Remote Control Operation Code List Note Operation may not be possible depending on the available memory size of the remote control This remote co...

Page 33: ...037 0043 1278 1479 Fuji 0033 0035 Funai 0000 Garrard 0000 Gateway 1972 GE 0035 0060 0807 1035 1060 GoldStar 0037 1237 Gradiente 0000 Harley Davidson 0000 Hewlett Packard 1972 Hitachi 0000 0042 0089 Howard Computers 1972 HP 1972 Hughes Network Systems 0042 0739 Humax 0739 Hush 1972 iBUYPOWER 1972 JVC 0067 KEC 0037 Kenwood 0067 Kodak 0035 0037 Linksys 1972 Lloyd s 0000 LXI 0037 Magnasonic 1278 Magna...

Page 34: ...6 CyberHome 0816 1023 1024 1129 Daewoo 0833 0869 Denon 0490 Disney 0675 DVD2000 0521 Emerson 0591 0675 Enterprise 0591 Funai 0675 Gateway 1158 GE 0522 Go Video 0741 0833 0869 1075 1158 1304 1730 GoldStar 0741 Gradiente 0490 Grundig 0539 Hitachi 0573 0664 Hiteker 0672 Integra 0571 JVC 0558 0623 0867 1164 1275 Kenwood 0490 0534 Lecson 1533 LG 0591 0741 0801 0869 LiteOn 1158 1440 Loewe 0511 Magnavox ...

Page 35: ...udes news sports documentaries and other information programming talk shows music videos and variety programming C Programming intended for children under age 8 No offensive language nudity or sexual content C8 Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over No profanity nudity or sexual content G General programming suitable for all audiences PG Parental Guidance suggest...

Page 36: ...gital broadcasting set the aspect ratio to FULL If viewing with H FILL JUST ZOOM or 4 3 characters will be cut off The closed caption is not displayed when you use HDMI connection If analog connected equipment is used for displaying or recording closed caption CC should be set On Off on the connected equipment The CC mode setting of the TV will not affect the analog input If a digital program is b...

Page 37: ...onnection HDMI high definition multimedia interface allows you to enjoy high definition digital images and high quality sound by connecting the TV unit and the devices HDMI compatible equipment 1 with an HDMI or DVI output terminal such as a set top box or a DVD player can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant fully wired cable HDMI is the world s first complete digital consume...

Page 38: ...rmation Do not display a picture in 4 3 mode for an extended period as this can cause an after image to remain on either or both sides of the display field To reduce the risk of such an after image change the brightness of the side bars The side bar may flash alternate black white depending on the picture Using Cinema mode will reduce such flashing See below Side Bar Side Bar 4 3 Screen Display af...

Page 39: ...cabinet and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth Do not allow any detergent to come into direct contact with the surface of the Plasma TV If water droplets get inside the unit operating problems may result Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays solvents and thinner otherwise the quality of the cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off Furthermore do n...

Page 40: ... Use a device compliant with EIA CEA 861 861B White spots or shadow images noise Check the position direction and connection of the aerial Interference or frozen digital channels intermittent sound Change the direction of antenna for digital channels Check Signal meter p 24 If the signal is weak check the antenna and consult your local dealer Before requesting service or assistance please follow t...

Page 41: ...rvice or assistance please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem If problem still persists please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service center for assistance For details p 44 45 46 A pixel or luminescent spot can occasionally be missing in plasma displays Not a faulty symptom Check nearby electrical products car motorcycle fluorescent lamp Check Picture menu p 16 Che...

Page 42: ...DIN 4 pin Y 1 0 V p p 75 Ω C 0 286 V p p 75 Ω AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 2 Y 1 0 V p p including synchronization PB PR 0 35 V p p AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms HDMI TYPE A Connector AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms Card slot Service only p 30 SD CARD slot 1 AV PROG OUT VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 Ω AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PC...

Page 43: ...ty ALSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect bug infestation mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification or commercial ...

Page 44: ...7 pm EST For hearing or speech impaired TTY users TTY 1 877 833 8855 Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at http www pasc panasonic com or send your request by E mail to npcparts us panasonic com You may also contact us directly at 1 800 332 5368 Phone 1 800 237 9080 Fax Only Monday Friday 9 am to 8 pm EST Panasonic Services ...

Page 45: ...OSE IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In certain instances some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or the exclusion of implied warranties so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable In home service requires clear complete and easy access to the product by the...

Page 46: ...identification in the event of theft or loss and for Warranty Service purposes Model Number Serial Number Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company Division of Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way Secaucus New Jersey 07094 U S A Panasonic Puerto Rico Inc PSC Ave 65 de Infanteria Km 9 5 San Gabriel Industrial Park Carolina Puerto Rico 00985 Panasonic Canada Inc 5770 Ambler Drive Mi...

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