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Operating Instructions

Digital Progressive

Wide Plasma Television

TQBC2006

-1

Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.

POWER

MENU

R-TUNE

PLAY

REW

PROG

RETURN

VCR

DVD

DTV

RCVR

DBS/CBL

LIGHT

TV/VIDEO

SLEEP

EXIT

SAP

AUX

PECT

FAVORITE

STOP

PAUSE

TV/VCR

OPEN/CLOSE

DVD/VCR CH

REC

VOL

English

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(Puerto Rico)

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(Canada)

TH-42PD50U

Model No.

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Page 1: ...CR DVD DTV RCVR DBS CBL LIGHT TV VIDEO SLEEP EXIT SAP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 AUX ASPECT M U T E RE C A L L FAVORITE STOP PAUSE TV VCR OPEN CLOSE DVD VCR CH REC CH VOL CH VOL OK English For assistance please call 1 888 VIEW PTV 843 9788 or visit 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 80...

Page 2: ...vicing to qualified service personnel 2 Do not remove the grounding pin on the power plug This apparatus is equipped with a three pin grounding type power plug This plug will only fit a grounding type power outlet This is a safety feature If you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet contact an electrician Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug Note Do not allow a still picture to ...

Page 3: ...ment of the obsolete outlet 10 Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs convenience receptacles and the point where they exit from the apparatus 11 Only use attachments accessories specified by the manufacturer 12 Use only with the cart stand tripod bracket or table specified by the manufacturer or sold with the apparatus When a cart is used use caution when mov...

Page 4: ...11 HDMI Connection 12 Digital TV Set Top Box DTV STB or DVD Connection 13 Video Input Connection 13 Amplifier Connection TO AUDIO AMP 14 Program Out Connection PROG OUT 14 Power ON OFF 15 The Main Unit 15 Location of Controls 16 The Illuminated Remote Control 16 First time setup 18 Watching TV programs 20 VHF and UHF 20 Cable TV 20 Aspect Controls 21 On Screen Menu Displays for Navigation 22 Sub M...

Page 5: ...y to correct the interference by one of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio TV technician for help FCC Caution To assure continued compliance use...

Page 6: ... insert the power cord plug as far as it will go If the plug is not fully inserted heat may be generated which could cause fire If the plug is damaged or the wall socket plate is loose they should not be used Do not handle the power cord plug with wet hands Doing so may cause electric shocks Do not do anything that might damage the power cable When disconnecting the power cable hold the plug not t...

Page 7: ...rared rays therefore it may affect other infrared communication equipment Install your infrared sensor in a place away from direct or reflected light from your Plasma TV Cleaning and maintenance The front of the display panel has been specially treated Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft lint free cloth If the surface is particularly dirty soak a soft lint free clot...

Page 8: ...xcessive heat or moisture Optional External Equipment Remote Control Battery Installation Precaution on battery use Incorrect installation can cause battery leakage and corrosion that will damage the remote control transmitter Observe the following precautions 1 Batteries should always be replaced as a pair Always use new batteries when replacing the old set 2 Do not combine a used battery with a ...

Page 9: ...S A for Canada Optional Accessories Wall hanging bracket Angled TY WK42PR2U AC cord Cable clamper 2 Product Registration Card for U S A Customer Care Plan Card for U S A Remote control EUR7627Z60 Batteries for the remote control AA Battery 2 Pedestal TY ST42PX5W F Type antenna adapter for 5C 2V 1 Wall hanging bracket vertical TY WK42PV2W TY WK42PV3U ...

Page 10: ... b l e I n IN D I G I T A L A U D I O O U T S E R V I C E O N LY ANT AV IN R L AUDIO IN IN S VIDEO VIDEO L L R R Y VIDEO AUDIO PB PR PB PR Y Y PROGOUT TO AUDIO AMP COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 2 INPUT 2 INPUT 1 How to fix Fix by pushing in until a clicking sound is heard How to release Pull up while drawing in the knob AC cord fixing 1 Connect power plug to the socket of the main body 2 Fix the clamper...

Page 11: ... to reduce interference or view Premium scrambled channels A cable converter box is required for proper reception Check with your local cable company for its compatibility requirements Set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4 when using this connection Cable Box Y PB PR Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT S VIDEO 1 2 L R VIDEO AUDIO IN AV IN R L AUDIO IN D I G I T A L A U D I O O U T S E ...

Page 12: ...connect equipment without a digital output terminal connect to the COMPONENT VIDEO S VIDEO or VIDEO input terminal on the TV so you can enjoy an analog signal If you cannot display the picture because your Digital Set Top Box does not have a DIGITAL OUT terminal Output setting use the component Video Input or the S Video Input or Video Input In this case the picture will be displayed as an analog ...

Page 13: ...nnection Back of the TV Component Video cable Audio cable Video Input Connection Note 720p signals will be converted to 1080i format and output to the display Note The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected Connect either S Video cable or Video cable S Video cable Video cable Audio cable VCR S VIDEO VIDEO L L R R Y VIDEO AUDIO AV IN R L AUDIO IN PB P...

Page 14: ...t center surround left and surround right plus a LFE Low Frequency Effect subwoofer channel Back of the TV Notes When a device STB DVD etc is connected to the HDMI terminal see page 12 only audio signals will be output No video signals will be output When receiving digital channel signals all digital formats are down converted to composite NTSC video to be output through Program Out terminals Some...

Page 15: ...select them via the Setup menu 1 The Main Unit Volume adjusters Channel selectors TV VIDEO Change the input mode Y PB PR Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 1 INPUT 2 OUTPUT S VIDEO 1 2 L R VIDEO AUDIO IN AV IN R L AUSIO IN D I G I T A L A U D I O O U T S E R V I C E O N LY ANTENNA C a b l e I n IN Press POWER button on front of this unit First time setup is displayed on screen Refer to P18 19 for...

Page 16: ...eviously viewed channel and input modes Mode Selection buttons see page 39 TV TV VCR VCR DVD DVD DTV Digital TV RCVR Receiver Amplifier CBL Cable TV AUX Aux Operation of other Device see pages 43 44 TV VIDEO Change the input mode Press corresponding number key on the remote control to select the input of your choice Note Video input can also be selected by pressing TV VIDEO then the CH buttons and...

Page 17: ...ute the sound Press again to cancel the mute MENU Display Main Menu CH VOL CH VOL OK MENU RETURN Stereo SAP Mono 15 2 ABC HD 10 30 Andrew s cooking show 1080i TV G STANDARD 4 3 10 00 am 30 CC Channel Program and Station identifier Clock Closed Caption Rating Picture mode setting SAP indication Signal resolution Aspect Time remaining in Sleep Timer SAP Program title Program end time Audio Track 1 o...

Page 18: ...select Date Press and release immediately to change the day press and hold to change the month Date Clock Mode Date Time Time zone DST Manual 4 1 2005 9 43 AM EST On CH VOL CH VOL OK Press to select the clock Press to display the clock adjust screen Clock First time setup Language Clock Auto program Press to select English Español or Français Language Language English CH VOL CH VOL OK CH VOL CH VO...

Page 19: ...e zone DST EST On Manual 4 1 2005 9 43 AM Clock Mode Date Time Time zone DST EST On Manual 4 1 2005 9 43 AM Clock Mode Date Time Time zone DST EST On CH VOL CH VOL OK First time setup CH VOL CH VOL OK Press to select Mode Press to select All or Analog only Press to select ANT In Press to select Cable or Antenna Press to select Start scan Press to start Channels available for reception will be set ...

Page 20: ... manufacturer s product see pages 39 42 Make sure that registration with cable TV provider and connection of equipment are completed 1 Press to operate the TV set with the remote control 2 Press to turn the TV on 3 Press to select desired channel You can also use the direct program number selection buttons and PROG button see page 17 4 Select the desired volume level RETURN MENU SLEEP TV R TUNE PL...

Page 21: ...oom 4 3 16 9 ASPECT Displays a 4 3 picture at its standard 4 3 size with gray side bars It may create an after image on screen if displayed for a prolonged period of time Expands a 4 3 picture uniformly width and height to full screen width and then repositions the picture vertically Recommended for letterbox This will show picture at full screen size Displays a picture at full screen size Recomme...

Page 22: ... Audio leveler CH VOL CH VOL OK CH VOL CH VOL OK CH VOL CH VOL OK CH VOL CH VOL OK CH VOL CH VOL OK Press to select picture menu Press to select or adjust picture items Press to select Other adjust Press to display Other adjust menu Press to select Audio menu Press to adjust Audio items Press to select Other adjust Press to display Other adjust menu Press to select either Sleep or Timer 1 5 Press ...

Page 23: ...l program See page 30 Signal meter scene See page 31 Input labels Comp 1 Comp 2 HDMI Video 1 Video 2 Channel lock 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 0 9 CH VOL CH VOL OK Press to select Press to go to each setting screen Enter a 4 digit password Change password CC Closed Caption See page 32 Program channel See page 30 Set up See page 29 CH VOL CH VOL OK Press to select Press to go to each adjust screen Press to retu...

Page 24: ...l Picture Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Color Temp temperature Color Mng color Management Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings Adjusts white areas of picture Adjusts dark areas of picture Adjusts desired color intensity Adjusts natural fresh tones Adjusts clarity of outline detail To increase or decrease Warm red and Cool blue colors to suit personal preferences Color Mng O...

Page 25: ...lor from digital equipment adapters connected to COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT Y PB PR terminals Select HD or SD to adjust color parameters automatically for HD high definition or SD standard definition Notes This feature is available only with 480p signal and not available with regular TV NTSC program When viewing a nonstandard DTV signal format you can change color parameters manually for the best pictu...

Page 26: ...Treble Balance Reset Bass Treble and Balance adjustments to factory default settings Increase or decrease the bass response Increase or decrease the treble response Emphasize the left right speaker volume Set 7 7 0 Audio Normal Bass Treble Balance Other adjust On Off On Auto 0 Other adjust AI Sound Surround Speakers HDMI In Audio leveler Set 7 7 0 0 Audio Normal Bass Treble Balance Other adjust On...

Page 27: ...H VOL OK CH VOL CH VOL OK CH VOL CH VOL OK On Off On Auto 0 Other adjust AI Sound Surround Speakers HDMI In Audio leveler On Off On Auto 0 Other adjust AI Sound Surround Speakers HDMI In Audio leveler On Off On Auto 0 Other adjust AI Sound Surround Speakers HDMI In Audio leveler Audio leveler The audio leveler monitors the difference in audio levels between input signals from external equipment an...

Page 28: ...up Timer Sleep Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Timer 4 Timer 5 310 1 EVR FRI 10 00 AM 11 00 AM On Timer 1 CH Day On time Off time Set Channel Press to select Day Press to select appropriate day setting CH VOL CH VOL OK 310 1 EVR FRI 10 00 AM 11 00 AM On Timer 1 CH Day On time Off time Set Day 30 60 90 0 CH VOL CH VOL OK Timer Sleep Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Selectable day items SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT M...

Page 29: ...t labels CC Fav Setup 1 2 CH scan Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC Setup 2 2 Other adjust About Reset CH VOL CH VOL OK CH VOL CH VOL OK Press to select Language Press to display the Language screen CH VOL CH VOL OK Press to select Clock Press to display the Clock screen Please read about Clock in First time setup on pages 18 19 Fav Setup 1 2 CH scan Language Clock Program channel Inp...

Page 30: ...ess to select All or Analog All Analog and Digital Analog Analog only Press to select sub menus Press to enter sub menu CH VOL CH VOL OK Auto program Automatically scans all available channels Press to select ANT In Press to select Cable or Antenna CH VOL CH VOL OK Press to select Start scan Press to start 1 2 3 1 2 Fav Setup 1 2 CH scan Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC Program chann...

Page 31: ...3 4 CH VOL CH VOL OK CH VOL CH VOL OK CH VOL CH VOL OK CH VOL CH VOL OK Apply 12 Favorite Favorite Edit Favorite Press to select Favorite Press to select Favorite number CH VOL CH VOL OK Edit Add Setting of register delete in Program channel Press to select Yes or No CH VOL CH VOL OK Program channel Auto Manual Signal meter Press to select desired channel Signal meter For digital channels only Dis...

Page 32: ...he TV If CC is set On on both the connected equipment and the TV captions from each unit will overlap Press to select CC Mode Press to select the setting Off Recommended mode when Closed Caption is not being used On To display Closed Captions CC Mode CH VOL CH VOL OK CC Mode Analog Digital Digital setting CC reset Off CC1 Primary Sub Menu Navigation Press to select Analog Press to select the setti...

Page 33: ...omatic Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Digital The Digital Closed Caption menu lets you configure the way you choose to view the digital captioning CH VOL CH VOL OK CC Mode Analog Digital Digital setting CC reset Off CC1 Primary Digital setting Size Font Style Automatic Automatic Automatic Digital setting Foreground Fore opacity Background Automatic Automatic Automatic Digital setti...

Page 34: ...s CC Setup 2 2 Other adjust About Reset Press to select Side bar Press to select Off Dark Mid Bright CH VOL CH VOL OK Off Bright Other Adjust Auto Power On Side Bar Fav Setup 1 2 CH scan Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC Setup 2 2 Other adjust About Reset off About Version License Notes To reduce the occurrence of after images set the Side Bar to Bright The side bar may flash alternat...

Page 35: ... display the Main menu Picture Audio Timer Lock Setup Press to select Channel Press to display the channel block screen Press to select CH 1 7 Press to select the desired Block channel Select up to 7 1 7 channels to be blocked out These channels will be blocked out regardless of the program rating Channel Block channel selection Lock Mode Channel Program Change password Off Lock Mode Channel Progr...

Page 36: ...V for U S TV program ratings C E L R for Canadian English ratings C F L R for Canadian French ratings Press to select Monitor out Press to select On or Off Monitor out On Turns on the monitor terminal output for programs that have been set to Blocked Off Turns off the monitor terminal output for programs that have been set to Blocked Press to highlight the desired rating level Block program Notes ...

Page 37: ...t Exempt programming includes news sports documentaries and other information programming talk shows music videos and variety programming Programming intended for children under age 8 No offensive language nudity or sexual content Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over No profanity nudity or sexual content General programming suitable for all audiences Parental G...

Page 38: ...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 following types of programming Customer Caution Emergency Bulletins Such as EAS messages weather warnings and others Loca...

Page 39: ... the type of component step 2 above 1 2 Press to select the code The code starts from the current device Press POWER button to test the operation Repeat the steps until the component code is found It may take many attempts before the correct code is found Press to store the code You can operate other manufacturers components using this TV s remote control Preparations Connect the power cord of the...

Page 40: ...11 339 Teac 310 311 339 Technics 321 322 323 324 Teknika 324 Toshiba 301 346 Vector Research 311 Wards 306 309 335 336 344 Yamaha 305 310 311 339 Zenith 306 344 Brand Code Admiral 335 Aiwa 332 Akai 314 315 316 329 Audio Dynamic 311 339 Bell Howell 305 313 Broksonic 320 326 Canon 323 325 CCE 343 Citizen 306 Craig 305 306 329 Curtis Mathes 324 345 Daewoo 301 324 343 DBX 310 311 339 Dimensia 345 Emer...

Page 41: ...1 211 245 LXI Sears 236 Magnavox 229 232 Marantz 229 McIntosh 221 Nakamichi 210 Onkyo 214 215 Codes for CD Brand Code Optimus 208 218 220 222 Panasonic 224 225 227 Philips 229 230 Pioneer 208 Quasar 224 225 227 RCA 231 237 238 247 Sansui 210 246 Sanyo 205 Scott 210 246 Sharp 242 243 Sherwood 220 Sony 228 Soundesign 244 Teac 212 216 218 Technics 224 225 227 Victor 240 241 245 Yamaha 202 203 204 Bra...

Page 42: ...8 Proscan 106 109 110 113 RCA 106 109 110 113 Sony 107 Star Choice 103 108 Toshiba 100 Uniden 101 102 Zenith 127 Codes for DBS Brand Code ABC 224 Archer 225 232 Cableview 205 232 Citizen 205 222 Curtis 212 213 Diamond 224 225 232 Eagle 229 Eastern 234 GC Brand 205 232 Gemini 222 General 211 219 220 221 222 223 Instrument Jerrold 224 225 226 227 Hamlin 212 218 240 241 242 245 Hitachi 203 224 Macom ...

Page 43: ...TION UP DOWN CABLE CHANNEL UP DOWN DBS NAVIGATION UP DOWN OK DBS MENU NAVIGATION RIGHT LEFT DBS NAVIGATION RIGHT LEFT DTV MENU PROGRAM INFO DBS PROGRAM INFO EXIT DBS MENU Select Channel Select Channel Select Channel PREVIOUS STB CHAN CABLE PREVIOUS CHAN DBS PREVIOUS CHAN DTV PROGRAM DASH DBS CHANNEL UP DOWN EXIT EPG ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE Info EPG ELECTRONIC PROGRAM GUIDE POWER MENU CH VOL CH VO...

Page 44: ...RD VCR RECORD TAPE RECORD TV VCR SWITCH SLOW TV VCR SWITCH OPEN CLOSE OPEN CLOSE DVD CD MODE AUX MODE KEY NAME VCR MODE RCVR MODE DVD CD PVR VCR2 TAPE NAVIGATION UP DOWN NEXT PREVIOUS TRACK ONSCREEN VCR DISPLAY ONSCREEN VCR DISPLAY 1 AV1 2 AV2 3 AV3 4 AV4 5 CD 6 TUNER 7 PHONO 8 TAPE 9 AUX VCR CHANNEL UP DOWN VCR CHANNEL UP DOWN SKIP SEARCH REW FF RCVR CENTER NAVIGATION UP DOWN NAVIGATION RIGHT LEF...

Page 45: ...o Output Sound 16 W 8 W 8 W 10 THD FEATURES 3D Y C FILTER HDMI CLOSED CAPTION V Chip Accessories Supplied Remote control EUR7627Z60 F type antenna adapter 5C 2V 1 AA Battery 2 AC Cord Pedestal Cable clamper 2 Dimensions W H D Mass Weight TH 42PD50 AC 120 V 50 60 Hz Maximum 390 W Stand by condition 0 6 W Drive method AC type 42 inch 16 9 aspect ratio Approx 36 7 32 920mm W 20 25 64 518 mm H 41 37 6...

Page 46: ...e channel Stereo SAP Mono When using HDMI Set Input Setup properly Check the antenna cables Check if the power cord is plugged into the wall outlet Adjust Brightness and Audio controls Change channel Check the cable connections Program the remote control code Check the second video source operation Make sure that a PC is not connected to HDMI input Rarely the TV will not display video in HDMI inpu...

Page 47: ...st Dealer or Servicenter purchase Parts and Accessories or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting our Web Site at http www panasonic com consumersupport or contact us via the web at http www panasonic com contactinfo You may also contact us directly at 1 888 VIEW PTV 843 9788 Monday Friday 9 am 9 pm Saturday Sunday 10 am 7 pm EST Customer Services Directory For hearing or speech...

Page 48: ...vent 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 MBS0205S1025 2005 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd All Righ...

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