Panasonic TH-58PX25 manuale d’uso

Operating Instructions Digital High Definition Plasma T elevision TH- 37PX60U TH- 42PX60U Model No. 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 o[...]

2 Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement T urn your own living 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 Licensin[...]

3 V iewing Advanced F AQs, etc. Quick Start Guide Enjoy rich multimedia SD memory card Camcorder Amplifier Home theater unit VCR DVD player DVD recorder Set T op Box • W atching TV ··············································· 14 • Viewing from SD Card ······················[...]

4 Safety Precautions W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. 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 dr[...]

5 W ARNING/CAUTION 4 : 3 12 This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“after image”). This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty . T ypical still images T o prevent after image, the screen saver is automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are performed. (p. 45) [...]

6 Check you have all the items shown. Accessories/Options Installing remote’ s batteries 1 Open Hook 2 Note the correct polarity (+ or -). Close 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 a[...]

7 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Options C C D A D C C D A D Attaching the pedestal to the plasma television Caution Do not use any television or displays other than those given in this manual. • Otherwise the unit may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. [...]

8 B B D 2 Setting-up Lift the television unit above the pedestal base, with the back of the display unit on the same side as the Label. Then align the holes in the television unit with the poles of the pedestal and lower the television unit into place. Use the assembly screws B (M5 x 30) to fasten securely . 3 Stopping the plasma television from fa[...]

9 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Options Accessories for pedestal security For 58'' Plasma television 1 Band (4) 2 Screw (4) 3 Wood screw (4) 4 Hook (2) Nominal diameter 4 mm x 12 5 Hook securing screw (2) M8 x 35 Fasten with wood screws in the holes in the back edge of the wood worktop. If there are no holes, first drill them in the middl[...]

10 IN OUT ANT IN ANT OUT S-Video OUT Vide o OUT Audio OUT L R Vide o IN Audio IN L R Connection Ŷ W atching TV Back of the unit Cable BOX S-Video signals have priority . or VHF/UHF aerial DVD Recorder / VCR Fastener • T o unfasten AC cord (Connect after all the other connections.) Note • All cables and external equipment shown in this book are[...]

11 Quick Start Guide Connection Snap open Snap shut Back 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 pul[...]

12 - - Identifying Controls Switches TV/VIDEO V olume POWER button Swing up the door at “PULL”. Remote control sensor Selects channels in sequence SD 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 r[...]

13 Quick Start Guide First T ime Setup Identifying Controls First time setup Language Clock Auto program - Language Language English First time setup Language Clock Auto program Clock Date Tim e 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 [...]

14 - 15-2 ABC - HD - 10:30 Andrew’ s cooking show 1080I TV -G Standard 4 : 3 10:00 am 30 CC SAP 3 W atching TV Switch to TV mode 1 2 up down or Connect cable Box when watching cable TV . (p. 10) Select a channel number Ŷ T o directly input the digital channel number - example: CH15-1: - T urn power on • POWER button on unit should be On. Ratin[...]

15 V iewing W atching TV V iewing 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] 1 Display the channel to be placed on the Favorites list. 2 Hold down F A VORITE for several seconds. • Press F A VORITE repeatedly to change between pages (1/3, 2/3, 3/3, or exit). Pressing ŻŹ also changes the[...]

16 - Accessing • T o display/hide Navigation Area T o previous photo Rotate 90 degree (clockwise) T o next photo Rotate 90 degree (counter-clockwise) V iewing from SD Card Y ou 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[...]

17 V iewing V iewing from SD Card No Standard +30 0 0 0 +10 Picture 1/2 Normal Pic. mode Picture Brightness Color Tint Sharpness Ŷ T o 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 car[...]

18 SD Card: Notes and Cautions Message Meaning Card W arning 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 sub[...]

19 V iewing W atching 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 o[...]

20 Menu Item Picture Normal Pic. mode Picture, Brightness, Color , Tint, Sharpness Color temp Color mng. Zoom adjust Other adjust Video NR 3D Y/C filter Color matrix MPEG NR Black level Audio Normal Bass T reble Balance Other adjust AI sound Surround Speakers HDMI1 in HDMI2 in Audio leveler Timer Sleep, Timer1-5 Lock Memory Card Setup CH scan Langu[...]

21 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality , etc.) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Resets all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for “Other adjust” No Normal Basic picture mode (Vivid/Standard/Cinema) (p. 42) Standard Pic. mode Adjusts color , brightness, etc. for each picture mode to suit your t[...]

22 - Setup Other adjust About Reset Other adjust Auto power on Side bar Off Off Prog-out stop Off On Set Set Ctrl with HDMI Power off link Power on link Menu Home theater Picture Audio Lock Setup Memory card Tim er select next Control with HDMI “HDA VI Control TM ”  Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDA VI Control” equipped component[...]

23 Advanced Control with HDMI “HDA VI Control TM ” Menu Home theater Picture Audio Lock Setup Memory card Tim er Menu TV speakers Picture Audio Lock Setup Memory card Tim er At the start of DIGA, Player theater or RAM theater playback, the TV’ s input automatically switches to the input corresponding to the playback equipment. • For RAM the[...]

24 Note • Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their respective operating instruction manuals. Control with HDMI “HDA VI Control TM ” Ŷ Setting of this unit after connection After making connections as shown above, set “Ctrl with HDMI” (under “Other adjust”) to “On?[...]

25 Advanced Control with HDMI “HDA VI Control TM ” HDMI cable Ŷ Setting of this unit after connection After making connections as shown above, set “Ctrl with HDMI” (under “Other adjust”) to “On” using the Setup menu. (p. 22). Note Optic fiber Digital audio input (Optic) HDMI (A V OUT) HDMI (A V IN) HDMI (A V OUT) DIGA (Panasonic DV[...]

26 - Menu Picture Audio Lock Setup Memory card Tim er Enter password. ---- Lock Mode Channel Program Change password Off Channel Lock Select “Lock” 2 next select select Display menu 1 Input your 4-digit password 3 Select the Lock mode 4 Ŷ Press to exit Y ou can lock out specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionabl[...]

27 Advanced Channel Lock Lock Mode Channel CH Channel lock CH 1 CH 2 3 - 0 Lock Mode Channel Program Change password CH On Program lock MP AA U.S.TV C.E.L.R. C.F .L.R. Monitor out Off Program lock MP AA U.S.TV C.E.L.R. C.F .L.R. Monitor out next select Block program Channel Lock Select channel to lock select “CH1-7” select channel Ŷ T o set ra[...]

28 - Menu Picture Audio Lock Setup Memory card Tim er Setup CH scan Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC All Program channel Auto Manual Signal meter Editing and Setting Channels Select “Setup” 2 Display menu 1 3 4 Ŷ Press to exit The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Ŷ T o res[...]

29 Advanced Editing and Setting Channels Apply Caption detail --- Caption select Preset Auto program ANT In Mode Start scan All Cable Edit - - - F avorite Apply No Add Edit CH 1 2 3 4 5 - - - 2 - - - - - - - - - Favorite Apply - - - - - - - - - - - - Caption No Yes No No No Add Signal meter CH Signal strength Current Peak level 85 % 85 % 2 - 1 Appl[...]

30 - Menu Picture Audio Lock Setup Memory card Tim er Fav . Setup CH scan Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC Input Labels/Closed Caption Select “Setup” 2 next select Display menu 1 3 4 Ŷ Press to exit Set Select “Input labels” or “CC” Display labels of external devices Input labels Display Closed Caption CC next select[...]

31 Advanced Input Labels/Closed Caption Digital setting Size Font Style Automatic Automatic Automatic SKIP SKIP DVD AUX VCR SKIP Input labels Comp. 1 Comp. 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 CC Mode Analog Digital Digital setting CC reset Off CC1 Primary Input labels SKIP Video 3 Video 1 VCR Ŷ T o make more in-depth display settings in digital progra[...]

32 Menu Picture Audio Lock Setup Memory card Tim er - Tim er Sleep Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Timer 4 Timer 5 60 Sleep Sleep 310 - 1 EVR FRI 10:00 AM 1 1:00 AM On Timer 1 CH Day On time Off time Set SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SA T/ MON-FRI/SA T -SUN/DAIL Y/EVR SUN/ EVR MON/EVR TUE/EVR WED/EVR THU/ EVR FRI/ EVR SA T Using T imer Select “T imer” Select[...]

33 Advanced Operating Peripheral Equipment Using T imer Operating Peripheral Equipment Y ou can operate other manufacturers’ components using this TV’s remote control. 4 1 2 Press both buttons simultaneously for more than 3 seconds. • Release the buttons when the equipment selection buttons start flashing. + 3 5 Caution • Registration will [...]

34 RF OUT RF IN or Ŷ T o record TV shows DVD Recorder / VCR Recommended A V Connections These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions of each equipment, and the specifications (p. 46-47). For additional assistance, please visit our website at : www [...]

35 Advanced Recommended A V Connections • T urn Of f the TV speakers. (p. 20 “Speakers”) Ŷ T o watch digital video image S-Video signals have priority Ŷ T o listen to the TV through speakers Amplifier DVD Player or Set T op Box (HDMI compatible machines only) HDMI cable HDMI-DVI conversion cable Audio cable or Ŷ Recommended HDMI Connection[...]

36 KEY NAME VCR MODE DBS/CBL MODE DVD MODE (DBS) (CBL) Power Power Power Power TV Input Switch TV Input Switch TV Input Switch TV Input Switch - Exit Exit - - DBS Cursor Up/Down/Right/ Left CBL Cursor Up/Down/Right/ Left DVD Cursor Up/Down/Right/ Left - Ok Ok Ok - DBS Menu CBL Menu DVD Setup Menu --- Return, Clear TV Mute TV Mute TV Mute TV Mute - [...]

37 F AQs, etc. Remote Control Operation/Code List AlphaStar 0772 Chaparral 0216 Crossdigital 1 109 DirecTV 0099, 0247, 0392, 0566, 0639, 0724, 0749, 0819, 1076, 1 108, 1 109, 1 142, 1377, 1392, 1414, 1442, 1443, 1444, 1609, 1639, 1640, 1749, 1856 Dish Network System 0775, 1005, 1 170, 1505, 1775 Dishpro 0775, 1005, 1505, 1775 Echostar 0775, 1005, 1[...]

38 ABS 1972 Alienware 1972 CyberPower 1972 Dell 1972 DirecTV 0739 Gateway 1972 Hewlett Packard 1972 Howard Computers 1972 HP 1972 Hughes Network Systems 0739 Humax 0739 Hush 1972 iBUYPOWER 1972 Linksys 1972 Media Center PC 1972 Microsoft 1972 Mind 1972 Niveus Media 1972 Northgate 1972 Panasonic 0616 Philips 0618, 0739 RCA 0880 ReplayTV 0614, 0616 S[...]

39 F AQs, etc. Ratings List Remote Control Operation/Code List Off NO RA TING (NOT RA TED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie has not been rated or rating does not apply . G GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted. PG P ARENT AL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13 P ARENTS STRONGL Y CAUTIONED. Some material m[...]

40 • FULL • JUST FULL JUST Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. (Recommended for anamorphic picture) Stretches to justify the 4:3 image to the four corners of the screen. (Recommended for normal TV broadcast) • H-FILL • 4:3 H-FILL Enlarges the 4:3 image horizontally to the screen’s side edges. The side edges o[...]

41 F AQs, etc. T echnical Information DCIM P1000001.JPG P1000002.JPG P1000003.JPG P1000004.JPG 100_P ANA Data format for Card browsing Created automatically Note Caution • A JPEG image modified with a PC cannot be displayed. • Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution. • Folder structure viewed in PC • The folder and [...]

42 HDMI connection 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 [...]

43 F AQs, etc. Maintenance T echnical Information Maintenance Display panel 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 cloth in a weak detergent solution and then wring the cloth to [...]

44 The remote control does not work • Are the batteries installed correctly? (p. 6) • Has the battery run down? • Has the TV POWER button been turned On? • T o operate external equipment of other manufacturers, register the remote control codes. (p. 33) Pictures from external equipment are distorted when the unit is connected via HDMI • I[...]

45 F AQs, etc. Frequently Asked Questions No sound is produced Whirling sound is heard Sound is unusual • Is “Sound Mute” active? (p. 12) • Is the volume set to the minimum? • Is “Speakers” set to “Off”? (p. 20) • Change “SAP” settings. (p. 14) • Check “HDMI1 in” or “HDMI2 in” settings. (p. 20) • Set “SAP” se[...]

46 TH-37PX60U TH-42PX60U Power Source AC 120 V , 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption Maximum 323 W 390 W Standby condition 0.2 W 0.2 W Plasma Display panel Drive method AC type Aspect Ratio 16:9 Contrast Ratio (max) 10000:1 Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No.of pixels) 94 cmV 106 cmV 32.2 ” × 18.2 ” × 37.0 ” (818 mm × 461 mm × 939 mm) [...]

47 F AQs, etc. Specifications TH-50PX60U, TH-50PX60X TH-58PX60U Power Source AC 120 V , 50 / 60 Hz (TH-50PX60U, TH-58PX60U) AC 1 10 - 127 V , 50 / 60 Hz (TH-50PX60X) Power Consumption Maximum 515 W 655 W Standby condition 0.2 W 0.2 W Plasma Display panel Drive method AC type Aspect Ratio 16:9 Contrast Ratio (max) 10000:1 Visible screen size (W × H[...]

48 Limited W arranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below , which starts with the date of original purchas[...]

49 F AQs, etc. Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A.) Limited W arranty (for U.S.A.) Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A.) Customer Services Directory Accessory Purchases Service in Puerto Rico Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Ser[...]

50 Limited W arranty (for Canada) Panasonic Canada Inc. P ANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED W ARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. In-home Service will be carried out only to locations acc[...]

51 F AQs, etc. Limited W arranty (for Canada) Note[...]

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