Panasonic Digital Progressive Wide Plasma Television Th 42pd50 Operating Instructions

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Press to select Signal meter.
Press to display signal meter. Press to select Preset.
Press to select Broadcast st.
Press to select Caption detail.
Press to display the Caption input
screen.
Press to move cursor to Caption.
Press to enter input field.
Press to select the character to
input/change.
Press to move to the character to
input/change.
Press to enter you selection.
Press to move cursor to Apply.
Press to enter the Caption.
Sub-Menu Navigation
 Edit (Caption)
Apply
Caption detail---- Caption select
Preset
ApplyCaption  detail
    Caption
1
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
2
3
4
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Apply
12 Favorite
Favorite
 Edit (Favorite)
Press to select Favorite.
Press to select Favorite number.
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
 Edit (Add)
Setting of register/delete in Program channel.
Press to select Yes or No.
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Program channel
Auto
Manual
Signal meter
Press to select desired channel.
 Signal meter
(For digital channels only)
Displays the signal strength of the ATSC digital channel
in Antenna.
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
2 1
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Press to move cursor to Apply.
Press to enter Favorite and return
to Edit screen.
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OKSignal meter
CH
Signal strength
Current
Peak level      
85 %
85 % 2 - 1
Note:
• The signal meter works only for digital signals input via
the antenna. 
						

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Press to select Input labels.
Press to enter the sub-menu field.
Press to select the Video input.
Press to select the input label.
•To skip the input, select ‘‘SKIP’’. The input will be skipped
when you press TV/VIDEO. To label video input connections for on-screen display.1
2
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Fav.
Setup   1/2
CH scan
 
Language
Clock
Program channel
Input labels
CC
The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable or providing a visual display of the audio portion. The program
viewed must provide Closed Captioning (CC) for the television to display it.
Notes:
•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 being output in analog format, the CC data will also be output in analog format.
If digital connected equipment is used for input, CC should be set On on either the connected equipment or the 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
CHVOL
OK
CC
Mode
Analog
Digital
Digital setting  
CC reset
Off
CC1
Primary
Sub-Menu Navigation
Press to select  Analog.
Press to select the setting.
•CC1 : For video related information that can be displayed (up
to 4 lines of script on the screen, where it does not dis-
turb the relevant parts of the picture). Script can be in
any language.
•CC2/CC3/CC4 : Other modes used for video related information.
•T1: Blanks out a large portion of the picture on the television screen, and displays
program guide or any other information currently being transmitted.
•T2/T3/T4 : Other modes that display information and blank out a large portion of the
picture of the TV screen.
  Analog
Choose the closed caption service of Analog broadcasting.
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
CC
Mode
Analog
Digital
Digital setting  
CC reset
Off
CC1
Primary
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Input labels
CC (Closed Caption)
Skip
Skip
DVD
AUX
Skip
Input labels
Comp. 1
Comp. 2
HDMI
Video 1
Video 2
Selectable input labels :
Skip, VCR, DVD, Cable, DBS, PVR, GAME, AUX 
						

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Sub-Menu Navigation
Press to select Digital.
Press to select the setting.
•Primary, Secondary, Service 3, Service 4, Service 5,
Service 6
• Size : Automatic, Normal, Small, Large
• Font :Automatic, Default, Mono-serif, Pro-serif, Mono,
Prop, Casual, Cursive, Small Caps
• Style :Automatic, None, Raised, Depressed, Uniform, Drop
Shadow
•Foreground : The color of the font (Automatic, Black, White, Red,
Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan)
•Fore Opacity : The opacity of the font (Automatic, Transparent,
Translucent, Solid, Flashing)
•Background : The color of the text box (Automatic, Black, White,
Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Magenta, Cyan)
•Back Opacity :The opacity of the text box (Automatic, Transparent,
Translucent, Solid, Flashing)
•Outline :The outline of the text (if selected under
style)(Automatic, 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
CHVOL
OK
CC
Mode
Analog
Digital
Digital setting  
CC reset
Off
CC1
Primary
Digital setting
Size
Font
StyleAutomatic
Automatic
Automatic
Digital setting
Foreground
Fore opacity
BackgroundAutomatic
Automatic
Automatic
Digital setting
Back opacity
OutlineAutomatic
Automatic
Press to reset Closed Caption settings. Press to select Digital settings.
Press to enter the Digital setting menu.
 Digital settings
Selecting digital broadcast service and viewing formats.
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Press to select the sub-menu.
Press to select the setting.2 1
CC
Mode
Analog
Digital
Digital setting  
CC reset
Off
CC1
Primary
3
 CC ResetReset the CC settings.
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
CC
Mode
Analog
Digital
Digital setting  
CC reset
Off
CC1
PrimaryCH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Press to select CC Reset. 
						

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Sub-Menu Navigation
 Auto Power On
Other adjust (Setup)
Press to select Auto Power On.
Press to select Set or Off.
Select Set to power on the TV at the same time as the cable box or other connected components.
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Off Other Adjust
Auto Power On
Side Bar
 Side Bar Adjustment
Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as
this can cause an after-image to remain on the side bar on either
side of the display field.
To reduce the risk of such an after-image, change the brightness
of the side bars.
Press to select About.
Press to display the About screen.Side Bar
4:3
 Screen
Display
after-images
About
Display the TV set Version and Software License.
Press to select Version or License.
Press to display Version or License.
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Other Adjust
Auto Power On
Side Bar
Off
OffFav.
Setup   1/2
CH scan
 
Language
Clock
Program channel
Input labels
CCSetup   2/2
Other adjust
About
Reset
Press to select Side bar.
Press to select Off, Dark, Mid, Bright.CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Off
Bright Other Adjust
Auto Power On
Side Bar
Fav.
Setup   1/2
CH scan
 
Language
Clock
Program channel
Input labels
CCSetup   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 (alternate black/white) depending
on the picture. Using Cinema mode will reduce such
flashing (see page 24).
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Fav.
Setup   1/2
CH scan
 
Language
Clock
Program channel
Input labels
CC
Setup   2/2
Other adjust
About
Reset
Reset
Press to select
Reset.
Press to display
the password
screen. Setup is reset.
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Note:
• The Sleep Timer and On / Off timer will not function if Auto Power On is set.
1234567809
Enter your password by
pressing 
0 ~ 9 keys to
reset the Setup settings.
Enter password.
----
Note:
• Performing Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel settings. Use Reset with care.The confirmation screen is displayed.
Select “Yes”, and press the “OK” key. 
						

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Lock
Mode
Channel
Program
Change passwordOff
Sub-Menu Navigation
Lock
Select Lock mode to prevent viewing of video games, VCR tapes, channels and Video modes.
Press to select Mode.
Press to select the setting.
• Off : Turns off Lock set functions.
• All: All channels are locked regardless of the rating level.
• Game : Locks out CH 3, 4 and Video inputs.
• CH : Locks out specific analog and digital channels.
Password is required to view any of the locked channels.
Lock mode
Press the MENU button to 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 passwordOff
Lock
Mode
Channel
Program
Change passwordOff
Channel lock
CH 1
CH 2
CH 3
CH 4
CH 5
CH 6
CH 73 - 0
Enter password.
----
1234567809
Enter your password
by pressing 
0 ~ 9 keys.
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Press to select Lock.
Press to display the
Input password
screen.
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK 
						

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Lock
Mode
Channel
Program
Change passwordOff
This television incorporates V-Chip technology to block the viewing of movies and television programs according to the
rating category. There are four (4) Content Advisory Categories: MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America), U.S.TV
Program, Canadian English ratings and Canadian French ratings. These categories are used as guidelines for blocking
programs.
•The default mode for the Lock category is the Unlocked state.
Press to select MPAA, U.S.TV, C.E.L.R or C.F.L.R.
Press to enter Block program adjust screen.
MPAA:for U.S movie ratings
U.S.TV: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:OnTurns 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:
•The Off rating is independent of other ratings.
•When placing a block on a specific age based rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will
also be blocked.
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Sub-Menu Navigation
On
Program lock
MPAA
U.S.TV
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
Monitor out
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Press to select Block Program.
Press to enter Block Program menu.
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK 
						

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Sub-Menu Navigation
U.S. MOVIES RATINGS CHART
U.S. TV PROGRAMS RATINGS CHART
CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS CHART
Description
Not Rated. See CUSTOMER CAUTION on page 38.
All children. The themes and elements in this program are specifically
designed for a very young audience, including children from ages 2-6.
Directed to older children. Themes and elements in this program may
include mild physical or comedic violence, or may frighten children under
the age of 7.
General audience. It contains little or no violence, no strong language,
and little or no sexual dialogue or situations.
Parental guidance suggested. The program may contain infrequent
coarse language, limited violence, some suggestive sexual dialogue and
situations.
Parents strongly cautioned. This program may contain sophisticated
themes, sexual content, strong language and more intense violence.
Mature audiences only.  This program may contain mature themes,
profane language, graphic violence, and explicit sexual content.
NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie has not been rated or
rating does not apply.
GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted.
PARENTAL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children.
PARENTS STRONGLY CAUTIONED.  Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
RESTRICTED. Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
NO ONE 17 AND UNDER ADMITTED.
ADULTS ONLY. Off
G
PG
PG-13
R
NC-17
X
Exempt - 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 Guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
Programming contains themes or content which may not be suitable for viewers under the age of 14. Parents are
strongly cautioned to exercise discretion in permitting viewing by pre-teens and early teens.
18+ years old. Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence. E
C
C8+
G
PG
14+
18+
The TV Parental Guidelines has 7 levels of age-based ratings that can be selected. These 7 levels are split into 2 age-
based groups:
Youth Age-based Ratings and Guidance Age-based Ratings. Some of these age-based ratings can also have content-
based ratings, denoted as D (Dialog), L (Language), S (Sex) and V (Violence).The table below shows the age-based
ratings selection.
Age-based
Ratings
TV-NR
TV-Y
TV-Y7
TV-G
TV-PG
TV-14
TV-MA
Age-based
Group
NR
(Not Rated)
Youth
Guidance
Possible Content
Selections
•Viewable
•Blocked
•Viewable
•Blocked
•FV (Fantasy Violence)
•Viewable
•Blocked
•Viewable
•Blocked
•D,L,S,V (all selected)
•Any combination of D,
L, S, V
•D,L,S,V (all selected)
•Any combination of D,
L, S, V
•L,S,V (all selected)
•Any combination of L,
S, V
FV : Fantasy/Cartoon Violence.
V:Violence
S:Sex
L:Offensive Language
D:Dialogue with sexual content. 
						

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Sub-Menu Navigation
Various Blocking messages are displayed on-screen depending upon the type of blocking you have selected in the Lock
menu.
Note:
Entering the password will override the block condition. However, the ratings selection will be retained.
Blocking Messages
Message
Game locked.
Channel Locked.
All locked.
Program locked. CANADIAN FRENCH RATINGS CHART
Exempt - Exempt programming.
General - Programming intended for audience of all ages. Contains no violence, or the violence content is minimal
or is depicted appropriately.
8+ General - Not recommended for young children. Programming intended for a broad audience but contains light
or occasional violence. Adult supervision recommended.
Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 13 - Contains either a few violent scenes or one or
more sufficiently violent scenes to affect them. Adult supervision strongly suggested.
Programming may not be suitable for children under the age of 16 - Contains frequent scenes of violence or intense
violence.
Programming restricted to adults. Contains constant violence or scenes of extreme violence.E
G
8 ANS+
13ANS+
16ANS+
18ANS+
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 following types of programming:”
Customer Caution
• Emergency Bulletins (Such as EAS messages, weather warnings and others)
• Locally originated programming  • News  • Political  • Public Service Announcements  • Religious  • Sports
• Weather
Possible cause
The [TV/VIDEO] button was pressed when the Game lock had been
selected.
Tuned to the designated channel when the Channel lock had been
selected.
Tuned to CH 3 or CH 4 when the Game lock had been selected.
Lock all is selected.
Received program that exceeds the Block Program rating level.
Change password
Create a 4-digit password to enter the Lock menu.
Enter a 4-digit password.
After entering your password for the first time, “New
Password” will change to “ Enter Password”.
Notes:
•Use a code that is easy to remember and record it in a safe place.
•If you forget your secret code, the TV must be serviced by a qualified technician to clear the Lock setup.
123
456
78
0
9
Lock
Mode
Channel
Program
Change passwordOff
Enter new password.
----Enter new password, again.
----
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
Press to select Change
password.
Press to enter the Input
Password screen. 
						

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Operating peripheral equipment
Programming the remote control code
Press and hold POWER and OK together, for at least
5 seconds.
•The mode selection buttons flashes, and then  release
POWER and OK.
Select the type of the component.
•The selected button lights and all others go out.
Enter the 3-digit infrared code (see pages 40-42).
•Factory default setting : Panasonic
•Press POWER to test the operation.
Notes:
• If the component does not operate with the remote control, repeat the procedure
using another code. (Some brands have multiple codes.)
• If an incorrect code is entered, or if the procedure takes longer than 30 seconds, the
programming will fail.
After selecting 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 external component to the wall outlet.
•Make sure the component is turned off.
1
2
3
DTVRCVRDBS/CBLAUX
TVVCRDVD
123
456
78
0
9
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
R-TUNE PROG
RETURNMENU
PLAY FF REW
TV/VIDEOSLEEPEXIT
SAP
123
456
78
0
9
ASPECT
MUTERECALL
FAVORITE
STOPPAUSE
TV/VCROPEN/CLOSEDVD/VCR CH
REC
CH
VOL
CHVOL
OK
LIGHT
POWER
TV
DTVRCVRDBS/CBLAUX
TVVCRDVD
To find a code not listed in the index
POWERCH
VOL
CHVOL
OK + 
						

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Operating peripheral equipment
Infrared Code Index
Infrared Remote Codes for Specific Components
Helpful Hint: Write down the code numbers for your components in the space provided below. This will serve as a
handy reference whenever you need to reprogram your remote control.
CABLE
Cable Box
DBS
Digital Broadcast System
Other Component
Other Component
VCRVideo Cassette Recorder
RCVR
Receiver or Amplifier
Other Component
Other Component
DVD
DVD Recorder / Player
CD
Compact Disc Player
Other Component
Other Component
        Brand Code
Optimus 306, 321, 328, 335
Orion 320, 326
Panasonic 321, 322, 323, 324
Penney300, 305, 310, 311, 324, 339,  345
Pentax 300, 311, 345
Philco 320, 323, 324, 326, 331, 343
Philips 323, 324, 331
Pioneer 323
Proscan 300, 301, 302, 323, 324, 331,
333, 345, 346
Quasar 321, 322, 323, 324
Radio Shack 305, 309, 324, 333, 336, 340
RCA 300, 301, 302, 323, 324, 331,
333, 345, 346
Realistic 305, 309, 324, 336, 340
Samsung 302, 304, 333
Sansui 320, 326, 339, 352
Sanyo 305, 309, 313
Scott 301, 302, 304, 309, 320, 326,
338, 340, 347, 348
Sears 300, 305, 306, 307, 308
Sharp 335, 336
Shintom 317
Signature 2000 335
Singer 317
Sony 328, 329, 330
Sylvania 323, 324, 331
Tashiro 306
Tatung 310, 311, 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
Emerson 303, 319, 320, 325, 326, 343
Fisher 305, 307, 308, 309, 313
Funai 320, 326, 334
GE 324, 333, 345
Goldstar 306
Gradiente 334
Hitachi 300, 323, 345
Instant Replay 323, 324
Jensen 339
JVC 310, 311, 334, 339
Kenwood 306, 310, 311, 339
LXI 300, 305, 306, 307, 308, 309
Magnavox 323, 324, 331
Marantz 310, 311, 339
Marta 306
Memorex 309, 324
MGA 338, 340, 341, 347, 348
Minolta 300, 345
Mitsubishi 338, 340, 341, 347, 348
Multitech 304, 347
NEC 310, 311, 334, 339
Olympic 323, 324 The remote control is capable of operating many brands of peripheral equipment. Refer to page 39 for programming
procedures.
Notes:
 •The remote control memory is limited and therefore some models may not be operated. The remote control is not
designed to control all features available in all models.
 • After entering the proper infrared code, press the desired Mode Selection buttons (see page 16). Refer to pages 43 and
44 for details on operating peripheral equipment using the remote control.
Codes for VCR
VCR
AUX