Panasonic TH 42PX50U, TH 50PX50U, TH 37PX50U operating instructions Table of Contents

Dear Panasonic Customer

Welcome to the Panasonic family of customers. We hope that you will have many years of enjoyment from your new Plasma TV.

To obtain maximum benefit from your set, please read these Instructions before making any adjustments, and retain them for future reference.

Retain your purchase receipt also, and record the model number and serial number of your set in the space provided on the back cover of these instructions.

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or visit us at www.panasonic.ca (Canada)

Table of Contents

Important Safety Instructions	3
FCC STATEMENT	5
Safety Precautions	6
Cleaning and maintenance	7
Installation	8
Receiver Location	8
Optional External Equipment	8
Remote Control Battery Installation	8
Accessories	9
Cable Connection	10
Antenna Connection	11
Cable CARDTM Connection	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
Aspect Controls	21
On-Screen Menu Displays for Navigation	22
Sub-Menu Navigation	24
Picture	24
Audio	26
Timer	28
Set up	29
Lock	35
Operating peripheral equipment	39
Programming the remote control code	39
Infrared Code Index	40
Mode Operational Key Chart	43
VIDEO/COMPONENT/HDMI input signals	45
Specifications	45
Troubleshooting Chart	46

CUSTOMER SERVICES DIRECTORY (for U.S.A.) ... 47

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