Panasonic TH-42PX80U quick start Select settings, Set, Automatic Input Switching

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VIERA LinkTM “HDAVI ControlTM”

Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button on one remote.

VIERA LinkTM is a new name for EZ SyncTM.

Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control”. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” function.

Connections to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theatre, RAM theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically.

The equipment with “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations:

Automatic Input Switching (p. 27)

Power on link (p. 27)

Power off link (p. 27)

Default speakers (p. 27)

One-touch theater playback (p. 27)

Speaker control (p. 29)

The equipment with “HDAVI Control 2” (or more) function enables the following operations:

VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control (for “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3”) (P. 29)

Providing the setting information (for “HDAVI Control 3”) (p. 27)

Automatic lip-sync function (for “HDAVI Control 3”) (p. 27)

Direct TV Recording (for “HDAVI Control 3”) (p. 29)

VIERA Link “HDAVI Control”, based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), is a unique function that we have developed and added. As such, its operation with other manufacturers’ equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.

Please refer to the individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting the VIERA Link function. ■For the first time / When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing

the setup after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on. Select the input mode to HDMI1, HDMI2 or HDMI3 (p. 20), and make sure that an image is displayed correctly.

■HDMI cable

This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be utilized. It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. Recommended part number:

RP-CDHG10 (3.3 ft/1.0 m) RP-CDHG15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (6.6 ft/2.0 m), RP-CDHG30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m)

* For more detail on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.

Automatic

Input

Switching

Power on link

Power off link

Default speakers

One-touch theater playback

Follow direction - in “VIERA Link

setting” (p. 21)Providing the setting information

Select settings

(for “HDAVI Control 3”)

VIERA Link setting

select

 

VIERA Link

On

 

Power off link

Set

 

Power on link

Set

 

Default speakers

TV

 

■Press to exit from

a menu screen

Set

 

 

 

VIERA Link setting

 

■Press to return

VIERA Link

On

change

Power off link

Set

 

to the previous

Power on link

Set

 

screen

 

Default speakers

Theater

 

 

 

Automatic lip-sync function

(for “HDAVI Control 3”)

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Contents Operating Instructions 42/50 Class 720p Plasma Hdtv VIEW-PTVExperience an amazing level of multimedia excitement Turn your own living room into a movie theaterContents Safety Precautions Important Safety InstructionsIf problems occur during use Set upAC Power Supply Cord When using the Plasma TVOptional Accessory Accessories/Optional AccessoryAccessories AccessoriesDo not disassemble or modify the pedestal Attaching the pedestal to TVBottom view Do not use any other TV and displaysTo attach To remove Cable BindingACcordandconnectionACcord I structionsCable Binding Instructions To attachVHF/UHF Antenna Connecting Antenna To watch TVBasic Connection Back of the TVAV Equipment Example 2 Connecting DVD recorder VCR To record/playbackConnecting TV and AV equipment DVD Recorder Or VCRDVD Recorder Receiver Connecting DVD recorder VCR and satellite receiverSatellite Satellite Receiver DVD Recorder or VCR With TV tunerAV cable connections VCRIdentifying Controls TV controls/indicatorsRemote control Quick Start GuideBe sure to select Home Normal display mode First Time SetupTurn the TV On with the Power button Adjust the clockAuto channel setup Listen with SAP Secondary Audio Program Display Turn power on Select a channel numberWatching TV Information RecallUse Favorite Feature Favorite FeatureSet Favorite Feature Change aspect ratio Call up Favorite channelPress the SD key or select SD card on the Menu Viewing from SD CardInsert the SD card and select Play SD card now Select the data to be viewedTo adjust picture To change the view slide show mode, adjusting images, etcTo setup the slide show mode CardInput Select Display the Input select menu Select the input modeWatching Videos and DVDs To return to TVSelect Viera Link Display menu Select SetupSelect Viera Link setting Select OnSelect the menu How to Use Menu FunctionsDisplay menu Select the itemAdjustments/Configurations alternatives Speaker outputPress to return SetupDisplay Sub Menu To the previousAll/Favorite/Digital Only/Analog only Setting p Providing the setting information Select settingsAutomatic Input Switching SetFor Recorder Transmittable dataHome Player Display Viera Link menu Viera Link Control only with the TV’s remote controlViera LinkTM Hdavi ControlTM Speaker controlSelect Speaker output Select Home theater or TV Available TV’s remote control buttonsSelect Stop recording, when you want to stop recording Select Record nowLock Input your 4-digit passwordSelect the Lock mode Display menu Select LockGame lock Change passwordChannel lock Program lockSelect the function Editing and Setting ChannelsSelect Program channel Select Edit Select a scanning mode pTo cancel the Edit Select the item to be editedDisplay Closed Caption Closed CaptionDisplay menu Select CC Select External devices Display menu and select SetupInput Labels/Monitor Out Select Input labels or Monitor outSelect the timer to set Using TimerDisplay menu Select Timer Set the timerRecommended AV Connections VCRSetting of this unit after connection Viera LinkTM ConnectionsRatings List for Lock Movie Ratings MpaaAspect Ratio Technical InformationClosed Caption CC SD Card warning messages Meaning Data format for SD Card browsingMessage GalleryPlayer warning messagesViera Link Hdavi ControlTM Input signals that can be displayedPicture mode Hdmi connectionCare and Cleaning FAQ Intermittent soundActions Screen Sound ProblemBlack Box appears No sound is produced Sound is unusual Specifications TH-42PX80U TH-50PX80UIn-Home or Carry-in Service Limited Warranty for U.S.ALimited Warranty Coverage Limited Warranty Limits And ExclusionsService in Puerto Rico Customer Services DirectoryAccessory Purchases Limited Warranty for Canada Panasonic Product Limited WarrantyDivision of Panasonic Corporation Customer’s RecordAnotación del cliente North America

TH-42PX80U specifications

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