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Panasonic TH-42PD25U/P - User Manual

Panasonic TH-42PD25U/P
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TH-37PD25
TH-42PD25
Operating Instructions
Digital Progressive
Plasma Television
Model No.
English
TQBC0761
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
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Table of Contents

Questions and Answers:

Panasonic TH-42PD25U/P Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandPanasonic
ModelTH-42PD25U/P
CategoryPlasma TV
LanguageEnglish

Summary

FCC Statement

Safety Precautions

Set up

Guidance on proper placement and ventilation for the Plasma TV.

AC Power Supply Cord

Instructions for safe handling and connection of the power cord.

If problems occur during use

Steps to take in case of malfunction, smoke, or unusual odors.

Cleaning and Maintenance

Front Display Panel Cleaning

Instructions for gently cleaning the plasma display panel surface.

Cabinet Cleaning

Guidelines for cleaning the TV cabinet with a soft, dry cloth.

Installation

Receiver Location

Advice on optimal placement for viewing and ventilation.

Optional External Equipment

Information on connecting external video and audio components.

Remote Control Battery Installation

Steps and precautions for installing batteries in the remote control.

Accessories

Attaching the ferrite core

Guide on how to attach ferrite cores to cables for noise reduction.

Cable Connection

Input Terminals

Connections for audio, video, and antenna sources.

Output Terminals

Ports for digital audio output.

Specialized Slots

Slot for inserting a CableCARD for digital cable tuning.

Antenna Connection

Notes

Important considerations for antenna setup and cable compatibility.

Cable Box Connection

CableCARD Connection

Procedure

Step-by-step guide for installing and using a CableCARD.

HDMI Connection

Compatible VIDEO Signal

Table listing compatible video signal formats and frequencies.

Compatible sampling frequency of AUDIO signal through HDMI

Supported audio sampling frequencies for HDMI input.

Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection

Note

Information on 1080i signal reformatting for plasma display.

VCR Connection

Note

S-Video connection offers higher quality and overrides other video inputs.

Amplifier Connection (TO AUDIO AMP)

Procedure

Steps to connect external amplifier for home theater sound.

Notes

External speakers cannot connect directly; Dolby Digital output noted.

Program Out Connection (PROG OUT)

Notes

Restrictions on video/audio output for HDMI connections and PIP/SPLIT modes.

Connecting Headphones; Earphones

Connecting to the Front AV Terminals

Note

S-VIDEO connection provides higher quality and overrides other VIDEO connections.

PC Input Terminals Connection

Notes

Notes on compatible computer signals, resolution, and connection adapters.

Signal Names for D-sub 15 P Connector

Pin layout and signal name mapping for the PC input connector.

Power ON; OFF

Note

The TV consumes power even when in standby mode.

Location of Controls - The Main Unit

C.A.T.S. sensor

Description of the sensor that adjusts brightness and contrast based on ambient light.

Location of Controls - The Illuminated Remote Control

Mode Selection buttons

Buttons for selecting the operating mode of connected equipment.

TV;VIDEO

Button to change the input mode of the TV.

SD

Accesses the Photo Viewer function.

R-TUNE

Switches between previously viewed channels and input modes.

Remote Control Functions

Audio Controls

Controls for audio output modes, muting, and sound enhancement.

Display Controls

Adjusts screen aspect ratio and displays channel information.

First Time Setup

Input Setup

Configures RF input based on signal source (Cable, Antenna).

Auto Scan

Scans for available analog and digital channels.

Watching TV Programs

VHF and UHF

Basic operation for tuning VHF and UHF channels.

Cable TV

Instructions for operating cable TV services and equipment.

Menu Navigation

Picture

Accesses picture settings like Pic Mode, Color, Brightness, etc.

Audio

Accesses audio settings like Bass, Treble, Balance, etc.

Channel

Accesses channel management features like Favorite and Captions.

Photo Viewer

Accesses the Photo Viewer setup and functions.

Menu Navigation - Other Adjust

Other Adjust

Accesses advanced picture adjustments like Color Temp, Video NR.

Picture Settings

Pic Mode

Selects pre-set picture modes (Vivid, Standard, Cinema, Auto).

Color; Tint; Brightness; Picture; Sharpness; Normal

Adjusts individual picture parameters like color intensity, tone, and clarity.

Picture Adjustments - Advanced

Color Temp; Natural Color; Video NR; 3 D Y;C Filter

Fine-tunes color temperature, natural color reproduction, and noise reduction.

Color Matrix

Adjusts color parameters for HD or SD signals.

Freeze

Freezes the main picture for PIP or SPLIT display.

Audio Settings

Bass; Treble; Balance; Normal

Adjusts audio parameters like bass, treble, and speaker balance.

Other Adjust

Accesses advanced audio settings such as AI Sound and BBE.

Audio Features

BBE VIVA 3 D; BBE

Enhances sound clarity, width, depth, and speech intelligibility.

Surround

Enhances audio response for stereo listening.

Speakers

Turns the TV speakers on or off.

HDMI In

Switches between Analog and Digital input signals for HDMI.

Channel Management

Favorite

Creates and manages favorite channel lists.

RF Input

Selects the RF antenna input source (A or B).

Captions and Labels

Captions

Enables and configures closed captioning display.

Preset Labels

Assigns labels to popular TV stations or input connections.

Manual Labels

Manual Labels

Manually enter numbers and captions for stations or inputs.

Input Labels and Sleep Timer

Input Labels

Labels video input connections for on-screen display.

Sleep

Sets a timer to automatically turn off the TV.

Timer Settings

Day

Selects the day(s) of the week for timer operations.

On Time; Off Time

Sets the specific on and off times for the timer.

Clock and Day Settings

Clock Set

Sets the current time for the TV's clock.

Day Set

Sets the current day of the week.

Setup Menu - Program Channel

Input Setup

Specifies the antenna mode (Cable, Cable/Antenna, Antenna).

Auto Scan

Initiates an automatic scan for TV channels.

Channel Scanning

Auto Scan

Automatically scans all available channels for reception.

Manual Program

Manually add or delete channels from the channel list.

Signal Meter

Signal Meter

Displays signal strength for digital ATSC channels.

Closed Captioning

CC Mode

Activates Closed Captioning display, accessible via MUTE button.

Analog

Selects closed caption service for analog broadcasting.

Digital Closed Captioning

Digital

Configures the display of digital closed captions (service, font, size, style).

Other Adjustments

Auto Power On

Automatically powers on the TV with connected components.

Side Bar

Adjusts side bar brightness to prevent after-images in 4:3 mode.

Power Save

Reduces power consumption by suppressing screen brightness.

CableCARD

Provides information about CableCARD usage and services.

Lock Settings

Password

Creates and manages a 4-digit password for accessing lock menus.

Lock Set

Enables or disables lock functions like Lock All or Channel Lock.

Channel Lock and Program Blocking

Channel Lock

Blocks specific analog and digital channels from being viewed.

Block Program

Uses V-CHIP technology to block programs based on rating categories.

Lock Duration and Blocking Messages

How Long?

Sets the duration for lock settings (e.g., 12 hours, Always).

Blocking Messages

Explains messages displayed when content is blocked.

Photo Viewer - Card Operations

Inserting and removing a card

Step-by-step guide for inserting and removing memory cards.

Card Data Protection

Precautions to protect memory cards and prevent data loss.

Photo Viewer - Folders and Files

Folders and Files

Information on supported file formats, folder structure, and display limits.

Photo Viewer - Thumbnail Mode

Thumbnail Mode

Displays images in a grid format for selection.

Single picture view mode

Displays a selected image in full screen.

Photo Viewer Setup Menu

Slide Show

Configures settings for automatic image slideshow playback.

Photo Viewer - Image Manipulation

Rotate

Rotates the displayed image by ninety degrees.

Zoom

Magnifies or fits the displayed image to the screen.

Photo Viewer Troubleshooting

Symptom

Common issues and their remedies for the Photo Viewer.

Error messages

Lists and explains error messages encountered during Photo Viewer use.

PIP (Picture in Picture) Operation

PIP Frame

Displays a secondary picture within the main picture.

To swap the pictures

Exchanges the positions of the main and PIP pictures.

To change the size of PIP frame

Adjusts the size of the Picture-in-Picture frame.

PIP Operation - Advanced

To freeze the picture

Freezes the main or PIP picture.

To select the input mode of PIP frame

Changes the input source for the PIP picture.

To search the channel

Searches for analog channels within the PIP frame.

To move PIP frame

Repositionsthe PIP frame to one of the screen corners.

SPLIT Operation

SPLIT frame

Displays two channels side-by-side on the screen.

To swap the pictures

Exchanges the positions of the split screen pictures.

SPLIT Operation - Advanced

To freeze the picture

Freezes the main or split screen picture.

To select the input mode of SPLIT frame

Changes the input source for the split screen picture.

To search the channel

Searches for analog channels within the split screen.

Aspect Controls

Mode

Selects aspect ratio modes like 4:3, Zoom, Full, Just.

PC Menu

NORMALIZE

Resets picture adjustments to factory default settings.

PICTURE MENU

Selects picture modes like Auto, Standard, Dynamic, Cinema.

PC Menu - Picture Position;Size

PICTURE POS.;SIZE

Adjusts the horizontal and vertical position and size of the PC picture.

CLOCK PHASE

Corrects flickering and distortion for RGB/PC input.

SIGNAL

Displays signal information like sync and frequency.

Remote Control - Programming Other Devices

Programming the remote control code

Steps to program the remote to control external components.

To find the code not listed in the index

Procedure for finding the correct infrared code for a device.

Remote Control - Infrared Code Index

Codes for VCR

List of infrared codes for various VCR brands.

Remote Control - Component Codes

Codes for DVD

Infrared codes for controlling DVD players by brand.

Codes for CD

Infrared codes for controlling CD players by brand.

Remote Control - Receiver and Cable Codes

Codes for Receivers

Infrared codes for controlling AV receivers by brand.

Codes for Cable Box

Infrared codes for controlling cable boxes by brand.

Remote Control - Mode Operational Key Chart

Mode Operational Key Chart

Defines remote control key functions in DTV, Cable, and DBS modes.

Remote Control - Key Functions by Mode

KEY NAME

Maps remote control keys to functions across different operational modes.

Troubleshooting Chart

VIDEO

Lists video-related symptoms and suggested solutions.

AUDIO

Lists audio-related symptoms and suggested solutions.

Troubleshooting - Signal Input Issues

Plasma Display panel

Addresses symptoms related to the display panel itself, like missing pixels or after-images.

VIDEO input

Explains signal compatibility and troubleshooting for video inputs.

Specifications

Technical Specifications

Details on power, dimensions, screen size, and other technical data.

Features & Accessories

Lists key product features and included accessories.

Operating Conditions & Connections

Information on operational environment and terminal specifications.

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