Panasonic TH-42PX80U

Quick Start Guide
(See page 6-15)
Guía de inicio rápido
(vea la página 6-15)
TQB2AA0772-3
Operating Instructions
42”/50” Class 720p Plasma HDTV
(41.6/49.9 inches measured diagonally)
Manual de instrucciones
Televisión de alta definición de 720p y clase 42”/50” de Plasma
(41,6/49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)
Model No.
Número de modelo
TH-42PX80U
TH-50PX80U
English
Español
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only.
Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro.
Las imágenes mostradas en este manual tienen solamente fines ilustrativos.
For assistance (U.S.A.), please call:
1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For assistance (Puerto Rico), please call:
787-750-4300
or visit us at www.panasonic.com
For assistance (Canada), please call:
1-866-330-0014
or visit us at www.vieraconcierge.ca
Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU.), llame al:
1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
Para solicitar ayuda (Puerto Rico), llame al:
787-750-4300
ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com

Panasonic TH-42PX80U Specifications

General

Screen Size	42 inches
Display Type	Plasma
Resolution	1024 x 768
Aspect Ratio	16:9
Contrast Ratio	30, 000:1
HDMI Ports	3
Component Video Inputs	2
Composite Video Inputs	2
S-Video Inputs	1
PC Input	Yes
Speakers	2 x 10W

Summary

Safety Precautions

Important Safety Instructions

Essential guidelines to prevent hazards during setup and operation.

Regulatory Compliance

FCC and Canadian compliance statements for safe operation.

Setup and Connections

Accessories and Optional Items

Lists included and optional accessories for TV setup.

Basic AV Connections

Guides for connecting antennas, cable boxes, and AV equipment.

Getting Started

Identifying Controls

Overview of TV and remote control buttons for basic operation.

First Time Setup

Step-by-step guide for initial TV configuration and channel setup.

Viewing Content

Watching TV Channels

How to tune, select, and manage TV channels.

Viewing External Sources

Steps for viewing photos from SD cards and videos from external devices.

Advanced Features

VIERA Link and HDAVI Control

Enabling and using interconnected device control functions.

Menu Functions and Adjustments

Navigating menus to customize picture, sound, and other settings.

Specialized Functions

Parental Controls and Lock

Setting up channel locks and program rating restrictions.

Timer and Channel Management

Using timer functions and editing channel lists.

AV Connections

Recommended AV Setup

Diagrams for connecting various AV equipment to the TV.

VIERA Link Connections

Specific connection guides for VIERA Link devices.

Technical Information

Program Rating System

Details on content rating systems for parental controls.

Signal and Aspect Ratio

Technical details on signal compatibility and aspect ratio modes.

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Care and Cleaning

Instructions for cleaning and maintaining the TV's display and body.

Troubleshooting Common Issues

Solutions for common picture, sound, and connectivity problems.

Support and Specifications

Product Specifications

Technical data, dimensions, and features of the TV.

Warranty and Service

Information on limited warranty, service contacts, and support.

Customer Information

Record Keeping

Space for recording model and serial numbers for warranty service.