Panasonic TH-58PX25, Operating Instructions Manual

Page 1: ...actinfo U S A For assistance please call 787 750 4300 or visit us at www panasonic com Puerto Rico For assistance please call 1 800 561 5505 or visit us at www panasonic ca Canada 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 TQB2AA0663 2 TH 50PX60U TH 50PX60X TH 58PX60U R ...

Page 2: ...to a movie theater R Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories Dolby and the double D symbols are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC SD Logo is a trademark ...

Page 3: ... Closed Caption 30 Using Timer 32 Operating Peripheral Equipment 33 Recommended AV Connections 34 Remote Control Operation Code List 36 Ratings List for Channel Lock 39 Technical Information 40 Maintenance 43 FAQ 44 Specifications 46 Limited Warranty for U S A 48 Customer Services Directory for U S A 49 Limited Warranty for Canada 50 Contents Enjoy your TV Basic Features Advanced Features FAQs etc...

Page 4: ... is intended to tell the user that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons The exclamation point within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing instructions are in the papers with the appliance WARNING To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture Do not place liquid containers flower va...

Page 5: ...necting the power cable hold the plug not the cable Do not make any modifications to place heavy objects on place near hot objects heat bend twist or forcefully pull the power cable Doing so may cause damage to the power cable which can cause fire or electric shock If damage to the cable is suspected have it repaired at an Authorized Service Center ŶIf problems occur during use If a problem occurs...

Page 6: ... control codes before changing batteries in case the codes are reset p 37 38 Wall hanging bracket vertical TY WK42PV3U TH 37PX60U TH 42PX60U TH 50PX60U TH 50PX60UX TH 58PX60U angle TY WK42PR2U TY WK42PR3U TH 37PX60U TH 42PX60U TH 50PX60U TH 50PX60X Optional accessories ƑBatteries for the Remote Control Transmitter 2 AA Battery ƑAC cord ƑRemote Control Transmitter EUR7737Z20 ƑCable clamper 2 ƑAnten...

Page 7: ...se the accessory fall prevention brackets to secure the plasma television If the unit is knocked or children climb onto the pedestal with the Plasma TV installed the plasma television may fall over and personal injury may result Two or more people are required to install and remove the television If two people are not present the television may be dropped and personal injury may result Accessories...

Page 8: ...ews in the holes in the back edge of the wood worktop If there are no holes first drill them in the middle of the thickness of the wood worktop and then fasten the strap with wood screws Remove the screws at both top corners on the rear side of the plasma TV and attach the clamps 4 to the plasma TV using the removed screws Front Screws on main body Wood Worktop Use strong wire or chain which is co...

Page 9: ...f the thickness of the wood worktop and then fasten the strap with wood screws Use a flat head screwdriver to remove the caps at the left and right top on the rear side of the plasma TV and attach the hooks 4 to the plasma TV using the hook securing screws 5 Keep the caps you have removed in a safe place Hook securing screw 5 Securing method ŶSecuring to a base ŶSecuring to a wall Wood Worktop Hoo...

Page 10: ...he TV For additional assistance visit us at www panasonic com www panasonic ca The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected Connect either S Video cable or Video cable When receiving digital channel signals all digital formats are down converted to composite NTSC video to be output through the PROG OUT terminals Some programs contain a copyright protec...

Page 11: ...ptional accessory follow the option s assembly manual to fix cables Remove from the TV unit Push both side hooks and pull out Cable clamper AC cord Bundle cables with the Cable clamper on the left side Fasten the AC cord with the Cable clamper on the right side Bind all cables to the plasma television with the Cable clamper Cable Binding Instructions ŶAttaching the Cable clampers ŶCable Binding In...

Page 12: ...spect ratio p 15 Switch to previously viewed channel and input modes Selects channels in sequence Sleep Timer p 14 32 Power indicator on red off no light Viewing from SD Card p 16 SAP p 14 Exit menus Select OK Change RETURN to previous menu Display or remove the channel banner p 14 Operate the Favorite channel list function p 15 Numeric keypad to select any channel or press to enter alphanumeric i...

Page 13: ...ting later go to Menu screen p 20 set select item ANT In Cable Cable TV Antenna Antenna Mode All digital and analog Analog analog only Reduces time for scanning Auto channel setup 4 set select start select Start scan select Apply ok Start scanning the channels Select Auto program Select antenna and input modes Confirm registered channels Available channels analog digital are automatically set ŶPre...

Page 14: ...et amount of time from 0 to 90 minutes in 30 minute intervals Display or remove the channel banner ŶSelect Audio Mode for TV Viewing Digital mode Press SAP to select the next audio track if available when receiving a digital channel Audio Track 1 of 1 English Analog mode Press SAP to select the desired audio mode Each press of SAP will change the audio mode Stereo SAP Mono Channel Ending time Show...

Page 15: ...anada and Mexico Each press changes the mode 480i 4 3 480i 16 9 480p 4 3 480p 16 9 FULL JUST 4 3 or ZOOM 1080p 1080i 720p FULL H FILL JUST 4 3 or ZOOM Change the aspect p 40 ŶFAVORITE Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune screen Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or using number keys see below Change aspect ratio Call up a favorite channel Set ...

Page 16: ...2 Select the SD mode select view Thumbnail view Navigation Area Selected picture information is displayed No Image number or file name is displayed Date Date of recording is displayed Pixel Display resolution is displayed Insert the SD Card For cautions and details on SD Cards p 18 and 41 Displayed one at a time Navigation Area ŶPress to return to TV ŶPress to exit ŶPress to return to the previous...

Page 17: ... SD Card 1 GB requiring mini SD Card adapter To change the view slide show adjusting images etc ŶTo watch photos in slide show In ok Insert the card When MENU is pressed the Picture Adjust menu is displayed p 20 Mode Set to Single Slide to view single images or perform a slide show Disp time You can set how many seconds each image is displayed in Slide mode Repeat Turn the slide show Repeat functi...

Page 18: ...e back of the card Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact Insert the card in the correct direction otherwise card may be damaged Electrical interference static electricity or erroneous operation may damage the data or card Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the unit Panasonic is not liable for any deteriorati...

Page 19: ...the Input selection menu is exited Watching Videos and DVDs Some Panasonic equipment connected to the TV unit can be operated with the remote control Programming the remote control is necessary to operate other manufacturers products p 33 3 With VCR or DVD turned On Switch to external input Press to display the Input select menu 1 2 Select the input mode or select enter example Operate the VCR or ...

Page 20: ...Menu Picture Audio Lock Setup Memory card Timer No Standard 30 0 0 0 10 Picture 1 2 Normal Pic mode Picture Brightness Color Tint Sharpness No Standard 30 0 0 0 10 Picture 1 2 Normal Pic mode Picture Brightness Color Tint Sharpness ŶPress to return to TV ŶPress to return to the previous screen How to Use Menu Functions Select the menu Select the item 3 2 Adjust or select 4 adjust or select 1 selec...

Page 21: ... Audio leveler do not work if Off is selected On Speakers Selects according to the signal when HDMI is connected Auto Digital Analog Auto Automatically selects Analog Digital signal Auto HDMI1 in Auto HDMI2 in Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs 0 Audio leveler The TV can automatically turn On Off at the designated date and time p 32 60 Sleep Locks the channels and progra...

Page 22: ...TV s HDMI input are available This feature is limited to models incorporating Panasonic s Control with HDMI Refer to the individual instruction manuals for compatibility information Non HDMI compliant cables cannot be utilized It is recommended that you use Panasonic s HDMI cable Recommended part number RP CDHG15 1 5 m RP CDHG30 3 0 m RP CDHG50 5 0 m ŶPress to return to TV ŶPress to return to the ...

Page 23: ...heater on screen If home theater RAM theater Player theater is currently off selecting the Home theater option will automatically turn the equipment on See Power on link below If home theater Player theater RAM theater power is turned Off speakers automatically switch to the TV Volume up down Mute ŶTV speakers The TV speakers are active change Note Before using HDMI control functions the connected...

Page 24: ...er RAM Theater or Player Theater system Refer to page 22 for Setup Menu settings and additional control information Optional HDMI and or optical cables are not provided If connection or setting of equipment compatible with HDMI control is changed switch the power of this unit Off then On again while the power of all equipment is On to this unit to correctly recognize the connected equipment and ch...

Page 25: ...n connection as shown below One AV amp and one DIGA can be operated with this unit Be sure to connect the AV amp between this unit and the DIGA Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model Please refer to their respective operating instruction manuals When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output using DIGITAL AUDIO OUT of this u...

Page 26: ...al dealer For the first time input the number twice to register it Note When you select a locked channel a message will be displayed that allows you to view the channel if you input your password ŶTo change the password In select Change password and press OK button Input the new 4 digit password twice ŶTo cancel the Channel lock Select Off in Off Channel lock not activated All Locks all channels a...

Page 27: ... Canadian English ratings C F L R Canadian French ratings To get other information p 39 Caution 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...

Page 28: ...current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions ŶTo reset the settings of Setup menu Select Reset in Setup menu and press OK button Input your 4 digit password with number buttons Select Yes on the confirmation screen and press OK button Set 5 Select Program channel Select the function Check signal strength Signal meter Set automatically Auto Set manually M...

Page 29: ...next Edit Caption Changes the station identifier Favorite Registers channel to Favorites List Add Adds or deletes channels start select Select Cable or Antenna select next Caption Favorite Add Caption Preset Caption detail Rename maximum 7 characters available Select the number Favorite Favorite Add Press OK button to select Yes add or No delete Select Apply Press to move cursor to Apply Signal in...

Page 30: ...p CH scan Language Clock Program channel Input labels CC Input Labels Closed Caption Select Setup 2 next select Display menu 1 3 4 ŶPress to exit Set Select Input labels or CC Display labels of external devices Input labels Display Closed Caption CC next select ...

Page 31: ...splay of the audio portion The program viewed must provide Closed Captioning CC for the television to display it p 40 ŶSelect the item and set Size Text size Font Text font Style Text style Raised Depressed etc Foreground Color of text Fore opacity Opacity of text Background Color of text box Back opacity Opacity of text box Outline Outline color of text Identify the setting options on the screen ...

Page 32: ...an be set Timer 1 Timer 5 select set Select the channel CH Select the day Day The time to turn On On time The time to turn Off Off time Timer setting On Off Set ŶTo set Sleep Off Timer Press to set unit to shut itself off after a preselected amount of time ŶPress to exit ŶPress to return to the previous screen Note The TV automatically turns Off after 90 minutes when turned On by the Timer This op...

Page 33: ...quipment to the TV and turn Off the external equipment Input the equipment s 4 digit remote control code p 37 38 Confirm the equipment with the remote control The external equipment turns On ŶIf the equipment does not operate with remote control When your equipment has a single code Input the remote control code again When your equipment has multiple codes Change the code with above and test again...

Page 34: ...ease visit our website at www panasonic com www panasonic ca Camcorder S Video Camcorder VCR S Video VCR DVD Player ŶTo watch camcorder images INPUT3 ŶTo watch DVDs DVD Player Set Top Box Caution For Antenna connection via VCR please refer to the Operating Instructions of a VCR Cable TV Cable Box For receiving digital broadcasting of cable TV connect Cable TV directly to ANT terminal or AC Cord Co...

Page 35: ...d HDMI Connections p 24 25 or or Note The picture and audio input signals connected to a terminal specified in Prog out stop p 20 cannot be output from OUTPUT terminals However audio output can be obtained from the optical Digital Audio Out terminal To prevent howling and image oscillation set the Prog out stop setting when connecting VCR with loop connection p 20 When a device STB DVD etc is conn...

Page 36: ... TV Volume Up Down Sleep Sleep TV VCR Switch TV DBS Switch TV CBL Switch VCR Record PVR Record 1 PVR Record 1 Record Search 1 Search 1 Open Close Skip Reverse Forward Reverse Forward Rewind Fast Forward Stop Stop Pause Pause Play Play 1 Combination type Remote Control Operation Code List Note Operation may not be possible depending on the available memory size of the remote control This remote con...

Page 37: ...0037 0043 1278 1479 Fuji 0033 0035 Funai 0000 Garrard 0000 Gateway 1972 GE 0035 0060 0807 1035 1060 GoldStar 0037 1237 Gradiente 0000 Harley Davidson 0000 Hewlett Packard 1972 Hitachi 0000 0042 0089 Howard Computers 1972 HP 1972 Hughes Network Systems 0042 0739 Humax 0739 Hush 1972 iBUYPOWER 1972 JVC 0067 KEC 0037 Kenwood 0067 Kodak 0035 0037 Linksys 1972 Lloyd s 0000 LXI 0037 Magnasonic 1278 Magn...

Page 38: ... CyberHome 0816 1023 1024 1129 Daewoo 0833 0869 Denon 0490 Disney 0675 DVD2000 0521 Emerson 0591 0675 Enterprise 0591 Funai 0675 Gateway 1158 GE 0522 Go Video 0741 0833 0869 1075 1158 1304 1730 GoldStar 0741 Gradiente 0490 Grundig 0539 Hitachi 0573 0664 Hiteker 0672 Integra 0571 JVC 0558 0623 0867 1164 1275 Kenwood 0490 0534 Lecson 1533 LG 0591 0741 0801 0869 LiteOn 1158 1440 Loewe 0511 Magnavox 0...

Page 39: ...es news sports documentaries and other information programming talk shows music videos and variety programming C Programming intended for children under age 8 No offensive language nudity or sexual content C8 Programming generally considered acceptable for children 8 years and over No profanity nudity or sexual content G General programming suitable for all audiences PG Parental Guidance suggested...

Page 40: ...gital broadcasting set the aspect ratio to FULL If viewing with H FILL JUST ZOOM or 4 3 characters will be cut off 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 b...

Page 41: ...el amplifier to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals Caution External speakers cannot be connected directly to PROG OUT terminals When ATSC channel is selected the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital When NTSC channel is selected the output will be PCM 3 digit folder number 5 digit arbitrary characters 4 digit arbitrary characters 4 digit file number Usable characters 1 byte a ...

Page 42: ...erminal of either COMPONENT S VIDEO or VIDEO to receive analog signals The HDMI input terminal can be used with only the following image signals 480i 480p 720p 1080i and 1080p Match the output setting of the digital device For details of the applicable HDMI signals see below horizontal frequency kHz vertical frequency Hz COMPONENT HDMI 525 480 60i 15 73 59 94 525 480 60p 31 47 59 94 750 720 60p 45...

Page 43: ...cabinet and then wipe it dry with a dry cloth Do not allow any detergent to come into direct contact with the surface of the Plasma TV If water droplets get inside the unit operating problems may result Avoid contact with volatile substances such as insect sprays solvents and thinner otherwise the quality of the cabinet surface may be adversely affected or the coating may peel off Furthermore do n...

Page 44: ...5 Use a device compliant with EIA CEA 861 861B White spots or shadow images noise Check the position direction and connection of the aerial Interference or frozen digital channels intermittent sound Change the direction of antenna for digital channels Check Signal meter p 28 If the signal is weak check the antenna and consult your local dealer Before requesting service or assistance please follow ...

Page 45: ...nce please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem If problem still persists please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service center for assistance For details p 49 50 The function to prevent after image is activated Not a faulty symptom The screen saver is activated if the TV unit is not operated for a certain time in SD mode after image p 5 A pixel or luminescent spot ca...

Page 46: ... RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 2 Y 1 0 V p p including synchronization PB PR 0 35 V p p AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms HDMI 1 2 TYPE A Connector AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms Card slot SD CARD slot 1 AV PROG OUT VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 ȍ AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM Dolby Digital Fiber Optic FEATURES 3D Y C FILTER CLOSED CAPTION V C...

Page 47: ...in Y 1 0 V p p 75 ȍ C 0 286 V p p 75 ȍ AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 1 2 Y 1 0 V p p including synchronization PB PR 0 35 V p p AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms HDMI 1 2 TYPE A Connector AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms Card slot SD CARD slot 1 AV PROG OUT VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 ȍ AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PCM Dolby Digital Fiber...

Page 48: ...ages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect bug infestation mishandling misapplication alteration faulty installation set up adjustments misadjustment of consumer controls improper maintenance power line surge lightning damage modification or commercial use such as in a hotel off...

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Page 50: ... INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In certain instances some jurisdictions do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or the exclusion of implied warranties so the above limitations and exclusions may not be applicable In home service requires clear complete and easy access to the product by the Authorized Servicentre and does not ...

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