Panasonic TH-37PX25 User manual

Panasonic
Operating Instructions
Digital High Definition
Plasma Television
Model No. TH-37PX25
TH-42PX25
TH-50PX25
For assistance, please call : 1-888-VIEW-PTV(843-9788)
or send e-mail to : [email protected]
or visit us at www.panasonic.com (U.S.A.)
For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300
or visit us at www.panasonic.com (Puerto Rico)
Before connecting, operating or adjusting this product, please read these instructions completely.
Please keep this manual for future reference.
[English ] TQBC0737

WARNING
WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back.
No user*serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
The lightning flash with
arrow-head within a triangle
is intended to tetI the user
that parts inside the product
are a risk of electric shock to
persons.
The exclamation point within
a triangle is intended to teIt
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 vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set. (including on
shelves above, etc.)
WARNING: AS WITH ANY SMALL OBJECT, SD CARDS CAN BE SWALLOWED BY YOUNG CHILDREN. DO
NOT ALLOW CHILDREN TO HANDLE THE SD CARD.
WARNING: 1) To prevent electric shock, do not remove cover. No user serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to
qualified service personnel.
2) Do not remove the grounding pin on the power plug. This apparatus is equipped with a three pin
grounding4ype power plug. This plug will only fit a grounding4ype power outlet. This is a safety feature.
if you are unable to insert the plug into the outlet, contact an electrician.
Do not defeat the purpose of the grounding plug.
Note:
Do not allow a still picture to be displayed for an extended period, as this can cause a permanent after-
image to remain on the Plasma Television.
Examples of still pictures include Iogos, video games, computer images, teletext and images displayed in
4:3 mode.
DD I DOLBY I® ManufacturedunderlicensefromDolbyLaboratories.
"Dolby" and the double-D symbols are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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:SD Logo is a trademark.
BiI£. HD3DSeu.d Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, inc.
Licensed by BBE Sound, inc. under USP4638258, 4482888, 5510752 and 5736897.
BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound, inc.
High_finiUon Sound
This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other
intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by
Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless
otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering or disassembly is prohibited.
U.S. Patents Nos. 4,631,603; 4,577,216; 4,819,098; 4,907,093; 6,381,747; and 6,516,132.
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I Important Safety Instructions
1) Read these instructions.
All the safety and operating instructions should be read before the appliance is operated.
2) Keep these instructions.
The safety and operating instructions should be retained for future reference.
3) Heed all warnings.
All warnings on the appliance and in the operating instructions should be adhered to.
4) Follow all instructions.
All operating and use instructions should be followed.
5) Do not use this apparatus near water.
For example, near a bathtub, wash bowl, kitchen sink, or laundry tub, in a wet basement, or near a swimming pool, and
the like.
6) Clean only with dry cloth.
Do not use liquid cleaners or aerosol cleaners. Use a dry cloth for cleaning.
7) Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
Slots and Openings in the cabinet are provided for ventilation and to ensure reliable operation of the product and to
protect it from overheating. The openings should never be blocked by placing the product on a bed, sofa, rug, or other
similar surface.
8) Do not install near any heat sources such as radiators, heat registers, stoves, or other apparatus (including amplifiers)
that produce heat.
This product should not be placed in a builtqn installation such as a bookcase or rack unless proper ventilation is
provided or the manufacturer's instructions have been adhered to.
9) Do not defeat the safety purpose of the polarized or grounding-type plug. A polarized plug has two blades with one wider
than the other. A grounding type plug has two blades and a third grounding prong. The wide blade or the third prong are
provided for your safety. If the provided plug does not fit into your outlet, consult an electrician for replacement of the
obsolete outlet.
10) Protect the power cord from being walked on or pinched particularly at plugs, convenience receptacles, and the point
where they exit from the apparatus.
11) Only use attachments /accessories specified by the manufacturer.
12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with the
apparatus. When a cart is used, use caution when moving the cart /apparatus combination to avoid
injury from tip-over.
Quick stops, excessive force, and uneven surfaces may cause the appliance and cart combination
to overturn. ®
13) Unplug this apparatus during lightning storms or when unused for long periods of time.
This will prevent damage to the product due to lightning and power-line surges.
14) Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any
way, such as power-supply cord or plug is damaged, liquid has been spilled or objects have fallen into the apparatus,
the apparatus has been exposed to rain or moisture, does not operate normally, or has been dropped.
15) To prevent electric shock, ensure the grounding pin on the AC cord power plug is securely connected.
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Dear Panasonic Customer
Welcome to the Panasonic,¢amily of customers. We hope that ),ou _,ill have many ),ears of el_ioyment
5[?om ),our ne_ Plasma TV.
To obtain maximum benefit ¢?om ),our set, please read these Instructions bei[bre making any adjustments,
and retain them,¢br ¢_ture res[_rence.
Retain ),our purchase receipt also, and record the model number and serial number of ),our set in the
space provided on the back cover of these inswuctions.
Visit our Panasonic Web Site : www.panasonic.com
For assistance, please call :1-888-VIEW-PTV(843-9788)
or send e-mail to : [email protected]
or visit us at www.panasonic.com (U.S.A.)
For assistance, please call : 787-750-4300
or visit us at www.panasonic.com (Puerto Rico)
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IFCC STATEMENT
--_FCC STATEMENT ]
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of
the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential
installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference
to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged
to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired operation.
FCC CAUTION:
To assure continued compliance and possible undesirable interlerence, the provided ferrite cores must be
used when connecting this plasma television to video equipment; and maintain at least 40 cm spacing to
other peripheral devices. Refer to instructions on pages 10, 13, 14, 17, 18.
Any changes or modifications to this TV not expressly approved by Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
could result harmful interlerence and would void the user's authority to operate this device.
FCC Declaration of Conformity
Model No.TH-37PX25, TH-42PX25, TH-50PX25
Responsible Party:
Contact Source:
Matsushita Electric Corporation of America
One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094
Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company
1-888-843-9788
email: consu [email protected]
Trademark Credits
* VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation.
* Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, USA.
* S-VGA is a registered trademark of the Video Electronics Standard Association.
Even if no special notation has been made of company or product trademarks, these trademarks have been fully
respected.
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