Panasonic th-42px25up User Manual
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Cable Connection
This TV is capable of displaying 1080i and 480p DTV signals when connected to a DTV Tuner Set-Top-Box (STB). This
TV also utilizes a progressive scan doubler, which de-interlaces the NTSC signal and progressively scans the image.
This allows you to sit close to the TV and not see the thin black horizontal lines (venetian blind effect) associated with
interlaced TV pictures.
• To view DTV programs, connect the STB to the component video input terminals (Y, P
TV also utilizes a progressive scan doubler, which de-interlaces the NTSC signal and progressively scans the image.
This allows you to sit close to the TV and not see the thin black horizontal lines (venetian blind effect) associated with
interlaced TV pictures.
• To view DTV programs, connect the STB to the component video input terminals (Y, P
B
, P
R
) of the TV. Component color
inputs provide luminance and separate color signal.
• Select the output of the STB to either 1080i or 480p.
• A DTV signal must be available in your area.
• Use a Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) or DVD Player.
• A DTV signal must be available in your area.
• Use a Panasonic DTV-STB (Digital TV-Set-Top Box) or DVD Player.
Digital TV - Set-Top Box (DTV-STB) or DVD Connection
DIGITAL TV OUTPUT
MAIN
VIDEO
VIDEO
AUDIO OUTPUT
P
B
P
R
Y
R
L
PROG OUT
COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT
S VIDEO
VIDEO
Y
P
B
L
R
P
R
1
2
1
2
INPUT
VIDEO
TO AUDIO
AMP
CableCARD
TM
allows you to tune digital and high definition cable channels through the cable antenna. Consult your cable
company on the availability of CableCARD
TM
.
CableCARD
TM
Connection
Notes:
• If you experience keyboard or remote control function hang-up when using CableCARD
• If you experience keyboard or remote control function hang-up when using CableCARD
TM
, unplug the TV and plug it back
on and try the controls again. If this condition still exists, please call Panasonic Customer Call Center for further instructions.
• Do not insert a PCMCIA card into CABLE CARD slot.
Back of the TV
B
A
ANTENNA
SER
VCE ONL
Y
DIGIT
AL AUDIO
OUT
CABLE CARD
Cable In
POD MODULE
IN
SER
T
T
H
IS
END
END
Back of the TV
Upper side of the card
Set Top Box
DVD player
Component Video cable
Audio cable
Procedure
1. Connect the cable antenna to ANTENNA (A).
2. Turn the TV on (see page 19).
3. Set the input mode to TV (see page 20).
4. Insert the CableCARD
2. Turn the TV on (see page 19).
3. Set the input mode to TV (see page 20).
4. Insert the CableCARD
TM
(as it’s upper side facing to your side) into CABLE CARD slot on the back of the TV.
Follow the messages displayed on the screen.