Panasonic TH-50PZ85U Operating Instructions Manual
42”/46”/50” class 1080p plasma hdtv
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Televisión de alta definición de 1080p y clase 42"/46"/50" de Plasma
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
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42"/46"/50" Class 1080p Plasma HDTV
(41.6/46.0/49.9 inches measured diagonally)
(41,6/46,0/49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)
Número de modelo
Quick Start Guide
(See page 6-15)
Guía de inicio rápido
(vea la página 6-15)
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
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
Model No.
TH-42PZ85U
TH-46PZ85U
TH-50PZ85U
TQB2AA0773-2
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- Page 1 (See page 6-15) Guía de inicio rápido (vea la página 6-15) 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...
- Page 2 Turn your own living room into a movie theater! Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement This device contains a digital television tuner, so it should receive digital over the air TV programming, with a suitable antenna, after the end of full-power analog TV broadcasting in the United States (as required by law) on February 17, 2009.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Contents Please read before using the unit Safety Precautions ······································· 4 Notes ···························································· 5 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory ····· 6 Basic Connection ····························· 9 Identifying Controls ························ 13 First Time Setup ···························· 14 Enjoy rich multimedia Enjoy your TV! Basic Features Watching TV ···············································... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Panasonic Corporation of North America could cause harmful interference and would void the user’s authority to operate this device. -
Page 5: Notes
WARNING/CAUTION If problems occur during use WARNING If a problem occurs (such as no picture or no sound), or if smoke or an abnormal odor is detected from the Plasma Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally TV, unplug the power cord immediately. swallowed. -
Page 6: Accessories/Optional Accessory
AC cord Pedestal Cleaning cloth How to assemble (p.7) TBLX0033 (TH-42PZ85U) TBLX0034 (TH-46PZ85U, TH-50PZ85U) Operating Instructions Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Quick Setup Guide Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) (For viewing HD programming) Optional Accessory Note In order to maintain the TV’s performance and... - Page 7 Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately.
- Page 8 Accessories/Optional Accessory (Continued) AC cord connection To attach To remove Keep pushing both side snaps Insert it firmly until the tabs on both sides click into place. Cable Binding Instructions To attach To remove hole Snaps Cable clamper Keep pushing Insert both sides till they snap...
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Page 9: Basic Connection
For the details of the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet first. For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca... - Page 10 Basic Connection (Continued) Example 2 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback) DVD Recorder AV Equipment VHF/UHF Antenna If this source has higher resolution through interlace (e.g. DVD Recorder or progressive signal, connection can be done with or VCR) the use of Component Video or HDMI cable. Connection can be done with the use of an RF cable and Composite Video/S Video cable.
- Page 11 Example 3 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver You can enjoy high-definition Satellite programming by subscribing to DVD Recorder Receiver VHF/UHF Antenna high-definition satellite service. Connection can be done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable. To connect the antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder or VCR VHF/UHF Antenna AC 120 V 60 Hz...
- Page 12 Basic Connection (Continued) AV cable connections To use HDMI terminals AV Equipment HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI AV OUT e.g. Blu-ray Disc player Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. For “VIERA Link connections”, please refer to p.
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Page 13: Identifying Controls
Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Front of the TV Back of the TV Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Changes the input mode Displays the Main POWER menu. C.A.T.S. sensor POWER Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic button Tracking System). -
Page 14: First Time Setup
First Time Setup “First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 26-27) is set to “No”. Turn the TV On with the POWER button POWER (TV) - Page 15 Auto channel setup Select “Auto program” First time setup next Language Clock select Auto program Select “ANT in” ANT in Program channel Cable: Cable TV ANT in Cable Antenna: Antenna Auto select Select “Auto” Program channel next ANT in Cable Auto select Select scanning mode...
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Page 16: Watching Tv
Watching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 9-12) To watch TV and other functions Turn power on Note POWER If the mode is not TV, press and select TV. (p. 20) (TV) MENU Select a channel number... - Page 17 ■ Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 46) Change aspect • 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM ratio • 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM ■ FAVORITE Call up Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune a favorite screen.
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Page 18: Viewing From Sd Card
Viewing from SD Card You can view photos taken with a digital camera or digital video camera and saved on an SD card. (Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly.) Photo viewer Insert the SD card and select “Play SD card now” “SD card setting”... - Page 19 Insert the card Remove the card Compliant card type Press in lightly on SD (maximum capacity): Card, then release. SDHC Card (16 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter) Card For cautions and details Label surface on SD Cards (p.
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Page 20: Watching Videos And Dvds
Watching Videos and DVDs If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can easily watch videos and DVDs using the TV’s remote control. Input Select You can select the external equipment to access. To operate other manufacturers’ equipment, you need to register the code of the equipment. (p. 39) With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode... - Page 21 VIERA Link Setting If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control” function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can use more convenient functions. Please refer to p. 28-31. Before using these functions, you need to set “VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below. Display menu Select “Setup”...
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Page 22: Displaying Pc Screen On Tv
Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p. 40) Display the Input select menu Input select Component 1 Component 2... - Page 23 ■ PC menu setting (change as desired) Making settings “How to Use Menu Functions” (p. 24) Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (options) Reset Resets PC adjust H & V: The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector. (p. 49) Sync On G: Uses a synchronized signal on the Video G signal, which is input from the G connector.
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Page 24: How To Use Menu Functions
How to Use Menu Functions ■ Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and Menu list other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. Menu Item Display menu Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Speaker output Reset... - Page 25 Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) [Record now/Stop recording] Records programs on the recorder immediately with the TV’s remote control (p. 30-31). [VIERA Link control] Selects equipment to access and operate. (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder) (p.30-31) [Speaker output] Selects an audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 30-31) •...
- Page 26 How to Use Menu Functions ■ Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and Menu list other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. Menu Item Surf mode Display menu Language Clock Program channel Displays the functions that can be set...
- Page 27 (Continued) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only) Surf mode • Favorite: Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 17) Selects the screen menu language (p. 14) Language Adjusts the clock (p. 14) Clock Sets channels (p.
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Page 28: Viera Link
VIERA Link is a new name for EZ Sync Input Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. Switching This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” function. Connections to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theatre, RAM Power on theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically. - Page 29 “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on. If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the remote control for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following sequence of operations is performed automatically.
- Page 30 VIERA Link “HDAVI Control ” You can enjoy more convenient operation with the “HDAVI Control” function in the “VIERA Link” menu. For more details on the “HDAVI Control” function, refer to p. 28 Display VIERA Link menu Speaker control Menu VIERA Link MENU Picture...
- Page 31 (Continued) You can select Home theater or TV speakers for audio output. Control theater speakers with the TV’s remote control. This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected. ■ Home theater: Adjustment for equipment Select “Speaker output”...
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Page 32: Lock
Lock You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. Display menu Select “Lock” next You will be asked to enter your Menu password each time you display VIERA Link the Lock menu. Picture select Audio Timer Lock... - Page 33 ■ To select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked. These channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating. Select “Mode” and set to “Custom” Select channel to lock. Channel To lock/unlock all channels: Channel lock...
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Page 34: Editing And Setting Channels
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. Display menu Auto automatically Select “Setup” Menu next VIERA Link Picture select Audio Timer Lock SD card Setup Select “Program channel” Setup next Surf mode Manual... - Page 35 Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory. Select “ANT in” Select a scanning mode (p. 15) Select Cable or Antenna (p. 15) Auto program Select “Auto” All channels Program channel Analog only next select ANT in Cable Digital only Auto select Manual...
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Page 36: Closed Caption
Closed Caption Display menu Select “CC” Menu next VIERA Link Picture select Audio Timer Lock ■ SD card Press to exit from a menu screen Setup The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of the audio. The program being viewed must be transmitting Closed Caption (CC) information. -
Page 37: Input Labels/Monitor Out
Input Labels/Monitor Out Display menu and select “Setup” next Menu VIERA Link select Lock SD card Setup Select “External devices” next Setup Surf mode Language select Clock Program channel External devices Anti image retention Select “Input labels” or “Monitor out” ■... -
Page 38: Using Timer
Using Timer The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 14) The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not work if the “Auto power on” (p. 27) is set. Display menu Select “Timer”... -
Page 39: Operating Peripheral Equipment
Operating Peripheral Equipment You can operate other manufacturers’ equipment using this TV’s remote control. Connect the external equipment to the TV and Power Off the external equipment Press both buttons simultaneously for more than 3 seconds. • Release the buttons when the equipment selection buttons start flashing. -
Page 40: Recommended Av Connections
These diagrams show our recommendations or how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment and its specifications. For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca... - Page 41 When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output using “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of this unit, the system switches to 2CH audio. (When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.) About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual of the equipment.
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Page 42: Remote Control Operation/Code List
Remote Control Operation/Code List The following explains how to operate external devices with the TV’s remote control. Register the remote control codes (p. 39) if you want to operate an external device from another manufacturer. (p. 43-44) Note Operation may not be possible depending on the available memory size of the remote control. This remote control is not designed to cover operation of all functions of all models. - Page 43 Vision 0883 General Instrument 0003, 0276, 0476, 0810 Pace 0008, 0237, 1877 Sony 1006 Vortex View 0883 GoldStar 0144 Panasonic 0000, 0021, 0107, 0623 Sprucer 0021 Zenith 0000, 0525, 0899 Hamlin 0009, 0273 Paragon 0000 Starcom 0003 Cable/PVR Combination (C) (...
- Page 44 PVR (V) ( 1972 Hughes Network 0739 Northgate 1972 Tagar Systems 1972 Systems Alienware 1972 Panasonic 0614, 0616, 1807, 1808, 1809 Tivo 0618, 0636, 0739, 1337 Captive Works 2167 Humax 0739, 1797, 1988 Philips 0618, 0739 Toshiba 1008, 1972, 1988, 1996...
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Page 45: Ratings List For Lock
Ratings List for Lock “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. (p. 33) ■ U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or where rating does not apply. -
Page 46: Technical Information
Technical Information Closed Caption (CC) For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to FULL (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM, or 4:3; characters might be cut off). The CC can be displayed on the TV if the receiver (such as a set-top box or satellite receiver) has the CC set On using the Component or HDMI connection to the TV. - Page 47 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 deterioration or damage of recorded data.) SD Card warning messages...
- Page 48 “HDAVI Control ” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 28) This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function on even if TV is in Standby mode.
- Page 49 Side Bar Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause Side Bar Image retention “Image retention” to remain on either or both sides of the display field. To reduce the risk of such “Image retention”, change the brightness of the side bars.
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Page 50: Faq
Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. For details (p. 55, 56) For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: www.panasonic.com/contactinfo... - Page 51 If there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV).
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Page 52: Care And Cleaning
Care and Cleaning First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. Display panel The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint- free cloth. If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted by 100 times the amount of water) and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid. -
Page 53: Specifications
Specifications TH-42PZ85U TH-46PZ85U TH-50PZ85U Power Source AC 120 V, 60 Hz Maximum 573 W 628 W 690 W Standby condition 0.2 W 0.2 W 0.2 W Drive method AC type Aspect Ratio 16:9 42 ” class (41.6 inches 46 ” class (46.0 inches 50 ”... -
Page 54: Limited Warranty (For U.s.a.)
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited Warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. -
Page 55: Customer Services Directory (For U. S. A.)
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. ■ For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com... -
Page 56: Limited Warranty (For Canada)
If removal is required to service the product, it will be at the discretion of the Servicentre and in no event will Panasonic Canada Inc. or the Servicentre be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages. - Page 57 Note...
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