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... Control™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Manufactured under license from SD Card 18 Watching Videos and DVDs 20 Displaying PC Screen on TV 22 Advanced Features How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc 24 VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM 28 Lock 32 Editing and Setting Channels 34 Closed Caption 36 Input Labels/Monitor Out 37 Using Timer 38 Programming the Remote to Operate Peripheral Equipment 39 Recommended AV Connections...
... Control™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Manufactured under license from SD Card 18 Watching Videos and DVDs 20 Displaying PC Screen on TV 22 Advanced Features How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc 24 VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM 28 Lock 32 Editing and Setting Channels 34 Closed Caption 36 Input Labels/Monitor Out 37 Using Timer 38 Programming the Remote to Operate Peripheral Equipment 39 Recommended AV Connections...
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... papers with the limits for long periods of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use only shielded interface cables when connecting to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used , use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by Panasonic Corp. Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC...
... papers with the limits for long periods of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use only shielded interface cables when connecting to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used , use attachments / accessories specified by the manufacturer. 12) Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or table specified by Panasonic Corp. Safety Precautions CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC...
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... , a short-circuit may cause the Plasma TV to disconnect all cables before carrying out any repairs that need to install and remove the television. which could cause fire. Notes Do not display a still picture for use with wet hands. Typical still images Channel number and other infrared communication equipment. Have the TV evaluated at an Authorized Service Center. AC Power Supply Cord Disconnect the power plug from direct or Doing so...
... , a short-circuit may cause the Plasma TV to disconnect all cables before carrying out any repairs that need to install and remove the television. which could cause fire. Notes Do not display a still picture for use with wet hands. Typical still images Channel number and other infrared communication equipment. Have the TV evaluated at an Authorized Service Center. AC Power Supply Cord Disconnect the power plug from direct or Doing so...
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... Cable clamper AC cord Pedestal TBLX0031 How to assemble (p.7) (TH-42PZ800U) TBLX0032 (TH-46PZ800U, TH-50PZ800U) Cleaning cloth Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide (For viewing HD programming) Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) Optional Accessory Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) TY-WK42PV4W (angle) TY-WK42PR4W Note In order to maintain the TV's performance and safety, be absolutely sure to take steps to the remote control. codes before changing batteries in damage Close...
... Cable clamper AC cord Pedestal TBLX0031 How to assemble (p.7) (TH-42PZ800U) TBLX0032 (TH-46PZ800U, TH-50PZ800U) Cleaning cloth Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide (For viewing HD programming) Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) Optional Accessory Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) TY-WK42PV4W (angle) TY-WK42PR4W Note In order to maintain the TV's performance and safety, be absolutely sure to take steps to the remote control. codes before changing batteries in damage Close...
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... side snaps Cable Binding Instructions To attach hole Cable clamper Insert Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord together (could cause distorted image). When using the options, follow the option's assembly manual to fix cables. Insert firmly. Insert firmly. Fasten the cables with the Cable clamper as necessary. Accessories/Optional Accessory (Continued) Location Adjust the plasma panel to your desired angle. (View from above) TH-42PZ800U...
... side snaps Cable Binding Instructions To attach hole Cable clamper Insert Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord together (could cause distorted image). When using the options, follow the option's assembly manual to fix cables. Insert firmly. Insert firmly. Fasten the cables with the Cable clamper as necessary. Accessories/Optional Accessory (Continued) Location Adjust the plasma panel to your desired angle. (View from above) TH-42PZ800U...
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.../UHF Antenna • NTSC (National Television System Committee): Conventional broadcasting • ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee): Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel surround-sound audio and interactive television. If using a Cable Box set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4 for the equipment. When disconnecting the power cord, be done with the use of the external equipment's connections, please refer to enjoy viewing their programming.
.../UHF Antenna • NTSC (National Television System Committee): Conventional broadcasting • ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee): Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel surround-sound audio and interactive television. If using a Cable Box set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4 for the equipment. When disconnecting the power cord, be done with the use of the external equipment's connections, please refer to enjoy viewing their programming.
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... front Power indicator of the TV set. (on: red, off: no light) Note The TV consumes a limited amount of the TV TV controls/indicators Displays the Main menu. Chooses menu and submenu entries. External equipment operations (VCRs, DVDs, etc.) (p. 20) VIERA Link menu (p. 30-31) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 16) Displays Main Menu (p. 24) Exits from SD Card (p. 18-19) The equipment (Remote control mode) selection button (p. 20) Changes the input mode (p. 20) SUB MENU Displays Sub Menu (p. 16, 26) Colored buttons (used for...
... front Power indicator of the TV set. (on: red, off: no light) Note The TV consumes a limited amount of the TV TV controls/indicators Displays the Main menu. Chooses menu and submenu entries. External equipment operations (VCRs, DVDs, etc.) (p. 20) VIERA Link menu (p. 30-31) Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 16) Displays Main Menu (p. 24) Exits from SD Card (p. 18-19) The equipment (Remote control mode) selection button (p. 20) Changes the input mode (p. 20) SUB MENU Displays Sub Menu (p. 16, 26) Colored buttons (used for...
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... receiving a digital channel. SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes the channel banner. 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 POWER or Note If the mode is not TV, press (p. 20) and select TV. (TV) SUB MENU Select a channel number ■To directly input the digital up channel number or When tuning to a digital channel, down press the button...
... receiving a digital channel. SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes the channel banner. 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 POWER or Note If the mode is not TV, press (p. 20) and select TV. (TV) SUB MENU Select a channel number ■To directly input the digital up channel number or When tuning to a digital channel, down press the button...
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... input terminals (HDMI 4/Video 2), "GAME" input label is set as default. (Picture mode is taken for picture mode setting, refer to access. Skip Reverse/ Forward Rewind/Fast Forward Reverse/Forward (For other operations, see the manual of the connected equipment. 20 Select the input mode Input select 1 TV 2 Component 1 AUX 3 Component 2 4 HDMI 1 GAME or 5 HDMI 2 6 HDMI 3 GAME 7 HDMI 4 8 Video 1 89 Video 2 GAME 0 PC (example) Press corresponding NUMBER button on the remote control to any other manufacturers' equipment, you need to register the code...
... input terminals (HDMI 4/Video 2), "GAME" input label is set as default. (Picture mode is taken for picture mode setting, refer to access. Skip Reverse/ Forward Rewind/Fast Forward Reverse/Forward (For other operations, see the manual of the connected equipment. 20 Select the input mode Input select 1 TV 2 Component 1 AUX 3 Component 2 4 HDMI 1 GAME or 5 HDMI 2 6 HDMI 3 GAME 7 HDMI 4 8 Video 1 89 Video 2 GAME 0 PC (example) Press corresponding NUMBER button on the remote control to any other manufacturers' equipment, you need to register the code...
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... used, set "VIERA Link" setting to "On" as shown below. Please refer to "Off". Display menu Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Lock SD card CC Setup select next Select "VIERA Link setting" Setup 2/2 select VIERA Link setting Advanced setup next About Select "VIERA Link" VIERA Link setting VIERA Link On Power off link Set Power on the external equipment's connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. 21 For the details on link Set Default speakers TV select...
... used, set "VIERA Link" setting to "On" as shown below. Please refer to "Off". Display menu Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Lock SD card CC Setup select next Select "VIERA Link setting" Setup 2/2 select VIERA Link setting Advanced setup next About Select "VIERA Link" VIERA Link setting VIERA Link On Power off link Set Power on the external equipment's connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. 21 For the details on link Set Default speakers TV select...
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... 95 % (Size 1) or 100 % (Size 2) for HDMI connection. (Digital input signal) Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is generated on the remote control. (p. 30) Resets all TV programs including news, music, dramas, movies, sports and electronic games. (On/Off) BBE High Definition Sound restores clarity and presence for "Advanced picture". The clarity of the sound is compatible with all picture adjustments to factory default settings. Size 1: Selected item for "HD size". for each picture mode to "Off" when using external speakers (On...
... 95 % (Size 1) or 100 % (Size 2) for HDMI connection. (Digital input signal) Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is generated on the remote control. (p. 30) Resets all TV programs including news, music, dramas, movies, sports and electronic games. (On/Off) BBE High Definition Sound restores clarity and presence for "Advanced picture". The clarity of the sound is compatible with all picture adjustments to factory default settings. Size 1: Selected item for "HD size". for each picture mode to "Off" when using external speakers (On...
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... "Default speakers" cannot be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on a digital image. (p. 35) 27 (Continued) How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 38) Sleep 60 Locks the channels and programs (p. 32) Displays SD card data (p. 18-19) SD card Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 36) CC •Sets the mode to select the channel with...
... "Default speakers" cannot be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on a digital image. (p. 35) 27 (Continued) How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 38) Sleep 60 Locks the channels and programs (p. 32) Displays SD card data (p. 18-19) SD card Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 36) CC •Sets the mode to select the channel with...
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... one remote. This TV supports "HDAVI Control 3" function. Follow direction - Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theatre, RAM theater, Amplifier, etc.) with other manufacturers' equipment supporting the VIERA Link function. ■For the first time / When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing the setup after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on link Set Default speakers Theater change Automatic lip-sync...
... one remote. This TV supports "HDAVI Control 3" function. Follow direction - Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theatre, RAM theater, Amplifier, etc.) with other manufacturers' equipment supporting the VIERA Link function. ■For the first time / When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing the setup after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on link Set Default speakers Theater change Automatic lip-sync...
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... Home theater Player On Screen Display Language setting (English/Español/Français) ○ ○ ○ Panel Aspect Ratio (169fixed) ○○○ Closed caption information mode CC type Digital setting ○ --- --- ○ --- --- ○ --- --- Audio is the default setting. When "Set" is selected (p. 26), TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on operating conditions or the specification for...
... Home theater Player On Screen Display Language setting (English/Español/Français) ○ ○ ○ Panel Aspect Ratio (169fixed) ○○○ Closed caption information mode CC type Digital setting ○ --- --- ○ --- --- ○ --- --- Audio is the default setting. When "Set" is selected (p. 26), TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on operating conditions or the specification for...
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... menu screen Reset Select the function Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Manual Signal meter next select Set ■To reset the settings of setup menu Select "Reset" in Setup menu ( ) and press OK Input your needs and reception conditions. Display menu Auto Set automatically Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup next select Select "Program channel" Setup 1/2 Surf mode All Language Clock Program channel External devices Anti image retention next select Manual Set manually ■Press to your 4-digit password with number buttons...
... menu screen Reset Select the function Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Manual Signal meter next select Set ■To reset the settings of setup menu Select "Reset" in Setup menu ( ) and press OK Input your needs and reception conditions. Display menu Auto Set automatically Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup next select Select "Program channel" Setup 1/2 Surf mode All Language Clock Program channel External devices Anti image retention next select Manual Set manually ■Press to your 4-digit password with number buttons...
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... TV AC 120 V 60 Hz AC Cord (Connect after all the other connections, consult the instructions for setup when using an external loop-connection. (p. 26, 37) 40 analog audio cable with an HDMI to terminal specified in "Monitor out" (p. 37) cannot be HDMI, COMPONENT or PC terminals, no video signals output from "DIGITAL When receiving digital channel signals, all digital AUDIO OUT" terminal. However, audio output can be passed through the PROG OUT terminals. "Monitor out" setting when connecting...
... TV AC 120 V 60 Hz AC Cord (Connect after all the other connections, consult the instructions for setup when using an external loop-connection. (p. 26, 37) 40 analog audio cable with an HDMI to terminal specified in "Monitor out" (p. 37) cannot be HDMI, COMPONENT or PC terminals, no video signals output from "DIGITAL When receiving digital channel signals, all digital AUDIO OUT" terminal. However, audio output can be passed through the PROG OUT terminals. "Monitor out" setting when connecting...
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... is displayed on the screen. Game: For playing video game. A device having no digital output terminal may not work normally depending on your taste. HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with a PC is selected from an Input label other remote controls with HDMI cable, the sound from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be automatically set automatically if "GAME" is not assumed. When an NTSC channel is selected, the output will be Dolby Digital. Photo is switched. The...
... is displayed on the screen. Game: For playing video game. A device having no digital output terminal may not work normally depending on your taste. HDMI-compatible equipment (*1) with a PC is selected from an Input label other remote controls with HDMI cable, the sound from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be automatically set automatically if "GAME" is not assumed. When an NTSC channel is selected, the output will be Dolby Digital. Photo is switched. The...
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...) Screen Only spots are displayed instead of the TV). Is "Speaker output" set to "Off"? (p. 24) Change "SAP" settings. (p. 16) Check "HDMI 1 in", "HDMI 2 in", "HDMI 3 in" or "HDMI 4 in cooling fan (not a sign of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 36) Are the speakers' cables connected correctly? (p. 40) Is "Sound Mute" active? (p. 13) Is the volume set become hot. Set the audio setting of performance or quality. 51 If digital sound connection has a problem, select analog sound connection. Check Picture menu (p. 24) and volume...
...) Screen Only spots are displayed instead of the TV). Is "Speaker output" set to "Off"? (p. 24) Change "SAP" settings. (p. 16) Check "HDMI 1 in", "HDMI 2 in", "HDMI 3 in" or "HDMI 4 in cooling fan (not a sign of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 36) Are the speakers' cables connected correctly? (p. 40) Is "Sound Mute" active? (p. 13) Is the volume set become hot. Set the audio setting of performance or quality. 51 If digital sound connection has a problem, select analog sound connection. Check Picture menu (p. 24) and volume...
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Specifications Consumption panel Power Source Maximum TH-42PZ800U AC 120 V, 60 Hz 575 W TH-46PZ800U 630 W TH-50PZ800U 692 W Power Plasma Display Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No. Mass and Dimensions shown are subject to change without notice. of pixels) Audio Output 0.2 W 0.2 W 0.2 W AC type 16:9 42 " class (41.6 inches measured diagonally) 46 " class (46.0 inches measured diagonally) 50 " class (49.9 inches measured diagonally) 36.2 " × 20...
Specifications Consumption panel Power Source Maximum TH-42PZ800U AC 120 V, 60 Hz 575 W TH-46PZ800U 630 W TH-50PZ800U 692 W Power Plasma Display Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No. Mass and Dimensions shown are subject to change without notice. of pixels) Audio Output 0.2 W 0.2 W 0.2 W AC type 16:9 42 " class (41.6 inches measured diagonally) 46 " class (46.0 inches measured diagonally) 50 " class (49.9 inches measured diagonally) 36.2 " × 20...
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...) YEARS GLASS PANEL OR CRT LABOR SERVICE 1 (ONE) YEAR ON-SITE OR CARRY-IN During the "Labor" Limited Warranty period there will , for on the picture tube resulting 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...
...) YEARS GLASS PANEL OR CRT LABOR SERVICE 1 (ONE) YEAR ON-SITE OR CARRY-IN During the "Labor" Limited Warranty period there will , for on the picture tube resulting 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...
