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... 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 40 FAQs, etc. Basic Features Watching TV 16 Viewing from Dolby Laboratories. Remote Control Operation/Code List 42 Ratings List for Lock 45 Technical...
... 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 40 FAQs, etc. Basic Features Watching TV 16 Viewing from Dolby Laboratories. Remote Control Operation/Code List 42 Ratings List for Lock 45 Technical...
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..., 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. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. A polarized plug has two blades with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is subject...
..., 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. Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all servicing to qualified service personnel. A polarized plug has two blades with dry cloth. 7) Do not block any heat sources such as power-supply cord or plug is subject...
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... handle the power cord plug with this Do not make any cleaning. A short may cause damage to install and remove the television. CAUTION This Plasma TV is designed to its cables attached might damage the downward may occur, which might cause fire or permanent damage to carry out set-up onto the television or use it as it repaired at an Authorized Service Center...
... handle the power cord plug with this Do not make any cleaning. A short may cause damage to install and remove the television. CAUTION This Plasma TV is designed to its cables attached might damage the downward may occur, which might cause fire or permanent damage to carry out set-up onto the television or use it as it repaired at an Authorized Service Center...
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... break batteries. Accessories Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000220 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) AA Battery 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...
... break batteries. Accessories Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000220 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) AA Battery 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...
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... Cable Binding Instructions To attach hole Cable clamper Insert Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord together (could cause distorted image). Keep pushing both sides till they snap To loosen Keep pushing knob the knob Reference of connection Antenna terminal Pin terminals HDMI terminal Firmly tighten by hand. 8 red blue green green Match colors of the base even if the TV swivels to fix cables. When using...
... Cable Binding Instructions To attach hole Cable clamper Insert Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord together (could cause distorted image). Keep pushing both sides till they snap To loosen Keep pushing knob the knob Reference of connection Antenna terminal Pin terminals HDMI terminal Firmly tighten by hand. 8 red blue green green Match colors of the base even if the TV swivels to fix cables. When using...
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... Video cable. (p. 12) To view high-definition programming select the correct video input. (p. 20) Note Not all the other connections.) Antenna PB Y terminal PB Y AUDIO IN S VIDEO PC (If no Cable Box) or HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Accessories/Optional Accessory ANT IN ANT OUT Cable Box •Cable Box/Cable You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet first. To connect antenna terminal and Cable Box VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV or Back of the TV...
... Video cable. (p. 12) To view high-definition programming select the correct video input. (p. 20) Note Not all the other connections.) Antenna PB Y terminal PB Y AUDIO IN S VIDEO PC (If no Cable Box) or HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Accessories/Optional Accessory ANT IN ANT OUT Cable Box •Cable Box/Cable You need to subscribe to a cable TV service to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet first. To connect antenna terminal and Cable Box VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV or Back of the TV...
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...) Switches to enter alphanumeric input in 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. 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...
...) Switches to enter alphanumeric input in 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. 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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... next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. 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 to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. Channel Clock Information Recall...
... next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. 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 to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. Channel Clock Information Recall...
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... 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 p. 37. Watching Videos and DVDs If you have "GAME" label. (p. 37) HDMI 3 GAME If there is no action enter is taken for picture mode setting, refer to the TV, you can select the external equipment to p. 37. Input Select You can easily watch videos and DVDs using the TV's remote control.
... 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 p. 37. Watching Videos and DVDs If you have "GAME" label. (p. 37) HDMI 3 GAME If there is no action enter is taken for picture mode setting, refer to the TV, you can select the external equipment to p. 37. Input Select You can easily watch videos and DVDs using the TV's remote control.
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... link Set Default speakers TV select ■Press to exit from a menu screen Select "On" (default is On) change Now you can use more convenient functions. Before using these functions, you need to set "VIERA Link" setting to the operating manuals for the equipment. 21 "VIERA Link") is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- 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...
... link Set Default speakers TV select ■Press to exit from a menu screen Select "On" (default is On) change Now you can use more convenient functions. Before using these functions, you need to set "VIERA Link" setting to the operating manuals for the equipment. 21 "VIERA Link") is connected or standard HDMI equipment (non- 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...
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... all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for HDMI connection. (Digital input signal) Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. (Analog audio input signal) (Digital/Component 1/Component 2/Video 1/Video 2/PC) Audio leveler 0 Speaker output On HDMI1 in HDMI2 in HDMI3 in HDMI4 in Digital Digital Digital Digital In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options. Advanced 25 Size 1: Selected item for "HD size". BBE BBE VIVA 3D On ViVA HD3D Sound is compatible with Hi-Fi sound. How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality...
... all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for HDMI connection. (Digital input signal) Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is connected. (Analog audio input signal) (Digital/Component 1/Component 2/Video 1/Video 2/PC) Audio leveler 0 Speaker output On HDMI1 in HDMI2 in HDMI3 in HDMI4 in Digital Digital Digital Digital In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options. Advanced 25 Size 1: Selected item for "HD size". BBE BBE VIVA 3D On ViVA HD3D Sound is compatible with Hi-Fi sound. How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality...
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... ) SD card LED On Set "On" to play back SD cards automatically. (On/Off) Play SD card automatically On Displays TV version and software license. (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...
... ) SD card LED On Set "On" to play back SD cards automatically. (On/Off) Play SD card automatically On Displays TV version and software license. (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...
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... Input Switching Power on link Power off link Default speakers One-touch theater playback Providing the setting information (for "HDAVI Control 3") ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to interface them automatically. VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic "HDAVI Control" equipped components using one button on one remote. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be guaranteed. Follow direction - VIERA LinkTM is displayed correctly. ■HDMI cable This function needs...
... Input Switching Power on link Power off link Default speakers One-touch theater playback Providing the setting information (for "HDAVI Control 3") ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press to return to interface them automatically. VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" Simultaneously control all Panasonic "HDAVI Control" equipped components using one button on one remote. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot be guaranteed. Follow direction - VIERA LinkTM is displayed correctly. ■HDMI cable This function needs...
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... menu is displayed. DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will be applied. If using the DIGA operation, the TV's input automatically switches to the theater system. 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 and Play mode is muted on . Audio is selected. Caption information ○ --- --- Advanced Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you turn...
... menu is displayed. DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will be applied. If using the DIGA operation, the TV's input automatically switches to the theater system. 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 and Play mode is muted on . Audio is selected. Caption information ○ --- --- Advanced Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you turn...
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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 Select "YES" on the confirmation screen and press OK Signal meter Check signal strength 34 Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to exit from a menu screen Reset Select the function Program channel ...
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 Select "YES" on the confirmation screen and press OK Signal meter Check signal strength 34 Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to exit from a menu screen Reset Select the function Program channel ...
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..., audio output can be output through speakers DVD Player or Set Top Box Top Box (HDMI compatible machines only) Note The picture and audio input signals connected to a When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for setup when using HDMIDVI Conversion cable, see p. 24-25 for each piece of the TV AC 120 V 60 Hz AC Cord (Connect after all digital AUDIO OUT" terminal. For connection using an external loop-connection. (p. 26...
..., audio output can be output through speakers DVD Player or Set Top Box Top Box (HDMI compatible machines only) Note The picture and audio input signals connected to a When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for setup when using HDMIDVI Conversion cable, see p. 24-25 for each piece of the TV AC 120 V 60 Hz AC Cord (Connect after all digital AUDIO OUT" terminal. For connection using an external loop-connection. (p. 26...
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... has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to your local digital equipment retailer shop. Caution Use with a PC is compatible with a non-compression standard. These HDMI connectors are compatible with subdued room lighting. This mode will be displayed when adjusting the volume of either "COMPONENT", "S VIDEO", or "VIDEO" to other remote controls with HDMI cable, the sound from "GAME" to receive analog signals. Audio settings can be available for viewing in JPEG mode. Photo is...
... has only a DVI output, connect to the HDMI terminal via a DVI to your local digital equipment retailer shop. Caution Use with a PC is compatible with a non-compression standard. These HDMI connectors are compatible with subdued room lighting. This mode will be displayed when adjusting the volume of either "COMPONENT", "S VIDEO", or "VIDEO" to other remote controls with HDMI cable, the sound from "GAME" to receive analog signals. Audio settings can be available for viewing in JPEG mode. Photo is...
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... check. Check Picture menu (p. 24) and volume. Is "Speaker output" set become hot. TV set to the minimum? Check the HDMI device connected to "Stereo" or "Mono." Is the TV unit turned On? If digital sound connection has a problem, select analog sound connection. Set the audio setting of images Neither image nor sound is produced Check the channel settings. (p. 34) Check the antenna cables. Problem "Press any problems in terms of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 36) Are the speakers' cables connected correctly? (p. 40) Is "Sound Mute" active...
... check. Check Picture menu (p. 24) and volume. Is "Speaker output" set become hot. TV set to the minimum? Check the HDMI device connected to "Stereo" or "Mono." Is the TV unit turned On? If digital sound connection has a problem, select analog sound connection. Set the audio setting of images Neither image nor sound is produced Check the channel settings. (p. 34) Check the antenna cables. Problem "Press any problems in terms of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 36) Are the speakers' cables connected correctly? (p. 40) Is "Sound Mute" active...
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...; 2 0.5 V [rms] Y: PB, PR: AUDIO L-R: 1.0 V [p-p] (including synchronization) ±0.35 V [p-p] RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms] •TYPE A Connector × 4 This TV supports "HDAVI Control 3" function. Mass and Dimensions shown are subject to change without notice. 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.
...; 2 0.5 V [rms] Y: PB, PR: AUDIO L-R: 1.0 V [p-p] (including synchronization) ±0.35 V [p-p] RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms] •TYPE A Connector × 4 This TV supports "HDAVI Control 3" function. Mass and Dimensions shown are subject to change without notice. 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.
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... refurbished parts, or (b) replace it cover markings or retained images on -site repairs will be made by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that certain on the picture tube resulting from state to and from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge...
... refurbished parts, or (b) replace it cover markings or retained images on -site repairs will be made by anyone other than a Factory Service Center or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that certain on the picture tube resulting from state to and from accidents, misuse, abuse, neglect, bug infestation, mishandling, misapplication, alteration, faulty installation, set-up adjustments, misadjustment of consumer controls, improper maintenance, power line surge...