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... the set (including on the AC cord power plug is securely connected. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove cover or back. A polarized plug has two blades with the apparatus. When a cart is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for long periods of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use...
... the set (including on the AC cord power plug is securely connected. WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not remove cover or back. A polarized plug has two blades with the apparatus. When a cart is connected. • Consult the Panasonic Service Center or an experienced radio/TV technician for long periods of time. 14) Refer all instructions. 5) Do not use...
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... hands. Notes Do not display a still picture for use If a problem occurs (such as it repaired at the top, left • Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical) TY-WK42PV3U, and right, and 2 3/4" (7 cm) or more people are not present, the television may occur, which could result in 4:3 mode SD Card photo ɹ Video game ɹ Computer image 4 : 3 12 To prevent "Image retention", the screen saver is automatically activated...
... hands. Notes Do not display a still picture for use If a problem occurs (such as it repaired at the top, left • Wall-hanging bracket (Vertical) TY-WK42PV3U, and right, and 2 3/4" (7 cm) or more people are not present, the television may occur, which could result in 4:3 mode SD Card photo ɹ Video game ɹ Computer image 4 : 3 12 To prevent "Image retention", the screen saver is automatically activated...
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... instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to prevent the TV from tipping over. Accessories Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000221 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) AA Battery Cable clamper AC cord Pedestal TBLX0036 (TH-42PZ80U) TBLX0037 (TH-46PZ80U, TH-50PZ80U) How to assemble (p.7) 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...
... instructions accompanying the plasma TV stand or pedestal, and be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to prevent the TV from tipping over. Accessories Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000221 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) AA Battery Cable clamper AC cord Pedestal TBLX0036 (TH-42PZ80U) TBLX0037 (TH-46PZ80U, TH-50PZ80U) How to assemble (p.7) 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...
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... programming select the correct video input. (p. 20) Note Not all the other connections.) Antenna PB Y terminal PB Y S VIDEO (If no Cable Box) or HDMI 1 AV IN 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. Quick Start Guide Basic Connection Example 1 TV Connecting Antenna (To watch TV) VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV VHF/UHF Antenna • NTSC (National Television...
... programming select the correct video input. (p. 20) Note Not all the other connections.) Antenna PB Y terminal PB Y S VIDEO (If no Cable Box) or HDMI 1 AV IN 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. Quick Start Guide Basic Connection Example 1 TV Connecting Antenna (To watch TV) VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV VHF/UHF Antenna • NTSC (National Television...
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... 16 Station identifier SAP indication Signal resolution Closed caption Rating Level Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio example: CH15-1: (TV) ■Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) ■Select Audio Mode for watching TV Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) Display the SUB MENU Digital mode Press SAP to convenient functions. SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes the channel banner. Audio track 1 of 2 (English) Analog...
... 16 Station identifier SAP indication Signal resolution Closed caption Rating Level Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio example: CH15-1: (TV) ■Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) ■Select Audio Mode for watching TV Listen with SAP (Secondary Audio Program) Display the SUB MENU Digital mode Press SAP to convenient functions. SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes the channel banner. Audio track 1 of 2 (English) Analog...
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... 2 or 4 HDMI 1 5 HDMI 2 6 HDMI 3 GAME 7 Video 1 8 Video 2 GAME (example) Press corresponding NUMBER button on the TV's screen. For Input label, refer to select the input of your choice. select Select the input of your choice, then press OK. With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu ■To return to p. 35. Operate the connected equipment using the remote control supplied with the equipment. Input Select You can watch videos and DVDs on the remote control to...
... 2 or 4 HDMI 1 5 HDMI 2 6 HDMI 3 GAME 7 Video 1 8 Video 2 GAME (example) Press corresponding NUMBER button on the TV's screen. For Input label, refer to select the input of your choice. select Select the input of your choice, then press OK. With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu ■To return to p. 35. Operate the connected equipment using the remote control supplied with the equipment. Input Select You can watch videos and DVDs on the remote control to...
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... on link Set Default speakers TV Select "On" (default is On) select change Now you can set each "VIERA Link" function according to your preference (p. 26-27) Note If no HDMI equipment 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 About ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press...
... on link Set Default speakers TV Select "On" (default is On) select change Now you can set each "VIERA Link" function according to your preference (p. 26-27) Note If no HDMI equipment 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 About ■Press to exit from a menu screen ■Press...
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... Advanced audio Audio Advanced picture Picture Reset Picture mode Picture, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness Color temp. x.v.Color Zoom adjust Video NR 3D Y/C filter Color matrix MPEG NR Black level HD size Reset Bass Treble Balance AI sound Surround Bass boost Audio leveler Speaker output HDMI 1 in HDMI 2 in HDMI 3 in Timer Sleep, Timer 1-5 Lock SD Card SD card CC CC Color mgmt. How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to the previous screen 22 Displays the functions that can enjoy watching TV best suited...
... Advanced audio Audio Advanced picture Picture Reset Picture mode Picture, Brightness, Color, Tint, Sharpness Color temp. x.v.Color Zoom adjust Video NR 3D Y/C filter Color matrix MPEG NR Black level HD size Reset Bass Treble Balance AI sound Surround Bass boost Audio leveler Speaker output HDMI 1 in HDMI 2 in HDMI 3 in Timer Sleep, Timer 1-5 Lock SD Card SD card CC CC Color mgmt. How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to the previous screen 22 Displays the functions that can enjoy watching TV best suited...
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... Digital Digital Digital The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 36) Sleep 60 Locks the channels and programs (p. 30) Displays SD card data (p. 18-19) SD card Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 34) CC In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options. Scanning 100% HD size Size1 Resets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) 23 Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs Switch to "Off" when using external speakers...
... Digital Digital Digital The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time (p. 36) Sleep 60 Locks the channels and programs (p. 30) Displays SD card data (p. 18-19) SD card Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 34) CC In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options. Scanning 100% HD size Size1 Resets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) 23 Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs Switch to "Off" when using external speakers...
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... input signal) Select "Setup" Menu next VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup select Select the item Setup 1/2 Surf mode All Language Clock Program channel External devices Anti image retention next select External devices Anti image retention VIERA Link setting Setup Language Clock Program channel Input labels Monitor out Pixel orbiter Time Side bar Scrolling bar VIERA Link Power off link Power on link Default speakers Auto power on No signal shut-off Advanced setup SUB MENU 24 Display SubMenu SUB MENU Select the item Setup SUB MENU...
... input signal) Select "Setup" Menu next VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup select Select the item Setup 1/2 Surf mode All Language Clock Program channel External devices Anti image retention next select External devices Anti image retention VIERA Link setting Setup Language Clock Program channel Input labels Monitor out Pixel orbiter Time Side bar Scrolling bar VIERA Link Power off link Power on link Default speakers Auto power on No signal shut-off Advanced setup SUB MENU 24 Display SubMenu SUB MENU Select the item Setup SUB MENU...
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... "Auto power on" is set. (p. 36) Auto power on No To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION is performed for "Pixel orbiter-Force" setting. (1/2/3/4) Change the brightness of the pictures and audio specified in the "Time" menu. How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) (Continued) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to select the channel with Wobbling. (Automatic/Force) Automatic: Shifts the display image automatically...
... "Auto power on" is set. (p. 36) Auto power on No To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION is performed for "Pixel orbiter-Force" setting. (1/2/3/4) Change the brightness of the pictures and audio specified in the "Time" menu. How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc.) (Continued) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to select the channel with Wobbling. (Automatic/Force) Automatic: Shifts the display image automatically...
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... operations: Automatic Input Switching (p. 27) Power on link (p. 27) Power off link Set Power on the control functions provided by HDMI which have developed and added. VIERA LinkTM is displayed correctly. ■HDMI cable This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. This TV supports "HDAVI Control 3" function. in "VIERA Link setting" (p. 21) Select settings VIERA Link setting VIERA Link On Power off link Set Power on link Set Default speakers TV select Automatic Input Switching Power on link Power off link Default speakers One-touch...
... operations: Automatic Input Switching (p. 27) Power on link (p. 27) Power off link Set Power on the control functions provided by HDMI which have developed and added. VIERA LinkTM is displayed correctly. ■HDMI cable This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. This TV supports "HDAVI Control 3" function. in "VIERA Link setting" (p. 21) Select settings VIERA Link setting VIERA Link On Power off link Set Power on link Set Default speakers TV select Automatic Input Switching Power on link Power off link Default speakers One-touch...
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...; ○ ○ Panel Aspect Ratio (169fixed) ○○○ Closed caption information mode CC type Digital setting ○ --- --- ○ --- --- ○ --- --- Caption information ○ --- --- When you turn off if it is also automatically turned off . When "Set" is selected (p. 25) and the TV is turned off this unit, the transmission will be output from "TV" to TV with HDMI cable. TV power switches On, and the playback screen is the default setting. VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI...
...; ○ ○ Panel Aspect Ratio (169fixed) ○○○ Closed caption information mode CC type Digital setting ○ --- --- ○ --- --- ○ --- --- Caption information ○ --- --- When you turn off if it is also automatically turned off . When "Set" is selected (p. 25) and the TV is turned off this unit, the transmission will be output from "TV" to TV with HDMI cable. TV power switches On, and the playback screen is the default setting. VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI...
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Display menu Auto Set automatically Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup next select ■Press to your 4-digit password with number buttons Select "YES" on the confirmation screen and press OK Signal meter Check signal strength 32 Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to exit from a menu screen Select "Program channel" Setup 1/2 Surf mode All Language Clock Program channel External devices Anti image retention next select Reset Manual Set manually 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 ■Press to your 4-digit password with number buttons Select "YES" on the confirmation screen and press OK Signal meter Check signal strength 32 Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to exit from a menu screen Select "Program channel" Setup 1/2 Surf mode All Language Clock Program channel External devices Anti image retention next select Reset Manual Set manually Select the function Program channel ...
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... cable + Audio cable* ■ To watch DVDs DVD Player/Set Top Box ■ To listen to DVI cable. 37 be output through speakers ■ DVD Recorder / VCR ■ To watch camcorder images Camcorder VCR DVD Player (For HDMI connection, HDMI compatible equipment only. formats are complete.) Cable TV or Cable Box Recommended AV Connections Using Timer Advanced 3 A or or AUDIO 1 COMPONENT R L PR IN 2R L PR VIDEO 1 IN R PROG OUT TO AUDIO AMP R L L AUDIO VIDEO PB Y PB Y S VIDEO HDMI 1 HDMI 2 or ■ To watch digital video image DVD Player or Set Top Box (HDMI...
... cable + Audio cable* ■ To watch DVDs DVD Player/Set Top Box ■ To listen to DVI cable. 37 be output through speakers ■ DVD Recorder / VCR ■ To watch camcorder images Camcorder VCR DVD Player (For HDMI connection, HDMI compatible equipment only. formats are complete.) Cable TV or Cable Box Recommended AV Connections Using Timer Advanced 3 A or or AUDIO 1 COMPONENT R L PR IN 2R L PR VIDEO 1 IN R PROG OUT TO AUDIO AMP R L L AUDIO VIDEO PB Y PB Y S VIDEO HDMI 1 HDMI 2 or ■ To watch digital video image DVD Player or Set Top Box (HDMI...
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... set -top box or a DVD player, can be displayed * Mark: Applicable input signal for normal viewing conditions with a non-compression standard. Caution Use with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as multi channel surround. A device having no digital output terminal may not be automatically set the aspect ratio to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by other labels. Match the output setting of either "COMPONENT", "S VIDEO", or "VIDEO" to HDMI adapter cable...
... set -top box or a DVD player, can be displayed * Mark: Applicable input signal for normal viewing conditions with a non-compression standard. Caution Use with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as multi channel surround. A device having no digital output terminal may not be automatically set the aspect ratio to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound by other labels. Match the output setting of either "COMPONENT", "S VIDEO", or "VIDEO" to HDMI adapter cable...
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... You can enjoy your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may operate and disable optical output. Side Bar Do not display a picture in diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and "Multi Channel" amplifier to previous screen. Display panel The front of the display field. Furthermore, avoid contact with a soft, dry cloth. Furthermore, do...
... You can enjoy your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may operate and disable optical output. Side Bar Do not display a picture in diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and "Multi Channel" amplifier to previous screen. Display panel The front of the display field. Furthermore, avoid contact with a soft, dry cloth. Furthermore, do...
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...) Screen Only spots are displayed instead of images Neither image nor sound is unusual Parts of the TV). Frequently Asked Questions FAQs, etc. Is "Speaker output" set to the minimum? Check the HDMI device connected to the unit. Check Picture menu (p. 22) Check the cable connections. (p. 9-12) Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 20) Sound Black Box appears No sound is produced Sound is produced Check the channel settings. (p. 32) Check the antenna cables...
...) Screen Only spots are displayed instead of images Neither image nor sound is unusual Parts of the TV). Frequently Asked Questions FAQs, etc. Is "Speaker output" set to the minimum? Check the HDMI device connected to the unit. Check Picture menu (p. 22) Check the cable connections. (p. 9-12) Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 20) Sound Black Box appears No sound is produced Sound is produced Check the channel settings. (p. 32) Check the antenna cables...
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... A Connector × 3 This TV supports "HDAVI Control 3" function. Specifications Consumption panel Power Source Maximum TH-42PZ80U AC 120 V, 60 Hz 573 W TH-46PZ80U 628 W TH-50PZ80U 690 W Power Plasma Display Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No. SD CARD slot × 1 VIDEO: AUDIO L-R: RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V [p-p] (75 Ω) RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms] PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic 3D Y/C FILTER CLOSED CAPTION V-Chip Photo viewer HDAVI Control 3 C: 0.286 V [p-p] (75...
... A Connector × 3 This TV supports "HDAVI Control 3" function. Specifications Consumption panel Power Source Maximum TH-42PZ80U AC 120 V, 60 Hz 573 W TH-46PZ80U 628 W TH-50PZ80U 690 W Power Plasma Display Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No. SD CARD slot × 1 VIDEO: AUDIO L-R: RCA PIN Type × 1 1.0 V [p-p] (75 Ω) RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms] PCM / Dolby Digital, Fiber Optic 3D Y/C FILTER CLOSED CAPTION V-Chip Photo viewer HDAVI Control 3 C: 0.286 V [p-p] (75...
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... lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel 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, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use of the product, service by the warrantor, or failures which vary from viewing fixed images (including...
... lost time, cost of having someone remove or re-install an installed unit if applicable, or travel 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, lightning damage, modification, or commercial use of the product, service by the warrantor, or failures which vary from viewing fixed images (including...