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Quick Start Identifying Controls Guide Basic Connection (TV + Home Theater + DVD Recorder) Identifying Controls Display the Main menu. Choose menu and submenu entry. Switches TV/VIDEO Video Input 3 connector SD CARD slot Selects channels in sequence (Move cursor to up or down during menu mode.) Volume up/down (Move cursor to right or left during menu mode.) Remote POWER Swing up the door at “PULL”. control C.A.T.S. sensor button sensor Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic Tracking System). (p
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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. 30-31) is set to “No”. Turn the TV On with the POWER button 1 or or (TV) (Remote) Select your language 2 First time setup next Language Clock Auto program Picture Language English select Language English Español Français Go back to previous screen. Adjust the clock ■ Press to exit from 3 First time setup menu screen
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Quick Start First Time Setup Guide Auto channel setup 4 Select “Auto program” First time setup next Language Clock select Auto program Picture Select “ANT in” set Program channel ANT in ANT in Cable Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna Auto select Select “Auto” Program channel next Cable ANT in Auto select Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only) Auto program ok All channels Analog only select Digital only Auto program Start scanning the channels Scanning digital
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Watching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 10-15) Turn power on Select a channel number 1 2 up or down ■ To directly input the digital channel Note number If the mode is not TV, press When tuning to a digital • - and select TV. (p. 24) channel, press the button to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. - example: CH15-1: - ■ Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) Selects Audio Mode for watching TV ■ Listen with SAP
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Operating Instructions
High Definition Plasma Television
Manual de instrucciones
Televisor de plasma de alta definición
Model No.
Número de modelo TH-50PZ700U
TH-58PZ700U
Quick Start Guide
(See page 6)
Guía de inicio rápido
(vea la página 6)
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Turn your own living room into a movie theater! Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement ViVA HD3D Sound Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. GalleryPlayer and the GalleryPlayer Logo are SDHC Logo is a trademark. trademarks of GalleryPlayer, Inc. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE or
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Quick Start Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. Guide Contents Please read before using the unit Safety Precautions ······································· 4 • Notes ···························································· 5 Enjoy rich multimedia • Quick Start Guide SD memory card Accessories/Optional Accessory ··· 6 • To Prevent TV from Falling Over ··· 8 • Before Connection ······················ 10 Camcorder • Basic Connection ·························1 1 • Identifying Controls ···············
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Safety Precautions The lightning flash with arrowhead within a triangle is intended to tell the user CAUTION that parts inside the product are a risk of electric shock to persons. RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK The exclamation point within DO NOT OPEN a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating and servicing WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. instructions are in the papers No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualifi
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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 TV, unplug the power cord immediately. ACCIDENTALLY SWALLOWED. Continued use of the TV under these conditions might cause KEEP SMALL PARTS AWAY FROM YOUNG CHILDREN. fire or permanent damage to the unit. Have the TV evaluated DISCARD UNNEEDED SMALL PARTS AND OTHER OBJECTS, at an A
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Accessories/Optional Accessory Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control Batteries for the Antenna Adapter Cable clamper (2) F-Type for 5C-2V Transmitter Remote Control • N2QAYB000100 Transmitter (2) • AA Battery • AC cord Pedestal TBL2AX00231 • How to assemble (p.7) (TH-50PZ700U) TBL2AX00241 • (TH-58PZ700U) Operating Instructions Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Quick Setup Guide Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) (For viewing HD programming) Installing remote’s batteries C
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Quick Start Accessories/Optional Accessory Guide Attaching the pedestal to TV Assembling the pedestal ■ Fix securely with assembly • Pole screws A . (Total 4 screws) a Accessories ( ) Assembly screw Pole Front (4 of each) Fix b ( ) A with Front A Pole A Pole M5 x 16 (For 50 ”) M6 x 20 (For 58 ”) Align the stamped Align the stamped B marks. marks. M5 x 65 Pole (2) ■Set-up a b Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. • Bottom view Base (1) Rear side B Hole for pedestal installat
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To Prevent TV from Falling Over The TV must be fastened to both a base and a wall. • Securing to a base Fix pedestal and base together with band. • For 50 ” Accessories Wood screw Band (2) Screw (2) (2) • Nominal diameter 4 mm x 12 For 58 ” Accessories Wood screw Band (3) Screw (3) (3) • Nominal diameter 4 mm x 12 8
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Quick Start To Prevent TV from Falling Over Guide Securing to a wall Fix to wall or post with strong commercial wire or chain. • For 50 ” Remove screw Main screw Main screw Accessories Clamp (2) For 58 ” Remove cap Hook securing screw Accessories Hook Hook (2) Hook securing screw (2) • M8 x 35 9
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Before Connection Connected Equipment Introduction (Signal source) ■Watching TV VHF/UHF Antenna • NTSC (National Television System Committee): • Conventional broadcasting or ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee): • Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel VHF/UHF Antenna Cable Box/ surround-sound audio and interactive television. Cable Cable Box/Cable • Y ou need to subscribe t
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Quick Start Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Guide Before Connection Basic Connection Connecting Antenna (To watch TV) Example 1 TV VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV To connect antenna terminals VHF/UHF Antenna AC 120 V 60 Hz Cable TV or AC Cord (Connect after all the Back of the TV other connections.) Antenna terminal ANTENNA Cable In 1 AV IN 2 (If no Cable Box) or ANT OUT ANT IN If using Cable Box • Set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4. • Cable Box Note When disconnecting the power cord, be absolute
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VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO Basic Connection (Continued) Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback) Example 2 TV VHF/UHF Antenna DVD Recorder or VCR To connect antenna terminals VHF/UHF Antenna AC 120 V 60 Hz AC Cord Back of the TV Antenna R L terminal HDMI 1 AUDIO IN Y Y ANTENNA DIGITAL Cable In AUDIO OUT PB PB 1 AV IN 2 PR PR L L L L L AUDIO AUDIO IN IN R R R R R PC TO AUDIO AMP COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT INPUT PROG OUT HDMI 2 12 2 1 AUDIO IN To use HDMI terminals To use PROG O
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Quick Start Basic Connection Guide (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR) S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO High-Definition Standard-Definition To use HDMI terminals ■ 1 AV IN 2 HDMI AV OUT DVD Recorder Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality • sound. ■To use COMPONENT terminals Y Y Y green green green PB COMPONENT PB PB VIDEO OUT blue blue blue PR PR PR red red L L red DVD Recorder white L white white R R AUDIO red OUT COMPONENT VIDEO R INPUT 12 red red R
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VIDEO AUDIO S VIDEO VIDEO AUDIO Basic Connection (Continued) Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver Example 3 TV Satellite VHF/UHF Antenna DVD Recorder Receiver or VCR To connect antenna terminals VHF/UHF Antenna AC 120 V 60 Hz AC Cord Back of the TV Antenna R L terminal HDMI 1 AUDIO IN Y Y ANTENNA Cable In DIGITAL AUDIO OUT PB PB 1 AV IN 2 PR PR L L L L L AUDIO AUDIO IN IN R R R R R PC TO AUDIO AMP COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT INPUT PROG OUT HDMI 2 12 1 2 AUDIO IN To use HDMI t
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Quick Start Basic Connection Guide (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite receiver) To connect DVD recorder To connect VCR and and satellite receiver satellite receiver ■To use HDMI terminals HDMI HDMI AV IN AV OUT Satellite DVD Recorder Receiver Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality • sound. To use COMPONENT terminals ■ L L white white white white AUDIO AUDIO IN R R OUT red red red red Y Y DVD Recorder Satellite Receiver green
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VIDEO Basic Connection (Continued) Connecting Home Theater and DVD recorder Example 4 TV Home Theater DVD Recorder To connect HDMI terminals Back of the TV HDMI DIGITAL AV IN AUDIO IN DIGITAL AUDIO OUT HDMI Home Theater 1 AV IN 2 AV OUT (AV amp) or AUDIO AUDIO IN IN Home theater Home theater (DIGITAL AUDIO IN) (HDMI AV OUT) (When listening to TV audio) [ATSC only] Note HDMI It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. (P. 32) DVD Recorder AV OUT • When Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT t
