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Operating Instructions
42”/50” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV
(41.6/49.9 inches measured diagonally)
Model No. TH-42PZ80Q
TH-50PZ80Q
Quick Start Guide
(See page 6-17)
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
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference.
English
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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. Some older television receivers, if they rely on a TV antenna, will need a TV Converter to receive over the air digital programming, but should cont
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Quick Start Viewing Advanced FAQs, etc. Guide 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 TM Enjoy tru2way TV ························ 14 First Time Setup ···························· 16 Enjoy rich multimedia
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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 DO NOT OPEN within a triangle is intended to tell the user that important operating WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. and servicing instructions are in the papers with the No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servi
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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 accidentally TV, unplug the power cord immediately. 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, including
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Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control Batteries for the Cable clamper Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000294 Transmitter (2) AA Battery AC cord Pedestal TBLX0036 (TH-42PZ80Q) How to assemble (p.7) TBLX0037 (TH-50PZ80Q) 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
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Quick Start Accessories/Optional Accessory Guide Attaching the pedestal to TV Assembling the pedestal ■ Fix securely with assembly screws . (Total 4 screws) A Tighten screws firmly. A Accessories Pole Assembly screws R (4 of each) A L Pole M5 x 18 (Silver) B Front M5 x 25 (Black) Poles (2) Base L ■Set-up R Carry out work on a horizontal and level surface. Tighten screws firmly. Bottom view L or R is printed at the B bottom of the poles. Base (1) Rear side Arrow mark Hole for pe
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Accessories/Optional Accessory (Continued) AC Cord Connection To attach To remove Press both tabs and pull the AC cord plug away from the TV. Insert it firmly until the tabs on both sides click into place. Cable Binding Instructions To attach To remove hole Snaps Cable clamper Press both Insert tabs and pull the clamper. To bundle Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord To loosen together (could cause distorted image). Fasten the cables with the Cable clamper as necessary. When using
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Quick Start Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory Basic Connection Connecting Antenna (To watch TV) Example 1 TV VHF/UHF Antenna VHF/UHF Antenna NTSC (National Television System Committee): • Conventional broadcasting ATSC (Advanced Television Systems Committee): • Cable TV Digital TV Standards include digital high-definition television (HDTV), standard-definition television (SDTV), data broadcasting, multi-channel surround-sound audio and interactive tel
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Basic Connection (Continued) Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback) Example 2 TV DVD Recorder VHF/UHF Antenna AV Equipment 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. (p. 12) VCR Connection can be done with the use of an RF cable and Composite Video/S Video cable. (p. 12) To connect the antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCR VHF/UHF Antenna AC 120 V
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Quick Start Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver) Guide (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR) Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver Example 3 TV You can enjoy high-definition Satellite programming by subscribing to VHF/UHF Antenna DVD Recorder Receiver high-definition satellite service. or VCR Connection can be done with the use of HDMI or Component Video cable. (p. 12) To connect the antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder or VCR VHF/UH
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High-Definition Standard-Definition Basic Connection (Continued) AV cable connections A To use HDMI terminals AV Equipment 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. TM For “VIERA Link connections”, please refer to p. 41. B To use COMPONENT terminals Y green green green COMPONENT PB VIDEO OUT blue blue blue AV Equipment PR red red red e.g. Blu-ray Disc L player white AUDIO white white OUT
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Quick Start Identifying Controls Guide Basic Connection (AV cable connections) Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Displays the Main menu. HDMI input 3 connector Chooses menu and submenu entries. SD CARD Changes the input mode Selects channels in SD card slot sequence Video Input 2 connector Volume up/down Swing up the door at “ ▲”. Remote control sensor POWER button Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set. Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Note The TV consume
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TM Enjoy tru2way TV You can enjoy a variety of advanced interactive, two-way services like VOD (Video on Demand), EPG (Electronic Program Guide), home banking, interactive games, as well as other e-Commerce applications on your TV with just the TV remote control. Preparing/Switching the TV to tru2way mode Follow steps and switch the TV to tru2way mode in order to use the service. Steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed with your cable company. ON DEMAND TM Insert a CableCAR
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Quick Start TM Enjoy tru2way TV Guide Using tru2way service Available services will vary depending on the cable service company. For more details about the service, please ask your cable service company. ■ Available TV’s remote control buttons Display Main menu Display VOD(Video On Demand) screen. Display TV Guide PAGE Page up/down Available when the function of the keys is displayed on screen Note These Operating Instructions are described primarily for the conventional TV. For the tru2way
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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. 26-27) is set to “No”. Turn the TV On with the POWER button or or (TV) (Remote) * This setting will be skipped next time if you select “Home”. Select your language select Language English Español Français ok Be sure to select “Home” select Please select your viewing environment. Home Store ok Please confirm y
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Quick Start First Time Setup Guide Auto channel setup Select “Auto program” First time setup next Language Clock select Auto program Select “ANT in” set ANT in Program channel Cable: Cable TV Cable ANT in Antenna: Antenna Auto select Select “Auto” Program channel next ANT in Cable Auto select Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only) Auto program ok All channels Analog only select Digital only Start scanning the channels Auto program Progress 8% Available
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Watching TV Connect the TV to a cable, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 9-12) To watch TV and other functions Turn power on Note If the mode is not TV, press and select TV. or (p. 22) (TV) GUIDE 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. example: CH15-1: (TV) Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) ■ ■ Select Audio Mode for wat
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Watching TV Viewing 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. Select the desired broadcast station by using the cursor or number channel buttons. (see below) Note Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “Program channel” to switch the signal reception betwe
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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” will be displayed automatically each time a SD card is inserted for the first time. Play SD card automatically: Set it to playback the data when SD card SD card setting is inserted. Play SD card automatically On:
