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Operating Instructions
42”/46”/50” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV
(41.6/46.0/49.9 inches measured diagonally)
Manual de instrucciones
Television de alta definición de 1080p y clase 42”/46”/50” de Plasma
(41.6/46.0/49.9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)
Model No.
TH-42PZ85U
Número de modelo
TH-46PZ85U
TH-50PZ85U
Quick Start Guide
(See page 6-15)
Guía de inicio rápido
(vea la página 6-15)
For assistance (U.S.A.), please call:
1-888-VIEW-PTV (843-9788)
or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
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Turn your own living room into a movie theater! Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement HDAVI Control™ GalleryPlayer and the HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. SDHC Logo is a trademark. GalleryPlayer Logo are trademarks of GalleryPlayer, Inc. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. 2
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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 Accessories/Optional Accessory ····· 6 SD memory card Basic Connection ····························· 9 Identifying Controls ························ 13 Camcorder First Time Setup ···························· 14 Enjoy your TV! Personal
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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 Antenna Adapter Cable clampers (2) F-Type for 5C-2V Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000220 Transmitter (2) AA Battery AC cord Pedestal Cleaning cloth How to assemble (p.7) TBLX0033 (TH-42PZ85U) TBLX0034 (TH-46PZ85U, TH-50PZ85U) Operating Instructions Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Quick Setup Guide Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) (For viewing HD programming) Opt
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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 p
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Accessories/Optional Accessory (Continued) AC cord connection To attach To remove Keep pushing both side snaps Insert it firmly until the tabs on both sides click into place. Cable Binding Instructions To attach To remove hole Snaps Cable clamper Keep pushing Insert both sides till they snap To bundle To loosen Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord together (could cause distorted image). Fasten the cables with the Cable clamper as necessary. Keep pushing Set When using the options, f
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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. VCR Connection can be done with the use of an RF cable and Composite Video/S Video cable. To connect the antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCR VHF/UHF Antenna AC 120 V 60 Hz AC Cord B
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Quick Start Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR) Guide (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver) 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. To connect the antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder or VCR VHF/UHF Antenna
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High-Definition Standard-Definition Basic Connection (Continued) AV cable connections A To use HDMI terminals AV Equipment HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI AV OUT e.g. DVD Recorder 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 L white white AUDIO white OUT 1 R red R L PR PB Y COMPONENT red red IN AV Equipment 2 R L Y PR PB Y green green VIDEO green e.g. DVD Rec
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Quick Start Identifying Controls Guide Basic Connection (AV cable connections) Identifying Controls TV controls/indicators Front of the TV Back of the TV Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Changes the input mode Displays the Main POWER menu. C.A.T.S. sensor POWER Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic button Tracking System). (p. 24) Chooses menu and submenu entries. Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV
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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 POWER or (TV) (Remote) Be sure to select “Home” (Normal display mode) Please select your viewing environment. select Home Store ok This setting will be skipped from next time. If you select “Store”, “First time setup” will not be displayed. In case you
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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 box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 9-12) To watch TV and other functions Turn power on Note POWER If the mode is not TV, press and select TV. or (p. 20) (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. example: CH15-1: (TV) Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) ■ ■ Se
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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 with the cursor or use 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 is inserted. SD card setting On: When SD card is inserted, the data play Pl
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Viewing from SD Card Viewing Insert the card Remove the card Compliant card type Press in lightly on SD (maximum capacity): Card, then release. SDHC Card (16 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (1 GB) (requiring SD miniSD Card adapter) Card For cautions and details Label surface on SD Cards (p. 47) Push until a click is heard To change the view (slide show mode, adjusting images, etc.) To setup the slide show mode To adjust picture ■ ■ In or In or Display “Photo menu” Display “Photo
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Watching Videos and DVDs If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can easily watch videos and DVDs using the TV’s remote control. Input Select You can select the external equipment to access. To operate other manufacturers’ equipment, you need to register the code of the equipment. (p. 39) With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Select the input mode Press corresponding NUMBER Input select button on the remote control to 1 TV select the input of
