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... remove the television. However, there is automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no guarantee that important operating and servicing instructions are a risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this TV. Continued use only shielded interface cables when connecting to overheat, which can cause instability which , in 4:3 mode SD Card photo ɹ Video game ɹ Computer image...
... remove the television. However, there is automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no guarantee that important operating and servicing instructions are a risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this TV. Continued use only shielded interface cables when connecting to overheat, which can cause instability which , in 4:3 mode SD Card photo ɹ Video game ɹ Computer image...
Operating Instructions
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... other TV and displays. Installing the remote's batteries Caution Open Incorrect installation may result. Make a note of the poles. Accessories Assembly screws (4 of each) A M5 x 18 (Silver) B M5 x 25 (Black) Poles (2) L R B Arrow mark Bottom view Rear side Hole for 5C-2V Cable clampers (2) AC cord Pedestal TBLX0033 How to assemble (p.7) (TH-42PZ85U) TBLX0034 (TH-46PZ85U, TH-50PZ85U) Cleaning cloth Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide (For viewing HD programming) Product Registration Card...
... other TV and displays. Installing the remote's batteries Caution Open Incorrect installation may result. Make a note of the poles. Accessories Assembly screws (4 of each) A M5 x 18 (Silver) B M5 x 25 (Black) Poles (2) L R B Arrow mark Bottom view Rear side Hole for 5C-2V Cable clampers (2) AC cord Pedestal TBLX0033 How to assemble (p.7) (TH-42PZ85U) TBLX0034 (TH-46PZ85U, TH-50PZ85U) Cleaning cloth Operating Instructions Quick Setup Guide (For viewing HD programming) Product Registration Card...
Operating Instructions
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... : red, off: no light) Changes the input mode POWER Displays the Main menu. Connect either S Video or Video cable. Note Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to p. 41. Video signals fed through a VCR. POWER button C.A.T.S. Remote control Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Viewing from menu screen Selects/OK/Change Returns to previous menu Volume up /down Changes aspect ratio (p. 17) Operates the Favorite channel list function. (p. 17) Switches to input terminal that has "GAME" label. 13 Identifying Controls Basic Connection (AV cable connections) Quick Start...
... : red, off: no light) Changes the input mode POWER Displays the Main menu. Connect either S Video or Video cable. Note Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to p. 41. Video signals fed through a VCR. POWER button C.A.T.S. Remote control Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Viewing from menu screen Selects/OK/Change Returns to previous menu Volume up /down Changes aspect ratio (p. 17) Operates the Favorite channel list function. (p. 17) Switches to input terminal that has "GAME" label. 13 Identifying Controls Basic Connection (AV cable connections) Quick Start...
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... sound 15 First Time Setup Quick Start Guide This selection screen is displayed when "Store" is performed for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when "Auto power on" (p. 26-27) is not pressed after selecting "Apply", the channels will not be saved. The channel will be saved when no operation is selected. All channels: Scans digital and analog channels Analog only: Scans Analog channels only Digital only: Scans Digital channels only Confirm registered channels program Apply Cancel Caption...
... sound 15 First Time Setup Quick Start Guide This selection screen is displayed when "Store" is performed for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when "Auto power on" (p. 26-27) is not pressed after selecting "Apply", the channels will not be saved. The channel will be saved when no operation is selected. All channels: Scans digital and analog channels Analog only: Scans Analog channels only Digital only: Scans Digital channels only Confirm registered channels program Apply Cancel Caption...
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...;Use Favorite Feature 1 Display the SUB MENU. Audio track 1 of 2 (English) Analog mode Press SAP to select the desired audio mode. • Each press of shortcuts to enter the minor number in Favorite are displayed on that position. Channel Clock Information Recall 15-2 THE NEWS 12:30 PM ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30 16 Station identifier SAP indication Signal resolution Closed caption Rating Level Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio Change aspect ratio ■Press FORMAT...
...;Use Favorite Feature 1 Display the SUB MENU. Audio track 1 of 2 (English) Analog mode Press SAP to select the desired audio mode. • Each press of shortcuts to enter the minor number in Favorite are displayed on that position. Channel Clock Information Recall 15-2 THE NEWS 12:30 PM ABC-HD CC SAP TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3 30 16 Station identifier SAP indication Signal resolution Closed caption Rating Level Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio Change aspect ratio ■Press FORMAT...
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... select Picture 1/2 Reset Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 select "Picture" ok select Adjust or Select 19 Viewing from next time. Next RETURN R Slide show G B Y Present status (While reading the data) Accessing Prev. 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 the number of seconds set how many seconds each time a SD card is displayed. No.: Image number or file...
... select Picture 1/2 Reset Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 select "Picture" ok select Adjust or Select 19 Viewing from next time. Next RETURN R Slide show G B Y Present status (While reading the data) Accessing Prev. 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 the number of seconds set how many seconds each time a SD card is displayed. No.: Image number or file...
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...Set Power on the remote control to select the input of the 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 Video 1 8 Video 2 GAME 9 PC (example) Press corresponding NUMBER button on link Set Default speakers TV select ■Press to exit from a menu screen Select "On" (default is On) change Now you can use more details for the equipment. 21 Watching Videos and DVDs Viewing To operate other manufacturers' equipment, you need to set "VIERA Link" setting to "On" as default. (Picture...
...Set Power on the remote control to select the input of the 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 Video 1 8 Video 2 GAME 9 PC (example) Press corresponding NUMBER button on link Set Default speakers TV select ■Press to exit from a menu screen Select "On" (default is On) change Now you can use more details for the equipment. 21 Watching Videos and DVDs Viewing To operate other manufacturers' equipment, you need to set "VIERA Link" setting to "On" as default. (Picture...
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... 40) Display the Input select menu Input select 1 TV 2 Component 1 AUX 3 Component 2 4 HDMI 1 GAME 5 HDMI 2 6 HDMI 3 GAME 7 Video 1 8 Video 2 GAME 9 PC Select "PC" PC Corresponding signals (p. 49) ■To return to TV Displays PC screen / ■PC menu setting (change as desired) Making settings "How to Use Menu Functions" to (p. 24) Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (options) Reset Resets PC adjust Sync H & V: The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector. (p. 49) On G: Uses a synchronized signal on the TV. Input resolution Switches to get...
... 40) Display the Input select menu Input select 1 TV 2 Component 1 AUX 3 Component 2 4 HDMI 1 GAME 5 HDMI 2 6 HDMI 3 GAME 7 Video 1 8 Video 2 GAME 9 PC Select "PC" PC Corresponding signals (p. 49) ■To return to TV Displays PC screen / ■PC menu setting (change as desired) Making settings "How to Use Menu Functions" to (p. 24) Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (options) Reset Resets PC adjust Sync H & V: The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector. (p. 49) On G: Uses a synchronized signal on the TV. Input resolution Switches to get...
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... noise and cross-color in "Speaker output". Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume. Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs Switch to "Off" when using external speakers (On/Off) • "AI sound", "Surround", and "Audio leveler" do not work if "Off" is selected The default setting is connected. (Analog audio input signal) (Digital/Component 1/Component 2/Video 1/Video 2/PC) Reset Picture mode Vivid Tint 0 Sharpness 0 Color temp. Display menu ■Menu list Menu Item Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Speaker output VIERA Link ■...
... noise and cross-color in "Speaker output". Emphasizes the left / right speaker volume. Minimizes volume disparity after switching to external inputs Switch to "Off" when using external speakers (On/Off) • "AI sound", "Surround", and "Audio leveler" do not work if "Off" is selected The default setting is connected. (Analog audio input signal) (Digital/Component 1/Component 2/Video 1/Video 2/PC) Reset Picture mode Vivid Tint 0 Sharpness 0 Color temp. Display menu ■Menu list Menu Item Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Speaker output VIERA Link ■...
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... set with Setup, such as FAVORITE (p. 17) Selects the screen menu language (p. 14) Adjusts the clock (p. 14) Sets channels (p. 34) Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 37) Surf mode All Language Clock Program channel [Component 1/Component 2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/HDMI 3/Video 1/Video 2] To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this menu. (p. 37) (On/Off) Prevent "Image retention" with Channel up /down button (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only) Sets favorite channels. (p. 17) Displays Closed Caption...
... set with Setup, such as FAVORITE (p. 17) Selects the screen menu language (p. 14) Adjusts the clock (p. 14) Sets channels (p. 34) Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 37) Surf mode All Language Clock Program channel [Component 1/Component 2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/HDMI 3/Video 1/Video 2] To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this menu. (p. 37) (On/Off) Prevent "Image retention" with Channel up /down button (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only) Sets favorite channels. (p. 17) Displays Closed Caption...
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...' equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. Please refer to the individual manuals for EZ SyncTM Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with HDMI cables allow you are transmitting Channel information). Caution: The TV remains on . Transmittable data Recorder Home theater Player On Screen Display Language setting (English/Español/Français) ○ ○ ○ Panel Aspect Ratio (169fixed) ○○○ Closed caption information mode CC type Digital setting ○...
...' equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed. Please refer to the individual manuals for EZ SyncTM Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with HDMI cables allow you are transmitting Channel information). Caution: The TV remains on . Transmittable data Recorder Home theater Player On Screen Display Language setting (English/Español/Français) ○ ○ ○ Panel Aspect Ratio (169fixed) ○○○ Closed caption information mode CC type Digital setting ○...
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... or Player theater is in the "VIERA Link" menu. Select "VIERA Link Control" ■Available TV's remote control buttons Select the equipment you want to the previous menu VIERA Link control Recorder SUB MENU Display the Functions menu on . Control theater speakers with the "HDAVI Control" function in standby mode. ■TV: The TV speakers are on the You can select HDMI connected equipment and access it is connected. Selecting "Home theater" turns the equipment on screen Operate...
... or Player theater is in the "VIERA Link" menu. Select "VIERA Link Control" ■Available TV's remote control buttons Select the equipment you want to the previous menu VIERA Link control Recorder SUB MENU Display the Functions menu on . Control theater speakers with the "HDAVI Control" function in standby mode. ■TV: The TV speakers are on the You can select HDMI connected equipment and access it is connected. Selecting "Home theater" turns the equipment on screen Operate...
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...: U.S TV program ratings C.E.L.R.:Canadian English ratings C.F.L.R.: Canadian French ratings Select the rating to be locked select Example of your local dealer.) Note When you to follow Program lock next Mode On Monitor out On MPAA Off select U.S.TV Off C.E.L.R. Select "Lock" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup next select You will also be blocked. All: Locks all channels Channel 4 Locks Channel 3, Channel 4 and external inputs. Select "Mode" and set to prevent children from a menu screen Caution Make...
...: U.S TV program ratings C.E.L.R.:Canadian English ratings C.F.L.R.: Canadian French ratings Select the rating to be locked select Example of your local dealer.) Note When you to follow Program lock next Mode On Monitor out On MPAA Off select U.S.TV Off C.E.L.R. Select "Lock" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup next select You will also be blocked. All: Locks all channels Channel 4 Locks Channel 3, Channel 4 and external inputs. Select "Mode" and set to prevent children from a menu screen Caution Make...
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... select change channel ok Note Current Peak level 30% 45% Signal intensity Not available if "Cable" is found , consult your 4-digit password with number buttons Select "YES" on a digital image. Yes ... Continue? If "Lock" (p. 32) is activated and "Program channel" is weak, check the antenna. Yes ... 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...
... select change channel ok Note Current Peak level 30% 45% Signal intensity Not available if "Cable" is found , consult your 4-digit password with number buttons Select "YES" on a digital image. Yes ... Continue? If "Lock" (p. 32) is activated and "Program channel" is weak, check the antenna. Yes ... 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...
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... the audio. Mode On Analog CC1 set Analog (Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog broadcasting.) Digital Primary Digital setting CC1-4: Information related to HDMI, COMPONENT or PC Video 1 Off terminals, no video signals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection. (In selecting input mode from a menu screen Select "External devices" Setup 1/2 next Surf mode All Language Clock select Program channel External devices Anti image retention Select "Input labels" or "Monitor out" External devices next Input labels Monitor out select Input...
... the audio. Mode On Analog CC1 set Analog (Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog broadcasting.) Digital Primary Digital setting CC1-4: Information related to HDMI, COMPONENT or PC Video 1 Off terminals, no video signals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection. (In selecting input mode from a menu screen Select "External devices" Setup 1/2 next Surf mode All Language Clock select Program channel External devices Anti image retention Select "Input labels" or "Monitor out" External devices next Input labels Monitor out select Input...
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... Cord (Connect after connection After making connections as shown below for HDAVI control of a single piece of AV equipment such as a Panasonic DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM theater, or Player theater system. Note Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to terminal specified in "Monitor out" (p. 37) cannot be HDMI, COMPONENT or PC terminals, no video signals output from "DIGITAL When receiving digital channel signals, all the other connections, consult the instructions for Setup Menu settings...
... Cord (Connect after connection After making connections as shown below for HDAVI control of a single piece of AV equipment such as a Panasonic DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM theater, or Player theater system. Note Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to terminal specified in "Monitor out" (p. 37) cannot be HDMI, COMPONENT or PC terminals, no video signals output from "DIGITAL When receiving digital channel signals, all the other connections, consult the instructions for Setup Menu settings...
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... "Picture" menu. (p. 24-25) V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment To reset the aspect ratio (OK) 46 Data format for Letter Box) Zoom adjust Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in "ZOOM". Select "Zoom adjust" on both the receiver and TV when the signal is a problem with your preference. (p. 17) (e.g.: in the correct direction (otherwise, card may be damaged). number of files: Image resolution: Caution Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible...
... "Picture" menu. (p. 24-25) V-position: Vertical position adjustment V-size: Vertical size adjustment To reset the aspect ratio (OK) 46 Data format for Letter Box) Zoom adjust Vertical image position and size can be adjusted in "ZOOM". Select "Zoom adjust" on both the receiver and TV when the signal is a problem with your preference. (p. 17) (e.g.: in the correct direction (otherwise, card may be damaged). number of files: Image resolution: Caution Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible...
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... your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may not be displayed properly. Image or sound may operate and disable optical output. Photo is no digital output terminal may not work normally depending on your taste. Technical Information All signals are compatible with a PC is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 lines.) Some PC models cannot be operated by...
... your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection function may not be displayed properly. Image or sound may operate and disable optical output. Photo is no digital output terminal may not work normally depending on your taste. Technical Information All signals are compatible with a PC is selected, the output from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will not be displayed properly if the signals exceed 1,200 lines.) Some PC models cannot be operated by...
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... digital SUB MENU channels (intermittent sound) Change the direction of antenna for a certain time in SD mode. • "Image retention" (p. 5) A pixel or luminescent spot can be missing in " settings. (p. 24) Set "SAP" setting to resolve the problem. Check Picture menu (p. 24) Check the cable connections. Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? Check that the correct input has been selected. Check the HDMI device connected to "Linear PCM." Sound Whirling sound is heard The sound is from external...
... digital SUB MENU channels (intermittent sound) Change the direction of antenna for a certain time in SD mode. • "Image retention" (p. 5) A pixel or luminescent spot can be missing in " settings. (p. 24) Set "SAP" setting to resolve the problem. Check Picture menu (p. 24) Check the cable connections. Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? Check that the correct input has been selected. Check the HDMI device connected to "Linear PCM." Sound Whirling sound is heard The sound is from external...
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..., or the like. (Doing so will cause deterioration.) 52 Specifications Consumption panel Plasma Display Power Power Source Maximum Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No. Cabinet If... + 10 W ] ( 10 % THD ) Sound Connection Terminals PC signals Channel Capability (Digital/Analog) Operating Conditions VIDEO IN 1-2 COMPONENT INPUT 1-2 HDMI 1-3 PC Card slot AV PROG OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT FEATURES Including pedestal VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA Horizontal scanning frequency 31 - 69 kHz Vertical scanning frequency 59 - 86 Hz VHF/ UHF: 2...
..., or the like. (Doing so will cause deterioration.) 52 Specifications Consumption panel Plasma Display Power Power Source Maximum Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No. Cabinet If... + 10 W ] ( 10 % THD ) Sound Connection Terminals PC signals Channel Capability (Digital/Analog) Operating Conditions VIDEO IN 1-2 COMPONENT INPUT 1-2 HDMI 1-3 PC Card slot AV PROG OUT DIGITAL AUDIO OUT FEATURES Including pedestal VGA, SVGA, XGA, WXGA, SXGA Horizontal scanning frequency 31 - 69 kHz Vertical scanning frequency 59 - 86 Hz VHF/ UHF: 2...