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... Guide EZ Sync™ EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Basic Features Watching TV 16 Viewing from Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from SD Card 18 Watching Videos and DVDs 20 Displaying PC Screen on TV 22 Advanced Features How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc 24 VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM 28 Lock 32 Editing and Setting Channels 34 Closed Caption 36 Input Labels/Monitor Out 37 Using Timer 38 Programming the Remote...
... Guide EZ Sync™ EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Dolby Laboratories. Basic Features Watching TV 16 Viewing from Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from SD Card 18 Watching Videos and DVDs 20 Displaying PC Screen on TV 22 Advanced Features How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality, etc 24 VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM 28 Lock 32 Editing and Setting Channels 34 Closed Caption 36 Input Labels/Monitor Out 37 Using Timer 38 Programming the Remote...
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... plug. TH-42PZ800U, TH-46PZ800U, TH-50PZ800U Responsible Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) consumerproducts@panasonic.com CANADIAN NOTICE: For Model TH-42PZ800U, TH-46PZ800U, TH-50PZ800U This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The exclamation point within a triangle is used in the papers with the instructions...
... plug. TH-42PZ800U, TH-46PZ800U, TH-50PZ800U Responsible Party: Contact Source: email: Panasonic Corporation of North America One Panasonic Way, Secaucus, NJ 07094 Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) consumerproducts@panasonic.com CANADIAN NOTICE: For Model TH-42PZ800U, TH-46PZ800U, TH-50PZ800U This Class B digital apparatus complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The exclamation point within a triangle is used in the papers with the instructions...
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... Plasma TV is designed to the cord is for any repairs that provided with this unit only. could cause fire. which , in 4:3 mode SD Card photo ɹ Video game ɹ Computer image 4 : 3 12 To prevent "Image retention", the screen saver is damaged or the wall socket Built-up onto the television or use it as it with wet hands. Unplug the The included power cord is...
... Plasma TV is designed to the cord is for any repairs that provided with this unit only. could cause fire. which , in 4:3 mode SD Card photo ɹ Video game ɹ Computer image 4 : 3 12 To prevent "Image retention", the screen saver is damaged or the wall socket Built-up onto the television or use it as it with wet hands. Unplug the The included power cord is...
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... its panel to prevent the TV from tipping over. Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000220 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) AA Battery Cable clamper AC cord Pedestal TBLX0031 How to assemble (p.7) (TH-42PZ800U) TBLX0032 (TH-46PZ800U, TH-50PZ800U) Cleaning cloth 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...
... its panel to prevent the TV from tipping over. Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Accessories Remote Control Transmitter N2QAYB000220 Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) AA Battery Cable clamper AC cord Pedestal TBLX0031 How to assemble (p.7) (TH-42PZ800U) TBLX0032 (TH-46PZ800U, TH-50PZ800U) Cleaning cloth 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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... within the full rotation range. To bundle Set hooks To remove Snaps Keep pushing both sides till they snap To loosen Keep pushing knob the knob Reference of connection Antenna terminal Pin terminals HDMI terminal Firmly tighten by hand. 8 red blue green green Match colors of the base even if the TV swivels to fix cables. Insert firmly. Fasten the cables with the Cable clamper as necessary.
... within the full rotation range. To bundle Set hooks To remove Snaps Keep pushing both sides till they snap To loosen Keep pushing knob the knob Reference of connection Antenna terminal Pin terminals HDMI terminal Firmly tighten by hand. 8 red blue green green Match colors of the base even if the TV swivels to fix cables. Insert firmly. Fasten the cables with the Cable clamper as necessary.
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... the other connections.) Antenna PB Y terminal PB Y AUDIO IN S VIDEO PC (If no Cable Box) or HDMI 1 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 CH3 or CH4 for the equipment. If using a Cable Box set the TV channel to enjoy viewing their programming. Quick Start Guide Basic Connection Example 1 TV Connecting Antenna (To watch TV) VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV VHF/UHF Antenna • NTSC (National Television System Committee...
... the other connections.) Antenna PB Y terminal PB Y AUDIO IN S VIDEO PC (If no Cable Box) or HDMI 1 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 CH3 or CH4 for the equipment. If using a Cable Box set the TV channel to enjoy viewing their programming. Quick Start Guide Basic Connection Example 1 TV Connecting Antenna (To watch TV) VHF/UHF Antenna Cable TV VHF/UHF Antenna • NTSC (National Television System Committee...
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...) Switches to previous menu Volume up the door at "▲" . Remote control Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Viewing from menu screen Selects/OK/Change Returns to previously viewed channel or input modes. Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in menus. (p. 20, 32, 34, 39) Direct channel access for TV viewing (p. 16) Displays Main Menu (p. 24) Exits from SD Card (p. 18-19) The equipment (Remote control mode) selection button (p. 20) Changes the input mode (p. 20) SUB MENU Displays Sub Menu (p. 16, 26) Colored buttons (used...
...) Switches to previous menu Volume up the door at "▲" . Remote control Switches TV On or Off (Standby) Viewing from menu screen Selects/OK/Change Returns to previously viewed channel or input modes. Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in menus. (p. 20, 32, 34, 39) Direct channel access for TV viewing (p. 16) Displays Main Menu (p. 24) Exits from SD Card (p. 18-19) The equipment (Remote control mode) selection button (p. 20) Changes the input mode (p. 20) SUB MENU Displays Sub Menu (p. 16, 26) Colored buttons (used...
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... Audio Program) Display the SUB MENU Digital mode Press SAP to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. 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 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 POWER or...
... Audio Program) Display the SUB MENU Digital mode Press SAP to enter the minor number in a compound channel number. 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 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 POWER or...
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... Video 2 GAME 0 PC (example) Press corresponding NUMBER button on p. 37. Input Select You can easily watch videos and DVDs using the TV's remote control. Watching Videos and DVDs If you have applicable equipment connected to Input terminal that have "GAME" label. (p. 37) HDMI 3 GAME If there is set on the remote control to any other Video 2 GAME input terminal than the one currently selected. For Input label, refer to p. 37. ■ Press Game to switch to the game screen Switches...
... Video 2 GAME 0 PC (example) Press corresponding NUMBER button on p. 37. Input Select You can easily watch videos and DVDs using the TV's remote control. Watching Videos and DVDs If you have applicable equipment connected to Input terminal that have "GAME" label. (p. 37) HDMI 3 GAME If there is set on the remote control to any other Video 2 GAME input terminal than the one currently selected. For Input label, refer to p. 37. ■ Press Game to switch to the game screen Switches...
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... Set Default speakers TV select ■Press to exit from a menu screen Select "On" (default is On) change Now you need to set it to "Off". VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has "HDAVI Control" function to the operating manuals for the equipment. 21 Please refer to "On" as shown below. Before using these functions, you can use more convenient functions. Display menu Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Lock...
... Set Default speakers TV select ■Press to exit from a menu screen Select "On" (default is On) change Now you need to set it to "Off". VIERA LinkTM Setting If you connect equipment that has "HDAVI Control" function to the operating manuals for the equipment. 21 Please refer to "On" as shown below. Before using these functions, you can use more convenient functions. Display menu Viewing Watching Videos and DVDs Select "Setup" Menu VIERA Link Lock...
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... % (Size 1) or 100 % (Size 2) for the scanning area with all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for HDMI connection. (Digital input signal) Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is generated on the edges of the sound is accessible directly by BBE's proprietary 3D sound process. Scanning 100% Resets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to "Off" when using external speakers (On/Off) • "AI sound", "Surround", and "Audio leveler" do not work if "Off" is selected The default setting...
... % (Size 1) or 100 % (Size 2) for the scanning area with all picture adjustments to factory default settings except for HDMI connection. (Digital input signal) Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is generated on the edges of the sound is accessible directly by BBE's proprietary 3D sound process. Scanning 100% Resets Bass, Treble and Balance adjustments to "Off" when using external speakers (On/Off) • "AI sound", "Surround", and "Audio leveler" do not work if "Off" is selected The default setting...
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... a digital image. (p. 35) 27 Sets "Power off link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 28) (Set/No) VIERA Link On Power off link Set Sets "Power on link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 28) (Set/No) Power on link Set Selects the default speakers (p. 28) (TV/Theater) Default speakers TV •Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned On (No/Set) The "Sleep" timer, "On / Off timer", and "First time setup" will not function if "Auto power on" is inserted. (On/Off ) SD card LED...
... a digital image. (p. 35) 27 Sets "Power off link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 28) (Set/No) VIERA Link On Power off link Set Sets "Power on link" of HDMI connection equipment (p. 28) (Set/No) Power on link Set Selects the default speakers (p. 28) (TV/Theater) Default speakers TV •Turns TV On automatically when the cable box or a connected device is turned On (No/Set) The "Sleep" timer, "On / Off timer", and "First time setup" will not function if "Auto power on" is inserted. (On/Off ) SD card LED...
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Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theatre, RAM theater, Amplifier, etc.) with other manufacturers' equipment supporting the VIERA Link function. ■For the first time / When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing the setup after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on one remote. Please refer to the previous screen 28 Set VIERA Link setting VIERA Link On Power off...
Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theatre, RAM theater, Amplifier, etc.) with other manufacturers' equipment supporting the VIERA Link function. ■For the first time / When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing the setup after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on one remote. Please refer to the previous screen 28 Set VIERA Link setting VIERA Link On Power off...
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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 Manual Set manually ■Press to your 4-digit password with number buttons Select "YES" on the confirmation screen and press OK Signal meter Check signal strength 34 Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to exit from a menu screen Reset 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 Select "Program channel" Setup 1/2 Surf mode All Language Clock Program channel External devices Anti image retention next select Manual Set manually ■Press to your 4-digit password with number buttons Select "YES" on the confirmation screen and press OK Signal meter Check signal strength 34 Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to exit from a menu screen Reset Select the function Program channel ...
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... watch digital video image DVD Player/Set through speakers DVD Player or Set Top Box Top Box (HDMI compatible machines only) Note The picture and audio input signals connected to a When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to 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 when using HDMIDVI Conversion cable, see p. 24-25 for each piece of the TV AC 120 V 60 Hz AC Cord (Connect after all digital AUDIO OUT...
... watch digital video image DVD Player/Set through speakers DVD Player or Set Top Box Top Box (HDMI compatible machines only) Note The picture and audio input signals connected to a When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to 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 when using HDMIDVI Conversion cable, see p. 24-25 for each piece of the TV AC 120 V 60 Hz AC Cord (Connect after all digital AUDIO OUT...
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... an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set to "Game" if you change the Input label from an Input label other remote controls with HDMI cable, the sound from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. Custom (Photo): Customizes each item according to "16:9". Game: For playing video game. Picture mode will be automatically set -top box or a DVD player, can be used , connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal. Technical Information (Continued) VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" HDMI connections to some Panasonic...
... an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set to "Game" if you change the Input label from an Input label other remote controls with HDMI cable, the sound from the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT jack will be Dolby Digital. Custom (Photo): Customizes each item according to "16:9". Game: For playing video game. Picture mode will be automatically set -top box or a DVD player, can be used , connect the audio cable to the audio input terminal. Technical Information (Continued) VIERA LinkTM "HDAVI ControlTM" HDMI connections to some Panasonic...
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... correct remote control mode (p. 13, 20) For details (p. 55, 56) For additional assistance, please contact us via HDMI Is the HDMI cable connected properly? (p. 40, 41) Turn Off the TV unit and equipment, then turn them On again. Check an input signal from external equipment are distorted when the unit is weak, check the antenna and consult your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for digital channels. Interference...
... correct remote control mode (p. 13, 20) For details (p. 55, 56) For additional assistance, please contact us via HDMI Is the HDMI cable connected properly? (p. 40, 41) Turn Off the TV unit and equipment, then turn them On again. Check an input signal from external equipment are distorted when the unit is weak, check the antenna and consult your local Panasonic dealer or Panasonic Service Center for digital channels. Interference...
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Check Picture menu (p. 24) Check the cable connections. (p. 9-12) Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 20) Frequently Asked Questions FAQs, etc. Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? Black Box appears No sound is produced Sound is unusual Change settings of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 36) Are the speakers' cables connected correctly? (p. 40) Is "Sound Mute" active? (p. 13) Is the volume set to "Stereo" or "Mono." TV set Parts of the TV set to "Off...
Check Picture menu (p. 24) Check the cable connections. (p. 9-12) Check that the correct input has been selected. (p. 20) Frequently Asked Questions FAQs, etc. Is the AC power cord plugged into the outlet? Black Box appears No sound is produced Sound is unusual Change settings of Closed Caption (CC). (p. 36) Are the speakers' cables connected correctly? (p. 40) Is "Sound Mute" active? (p. 13) Is the volume set to "Stereo" or "Mono." TV set Parts of the TV set to "Off...
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... PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms] Y: PB, PR: AUDIO L-R: 1.0 V [p-p] (including synchronization) ±0.35 V [p-p] RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms] •TYPE A Connector × 4 This TV supports "HDAVI Control 3" function. Specifications Consumption panel Power Source Maximum TH-42PZ800U AC 120 V, 60 Hz 575 W TH-46PZ800U 630 W TH-50PZ800U 692 W Power Plasma Display Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No. Mass and Dimensions shown are subject to change without notice.
... PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms] Y: PB, PR: AUDIO L-R: 1.0 V [p-p] (including synchronization) ±0.35 V [p-p] RCA PIN Type × 2 0.5 V [rms] •TYPE A Connector × 4 This TV supports "HDAVI Control 3" function. Specifications Consumption panel Power Source Maximum TH-42PZ800U AC 120 V, 60 Hz 575 W TH-46PZ800U 630 W TH-50PZ800U 692 W Power Plasma Display Standby condition Drive method Aspect Ratio Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No. Mass and Dimensions shown are subject to change without notice.
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... viewing fixed images (including, among other proof of the product, at its option either (a) repair your product does not work properly because of a defect in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable 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...
... viewing fixed images (including, among other proof of the product, at its option either (a) repair your product does not work properly because of a defect in a hotel, office, restaurant, or other Authorized Servicer, or damage that is attributable 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...
