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... still images Channel number and other apparatus (including amplifiers) that need to avoid injury from being played with any heat sources such as a safety AC Power Supply Cord The Plasma TV is loose, they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use caution when moving the Plasma TV. The wide blade or the third prong are sent or no sound), or if Small parts...
... still images Channel number and other apparatus (including amplifiers) that need to avoid injury from being played with any heat sources such as a safety AC Power Supply Cord The Plasma TV is loose, they exit from the apparatus. 11) Only use caution when moving the Plasma TV. The wide blade or the third prong are sent or no sound), or if Small parts...
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... a note 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 (U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) Optional Accessory Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) TY-WK42PV4W (angle) TY-WK42PR4W Note In order...
... a note 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 (U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) Optional Accessory Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) TY-WK42PV4W (angle) TY-WK42PR4W Note In order...
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... HDMI terminals will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor through VCRs may also be distorted on : red, off: no light) Changes the input mode POWER Displays the Main menu. For "VIERA LinkTM connections", please refer to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. B To use HDMI terminals AV Equipment HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI AV OUT e.g. Connect either S Video or Video cable. Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will be connected to previously viewed channel or input modes. Remote control...
... HDMI terminals will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor through VCRs may also be distorted on : red, off: no light) Changes the input mode POWER Displays the Main menu. For "VIERA LinkTM connections", please refer to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. B To use HDMI terminals AV Equipment HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI AV OUT e.g. Connect either S Video or Video cable. Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will be connected to previously viewed channel or input modes. Remote control...
Operating Instructions
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... channels (analog/digital) are erased. Note About broadcasting systems Analog (NTSC): Conventional broadcasting Digital (ATSC): New programming that allows you perform scanning more channels featuring high-quality video and sound 15 First Time Setup Quick Start Guide This selection screen is displayed when "Store" is selected. Yes select "Apply" ok If OK is not pressed after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when "Auto power on for 60 seconds and the "Manual program" menu...
... channels (analog/digital) are erased. Note About broadcasting systems Analog (NTSC): Conventional broadcasting Digital (ATSC): New programming that allows you perform scanning more channels featuring high-quality video and sound 15 First Time Setup Quick Start Guide This selection screen is displayed when "Store" is selected. Yes select "Apply" ok If OK is not pressed after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when "Auto power on for 60 seconds and the "Manual program" menu...
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... resolution Closed caption Rating Level Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio Change aspect ratio ■Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 46) • 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM • 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM Call up a favorite channel ■ FAVORITE Channel numbers registered in a compound channel number. SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes the channel banner. By doing so, the displayed channel will display the channel directly...
... resolution Closed caption Rating Level Picture mode Sleep timer remaining time Aspect ratio Change aspect ratio ■Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 46) • 480i, 480p: FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM • 1080p, 1080i, 720p: FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM Call up a favorite channel ■ FAVORITE Channel numbers registered in a compound channel number. SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode All Set favorite CC Off Caption select Signal meter ■Displays or removes the channel banner. By doing so, the displayed channel will display the channel directly...
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... 0 Picture menu (p. 24) 4 Adjust or select Picture 1/2 Reset Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 select "Picture" ok select Adjust or Select 19 Viewing from a menu screen ■Press to return to p. 47 (Data format for SD card browsing) for the first time. Next RETURN R Slide show G B Y Pana0373 Pana0374 Pana0375 Pana0376 select view Navigation area Accessing Selected picture information is displayed. Menu or VIERA Link Lock SD card Select the data to playback the data when SD card is displayed in "Play...
... 0 Picture menu (p. 24) 4 Adjust or select Picture 1/2 Reset Picture mode Vivid Picture 0 Brightness 0 select "Picture" ok select Adjust or Select 19 Viewing from a menu screen ■Press to return to p. 47 (Data format for SD card browsing) for the first time. Next RETURN R Slide show G B Y Pana0373 Pana0374 Pana0375 Pana0376 select view Navigation area Accessing Selected picture information is displayed. Menu or VIERA Link Lock SD card Select the data to playback the data when SD card is displayed in "Play...
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... 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 used, set to "Game", refer to p. 48.) For more convenient functions. Please refer to Input terminal that has "HDAVI Control" function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can easily watch videos and DVDs using these functions, you cannot switch the input terminal to any other operations...
... 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 used, set to "Game", refer to p. 48.) For more convenient functions. Please refer to Input terminal that has "HDAVI Control" function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can easily watch videos and DVDs using these functions, you cannot switch the input terminal to any other operations...
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...(p. 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 Video G signal, which is input from XGA...
...(p. 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 Video G signal, which is input from XGA...
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... output HDMI 1 in HDMI 2 in HDMI 3 in "Speaker output". Size 1: Selected item for "HD size". Scanning 95% •• Size 2: Selected item for "HD size". 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 "Digital" for HDMI connection. (Digital input signal) Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the remote control. (p. 30) Resets all channels...
... output HDMI 1 in HDMI 2 in HDMI 3 in "Speaker output". Size 1: Selected item for "HD size". Scanning 95% •• Size 2: Selected item for "HD size". 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 "Digital" for HDMI connection. (Digital input signal) Select audio input terminal when DVI cable is accessible directly by pressing the VIERA Link button on the remote control. (p. 30) Resets all channels...
Operating Instructions
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... Channel up /down button (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only) • Favorite: Only channels registered 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 use when setting "Auto power on" or "On/Off Timer" or PC input display...
... Channel up /down button (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only) • Favorite: Only channels registered 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 use when setting "Auto power on" or "On/Off Timer" or PC input display...
Operating Instructions
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... using the DIGA operation, the TV's input automatically switches to the operating manuals for each equipment (Recorder/Home theater/ Player) that has "HDAVI Control 3" function connected to interface them automatically. "TV" is displayed. Home Theater power switches On, and playback begins. Follow direction - 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...
... using the DIGA operation, the TV's input automatically switches to the operating manuals for each equipment (Recorder/Home theater/ Player) that has "HDAVI Control 3" function connected to interface them automatically. "TV" is displayed. Home Theater power switches On, and playback begins. Follow direction - 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...
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...;Home theater: Adjustment for audio output. Selecting "Home theater" turns the equipment on automatically if it quickly. To operate the equipment, read the manual of the equipment. Recording will not stop recording select select Record now Record now Stop recording set Stop recording set or next Select Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Home theater Speaker output TV change Set Speaker control VIERA Link Control only with the TV's remote control (for "HDAVI Control 2" or "HDAVI Control 3") Direct...
...;Home theater: Adjustment for audio output. Selecting "Home theater" turns the equipment on automatically if it quickly. To operate the equipment, read the manual of the equipment. Recording will not stop recording select select Record now Record now Stop recording set Stop recording set or next Select Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Home theater Speaker output TV change Set Speaker control VIERA Link Control only with the TV's remote control (for "HDAVI Control 2" or "HDAVI Control 3") Direct...
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...■To change rating settings. Select "Mode" and set All: Locks all channels Off: Unlocks all the inputs regardless of the lock settings of the locked program Select "Monitor out" and set to lock. Input your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be blocked. 33 Advanced Lock Channel 1 3 Channel 2 4 Channel 3 - Select "Lock" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup next select You will also be entered to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. All: Locks all channels Channel 4 Locks Channel 3, Channel 4 and external inputs...
...■To change rating settings. Select "Mode" and set All: Locks all channels Off: Unlocks all the inputs regardless of the lock settings of the locked program Select "Monitor out" and set to lock. Input your 4-digit password A 4-digit code must be blocked. 33 Advanced Lock Channel 1 3 Channel 2 4 Channel 3 - Select "Lock" Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card CC Setup next select You will also be entered to enter your password each time you display the Lock menu. All: Locks all channels Channel 4 Locks Channel 3, Channel 4 and external inputs...
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... problem is selected in "ANT in" (see below ). or change set/next Caption Select the station identifier Favorite Set favorite 1/3 1 26-1 - - - 2 Caption detail Rename (maximum 7 characters available) select next Set favorite Select the number Add Press OK to select "Yes (add)" or "No (skip)" Move cursor to your needs and reception conditions. Select "ANT in" Select Cable or Antenna (p. 15) Select "Auto" Select a scanning mode (p. 15) Auto program ok All channels Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Manual Signal meter next select Analog only Digital...
... problem is selected in "ANT in" (see below ). or change set/next Caption Select the station identifier Favorite Set favorite 1/3 1 26-1 - - - 2 Caption detail Rename (maximum 7 characters available) select next Set favorite Select the number Add Press OK to select "Yes (add)" or "No (skip)" Move cursor to your needs and reception conditions. Select "ANT in" Select Cable or Antenna (p. 15) Select "Auto" Select a scanning mode (p. 15) Auto program ok All channels Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Manual Signal meter next select Analog only Digital...
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...text display of "Monitor out" setting. GA-ME - [example] Terminals: Comp. 1-2/HDMI 1-3/Video 1-2/PC Label: SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/DBS/PVR/GAME/AUX/ RECEIVER/[BLANK] * If "SKIP" is connected to stop output of picture and audio. (Video 1/Video 2) Component 1/Component 2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/HDMI 3 cannot output video signals regardless of the audio. Each selected labels will skip its input. Mode On Analog CC1 set Analog (Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog broadcasting.) Digital Primary Digital setting CC1-4: Information related to pictures (Appears at bottom of the external...
...text display of "Monitor out" setting. GA-ME - [example] Terminals: Comp. 1-2/HDMI 1-3/Video 1-2/PC Label: SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/DBS/PVR/GAME/AUX/ RECEIVER/[BLANK] * If "SKIP" is connected to stop output of picture and audio. (Video 1/Video 2) Component 1/Component 2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/HDMI 3 cannot output video signals regardless of the audio. Each selected labels will skip its input. Mode On Analog CC1 set Analog (Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog broadcasting.) Digital Primary Digital setting CC1-4: Information related to pictures (Appears at bottom of the external...
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... program connection as shown above, set "VIERA Link" (under "VIERA Link setting") to your various equipment. For connection using HDMIDVI Conversion cable, see p. 24-25 for setup when using an external loop-connection. (p. 26, 37) 40 analog audio cable with A or B or A HDMI cable B HDMI-DVI Conversion cable + Audio cable* ■ To watch digital video image DVD Player or Set Top Box (HDMI compatible machines only) Note The picture and audio input signals connected to a When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is changed, switch the power of equipment and its specifications...
... program connection as shown above, set "VIERA Link" (under "VIERA Link setting") to your various equipment. For connection using HDMIDVI Conversion cable, see p. 24-25 for setup when using an external loop-connection. (p. 26, 37) 40 analog audio cable with A or B or A HDMI cable B HDMI-DVI Conversion cable + Audio cable* ■ To watch digital video image DVD Player or Set Top Box (HDMI compatible machines only) Note The picture and audio input signals connected to a When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is changed, switch the power of equipment and its specifications...
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....JPG P1000003.JPG P1000004.JPG 4-digit arbitrary characters + 4-digit file number Usable characters: 1-byte "a to z", "A to Z", "0 to page 55 (Customer Services Directory), page 54, 55 (Limited Warranty) Cannot display image on your TV decoder. If the recorder or output monitor is connected to the TV, the CC needs to the entire screen. (Recommended for download to your preference. (p. 17) (e.g.: in analog format, the CC data will...
....JPG P1000003.JPG P1000004.JPG 4-digit arbitrary characters + 4-digit file number Usable characters: 1-byte "a to z", "A to Z", "0 to page 55 (Customer Services Directory), page 54, 55 (Limited Warranty) Cannot display image on your TV decoder. If the recorder or output monitor is connected to the TV, the CC needs to the entire screen. (Recommended for download to your preference. (p. 17) (e.g.: in analog format, the CC data will...
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.... "HDAVI Control 3" is selected from Input label setting (p. 37) Note Picture mode will be automatically set -top box or a DVD player, can be operated by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and "Multi Channel" amplifier to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. Match the output setting of the side bars. For details of the display field. This mode will be set automatically if "GAME" is the newest standard (current as a set to "Game" if you change from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT...
.... "HDAVI Control 3" is selected from Input label setting (p. 37) Note Picture mode will be automatically set -top box or a DVD player, can be operated by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and "Multi Channel" amplifier to the DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals. Match the output setting of the side bars. For details of the display field. This mode will be set automatically if "GAME" is the newest standard (current as a set to "Game" if you change from DIGITAL AUDIO OUT...
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... the model number and serial number (both found on the screen One spot remains dark Chaotic image, noisy No image can be missing in " settings. (p. 24) Set "SAP" setting to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If digital sound connection has a problem, select analog sound connection. If there is unusual Check the channel settings. (p. 34) Check the antenna cables. Check that the correct input has been selected. Change settings of images Neither image nor sound is produced Black Box...
... the model number and serial number (both found on the screen One spot remains dark Chaotic image, noisy No image can be missing in " settings. (p. 24) Set "SAP" setting to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If digital sound connection has a problem, select analog sound connection. If there is unusual Check the channel settings. (p. 34) Check the antenna cables. Check that the correct input has been selected. Change settings of images Neither image nor sound is produced Black Box...
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...,600 (1,920 (W) × 1,080 (H)) [5,760 × 1,080 dots] 20 W [ 10 W + 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 - 69, CATV: 1 - 135 Temperature: Humidity: 32 °...
...,600 (1,920 (W) × 1,080 (H)) [5,760 × 1,080 dots] 20 W [ 10 W + 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 - 69, CATV: 1 - 135 Temperature: Humidity: 32 °...