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Page 1: Operating Instructions
Please read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference. The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only. English Operating Instructions Plasma Television TH-42PZ850AZ Model No. TH-50PZ850AZ TQBC2301... - Page 2 Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- ■ Receives digital terrestrial broadcastings using an integrated Digital TV tuner ■ Sharp pictures with HDMI connection ■ Links up and controls the connected equipment with “VIERA Link”...
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
media excitement Enjoy rich multi-media Amplifi er with DVD Recorder Speaker system Contents Be Sure to Read • Safety Precautions ······································ 4 • (Warning / Caution) • Notes ··························································· 5 Maintenance ··············································· 5 Quick Start Guide • Accessories / Options •... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
• Using an unapproved pedestal or other fi xtures may make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. • Use approved pedestals / mounts (p. 6). Do not allow children to handle SD Card •... -
Page 5: Notes
Caution ■ When cleaning the TV, remove the mains plug • Cleaning an energized TV may cause electrical shock. ■ When the TV is not going to be used for a long period of time, remove the mains plug • This TV will still consume some power even in the Off mode, as long as the mains plug is still connected to a live socket outlet. -
Page 6: Accessories / Options
Accessories / Options Standard accessories Remote Control • N2QAYB000122 Operating Instructions with Warranty statement • This product contains possibly dangerous parts (such as plastic bags), that can be breathed in or swallowed by young children accidentally. Keep these parts out of reach of young children. Optional accessories Wall-hanging bracket (vertical) -
Page 7: Securing The Tv
• If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic dealer immediately. During set-up, make sure that all screws are securely tightened. • If insuffi cient care is taken to ensure screws are... -
Page 8: Basic Connection
Basic Connection External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV. Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads. When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet fi rst. Example 1 Connecting aerial TV only... - Page 9 Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR TV, DVD Recorder or VCR Rear of the TV Mains lead (supplied) • Please refer to the diagram in example 1 for mains lead connection. RCA cable AUDIO VIDEO RF OUT RF IN DVD Recorder or VCR Note •...
- Page 10 Basic Connection Example 3 Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box TV, DVD Recorder / VCR and Set top box Rear of the TV RCA cable Rear of the TV ■ Attach the clamper hole Insert the clamper in a hole Mains lead (supplied) •...
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Page 11: Identifying Controls
Programme Information (p. 15) • Displays programme information Programme Up / Down • Selects programme in sequence VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment operations (p. 23) Multi window (p. 16) • Displays two windows at once Stereo / Bilingual Sound Selection (p. -
Page 12: Auto Tuning
Auto Tuning Search and store TV programmes automatically. These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer. POWER INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) Start Auto Tuning Auto Tuning Digital TV Scan... - Page 13 Many features available on this TV can be accessed via the On Screen Display menu. ■ How to use remote control Open the main menu Move the cursor / select the menu Move the cursor / adjust levels / select from a range of options Access the menu / store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set RETURN...
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Page 14: Watching Tv
Watching TV POWER INPUT ASPECT OPTION SD CARD GUIDE GUIDE EXIT RETURN STTL INFO MUTE Volume POWER MULTI PIP SURROUND SURROUND Note • When the TV is switched to standby, there will be a clicking sound after a short delay. This is normal. Turn power on •... - Page 15 ■ Other useful functions Hold Freeze / unfreeze picture Display / hide subtitles Display • subtitles To change the language for Digital TV (if available) “Preferred Subtitles” (p. 27) Display Information banner • Also appears when changing a programme Event Example: 1 TEN Digital Coronation Street...
- Page 16 Watching TV ■ Other useful functions Check or change the current programme status instantly • To change Display the Subtitle Language (Digital TV mode) selectable Allows you to select the language in which settings for subtitles should appear (if available) the current MPX (Analogue TV mode) Sound Menu (p.
- Page 17 ■ Other useful functions View in multi window • Remote control operations apply to the main screen. Enjoy viewing two images at once, such as a TV programme and a DVD. Picture-in-Picture mode (PinP) Focus Watch TV, DVD, etc. in multi Focus window Operations in multi window...
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Page 18: Viewing Teletext
Viewing Teletext You can enjoy teletext broadcasting, including news, weather forecasts and subtitles, if this service is provided by the broadcasters. What is FASTEXT mode? In FASTEXT mode, four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen. To access more information about one of these subjects, press the appropriately coloured button. - Page 19 ■ Using teletext conveniently Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) HOLD Return to the main index page INDEX View a favourite page stored Call up a favourite STTL page Watch TV and Teletext in two windows at once View in MULTI PIP multi...
- Page 20 Viewing Teletext Some teletext services may be provided in MHEG. Below is the instruction for MHEG teletext. OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN INFO MULTI WINDOW DIRECT TV REC ■ To return to TV Switch to Teletext How to use In all cases, it is possible to navigate the pages using buttons on the remote control, but because the commands available must apply to all manufacturers of digital equipment, some on screen commands may not correspond exactly to the remote control buttons.
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Page 21: Using Freeview Guide
Using Freeview Guide Using the Freeview Guide enables you to select programme easily, view event informations, etc. Freeview Guide―Electronic Programme Guide (EPG) provides an on-screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the future broadcasts over the next seven days (depending on the broadcasters). -
Page 22: Watching Videos And Dvds
Watching Videos and DVDs Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. • To connect the equipment The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. POWER INPUT MULTI PIP... -
Page 23: Vcr Dvd Player
Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control. VCR / DVD switch Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipment Select DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre Standby POWER... -
Page 24: How To Use Menu Functions
How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. INPUT EXIT RETURN ■ To return to TV at any time EXIT ■ To return to the previous screen RETURN ■ To change menu pages down... -
Page 25: Viera Link
■ Overview Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup • Depending on the received signals, available items are varied. VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Access Direct TV Rec Start VIERA Link Control Recorder Speaker Selection Home Cinema (p. 41) Picture Menu Viewing Mode Normal... -
Page 26: Menu List
How to Use Menu Functions ■ Menu list Menu Item Pause Live TV Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Viewing Mode Contrast, Brightness, Colour, Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Colour Management Digital Cinema Colour P-NR 3D-COMB Reset Picture Defaults Mode Bass Treble... - Page 27 ■ Menu list Menu Item Digital TV Favourites Edit Digital TV Service List Analogue TV Service List Child Lock Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Add New Services Signal Condition Auto Tuning Manual Tuning Intelligent Frame Creation Off Timer Teletext Preferred Subtitles Shipping Condition System Update Power Save...
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Page 28: Editing Programmes
Editing Programmes You can make your favourite programme lists and skip unwanted programmes, etc. INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN ■ To return to TV EXIT Select Digital TV or Analogue TV • “Digital TV Favourites Edit” and “Digital TV Service List” are available in •... -
Page 29: Service List
Create your favourite programme list from various broadcasters (up to 4: Fav List1 / Fav List2 / Fav List3 / Fav List4). The list is added to “Favourites” list in the information banner (p. 15) and then easily accessed. Select a programme and add it to the list Favourites Edit All Digital Services TEN Digital... -
Page 30: Tuning Programmes
Tuning Programmes You can retune all the TV programmes when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting. POWER INPUT MULTI PIP OPTION SD CARD ASPECT EXIT RETURN F.P. RECALL MUTE ■ To return to TV EXIT ■... -
Page 31: Manual Tuning
Automatically retune all Digital TV or Analogue TV programmes received in the area. • • Only Digital TV programmes are retuned in Digital TV mode. Set all Only Analogue TV programmes are retuned in Analogue TV mode. Digital TV or Start Auto Tuning Analogue TV Digital TV Auto Tuning... -
Page 32: Digital Tv Settings (Digital Tv)
Digital TV Settings Digital TV Settings provide access to various advanced features. POWER INPUT ASPECT OPTION SD CARD GUIDE EXIT RETURN STTL INFO MUTE ■ To return to TV EXIT Download new software to TV. • For details Select “Auto Update Search in Standby” and then set “On” or “Off” System Update Auto Update Search in Standby System Update Search Now... -
Page 33: Control Programme Audience
Control Programme Audience You can lock specifi c programmes / AV input terminals and control who watches them. (When the locked programme / input is selected, a message appears; by entering the PIN number, you can watch it.) INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN ■... -
Page 34: Restore Settings
Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition, i.e. no programmes tuned in. All settings (programmes, picture, sound quality, etc.) are reset. INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN ■ To return to TV EXIT Check the message and initialise Restore Settings Shipping... -
Page 35: Input Labels
Input Labels For easier identifi cation and selection of the input mode, you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment. • To select the input mode p. 22 INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN ■... -
Page 36: Displaying Pc Screen On Tv
Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the TV can be displayed on the TV. • You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC p. 44 INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT RETURN ■... -
Page 37: Hdmi Functions
HDMI Functions HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) allows you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high- quality sound by connecting the TV and the equipment. HDMI-compatible equipment ( ∗ 1) with an HDMI or DVI output terminal, such as a set top box or a DVD player, can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. -
Page 38: Viewing From Sd Card
Viewing from SD Card Photo View: Still images recorded by digital cameras will be displayed. Movie View: Moving pictures recorded by digital video cameras will be played back. INPUT ASPECT OPTION SD CARD EXIT ■ RETURN INFO To sort by date or month recorded (Sort by Month / Sort by Date) Display the thumbnail grouped by the same date or the same month... -
Page 39: (Photos And Movies)
(Photos and Movies) • For details on SD Cards ■ To insert Card Push until a Label surface click is heard • During the operation, no signals are output from any of the AV terminals. But the sound in Movie View can be •... -
Page 40: Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm
VIERA Link “ ∗ Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” function. Connections to the equipment (DIGA Recorder, HD Video Camera, Player theatre, Amplifi er, etc.) with HDMI cable allow you to interface them automatically. - Page 41 ■ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) You can pause the live TV programme and resume later. • This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD and “HDAVI Control 3” function. • If you cannot operate, check the settings and the equipment •...
- Page 42 VIERA Link “ ■ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the TV’s signal receiver). • This function is available with the equipment which has “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3”...
- Page 43 • About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera, read the manual of the equipment. If more than one equipment of the same type are connected to the TV by HDMI cables, for example two DIGA Recorders to HDMI1 and HDMI2, VIERA Link will only be available for the lower terminal number, in this case •...
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Page 44: External Equipment
External Equipment These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment, the table below, and the specifi cations (p. 52). (VIDEO) (S-VIDEO) AV4 IN S VIDEO VIDEO ( M3 stereo... - Page 45 (Listening) (Viewing) Conversion adapter (if necessary) MONITOR DIGITAL AUDIO OUT VIDEO AUDIO (Listening) (Viewing) Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Computer Chrominance in Chrominance earth Hot Plug Detect DDC/CEC Ground 17 TMDS Clock Shield 11 TMDS Data0− TMDS Data0+ TMDS Data1 Shield 5 TMDS Data2−...
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Page 46: Technical Information
Technical Information Programme Allocation (Analogue TV mode) CH Display / Receive Programme CH 1 ~ CH 11 CH 21 ~ CH 70 Rating Updating the software system (Digital TV mode) Update system software to ensure that you have latest version software. If there is an update available, a notifi... -
Page 47: Sd Card
• Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the TV. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) ■ Data format for Card browsing Photo : Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF ∗... - Page 48 Technical Information A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV. • PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning frequency 59 to 86 Hz (more than 1,024 signal lines could result in incorrect display of the image).
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Page 49: Faqs
FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem. If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) • Check the position, direction, and connection of the aerial. -
Page 50: Licence
Check “Digital TV Signal Condition”. (p. 31) If “Signal Quality” or “Signal Strength” are displayed in red, check aerial. If problem persists, consult your local Panasonic dealer. • Turn the TV off with the Mains power On / Off switch, then turn it On again. -
Page 51: Specifi Cations
• Design and Specifi cations are subject to change without notice. Mass and Dimensions shown are approximate. Pedestal: ST-42R3-WG / ST-50R3-WG (For safety approval) TH-42PZ850AZ Reception of Off air broadcasts 8 MHz UHF (New Zealand) free-to-air TV broadcast reception Playback of NTSC tape from some PAL Video recorders (VCR) Playback from M. -
Page 52: Warranty
WARRANTY - New Zealand only Distributed in New Zealand by Panasonic New Zealand Limited 350 Te Irirangi Drive East Tamaki, Private Bag 14911, Panmure Auckland Customer’s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identifi...