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Panasonic VIERA TH-50PZ850A Operating Instructions Manual

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Operating Instructions
Plasma Television
TH-50PZ850A
Model No.
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
TQBC2300-1

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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions Plasma Television TH-50PZ850A Model No. 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 TQBC2300-1...
  • Page 2 Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- Receives digital terrestrial broadcastings using an integrated DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner Sharp pictures with HDMI connection Links up and controls the connected equipment with “VIERA Link”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    media excitement Contents Be Sure to Read • Safety Precautions ······································ 4 (Warning / Caution) • Notes ··························································· 5 Enjoy rich multi-media • Maintenance ··············································· 5 Quick Start Guide • Accessories / Options SD memory Card ········· 6 • Basic Connection ··················...

  • Page 4: Safety Precautions

    • make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask Do not place containers with water (fl ower vase, cups, your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup. cosmetics, etc.) above the TV. (including on shelves • Use approved pedestals / mounts (p. 6).

  • Page 5: Notes

    Notes Caution Do not display a still picture for a long time This causes the image to remain on the plasma When cleaning the TV, remove the screen (“image retention”). mains plug This is not considered a malfunction and is not •...

  • Page 6: Accessories / Options

    Accessories / Options Standard accessories Check that you have the accessories and items shown Remote Control Batteries for the Clamper Mains Lead • Remote Control N2QAYB000122 p. 10 p. 8 • R6 (AA) Operating Instructions Cleaning cloth Pedestal with Warranty p.
  • Page 7 • If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Arrow mark 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 Aerial AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz Mains lead (supplied) • Please refer to the diagram in example 1 for mains lead connection. RCA cable AUDIO VIDEO...
  • 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 Aerial AC 220-240 V 50 / 60 Hz Mains lead (supplied) • Please refer to the diagram in example 1 for mains lead connection.

  • Page 11: Identifying Controls

    Displays programme information Volume Up / Down Programme Up / Down • Selects programme in sequence • When in Standby mode, switches TV On VCR / DVD Panasonic equipment operations (p. 21) POWER Multi window (p. 16) • Displays two windows at once...

  • 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. Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On (Takes a few seconds to be displayed) • You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode.
  • 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...

  • Page 14: Watching Tv

    Watching TV Turn power on • POWER Mains power On / Off switch should be On. (p. 11) • If “Shop” is displayed on the top right of the screen, reset settings in “Shipping Condition” (p. 32), and select “Home” in “Auto Tuning” (p. 12). Select DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) or POWER INPUT...
  • Page 15 Other useful functions Display Information banner • Also appears when changing a programme INFO Event Programme Current time Category Example: 1 TEN Digital 10:30 am All DVB Services Select FAV List Coronation Street 9:00 am - 11:00 am Software update Rating: PG Bad Signal DVB: Event Start / Finish time...
  • Page 16 Watching TV Other useful functions ASPECT Aspect Selection Change the aspect ratio 16:9 14:9 Just 4:3 Full Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect. Select EXIT Change RETURN store Display Aspect While the list is displayed, Aspect ASPECT Selection list...

  • Page 17: Using Tv Guide

    Using TV Guide Using TV Guide enables you to select programme easily, view event informations, etc. TV 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 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 Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) HOLD To resume Return to the main index page INDEX Display subtitles Call up • STTL Call up P801 (subtitle page) if available. • subtitles If you press this button during P801 is displayed, teletext mode will be cancelled and return to TV.

  • Page 20: Watching Videos And Dvds

    Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. • To connect the equipment p. 8-10 The Remote Control is capable of operating some functions of selected Panasonic external equipment. Display the Input select menu POWER INPUT...

  • Page 21: 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 22: How To Use Menu Functions

    How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions. Display the menu • Displays the functions that can be set (varies according to the input signal) INPUT Select the menu EXIT access Main Menu...
  • Page 23 Overview Main Menu VIERA Link VIERA Link Menu Pause Live TV Access Direct TV Rec Start The menu of the accessed Picture VIERA Link Control Recorder equipment Speaker Selection Home Cinema Sound (p. 39) Setup Picture Menu Viewing Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Colour...
  • Page 24 How to Use Menu Functions Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Pause Live TV Controls the connected equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables various Direct TV Rec convenient recording, playback, etc. (p. 39 - 41) • You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly using the VIERA Link button on the VIERA Link Control remote control.
  • Page 25 Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) DVB Favourites Edit Creates list of favourite programmes (p. 29) DVB Service List Skips the unwanted DVB programmes (p. 29) Analogue Service List Skips the unwanted Analogue programmes or edits Analogue programmes (p. 29) Auto Tuning Automatically sets the programmes received in the area (p.

  • Page 26: Dvb Settings (Dvb)

    DVB Settings (DVB mode) DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features. If in Analogue mode Select DVB POWER Display the menu INPUT ASPECT OPTION SD CARD GUIDE EXIT RETURN Select “Setup” Main Menu access STTL VIERA Link Picture select Sound Setup Select “System Update”, “Region Select”...
  • Page 27 Download new software to TV. • For details p. 44 If System Update is performed, the software will be updated (it may change TV functions). If you do not wish to do so, set “Auto Update Search in Standby” to Off. Select “Auto Update Search in Standby”...

  • Page 28: Editing Programmes

    Editing Programmes You can make your favourite programme lists and skip unwanted programmes, etc. Select DVB or Analogue • “DVB Favourites Edit” and “DVB Service List” are available in DVB mode only. • “Analogue Service List” is available in Analogue mode only. INPUT Display the menu OPTION SD CARD...
  • Page 29 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 TV Guide (p. 17) and information banner (p. 15) and then easily accessed.

  • 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. Select DVB or Analogue • “DVB Manual Tuning”, “Add New DVB Services”, “New Service Message” and “DVB Signal Display” are available in DVB mode only.
  • Page 31 Automatically retune all DVB or Analogue programmes received in the area. • Only DVB programmes are retuned in DVB mode. • Only Analogue programmes are retuned in Analogue mode. Start Auto Tuning Settings are made automatically Set all DVB Auto Tuning Auto Tuning - Digital (DVB) or Analogue Scan...

  • Page 32: 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. Display the menu INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT Select “Setup” RETURN access Main Menu VIERA Link Picture select Sound Setup...

  • Page 33: 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. 20 Display the menu INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT Select “Setup”...

  • Page 34: 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. 42 Select the external input INPUT OPTION SD CARD EXIT...

  • Page 35: 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, a DVD player, or a game equipment can be connected to the HDMI terminal using an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable.
  • Page 36 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. Insert the SD Card Select “Photo View” or “Movie View” access SD Card Photo View Movie View select...

  • Page 37: (Photos And Movies)

    (Photos and Movies) • For details on SD Cards p. 45 Note To insert To remove • Blue LED lights while SD Card is inserted if set “SD Card LED” to “On” in Setup Menu (p. 25). Card Push until a Press the centre of the card Label surface click is heard...

  • Page 38: Viera Link "Hdavi Control Tm

    VIERA Link “ Control ” 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 39 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 “Preparations”...
  • Page 40 VIERA Link “ Control ” 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 41 • 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 HDMI1.

  • Page 42: 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. 50). Camcorder / Game equipment (VIDEO) (S-VIDEO) (AUDIO)
  • Page 43 To record / playback RF cable DVD Recorder / (Listening) To watch DVDs DVD player (Viewing) HDMI equipment “HDMI Functions” (p. 35) Fully wired HDMI DVD Recorder compliant cable To watch satellite broadcasts Fully wired HDMI Set top box compliant cable (Listening) (Viewing) Computer...

  • Page 44: Technical Information

    Technical Information Programme Allocation (Analogue mode) CH Display / Receive Programme CH Display / Receive Programme CH Display / Receive Programme CH 0 ~ CH 5 S 6 ~ S 10 CH 10 ~ CH 12 S 2 ~ S 5 CH 6 ~ CH 9 S 11 ~ S 44 CH 5A...

  • Page 45: Setup Menu

    • 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 and EXIF standards Data format - Baseline JPEG (Sub-sampling 4:4:4, 4:2:2 or 4:2:0) Max.
  • Page 46 Technical Information PC connection 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).

  • Page 47: 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 48 FAQs Problem Actions • Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to “2ch L.PCM”. • Check the “HDMI1 / 4 Input” setting in the Sound Menu. (p. 24) Sound is unusual • If digital sound connection has a problem, select analogue sound connection.

  • Page 49: Licence

    TruSurround XT technology is incorporated under license from SRS Labs, Inc. • “AVCHD” and the “AVCHD” logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation. This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard (“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video...

  • Page 50: Specifi Cations

    Specifi cations Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Power rating 555 W Standby condition 0.4 W Aspect Ratio 16:9 127 cm (diagonal) Visible screen size 1,106 mm (W) × 622 mm (H) Number of pixels 2,073,600 (1,920 (W) × 1,080 (H)) [5,760 × 1,080 dots] Speaker Woofer ( 80 mm) ×...

  • Page 51: Warranty

    Authorised Service Centre. • Send or bring the product to a Panasonic Authorised Service Centre together with your proof of purchase receipt as a proof of purchase date. Please note that freight and insurance to and / or from your nearest Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you.
  • Page 52 Warranty Service purposes. Model Number Serial Number Web Site: http://panasonic.net/ Panasonic Corporation 2008 Printed in Japan MBS0806K1108...

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