Panasonic VIERA TH-42PZ85U Quick Start Manual
42”/46”/50” class 1080p plasma hdtv (41.6/46.0/49.9 inches measured diagonally)
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42"/46"/50" Class 1080p Plasma HDTV
(41.6/46.0/49.9 inches measured diagonally)
(41,6/46,0/49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)
Número de modelo
Quick Start Guide
(See page 6-15)
Guía de inicio rápido
(vea la página 6-15)
For assistance (U.S.A.), please call:
1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
For assistance (Puerto Rico), please call:
787-750-4300
or visit us at www.panasonic.com
For assistance (Canada), please call:
1-866-330-0014
or visit us at www.vieraconcierge.ca
Para solicitar ayuda (EE.UU.), llame al:
1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372)
ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com/contactinfo
Para solicitar ayuda (Puerto Rico), llame al:
787-750-4300
ó visítenos en www.panasonic.com
Operating Instructions
Manual de instrucciones
Model No.
TH-42PZ85U
TH-46PZ85U
TH-50PZ85U
TQB2AA0773-2
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Page 1: Operating Instructions
(See page 6-15) Guía de inicio rápido (vea la página 6-15) For assistance (U.S.A.), please call: 1-877-95-VIERA (958-4372) or visit us at www.panasonic.com/contactinfo For assistance (Puerto Rico), please call: 787-750-4300 or visit us at www.panasonic.com For assistance (Canada), please call: 1-866-330-0014 or visit us at www.vieraconcierge.ca... - Page 2 Turn your own living room into a movie theater! Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement This device contains a digital television tuner, so it should receive digital over the air TV programming, with a suitable antenna, after the end of full-power analog TV broadcasting in the United States (as required by law) on February 17, 2009.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Enjoy rich multimedia Set Top Box Amplifier Home theater system DVD recorder/ Blu-ray Disc recorder Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. EZ Sync™ EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Contents Please read before using the unit Safety Precautions ·······································... -
Page 4: Safety Precautions
To assure continued compliance, use only shielded interface cables when connecting to computer or peripheral devices. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Panasonic Corporation of North America could cause harmful interference and would void the user’s authority to operate this device. -
Page 5: Notes
WARNING Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally swallowed. Keep small parts away from young children. discard unneeded small parts and other objects, including packaging materials and plastic bags/sheets to prevent them from being played with by young children, creating the potential risk of suffocation. -
Page 6: Accessories/Optional Accessory
Accessories Batteries for the Remote Control Transmitter (2) AA Battery Pedestal How to assemble (p.7) TBLX0033 (TH-42PZ85U) TBLX0034 (TH-46PZ85U, TH-50PZ85U) Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) Note In order to maintain the TV’s performance and safety, be absolutely sure to ask your dealer or a licensed contractor to secure the wall-hanging brackets. - Page 7 Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged, and personal injury may result. Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged. If you use the pedestal when it is physically damaged, personal injury may result. Contact your nearest Panasonic Dealer immediately.
- Page 8 Accessories/Optional Accessory Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord together (could cause distorted image). Fasten the cables with the Cable clamper as necessary. When using the options, follow the option’s assembly manual to fix cables. Reference of connection Antenna terminal Firmly tighten by hand.
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Page 9: Basic Connection
For the details of the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment. When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet first. For additional assistance, visit us at: www.panasonic.com VHF/UHF Antenna •... - Page 10 Basic Connection Example 2 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback) AV Equipment (e.g. DVD Recorder or VCR) To connect the antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCR VHF/UHF Antenna COMPONENT VIDEO PROG AUDIO ANT IN ANT OUT AV Equipment (e.g. DVD Recorder or VCR) (with TV tuner) VHF/UHF Antenna Back of the TV...
- Page 11 Example 3 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver DVD Recorder To connect the antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder or VCR VHF/UHF Antenna COMPONENT VIDEO PROG AUDIO ANT IN ANT IN Satellite Receiver DVD Recorder or VCR Note For details of external equipment connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.
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Page 12: Av Cable Connections
Basic Connection To use HDMI terminals HDMI 1 Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality sound. For “VIERA Link To use COMPONENT terminals COMPONENT VIDEO Recorders may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below) To use S VIDEO terminals VIDEO PROG... -
Page 13: Identifying Controls
Identifying Controls Front of the TV Selects channels in sequence Volume up/down Power indicator (on: red, off: no light) Changes the input mode Displays the Main POWER menu. C.A.T.S. sensor POWER Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast Automatic button Tracking System). (p. 24) Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set. -
Page 14: First Time Setup
First Time Setup “First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 26-27) is set to “No”. ■... - Page 15 Auto channel setup First time setup Language Clock Auto program Program channel ANT in Auto Program channel ANT in Auto Auto program All channels Analog only Digital only Auto program Progress Namber of analog channels Namber of digital channels Press RETURN to quit. ■...
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Page 16: Watching Tv
Watching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 9-12) Turn power on MENU Select a channel number ■ Other Useful Functions ■ Select Audio Mode for watching TV Listen with SAP (Secondary Digital mode Press SAP to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel. - Page 17 ■ Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes. Change aspect ratio Call up a favorite channel Note Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “Program channel” to switch the signal reception between cable TV and antenna. (p. 15, 35) The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off.
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Page 18: Viewing From Sd Card
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 SD Cards may not be reproduced properly.) ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■... - Page 19 Insert the card Card To change the view (slide show mode, adjusting images, etc.) ■ To set up the slide show mode Display “Photo menu” Select “Setup slide show” Photo menu Picture Setup slide show Select the item and adjust Setup slide show Disp.
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Page 20: Watching Videos And Dvds
Watching Videos and DVDs If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can easily watch videos and DVDs using the TV’s remote control. You can select the external equipment to access. To operate other manufacturers’ equipment, you need to register the code of the equipment. (p. 39) ■... -
Page 21: Display Menu
VIERA Link If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control” function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can use more convenient functions. Please refer to p. 28-31. Before using these functions, you need to set “VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below. Display menu Select “Setup”... -
Page 22: Displaying Pc Screen On Tv
Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV. You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p. 40) Display the Input select menu Input select Component 1 Component 2... - Page 23 ■ PC menu setting (change as desired) Making settings “How to Use Menu Functions” Menu Item Reset Resets PC adjust Sync Alleviates the problem if a picture appears to be vertically-striped, flickers partially or is Dot clock blurred. Adjusts the horizontal position. H-position Adjusts the vertical position.
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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 so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen Display menu... - Page 25 Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) [Record now/Stop recording] Records programs on the recorder immediately with the TV’s remote control (p. 30-31). [VIERA Link control] Selects equipment to access and operate. (Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder) (p.30-31) [Speaker output] Selects an audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 30-31) •...
- Page 26 How to Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you. ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen MENU...
- Page 27 (Continued) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to select the channel with 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.
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Page 28: Viera Link
VIERA Link is a new name for EZ Sync Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function. This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” function. Connections to the equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theatre, RAM theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically. - Page 29 “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on. If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the remote control for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following sequence of operations is performed automatically.
- Page 30 VIERA Link You can enjoy more convenient operation with the “HDAVI Control” function in the “VIERA Link” menu. For more details on the “HDAVI Control” function, refer to p. 28 MENU ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen...
- Page 31 You can select Home theater or TV speakers for audio output. Control theater speakers with the TV’s remote control. This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected. Select “Speaker output” Select “Home theater” or “TV”...
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Page 32: Lock
Lock You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. ■ Press to exit from a menu screen Caution Make a note of your password in case you forget it. (If you have forgotten your password, consult your local dealer.) Note... - Page 33 ■ To select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked. These channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating. Select “Mode” and set to “Custom” Select channel to lock. Channel Channel lock lock...
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Page 34: Editing And Setting Channels
Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. ■ Press to exit from a menu screen Display menu Select “Setup” Menu VIERA Link Picture Audio Timer Lock SD card Setup Select “Program channel”... - Page 35 Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory. Select “ANT in” Select Cable or Antenna (p. 15) Select “Auto” Program channel ANT in Cable Auto Manual Signal meter Use this procedure when changing the channel setup or changing the channel display. Also, use this to add or skip channels from channel list manually.
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Page 36: Closed Caption
Closed Caption ■ Press to exit from a menu screen The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of the audio. The program being viewed must be transmitting Closed Caption (CC) information. (p.46) ■ Select the item and set Mode Analog... -
Page 37: Input Labels/Monitor Out
Input Labels/Monitor Out Display menu and select “Setup” Select “External devices” Setup Surf mode Language Clock Program channel External devices Anti image retention Select “Input labels” or “Monitor out” ■ Press to exit from External devices a menu screen Input labels Monitor out Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection. -
Page 38: Using Timer
Using Timer The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time. The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 14) The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not work if the “Auto power on” (p. 27) is set. ■... -
Page 39: Operating Peripheral Equipment
Operating Peripheral Equipment You can operate other manufacturers’ equipment using this TV’s remote control. Connect the external equipment to the TV and Power Off the external equipment ■ Press to return to the TV mode Caution • Registration will fail if the wrong code is input or it takes more than 30 seconds to register. To find a code not listed in the code list This procedure searches all codes and is called the “sequence method.”... -
Page 40: Recommended Av Connections
These diagrams show our recommendations or how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipment and its specifications. For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www.panasonic.com Side input terminals ■... - Page 41 When audio from other equipment connected to this unit via HDMI is output using “DIGITAL AUDIO OUT” of this unit, the system switches to 2CH audio. (When connecting to an AV amp via HDMI, you can enjoy higher sound quality.) About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD camcorder, read the manual of the equipment. VIERA Link Connections...
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Page 42: Remote Control Operation/Code List
Remote Control Operation/Code List The following explains how to operate external devices with the TV’s remote control. Register the remote control codes (p. 39) if you want to operate an external device from another manufacturer. (p. 43-44) Note Operation may not be possible depending on the available memory size of the remote control. This remote control is not designed to cover operation of all functions of all models. - Page 43 0019 Multitech Coolmax 0883 Myrio Digeo 1187 Director 0476 Optimus General Instrument 0003, 0276, 0476, 0810 Pace GoldStar 0144 Panasonic Hamlin 0009, 0273 Paragon Cable/PVR Combination (C) ( Americast 0899 Jerrold Amino 1822 Motorola Digeo 1187 Myrio General Instrument 0810...
- Page 44 Aspire Digital 1168 Broksonic 1419 Citizen 2116 Coby 1086 CyberHome 1129, 1502 Electrohome 2116 Blu-ray Disc (Y) ( 0741 Panasonic 1641, 2061, 2062 HD-DVD (Y) ( 0741 HTiB (Y) ( Aiwa 0641 Audiovox 0790 0790 Koss 0651 Oritron 0651 Brand...
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Page 45: Ratings List For Lock
Ratings List for Lock “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. (p. 33) ■ U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been rated or where rating does not apply. -
Page 46: Technical Information
Technical Information For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to FULL (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM, or 4:3; characters might be cut off). The CC can be displayed on the TV if the receiver (such as a set-top box or satellite receiver) has the CC set On using the Component or HDMI connection to the TV. - Page 47 Electrical interference, static electricity, or erroneous operation may damage the data or card. Back up the recorded data at regular intervals in case of deteriorated or damaged data or erratic operation of the unit. (Panasonic is not liable for any deterioration or damage of recorded data.) Message...
- Page 48 Technical Information HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 28) This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this function on even if TV is in Standby mode.
- Page 49 Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause “Image retention” to remain on either or both sides of the display field. To reduce the risk of such “Image retention”, change the brightness of the side bars.
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Page 50: Faq
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 or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. For details (p. 55, 56) For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: www.panasonic.com/contactinfo... - Page 51 If there is a problem with your TV, please refer to the table below to determine the symptoms, then carry out the suggested check. If this does not solve the problem, please contact your local Panasonic dealer, quoting the model number and serial number (both found on the rear of the TV).
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Page 52: Care And Cleaning
Care and Cleaning First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. The front of the display panel has been specially treated. Wipe the panel surface gently using only a cleaning cloth or a soft, lint- free cloth. If the surface is particularly dirty, soak a soft, lint-free cloth in diluted mild liquid dish soap (1 part mild liquid dish soap diluted by 100 times the amount of water) and then wring the cloth to remove excess liquid. -
Page 53: Specifications
41.9 ” × 26.4 ” × 3.7 ” TV Set only (1,064 mm × 669 mm × 92 mm) Including pedestal 70.5 lb. (32 TV Set only 66.1 lb. (30 [TH-42PZ85U] 41.9 ” (1,064 mm) 3.7 ” (92 mm) 3.2 ” (79 mm) 18.0 ” (456 mm) 12.9 ”... -
Page 54: Limited Warranty (For U.s.a.)
If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, which starts with the date of original purchase (“Limited Warranty period”), at its option either (a) repair your product with new or refurbished parts, or (b) replace it with a new or a refurbished product. -
Page 55: Customer Services Directory (For U. S. A.)
Monday-Friday 9 am-9 pm; Saturday-Sunday 10 am-7 pm, EST. ■ For hearing or speech impaired TTY users, TTY: 1-877-833-8855 Purchase Parts, Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at: http://www.pstc.panasonic.com or, send your request by E-mail to: npcparts@us.panasonic.com... -
Page 56: Limited Warranty (For Canada)
If removal is required to service the product, it will be at the discretion of the Servicentre and in no event will Panasonic Canada Inc. or the Servicentre be liable for any special, indirect or consequential damages. - Page 57 Note...
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