Panasonic TH 65PZ850U manual

HD3D Sound ViV A TQB2AA0786 Operating Instructions 58”/65” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV (58.0/64.7 inches measured diagonally) Manual de instrucciones T elevisión de alta definición de 1080p y clase 58”/65” de Plasma (58,0/64,7 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente) Model No. Número de modelo TH-58PZ850U TH-65PZ850U English Español Please read thes[...]

2 SDHC Logo is a trademark. GalleryPlayer and the GalleryPlayer Logo are trademarks of GalleryPlayer , Inc. VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. VIERA CAST™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. HD3D Sound Vi V A Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. un[...]

3 V iewing Advanced F AQs, etc. Quick Start Guide HDA VI Control™ HDA VI Control™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. EZ Sync™ EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. W at[...]

4 Safety Precautions W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture. Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set (including on shelves above, etc.). Important Safety Instructions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnin[...]

5 Notes 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. Set up Do not place the Plasm[...]

6 Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Remote Control T ransmitter N2QA YB000217 Cable clamper Batteries for the Remote Control T ransmitter (2) AA Battery AC cord Pedestal TBLX0080 (TH-58PZ850U) Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) How to assemble (p.7) Operating Instructions[...]

7 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Assembly screws (4 of each) A M5 x 18 (Silver) B M5 x 35 (Black) Poles (2) L R L or R is printed at the bottom of the poles. Base (1) Attaching the pedestal to TV (TH-58PZ850U) ■ Assembling the pedestal Fix securely with assembly screws A . (T otal 4 screws) T ighten screws firmly . A[...]

8 Accessories/Optional Accessory (Continued) AC cord connection T o attach hole Insert T o bundle T o remove T o loosen Keep pushing both sides until they snap Snaps Set hooks knob Keep pushing the knob Cable clamper Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord together (could cause distorted image). Fasten the cables with the Cable clamper as necessary [...]

9 Quick Start Guide Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Accessories/Optional Accessory T o connect antenna terminal and Cable Box ANT OUT ANT IN Basic Connection Note Not all cables and external equipment shown in this book are supplied with the TV . For the details of the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for th[...]

10 T o connect antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCR ANT OUT ANT IN AUDIO TO AUDIO AMP COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 11 2 VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO PROG OUT R P R P B Y R L R P R P B Y L R L L AUDIO IN PC RS232C HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 B D A C Basic Connection (Continued) Example 2 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (T o record/playback) DVD Recorder If this so[...]

11 Quick Start Guide Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver) (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR) T o connect antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder or VCR ANT IN ANT OUT ANT IN AUDIO TO AUDIO AMP COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 11 2 VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO PROG OUT R P R P B Y R L R P R P B Y L R L L AUDIO IN PC RS232C HDM[...]

12 High-Definition Standard-Definition Note Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent recording. When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the other TV monitor through a VCR. Video signals fed through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted on the other TV [...]

13 Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Basic Connection (A V cable connections) SUB MENU SD CARD Identifying Controls Note The TV consumes a limited amount of power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. TV controls/indicators Remote control Switches TV On or Of f (Standby) Viewing from SD Card (p. 18-21) The equipment (Remo[...]

14 First T ime 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. 30-31) is set to “No”. or ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen Note T o change setting (Language/ Auto program/ [...]

15 Quick Start Guide First T ime Setup ■ Press to exit from a menu screen Note About broadcasting systems Analog (NTSC): Conventional broadcasting Digital (A TSC): New programming that allows you to view more channels featuring high-quality video and sound Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only) Auto program All channels Anal[...]

16 W atching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 9-12) T o watch TV and other functions ■ Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) SUB MENU T urn power on POWER (TV) or Note If the mode is not TV , press and select TV . (p. 22) Select a channel number up down or ■ T o directly input the digita[...]

17 V iewing W atching TV ■ Set Favorite Feature 1 Display the SUB MENU. SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode Set favorite Off CC Caption select Signal meter All 2 Setup SUB MENU Surf mode Set favorite Off CC Caption select Signal meter All select “Set favorite” ok Set favorite 1/3 1 2 3 --- --- --- --- 4 • Press F A VORITE repeatedly to change[...]

18 V iewing from SD Card Y ou can view movies and 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 .) Movie player SD CARD ■ Press to return to TV ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen SD Card Insert the card Remo[...]

19 V iewing Viewing from SD Card Other settings ■ T o confirm or change the current audio status In or 1 Display “current audio status” 2 Each press of SAP will change the audio mode. ( If the movie has multiple audio signals.) stereo (Current audio status) It may take several seconds to change the sound. ■ T o adjust picture and audio/ T o[...]

20 V iewing from SD Card (Continued) Photo viewer SD CARD ■ Press to return to TV ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen Follow direction in Movie player (P . 18) Select the data to be viewed Note Depending on the JPEG format, “Information” contents may not be displayed correctly . Refer to p. 55 (Data[...]

21 V iewing Viewing from SD Card T o change the view (slide show mode, adjusting images, etc.) ■ T o set up the slide show mode In or 1 Display “Photo menu” 2 Select “Setup slide show” Photo menu Picture Setup slide show select “Setup slide show” ok 3 Select the item and adjust Setup slide show Disp. time Repeat 5 On Select Adjust Dis[...]

22 W atching V ideos and DVDs If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV , you can easily watch videos and DVDs using the TV’s remote control. Input Select Y ou can select the external equipment to access. T o operate other manufacturers’ equipment, you need to register the code for the equipment. (p. 47) ■ T o return to TV Note For[...]

23 V iewing W atching Videos and DVDs VIERA Link TM Setting If you connect equipment that has “HDA VI Control” function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can use more convenient functions. Please refer to p. 32-35. Before using these functions, you need to set “VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below . ■ Press to exit from a menu screen[...]

24 Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV . Y ou can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. T o connect PC (p. 48) Display the Input select menu Input select 2 3 4 5 8 TV Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 7 HDMI 4 Vid eo 2 8 Vid eo 1 6 HDMI 3 GAME 1 AUX GAME 9 Vid eo 2 G[...]

25 V iewing Displaying PC Screen on TV ■ PC menu setting (change as desired) Making settings “How to Use Menu Functions” to (p. 28) Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (options) Picture PC adjust Reset Resets PC adjust Sync H & V : The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector . (p. 57) On G: Uses a synchronized signal on t[...]

26 VIERA CAST TM Operate VIERA CAST Y ou can access information services (TV content) from the Home screen via the Internet. Y ou need broadband environment to use this service. ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the Home screen Preparations VIERA CAST connections (p. 27) Network setting (p. 36) VIERA CAST setting (p. 38) D[...]

27 V iewing VIERA CAST TM VIERA CAST connections Contact your Broadband service provider If you don’t have broadband service, please order high-speed Internet service no less than 1.5 Mbps by your local broadband company . If you already have Internet high speed service, make sure that the connection speed is at least 1.5Mbps. Please note that di[...]

28 Menu Item VIERA Link Record now Stop recording VIERA Link control Speaker output Picture Reset Picture mode Picture, Brightness, Color , Tint, Sharpness Color temp. Color mgmt. Digital cinema color C.A.T .S. Pro setting Zoom adjust PC adjust Advanced picture Video NR 3D Y/C filter Color matrix Block NR Mosquito NR Black level 3:2 pulldown 24p Di[...]

29 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality , etc.) In A V mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options. Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) [Record now/Stop recording] Records programs on the recorder immediately with the TV’ s remote control (p. 34-35). [VIERA Link control] Selects equipment to access and opera[...]

30 Menu Item SD Card SD card CC CC Setup Surf mode Language Clock Program channel External devices Input labels Monitor out Anti Image retention Pixel orbiter Time Side bar Scrolling bar VIERA Link setting VIERA Link Power off link Power on link Default speakers Network setting VIERA CAST setting Advanced setup Auto power on No signal shut-off No a[...]

31 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality , etc.) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) [Photo viewer] T o view the still picture. (p. 20) [Movie player] T o view moving pictures recorded in MPEG 2 or A VCHD format. (p. 18) SD card Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 44) CC Sets the mode to select the channel with Channe[...]

32 VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDA VI Control” equipped components using one button on one remote. VIERA Link TM is a new name for EZ Sync TM Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDA VI Control” function. This TV supports “HDA VI Control 3” function.[...]

33 Advanced VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” At the start of the DIGA, Player theater , or RAM theater playback, the TV’s input automatically switches to the input based on the playback equipment. For the RAM theater , the speakers automatically switch to the theater system. If using the DIGA operation, the TV’s input automatically switch[...]

34 VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” Y ou can enjoy more convenient operation with the “HDA VI Control” function in the “VIERA Link” menu. For more details on the of “HDA VI Control” function, refer to p. 32 SUB MENU ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen Display VIERA Link menu Menu Audio L[...]

35 Advanced VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” (Continued) Y ou 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” ■ Home the[...]

36 Network Setting This is a setting for connecting to a broadband environment. ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen Display menu Select “Setup” Menu Audio Lock Setup SD card CC Timer Picture VIERA Link select set or next Select “Network setting” Setup 2/2 VIERA Link setting Network setting VIERA C[...]

37 Advanced Network Setting The network settings become effective when you close the menu and run “Connection test”. Check that the network settings are as shown below , and then start “Connection test”. Select “Connection test” and press OK. Succeeded : “Connection test” succeeded Failed: Check the broadband environment connection [...]

38 VIERA CAST TM Setting ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen Display menu Select “Setup” Menu Audio Lock Setup SD card CC Timer Picture VIERA Link select set or next Select “VIERA CAST setting” Setup 2/2 VIERA Link setting Network setting VIERA CAST setting Advanced About Reset select Select the i[...]

39 Advanced VIERA CAST TM Setting VIERA CAST setting will be effective when you close the menu or run “Connection test”. Select “Connection test” and Press OK VIERA CAST setting Proxy address Proxy port 0 --- Connection test select ok When a connection is made to the connection test site and a message is displayed that indicates a successfu[...]

40 Lock Y ou 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 When you select a locked channel, a message will be displayed that allows [...]

41 Advanced Lock ■ T o select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked Channel lock 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 lock Mode Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Custom 3 4 - Channel 4 sele[...]

42 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 Audio Lock Setup SD card CC Timer Picture VIERA Link next select Select “Program channel” Setup 1/2 All Surf mode Language Clock Program channel E[...]

43 Advanced Editing and Setting Channels Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory . Select “ANT in” Select Cable or Antenna (p. 14) Select “Auto” Program channel Cable ANT in Auto Manual Signal meter next select Select a scanning mode (p. 15) Auto program All channels Analog only Digital only ok select Settings are m[...]

44 Closed Caption CC Display Closed Caption 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.54) ■ Select the item and set CC Mode Analog Digital Digital setting CC reset CC1 Primary On select set Mode Select “On[...]

45 Advanced Input Labels/Monitor Out Closed Caption Input Labels/Monitor Out Input labels Display labels of external devices Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection. (In selecting input mode from p. 22 ) ■ Select the terminal and label of the external equipment Custom 3 4 - - I[...]

46 Using T imer T urns Off automatically Sleep T urns On/Off automatically (5 timers can be set.) Timer 1 Timer 5 ~ The TV can automatically turn On/Of f at the designated date and time. The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 15) The “Sleep” timer and “On/Off timer” will not work if the “Auto power on” (p. 31) is se[...]

47 Advanced Programming the Remote to Operate Peripheral Equipment Using T imer Y ou 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 both buttons simultaneously for more than 3 seconds. • Release the buttons when the equipment selec[...]

48 AUDIO TO AUDIO AMP COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 11 2 VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO PROG OUT R P R P B Y R L R P R P B Y L R L L AUDIO IN PC RS232C HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 A 4 Recommended A V 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 piec[...]

49 Advanced Recommended A V Connections AUDIO TO AUDIO AMP COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 11 2 VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO PROG OUT R P R P B Y R L R P R P B Y L R L L HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 VIERA Link TM Connections Follow the connection diagrams below for HDA VI control of a single piece of A V equipment such as a Panasonic DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM theater , [...]

50 KEY NAME VCR MODE DBS/CBL MODE DVD MODE (DBS) (CBL) Power Power Power Power - LIST LIST DVD AUDIO TV Input Switch TV Input Switch TV Input Switch TV Input Switch - Menu Menu Functions - Exit Exit - - Up/Down/Left/Right Up/Down/Right/Left Up/Down/Right/Left - Select Select Enter SUB MENU - Guide Guide Sub Menu - PPV/VOD PPV/VOD Return - Red A Red[...]

51 F AQs, etc. Remote Control Operation/Code List Cable Converter (C) ( ) Brand Code Brand Code Brand Code Brand Code VCR (V) ( ) Cable/PVR Combination (C) ( ) DBS/PVR Combination (S) ( ) Satellite Receiver (S) ( ) ABS 1972 Accurian 0000 Admiral 0048, 0209 Adventura 0000 Aiko 0278 Aiwa 0000, 0037, 0124, 0307, 0468 Akai 0041, 0061, 0106, 0175, 0242 [...]

52 ABS 1972 Alienware 1972 Captive Works 2167 CyberPower 1972 Dell 1972 DirecTV 0739 Gateway 1972 Go Video 0614 Hewlett Packard 1972 Howard Computers 1972 HP 1972 Hughes Network Systems 0739 Humax 0739, 1797, 1988 Hush 1972 iBUYPOWER 1972 LG 2010 Linksys 1972 Media Center PC 1972 Microsoft 1972 Mind 1972 Niveus Media 1972 Northgate 1972 Panasonic 0[...]

53 F AQs, etc. Ratings List for Lock Remote Control Operation/Code List Ratings List for Lock “V -chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry . (p. 41) ■ U.S. MOVIE RA TINGS (MP AA) NR NO RA TING (NOT RA TED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie which has not been r[...]

54 T echnical Information Closed Caption (CC) 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 T[...]

55 F AQs, etc. T echnical Information Message Meaning Is SD card in? The card is not inserted. No file The card has no data or this type of data is not supported. Cannot read file The file is broken or unreadable. The TV does not support the format. Data format for SD Card browsing Photo: Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible [...]

56 T echnical Information (Continued) VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically . (p. 32) 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.[...]

57 F AQs, etc. T echnical Information 1 678 3 9 45 10 15 14 13 12 11 2 Pro setting Normal: Resets all Pro setting adjustments to factory default settings. (Set/No) Panel brightness: Selects the display panel brightness. (High: V ivid, Mid: Standard, Low: Studio ref) Contour emphasis: Adjusts the contour emphasis of the image. (On/Of f) Gamma adjust[...]

58 T echnical Information (Continued) Side Bar 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. T o reduce the risk of such “Image retention”, change the brightness of the side bars. See pages 30-31 for more information The side bar may f[...]

59 F AQs, etc. Specifications T echnical Information Care and Cleaning TH-58PZ850U TH-65PZ850U Power Source AC 120 V , 60 Hz Power Consumption Maximum 742 W 792 W Standby condition 0.2 W 0.2 W Plasma Display panel Drive method AC type Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No. of pixels) 58 ” class (58.0 inches measured diago[...]

60 SUB MENU FA Q 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. 63, 64) For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: www .panasonic.com/contacti[...]

61 F AQs, etc. FA Q No sound is produced Sound is unusual Are the speakers’ cables connected correctly? (p. 48) Is “Sound Mute” active? (p. 13) Is the volume set to the minimum? Is “Speaker output” set to “Off”? (p. 28) Change “SAP” settings. (p. 16) Check “HDMI 1 in”, “HDMI 2 in”, “HDMI 3 in” or “HDMI 4 in” settin[...]

62 Limited W arranty Coverage 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 purchas[...]

63 F AQs, etc. Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A.) Limited W arranty (for U.S.A.) Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A.) Customer Services Directory Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Service and Literature requests by visiting ou[...]

64 Limited W arranty (for Canada) Panasonic Canada Inc. P ANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED W ARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. In-home Service will be carried out only to locations acc[...]

65 F AQs, etc. Note Limited W arranty (for Canada)[...]

Customer ’ s Record The model number and serial number of this product can be found on its back cover . Y ou 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 identification in the event of theft or loss, and for W arranty Service purposes.[...]