Panasonic TQB2AA0800 manual

HD3D Sound ViV A TQB2AA0800 Operating Instructions 58” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV (58.0 inches measured diagonally) Manual de instrucciones T elevisión de alta definición de 1080p y clase 58” de Plasma (58,0 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente) Model No. Número de modelo TH-58PZ800U English Español Please read these instructions before operating yo[...]

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. HD3D Sound Vi V A Manufactured under license from BBE Sound, Inc. Licensed by BBE Sound, Inc. under one or more of the following US patents: 5510752, 5736897. BBE and BB[...]

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 YB000220 Cable clamper Batteries for the Remote Control T ransmitter (2) AA Battery AC cord Pedestal TBLX0080 Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) How to assemble (p. 7) Operating Instructions Quick Setup [...]

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 ■ Assembling the pedestal Fix securely with assembly screws A . (T otal 4 screws) T ighten screws firmly . A L R Pole Fron[...]

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 S VIDEO PB Y P B Y AUDIO IN PC HDMI 1 HDMI 2 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,[...]

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

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 TO AUDIO AMP COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 1 1 2 VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO PROG OUT R P R P B Y P R P B Y R R L L L R L AUDIO IN PC HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 [...]

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. 18-19) 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. 26-27) 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/Clock/ Auto pro[...]

15 Quick Start Guide First T ime Setup ■ Press to exit from a menu screen Auto channel setup Select “Auto program” First time setup Language Clock Auto program next select Select “ANT in” Program channel Cable ANT in Auto set select ANT in Cable: Cable TV Antenna: Antenna Select “Auto” Program channel Cable ANT in Auto next select Sel[...]

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. 20) 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 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 .) Photo viewer SD CARD ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen Insert the SD card and select “Play SD card now” “SD card s[...]

19 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[...]

20 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. 39) ■ T o return to TV Note For[...]

21 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. 28-31. Before using these functions, you need to set “VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below . ■ Press to exit from a menu screen[...]

22 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. 40) 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[...]

23 V iewing Displaying PC Screen on TV ■ PC menu setting (change as desired) Making settings “How to Use Menu Functions” to (p. 24) 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. 49) On G: Uses a synchronized signal on t[...]

24 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. x.v .Color C.A.T .S. Zoom adjust PC adjust Advanced picture Video NR 3D Y/C filter Color matrix MPEG NR Black level 24p Direct in HD size Audio Reset Bass T reble Balance[...]

25 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. 30-31). [VIERA Link control] Selects equipment to access and opera[...]

26 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 Advanced setup Auto power on No signal shut-off No action shut-off SD card LED Play SD [...]

27 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality , etc.) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Displays SD card data (p. 18-19) SD card Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 36) CC Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only) • Favorite: Only channels registered as F A [...]

28 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.[...]

29 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[...]

30 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. 28 SUB MENU ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen Display VIERA Link menu Menu Audio L[...]

31 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[...]

32 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 [...]

33 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[...]

34 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[...]

35 Advanced Editing and Setting Channels Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory . Select “ANT in” Select Cable or Antenna (p. 15) 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[...]

36 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.46) ■ Select the item and set CC Mode Analog Digital Digital setting CC reset CC1 Primary On select set Mode Select “On[...]

37 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. 20 ) ■ Select the terminal and label of the external equipment Custom 3 4 - - I[...]

38 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. 14) The “Sleep” timer and “On/Off timer” will not work if the “Auto power on” (p. 27) is se[...]

39 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[...]

40 TO AUDIO AMP COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 1 1 2 VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO PROG OUT R P R P B Y P R P B Y R R L L L R L AUDIO IN PC HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 AUDIO 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 piece of equipme[...]

41 Advanced Recommended A V Connections TO AUDIO AMP COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 1 1 2 VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO PROG OUT R P R P B Y P R P B Y R R L L L R L AUDIO IN PC HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 AUDIO 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 the[...]

42 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[...]

43 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 [...]

44 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[...]

45 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. 33) ■ 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[...]

46 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[...]

47 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 [...]

48 T echnical Information (Continued) VIERA Link TM “HDA VI Control TM ” 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.[...]

49 F AQs, etc. T echnical Information 1 678 3 9 45 10 15 14 13 12 11 2 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 26-27 for mo[...]

50 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. 55, 56) For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: www .panasonic.com/contacti[...]

51 F AQs, etc. Frequently Asked Questions No sound is produced Sound is unusual Are the speakers’ cables connected correctly? (p. 40) Is “Sound Mute” active? (p. 13) Is the volume set to the minimum? Is “Speaker output” set to “Off”? (p. 24) Change “SAP” settings. (p. 16) Check “HDMI 1 in”, “HDMI 2 in”, “HDMI 3 in” or [...]

52 Care and Cleaning First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet. Display panel 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[...]

53 F AQs, etc. Specifications Care and Cleaning TH-58PZ800U Power Source AC 120 V , 60 Hz Power Consumption Maximum 734 W Standby condition 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 diagonally) 50.5 ” × 28.4 ” × 58.0 ” (1,284 [...]

54 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[...]

55 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[...]

56 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[...]

57 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.[...]