Panasonic TH-42PZ77U manual

Model No. Número de modelo Español English 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 . Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y guárdelas para consultarlas en el futuro. Las imágenes mostradas en este manual ti[...]

2 SDHC Logo is a trademark. GalleryPlayer and the GalleryPlayer Logo are trademarks of GalleryPlayer , Inc. EZ Sync™ EZ Sync™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. HDA VI Control™ HDA VI Control™ i[...]

3 V iewing Advanced F AQs, etc. Quick Start Guide Contents Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories. DOLBY and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. Enjoy rich multimedia SD memory card Camcorder Amplifier Home theater system VCR DVD player DVD recorder Set T op Box • W atching TV ··················[...]

4 W ARNING: T o reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back. No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel. CAUTION RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK DO NOT OPEN Safety Precautions 1) Read these instructions. 2) Keep these instructions. 3) Heed all warnings. 4) Follow all instructions. 5) Do not use this a[...]

5 4 : 3 12 W ARNING/CAUTION This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen (“Image retention”). This is not considered a malfunction and is not covered by the warranty . T ypical still images T o prevent “Image retention”, the screen saver is automatically activated after a few minutes if no signals are sent or no operations are perfo[...]

6 Accessories/Optional Accessory 1 Open Hook 2 Note the correct polarity (+ or -). Close Caution W all-hanging bracket Accessories (angle) • TY -WK42PR2U • TY -WK42PR3U Check you have all the items shown. Remote Control T ransmitter • N2QA YB000100 Cable clamper (2) Batteries for the Remote Control T ransmitter (2) • AA Battery AC cord Ante[...]

7 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory A a b B Caution Do not use any television or displays other than those given in these Operating Instructions. • 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 while [...]

8 • Fix pedestal and base together with band. Securing to a base T o Prevent TV from Falling Over Band (2) Screw (2) Wood screw (2) • Nominal diameter 4 mm x 10 (for 42 ’’) 4 mm x 12 (for 50 ’’) Accessories The Plasma TV could fall over during an earthquake, etc. We recommend that measures are taken to prevent the Plasma TV from falling[...]

9 Quick Start Guide T o Prevent TV from Falling Over • Fix to wall or post with strong commercial wire or chain. Main screw Remove screw Securing to a wall Clamp (2) Accessories Main screw[...]

10 Reference of connection Before Connection ■ Antenna terminal ■ Pin terminals ■ HDMI terminal • Firmly tighten by hand. • Match colors of plugs and terminals. • Insert firmly . • Insert firmly . Connected Equipment Introduction (Signal source) VHF/UHF Antenna Cable Box/ Cable or ■ Recording/playing back with DVD recorder or VCR ?[...]

11 Quick Start Guide Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Before Connection T o connect antenna terminals ANT OUT ANT IN 2 1 A V IN ANTENNA Cable In Basic Connection Connecting Antenna (T o watch TV) Example 1 • If using Cable Box • Set the TV channel to CH3 or CH4. AC Cord (Connect after all the other connections.) Cable TV VHF/UHF Antenna TV Cable[...]

12 T o connect antenna terminals ANT OUT ANT IN COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 12 1 INPUT 2 AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO PROG OUT Y L R L L R R P B P R HDMI 1 AUDIO IN HDMI 2 AUDIO IN 2 1 AV I N ANTENNA Cable In Y L R P B P R L R L R TO AUDIO AMP DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT Basic Connection (Continued) Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (T o record/playback) Exa[...]

13 Quick Start Guide Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR) High-Definition Standard-Definition 2 1 A V IN AUDIO VIDEO Y Y L L R R P B P B P R P R COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT 12 L R Y P B P R S VIDEO PROG L R L R TO AU NPUT 1 INPUT 2 R L INPUT 2 L R L R P R L R IDEO 2 INPUT 1 L R Note ■ T o use HDMI terminals ■ T o use COMPONENT terminals • Re[...]

14 T o connect antenna terminals Connecting TV and DVD recorder (VCR) ANT IN ANT OUT ANT IN COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 12 1 INPUT 2 AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO PROG OUT Y L R L L R R L R P B P R HDMI 1 AUDIO IN HDMI 2 AUDIO IN TO AUDIO AMP 2 1 AV I N ANTENNA Cable In Y L R P B P R L R DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT Example 3 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) [...]

15 Quick Start Guide Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver) T o Connect DVD Recorder/ VCR and satellite receiver L R L R L R L R white red white red AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT ■ T o use COMPOSITE terminals ■ T o use S VIDEO terminals Satellite Receiver COMPOSITE OUT DVD Recorder yellow white red yellow white red Satellite R[...]

16 T o connect HDMI terminals VIDEO DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO IN 2 1 AV I N Basic Connection (Continued) Example 4 Connecting Home Theater and DVD recorder Home Theater DVD Recorder TV • It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable. (p. 30) • When Using the COMPONENT VIDEO OUT terminals or the S VIDEO OUT terminal, refer to p[...]

17 Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Basic Connection (TV + Home Theater + DVD Recorder) - SUB SUB MENU MENU - Identifying Controls • The TV consumes a limited amount of power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet. Note Switches TV/VIDEO POWER button Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the T[...]

18 First time setup Language Auto program Picture Clock Language English Language First time setup Auto program Picture Language Clock Clock 2007 Ye a r Month 7 1 Day Hour 10 10 AM Minute or 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 [...]

19 Quick Start Guide First T ime Setup Program channel Cable ANT in Auto Auto program progress Scanning digital channel Quit 40% C aption Favorite Add Apply Cancel p rogram ... . Ye s ... . Ye s ... . Ye s First time setup Picture Language Clock Auto program Program channel Cable ANT in Auto Auto program All channels Analog only Digital only First [...]

20 15-2 12:30 pm 30 THE NEWS CC SAP TV -G 1 0 8 0 i Standard 4:3 ABC-HD Setup SUB MENU All Surf mode Set favorite Off CC Caption select Signal meter SUB SUB MENU MENU - SUB SUB MENU MENU W atching TV Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 10-15) 1 2 T urn power on Select a channel number up down or ■[...]

21 V iewing W atching TV Favorite channels 1/3 1 2 3 4 26-1 - - - Set favorite 1/3 1 2 3 --- --- --- --- 4 Setup SUB MENU All Surf mode Set favorite Off CC Caption select Signal meter Setup SUB MENU All Surf mode Set favorite Off CC Caption select Signal meter Set favorite 1/3 1 2 3 4 26-1 - - - SUB SUB MENU MENU Change aspect ratio Call up a favor[...]

22 Slide show R Y G B OK Select Accessing RETURN No. 101-0365 Date 01/01/2007 Pixel 1600x1200 Photo viewer Total Information 12 101-0365 101-0366 101-0367 101-0368 101-0369 101-0370 101-0371 101-0372 101-0373 101-0374 101-0375 101-0376 Accessing Slide show R Y G B Next Prev. Rotate RETURN Accessing Single R Y G B Pause Next Prev. RETURN V iewing fr[...]

23 V iewing Viewing from SD Card V iewing from a GalleryPlayer SD Card GalleryPlayer images are available for a fee from GalleryPlayer , Inc. Slide show R Y G B Next Rotate Prev. RETURN JPEG menu Picture JPEG setup OK Select RETURN Picture 1/2 Normal Picture mode Picture Brightness Set Vivid 0 0 JPEG setup Disp. time Repeat 5 On JPEG menu Picture J[...]

24 VCR MODE DVD MODE VCR Record Record - Skip Reverse/Forward Rewind/Fast Forward Reverse/Forward Stop Stop Pause Pause Play Play Input select 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 TV Component 1 Component 2 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Video 2 7 Video 2 8 Video 3 Video 1 VCR With the connected equipment turned On Display the Input select menu Press corresponding NUMBER button o[...]

25 V iewing W atching Videos and DVDs EZ Sync TM DVD recorder Home theater HD camcorder Speaker output TV Display EZ Sync menu Operate Y ou can operate the selected equipment with the TV’s remote control. Follow the menu of the equipment and enjoy watching. For the remote control operations, refer to p. 31. Select the equipment 3 1 2 select enter[...]

26 Menu Item EZ Sync DVD recorder , Home theater , HD camcorder , Speaker output Picture Normal Picture mode Picture, Brightness, Color , Tint, Sharpness Color temp. Color mgmt. Zoom adjust Other adjust Video NR 3D Y/C filter Color matrix Block NR Mosquito NR Black level 3:2 pulldown HD Size Audio Normal Bass T reble Balance Other adjust AI sound S[...]

27 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) [DVD recorder/Home theater/HD camcorder] Select equipment to access and operate. (p. 30) [Speaker output] Select audio output. (Home theater/TV) (p. 30) EZ Sync menu is ac[...]

28 Menu Item Setup Surf mode Language Clock Program channel External devices Input labels Monitor out CC EZ Sync setting EZ Sync Power off link Power on link Default speakers Other adjust Auto power on Side bar No signal shut-off No action shut-off About Reset Menu Item Setup SUB MENU Surf mode Set favorite CC Caption select Signal meter Setup SUB [...]

29 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality , etc.) Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (Favorite/All) Favorite: Only channels registered as F A VORITE (p. 35) Surf mode All Selects the screen menu language (p. 18) Language Adjusts the clock (p. 18) Clock Sets c[...]

30 Menu Audio Lock Setup Memory card Tim er Picture EZ Sync Setup 2/2 EZ Sync setting Other adjust About EZ Sync setting EZ Sync Power off link Power on link On Set Set SUB SUB MENU MENU EZ Sync TM “HDA VI Control TM ” Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDA VI Control” equipped components using one button on one remote. Enjoy additional [...]

31 Advanced EZ Sync TM “HDA VI Control TM ” DVD recorder Home theater HD camcorder Speaker output TV Home theater HD camcorder Speaker output DVD recorder TV 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 spea[...]

32 Menu Audio Lock Setup Memory card Time r Picture EZ Sync Lock Mode Channel Game Program Off Off Off Off Change password Lock Mode Channel Game Program Custom Off Off Off Change password Create password Enter password. 0 9 - ---- Lock Y ou can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content. Display menu S[...]

33 Advanced Lock Channel lock Mode Channel 1 Channel 2 Channel 3 Custom 3 4 - Program lock Monitor out U.S.TV On Off Off C.E.L.R. C.F .L.R. Off Off Mode On MP AA Program lock Monitor out U.S.TV Off Off Off C.E.L.R. C.F .L.R. Off Off Mode On MP AA Lock Mode Channel Game Program Off Off Off Off Change password Change password Enter new password. 0 9 [...]

34 Menu Audio Lock Setup Memory card Tim er Picture EZ Sync Setup 1/2 All Surf mode Language Clock Program channel External devices CC Program channel Cable ANT in Auto Manual Signal meter Editing and Setting Channels The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception conditions. 2 1 3 4 5 ■ Press to exit from menu [...]

35 Advanced Editing and Setting Channels Caption select Caption Caption detail --- Apply Cancel Signal meter Signal strength 1-1 Channel Current Peak level 30% 45% Program channel Cable ANT in Auto Manual Signal meter Auto program All channels Analog only Digital only Edit Caption Favorite Add Apply Cancel Manual program 2. . . ... Yes 3. . . ... Y[...]

36 Setup 1/2 All Surf mode Language Clock Program channel External devices CC Menu Audio Lock Setup Memory card Tim er Picture EZ Sync External devices Input labels Monitor out Input Labels/Monitor Out/ next select next select Select “Setup” 2 Display menu 1 3 5 ■ Press to exit from menu screen Set Select “External devices” or “CC” St[...]

37 Advanced Input Labels/Monitor Out/Closed Caption Digital setting Size Font Style Foreground Fore opacity Background Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Automatic Back opacity Outline Automatic Automatic Custom 3 4 - - Input labels Comp. 1 HDMI 1 HDMI 2 Video 1 Custom Comp. 2 Video 2 - Video 3 CC Mode Analog Digital Digital setting [...]

38 Menu Audio Lock Memory card Tim er Picture EZ Sync Tim er Sleep Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Timer 4 Timer 5 Sleep Sleep 60 Timer 1 Channel Day On time Off time Set EVR FRI 10:00 AM 1 1:00 AM On 310 - 1 SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SA T (displays the nearest future date) MON-FRI/SA T -SUN/DAIL Y/EVR SUN/EVR MON/ EVR TUE/EVR WED/EVR THU/EVR FRI/ EVR SA T U[...]

39 Advanced Operating Peripheral Equipment Using T imer Operating Peripheral Equipment 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[...]

40 DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 12 1 INPUT 2 AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO PROG OUT Y Y L L R R L L R L R R L R P B P B P R P R HDMI 1 AUDIO IN HDMI 2 AUDIO IN TO AUDIO AMP 2 1 A V IN ANTENNA Cable In Recommended A V Connections These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. For[...]

41 Advanced Recommended A V Connections COMPONENT VIDEO INPUT INPUT 12 1 INPUT 2 AUDIO VIDEO AUDIO VIDEO S VIDEO PROG OUT LL RR LL RR P B P B P R P R HDMI 2 AUDIO IN 2 1 A V IN TO AUDIO AMP L R DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT • Individual HDMI equipment may require additional menu settings specific to each model. Please refer to their respective operating ins[...]

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 SUB MENU MENU - Guide Guide Sub Menu - PPV/VOD PPV/VOD Return - [...]

43 F AQs, etc. Remote Control Operation/Code List Cable Converter ( ) Brand Code Brand Code Brand Code Brand Code VCR ( ) Cable/PVR Combination ( ) DBS/PVR Combination (S) ( ) Satellite Receiver ( ) A-Mark 0008, 0144 ABC 0003, 0008, 0237 Accuphase 0003 Acorn 0237 Action 0237 Active 0237 Americast 0899 Archer 0237 BCC 0276 Bell South 0899 British T [...]

44 VCR ( ) Brand Code Brand Code Brand Code Brand Code Electrohome 0000, 0037, 0043, 0060, 0209, 0240 Electrophonic 0037 Emerald 0121, 0184 Emerex 0032 Emerson 0000, 0002, 0037, 0043, 0121, 0184, 0209, 0240, 0278, 0479, 1278, 1479 Fisher 0000, 0039, 0047 Fuji 0033, 0035 Fujitsu 0000 Funai 0000, 0037, 0278 Garrard 0000 Gateway 1972 GE 0000, 0035, 00[...]

45 F AQs, etc. Remote Control Operation/Code List Hughes Network Systems 0739 Philips 0739 Samsung 0739 ABS 1972 Alienware 1972 CyberPower 1972 Dell 1972 DirecTV 0739 Gateway 1972 Hewlett Packard 1972 Howard Computers 1972 HP 1972 Hughes Network Systems 0739 Humax 0739 Hush 1972 iBUYPOWER 1972 Linksys 1972 Media Center PC 1972 Microsoft 1972 Mind 1[...]

46 NR NO RA TING (NOT RA TED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE) PROGRAMS. Movie has not been rated or rating does not apply . G GENERAL AUDIENCES. All ages admitted. PG P ARENT AL GUIDANCE SUGGESTED. Some material may not be suitable for children. PG-13 P ARENTS STRONGL Y CAUTIONED. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. R RESTRICTED. Unde[...]

47 F AQs, etc. T echnical Information Ratings List for Lock T echnical Information Closed Caption (CC) Aspect Ratio Lets you choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference. (p. 21) (e.g.: in case of 4:3 image) • For viewing Closed Caption of digital broadcasting, set the aspect ratio to FULL. (If viewing with[...]

48 DCIM P1000001.JPG P1000002.JPG P1000003.JPG P1000004.JPG 100_P ANA DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT terminals Y ou can enjoy your home theater by connecting a Dolby Digital (5.1 channel) decoder and “Multi Channel” amplifier to the DIGIT AL AUDIO OUT terminals. Caution • Depending on your DVD player and DVD-Audio software the copyright protection functi[...]

49 F AQs, etc. T echnical Information EZ Sync TM “HDA VI Control TM ” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically . (p. 30) • 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 [...]

50 Maintenance 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 neutral detergent (1 part detergent diluted by 100 times the amount of water) and then wring [...]

51 F AQs, etc. Specifications Maintenance TH-42PZ77U TH-50PZ77U Power Source AC 120 V , 60 Hz Power Consumption Maximum 580 W 695 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) 42 ” (Diagonal) 50 ” (Diagonal) 36.2 ” × 20.4 ” × 41.6 ” (9[...]

52 - SUB SUB MENU 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. 54, 55) For additional assistance, please contact us via the website at: www .panasonic[...]

53 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. 17) • Is the volume set to the minimum? • Is “Speaker output” set to “Off”? (p. 26) • Change “SAP” settings. (p. 20) • Check “HDMI 1 in” or “HDMI 2 [...]

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 Accessory Purchases Service in Puerto Rico Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Customer Ser[...]

56 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 accessible by roads and within 50 [...]

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

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