Panasonic TH-50PZ80Q manual

TQB2AA0798 Operating Instructions 42”/50” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV (41.6/49.9 inches measured diagonally) Model No. TH-42PZ80Q TH-50PZ80Q 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 . Quick Start Guide (See page 6-17) For[...]

2 This product incorporates copyright protection technology that is protected by U.S. patents and other intellectual property rights. Use of this copyright protection technology must be authorized by Macrovision Corporation, and is intended for home and other limited viewing uses only unless otherwise authorized by Macrovision. Reverse engineering [...]

3 V iewing Advanced F AQs, etc. Quick Start Guide CableCARD TM is a trademark of Cable T elevision Laboratories, Inc. 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 Panasonic Corporation. W atching TV ··················[...]

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 YB000294 Cable clamper Batteries for the Remote Control T ransmitter (2) AA Battery AC cord Pedestal TBLX0036 (TH-42PZ80Q) TBLX0037 (TH-50PZ80Q) Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) Operating Instructions [...]

7 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Assembly screws (4 of each) A M5 x 18 (Silver) B M5 x 25 (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) Antenna terminal Pin terminals HDMI terminal green blue red green Firmly tighten by hand. Match colors of plugs and terminals. Insert firmly . Insert firmly . AC Cord Connection T o attach hole Insert T o bundle T o remove T o loosen Press both tabs and pull the clamper . Snaps Set hooks knob Keep pushin[...]

9 Quick Start Guide Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Accessories/Optional Accessory T o connect the antenna terminal 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 the equipment. When disconn[...]

10 T o connect the antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCR ANT OUT ANT IN A B D C Basic Connection (Continued) Example 2 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (T o record/playback) DVD Recorder If this source has higher resolution through interlace or progressive signal, connection can be done with the use of Component Video or HDMI cable. (p. 12) VCR Con[...]

11 Quick Start Guide Basic Connection (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver) (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR) T o connect the antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder or VCR ANT IN ANT OUT ANT IN A B D C Example 3 Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver DVD Recorder or VCR Satellite Receiver TV VHF/UHF Antenna Y ou c[...]

12 High-Definition Standard-Definition Note Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent VCR 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[...]

13 Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Basic Connection (A V cable connections) SD CARD - GUIDE SUB MENU TV VCR DBS/CBL DVD ON DEMAND TV MENU GAME PA G E SKIP SEARCH REC PLA Y PA U S E STOP TV/VCR Identifying Controls POWER button Swing up the door at “ ▲ ”. Remote control sensor Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front of the TV set. V ol[...]

14 Enjoy tru2way TM TV Y ou can enjoy a variety of advanced interactive, two-way services like VOD (Video on Demand), EPG (Electronic Program Guide), home banking, interactive games, as well as other e-Commerce applications on your TV with just the TV remote control. Preparing/Switching the TV to tru2way mode PA G E SKIP GUIDE SUB MENU ON DEMAND Fo[...]

15 Quick Start Guide Enjoy tru2way TM TV Using tru2way service Available services will vary depending on the cable service company . For more details about the service, please ask your cable service company . ■ A vailable TV’ s remote control buttons Display Main menu Display VOD(Video On Demand) screen. Display TV Guide PA G E Page up/down Ava[...]

16 First T ime Setup or ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen Note T o change setting (Language/Clock/ Auto program) later , go to Menu screen (p. 26) T urn the TV On with the POWER button or (Remote) (TV) * This setting will be skipped next time if you select “Home”. Select your language English Españ[...]

17 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[...]

18 W atching TV Connect the TV to a cable, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 9-12) T o watch TV and other functions ■ Other Useful Functions (Operate after ) GUIDE SUB MENU T urn power on (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 digital channel number When t[...]

19 V iewing W atching TV ■ Set Favorite Feature 1 Display the 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 between [...]

20 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 TV MENU ■ 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[...]

21 V iewing Viewing from SD Card SD Card Insert the card Remove the card Press in lightly on SD Card, then release. Compliant card type (maximum capacity): SDHC Card (16 GB), SD Card (2 GB), miniSD Card (1 GB) (requiring miniSD Card adapter) For cautions and details on SD Cards (p. 47) Label surface Push until a click is heard T o change the view ([...]

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 of the equipment. (p. 39) TV VCR DBS/CBL DVD GAME PA G E[...]

23 V iewing W atching Videos and DVDs VIERA Link TM Setting If you connect equipment that has “HDA VI Control” function to this 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 . TV MENU ■ Press to exit from a [...]

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 Zoom adjust Advanced picture Video NR 3D Y/C filter Color matrix MPEG NR Black level HD size Audio Reset Bass T reble Balance Advanced audio AI sound Surround [...]

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 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 Play SD card automatically About Reset Men[...]

27 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 (All/Favorite/Digital Only/Analog only) • Favorite: Only channels registered as F A VORITE (p. 19) Surf mode All Selects the screen menu language (p. 16) Language Adjusts t[...]

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”. This TV supports “HDA VI Control 3” function. Connec[...]

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 “HDA VI Control” function, refer to p. 28 GUIDE SUB MENU TV MENU ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen Display VIERA Link menu M[...]

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. TV MENU ■ 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[...]

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. TV MENU ■ 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 c[...]

35 Advanced Editing and Setting Channels Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory . Select “ANT in” Select Cable or Antenna (p. 17) Select “Auto” Program channel Cable ANT in Auto Manual Signal meter next select Select a scanning mode (p. 17) 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 “O[...]

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

39 Advanced Programming the Remote to Operate Peripheral Equipment Using T imer TV VCR DBS/CBL DVD 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 [...]

40 A 3 Recommended A V Connections These diagrams show our recommendations on how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment. For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece equipment and its specifications. For additional assistance, please visit our website at: www .panasonic.com Note The picture and audio input signals conne[...]

41 Advanced Recommended A V Connections VIERA Link TM Connections Follow the connection diagrams below for HDA VI control of a single piece of A V equipment such as a DVD recorder (DIGA), RAM theater , or Player theater system. Refer to page 28-31 for Setup Menu settings and additional control information. • Optional HDMI and/or optical cables ar[...]

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 - Guide Guide Sub Menu - PPV/VOD PPV/VOD Return - Red A Red - Green [...]

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 satellite receiver) has the CC set On using the Component or HDMI connection to the TV . If the CC i[...]

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 “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. Im[...]

49 F AQs, etc. T echnical Information 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 more information. The side bar may [...]

50 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[...]

51 F AQs, etc. Specifications Care and Cleaning TH-42PZ80Q TH-50PZ80Q Power Source AC 120 V , 60 Hz Power Consumption Maximum 583 W 700 W Standby condition 0.2 W (With CableCARD : 30.0 W) 0.2 W (With CableCARD : 34.0 W) Plasma Display panel Drive method AC type Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size (W × H × Diagonal) (No. of pixels) 42 ” class [...]

52 GUIDE SUB MENU TV VCR DBS/CBL DVD ON DEMAND TV MENU GAME PA G E SKIP SEARCH REC PLA Y PA U S E STOP TV/VCR 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[...]

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. 13) Is the volume set to the minimum? Is “Speaker output” set to “Off”? (p. 24) Change “SAP” settings. (p. 18) Check “HDMI 1 in”, “HDMI 2 in” or “HDMI 3 in” s[...]

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 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 our Web Site at[...]

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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.[...]