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Customer’s Record

The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. You 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 identifi cation in the event of theft or loss, and for Warranty Service purposes.

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Web Site: http://panasonic.net/

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 Panasonic Corporation 2008

Summary of Contents for TH TH-42PZ800A

Page 1: ...You 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 Warranty Service purposes Model Number Serial Number Web Site http panasonic net Panasonic Corporation 2008 ...

Page 2: ...2PZ800A TH 46PZ800A TH 50PZ800A Operating Instructions Plasma Television 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 ...

Page 3: ...heatre Experience an amazing level of multi ŶReceives digital terrestrial broadcastings using an integrated DVB Digital Video Broadcasting tuner ŶSharp pictures with HDMI connection ŶLinks up and controls the connected equipment with VIERA Link ...

Page 4: ...ls 33 Displaying PC Screen on TV 34 HDMI Functions 35 Viewing from SD Card Photos 36 VIERA Link HDAVI ControlTM 38 External Equipment 42 Enjoy your TV Basic Features Watching TV 14 Using TV Guide 17 Viewing Teletext 18 Watching Videos and DVDs 20 FAQs etc Technical Information 44 FAQs 47 Licence 49 Specifications 50 WARRANTY 51 Quick Start Guide Accessories Options 6 Basic Connection 8 Identifying ...

Page 5: ... direct sunlight and other sources of heat To prevent fire never place any type of candle or naked flame on top or near the TV Power source This TV is designed to operate on 220 240 V 50 60 Hz AC Do not place foreign objects inside the TV Do not allow any objects to drop into the TV through the air vents fire or electrical shock may result Do not place the TV on sloped or unstable surfaces The TV may...

Page 6: ...er hard object Take care not to subject the surface to insect repellent solvent thinner or other volatile substances this may degrade surface quality Cabinet Pedestal Regular care Wipe the surface clean using a soft dry cloth Major contamination Dampen a soft cloth with clean water or water containing a small amount of neutral detergent Then wring the cloth and wipe the surface clean with it Final...

Page 7: ...or a licenced contractor to secure the wall hanging brackets Carefully read the instructions accompanying the pedestal and be absolutely sure to take steps to prevent the TV from tipping over Handle the TV carefully during installation since subjecting it to impact or other forces may cause product damage Optional accessories Wall hanging bracket vertical TY WK42PV4W angle TY WK42PR4W Batteries fo...

Page 8: ... or more people are not present the TV may be dropped and personal injury may result Assembly screw 4 silver XYN5 F18FN Assembly screw 4 black THEL060N M5 18 mm M5 25 mm Pole 2 L TBLA3615 R TBLA3614 Base TBLX0047 1 TH 42PZ800A TBLX0048 1 TH 46PZ800A TH 50PZ800A L R ŶAssembling the pedestal Use the four assembly screws to fasten the left and right poles to the base securely Make sure that the screw...

Page 9: ...l the correct cable 75 ȍ coaxial and the correct terminating plug are required If a communal Aerial system is used you may require the correct connection cable and plug between the wall Aerial socket and the TV Your local Television Service Centre or dealer may be able to assist you in obtaining the correct Aerial system for your particular area and the accessories required Any matters regarding A...

Page 10: ...agram in example 1 for mains lead connection DVD Recorder or VCR Aerial Rear of the TV Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR RF cable TV DVD Recorder or VCR AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz RCA cable RF cable Note VIERA Link connection p 38 If your recorder is not available for DVB p 48 Read the manual of the equipment too ...

Page 11: ...sen Keep pushing both side snaps Set the tip in the hooks Insert the clamper in a hole ŶAttach the clamper ŶBundle the cables Keep pushing the knob knob hooks To remove from the TV hole Basic Connection TV DVD Recorder VCR and Set top box DVD Recorder or VCR Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Aerial Rear of the TV Set top box AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz RCA cable RF cable RF cable RCA cable Example 3 Conn...

Page 12: ... VIERA Link Picture Sound and Setup Menus Option Menu p 15 Easy setting for viewing and sound options Aspect p 16 Changes aspect ratio from Aspect Selection list Also possible by pressing this button repeatedly until you reach the desired aspect Subtitles p 14 Displays Subtitles Input mode selection TV switches DVB Analogue mode p 14 AV switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list p 20 Exit...

Page 13: ...a few seconds to be displayed 1 Auto Tuning Auto Tuning is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode Power LED On To edit programmes Editing Programmes p 28 3 Start Auto Tuning Auto Tuning will start to search for TV programmes and store them in the numbered order as specified by the broadcasters 2 Select your s...

Page 14: ... ŶHow to use remote control Using the On Screen Displays MENU Open the main menu Move the cursor select the menu Move the cursor adjust levels select from a range of options OK Access the menu store settings after adjustments have been made or options have been set RETURN Return to the previous menu EXIT Exit the menu system and return to the normal viewing screen Note If tuning has failed Auto Tu...

Page 15: ...he screen reset settings in Shipping Condition p 32 and select Home in Auto Tuning p 12 down or 1 Also possible to select the mode using the TV button on the front panel of the TV p 11 To select the two or three digit programme number e g 39 3 9 in a short time If one or two digit programme number quickly changes the programme Display Information banner if it is not displayed While the banner is d...

Page 16: ...ent DVB mode To watch the programme listed in the banner To download new software to TV R System Update Search Now p 27 To hide EXIT To set display timeout Banner Display Timeout p 25 Extra information INFO press again to hide the banner DVB mode INFO Display Information banner Also appears when changing a programme 1 TEN Digital 10 30 am Coronation Street Rating PG Bad Signal 45 9 00 am 11 00 am ...

Page 17: ...thout distortion Displays a 2 35 1 letterbox anamorphic image full screen without distortion At 16 9 displays the image at its maximum with slight enlargement Select Change EXIT RETURN Aspect Selection 16 9 Just 14 9 4 3 Full 4 3 Zoom1 Zoom2 Zoom3 ASPECT Change the aspect ratio Enjoy viewing the picture at its optimum size and aspect Aspect Selection list To change the mode using the ASPECT button...

Page 18: ...ay R DVB mode ŶTo the next day G DVB mode ŶTo watch the programme Select the event or programme now on the air select watch ŶTo view details of the event DVB mode Select the event select INFO Press again to return to TV Guide ŶTo view a programme list of the selected type DVB mode Y All Types Movie News Sport Entertainment Children s Music Prog type All Types Type list select type view ŶTo view a ...

Page 19: ...by the broadcasters What is FASTEXT mode In FASTEXT mode four differently coloured subjects are situated at the bottom of the screen To access more information about one of these subjects press the appropriately coloured button This facility enables fast access to information on the subjects shown What is TOP mode in case of TOP text broadcasting TOP is a particular improvement of the standard tel...

Page 20: ...git number example P6 Appears at top of the screen ŶTo view specific sub page MENU B View sub page Only when teletext is more than one page Watch TV while waiting for update P108 MENU Y Y Appears when updating is completed You cannot change the programme Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available The news page provides a function that indicates arrival of latest ne...

Page 21: ...t Select the input mode connected to the equipment Note If the external equipment has an aspect adjustment function set to 16 9 For details see the manual of the equipment or ask your local dealer ŶTo return to TV Display the Input select menu Displays the selected mode You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote control or the front panel of the TV Press the button repeatedly ...

Page 22: ...eed PROGRAMME Programme Up Down Select programme REC Record Start recording Panasonic equipment connected to the TV can be directly operated with the remote control Setting your remote control to operate Panasonic VCR DVD etc Set the VCR DVD switch to the appropriate position VCR DVD Press and hold POWER during the following operations Enter the appropriate code for the equipment to be controlled ...

Page 23: ...he menu Select the item example Picture Menu Adjust or select example Picture Menu example Picture Menu 1 select access select change store or access Required by some functions ŶTo return to TV at any time EXIT ŶTo return to the previous screen RETURN ŶTo change menu pages CH up down Changed Number and positions of alternatives Moved ŶChoose from among alternatives ŶAdjust using the slide bar Disp...

Page 24: ...Setup Menu Teletext TOP System Update Access Power Save DVB Favourites Edit Access Off Intelligent Frame Creation On 2 2 Setup Menu 3 seconds VIERA Link Settings Access Banner Display Timeout On Picture Overscan NSW ACT Region Select Auto Daylight Saving Time System Information Access Software Licence Access Input Labels Access Side Panel High p 25 Tuning Menu Auto Tuning Access DVB Manual Tuning ...

Page 25: ...olume Adjusts the volume of the headphones Surround Surround sound settings Off Simulated Surround BBE ViVA Simulated Surround Provides a dynamic enhancer to simulate improved spatial effects BBE ViVA BBE ViVA HD3D High Definition 3D Sound provides musically accurate natural 3D image with Hi Fi sound The clarity of the sound is improved by BBE while the width depth and height of sound image are exp...

Page 26: ...e p 32 System Update Downloads new software to TV p 27 Power Save Reduces brightness of picture to economise on power consumption Off On Side Panel Increases the brightness of the side panel Off Low Mid High The recommended setting is High to prevent panel image retention Picture Overscan Selects the screen area displaying the image Off On On Enlarged the image to hide the edge of the image Off Di...

Page 27: ...MME REC POWER MUTE R G Y B TV INPUT EXIT MENU OK 2 2 Setup Menu 3 seconds VIERA Link Settings Banner Display Timeout On Input Labels Picture Overscan NSW ACT Region Select Auto Daylight Saving Time System Information Software Licence Side Panel Off MENU 26 DVB Settings 4 3 5 Select Setup Select System Update Region Select or Daylight Saving Time Display the menu Set ŶTo return to TV EXIT DVB mode ...

Page 28: ...ng the TV will display a blank screen for 40 to 50 seconds Do not interrupt the TV during this procedure ŶTo update immediately System Update Auto Update Search in Standby System Update Search Now On Select Auto Update Search in Standby and then set On or Off On Automatically performs a search in standby and downloads an update if any software updates are available Download new software to TV For ...

Page 29: ...ON DIRECTTV REC ASPECT 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 TV CH R G Y B EXIT MENU OK INPUT RETURN MENU 28 Editing Programmes Select Setup Select DVB Favourites Edit DVB Service List or Analogue Service List 4 3 Display the menu You can make your favourite programme lists and skip unwanted programmes etc ŶTo return to TV EXIT 1 Select DVB or Analogue 2 DVB Favourites Edit and DVB Service List are available in DVB...

Page 30: ...ist Cartoon Nwk BBCi BBC Radio Wales BBC Radio Cymru BBC ONE Wales BBC THREE 70 72 105 719 720 1 7 add delete skip To retune each programme Manual Tuning R p 31 Skip unwanted programmes DVB Service List Analogue Service List List favourite programmes DVB Favourites Edit DVB mode Favourites Edit TEN Digital All DVB Services 1 ABC TV Sydney 2 SBS DIGITAL 1 3 FTV guide 4 7 Digital 7 NINE DIGITAL 9 7 ...

Page 31: ...DVB Signal Display Access On MENU 30 Tuning Programmes Select Setup 3 Select Tuning Menu 4 Display the menu Select a function 5 You can retune all the TV programmes when moving house or search for new services which may have recently started broadcasting ŶTo return to TV EXIT 2 access select access select access select 1 Select DVB or Analogue DVB Manual Tuning Add New DVB Services New Service Mes...

Page 32: ... retuned in DVB mode Only Analogue programmes are retuned in Analogue mode Set all DVB or Analogue programmes automatically Auto Tuning DVB Signal Display Service Name CH53 7 7 Digital Signal Quality Signal Strength 0 0 10 10 Selects a programme and checks the DVB signal condition To change the programme CH A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal for DVB reception Please use...

Page 33: ...e on screen instructions Auto Tuning will automatically start when Mains power On Off switch is next turned On p 12 ŶTo retune TV programmes only e g after moving house Auto Tuning p 31 3 2 4 Select Setup Select Shipping Condition Display the menu Set ŶTo return to TV EXIT Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition i e no programmes tuned in All settings programmes picture sound qual...

Page 34: ...t Setup Select Input Labels Display the menu Select a input terminal and set ŶTo return to TV EXIT For easier identification and selection of the input mode you can label each input terminals or skip terminal that is not connected to any equipment To select the input mode p 20 1 The labels you set will be displayed in Input Selection menu p 20 or banner If Skip is selected you cannot select the mod...

Page 35: ...ter Clock adjustment Set to the minimum level if noise occurs Sync PC sync signal type H V SOG H V Horizontal and Vertical sync from your PC Most common sync format SOG Sync on Green sync from your PC Reset PC Settings Press the OK button to reset to the default Setup settings Other items p 24 and p 25 ASPECT RETURN EXIT MENU OPTION DIRECTTV REC VCR 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 INPUT OK Input Selection AV1...

Page 36: ...a PC is not guaranteed Only HDMI video formats in page 46 HDMI table are applicable If the connected equipment has an aspect adjustment function set the aspect ratio to 16 9 These HDMI connectors are type A These HDMI connectors are compatible with HDCP High Bandwidth Digital Content Protection copyright protection An equipment having no digital output terminal may be connected to the input termin...

Page 37: ... Displayed one at a time To the previous photo Rotate 90 anti clockwise To the next photo Rotate 90 clockwise 1 2 Enter SD mode Photo View Mode select view Operation guide Thumbnail Caution During the operation no signals are output from the monitor output terminals ŶTo return to TV EXIT or SDCARD Error display images that could not be loaded etc Selected photo information is displayed The maximum...

Page 38: ...n step or ŶSlide show settings operate in step or Slide show Select the photo for the first view Start Slide show Display the menu Select Viewing Setup Select the items and set access Picture Menu p 24 Menu Item Adjustments Configurations alternatives Viewing Setup Interval Select slide show interval 5 10 15 30 60 90 120 seconds Repeat Slide show repeat Off On set select To pause To return to Sing...

Page 39: ...e activated the TV is automatically turned on Only when TV is in Standby mode Power off link Set Power off Link Set in Setup Menu to use this function Power off Link p 22 23 25 When TV is set to Standby mode the connected equipment is also automatically set to Standby This function will work even if the TV enters standby mode automatically by Off Timer function or auto power standby function ŶPrep...

Page 40: ...de If you cancel pause or resumed playback the recorded programme will be deleted from HDD Display VIERA Link Menu select pause select resume Pause Live TV programme HDAVIControl3 and RecorderwithHDD Pause Live TV Direct TV Recording What you see is What you record HDAVI Control 3 Direct TV Rec R G B Y GUIDE POWER RETURN EXIT 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 MENU OPTION SD CARD ASPECT INPUT OK Recording the curr...

Page 41: ...eo Camera The type of the connected equipment is displayed But you cannot access it Use its own remote control to operate the equipment Direct TV Rec Speaker Selection VIERA Link Menu Home Cinema Start VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Home Cinema Others Pause Live TV When the equipment of other types or manufacturers is connected Others Others is displayed You cannot access it Use its own remo...

Page 42: ... Mute MUTE The sound of TV speakers is mute When the equipment is turned off TV speakers will be active ŶTV TV speakers are active Select Speaker Selection This function may not work properly depending on the connected equipment Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when the playback starts Image or sound may not be available for the first few seconds when Input mode is switc...

Page 43: ...stem VIERA Link L R VIDEO S VIDEO AV4 IN AV IN 3 AUDIO 42 These diagrams show our recommendations for how to connect the TV to your various equipment For other connections consult the instructions for each piece of equipment the table below and the specifications p 50 Recommended Connection ŶTypes of connectable equipment to each terminal External Equipment Amplifier with speaker system To listen w...

Page 44: ...lly wired HDMI compliant cable S VIDEO 4 pin terminal Chrominance in Chrominance earth Luminance in Luminance earth Hot Plug Detect 19 DDC CEC Ground 17 SCL 15 CEC 13 TMDS Clock Shield 11 TMDS Data0í 9 TMDS Data0 7 TMDS Data1 Shield 5 TMDS Data2í 3 TMDS Data2 1 18 5V Power 16 SDA 14 Reserved in cable but N C on device 12 TMDS Clockí 10 TMDS Clock 8 TMDS Data0 Shield 6 TMDS Data1í 4 TMDS Data1 2 TM...

Page 45: ...ate Search in Standby p 27 is set to On These sounds are normal Update system software to ensure that you have latest version software If there is an update available a notification banner is displayed when the service has the update information To download new software press OK Downloading approx 20 mins If you choose not to download press EXIT ŶTo update automatically Set Auto Update Search in St...

Page 46: ...German Used in Australia Malaysia etc Data format for Card browsing Note A JPEG image modified with a PC may not be displayed Images imported from a PC must be compatible with EXIF Exchangeable Image File 2 0 2 1 and 2 2 Partly degraded files might be displayed at a reduced resolution Only JPG extension can be read by this TV The folder and file names may be different depending on the digital camera ...

Page 47: ...nput signal that can be displayed Note Signals other than above may not be displayed properly The above signals are reformatted for optimal viewing on your display Applicable input signal for PC is basically compatible to VESA standard timing PC signal is magnified or compressed for display so that it may not be possible to show fine detail with sufficient clarity COMPONENT Y PB CB PR CR HDMI Mark Ap...

Page 48: ...ewspaper It also naturally follows that higher panel resolutions contain more pixels To create a colour image each pixel consists of three tiny coloured dots known as sub pixels one each of red green and blue Each one of these dots is precisely controlled by the electronics of the TV to produce the picture Whilst Panasonic maintains the highest standards in manufacturing technology and processes i...

Page 49: ...rom an infrequently used electrical appliance or a passing vehicle or lawn mower with a noisy ignition system Picture regularly breaks up on some programmes or No Signal message Check Signal Display p 31 If Signal Quality or Signal Strength are displayed in red or constantly changing check aerial If problem persists consult your local TV aerial installer Check that the aerial and antenna cable are...

Page 50: ...tured under license from BBE Sound Inc Licensed by BBE Sound Inc under one or more of the following US patents 5510752 5736897 BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound Inc Trade Mark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project 1991 to 1996 TH 42PZ800A Declaration of Conformity No 5218 10 December 2007 TH 46PZ800A Declaration of Conformity No 5219 10 December 2007 TH 50PZ800A Dec...

Page 51: ... V p p AV2 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 COMPONENT Y 1 0 V p p including synchronization PB CB PR CR 0 35 V p p AV3 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin Y 1 0 V p p 75 C 0 286 V p p 75 AV4 Input AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1 1 0 V p p 75 S VIDEO Mini DIN 4 pin Y 1 0 V...

Page 52: ...at freight and insurance to and or from your nearest Authorised Service Centre must be arranged by you Note that home or pick up delivery service is available for the following products in the major metropolitan areas of Australia or the normal operating areas of the nearest Authorised Service Centres a Picture tube CRT based Television Receivers screen b Convection Combination Microwave Ovens siz...

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