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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 Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.

 Watching TV ··············································· 16
 Viewing from SD Card ································ 18
 Watching Videos and DVDs ······················· 20

 How to Use Menu Functions 

(picture, sound quality, etc.) ······················· 22

 VIERA Link

TM

 “HDAVI Control

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 Lock ···························································· 30
 Editing and Setting Channels ····················· 32
 Closed Caption ··········································· 34
 Input Labels/Monitor Out ···························· 35
 Using Timer ················································ 36
 Recommended AV Connections ················· 37

 Ratings List for Lock ··································· 39
 Technical Information ································· 40
 Care and Cleaning ····································· 43
 FAQ ···························································· 44
 Specifications ············································· 46
 Limited Warranty (for U.S.A.) ····················· 47
 Customer Services Directory (for U. S. A.) ··· 48
 Limited Warranty (for Canada) ··················· 49

Enjoy your TV!

Basic Features

Advanced Features

FAQs, etc.

 Safety Precautions ······································· 4
 Notes ···························································· 5

Please read before using the unit

 Accessories/Optional Accessory ····· 6
 Basic Connection ····························· 9
 Identifying Controls ························ 13
 First Time Setup ···························· 14

Quick Start Guide

Enjoy rich multimedia

SD memory card

Camcorder

Amplifier
Home theater 
system

VCR

DVD recorder/

Blu-ray Disc recorder

DVD player/

Blu-ray Disc player

Set Top Box

Contents

Summary of Contents for VIERA TH-42PZ80

Page 1: ...ges shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only Lea estas instrucciones antes de utilizar su televisor y gu rdelas para consultarlas en el futuro Las im genes mostradas en este manual tien...

Page 2: ...rademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co Ltd HDMI the HDMI logo and High Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC VIERA Link is a trademark of...

Page 3: ...Monitor Out 35 Using Timer 36 Recommended AV Connections 37 Ratings List for Lock 39 Technical Information 40 Care and Cleaning 43 FAQ 44 Specifications 46 Limited Warranty for U S A 47 Customer Serv...

Page 4: ...is equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for an Other Class B digital device pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection aga...

Page 5: ...an abnormal odor is detected from the Plasma TV unplug the power cord immediately Continued use of the TV under these conditions might cause fire or permanent damage to the unit Have the TV evaluated...

Page 6: ...ulting in damage to the remote control Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix different battery types such as alkaline and manganese batteries Do not use rechargeable Ni Cd batteries Do not burn...

Page 7: ...m view Warning Do not disassemble or modify the pedestal Otherwise the TV may fall over and become damaged and personal injury may result Caution Do not use any other TV and displays Otherwise the TV...

Page 8: ...eep pushing both sides till 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 Ca...

Page 9: ...sion System Committee Conventional broadcasting ATSC Advanced Television Systems Committee Digital TV Standards include digital high definition television HDTV standard definition television SDTV data...

Page 10: ...is 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 Connection can be done with the use of an RF cable...

Page 11: ...R and satellite receiver DVD Recorder or VCR Satellite Receiver TV VHF UHF Antenna You can enjoy high definition programming by subscribing to high definition satellite service Connection can be done...

Page 12: ...r to p 38 B To use COMPONENT terminals COMPONENT IN VIDEO 1 1 2 R PR PB Y PR PB Y R L L L R Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT AUDIO OUT white red green blue red white red green blue red white red green blue...

Page 13: ...p 16 24 Colored buttons used for various functions for example p 18 28 Channel up down Changes aspect ratio p 17 Operates the Favorite channel list function p 17 Switches to previously viewed channel...

Page 14: ...select ok This setting will be skipped next time If you select Store First time setup will not be displayed In case you select Store by mistake unplug the TV and plug it again Then set to Home next ti...

Page 15: ...scanning the channels Available channels analog digital are automatically set All channels Scans digital and analog channels Analog only Scans Analog channels only Digital only Scans Digital channels...

Page 16: ...Digital mode Press SAP to select the next audio track if available when receiving a digital channel Audio track 1 of 2 English Analog mode Press SAP to select the desired audio mode Each press of SAP...

Page 17: ...or Antenna in ANT in of Program channel to switch the signal reception between cable TV and antenna p 15 33 The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off Favorite...

Page 18: ...SD card or Select the data to be viewed Note Depending on the JPEG format Information contents may not be displayed correctly Refer to p 41 Data format for SD card browsing for details View Slide sho...

Page 19: ...tup slide show ok 3 Select the item and adjust Setup slide show Disp time Repeat 5 On Select Adjust Disp time You can set how many seconds each image is displayed in Slide show mode 1 10 15 20 30 45 6...

Page 20: ...t the input of your choice then press OK During the selection if no action is taken for several seconds the Input select menu disappears HDMI 3 GAME Terminal example Label The terminal and label of th...

Page 21: ...up Menu VIERA Link Lock Setup SD card CC select next Select VIERA Link setting Setup 2 2 VIERA Link setting Advanced Setup About select next Select VIERA Link VIERA Link setting VIERA Link Power off l...

Page 22: ...Use Menu Functions Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture sound and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you Press to exit from a menu screen Press to r...

Page 23: ...D SD Standard Definition HD High Definition Only 480p signal accepted regular TV NTSC is not available Color matrix SD Reduces noise of specific digital signals of DVD STB etc On Off MPEG NR Off Selec...

Page 24: ...Sub menu list Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture sound and other functions so that you can enjoy watching TV best suited for you Press to exit from a menu screen Press to return...

Page 25: ...when the cable box or a connected device is turned On No Set The Sleep timer On Off timer and First time setup will not function if Auto power on is set p 36 Auto power on No To conserve energy the TV...

Page 26: ...ed As such its operation with other manufacturers equipment that supports HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed Please refer to the individual manuals for other manufacturers equipment supporting the VIERA Li...

Page 27: ...ions is performed automatically Home Theater power switches On and playback begins TV power switches On and the playback screen is displayed Audio is muted on the TV and switches to the theater system...

Page 28: ...o the previous screen Display VIERA Link menu Menu Audio Lock SD card Timer Picture VIERA Link or Select the item Record now Stop recording Speaker output TV VIERA Link control Recorder select set or...

Page 29: ...ink Control Select the equipment you want to access Recorder Home theater Player Camcorder Available TV s remote control buttons Move the cursor Select Set Access Return to the previous menu SUB MENU...

Page 30: ...u display the Lock menu Input your 4 digit password A 4 digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings Create password Enter password 0 9 If it is your first time enter...

Page 31: ...U S TV U S TV program ratings C E L R Canadian English ratings C F L R Canadian French ratings Select the rating to be locked select Example of MPAA U S movie ratings NR No rating G General Audience...

Page 32: ...ram channel Setup 1 2 All Surf mode Language Clock Program channel External devices Anti image retention Reset next select Select the function Program channel Cable ANT in Auto Manual Signal meter nex...

Page 33: ...K to tune to the channel Select Apply Caption Favorite Add Apply Cancel program Yes select Apply ok Select Edit Edit Cannnel Caption Favorite Add Apply Cancel Manual program 2 Yes 3 Yes 4 Yes 5 Yes se...

Page 34: ...t the setting Primary Second Service 3 Service 4 Service 5 Service 6 The settings in Analog or Digital depend on the broadcaster To make more in depth display settings in digital programs Select Digit...

Page 35: ...e picture and audio To prevent howling and image oscillation stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this menu p 25 Select the terminal and set Off Monitor out Component 1 Component 2 HDMI...

Page 36: ...key is pressed Display menu Select Timer Menu Audio Lock SD card Timer Picture VIERA Link next select Select the timer to set Timer Sleep Timer 1 Timer 2 Timer 3 Timer 4 Timer 5 select next Set the t...

Page 37: ...equipment STB DVD etc is connected to HDMI or COMPONENT terminals no video signals can be passed through PROG OUT terminal When receiving digital channel signals all digital formats are down converte...

Page 38: ...io cable is not connected you cannot listen to the TV program through the theater system Connecting this unit to a DVD recorder DIGA AV amp When using an VIERA Link audio video amplifier and a compati...

Page 39: ...gue with sexual content CANADIAN ENGLISH RATINGS C E L R E Exempt Exempt programming includes news sports documentaries and other information programming talk shows music videos and variety programmin...

Page 40: ...ou choose the aspect depending on the format of the received signal and your preference p 17 e g in case of 4 3 image FULL JUST FULL JUST Enlarges the 4 3 image horizontally to the screen s side edges...

Page 41: ...following website http panasonic co jp pavc global cs This site is in English only Cannot display image due to incorrect ID data There is a problem with your TV decoder If this message appears please...

Page 42: ...cable audio signal sampling frequencies L PCM 48 kHz 44 1 kHz 32 kHz 1 The HDMI logo is displayed on an HDMI compliant device 2 Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop Caution Use with a...

Page 43: ...irty clean it using a cloth soaked with water to which a small amount of mild liquid dish soap has been added and then wipe with a dry cloth Do not use products such as solvents thinner or household w...

Page 44: ...digital channels intermittent sound Change the direction of antenna for digital channels Check Signal meter p 33 If the signal is weak check the antenna and consult your local dealer The remote contr...

Page 45: ...ontact your local Panasonic dealer quoting the model number and serial number both found on the rear of the TV The function to prevent Image retention is activated Not a faulty symptom The screen save...

Page 46: ...ing synchronization PB PR 0 35 V p p AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms HDMI 1 3 TYPE A Connector 3 This TV supports HDAVI Control 3 function Card slot SD CARD slot 1 AV PROG OUT VIDEO RCA PIN Type 1...

Page 47: ...LSO DOES NOT COVER damages which occurred in shipment or failures which are caused by products not supplied by the warrantor or failures which result from accidents misuse abuse neglect bug infestatio...

Page 48: ...TY 1 877 833 8855 Accessory Purchases Purchase Parts Accessories and Instruction Books on line for all Panasonic Products by visiting our Web Site at http www pstc panasonic com or send your request b...

Page 49: ...OR IMPLIED INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN NO EVENT WILL PANASONIC CANADA INC BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL INDIRECT OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES In...

Page 50: ...l m s el recibo de su compra como prueba permanente de su adquisici n para que le sirva de ayuda al identificarlo en el caso de que le sea sustra do o lo pierda y tambi n para disponer de los servicio...

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