Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ800B Operating Instructions Manual Download

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INPUT

OPTION SD CARD

MULTI WINDOW

DIRECT TV REC

EXIT

RETURN

How to Use Menu Functions

Various menus allow you to make settings for the picture, sound, and other functions.

■

To return to TV

at any time

EXIT

■

To return to the

previous screen

RETURN

Display the menu

•

Displays the functions that can be set

(varies according to the input signal)

Select the menu

Main Menu

VIERA Link

Picture

Sound

Setup

(example: Picture Menu)

access

select

Select the item

Picture Menu

1/2

Viewing Mode

Dynamic

Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint
Colour Balance

Warm

Colour Management

Off

Digital Cinema Colour

select

(example: Picture Menu)

Adjust or select

1/2

Viewing Mode

Dynamic

Contrast
Brightness
Colour
Sharpness
Tint
Colour Balance

Warm

Colour Management

Off

Digital Cinema Colour

Picture Menu

change

store or access

( Required by

some functions)

(example: Picture Menu)

Summary of Contents for Viera TH-42PZ800B

Page 1: ... read these instructions before operating your set and retain them for future reference The images shown in this manual are for illustrative purposes only Operating Instructions Plasma Television Model No TH 42PZ800B TH 50PZ800B ...

Page 2: ...and enjoyment particularly for visually impaired viewers Provides high quality surround sound SRS TruSurround XT creates a high quality surround sound effect p 26 Digital Switchover Starting in late 2007 and ending in 2012 TV services in the UK will go completely digital TV region by TV region If you have any questions please call Digital UK on 08456 50 50 50 or visit www digitaluk co uk Digital S...

Page 3: ...O Surround Utilises Panasonic s advanced Digital Amplification technology and SRS TruSurround XT Lead free display All VIERA plasma display panels are lead free This reduces the impact on the environment when recycling or disposing of them in the future Up to 100 000 hours Plasma Panel Lifetime The Plasma display panel used in the 2008 VIERA TV range is rated for up to 100 000 hours This measureme...

Page 4: ...t position Transporting the TV with its display panel facing upright or downward may cause damage to the internal circuitry AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz IMPORTANT THE MOULDED MAINS PLUG FOR YOUR SAFETY PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING TEXT CAREFULLY This TV is supplied with a moulded three pin mains plug for your safety and convenience A 5 amp TH 42PZ800B 10 amp TH 50PZ800B fuse is fitted in this mains plug Sha...

Page 5: ...e or electrical shock First remove the mains plug from the socket outlet Do not block the rear ventilation openings Ventilation should not be impeded by covering the ventilation openings with items such as newspapers tablecloths and curtains Do not expose to rain or excessive moisture To prevent damage which might result in electric shock or fire do not expose this TV to rain or excessive moisture...

Page 6: ...00238 TV Batteries for the Remote Control 2 R6 UM3 Clamper 2 TMME289 p 8 Mains Lead K2CT3DH00018 TH 42PZ800B K2CT3DH00025 TH 50PZ800B p 11 Operating Instructions Pan European Guarantee Card 1 Year Guarantee Registration CRM Customer Relationship Management Cleaning cloth TXFPE01RLTB Pedestal TBLX0039 TH 42PZ800B TBLX0042 TH 50PZ800B TXFBL01RLTD p 7 Optional accessories Some items may not be availa...

Page 7: ...damaged and personal injury may result Do not use the pedestal if it becomes warped or physically damaged If you use the pedestal while it is physically damaged personal injury may result Contact your nearest Panasonic dealer immediately During set up make sure that all screws are securely tightened If insufficient care is taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly the pedestal ...

Page 8: ... clamper in a hole Attach the clamper Bundle the cables Keep pushing the knob knob hooks To remove from the TV hole Adjust the panel to your desired angle Ensure that the pedestal does not hang over the edge of the base even if the TV swivels to the full rotation range Do not place any objects or hands within the full rotation range a b c c View from the top Set the mark at the centre as illustrat...

Page 9: ...d Setup Menus 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 22 SD Card p 42 Switches to SD Card viewing mode Return Returns to the previous menu Hold Freeze unfreeze picture p 14 Holds the current teletext page teletext mode p 19 Normalize p 25 Resets picture and sound settings to their default lev...

Page 10: ... When disconnecting the mains lead be absolutely sure to disconnect the mains plug at the socket outlet first Example 1 Connecting aerial Example 2 Connecting DVD Recorder VCR TV only TV DVD Recorder or VCR Mains lead supplied Mains lead supplied SCART cable fully wired DVD Recorder or VCR Aerial Aerial RF cable AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz Note Connect to AV2 for a DVD Recorder VCR...

Page 11: ...ng DVD Recorder VCR and Satellite receiver TV DVD Recorder VCR and Satellite DVD Recorder or VCR Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Aerial Mains lead supplied Satellite receiver AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz SCART cable fully wired SCART cable fully wired RF cable RF cable To remove from the TV Push until both side tabs click Press both tabs and pull on mains connector to release tabs Make sure that the mai...

Page 12: ...he PIN number in case you forget it Search and store TV programmes automatically These steps are not necessary if the setup has been completed by your local dealer When inputting Owner ID Auto Setup is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing When inputting Owner ID later EXIT You can now use the remote control to turn On the TV or turn the TV to standby mode Power LED On 2 If you input the I...

Page 13: ...ursor select the menu Move the cursor adjust levels select from a range of options 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 Setup p 35 If downloading has failed Q Link Download p 27 To initialize all settings Shipping Co...

Page 14: ...own or 1 Also possible to select the mode using the TV button on the front panel of the TV p 9 To select the two or three digit programme number e g 39 in a short time Display Information banner if it is not displayed While the banner is displayed select the programme select programme watch Possible to set display timeout in Banner Display Timeout p 27 Select a programme using TV Guide p 20 Possib...

Page 15: ... To hide EXIT Information on the next event DVB mode To set display timeout Banner Display Timeout p 27 Extra information press again to hide the banner DVB mode Display Information banner Also appears when changing a programme 1 BBC ONE WALES 20 35 Radio Coronation Street Mute Encrypted 20 00 20 55 Now For info press Change category Profile 1 Subtitles AD TXT Multi Audio 45 Current time Category ...

Page 16: ...llow To swap blue To exit multi window red To change the input mode or programme of sub screen Swap sub screen for main screen blue Change the input mode or programme by the remote control p 14 or p 22 Swap again blue Change aspect ratio Note Only 16 9 and 4 3 are available in PC mode Not available when Subtitle is active in DVB mode Not available in Analogue teletext mode Aspect mode can be memor...

Page 17: ...s differ greatly from analogue teletext When you switch to a DVB teletext service the images you see can contain graphics and text laid out and controlled in a manner decided by the broadcaster Displayed if programme has teletext service 1 If in Analogue mode Select DVB Information banner p 15 2 Viewing Teletext Watching TV You can check if the programme has teletext service Note As soon as you sw...

Page 18: ...yellow blue What is FASTEXT mode default 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 List mode In List mode four differently coloured page numbers are situated at the bottom of t...

Page 19: ...View the TV picture while searching for a teletext page Teletext automatically updates itself when new information becomes available Store frequently viewed pages Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar List mode only press and hold As page is displayed The number changes to white Corresponding colour button If you wish to use Subtitles do not change number on blue button To change stored ...

Page 20: ...ar Good bye Cartoon Panorama Sex And The City Terminator BBCi I m A Celebrity Pop Idol News BBC Radi 1 7 14 70 72 105 719 D D D D D D D Rugby 15 To 1 The Bill GUIDE Using TV Guide TV Guide Electronic Programme Guide EPG provides an on screen listing of the programmes currently broadcast and the forthcoming broadcasts over the next seven days depending on the broadcasters This TV supports the GUIDE...

Page 21: ...ff EXIT 0 9 Page up 1 1 Page down Info 1 D BBC1 TIMER Name 6 8 FR 18 00 20 00 120 Off Pos Date Start End min 1 D BBC1 Holiday News 7 8 SA 21 30 22 30 60 Off Guide 3 D ITV1 Freshly Squeezed Extra 7 8 SA 22 30 23 30 60 Off S P Event recording is a timer programme controlled by information from the TV Guide Programme start and end times may be changed by broadcasters and sent to the TV for timer prog...

Page 22: ...by the SCART pin 8 terminal This function is also available for HDMI connections p 50 If input mode is not switched automatically Perform and Dependant on the setup of the equipment 2 Display the Input select menu 3 Select the input mode connected to the equipment Input Selection AV1 AV2 S COMPONENT AV3 S PC HDMI1 HDMI4 HDMI3 HDMI2 TV select watch You can also select the input using the AV button ...

Page 23: ...ewind view the picture rapidly in reverse DVD Skip to the previous track or title Press and hold to search backward Fast forward Skip Search VCR Fast forward view the picture rapidly forward DVD Skip to the next track or title Press and hold to search forward Pause Pause Resume DVD Press and hold to play at slow speed Programme Up Down Select programme Record Start recording Setting your remote co...

Page 24: ...put signal 2 Select the menu Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup example Picture Menu access select 3 Select the item Picture Menu 1 2 Viewing Mode Dynamic Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Warm Colour Management Off Digital Cinema Colour On select example Picture Menu 4 Adjust or select 1 2 Viewing Mode Dynamic Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance W...

Page 25: ...p 26 To reset the sound settings only Reset to Default in Sound Menu p 26 To reset the picture and sound settings together N Also volume level and aspect mode are reset To initialize all settings Shipping Condition in Setup Menu p 36 Changed Number and positions of alternatives Moved Displays the next screen up down User input Name A B C D E F G H I J K L M N U V W X Y Z 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 a b c d e f ...

Page 26: ...and SD Card Reset to Default Press the OK button to reset the present Picture Mode to the default settings Sound Mode Select two different sound settings Music Speech In each Sound Mode setting Bass and Treble can be adjusted and stored to suit your particular sound requirement Changes to any settings in a mode will affect all signal sources Sound quality can be improved Bass Increases or decrease...

Page 27: ...i p input signals are recommended for using this function Not valid on PC signal Off Timer Sets the time the TV automatically turns Off Off 15 30 45 60 75 90 minutes Power on Preference Set to TV to view picture from TV tuner Set to AV to view input from an external equipment connected to a SCART terminal e g satellite receiver TV AV The external equipment must be switched on and sending a control...

Page 28: ... Description Menu Audio Description Off Volume Speakers Off Headphones Off p 26 Input Resolution VGA Clock H pos V pos Clock Phase Sync H V Reset to Default Set PC Setup p 39 p 26 2 2 HDMI1 Input Auto Audio Description Access Reset to Default Set Sound Menu NICAM Off 1 2 Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Off Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm Sound Menu Pre...

Page 29: ... 30 22 30 60 Off Guide 3 D ITV1 Freshly Squeezed Extra 7 8 SA 22 30 23 30 60 Off S P p 40 System Update Auto Update Search in Standby System Update Search Now On p 31 Owner ID Please enter new PIN PIN p 37 Off 2 of 2 Common Interface Slot 1 Module inserted p 31 All tuning data will be erased Are you sure Are you sure Shipping Condition p 36 Wed 12 05 04 10 46 Profile Editor BBC One Wales All DVB S...

Page 30: ...Side Panel Off Power on Preference TV Off 2 3 Teletext FASTEXT Setup Menu OPTION SDCARD RETURN EXIT INPUT TV MENU DVB Settings DVB mode 4 3 5 Select Setup Select Common Interface or System Update Display the menu Set To return to TV EXIT 1 If in Analogue mode Select DVB DVB Settings provide access to various advanced features 2 access select access select ...

Page 31: ...re contained on Common Interface CI Modules This TV receiver works only Pay TV modules complying with CI standard Off 2 of 2 Common Interface Slot 1 Module inserted Access Common Interface Follow the on screen instructions example select go Coloured characters red green yellow blue On screen operation guide may not correspond to the remote control buttons Caution Turn Off Mains power On Off switch...

Page 32: ...lists skip unwanted programmes and control programme audience etc To return to TV EXIT 1 Select DVB or Analogue 2 DVB Profile Edit and DVB Service List are available in DVB mode only Analogue Service List is available in Analogue mode only access select access select green To add all programmes to the list yellow Create your favourite programme list Profile from various broadcasters up to 4 Profil...

Page 33: ... FTP 23 35 Coronation Street CH30 Change category All Analogue Services You can change the programme name and programme position for Analogue programmes This function is available in Analogue mode If a VCR is connected only with the RF cable edit VCR Select the programme to edit BBC1 Analogue Service List 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 select Programme position Name Edit To change the name displayed when selecting...

Page 34: ...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 To 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 Message and DVB Signal Condition are available in DVB mode ...

Page 35: ...ree TV 10 62 E4 Free TV 10 62 Cartoon Nwk Free TV 10 Free TV 4 Pay TV 0 Radio 0 Data 0 Searching EXIT RETURN Start Auto Setup All digital tuning data will be erased Auto Setup Start Auto Setup Settings are made automatically All the previous tuning settings are erased The analogue settings are downloaded to a Q Link compatible equipment connected to the TV in Analogue mode When the operation is co...

Page 36: ...atically start when Mains power On Off switch is next turned On p 12 To retune TV programmes only e g after moving house Auto Setup p 35 3 2 4 Select Setup Select Shipping Condition Display the menu Set To return to TV EXIT Restore Settings Resets the TV to its original condition i e no programmes tuned in All settings other than Owner ID programmes picture sound quality etc are reset 1 access sel...

Page 37: ...and input it later start from If you input the Owner ID in Auto Setup p 12 perform Select Setup Display the menu 2 1 access select access select Owner ID HOUSE NO NAME A POSTCODE EXIT Enter the PIN number twice at first setting Make a note of the PIN number in case you forget it Enter the PIN number 4 digits To change the PIN number To check the personal information stored Hold down for about 6 se...

Page 38: ...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 22 set select 1 The labels you set will be displayed in Input Selection menu p 22 or banner If Skip is selected you cannot select the mode access select access select User input You can name each input term...

Page 39: ...ust after Clock adjustment Set to the minimum level if noise occurs Sync Chooses another synchronous signal if the image is distorted H V On G H V by the horizontal and vertical signals from your PC On G by the green signal from your PC if available Reset to Default Press the OK button to reset to the default Setup settings Other items p 26 and p 27 OPTION SDCARD EXIT RETURN INPUT Input Selection ...

Page 40: ... similar technologies p 45 and setup connection are done completely p 44 and p 45 you do not need to programme the recorder the TV will control the recording progress If the recorder is not compatible with Q Link or similar technologies set Q Link in Setup Menu p 27 to the connected terminal AV1 or AV2 and make timer programming of the recorder Read the manual of the recorder D means DVB programme...

Page 41: ...ng time automatic display Daily SU SA Sunday to Saturday Daily MO SA Monday to Saturday Daily MO FR Monday to Friday Weekly SA FR TH WE TU MO SU Same time on the same day every week To change a timer programming event Select the programme to be changed To cancel a timer programming event Select the programme to be deleted red To cancel a timer programming event temporarily Select the programme to ...

Page 42: ... the date is shown as Unknown select the group to be viewed view the thumbnail of the selected group View Displayed one at a time To display hide the operation guide or OPTION To the previous photo Rotate 90 anti clockwise To the next photo Rotate 90 clockwise To return to thumbnail RETURN Movie View No Date Time Duration Movie View Mode Select Play EXIT RETURN 1 01 12 2006 22 12 00h01m01s 2 01 12...

Page 43: ...26 and p 27 select Multi Audio Stereo Option Menu OPTION Current sound status change Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Off Volume Correction SPDIF Selection Auto Sound Menu 1 2 Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm set select It may take several seconds to change the sound During the operation no signals are output from any of the AV terminals But the sound in Movie View can be...

Page 44: ...k SCART cable DVD Recorder VCR with Q Link function Connect the DVD Recorder VCR supporting Q Link to the TV s AV1 or AV2 terminal via a fully wired SCART cable VIERA Link SCART cable HDMI cable DIGA Recorder HD Video Camera with VIERA Link function Connect the equipment supporting VIERA Link to the TV s AV1 AV2 HDMI1 HDMI2 HDMI3 or HDMI4 terminals via fully wired SCART and HDMI cables together So...

Page 45: ...pment Q Link terminal setup in Setup Menu Q Link p 27 AV1 AV2 out p 27 Download Analogue programme setting Q Link Download p 27 or Auto Setup in Analogue mode p 35 or Auto Setup when first using the TV p 12 Features available Some recorders are not applicable Read the manual of the recorder Direct TV Recording What you see is What you record Recording the current programme in DVD Recorder VCR imme...

Page 46: ...nnected equipment Read the manual of the equipment For optimal recording the settings of the recorder might be required For details read the manual of the recorder Download Analogue programme setting Q Link Download p 27 or Auto Setup in Analogue mode p 35 or Auto Setup when first using the TV p 12 Set VIERA Link On in Setup Menu VIERA Link p 27 Set up the TV After connection turn the equipment on...

Page 47: ...l3 and RecorderwithHDD Pause Live TV You can pause the live TV programme and resume later Live TV programme will be recorded on HDD of the connected DIGA Recorder This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has HDD and HDAVI Control 3 function Connect DIGA Recorder with both HDMI and SCART cables to use this function If you cannot operate check the settings and the equipment Preparations p...

Page 48: ...layed 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 remote control to operate the equipment Direct TV Rec Spe...

Page 49: ...or the first few seconds when Input mode is switched Volume function will be displayed when adjusting the volume of the equipment Easy playback is also available by using the remote control for Amplifier or Player theatre Read the manual of the equipment About HDMI cable for connecting Panasonic HD Video Camera read the manual of the equipment If more than one equipment of the same type are connec...

Page 50: ...tions p 59 External Equipment Types of connectable equipment to each terminal Terminal Recording Playback equipment AV1 AV2 AV3 Front of TV To record playback videocassettes DVDs VCR DVD recorder To watch DVDs DVD player To watch camcorder images Video camera To watch satellite broadcasts Set top box To play games Game equipment To use amplifier with speaker system Q Link VIERA Link with HDMI with...

Page 51: ...Menu p 26 M3 stereo mini plug To listen with speakers HD Satellite receiver DVD Recorder SCART cable RF cable SCART cable To watch satellite broadcasts To record playback DVD Recorder VCR Fully wired HDMI compliant cable or HDMI equipment Camcorder Game equipment Fully wired HDMI compliant cable RCA cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Amplifier with speaker system Optical digital audio cable or...

Page 52: ...I compliant equipment 2 Enquire at your local digital equipment retailer shop Auto Aspect The optimum size and aspect can be chosen and you can enjoy finer images p 16 Auto Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to fill your screen It does this using a four step process to determine if the picture being viewed is a widescreen picture If Auto aspect detects a widescreen signal it switc...

Page 53: ... 13 Green in 11 Green earth 9 Blue in 7 Blue earth 5 Audio out L 3 Audio out R 1 SD Card Cautions in handling SD Card Do not remove the card while the TV is accessing data this can damage card or TV Do not touch the pins on the back of the card Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact Insert the card in the correct direction otherwise card may be damaged Electrical interference static ...

Page 54: ...nnected Input signal that can be displayed COMPONENT Y PB PR HDMI Mark Applicable input signal Signal name COMPONENT HDMI 525 480 60i 525 480 60p 625 576 50i 625 576 50p 750 720 60p 750 720 50p 1 125 1 080 60i 1 125 1 080 50i 1 125 1 080 60p 1 125 1 080 50p 1 125 1 080 24p PC D sub 15P Signal name Horizontal frequency kHz Vertical frequency Hz 640 400 70 Hz 31 47 70 07 640 480 60 Hz 31 47 59 94 64...

Page 55: ... Services Wed 24th Check the DVB transmitter Adjust the direction of the aerial to another transmitter installed nearby Check the analogue broadcast If the image quality is poor check the aerial and consult your nearest dealer On Screen messages I e EC AV1 You can simply clear these Press again to redisplay Q Link function does not work Please confirm SCART cable and connection Also please set AV1...

Page 56: ...mage in DVB Check DVB Signal Condition p 35 If Signal Quality or Signal Strength are displayed in red check aerial If problem persists consult your local Panasonic dealer Turn the TV off with the Mains power On Off switch then turn it On again Sound is unusual Set the sound setting of the connected equipment to 2ch L PCM Check the HDMI1 4 Input setting in the Sound Menu p 26 If digital sound conne...

Page 57: ...correct Set Start and End times in Timer Programming correctly p 41 Timer Event Due to Start DVB 1 BBC1 has been Programmed for recording at 20 00 This message will appear 2 minutes before timer programming event due to start Software successfully updated Press EXIT to continue The software updating is finished Software Update failed Please try again later Press EXIT to continue Perform System Upd...

Page 58: ...abels 38 Input signal 54 Intelligent Frame Creation 27 L Licence 59 M Mains Lead 10 Mains power On Off switch 9 12 Maintenance 5 Menu Functions 24 29 Mode 26 Movie View 42 Multi Audio 15 Multi window 16 N New Service Message 35 NICAM 26 NTSC 28 59 O Off Timer 15 27 Optional accessories 6 Owner ID 12 37 P PAL 59 PC 39 54 Pedestal 7 Photo View 42 Picture Overscan 27 PIN number 12 33 37 P NR 26 Power...

Page 59: ...ot 1 Output AUDIO L R RCA PIN Type 2 0 5 V rms high impedance DIGITALAUDIO OUT PCM Dolby Digital Fiber optic Dimensions W H D 1 078 mm 733 mm 327 mm With Pedestal 1 078 mm 685 mm 104 mm TV only 1 267 mm 847 mm 387 mm With Pedestal 1 267 mm 794 mm 104 mm TV only Mass 37 0 k Net With Pedestal 32 0 k Net TV only 46 0 k Net With Pedestal 41 0 k Net TV only Note Design and Specifications are subject to...

Page 60: ...ional legislation For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or supplier for further information Information on Disposal in other Countries outside the European Union This symbol is only valid in the European Union If you wish to discard this product please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the c...

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