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 Safety Precautions

If you 

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abnormality, 

remove the mains plug 

immediately!

AC 220-240 V

50 / 60 Hz

Warning

Handling the mains plug and lead

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Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause 

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 re.)

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Ensure that the mains plug is easily accessible.

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Ensure the earth pin on the mains plug is securely connected to prevent electrical shock.

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An apparatus with CLASS I construction shall be connected to a mains socket outlet with a protective earthing connection.

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Do not touch the mains plug with a wet hand. (This may cause electrical shock.)

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Do not use any mains lead other than that provided with this TV. (This may cause 

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 re or electrical shock.)

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Do not damage the mains lead. (A damaged lead may cause 

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 re or electrical shock.)

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Do not move the TV with the lead plugged in the socket outlet.

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Do not place a heavy object on the lead or place the lead near a high-temperature object.

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Do not twist the lead, bend it excessively, or stretch it.

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Do not pull on the lead. Hold onto the mains plug body when disconnecting lead.

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Do not use a damaged mains plug or socket outlet.

Do not expose to direct sunlight 

and other sources of heat

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Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other 

sources of heat. To prevent 

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 re never place any type of 

candle or naked 

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 ame 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 (

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 re or electrical shock may result).

Do not place the TV on sloped or 

unstable surfaces

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The TV may fall off or tip over.

Keep liquids away from the TV

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To prevent damage which may result in 

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 re or shock hazard, 

do not expose this appliance to dripping or splashing.

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Do not place containers with water (

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 ower vase, cups, 

cosmetics, etc.) above the TV. (including on shelves 

above, etc.)

Do not remove covers

NEVER modify the TV yourself

(High-voltage components may cause serious electrical shock.)

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Have the TV checked, adjusted, or repaired at your 

local Panasonic dealer.

Use only the dedicated pedestals 

/ mounting equipment

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Using an unapproved pedestal or other 

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 xtures may 

make the TV unstable, risking injury. Be sure to ask 

your local Panasonic dealer to perform setup.

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Use approved pedestals / mounts (p. 6).

Do not allow children to handle 

SD Card

• 

As with a small object, SD Card can be swallowed by 

young children. Please remove SD Card immediately 

after use.

Summary of Contents for Viera TH-42PZ85E

Page 1: ...F file under MANUAL PDF manually to view the instructions 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 Please refer to Pan European Guarantee Card if you need to contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance Operating Instructions Plasma Television Model No TH 42PZ85E TH 46PZ85E...

Page 2: ... Broadcasting will work in areas where DVB T MPEG2 digital terrestrial broadcasting are received Consult your local Panasonic dealer with coverage areas DVB functions may not be available in some countries Some functions may not be available in some countries This TV has the capability for DVB specifications But future DVB services cannot be guaranteed ...

Page 3: ...Lifetime The Plasma display panel used in the 2008 VIERA TV range is rated for up to 100 000 hours This measurement is based on the time taken for the brightness of the panel to reduce to half of it s maximum level The time taken to reach this level may vary depending on the image content and the environment where the TV is used Image retention and malfunctions are not taken into account ...

Page 4: ...t expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat Avoid exposing the TV to 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 electric...

Page 5: ...of it Do not block the rear air vents Blocked ventilation by newspapers table cloths curtains etc may cause overheating fire or electrical shock Do not expose your ears to excessive volume from the headphones Irreversible damage can be caused First remove the mains plug from the socket outlet Display panel Regular care Gently wipe the surface clean of dirt by using a soft cloth Major contamination...

Page 6: ...ch as sunshine fire or the like Optional accessories Wall hanging bracket vertical TY WK42PV4W angle TY WK42PR4W Caution In order to maintain the unit s performance and safety be absolutely sure to ask your dealer 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...

Page 7: ... 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 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 tighte...

Page 8: ...e 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 illustra...

Page 9: ... Main Menu Press to access VIERA Link Picture Sound and Setup Menus Subtitles Displays subtitles Input mode selection TV switches DVB Analogue mode AV switches to AV input mode from Input Selection list SD Card Switches to SD Card viewing mode Return Returns to the previous menu Hold Freeze unfreeze picture Holds the current teletext page teletext mode Recording LED Standby for Direct TV Recording...

Page 10: ...wn are not supplied with this TV Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads 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 RF cable TV only TV DVD Recorder or VCR AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz AC 220 240 V 50 60 H...

Page 11: ...op box TV DVD Recorder VCR and Set top box DVD Recorder or VCR Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Aerial Mains lead supplied Rear of the TV Set top box AC 220 240 V 50 60 Hz RF cable RF cable 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 mains lead ...

Page 12: ...ease select your viewing environment Home Shop Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On Takes a few seconds to be displayed 1 Auto Setup Auto Setup 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 4 Start Auto Setup If Q Link VIERA Link or similar technology compatible recorder is connected programm...

Page 13: ...ing 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 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 18 If downloading has faile...

Page 14: ...o to the next screen Tuning Menu Access Displays the next screen Enter characters by free input menu You can enter names or numbers freely for some items 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 g h i j k l m n u v w x y z _ O P Q R S T 7 8 9 o p q r s t Set characters RETURN Store set select 1 Display the menu MENU Displays the functions that can be set va...

Page 15: ...lour Management Off x v Colour Auto Picture Menu 2 2 3D COMB Off Reset to Default Set Picture Menu P NR Off p 16 Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Off Volume Correction Sound Menu MPX Stereo Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm 1 2 2 2 Reset to Default Set Sound Menu HDMI1 Input Auto Audio Preference MPEG Optical Level 0dB MPEG SPDIF Selection Auto p 17 1 3 AV Colour System Au...

Page 16: ...ses the levels of these options according to your personal preference Tint With an NTSC signal source connected to the TV the picture hue can be adjusted to suit your taste For NTSC signal reception only Colour Balance Allows you to set the overall colour tone of the picture Cool Normal Warm Colour Management Automatically adjusts colours to vivid ones Off On Not valid on PC signal x v Colour Incr...

Page 17: ...eo Normally Stereo Stereo signal cannot be received Mono M1 M2 Available while mono signal is transmitted Analogue mode only Audio Preference Selects the initial setting for Audio tracks Dolby Digital MPEG If programme has both Dolby Digital and MPEG audio tracks priority is given to what you select Dolby Digital A method of coding digital signals developed by Dolby Laboratories Apart from stereo ...

Page 18: ... Lock Locks a programme AV input to prevent access to it Tuning Menu Auto Setup Automatically sets the programmes received in the area DVB Manual Tuning Sets the DVB programmes manually Analogue Manual Tuning Sets the Analogue programmes manually Add New DVB Services Adds new DVB services New Service Message Selects whether to give a notification message when a new DVB service is found DVB Signal ...

Page 19: ...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 Displayed the image in the original size Set to On if noise is generated on the edge of the screen This function is available when aspect is set to Auto 16 9 signal only or 16 9 This function can be me...

Page 20: ...which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling Please contact your local authority for further details of your nearest designated collection point Penalties may be applicable for incorrect disposal of this waste in accordance with national legislation For business users in the European Union If you wish to discard electrical and electronic equipment please contact your dealer or sup...

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