Panasonic Viera TH-42PZ85EA Operating Instructions Manual Download

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Notice for DVB functions

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Any functions related to DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) will work in areas where
DVB-T (MPEG2) digital terrestrial broadcasting are received. Consult your local
Panasonic dealer with coverage areas.

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DVB functions may not be available in some countries.

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Some functions may not be available in some countries.

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This TV has the capability for DVB speci cations. But future DVB services cannot be
guaranteed.

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Page 1: ... 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 42PZ85EA TH 46PZ85EA ...

Page 2: ...o 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 speci cations But future DVB services cannot be guaranteed ...

Page 3: ...ettings DVB 28 pay TV software update time adjustment Editing Programmes 30 Tuning Programmes 32 Control Programme Audience 34 Restore Settings 35 Input Labels 36 Displaying PC Screen on TV 37 Viewing from SD Card Photos 38 Link Functions 40 Q Link VIERA Link External Equipment 46 FAQs etc Technical Information 48 FAQs 52 Licence 54 Speci cations 55 Up to 100 000 hours Plasma Panel Lifetime The Pl...

Page 4: ...not expose to direct sunlight and other sources of heat Avoid exposing the TV to direct sunlight and other sources of heat To prevent re never place any type of candle or naked 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 re or electrical s...

Page 5: ...cket follow the manual of it Do not block the rear air vents Blocked ventilation by newspapers table cloths curtains etc may cause overheating re 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 clot...

Page 6: ...t not be exposed to excessive heat such as sunshine re 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 s...

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 insuf cient care is taken to ensure screws are properly tightened during assembly the pedestal w...

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 illustrate...

Page 9: ...2 Press to access VIERA Link Picture Sound and 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 20 SD Card p 38 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 Recording LED Standby fo...

Page 10: ... 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 rst 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 Hz Note Connect to AV1 AV2 for a...

Page 11: ... and Set top 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 m...

Page 12: ... 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 To edit programmes Editing Programmes p 30 4 Start Auto Setup If Q Link VIERA Link or similar technology p 40 compatible record...

Page 13: ...ontrol 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 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 33 If downloading ...

Page 14: ...wn or 1 Also possible to select the mode using the TV button on the side 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 Possible to set display timeout in Banner Display Timeout p 27 Select a programme using Programme Guide p 17 Possible to con rm the P...

Page 15: ...ogramme name To watch the programme listed in the banner To change the category blue 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 ZDF 23 35 Radio Coronation Street 20 00 20 55 Now For info press Change category Profi...

Page 16: ...at the standard 4 3 without distortion Displays a 4 3 image enlarged horizontally to t the screen HD signal only Zoom1 Zoom2 Displays a 16 9 letterbox or 4 3 image without distortion Displays a 16 9 letterbox anamorphic image full screen without distortion Zoom3 Displays a 2 35 1 letterbox anamorphic image full screen without distortion At 16 9 displays the image at its maximum with slight enlarge...

Page 17: ... Type All Types Type list select type view To view a programme list of the selected category blue All Services Free Services Pay Services All DVB Services All Analogue Services Radio TV Information Profile 1 Profile 2 Profile 3 Profile 4 Category All Services Category list select category view Only Analogue TV programmes are listed To list favourite programmes p 31 Using Programme Guide Portrait D...

Page 18: ...een 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 teletext service that results in an easier search and effective guide Fast overview of the teletext information available Easy to us...

Page 19: ...n To change stored pages press and hold Enter new page number Colour button you want to change View sub page Sub pages The number of sub pages varies depending on the broadcasters up to 79 pages It may take some time for searching during which time you can watch TV Enter the 4 digit number example P6 Appears at top of the screen To view speci c sub page MENU blue View sub page Only when teletext i...

Page 20: ...inal This function is also available for HDMI connections p 46 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 HDMI3 HDMI2 TV select watch You can also select the input using the AV button on the remote control or the ...

Page 21: ...o play at slow speed Programme Up Down Select programme 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 Press and hold during the following operations Enter the appropriate code for the equipment to be controlled see table b...

Page 22: ...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 23: ...Colour Sharpness Tint Colour Balance Warm Colour Management Off x v Colour Auto Picture Menu 2 2 3D COMB Off Reset to Default Set Picture Menu P NR Off p 24 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...

Page 24: ...ecreases 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...

Page 25: ... Mono Stereo 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 fr...

Page 26: ...Locks a programme AV input to prevent access to it p 34 Tuning Menu Auto Setup Automatically sets the programmes received in the area p 33 DVB Manual Tuning Sets the DVB programmes manually p 33 Analogue Manual Tuning Sets the Analogue programmes manually p 33 Add New DVB Services Adds new DVB services p 33 New Service Message Selects whether to give a noti cation message when a new DVB service is...

Page 27: ...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 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 func...

Page 28: ... Panel Off On Teletext Character Set West OPTION SDCARD RETURN EXIT INPUT TV 3 3 Time Zone Auto Setup Menu System Information Software License MENU 28 DVB Settings DVB mode 4 3 5 Select Setup Select Common Interface System Update or Time Zone 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 se...

Page 29: ...terface CI Modules This function may not be available in some countries or regions Although CI module may enable you to view some services this TV does not guarantee all services e g pay TV Please use only the approved CI module by the broadcaster Consult your local Panasonic dealer or broadcasters for more information and conditions of the services Off 2 of 2 Common Interface Slot 1 Module insert...

Page 30: ...ARD EXIT INPUT TV RETURN MENU 30 Editing Programmes Select Setup Select DVB Profile 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 To return to TV EXIT 1 Select DVB or Analogue 2 DVB Pro le Edit and DVB Service List are available in DVB mode only Analogue Service List is available in Analogue mode onl...

Page 31: ...logue 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 programmes Select Rename green Set characters Edit Servi...

Page 32: ...ound Setup access select 4 Select Tuning Menu 1 3 DVB Profile Edit DVB Service List Link Settings Child Lock Tuning Menu Off Timer Off Intelligent Frame Creation On Language Teletext TOP Access Setup Menu access select 5 Select a function Tuning Menu Auto Setup Access DVB Manual Tuning Analogue Manual Tuning Access Add New DVB Services Access Access New Service Message DVB Signal Condition Access ...

Page 33: ...ered Set all DVB or Analogue programmes automatically Auto Setup DVB Signal Condition DVB Programme CH70 CBBC Channel Signal Quality Signal Strength 0 10 0 10 Selects a programme and checks the DVB signal condition To change the programme A good Signal Strength is not an indication of suitable signal for DVB reception Please use the Signal Quality indicator as follows Signal Quality Green bar Good...

Page 34: ...hild Lock Child Lock List Change PIN Access Wed 12 05 04 10 46 Child Lock List Services and AV BBC One Wales Name 1 BBC THREE 7 E4 14 VCR BBC1 1 2 AV1 AV2 S Lock Free TV Free TV Free TV Analogue Analogue Analogue AV AV Type To change the PIN number Select Change PIN in and enter a new PIN number twice Appears when the programme input is locked Enter the PIN number 4 digits Select Child Lock List T...

Page 35: ...matically 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 33 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 programmes picture sound quality etc are reset 1 access select All tuning data...

Page 36: ...ut terminal and set To return to TV EXIT For easier identi cation 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 set select 1 The labels you set will be displayed in Input Selection menu p 20 or banner If Skip is selected you cannot select the mode access select access select User input You ca...

Page 37: ...djust 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 24 27 OPTION SDCARD EXIT RETURN INPUT Input Selection AV1 ...

Page 38: ...o Rotate 90 anti clockwise To the next photo Rotate 90 clockwise 1 2 Enter SD mode Photo View Mode select view Operation guide Thumbnail To return to TV EXIT or SDCARD Error display images that could not be loaded etc Selected photo information is displayed The maximum number of characters for Filename is 8 The photo without record of the date is shown To return to thumbnail RETURN All photos in S...

Page 39: ...perate in step or Slide 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 ...

Page 40: ...R 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 or HDMI3 terminals via fully wired SCART and HDMI cables together Some functions are available only wit...

Page 41: ...onnection p 40 Set up the DVD Recorder VCR Read the manual of the equipment Q Link terminal setup in Setup Menu Q Link p 26 AV1 AV2 out p 26 Download preset programme language country region setting Preset download Download p 26 or Auto Setup p 33 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...

Page 42: ...lable depending on the equipment s version of HDAVI Control Please con rm the connected equipment s version of HDAVI Control VIERA Link HDAVI Control based on the control functions provided by HDMI which is an industry standard known as HDMI CEC Consumer Electronics Control is a unique function that we have developed and added As such its operation with other manufacturers equipment that supports ...

Page 43: ...rogramme HDAVIControl3 and RecorderwithHDD Pause Live TV Direct TV Recording What you see is What you record HDAVI Control 3 Direct TV Rec Recording the current programme in DIGA Recorder immediately This function is available with DIGA Recorder which has 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...

Page 44: ...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 45: ...ble for the rst 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 Ampli er 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 conn...

Page 46: ...e below and the speci cations p 55 M3 stereo mini plug To watch DVDs Viewing Listening DVD player Types of connectable equipment to each terminal Terminal Recording Playback equipment AV1 AV2 AV3 Side 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...

Page 47: ...ecessary Set top box SCART cable RF cable SCART cable To watch satellite broadcasts To record playback DVD Recorder VCR Fully wired HDMI compliant cable or COMPONENT Y PB PR L R AUDIO OUT L R DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 1 2 3 Camcorder HDMI equipment Amplifier with speaker system Fully wired HDMI compliant cable Optical digital audio cable RCA cable Fully wired HDMI compliant cable or DVD Recorder HDMI equi...

Page 48: ...layed on HDMI 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 ner images p 16 Auto Auto aspect determines the best aspect ratio to use to ll 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 ...

Page 49: ...formation the date that the new version can be used will appear You can set the reservation for update The update will not start when the TV is set to Off Data format for Card browsing Photo Still images recorded with digital still cameras compatible with JPEG files of DCF and EXIF standards Data format Baseline JPEG Sub sampling 4 4 4 4 2 2 or 4 2 0 Max number of files 9 999 Image resolution 160 ...

Page 50: ... Audio out L 3 Audio out R 1 20 CVBS in video 18 RGB status earth 16 Status RGB 14 Earth 12 10 Q Link data 8 Status CVBS 6 Audio in L 4 Audio earth 2 Audio in R Socket Earth 21 CVBS out video 19 CVBS earth 17 Red in S C in 15 Red earth 13 Green in 11 Green earth 9 Blue in 7 Blue earth 5 Audio out L 3 Audio out R 1 AV3 S VIDEO 4 pin terminal HDMI terminal Chrominance in Luminance in Chrominance ear...

Page 51: ...ut 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 94 640 480 75 Hz...

Page 52: ...ars Follow the message s instructions If the problem persists contact the authorized Service Centre Q Link function does not work Please con rm SCART cable and connection Also please set AV1 AV2 out in the Setup Menu p 26 VIERA Link function does not work and an error message appears Con rm the connection Turn the connected equipment on and then switch the TV on p 42 Recording does not start immed...

Page 53: ...erial individually for the TV and VCR or use a splitter TV VCR Aerial Input terminal Aerial Output Aerial Output Aerial Input Individual aerial Individual aerial Splitter Interference or frozen disappearing image in DVB Check DVB Signal Condition p 33 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 ...

Page 54: ...one or more of the following US patents 5510752 5736897 BBE and BBE symbol are registered trademarks of BBE Sound Inc GUIDE Plus is 1 a registered trademark or trademark of 2 manufactured under license from and 3 subject of various international patents and patent applications owned by or licensed to Gemstar TV Guide International Inc and or its related af liates GEMSTAR TV GUIDE INTERNATIONAL INC...

Page 55: ...erial Rear VHF UHF Operating Conditions Temperature 0 C 35 C Humidity 20 80 RH non condensing Connection Terminals AV1 Scart terminal 21 Pin terminal Audio Video in Audio Video out RGB in Q Link AV2 Scart terminal 21 Pin terminal Audio Video in Audio Video out RGB in S Video in Q Link AV3 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 AUDIO L R RCA PIN Typ...

Page 56: ...s 2002 96 EC and 2006 66 EC By disposing of these products and batteries correctly you will help to save valuable resources and prevent any potential negative effects on human health and the environment which could otherwise arise from inappropriate waste handling For more information about collection and recycling of old products and batteries please contact your local municipality your waste dis...

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