Panasonic 42”/50”/58” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV TH-42PZ700U Operating Instructions

HD3D Sound ViVA
Operating Instructions
 42”/50”/58” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV
(41.6/49.9/58.0 inches measured diagonally)
Manual de instrucciones
Television de alta definición de 1080p y clase 42”/50”/58” de Plasma
(41,649,9/58,0 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)
TH-42PZ700U
TH-50PZ700U
TH-58PZ700U
Model No.
Número de modelo
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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.
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trademarks of GalleryPlayer, Inc.
HD3D Sound ViVA
Manufactured 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.HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks 
or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
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Advanced
FAQs, etc.
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Guide
Contents
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Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
HDAVI Control™
HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of 
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
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trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
Enjoy rich multimedia
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Camcorder
Amplifier
Home theater 
systemVCR DVD player
DVD recorder Set Top Box
• Watching TV...

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WARNING: To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not remove cover or back.
No user-serviceable parts inside. Refer servicing to qualified service personnel.
CAUTION
RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
DO NOT OPEN
Safety Precautions
1)  Read these instructions.
2)  Keep these instructions.
3)  Heed all warnings.
4)  Follow all instructions.
5)  Do not use this apparatus near water.
6)  Clean only with dry cloth.
7)  Do not block any ventilation openings. Install in accordance 
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WARNING/CAUTION
This causes the image to remain on the plasma screen
(“Image retention”). This is not considered a malfunction and is
not covered by the warranty.
Typical still images
To prevent “Image retention”, 
the screen saver is 
automatically activated after 
a few minutes if no signals 
are sent or no operations are 
performed. (p. 55)■ Do not display a still picture for a long time
 Do not place the unit where it’s exposed to sunlight or other 
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Accessories/Optional Accessory
1
Open
Hook
2Note the correct polarity
(+ or -).
CloseCaution
Wall-hanging bracket
Accessories
(angle)
• TY-WK42PR3U
 (TH-42PZ700U, 
TH-50PZ700U)
Check you have all the items shown.
Remote Control
Transmitter
•N2QAYB000100
Cable clamper (2)Batteries for the
Remote Control
Transmitter 
(2)
•AA Battery
AC cordAntenna Adapter
•F-Type for 5C-2V
Pedestal
•TBL2AX00231
(TH-50PZ700U)
•TBL2AX00241
(TH-58PZ700U)
•TBL2AX00251
(TH-42PZ700U)
How to assemble (p.7)
Note
• In order to...

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Quick Start 
Guide
 Accessories/Optional Accessory
A
a
b
B
Caution
Do not use any television or displays other than those given in these Operating Instructions.
• Otherwise 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.
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• Fix pedestal and base together with band.
Securing to a base
To Prevent TV from Falling Over
For 42 ” and 50 ”
For 58 ”
 Band (3) Screw (3)  Wood screw 
(3)
Accessories
•  Nominal diameter
4 mm x 12 •  Nominal diameter
4 mm x 10 (for 42 ”)
4 mm x 12 (for 50 ”)
 Band (2) Screw (2)  Wood screw 
(2)
Accessories The Plasma TV could fall over during an earthquake, etc.
We recommend that measures are taken to prevent the Plasma TV from falling over in such an event.
• The information in this section is...

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Quick Start 
Guide
 To Prevent TV from Falling Over
Main screw
• Fix to wall or post with strong commercial wire or chain.
Main screwRemove 
screw
Securing to a wall
For 42 ” and 50 ”
For 58 ”
Remove 
cap
Hook securing 
screw
Hook (2) Hook securing screw (2)
• M8 x 35
Accessories
Clamp (2)
Accessories
Hook 

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Reference of connection
Before Connection
■Antenna terminal■Pin terminals■HDMI terminal
• Firmly tighten by hand.• Match colors of plugs and terminals.
• Insert firmly.• Insert firmly.
Connected Equipment Introduction (Signal source)
VHF/UHF Antenna Cable Box/
Cable
or
■ Recording/playing back with DVD recorder or VCR
• DVD Recorder
This source has higher resolution through interlace or progressive signal. 
Connection can be done with the use of Component Video or HDMI cable.
• VCR
Connection can be...