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

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Advanced
 How to Use Menu Functions
(picture, sound quality, etc.)
Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (Favorite/All)  Favorite:  Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 37)Surf modeAll
Selects the screen menu language (p. 18)Language
Adjusts the clock (p. 18)Clock
Sets channels (p. 36)Program channel
Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 38)
[Comp. 1/Comp. 2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/Video 1/Video 2/Video 3]
To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this menu. 
(p. 38) (On/Off)
Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 38)
CC
Controls equipment connected to HDMI terminals (p. 32) (On/Off)  “Power off link”, “Power on link”, and “Default speakers” cannot be selected if “Off” is set.EZ SyncOn
Sets “Power off link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 32) (Set/No)Power off linkSet
Sets “Power on link” of HDMI connection equipment (p. 32) (Set/No)Power on linkSet
Selects the default speakers (p. 32) (TV/Theater)Default speakersTV
Turns TV On automatically 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. 40)Auto power onNo
Change the brightness of the side bar (Bright/Off/Dark/Mid) (4:3 mode only)
The recommended setting is “Bright” to prevent panel “Image retention”. (p. 52)Side barBright
To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL continues more than 10 minutes. 
(Set/No)
Note
  Not in use when setting “Auto power on”, “On/Off Timer”, “Lock”, “SD mode”, PC input display or 
Digital channel.
  “No signal shut-off was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for 
the first time after turning the power off by “No signal shut-off”.
 The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off.
No signal shut-offSet
To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when no operation of remote or front panel key 
continues more than 3 hours. (No/Set)
Note
  Not in use when setting “Auto power on”, “On/Off Timer” or PC input display.  “No action shut-off was activated” will be displayed for about 10 seconds when the TV is turned on for 
the first time after turning the power off by “No action shut off”.
 The on-screen display will flash 3, 2 and 1 to indicate the last three (3) remaining minutes prior to the shut-off.
No action shut-offNo
Set to “On”, if you light SD card LED while SD card is inserted. (On/Off)SD card LEDOn
Displays TV version and software license.About
Performing Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel settings. (p. 36)Reset
Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (Favorite/All)
Sets favorite channels. (p. 21)
Displays Closed Caption. (p. 38) (Off/On)
Changes the station identifier. (p. 37)
Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image. (p. 36)
(Continued) 
						

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Menu
Audio
Lock
Setup Memory card Timer Picture EZ Sync
Setup 2/2
EZ Sync setting
Other adjust
About
EZ Sync setting
EZ Sync
Power off link
Power on link
On
Set
Set
SUBSUBMENUMENU
EZ Sync
TM
 “HDAVI Control
TM
”
  Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one button 
on one remote.
Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function.
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 2” function.
Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD Recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, RAM theater, 
Player theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface automatically.
The equipment with “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations:
Automatic Input Switching, Power on link, Power off link and Speaker control (p. 33).
In addition, the equipment with “HDAVI Control 2” function enables the following operation: 
EZ Sync Control only with TV’s remote control (for “HDAVI Control 2”) (p. 33).
EZ Sync “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 HDMI CEC cannot be guaranteed.
■ For the first time / When adding new equipment, reconnecting the equipment or changing the setup.
After the connection turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.
Select the input mode to HDMI 1 or HDMI 2 (p. 24), and make sure that an image is 
displayed correctly.
• This function needs an HDMI compliant (fully wired) cable. Non-HDMI-compliant cables cannot 
be utilized.
 It is recommended that you use Panasonic’s HDMI cable.
 
Recommended part number:  
  RP-CDHG15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHG30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m)
■ Press to exit from 
menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Select “Setup”
Select “EZ Sync setting”
3
Select “EZ Sync”
4
 select
 next
Display menu
Select “On”
(default is On)5
Automatic
Input
Switching
1
2
• If no HDMI equipment is connected or standard HDMI 
equipment (non- “EZ Sync”) is used, set to “Off”.
 select
 next
select
change
Power on 
link
Power off 
link Speaker 
control
One-touch 
theater 
playback EZ Sync
Control
only with 
TV’s remote 
control
(for “HDAVI 
Control 2”)
Default
speakers 
						

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Advanced
 EZ Sync
TM
 “HDAVI Control
TM
”
DVD recorder
Home theater
HD camcorder
Speaker output
TV
Home theater
HD camcorder
Speaker output
DVD recorder
TV
At the start of the DIGA, Player theater, or RAM theater playback, the TV’s input automatically switches to the input 
based on the playback equipment.
• For the RAM theater, the speakers automatically switch to the theater system.
If using the DIGA operation, the TV’s input automatically switches to the DIGA and DIGA menu is displayed. 
 Press  
 Select “Speaker output”   
 Select “Home theater” or “TV”   
If the “ONE TOUCH PLAY” key is pressed on the remote control for Panasonic Home Theater system, the following 
sequence of operations 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. When “Set” is selected (p. 31), TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever 
EZ Sync compatible equipment is initially turned on and Play mode is selected. 
When “Set” is selected (p. 31) and the TV is turned off, all connected EZ Sync compatible equipment is also 
automatically turned off. 
• DIGA (Panasonic DVD Recorder) will not turn off if it is still in rec mode.
Caution:  The TV remains on even if the EZ Sync compatible equipment is turned off. You can select Home theater, or TV speakers for audio output.
Control theater speakers with the TV’s remote control.
This function is available only when Panasonic Amplifier or Player theater is connected.
In the EZ Sync menu, you can select HDMI connected Panasonic equipment and access it quickly. Continue using 
your TV’s remote control to operate the equipment, pointing it at the TV.
 select
 access
You can select available 
items only.
Volume up / down  
Mute   
■ Home theater:  Adjustment for equipment
• The sound of the TV is muted.
• When the equipment is turned off, TV speakers 
become active.
• Selecting “Home theater” turns the equipment on 
automatically if it is in standby mode.
■ TV:  The TV speakers are active.
 select
 change
 Press   
 Select the equipment you want to access. 
“TV” is the default setting. To set the Home Theater system as default speakers, change the default speakers 
setting from “TV” to “Theater”. Sound will be output from the Home Theater whenever the TV is powered on.
Move the cursor/Select
Set/Access
Return to the previous menu
SUBSUBMENUMENUDisplay the Functions menu on the 
equipment
Available when the purpose of the keys is  
displayed on screen
■ Available TV’s remote control buttons
 Operate the equipment with the TV’s remote 
control, pointing it at the TV. 
• To operate the equipment, read the manual of the 
equipment. 
						

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Menu
Audio
Lock
Setup Memory card Timer Picture EZ Sync
Create password
Enter password.
0
9
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Lock
Mode
Channel
Game
Program
Off
Off
Off
Off
Change password
Lock
Mode
Channel
Game
Program
Custom
Off
Off
Off
Change password
Lock
You can lock specified channels or shows to prevent children from watching objectionable content.
Display menu
Select “Lock”
You will be asked to enter your 
password each time you display the 
Lock menu.
A 4-digit code must be entered to view a blocked program or change rating settings.
Input your 4-digit password
• If it is your first time entering the 
password, enter the password 
twice in order to register it.
 next
 select
Select the Lock mode
• Off:  Unlocks all the lock settings 
of “Channel”, “Game” and 
“Program”.
• All:  Locks all the inputs 
regardless of the lock settings 
of “Channel”, “Game” and 
“Program”.
• Custom:  Locks specified inputs of 
“Channel”, ”Game” and 
“Program”.
•When you select a 
locked channel,
a message will be 
displayed that allows 
you to view the 
channel if you input 
your password.
Note
• Make a note of your 
password in case 
you forget it. (If you 
have forgotten your 
password, consult your 
local dealer.)
Caution
■ Press to exit from 
menu screen
 
2
1
3
4
Select the item 
• “Channel”, ”Game” and “Program” 
will grey out unless “Custom” is 
selected in “Mode”.5
set
select
Set
6
 set
 select 
						

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Advanced
 Lock
Channel lock
Mode
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
Custom
3
4
-
Program lock
Monitor out
U.S.TV
On
Off
Off
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
Off
Off
ModeOn
MPAA
Program lock
Monitor out
U.S.TV
Off
Off
Off
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
Off
Off
ModeOn
MPAA
Change password
Enter new password.
0
9
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LockMode
Channel
Game
Program
Off
Off
Off
Off
Change password
■ To change the password
 In , select “Change password” and press OK
 Input the new 4-digit password twice
■ To select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked
Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked. These channels will be blocked regardless of the 
program rating. 
Channel 
lock
Program
lock
 Select “Mode” and set to “Custom”
 Select channel to lock.
■ To set a rating level
“V-chip” technology enables restricted shows 
to be locked according to TV ratings.
 Select “Mode” and set to “On”.
 Select the rating category you wish 
to follow
• MPAA: U.S movie ratings
• U.S.TV:  U.S TV program ratings
• C.E.L.R.:  Canadian English ratings
• C.F.L.R.:  Canadian French ratings
  On:   Turns on the monitor 
terminal output 
for programs that 
have been set to 
“Blocked.”
Off:  Turns off the monitor 
terminal output 
for programs that 
have been set to 
“Blocked.”
■ To disable recording of the locked 
program
 Select “Monitor out” and set to “On”.
•This television is designed to support the  “Downloadable U.S. Region Rating System” when available.  (Available only in U.S.A.)
• The Off rating is independent of other ratings.
• When placing a block on a specific-age-based-rating level, the Off rating and any other more restrictive ratings will also be blocked.
Note
• To lock/unlock all channels:
  Select “Mode” and set to “All” or “Off”. select 
 set
 set
 select
 next
 set
 select
• To get more information (p. 48)
 Select the rating to be locked
Example of “MPAA” (U.S movie ratings)select
NR No rating
G General Audience:  All ages admitted
PG Parental Guidance Suggested
PG-13Parents Strongly Cautioned:  Inappropriate for 
children under 13
RRestricted:  Under 17 requires accompanying 
parent or adult guardian
NC-17 No one 17 and under admitted
X Adults only
All:  Locks all channels
Off:  Unlocks all channels
Game lock
Locks Channel 3, Channel 4 and external inputs.
On:  Locks
Off:  Unlocks
 select 
 set
Select “Game” in 5 and set to “On”.
Program lock
Mode
Monitor out
MPAA
U.S.TV
On
On
Off
Off
C.E.L.R.
C.F.L.R.
Off
Off
Change 
password 
						

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Menu
Audio
Lock
Setup Memory card Timer Picture EZ Sync
Setup 1/2
All
Surf mode
Language
Clock
Program channel
External devices
CC
Program channel
CableANT in
Auto
Manual
Signal meter
Editing and Setting Channels
The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and reception 
conditions.
2
1
3
4
5
■ Press to exit from 
menu screen
Display menu
Select “Setup”
Select “Program channel”
Select the function
Set
■ To reset the settings of setup menu
 Select “Reset” in Setup menu () and press OK
 Input your 4-digit password with number buttons
 Select “YES” on the confirmation screen and press OK
 next
 select
 next
 select
 next
 select
Auto
Set
automatically
Manual
Set
manually
Signal
meter
Check 
signal 
strength 
						

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Advanced
 Editing and Setting ChannelsCaption select
Caption
Caption detail
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ApplyCancel
Signal  meter
Signal  strength
1-1
Channel
Current
Peak level30%
45%
Program channel
CableANT in
Auto
Manual
Signal meter
Edit
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2
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Auto program
All channels
Analog only
Digital only
Automatically searches and adds active channels to memory.
 Select “ANT in”
 Select  “Auto”
• Favorite
 next
 select
Use this procedure when changing setting of receiving 
channels or changing the channel display.
Also, use to add or skip channels from channel list 
manually.
 Select  “Edit”
 Edit
• Caption
 select
 next
 select item to edit
(Caption/Favorite/Add)
 next
 Select the item to be edited
CaptionFavorite
Add• Caption:
  Changes the station identifier
• Favorite:
  Registers channel to Favorite 
List
• Add:
  Adds or skips channels
Check the signal strength if interference is found or freezing occurs on a digital image.
 change  channel
 ok
Signal intensity 
• Not available if “Cable” is selected in “ANT in” 
(see above).
• Effective only for digital antenna channels.
• If the signal is weak, check the antenna.
If no problem is found, consult your
local dealer.
5 Select  “Apply”
• Add
Press OK to select “Yes (add)” or “No (skip)”
Select the number
Rename (maximum 7 characters available)Select the station identifier
 select
 change
 set/next
 select
 next
Note Set favoriteCaption detail Caption
 
Select Cable or Antenna 
(p. 19)
• If “Lock” (p. 34) is activated and “Program channel” is selected, “Enter password.” will be displayed.
Settings are made automatically 
 Select scanning mode (p. 19)
 ok
 select
• After completing the setting, select “Apply”. (see below 5).
• All previously saved channels are erased.
To cancel the Edit
 ok
  (returns to “Program 
channel”)
 select  “Yes”
 select
 next
 select  “Apply”
 ok
Go back to previous pageProceed to 
next page
 Move cursor to channel number
 select
 Press OK to tune 
to the channel. 
						

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Setup 1/2
All
Surf mode
Language
Clock
Program channel
External devices
CC
Menu
Audio
Lock
Setup Memory card Timer Picture EZ Sync
External devices
Input labels
Monitor out
Input Labels/Monitor Out/ 
 next
 select
 next
 select
Select “Setup”
2
Display menu
1
3
5
■ Press to exit from 
menu screen
Set
Select “External devices” or “CC”
Stop output 
of the 
picture and 
audio
Display
Closed 
Caption
CC
 next
 select
4
(External devices)
Select “Input labels” or “Monitor out”
Monitor out
Display
labels of
external 
devices
Input labels 
						

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Advanced
 Input Labels/Monitor Out/Closed Caption
Digital setting
Size
Font
Style
Foreground
Fore opacity
Background
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic
Automatic Automatic
Back opacity
Outline
Automatic
Automatic
Custom
3
4
-
-
Input labels
Comp. 1 
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Video 1
CustomComp. 2 
Video 2
-
-Video 3
PC
CC
Mode
Analog
Digital
Digital setting
CC reset
CC1
PrimaryOn
Video 1
VCR
Monitor out
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
Comp. 2 
Video 2
Video 3
Comp. 1  On
Video 1
On
On
On
Off
On
On
Closed Caption
■ To make more in-depth display settings in digital programs
 Select “Digital setting” and press OK
 Select the item and set
Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier identification during input selection. 
(In selecting input mode from p. 24 
)
■ Select the terminal and label of the external equipment
• Terminals:      Comp. 1-2/HDMI 1-2/
Video 1-3/PC
• Label:   SKIP*/VCR/DVD/CABLE/
DBS/PVR/GAME/AUX/[BLANK]
      (for PC terminal, only SKIP and 
[BLANK] are available)
* 
If “SKIP” is selected, the TV/VIDEO 
button press will skip its input.
■ To reset the settings
 Select “CC reset” and press OK
 select
 set
The television includes a built-in decoder that is capable of providing a text display of the audio. The program being 
viewed must be transmitting Closed Caption (CC) information. (p. 50)
■ Select the item and set
• Size:  Text size
• Font:  Text font
• Style:  Text style (Raised, Depressed, etc.)
• Foreground:  Color of text
• Fore opacity:  Opacity of text
• Background:  Color of text box
• Back opacity:  Opacity of text box
• Outline:  Outline color of text
(Identify the setting options on the screen.)
ModeSelect “On” (when not using, select “Off”).
Analog(Choose the Closed Caption service of Analog 
broadcasting.)
CC1-4:  Information related to pictures 
(Appears at bottom of screen)
T1-4: Textual information
(Appears over entire screen)
Digital
(The Digital Closed Caption menu lets you configure 
the way you choose to view the digital captioning.)
Select the setting.
• “Primary”, “Second.”, “Service 3”, “Service 4”, “Service 5”, “Service 6”
 select
 set
 select
 setLabel Terminal
[example]
• The settings in “Analog” or “Digital”
depend on the broadcaster.
 select
 set
• Select “Off” to stop output of picture and audio.
  (Video 1/Video 2/Video 3)
• Comp. 1/Comp. 2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2 cannot output video 
signals regardless of “Monitor out” setting.
  When equipment (STB, DVD, etc.) is connected to HDMI, 
COMPONENT or PC terminals, only audio signals can be 
obtained. From the output terminals, no video signals can be 
passed. To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this menu. (p. 30)
■ Select the terminal and set “Off” 
						

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Menu
Audio
Lock
Memory card Timer Picture EZ Sync
Timer
Sleep
Timer 1
Timer 2
Timer 3
Timer 4
Timer 5
Sleep
Sleep60
Timer 1
Channel
Day
On time
Off time
Set
EVR FRI
10:00 AM
11:00 AM
On 310 - 1
SUN/MON/TUE/WED/THU/FRI/SAT
(displays the nearest future date) 
MON-FRI/SAT-SUN/DAILY/EVR SUN/EVR MON/
EVR TUE/EVR WED/EVR THU/EVR FRI/ EVR SAT
Using Timer
Select “Timer”
Select the timer to set
3
2
Set the timer
4
set
Display menu
1
 select
 next
 next
 select
Turns Off automatically Sleep
Turns On/Off automatically
(5 timers can be set.) Timer 1
Timer 5
~
 select
 set
Select the channel
Channel
Select the day Day
The time to turn On
On time
The time to turn Off
Off time
Timer setting (On/Off)
Set
■ To set “Sleep” (Off Timer)
Set to shut the unit off after a pre-selected amount of time.
■ Press to exit from 
menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Note
• The TV automatically 
turns Off after 90 
minutes when turned 
On by the Timer. 
This operation will be 
cancelled if the Off 
time is selected or if a 
key is pressed.
The TV can automatically turn On/Off at the designated date and time.
• The Clock must be set before On time/Off time settings. (p. 18)
• The “Sleep” timer and “On / Off timer” will not function if “Auto power on” (p. 30) is set.
• 0/30/60/90 (minutes)
■ To set “Timer 1-5” (On/Off Timer)
Select the item and set