Panasonic 42”/50” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV TH-42PZ80Q Operating Instructions

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Quick Start Guide
 Basic Connection  (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR + Satellite Receiver)  (TV + DVD Recorder or VCR)
To connect the antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCRTo connect the antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder o\
r VCR
ANT OUTANT IN
A
B
D
C
ANT INANT OUTANT IN
A
B
D
C
Basic Connection (Continued)
Example 2Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) (To record/playback)
DVD Recorder
If this source has higher resolution through interlace 
or progressive signal, connection can be done...

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Quick Start Guide
 Identifying  Controls Basic Connection (AV cable connections)
High-Definition
Standard-Definition
Note
 Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent VCR recor\
ding.
  When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the o\
ther TV monitor through a VCR. Video signals fed 
through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted\
 on the other TV monitor.
 For the details of the external equipment’s...

1213
Quick Start Guide
 Identifying  Controls Basic Connection (AV cable connections)
High-Definition
Standard-Definition
Note
 Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent VCR recor\
ding.
  When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the o\
ther TV monitor through a VCR. Video signals fed 
through VCRs may be affected by copyright protection systems and the picture will be distorted\
 on the other TV monitor.
 For the details of the external equipment’s...

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Quick Start Guide
 Enjoy  tru2way
TM
 TV
Enjoy tru2way
TM
 TV
You can enjoy a variety of advanced interactive, two-way services like VO\
D (Video on Demand), EPG 
(Electronic Program Guide), home banking, interactive games, as well a\
s other e-Commerce applications 
on your TV with just the TV remote control.
Preparing/Switching the TV to tru2way mode
PA G E
SKIP
GUIDESUB
MENU
ON DEMAND
Follow steps  and  switch the TV  to tru2way mode in order to use the service.
Steps 
 are not necessary if the...

1415
Quick Start Guide
 Enjoy  tru2way
TM
 TV
Enjoy tru2way
TM
 TV
You can enjoy a variety of advanced interactive, two-way services like VO\
D (Video on Demand), EPG 
(Electronic Program Guide), home banking, interactive games, as well a\
s other e-Commerce applications 
on your TV with just the TV remote control.
Preparing/Switching the TV to tru2way mode
PA G E
SKIP
GUIDESUB
MENU
ON DEMAND
Follow steps  and  switch the TV  to tru2way mode in order to use the service.
Steps 
 are not necessary if the...

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Quick Start Guide
 First Time  Setup
First Time Setup
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
Auto channel setup
 Select “Auto program”
First time setup
Language
Clock
Auto program
 next
 select
 Select “ANT in”
Program channel
CableANT in
Auto
 set
 select
  ANT in  
Cable:  Cable TV
Antenna:  Antenna
 Select “Auto”
Program channel
CableANT in
Auto
 next
 select 
 Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only)
Auto program
All channels
Analog only
Digital only
 ok
 select
Auto...

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Quick Start Guide
 First Time  Setup
First Time Setup
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
Auto channel setup
 Select “Auto program”
First time setup
Language
Clock
Auto program
 next
 select
 Select “ANT in”
Program channel
CableANT in
Auto
 set
 select
  ANT in  
Cable:  Cable TV
Antenna:  Antenna
 Select “Auto”
Program channel
CableANT in
Auto
 next
 select 
 Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only)
Auto program
All channels
Analog only
Digital only
 ok
 select
Auto...

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Viewing
 Watching TV
Watching TV
Connect the TV to a cable, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 9-12)
To watch TV and other functions
■ Other Useful Functions (Operate after )
■Set Favorite Feature
1Display the SUB MENU.
Setup SUB MENU
Surf mode
Set favorite
OffCC
Caption select
Signal meter
All
2Setup SUB MENU
Surf mode
Set favorite
OffCC
Caption select
Signal meter
All
 select 
 “Set favorite”
 ok
Set favorite 1/3
1
2
3
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•  Press FAVORITE repeatedly to  change between pages (1/3,...

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Viewing
 Watching TV
Watching TV
Connect the TV to a cable, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 9-12)
To watch TV and other functions
■ Other Useful Functions (Operate after )
■Set Favorite Feature
1Display the SUB MENU.
Setup SUB MENU
Surf mode
Set favorite
OffCC
Caption select
Signal meter
All
2Setup SUB MENU
Surf mode
Set favorite
OffCC
Caption select
Signal meter
All
 select 
 “Set favorite”
 ok
Set favorite 1/3
1
2
3
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4
•  Press FAVORITE repeatedly to  change between pages (1/3,...

2021
Viewing
 Viewing from SD Card
Viewing from SD Card
You can view photos taken with a digital camera or digital video camera a\
nd saved on an SD card.
(Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly.)
Photo viewer
TV MENU
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Insert the SD card and select “Play SD card now”
 “SD card setting” will be displayed automatically each time a SD c\
ard is inserted for the first time.
SD card setting
Play SD card...