Panasonic 46”/50” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV TH-46PZ850U Operating Instructions

HD3D Sound ViVA
TQB2AA0785-1
Operating Instructions
46”/50” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV 
(46.0/49.9  inches measured diagonally)
Manual de instrucciones
Television de alta definición de 1080p y clase 46”/50” de Plasma 
(46,0/49,9 pulgadas medidas diagonalmente)
Model No.
Número de modelo
TH-46PZ850U
TH-50PZ850U
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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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Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.VIERA CAST™ is a trademark of 
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
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...

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Viewing
Advanced
FAQs, etc.
Quick Start 
Guide
HDAVI Control™HDAVI Control™ is a trademark of 
Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
EZ Sync™
EZ Sync™ is a trademark of 
Matsushita Electric Industrial 
Co., Ltd.
Manufactured under license from Dolby Laboratories.
DOLBY and the double-D symbol are 
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
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Safety Precautions
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this apparatus to rain or moisture.
Do not place liquid containers (flower vase, cups, cosmetics, etc.) above the set
(including on shelves above, etc.).
Important Safety Instructions
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...

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Notes
Small parts can present choking hazard if accidentally 
swallowed.
Keep small parts away from young children.
discard unneeded small parts and other objects, including 
packaging materials and plastic bags/sheets to prevent 
them from being played with by young children, creating 
the potential risk of suffocation.
 Set upDo not place the Plasma TV on sloped or unstable surfaces.  The Plasma TV may fall off or tip over.
Do not place any objects on top of the Plasma TV.
  If water spills onto the...

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Accessories/Optional Accessory
Accessories
Check you have all the items shown.
Remote Control
Transmitter
 N2QAYB000217
Cable clampers (2) Batteries for the
Remote Control
Transmitter (2)
 AA Battery
AC cordAntenna Adapter
 F-Type for 5C-2V
Pedestal
 TBLX0032
Product Registration Card (U.S.A.)
Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.)
How to assemble (p.7)
Operating Instructions
Quick Setup Guide 
(For viewing HD programming)
Installing the remote’s batteries
Open
Hook
 
 
Note the correct polarity
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Quick Start 
Guide
 Accessories/Optional Accessory
Accessories
Assembly screws 
(4 of each)
 
A
M5 x 18 (Silver)
B
M5 x 25 (Black)
Poles (2)
LR


L or R is printed at the 
bottom of the poles.
  Base (1)
Attaching the pedestal to TV
■Assembling the pedestal
  Fix securely with assembly screws A. (Total 4 screws)
 
 Tighten screws firmly.
 
A
L
R
Pole
Front Pole
Base View from above
When this hole is aligned with 
the center of the groove, the 
pedestal will be positioned at 
the center of its...

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a
bc
c
Accessories/Optional Accessory (Continued)
AC cord connection
To attachhole
Insert
To bundle
To remove
To loosenKeep pushing 
both sides till 
they snap Snaps
Set
hooksknobKeep pushing 
the knob Cable clamper
 Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord 
together (could cause distorted image).
 Fasten the cables with the Cable clamper as 
necessary.
 When using the options, follow the option’s 
assembly manual to fix cables.
Cable Binding Instructions
Antenna terminal Pin terminals HDMI terminal...

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Quick Start 
Guide
 Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Accessories/Optional Accessory
To connect antenna terminal and Cable Box
ANT OUTANT IN
Basic Connection
Note
  Not all cables and external equipment shown in this book are supplied with the TV.
 For the details of the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.
 When disconnecting the power cord, be absolutely sure to disconnect the power cord plug from the wall outlet first.
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To connect antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCR
ANT OUTANT IN
AUDIO
TO AUDIO AMPCOMPONENT
INVIDEO IN112
VIDEO
S VIDEOAUDIO
AUDIO
PROG OUT
R
PR
PB
Y
R L
R
PR
PB
Y
L
RLL
AUDIO
IN
PC
RS232C
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3
B
D
A
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 with 
the use of Component Video or HDMI cable. (p. 12)
VCR
Connection can be done...