Panasonic 46”/50” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV TH-46PZ850U 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 antenna terminal and Satellite Receiver and DVD recorder or VCR
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Example 3Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver
DVD Recorder
or 
VCRSatellite 
Receiver TVVHF/UHF Antenna
You can enjoy high-definition 
programming by subscribing to 
high-definition satellite service. 
Connection can be done with the 
use of HDMI or Component Video 
cable. (p. 12)
Note
  For details of external equipment connections, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.Satellite Receiver DVD Recorder or VCR
(with TV tuner)
VHF/UHF Antenna
Back of the TVAC Cord AC 120 V
60 Hz
Connecting TV and AV equipment
Please refer to
A - D on p. 12. *  See page 8 
(AC cord connection) 
						

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High-Definition
Standard-Definition
Note
 Some programs contain a copyright protection signal to prevent recording.
   When the copyright protection program is displayed, do not connect the other 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 connections, please refer to the operating manuals for this equipment.
Basic Connection (Continued)
ATo use HDMI terminals
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3HDMI
AV OUT
e.g. Blu-ray Disc player
AV Equipment
 Connecting to HDMI terminals will enable you to enjoy high-definition digital images and high-quality 
sound.
 For “VIERA LinkTM connections”, please refer to p. 49.
BTo use COMPONENT terminals
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e.g. Blu-ray Disc player
AV Equipment
 Recorders may also be connected to COMPOSITE or S VIDEO terminals. (see below)
CTo use S VIDEO terminals
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 The S Video input will override the composite video signal when S Video cable is connected. Connect 
either S Video or Video cable.
 Connecting to S VIDEO terminals will enable you to enjoy greater picture quality than using Composite 
terminals.
AV cable connections 
						

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Quick Start 
Guide
 Identifying  Controls Basic Connection (AV cable connections)
SUBMENU
SD CARD
Identifying Controls
Note
 The TV consumes a limited amount of power as long as the power cord is inserted into the wall outlet.
TV controls/indicators
Remote control
Switches TV On or Off (Standby)
Viewing from SD Card (p. 18-21)
The equipment (Remote control mode) 
selection button (p. 22)
Press LIGHT to make the selected mode 
button flash three times.
Changes the input mode (p. 22)
Displays Sub Menu (p. 16, 30)
Colored buttons 
(used for various functions)
(for example p. 18, 34)
Channel up/down
Press LIGHT to light for 5 seconds.
Changes aspect ratio (p. 17)
Operates the Favorite channel list 
function. (p. 17)
Switches to previously viewed channel 
or input modes.
External equipment operations
(VCRs, DVDs, etc.) (p. 22)
Displays VIERA CAST screen (Home screen) 
(p. 26)
Selects Audio Mode for TV viewing (p. 16)
VIERA Link menu (p. 34-35)
Lights the CH and VOL buttons for 5 
seconds. Makes the selected remote 
control mode key (TV, VCR, DBS/CBL or 
DVD) flash three times. Press again to 
turn off the CH and VOL button lights.
Displays Main Menu (p. 28)
Exits from menu screen
Selects/OK/Change
Returns to previous menu
Volume up/down 
Press LIGHT to light for 5 seconds.
Displays or removes the channel banner (p. 16)
Sound mute On/Off
Numeric keypad to select any channel 
(p. 16) or press to enter alphanumeric 
input in menus. (p. 22, 40, 42, 46, 47)
Direct channel access for DTV and DBS 
(p. 16)
Switches to input terminal that has 
“GAME” label.
POWER 
buttonC.A.T.S. sensor
Plasma C.A.T.S. (Contrast 
Automatic Tracking System). (p. 28)
Front of the TV
Remote control sensor 
Within about 23 feet (7 meters) in front 
of the TV set.
Volume up/down Selects channels in 
sequence Chooses menu and submenu entries. Displays the Main menu.
SD card slot Changes the input mode
Video Input 2 connector
HDMI input 4 connector
Swing up the door at “▲” .
Power indicator 
(on: red, off: no light) 
						

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First Time Setup
“First time setup” is displayed only when the TV is turned on for the first time after the power cord is 
inserted into a wall outlet and when “Auto power on” (p. 30-31) is set to “No”.
or
■  Press to exit from 
a menu screen
 
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen 
Note
 To change setting 
(Language/
Auto program/
Network setting/
VIERA CAST setting/
Clock) later, go to 
Menu screen 
(p. 30)
Turn the TV On with the POWER button
POWER
or
(Remote) (TV)
Be sure to select “Home” (Normal display mode)
Please select your viewing environment.
HomeStore select 
 ok
 This setting will be skipped next time.
 If you select “Store”, “First time setup” will not be displayed.
  If you select “Store” by mistake, display this screen once again in either way as 
shown below, and reselect “Home.”
• Unplug the TV and plug it again.
• Press and hold down the front POWER button. 
 This selection screen is displayed when “Store” is selected.
Select your language
First time setup
Language
Clock
VIERA CAST setting
Network setting
Auto program
next
Language
EnglishLanguage
English  Español  Français
select
Auto channel setup
 Select “Auto program”
First time setup
Language
Clock
VIERA CAST setting
Network setting
Auto program
 next
 select
 Select “ANT in”
Program channel
CableANT in
Auto
 next
 select
  ANT in  
Cable:  Cable TV
Antenna:  Antenna
 Select “Auto”
Program channel
CableANT in
Auto
 next
 select  
						

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Quick Start 
Guide
 First Time  Setup
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
Note
 About broadcasting 
systems
 Analog (NTSC):
 Conventional 
broadcasting
 Digital (ATSC):
  New programming 
that allows you to 
view more channels 
featuring high-quality 
video and sound
 Select scanning mode (ALL channels/Analog only/Digital only)
Auto program
All channels
Analog only
Digital only
 ok
 select
Auto programProgress
Number of analog channels
Number of digital channels8%100Press RETURN to quit.
RETURN
Start scanning the channels
 Available channels (analog/digital) are automatically set.
  All channels:  Scans digital and analog channels
  Analog only:  Scans Analog channels only
  Digital only:  Scans Digital channels only
 Confirm registered channels
Caption Favorite Add
ApplyCancelprogram
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Ye s
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Ye s
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Ye s
 select “Apply”
 ok
 If OK is not pressed after selecting “Apply”, the channels will not be saved.
  The channel will be saved when no operation is performed for 60 seconds and 
the “Manual program” menu will also exit automatically.
 If you perform scanning more than twice, previously saved channels are erased.
Network setting/VIERA CAST setting
First time setup
Language
Clock
VIERA CAST setting
Network setting
Auto program
 select
 ok
Network setting (p. 36-37)
VIERA CAST setting (p. 38-39)
Adjust the clock
First time setup
Language
Clock
VIERA CAST setting
Network setting
Auto program
 next
 select
Mode
Manual: Adjust the clock manually 
(Year/Month/Day/Hour/Minute)
Auto:The clock is adjusted 
automatically via Internet 
service.
Only available when the TV 
is on a network.
 Set “Network setting” and 
“VIERA CAST setting” first. 
(Time zone/DST) Manual setting
Clock
ManualMode
Month
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1
Year2008
Day
Hour
10
10 AM
Minute
 set
 select 
itemYear
Select the year
Month
Select the month
Day
Select the day
Hour
Adjust the hour
Minute
Adjust the minute
 Auto setting
Clock
AutoMode
2008/ 6/11 8:07AM
Timezone
On
Est
DST
Time zone
Select your time zone.
(EST/CST/MST/PST/AKST/
HST/NST/AST)
DST
Set DST (Daylight Saving 
Time) setting. (On/Off)
On:
Advances the clock one 
hour from the time is set 
according to the time zone. 
						

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Watching TV
Connect the TV to a cable box/cable, set-top-box, satellite box, or antenna cable (p. 9-12)
To watch TV and other functions
■ Other Useful Functions (Operate after )
SUBMENU
Turn power on
POWER
(TV)
or
Note
 If the mode is not TV, press  and select TV. 
(p. 22)
Select a channel number
up
down
or
■ To directly input the digital 
channel number
When tuning to a digital channel, 
press the button to enter the 
minor number in a compound 
channel number.
example:  CH15-1: 
   
(TV)
Listen
with SAP
(Secondary 
Audio 
Program)
■ Select Audio Mode for watching TV
 Digital mode
  Press SAP to select the next audio track (if available) when receiving a digital channel.
 
Audio track 1 of 2 
(English)
 Analog mode
  Press SAP to select the desired audio mode.
• Each press of SAP will change the audio mode. (Stereo/SAP/Mono)
Display the 
SUB MENU
■ Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen. (p. 30)
  This menu consists of shortcuts to convenient functions.
SUBMENUSetup SUB MENU
Surf mode
Set favorite
OffCC
Caption select
Signal meter
All
Information
Recall
■ Displays or removes the channel banner.
15-2 12:30 PM
30THE NEWS 
CC SAP
TV-G 1080i Standard 4:3ABC-HD
Channel
Station 
identifierSAP
indicationSignal
resolution
Rating LevelPicture
modeSleep timer
remaining time
Aspect ratio Closed captionClock 
						

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Viewing
 Watching TV
■Set Favorite Feature
1Display the SUB MENU.
SUBMENU
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, 2/3, 
3/3, or exit). 
3 select 
 ok
Press ▲▼to highlight a position on 
the list. 
Then, press OK to save the 
displayed channel in that position.
Set favorite 1/3
1
2
3
4
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•  You can also use the NUMBER 
buttons (1-9 and 0) to select a 
list number (1-9 and 0). By doing 
so, the displayed channel will be 
saved on that list number without 
pressing OK.
 To delete a favorite channel  A saved channel can be removed from the list by holding 
down OK while its position is highlighted.
Note
 Reselect “Cable” or “Antenna” in “ANT in” of “Program channel” to switch the signal reception between cable TV 
and antenna. (p. 15, 43)
 The channel number and volume level remain the same even after the TV is turned off. 
Favorite Feature
Change
aspect
ratio
■ Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes. (p. 54)
• 480i, 480p:  FULL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM
• 1080p, 1080i, 720p:  FULL/H-FILL/JUST/4:3/ZOOM
Call up
a favorite
channel■ FAVORITE
  Channel numbers registered in Favorite are displayed on the favorite tune 
screen. Select the desired broadcast station with the cursor or use number 
buttons. (see below)
 To change the page Pressing ◄ changes the page backward.    Pressing ► changes the page forward.
■Use Favorite Feature
1Press FAVORITE.
•  Press FAVORITE repeatedly to 
change between pages (1/3, 2/3, 
3/3, or exit). 
Favorite channels1/3
1
2
3
4
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2select Press ▲▼ or a Numbered key (1-9 
and 0) to highlight a channel on the 
list.
•  Selecting a channel number from 
the list with the number button will 
display the channel directly.
3ok Press OK to display the highlighted 
channel. 
						

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Viewing from SD Card
You can view photos taken with a digital camera or digital video camera and saved on an SD card.
(Media other than SD Cards may not be reproduced properly.)
Movie player
SD CARD
■ Press to return to TV
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
SD
Card
 Insert the card Remove the card
 
  Press in lightly 
on SD Card, 
then release.
 Compliant card type 
(maximum capacity): 
SDHC Card (16 GB), 
SD Card (2 GB), miniSD 
Card (1 GB) (requiring 
miniSD Card adapter)
 For cautions and details 
on SD Cards (p. 55)
 Blue LED lights while 
SD Card is inserted if set 
“SD card LED” to “On” in 
Setup Menu (p. 30).
Label
surface
Push until 
a click is 
heard
Insert the SD card and select “Play SD card now”
 “SD card setting” will be displayed automatically each time an SD card is inserted 
for the first time.
SD card setting
Play SD card automatically
Play SD card now
Movie
Play SD card automatically:  Set it to playback the data when SD card is 
inserted. 
       Movie:  The video data plays automatically from next 
time.  Go to P. 19         Photo:  The photo data plays automatically from next 
time.  Go to P. 20     Select later:  “SD card” menu will be displayed from next 
time.  Go to         Off:  The data can be played manually.
 Press the SD key or select “SD card” on the Menu.
 You can skip this step when “Play SD card now” is selected or other than “off” 
(Movie/Photo/Select later) is set in “Play SD card automatically” setting.
Menu
VIERA Link
Lock
SD card
or
 
 Select the item.
SD card
Photo viewer
Movie player
 select
 okPhoto viewer 
 Go to P. 20 
Note
 No video signals can be output from PROG OUT terminal when playing the 
movie.
This product is licensed under the AVC patent portfolio license for the personal and non-
commercial use of a consumer to (i) encode video in compliance with the AVC Standard 
(“AVC Video”) and/or (ii) decode AVC Video that was encoded by a consumer engaged 
in a personal and non-commercial activity and/or was obtained from a video provider 
licensed to provide AVC Video. No license is granted or shall be implied for any other use. 
Additional information may be obtained from MPEG LA, LLC. See http://www.mpegla.com. 
						

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Viewing
 Viewing from SD Card
Other settings
■To confirm or change the current audio status
 In  or 
1Display “current audio status”
2Each press of SAP will change the audio mode. 
( If the movie has multiple audio signals.)
stereo
(Current audio status)
 It may take several seconds to change the sound.
■To adjust picture and audio/
To use VIERA Link function
 In 
 or 
1Display “Movie menu”
2Select the item
Movie menu
VIERA Link
Audio
Picture
 select
 ok
3Adjust or set
example: Picture menu
Picture menu/Audio menu 
VIERA Link (p. 28)
Picture 1/2
Picture mode
PictureReset
Brightness
Vivid
0
0
select
Adjust or set
Skip SkipRYGB
Search
StopRETURNPlay
Date & Time
Duration06/10/2007 11:34
00h05m27sPLAY
00:00.14
Pause
Date and Time
Duration06/10/2007 11:34
00h05m27sPLAY
00:00.14
Skip SkipRYGB
Pause
Search
StopRETURN
Play
• To display/hide banner   
View
3Navigation area
Elapsed time of current movie
Movie Banner
•To display Navigation area        
•To hide Navigation area  
•To previous movie  
•To next movie  
Select the movie to be listed
2
Movie Viewer
No. Date and Time Duration
12/20/2007
01/17/2008
03/07/2008
04/24/2008
06/10/2008
08/19/2008
10/02/2008
10/13/2008
12/01/200810:26
14:25
07:25
09:25
11:34
10:25
12:25
14:25
16:2500h16m35s
01h45m35s
00h05m35s
01h10m35s
00h05m27s
00h35m35s
00h12m35s
00h53m35s
01h24m35s 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Select OK
RETURN
 select
 ok Recording format (MPEG2/AVCHD)
Movie information
Date and Time:
Date and time 
of recording are 
displayed.
Duration: 
Recording time is 
displayed. 
						

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Viewing from SD Card (Continued)
Photo viewer
SD CARD
■ Press to return to TV
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Follow direction  in Movie player (P. 18)
Select the data to be viewed
Note
 Depending on the JPEG format, “Information” contents may not be displayed 
correctly. Refer to p. 55 (Data format for SD card browsing) for details.
View
Slide showRYGB
Next Rotate
Prev.RETURN
Displays one at a time
Navigation area
Rotate 90 degrees (counter-clockwise)
To next photo
Rotate 90 degrees (clockwise)
To previous photo
 To display/hide Navigation area   
Slide showRYGB
OK Select
Accessing
RETURN
No.
Pana0365
Date
 01/01/2008
Pixel
1600x1200
Photo viewerTotal
Information12
Pana0365Pana0366 Pana0367 Pana0368
Pana0369 Pana0370 Pana0371 Pana0372
Pana0373 Pana0374 Pana0375 Pana0376
Accessing
Slide showRYGB
NextPrev.
Rotate
RETURN
Accessing
SingleRYGB
Pause
Next
Prev.
RETURN
 select
 view Thumbnail view
Selected picture information is displayed.
No.:    Image number or file name is  
displayed.
Date:  Date of recording is displayed.
Pixel:  Display resolution is displayed.
Total number of imagesNavigation area
(to Slide show) Present status
(While reading the data)
(to Single photo display)