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

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Advanced
 How to Use Menu Functions
(picture, sound quality, etc.)
Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
[Photo viewer] To view the still picture. (p. 20)
[Movie player] To view moving pictures recorded in MPEG 2 or AVCHD format. (p. 18)SD card
Displays subtitles (Closed Caption) (p. 44)CC
Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only)
• Favorite:  Only channels registered as FAVORITE (p. 17)Surf modeAll
Selects the screen menu language (p. 14)Language
Adjusts the clock (p. 14)Clock
Sets channels (p. 42)Program channel
Selects the terminal and label of the external equipment (p. 45)
[Component 1/Component 2/HDMI 1/HDMI 2/HDMI 3/HDMI 4/Video 1/Video 2]
To prevent howling and image oscillation, stops output of the pictures and audio specified in this menu. (p. 45) (On/Off)
Prevents “Image retention” with Wobbling. (Automatic/Force)
• Automatic: Shifts the display image automatically.
• Force:    Shifts the display image every (1/2/3/4) minutes according to what was set in the “Time” menu.
Pixel orbiterAutomatic
Sets the time for “Pixel orbiter-Force” setting. (1/2/3/4)Time4
Change the brightness of the side bar (Off/Dark/Mid/Bright) (4:3 mode only)
• The recommended setting is “Bright” to prevent panel “Image retention”. (p. 58)Side barBright
Press “OK” to start “Scrolling” on the screen (p. 58)Scrolling bar
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.VIERA LinkOn
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
Sets Network setting (p. 36)Network setting
Sets VIERA CAST setting (p. 38)VIERA CAST setting
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. 46)Auto power onNo
To conserve energy, the TV automatically turns off when NO SIGNAL and NO OPERATION is performed 
for more than 10 minutes. (Set/No)
Note
• Not in use when setting “Auto power on”, “On/Off Timer”, “Lock”, “SD Mode”, 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 for more than 3 hours. (No/Set)
Note
• Not in use when setting “Auto power on” or “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
Set “On” to play back SD cards automatically. (Movie/Photo/Off/Select loter)Play SD card automaticallyMovie
Displays TV version and software license.About
Performing Reset will clear all items set with Setup, such as channel settings. (p. 42)Reset
Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives)
Sets the mode to select the channel with Channel up/down button (All/Favorite/Digital only/Analog only)
Sets favorite channels. (p. 17)
Displays Closed Caption. (p. 44) (Off/On)
Changes the station identifier. (p. 43)
Checks the signal strength if interference or freezing occurs on a digital image. (p. 43)
(Continued) 
						

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VIERA Link
TM
 “HDAVI Control
TM
”
  Simultaneously control all Panasonic “HDAVI Control” equipped components using one 
button on one remote.
VIERA Link
TM is a new name for EZ SyncTM
Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function.
This TV supports “HDAVI Control 3” function.
Connections to some Panasonic equipment (DVD recorder DIGA, HD Camcorder, Player theatre, 
RAM theater, Amplifier, etc.) with HDMI cables allow you to interface them automatically.
The equipment with “HDAVI Control” function enables the following operations:
 Automatic Input Switching (p. 33)
 Power on link (p. 33)
 Power off link (p. 33)
 Default speakers (p. 33)
 One-touch theater playback (p. 33)
 Speaker control (p. 35)
Equipment with the “HDAVI Control 2” (or more) function enables the following operations:
 VIERA Link control only with the TV’s remote control (for “HDAVI Control 2” or “HDAVI Control 3”) (P. 35)
 Providing the setting information (for “HDAVI Control 3”) (p. 33)
 Automatic lip-sync function (for “HDAVI Control 3”) (p. 33)
 Direct TV Recording (for “HDAVI Control 3”) (p. 35)
VIERA Link “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.
Please refer to the individual manuals for other manufacturers’ equipment supporting the VIERA Link function. 
■ 
 For the first time / When adding new equipment, reconnecting equipment or changing 
the setup after the connection, turn the equipment on and then switch the TV on.
Select the input mode to HDMI1, HDMI2, HDMI3 or HDMI4 (p. 22), and make sure that an 
image is displayed correctly.
■ HDMI cable
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-CDHG10 (3.3 ft/1.0 m), RP-CDHG15 (4.9 ft/1.5 m), RP-CDHG20 (6.6 ft/2.0 m), 
RP-CDHG30 (9.8 ft/3.0 m), RP-CDHG50 (16.4 ft/5.0 m)
 * For more detail on the external equipment’s connections, please refer to the operating 
manuals for the equipment.
  
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Follow direction  -  in “VIERA Link 
setting” (p. 23)
Select settings
VIERA Link setting
VIERA Link
Power off link
Power on link
Default speakers
On
Set
Set
TV
select
Set
VIERA Link setting
VIERA Link
Power off link
Power on link
Default speakers
On
Set
Set
Theater
change
Automatic
Input
Switching
Power on 
link
Power off 
link
Default
speakers
One-touch
theater
playback
Providing 
the setting 
information
(for “HDAVI 
Control 3”)
Automatic 
lip-sync 
function
(for “HDAVI 
Control 3”) 
						

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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM
 “HDAVI Control
TM
”
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. 
When “Set” is selected (p. 30), TV is turned on automatically and switches to the appropriate HDMI input whenever 
VIERA Link compatible equipment is initially turned on and Play mode is selected. 
When “Set” is selected (p. 30) and the TV is turned off, all connected VIERA Link 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 VIERA Link compatible equipment is turned off.
“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.
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.
The following information about the TV settings can be transmitted to each equipment (Recorder/Home theater/
Player) that has “HDAVI Control 3” function connected to a TV with HDMI cable.         
Transmittable dataRecorderHome 
theater Player
  On Screen Display Language setting 
(English/Español/Français)○○○
  Panel Aspect  Ratio
(169
fixed)○○○
  Closed caption 
informationmode
○--- ---
CC type ○--- ---
Digital setting○--- ---
  Channel 
informationInput signal 
○--- ---
Channel list ○--- ---
Caption information ○--- ---
Note
 There is a possibility that all the GUI language information might be set from equipment that has HDMI CEC 
function connected to TV with HDMI cable. Depending on operating conditions or the specification for each piece 
of equipment the setting may or may not be applied.
 For details on the external equipment’s operation, please refer to the operating manuals for the equipment.
    
[For Recorder]
 You cannot operate other functions while transmitting TV’s information above except Power On/Off key operation. 
When you turn off this unit, the transmission will be interrupted (only when you are transmitting 
 Channel 
information).      
Minimizes lip-sync delays between the picture and audio when you connect to a Panasonic theater system or 
Amplifier. 
						

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VIERA Link
TM
 “HDAVI Control
TM
” 
You can enjoy more convenient operation with the “HDAVI Control” function in the “VIERA Link” 
menu.
For more details on the of “HDAVI Control” function, refer to p. 32
SUBMENU
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Display VIERA Link menu
Menu
Audio
Lock
SD card Timer Picture VIERA Link
or
Select the item
Record now
Stop recording
Speaker output
TV
VIERA Link control
Recorder
 select
 set or next
Select
Record now
Stop recording
Speaker output
TV
VIERA Link control
Home theater
change
Set
Speaker 
control
VIERA Link
Control
only with the 
TV’s remote 
control
(for “HDAVI 
Control 2” 
or “HDAVI 
Control 3”)
Direct TV 
Recording 
(for HDAVI 
control 3) 
						

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Advanced
 VIERA Link
TM
 “HDAVI Control
TM
”
(Continued)
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.
 Select “Speaker output”  
 Select “Home theater” or “TV”   
 ■Home theater:  Adjustment for equipment
  Volume up / down  
 Mute   
  The sound of the TV is muted.
 
  When the equipment is turned off, the TV speakers 
take over.
 
  Selecting “Home theater” turns the equipment on 
automatically if it is in standby mode.
■ TV:  The TV speakers are on.
Record now
Stop recording
Speaker output
TV
VIERA Link control
Recorder
 select
 change
In the VIERA Link menu, you can select HDMI connected equipment and access it quickly. Continue using your 
TV’s remote control to operate the equipment, pointing it at the TV.
 Select “VIERA Link Control”  
  Select the equipment you want to access.
(Recorder/Home theater/Player/Camcorder)
■ Available TV’s remote control buttons
Move the cursor/Select
Set/Access
Return to the previous menu
SUBMENUDisplay the Functions menu on the 
equipment
Available when the purpose of the keys is 
displayed on screen
Record now
Stop recording
Speaker output
TV
VIERA Link control
Recorder
 select
 change
You can select available items 
only. 
  Operate the equipment with the TV’s remote 
control, pointing it at the TV. 
 To operate the equipment, read the manual of the 
equipment.
Records the current program on the recorder immediately.
 Select “Record now”  Select “Stop recording”, when you want to 
stop recording
Record now
Stop recording
Speaker output
TV
VIERA Link control
Recorder
 select
 set
Record now
Stop recording
Speaker output
TV
VIERA Link control
Recorder
 select
 set
 For optimal recording, the settings of the recorder 
might be required. For details, read the manual of the 
recorder.  Recording will not stop automatically when the program 
is finished. 
						

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Network Setting
This is a setting for connecting to a broadband environment.
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Display menu
Select “Setup”
Menu
Audio
Lock
Setup SD card
CC
Timer Picture VIERA Link
 select
 set or next
Select “Network setting”
Setup 2/2
VIERA Link setting
Network setting
VIERA CAST setting
Advanced setup
About
Reset
select
Select the item and adjust
Network setting 2/2DNS setting modeOKPrimary DNS192.168.0.20Automatic
Secondary DNS192.168.0.21
MAC address 12-34-56-78-80-abLAN speed settingAutomaticLAN speed10BASE half duplexSoftware update
Network setting 1/2Connection testSucceededIP setting modeAutomaticIP address192.168.0.5Sub netmask255.255.255.0Default gateway192.168.0.254
 select
 adjust
Connection 
test
IP setting
•  IP setting 
mode
•  IP address
•  Sub netmask
•  Default 
gateway
DNS setting
•  DNS setting 
mode
•  Primary DNS
•  Secondary 
DNS
Connection 
speed 
setting
•  LAN speed 
setting
•  LAN speed
Software 
update 
						

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Advanced
 Network Setting
 The network settings become effective when you close the menu and run “Connection test”.
Check that the network settings are as shown below, and then start “Connection test”.
  Select “Connection test” and press OK.
Succeeded: “Connection test” succeeded
Failed:  Check the broadband environment connection 
and settings and the network settings, and then 
perform the test again.
Test in progress
---:      Test not yet performed *Press OK again to cancel the test.
(It takes a while to cancel the test.)
Network setting 1/2Connection testSucceededIP setting modeManualIP address192.168.0.5Sub netmask255.255.255.0Default gateway192.168.0.254
 select
 ok
  Select “IP setting mode” and set to “Automatic”.■ Manual setting
  Select “IP setting mode” and set to “Manual”
 
 Select the item and press OK
 
  Check the specifications of the broadband router and 
enter each IP address.
(When IP automatic acquisition in DHCP can be used)
Network setting 1/2Connection testSucceededIP setting modeAutomaticIP address192.168.0.5Sub netmask255.255.255.0Default gateway192.168.0.254
The acquired address is displayed.
 select
 ok
 
Sub netmaskOK10I
 change 
channel
 ok
or  Each IP address is acquired automatically.
  Select “DNS setting mode” and set to “Automatic”.
(When DNS automatic acquisition in DHCP can be used)
Network setting 2/2DNS setting modeOKPrimary DNS192.168.0.20Automatic
Secondary DNS192.168.0.21LAN d ttiMlThe acquired address is displayed.
 select
 ok
  Each IP address is acquired automatically.
If you are using a broadband router, IP automatic 
acquisition in DHCP can be used under normal 
circumstances. If you are not sure, check with the 
person who installed the equipment, or check the 
instructions of each device.
■ Manual setting
  Select “DNS setting mode” and set to “Manual”
 
 Select the item and press OK
 
  Enter each IP address as was specified by the 
provider.
 
Primary DNS10I
 select
 ok
or
  Select “LAN speed setting” (Default is “Automatic”)  Normally, select “Automatic”.
  If “Connection test” failed, set the “LAN speed setting” 
to “manual” and then select “10BASE half duplex”, 
“10BASE duplex”, “100BASE half duplex” or “100 BASE 
duplex”.
  Cannot be selected when the “LAN speed setting” is 
“Automatic”.
  Changing the settings may make it impossible to 
connect some types of equipment. 
Network setting 2/2DNS setting modeOKPrimary DNS192.168.0.20Automatic
Secondary DNS192.168.0.21LAN speed settingAutomaticLAN speed10BASE half duplex
 select
 adjust
  Select “Software update” Press OK to start the software update screen.
  Follow directions of the screen.
 * Set “Clock” first. (p. 15)
Network setting 2/2DNS setting modeOKPrimary DNS192.168.0.20Automatic
Secondary DNS192.168.0.21LAN speed settingAutomaticLAN speed10BASE half duplexSoftware update
 select
 ok 
						

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VIERA CAST
TM
 Setting
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Display menu
Select “Setup”
Menu
Audio
Lock
Setup SD card
CC
Timer Picture VIERA Link
 select
 set or next
Select “VIERA CAST setting”
Setup 2/2
VIERA Link setting
Network setting
VIERA CAST setting
Advanced
About
Reset
select
Select the item and adjust
VIERA CAST settingProxy address
Proxy port0
---Connection test
 select
Connection 
test
Proxy 
setting
•  Proxy 
address
•  Proxy port
Entering 
characters 
						

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Advanced
 VIERA CAST
TM
 Setting
 VIERA CAST setting will be effective when you close the menu or run “Connection test”.
 Select “Connection test” and Press OK
VIERA CAST settingProxy address
Proxy port0
---Connection test
 select
 ok
  When a connection is made to the connection test site 
and a message is displayed that indicates a successful 
connection 
 The settings are correct.
  When the connection is not successful 
 An error message is displayed on the screen.
*  Check the connection and settings. (p. 36-37, below)
If you perform the proxy settings, check the proxy 
address and the proxy port number.
Set only if specified by the provider.
It is not required for normal household use.
■ Proxy address
  This is the address of the relay server that is 
connected to the target server instead of the browser 
and sends data to the browser.
  Setting is only required if specified by the provider.
 
  Select “Proxy address” and Press OK
■ Proxy port
  This number is specified by the provider together with 
the proxy address.
 
  Select “Proxy port” and Press OK.
 
  Enter the Port number.
Proxy port0
 select
 ok
or
VIERA CAST settingProxy address
Proxy port0
---Connection test
 select
 ok
   Enter address
(see “Entering characters” below)
Proxy addressprIo
   Select “OK”If you perform the proxy settings, it may make it 
impossible to view VIERA CAST movie content.
You can use the remote control key to enter the alphanumeric characters.
SelectOK
RETURN
YGDelete
ABC→123
1  @ .2ABC3DEF4GHI5JKL6MNO7PQRS8TUV9WXYZ0  - ,LAST  
-   #
Navigation area
SelectOK
RETURN
Y
GDelete
ABC→123
1  @ .2ABC3DEF4GHI5JKL6MNO7PQRS8TUV9WXYZ0  - ,LAST  
-   #
Switches Input mode alphabet to numeric.
VIERA CAST settingProxy address
Proxy port0
---Connection test
AB
Number of presses
123456789101112
1@./:~_1 1
2abcABC2 2
3def 3
4ghi 4
5jkl 5
6mno 6
7pqrs 7
8tuv 8
9wxyz 9
0-,;’”?!()&¥00
LAST Space
∗
- Space #
Characters are displayed as shown in following table. 
						

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