Panasonic 58”/65” Class 1080p Plasma HDTV TH-58PZ850U Operating Instructions

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Advanced
 Lock
■ To select the channel or the rating of the program to be locked
Channel 
lock
Select up to 7 (1-7) channels to be blocked. These channels will be blocked regardless of the program rating.
 Select “Mode” and set to “Custom”
 Select channel to lock.
Channel lock
Mode
Channel 1
Channel 2
Channel 3
Custom
3
4
-
Channel 4
 select 
 set
 To lock/unlock all channels:
  Select “Mode” and set to “All” or “Off”.
  All:  Locks all channels
  Off: Unlocks all channels
Game lock
Locks Channel 3,...

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Editing and Setting Channels
The current channel settings can be changed according to your needs and \
reception 
conditions.
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
Display menu
Select “Setup”
Menu
Audio
Lock
Setup SD card
CC
Timer Picture
VIERA Link
 next
select
Select “Program channel”
Setup
1/2
All
Surf mode
Language
Clock
Program channel
External devices
Anti image retention
Reset
 next
 select
Select the function
Program channel
CableANT in
Auto
Manual
Signal meter
 next
 select
Set
Auto
Set...

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Advanced
 Editing and Setting Channels
Automatically searches and adds available channels to the memory.
 Select “ANT in”
    Select Cable or Antenna (p. 14)
 Select “Auto”
Program channel
CableANT in
Auto
Manual
Signal meter
 next
 select
 Select a scanning mode (p. 15)
Auto program
All channels
Analog only
Digital only
 ok
 select
Settings are made automatically 
 After the scanning is completed, select “Apply”.(see below 
).
 All previously saved channels are erased.
Use this procedure when...

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Closed Caption 
CC
Display
Closed 
Caption
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) info\
rmation. (p.54)
■ Select the item and set
 
CC
Mode
Analog
Digital
Digital setting
CC reset
CC1
Primary On
 select
 set
Mode
Select “On” (when not using, select 
“Off”).
Analog (Choose the Closed Caption 
service of Analog broadcasting.)
CC1-4:  Information related to pictures  (Appears...

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Advanced
 Input Labels/Monitor Out
 Closed Caption
Input Labels/Monitor Out
Input labels
Display
labels of
external 
devices
Devices connected to external input terminals can be labeled for easier \
identification during 
input selection. (In selecting input mode from p. 22 
)
■ Select the terminal and label of the external equipment
Custom3
4
-
-
Input labels
Component 1
HDMI 1
HDMI 2
HDMI 3
CustomComponent 2
-Video 1
Video 2
-HDMI 4
GAME
-PC
GAME
 select
 setVideo 1VCR
Label Terminal
[example]...

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Using Timer
Turns Off automatically
Sleep
Turns On/Off automatically
(5 timers can be set.)
Timer 1
Timer 5~
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. 15)
 The “Sleep” timer and “On/Off timer” will not work if the “Auto power on” (p. 31) is set.\
■ Press to exit from 
a menu screen
■ Press to return 
to the previous 
screen
Note
 The  TV  automatically 
turns Off after 90 
minutes when turned 
On by the Timer....

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Advanced
 Programming the Remote to Operate Peripheral Equipment
 Using Timer
You can operate other manufacturers’ equipment using this TV’s remote control.Connect the external equipment to the TV and
Power Off the external equipment
Press both buttons simultaneously for 
more than 3 seconds.
• Release the buttons when the equipment selection 
buttons start flashing.
Select the equipment
with the equipment selection button
• The selected button remains lit (other buttons are not lit). 
Input the...

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AUDIO
TO AUDIO AMPCOMPONENTINVIDEO IN11 2
VIDEO
S VIDEO AUDIO
AUDIO
PROG OUT
R
PR
PB
Y
R
L
R
PR
PB
Y
LRL
L
AUDIO
IN
PC
RS232C
HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3
A
4
Recommended AV Connections
These diagrams show our recommendations or how to connect the TV unit to your various equipment.
For other connections, consult the instructions for each piece of equipm\
ent and its specifications. 
For additional assistance, please visit our website at:   www.panasonic.com www.panasonic.ca
Note
 The picture and audio input...

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Advanced
 Recommended AV Connections
AUDIO
TO AUDIO AMPCOMPONENTINVIDEO IN11 2
VIDEO
S VIDEO AUDIO
AUDIO
PROG OUT
R
PR
PB
Y
R
L
R
PR
PB
Y
LRL
LHDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3
VIERA LinkTM Connections
Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control of 
a single piece of AV equipment such as a Panasonic DVD 
recorder (DIGA), RAM theater, or Player theater system.
Refer to page 32-35 for Setup Menu settings and additional 
control information.
•  Optional HDMI and/or optical cables are not included. If...

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KEY NAMEVCR MODE DBS/CBL MODE
DVD MODE
(DBS) (CBL)
PowerPowerPowerPower
-LISTLISTDVD AUDIO
TV Input SwitchTV Input SwitchTV Input SwitchTV Input Switch
-MenuMenuFunctions
-ExitExit-
-Up/Down/Left/RightUp/Down/Right/LeftUp/Down/Right/Left
-Select SelectEnter
SUBMENU-GuideGuideSub Menu
-PPV/VODPPV/VODReturn
-RedARed
-GreenBGreen
-BlueCBlue
-YellowD Yellow
Channel Up/DownChannel Up/DownChannel Up/DownChannel Up/Down
TV Volume Up/Down TV Volume Up/Down TV Volume Up/Down TV Volume Up/Down
-Aspect Aspect-...