Panasonic TH-50PZ80A - Manuals

Page 2 - Turn your own living room into a movie theatre!; Experience an amazing level of multi-; Sharp pictures with HDMI connection

2 Turn your own living room into a movie theatre! Experience an amazing level of multi- Ŷ Receives digital terrestrial broadcastings using an integrated DVB (Digital Video Broadcasting) tuner Ŷ Sharp pictures with HDMI connection Ŷ Links up and controls the connected equipment with “VIERA Link”

Page 3 - media excitement; Enjoy rich multi-media; Contents; Be Sure to Read; Advanced Features; Basic Features; Quick Start Guide; Accessories / Options

3 V iewing Advanced F AQs, etc. Quick Start Guide media excitement Enjoy rich multi-media Contents Be Sure to Read • Safety Precautions ······································ 4 (Warning / Important Installation Notices) Advanced Features • How to Use Menu Functions ····················· 22 (picture,...

Page 4 - Safety Precautions; If you; Handling the mains plug and lead; Power source

4 Safety Precautions If you fi nd any abnormality,remove the mains plug immediately! AC 220-240 V50 / 60 Hz Warning Handling the mains plug and lead • Insert the mains plug fully into the socket outlet. (If the mains plug is loose, it could generate heat and cause fi re.) • Ensure that the mains plu...

Page 5 - Important Installation Notices

5 Important Installation Notices Minimum distance 10 10 10 7 (cm) Ŷ Install TV on a stable surface If a television is not positioned in a suf fi ciently stable location, it can be potentially hazardous due to falling. Many injuries, particularly to children, can be avoided by taking simple precautio...

Page 6 - Installing remote’s batteries; Caution; Optional accessories

6 + - - + TV OK 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 CH VOL Installing remote’s batteries Accessories / Options 1 Pull open Hook 2 Note the correctpolarity (+ or -) Close Caution • Incorrect installation may cause battery leakage and corrosion, resulting in damage to the remote control. • Do not mix old and new batt...

Page 7 - Securing the TV; Attaching the pedestal

7 Quick Start Guide • Accessories / Options A R D L D B Ŷ Securing the TV Use the assembly screws to fasten securely. • Make sure that the screws are securely tightened. • Carry out the work on a horizontal and level surface. View from the bottom Ŷ Assembling the pedestal Use the four assembly screw...

Page 8 - Basic Connection; TV only

8 Basic Connection Mains lead (supplied) Aerial Rear of the TV External equipment and cables shown are not supplied with this TV.Please ensure that the unit is disconnected from the mains socket before attaching or disconnecting any leads.When disconnecting the mains lead, be absolutely sure to disc...

Page 9 - TV, DVD Recorder or VCR

9 Quick Start Guide • Basic Connection RF OUT RF IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO OUT Mains lead (supplied) • Please refer to the diagram in example 1 for mains lead connection. DVD Recorder or VCR Aerial Rear of the TV Example 2Connecting DVD Recorder / VCR RF cable TV, DVD Recorder or VCR AC 220-240 V50 / 60 Hz...

Page 10 - Using the clamper; Attach the clamper

10 RF IN RF OUT RF IN AUDIO OUT HDMI OUT VIDEO OUT AUDIO IN AUDIO OUT VIDEO IN VIDEO OUT Using the clamper • Do not bundle the RF cable and mains lead together (could cause distorted image). • Fix cables with clampers as necessary. • When using the optional accessory, follow the option’s assembly ma...

Page 11 - Identifying Controls; Remote Control

11 Quick Start Guide PROGRAMME GUIDE POWER INPUT RETURN EXIT MENU OK OPTION SD CARD ASPECT R G Y B 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 REC POWER VCR DVD TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD CH VOL INFO MUTE L R VIDEO S VIDEO AV4 IN AUDIO PULL • Identifying Controls • Basic Connection Identifying Controls Cursor buttons • Makes sel...

Page 12 - Plug the TV into mains socket and switch On; Auto Tuning; Auto Tuning is now complete and your TV is ready for viewing.; Start Auto Tuning; Select your state; Select the picture setting

12 INPUT ASPECT OPTION DIRECT TV REC VCR 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD TV POWER RETURN EXIT MENU OK Auto Tuning - Digital (DVB) and Analogue This will take about 6 minutes. 2 RF Ch Service Name Type Quality ABC TV Sydney DVB 10 3 SBS DIGITAL 1 DVB 10 4 FTV guide DVB ...

Page 13 - Auto; ON SCREEN HELP Instructions box; Note

13 Quick Start Guide Select EXITChangeRETURN Mode Music Bass Treble Balance Headphone Volume Surround Off Volume Correction Speaker Distance to Wall Over 30cm MPX Sound Menu 1/2 Stereo 12 16 16 Page up Page down On-screen operation guide will help you. • Auto T uning Ŷ ON SCREEN HELP Instructions bo...

Page 14 - Watching TV; Select a programme using Information banner; Select a programme; Turn power on; Select a programme using TV Guide; Freeze / unfreeze picture; Hold; Display / hide subtitles; Other useful functions

14 RETURN DIRECT TV REC PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TEXT INDEX G Y TV ASPECT POWER R B OK OPTION 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 HOLD EXIT INPUT STTL MENU GUIDE CH VOL INFO 1 TEN Digital 10:30 am Coronation Street9:00 am - 11:00 am Now Select FAV List All DVB Services Cartoon Nwk All DVB Services BBC Radio Wales BBC ...

Page 15 - iewing; atching; Display Information banner; Turn the TV off automatically after a

15 V iewing • W atching TV Display the selectablesettings for the current programme OPTION Check or change the current programme status instantly • To change MPX (Analogue mode) Sound Menu (p. 24) Audio selection (DVB mode) Sound Menu (p. 24)Allows you to select between alternative language for soun...

Page 17 - Using TV Guide; View TV Guide; Using

17 V iewing POWER INPUT RETURN OPTION ASPECT 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 CH VOL MUTE REC POWER VCR DVD TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME MENU TV GUIDE EXIT OK R G Y B INFO D 1 TEN Digital 3:00 am - 3:30 am 3:30 am - 4:00 am 4:00 am - 4:30 am 4:30 am - 5:00 am 5:00 am - 5:30 am 5:30 am - 6:00 am 6:00 am - 6:30 ...

Page 18 - TELETEXT; Viewing Teletext; Switch to Teletext; To return to TV; To adjust contrast; Using teletext conveniently

18 ASPECT INPUT RETURN PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD OPTION DIRECT TV REC R G Y B MENU OK 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD EXIT CH << 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 >> TELETEXT INFORMATION 17:51 28 Feb TEXT R G Y B 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 CH Viewing Teletext Switch to Teletext 1 Select the page (up to...

Page 19 - To resume; To change stored pages; To view speci

19 V iewing • V iewing T eletext INDEX INDEX Return to the main index page HOLD Stop automatic updating (If you wish to hold the current page without updating) Ŷ To resume HOLD HOLD Storefrequentlyviewedpages 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 Store frequently viewed pages in the colour bar (List mode only) pressa...

Page 20 - Watching Videos and DVDs; Select the input mode connected to the equipment; Display the Input select menu; View

20 ASPECT RETURN EXIT MENU DIRECT TV REC OPTION TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD TV PROGRAMME INPUT OK 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 REC VCR DVD POWER Watching Videos and DVDs 1 2 Connect the external equipment (VCRs, DVD equipment, etc.) and you can watch the input. • To connect the equipment p. 8-10 The Remote Control ...

Page 21 - atching V

21 V iewing • W atching V ideos and DVDs VCR DVD VCR / DVD switch Select VCR to operate Panasonic VCR or DVD equipmentSelect DVD to operate Panasonic DVD equipment or Player home theatre POWER Standby Set to Standby mode / Turn on Play Playback videocassette / DVD Stop Stop the operations Rewind / S...

Page 22 - How to Use Menu Functions; Display the menu; Adjust using the slide bar

Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup Picture Menu 1/2 Viewing Mode Normal Contrast Brightness Colour Sharpness 50 60 50 50 Tint Colour Balance Normal Colour Management On x.v.Colour Auto SURROUND VCR 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 INPUT ASPECT OPTION DIRECT TV REC TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD...

Page 23 - Advanced; Overview

Advanced 23 VIERA Link Settings Power off Link Set VIERA Link Power on Link No On (p. 25, 38) • How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality , etc.) Ŷ Overview Direct TV Rec VIERA Link Menu Start Pause Live TV Access VIERA Link Control Speaker Selection Home Cinema Recorder (p. 39) Main Menu VI...

Page 24 - Menu list; Menu; VIERA; Sound

24 How to Use Menu Functions Ŷ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) VIERA Link Pause Live TV Controls the connected equipment with VIERA Link function, and enables various convenient recording, playback, etc. (p. 39 - 41) • You can also access VIERA Link Menu directly usin...

Page 25 - Setup; uning Menu

Advanced 25 • How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality , etc.) Ŷ Menu list Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (alternatives) Setup DVB Favourites Edit Creates list of favourite programmes (p. 29) DVB Service List Skips the unwanted DVB programmes (p. 29) Analogue Service List Skips the ...

Page 26 - DVB Settings; Select “Setup”; Select DVB

Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup 1/2 Tuning Menu Off Timer Off Shipping Condition DVB Service List Setup Menu Teletext TOP System Update Access Power Save Side Panel DVB Favourites Edit Off Off GUIDE POWER RETURN OPTION ASPECT CH VOL INFO 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 VCR DVD TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROG...

Page 27 - Select “Auto Update Search in Standby” and then set “On” or “Off”

Advanced 27 • DVB Settings (DVB) (Based on GMT) Region Standard time Daylight Saving Time: Auto (During Summer Time) NSW / ACT +10:00 +11:00 VictoriaQueensland +10:00 South Australia +9:30 +10:30 Western Australia +8:00 +9:00 Northern Territory +9:30 Tasmania +10:00 +11:00 Select the region where yo...

Page 28 - Editing Programmes; Select DVB or Analogue; Set

Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup 1/2 Tuning Menu Off Timer Off Shipping Condition Analogue Service List DVB Service List Setup Menu Teletext TOP System Update Power Save Side Panel DVB Favourites Edit Access Access Access Off Off PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD OPTION DIRECT TV RE...

Page 30 - Tuning Programmes; For Auto Tuning, using the buttons on the front of the TV

Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup 1/2 Tuning Menu Off Timer Off Shipping Condition Access Setup Menu Teletext TOP System Update Power Save Side Panel DVB Service List DVB Favourites Edit Off Off R G Y B RETURN PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TEXT F.P. INDEX HOLD OPTION DIRECT TV REC ASPECT TV EXIT MENU...

Page 31 - uning Programmes; cation

Advanced 31 • T uning Programmes Any new services found will be added to the DVB Service List. Add New DVB Services RF Ch Service Name Type Quality Pay TV: - Radio: - Data: - Searching Analogue Scan 21 68 Scan 6 69 This will take about 3 minutes. DVB: 0 • The new service is added with the current se...

Page 32 - Check the message and initialize; Restore Settings; Shipping

Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup 1/2 Tuning Menu Off Timer Off Shipping Condition Access DVB Service List Setup Menu Teletext TOP System Update Power Save Side Panel DVB Favourites Edit Off Off ASPECT INPUT RETURN VCR 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 OPTION DIRECT TV REC PROGRAMME REC VCR DVD TEXT F.P. I...

Page 33 - Input Labels

Advanced Main Menu VIERA Link Picture Sound Setup 2/2 Setup Menu 3 seconds VIERA Link Settings Banner Display Timeout On Picture Overscan NSW / ACT Region Select Auto Daylight Saving Time System Information Software Licence Refresh Rate Access 100Hz Input Labels Access ASPECT INPUT PROGRAMME OPTION ...

Page 34 - Picture; Displaying PC Screen on TV; Select the external input; PC menu setting

Menu Item Adjustments / Configurations (options) Picture AdvancedPCSettings W/B High R White balance of bright red area and repeatedly adjusted W/B High B White balance of bright blue area W/B Low R White balance of dark red area W/B Low B White balance of dark blue area Gamma (S Curve / 2.0 / 2.2 /...

Page 35 - HDMI Functions; DVI Position Settings

Advanced Menu Item Adjustments Setup DVI Position Settings H-pos Adjusts horizontal position V-pos Adjusts vertical position ResetDVI Position Settings Press the OK button to reset to the default Setup settings 35 • HDMI Functions • Displaying PC Screen on TV ( 1): The HDMI logo is displayed on HDMI...

Page 36 - Viewing from SD Card; To display the operation guide; Insert the SD Card; To sort by date or month recorded

GUIDE POWER INPUT ASPECT 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 MUTE CH VOL REC POWER VCR DVD TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME TV RETURN EXIT MENU OK OPTION SD CARD R G Y B INFO Filename Date Pixel p1010001 1/175 23/10/2007 1600 x 1200 p1010004 p1010003 p1010002 p1010001 p1010008 p1010007 p1010006 p1010005 p1010012 p101...

Page 37 - iewing from SD Card; Cautions in handling SD Card; Start Slide show; On screen messages; Message

Advanced 37 (Photos) SDCard • V iewing from SD Card (Photos) Cautions in handling SD Card • Do not remove the card while the TV is accessing data (this can damage card or TV). • Do not touch the pins on the back of the card. • Do not subject the card to a high pressure or impact. • Insert the card i...

Page 39 - HDAVI Control 3; Pause Live

Advanced • VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ” 39 Ŷ Features available (Using VIERA Link Menu) EXIT GUIDE POWER RETURN MENU R G Y B OPTION SD CARD ASPECT VOL INFO MUTE REC POWER VCR DVD TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD PROGRAMME 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 CH INPUT OK You can pause the live TV programme and resume later. •...

Page 40 - VIERA Link “

1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 VCR DIRECT TV REC ASPECT INPUT TEXT F P INDEX HOLD VOL MUTE MENU R G Y B RETURN EXIT OK OPTION 40 • About the operations for the equipment, read the manual of the equipment. You can control some functions of the connected equipment with this TV remote control (point the remote co...

Page 41 - Speaker

Advanced • VIERA Link “HDA VI Control TM ” GUIDE POWER INPUT RETURN EXIT MENU R G Y B OPTION SD CARD ASPECT 1 3 2 4 6 5 7 9 8 0 INFO CH PROGRAMME REC POWER VCR DVD TEXT STTL INDEX HOLD TV OK VOL MUTE 41 You can control the theatre speaker with this TV remote control (point the remote control at the ...

Page 42 - Types of connectable equipment to each terminal; External Equipment; To listen with speakers; Headphones; To adjust volume

Terminal Recording / Playback (equipment) AV1 IN VIDEO AUDIO Y P B /C B P R /C R L R AV2 IN VIDEO AUDIO Y P B /C B P R /C R L R AV3 IN VIDEO AUDIO L R S VIDEO AV4 IN (Front of TV) L R VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO To record / playback videocassettes / DVDs(VCR / DVD recorder)To watch DVDs (DVD player)To watch...

Page 43 - MONITOR; DIGITAL; To watch satellite broadcasts; HDMI equipment

Advanced • External Equipment MONITOR OUT VIDEO AUDIO L R DIGITAL AUDIO OUT 1 2 43 PC (Viewing) (Listening) Conversion adapter (if necessary) Set top box DVD Recorder / VCR RF cable To watch satellite broadcasts To record / playback To watch DVDs DVD player Fully wired HDMI compliant cable (Viewing)...

Page 44 - Technical Information

CH Display / Receive Programme CH Display / Receive Programme CH Display / Receive Programme CH 0 CH 5 S 6 S 10 CH 10 CH 12 S 2 S 5 CH 6 CH 9 S 11 S 44 CH 5A CH 9A CH 20 CH 75 44 Technical Information Programme Allocation (Analogue mode) Rating (DVB mode) Rating Meaning Rating Meaning - Not classi f...

Page 45 - echnical Information; Data format for Card browsing

F AQs, etc. • T echnical Information Audio Signal STEREO MAIN I SUB II MONO Mode Indicator I II Type of broadcast Regular broadcast (Standard Audio) Regular + NICAM MONO I (MAIN I ) NICAM STEREO NICAM DUAL MONO (MAIN I / SUB II ) Mode Indicator No Indicator I I II Type of broadcast Regular broadcast...

Page 46 - PC connection; Input signal that can be displayed; COMPONENT

46 Technical Information PC connection A PC may be connected to this TV so that the PC screen is displayed and sound is heard from the TV. • PC signals that can be inputted: Horizontal scanning frequency 31 to 69 kHz; vertical scanning frequency 59 to 86 Hz (more than 1,024 signal lines could result...

Page 47 - FAQs; Contrast is reduced; Problem; Screen; No sound is produced; No image can be displayed

F AQs, etc. • Frequently Asked Questions • T echnical Information 47 FAQs Before requesting service or assistance, please follow these simple guides to resolve the problem.If the problem still persists, please contact your local Panasonic dealer for assistance. White spots or shadow images (noise) •...

Page 48 - Sound is unusual; HDMI

48 Problem Actions After DVB Auto Tuning only some or no DVB services are found • Check to ensure your area is covered by DVB transmissions. • Check that the aerial and antenna cable are designed for DVB. For your safety, the aerial and cable should be inspected / installed by a licenced installer t...

Page 49 - Licence; Other; TV goes into “Standby mode”; Maintenance; Mains plug; First, remove the mains plug from the socket outlet.; Display panel

F AQs, etc. • Licence • Maintenance • Frequently Asked Questions 49 Licence • DVB is a trademark of the DVB Digital Video Broadcasting Project (1991 to 1996). • VGA is a trademark of International Business Machines Corporation. • Macintosh is a registered trademark of Apple Inc., USA. • S-VGA is a r...

Page 50 - Speci

TH-42PZ80A TH-50PZ80A Power Source AC 220-240 V, 50 / 60 Hz Power Consumption Power rating 475 W 555 W Standby condition 0.4 W Display panel Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size 106 cm (diagonal) 127 cm (diagonal) 922 mm (W) × 518 mm (H) 1,106 mm (W) × 622 mm (H) Number of pixels 2,073,600 (1,920 (...

Page 51 - WARRANTY - Australia only; Panasonic Australia Pty. Limited; Panasonic Australia

F AQs, etc. • W ARRANTY • Speci fi cations 51 WARRANTY - Australia only 1. The product is warranted for 12 months from the date of purchase. Subject to the conditions of this warranty Panasonic or it’s Authorised Service Centre will perform necessary service on the product without charge for parts o...

Page 52 - Customer’s Record

Printed in China Customer’s Record The model number and serial number of this product may be found on its rear panel. You should note this serial number in the space provided below and retain this book, plus your purchase receipt, as a permanent record of your purchase to aid in identi fi cation in ...