Page 2 - ViVA; Turn your own living room into a movie theater!; Experience an amazing level of multimedia excitement
2 SDHC Logo is a trademark. GalleryPlayer and the GalleryPlayer Logo are trademarks of GalleryPlayer, Inc. VIERA Link™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. VIERA CAST™ is a trademark of Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. HD3D Sound ViVA Manufactured under license from BBE...
Page 3 - HDAVI ControlTM; Basic Features; Advanced Features; Please read before using the unit; Quick Start Guide; Contents
3 V iewing Advanced F AQs, 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 ar...
Page 4 - Safety Precautions; Important Safety Instructions; CAUTION; RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK
4 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...
Page 5 - Notes; Typical still images
5 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 ri...
Page 6 - Accessories/Optional Accessory; Check you have all the items shown.; Installing the remote’s batteries; Caution; Optional Accessory; Pedestal; Note; Accessories
6 Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Check you have all the items shown. Remote ControlTransmitter N2QAYB000217 Cable clamper Batteries for theRemote ControlTransmitter (2) AA Battery AC cord Pedestal TBLX0080 (TH-58PZ850U) Product Registration Card (U.S.A.) Customer Care Plan Card (U.S.A.) ...
Page 7 - Assembling the pedestal
7 Quick Start Guide Accessories/Optional Accessory Accessories Assembly screws (4 of each) A M5 x 18 (Silver) B M5 x 35 (Black) Poles (2) L R L or R is printed at the bottom of the poles. Base (1) Attaching the pedestal to TV (TH-58PZ850U) ■ Assembling the pedestal Fix securely with assembly screws ...
Page 8 - AC cord connection; Cable Binding Instructions; Antenna terminal; Reference of connection; To attach
8 Accessories/Optional Accessory (Continued) AC cord connection To attach hole Insert To bundle To remove To loosen Keep pushing both sides until they snap Snaps Set hooks knob Keep pushing the knob Cable clamper Do not bundle the RF cable and AC cord together (could cause distorted image). Fasten t...
Page 9 - To connect antenna terminal and Cable Box; Basic Connection; Example 1; TV; Cable Box
9 Quick Start Guide Basic Connection (Antenna + TV) Accessories/Optional Accessory To connect antenna terminal and Cable Box ANT OUT ANT 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...
Page 10 - To connect antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCR; Example 2
10 To connect antenna terminal and DVD recorder or VCR ANT OUT ANT IN AUDIO TO AUDIO AMP COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 1 1 2 VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO PROG OUT R P R P B Y R L R P R P B Y L R L L AUDIO IN PC RS232C HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 B D A C Basic Connection (Continued) Example 2 Connecting DVD recorder (...
Page 11 - Example 3; Connecting DVD recorder (VCR) and satellite receiver
11 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 ANT IN ANT OUT ANT IN AUDIO TO AUDIO AMP COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 1 1 2 VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO PROG OUT R P R P ...
Page 12 - To use HDMI terminals; To use COMPONENT terminals; To use S VIDEO terminals; To use COMPOSITE terminals; AV cable connections
12 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 ...
Page 13 - Identifying; Identifying Controls; TV controls/indicators; Front of the TV
13 Quick Start Guide Identifying Controls Basic Connection (A V cable connections) SUB MENU 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) Vi...
Page 14 - First Time Setup; Turn the TV On with the POWER button; Select your language; Be sure to select “Home”; Auto channel setup; Select “Auto program”; First time setup; Select “ANT in”; ANT in; Program channel
14 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 s...
Page 15 - First; Select scanning mode; Start scanning the channels; Network setting/VIERA CAST setting; Adjust the clock; Manual setting; Clock; Clock
15 Quick Start Guide First T ime 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 on...
Page 16 - Watching TV; To watch TV and other functions; Other Useful Functions; Turn power on; Select a channel number; Select Audio Mode for watching TV; Digital mode; Analog mode; Press SUB MENU to show sub menu screen.; Displays or removes the channel banner.; THE NEWS
16 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 ) SUB MENU Turn power on POWER (TV) or Note If the mode is not TV, press and select TV. (p. 22) Select a channel number u...
Page 17 - iewing; Set Favorite Feature; To delete a favorite channel; Favorite Feature; Press FORMAT to cycle through the aspect modes.; To change the page; Use Favorite Feature
17 V iewing Watching TV ■ Set Favorite Feature 1 Display the SUB MENU. SUB MENU Setup SUB MENU Surf mode Set favorite Off CC Caption selectSignal meter All 2 Setup SUB MENU Surf mode Set favorite Off CC Caption selectSignal meter All select “Set favorite” ok Set favorite 1/3 123 - - -- - -- - -- - -...
Page 18 - Viewing from SD Card; Movie player; Press to return to TV; Insert the SD card and select “Play SD card now”; Press the SD key or select “SD card” on the Menu; Select the item
18 Viewing from SD Card You can view movies and 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 pre...
Page 19 - iewing from SD Card; Other settings; To confirm or change the current audio status; To adjust picture and audio/; In or; Picture; View
19 V iewing V iewing from SD Card Other settings ■ To confirm or change the current audio status In or 1 Display “current audio status” 2 Each 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 ...
Page 20 - Follow direction
20 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 disp...
Page 21 - To set up the slide show mode; Setup slide show; Repeat; To adjust picture; Viewing from a GalleryPlayer SD Card
21 V iewing V iewing from SD Card To change the view (slide show mode, adjusting images, etc.) ■ To set up the slide show mode In or 1 Display “Photo menu” 2 Select “Setup slide show” Photo menu Picture Setup slide show select “Setup slide show” ok 3 Select the item and adjust Setup slide show Disp....
Page 22 - Watching Videos and DVDs; Input Select; To return to TV; With the connected equipment turned On; Display the Input select menu; Press Game to switch to the game screen; Select the remote control mode; Press the key to select
22 Watching Videos and DVDs If you have applicable equipment connected to the TV, you can easily watch videos and DVDs using the TV’s remote control. Input Select You can select the external equipment to access.To operate other manufacturers’ equipment, you need to register the code for the equipmen...
Page 23 - atching V; Setting; Display menu; Select “VIERA Link setting”; Setup; Select “VIERA Link”; VIERA Link setting; Select “On”
23 V iewing W atching V ideos and DVDs VIERA Link TM Setting If you connect equipment that has “HDAVI Control” function to a TV with HDMI cable, you can use more convenient functions. Please refer to p. 32-35. Before using these functions, you need to set “VIERA Link” setting to “On” as shown below....
Page 24 - Displaying PC Screen on TV; Select “PC”
24 Displaying PC Screen on TV The screen of the PC connected to the unit can be displayed on the TV.You can also listen to PC sound with the audio cable connected. To connect PC (p. 48) Display the Input select menu Input select 2345 8 TV Component 1Component 2HDMI 1HDMI 2 7 HDMI 4 Video 2 8 Video 1...
Page 25 - Displaying PC Screen on; PC menu setting
25 V iewing Displaying PC Screen on TV ■ PC menu setting (change as desired) Making settings “How to Use Menu Functions” to (p. 28) Menu Item Adjustments/Configurations (options) Picture PCadjust Reset Resets PC adjust Sync H & V: The H and V sync signals are input from the HD/VD connector. (p. ...
Page 26 - VIERA CAST; Operate VIERA CAST; Preparations; Display the Home screen; To use VIERA Link function; To adjust picture and audio
26 VIERA CAST TM Operate VIERA CAST You can access information services (TV content) from the Home screen via the Internet. You need broadband environment to use this service. ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the Home screen Preparations VIERA CAST connections (p. 27) Network ...
Page 27 - VIERA; VIERA CAST connections; Contact your Broadband service provider; Basic connection
27 V iewing VIERA CAST TM VIERA CAST connections Contact your Broadband service provider If you don’t have broadband service, please order high-speed Internet service no less than 1.5 Mbps by your local broadband company. If you already have Internet high speed service, make sure that the connection...
Page 28 - Advanced picture; Audio; Advanced audio; Timer; Menu list; How to Use Menu Functions; Select the menu; Adjust or select
28 Menu Item VIERA Link Record nowStop recordingVIERA Link control Speaker output Picture Reset Picture mode Picture, Brightness,Color, Tint, Sharpness Color temp. Color mgmt. Digital cinema color C.A.T.S. Pro setting Zoom adjust PC adjust Advanced picture Video NR 3D Y/C filter Color matrix Block N...
Page 29 - Advanced
29 Advanced How to Use Menu Functions (picture, sound quality , etc.) In AV mode, the Audio menu and Setup menu give fewer options. Adjustments/Configurations (alternatives) [Record now/Stop recording] Records programs on the recorder immediately with the TV’s remote control (p. 34-35). [VIERA Link ...
Page 30 - External
30 Menu Item SD Card SD card CC CC Setup Surf mode Language Clock Program channel External devices Input labels Monitor out Anti Image retention Pixel orbiter Time Side bar Scrolling bar VIERA Link setting VIERA Link Power off link Power on link Default speakers Network setting VIERA CAST setting Ad...
Page 32 - “HDAVI Control; HDMI cable; Select settings; Set
32 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 Sync TM Enjoy additional HDMI Inter-Operability with Panasonic products which have “HDAVI Control” function.This TV support...
Page 33 - “HDA
33 Advanced VIERA Link TM “HDA VI 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 operat...
Page 34 - Display VIERA Link menu
34 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 SUB MENU ■ Press to exit from a menu screen ■ Press to return to the previous screen Display VIE...
Page 35 - Volume; Available TV’s remote control buttons; Operate the equipment with the TV’s remote
35 Advanced VIERA Link TM “HDA VI 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 t...
Page 36 - Network Setting; Select “Network setting”; IP setting; IP address; DNS setting; Primary DNS
36 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 VIER...
Page 38 - Select “VIERA CAST setting”; Proxy port
38 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 Ad...
Page 39 - Select “Connection test” and Press OK; Proxy
39 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 setting Proxy address Proxy port 0 --- Connection test select ok When a connection is made to the connection test site and a messa...
Page 41 - Game lock
41 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 1Channel 2...
Page 42 - Editing and Setting Channels; Select “Setup”; Select “Program channel”; Select the function; To reset the settings of setup menu
42 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 Su...
Page 43 - Favorite; Add
43 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 Cable ANT in Auto Manual Signal meter next select Select a scanning mode (p. 15) Auto program All channels Analog o...
Page 44 - Closed Caption; To make more in-depth display settings in digital programs; Select “Digital setting” and press OK; To reset the settings
44 Closed Caption CC DisplayClosed 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) information. (p.54) ■ Select the item and set CC Mode Analog Digital Digital settingCC res...
Page 45 - Input Labels/Monitor Out; Input labels; Select the terminal and set “Off”; Display menu and select “Setup”; Select “External devices”; Select “Input labels” or “Monitor out”; External devices
45 Advanced Input Labels/Monitor Out Closed Caption Input Labels/Monitor Out Input labels Displaylabels ofexternal 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 la...
Page 46 - Using Timer; Select the timer to set; Set the timer
46 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 ...
Page 47 - Programming the Remote to Operate Peripheral Equipment; Connect the external equipment to the TV and; Power Off the external equipment; with the equipment selection button; To find a code not listed in the code list; After step above, change the code and
47 Advanced Programming the Remote to Operate Peripheral Equipment Using T imer 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. • Re...
Page 48 - Recommended AV Connections
48 AUDIO TO AUDIO AMP COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 1 1 2 VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO PROG OUT R P R P B Y R L R P R P B Y L R L 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 co...
Page 49 - Recommended; Connections; Setting of this unit after connection
49 Advanced Recommended A V Connections AUDIO TO AUDIO AMP COMPONENT IN VIDEO IN 1 1 2 VIDEO S VIDEO AUDIO AUDIO PROG OUT R P R P B Y R L R P R P B Y L R L L HDMI 1 HDMI 2 HDMI 3 VIERA Link TM Connections Follow the connection diagrams below for HDAVI control of a single piece of AV equipment such a...
Page 50 - Remote Control Operation/Code List
50 KEY NAME VCR MODE DBS/CBL MODE DVD MODE (DBS) (CBL) Power Power Power Power - LIST LIST DVD AUDIO TV Input Switch TV Input Switch TV Input Switch TV Input Switch - Menu Menu Functions - Exit Exit - - Up/Down/Left/Right Up/Down/Right/Left Up/Down/Right/Left - Select Select Enter SUB MENU - Guide G...
Page 51 - Remote Control Code List
51 F AQs, etc. Remote Control Operation/Code List Cable Converter (C) ( ) Brand Code Brand Code Brand Code Brand Code VCR (V) ( ) Cable/PVR Combination (C) ( ) DBS/PVR Combination (S) ( ) Satellite Receiver (S) ( ) ABS 1972 Accurian 0000 Admiral 0048, 0209 Adventura 0000 Aiko 0278 Aiwa 0000, 0037, 0...
Page 53 - Ratings List for Lock
53 F AQs, etc. Ratings List for Lock Remote Control Operation/Code List Ratings List for Lock “V-chip” technology enables you to lock channels or shows according to standard ratings set by the entertainment industry. (p. 41) ■ U.S. MOVIE RATINGS (MPAA) NR NO RATING (NOT RATED) AND NA (NOT APPLICABLE...
Page 54 - Technical Information
54 Technical Information Closed Caption (CC) For viewing the CC of digital broadcasting, set the aspect to FULL (If viewing with H-FILL, JUST, ZOOM, or 4:3; characters might be cut off). The CC can be displayed on the TV if the receiver (such as a set-top box or satellite receiver) has the CC set On...
Page 56 - HDMI connection; DIGITAL AUDIO OUT terminals
56 Technical Information (Continued) VIERA Link TM “HDAVI Control TM ” HDMI connections to some Panasonic equipment allow you to interface automatically. (p. 32) This function may not work normally depending on the equipment condition. The equipment can be operated by other remote controls with this...
Page 57 - Pro setting; PC Input Terminals Connection
57 F AQs, etc. T echnical Information 1 6 7 8 3 9 4 5 10 15 14 13 12 11 2 Pro setting Normal: Resets all Pro setting adjustments to factory default settings. (Set/No) Panel brightness: Selects the display panel brightness. (High: Vivid, Mid: Standard, Low: Studio ref) Contour emphasis: Adjusts the c...
Page 58 - Side Bar; Care and Cleaning; First, unplug the Power cord plug from the wall outlet.; Display panel
58 Technical Information (Continued) Side Bar Do not display a picture in 4:3 mode for an extended period, as this can cause “Image retention” to remain on either or both sides of the display field.To reduce the risk of such “Image retention”, change the brightness of the side bars.See pages 30-31 f...
Page 59 - Specifications
59 F AQs, etc. Specifications T echnical Information Care and Cleaning TH-58PZ850U TH-65PZ850U Power Source AC 120 V, 60 Hz Power Consumption Maximum 742 W 792 W Standby condition 0.2 W 0.2 W Plasma Display panel Drive method AC type Aspect Ratio 16:9 Visible screen size(W × H × Diagonal) (No. of pi...
Page 60 - FAQ
60 SUB MENU FAQ 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 or Panasonic Service Center for assistance. For details (p. 63, 64)For additional assistance, please contact us ...
Page 61 - FA; No sound is produced; Problem; One spot remains dark; Sound
61 F AQs, etc. FA Q No sound is produced Sound is unusual Are the speakers’ cables connected correctly? (p. 48) Is “Sound Mute” active? (p. 13) Is the volume set to the minimum? Is “Speaker output” set to “Off”? (p. 28) Change “SAP” settings. (p. 16) Check “HDMI 1 in”, “HDMI 2 in”, “HDMI 3 in” or “H...
Page 62 - Limited Warranty; Panasonic Color Television
62 Limited Warranty Coverage If your product does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Panasonic Consumer Electronics Company or Panasonic Puerto Rico, Inc. (collectively referred to as “the warrantor”) will, for the length of the period indicated on the chart below, wh...
Page 63 - Limited W; Customer Services Directory
63 F AQs, etc. Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A.) Limited W arranty (for U.S.A.) Customer Services Directory (for U.S.A.) Customer Services Directory Obtain Product Information and Operating Assistance; locate your nearest Dealer or Service Center; purchase Parts and Accessories; or make Custo...
Page 64 - Panasonic Canada Inc.; LIMITATIONS AND EXCLUSIONS; WARRANTY SERVICE; For product operation and information assistance,; IF YOU SHIP THE PRODUCT TO A SERVICENTRE
64 Limited Warranty (for Canada) Panasonic Canada Inc. PANASONIC PRODUCT - LIMITED WARRANTY Panasonic Canada Inc. warrants this product to be free from defects in material and workmanship and agrees to remedy any such defect for a period as stated below from the date of original purchase. In-home Se...
